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Biden calls on the current generation of Americans to defend democracy at speech at D-Day monument in France to US soldiers.
US employers added 272,000 jobs last month, indicating economy remains strong.
US military pier off Gaza shore repaired after breaking apart in rough seas.
Southwest continues to bake in early season record breaking heat wave.
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin welcomes state Supreme Court decision clearing way for People’s Park housing development.
Israeli PM Netanyahu to address joint session of Congress next month, divisions among lawmakers emerge.
Secretary of State Blinken heads to Middle East again on diplomatic push to end Gaza war.
Tent city emerges in Gaza as residents cope with effects of war.

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White House announces $225 million aid package to Ukraine as Biden commemorates D-Day 80th Anniversary.
Deadly tornadoes touch down in Eastern US.
Federal judge orders longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon to report to prison on contempt of Congress charges.
SF judge dismisses several charges against man who assaulted Nancy Pelosi’s husband.
San Francisco labor rights groups announce $60,000 settlement in immigrant unpaid labor case.
State Supreme Court OKs University of California to build student housing at People’s Park.
State Attorney General Rob Bonta issues report on state gun violence protection orders.

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Senate Republicans block bill that would have protected contraceptive access nationwide.
Georgia appeals court pauses Trump election interference trial to review lower court ruling allowing DA Fani Willis to remain on case.
President Biden in France to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day landings with other Western leaders.
UN aid official for Haiti delivers stark assessment of food insecurity situation.
Police clear Stanford Pro-Palestinian demonstrators from building they had occupied, 13 arrested.
Pro-Palestinian protesters greet Vice President Harris at two Bay Area fundraising events.
South Africa’s ANC falls short of majority in national elections.

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Biden announces executive order cracking down on the number of asylum seekers at the border.
Trial of Hunter Biden gets underway in Delaware with opening statements.
Wisconsin latest state to file charges in Trump campaign fake elector scheme.
Indian PM Modi claims victory in national election.
Arizona immigration measure headed for November ballot.
Attorney General Merrick Garland defends himself at House hearing against Republican attacks.
Democrats in Congress defend contraceptive rights.
Coalition of military veterans announce campaign calling on Congress to end Israel support.

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Hunter Biden’s Delaware gun charge trial seats a jury.
Israel declares four Hamas held hostages dead.
Mexico chooses first female President in the country’s 200 year history.
House introduces new bipartisan Presidential code of ethics bill.
Pro-Palestinian activists announce a campaign to boycott Maersk shipping line over Israel shipments.
Police arrest dozens of protesters after they occupy lobby of building housing San Francisco Israeli consulate.
UN expert warns of Gaza humanitarian problems as war drags on.
State bill would issue permits to SF street vendors.

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Trump addresses hush money trial convictions, paints himself as victim.
President Biden lays out Israeli 3 point Gaza ceasefire proposal.
Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state’s near total abortion ban.
Mexican elections this weekend likely to lead to that country’s first female President.
UN experts say food situation in Gaza worsening, call for increased aid shipments.
Bay Area faith leaders call on Senator Alex Padilla to back ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war.
Police begin clearing UC Santa Cruz pro-Palestinian protest encampments, dozens arrested.
State Attorney General Rob Bonta announces several arrests in major organized retail theft ring.

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