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May 29, 2024

'Kind of scary': Controversial medical procedure may soon be legal in another blue state

Lawmakers are rallying support in another blue state to pass the proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act, and one Democratic lawmaker says there is an "excellent chance" of it passing.

May 28, 2024

New court challenge filed in Pennsylvania to prevent some mail-in ballots from getting thrown out

Left-leaning groups in PA have filed a lawsuit in an attempt to prevent mail-in ballots from being thrown out in the upcoming presidential election in November.

May 28, 2024

US forced to halt Gaza aid deliveries after Biden admin’s $320 million ‘floating pier’ starts to sink

The U.S. confirmed that it has halted deliveries to its temporary pier on the Gaza coast after it sustained significant damage due to weather.

May 28, 2024

California's Newsom attacked from his left in teachers union ad blitz: 'Monumental crisis'

The California Teacher's Association will continue airing its attack ad against Gov. Newsom, claiming classrooms "face a monumental crisis" under the Democrat's budget revision.

May 28, 2024

Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government

The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.

May 28, 2024

US, European nations seek increased vaccine production to protect workers exposed to bird flu

The U.S. and Europe, prompted by the emergence of a new strain of the bird flu virus, are ramping up production of vaccines that could be used to protect workers.

May 28, 2024

Taiwan's legislature passes controversial 'pro-China' measures, reducing president's power

Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.

May 28, 2024

On this day in history, May 28, 1888, Jim Thorpe, 'greatest athlete in the world,' is born

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and legendary athlete Jim Thorpe was born on this day in history, May 28, 1888, in what is now Oklahoma. Thorpe played professional football and baseball.

May 27, 2024

Biden visits daughter-in-law's home ahead of her expected testimony in Hunter Biden trial

President Biden visits the home of the wife of his late son Beau Biden on Sunday. Hallie Biden is expected to testify in Hunter Biden's gun trial.

May 27, 2024

CNN reporter warns potential Trump acquittal in New York trial is 'worst-case scenario for Democrats'

CNN reporter Sara Murray warned that former President Trump's conviction in a New York court wasn't guaranteed and that an acquittal would hurt Democrats.