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The Sackler Family Empire Is Poised To Win Immunity From Future Opioid Lawsuits National The Sackler Family Empire Is Poised To Win Immunity From Future Opioid Lawsuits A federal bankruptcy judge cleared a plan for final vote by Purdue Pharma's creditors that would release members of the Sackler family and their financial empire from liability for the opioid crisis

Naftali Bennett is Netanyahu’s former protege, now poised to become successor World Jun 02 Naftali Bennett is Netanyahu’s former protege, now poised to become successor By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Biden, GOP senator to talk again on infrastructure deadline Politics Jun 02 Biden, GOP senator to talk again on infrastructure deadline By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days Health Jun 02 Science chief wants next pandemic vaccine ready in 100 days By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Israeli Politicians Say They Have Reached A Deal That Would Oust Netanyahu class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 3679; --source-height: 2069; " > President-elect Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, celebrate after a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem on Wednesday. Ronen Zvulun/AP hide caption toggle caption Ronen Zvulun/AP Middle East

European diplomats sees progress in latest rounds of Iran nuclear talks Politics Jun 02 European diplomats sees progress in latest rounds of Iran nuclear talks By Philipp Jenne, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli prime minister World Jun 02 Netanyahu opponents reach coalition deal to oust Israeli prime minister By Josef Federman, Associated Press

'Pandemic misery index' charts far-reaching, imbalanced impacts of COVID-19 Health Jun 02 'Pandemic misery index' charts far-reaching, imbalanced impacts of COVID-19 By Kyla Thomas, The Conversation

Ukrainian president says Russian troops remain near Ukraine World Jun 02 Ukrainian president says Russian troops remain near Ukraine By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Texas Lawmakers Passed Changes To Prevent More Blackouts. Experts Say It's Not Enough class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 5153; --source-height: 2898; " > In February this year, Ricki Mills looks out from her Dallas home as she waits for a fire hydrant to be turned to get water. Texas lawmakers have approved a package of measure aimed at addressing what went wrong during one of the worst power outages in U.S. history. LM Otero/AP hide caption toggle caption LM Otero/AP

The 'grief pandemic' will torment Americans for years Health Jun 02 The 'grief pandemic' will torment Americans for years By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

NFL pledges to halt ‘race-norming,’ review concussion claims of Black players Nation Jun 02 NFL pledges to halt ‘race-norming,’ review concussion claims of Black players By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press

National Enquirer owner fined for illegal Trump campaign aid Politics Jun 02 National Enquirer owner fined for illegal Trump campaign aid By Tali Arbel, Associated Press

Lebanese leaders exchange barbs as country sinks into crisis Politics Jun 02 Lebanese leaders exchange barbs as country sinks into crisis By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses the Artemis program Science Jun 02 WATCH LIVE: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses the Artemis program By Nick Perry, Associated Press

WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 response and vaccination program Politics Jun 02 WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 response and vaccination program By Associated Press

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces run for another term Politics Jun 02 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces run for another term By Associated Press

A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Critical Race Theory Politics A Political Battle Is Brewing Over Critical Race Theory The intense political backlash over the academic approach of examining U.S. institutions through the lens of race is shaping up to be a major cultural battle ahead of next year's midterm elections.

A Political Battle Is Brewing Political Over Critical Race Theory Politics A Political Battle Is Brewing Political Over Critical Race Theory The intense political backlash over the academic approach of examining U.S. institutions through the lens of race is shaping up to be a major cultural battle ahead of next year's midterm elections.

WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing Politics Jun 02 WATCH LIVE: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds briefing By Associated Press

Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack World Jun 02 Largest meat producer getting back online after cyberattack By Associated Press

Iran's largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman World Jun 02 Iran's largest warship catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman By Amir Vahdat, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press

Environmental disaster feared as ship sinks off Sri Lanka World Jun 02 Environmental disaster feared as ship sinks off Sri Lanka By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press

Biden pushes for U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount Politics Jun 02 Biden pushes for U.S. voting rights law as restrictions mount By Alexandra Jaffe, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Capitol insurrection aftermath roils far-right extremist groups Nation Jun 02 Capitol insurrection aftermath roils far-right extremist groups By Michael Kunzelman, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Amazon will no longer test job applicants for marijuana Nation Jun 02 Amazon will no longer test job applicants for marijuana By Associated Press

Amazon will no longer test employees for marijuana Nation Jun 02 Amazon will no longer test employees for marijuana By Associated Press

Where Are They Now? Flynn And Other Trump Alums Keep MAGA Hopes Alive class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 3508; --source-height: 1973; " > Ivanka Trump, daughter of former President Donald Trump, and her husband Jared Kushner stand on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews as they attend Trump's departure Jan. 20. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images

Relax: Meat Prices Are Not Likely To Rise After JBS Cyberattack class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 2470; --source-height: 1389; " > A weekend ransomware attack on the world's largest meat company disrupted production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP Business

Meat Prices Are Not Likely To Rise After JBS Cyberattack class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 2470; --source-height: 1389; " > A weekend ransomware attack on the world's largest meat company disrupted production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP Business

Put Your Wallet Away. Meat Prices Are Not Likely To Rise After JBS Cyberattack class="imagewrap has-source-dimensions" data-crop-type="wide" style=" --source-width: 2470; --source-height: 1389; " > A weekend ransomware attack on the world's largest meat company disrupted production around the world just weeks after a similar incident shut down a U.S. oil pipeline. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption toggle caption David Zalubowski/AP Business