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Tributes paid to former Wales, Burnley and Swansea winger Leighton James
Popular winger has died at the age of 71James scored 10 goals in 54 appearances for WalesThe former Wales winger Leighton James has died at the age of 71.. James’s former clubs Burnley and Swansea – where he spent 13 years of a colourful 19-year ...The Guardian - World -
Biden delivers remarks to electrical union workers
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers construction and maintenance conference.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
US envoy to UN visits Nagasaki A-bomb museum, pays tribute to victims
The American envoy to the United Nations has called for countries armed with atomic weapons to pursue nuclear disarmament as she visited the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki, JapanABC News - World -
LOOK: Mets pay tribute to 'concrete jungle' with new City Connect uniforms
The Mets are ditching their classic orange and blue look with their new jerseysCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Jabil Places CEO Wilson on Paid Leave Amid Investigation
Filing discloses sidelining of chief since 2022, namesCFO Michael Dastoor as the interim CEO.Inc. - Business -
Dak Prescott says he's not 'necessarily' gunning to be highest-paid QB in NFL
Joe Burrow leads all NFL quarterbacks at $55 million per year.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
LOOK: Texans reveal alternate logo after helmet leak on social media goes viral, pay tribute to Houston Oilers
The Texans have an alternate logo for the first time in franchise historyCBS Sports - Sports -
Jabil’s stock declines as CEO Kenny Wilson goes on paid leave pending an investigation
The company says the investigation is related to company policies but not financial statements or reporting.MarketWatch - Business -
Bitcoin Miners Are About to Get Paid Less--but That Could Send Its Price Surging
An event known as the halving will cut in half what miners get paid.Inc. - Business - Crypto -
House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP
The House advanced legislation Friday to send aid to Ukraine and other embattled U.S. allies overseas, clearing a key procedural hurdle after Democrats stepped in to back the measure — a rare move by the minority party, but one that was crucial to ...The Hill - Politics -
How serious is latest Republican threat to oust House speaker?
Just before midnight Thursday, the House advanced several stand-alone measures on foreign aid and U.S. border security thanks to the support of four Democrats, but the bills may cost Speaker Mike Johnson his job. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Top stories -
Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy
Senate conservatives led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) urged House Republicans to oppose what they called a “sham” procedural tactic devised by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to break an emergency foreign aid package into four different pieces to give ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Another Republican joins effort to oust Johnson, putting the speaker in real peril
A third House Republican has signed onto an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power, giving his opponents the votes they'd need to remove the Republican leader unless Democrats stepped in to save him.NBC News - Top stories -
Foreign aid legislation advances, but could cost Speaker Mike Johnson
The House Rules Committee advanced a foreign aid package that provides billions in stalled security funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, steering the measures closer toward passage this weekend. The legislation had been tied up for weeks. The ...CBS News - Politics -
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s plan to advance US aid to Ukraine
Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for KyivFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.CBS News - Politics -
USC cancels guest speakers, honorees at main commencement after valedictorian decision
Following the publicized decision to cancel a commencement speech by a Muslim valedictorian, the University of Southern California said Friday it will have no outside speakers or honorees at the main stage commencement event.NBC News - Top stories -
USC removes outside speakers and honorees from 2024 commencement
The administration had initially slated "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu as the commencement speaker.CBS News - Top stories -
Comer denounces Greene's motion to vacate Speaker: 'Not the right business model'
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) pushed back on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-Ga.) motion to vacate against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), saying it is "not the right business model." “Now Mike Johnson walked into a bad ...The Hill - Politics -
USC cancels all commencement speakers after canceled valedictorian speech
The University of Southern California announced on Friday all commencement speakers are being eliminated from the commencement ceremony next week.ABC News - Top stories -
USC Removes Commencement Speakers, Honorees After Canceling Valedictorian's Speech
University says it is redesigning its commencement program amid the “highly publicized circumstances” surrounding it.The Wall Street Journal - World -
House speaker won't back change to rule allowing single member to call for ouster
House Rules allow a single member to force a vote on ousting the speaker. Conservatives want to keep it that way.CBS News - Politics -
House advances aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, putting Johnson's speaker job in jeopardy
House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced several standalone measures to provide funding for American allies abroad and U.S. border security, but a handful of Republicans really hate the idea. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is ...CBS News - Top stories -
McCarthy-aligned group running ads against Republicans who triggered his speaker ouster
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The House appears poised to pass a $95 billion foreign-aid and weapons package Saturday after Democrats rallied behind Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to clear a major hurdle for the measure to help Ukraine withstand Russia's invasion and help rearm Israel in its hostilities with Iran.
The House appears poised to pass a $95 billion foreign-aid and weapons package Saturday after Democrats rallied behind Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to clear a major hurdle for the measure to help Ukraine withstand Russia’s invasion and ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine