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Europe · ChautauquaAn Associated Press reporter witnessed a man storm the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and begin punching or stabbing Rushdie. The author was taken or fell to the floor, and the man was restrained. Rushdie's book The Satanic Verses has been banned in Iran since 1988, as many Muslims consider it to be blasphemous.See the Story
Author Salman Rushdie attacked on stage at event in New York
42% Center coverage: 337 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonFormer President Donald Trump has called for the release of the federal warrant the FBI used to search his Florida estate. The Justice Department had asked a court to unseal the warrant, citing the public interest in this matter. The department has until Friday afternoon to tell the judge whether Trump's lawyers agree or disagree with their proposal.See the Story
Justice Dept. seeks to unseal search warrant of Trump home
57% Center coverage: 216 sources
Business · WashingtonFormer U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he declined to answer questions during an appearance before the New York state attorney general in a civil investigation into his family's business practices. Attorney General Letitia James is leading a long-running civil investigation into his business dealings. Legal experts said answering questions in a deposition was risky because anything he said could potentially be used against him in a parallel criminal investigation.See the Story
Trump says he declined to answer questions in NY attorney general probe
43% Center coverage: 179 sources
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US & Canada · WashingtonCDC drops recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also says people no longer need to stay at least 6 feet away from others. Changes driven by recognition that an estimated 95% of Americans 16 and older have acquired some level of immunity.See the Story
CDC eases Covid-19 quarantine and testing guidelines as it marks a new phase in pandemic
66% Center coverage: 202 sources
Polio · WashingtonPolio detected in New York City's sewage, suggesting the virus is circulating there. One person suffered paralysis weeks ago because of a polio infection in Rockland County, north of the city. It is possible that hundreds of people in the state have gotten polio and don't know it, officials said.See the Story
Polio detected in New York City sewage suggesting local circulation of virus, health officials say
60% Center coverage: 184 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonU.S. federal agents were looking for documents relating to nuclear weapons when they searched former President Donald Trump's home in Florida this week, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.See the Story
WaPo: FBI looked for documents related to nuclear weapons at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
53% Center coverage: 151 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonShahram Poursafi is identified by U.S. officials as a member of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He is currently wanted by the FBI on charges related to the murder-for-hire plot. Bolton thanked the FBI and Justice Department for their work in developing the case.See the Story
U.S. Charges Iranian National of Plot to Assassinate Former Trump Advisor John Bolton
54% Center coverage: 171 sources
Cancer · WashingtonPresident Joe Biden signs bill expanding health care for veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan. Veterans have blamed chronic illnesses on burn pits, which were used to dispose of chemicals, tires, plastics, medical equipment and human waste. Biden's elder son Beau died of cancer years after deploying to Iraq.See the Story
Biden signs veterans’ toxic exposure bill into law
60% Center coverage: 133 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonChristopher Wray calls threats circulating online against federal agents and the Justice Department "deplorable and dangerous" He declined to answer questions about the hours-long search Monday by FBI agents of Trump's Palm Beach, Florida resort. The search is part of an investigation into whether Trump took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence.See the Story
FBI Director Wray addresses threats, declines to comment on Mar-a-Lago search
52% Center coverage: 64 sources
US & CanadaAnne Heche is on life support after suffering a brain injury in a fiery crash a week ago. Police say they are investigating Heche for driving under the influence. Heche, 53, was among the most prominent film stars in Hollywood in the late 1990s. She recently had recurring roles on the network TV series Chicago P.D. and All Rise.See the Story
Anne Heche on life support, survival of crash 'not expected'
34% Center coverage: 9 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonThe majority of Americans, including Democrats, say they are concerned about President Biden’s mental health amid recent gaffes and swirling questions about whether the 79-year-old should pursue a second term.See the Story
Most Americans, including Democrats, concerned about Biden’s mental health: Poll
100% Right coverage: 9 sources
