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UN’s top court order end to Israel’s Rafah engagement.
Lloyd Austin has medical procedure for bladder problems unrelated to surgery last year.
UN Security Council condemns attacks on aid workers in global conflicts.
House passes ban on noncitizens voting in DC elections.
House passes trillion dollar farm bill, unlikely to advance further.
UC graduate instructors extend strike to UC Davis and UCLA, will join UC Santa Cruz strikers. 

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Federal government fines Norfolk Southern millions over toxic Ohio train derailment.
Republicans reject bipartisan Senate border security bill for second time. 
Kenya’s president in Washington for official state visit.
NOAA forecasters predict record hurricane season, La Niña to blame.
Governor Newsom signs laws allowing Arizona doctors to provide abortions in the state.
State lawmakers pass a raft of bills meant to tackle the fentanyl crisis and retail theft.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in the spotlight again for flying controversial flag at his home.
San Francisco activists call for Governor Newsom not to cut acupuncture treatment from Medi-Cal.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.


Uvalde victim families reach lawsuit settlement with city over school shooting law enforcement failures.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls July general election, polls show ruling conservatives losing.
Ireland, Spain and Norway to recognize a Palestinian state.
Former US United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley endorses Trump after heavy criticism during Presidential election campaign.
Lawmakers, activists call for White House to drop relationship with Mohela student loan servicer.
California legislature considers bill to tax tech firms to pay for local journalism.
Assemblyman Vince Fong wins Fresno special election to serve out former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s seat.

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Trump defense team rests case in hush money trial, Trump doesn’t testify.
Israel asking allies not to abide by potential ICC arrest warrants.
Deadly storms slam into Midwest causing widespread destruction and power outages.
Senate panel takes up issue of exploitation of prison labor.
Gig workers and their allies call on court to shoot down ballot initiative classifying them as contractors.
Long-time KPFA broadcaster Larry Bensky dies. 

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Trump hush money trial continues in New York, Cohen cross-examined.
White House decries International Criminal Court requests for arrest warrants of Israeli officials.
Container ship involved in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse removed from crash site.
UC graduate instructors go on strike at UC Santa Cruz over handling of campus protests.
UC Riverside hosts online panel on university Israel divestment movement.
British court grants Wikileaks founder Julian Assange right to appeal extradition to US.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.


Mercedes workers reject UAW unionization drive in Alabama.
Deadly storms slam into Houston knocking out power to thousands.
Biden commemorates Brown v. Board 70th anniversary.
Israel defends Rafah operation at ICJ.
State water officials release Delta conservancy report.

 
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