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Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC; assassination attempt investigation continues
Learn about the latest on the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. What people know about the suspect and the victims, what the former president is saying as the Republican National Convention (RNC) gets underway and President Joe Biden’s message for the nation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 15,… -
New study sheds light on declining firefly population
Whether you call them fireflies or lightning bugs, the airborne beetles — not flies — are synonymous with summer. But if you’ve noticed fewer and fewer of them lighting up the night, you’re not alone. Researchers say climate change is threatening the bioluminescent bugs but not necessarily impacting the population yet. Right now, there’s only… -
Nearly half of all US adult cancer deaths could be prevented: Study
Every year 1.8 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. and roughly 600,000 people die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, a new study shows nearly half of cancer-related deaths could be avoided. The American Cancer Society (ACS) looked at national data to figure out how many cancer cases… -
Dollar General to pay $12M safety violations settlement
Dollar General has agreed to pay a $12 million fine and improve working conditions at thousands of its stores across the country. The company reached a settlement with OSHA to resolve alleged violations, including unsafe storage, blocked emergency exits and fire extinguishers, and inaccessible electrical panels. Under the agreement, if inspectors find similar problems in the future, Dollar General could be fined up to $100,000 a… -
More Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to drop out of race
While President Joe Biden may have hoped his press conference Thursday night, July 11, would calm fears of his abilities among his party, three more Democratic lawmakers are now calling for him to drop out of the race. They join 13 other House members and one Senate Democrat. Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut said in a statement that… -
Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at times
For almost an hour President Joe Biden takes questions from the media about his policies, his candidacy and his health. And Prince Harry addresses the controversy surrounding his selection as an award recipient at the ESPYs. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 12, 2024. Biden fields questions on ability, foreign affairs while misspeaking at… -
Scientists say they’ve found root cause of lupus, possible cure
Scientists believe they have figured out a root cause of lupus and they might be able to reverse it. Up until now, no one knew what caused lupus, but researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital said they may have uncovered one specific cause of the disease. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease… -
Students sue UK university over COVID-19 disruptions
Students and graduates of a London university are headed to court over the quality of teaching during strikes and COVID-19 lockdowns. Around 5,000 current and former students sued University College London (UCL) after classes were moved online or canceled altogether. Their lawyers are calling the school to make “sensible settlement proposals” to avoid going to trial.… -
US to resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel
The United States is resuming shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel after pausing the shipment of nearly 2,000 of them in mid-May. However, U.S. officials have told multiple news outlets they will continue to hold back on a delivery of much larger 2,000-pound bombs over concerns they could be used in densely populated areas of Gaza. The U.S. is specifically concerned the large bombs would be used… -
AOC files impeachment articles against Supreme Court justices Thomas, Alito
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has introduced articles of impeachment against conservative Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas. The New York congresswoman is accusing them of what she calls “unchecked corruption” for refusing to recuse themselves from certain cases, like the recent decision to grant former President Donald Trump immunity, and improperly failing to disclose gifts from wealthy donors. The resolutions… -
President Biden to hold press conference as George Clooney, Sen. Welch call for a change
President Joe Biden is set to hold a press conference as George Clooney joins the calls for him to step aside. And the NBA scores big with its latest TV rights deal. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, July 11, 2024. Biden to hold press conference as Clooney, Welch call for a change… -
VA Gov. Youngkin signs executive order to get cellphones out of schools
Virginia’s governor is the latest lawmaker to take on cellphone use in schools. On Tuesday, July 9, Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R, issued an executive order to keep them out of schools across the state. The order directs Virginia’s Department of Education to help public schools create policies establishing what he calls “cell phone-free education.” The… -
US Navy sailor disciplined for trying to access Biden’s medical records
As concerns over President Joe Biden’s health remain a topic of discussion since the June 27 presidential debate, word has come down of a Navy sailor whose been disciplined for trying to access the president’s medical records on multiple occasions. The incidents occurred in late February but were disclosed on Tuesday, July 9. The Navy said the junior sailor assigned to a…
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