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An already full-tilt movie franchise turns it up a notch in 'Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning'
Ivan Eland: Ford was wrong to pardon Nixon, accelerated the imperial presidency
Nearly a half century later, pardon for Trump now being debated
Jeremy Lott: Gerald Ford has gained bipartisan appreciation nearly 50 years after pardon
President Richard Nixon and his vice president, Spiro Agnew, had never gotten along well. So it likely didn’t pain Nixon much to acquiesce in the ousting of Agnew over illegal kickbacks while Nixon struggled to keep his own job. It was 1973, and Nixon still gave every indication that he wanted to beat the Watergate rap. But that left the problem of who would fill the vacancy.
Texas gunman in Walmart shooting gets 90 consecutive life sentences but may still face death penalty
A white gunman who killed 23 people in a racist attack on Hispanic shoppers at a Walmart in a Texas border city was sentenced Friday to 90 consecutive life sentences but could still face more punishment, including the death penalty.
DeSantis raised $20 million in second quarter, campaign says
(CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign raised $20 million during the second fundraising quarter, the campaign announced Thursday. DeSantis launched his bid for the White House in late May, meaning his campaign raised the funds over a span…
Largest federal transportation grant ever awarded to critical NY-NJ tunnel project
(CNN) — The replacement for a crumbling underwater tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey that carries up to 200,000 people daily just received the largest-ever federal transportation grant, according to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer.The $6.88 billion grant…
US Navy says Iran seized potential smuggling ship in Arabian Gulf
(CNN) — The US Navy says Iran seized a commercial vessel that may have been engaged in smuggling as it sailed in international waters in the Arabian Gulf on Thursday.It comes one day after Iran attempted to seize two oil…
The Eagles announce ‘final’ tour dates after 52 years as a band
(CNN) — After more than 50 years The Eagles are heading on the road for what they say will be their “final” tour.On Thursday the legendary band announced “The Long Goodbye” tour that is set to kick off September 7…
Hushabye Nursery helps newborns going through drug withdrawals
Click here for updates on this story Phoenix (KNXV) -- through drug withdrawalsHushabye Nursery in Phoenix offers one-on-one care for opioid-dependent newborns going through the painful process of drug withdrawals.Kaley O'Kelley.png By: Kaley O'KelleyPosted at 4:36 AM, Jul 06, 2023 and…
A Texas man reported missing as a teen 8 years ago has been at home with his mom all along, police say
(CNN) — A Texas man reported missing eight years ago as a teen actually returned home a day later and has been there all along with his mother, who deceived police by giving fake names and insisting he was gone…
Prosecutors say they plan to bring felony charges against man arrested with weapons in Obama’s DC neighborhood
Washington (CNN) — Federal prosecutors on Thursday said they plan to file felony charges against the man who was arrested last week with firearms in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood and accused of threatening several politicians.Taylor Taranto, who…
Toxic gas leak in South Africa kills at least 17 people, including children
(CNN) — At least 17 people have died from nitrate gas inhalation following a gas leak at an informal settlement camp in South Africa, according to state media.A disaster management agency official earlier said on Wednesday night that at least…
VW to test self-driving tech in retro-styled electric Microbuses
(CNN) — Ten self-driving electric Volkswagen buses will soon cruise the streets of Austin, Texas, testing autonomous driving technology. The automaker said it plans to launch commercial services in Austin by 2026.VW’s announcement comes less than a year after the…
VW to test self-driving tech in retro-styled electric Microbuses
(CNN) — Ten self-driving electric Volkswagen buses will soon cruise the streets of Austin, Texas, testing autonomous driving technology. The automaker said it plans to launch commercial services in Austin by 2026.VW’s announcement comes less than a year after the…
El Paso Walmart shooter nods ‘yes’ when asked if he was sorry for the massacre
(CNN) — The man being sentenced for fatally shooting 23 people and wounding 22 others at a Texas Walmart nodded “yes” Thursday when asked by the son of a victim if he was sorry for the massacre. For a second…
Mortgage rates jump to 6.81%, their highest level this year
Washington, DC (CNN) — US mortgage rates jumped up this week as recent economic data showed inflation remains sticky and the job market is still red hot.The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% in the week ending July 6, up from…
Democratic lawmakers demand Pentagon disclose findings of investigation into drone strike that may have killed civilian
(CNN) — Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the Pentagon disclose the findings of its ongoing investigation into a US airstrike in Syria in May that may have killed a civilian, according to a letter Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris…
Florida GOP will require 2024 candidates to sign loyalty pledge to qualify for primary ballot
(CNN) — Florida Republicans are requiring 2024 presidential candidates to sign a loyalty pledge to support the party’s eventual nominee in order to qualify for the primary ballot next year. Their move raises the stakes of a March 19 Florida…
Exonerated Central Park Five member will win primary for NYC council seat in Harlem, CNN projects
(CNN) — Yusef Salaam, an exonerated member of the Central Park Five has won the Democratic primary for a New York City Council seat in Harlem, CNN projects, after a reallocation of ranked-choice voting results expanded Salaam’s lead.The first-time candidate,…
Train traffic snarled between NY and Philadelphia restored but with residual delays
New York (CNN) — Snarled train traffic between New York City and Philadelphia this morning is moving again.While delays should “still be expected” Amtrak rail service has been restored “in both directions” between New York and Philadelphia following earlier overhead…
Dow tumbles on red-hot US job market
New York (CNN) — Stocks tumbled on Thursday after fresh data signaled that the labor market remains piping hot, heightening concerns that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates for longer than expected.The Dow dropped 372 points, or 1.1%, by…
Largest offshore wind farm to-date in US approved by Biden administration off the coast of New Jersey
(CNN) — The Biden administration has approved the largest offshore wind energy project yet in US waters, to be located off the coast of New Jersey where officials say it could power hundreds of thousands of homes with clean energy.The…
US job openings dropped below 10 million in May
Minneapolis (CNN) — The number of available jobs in the United States dropped in May after an uptick the month before, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. Job openings fell to 9.82 million at the end of May, dropping…
