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LGBTQ pioneers are protesting World Pride celebrations near the White House, calling for a return to the movement's roots amidst concerns about commercialization and dilution of its original message. The event coincides with Kuntzler's recollection of joining a historic picket line outside the White House at 20 years old.
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A federal judge approved a $2.8 billion settlement allowing colleges and universities to pay college athletes directly.
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India's $5 trillion economy relies heavily on forced labour, with thousands of prisoners working in sweatshop conditions at metal and steel factories, sparking international condemnation. The country's 'open prison' system allows companies to hire inmates for cheap, fueling the nation's rapid industrialization.
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Jannik Sinner outlasted Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros to set up a title clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's final.
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Donald Trump ran for president in 2016 on a platform of reducing the national debt, calling himself the 'king of debt,' and promising to eliminate it within eight years. At the time, he made bold claims about his ability to pay off the nation's debt.
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Five Proud Boys members are suing the U.S. government and certain employees in the FBI and Department of Justice for $100 million over their involvement in January 6 prosecutions. The lawsuit claims that tactics used during the Jan. 6 insurrection were 'illegal'.
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The Supreme Court accidentally sent email orders to attorneys ahead of schedule, marking its second major technical error in a year.
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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt has employed a staffer linked to a 2023 controversy surrounding Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign, which featured Nazi imagery in a video circulated by the staff member. The incident drew widespread criticism at the time.
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Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison, has been recaptured, according to the Izard County Sheriff's Office.
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The Supreme Court has lifted a block on the Social Security Administration's access to sensitive data, allowing its affiliates to obtain the information.
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Republican Rep. Mary Miller faces bipartisan criticism for deleting a social media post criticizing a Sikh guest chaplain who led the morning prayer on the US House floor. The deleted post was deemed deeply troubling by many lawmakers and civil rights advocates.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a strategic railway project in Indian-administered Kashmir, connecting the Kashmir Valley to the vast Indian plains by train for the first time.
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Democrats attempt to create an ideal candidate, while JD Vance gains momentum for a potential 2028 presidential run.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the restive Kashmir region for the first time since April's deadly tourist massacre to inaugurate the world's highest railway bridge.
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The US has largely disengaged from Ukraine's conflict, raising concerns about whether Europe can alone stem Russia's advances under Putin's leadership.
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The White House supports legislation to accelerate deportations of individuals who violate immigration laws and evade removal orders.
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A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump's proclamation to suspend new international student visas at Harvard University, just hours after the university filed an amended lawsuit.
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Activist athletes are calling for prosecution against officials who allow males to compete in women's sports, a move seen as a response to President Trump's executive order signed four months ago. Incidents of trans inclusion in girls' and women's sports continue despite the growing outcry from some conservative groups.
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President Trump's sweeping new travel ban is built to survive court challenges and may prove more legally durable than its 2017 predecessor, according to experts as they prepare for a likely losing battle against it.
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Democrats' postmortems on the 2024 presidential election are often neglecting the significant impact of voter suppression tactics used to disenfranchise and discourage certain groups from voting. The effects of these tactics have a lasting impact on democratic processes.
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President Donald Trump has been accused by Democrats and social media critics of imposing a new 'Muslim ban' through a travel order they claim is riddled with Islamophobia and bigotry. The policy has sparked widespread criticism as 'discriminatory' and 'disgusting'.
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A House Republican bill aims to establish a payment plan and accountability measures for congressional emergency spending, known as 'no rules apply' funding, in an effort to curb its lack of oversight.
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The US has been criticized for its handling of bioweapon smuggling after two Chinese nationals, including a University of Michigan research fellow, were charged with allegedly bringing a potential 'agroterrorism' weapon into the country, raising questions about whether the US learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic. The case highlights concerns that the US continues to 'train our enemies' and has made little progress in addressing bioweapon threats.
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Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning citizens from 12 countries from entering the country in a move he said was to protect the US from foreign terrorists.
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