U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

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Aug. 4, 2022

U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency The declaration bolsters the federal response to the virus, which has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.

Russian judge sentences Griner to 9 years in prison Calling the ruling "unacceptable," President Biden pledged to "pursue every possible avenue" to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home.

Georgia DA targeted for recall by Trump allies Donald Trump's backers are mounting a campaign to recall Fani Willis over her probe into attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

How a text campaign tried to mislead voters in Kansas "Voting YES on the Amendment will give women a choice," the texts read. However, a "yes" vote actually worked against abortion rights.

Potential fallout from Pelosi's trip to Taiwan The House speaker's visit could be seen as a provocation that distracts from U.S. allies' efforts to counter China's military and economic clout.

House Democrat blunders apology to Biden Rep. Carolyn Maloney has been doing damage control since making a controversial remark about Biden's political future at a recent debate.

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