Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, a U.S. Circuit Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, poses for a portrait
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday nominated federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman selected to serve on a court that once declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed segregation.
Street fighting begins in Kyiv; people urged to seek shelter
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops stormed toward Ukraine’s capital Saturday, and street fighting broke out as city officials urged residents to take shelter. The country's president refused an American offer to evacuate, insisting that he would stay.
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Live updates: Zelenskyy declines US offer to evacuate Kyiv
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis : KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked to evacuate Kyiv at the behest of the U.S.
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Russia invades Ukraine: Live updates
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine early Thursday. US President Joe Biden announced new "strong" sanctions on Russia and limitations on exports as he condemned Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Follow here for live news updates from the ground in Ukraine.
NATO leaders agree to bolster eastern forces after invasion
BRUSSELS (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts agreed Friday to send thousands of troops, backed by air and naval support, to protect allies near Russia and Ukraine in response to President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: EU takes bold steps to aid Ukraine forces
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russian vigilante hacker: 'I want to help beat Ukraine from my computer'
A group of "patriotic" Russian hackers say they revel in causing chaos with cyber-attacks on Ukraine.
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Russian forces reach Kyiv as residents flee and Ukraine's president pleads for help
The smell of blood and sounds of gunfire and wailing car alarms woke residents in Kyiv on Friday as Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine's capital city for the first time.
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Ukraine invasion slower than what Russia expected, meeting more resistance: US defense official
Russian military forces have not made the kinds of gains they expected in Ukraine and have faced more resistance than anticipated from Ukrainian forces, according to a senior U.S. defense official.
US concerned Kyiv could fall to Russia within days, sources familiar with intel say
US intelligence officials are concerned that Kyiv could fall under Russian control within days, according to two sources familiar with the latest intelligence.
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Battle for Kyiv intensifies; defiant Zelenskyy urges resistance: 'The fight is here.' - recap
Russia's offensive in Ukraine continued, with troops nearing Kyiv, the capital city, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urging defiance.
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Some conservative media hosts ridiculed Biden's warnings of a Russian attack. Now they say it's his fault.
Many top hosts for Fox News and other conservative media voices are blaming the White House for supposedly enabling Russia's attack on Ukraine - even some of the same personalities who previously ridiculed President Joe Biden's warnings that an invasion was imminent. "It's just extraordinary...
'Ghost of Kyiv': Lone fighter pilot credited with shooting down six Russian jets
One Ukrainian fighter pilot dubbed the "Ghost of Kyiv" has emerged as an unconfirmed heroic figure as Ukraine pushes back against invading Russian troops.
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Russia threatens ‘military and political consequences’ if Finland, Sweden try joining NATO
Russia threatened “military and political consequences” against Finland and Sweden on Friday if they attempted to join NATO.Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova warned against othe…
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy says Russian advance 'has been stopped in most directions'
Zelenskyy said Ukraine's air defenses are "working and protecting our skies," adding that Russian aircraft had been seen in Kyiv on Friday morning.
US, Europe step up Russia sanctions to target Putin directly
BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and European allies said Friday they were stepping up sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine by adding measures directly targeting President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister, putting diplomatic appeals to one side as Russia's forces closed on...
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Trump New York criminal probe has new prosecutor after lawyers quit
A new prosecutor has been chosen to lead a criminal probe into former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Manhattan district attorney's office said on Friday, after the departures of two top lawyers threw the investigation's future into question.
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NATO deploys troops to eastern flank as Russian attack escalates in Ukraine
It is the first time the treaty's response force has been used for collective security, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
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Ukraine’s leader defiant as Kyiv withstands Russian overnight attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said he will remain in the capital Kyiv, had warned of a "full scale storm" from Russian troops.
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Ukraine's Zelensky asks citizens to resist and Europe to do more
Ukraine's president tells Europe it has the "strength to stop this aggression" and calls for action.
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Russian ransomware gang threatens countries that punish Moscow for Ukraine invasion
Security experts have warned that any cyberattacks on Russia could prompt digital retaliation by either Moscow or sympathetic criminal hackers.
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Kyiv mayor: 'No Russian troops in the capital'
Russian forces are closing in on Kyiv as its military moves into Ukraine from multiple directions.
Live coverage: Ukrainian president says Russia will ‘assault’ Kyiv tonight
Russian forces on Friday have entered the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as U.S. intelligence officials warn that the city could fall within days.Follow The Hill’s live coverage below:Trudeau…
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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US to impose sanctions on Putin
Ukraine news from February 25: Biden plans move to freeze assets of Putin and Russian foreign minister.
Republicans attack Biden Supreme Court pick as pawn of 'radical Left' | CNN Politics
Senate Republicans launched their attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee. While Democrats praised the qualifications of Biden's choice, potentially the first Black woman to serve on the court, Republicans criticized her educational background and questioned her record.
Russia-Ukraine conflict live updates: Fighting continues across Ukraine on second day of Russian advance
Ukraine’s capital was preparing for battle Friday as the Russian advance reached the city and its leader issued a desperate plea to the outside world for help.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle's meeting with Jan. 6 committee goes awry following clash over ground rules
Guilfoyle, an adviser to former President Trump, abruptly ended a private conversation she was having with the committee Friday.
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China’s Xi speaks to Putin; calls for ‘negotiation’ with Ukraine
Chinese president says ‘China supports Russia and Ukraine to resolve the issue through negotiation.’
China says it 'supports' Russia amid Ukraine invasion, backs Putin's claim he's ready for negotiations
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered support for Russian President Putin. Putin has tried to justify his Ukraine attacks falsely suggesting Kyiv posed a serious military threat.
Labor leaders praise Biden SCOTUS pick as win for workers
Influential labor union leaders on Friday cheered President Biden for nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court, hailing the selection as a win for workers.Unions praised Jac…
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NATO Response Force activated for first time | CNN Politics
For the first time, the NATO Response Force has been activated as a defensive measure in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The primary foreshadowing the future of the GOP
Kevin McCarthy and a rabble-rousing set of House Republicans have lined up on opposite sides of a big primary in Texas.
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Majority of voters say Biden is too lenient with Russia: poll
A majority of voters say President Biden is too lenient with Russia as Moscow undertakes a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to a Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey released Friday.Sixty-…
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Ukraine invasion: Lawmakers push White House to oust Russia from UN Security Council
Lawmakers plan to introduce a resolution Monday calling on President Biden to use the U.S.’s role as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council to try and oust Russia from the governing body.
Opinion | Why the GOP Hawks Would Never Break With Trump
In the end, the GOP’s foreign policy comes down to one thing. Opposing Biden.
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'This is interference': Facebook locks GOP candidate's page days ahead of primary
Facebook blocked Texas GOP gubernatorial candidate Chad Prather from accessing his page on the site only eight days before the primary election.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US to ban Russian carriers from its airspace
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Clyburn hails Biden’s pick for Supreme Court: ‘Outstanding’
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) on Friday praised President Biden’s pick of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court, characterizing her as an exemplary jurist while hailing the president for k…
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Congress wants to go further for Ukraine. It may be too late.
At least $10 billion in emergency funding is likely to be included in a package to aid Ukraine, with the majority of that money going toward helping refugees, Sen. Chris Coons said.
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Biden picks Jackson for Supreme Court despite Clyburn's counsel to choose Childs
House Minority Whip James Clyburn had supported Judge J. Michelle Childs to replace Justice Stephen Breyer.
'People are literally afraid to sleep': Living under Russian bombs in Ukraine
Residents of the capital Kyiv are sheltering in basements, parking garages and the city's underground metro for safety.
Putin’s new war, inside and out
On this week’s show, Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza talks to Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk and Russian journalist Uliana Pavlova about Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the reaction in both countries.
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‘Correction of history’: Syria president praises Ukraine invasion
Syrian leader tells President Putin assault on Ukraine is justified, aimed at ‘restoring’ post-Cold-War balance.
Lindsey Graham calls a win for 'radical Left' Supreme Court nomination of judge he just confirmed to federal court
Eight months after he voted to confirm her appointment to the federal bench, Sen. Lindsey Graham called President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court a victory for the “radical Left.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis criticizes Biden and Fauci in CPAC speech
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took shots at President Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference but made no mention of the Russian invasion of Ukraine that was occurring as he was speaking. NBC's Vaughn Hillyard reports from Orlando.
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S&P Global ‘power grab’ sparks congressional pushback
S&P Global Ratings, the world’s largest credit ratings company, is changing how it rates insurance companies in a way that rivals allege is instead to steer more companies to its services.
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Biden’s Republican critics are wrong about U.S. gas production, experts say
Some Republicans, attacking President Biden, say that increasing U.S. production of fossil fuels would liberate Europe from its dependence on Russian gas. But experts say Biden hasn’t scaled back energy production and that Europe’s path to energy independence lies away from fossil fuels.
Senators weigh in on nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit a year ago in a bipartisan 53–44 vote.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's path to the Supreme Court
As President Joe Biden rifled through binders filled with pages of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's qualifications as a part of his decision-making process, he also focused on something as valuable as her sparkling resume: her life story.
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Biden attends NATO summit from Situation Room as Putin invades Ukraine
President Joe Biden attended a NATO summit Friday morning from the White House Situation Room as Russian forces continue a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia invades Ukraine: Live updates
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine early Thursday. US President Joe Biden announced new "strong" sanctions on Russia and limitations on exports as he condemned Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Follow here for live news updates from the ground in Ukraine.
Letitia James: Trumps have 'right to seek a delay' in financial fraud case
New York Attorney General Letitia James affirmed that the Trump family could attempt to seek a delay of her investigation into their business affairs.
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Jackson hopes nomination ‘will inspire future generations of Americans’
Jackson was long rumored the leading contender to replace Justice Stephen Breyer.
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Stacey Abrams on two major barriers for diverse founders
Diverse founders often lack access to capital and enjoy less leeway than white male counterparts when their ventures struggle, said Stacey Abrams, a prominent Democrat and entrepreneur.
Biden Supreme Court announcement during Russia-Ukraine war 'extremely inappropriate,' Blackburn says
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., slammed President Biden over his Supreme Court nomination announcement timing "just days" after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Judge warns of US divisions and cites Russia's attack on Ukraine while sentencing Capitol riot defendant | CNN Politics
The man photographed carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's lectern during the January 6 riot was sentenced to 75 days in jail Friday after the judge warned about political divisions in the US, pointing to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a cautionary example.
Russia's VTB Bank dropped by U.S. lobbying firm after latest round of sanctions
Lobbying giant Sidley Austin dropped VTB Bank as a client after U.S. imposed sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Biden to order personal sanctions on Putin as Russian forces close in on Kyiv
As Russian forces advanced on the capital city Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on President Joe Biden and allies to do more to sanction Russia.
Biden’s job approval hits new low: poll
President Biden’s approval rating has hit a new low of 38 percent, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey released exclusively to The Hill on Friday. Seventeen perc…
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Obama congratulates Jackson on Supreme Court nomination
Former President Obama congratulated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her recent nomination to the Supreme Court in a statement released Friday.“Judge Jackson has already inspired young Black women l…
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PA Republican Senate candidate McCormick calls Putin 'tyrant' who 'needs to be kept in check'
GOP Senate candidate David McCormick of Pennsylvania says that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is "a bully" and "a tyrant on the world stage."
‘Several hundred’ Americans fled to Poland over last 24 hours: Defense official
"Roughly several hundred" Americans are with the tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have fled within the last day amid Russia's invasion, according to a senior defense official.
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Kremlin says Russia agrees to talks with Ukraine
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to send a delegation to Belarus to meet with Ukrainian officials.Peskov made the comments after …
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Yes, Ketanji Brown Jackson is related to former House Speaker Paul Ryan
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan, a Republican, offered his "praise" to Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, to whom he is related by marriage, in a tweet Friday.
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Anti-Trump Republican Group Trolls CPAC With Blunt Billboards
One-time GOP voters highlight "disgust" with the party in messages aimed at the right-wing confab.
POLITICO Playbook: Scoop: Trump tries to recruit Scott for majority leader
And Russian forces enter Kyiv.
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Ukrainians in U.S. donate, campaign and plan how family could get out
Ukrainians in the United States are making donations, sending money to relatives and mulling how they could get family out of a war zone, as they call on President Joe Biden and the wider world to do more to thwart Russia's invasion.
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Jackson says she's 'humbled' by historic nomination to Supreme Court as focus shifts to Senate
Introducing his choice Friday, President Biden said picking a Supreme Court justice is one of his "most serious constitutional responsibilities."
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Video shows military vehicle run over car in Kyiv; driver survives
Harrowing video shows a military vehicle running over a moving car in Kyiv during the Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital.
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Ukrainian President remains 'a prime target for Russian aggression,' State Department says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains a "prime target for Russian aggression," US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Thursday evening amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Rubio to examine Biden Supreme Court pick on originalism, saying justices are not 'policymakers'
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio reacted to President Biden’s Supreme Court pick Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday, saying justices on the high court are "not policymakers," and if a nominee applies the Constitution based on its "original intent," he will be supportive of that individual.
Jan. 6 panel questions Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancee, GOP fundraiser Kimberly Guilfoyle
The House Jan. 6 committee on Friday interviewed Kimberly Guilfoyle, the fiancee of Donald Trump Jr. and a GOP operative and fundraiser.
‘War criminal’ or ‘savvy strongman’? Putin invasion deepens Republican divide
While Republican ‘hawks’ condemned the aggression, CPAC speakers lauded the Russian president’s ‘genius’ The CPAC conference in Orlando, Florida. Photograph: Octavio Jones/Reuters Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed a schism in the Republican party between “hawks” who condemn Vladimir Putin...
What to know about Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
She is the 116th justice to serve on the Supreme Court and its first Black woman.
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Ukrainians flee war, seeking safety across western borders
Thousands of Ukrainians are fleeing from war by crossing their borders to the west in search of safety
US Capitol riot 'podium guy' Adam Johnson gets 75 days in prison
A federal judge said the actions of Adam Johnson, 37, had made "a mockery" of the day's events.
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Cook Political Report shifts forecast for two Senate races toward GOP
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday shifted its forecasts for two Senate races to the right.Cook moved the race to replace retiring North Carolina Sen. Richard …
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China says it 'supports' Russia amid Ukraine invasion, backs Putin's claim he's ready for negotiations
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered support for Russian President Putin. Putin has tried to justify his Ukraine attacks falsely suggesting Kyiv posed a serious military threat.
Questions about the Ukraine-Russia conflict, answered
The U.S. and its allies have imposed severe sanctions on Russia.
What's Putin's endgame? Understanding Russia's decision to invade Ukraine
NBC News looks at what’s behind Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which has left Europe facing perhaps its gravest security crisis since World War II.
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AP sources: Administration wants $6.4B for Ukraine, allies
The Biden administration wants Congress to provide $6.4 billion to pay for an initial U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, largely for military and humanitarian assistance in the region, three people familiar with the request said Friday. The largest portions of money would be for the...
‘Grave concern’: Invasion puts spotlight on Ukraine nuclear reactors
Experts warned yesterday of unprecedented risks to Ukraine’s reactors after Russian forces seized control of the Chernobyl nuclear plant. The country is Europe’s second-largest nuclear power producer.
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Attacks from within seen as a growing threat to elections
Election officials preparing for this year’s midterms have yet another security concern to add to an already long list that includes death threats, disinformation, ransomware and cyberattacks — threats from within.
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Protests resume as Russia seeks to quash invasion critics
MOSCOW (AP) — Protesters took to the streets in Moscow, St. Petersburg and across Russia on Friday to decry the invasion of Ukraine, even as authorities sought to suppress the spreading antiwar sentiment and project an image of strength and righteousness.
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Puerto Rico to get over $900m for transportation rebuilding
Only 13 percent of Puerto Rico’s highways are in good condition, compared with a median of 84 percent in the U.S. mainland.
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Alaska worries for its salmon run as climate change warms Arctic waters
With marine heat waves helping to wipe out some of Alaska’s storied salmon runs in recent years, officials have resorted to sending emergency food shipments to affected communities while scientists warn that the industry’s days of traditional harvests may be numbered.
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Shields up: How a possible cyberattack could affect Americans and how to prepare
As national security experts warn of potential cyberattacks from Russia, tech experts say organizations and everyday Americans can prepare now.
Biden and Europe sit on one key sanction against Russia: The SWIFT network
President Biden has ruled out removing Russia from the international banking system, but also said it's "always" an option.
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Biden Supreme Court pick shows 'radical left' won, Graham says, promising 'respectful but interesting' hearing
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. said President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court shows that the "radical left" has won.
Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
TikTok videos, propagandized headlines and tweets being shared on smartphones and screens around the globe are confusing millions about the reality of how Russia's invasion of Ukraine is unfolding on the ground
Russia-Ukraine updates: US to ban Russian carriers from its airspace
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
‘Historic day’: Democrats praise Biden supreme court pick Ketanji Brown Jackson
Some Republicans are less enthused, claiming that race and gender shouldn’t play a role in the nomination If confirmed, Jackson would be the first Black woman to serve as a supreme court justice. Photograph: Tom Williams/AFP/Getty Images Democrats enthusiastically welcomed Joe Biden’s supreme...
Russian offensive unexpectedly slowed by fierce Ukrainian resistance
“We do assess that there is greater resistance by the Ukrainians than the Russians expected,” a senior U.S. defense official said. “They are fighting for their country.”
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Republicans eye state courts as next political battlegrounds
The GOP’s focus on the makeup of state supreme courts escalated after a series of legal setbacks frustrated the party’s effort to redraw congressional maps.
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Biden's Supreme Court pick enters intensifying U.S. fight on race
President Joe Biden's selection on Friday of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman U.S. Supreme Court nominee immediately thrusts the federal appeals court judge into the center of America's debate over race.
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Biden says Jackson will bring ‘uncompromising integrity’ to Supreme Court
President Biden introduced Kentanji Brown Jackson as his nominee to serve on the Supreme Court on Friday, describing her as a person of tremendous intellect and character who would bring an “indepe…
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Ted Cruz says Russia is invading Ukraine because of Biden's "enormous" mistakes
CBS News' chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa spoke with Senator Ted Cruz in Florida on Thursday.
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As war breaks out in Europe, China blames the US | CNN
As Russian missiles flew through the Ukrainian sky Thursday and world leaders decried an invasion spreading across the country, China refused to condemn Russia's move outright, while appearing to levy blame on the United States and its allies.
Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine
Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine, where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive
Russia-Ukraine updates: US to ban Russian carriers from its airspace
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
EXPLAINER: What's ahead for Biden's Supreme Court nominee
President Joe Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court has launched what Democrats hope will be a quick, bipartisan confirmation process for the court's first Black woman. Jackson would replace Justice Stephen Breyer, who has said he will retire this summer at the...
'Stand your ground' laws proliferate after Trayvon spotlight
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The “stand your ground” self-defense law had been in effect in Florida for more than six years when it became part of the national vocabulary with the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012.
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
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'I don't want to die': Ukrainians fear as invasion closes in
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Yurii Zhyhanov woke before dawn to his mother’s screaming and found himself covered in dust. On the second day of Russia's invasion , shelling on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, struck their residential building.
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Jackson could be galvanizing force on Supreme Court, legal experts say
Ketanji Brown Jackson made history Friday by becoming the first Black woman nominated to the Supreme Court and, if confirmed, would bring youth and likely a more progressive outlook to the court’s …
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Georgia GOP candidate, a retired Marine colonel, urges military to reverse transgender policy amid Ukraine war
A retired Marine colonel who is running for Congress in Georgia is urging the U.S. military to reverse its policy embracing transgender identity, warning that welcoming individuals with gender dysphoria into the ranks may weaken military performance and sends a message of weakness to America's...
Embassies, Boris Johnson turn to Chinese social media to mediate Russia-Ukraine conflict
Foreign governments trying to dissuade Russia from military action made appeals on China’s Weibo platform, surprising many users.
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House Oversight panel seeks more information on Trump's handling of White House records
The committee is seeking a range of records, including information on what was found in 15 boxes obtained from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
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More Republicans have negative view of Biden than of Putin, poll finds
Findings from Fox News poll point to deep domestic divisions as well as splits over Biden’s handling of Ukraine crisis Trump with Putin in Helsinki in July 2018. Trump has repeatedly praised Putin and criticised Biden. Photograph: Anatoly Maltsev/EPA More Republicans have a negative view of Joe...
Why sanctions against Russia worry Wall Street
Here's the latest news on what stocks are doing.
Storm moves through Northeast, dumping nearly a foot of snow
BOSTON (AP) — A snowstorm that started in the predawn hours Friday dumped nearly a foot of accumulation in some areas of the U.S. Northeast by the time it wound down late in the day, while other spots contended with a sloppy mix of sleet and ice.
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Key inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January, highest since 1982
WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.1% in January compared with a year ago, the latest evidence that Americans are enduring sharp price increases that will likely worsen after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Biden and Democrats work to secure GOP votes for Supreme Court pick
Three Senate Republicans voted to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to a federal appeals court eight months ago, but that is no guarantee she will win any GOP support this time
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Prices are up everywhere with inflation. Except in my 401(k)
NEW YORK (AP) — Inflation does not discriminate. Just like it's squeezing everybody's wallet, it's hitting almost every investment in a retirement account. Stocks have been shaky this year, with the S&P 500 at one point dropping more than 10% from its record, mostly because of inflation worries.
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IOC urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus
GENEVA (AP) — The International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies Friday to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus, and stop using the countries' flags and national anthems.
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Ukraine conflict: BP under pressure to sell stake in Russian firm
The oil giant's boss is warned of UK government concerns about its "overexposure to Russian interests".
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Investigators: Mexican restaurant owes $118K to workers who only got tip money
Rosy’s Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, also failed to pay appropriate overtime to several workers, according to a U.S. Department of Labor probe.
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House committee requests White House records recovered from Trump’s home
Letter to National Archives requests files found in boxes at Mar-a-Lago that should have been turned over when Trump left office In total, the National Archives recovered 15 boxes of documents from Mar-a-Lago that should have been turned over when Trump left the White House. Photograph: Alex...
Ukraine presents Biden with challenge ahead of his State of the Union address
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Honesty, reassurance: How to talk to kids about Ukraine
NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic, mass shootings, natural disasters, terror attacks. There's been plenty of tragedy and anxiety for parents to sort through with their kids. Add Russia's escalating invasion of Ukraine to the list.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's path to the Supreme Court
As President Joe Biden rifled through binders filled with pages of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's qualifications as a part of his decision-making process, he also focused on something as valuable as her sparkling resume: her life story.
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Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — The European Broadcasting Union says that Russia will not be allowed an entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest because of the country's invasion of Ukraine .
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Priest’s new assignment: Helping those he invalidly baptized
PHOENIX (AP) — Families came one by one to the baptismal font in a Phoenix church where the Rev. Andrés Arango, whose baptisms up until last summer are presumed to be invalid , poured holy water over the heads of a dozen people in a do-over of the Catholic ritual.
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Street fighting begins in Kyiv; people urged to seek shelter
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops stormed toward Ukraine’s capital Saturday, and street fighting broke out as city officials urged residents to take shelter. The country's president refused an American offer to evacuate, insisting that he would stay.
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Putin waves nuclear sword in confrontation with the West
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — It has been a long time since the threat of using nuclear weapons has been brandished so openly by a world leader, but Vladimir Putin has just done it, warning in a speech that he has the weapons available if anyone dares to use military means to try to stop Russia's...
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Analysis: Biden wages first showdown of new Cold War-style duel with Russia
Punishing sanctions were never going to stop Russian missiles, tanks and bombs. But the Biden administration hopes they offer an early edge in the first showdown of a new and dangerous 21st century coda to the Cold War.
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US, Europe step up Russia sanctions to target Putin directly
BRUSSELS (AP) — The United States and European allies said Friday they were stepping up sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine by adding measures directly targeting President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister, putting diplomatic appeals to one side as Russia's forces closed on...
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EU condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine, announces additional sanctions
The Council of the European Union on Thursday condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and announced that it had agreed to an additional package of sanctions against Russia.“The European Council cond…
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Blinken says Putin has his sights on countries beyond Ukraine
The secretary of state said he is concerned about the safety of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other government officials still in the country.
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Live updates: Ukraine diplomat urges China to talk to Putin
The latest on the Russia-Ukraine crisis : TOKYO — The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan is urging China to join international efforts to stop the Russian “massacre” in his country amid Beijing’s lack of criticism of Moscow’s actions.
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Biden details new Russian sanctions as death toll climbs in Ukraine
Russian troops appear to be advancing on Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. A Ukrainian official says Russia now controls the Chernobyl nuclear site.
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Ukraine conflict: Kyiv braces for Russian assault
The Ministry of Defence made the call as Russian forces reached the northern outskirts of Kyiv.
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Ukrainian capital Kyiv targeted with missile fire, official says
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was targeted with missile fire early Friday local time, according to an advisor to the country's government.
Japan, Australia, New Zealand impose penalties on Russia following invasion into Ukraine
Japan, Australia and New Zealand announced that they would be imposing penalties against Russia after it invaded Ukraine early Thursday.Japan and Australia, both of which had already anno…
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Large blasts heard in Kyiv as Russian forces converge on Ukrainian capital
Explosions rocked Kyiv for a second night in a row as Russian forces converged on the Ukrainian capital.
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Bernie Sanders scolds Trump over Putin praise: 'Outrageous'
Sen. Bernie Sanders took to Twitter Thursday to blast former President Donald Trump and his recent praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it “outrageous, if unsurprising.”
‘Ultimate test of brinkmanship’: US preps for high-stakes proxy war against Russia in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has set the stage for a proxy war between the United States and Russia, which could inflict severe casualties on Russian forces, in a high-stakes bid to use NATO capabilities to thwart Putin’s schemes without hurtling into a direct clash.
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Mayor of Kyiv and former world heavyweight champ Vitali Klitschko says he will fight to protect capital
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko is gearing up for another fight — this time to protect his city.
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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US to impose sanctions on Putin
Ukraine news from February 25: Biden plans move to freeze assets of Putin and Russian foreign minister.
Ukrainian defenders tell Russian warship ‘go f*** yourself’ before death on Snake Island: Report
A group of Ukrainian warriors are being hailed as heroes over reports that they resisted to the bitter end a Russian warship that threatened their island outpost.
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Ukraine's foreign minister says Kyiv struck by 'horrific Russian rocket strikes'
The U.S. and U.K. responded by announcing another round of sanctions, which aim to limit Moscow's access to the global economy.
Blinken says he’s ‘convinced’ Putin will try to topple Ukrainian government
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an interview on Thursday that he is “convinced” Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to overthrow the Ukrainian government, remarks that come less tha…
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Why would Russia want to take Chernobyl?
The Kremlin may not consider the nuclear power plant itself a military asset, but the site of the 1986 disaster is strategically located between Belarus and Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
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Trial opens for men accused of funneling millions to back Hillary Clinton in 2016 presidential race
Prosecutors say campaigns were unaware of efforts to disguise true sources of funds, which flowed to GOP coffers after Trump won.
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Psaki: ‘Deeply courageous’ for Russians to protest Ukraine invasion
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday praised the courage of Russians protesting the invasion of neighboring Ukraine despite government threats.Psaki highlighted mass demonstr…
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Biden names DHS as lead agency for Russia-Ukraine impacts on US – despite GOP call for Mayorkas to resign
The Department of Homeland Security has been designated by President Biden to be the lead federal agency for coordinating domestic preparedness and response efforts related to Russia’s war on Ukraine, the department announced Thursday.
Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Tens of thousands flee their homes
Ukraine invasion news from February 24: UN says several thousand Ukrainians crossing into neighbouring countries.
Oakland mayor admits campaign to defund police 'went too far'
The mayor of Oakland, California, said the push to defund the city's police went "too far" after it took off in the summer of 2020 in the wake of Georgia Floyd's murder at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.
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U.S. eyes training Ukrainian troops remotely
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told House lawmakers Thursday the Biden administration is considering ways to train Ukrainian forces remotely if the Russians seize control of Ukraine, officials on the call told Axios.Why it matters: With the capital of Kyiv in danger of falling after Russia's...
Sirens activate in Kyiv as city warns to seek shelter
Sirens activate in Kyiv as city warns to seek shelter
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Biden announces new measures in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine
The president laid out "further consequences" for Moscow in remarks Thursday, including additional sanctions and export controls.
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Russian forces seize control of Chernobyl nuclear plant and hold staff hostage: Ukrainian officials | CNN
Russian forces seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine and have taken personnel in the station captive, spokeswoman for the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management Yevgeniya Kuznetsovа told CNN.
Biden says sanctions will take time to impact Russian economy
President Biden on Thursday cautioned that it could take time for sanctions on Russia to have the desired impact, acknowledged the coming weeks and months “will be hard on the people of Ukrai…
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SEE IT: Monuments and buildings around world lit with Ukrainian colors
Myriad monuments and government buildings around the world are being illuminated with Ukraine's national colors of blue and yellow — a show of solidarity with the country, which is currently being invaded by Russian forces.
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Psaki on Cruz ‘Peanuts’ character comparison: ‘Don’t tell him I like Peppermint Patty’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday responded to Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) criticism of her, comparing her to the “Peanuts” character Peppermint Patty…
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Finland says debate on NATO membership ‘will change’ after Russian invasion
Finish Prime Minister Sanna Marin on Thursday said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will change the debate around NATO membership within her country.”Finland is not currently facing an immed…
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Veterans write to Milley to protest ‘woke’ political agenda
A group of veterans upset with what they argue is the “indoctrination of our soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen, and guardians,” reached out to Gen. Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, in hopes that he will remedy the situation.
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Ukrainian protesters gather outside White House to demand stricter sanctions against Putin
Protesters of Ukrainian heritage gathered outside the White House on Thursday evening to demand that President Biden issue stricter sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin as his forces invade their native country.
Taiwan warns Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone | CNN
Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn away nine Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense identification zone, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said, on the same day that Russia invaded Ukraine, a crisis being watched closely in Taipei.
Zelenskyy says fate of Ukraine ‘being decided’ as fighting reaches streets of Kyiv
Ukraine's army says it has pushed back a Russian advance along a main boulevard in Kyiv.
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Zelensky: Ukraine ‘left alone’ to defend against Russian invasion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a speech Thursday that Ukraine has been “left alone” to defend against the Russian invasion that began less than 24 hours earlier.…
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Ukrainian-Americans protest the Russian invasion across the U.S.
Protesters are taking to the streets in support of Ukraine as many of the demonstrators who are Ukrainian immigrants are still desperate to hear from their loved ones. NBC News' Ellison Barber reports on the protests breaking out across the U.S.
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Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Associated Press journalists are documenting military activity across Ukraine , where disinformation is spiking during a Russian ground and air offensive.
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What is the draft? And can it ever be reinstated? Here's what to know
The draft is considered part of U.S. national security strategy, but it can be reinstated only by an act of Congress.
Ketanji Brown Jackson is the frontrunner to be Biden's Supreme Court nominee
President Biden has made his selection to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the high court and is likely to announce her nomination Friday.
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Pentagon chief meets with Ukrainian counterpart as Russian invasion rages
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov on Thursday as Russia’s military incursion against Ukraine rages on.The two defense chiefs spoke about “Russia’…
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CPAC kicks off in Orlando with Trump expected to speak Saturday
The conservative conference CPAC is kicking off in Florida with many Republicans considered 2024 hopefuls taking the stage including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senators Ted Cruz, and Josh Hawley. NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports from the conference amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US to ban Russian carriers from its airspace
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Gabbard's message to CPAC: Can't we all just get along?
The 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful will make a plea for unity at the conference for GOP activists.
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Jury finds three officers involved in George Floyd’s death guilty
The three former Minneapolis police officers who are accused of violating the civil rights of George Floyd, a Black man who died after he was pinned down by a white Minneapolis officer for close to…
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Snoop Dogg seeks to dismiss lawsuit over alleged sexual assault and battery
Attorneys for Snoop Dogg filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the rapper on Thursday after he was sued earlier this month for alleged sexual assault and battery.Just days before Snoop Dogg, …
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Feds rescind license extension for Florida nuclear plant
Federal officials have reversed a decision to allow a South Florida nuclear power plant to continue running for another 30 years by ordering a new review of potential environmental risks, including those posed by climate change. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an order Thursday to...
‘They will never take Kyiv:’ Member of Zelenskyy’s cabinet speaks out
Ukraine’s capital was preparing for battle Friday as the Russian advance reached the city and its leader issued a desperate plea to the outside world for help.
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Biden to reveal his Supreme Court nominee on Friday
President Joe Biden will announce his Supreme Court nominee on Friday, a source familiar with the decision tells CNN.
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Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics
Opponents of the measure say it will hurt LGBTQ youth, who already face higher rates of bullying, but the Republican sponsor says it's meant to protect children and keep parents informed.
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Macron says he called Putin because Zelenskyy couldn't reach him
Ukraine’s capital was preparing for battle Friday as the Russian advance reached the city and its leader issued a desperate plea to the outside world for help.
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Russia faces expulsion from a key tool used in the global banking system
SWIFT underpins the global financial system, handling millions of secure messages every day. Cutting Russia off from SWIFT could have a major impact on its economy, experts say.
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Russians torn over Putin’s invasion of Ukraine as thousands protest
“There is no justification for war! No to war!” the comedian and TV presenter Maxim Galkin wrote on Instagram.
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In phone call, China plays a balancing act over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
In a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes dialogue and negotiation in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
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Roger Stone sues to block January 6 committee from getting his personal cell phone records | CNN Politics
Longtime Donald Trump ally Roger Stone sued Thursday to keep his AT&T phone records from the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Former U.S. presidents respond to Russia's assault on Ukraine
Most of the former presidents called Russia's attack an assault on democracy and urged national unity.
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Protesters worldwide take to the streets against Russian aggression in Ukraine
Demonstrations pop up around the world in protest of Russian aggression and invasion into Ukraine.
Analysis: A remarkable Republican statement on the Ukraine invasion
Elise Stefanik is the third-ranking Republican in the House for one main reason: Her unstinting loyalty to Donald Trump. And she hasn't forgotten that fact.
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Ukranian woman in viral video purportedly tells Russian soldier he will die: 'Piece of s---'
A video circulating on social media purportedly shows a Ukranian woman excoriating an occupying Russian soldier and telling him that he has no business in the country and will ultimately die there.
U.S. environmental enforcement activity has dropped, study shows
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's enforcement activities have dropped sharply since 2018, as criminal fines and civil penalties paid by polluters dropped to new lows, a Washington watchdog group said Friday in a report.
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Trump's response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine reveals divisions among Republicans
Republicans split on how much the U.S. should be involved in the conflict.
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Russia sanctions are a ‘big deal,’ experts say. But effects could take years.
Over time, the sanctions aimed at punishing Russia could cause the country's stock market to falter, cut the value of the ruble and make doing business in Russia increasingly difficult.
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In Ukraine, the road to war was paved by the failure of diplomacy
The invasion of Ukraine occurred despite weeks of diplomatic efforts, including calls between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin and European leaders' visits to Putin in Moscow.
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Putin lashes out with ominous threat to Ukrainians and other countries | CNN
Before the crack of dawn, just before explosions began in cities across Ukraine, Russian state television unexpectedly broadcast an address by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Biden, Europe waiting on key SWIFT sanction against Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. and European officials are holding one key financial sanction against Russia in reserve, choosing not to boot Russia off SWIFT , the dominant system for global financial transactions.
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Asia shares rise after US rebound amid sanctions on Ukraine
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares rose Friday after U.S. stocks recovered toward the end of a wild trading day, as the world, including President Joe Biden, slapped sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
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Kim Kardashian says Ye's posts have caused 'emotional distress' in new court documents
"Kanye has been putting a lot of misinformation regarding our private family matters and co-parenting on social media," according to court documents obtained by NBC News.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US to ban Russian carriers from its airspace
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Rick Perry: Biden admin. gave Putin 'leverage' by blocking American pipelines and drilling
Former Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry blasted the Biden administration who he says gave Russian President Vladimir Putin “leverage” by killing American energy efforts and “rubber stamping” the Nordstream 2 pipeline in Europe.
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Ukraine has won a major victory against Russian forces by taking back the city of Kherson.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US to ban Russian carriers from its airspace
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Biden administration considering protecting Ukrainians in the U.S. from deportation
The deportation protections would only apply to Ukrainians already in the U.S., not new arrivals.
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Bill Paxton's family reaches $1 million settlement with medical group in lawsuit over actor's death
The settlement was struck between Paxton's family and General Anesthesia Specialists Partnership, court records say.
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For world, Floyd's death was about race. Why not the trials?
For people around the world, the killing of George Floyd was about race. A white police officer, with three other officers nearby, kneeled on the neck of a Black man until he stopped breathing, and protests erupted across the country.
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What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained
After months of military buildup and brinkmanship on its border with Ukraine, Russia invaded its ex-Soviet neighbor with a multi-pronged attack, threatening to destabilize Europe and draw in the United States.
Nicaragua court convicts government critics of 'conspiracy'
Three of the seven defendants had planned to run against President Ortega in the 2021 election.
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50 years apart: Philippine activist fights dictator then son
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Memories of the “People Power” revolt by millions of Filipinos who helped overthrow Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos 36 years ago are bittersweet for Loretta Rosales, who opposed him as an activist and was arrested and tortured by his forces before his downfall.
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Actual greenhouse gas volumes exceed official reports
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Wayne Christian wanted to brag, he said, rocking in his burgundy leather chair atop the dais of the powerful Railroad Commission of Texas. Colleagues and staff were doing “a darn good job,” and people who “gripe about the environmental issues” were misinformed.
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1 killed, 6 hospitalized after driver crashed into Miami outdoor cafe, police say
Police said a woman attempted to parallel park but instead accelerated, striking several tables at a restaurant.
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UN Security Council to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council will vote Friday on a resolution that would condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine and demand the withdrawal of all Russian troops.
Russia's space agency warns US sanctions could 'destroy' cooperation on the International Space Station | CNN Politics
The head of Russia's space agency says new US sanctions have the potential "to destroy our cooperation" on the International Space Station. There are currently four NASA astronauts, two Russian cosmonauts and one European astronaut living and working on board the orbiting outpost.
What to know about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president has had to deal with increased tension between Russia and the West over the last two years.
Jimmy Carter says Russia's invasion of Ukraine 'threatens security in Europe and the entire world' | CNN Politics
Former President Jimmy Carter said Thursday that Russia's invasion of Ukraine violates international law and "threatens security" in Europe and around the globe, joining the other living former Presidents in condemning the Kremlin's attack on its neighbor.
Plan to fix Postal Service shifts retirees to Medicare, along with billions in costs
Some lawmakers worry that pushing future post office retirees' health costs to Medicare could hurt the health program's outlook.
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Wall Street's wild ride ends the day on an upward note after Biden's speech
The market snapped its five-day losing streak Thursday after a roller-coaster trading day.
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US, EU refuse Russia ban from SWIFT, Ukraine official says 'blood of innocents' will be on their hands
The U.S. and its European allies announced sanctions on Thursday that are expected to pummel Russia’s economy following its invasion of Ukraine, but the sanctions failed to target the SWIFT international banking system.
US long-term mortgage rates tick down to 3.89% this week
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell slightly this week, after rising to their highest level in three years last week
Key proposals in Major League Baseball labor negotiations
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Some of the key areas in collective bargaining between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association as of proposals through Feb. 24, as obtained The Associated Press.
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Harris says Biden sanctions against Russia 'swift and certain,' even as president avoids harshest measures
President Biden didn't hit Russia with sanctions as severe as he could have Thursday, but Vice President Harris defended the president's move as likely to "have a direct impact on Russia's economy."
Colorado turns to ice-fishing tents to house homeless
DENVER (AP) — Gary Peters spent seven years camping outside a Denver golf course to avoid sleeping in a public shelter until last summer when he moved into a new homeless community where he's been given his own ice-fishing tent featuring electrical outlets, a cot and a zero-degree rated sleeping...
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Donald Trump's Detention Club convenes for Putin's Ukraine invasion
Back in the day when Donald Trump was just a problem child, he wound up in detention so much after school that his classmates began calling it the DT's. The Detention Club became his special place.
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Three Minneapolis ex-police officers guilty of violating George Floyd's rights
Three former Minneapolis police officers were found guilty by a federal jury on Thursday of depriving George Floyd of his civil rights by failing to give aid to the handcuffed Black man pinned beneath a colleague's knee.
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It's a bear battalion! Hank the Tank turns out to be 3 bears
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Hank the Tank is actually a three-bear battalion.
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Drought, pesticides take a toll on Chile's crucial honeybees
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A drought has gripped Chile for 13 years and the flowers that fed Carlos Peralta's honeybees around the central town of Colina have grown increasingly scarce. He said he had lost about 300 hives since the start of November and was left with a choice: try to keep the 900...
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Republicans are condemning Putin for the invasion of Ukraine — and criticizing Biden
However, the GOP has not reached full consensus on the Kremlin's actions, with former President Donald Trump remaining an outlier in the party he ostensibly leads.
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Biden says NATO will meet Friday to counter Russian invasion: 'Dangerous moment for all of Europe'
President Biden said the U.S. and its NATO allies will meet Friday to "map out" how they will next counter Moscow after Russian troops invaded Ukraine early Thursday.
Poll: Stark racial gap in views on Black woman on high court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans are starkly divided by race on the importance of President Joe Biden’s promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court, with white Americans far less likely to be highly enthusiastic about the idea than Black Americans — and especially Black women.
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Oscar-nominated 'MASH' actor Sally Kellerman dies at 84
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sally Kellerman, the Oscar and Emmy nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in director Robert Altman's 1970 film “MASH," died Thursday. Kellerman died of heart failure at her home in the Woodland Hills section of Los Angeles, her manager and publicist Alan...
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CDC eases masking recommendations for 70% of country, including inside schools
The new metrics will place the majority of the country in low to medium COVID-19 risk.
Why the US may not be able to drop COVID restrictions like the UK
Public health experts are split about whether the U.S. should drop COVID restrictions like the U.K. has done.
COVID-related diabetes may be temporary; racial disparities widen with Omicron infections
The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review.
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What are scientists doing to prevent the next pandemic?
Scientists are developing a universal vaccine and studying viruses in animals.
GOP lawmakers demand CDC provide unreleased data on COVID-19
EXCLUSIVE — A group of House Republicans is calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide them with unreleased data on COVID-19, alleging the agency's decision to withhold the information was an effort to “control the narrative” surrounding the pandemic.
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Moderna varies vaccine dosing with teen, kid EUAs on hold
The company expects a seasonal booster to be needed every fall to curb severe disease as Covid shifts toward endemicity.
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Sen. Inhofe tests positive for COVID-19
Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) tested positive for COVID-19, chief of staff Luke Holland announced during a press conference on Friday. Holland said that the senator had “a very mild case” o…
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New York City lifts school mask mandate for outdoor settings but keeps it indoors
New York City Public Schools announced Friday the mask mandate for schools would be modified to only include indoor settings, even as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to announce substantial relaxations to its masking guidelines.
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California school boards beg Newsom for a pandemic exit strategy
Citing growing agitation among the public, leaders of the California School Boards Association are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to articulate a "specific K-12 exit strategy" on Monday.
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CDC makes a new map
The CDC will unveil new guidelines this afternoon that are expected to significantly change the color of its longtime Covid-19 map.
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Anxiety, depression rampant among children even before the pandemic
More than one-third of high school students couldn't shake the feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a report found. And that was before Covid-19 hit the nation.
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School mask rule rage, by the numbers
Requiring masks and vaccines for in-classroom learning has become a broadly accepted idea.
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Texas man admits to hate crimes against Asian family he blamed for pandemic
Jose Gomez III yelled "Get out of America" at a Sam's Club in Midland after attacking a customer, his 6-year-old son and a Sam's Club employee.
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CDC to release guidance Friday that would ease mask restrictions for many Americans
It comes after moves by governors to loosen or drop mandates.
Looks like non-mRNA vaccines can be as good as Pfizer and Moderna in certain scenarios
The consensus has been that Pfizer and Moderna are most protective. But a study looking at 5 vaccines — including Russia's Sputnik V and two Chinese types — offers an unexpected finding.
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As 'stealth omicron' advances, scientists are learning more
The coronavirus mutant widely known as “stealth omicron" is now causing more than a third of new omicron cases around the world, but scientists still don't know how it could affect the future of the pandemic.
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Canada authorizes first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine
Canada has become the first country to authorize use of a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine
CDC relaunching Covid tracker with an eye on eased mandates
The shift comes weeks after state and local officials began forging ahead with their own plans to drop mask measures and vaccination requirements.
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