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US President Joe Biden, in an open letter to congressional Democrats, stood firm on Monday against calls for him to drop his reelection candidacy and called for an end to the intra-party drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. Biden's efforts to shore up a deeply anxious Democratic Party came as lawmakers returned to Washington confronting a choice -- work to revive his campaign or try to edge out the party leader, a make-or-break time for his campaign and their own political futures. Читать дальше...

Venezuela is about to decide whether the repressive regime of Nicolas Maduro would go or stay in a new election later this month.

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DONALD Trump has confirmed several potential vice president picks for his 2024 campaign, insisting the chosen candidate will be someone who “helps you get elected.”

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus on Monday met with President Biden, buckling down on their support for Biden amid growing calls from white Democratic members for the president to drop his 2024 re-election bid. Sources familiar with the matter shared with The Hill that Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), chair of the caucus, extended the...

Efforts to restore power to 2.7 million customers whose service was knocked out by Hurricane Beryl will take multiple days, state officials said Monday evening while warning of persisting danger even as the storm moved on.

The 2024 Major League Cricket match between Washington Freedom and Texas Super Kings was called off due to rain, despite Washington reaching 62 for 0 in just 4 overs. The match marked the first time any team had surpassed 200 runs this season and the 200-run total at Church Street Park.

Far-right parties from 12 countries, including France's National Rally and Hungary's ruling Fidesz, announced on Monday that they have joined together to form a new bloc in the European Parliament and plan to become a major political force. The European Parliament moved perceptibly to the right following Europe-wide elections a month ago as many voters abandoned the business-friendly liberals and environmentalist Greens. Mainstream centre-right and centre-left groups still hold the majority though. Читать дальше...

Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is trying to squeeze a two-start week into the six remaining days before the All-Star break

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President Joe Biden already had his version of the Alamo on Friday. Tuesday could end up being his judgment day.

Tropical Storm Beryl unleashed heavy rains and powerful winds along the Texas coast on Monday, knocking out power to more than 2 million homes and businesses and flooding streets with fast-rising waters as first responders raced to rescue stranded residents. Beryl had already cut a deadly path through parts of Mexico and the Caribbean before making a turn, sweeping ashore as a Category 1 hurricane in Texas early Monday, then later weakening to a tropical storm. At least two people were killed. The... Читать дальше...

Nets GM Sean Marks insisted Mikal Bridges didn’t force Brooklyn’s rebuild by demanding a trade. But make no mistake, they’re in a full-on rebuild.

Amid daily Chinese provocations in Taiwan, Ministry of National Defense (MND) has decided to invest in the mass production of domestically designed loitering munitions, also known as "kamikaze drones"

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records, boosted by Nvidia, Intel, and AMD. Investors await inflation data, Powell's semiannual testimony, and earnings from Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo. Concerns grow over labor markets and rate cuts. Declines in communication services and energy; Paramount merged with Skydance; Boeing resolves fraud investigation.

1. Tyler Perry, John Krasinski, Mark Wahlberg and More React to Paramount-Skydance Deal: “I’m Thrilled”  Hollywood Reporter
2. Paramount, the media empire behind CBS and ‘Top Gun,’ agrees to merge with Skydance  CNN
3. The Paramount-Skydance deal finally happened. Here's what it means for you.  The Washington Post
4. Meet David Ellison, the CEO of Skydance and Paramount's New Owner  The New York Times
5. Skydance to Take Over Paramount in $8 Billion Deal  IGN

Officials from the union have previously said that they expect the conversation could be ‘tough’.

On Tuesday, William will visit RAF Valley in Anglesey, North Wales, as its Royal Honorary Air Commodore.

The Troy Police Department has been reviewing an officer's use of force after police say they were called to a large street fight early Friday morning. In a statement after the incident, Assistant Police Chief Steven Barker said any use of force while responding to a scene is inspected and held to the department's standards.

MPs must elect a Commons Speaker before they can start the swearing-in process.

LONDON, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic of Serbia brushed past Denmark's Holger Rune 6-3, 6-4, 6-2, reaching his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinals here on Monday.

I agree he was great but he's 29 and I think has a decent job.
So he's probably happy where he is.

Statistics: Posted by PopTart — Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:45 am

Zackary Blades and his aunt Karlene Warner were killed in a late-night smash caused by Darryl Anderson.

The 87-year-old was made a Companion of Honour in the New Year Honours list for her services to music.

Former President Donald Trump said he doesn’t expect President Biden to drop out of the 2024 contest due to his “ego” during a prime-time appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity” Monday night. “I think he might very well stay in, and if he doesn’t – nobody wants to give up that way – he’s going to...

US President Joe Biden will host leaders from the alliance at the three-day gathering which starts on Tuesday.