Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine argues that the relaxed rules debase the institution of the Senate and joked, ‘I plan to wear a bikini tomorrow to the Senate floor.’
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Biden exhorts world leaders at the UN to stand up to Russia, warns not to let Ukraine ‘be carved up’
He implores the leaders to stand up to ‘this naked aggression today to deter other would-be aggressors tomorrow.’
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House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the impeachment inquiry last week after facing mounting pressure from his right flank to take action against Biden or risk being ousted from his leadership job.
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Americans released by Iran arrive home, tearfully embrace loved ones and declare: ‘Freedom!’
Negotiations for their release brought Biden thanks from their families but heat from Republicans and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America’s top adversaries.
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A resurgence of American unions is being led by a new breed of labor leaders. Who are they?
From picket lines in Hollywood to walkouts against Detroit automakers, it’s already been a big year for labor organizing – and behind several major showdowns with enormous companies are some of America’s largest unions.
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Carmakers and the United Auto Workers are talking, but there’s no signs of a deal to end the strike
The union’s strategy hinges on its ability to escalate the strike quickly, and the carmakers are warning of potential layoffs as the limited strike reduces the amount of material needed at plants that remain open.
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Norfolk Southern announces details of plan to pay for lost home values because of Ohio derailment
The railroad estimates that the cleanup will cost more than $800 million, which includes $74 million that Norfolk Southern has pledged to help East Palestine recover.
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Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together
Experts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem.
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Elon Musk talk about about antisemitism on X, artificial intelligence
The Israeli prime minister said controlling more-advanced AI must start by getting like-minded states to agree to a code of ethics and conduct.
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Canada expels Indian diplomat amid investigation of India’s possible link to Sikh activist’s slaying
Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan, was gunned down on June 18 outside a Sikh cultural center in Surrey, British Columbia.