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The 2024 election test arrives early for Mike Pence

The vice president’s allies are watching two tracks for Pence as he battles the pandemic: one for Trump in 2020 and another for his own potential bid.




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'Not nearly enough' coronavirus testing to safely reopen, Senate health chair says

Millions more coronavirus tests will be needed to safely reopen the country, the chairman of the Senate HELP Committee said at a hearing Thursday.




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Live tracker: How many coronavirus cases have been found in each U.S. state?

Using data from the COVID Tracking Project, we’re following how each state is responding to COVID-19.




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April tax collections plummet 55 percent

A sharp decline in economic activity as well as tax cuts approved by lawmakers added to the decline.




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Top career intelligence official departs ODNI

Deirdre Walsh confirmed her departure as chief operating officer of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on Friday.




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FDA chief self-quarantines after exposure to Pence aide

FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn is asymptomatic and tested negative for the virus on Friday, one senior administration official said.




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Political fantasy battles economic reality after tens of millions of jobs lost

Trump expects a sharp bounce-back in jobs. But as bankruptcies pile up, the labor market will need much of the next decade to replace the jobs gone for good.




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Newsom finally endorses Biden at virtual campaign event for top-dollar donors

The California governor, who previously endorsed Sen. Kamala Harris, had yet to formally throw his support behind Biden.




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Court filing shows Reade spoke of harassment in Biden’s office

In a 1996 document, Reade’s ex-husband referred to a sexual harassment problem but did not mention assault or provide details about who was involved.




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Tara Reade allegations spill into 2020 Senate races

Republicans are raising Brett Kavanaugh to criticize Democrats over what they say is hypocrisy over a sexual assault allegation against Joe Biden.




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The one Republican Senate candidate willing to call out Donald Trump

In a recording obtained by POLITICO, Michigan Senate hopeful John James criticizes the president over his 'shithole countries' remark and other comments.




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The Southern Democrat with the power to shut down Trump's convention

Up for reelection this fall, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has to decide whether to allow Trump's coronation to proceed amid a pandemic.




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Hair loss treatment: A mineral which strengthens hair follicles to stimulate hair growth



HAIR loss treatment: The quest for magic cure to help halt the process of hair loss produces numerous searches and theories. Taking this essential mineral helps strengthen hair follicles which stimulate hair growth.




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Hay fever: An expert nutritionist reveals seven foods that may subside symptoms



HAY FEVER is an allergic reaction to pollen. Expert nutritionist Hannah Braye details seven anti-inflammatory foods to include in your diet that may minimise symptoms.




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As coronavirus ravages Louisiana, ‘cancer alley’ residents haven’t given up the fight against polluters

The state's African Americans face some of the country’s worst pollution — and some of its most severe COVID-19 outcomes. The two may well be linked.




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My dad writes letters. The pandemic has given them new meaning.

A couple of months ago, my dad sat down to write me a letter. By the time he finished writing it, the world had irreversibly changed.




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Spending trillions on ‘defense’ left America unprepared for real disasters

The Pentagon can't prevent a pandemic.




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Building a just and renewable future on the Navajo Nation

The closure of the Navajo Generating Station in 2019 presents the opportunity for a renewable future on the Navajo Nation.




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Opinion: Democrats will unify behind a ‘Climate President’

Two former Inslee campaign staffers have a message for Joe Biden: To unite the Democratic party, prioritize climate policies.





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When kids ask tough questions about coronavirus, is honesty the best policy?

My kids are asking when the coronavirus will end. Here’s how I’m responding.




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Women In Animation & The Animation Guild Team To Support Working Moms On Mother’s Day

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Women in Animation and the Animation Guild have joined forces to encourage equality and flexibility in the workplace and to support the animation community “as it navigates the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.” In a joint statement, they noted that “many animation workers are pulling double duty – balancing […]




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Jonas Brothers, Steve Tisch Donate $500,000 Each to Angeleno Card Program, Mayor’s Fund

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Friday evening that producer Steve Tisch and the Jonas Brothers each donated $500,000 — $1 million total — to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles and to the Angelino Card program. Garcetti called Tisch “a friend who moved here to Los Angeles…to make a life for himself, found great success […]




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‘The 100’ Releases First Trailer For Its Seventh And Final Season On The CW

All good things must end, and although The CW’s cast for The 100 has survived several apocalypses in the course of the series, the seventh season is its last. The trailer for the 16-episode final season, which starts on Wed. May 20 at 8 PM ET/PT on The CW, has just been released. Upon completion […]




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Broadway Actor Nick Cordero “Has Not Given Up” Despite Severe Coronavirus Complications, His Wife Posts Online

Actor Nick Cordero’s wife, Amanda Kloots, has once again posted on her husband’s condition as he battles the COVID-19 virus. Cordero has had horrible complications since being hospitalized more than a month ago. His struggle has been memorialized by Kloots on Instagram, and she has again updated his health status. Kloots shared in an Instagram […]




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Bill Maher: Liberal Media Has Allowed ‘Joe Biden, Sex Monster’ To Overshadow ‘Donald Trump, Lethal Incompetent’

Bill Maher’s final “New Rule” on Friday’s Real Time With Bill Maher was, as usual, a doozie. “The liberal media and liberal party,” said Maher, “is doing…exactly what Republicans want: for us to go down the rabbit hole of ‘Joe Biden, sex monster.'” Maher was of course referring to allegations made by Tara Reade, who […]




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Joe Biden Praises Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Mail-In Voting Order; Trump Campaign Bashes COVID-19 Deterrent – Update

UPDATE, 10:31 PM: Joe Biden finally received an official endorsement from Gavin Newsom tonight, but the California Governor was the recipient of some high praise from the former Vice-President and the Democrats’ presumptive nominee for his executive electoral move against coronavirus earlier Friday. “Gavin, you’ve done one helluva job, and thank you for your support […]




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Chinese Cinemas Set To Gradually Re-Open After Authorities Give Green Light

Chinese authorities will allow further leisure venues, including cinemas, to gradually re-open now that the coronavirus pandemic has largely been controlled in the country, the top administrative body said on Friday. This comes after movie theaters were shuttered nationwide in January, ultimately dealing a $2.5B+ loss to the box office in just the first quarter. […]




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NSW Premier reiterates Government's opposition to pill testing despite coroner's impending recommendation

Gladys Berejiklian has again ruled out the prospect of pill testing at music festivals despite a leaked draft coroner's report recommending the move.




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Entire Labor Party walks out of NSW Legislative Assembly

The Labor Party has walked out of the NSW Legislative Assembly after Opposition Leader Jody McKay is thrown out by the Speaker.



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NSW Labor walks out of Parliament during fiery question time debate

A fiery afternoon in NSW Parliament ends with the Speaker warning members not to "threaten" and the entire Labor Opposition walking out after its Leader, Jodi McKay, was thrown out of the chamber for an hour.




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Chlamydia-free koalas' proposed national park under threat with housing development go-ahead

With the all clear to begin clearing land at Mount Gilead for a 1,700-home housing estate, there have been renewed calls for a national park isolating the area's koalas.




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Working dogs find refuge in the city as drought-affected farmers surrender them

With food, water and money in desperately short supply, dozens of working dogs have been surrendered from properties throughout Queensland and New South Wales.




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Set to be the largest in the tattoo's 69-year history, the Sydney event will include new faces from the Pacific.




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Indigenous artist Glenda McCulloch shares her culture and Kalkadoon surroundings through paintings

Glenda McCulloch paints contemporary Indigenous art. After advertising her paintings on Instagram, she found the demand for her art is much stronger than she first expected.




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NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller's son pleads guilty to drink driving on suspended license

Jacob Fuller, the son of NSW's top cop Mick Fuller, pleads guilty to drink driving while on a suspended license. The P-plater blew 0.031 when he was tested on the Prince's Highway last month.




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Australia launches defence operation to get Pacific performers to Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Deploying Defence aircraft to bring hundreds of performers to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney presents an opportunity for Australia to gain ground in the battle for influence in the Pacific.




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Government offers one-off payment for farmers coming off Farm Household Allowance

Farmers are entitled to a new, one-off payment from the Federal Government to help them decide if their farm is sustainable or could be sold.




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Instagram influencer Margarita Tomovska, aka 'Mercedes Mum', jailed over police chase

A social media influencer who led police on a chase with a child in the car has been jailed, but not before she posted videos and selfies on her way to court.




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The Sydney Gays podcast was hounded by trolls and critics, and it sends a dangerous message to creatives

Sometimes being creative involves getting burnt. It's a lesson two gay podcasters in Sydney learnt the hard way.




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Socceroos legend Tim Cahill inspired by 11yo told he'll be too small to be a top player

Tim Cahill may be Australia's all-time leading goal scorer, but the Socceroos legend has been inspired by a young player who was also told he won't make a top-ranked team because of his size.




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How racehorse Absolutely Win once bought for $180,000 ended up at Queensland's Meramist Abattoir

After 17 races, it became clear this $180,000 thoroughbred wasn't going to cut it on the track this is how Absolutely Win ended up at a Queensland slaughterhouse.





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The Everest winner's trainer Chris Waller says he was sickened by footage of ex-racehorses being slaughtered

The Australian racing industry is in turmoil after revelations of former racehorses being slaughtered at abattoirs, with leading trainer Chris Waller so shocked he "couldn't watch" the vision.




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Lucy Humphrey isn't Jewish, but she's spent months preparing for the festival of sukkot

Thousands of years of Jewish practice meet high-end architecture in Succah by the Sea a public art event in Bondi.




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Man faces 17 charges after allegedly using CB radio to 'entice' boys in the 1980s

An 81-year-old man is charged over the alleged sexual and indecent assault of two minors in northern NSW and police say there could be more victims who were drawn in over CB radio at the time.




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Melbourne City v Adelaide United, Sydney FC v Western Sydney Wanderers: A-League live scores, stats and commentary

The Sky Blues make it two from two with a against the Phoenix, following Melbourne City's 2-1 win over Adelaide United.




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Waangenga Blanco in Natives Go Wild