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South Korean president to address Congress: April 27 rundown
The U.S. is hosting South Korea’s president who is expected to make a speech to a joint session of Congress. And the number of Americans smoking cigarettes has reached an all-time low. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, April 27, 2023. South Korean president to address Congress South Korean President Yoon… -
US announces deal to dock nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea
President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol signed an agreement that will see the United States dock nuclear-armed submarines in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years. The announcement of the agreement, dubbed the “Washington Declaration,” came as President Biden welcomed President Yoon for a state visit on… -
Students sue school for banning ‘let’s go Brandon’ sweatshirts: Media Miss
Two students from Tri County Middle School in Michigan are suing their school district for alleged viewpoint discrimination. The lawsuit alleges that an assistant principal and a teacher told the boys to remove sweatshirts with the phrase “let’s go Brandon” on them, as the apparel violated the school’s dress code and was “equivalent to” an… -
Taliban take down ISIS leader behind attack on US troops: April 26 rundown
The Taliban has killed the ISIS leader responsible for leading an attack that killed 13 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. And the U.S. House is taking action to address the U.S. debt limit. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, April 26, 2023. ISIS leader responsible for Kabul attack killed Almost two years… -
Schumer: Senate to vote on Equal Rights Amendment, introduced 100 years ago
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate is set to vote on the Equal Rights Amendment during the week of April 23. The Equal Rights Amendment is a constitutional amendment that was introduced 100 years ago with the aim to guarantee equal legal rights for all Americans, regardless of sex. “For women now,… -
Biden launches 2024 campaign as age concerns swirl: April 25 rundown
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have officially launched their re-election campaign for 2024. And ESPN begins to layoff employees this week. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023. Biden announces run for re-election President Biden launched his re-election campaign Tuesday, April 25, in a pre-recorded… -
Intel: ISIS using Afghanistan to plot terrorist attacks: Media Miss
According to U.S. intelligence findings leaked on the Discord messaging platform and obtained by The Washington Post, ISIS is using Afghanistan as a base for plotting terrorist attacks in Europe and Asia and aspirational attacks against the U.S. The Discord leaks include dozens of classified Pentagon documents, allegedly leaked on the messaging platform by a Massachusetts… -
US military evacuates embassy workers in Sudan amid unrest: April 24 rundown
The U.S. military successfully evacuated American government employees from the U.S. Embassy in Sudan’s capital, as infighting has killed hundreds of people in the country this month. And an American Airlines plane was forced to turn around mid-flight after one of its engines caught fire. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Monday,… -
Okla. officials discuss killing journalists, lynching Black people in secret recording
A recent conversation between county officials in Oklahoma was secretly recorded. Comments made in the recording have led to calls for some of those officials to resign. “I am both appalled and disheartened to hear of the horrid comments made by officials in McCurtain County,” Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Okla., said in a statement. “There is… -
British deputy prime minister resigns following bullying probe: April 21 rundown
A British official steps down after accusations of bullying. Involuntary manslaughter charges have been dropped against actor Alec Baldwin. And SpaceX’s starship rocket ship explodes four minutes into flight. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, April 21, 2023. British Deputy Prime Minister resigns following bullying investigation British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic… -
Reports: Russian ships allegedly getting intel, preparing sabotage in Europe
Despite warnings from the United States and Europe against Russia expanding its current aggression in Ukraine further west, new intelligence has revealed that Russia may be doing just that in the North Sea. The body of water is located in between Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. According to a joint report by public broadcasters in… -
Supreme Court extends review on abortion pill access: April 20 rundown
The Supreme Court needs more time to decide whether to limit access to an abortion pill. And Americans can now claim a portion of a $725 million settlement by Meta tied to user privacy violations. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, April 20, 2023. Supreme Court extends review on abortion pill… -
Biden officials fail to define ‘woman’, ‘assault weapon’: Media Miss
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona declined to define a “woman” while testifying before the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday, April 18. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) repeatedly asked Cardona for a response. “I think that’s almost secondary to the important role that I have as secretary of education,” Cardona said. The hearing took place amid controversy over…
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