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Witness tampering at Jan. 6 hearing? Cheney raises prospect
By ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press
Updated 57 min ago
In a Jan. 6 committee hearing already sprinkled with notable moments, Rep. Liz Cheney saved perhaps the most startling one for last. She said Tuesday that the panel had learned that former President Donald Trump had recently tried to contact a witness whom "you have not yet seen in these hearings." The witness did not answer and instead contacted their lawyer, who referred the issue to the Justice Department. Though much remains uncertain about the call, including its purpose and the recipient, the manner it was described raised the prospect that Trump or people in his orbit were hoping to shape witness testimony in the ongoing congressional hearings into last year's assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Uvalde video raises more calls for police accountability
By ACACIA CORONADO, PAUL J. WEBER and JAKE BLEIBERG - Associated Press
Newly released video of a hallway outside classrooms at a Texas elementary school where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers is renewing questions about police accountability. Nearly 80 minutes of surveillance video from Robb Elementary School on May 24 show heavily armed police officers lingering in the hallway for more than an hour before confronting the gunman. Some Uvalde residents at a City Council meeting Tuesday shouted questions about whether officers on the scene were still on the payroll after the video was made public. Local and state officials have urged to let investigations play out.
Defendant: Ex-governor ordered payments to NFL's Brett Favre
A defendant in a Mississippi welfare fraud case says she directed $1.1 million in welfare money to former NFL star Brett Favre at the direction of former Gov. Phil Bryant. Mississippi news outlets report that the accusation, which Bryant denies, is in a filing on behalf of defendant Nancy New. New has pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Her court filing is in a civil case filed by the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Bryant issued a statement denying the accusation. Favre has repaid the money and has said he didn't know it had come from welfare funds. Favre has not been charged with criminal wrongdoing.
Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds
By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes into the crypto pool. Most have done it indirectly through stocks or investment funds that serve as proxies for the larger crypto market, though a pension fund for Houston firefighters last year directly bought bitcoin and other digital currency. A lack of transparency makes it difficult to tell whether they've made or lost money. Not only are pension funds exposed to risks in the crypto world, so are taxpayers who potentially could have to bail them out.
Ex-CIA engineer convicted in massive theft of secret info
By LARRY NEUMEISTER and TOM HAYS - Associated Press
A former CIA software engineer accused of the biggest theft of classified information in CIA history has been convicted at a New York City retrial. A jury reached the guilty verdict against Joshua Schulte on Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan. Schulte chose to act as his own defense attorney, calling himself a scapegoat for an embarrassing public release of a trove of CIA secrets by WikiLeaks in 2017. A mistrial was declared at his original 2020 trial after jurors deadlocked on the most serious counts. The so-called Vault 7 leak revealed how the CIA hacked Apple and Android smartphones in overseas spying operations, and efforts to turn internet-connected televisions into listening devices.
US inflation surges again in June, raising risks for economy
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - AP Economics Writer
U.S. inflation surged to a new four-decade high in June because of rising prices for gas, food and rent, squeezing household budgets and pressuring the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively -- trends that raise the risk of a recession. The government's consumer price index soared 9.1% over the past year, the biggest yearly increase since 1981, with nearly half of the increase due to higher energy costs. Lower-income and Black and Hispanic American have been hit especially hard, since a disproportionate share of their income goes toward essentials such as transportation, housing and food. But with the cost of many goods and services rising faster than average incomes, a vast majority of Americans are feeling the pinch in their daily routines.
The Latest: Khashoggi's widow cites Biden commitment on MBS
The widow of Jamal Khashoggi, the U.S.-based writer killed by Saudi government agents four years ago, says she received a commitment that President Joe Biden will bring up the murder when he meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. The crown prince, whom Biden will be meeting for the first time in Jeddah on Friday, likely approved of the killing, according to U.S. intelligence. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the slain writer's widow, told Spectrum News on Wednesday that she received assurances during a meeting with administration officials. A White House official says Khashoggi's widow spoke with a senior administration official earlier this week, but is declining to provide details.
UN sees progress in talks to free up Ukraine grain exports
By AYSE WIETING, SUZAN FRASER and EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press
ISTANBUL (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the first meeting in weeks between Russia and Ukraine took "a critical step" forward Wednesday to ensuring the export of desperately needed grain from Ukraine's Black Sea ports to help ease the global food crisis.
Biden delivers tough talk on Iran as he opens Mideast visit
By JOSH BOAK, JOSEF FEDERMAN and AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press
President Joe Biden has opened a Mideast visit by offering anxious Israeli leaders strong reassurances of his determination to stop Iran's nuclear program. Biden said he'd be willing to use force as a "last resort." The president's comments came in an interview aired Wednesday with Israel's Channel 12 as Biden opened a four-day visit to the region. The U.S. and Israel are expected to unveil a joint declaration on Thursday cementing their close military ties and strengthening past calls to take military action against Iran's growing nuclear program. Israel has said both countries would commit to "using all elements of their national power against the Iranian nuclear threat."
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Experts rue simple steps not taken before latest COVID surge
By CARLA K. JOHNSON - AP Medical Writer
New omicron variants are again driving hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, causing states and cities to rethink their responses to COVID-19 and the White House to step up efforts to alert the public. Some experts say the warnings are too little, too late. The highly transmissible variants have shown a remarkable ability to get around the protection offered by infection and vaccination. And protection from vaccination is waning for Americans overdue for booster shots. Less than half of all eligible U.S. adults have gotten a single booster shot, and only about 1 in 4 Americans age 50 and older who are eligible for a second booster have received one.
Pharmacies can't discriminate on reproductive health scripts
By TOM MURPHY - AP Health Writer
The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy. The Department of Health and Human Services says pharmacies receiving federal money from programs such as Medicare and Medicaid cannot discriminate in how they supply medications or advise patients on prescriptions. The agency notes that discrimination against people based on their pregnancy or related conditions would be a form of sex discrimination. Wednesday's announcement comes after last month's Supreme Court's decision that ended a constitutional right to abortion.
US regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax
By LAURAN NEERGAARD - AP Medical Writer
The U.S. is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults. It's a more traditional type of vaccine than the Pfizer and Moderna shots already used to protect most Americans. Still, millions of adults haven't yet gotten vaccinated even this late in the pandemic. Experts expect at least some of them to roll up their sleeves for the more conventional technology. The Centers for Disease Control still must recommend how to use the Novavax vaccine before shots begin. The U.S. has bought 3.2 million doses.
Michels runs as outsider, donated money to many insiders
By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press
Republican Tim Michels, who has the endorsement of Donald Trump, is running for Wisconsin governor as a political outsider. But records released Wednesday by the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign show he has been a big giver to powerful Republicans and candidates for the past 12 years. His top GOP rival in the race, former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, isn't far behind. The winner of the Aug. 9 primary will advance to face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. Michels and his wife, Barb, gave $207,650 to Republican and conservative candidates between 2010 and 2022. Kleefisch, her husband, her campaign committee and her political action committee gave $130,000 to candidates over the same time.
Wildfires scorch parts of Europe amid extreme heat wave
By HELENA ALVES and JOSEPH WILSON - Associated Press
Firefighters from Portugal and Spain to southern France and Croatia are battling a spate of wildfires scorching Europe amid an unusual heat wave that authorities link to climate change. Portuguese authorities say more than 600 people have been evacuated and about 120 needed medical attention. Water-dumping planes helped 1,300 firefighters combat the worst of the blazes in the nation's central area. More than 800 firefighters battled two wildfires in the region outside Bordeaux in southwest France. Spain's weather service warn that unusually high temperatures combined with a lack of rainfall have created ideal conditions for destructive fires. One Croatian firefighter told state HRT television that "it's hell, we don't know where to go first."
Stocks end lower as Wall Street braces for big hike in rates
By STAN CHOE and ALEX VEIGA - AP Business Writers
Stocks ended another shaky day lower on Wall Street Wednesday after a highly anticipated report on inflation turned out to be even worse than expected. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% after tumbling as much as 1.6% earlier. The Nasdaq slipped 0.2% to erase nearly all of an early loss of 2.1%. Stocks took a few U-turns through the day, as has become the norm on Wall Street this tumultuous year. They were following the lead of Treasury yields in the bond market, which initially surged on expectations the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates drastically to slow the nation's skyrocketing inflation.
Abortion ruling prompts variety of reactions from states
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 24 overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling was expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies.
Sri Lanka in crisis: President flees and ire turns to PM
By KRISHAN FRANCIS and KRUTIKA PATHI - Associated Press
Sri Lanka's president has fled the country, plunging a country already reeling from economic chaos into more political turmoil. Protesters demanding a change in leadership trained their ire Wednesday on the prime minister and stormed his office. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his wife left aboard an air force plane bound for the Maldives. He made his prime minister the acting president in his absence. That appeared to only further roil passions in the island nation. Sri Lanka has been gripped for months by an economic disaster that has triggered severe shortages of food and fuel.
Descendants of possible Tulsa massacre victims can give DNA
By KEN MILLER - Associated Press
People who believe they are descendants of Tulsa Race Massacre victims can now provide genetic material to help scientists try to identify remains of possible victims. Laboratory director Danny Hellwig with Intermountain Forensics said Wednesday that researchers are not ready to try to match DNA yet, but an outpouring of requests on how to provide genetic material led them to begin the process of accepting donations at www.tulsa1921dna.org. The Salt Lake City nonprofit foundation is examining 14 sets of remains removed from a local cemetery a year ago. The remains have not been confirmed as victims of the 1921 massacre, a finding that officials say could be impossible.
Judge rejects Amber Heard's request to set aside Depp win
By MATTHEW BARAKAT and DENISE LAVOIE - Associated Press
A judge has rejected a request from actress Amber Heard to set aside the $10 million judgment awarded against her in favor of her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. Depp won a defamation suit against Heard last month in a high-profile civil trial. Earlier this month, Heard filed a motion seeking to have Depp's verdict set aside, or have a mistrial declared. Her lawyers cited multiple factors, including an apparent case of mistaken identity with one of the jurors. In a written order Wednesday , Judge Penney Azcarate rejected all of Heard's claims and said the juror issue specifically was irrelevant.
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Bodies of missing man, 3 kids found in Indianapolis pond
Authorities say the bodies of a man and his three young children who went missing last week after leaving for a planned fishing trip were found along with a submerged car in the pond where they had been headed. The Marion County Coroner's Office confirmed Wednesday that the bodies found Tuesday night are those of 27-year-old Kyle Moorman and his children, 1-year-old Kyran Holland, 2-year-old Kyannah Holland and 5-year-old Kyle Moorman II. Kyle Moorman went missing on July 6, after leaving go fishing at the pond. After a man's body was found Tuesday night, a dive team found a vehicle with the children's bodies inside.
Wisconsin governor candidate won't rule out decertification
The Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin endorsed by Donald Trump won't rule out attempting to decertify President Joe Biden's 2020 win in the state, even though GOP legislative leaders and attorneys from both sides have dismissed the idea as impossible and unconstitutional. Tim Michels told WKOW-TV on Tuesday that he would "need to see the details" when asked if he would sign a bill to decertify the election. Michels' refusal to rule out the idea came days after Trump renewed his call for decertification following a Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that absentee ballot drop boxes are illegal.
EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
By PAUL WISEMAN - AP Economics Writer
Inflation's relentless surge didn't merely persist in June. It accelerated. For the 12 months ending in June, the government's consumer price index rocketed 9.1%, the fastest year-over-year jump since 1981. And that was nothing next to what energy prices did: Fueled by heavy demand and by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy costs shot up nearly 42% in the past 12 months, the largest such jump since 1980. Even if you toss out food and energy prices — which are notoriously volatile and have driven much of the price spike — so-called core inflation soared 5.9% over the past year.
Two We Are G.A.M.E. Alums Graduate with Notable Degrees and Clear Paths
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EXPLAINER: What's the impact of euro parity with the dollar?
The euro is hovering close to parity with the dollar, falling to its lowest level in 20 years and even briefly touching a one-to-one exchange rate with the U.S. currency this week. That's the market's verdict on Europe's economic prospects. The euro is falling as fears of a recession grow due to Russia restricting natural gas supplies. European officials say it's retaliation for the bloc's support for Ukraine amid Russia's war. Moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve are strengthening the dollar with higher interest rates. U.S. tourists may get a break on some of their travel bills, but Europeans will pay more for imported oil because it's priced in dollars.
2 candidates knocked out of UK Conservative leadership race
By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press Writer
LONDON (AP) — Two candidates were knocked out of the race to replace U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, leaving six lawmakers battling to lead a Conservative Party — and a country — hoping to move on from months of scandal and division.
Editorial Roundup: United States
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Yosemite wildfire threatens grove of iconic sequoia trees
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park remained closed Saturday as firefighters battled a blaze that threatened the gathering of the iconic trees and forced hundreds of campers to evacuate.
LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, report says
By AMANDA SEITZ - Associated Press
A new report says social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users. Wednesday's report comes from the advocacy group GLAAD. A majority of LGBTQ people says they've faced menacing posts or comments while scrolling online. GLAAD says the tech companies aren't sharing enough information about how they respond to those attacks and reveal few details about posts or accounts that push hate speech or harass LGBTQ users. Social media platforms have outlined policies designed to prevent LGBTQ users from being harassed, threatened or discriminated against by other users because of their identity.
US, allies aim to cap Russian oil prices to hinder invasion
By FATIMA HUSSEIN - Associated Press
The U.S. and its allies are working on new measures to cap the price of Russia's oil, its main source of revenues. Leaders of the Group of Seven industrial nations have tentatively agreed to back a cap to force Russia to accept below-market prices for oil. The goal is to help bring Russia's war on Ukraine to a halt while possibly lowering energy costs. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is touring Indo-Pacific countries to lobby for the price cap proposal. In Japan on Tuesday, U.S. and Japanese officials agreed to explore the feasibility of price caps. Russia hasn't signaled a response. The Kremlin could retaliate by taking its oil off the market, which would cause more turmoil.
EXPLAINER: How Trump allies may be pushed to testify in Ga.
By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press
The Georgia investigation into potential criminal interference in the 2020 election is heating up. Prosecutors are trying to force allies and advisers of former President Donald Trump to come to Atlanta to testify before a special grand jury. For witnesses who live outside Georgia, the process of getting a subpoena is more involved than for in-state witnesses. Prosecutors have to ask the judge overseeing the special grand jury to certify that the witness is necessary. Then they have to get a judge in the state where the witness lives to issue a subpoena.
Minister: Ukraine needs assurances to resume grain exports
By OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI, HANNA ARHIROVA and MARIA GRAZIA MURRU - Associated Press
The Ukrainian foreign minister says grain exports from his country's ports won't resume without security guarantees for ship owners, cargo owners and Ukraine as an independent nation. Military officials from Russia and Ukraine are set to hold their governments' first face-to-face talks in months Wednesday. Speaking to The Associated Press ahead of the meeting in Turkey, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said any agreement needs to ensure Russia "will respect these corridors, they will not sneak into the harbor and attack ports." Kuleba also told the AP that Ukraine's military is "planning and preparing for full liberation" of Russian-occupied cities and towns near the country's Black Sea coast.
Report: Mistakes, not Liverpool fans, caused CL final fiasco
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - AP Sports Writer
French senators said the chaos outside the national stadium that marred the Champions League soccer final was due to a series of mistakes by police and officials — and not the actions of previously blamed Liverpool fans — with "malfunction at every stage" before, during and after the game.
Ukraine: Heavy Russian shelling kills 5 civilians, wounds 18
By MARIA GRAZIA MURRU - Associated Press
The office of Ukraine's president says renewed Russian artillery barrages killed at least five civilians and wounded another 18 in the past day. Most of the deaths occurred in Donetsk province, which is part of a region where pro-Russia separatists have fought for eight years and the Kremlin is intent on capturing. Moscow is attempting to expand and consolidate its gains in the country's east. Russian and separatist forces have all but conquered Luhansk province, but the governor said Wednesday that Ukrainian soldiers held on to two outlying villages. The leader of a separatist government in Donetsk province said foreign fighters convicted of terrorism for battling alongside Ukrainian troops have appealed their death sentences.
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Europe as a budget-friendly travel option? It's true in 2022
By SAM KEMMIS of NerdWallet
Travel to Europe might be an attractive option to travelers looking for a budget vacation in 2022. In May 2022, airfare prices to Europe jumped 13% year-over-year compared with 38% for domestic airfare in the U.S. The dollar is strong this year, meaning your cash can go further on the continent. Widely available public transportation networks increase the affordability of traveling extensively across European cities and countries, allowing travelers to forgo booking a rental car and save big on gas. Though U.S. national parks were considered off the beaten path in recent years, Europe just might be host to several untapped destinations for yet another extraordinary year in travel.
System4 Franchise Partner Territory Expansion into Huntsville, Alabama
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June 2022 Reaches Levels in New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Projects Not Seen Since March 2022
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Emmy surprises: 'Squid Game,' Dave Chappelle, 'This Is Us'
By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer
The Emmy Award nominations announced Tuesday included some snubs and surprises, like "This Is Us" and "black-ish" walking away forever limply and Nathan Lane making history as the most-nominated best comedy guest actor in Emmy history. Dave Chappelle's special "The Closer" was nominated for best variety special and best directing for a variety special despite criticism over its anti-transgender comments. And Hulu's buzzy true crime satire "Only Murders in the Building" was eligible for the first time this year and slayed with 17 nominations, including writing, outstanding comedy and stars Martin Short and Steve Martin.
EXPLAINER: What's happened and what's next in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's president, who had announced he would resign Wednesday, has fled the country after months of turmoil culminated in protesters converging on the presidential palace. The prime minister also said he will quit after a new government is installed. He earlier warned the debt-laden economy has "collapsed." Short of cash to pay for imports of food and fuel and defaulting on its debt, it is seeking help from neighboring India and China and from the International Monetary Fund. Sri Lankans are skipping meals as they endure shortages, lining up for hours to try to buy necessities. It's a harsh reality for a country whose economy had been growing quickly, with a growing and comfortable middle class, until the latest crisis deepened.
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