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President Joe Biden and China's President Xi Jinping held their first face-face meeting in more than a year amid tensions in the U.S.-China relationship.
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ABC NewsPhoenix Police Department engaged in civil rights violations, DOJ finds
A damning new report from the Justice Department released Thursday has concluded that the Phoenix Police Department has engaged in a "pattern or practice of conduct" that "deprives people of their rights under the Constitution and federal law." A DOJ investigation found "systemic problems" within the department's policies, training, supervision and accountability systems that were "perpetuated" for years. In its report, the Justice Department found a spate of civil rights violations, including "unjustified deadly force," discrimination in traffic and other enforcement, and unlawful detention, citations and arrests of the homeless.
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges
In a setback to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, the Russian prosecutor's office announced Thursday he will stand trial on espionage charges, officially ending any future pre-detention appeals. "The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation has approved an indictment in the criminal case against US citizen Evan Gershkovich," the office said in a statement. "The criminal case has been sent to the Sverdlovsk Regional Court for consideration on the merits."
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Trump yet to clarify his abortion pill policy as SCOTUS rules on mifepristone
For months, Trump has teased that he'd release policy details pertaining to the issue soon, but that moment has yet to come. Trump has been vague when it comes to reproductive rights as he himself acknowledges the importance of not alienating voters with his position in order to win elections. When the unanimous decision came down Thursday morning, the former president was meeting with congressional Republicans, but sources said he did not mention the ruling directly.
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Bill to protect IVF access fails in Senate as Democrats, GOP spar over the 2024 issue
Senate Democrats on Thursday continued a series of election-year votes on reproductive rights with a bill that would protect access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF. The attempt to advance the legislation fell well short of the 60 votes needed, the final vote being 48-47. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, opposed the measure.
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'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos gets support from Theresa Nist, packs for upcoming season
"Golden Bachelorette" Joan Vassos is "feeling all the feels" as she gets ready to embark on her journey to find love. In an Instagram video that Vassos shared on Wednesday, the new "Golden Bachelorette" took her followers behind-the-scenes as she packed her bags for the Bachelor Mansion, with her adorable grandson Maverick learning to crawl on her bed in the background. "Excited, nervous, and overpacked… but, mostly ready to get this golden journey started," Vassos wrote in the caption of her post.
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Republicans, including detractors, embrace Trump in return to Washington after Jan. 6
Donald Trump made a rare appearance in Washington on Thursday to lay out his second-term agenda to Republican lawmakers as he continues to stress party unity in the wake of his historic felony conviction and a month from becoming the party's official nominee. The former president spent the day just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol to attend a slate of meetings with GOP allies. First, he huddled with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club.
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DeSantis declares state of emergency as more than 25 inches of rain slam South Florida
Over 2 feet of torrential rain is inundating South Florida, flooding neighborhoods, canceling flights, shutting down roads and forcing residents to evacuate their homes. Rain totals have reached 25 inches in Collier County, 20 inches in North Miami, 19 inches in Hollywood, 13 inches in Miami Beach and 12 inches at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade and Sarasota counties.
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Cody Johnson shares why he makes music: 'Try to impact people’s lives'
Country music star Cody Johnson is opening up about what inspires him. The "Til You Can't" singer spoke to "Good Morning America" at CMA Fest 2024 in Nashville over the weekend about how his deeply personal music impacts his fans.
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Iconic gymnastics moves named after Simone Biles
Simone Biles has made history countless times, not only for the number of titles she’s won but also the moves she’s been the first to perform in competitions. Biles dominated in the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on June 2, after winning her ninth all-around title ahead of the Paris Olympic Games which will kick off in July. Upon her first return to the competition late last year since the Tokyo Olympics, Biles became the most decorated gymnast of all time after winning her sixth all-around world championship gold in Antwerp, Belgium, and led the U.S. women’s team to their seventh consecutive gold medal in the team competition.
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Pat Sajak, Vanna White welcome Ryan Seacrest to 'Wheel of Fortune' set: Watch here
Pat Sajak is officially handing over the reins to Ryan Seacrest in a new promo video for "Wheel of Fortune." In the clip, Sajak, the beloved host who officially took his final bow on the June 7 episode, and his longtime co-host Vanna White welcome Seacrest to the iconic game show set. White chimes in, "Ryan, I think the contestants are going to love you."
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Rescued hostage's 1st contact was IDF soldiers dressed as Palestinian women, girlfriend says
As the secretive Israeli rescue operation began at 11 a.m. on Saturday in Gaza, hostage Andrey Kozlov first heard the gunfire and wondered whether he was in mortal danger, his girlfriend, Jennifer Master, told ABC News. As intense gunfire rang out, the first Israeli commandos Kozlov saw were dressed like women, Master said, recalling what Kozlov told her upon his return to Israel. The soldiers were wearing “a costume of a woman," she went on, recalling what Kozlov told her upon his return to Israel.
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Biden says the 'fight for reproductive freedom continues' despite SCOTUS mifepristone ruling
President Joe Biden reminded voters that the fight for women's reproductive freedom is not over despite the Supreme Court's decision on regulation of the abortion pill mifepristone on Thursday, which preserved access to the medication nationwide. "Today's decision does not change the fact that the fight for reproductive freedom continues," Biden said in a statement. "It does not change the fact that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago, and women lost a fundamental freedom."
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Three Indian American members of Congress say more representation needed in government
In 1960, there were 12,000 Indian immigrants in the country. In a significant demographic shift, Indian-Americans have now overtaken Chinese-Americans to become the largest 'Asian-alone' group in the U.S. The 2020 US Census reveals that a staggering 4.4 million people identified as 'Indian-alone,' marking a substantial 55% increase over the past decade. This data underscores the pressing need for proportional representation in the government.
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The Eagles announce 8-show fall residency at the Sphere
The "Hotel California" band will be finding temporary accommodations in Vegas. On Thursday, The Eagles announced a brand-new residency at Las Vegas venue The Sphere, spanning from Sep. 20 through Oct. 19. The venue, which features a completely contained LED screen on all sides, will offer "the ultimate connection to the band's legendary catalog in an immersive experience," according to a release announcing the residency.
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What to know about mifepristone after Supreme Court strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected on Thursday a bid by a group of antiabortion doctors that would have potentially blocked widespread access to a common abortion pill. In the opinion, written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the court determined that the group had no legal standing to challenge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) regulation of mifepristone. Here’s what to know about the mifepristone, including how it works and how common it is.
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Tips to save time and money on summer travel: Fly, drive and cruise for less
Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy, shared the team's newly released annual report of the best airlines with "Good Morning America," which sums up the most reliable U.S. airlines striking a balance between reliability, cost, experience and value. This year, Kelly said "Delta came in at No. 1 for the sixth year in a row," noting the airline "didn't win in any one of the four major categories, but they're strong consistently across the board." "In reliability, I want to give a shoutout to Allegiant Air, which is a smaller, low-cost air carrier -- they did not bump a single passenger in 2023," he said.
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Summer warning for parents amid reports kids sickened from E. coli at Virginia lake
The Virginia Department of Health is investigating after the state agency received multiple reports of gastrointestinal illnesses, including illnesses in children stemming from E. coli bacteria, among visitors to Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia, during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The state health department told ABC News as of June 12, 20 of the reported cases stem from Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria, five cases are of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases and 10 cases remain under investigation.
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Slain actor Johnny Wactor's friends push for arrests; DA says police 'have a number of leads'
Family and friends of slain actor Johnny Wactor gathered at the downtown Los Angeles site where Wactor was shot to death to push for arrests in the unsolved case. "I'm here because one of the best men -- if not the best man -- I've ever known, was tragically and brutally taken from this earth," Wactor's friend, Micah Parker, said at Wednesday's emotional news conference. "He was taken from his mother, his brothers, his extended family, his friends and his fans."
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Jeannie Mai and Jeezy finalize divorce
Jeannie Mai and Jeezy's divorce is final. The split between the TV personality and the rapper, whose real name is Jay Wayne Jenkins, was made official on June 11 in Georgia's Fulton County Superior Court, according to court documents obtained by "GMA." There is no additional information regarding a settlement, child support, or a permanent parenting plan for their 2-year-old daughter Monaco, as those documents appear to be under seal.
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In-N-Out confirms price changes on Double-Double and other menu items
Nothing quite tests Pavlov's theory on humans like the sight of the iconic yellow arrow and red palm tree signage welcoming hungry customers to In-N-Out Burger locations all over California. While the Irvine-based fast food chain has previously maintained famously low prices for its hot, fresh burgers and french fries, the company, like many California restaurants, says it is not immune to increased labor costs and what that means for menu changes. "On April 1st, we raised prices in California restaurants to accompany a raise given to the Associates at those locations," In-N-Out Burger Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick said in an emailed statement to ABC News.