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Nikki Haley wins the District of Columbia’s Republican primary and gets her first 2024 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nikki Haley has won the Republican primary in the District of Columbia, notching her first victory of the 2024 campaign. Her victory Sunday at least temporarily halts Donald Trump’s sweep of the GOP voting contests, although the former president is likely to pick up several hundred more delegates in this week’s Super Tuesday races. 
Trump and Haley make final push ahead of Super Tuesday
The final sprint to Super Tuesday is underway, with Nikki Haley campaigning in Vermont and Maine, two of the 15 states set to vote Tuesday. It comes after another sweep for former President Donald Trump, who notched caucus wins in Idaho and Missouri this weekend. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports.
www.nbcnews.comA Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot
Trump is challenging a groundbreaking decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that said he is disqualified from being president again and ineligible for the state’s primary.
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Mayorkas slams Texas Gov. Abbott for saying Biden should use executive authority on border | CNN Politics
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas pushed back Sunday on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent remarks that President Joe Biden should use more executive authority to take action on the southern border.
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Rep. Mike Turner says aid to Ukraine is critical: "We have to support them now or they will lose"
"This is critical. We have to support them now or they will lose," Turner, an Ohio Republican, said on "Face the Nation" on Sunday.
www.cbsnews.comCongressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
Congressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.
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AG Garland pledges to fight voter ID laws, election integrity measures
Attorney General Merrick Garland pledged on Sunday to fight voter ID laws and other election integrity measures that he deemed “discriminatory, burdensome, and unnecessary."
Texas Gov. Abbott defends controversial effort to deter illegal border crossings
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has accused the Biden administration of creating a war zone on the border by failing to enforce federal immigration law. Abbott is defending Texas' controversial actions to deter illegal crossings.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Harris to meet with Israeli war Cabinet member on Monday
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Map: 29 million Americans live under new voter ID laws put in place since 2020
1 in 9 voting-age adults live in states with new identification laws.
www.nbcnews.com‘We don’t have a king here’: Raskin slams SCOTUS decision to take up Trump immunity claim
“This was an obvious case not to take up,” Rep. Jamie Raskin said Sunday.
A chunk of Republican primary and caucus voters say they wouldn’t vote for Trump as the GOP nominee
A small but substantial group of GOP voters say they would be so dissatisfied if Donald Trump became the party’s presidential nominee that they wouldn't vote for him in November’s general election.
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US rift with Netanyahu grows as top officials meet with his rival: Updates
Benny Gantz comes to Washington amid disagreements between Israel and the U.S. over Israel's conduct in Gaza and a postwar vision for the enclave.
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Haley questions whether Trump will follow Constitution, backtracks on pledge to support GOP nominee
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley backtracked on a previous pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee for president during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press."
Lisa Murkowski says she ‘could not’ vote for Trump or Biden in 2024
The Alaska senator previously admitted that she also didn’t vote for former President Donald Trump in 2020.
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says federal government "not notified" about suspect in Georgia nursing student's death
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that "different cities have different levels of cooperation" with the federal government.
www.cbsnews.comA chunk of Republican primary and caucus voters say they wouldn’t vote for Trump as the GOP nominee
A small but substantial chunk of Republican primary and caucus voters say they would be so dissatisfied if Donald Trump became the party's presidential nominee that they would not vote for him in November's general election, according to AP VoteCast. An analysis of the data shows that many of...
Haley looks to beat expectations against Trump in Virginia
Nikki Haley is making a last-ditch effort in the Virginia GOP primary, where she hopes she can take a sizable number of delegates or even win a state where demographics suggest her message could resonate. Haley will need strong results in Northern Virginia, where suburban voters outside...
Israel bombs a home in Rafah killing seven, as Gaza truce talks stalled
US VP Harris calls for ‘immediate’ ceasefire as Israel continues its onslaught amid worsening humanitarian situation.
Ukraine's troops are rationing ammunition. Yet House Republicans plan to take weeks to mull more aid
Congressional leaders are warning that shortages of ammunition and supplies are resulting in Ukraine losing ground in the war with Russia.
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A defining week set to lay bare the choice in the 2024 election | CNN Politics
A defining week in politics will clarify the choice Americans will face in November in a fateful and unprecedented election that is already testing long-held interpretations of the Constitution and the powers of the presidency.
www.cnn.comHow speechwriters delve into a president's mind: Lots of listening, studying and becoming a mirror
There are few times in a American presidency that the art of speechwriting is more on display than during a State of the Union.
apnews.comBiden has to 'go on the offense' on immigration and not let Republicans 'divide us,' Sen. Murphy says
Sen. Chris Murphy is urging President Joe Biden and his fellow Democrats to "go on the offense" on immigration after a bipartisan border deal he helped negotiate was tanked by Republicans, led by former President Donald Trump, who called it insufficient. Murphy also lauded Biden for visiting...
Nikki Haley says Susan Collins showed a ‘steel spine’ for backing her over Trump in GOP primary
Haley praised Collins as "courageous" at a campaign stop in Maine. "Thank you for showing the fellas that you've got more balls than them,” she said.
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Congress unveils first appropriations package ahead of looming shutdown deadline - Washington Examiner
Congress unveiled its first appropriations package over the weekend, teeing the legislation up for a vote sometime this week.
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Republican Senate leader fight expected to put party rift between factions on full display
The race for a new Senate Republican leader is expected to showcase the deepening division within the party as mainstream Republicans and hardliners push toward alternative goals.
Haiti declares curfew after 4,000 inmates escape jail amid rising violence
At least 12 people reported dead as gangs pushing for prime minister’s removal attack two prisons.
Nikki Haley walks back pledge to support Donald Trump if he's the GOP nominee
Nikki Haley pledged to support the Republican Party nominee to participate in presidential primary debates. Now she's balking at backing Donald Trump.
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Katie Porter could be a major threat to Adam Schiff in November. But she's running out of time
Katie Porter faces multiple headwinds to advancing in the March 5 primary, including low turnout and millions of dollars being spent to boost Republican Steve Garvey.
Harris calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza to end ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris echoed an increasing number of Democrats calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Supreme Court likely to include Trump ballot case in opinions issued Monday
The Supreme Court says it will release one or more opinions on Monday, a day before the Super Tuesday primaries.
Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown
Congressional leaders have come out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies.
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Supreme Court to release decisions Monday, with Trump Colorado ruling a strong possibility
A ruling on whether Colorado can kick Trump off the primary ballot is highly anticipated ahead of Tuesday’s primary.
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Israel-Gaza war: Kamala Harris urges more aid for starving Gazans
US Vice-President Kamala Harris says Israel must let more aid into Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire.
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'Dysfunctional dumpster fire': Michigan Republicans chart a path forward after power struggle
After months of intra-party fighting, Republicans in the pivotal swing state hope they can put the drama behind them to win in November.
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Haley notches her first Republican primary win in Washington, DC - Washington Examiner
Nikki Haley has won the Republican primary in Washington, D.C., her first win of a difficult race against Donald Trump.
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GOP Sen. Mullin suggests Trump’s involvement in race for McConnell’s replacement would be a ‘lose-lose situation’ | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin suggested Sunday that Donald Trump “stay out” of the race for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s successor, calling it a “lose-lose situation.”
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Reporter’s Notebook: Energy impact of congressional retirements and Ukraine war - Washington Examiner
Breanne Deppisch joins Jim Antle to discuss retirements in Congress, including several members on energy committees, and the impact of the war in Ukraine on energy.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTim Scott lost his own presidential bid. But he's gotten Donald Trump's attention for vice president
Donald Trump easily won South Carolina’s GOP primary. but the biggest winner on that night last month might have been Tim Scott.
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Senate Republicans warm up to Mayorkas impeachment trial over border concerns
Senate Republicans are coming out in favor of holding an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the border crisis.
Nikki Haley projected to become 1st woman to win a Republican primary
Sunday was primary day in the nation's capital, where former President Donald Trump ran against former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for the GOP nomination.
How Adam Schiff may benefit from feud with Trump in California Senate race - Washington Examiner
Adam Schiff stands to benefit from his rivalry with Donald Trump in the 2024 California Senate election.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHaley says she no longer feels bound by the GOP pledge requiring her to support the eventual nominee
The Republican National Committee made the pledge a prerequisite for all candidates, and nearly every major one signed, except for Donald Trump.
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The Chinese government tried to silence them. It backfired.
Some overseas critics of the Chinese Communist Party have been emboldened, not cowed, after police and other officials warned them about their activities.
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Federal appeals court to allow controversial Texas immigration law to take effect, if SCOTUS doesn’t intervene | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court granted a temporary stay of a lower court’s decision to block the enforcement of a controversial Texas immigration law, paving the way for it to go into effect this week if the Supreme Court doesn’t intervene.
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Newsom claims Panera Bread isn’t exempt from California’s new minimum wage law - Washington Examiner
Gavin Newsom was under fire this week for a controversial, unexplained clause in a minimum wage bill that would potentially exempt Panera from the increase.
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Vice President Harris calls for cease-fire in Gaza during speech at Bloody Sunday anniversary
Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called for a cease-fire while commemorating the anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Iowa Democrats were forced to toss the caucus. They'll quietly pick a 2024 nominee by mail instead
Instead of congregating for caucuses, a one-night spectacle where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate, Iowa Democrats headed to the mailbox to send in their ballot.
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The 'uniparty'? Conservatives bash bipartisanship by attacking fellow Republicans
The MAGA wing of the party is using the term to disparage fellow Republicans who work with Democrats to pass bills that fall short of conservative preferences.
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Fox News Poll: Trump has edge over Biden in potential 2024 rematch
Former President Trump carries voters who say the economy or immigration is their priority voting issue, giving him a 2-point lead over President Biden.
'People are scared': Hispanic community reacts to immigration debate after student's killing
Hispanic residents of Athens, Ga. said they worry tensions following Laken Riley's death may erupt in violence or harsh local policies.
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Pompeo blasts Biden admin for making 'same mistake' as Obama on settlements in Jewish biblical region
President Biden's administration is under fire from former Secretary of State Pompeo for stripping Jewish Israelis of their right to live in Israel’s biblical region.
CBS News poll finds voters remember Trump's economy as good, boosting Trump to national lead over Biden today
A new CBS News poll finds Trump leads Biden by four points nationally.
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McConnell's successor must work with Trump but 'stand his own ground,' Rounds says
Mitch McConnell's successor must be able to work with Trump and "stand his own ground," Sen. Mike Rounds said as he backed John Thune
Democratic infighting roils California swing districts that could be key to US House control
Democratic infighting is rattling elections in swing congressional districts in California that could be key to helping determine control of the U.S. House.
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Ongoing blizzard pounds California's Sierra Nevada with heavy snow, dangerous winds
A blizzard that brought this season's biggest snowfall to California's Sierra Nevada eased slightly on Sunday, but more dangerous weather was expected.
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ISS launch: New US-Russian crew heads to space station
The three men and one woman will conduct scientific experiments, including a study of degenerative diseases.
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How hospitals are fighting to keep their former doctors from seeing patients
Doctors are pushing back against the growing use of noncompete agreements in medicine, a practice they say is putting patient care in jeopardy.
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Australia gives $41mn to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea
Funds come after Philippine president told Australian parliament he would ‘not yield’ ‘square inch’ in South China Sea.
Police officer in Pakistan is praised for saving woman accused of blasphemy by angry mob
Officials say Sheher Bano, an assistant superintendent of police in Lahore, risked her life to rescue the woman after Arabic calligraphy on her outfit was mistaken for verses from the Quran.
www.nbcnews.comGangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport in newest attack on key government sites
There was an explosion of violence in Haiti as gang gunmen overran the two biggest prisons and freed thousands of inmates over the weekend.
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No. 2 Senate Democrat says ‘killing has to stop’ in Gaza | CNN Politics
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, said Sunday that the killing of innocent people in Gaza “has to stop” and that the United States needs to focus on securing a ceasefire and, eventually, an end to the conflict.
www.cnn.comOrganized crime attacks on local candidates raise fears Mexico may face its bloodiest elections ever
As Mexico prepares for the largest elections in its history, organized crime is once again preying on local candidates across swaths of the country where cartels dominate, raising concerns among experts that these could be Mexico’s bloodiest elections ever.
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Haley will win DC GOP primary, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will win the Republican presidential primary in Washington, DC, CNN projects, after three days of voting in the party’s only capital polling location – a downtown hotel.
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Haitian police unions plead for help after attack on main prison
Heavy gunfire has caused panic in recent days after calls by gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, a former police officer, for criminal groups to unite and overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
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U.S. funding bill blocks China from buying oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
A measure in the U.S. funding legislation unveiled by congressional leaders on Sunday would block China from buying oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
South Korea to suspend doctor licences as strike crisis escalates
Some 9,000 doctors walked off the job two weeks ago over government plans to increase medical school admissions.
In a bomb shelter under Kyiv, a US professor taught Ukrainian students about the art of peace
Professor David Dowling of Pepperdine University traveled to Kyiv to teach 18 law students conflict resolution, as the war above them continues relentlessly.
The US and South Korea begin large military drills to boost readiness against North's threats
South Korea and the United States have begun large military exercises to bolster their readiness against North Korean nuclear threats.
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Harris escalates administration’s calls for Gaza ceasefire in Selma address | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday forcefully called for more humanitarian aid into Gaza, saying that people in the region are “starving” in the face of “inhumane” conditions and urging Israel to do more in one of the strongest pushes by a US official to date.
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U.S. completes first aid airdrop in Gaza, West Coast hit with dangerous winter storm: Weekend Rundown
Cease-fire negotiations continue in Cairo. Nikki Haley blasts the RNC ahead of Super Tuesday. And Caitlin Clark makes NCAA history.
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Transcript: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms director Steven Dettelbach on "Face the Nation," March 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms director Steven Dettelbach that aired on March 3, 2024.
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Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation," March 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on March 3, 2024.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation," March 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner that aired on March 3, 2024.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on "Face the Nation," March 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that aired on March 3, 2024.
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Transcript: Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska on "Face the Nation," March 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska on "Face the Nation" that aired on March 3, 2024.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," March 3, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell join Margaret Brennan.
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Trump escalates his immigration rhetoric with baseless claim about Biden trying to overthrow the US
Former President Donald Trump has further escalated his immigration rhetoric, baselessly accusing President Joe Biden of waging a “conspiracy to overthrow the United States of America” at the border as he campaigned ahead of next week’s Super Tuesday contests.
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Why Michigan’s Republican Party has been in chaos and what it might mean for Trump in 2024
Disorganization within the Michigan GOP raised questions about whether the state party can help Trump win a state he desperately needs.
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US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
US military C-130 cargo planes have airdropped food and aid in pallets over Gaza. It's the opening stage of an emergency humanitarian assistance authorized by President Joe Biden after more than 100 Palestinians who had surged to pull goods off an aid convoy were killed during a chaotic encounter wi
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Trump says Pelosi 'probably a little bit smarter' than Nikki Haley, claims he 'purposely' mixes them up
Former President Donald Trump called Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley "Birdbrain" and said that Nancy Pelosi was "a little bit smarter" than her during a rally.
Kamala Harris leads Bloody Sunday memorial as marchers' voices ring out for voting rights
It is the day Alabama law officers attacked Civil Rights demonstrators at the iconic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.
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Jill Biden puts Donald Trump on notice as her campaign role comes into focus | CNN Politics
First lady Dr. Jill Biden isn’t holding back as her role in her husband’s reelection campaign comes into sharper focus.
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Trump wins Missouri, Michigan and Idaho caucuses, CBS News projects
The wins put former President Donald Trump's delegate count at 247 nationwide, while former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has 24 delegates.
www.cbsnews.comTrump endorses Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor and compares him to Martin Luther King Jr.
North Carolina Lt. Gov Mark Robinson has received Donald Trump’s formal endorsement in his bid for governor, several months after the former president pledged to do so.
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Trump says Nancy Pelosi and Nikki Haley are ‘interchangeable’ - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump said during a campaign rally Saturday that he mixes up Nancy Pelosi and Nikki Haley on purpose “‘cause they’re interchangeable in my mind.”
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Michigan 2024 Republican convention results: Trump sweeps caucuses
Michigan's Republican delegates will officially be allocated on Saturday at a state convention.
Trump slams E. Jean Carroll’s objection to his request to delay posting bond as ‘inconsistent’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday that E. Jean Carroll can’t have it both ways in arguing that he was rich enough for the jury to award her $83.3 million in damages in her defamation trial but now saying he shouldn’t be permitted to delay posting bond because he hasn’t provided...
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Trump claims 82% of US ‘understands’ 2020 election was rigged - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday that “82% of the country understands” the 2020 presidential election, which he lost to Joe Biden, was rigged.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNikki Haley criticizes Trump campaign for threatening to cut off access to nonsupporters
“This is about candidates wanting people to come into their fold, not threatening them, not pushing them out of their club," Haley said Saturday.
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Mike Johnson’s plan for getting the House in line: Deploy Trump
The speaker met with the former president earlier this month, making a seemingly successful pitch for how to handle upcoming primaries.
Dangerous blizzard conditions impacting Sierra Nevada mountains
The National Weather Service is calling for "extremely heavy snow rates" of 2-6 inches per hour in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Trump wins caucuses in Missouri and Idaho and sweeps Michigan GOP convention
More delegates are up for grabs as Donald Trump gets closer to clinching the Republican nomination and Nikki Haley continues seeking her first win.
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3 states are holding simultaneous contests for Republican presidential nomination
Idaho, Michigan and Missouri voters are going to make their choices.
Trump takes the Idaho GOP caucuses, extending his winning streak
NBC News projects that the former president will notch another victory on his path to the Republican presidential nomination.
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Trump wins all delegates at stake in Michigan GOP convention amid leadership battle | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump won all 39 delegates at stake at a Michigan Republican convention Saturday, as officials there sought to move past a leadership battle that has split the state party into rival factions.
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Russian apartment building attacked by alleged drones from Ukrainian forces: state media
A drone allegedly crashed into two St. Petersburg apartment buildings on Saturday and was attributed to Ukraine's forces, Russian state media reported.
Chicago 'mansion' tax to fund homeless services stuck in legal limbo while on the ballot
An unusual legal challenge may upend the future of a Chicago ballot measure that would hike a real estate tax on high-end properties sales to pay for services for homeless people.
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What video and eyewitness accounts tell us about Gazans killed around aid convoy
BBC Verify analyses footage and Israeli statements to trace what happened when more than 100 Gazans were killed.
www.bbc.comUS says Israel has agreed to the framework for a Gaza cease-fire. Hamas must now decide
A senior U.S. official says Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it.
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Controversial candidate JR Majewski drops out of Ohio House race - Washington Examiner
Republican J.R. Majewski ended his House campaign for Ohio's 9th Congressional District on Saturday.
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Ship earlier attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels sinks in the Red Sea
A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water
How the fortune of one of America’s biggest pharmaceutical families has quietly funded conservative causes | CNN Politics
How the fortune of one of America’s biggest pharmaceutical families has quietly funded conservative causes
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Liberal paper alters quote, distorting Republican candidate's abortion stance and upending House race
A liberal paper in California distorted a Republican House candidate's stance on abortion when it printed a false quote in a candidate questionnaire.
How clean is the dirt on Hunter Biden? A key Republican source is charged with lying to the FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexander Smirnov was cast by Republicans as one of the FBI’s most trusted informants, offering a “highly credible” account of brazen public corruption by Joe Biden that formed a pillar of the House impeachment investigation of the Democratic president.
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Kari Lake seeks to moderate her position on abortion, says she opposes a federal ban
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Lake said she opposes a federal abortion ban and doesn’t support a near-total ban in the state.
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Why state secretaries of state are important to elections
State secretaries of state may be the most important government officials you can't name — their decisions have the potential to alter election results.
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Hero to homeless: House of Muslim man behind India tunnel rescue demolished
Rat-miner Wakeel Hasan was a national hero in November, after helping rescue 41 workers. Now, he’s on the streets.
Trump secures victory in Idaho caucuses in blow to Haley’s presidential hopes
Former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the Idaho Republican presidential caucuses on Saturday, marking his second win of the weekend.
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Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski endorse Nikki Haley ahead of Super Tuesday
Collins support for the former South Carolina governor comes just days ahead of Maine's pivotal Super Tuesday primary.
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Ex-Dodger Steve Garvey's remarkable rise to the top of poll in California U.S. Senate race
Since entering the race, Republican Steve Garvey has gone from polling in single digits to now leading the race for United States Senate days before the primary.
How many delegates will it take for candidates to get the nomination? AP Explains
With the Super Tuesday elections on March 5, a slew of delegates is up for grabs for the candidates competing for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations.
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Six-week ceasefire ‘basically accepted’ by Israel, waiting on Hamas, US official says | CNN Politics
The Israelis have “basically accepted” a six-week ceasefire proposal in Gaza, a senior Biden administration official told reporters Saturday. A second phase would be worked out over those six weeks “to build something more enduring.”
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Jim Jordan, House Republicans demand Google explain if Biden administration influenced ‘woke’ Gemini AI
Rep. Jim Jordan wrote a letter to Google's parent company on Saturday demanding the company provide information on whether the White House influenced Gemini AI's "bias."
Divided Michigan GOP finds common ground in awarding all its presidential delegates to Trump
Michigan Republicans are set to hold a nominating convention in Grand Rapids where they will allocate 39 of the state's 55 GOP presidential delegates.
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America worries about health costs — and voters want to hear from Biden and Republicans
The presidential election is likely to turn on the simple question of whether Americans want Donald Trump back in the White House. But health care tops the list of household financial worries for adults from both parties.
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Can US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis be justified as ‘self-defence’?
A US senator says such a claim is ‘laughable’ and calls on Biden to seek permission for strikes from Congress.
Donald Trump claims more delegates from a divided Michigan Republican Party
Trump's win at the Michigan Republican convention pads his lead for the GOP presidential nomination just ahead of the "Super Tuesday" primaries.
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Fear and loathing in a Super Tuesday state: Democrats angry at Biden back him anyway to stop Trump
For many reluctant Biden voters, any potential value of a protest vote is outweighed by starkly practical considerations.
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'Open and gushing.' Trump focuses on immigration in N.C. speech ahead of Super Tuesday
Donald Trump painted a dark picture of the migrant crisis while mostly ignoring Nikki Haley ahead of the Super Tuesday primaries.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Jill Biden's 'Women for Biden-Harris' tour
Pro-Palestinian protesters have long followed President Joe Biden on the campaign trail. Now they’re following Jill Biden too.
www.nbcnews.comThe Big Change Between the 2020 and 2024 Races: Biden Is Unpopular
Let’s just say it: Joe Biden should be expected to win this election. He’s an incumbent president running for reelection with a reasonably healthy economy against an unpopular opponent accused of multiple federal crimes. And yet Biden is not winning, at least not now. Polls show him trailing in...
Inflation, global 'sustainability' push a potential death sentence for US Agriculture, farmers warn
Texas rancher Shad Sullivan and Boydton, Va., farmer John Boyd Jr. warned of an impending agriculture crisis as farms close while elites push sustainability and foreign aid.
Tape of German officers discussing aid to Ukraine leaked in Russia
German authorities say they are investigating after an audio recording was published in Russia in which German military officers purportedly discussed support for Ukraine, including the potential use of Taurus long-range cruise missiles
Iowa Democrats were forced to toss the caucus. They'll quietly pick a 2024 nominee by mail instead
Instead of congregating for caucuses, a one-night spectacle where community members publicly signal their support for a candidate, Iowa Democrats headed to the mailbox to send in their ballot.
apnews.comWhat to know about 3 states awarding delegates in GOP presidential race on Saturday
Three states will award GOP delegates on Saturday where former President Trump looks likely to continue his successful string of elections inching him closer to the nomination.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat impeachment. Now he wants Super Tuesday revenge on his foes
The conservative Republican attorney general is waging a bruising campaign to oust dozens of his fellow GOP lawmakers in the upcoming Super Tuesday primary.
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Israelis have ‘more or less accepted’ a six-week ceasefire deal: Administration
Senior administration officials announced that a framework deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is currently on the table, which Israel has agreed to.
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Trump moves closer to Republican nomination with string of victories
The results give Donald Trump 247 Republican delegates, compared to challenger Nikki Haley's 24.
www.bbc.comA massive blizzard howls in the Sierra Nevada. High winds and heavy snow close roads and ski resorts
A powerful blizzard raged in the Sierra Nevada as the biggest storm of the season shut down a long stretch of I-80 in California.
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U.S. official says "there's a deal on the table" for a proposed cease-fire, hostage release deal with Hamas
A senior U.S. official says Israel has essentially endorsed a framework of a proposed Gaza cease-fire and hostage release deal, and it is now up to Hamas to agree to it.
www.cbsnews.com2 races, including crowded chief justice campaign, could push Arkansas court further to the right
Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court could push a court that's been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right.
apnews.comPoor voters and voters of color may be key on Super Tuesday. Will 'enthusiasm gap' hurt?
Advocates worry voters of color and poor voters won't show for Super Tuesday, signaling that campaigns have much work before November's election.
Israeli air raid on Rafah kills 14 Palestinians, many of them children
Six children killed in latest Israeli attack on Rafah, with many more trapped under rubble, rescuer says.
Trump seeks delay of trial on mishandling classified documents
FORT PIERCE, Florida (Reuters) -Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Florida on Friday to ask a judge to push back his criminal trial on charges of mishandling classified documents until the thick of the U.S. presidential campaign. The frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination...
3 trains involved in collision, derailment in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley: NTSB
A freight train hauling boxcars and tanker cars has derailed in Pennsylvania.
Michigan GOP awards 39 more delegates to Trump
“Clearly, Michigan is Trump country,” said state GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra.
Oil spill and fertilizer leak from sinking of cargo ship highlight risks to Red Sea from Houthi attacks
A vibrant fishing industry, some of the world’s largest coral reefs and desalination plants supplying millions with drinking water.
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Blizzard hits California and Nevada, shutting interstate and leaving thousands without power
A powerful blizzard is dumping snow in the Sierra Nevada as gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry expressed 'concerns' to Spotify about COVID-19 misinformation
The couple, who partnered with Spotify in 2020, said they plan to continue working with the platform.
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Jill Biden says Trump 'dangerous to women' in Tucson speech interrupted by Gaza protests
The first lady is leading an effort to mobilize women for Democrats ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
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Following hearing, judge will weigh moving date of Trump's classified docs trial
After hearing arguments Friday, a federal judge will weigh moving the May 20 trial date in former President Trump's federal classified documents case.
Judge blocks Texas attorney general's demands for LGBT group's records
PFLAG, a leading U.S. LGBTQ advocacy group, on Friday won a temporary restraining order blocking demands from Texas' Republican attorney general for information about the group's work with families of transgender minors seeking gender-affirming treatments, such as puberty blockers and hormones...
Lawyers who successfully argued Musk pay package was illegal seek $5.6 billion in Tesla stock
The lawyers who successfully argued that a massive pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk was illegal and should be voided are asking the presiding judge to award company stock worth $5.6 billion as legal fees.
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Trump leads Biden among Hispanics, registered voters overall: poll
Donald Trump holds a six-point lead over President Biden when it comes to support from Hispanics, according to the results of a poll released Saturday.
Ex-school bus driver accused of setting fire to buses, one filled with students, as he drove
Federal and state prosecutors alleged that anywhere between 42 and 66 children were on the bus during one of the incidents.
www.nbcnews.comTrump's bombastic personality defined his civil proceedings. In criminal court, lawyers from Trump's orbit say it could be his demise.
Donald Trump will have to tone down the antics during his four criminal trials, attorneys told The New York Times.
US and Jordanian forces airdrop aid into Gaza | CNN Politics
The United States and Jordan air-dropped humanitarian aid into Gaza, US Central Command said Saturday, one day after President Joe Biden asserted the US would pull out “every stop” to get more aid into the besieged coastal enclave.
www.cnn.comHead Start preschools aim to fight poverty, but their teachers struggle to make ends meet
Teachers at Head Start child care centers are paid far less than public school teachers, even though they have similar credentials.
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Israel-Gaza war: US carries out its first aid airdrop in strip
The desperately needed supplies come as a US official says Israel is close to agreeing to a temporary truce.
www.bbc.comIsrael-Gaza updates: Harris to meet with Israeli war Cabinet member on Monday
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Longtime ESPN NFL reporter Chris Mortensen dies at 72
The award-winning football reporter had retired last April after covering his 33rd NFL draft.
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Trump calls GOP candidate with a history of offensive remarks 'Martin Luther King on steroids'
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the front-runner to be the GOP nominee for governor, has a history of derogatory comments about Muslims and members of the LGBTQ community.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Israel again attacks aid seekers in Gaza City
Health Ministry says ‘massacre’ hit Palestinians awaiting bags of flour in Gaza City as Israel again targets the hungry.
Oregon may revive penalties for drug possession. What will the change do?
Oregon is poised to step back from its first-in-the-nation drug decriminalization law. A measure lawmakers sent to the governor on Friday would reinstate criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of some drugs.
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In the nearly five months since Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, igniting the most divisive foreign policy crisis of the Biden presidency, Donald Trump has said noticeably little about the subject. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, before quickly retreating to...
Steve Rosenberg: What Navalny's funeral tells us about Russia today
Were the chanting crowds a last liberal hurrah. or are dreams of democracy still alive, asks Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.
www.bbc.comAn Indiana county hires yet another election supervisor, hoping she'll stay
A county in Indiana has lost its top election official nearly every other month since its longtime supervisor resigned over a vote-counting mistake in the 2022 election.
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University of Florida eliminates all diversity, equity and inclusion positions due to new state rule
The state passed a new rule that prohibits using state funds for DEI programs.
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America First Legal sues FEC to force action on Hunter Biden laptop deniers during 2020 campaign
After the Federal Election Commission declined to act against Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign for the laptop-denying statement by 51 former intelligence officials, a conservative watchdog group is trying to force action.
Star dune: Scientists solve mystery behind Earth's largest desert sands
Scientists collected radioactive sand grains in the dark to understand when they formed.
www.bbc.comA Texas girl allegedly killed by a family friend is remembered as 'precious' during funeral service
An 11-year-old Texas girl who was allegedly killed by a family friend with a history of violence was remembered Saturday during a rosary service at St.
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Conservatives dominate Iran’s parliament, assembly elections
Preliminary indications put voter turnout at around 40 percent, the lowest levels since the country’s 1979 revolution.
Trump says Biden's border policies are a 'conspiracy to overthrow' the US
GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) -Republican frontrunner Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden on Saturday of engaging in a "conspiracy to overthrow the United States" through lax security policies that have allowed millions of migrants to stream across the U.S. border with Mexico...
Florida House passes bill to lower minimum age to buy guns - Washington Examiner
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill Friday that would lower the minimum age to purchase a firearm from 21 to 18.
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House Republicans release more Jan. 6 tapes, but now without rioters' faces blurred
House Republicans released 5,000 hours more of security footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol on Friday.
Dozens of Democrats backing ‘temporary pause’ in Gaza fighting for hostage release
Nearly 30 Democratic lawmakers have sent a letter to President Biden backing a “temporary pause” in fighting in Gaza to ease the release of remaining hostages and to provide aid for civilians displaced by the war. The letter said the representatives are “encouraged by the news of progress” in...
Menendez brothers' claims of abuse supported by newly discovered letter, new allegation. Will their convictions stand?
Lyle Menendez tells "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales, "There's just never been a case of guilt or innocence. It was always about why it happened."
www.cbsnews.comOregon lawmakers pass bill to recriminalize drug possession
The Oregon Legislature has passed a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs. The Senate approved the measure Friday.
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No Labels aims to swing at Biden even as its own plan remains unclear | CNN Politics
With days to go before its previously announced mid-March deadline of finalizing plans for a third party presidential ticket, No Labels still doesn’t have a candidate or a clear plan — even as it looks to take swings at President Joe Biden that its own officials acknowledge are more potent than...
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Aaron Bushnell: Friends struggle to comprehend US airman's Gaza protest death
Those close to Aaron Bushnell say they are still trying to process his decision to set himself on fire outside Israel's Washington embassy.
www.bbc.comFirefighters face difficult weather conditions as they battle the largest wildfire in Texas history
Firefighters battling the largest wildfire in Texas history face increasingly difficult weather conditions and are focused on containing the northern and eastern perimeter of the fire while protecting life and property.
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For Trump and Biden, attention on North Carolina will linger well past Super Tuesday | CNN Politics
Donald Trump and Republican rival Nikki Haley may have dueling rallies planned for Saturday in North Carolina, but the former president’s appearance will provide an early window into his longer-term strategy beyond the state’s Super Tuesday primary.
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Teen firefighters step up to the flames as Texas wildfires spread throughout panhandle
As the deadly wildfires in the Texas panhandle continue to spread, a group of teen boys said they didn't hesitate to answer the call from their firehouse.
In Hawaii, coral is the foundation of life. What happened to it after the Lahaina wildfire?
A deadly wildfire burned more than 2,000 buildings in the Hawaiian town of Lahaina on Maui in August and left behind piles of toxic debris.
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Iranian singer who won Grammy for Mahsa Amini protest anthem is sentenced to prison in Iran
Hajipour received a three-year, eight-month sentence on charges of “propaganda against the system.” The court also ordered him to create a song about “U.S. crimes.”
www.nbcnews.comTrump wins trio of caucuses, Haley wins Washington, D.C. primary: Key takeaways from this weekend's GOP elections
Former President Donald Trump's won caucuses in Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho Saturday, while Nikki Haley scored her first victory of the nominating cycle with a victory in Washington, D.C.
Pakistan's 'King of Chaos' Imran Khan keeps winning even behind bars
Pakistan's army has long wielded an unchallenged amount of power over politics - until now.
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LeBron James becomes the first NBA player to score 40,000 points
James has also played the second-most regular season and most playoff minutes in league history. He is the only NBA player with at least 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds and 10,000 assists.
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The Ukrainian teenagers who returned to a war zone for their school prom
Three friends who were separated by the war talk about going back home for a special school reunion.
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Ken Paxton is throwing support behind Texas primary challengers to oust political rivals on Super Tuesday - Washington Examiner
Attorney General Ken Paxton's recent endorsements demonstrate his desire to upturn Super Tuesday elections against rivals that headed his impeachment last year.
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Watch the rescue of a semi truck driver dangling over bridge after crash
The driver of a semi-truck was pulled to safety Friday by Louisville, Kentucky firefighters following a crash that left the vehicle dangling over a bridge across the Ohio River.
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Russia publishes German army meeting on Ukraine
German chancellor promises probe after leak of officers discussing the supply of long-range missiles.
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Millennials stand to become the richest generation in history, after $90 trillion wealth transfer | CNN Business
Many millennials are currently grasping in frustration at long-held American Dreams like homeownership, a steady job and an affordable cost of living. However, over the next twenty years, Millennials are poised to inherit some $90 trillion of assets and become the richest generation in history –...
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Police in suburban Chicago release body-worn camera footage of fatal shooting of man in his bedroom
A police department in suburban Chicago has released officer body camera footage of the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man inside his apartment.
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World, UN signal no exit for civilians caught up in Gaza war: 'Politically toxic'
Millions of refugees from other conflicts have been resettled both around the globe, but offering Palestinians from Gaza an escape route is a thorny issue.
Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa kills 7
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service says seven people were killed when debris from a Russian drone hit an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight.
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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon evacuated ahead of ‘imminent’ volcanic eruption | CNN
Iceland has evacuated its world-famous Blue Lagoon due to nearby seismic activity that suggests an “imminent” volcanic eruption, according to public broadcaster RÚV.
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Overcoming poverty and addiction, he passed the bar exam. Then his prescription got in the way.
Experts say discrimination against people who use medication to treat their opioid use disorder is rampant. The Justice Department is trying to change that.
www.nbcnews.comMigrant brawl at reception center in Panama's Darien region destroys shelter
A disturbance among migrants and eventually with Panamanian border police resulted in the destruction of various vehicles and at least 10 modules of a migrant camp in the country’s Darien region.
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Nex Benedict's school district under investigation by Department of Education
The Department of Education is opening an investigation into Owasso Public Schools, according to a letter from the agency obtained by ABC News.
Super Tuesday: How Republican Steve Garvey could steal California Senate seat - Washington Examiner
Republican baseball star Steve Garvey could edge out Rep. Katie Porter in California's crowded jungle primary election for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate Seat.
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Gazans crowdfund thousands for uncertain escape
People hoping to leave Gaza in a widening humanitarian crisis must dodge scammers and pay huge sums.
www.bbc.comIdaho, Missouri Republican caucus results: Full results
Live results from the Missouri and Idaho Republican primaries from the Associated Press.
Navalny's mother brings flowers to his grave a day after thousands attended his funeral in Moscow
Lyudmila Navalnaya and Alla Abrosimova, the mother and mother-in-law of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were among mourners who brought flowers to his grave in Moscow a day after thousands turned his funeral into one of the largest recent displays of dissent.
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Bill Maher advises Biden to lean into his age, since ‘nobody’s buying’ he’s sharper than ever
Talk show host Bill Maher offered advice to President Joe Biden ahead of his State of the Union address.
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Iran primed to test nukes by end of 2024, ex-National Security Council official warns
Robert Greenway, a top Heritage Foundation adviser and former National Security Council director under Donald Trump, warned of Iran's capabilities.
University of Maryland suspends fraternities and sororities pending investigation
The University of Maryland has ordered fraternities and sororities on campus to suspend social and recruitment activities after the school received multiple reports of unsafe activities
A party like no other? Asia's richest man celebrates son's prenuptials with a star-studded bash
Tycoons from around the world, heads of state, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars descended on the small western Indian city of Jamnagar.
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March 3, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
Negotiators are racing to reach an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal before Ramadan begins in just over a week, as the humanitarian crisis spirals in Gaza. Follow for live updates.
Kuwait to hold parliamentary elections on April 4, latest round of voting in years of turmoil
Kuwait says it will hold elections for its national assembly on April 4, its latest round of voting after years of political turmoil.
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A major West Coast city is in a state of emergency over fentanyl. Figuring out how to fight the ‘demons’ is its own challenge | CNN
The mayor, a county chairperson and the governor have declared at 90-day state of emergency to address the public health and safety crisis driven by fentanyl in Central City and as state lawmakers also weigh reversing a 2020 measure that decriminalized hard substances, including fentanyl.
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Hustlers, grifters and greed: How Jam Master Jay met his tragic end
The DJ found fame and fortune with the trailblazing rap group Run-DMC. But his close ties to unsavory figures from his old neighborhood led to his 2002 murder.
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Blizzard in California's Sierra Nevada brings nonstop snow, dangerous conditions
The season’s biggest snowstorm is affecting parts of Northern California and Nevada, causing power outages, freeway closures and avalanche warnings.
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Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training
The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska’s official state sport, got underway Saturday with a new emphasis on safety after five dogs died and eight were injured in collisions with snowmobiles while training
Germany investigates after a recording of its officers discussing aid to Ukraine is leaked in Russia
German authorities say they are investigating after an audio recording was published in Russia in which German military officers purportedly discussed support for Ukraine, including the potential use of Taurus long-range cruise missiles.
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The Truth Social merger that could be a cash cow for Trump is in trouble
The merger of Trump Media and Digital World has taken on more significance in recent weeks as it could be a lucrative deal for the former president
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Last surviving member of the first team to conquer Mount Everest says it is crowded and dirty now
The only surviving member of the mountaineering expedition that first conquered Mount Everest says the world’s highest peak is too crowded and too dirty and the mountain is a god that needs to be respected
Arrest made in murder of pregnant Amish woman found dead in her Pennsylvania home
Police have announced an arrest in connection to the death of 23-year-old Rebekah Byler that has shaken an Amish community in Pennsylvania.
As Trump’s Criminal Trial Approaches, He May Be His Own Worst Enemy
Donald Trump was minutes away from being grilled under oath by the New York attorney general and he was itching to talk. To fend off the state’s fraud investigation, the former president insisted on answering every question, believing he alone knew what to say. But his lawyer at the time, Ronald...
Bad blood over Singapore Taylor Swift Eras tour subsidies
Singapore paid taxpayer dollars to lock in Swift's shows - causing some bad blood in the region.
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Supreme Court angers liberal pundits after agreeing to review Trump immunity case: 'Supreme arrogance'
The United States Supreme Court angered liberal media pundits after they agreed to review whether Donald Trump has immunity in the election interference case.
Map: See which states have introduced or passed anti-DEI bills
Republican lawmakers have introduced hundreds of bills this session to quell diversity and inclusion programs at colleges, industries and the government.
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