California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century
A United Methodist Church court has acquitted a California bishop of all charges in the first trial of one of the church’s bishops in nearly a century
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New Jersey Sen. Menendez and his wife are indicted on bribery charges
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife have been indicted on charges of bribery
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Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on bribery charges, Justice Department says
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was charged with corruption-related offenses for the second time in 10 years, prosecutors will announce Friday morning.
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California attorney general sues groups over abortion reversal claims
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that his office has filed a lawsuit against two organizations that operate crisis pregnancy centers, saying the organizations used "fraudulent and misleading claims" about a procedure that they claim can reverse medication abortions.
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Office of Management and Budget to initiate process of preparing for a shutdown
While the House and Senate remain far apart on a spending deal, the federal government will soon formally initiate the process of preparing for a potential shutdown, participating in the mandatory but standard process of releasing shutdown guidance to agencies ahead of the September 30 funding deadline.
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Energy Department announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer
The Energy Department will announce Friday a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power
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Thousands of teachers protest in Nepal against education bill, shutting schools across the country
Schools for millions of students in Nepal are closed as tens of thousands of teachers protest in the capital against an education reform bill in parliament
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Targeted strikes may spread to other states and cities as midday deadline set by auto workers nears
It should soon become clear whether the strike by auto workers against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis is going to grow
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Some Lahaina residents can return to scorched town next week but most likely in protective gear due to toxic ash, governor says
For the first time since wildfires decimated West Maui's historic Lahaina community, some residents will be allowed to return to their properties on Monday but will likely have to don protective gear due to potentially toxic ash, Hawaii's governor announced.
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Ukraine missile strike hits Russia’s Black Sea Fleet headquarters, kills 1 serviceman
Russia says Ukraine carried out a missile strike on the main headquarters of its Black Sea Fleet, killing one service member
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United States and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions
The U.S. Treasury Department and China’s Ministry of Finance have launched a pair of economic working groups in an effort to ease tensions and deepen ties between the nations
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Virginia early voting kicks off in fight for legislature with 2024 implications
Early voting is set to start Friday in Virginia, where every seat in the state legislature is on the ballot in a high-stakes election with major implications for 2024.
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