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The independent candidate struggles for attention as an assassination attempt and Biden's dramatic exit dominate headlines in the presidential race. LA Times
VOA VIEW: He should drop out.
With a rare star explosion expected any day now, astrophysicists are relying on a community of hobbyists with backyard telescopes to tell them when it erupts. LA Times
The United States' national debt has reached another milestone. According to the House Budget Committee, the national debt is set to surpass $35 trillion. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Thank Biden spending.
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South Carolina led a coalition of 15 states that filed a brief supporting former President Donald Trump's appeal of a New York court ordering him to pay roughly $500 million for making false real estate statements. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Foolish trial.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., called President Joe Biden's proposed changes the Supreme Court "a dangerous gambit." Newsmax
VOA VIEW: It's an idiotic thought.
In an attempt to raise its profile, North Korea may be considering a nuclear test near the time of the U.S. presidential election. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Un is making a major mistake.
A new test gauging levels of key proteins in the blood was far more accurate than doctor assessments in spotting Alzheimer's disease in people with early-stage illness.The test, called APS2 (the amyloid probability score 2), was 91% accurate in diagnosing Alzheimer's. Newsmax
Male voters under 30 are flocking to support former President Donald Trump and other Republicans. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: It shows they are smarting up.
Newly discovered fossil records hint that mold-like unicellular organisms — the common ancestor to all complex life on our planet — arrived over a billion years earlier than previous estimates. New York Post
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The research is very much early stage, but the results are promising and warrant further investigation. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Millions would be made if true.
The United States and many Latin American countries said President Nicolás Maduro cannot claim victory without the full release of vote counts. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Position is power.
A 17-year-old was arrested after an assault that left two children dead and nine children and two adults injured. New York Times
Dozens of IRS employees who "willfully" cheated on their taxes remain working for the agency, and some were even hired back after their tax evasion, an inspector general reported Monday. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Biden's pals.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics apologized for "The Last Supper" scene at the opening ceremony featuring drag queens, a segment that prompted one tech company to pull its ads amid rising calls for a boycott. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: All ads should be pulled.
Sen. Steve Daines is announcing new legislation Monday to stop Homeland Security from offering "parole" to migrants whom the government has flagged as terrorists or who are otherwise deemed "special interest" because of their origin and travel patterns. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It should pass.
Tongue-tie -- a condition in infants that can affect breastfeeding -- may be overdiagnosed in the U.S. and too often treated with unnecessary surgery, a prominent doctors' group said Monday. Washington Times
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The former head of the National Rifle Association, Wayne LaPierre, told a New York judge on Monday that the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee the gun rights group's finances would be "equivalent to putting a knife straight through the heart of the organization and twisting it." Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It makes no sense.
Former President Donald Trump will speak with the FBI about the attempted assassination against him at his Pennsylvania rally. CBS
VOA VIEW: As he will.
Incorrect dose calculations have resulted in patients administering 5 to 10 times more of the medication than drugmakers intended. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dumb!
The smell coming from the Louisiana bayou "really turns your stomach," one resident says, as officials race to clean up the oil that officials say stems from a company that touts "safe, reliable crude oil services." CBS
President Biden is calling for a constitutional amendment making it clear any former president could be prosecuted for crimes committed while in office and would not have immunity. It's designed to reverse a recent Supreme Court decision. He also wants the Supreme Court justices to follow an enforceable code of ethics. CBS
VOA VIEW: A foolish demand that is not constitutional.
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House Republicans who have supported some gun control initiatives in prior years, have declined to sign on to renewed efforts in 2023 and 2024. CBS
VOA VIEW: The Second Amendment must prevail.
Companies like AT&T and T-Mobile have skirted liability when workers allegedly stole nude images from customer phones, but that may change after a court ruling. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They should pay for the actions of their employees.
The number of federal student loan borrowers with six-figure balances is climbing fast, raising alarm among consumer advocates. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Biden stupidity.
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U.S. carriers are dialing back their capacity growth plans for the second half of the year. CNBC
The FBI on Monday provided a clearer picture of how would-be Trump assassin Thomas Crooks gained access to the roof of a building near his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Too much time passed.
The families of the two men who were injured at Pennsylvania rally during the Trump assassination attempt released a statement on David Dutch and James Copenhaver's behalf. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Good!
A female San Antonio police officer was shot multiple times by a Venezuelan migrant living in the U.S. illegally. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden.
Palestinian migrants who crossed into the U.S. illegally were found to have terrorist ties. FOX News
VOA VIEW: More Biden stupidity.
One person was killed and six others wounded in a mass shooting at a park in Rochester, N.Y. Sunday evening. UPI
Three Russian warships are docked in Cuba, showing strengthening ties between the two countries. The ships are expected to remain in port through Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia is pushing Biden.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Saturday confronted his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on areas of disagreement between the two nations, including Beijing's continued support of Russia. UPI
VOA VIEW: Waste of time - China not worried about Biden.
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