Washington — FBI Director Christopher Wray said federal investigators made “totally unacceptable” errors in failing to investigate allegations of sexual assault by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, telling senators on Wednesday that an agent who failed to act on one gymnast’s accusations and later lied …
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September, 2021
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9 September
Trump endorses Liz Cheney primary challenger Harriet Hageman
Former President Trump has endorsed Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s primary challenge. Cheney had a simple response: “Bring it.” The ex-president has endorsed trial attorney Harriet Hageman for the GOP primary in Wyoming, calling Cheney “disloyal” and a “warmonger.” Cheney, who is among the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach the former …
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August, 2021
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25 August
Man running for governor of Oklahoma charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting woman
A man who is currently running for Oklahoma governor was arrested Monday on suspicion of kidnapping and rape, according to the Tulsa Police Department. Paul Tay, a 58-year-old who has gained a reputation as a perennial candidate for various political offices in Oklahoma, is accused of picking up a woman …
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5 August
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces new special session to begin Saturday
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday the next special session of the Legislature will begin on Saturday, and it will have the state’s controversial voting bill on the agenda. The Democrats walked out of the regular session in May and then fled the state in July to prevent a vote …
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1 August
Transcript: Neel Kashkari on “Face the Nation,” August 1, 2021
The following is a transcript of an interview with Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari that aired on Sunday, August 1, 2021, on “Face the Nation.” JOHN DICKERSON: Welcome back to FACE THE NATION. The highly contagious Delta variant could also complicate America’s economic recovery. We go now to …
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July, 2021
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21 July
Milley refuses to address reports he was concerned about a Trump coup
The nation’s top military officer on Wednesday refused to comment on reports he had been concerned about former President Trump staging a coup in the final year of his presidency. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley faced questions about the comments attributed to him in the …
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9 July
Texas Legislature takes up contentious voting bills in special session
The Texas Legislature is back to work for a special session that’s set to tackle key conservative issues and renew the fight over voting rights. Texas Democrats walked out on a session in May to block a bill that would have overhauled the state’s election laws. Governor Greg Abbott and …
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June, 2021
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10 June
Macy’s July 4 fireworks event returns to in
Macy’s will host its annual Independence Day fireworks celebration in New York City next month, marking another sign that American life is returning to some sort of normal as local COVID restrictions are relaxed across the nation. Macy’s has organized a fireworks celebration every July 4 since 1976, but this …
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May, 2021
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22 May
Simone Biles lands historic vault ahead of competition return
Although gymnast Simone Biles hasn’t competed in more than 18 months, the four-time gold medalist showed in a video Friday that she’s still just as talented as ever. During podium training for the U.S. Classic, the 24-year-old was seen successfully landing a Yurchenko double pike — a dangerous and difficult …
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March, 2021
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11 March
Mumford & Sons member is “taking time away” from the band after praising right
Winston Marshall, the banjoist of Mumford & Sons, is “taking time away” from the band after he was criticized for supporting a book written by controversial right-wing writer Andy Ngo. “Over the past few days, I have come to better understand the pain caused by the book I endorsed,” Marshall …
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