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as the nation observes and extended independence day weekend, i find myself reflecting on how our country has been radically transformed by decisions handed down last week by the ultraconservative supreme court super majority. in their new america, higher education is further out of reach for people of color and those struggling financially to keep pace with skyrocketing tuitions and the skills of justice are tipped in favor of business owners who wish to discriminate on the basis of s...

loif. again. the justices say affirmative action is wrong. the conservative majoritys ruling will change how college admissions decisions are made everywhere. plus personal and pointed. the two black justices on the bench use their opinions to litigate a fight over the role of race in american society. and the ruling is making waves already on the 2024 campaign trail. president trump calls it a great day for america. president biden set to speak in minutes from the white house. im ...

barcelona have been crowned la liga champions for the first time in four years after hammering local rivals espa nyol 4—2. robert lewandowskis first—half double set them on their way. espanyol pulled two goals back in the second half to ensure it wasnt a total whitewash, but its an unassailable iii—point lead for barca over arch—enemies real madrid, who look set for second place under carlo ancelotti. for barcelona manager xavi, he marked his first full season in charge with a ...

for the first time in four years after hammering local rivals espanyol 4—2. robert lewandowskis first—half double set them on their way. espanyol pulled two goals back in the second half to ensure it wasnt a total whitewash, but its an unassailable iii—point lead for barca over arch—enemies real madrid, who look set for second place under carlo ancelotti. for barcelona manager xavi, he marked his first full season in charge with a title win, the second trophy to arrive at the c...

years after hammering local rivals espanyol 4—2. robert lewandowskis first—half double set them on their way. espanyol pulled two goals back in the second half to ensure it wasnt a total whitewash, but its an unassailable iii—point lead for barca over arch—enemies real madrid, who look set for second place under carlo ancelotti. for barcelona manager xavi, he marked his first full season in charge with a title win, the second trophy to arrive at the camp nou this term. the barc...

bianca nobilo live from london. max foster has the day off today, but hell be back tomorrow just ahead on cnn newsroom. this is the worst ive ever seen. this is an unbelievable amount of rain pull on the side. streets were flooded everywhere. we have the threat for flooding, as well as the threat for severe weather and record warmth on top of it all. this person murdered my friend. but still i cant imagine how his parents must be feeling amazing grace. how sweet the sound we will get t...

the united states and around the world. im christine romans. this is early start a busy morning. we begin with breaking news. a short time ago, a federal appeals court took action to keep the abortion pill mifepristone on the market. the court blocked the parts of a texas judge order that would have suspended fda approval of the drug. now the fda approval will stay in effect, while the court considers an expedited appeal. but important here, the fifth circuit appeals court is leaving i...

happening now more chilling 911 calls made during the louisville bank shooting just released the recorder recordings capturing the terror as gunshots rang out in a sobbing witness told the dispatcher. i see somebody on the floor. also tonight, supporters are celebrating the reappointment of a second tennessee state lawmaker who was expelled. well get reaction from his colleagues to other democrats, who defied republicans by leading a pro gun reform protests on the statehouse floor. and...

experiencing the wrath of hurricane ian not hurricane gutfeld. what a mess ive left behind. brian williams, i am taunting karma, arent i? i am. ive been fired many times. they cut brian williams, he got don lemon, samantha bee, and no trevor. i would say seth meyers is next but i like her work. shes a keeper. as for all of our friends down south in all seriousness dealin with the hurricane, our hearts are with you. especially with this guy. there he is. if that doesnt reflect the spiri...

important and i hope the supreme court has the courage to do that. >> the supreme court delivers for donald trump. >> this is a really historic day here the supreme court setting a brand-new standard for presidential immunity. >> a landmark decision on presidential immunity. >> absolutely immuned to undermine elections, to go after individuals. >> and a blistering dissent from the liberal justices. >> orders the navy s.e.a.l. team six to assassinate a political rival. the president is ...