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Blinken says US is ready to bolster diplomacy with China at a “busy time for the world”

In a lengthy speech at George Washington University on Thursday, the top US diplomat described the administration’s approach as “investing, aligning, competing” and said that while the United States is not looking for a conflict with China, are willing to defend their interests. “We will invest in the foundations of our strength at home: our …

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Don McLean, Larry Gatlin and Larry Stewart withdraw from NRA after shooting in Texas – USA TODAY

Don McLean, Larry Gatlin and Larry Stewart withdraw from NRA after Texas USA TODAY shooting The NRA will host the Texas convention days after the Uvalde school shooting on Yahoo News American Pie singer Don McLean is retiring from the NRA Fox News convention Larry Gatlin, citing “obsolete and unthinking positions,” will not perform at …

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Ellen DeGeneres ends the daytime show with a plea for compassion

LOS ANGELES – Ellen DeGeneres ended a nearly two-decade-long daytime talk show on Thursday with a celebrity love party and a strong affirmation of her success as a gay woman who dares to be herself. DeGeneres and guests Jennifer Aniston, Billie Eilish, and Pink shared memories and affection as “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” concluded its …

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Virginia reports a case of monkeypox, the first state of the recent increase

Placeholder while loading article actions Virginia public health officials on Thursday reported the state’s first alleged positive case of smallpox in a woman from northern Virginia who recently traveled to an African country. Virginia’s case is among the nine identified in seven states, officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told reporters Thursday …

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Uvalde residents are frustrated by the response to the shooting

UVALDE, Texas – Residents here expressed anger and frustration at the time it took for law enforcement to end a primary school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers while circulating videos on social media showing parents confronting police outside the building. “The police did nothing,” said Angeli Rose Gomez, who, after learning of …

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Blinken says US is ready to bolster diplomacy with China at a “busy time for the world”

In a lengthy speech at George Washington University on Thursday, the top US diplomat described the administration’s approach as “investing, aligning, competing” and said that while the United States is not looking for a conflict with China, are willing to defend their interests. “We will invest in the foundations of our strength at home: our …

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Exclusive: McConnell says he has ordered Cornyn to engage with Democrats in a “bipartisan solution” to armed violence

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle face enormous pressure to take action following the horrific shooting, but members of both sides acknowledge the tough battle to find common ground given the highly polarized political climate around arms legislation and the GOP’s widespread opposition to stricter opposition. weapons control. It is significant, however, that McConnell …

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The S&P 500, the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones extend the rally at noon with the rise of retail

Spencer Platt / Getty Images News The stock market maintained gains on Thursday at noon with solid results that remove part of the recent sadness of the retail sector. The Nasdaq (COMP.IND) + 2.3%, up 273 to 11,707, S&P (SP500) + 1.9%, up 74 to 4,053 and the Dow Jones (DJI) + 1.6%. from 516 …

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