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Elon Musk suspends Tesla purchases with bitcoin

Elon Musk
May 12, 2021 - Science

The cicadas are a preview of a buggy future

Illustration of a giant mosquito perched on a small Earth

Scoop: Details from Dems $2 billion security proposal includes money for heirs of late House members

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is seen speaking during a congressional hearing.
May 12, 2021 - Economy

Reopening is expensive

A dollar sign made of open signs.

Colonial Pipeline restarting service after hack

Photo of a parking lot filled with backed up cars
May 12, 2021 - Health

CDC panel endorses Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

Illustration of a pattern of syringes, with a spotlight on one of them.

GOP lawmakers downplay Capitol riot at House hearing

Photo of a crowd of pro-Trump supporters outside the Capitol

McConnell, McCarthy say 2017 tax law is "red line" in infrastructure talks

May 12, 2021 - Politics & Policy

McCarthy: "I don't think anybody is questioning the legitimacy" of Biden's win

Updated May 12, 2021 - World

Gaza crisis: Casualties pile up with no signs of ceasefire from Israel, Hamas

Former Pentagon chief blames media "hysteria" for lack of troops on Jan. 6

May 12, 2021 - World

Negotiations to oust Netanyahu stall amid Jerusalem crisis

May 12, 2021 - Economy

Gas prices rise in several states as pipeline outage crimps supply

A gas pump squirting gasoline that's going up like an arrow

What Liz Cheney told House Republicans before her ouster from leadership

Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) arriving on Capitol Hill on May 12.

House Republicans vote to remove Liz Cheney from leadership

Biden names third slate of judicial nominees

Picture of Joe Biden standing behind a podium
May 12, 2021 - Economy

Inflation climbs at quickest pace since 2008

May 12, 2021 - Economy

China's population woes

Illustration of a downward trending arrow hanging from a baby mobile

Liz Cheney's game plan

Liz Cheney

Swing-voter focus group: Ousting Cheney is a mistake

House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) speaks during a news conference with House Republicans about U.S.-Mexico border policy outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11
May 12, 2021 - Health

Employees grapple with re-entry anxiety as jobs call them back

Illustration of an office desk surrounded by lasers
Updated May 12, 2021 - Energy & Climate

Several states declare emergency over Colonial Pipeline shutdown

A sign warns consumers on the avaliability of gasoline at a RaceTrac gas station on May 11, 2021, in Smyrna, Georgia.

Reports: More than 100 Republicans threaten to form 3rd party over Trump

Former U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in the Hyatt Regency on February 28, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

Scoop: Stephanie Murphy announcing challenge to Marco Rubio

Rep. Stephanie Murphy,

Inside the GOP's infrastructure strategy

Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi is seen speaking during a news conference.

By the numbers: Senate seats to watch in 2022

Liz Cheney: Trump is a threat “America has never seen before”

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