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U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release

As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of U.S. families was the fate of their loved ones imprisoned in the country.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.
Nelson Wells Jr of Bossier City, La., who is currently detained in China.

Secret Service removes agent from Kamala Harris' detail after 'distressing' behavior

The agent, whose identity has not been disclosed, was involved with the vice president’s departure from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to Wisconsin on Monday morning.
Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris

Celebrity stories buried and disputes over paying a porn actress: What you missed on Day 7 of Trump's trial

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returned to the witness stand, detailing how payments were made to a Playboy playmate and a porn star.
Donald Trump in Manhattan Criminal Court
Donald Trump in Manhattan Criminal Court

Trump hush money trial highlights: David Pecker returns to testify about Playboy playmate payouts

Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
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'It's on everybody's mind': Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech

A Morehouse professor said many students and faculty members were "wrestling" with whether to protest the president's visit.
Joe Biden politics political politician
Joe Biden politics political politician

Trump immunity case highlights: Ex-president's lawyers and DOJ argue before Supreme Court

Conservative justices expressed concerns about limiting future presidents while liberals raised worries about Trump's argument for absolute immunity.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Supreme Court signals further delay in Trump election interference case as it weighs immunity

Trump's appeal and the court's handling of it have already delayed a trial. What the court rules — and when — will determine whether the trial can take place before the election.
Donald Trump; Jack Smith.
Donald Trump; Jack Smith.

U.S. and 17 other countries demand that Hamas release hostages held in Gaza

The Hamas leader in Gaza has so far rejected a proposal to secure the release of hostages even though it meets most Hamas demands, a Biden administration official said.
Posters of missing Israeli hostages are taped at Columbia University
Posters of missing Israeli hostages are taped at Columbia University

National Guardsman who set off FBI manhunt admits spraying officers on Jan. 6

Gregory Yetman set off an FBI manhunt after he fled in November when the bureau came to arrest him for assaulting officers at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Gregory Yetman sprays green spray at the Capitol into a group of police officers
Gregory Yetman sprays green spray at the Capitol into a group of police officers

Over 90% of trans youths live in states with bills that target their rights, report says

The proposed and passed laws include measures to restrict trans youths’ access to transition-related care, school bathrooms and sports teams.
A protester's sign reads, ''protect trans kids'' at a demonstration
A protester's sign reads, ''protect trans kids'' at a demonstration
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White House seizes on Mitch McConnell's remarks that Trump stalled action on border security

In a new statement, the White House cited comments by the Senate Republican leader to argue that Trump rejected a compromise on a border deal for political gain.
Donald Trump visits the US-Mexico border fence in Otay Mesa, Calif.
Donald Trump visits the US-Mexico border fence in Otay Mesa, Calif.

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