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Majority of voters in new poll worried US could be drawn into Israel-Hamas war

Over 80 percent of Americans are concerned that the U.S. could be pulled into the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, according to a new poll. The Quinnipiac University poll, released Thursday, found about 84 percent of respondents were either "very" or "somewhat" concerned that the U.S. could be drawn into the conflict. The...

Astronaut Ken Mattingly, who flew in Apollo 16 and played a key role in Apollo 13, dies

Former NASA Astronaut Ken "TK" Mattingly, who flew in Apollo 16 and commanded two space shuttle missions has passed away at the age of 67.

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois assault weapons ban

A federal appeals court upheld Illinois’ assault weapons ban on Friday, arguing that the ban constitutes a reasonable limit on the Second Amendment, as is the case with laws over other rights. “Government may punish a deliberately false fire alarm; it may condition free assembly on the issuance of a permit; it may require voters...

House GOP presses for answers on US drug shortages

Presented by Kidney Care Access Coalition — Almost 130 drugs are currently in short supply, the FDA says. House GOP wants to know what’s happening.  {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story House GOP wants to know what’s happening with US drug shortages As numerous prescription drugs remain in short supply in the U.S.,...

Can daylight saving time seriously affect your health? The answer is yes, and here’s how

CHICAGO (AP) — Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off. The downside: Next week across most of the U.S., the sun will set well before many folks step foot out...

House GOP backs large EPA cut, setting up negotiations

Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story House passes bill slashing EPA funding, setting up negotiations The House on Friday passed a bill that would cut the budget of the Environmental Protection Agency by 39 percent. © AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais The bill,...

Major law firms push law schools to address ‘antisemitic harassment’ on campus

A group of about two dozen top law firms sent a letter to over 100 law school deans on Friday, warning the schools that they should take antisemitism more seriously, else the firms would be less likely to hire their students. “Over the last several weeks, we have been alarmed at reports of anti-Semitic harassment,...

Hezbollah sparks fear of wider war

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Hezbollah leader threatens to intervene in Israel-Hamas war Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Nasrallah warned "all options" are on the table as forces clash with Israel at the Lebanon border. © AP Nasrallah gave an emotional address on Friday,...

Passengers sue after off-duty pilot’s alleged attempt to shut down engine during flight

Passengers of an Alaska Airlines flight that was nearly downed due to an alleged attempt by an off-duty pilot to shut down the engines last month have filed a class-action suit against the airline. The lawsuit alleges that the airline did not properly follow its policy by allowing Joseph Emerson to fly in the cockpit’s...

Hunter Biden asks for investigation of former business associate

Hunter Biden’s attorney is asking D.C. prosecutors to investigate his former business associate Tony Bobulinski, saying he repeatedly lied about their relationship and the dealings he witnessed. “We recently received information demonstrating that numerous statements made by Mr. Bobulinski in Washington, D.C. during an interview with the FBI on October 23, 2020, concerning our client,...

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