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U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., released a video Friday evening strongly denying the allegations of sexual assault made against him, calling the accusations “flat out false” and “absolutely false.” Swalwell, who is the leading Democratic candidate in California’s gubernatorial race, was accused by a former female staffer of sexually assaulting her while she was intoxicated … Read more

Witness described at least one person slashed with large knife and police with guns drawn A shooting and stabbing has left at least two people critically injured at New York City’s Grand Central subway station, according to reports. Citing information from New York’s fire department, the local news outlet WPIX reported two people were brought … Read more

In 2019, police responded to a report of a “domestic dispute” at the home of Dr. Amy Acton, then director of the Ohio Department of Health who is now running for governor as a Democrat.

Veteran NFL reporter sidelined during review Reporter, coach photographed at Sedona resort The New York Times Company is reviewing coverage by NFL reporter Dianna Russini involving New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel after photos of the two together at an Arizona resort prompted internal concern, ESPN reported Friday citing people familiar with the matter. … Read more

Unite Here co-president demands improvement in working conditions and urges Fifa to keep ICE away from matches A hospitality union that represents about 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has threatened to strike during the World Cup if Fifa leaders do not heed their concerns about working conditions and the presence of Immigrations … Read more

War spurs debate on US power and role in the world – and progressives eye chance to reorient American foreign policy Well over a year into Donald Trump’s disruptive second term, few believed the US president could still genuinely shock. But at 8.06am on Tuesday he did just that, with an apocalyptic threat on Truth … Read more

As peace talks get underway between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, tensions remain high across the Middle East. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks in Lebanon while ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a trickle with only two making it through on Friday. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for Saturday … Read more

Even as a triumphant moon flyby primes agency for a 2028 landing, Trump’s proposed budget cuts cast pall on US space program The astronauts on board Artemis II were “almost poets”, Nasa’s administrator, Jared Isaacman, declared on Friday, referring to their inspiring words as they swung above the lunar surface. They were, he said, “ambassadors … Read more

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday she’s “thinking about” another run for the White House in 2028 when asked by Rev. Al Sharpton at an event on Friday. Harris lost the 2024 election to President Donald Trump, but early polling of a potential 2028 race shows Harris at the top of her field.

Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for governor of California, is facing allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. Swalwell is accused of sexually assaulting a former staffer and engaging in varying degrees of sexual misconduct with several other women. He denied the charges in a post on social media on Friday night. NBC’s Valerie … Read more