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Prosecutor in classified documents case clashes with judge over request to restrict Trump’s speech

By ERIC TUCKER and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal prosecutor in the classified documents case of Donald Trump clashed with the judge Monday as he faced skeptical questioning over a request to bar the former president from making threatening comments about law enforcement agents involved in the investigation.

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Here’s what’s at stake for Biden and Trump in this week’s presidential debate

By STEVE PEOPLES AP National Political Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Thursday’s clash between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican ex-President Donald Trump may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. Biden is desperately seeking momentum amid pervasive concerns about his age and leadership on key foreign and domestic policies. Trump will step onto

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Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — A cybersecurity intelligence company says a suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has intensified attacks on Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as the government, education and technology. In a report released on Monday, Recorded Future says the hackers, tracked as RedJuliett, have attacked 24

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What to stream this week: Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion, Eva Longoria and Celine Dion

By The Associated Press This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Camila Cabello and Megan Thee Stallion, Amazon Prime has a documentary about Celine Dion dealing with a rare neurological disorder and Eva Longoria plays a woman whose life changes completely in “Land of Women.” Marvel star Anthony Mackie swam with sharks in

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Wisconsin judge to weigh letting people with disabilities vote electronically from home in November

By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge is expected to consider whether to allow people with disabilities to vote electronically from home in the swing state this fall. Disability Rights Wisconsin, the League of Women Voters and four disabled people filed a lawsuit in April demanding disabled people be allowed

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The city that moved rivers to emerge as a cultural capital

CNN Story by Christine Chitnis | Video by Zach Wasser, Deborah Brunswick and FJ Feng, CNN Providence, Rhode Island (CNN) — Having undergone a remarkable transformation over the past half-century, Providence has emerged as New England’s creative capital. Once an industrialized port town, the “Renaissance City” has been completely reimagined, largely thanks to extensive urban

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The dazzling sides of ‘Grit City’

CNN Story by Corinne Whiting | Video by Bryce Urbany and Taylor Krauss, CNN (CNN) — Thirty-five miles south of Seattle, Tacoma resembles its better-known neighbor in many quintessential Pacific Northwest ways. Simply turn toward the thriving coffee and brewery scenes, or soak in the artsy, hipster vibes spread across distinctive neighborhoods that offer a

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The town that is pure California perfection

CNN Story by Danielle Ames | Video by Alexandra Gilwit and Gabe Ramirez, CNN San Luis Obispo, Californiia (CNN) — Wander through quaint downtown streets or visit retro treasures such as Sunset Drive-In Theater, and you’ll quickly understand why San Luis Obispo is nicknamed SLO — pronounced slow. SLO has small-town charm. And for those

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3 Columbia University administrators put on leave over alleged text exchange at antisemitism panel

NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University says it is putting three administrators on leave while it investigates allegations that they exchanged unprofessional text messages while attending a panel about antisemitism on campus. The university says the administrators work for Columbia College, which teaches undergraduates. The college hosted a panel about Jewish life on campus during

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Man charged in shooting that critically wounded Philadelphia officer, police say

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 36-year-old Philadelphia man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting that critically wounded a police officer after a traffic stop. Police said Sunday that Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez also faces charges that include aggravated assault and home invasion. Officials said officers stopped a car carrying four people shortly

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Under curfew, Ukrainians mark midsummer with bonfire jumping at a festival with pagan roots

By DEREK GATOPOULOS and EFREM LUKATSKY Associated Press KHOTIV, Ukraine (AP) — Despite war-time restrictions, Ukrainians marked midsummer with festivals that feature frenetic folk dancing, flower decoration and jumping over bonfires. The festival of Ivana Kupala on Sunday was held as Ukrainians start their third summer at war, with Kyiv and other cities hit by

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Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo

By JULIA FRANKEL Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The heads of major Christian denominations in Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement in a manner they say reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the Holy Land. The church leaders penned a letter to Israeli

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