Senate Set To Vote On Overturning FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal
The Senate is voting on a resolution Wednesday to nullify the Federal Communications Commission's rollback of net neutrality, which is scheduled to take place next month.
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White House Tamps Down North Korea Threat on Summit Unraveling
The White House pushed back on North Korea’s threat to pull out of a summit over indications Washington will push for a “Libya model” of nuclear disarmament, saying President Donald Trump is “ready to meet” next month with Kim Jong Un.
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Palestinians Press Israel War Crimes Trial After Gaza Killings
Palestinians pressed ahead with their campaign to bring Israel before a war crimes tribunal, escalating efforts to confront Israel diplomatically after its troops killed 60 people while targeting pockets of violence at a massive Gaza Strip protest this week.
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Over 90% of Lawmakers Implicated in Brazil's Operation Car Wash Seeking Re-Election
As Brazil's Operation Car Wash (Lavo Jato) enters its fifth year, 50 of the 55 elected officials implicated in the corruption scandal are scheduled to participate in Brazil's upcoming general elections in October.
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'With friends like that who needs enemies’: Tusk lashes out at Trump
European Council President Donald Tusk derided US President Donald Trump over his administration’s “capricious assertiveness” and called on the EU to unite on the Iran nuclear agreement and tariffs.
rt.com
Vault 7 inquiry: CIA data leak suspect named by media
A former CIA software engineer is the prime suspect in the leaking of a stolen archive of spy agency's secrets last year, US media have revealed.
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Europe to ditch US dollar in payments for Iranian oil – source
The European Union is planning to switch payments to the euro for its oil purchases from Iran, eliminating US dollar transactions, a diplomatic source told RIA Novosti.
rt.com
Men in suits reportedly sweep the West Wing to find contraband White House staffers' cell phones to try and stop leaks
The White House is conducting sweeps to collect personal devices in order to cut down on leaks from West Wing staffers, CNN reported on Tuesday.
businessinsider.com
A dozen Google employees quit over military drone project
Despite protests from employees, Google is still charging ahead with a Department of Defense collaboration to produce machine-learning software for drones.
arstechnica.com
North Carolina: Teachers 'Raleigh' for Salary Increase
Thousands of teachers in Raleigh, North Carolina will participate in a strike to push for increased educational funding and salary increases from the state.
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