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Behind the scenes, Biden has grown angry and anxious about re-election effort
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden was seething. In a private meeting at the White House in January, allies of the president had just told him that his poll numbers in Michigan and Georgia had dropped over his handling of the war between Israel and Hamas. Both are battleground states he narrowly won four years ago, and he can’t afford any backsliding if he is to once again defeat Donald Trump. He began to shout and swear, a lawmaker familiar with the meeting said. 
Early returns show Putin has nearly 88% of the vote in election where opposition was stifled
Putin is poised to extend his nearly quarter-century of rule for six more years after a relentless crackdown on dissent.
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‘Knock it off’: Speaker Mike Johnson tries to stop Republicans from campaigning against each other in bitter primary battles | CNN Politics
House Republicans, who have seen their time in the majority devolve into a seemingly endless series of internal party feuds, now have a new problem: GOP lawmakers targeting other sitting members in their primaries.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence calls Trump's Jan. 6 hostage rhetoric "unacceptable"
Former Vice President Mike Pence made clear on Sunday that he "cannot in good conscience" endorse former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
www.cbsnews.comOhio primary: Open seat on state supreme court could flip partisan control
Ohio is expected to star in this year's big races for state supreme court seats. During Tuesday's primary, Democrats will be choosing a candidate to compete for an open seat on a court that will be at the center of fights over redistricting, public education, health care and environmental issues.
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GOP hope for Mayorkas impeachment trial dims as Senate Dems look for quick dismissal
Several Democrats said they expect their caucus to move to table the impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas when they reach the Senate.
Pelosi praises Schumer’s speech on Israel, says ‘Israel’s reputation is at risk’ | CNN Politics
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s recent remarks calling for a new election in Israel “should be listened to because Israel’s reputation is at risk” as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.
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Republicans distance themselves from Trump’s Jan. 6 ‘hostages’ description - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump faced pushback from some of his fellow Republicans for calling the Jan. 6 rioters being held in prison “patriots” and “hostages."
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Rafah attack to be ‘avoided at all costs’ says EU, as Israel vows to invade
EU President Ursula von der Leyen’s comments come as Israeli PM again insists operation will go forward.
Rep. Turner disagrees with Trump's anti-migrant rhetoric but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'
Rep. Mike Turner, a top House Republican, on Sunday said he disagreed with Trump calling some migrants "not people" and "animals"
'Sorry state of affairs': GOP lawmaker declines to endorse Donald Trump as 2020 rematch approaches
"Frankly, that's why people are considering third parties," Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said Sunday. "So it's a sorry state of affairs.”
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Putin is poised to extend his rule in highly orchestrated vote even as Russians quietly protest
Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon on the last day of a presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President Vladimir Putin in a vote that offered them no real alternatives after he ruthlessly cracked down on dissent.
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Despite taking jabs at Trump at D.C. roast, Biden also warns of threat to democracy
President Biden took aim at the former president in remarks at a Washington dinner Saturday. But he also warned of threats to freedom and democracy at home and abroad.
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They voted for the bill that could ban TikTok. They also actively use the app. | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Jeff Jackson struck a breezy tone as he talked about the State of the Union while sitting in the kitchen where he films several of his TikTok videos.
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Mike Pence accuses Donald Trump of 'walking away' from the Constitution after refusing to endorse him
“The issue of fealty to the Constitution is not a small matter,” Mike Pence said Sunday.
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Forced sale of TikTok "absolutely could" happen before Election Day, Rep. Mike Gallagher says
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
www.cbsnews.comNetanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sharply protesting against growing criticism from top ally the United States over his leadership amid the war with Hamas.
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Fact check: Trump, telling a completely fictional story, falsely claims he released ‘the tape’ of his Zelensky call | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump told an entirely fictional story on Saturday about how he had supposedly outwitted his Democratic opponents by releasing “the tape” of the 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that was a key factor in Trump’s first impeachment.
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Social media captures full context of Trump’s ‘bloodbath’ comment - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump's speech Saturday had a clip go viral when he suggested the auto industry will undergo a "bloodbath" if he's not reelected.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden says at DC dinner that of 2 presidential candidates, 1 was mentally unfit. 'The other's me'
President Joe Biden attended the annual Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner this weekend, the first time during his presidency.
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A TikTok ban could embolden authoritarian censorship, experts warn
In the past, the U.S. has condemned other countries for tampering with speech on social media.
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Trump promotes abortion compromise as Democrats push issue in 2024 race
Former President Trump joined "MediaBuzz" to discuss his stance on abortion and how it will affect the 2024 election.
John Barrasso says ‘free money’ enticing illegal immigrants will come to ‘screeching halt’ under Trump - Washington Examiner
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) stated Sunday that former President Donald Trump will stop welcoming illegal immigrants to the United States should he become president again, bringing illegal immigration to a "screeching halt." The Wyoming senator stressed the importance of reelecting Trump back into...
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Speaker Johnson tells Republicans campaigning against each other in primaries to ‘cool it’: report
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is working to unify the often-fractious Republican conference amid heated primary battles in at least four states.
Rep. Khanna says potential TikTok ban won't solve the problem, calls for 'narrowly tailored law'
Ro Khanna said on Sunday that the potential TikTok ban the House of Representatives passed last week wouldn't actually protect Americans
‘He’s lost my vote’: Many Irish-Americans turn against Biden over Gaza war
A series of protests on St Patrick’s Day points to the threat Biden faces from the loss of a key vote in swing states.
OK with an 80-year-old president? How about a surgeon? Poll finds surprising answers
Americans are more comfortable with a professional in their eighties serving as president than performing surgery or driving a school bus.
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Hamas, not Netanyahu, is the obstacle to peace, Barrasso says in rebuff to Schumer - Washington Examiner
Earlier this week, Schumer had suggested “Netanyahu has lost his way" in how he has handled Israel's response to the Hamas terrorist attack.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration
The European Union has announced a 7.4 billion-euro or $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores.
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Supreme Court to debate whether White House crosses First Amendment line on social media disinformation | CNN Politics
Ruling could have impact on efforts to fight election and Covid disinformation
www.cnn.comBiden campaign has amassed $155M in cash on hand for 2024 campaign and raised $53M last month
President Joe Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent, Donald Trump.
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Anna Paulina Luna predicts ‘massive push’ to take Trump’s words out of context - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that there is going to be "a bloodbath for the country" if he is not elected, sparking controversy online.
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Biden-Harris raised over $53M in February for strongest month since launch: Campaign
The Biden-Harris campaign said it raised more than $53 million in February -- marking its strong month since launching in April 2023.
Al Gore talks 'Climate Reality,' regrets and hopes for the grandkids.
On April 12, the founder and chairman of The Climate Reality Project will launch his 55th Climate Reality Leadership Training in New York City.
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‘Huge blow’: Niger ends military cooperation with US
The suspension follows an earlier move that has seen thousands of French soldiers exit the West African nation.
Putin wins Russian presidential election with nearly 88% of the vote, early projections show - Washington Examiner
Russian President Vladimir Putin won his fifth presidential election, tightening his grip over Russia in an election that offered voters no viable alternatives.
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Ukraine launches far-ranging drone attacks on the final day of Russia’s presidential vote
Russia downed 35 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Defense Ministry said, as Kyiv built on a spate of recent attacks over western Russia and on the outskirts of Moscow.
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Benjamin Netanyahu blasts Schumer, Biden over waning support for Israel: Focus should be bringing down Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling for new leadership in Israel and affirms his commitment to defeating Hamas.
Russia says Ukraine launched far-ranging drone attacks on final day of Russia's presidential vote
The attacks on the Yaroslavl region, which is located about 800 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, were some of the farthest launched by Ukraine so far.
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Haiti's long history of crises, and its present unrest
Since gaining independence in 1804, the former French colony has been mired in poverty, crushing debt, violence and political upheaval, subjugated by dictators and foreign powers. And now, Haiti is ruled by armed gangs, without a functioning government.
www.cbsnews.comMan faces charges in two states after alleged killings of family members in Pennsylvania
Authorities say a man faces murder charges in Pennsylvania and carjacking and weapons charges in New Jersey after allegedly killing three family members and evading law enforcement for hours as police mobilized in two states.
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Patients hate American health care. But presidential candidates aren't talking about it.
Although health care has not come up much as a campaign issue for the presumptive candidates, people still consider it a major public problem.
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Adam Schiff laments Trump ‘could evade justice’ in ‘partisan’ court delays - Washington Examiner
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) blasted the decision from New York Judge Juan Merchan to delay former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial by 30 days.
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GOP candidate pushing term limits seeks to unseat vulnerable 41-year Dem incumbent: 'Country is in trouble'
38-year-old Derek Merrin is running as a Republican in Ohio to defeat Democratic Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, who has served in Congress for the last 41 years.
US military operations across the Sahel are at risk after Niger ends cooperation
The U.S. is scrambling to assess the future of its counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region of Africa after the ruling junta in Niger announced it was ending military cooperation with Washington.
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'Anti-Trump' Republicans in North Carolina feel alienated by Mark Robinson
Voters in North Carolina who were once aligned with the GOP say they don't recognize their party anymore, with figures like Trump and Mark Robinson.
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Arizona and Nevada make up 3% of the U.S. population — and are vital to picking a president
As Biden trails Trump in polls of Arizona and Nevada — states he won in 2020 — voters in the Western battlegrounds speak out on the candidates' November rematch.
New study finds women who choose supportive birth services over abortion benefit in tragic fetal anomaly cases
A new report found found women who sought supportive care over abortion after their babies were diagnosed with fatal anomalies were highly satisfied with the care.
Putin extends one man-rule in Russia after stage-managed election devoid of credible opposition | CNN
President Vladimir Putin is set to tighten his grip on the country he has ruled since the turn of the century, with early results from Russia’s stage-managed election indicating a predictably large victory for the Kremlin leader in a result that was a foregone conclusion.
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Sports stars slam San Francisco over crime, homelessness - Washington Examiner
Critics are slamming San Francisco and say the city's crime rate and homelessness problem are keeping professional athletes away.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTranscript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation," March 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on March 17, 2024.
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Transcript: UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation," March 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell that aired on March 17, 2024.
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Transcript: Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Mike Gallagher on "Face the Nation," March 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, and Mike Gallagher, Republican of Wisconsin, that aired on March 17, 2024.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland on "Face the Nation," March 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, that aired on March 17, 2024.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," March 17, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former Vice President Mike Pence and author Kara Swisher join Margaret Brennan.
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Trump warns of ‘bloodbath’ for auto industry and country if he loses the election | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to levy a “100% tariff” on cars manufactured in Mexico by China if he wins a second term, warning that there would be a “bloodbath” if he’s not re-elected.
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Ukraine launches far-ranging drone attacks on the final day of Russia's presidential vote
Ukraine has launched a new massive wave of drone attacks as Russians cast ballots on the final day of a presidential vote set to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule for another six years
Emails show how a right-wing group steers GOP leaders on major policy issues | CNN Politics
Emails show how a right-wing group steers GOP leaders on major policy issues
www.cnn.com'There's no agenda here': A look at the judge who is overseeing Trump's hush money trial
Judge Juan Merchan could become the first judge ever to oversee a former U.S. president’s criminal trial.
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RFK Jr. expected to name Nicole Shanahan as running mate: Report - Washington Examiner
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to name attorney, entrepreneur, and Democratic donor Nicole Shanahan as his running mate.
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Why does Biden keep mentioning January 6? Because Trump won’t stop talking about it | CNN Politics
The rallies start with a recording of January 6 prisoners singing the national anthem. Campaign staff hand out pre-made “Too Big to Rig” signs to supporters. When the candidate takes the stage, he calls the rioters “people who love our country” and “hostages unfairly imprisoned for long periods...
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Trump calls Moreno rival a Mitt Romney wannabe as Ohio Senate race turns ugly - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump heaped insults onto an already bitter Republican primary for Ohio’s Senate seat as he stumped for entrepreneur Bernie Moreno on Saturday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump ramps up dark rhetoric in Ohio stump speech for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno
Former President Donald Trump claimed that he — not President Joe Biden — will protect Social Security and warned of a “bloodbath” if he loses in November as he campaigned for Senate candidate Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
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Schumer’s anti-Netanyahu speech strengthens Bibi in Israel's war to defeat Hamas
The unprecedented move by Senator leader Chuck Schumer to urge Israelis to oust Netanyahu has unleashed a storm of criticism in the Jewish state as it continues its war against Hamas.
Analysis: Will Biden and Trump debate? The brief history and uncertain future of presidential debates | CNN Politics
To debate or not to debate is a complicated question for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as they barrel into an eight month general election. Here’s what to know about the US presidential debate system.
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Estonian prime minister says Putin is "afraid" of war with Nato
Kaja Kallas says Putin is "afraid" of a war with Nato in an interview with the BBC.
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Pouring dye into ballot boxes and street rallies led by Navalny's widow: How Russians are protesting the election
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, appeared before crowds at a protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Berlin.
www.nbcnews.comState Medicaid offices target dead people’s homes to recoup their health care costs
Many Americans rely on Medicaid when fighting diseases. But there's a catch. Often, states try to recoup the costs after the recipients die.
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Trump isn’t even trying to win over Haley voters or allies - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has not actively courted Nikki Haley or her voter base following her suspending her campaign for president last month.
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Suspect wanted in fatal shootings of 3 people in Pennsylvania surrenders in New Jersey, police say
A 26-year-old man suspected in the shooting deaths of three of his relatives in Levittown, Pennsylvania, has been take into custody.
www.cbsnews.comSouth Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave
South Sudan’s government is closing down all schools starting Monday as the country prepares for a wave of extreme heat expected to last two weeks.
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Israel strikes several sites in Syria, Damascus says
Syrian state media say Israeli airstrikes have hit several sites in southern Syria wounding a soldier
Opinion: Is the US on the brink of another civil war? | CNN
It seems dire predictions of political violence are now commonly issued both by the country’s extreme fringes as well as from the mainstream, write Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware.
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Chicago to begin evicting migrants from shelters Sunday
City officials said Friday that 2,026 people will be evicted from their current shelters by the end of April.
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Putin poised to rule Russia for 6 more years after an election with no other real choices
Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to extend his near-quarter-century rule for six more years in a vote that follows a relentless Kremlin crackdown on dissent
North Carolina Congressman posts apology on TikTok following vote that could seal fate of app - Washington Examiner
Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) issued an apology on TikTok for voting for the bill that would ban app stores from hosting the popular short-form video platform.
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More than a dozen female athletes sue NCAA over their transgender participation policy
The lawsuit stems from an NCAA policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in the category of their affirmed gender on a sport-by-sport basis.
'He will come back’ - Israeli hostage families cling to hope, and demand a deal
How months of trauma after seeing loved ones killed or held captive in Gaza is taking its toll.
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In Ohio campaign rally, Trump says there will be a "bloodbath" if he loses November election
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term.
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Biden jabs at Trump at Gridiron Dinner before closing on serious note
President Joe Biden took jabs at former President Donald Trump at Saturday's annual Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington before ending on a serious note about democracy.
Suspect in Oakland store killing is 13-year-old boy who committed another armed robbery, police say
Police say the juvenile suspect in the January killing of a liquor store owner is a 13-year-old boy who allegedly committed another armed robbery 40 minutes later in Oakland, California.
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Boeing: How much trouble is the company in?
The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.
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Abandoned slate mine in Wales now world's deepest hotel
The four-hour journey, about 1,400 feet underground in the north Wales region of Snowdonia, takes nerve.
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Biden and Trump pad delegate leads with caucus victories in two US territories - Washington Examiner
The Northern Mariana Islands and Guam held presidential caucuses on Friday and Saturday, respectively, in which the presumptive major party nominees prevailed .
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Trump plays attack dog for Bernie Moreno as Ohio's GOP Senate primary ends on a vicious note
Republican voters in the state go to the polls Tuesday in a contest that will test Trump’s pull in a competitive race.
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Traffic accident in southern Afghanistan leaves 21 dead and 38 injured
A traffic accident in southern Afghanistan has left at least 21 people dead and 38 others injured
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Donald Trump wanted trial delays, and he's getting them. Hush-money case is latest to be put off
Delays in Donald Trump’s criminal cases are increasing the possibility Americans will be deep into the presidential election season before they know whether or not he has been convicted of any wrongdoing.
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'Engage on this issue': House GOP leadership tells members to take on abortion; IVF
As Democrats prepare to attack Republicans over reproductive rights, House GOP leaders said candidates shouldn't shy away from talking about abortion.
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Schumer's rebuke of Netanyahu shows the long, fragile line the US and allies walk on interference
Republicans and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer lashed out at Prime Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections.
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Experts war-gamed what might happen if deepfakes disrupt the 2024 election. Things went sideways fast.
“It was jarring for folks in the room to see how quickly just a handful of these types of threats could spiral out of control and really dominate the election cycle,” said one of the organizers.
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Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford discusses consequences of testimony in rare interview | CNN Politics
Christine Blasey Ford, the psychology professor who accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, used a rare interview to detail the trauma she faced after her explosive allegations thrust her into a charged confirmation battle for one of the nation’s most powerful positions.
www.cnn.comAbortion story from wife of Nevada Senate hopeful reveals complexity of issue for GOP candidates
When the wife of Nevada Senate candidate Sam Brown spoke about an abortion she had in Texas right before they met, some Republicans welcomed the disclosure.
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Macron switches from dove to hawk on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The French president has dramatically changed from an appeaser to an arch resister of Vladimir Putin.
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At gunpoint, Ukrainians in occupied regions vote in Russia’s election
Ukrainians and a rights group say people are being coerced to vote by their occupiers in election dismissed as a sham.
Texas falls short of donations needed to help pay for busing immigrants: Abbott collects less than 1% of projected cost - Washington Examiner
Gov. Greg Abbott asked for private donations to bus migrants to sanctuary cities, but has managed to gather less than half of 1% of the total cost.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWith Navalny dead, his allies keep fighting to undermine Putin's grip on power
When Alexei Navalny died suddenly last month in an Arctic prison, his team was left with a monumental challenge: sustaining an opposition movement against President Vladimir Putin.
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Supreme Court to hear free speech case over government pressure on social media sites to remove content
The Supreme Court on Monday will hear two cases that involve "jawboning," or informal pressure by the government on an intermediary to take certain actions that will suppress speech.
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Trump, immigration, MAGA and more: How Ohio Republicans are weighing their Senate choice
NBC News spoke to voters in a dozen cities and towns. Their answers illuminate the state of the GOP — and one of the nation’s biggest Senate races.
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It’s not too late for Joe Biden or Donald Trump to drop out. But it’s nearly impossible thanks to LBJ.
On March 31 of 1968, Lyndon Johnson announced he was withdrawing from that year's presidential race - and changed American politics forever.
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The Hur interview transcript offers a window into the life of 'frustrated architect' Joe Biden
President Joe Biden's sprawling home outside downtown Wilmington, Delaware, has a special place in his heart. Some might call it an obsession.
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Trump faces off against GOP establishment as he parachutes into contentious Republican Senate primary
Former President Trump heads to Ohio Saturday to support the Republican Senate candidate he's endorsed in the state's increasingly contentious GOP primary.
Where Donald Trump's four criminal trials stand after more delays
The New York trial has been delayed by a month. Here's a summary of where all four trials stand.
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Former congressman warns Pence not to ‘blowtorch’ career with Trump criticism - Washington Examiner
Former Rep. Joe Walsh warned former Vice President Mike Pence that his criticisms of 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump could end his career.
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Will Bernie Sanders' proposed 32-hour workweek pass Congress?
The measure would require companies to cut hours but preserve pay.
Russian polls close with Putin poised to rule for 6 more years
Vladimir Putin has faced no serious challengers in the election, which is set to formally grant him six more years of power.
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Amid deepening tensions, White House weighs how to respond if Israel defies Biden with Rafah invasion
The Biden administration wants to see an Israeli plan for protecting Palestinian civilians in the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip.
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Ken Buck denies he's leaving Congress early to hurt Lauren Boebert's re-election chances: 'It's ridiculous'
Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., called "ridiculous" a claim made by Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., that he's leaving Congress early to hurt her chances of winning Colorado's 4th Congressional District.
Bernie Sanders unveils his latest insane idea - Washington Examiner
A four-day workweek might sound dreamy, but like so many of Bernie Sanders’s bold plans, it would backfire tremendously.
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VP Kamala Harris broke politics at an abortion clinic visit. She even said the 'u' word
America's historic VP touring a Planned Parenthood clinic shows how much the abortion debate has changed and will continue evolving this election.
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US, G-7 allies warn Iran to back off deal to provide Russia ballistic missiles or face new sanctions
The United States and allies are warning Iran that major Western economies will pile new sanctions on Tehran if it moves forward with an emerging plan to provide ballistic missiles to Russia for its war with Ukraine.
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Russia: Schools and shops shut in Belgorod amid air strikes
Students in Belgorod - which is near the border with Ukraine - will not go to school early next week.
www.bbc.comHunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country
About 1.4 million Haitians are on the verge of famine and more than 4 million require food aid. Sometimes people are eating only once a day or not at all.
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Trump visits Ohio ahead of competitive Senate primary with huge stakes for November | CNN Politics
Donald Trump would normally have little reason to be at a rally in Ohio – a state the presumptive Republican nominee twice carried comfortably – eight months before the November election.
www.cnn.comJudge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until mid-April, citing last-minute evidence dump
A judge has delayed ex-President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial in New York until mid-April. His lawyers said they needed more time to sift through new evidence.
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New Hampshire voters sue Biden deepfake robocall creators
Based on NBC News reporting, the League of Women Voters is suing the creators of a deepfake robocall impersonating Joe Biden that told voters not to vote.
www.nbcnews.comNorth Korea's Kim enjoys a Russian luxury limousine gifted by Putin as the two nations expand ties
Kim Jong Un used a Russian luxury limousine gifted by President Vladimir Putin, Kim’s sister said, praising the car’s “special function” and the two countries’ deepening bilateral ties.
apnews.comUtah governor signs bill encouraging teachers to carry guns in classrooms
Republican Spencer Cox approves legislation for firearms training that critics say incentivizes educators to bring guns on to campus
What to know about Texas’ efforts to bus migrants to other states | CNN Politics
Texas has pushed a number of efforts – from legislation to legal challenges – in its feud with federal authorities over how to tackle the migrant crisis at the US-Mexico border.
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White House stops short of saying it’s currently ‘safe’ to fly on Boeing planes - Washington Examiner
The White House claimed Friday that the FAA and National Transportation Safety Board is taking action to ensure that Boeing airplanes are safe.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCease-fire talks with Israel and Hamas are expected to resume on Sunday in Qatar
The talks would mark the first time both Israeli officials and Hamas leaders join the indirect negotiations since the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
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Gaza war: ‘This humanitarian catastrophe must not be allowed to worsen’
WHO chief warns against threatened Israeli ground attack on Rafah city where 1.5 million people are trying to survive.
Israel-Gaza: Aid reaches Gaza shore in first sea delivery
The first shipment of food aid is unloaded, but how it will be distributed in Gaza remains unclear.
www.bbc.comWhy are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices
The lack of housing has caused a record number of renters to devote an excessive amount of income to housing, according to a Harvard University analysis.
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TSA now requires migrants with insufficient IDs to undergo facial recognition check before flying
Migrants without sufficient ID will now be requiured to undergo facial verification technology at airports in order to board domestic flights, the TSA says.
Mike Pence won't endorse Donald Trump in 2024: 'It should come as no surprise'
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Friday he "cannot in good conscience" endorse his former boss Donald Trump in the 2024 general election.
New report blasts government's COVID response, warns of repeating same mistakes
A new report has blasted the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and suggests the U.S. should cut ties with the World Health Organization
Man suspected of killing 3 people in Philadelphia area arrested in New Jersey, police say
A man suspected of killing three people in the Philadelphia area was arrested in New Jersey on Saturday after an hourslong standoff, police said.
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A warming island’s mice are breeding out of control and eating seabirds. An extermination is planned.
Conservationists are planning a mass extermination using helicopters and hundreds of tons of rodent poison.
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New Jersey siege ends after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania
A 26-year-old suspect "surrendered peacefully" to officers, Trenton Police Department said.
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Maine’s Yellow Flag law would have allowed sheriff to seize shooter’s gun before he killed 18 people: Report - Washington Examiner
A panel reported that a Maine law could have seized the guns from a man who killed 18 people in a Lewiston mass shooting four months earlier.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIndia's navy takes control of bulk carrier hijacked by Somali pirates and evacuates crew
The Indian navy says it has taken control of a bulk carrier that was hijacked by Somali pirates and evacuated the 17 crew members on the vessel.
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Georgia lawmakers react to judge's ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump case: 'Wholly insufficient'
Republican lawmakers in Georgia are blasting a Georgia judge's decision to allow Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on a case involving former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Harris and rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties
Vice President Kamala Harris says it's “absurd” that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths in the United States.
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India to hold seven-phase general election from April 19, results on June 4
PM Narendra Modi is seeking a third straight term in the marathon vote – the world’s largest democratic exercise.
New Welsh leader 'honored' to be Europe's first Black national leader
Vaughan Gething, son of a Welsh father and Zambian mother, said he is honored to be "the first Black leader in any European country."
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Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su vows to remain in job even as confirmation prospects remain dim — "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su said she's still hopeful she'll be confirmed for the top job, though she's been waiting for over a year.
www.cbsnews.comRussia says Ukrainian shelling killed 2 in a border city while it thwarted an incursion
A Russian regional governor says two people have been killed in Ukrainian shelling of the city of Belgorod, close to the border with Ukraine. Three others were wounded.
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Inside Haiti: A lucky few escape, while millions face gang rule, hunger and chaos | CNN
The only thing coming into Haiti’s violent capital Port-au-Prince are the private evacuation helicopters – a bitter reminder of the inequality that has plagued Haiti for decades.
www.cnn.comProsecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney
The judge had ruled either Nathan Wade or DA Fani Willis had to leave the case over their romantic relationship.
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Canada's Justin Trudeau says he thinks daily about leaving 'crazy job'
Canada's PM - who's facing questions about his political future - says he still plans to stay for another election.
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Jeffrey Toobin warns Fani Willis' case against Trump is 'going nowhere'
Jeffrey Toobin returned to CNN on Friday and warned the Georgia case against Donald Trump was "not going anywhere," and said Friday had been a "great day" for him.
Elite Afghan soldiers turn barbers, gym trainers in India to escape Taliban
Trading guns for hair clippers and dumbbells, they’ve had to desert their dreams – like their government deserted them.
After the pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, just not so much in the US
After the pandemic, young Chinese are again looking to study abroad. But the decades-long run that has sent an estimated 3 million Chinese students to the U.S. could be trending down.
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Surviving the white gold rush – life in South America’s ‘lithium triangle’
‘We won’t have electric cars,’ say local communities in South America ravaged by lithium mining for car batteries.
Volcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December
A volcano on Iceland's southwestern coast erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, prompting an evacuation, officials said.
Ohio GOP Senate race gets narrower and messier days before primary - Washington Examiner
As the Ohio GOP Senate primary approaches, the contest is becoming increasingly contentious, poised to take center stage Saturday with a Trump appearance.
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U.S. government charter flight to evacuate Americans from Haiti, as hunger soars: "There are a lot of desperate people"
USAID said some 5.5 million people in Haiti - nearly half the population - need humanitarian aid.
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Secret classes to counter Russian brainwashing in occupied Ukraine
Forced to move from Melitopol, “Nataliia” now risks teaching hundreds of former students online.
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Erin go bragh! A look back at White House St. Patrick’s Day festivities
The White House has a long history of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, starting back with President Harry S. Truman.
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Rep. Nancy Mace spars with Bill Maher, explains her shift towards Trump: ‘We've had three years of Biden’
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., was grilled by "Real Time" host Bill Maher over her drastic shift in supporting former President Trump as the lawmaker has gotten vice presidential buzz.
‘Overthrow the system’: Haiti gang leader Cherizier seeks revolution
Jimmy Cherizier tells Al Jazeera: ‘It’s not just people with guns who’ve damaged the country but the politicians too.’
A Georgia senator was exiled from the GOP caucus. Now Colton Moore is banned from the state House
A Georgia state senator has been banned from the House floor after he made a slashing attack on the memory of House Speaker David Ralston. Republican Sen.
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Cold competition: Federal agencies want to help McDonald’s fix ice cream machines with antitrust exemption - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is seeking exemptions to antitrust laws to make it easier to repair ice cream machines at McDonalds and other chain restaurants.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMnuchin’s interest in TikTok and distressed NY bank echoes his pre-Trump investment playbook
Steven Mnuchin is a former U.S. Treasury secretary who said this week that he is interested in buying TikTok, just days after his investment firm led a $1 billion deal to inject life into a beaten-down bank.
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Retired British woman on trial for holding sign offering to talk to women considering abortion
Livia Tossici-Bolt held a sign reading "here to talk, if you want" near an abortion facility in England, which authorities said was in violation of "buffer zones."
Venezuelan opposition leader faces deadline for standing down in race against Maduro
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado faces a choice on which the hopes of millions of Venezuelans fighting to restore their democracy depends.
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Looking for leads, not love: Job seekers in China turn Tinder into a networking tool
Frustrated by high unemployment and intense competition, some young professionals are using Tinder and other dating apps to further their career goals.
www.nbcnews.comWhat makes people happy? California lawmakers want to find out
A California lawmaker is trying to get the state Legislature to rethink policymaking by creating a committee to study how to make people happier.
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Opinion: Why gangs hold so much power in Haiti | CNN
Haiti is beset by gang violence and corruption but Garry Pierre-Pierre, who spent part of his childhood there, says there’s a way to begin to ease the current crisis.
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US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti
Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.
TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
Content creators say a TikTok ban would hurt countless people and businesses that rely on the app for a significant portion of their income.
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3 Body Problem: Game of Thrones creators on why they swapped dragons for aliens
The creators of Game of Thrones on switching fantasy for sci-fi for their TV show, 3 Body Problem.
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RNC members push back on Trump cuts to state’s early voting, minority outreach programs - Washington Examiner
The Republican National Committee is reportedly easing off plans to close minority outreach centers and shutter an early voting program .
www.washingtonexaminer.comHong Kong jails 12 people over the storming of the legislature in 2019 protests
A Hong Kong court has sentenced 12 people to prison Saturday over the storming of the city’s legislative council building at the height of the anti-government protests in 2019.
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Higher education faces a historic reckoning if GOP wins in November - Washington Examiner
Republicans likely will launch a broadside against colleges if they win the elections to rein in the higher education system after accusations of antisemitism.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHow Texas' plan to arrest and deport migrants for illegal entry would work
Texas can start arresting migrants who cross the U.S.-Mexico border and ordering them to leave, for now.
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Why some states are discharging much more chemical waste into local waterways, according to new report
Some U.S. states are discharging much more chemical waste from industrial activity into local waterways than others, according to a new analysis.
Hillary Clinton partners with 'Hamilton' star Lin-Manuel Miranda to host Broadway fundraiser for Biden
Hillary Clinton is teaming up with Lin-Manuel Miranda and using a performance of her musical "Suffs" to fundraise for the President Biden's reelection campaign.
‘Everybody’s fight’: Palestinians hail the sacrifice of Corrie, Bushnell
People of colour cite a tradition of white allies risking everything to help them.
A polling station in Russia was set on fire during presidential election
A polling station in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia was set on fire Friday during a presidential election which is all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule by another six years.
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At least 20 killed and scores injured in Russian ‘double tap’ missile strike on Odesa | CNN
A Russian missile strike hit civilian infrastructure in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores of others in the deadliest attack on the Black Sea port city since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian officials said Friday.
www.cnn.comBernie Sanders wants the US to adopt a 32-hour workweek. Could workers and companies benefit?
The 40-hour workweek has been standard in the U.S. for more than eight decades. Now some members of Congress want to give hourly workers an extra day off.
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Winter returns: Major pattern shift underway | CNN
After weeks of spring-like warmth, parts of the United States will briefly plunge back into winter this week, with below-freezing temperatures possible for much of the eastern half of the country.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX to work with US intelligence on new spy satellite network: Report - Washington Examiner
SpaceX's Starshield division has contracted with the National Reconnaissance Office according to inside sources.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS to investigate Texas fatal crash that may have involved Ford partially automated driving system
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, that involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been using a partially automated driving system.
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Guns should have been taken from Maine shooter weeks before he killed 18, report finds
Army reservist Robert Card attacked two locations in Lewiston in October.
www.nbcnews.comRussia forces Ukrainians in occupied territories to take its passports – and fight in its army
Russia has successfully imposed its passports on nearly the entire population of occupied Ukraine by making it impossible to survive without them.
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Tensions and desperation are growing on the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Though the border between the two countries has been closed for days, Haitians were allowed into a market town this week for badly needed essentials and trade.
www.nbcnews.comMega Millions jackpot soars to $875 million. Powerball reaches $600 million
The Mega Millions jackpot is already estimated at $875 million for Tuesday night’s drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Friday night.
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How AI is transforming the air travel experience in the US - Washington Examiner
Aviation insiders at the SXSW Conference revealed transformations that will take the flight experience to new heights thanks to artificial technology.
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Former students, parents speak on anti-LGBTQ bullying at Nex Benedict's school
Nex Benedict's death has been ruled a suicide, shining a renewed spotlight on the intensifying environment in Oklahoma schools and anti-LGBTQ bullying.
A cosmic ‘poke’ by NASA receives surprising response from Voyager 1 | CNN
A “poke” sent to the Voyager 1 probe received a response that could help NASA restore reliable communication with the aging spacecraft 15 billion miles away.
www.cnn.comFasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan
While Muslim students remain a rarity in many U.S. school districts, they are a major presence in some communities.
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White House repeatedly dodges on if Biden thinks Netanyahu is an 'obstacle for peace:' 'Not answered 3 times'
White House spokesman John Kirby refused to say whether President Biden believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was an "obstacle to peace."
Scientists take on 'moonshot' project mapping the human brain in hopes of fighting disease
Researchers at the Allen Institute are pursing "moonshot" projects, like mapping the human brain, in hopes of understanding the organ and to help fight brain diseases.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 752
As the war enters its 752nd day, these are the main developments.
Teen gets 40 years in prison for Denver house fire that killed 5 from Senegal
One of three teens charged with starting a house fire in Denver that killed five members of a Senegalese family has been sentenced to 40 years in prison.
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Crumbley convictions set a legal precedent for parents that could reach beyond shootings
“I hope it leads to more prevention of gun violence. I hope it leads to people taking more responsibility,” Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said.
www.nbcnews.comTrump faces off against GOP establishment as he parachutes into contentious Republican Senate primary
Former President Trump heads to Ohio Saturday to support the Republican Senate candidate he's endorsed in the state's increasingly contentious GOP primary.
Older Boeing plane found to have missing panel after flight from California to southern Oregon
Officials say a post-flight inspection revealed a missing panel on a 25-year-old Boeing 737-800 after it arrived at its destination in southern Oregon.
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Not even the Fed can counter a decade of bad zoning law distorting the housing market - Washington Examiner
Average and median home sale prices rose by around 48% from the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic to the end of 2022
www.washingtonexaminer.comIndia announces 6-week general elections starting April 19 with Modi's BJP topping surveys
The voting will stretch over six weeks and seven phases, with different states voting at different times.
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Comer tells Hunter Biden's attorney House hearing will proceed 'with or without' him after refusal to attend
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told Hunter Biden's attorney on Friday that a House Oversight Committee hearing “will proceed forward — with or without Mr. Biden."
22 artifacts looted after the Battle of Okinawa returned to Japan
Twenty-two historic artifacts that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa in World War II have been returned to Japan after a family from Massachusetts discovered them in their late father’s personal items.
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Russia opens criminal cases after protesters pour dye in ballot boxes and start fires | CNN
Russia has filed at least 15 criminal cases after people spoiled ballot boxes, started fires or lobbed Molotov cocktails in protest as the country heads to the polls for the presidential election.
www.cnn.comWeekly ski trip turns into overnight ordeal when about 50 women get stranded in bus during snowstorm
A weekly ski trip for about 50 women from the Denver area turned into an overnight ordeal when their bus got stuck in a snowstorm behind jackknifed semi tractor-trailers on their way back from Vail.
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Vice President Harris should 'step aside' for good of the country, Washington Post columnist says
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker called on Vice President Harris to "step aside" on Friday and argued she was a "burden" on the Democratic ticket.
The burning acid behind ant stings was spotted around two stars | CNN
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect complex molecules such as alcohol and an ingredient found in vinegar around two young stars.
www.cnn.comArizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
A Navajo state senator in Arizona says she's hoping for final approval of her bill to tighten regulations for rehab facilities amid widespread fraud that has bilked hundreds of millions in Medicaid dollars.
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Russian border region closes malls and schools as Ukrainian attacks escalate | CNN
All schools and colleges in parts of the Russian region of Belgorod will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday following an increase in Ukrainian attacks on the territory, the region’s governor has announced.
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U.S. Marines join NATO exercises on freezing Norway tundra, as new battlefield emerges in Arctic
Russia has or is building 30 military or dual-use facilities in the Arctic, including elaborate air bases, ports, nuclear facilities and radio nodes.
www.nbcnews.comJudge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse
A judge will appoint a special master to oversee a federal women's prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates.
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New Mexico State Police officer fatally shot ‘in cold blood’ by driver he tried to help, police say | CNN
A New Mexico State Police officer was fatally shot “in cold blood” early Friday when he offered to help the driver of a disabled vehicle, who responded by shooting the officer twice and driving off with his patrol car, authorities said.
www.cnn.comJudge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care
A federal judge presiding over a lawsuit challenging the quality of health care in Arizona’s prisons is considering whether to launch a third contempt-of-court proceeding against the state for failing to improve prisoner care.
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