Kerry Hits Out at Iran Deal 'Public Distortion' in House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Associated Press
Commerce Department announces new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports
The Commerce Department on Friday announced new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports in an effort to prevent the guns from ending up in the hands of drug traffickers and criminals in other nations. Oversight of legal firearms exports has become a political struggle in Washington since the Trump administration in 2020 moved oversight from the State Department to the Commerce Department — a move that was widely seen as favorable to the firearms industry. President Joe Biden during his 2020 campaign pledged to reverse the move “if needed.”
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AFP
UN ends, suspends probes into 5 UNRWA staffers accused by Israel
A UN probe into Israeli allegations that 19 members of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees participated in the October 7 Hamas attacks has closed one case due to the absence of any evidence from Israel and suspended four others, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Friday.Dujarric said that of the initial group of 12 UNRWA members, one case was closed "as no evidence was provided by Israel to support the allegations against the staff member."
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Associated Press
Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion
Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama. Georgia is the only state with a similar requirement, and it is suing the federal government to try to keep the mandate in place. The House has previously voted for an expansion plan that includes a work requirement.
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AFP
US stocks rebound on tech earnings, London hits new record
Buoyant big tech earnings lifted US stocks on Friday while London scaled another peak as investors tracked a series of takeover bids for UK companies."The bidding bonanza for UK-listed firms goes on, and this is acting as a constant reminder to global investors that, even with the FTSE 100 at a record high, UK stocks look cheap compared to their US cousins," said IG chief market analyst Chris Beauchamp.
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TODAY
Harvey Weinstein's conviction was overturned. What's next for him?
Where is Harvey Weinstein now and what's next following the overturning of his conviction? Here's what to know about a new trial and if he's still serving jail time.
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USA TODAY
CDC: Deer meat didn't cause hunters' deaths; concerns about chronic wasting disease remain
There have been no cases of chronic wasting disease in people to date, the CDC says. But it is still investigating the potential risks.
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Politico
Israel rebukes US calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza
“Investigate what?” an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said.
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NBC News
Federal regulator finds Tesla Autopilot has 'critical safety gap' linked to hundreds of collisions
Federal authorities say a “critical safety gap” in Tesla’s Autopilot system contributed to at least 467 collisions, 13 resulting in fatalities and “many others” resulting in serious injuries.
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Politico
TikTok plans to fight a new law. Congress already laid a defense.
With the historic potential ban potentially vulnerable in court, the Senate has been trying to shore up its case.
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Good Morning America
Amid an 'epidemic' of loneliness for parents, these moms are trying to help
Johnna Castle was in the car struggling to get her two daughters -- now ages 9 and 11 -- to their afternoon activities when she said she felt an overwhelming feeling of loneliness. "I was struggling to get one kid to one place but my other kid had to be in a different place at the same time and I was figuring all of that out and just feeling overwhelmed," Castle told "Good Morning America." "They say, 'Have a tribe,' and you might have a tribe, but, really, you're alone in doing all of that and it just kind of felt like at that moment, I just wasn't happy. Castle, who is left as the solo parent when her husband travels for work, shared her feelings of loneliness in a video on TikTok that was published in Ocrober 2022, captioning the video, in part, "I love my kids more than anything else in this world but no one tells you or warns you about how lonely it is to be a mom."
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NBC News
Biden administration taps tech CEOs for AI safety and security board
The Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board includes figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai.
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Associated Press
Charges revealed against a former Trump aide and 4 lawyers in Arizona fake electors case
Authorities revealed Friday the conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges filed against an ex-aide of former President Donald Trump and four attorneys in Arizona’s fake elector case, but the names of former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows and lawyer Rudy Giuliani remained blacked out. The Arizona attorney general's office released a copy of the indictment that revealed nine felony counts had been filed against Mike Roman, who was Trump’s director of Election Day operations, and attorneys John Eastman, Christina Bobb, Boris Epshteyn and Jenna Ellis.
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Associated Press
Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices
Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue. Airline officials say they are studying possible changes but won't have anything to announce until September. CEO Robert Jordan says he is proud of Southwest's “product,” but it was developed when flights weren't as full as they are today, and customers' preferences change over time, prompting the “deep dive” into “transformational options” in boarding and seating.
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Time
Mass Graves of Hundreds Uncovered in Gaza Sound Alarm
Mass graves with hundreds of bodies were discovered at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
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Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nasdaq surges 2% as Big Tech leads rally after earnings
Stellar earnings from the 'Magnificent Seven' duo have reignited optimism for a rally, but the PCE inflation print could put a spoke in the wheel.
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Associated Press
Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC's 'Made in USA' order
Home products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order. Williams-Sonoma was charged with advertising multiple products as being “Made in USA” when they were in fact manufactured in other countries, including China. The FTC said Friday that Williams-Sonoma has agreed to a settlement, which includes a $3.175 million civil penalty.
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Associated Press
Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
President Joe Biden's administration on Friday formally began planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November's general election. Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, sent memos to all executive departments and agencies, directing them to name a point person for transition planning by May 3. Next week, White House chief of staff Jeff Zients — who also chaired Biden's 2020 transition effort — will lead the first meeting of the White House Transition Coordinating Council, which consists of senior White House policy, national security and management officials, as required by the Presidential Transition Act.
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CBS News
This small U.S. town is considered the best place to retire. Here's why.
With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.
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Associated Press
A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails
A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee. The proposal by Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong failed to get enough votes to pass out of the Assembly Elections Committee on Thursday. The legislation was inspired by last year's negotiations over a bill that mandated a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
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AFP
Biden stalls on menthol cigarette ban fearing Black vote backlash
President Joe Biden's government on Friday said it was taking more time to consider a ban on menthol cigarettes, amid fears it could alienate Black voters in a tough election year. In South Carolina, conservative group Building America's Future sent letters to around 75,000 Democrat voters in February listing Biden's proposed menthol cigarette ban as a reason not to vote for him in that month's primary vote.
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