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Dems weigh jamming McConnell on China bill by undercutting hostage threat

McConnell is trying to force a choice between the bipartisan legislation and a Democrat-only reconciliation package.

Axios

WNBA star Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russian courtroom

American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.

France 24

LOCALIZE IT: How $1B in grants will impact US airports

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Denzel Washington misses Medal of Freedom ceremony after testing positive for COVID-19

Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Denzel Washington was not present for the ceremony Thursday at the White House after testing positive for the coronavirus, a representative for the actor confirmed to the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times

Palestinian president, Israeli defense minister meet ahead of Biden's visit

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met Thursday in the occupied West Bank to discuss security coordination ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to the region next week.

France 24

Removal of Norman Rockwell paintings from White House sparks right-wing conspiracy theories

Conservatives latch on to issue to baselessly attack Biden

The Independent UK

Controversies mount for Herschel Walker, but effect is questionable

ATLANTA — Growing questions about U.S. Senate hopeful Herschel Walker’s credibility threaten his campaign at a time when Republicans want nothing more than to talk about high inflation and economic uncertainty.

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Palestinian president and Israeli defense minister meet

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz have met in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

Tory members will have final say on Boris Johnson’s replacement – here’s what they believe

Get acquainted with the small but powerful electorate that has Britain’s future in its hands... again

The Independent UK

Megan Rapinoe smiles at fiancée Sue Bird as she takes photos of her at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony

The soccer player was one of 17 recipients to receive the award

The Independent UK

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits after months of scandals hammer UK Tories

LONDON — Boris Johnson announced his intention to resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom, bringing the curtain down on a tempestuous three years in office marred by a succession of scandals that culminated in the rebellion of his own Cabinet and parliamentary group.

Tribune News Service

Biden awards Medal of Freedom, highest civilian honor, to Biles and others

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to two politically active female athletes — soccer star Megan Rapinoe and gymnast Simone Biles — and to the late Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs as part of his first slate of recipients of the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Tribune News Service

Amy Schumer, Kim Kardashian share #FreeBrittneyGriner tag on Instagram

‘Let’s go everybody. This is not okay. #freebrittneygriner now. All hands on deck,’ Schumer wrote

The Independent UK

Texas governor authorizes state to return migrants to border

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has authorized state forces to apprehend and transport migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border

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Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 30

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders state to grab migrants, release them at bridges

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday told state police and Texas National Guard soldiers to begin stopping illegal immigrants and taking them to ports of entry, no longer taking them into state custody.

The Independent UK

Jenna Ellis ridiculed after slamming Rapinoe and Biles for receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom

‘I guess she thinks they are losers because they are not criminal witnesses’ said one critic

The Independent UK

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords

President Joe Biden has presented the nation's highest civilian honor to 17 people, including gymnast Simone Biles, actor Denzel Washington and the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain

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IRS audits of ex-FBI chiefs Comey and McCabe, called traitors by Trump, prompt probe

WASHINGTON — The odds of matching six numbers in the Texas Powerball lottery are 1 in 25 million. That’s three times better than the odds that two former FBI directors deemed traitors by then-President Donald Trump, James Comey and Andrew McCabe, were picked at random for an unusually intensive IRS…

Sports Illustrated

Megan Rapinoe, Simone Biles Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Fifteen other individuals were honored at Thursday’s ceremony.

The Independent UK

Simone Biles becomes youngest living person to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

‘Today, she adds to her medal count of 32 – I don’t know if you’re going to find room,’ President Biden said as he honoured the Olympian

WEKU

Jayland Walker's wrestling coach remembers 'one of the sweetest kids'

Youth wrestling coach Robert Hubbard remembers his former student, Jayland Walker, the Black motorist who was shot dozens of times and killed by Akron police on June 27.

Reuters

Biden says U.S.-U.K. ties 'strong,' does not mention Johnson

U.S. President Joe Biden looks forward to further close cooperation with the British government, he said on Thursday without mentioning Prime Minister Boris Johnson who resigned in the face of scandal.

The Independent UK

Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to ‘extraordinary group’ of 17, including Simone Biles and Gabby Giffords

The Medal of Freedom is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon an American civilian

The Independent UK

Everything we know about the Russian prison where Brittney Griner is being held

Ms Griner has is being held in Correctional Colony No. 1 outside Moscow

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