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Biden campaign official: He’s not dropping out
President Biden is “not dropping out” of the 2024 race, a campaign official said following a shaky debate performance late Thursday that spurred talk among some Democrats of whether he should be replaced atop the ticket. “Of course he’s not dropping out,” Biden campaign spokesperson Seth Schuster said in a text message. The president himself…
MAGA Fumes Over Microphone Rule at Biden-Trump Debate
It’s exceptionally cool and normal that the network hosting the Biden-Trump debate has been forced to roll out stopgaps to prevent a descent into chaos. CNN on Wednesday explained in child’s terms how they’ll be muting mics at Thursday night’s presidential debate to avoid interruptions, sending MAGA viewers into a frenzy.CNN’s Victor Blackwell and Phil Mattingly demonstrated how it will sound when a candidate attempts to interrupt the other, showing a green light appearing on their podium when their mic is on and—get this—turning off when their mic is off. According to Mattingly, the same explainer was provided to both...
Former Uvalde school police chief Pete Arredondo charged
UVALDE — Pete Arredondo, the former police chief of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, was arrested Thursday, more than two years after the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.Arredondo was booked into the Uvalde County Jail on 10 counts of child endangerment, Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco told CBS News. He was released from custody after posting ten $10,000 bonds, one for each of the counts, Nolasco said.The San Antonio Express-News reported that a grand jury indicted Arredondo and a second officer who responded to the Uvalde shooting. "[It's] very emotional," said Jesse Rizo, the uncle of Jackie Cazares, one of...
Some Democrats start calling for Biden to step aside and 'throw in the towel' on 2024
Some Democrats began calling for President Joe Biden to step aside so the party can nominate another candidate after he stumbled badly in Thursday's debate against his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. "This was like a champion boxer who gets in the ring past his prime and needs his...
Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea
Russia’s Defense Minister ordered officials to prepare a “response” to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, the ministry said Friday, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft. The Russian Defense Ministry noted a recent “increased intensity”...
Britain's Princess Anne discharged from the hospital after head injury
Britain’s Princess Anne, King Charles III's younger sister, has been discharged from hospital, Buckingham Palace said Friday, after a five night stay due to a minor head injury believed to have been caused by a horse. The palace said that the 73-year-old, the only daughter of the late Queen...
Frederick Richard achieves a first at Olympic Gymnastics Trials with 52-year history at stake
Turns out, Frederick Richard might not be done making age history. Richard, a 20-year-old rising Michigan junior, leads after the first night of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials. He edged three-time national champion Brody Malone by a half-point in Minneapolis on Thursday. If Richard can hold onto that lead through...
Surgeon General steps into political fray with gun violence ‘crisis’ designation
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has placed himself at the center of the fiercely partisan debate over gun control with his declaration this week that firearm violence in the U.S. is a public health crisis. While Democrats applauded the move, which marked the first time a U.S. Surgeon General has issued public health advisory on gun…
Recovering from fiery crash, drag racer John Force transferred to neuro ICU
Drag racer John Force continues with his medical care after a crash at more than 300 mph during a National Hot Rod Association event in Virginia last weekend left him with a head injury, his family reported Thursday.
As Covid cases rise, CDC recommends new version of vaccine
With fresh Covid cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new shots for all Americans this fall. “Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from...
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