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Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.CBS News - Politics -
U.S. Accuses Hyundai and Two Other Companies of Using Child Labor
The Labor Department filed a lawsuit accusing Hyundai, one of its suppliers and a staffing company of jointly employing a 13-year-old on an auto body parts assembly line in Alabama.The New York Times - Business -
Political figures pay respects to Michelle Obama’s late mother
Political leaders are sending their thoughts to the Obama family and honoring former first lady Michelle Obama after her mother, Marian Robinson, died on Friday. Robinson died at the age of 86, the family said in a statement. The family noted that ...The Hill - Politics -
Samsung Union Plans First-Ever Strike
A union representing Samsung Electronics workers has called for the first-ever strike in the South Korean technology titan’s history after talks over wage increases broke down.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Have You Ever Seen a Corgi Race?
At the Summer Corgi Nationals, the country’s finest racing corgis, and their over-the-top owners, celebrated everything about the breed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Gable Steveson, Olympic gold medal winner and NCAA champion wrestler, signs with Bills
Olympic gold medal and two-time NCAA champion wrestler Gable Steveson has signed with the Buffalo Bills. He'll attempt to make the team as a defensive tackle.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Yemen's Houthis say 16 killed as U.S. drops massive bunker-buster bomb
The Iran-backed Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on Red Sea shipping after strikes by the U.S. and U.K. that the rebels say killed 16 people.CBS News - World -
Djokovic beats Musetti after 3am in latest ever French Open finish
Novak Djokovic added yet another record to his never-ending collection as he scored the latest-ever victory at Roland Garros, concluding an early-morning night session by eventually defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti at 3.07am.Yahoo Sports - Sports - French Open -
Apex, the Largest Stegosaurus Fossil Ever Found, Heads to Auction
The specimen, found by the paleontologist Jason Cooper, could be auctioned for millions of dollars by Sotheby’s.The New York Times - Science -
As Mets retire his No. 18, Strawberry tells fans 'I’m so sorry for ever leaving'
Darryl Strawberry told New York Mets fans it was a mistake to leave for the Los Angeles Dodgers 34 years agoABC News - Sports -
How Israel Avoided Biden's Red Line
The original plan for a two-division sweep through Rafah was retooled to address U.S. concerns.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Biden announces new Israel-Hamas peace proposals
Three-phase plan includes six-week ceasefire and release of hostages in latest effort to end conflictFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
‘We might as well call them the Harry Potter Ministry of Magic’
The arrest warrants from the ICC were because of political pressure, Rep. Jared Moskowitz said.Politico - Politics -
Biden says Israel has extended new cease-fire proposal
President Biden said Israel's proposal consists of three phrases. Hamas has not yet responded.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Israeli plan offers "roadmap to an enduring cease-fire," Biden says
President Biden has endorsed a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, saying "it's time for this war to end." Ed O'Keefe reports from the White House.CBS News - World - Joe Biden -
Why Biden's Cease-Fire Push in Gaza Faces Tough Obstacles
President Biden’s call for an end to the Israel-Hamas war was designed to make it hard for either side to say no. But disagreements on crucial details remain hard to overcome.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Ukraine Buoyed by Biden’s Move on Using Weapons to Strike Russia
After weeks of entreaties, Ukraine won permission to hit targets inside Russia with American-made weapons, a tactic that it says will help it defend territory in the northeast.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
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Jill Biden says Trump 'dangerous' to LGBTQ+ community at Pittsburgh Pride festival
First Lady Jill Biden said that former President Trump is “dangerous” to the LGBTQ+ community, slamming her husband’s main general election rival at Pittsburgh’s annual Pride festival on Saturday. Biden, apart from going after Trump, talked about ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
DOJ pushes back against release of Biden-Hur audio, citing 'deepfake' concerns
The Department of Justice (DOJ) pushed back against the release of audio recordings of President Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur, citing concerns that "deep fakes" could emerge. DOJ argued, in a Friday night filing, that if the ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden tells back-to-back champs Kansas City Chiefs that he's working on his own repeat win
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden welcomed the Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs to the White House on Friday and said he, too, hopes to run it back.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden announces Israel has offered a three-part plan to end the war in Gaza
President Joe Biden announced that Israel has proposed a plan that would lead to a permanent cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, and the release of all hostages.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden allows limited Ukrainian strikes inside Russia using U.S.-provided weapons
President Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.CBS News - World - Joe Biden -
Under Pressure, Biden Allows Ukraine to Use U.S. Weapons to Strike Inside Russia
White House officials said the president’s major policy shift extended only to what they characterized as acts of self-defense so that Ukraine could protect Kharkiv, its second-largest city.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
Middle East Crisis: Netanyahu Answers Biden’s Calls for Truce by Insisting on ‘Destruction’ of Hamas
The Israeli leader did not explicitly endorse or reject a proposal outlined by Mr. Biden, but the timing of his remarks seemed to put the brakes on hopes for a speedy resolution.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
Fed’s preferred inflation metric remains at 2.7% in April
Personal consumption expenditures figure was in line with economists’ expectationsFinancial Times - World -