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SAVANNAH, Ga. — U.S. soldiers are continuing to deploy to Europe, joining thousands already sent overseas to support NATO allies amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. About 130 soldiers from the 87th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade gathered Friday at Hunter Airfield in Savannah, Georgia and departed on a chartered flight.
Russian warplanes, artillery widen attack, hit industry hub
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's airplanes and artillery widened their assault on Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and a major industrial hub in the east, as Moscow's forces tried to regroup from recent losses and their onslaught fast reduced crowded cities to rubble.
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US rolls out more sanctions after North Korea missile tests
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions Friday after North Korea had tested parts of its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile in two recent launches, a sign it is likely to fire that weapon soon to put a spy satellite into orbit in what would be its...
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Biden says Putin has ‘failed’ on multiple fronts with Ukraine invasion: LIVE UPDATES
President Biden said Friday that “we already know Putin’s war against Ukraine will never be a victory” and that the Russian leader is racking up failures as the invasion continues.
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China amplifies unsupported Russian claim of Ukraine biolabs
BANGKOK (AP) — As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, it is getting a helping hand from China in spreading inflammatory and unsubstantiated claims that the U.S. is financing biological weapons labs in Ukraine.
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Biden signs spending bill that includes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid
The omnibus spending bill totaled $1.5 trillion.
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UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain
ROME (AP) — Poorer countries in northern Africa, Asia and the Middle East that depend heavily on wheat imports risk suffering significant food insecurity because of Russia's war in Ukraine, and the conflict is poised to drive up already soaring food prices in much of the world, the U.N.
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Trump cannot sue rape accuser to stop her defamation case, U.S. judge rules
Donald Trump cannot sue E. Jean Carroll, a writer who says he raped her in the mid-1990s, on the grounds that her defamation lawsuit against him violated a New York state law intended to protect free speech, a federal judge ruled on Friday.
Russia steps up Ukraine offensive as U.S. increases economic pressure
Russian forces appeared to be moving toward a new ground offensive against Kyiv, while widening their aerial campaign against Ukraine’s cities to the west of the capital.
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Iran nuclear talks screech to a halt amid new Russian demands
Talks with Iran to re-establish the 2015 nuclear deal have stalled after Russia threw in new demands to grant it sanction immunity when trading with Tehran.
Third Russian general killed on front lines of Ukraine invasion
A third Russian general has reportedly died on the front lines of the war in Ukraine as Moscow's invasion continues to take a heavy toll up and down the ranks.
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US sanctions against Russian mining giant Alrosa did little to dent the $79 billion global diamond industry — now Biden is banning all diamond imports from the country
The Biden administration banned imports of Russian diamonds in a series of new sanctions, but many shoppers and companies were already boycotting them.
Latest Ukraine updates: Moscow threatens Western arms shipments
Ukraine-Russia news from March 12: Moscow says arms shipments to Ukraine ‘legitimate targets’, intensifies Kyiv attacks.
Biden, Europe suspend Russia's trade status, ratcheting up economic pain for Putin
President Biden announces that the U.S. is suspending normal trade relations with Russia for its unprovoked war in Ukraine.
Battle for Mykolaiv: 'We are winning this fight, but not this war'
In the southern city of Mykolaiv, Ukrainian forces are battling to stop the Russian advance.
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Russians pounding Ukraine, but Mariupol's no Aleppo — yet
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Russian airstrike on a children’s and maternity hospital in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol is the latest in a series of attacks that have gutted apartment buildings and killed people in their homes or simply going about their business.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
‘Very poor tactics’: Experts criticize Russian tactical prowess in ambush
Military experts questioned the tactics a Russian convoy utilized after drone footage captured tanks getting ambushed in Ukraine.
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Why some American leftists are critical of U.S. assistance to Ukraine
The phenomenon of Republicans who admire Russian President Vladimir Putin is well known. But on the left, there also exists a smaller movement that holds the United States and its NATO allies as at least somewhat responsible for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Calendar changes off the table at DNC meeting
The Democratic National Committee will not consider changes to the party’s presidential nominating process at this weekend’s meeting in Washington, after a report that a powerful committee planned …
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Harris says Putin to face more punishment for 'outrageous conduct on behalf of the Russian people' in Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday said the U.S. will take more action to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin faces "serious consequence" for his "atrocious and outrageous conduct on behalf of the Russian people."
US bans import of Russian vodka, seafood and diamonds
‘Putin must pay a price,’ Biden says while also banning export of US luxury goods to Russia Imports of vodka will be halted in retaliation against the invasion of Ukraine. Photograph: Stefani Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images Joe Biden announced on Friday that the US plans to ban the import of seafood...
Russia-Ukraine war military dispatch: Moscow expands its attacks
Russia widens its offensive on Ukraine, striking cities in the west and centre of the country for the first time.
Zelensky says he thinks Putin will soon negotiate end to war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a new interview that he believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon negotiate to end the war following strong resistance from Ukrainians.…
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Ukraine says Russia's Putin has "ordered the preparation of a terrorist attack" on Chernobyl nuclear plant
The dire warning, which U.S. and international atomic energy officials have not confirmed, says Putin personally ordered "preparation" for an attack on the notorious site.
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DOJ: KleptoCapture's goal is 'disruption and discomfort' of Russian oligarchs
"Corrupt" billionaires who amassed wealth through "extortion and degradation of the rule of law” are on the target list — but it doesn't stop there, a senior DOJ official said.
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Russia's richest businessman tells Putin: Don't take us back to 1917
Russia's richest businessman has warned the Kremlin against confiscating assets of companies that have fled in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, saying such a step would set the country back more than 100 years.
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WATCH: Gun used by Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha shooting destroyed
The firearm used by Kyle Rittenhouse to shoot three people, two fatally, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was destroyed Friday.
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Ukraine: Situation in encircled city of Mariupol ‘critical’
Russia says city surrounded as Ukraine accuses Russian forces of deliberately preventing civilians from getting out.
Report finds 'significant gaps' in DHS' ability to detect violent extremism in its ranks | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security has uncovered "significant gaps" in its ability to detect potential domestic violent extremist threats within its ranks, citing unresolved issues of funding, training and consistency, according to a report released Friday.
Biden warns Russia will pay 'severe price' if it deploys chemical weapons
President Joe Biden warned Friday that “Russia would pay a severe price” if it used chemical weapons, raising questions over what those consequences would look like.
Disney pauses political donations in Florida, CEO Chapek apologizes for silence over 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Disney CEO Bob Chapek apologized for not being a "stronger ally" for the LGBTQ+ community and for the company's silence over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill.
Biden blames oil prices on Ukraine war, credits Democrats for improving economy
In Philadelphia, the president addressed House Democrats as the party grapples with voter angst over riding inflation and gas prices ahead of a tough election.
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Russian forces advance on Kyiv after weeks of fighting, Pentagon officials warn
Pentagon press secretary John Kirby told reporters Friday that Russian forces in the east are starting to make greater advances on Kyiv.
Trump issues fundraising email about ‘Trump Force One’ after emergency landing
Former President Trump’s campaign sent out a fundraising email titled “Update: Trump Force One” just days after a jet flying him to Mar-a-Lago made an emergency landing&…
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Offshore wind is set to soar. Fishing groups want to pump the brakes.
The Biden administration has ambitious plans to open up vast swaths of coastline in order to generate 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030.
West Point cadets overdosed from fentanyl-laced cocaine in Florida: Report
A group of West Point cadets allegedly overdosed on fentanyl-laced cocaine while in Florida on spring break.
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‘What are you doing here?’: Ukrainians recount Russian occupation
As Russian forces push deeper into Kyiv, Al Jazeera speaks to civilians forced to flee homes in nearby Bucha.
Texas Supreme Court deals blow to clinics seeking to block abortion law
The court effectively ended a challenge to the state's harsh abortion law by ruling that officials, including those tasked with doctor licensing, have no role in enforcing it.
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Whitmer kidnapping trial symbol of discord in west Michigan
Four men described by prosecutors as radicals who schemed to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are on trial in a federal courthouse named for Gerald R. Ford, a political Mr. Nice Guy revered for moderation and bridge-building after the Watergate scandal. To some extent, the jarring...
ICE releases FY 2021 report showing drop in arrests, deportations as Biden-era rules went into effect
ICE has released its long-awaited end of year report for FY 2021, showing a decisive drop in arrests and deportations.
Biden calls for suspending normal trade relations with Russia and will ban imports of vodka and seafood
President Joe Biden on Friday called for suspending normal trade relations with Russia and said the US would ban imports of seafood, vodka and diamonds from the nation as part of an effort to ramp up economic pressure on Russia for invading Ukraine.
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UN says not aware of biological weapons programme in Ukraine
US envoy to UN rejects Moscow’s unproven claims that Ukraine is operating biological weapons labs with US support.
Judge: Trump delays on rape accuser's claims in 'bad faith'
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s legal moves aimed at delaying a rape accuser’s defamation claims from reaching trial are in bad faith and, so far, succeeding, a judge said in a decision released Friday as he rejected an attempt by Trump to countersue.
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'Look at the map': Kamala Harris rambles when asked how long inflation will go on
Vice President Kamala Harris was flummoxed by a question about the economic burden being borne by the public as she visits Eastern European partners grappling with the brunt of the humanitarian crisis created by Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
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'Absolutely critical': Ukraine's wartime supply chain essential to its defense
Roads and bridges are damaged, some routes are dangerous, and the movements of Russian troops and bombings mean that no corridor is guaranteed.
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U.S., Europe restrict Russian trade as Putin's forces advance on Kyiv
New satellite images appear to show that a large Russian convoy approaching Kyiv has been redeployed to towns and forests outside the city.
How the Russia-Ukraine war is worsening shipping snarls and pushing up freight rates
Russian forces are shutting off shipping routes, logistics providers are suspending services, and air freight rates are skyrocketing.
Biden addresses House Democrats concerned about political landscape
President Biden warns that without Democratic majorities in Congress, he would be left with only a veto pen, and urges lawmakers to tout achievements.
Texas judge halts state investigation into parents of transgender youth
A Texas judge on Friday issued an injunction halting the state’s investigation into parents who provide transgender youth with puberty blockers or gender-affirming care.Judge Amy Meachum …
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Congress orders plaque to honor police officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
It was mandated as part of the $1.5 trillion government funding legislation passed by Congress Thursday.
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Wyden targets tax breaks of U.S. companies tied to Russia and Belarus
Wyden would also target some citizens of Russia and Belarus who currently get tax breaks stateside.
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U.S. State Dept warns Americans not to travel to Ukraine
The U.S. State Department on Friday said that U.S. citizens who travel to Ukraine, including those who go to participate in the conflict, face a very real risk of capture or death as it warned that Washington would not be able to facilitate evacuation.
Mike Lindell seeks access to secret voting machine report
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell hopes to get his hands on an unredacted copy of a secret report detailing alleged vulnerabilities in Dominion Voting Systems equipment, machinery he claims was hacked during the 2020 election.
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White House debates U.S. role in international war crimes probe
Some administration officials are concerned a war crimes case against Russian President Vladimir Putin could foreclose a possible diplomatic way out of the crisis.
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Nearly 1 in 5 mail-in ballots in Houston area were rejected because of Texas voting law, election officials say
Thousands of mail-in ballots were rejected in Texas' most populous county for the March primary because they did not meet requirements set by the state's new voting law passed last year by the Republican-led state legislature, according to Houston-area election officials.
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Mike Pence knocks Trump and lays the groundwork for possible presidential run
Former Vice President Mike Pence has spent the past week outmaneuvering Donald Trump, his old boss and potential 2024 primary opponent.
Trudeau blasts social media disinformation — in Russia and Canada
Canada's prime minister used a week-long trip to Europe to highlight the risks of misinformation campaigns.
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Dems call for Biden to end Title 42 border protections, despite fears of looming migrant surge
Top Democrats are ramping up calls for the Biden administration to end Trump-era Title 42 border protections, even amid growing fears of a looming migrant surge in the coming months that threatens to once again overwhelm authorities at the besieged southern border.
Texas rejected at least 16,800 mail ballots in primary elections
Many were rejected because of problems related to complying with Texas' new voting law.
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Russia's bioweapon conspiracy theory finds support in US
Russia's baseless claims about secret American biological warfare labs in Ukraine are taking root in the U.S. too, uniting COVID-19 conspiracy theorists, QAnon adherents and some supporters of ex-President Donald Trump.
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US to ban Russian diamond and vodka imports
Western allies also say they plan to revoke Russia’s status as an equal trade partner.
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Smollett to undergo mental health assessment after 'not suicidal' outburst
The Cook County Sheriff's Office in Illinois announced that actor Jussie Smollett will undergo a mental health assessment following his outburst in court Thursday.
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Trump returning to Georgia to campaign with David Perdue, Herschel Walker
FIRST ON FOX: Former President Donald Trump is returning to the crucial battleground state of Georgia in two weeks, to hold a campaign-style rally.
Texas clinics’ lawsuit over abortion ban ‘effectively over’
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dealt essentially a final blow to abortion clinics’ best hopes of stopping a restrictive law that has sharply curtailed the number of abortions in the state since September and will now fully stay in place for the foreseeable future.
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‘We are not ready’: a cyber expert on US vulnerability to a Russian attack
Ukrainian websites have been subjected to a relentless series of attacks – but what will happen when the sights are set on America? The Biden administration has reportedly played out potential responses to cyber warfare. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AP The war between Russia and Ukraine has been...
How Pence used 43 words to shut down Trump allies' election subversion on Jan. 6
The then-vice president and his top aides rewrote the script long used to certify elections, making clear that false elector slates wouldn't fly.
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Don’t go to Ukraine as foreign fighters: State Dept. to US citizens
Ukrainians need support outside the battlefield.
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Putin has a pot of gold. Republicans and Democrats want to take it away
The West is already crushing Russia's economy. Now a bipartisan group of lawmakers want to limit Vladimir Putin's access to Russia's mountain of gold.
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Here’s who stands to win from high gas prices
Not everyone is suffering from high gas prices that have spiked further with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the international sanctions imposed on Moscow.Some players, including the U.S. oil prod…
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Biden's new sanctions on Russia could hit grain, fertilizer, seafood and luxury goods
President Biden announced that the U.S. and allies would revoke Russia's 'most-favored nation' trade status in another blow to the Russian economy.
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Black Rifle opens fire on media: ‘Start telling the truth’
Like a lot of Middle America, the gang at Black Rifle Coffee Company has had it with the liberal media.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv prepares for Russian attack
As Russian forces continue their slow advance, Kyiv's residents fear the worst for their city.
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Florida's DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill
Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida after the company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney's vast influence in the state to try to quash a recently passed Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues. The...
Florida fails to pass condo safety measures following Surfside collapse
The brother of a collapse victim said it was “shocking and disappointing" that the Legislature did not make safety improvements following the disaster.
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As West tries to force Russia from Ukraine, endgame elusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Western leaders congratulate themselves for their speedy and severe responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine , they’re also scratching their heads with uncertainty about what their actions will accomplish.
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White House briefs social media influencers on Ukraine crisis
The Washington Post first reported on the briefing with social media content creators for TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and others.
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Arrest made in mass fentanyl overdose 'involving' West Point cadets on spring break in Florida
Officials worried that the overdoses could be linked to a "bad batch."
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Meta defends policy on allowing violent rhetoric towards Russia, insists it won't tolerate 'Russophobia'
Facebook and Instagram users in parts of Europe are being permitted to wage violence towards Putin and Russian soldiers/
Judge Slams Trump for Delay Tactics in Rape Defamation Case
Joe RaedleFor nearly three years, former President Donald Trump has avoided facing journalist E. Jean Carroll in court on accusations that he raped her then defamed her when he claimed “she’s not my type" and said she was lying. A federal judge has finally had enough.In a court order Friday...
VPN use in Russia is surging as citizens try to bypass government's tightening internet control
Russia has blocked access to Meta-owned Facebook and restricted access to Twitter. Russians are using VPNs to try to bypass increasing internet controls.
L.A. hospital aids Ukraine with medical supplies
Medical workers rise to another challenge.
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White House proclaims 'Social Emotional Learning Day,' ignores ties to CRT
The White House celebrated a controversial school curriculum with ties to critical race theory in a proclamation Friday.
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The megadonor with Russian allies campaigns don’t talk about
Leonard Blavatnik and his wife, Emily, have given money to state parties and candidates across the political spectrum, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
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Treasury sanctions more Russian elites, oligarchs and political leaders
The U.S. Treasury announced Friday it has sanctioned additional Russians, including Kremlin elites and political leaders who support Russian President Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.Why it matters: The new wave of sanctions is part of a larger strategy aimed at crippling the...
Hacked US companies to face new reporting requirements
WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies critical to U.S. national interests will now have to report when they're hacked or they pay ransomware, according to new rules approved by Congress. The rules are part of a broader effort by the Biden administration and Congress to shore up the nation's cyberdefenses...
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Barr says he stands by his pre-election comments raising unsubstantiated concerns over voter fraud
Former Attorney General William Barr on Friday stood by his widely criticized comments before the 2020 election that mail voting was vulnerable to fraud, even as he condemned former President Donald Trump's false post-election claims that the 2020 contest had been stolen from him.
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Sixty-five businesses call on Abbott to 'abandon anti-LGBTQ+ efforts' in Texas
Sixty-five businesses joined forces in a Friday letter to public leaders, namely Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, discouraging current efforts to curb gender transition procedures on children, which they say are "anti-LGBTQ+."
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'This is different': Why internet backbone services are cutting off Russia
Big tech platforms have joined the global backlash against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, with Facebook, Google, Twitter, Spotify, Netflix and others placing at least partial restrictions on Russian content — if not exiting (or getting themselves blocked) altogether.
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Texas judge blocks investigations of trans youth parents
A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender confirming care for transgender youth. District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued a temporary injunction preventing the state from enforcing Republican Gov.
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It's time to 'spring forward' this weekend in most of the US
Even though winter doesn’t slip away until next weekend, time has its marching orders
China is 'deeply' worried about Ukraine crisis, Premier Li Keqiang says
China is "deeply" worried about the "crisis" in Ukraine, Premier Li Keqiang said Friday, warning that sanctions will hurt global growth.
Shutout for feds in straw donor trial
A D.C. jury has acquitted two men of a scheme to funnel illegal donations to the Clinton 2016 campaign and, later, pro-Trump causes.
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A Texas jury declines to indict former Texans quarterback -prosecutor's office
A Texas grand jury on Friday declined to indict former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, a Houston prosecutor said in a statement.
Biden moves to reimpose Cold War trade restraints on Russia
The president announced Friday he is working with Congress to revoke favorable U.S. trade treatment for Russia, among other measures.
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WATCH: Mila Kunis says Russian people are not the enemy
Hollywood star Mila Kunis said that the Russian people should not be blamed for the invasion of Ukraine and the actions of the "people in power."
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Ukrainian items are hard to keep on store shelves in the U.S.
Specialty food stores across the country are bracing for supply shortages
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Gabby Petito's family sues Brian Laundrie's parents, alleging they knew Petito was dead while search was ongoing
The lawsuit contends that Laundrie told his parents on Aug. 28 that he had killed Petito, 22, his fiancee of about a year at the time. Her body was not found until September 19.
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U.S. ethanol industry banks on carbon capture to solve emissions problem
U.S. ethanol producers are betting heavily on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and secure a place for the corn-based fuel in a climate-friendly future, according to industry groups and executives.
Alec Baldwin says he is shielded from financial responsibilities in fatal ‘Rust’ shooting
Alec Baldwin filed new court documents on Friday, denying responsibility for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” last year and arguing he is shiel…
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Why 'Vague And Confusing' Missouri Anti-Abortion Bill Is Still Dangerous
The Republican lawmaker behind the bill didn’t appear to know Missouri’s current abortion laws, falsely asserting the state bans the procedure after eight weeks.
Health care providers for trans people debunk new Alabama legislation's misinformation
Trans health care providers debunk Alabama legislation misinformation.
India accidentally fires missile into Pakistan
Delhi blames a "technical malfunction" for the incident, which it called "deeply regrettable".
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Why $4.01 gas in Mississippi hurts more than $5.72 gas in California
Here's where drivers are feeling the most pain from gas prices.
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Missouri Senate race: Schmitt raises $1.6M at Mar-a-Lago event, lands visit from Trump
Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Schmitt on Thursday night raised $1.6 million at a private fundraising event for his campaign and aligned super PAC held at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property, Fox News has learned.
East Coast to be slammed with wintery blast this weekend
Mother Nature is coming in like a lion this weekend as over 65 million Americans will be under a weather alert.
ISIS confirms death of leader and announces new caliph
ISIS confirmed the death of its leader and announced a replacement, apparently corroborating U.S. claims that Abu Ibrahim al Hashemi al Quraishi was killed in Syria last month.
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2 dead, 6 hospitalized after vehicle plows into lunch crowd outside D.C. restaurant
Authorities said an elderly driver lost control of the car.
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Warsaw overwhelmed as it becomes key refugee destination
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Warsaw's mayor is appealing for international help as the city becomes overwhelmed by refugees, with more than a tenth of all those fleeing the war in Ukraine arriving in the Polish capital.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 15: A fighter mourned; a young girl shot
An old woman dressed in black leans over the coffin of a young dead Ukrainian police sergeant as mourners weep nearby. Refugees wrapped in blankets line up among tents in a makeshift camp as they wait to cross the border into Poland.
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Misinformation colors how Russians are seeing the Ukrainian war
Russian citizens have been at the center of their government’s propaganda campaign to twist the events of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in a way that makes Russia look like the hero and Ukraine look…
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Ohio officer cleared in shooting of teenager Ma'Khia Bryant
Ohio prosecutors have announced that a grand jury declined to charge the police officer who fatally shot 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant last year
Harris avoids public discord in one of the most intense moments of her vice presidency
As Vice President Kamala Harris was jetting to Poland this week, she got a mid-flight call from the White House.
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Mayoral control of New York City schools not expected in state Legislature's one-house budget resolutions
Lawmakers have publicly been divided on the issue.
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Raif Badawi: Saudi blogger freed after decade in prison
He was arrested in 2012 and later jailed and sentenced to 1,000 lashes for "insulting Islam online".
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Deputy fired after putting knee on Black man's neck
A North Carolina sheriff’s deputy has been fired after he was captured on video putting his knee on a Black man’s neck, and a state agency is looking into the incident
Putin ‘overestimated’ military might and 'underestimated' global response
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall became one of the first military service branch leaders to speak publicly about Russia’s missteps in its attempt to overthrow the Ukrainian government.
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How a Facebook group helped hundreds of Indian students trapped in Ukraine return home
After two weeks of rationing food and water as gunfire rained down near their bunkers, hundreds of Indian students made it to New Delhi this week.
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The View’s Sunny Hostin Slams ‘Complicit’ Co-Hosts for Supporting GOP
ABC NewsThe set of ABC talk show The View grew a bit tense on Friday as co-host Sunny Hostin chastised her fellow panelists for sticking with the Republican Party, telling them in no uncertain terms that they were “complicit” in causing division and harm in the country.During a segment that was...
A photographer reflects on what he saw at Lviv's train station as thousands said goodbye to their home
Major cities in Ukraine -- including Dnipro in the center and Lutsk in the far west of the country -- were attacked by Russian forces Friday, Ukrainian officials said. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground.
Loose camel attacks and kills two people near Tennessee petting zoo
Officials said they had put the camel down after the animal attacked a sheriff's office vehicle while authorities tried to help the victims.
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Heaven's Gate survivor reflects on the cult's mass suicide 25 years ago
The cult began in the early 1970s and led to the largest mass suicide in the U.S.
Biden defends timing on Russia sanctions
President Biden has a message for members of Congress: the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be in coordination with U.S. allies. Why it matters: Biden used the first part of his appearance before House Democrats on the last day of their retreat in Philadelphia Friday to defend...
Minnesota Senate GOP bill would block 'clean cars' standards
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A state Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a bill that would block the authority of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to adopt “clean car” standards after rules established by the agency without the Legislature's input angered Republicans last summer.
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Australia floods: 'I'm angry it's happening again'
Australians are reeling from one of their worst natural disasters, but many despair at a sense of déjà vu.
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DOJ finds more than $8 billion in COVID aid fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has uncovered a vast array of alleged fraudulent and criminal activities tied to more than $8 billion in federal COVID-19 aid, the agency announced Thursday.In respo…
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GOP senators urge Biden to send Polish warplanes to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican U.S. senators are imploring the Biden administration to reverse course and allow the transfer of Poland's MiG fighter jets to the Ukrainians to fight the Russian invasion , a sign the Defense Department's rejection of the offer may be running into steep resistance on...
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Exodus of 'iconic' American companies takes psychic toll on Russians
"I was in Moscow in the '90s after the first McDonald’s restaurants opened, and I remember the excitement," a longtime Kremlin watcher said.
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Russian warplanes, artillery widen attack, hit industry hub
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's airplanes and artillery widened their assault on Ukraine on Friday, striking airfields in the west and a major industrial hub in the east, as Moscow's forces tried to regroup from recent losses and their onslaught fast reduced crowded cities to rubble.
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Biden says Putin has ‘failed’ on multiple fronts with Ukraine invasion: LIVE UPDATES
President Biden said Friday that “we already know Putin’s war against Ukraine will never be a victory” and that the Russian leader is racking up failures as the invasion continues.
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Analysis: Russia's misinformation offensive impedes diplomatic efforts to end the war
The Russian assault on Ukraine is not just an unprovoked attack on a sovereign nation that is producing horrific destruction and civilian torment. It's also the biggest war of the modern misinformation era.
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Latest Ukraine updates: UN stresses ‘urgent’ need for talks
Ukraine-Russia news from March 11: UN says it is not aware of Ukraine biological weapons programme.
N.C. Rep. Madison Cawthorn: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a 'thug'
Cawthorn, who accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of spreading propaganda to entice Americans into war, was condemned by lawmakers.
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Twitter removes tweets by Russian Embassy in United Kingdom for denying 'violent events' in Ukraine
The deleted Twitter posts by Russia's embassy in the U.K. were related to the destruction of a children's hospital in the Ukraine city of Mariupol.
More than 200 Capitol rioters have pleaded guilty 14 months after attack, DOJ says
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that more than 200 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol have pleaded guilty to various cou…
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Republican senators say Madison Cawthorn is an outlier after he called Zelenskyy a thug and the Ukrainian government 'incredibly evil'
"When you see a member of Congress say things like this ... they are outliers in the largest sense possible on our side," Sen. Lindsey Graham said.
As West tries to force Russia from Ukraine, endgame elusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Western leaders congratulate themselves for their speedy and severe responses to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine , they’re also scratching their heads with uncertainty about what their actions will accomplish.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Defiant Biden tells Democrats they can win midterm elections
President Joe Biden took a victory lap in a speech to the winter meeting of the Democratic National Committee in Washington on Thursday night, hailing his record on COVID-19 and the economy as his party braces for losses in November.
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Putin says Russia will emerge stronger, sanctions will rebound
President Vladimir Putin says sanctions on Russia would lead to higher food and energy prices in the West.
White House promises Russia 'more economic pain' in warning against 'lawless' seizures
The White House warned the Russian government Thursday evening against attempting to take control of the assets of companies in the United States and other countries around the world that have pulled goods and services out of Russia in protest of the Kremlin's war in Ukraine.
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Lauren Boebert, Ilhan Omar agree on almost nothing. So why did both lawmakers oppose the Russian oil ban?
The 15 House Republicans who voted against the ban worried about U.S. energy independence, while a Democrat cautioned against domestic oil production.
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Logistics problems, Ukraine defenders still thwarting Russian attacks; talks fail to yield cease-fire
Talks between Russia and Ukraine's foreign ministers in Turkey on Thursday appear to have ended in failure.
GOP attacks on Biden for high gas prices don't add up, expert says
Since President Biden announced on Tuesday that the U.S. would ban imports of Russian oil as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine, several Republican politicians have attempted to blame him for rising gas prices.
Russia struggles to explain hospital bombing amid outrage; massive convoy outside Kyiv breaks up: March 10 recap
The Kremlin denied bombing of a Ukraine hospital while the highest-level talks yet failed to reach agreement on a cease-fire. Read Thurday's recap.
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Russia-Ukraine war military dispatch: March 10, 2022
Russian forces renew bombardment of Mariupol and edge closer to Kyiv, as diplomatic talks fail to make progress.
Two billion mosquitoes to be freed in Florida and California, but don't worry — they won't bite
Two billion genetically modified mosquitoes are about to be released in the United States — but don't worry: They're all blank-shooting males that won't bite.
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Russian invasion has killed at least 549 civilians in Ukraine, 41 of them children, but United Nations believes toll is 'considerably' higher
The report comes as Ukraine officials called the Russia airstrike on a children's hospital in the Mariupol a war crime. One child and two adults died there.
European Union dashes Ukraine's hopes of quick membership
European Union leaders on Thursday condemned the "unspeakable suffering" Russia was inflicting on Ukraine but at a summit in France they refused Kyiv's appeal for rapid accession to the bloc and differed over the reach of sanctions against Moscow.
Newsom recall opponents sit out 2022 California governor's race
Republican Kevin Faulconer will not run for governor, his office confirmed Thursday.
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Biden expected to call for nixing normal trade relations with Russia
On Friday, President Biden is expected to call for an end to Russia’s “Permanent Normal Trade Relations” (PNTR) status, allowing for higher tariffs on goods coming from Russi…
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OAN Host Ditches Far-Right Network: Next Stop, Trumpworld?
Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via GettyOne America News Network host Christina Bobb is leaving the embattled far-right cable news network, three people familiar with the matter tell The Daily Beast. Bobb did not say on Thursday where she’s headed next—but according to the sources, she was very recently...
Judge denies Clinton campaign lawyer's bid to strike Durham snooping revelations
A federal judge presiding over the case against Democratic cybersecurity lawyer Michael Sussmann denied the defendant’s efforts to strike information revealed last month by special counsel John Durham regarding a debunked narrative of a secret link between former President Donald Trump and Russia.
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Trump issues fundraising email about ‘Trump Force One’ after emergency landing
Former President Trump’s campaign sent out a fundraising email titled “Update: Trump Force One” just days after a jet flying him to Mar-a-Lago made an emergency landing&…
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Time to lift 'unjust' sanctions on Turkey's defence industry, Erdogan tells Biden
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Joe Biden in a phone call on Thursday that it was past time to lift all "unjust" sanctions on Turkey's defence industry. According to a statement from Erdogan's office, he also told Biden that Turkey expected its request to purchase 40 new...
‘No fast track’: EU dashes Ukraine’s hopes of quick membership
At summit in Versailles, European leaders douse Ukraine’s hope of quickly gaining EU membership.
About 222,000 evacuated to Russia from Ukraine -TASS
About 222,000 people have been evacuated to Russia from Ukraine and its two Russian-backed rebel regions, the TASS news agency said on Friday, citing an unidentified source.
9/11 families call out Biden for Saudi oil engagement
The chair of one of the most prominent 9/11 family coalitions has written to President Biden raising concerns about potential renewed U.S. engagement with Saudi Arabia, Axios has learned.Why it matters: 9/11 Families United chair Terry Strada wants Biden to uphold his campaign pledge to make...
Russian-backed separatists capture Ukraine's Volnovakha - RIA
Russian-backed separatists have captured the Ukrainian city of Volnovakha north of the besieged Azov Sea port of Mariupol, the RIA news agency quoted Russia's defence ministry as saying on Friday.
'They were shooting civilians': Ukraine refugees saw abuses
PRZEMYSL, Poland (AP) — As more than 2 million refugees from Ukraine begin to scatter throughout Europe and beyond, some are carrying valuable witness evidence to build a case for potential war crimes.
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Lightfoot declares Chicago 'vindicated' after Smollett sentencing
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the sentencing of actor Jussie Smollett, who was found guilty of falsely claiming to police that he was the victim of a hate crime attack, makes for a "clear message" to anyone who dares lie in her city.
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Russian major general killed in Ukraine at end of February
Major cities in Ukraine -- including Dnipro in the center and Lutsk in the far west of the country -- were attacked by Russian forces Friday, Ukrainian officials said. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground.
Russia-Ukraine war: Satellite imagery shows portion of Russian military convoy has dispersed and redeployed
Satellite imagery of a large Russian military convoy taken over the past 24 hours near Kyiv shows that it has “largely dispersed and redeployed.”
DHS to provide Congress with Operation Whistle Pig report detailing spying on journalists, lawmakers
Following reporting by Yahoo News, the Department of Homeland Security told Congress this week that it will provide it with an inspector general report on Operation Whistle Pig.
Besieged Ukrainians endure bombardments, with no breakthrough in talks
Hundreds of thousands of civilians remained trapped in Ukrainian cities on Thursday, sheltering from Russian air raids and shelling as talks between Ukraine and Russia's foreign ministers made little apparent progress.
‘Serious escalation’: US believes North Korea testing intercontinental missile
Pyongyang launches were to test parts of intercontinental ballistic missile and not satellite surveillance system, US concludes Kim Jong-un at the National Aerospace Development Administration in Pyongyang, in this handout from the Korean Central News Agency. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images The US...
Putin’s dangerous nuclear doctrine: A license to kill
The concern is the possibility of Putin using tactical nuclear weapons.
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Biden warns Democrats it will be a ‘sad two years’ if Republicans take control of Congress
President Biden issued a warning to his party about the possibility of Republicans taking control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections during remarks to Democratic National Committee membe…
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Kemp qualifies for reelection, says he's focused on Abrams
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp turned his reelection qualifying on Thursday into a political rally, with cheers of “Four more years!” ringing in the state Capitol's marble halls as the Republican tries to brush off GOP challenger David Perdue and look toward a rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams...
Stalled 40-mile-long Russian convoy near Kyiv now largely dispersed, satellite images show
Major cities in Ukraine -- including Dnipro in the center and Lutsk in the far west of the country -- were attacked by Russian forces Friday, Ukrainian officials said. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground.
Hungary PM Orban says EU will not sanction Russian gas or oil
The European Union will not impose sanctions on Russian gas or oil, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a video posted on his Facebook page on Friday, amid a summit of EU leaders in France.
'I got along': Trump avoids criticizing Putin
The former president had several opportunities during a Fox News interview to criticize the Russian leader's invasion of Ukraine, but didn't.
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WHO told Ukraine to destroy pathogens in public health labs to avoid spills spreading disease: report
The World Health Organization (WHO) notified Ukrainian officials that it would be prudent to destroy dangerous pathogens in the country’s public health laboratories to avoid “any po…
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Republican AG Told ‘at Least the Guy Was a Democrat’ After He Killed a Man With His Car
Bloomberg/GettyAttorney General Jason Ravnsborg ran down and killed a pedestrian on Sept. 12, 2020. This week, South Dakota Department of Public Safety Secretary Craig Price said Ravnsborg received a text message from an unnamed political consultant less than two days after the crash that...
Fears grow over Russian chemical threat to Ukraine
Biden administration officials are raising alarms about the threat that Russia will escalate its war on Ukraine with chemical weapons, but are stopping short of establishing red lines that would in…
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'Racist': Social media rips Prince William for calling European war 'alien'
Prince William has come under fire for comments he made on the war in Ukraine, calling the concept of war in Europe "alien" and "unfathomable," after a now-rescinded report surfaced that the prince compared the conflict to those in Africa and Asia.
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Lauren Boebert, Ilhan Omar agree on almost nothing. So why did both lawmakers oppose the Russian oil ban?
The 15 House Republicans who voted against the ban worried about U.S. energy independence, while a Democrat cautioned against domestic oil production.
Dems see midterm hope in Biden bounce
With the president's poll numbers ticking up in recent days, even skeptical Democrats are feeling optimistic that a Biden rebound might last — and that the party’s midterm losses might not be so severe.
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Russian foreign minister denies invading Ukraine as high-level talks fail to secure ceasefire
Ukraine’s foreign minister says Russia is demanding the government’s surrender, while his Russian counterpart denied invading Ukraine. As Ukrainians continue to put up a tough fight, NBC News’ Richard Engel shows us the defenses on the front lines in Irpin.
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Putin has no 'sustainable end game' in Ukraine, CIA director says
The nation's intelligence chiefs testified Thursday on Russia's invasion of Ukraine before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Antigay bill is Florida's latest culture war
State Rep. Carlos Smith, the first openly gay Latino legislator in Florida’s history, says the “Don’t Say Gay” bill is little more than an effort to frighten LGBTQ teachers and students into silence.
Hogan, Maryland legislative leaders agree to halt state gas tax for 30 days
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) and top lawmakers agreed to halt the state’s gas tax for 30 days in an effort to cushion the financial impact on residents as gas prices continue …
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North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site
North Korea used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in two recent launches, and appears to be restoring some tunnels at its shuttered nuclear test site, U.S. and South Korean officials said on Friday.
Facebook and Instagram make exceptions for users advocating violence against Russian invaders
Social media platforms Facebook and Instagram are temporarily allowing users in some countries to call for violence against Russian armed forces waging war in Ukraine as well as the leaders of Belarus and Russia, according to internal emails.
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GOP senators urge Biden to expedite transfer of airpower, air defense systems to Ukraine
More than 40 Republican senators called on President Biden to speed up the transfer of air power and air defense systems, among other support, to Ukraine after the Pentagon announced on Wednes…
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A Potential Rarity in American Politics: A Fair Congressional Map
For years, America’s congressional map favored Republicans over Democrats. But that may not remain the case for long. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times In a departure from a decadeslong pattern in American politics, this year’s national congressional map is poised to be...
Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn meets with Jan. 6 committee, takes 5th
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn appeared Thursday before the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack, where he took the Fifth in response to questions.
Top diplomats make no progress toward ending war as outrage grows over deadly hospital attack
A senior U.S. defense official said advances by Russian forces mean troops could be just 10 miles from the capital's city center, while the besieged southern city of Mariupol came under fresh attack.
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China is wildcard in Russia-Ukraine war
Washington is focused on Chinese President Xi Jinping as President Biden grapples with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s violent military campaign against Ukraine. Biden admin…
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Facebook allows war posts urging violence against Russian invaders
Meta Platforms will allow Facebook and Instagram users in some countries to call for violence against Russians and Russian soldiers in the context of the Ukraine invasion, according to internal emails seen by Reuters on Thursday, in a temporary change to its hate speech policy.
Ukraine war: Large Russian convoy redeploys near Kyiv - satellite images
Images of the convoy's redeployment appear to signal a renewed push towards the Ukrainian capital.
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Judge warns special counsel over provocative court filing
Recent submissions from John Durham's team became fodder for pro-Trump media and prompted incendiary allegations from the former president himself.
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'What they do in Russia': Trump rips YouTube for removing Nelk Boys interview
Former President Donald Trump slammed YouTube for removing a wide-ranging interview he did with the Nelk Boys.
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Biden warns of "severe price" if Putin's forces use chemical weapons as U.S. and Russia accuse each other of planning false-flag attacks
Russia "has a track record of falsely accusing the West of the very violations that Russia itself is perpetrating," a U.S. spokesperson said.
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These are the missile defense systems the US sent to Poland
The two missile defense systems that the US delivered to Poland this week are part of a weapons system upon which the US military has heavily relied for nearly 40 years.
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Oil, gold, trade: Congress is looking for options to punish Russia for invading Ukraine
Joe Biden's ban on Russian oil isn't enough for lawmakers, who are looking for ways to use trade, gold sales and more to further punish Moscow.
DeSantis dismisses ‘Don’t Say Gay’ criticism from ‘woke’ Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday brushed off criticism from Disney CEO Bob Chapek over state legislation that would restrict discussions on LGBTQ topics in schools, calling the compan…
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Live coverage – Zelensky thinks Russia will talk; 6,000 Russian troops dead
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its third week on Thursday, with no progress reported from talks between the nation’s top diplomats. The news comes as officials in Mariupol sa…
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McConnell calls White House blaming Putin for record gas prices 'laugh-out-loud revisionist history'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell described President Biden blaming soaring gas prices on Russian President Vladimir Putin as 'laugh-out-loud revisionist history'
Bolivian soldier who executed Che Guevara dies
The Bolivian soldier who executed Ernesto “Che” Guevara more than 50 years ago died this week at the age of 80.Mario Terán, part of a military group that captured the Argentinian-b…
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Intelligence: Russia has taken to trying to jam NATO plane's radar
Russia has been using Belarus as a springboard for many of its air operations in Ukraine, according to intelligence collected by NATO surveillance planes flying over the Polish-Ukrainian border and radar seen by CNN.
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Barr says Biden 'weakened' US economy by 'stopping' energy production before Russia's war on Ukraine
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said President Biden has “weakened” the United States and its economy by “stopping” U.S. energy production, adding that Biden had done so long before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
War in Ukraine: Troops dig in near Kyiv
Ukrainians are determined to defend their capital city as Russian troops prepare for an assault.
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US accuses Russia of using UN council for 'disinformation'
The United States accused Russia of using a U.N. Security Council meeting Friday for "lying and spreading disinformation” as part of a potential false-flag operation by Moscow for the use of chemical or biological agents in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia was...
U.N. Security Council to convene today at Russia's request
The United Nations Security Council will convene on Friday at Russia's request, diplomats said, to discuss Moscow's claims, presented without evidence, of U.S. "biological activities" in Ukraine, a move Washington described as gaslighting.
Trump: Russia invasion of Ukraine a consequence of world leaders 'no longer' respecting America
Former President Donald Trump warned that nefarious global actors are watching the Biden administration's response to the Russian war on Ukraine.
Top GOP Rules staffer heading back to K Street
James Fitzella, a senior professional staffer for House Rules ranking member Tom Cole (R-Okla.), is heading back to K Street to join the Vogel Group as a director.
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How Goldman Sachs profits from war in Ukraine, loophole in sanctions
The Wall Street firm has told the public it is “winding down” its business in Russia, portraying its actions as supportive of U.S. efforts to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Rep. Bush explains vote against Russian oil ban
Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) on Thursday explained her reasoning behind voting against the House bill to ban Russian oil, saying that it “fails to address the underlyi…
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Texas results hint GOP Hispanic gains may endure post-Trump
Just 46 residents of Starr County, Texas, cast ballots in the state's Republican primary two years ago. The Texas primary, which ushered in the 2022 midterms, is emerging as an urgent warning for Democrats who are clinging to narrow majorities in Congress. The drift of Latino support toward...
Harris supports calls for international war crimes investigation against Russia
“We have been witnessing for weeks, and certainly just in the last 24 hours, atrocities of unimaginable proportion,” Vice President Harris said during a visit to Poland. This comes as United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield became the first senior U.S. official to accuse Russia of war...
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Republicans press intel officials on US belief that sending fighter jets to Ukraine would be escalatory
Republican senators are blasting the Biden administration's refusal to provide combat aircraft to Ukraine, expressing skepticism over the claim that such a move could escalate U.S.-Russia tensions.
Tennessee Republicans revolt against Trump's outsider pick for House seat
Morgan Ortagus, who is new to the state, faces an organized effort to keep her off the ballot in a district that, thanks to redistricting, is now ripe for Republican pick up.
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Grassley privately investigating Garcetti, wants nomination held
The Iowa Republican has been in touch with whistleblowers as he looks into whether the LA Mayor lied about knowledge of a top aide's conduct.
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U.S. Sen. Manchin wants Fed nominee vote to go ahead, without Raskin
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin wants his fellow Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee to move ahead with four of President Joe Biden's five nominees to the Federal Reserve, dropping the fifth nominee, Sarah Bloom Raskin, Politico reported on Thursday.
Jill Biden serves as her husband's emotional emissary over Ukraine
In her hotel suite at the Intercontinental in San Francisco last weekend, Jill Biden spontaneously scrapped a prepared fundraising pitch she was set to give later that day.
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Facebook allows posts calling for violence against "Russian invaders"
But the company says calls for violence against Russian civilians will not be allowed.
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Senate gives final approval to Ukraine aid, huge budget bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A $13.6 billion emergency package of military and humanitarian aid for besieged Ukraine and its European allies easily won final congressional approval Thursday, hitching a ride on a government-wide spending bill that's five months late but loaded with political prizes for...
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Treasury secretary predicts whole year of ‘very uncomfortably high’ inflation
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen predicted on Thursday that “very uncomfortably high” inflation will last until the end of the year after Labor Department data released that day sho…
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McDonald's transformed Russia ... now it's abandoning the country
When McDonald's opened its doors in Moscow for the first time, it was a big deal.
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Jussie Smollett shouts he's 'innocent,' 'not suicidal' after being sentenced to jail
Actor Jussie Smollett loudly declared himself "innocent" at a Chicago courthouse Thursday after he was sentenced to 150 days in jail for lying to police in a staged hate crime.
Russia built an economy like a fortress but the pain is real
Sanctions are hitting Russia's economy hard
GOP moves to force Biden-Dem split over oil sanctions
Senate Republicans are trying to force Democrats to pick between a policy many of them support and President Biden, who opposes it.Driving the news: The Republicans want to expand an oil sanctions bill so it includes a provision suspending Russia’s permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status...
Facing a tough election, House Democrats are conflicted about the way to win
The campaign chief says the party must be more empathetic and authentic, but others insist that’s not enough and want to pass parts of Build Back Better.
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Russian energy sanctions unite the feuding parties — for now
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine remains the main driver behind the legislation.
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Durham probe: Judge rejects Sussmann request to ‘strike’ special counsel’s 'factual background’
The federal judge presiding over the trial of former Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann rejected his motion to “strike” the “factual background” section of Special Counsel John Durham’s February filing Thursday.
What's in the government spending law
A massive spending bill that will fund the federal government through September -- as well as provide $13.6 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against Russia's invasion -- was signed into law by President Joe Biden. The spending package, known as the omnibus, will provide...
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Congress passes $1.5 trillion spending bill to avert government shutdown, provide billions to Ukraine
President Joe Biden is expected to sign the measure into law before government funding expires Friday night.
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UN ambassador: Russia has committed ‘war crimes,’ civilian attacks ‘cannot be justified’
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said in an interview on Thursday that Russia has committed “war crimes” and that civilian attacks “cannot be justified.”In an interview, the BBC’s Jam…
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Which companies are pulling out of Russia?
Reputational risk and practical difficulties means the exodus of firms is growing but some remain.
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DOJ appeals release of man who stormed Capitol while facing an attempted murder charge
Matthew Beddingfield, who is accused of sending racist messages and praising Hitler, eventually pleaded to a lesser charge in the shooting of a Hispanic teenager in a Walmart parking lot.
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Judge: Legal filing by Durham team created a 'sideshow'
WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge handling the case of a lawyer for the Hillary Clinton campaign charged with lying to the FBI during its probe into Russian election interference reminded attorneys on Thursday that their legal filings are under a public “microscope” and that he was the only audience...
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Russian forces move within 9 miles of Kyiv's city center: Pentagon Ukraine update
Russian forces have moved within 9 miles of Kyiv's city center, the Pentagon said Thursday.
DOJ appoints prosecutor for pandemic relief fund fraud
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday announced the appointment of a director for COVID-19 fraud enforcement who will lead the department's investigations into fraud related to more than $8 billion in pandemic relief funds.
Former USC water polo coach goes on trial in 'Varsity Blues' college scandal
A former University of Southern California water polo coach accepted bribes to help secure spots for wealthy parents' children as fake athletic recruits at the school , a prosecutor said on Thursday at the start of the second trial in the U.S. college admissions scandal.
‘People are going to get real nervous’: Oil shock upends Fed strategy
The Fed is set to begin hiking borrowing costs next week in a bid to rein in consumer prices.
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U.S., EU, G7 plan to revoke Russia's most favored trade status as White House warns Putin may seize companies' assets
Word of the plan emerged as the White House warned Moscow may seize the assets of U.S. and international companies that are pulling out of or suspending operations in Russia.
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Poll: Equality concerns rise, but few say voting is too hard
DENVER (AP) — Majorities of Americans in both major parties think voting rules in their states are appropriate and support a voter identification law, but Democrats are increasingly worried about progress in voting rights for Black Americans.
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US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come
Top diplomats make no progress toward ending war as outrage grows over deadly hospital attack
A senior U.S. defense official said advances by Russian forces mean troops could be just 10 miles from the capital's city center, while the besieged southern city of Mariupol came under fresh attack.
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Russia, Belarus, Ukraine to skip Malaysia's arms fair
Russian, Ukrainian and Belarussian weapons makers will not take part in Malaysia's biennial arms show Defence Services Asia (DSA) this month amid the war in Ukraine, the fair's organiser said on Friday.
DeSantis slams 'woke' Disney after CEO condemns parents' rights bill
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed the Walt Disney Company as "woke" on Thursday and said there is “zero” chance he's going to reverse his position on disallowing the instruction of “transgenderism in kindergarten classrooms.”
Lev Parnas, an ex-Giuliani associate, to plead guilty to conspiracy charge
Lev Parnas, convicted in October on campaign finance charges, will plead guilty to a conspiracy count concerning his work at a fraud insurance company that former ally Rudy Giuliani also worked for.
Opinion | Foreign Fighters Are Heading to Ukraine. That’s A Moment for Worry
Volunteering to fight for freedom may feel noble, but it adds some big risks to a volatile situation.
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Biden faces intensifying Democratic pressure to discontinue Trump-era border expulsions
A Ukrainian mother and her children fleeing the Russian invasion were turned back at the U.S. border by officials who cited a Trump-era restriction, according to the family's lawyer.
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Harris says US commitment to NATO is 'ironclad' as she aims to reassure its Romanian allies
Even as Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday described the United States' commitment to defending NATO members as "ironclad," it was evident during her visit to this country along the alliance's eastern edge that new troop deployments and air defense systems can't entirely calm nerves.
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IS confirms its leader was killed in Syria, names new chief
The Islamic State group has confirmed for the first time that its leader was killed in a U.S. strike in northwestern Syria last month
3 reasons why gas prices are so high — and when they might come down
Consumers may incur an extra $2,000 in fuel costs this year, and fuel prices could still be headed higher.
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Terrifying scenario could unfold for Ukraine if Putin feels pressured: Military expert
Military expert Ret. Lt. Col. Daniel Davis explained his greatest fear in Russia's assault on Ukraine on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'
Ukraine war: On the front line of the battle for Kharkiv
Quentin Sommerville and cameraman Darren Conway are with Ukrainian forces fighting to stop the Russian advance on the country's second city.
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Biden warned against blocking internet in Russia
Also: Four tech lobbying groups spent nearly $2 million on Facebook ads criticizing antitrust bills.
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Ukraine war: Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK
Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich one of seven oligarchs sanctioned by the UK government.
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US, allies to revoke 'most favored nation' status for Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will announce Friday that, along with the European Union and the Group of Seven countries, the U.S. will move to revoke “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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CBS News exclusive video: Pence visits Ukraine border
CBS News has exclusive video of the former vice president's visit with Ukrainian women and children fleeing to Poland.
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GOP Sen. Ted Cruz joins 'People's Convoy' truckers' protest
Cruz, fully vaccinated, rode in a "People’s Convoy" truck from Hagerstown, Maryland, before delivering a press conference in support of the truckers.
Biden relief plan: Major victory gets mixed one-year reviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not often that a president gets everything he asks for, but that’s what happened. President Joe Biden wanted $1.9 trillion to help the country climb out of the coronavirus crisis last year, and Democrats in Congress delivered.
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War in Ukraine: Facebook to allow calls for violence against Putin
In response, Russia has called on the US to stop the "extremist activities" of parent company Meta.
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Biden announces major non-NATO ally status for Colombia
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that he intends to designate Colombia as a major non-NATO ally, a step that will provide the Latin American nation with benefits in the areas of defense, trade and security cooperation.
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Latinos and Blacks undercounted in 2020 Census
The undercount rate for Latinos was more than triple what it was in the 2010 Census, while the Black population was undercounted by a rate that was about 60% higher, compared to 2010.
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Americans consider fewer nights out as rising gasoline prices bite -Reuters/Ipsos
U.S. consumers plan to cut spending on restaurant meals and movies if gasoline prices keep rising as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles the global economy, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Thursday.
Amazon misled, obstructed Congress in competition inquiry, House panel says in letter to DOJ seeking probe
A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers is asking the Justice Department to launch a probe into Amazon and its top executives over whether they lied to or misled Congress over the company's business practices in an effort to surpass their competitors.
Alabama Gov. Ivey signs 'constitutional carry' bill, repeals need for permit to carry concealed pistol
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a bill which eliminates the requirement of residents in the state to obtain a permit in order to carry a concealed pistol.
‘We should all be watching’: Harris says U.N. should probe Putin’s ‘atrocities’ in Ukraine
But the vice president stopped short of assessing that Russia had committed war crimes.
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Liberal US cities change course, now clearing homeless camps
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Makeshift shelters abut busy roadways, tent cities line sidewalks, tarps cover broken-down cars, and sleeping bags are tucked in storefront doorways. The reality of the homelessness crisis in Oregon's largest city can’t be denied.
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Russians keep pressure on Mariupol; massive convoy breaks up
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces kept up their bombardment of the port city of Mariupol on Thursday, while satellite photos appeared to show that a massive convoy that had been mired outside the Ukrainian capital split up and fanned out into towns and forests near Kyiv, with artillery...
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Pence meets far-right Israelis on West Bank holy site tour
JERUSALEM (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke with two far-right Israelis with past links to a banned Jewish terror group during a visit to a hard-line settlement in the occupied West Bank.
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History teacher remains in Mariupol, Ukraine, to care for children left behind
History teacher remains in Mariupol, Ukraine, to care for children left behind.
Rising fuel and food costs push US inflation to 7.9%
The cost of living in the US is rising more rapidly than it has in 40 years, latest figures show.
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Battleground GOP Senate candidates diverge over Scott plan
Scott’s 11-point plan maps out conservative approaches on certain topics including the economy, the education system, racial equality, crime and other social issues.
IRS plans to hire 10,000 workers to relieve massive backlog
WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS said Thursday it plans to hire 10,000 new workers to help reduce a massive backlog that the government says will make this tax season the most challenging in history. The agency released a plan to work down the tens of millions of filings that includes speeding up the...
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For Manchin, four out of five ain’t bad
Sherrod Brown doesn’t need Joe Manchin’s advice.
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Russia-Ukraine: Former AG Barr says US 'can't allow this to escalate into a nuclear war'
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said the United States cannot allow Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine "to escalate into a nuclear war," warning that now is the time "for prudence" and to avoid any "direct conflict" with Russia.
Hong Kong refugees struggle to find food on empty supermarket shelves
Panic buying in Hong Kong due to fears of a new COVID lockdown has hit the city's refugees particularly hard because they can only spend their food allowance in supermarkets that regularly run out of supplies, aid workers and refugees say.
Gas price hikes fueling electric vehicle conspiracy theories
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some social media users suggest that soaring fuel prices in the U.S. aren’t the result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine , increased consumption or supply chain issues as daily life resumes after two years of stagnation brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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US misjudged Ukraine's will to fight Russia, officials admit
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence officials admitted Thursday that they underestimated Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russia’s invasion , a mistake for intelligence agencies that have otherwise been lauded for accurately predicting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intention...
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Activists slam 'Don't Say Gay' bill's progress in Florida legislature
Activists continue to protest the "Don't Say Gay" bill as it progresses. One student was suspended for distributing pride flags.
Harris: US dedication to collective NATO defense 'ironclad'
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that Washington’s dedication to the collective defense of NATO is “ironclad” as she visited allied Romania, which has experienced a flood of refugees from neighboring Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion there.
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Queens, Yonkers may be safest bet for New York City area casinos
Resorts World and Empire City Casino already have more slot machine-like devices than any Las Vegas resort and are ramping up their push this year to convert to full-scale casinos.
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How 2 strangers came together to help African students in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion
How two strangers came together to help minorities in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion
Jussie Smollett starts 150-day jail term in protected status
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett began a 150-day jail sentence for staging a hate crime against himself in protective custody, separated from other detainees and watched by security cameras and an officer, jail authorities said Friday.
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Biden to Dems: Sell agenda with 'confidence' and 'clarity'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Democrats on Thursday night that they have a record "to be proud of” and must sell it with “confidence, clarity, conviction and repetition" heading into critical midterm elections that will help shape the next two years of his term in office.
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Scathing reports find military failures in 2020 Kenya attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military investigations have found poor leadership, inadequate training and a "culture of complacency” among U.S. forces undermined efforts to fend off a 2020 attack by militants in Kenya that killed three Americans, U.S.
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New York's first marijuana retail permits to go to people with convictions
The first licenses to open the newly legalized marijuana retail outlets coming to New York later this year will be reserved for people with prior marijuana-related convictions, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday.
Under the hood of $1.5T bill for Ukraine, pandemic, agencies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even for Congress, the $1.5 trillion price tag for its bipartisan package helping Ukraine and financing federal agencies for the last half of this year is a lot of money.
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Saudi Arabia: 2 Americans freed in Yemen special op mission
WASHINGTON (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Thursday it had rescued two young American women from Yemen in a joint special operations mission with the United States. The Saudi defense ministry said the women, both Yemeni-American teenagers, were being held by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Yemeni...
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AP PHOTOS: 2 years of images tell the story of the pandemic
It has been two years since families who were happily planning futures or settling into their golden years had everything cruelly yanked away by an enemy they could not prepare for: COVID-19. A 24-year-old first-time mother in Lima, Peru, sobbing because the baby girl she just delivered would...
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North Korea testing new ICBMs, US says, warns more coming
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration says two North Korean missile launches in recent weeks were test firings of a powerful new long-range ICBM and warned Thursday that a full-range test could soon follow.
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'Are you the defendant?': Black law student mistaken for defendant at court
Brooklyn Crockton, a Black law student in Rhode Island, was mistaken for a defendant at court.
LGBTQ Floridians once hoped DeSantis could be an ally. Not anymore
In his first year as Florida governor in 2019, Ron DeSantis paid a somber visit to the memorial for the 49 people who lost their lives when a man opened fire at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando.
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Emilio Delgado, 'Sesame Street's' Luis for more than 40 years, has died
Emilio Delgado, who spent more than 40 years entertaining generations of children playing the Fix-It Shop owner Luis on "Sesame Street," has died, according to his manager.
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Pence meets with refugees during visit to Ukraine border with Poland
Former Vice President Mike Pence met on Thursday with Ukrainian refugees flooding into Poland as they escaped Russia’s military assault of their country.
Local election officials are exhausted, under threat and thinking about quitting
A new poll of election administrators showed nearly 8 in 10 think threats against them are on the rise.
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U.S. to miss deadline for release of 9/11 probe documents, court filing shows
The U.S. Justice Department acknowledged on Thursday it would miss a deadline set by President Joe Biden's executive order to review and release documents from the FBI investigation of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, which killed nearly 3,000 people.
Play ball! MLB players reach deal, salvage 162-game season
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s players and owners ended their most bitter money fight in a quarter-century Thursday when the players’ association accepted management’s offer to salvage a 162-game season that will start April 7.
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Apple's Tim Cook raises concern over LGBTQ laws in the U.S.
Apple Inc Chief Executive Office Tim Cook raised concern on Thursday over LGBTQ laws in the United States, mainly those focused on young people that opponents refer to as "don't say gay" legislation.
Size of drought in US increased by the area of California in the past month
More than 61% of the contiguous US is in some classification of drought this week, according to the US Drought Monitor.
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Gas prices surpass $4, leading Americans to make lifestyle changes: AAA
According to an AAA survey, two-thirds of Americans said gas prices were already too expensive when the national average hit $3.53 per gallon a few weeks ago.
U.S. FDA asks Philips Respironics to notify patients about ventilator recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked Dutch medical equipment maker Philips Respironics on Thursday to notify patients about the company's recall of certain ventilators and other breathing assistance machines in June last year.
Pfizer's COVID vaccine less effective against Omicron in younger children, new study suggests
Children were still three times less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 if they were vaccinated.
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AP Was There: The surreal first day of the pandemic
On the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, Koloud “Kay” Tarapolsi reflected the views of many people when she told an Associated Press reporter: “If we avoid each other and listen to the scientists, maybe in a few weeks it will be better.”
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Excess deaths due to pandemic are 3 times higher than official Covid toll, study finds
In 2020 and 2021, 18 million more people died worldwide than would have otherwise been expected, new research shows.
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Email: Government scientists prep to slash Covid research in funding gap
There are immediate implications for government trials on Covid-19 therapies, tests and vaccines that run out of funds as soon as this month, according to an internal email obtained by POLITICO.
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2 years into pandemic, Americans still feeling deadly impact of COVID-19
There have been nearly 965,000 American lives confirmed lost to the virus.
Hong Kong doubles down on 'Zero COVID' policy, as death rate soars to world’s highest
As the rest of the world learns to live with the virus, the highly infectious omicron variant has finally broken through Hong Kong’s once lauded defenses.
2 years into pandemic, world takes cautious steps forward
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — With COVID-19 case numbers plummeting, Emily Safrin did something she hadn’t done since the pandemic began two years ago: She put her fears aside and went to a concert. The fully vaccinated and boosted restaurant server planned to keep her mask on, but as the reggaeton...
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By the numbers: the giant COVID relief package, 1 year later
WASHINGTON (AP) — One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the giant American Rescue Plan into law. Some highlights of how the $1.9 trillion was used, according to administration officials: — About $50 billion went toward coronavirus testing, contact tracing and laboratory upgrades.
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COVID pandemic death toll may be 3 times higher than official tally, new study finds
A new study of "excess deaths" estimates the pandemic's true toll has already surpassed 1 million in the U.S.
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Many nursing homes struggling to give residents and staff members COVID vaccine booster shots, experts say
Despite being among the first eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, many nursing homes are struggling to boost residents and staff.
US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month — through mid-April — while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.
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How will COVID end? Experts look to past epidemics for clues
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world has seen a dramatic improvement in infections, hospitalizations and death rates in recent weeks, signaling the crisis appears to be winding down
States push Biden to rescind Head Start mask mandate for children as young as 2
Nearly two dozen attorneys general demanded the Biden administration immediately rescind its mask mandate for tens of thousands of preschools and day care centers with Head Start programs across the country.
United Airlines announces unvaccinated employees with exemptions can return to work
United Airlines announced that unvaccinated employees can to return to their jobs in late-march.
98% of U.S. population can ditch masks as COVID eases -CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late on Thursday said some 98% of the U.S. population live in locations where COVID-19 levels are low enough that people do not need to wear masks indoors.
