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MIAMI (AP) — Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling with pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions.
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Russia has ramped up assaults on key Ukrainian cities, as President Zelensky pleads for more international assistance and a second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to take place. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
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Russia cracks down on dissenting media, blocks Facebook
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
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Live updates: UN council to meet on humanitarian situation
The U.N. Security Council will hold an open meeting Monday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine as the Russian offensive intensifies.
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Witness: Jan. 6 rioter wanted to remove 'corrupt' lawmakers
A key government witness has testified that a Texas militia member charged with storming the U.S. Capitol was armed with a holstered handgun that day.
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Ukraine air force still fighting; superyacht owned by richest Russian oligarch seized; Biden's approval rating jumps
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called upon the people of Europe to support his country, predicting the nation will win against Russia.
EXCLUSIVE Americans broadly support Ukraine no-fly zone, Russia oil ban -poll
A broad bipartisan majority of Americans think the United States should stop buying Russian oil and gas and work with NATO to set up "no-fly zones" to protect Ukraine from Russian air strikes, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Friday.
Evacuations halted as Ukraine accuses Russia of continued shelling
Heavy fighting has raged for days in the strategic port city of Mariupol.
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Zelensky dodges three assassination attempts in past week: Report - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has allegedly evaded at least three assassination attempts on his life since Russia invaded the country last week. Mercenaries from the Russian-backed Wagner group and Chechen special forces have been thwarted by anti-war movements within Russia's own...
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NATO rules out Ukraine no-fly zone: 'Painful decision'
NATO nations will not impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine, despite pleas from some in Ukraine.
Russia’s parliament approves jail for ‘fake’ war reports
Novaya Gazeta newspaper removes content and BBC suspends Russian operations after draft bill passes.
Biden’s approval rating jumps to 47 percent after State of the Union address
President Biden is seeing a boost to his approval rating following his first State of the Union address this week, with a poll released Friday showing him at 47 percent.The latest NPR-PBS News…
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Russian propaganda 'outgunned' by social media rebuttals
Russian state media is spreading false claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fled Kyiv in what experts say is an effort to discourage Ukrainians and erode support for Ukraine around the globe.
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Ukraine digital army brews cyberattacks, intel and infowar
The hundreds-strong Ukrainian volunteer “hacker” corps that formed in a fury to counter Russia’s blitzkrieg attack is much more than a paramilitary cyberattack force.
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U.S. Archives turns over Trump White House visitor logs to Jan. 6 committee
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration has delivered White House visitor logs from former President Donald Trump's administration to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the committee said on Friday.
Amid Russia war on Ukraine, Bill Clinton relaunching Clinton Global Initiative
Former President Bill Clinton is restarting his family's dormant Clinton Global Initiative.
Cruz knocks Graham’s call to assassinate Putin: ‘An exceptionally bad idea’
Lawmakers, including some Republicans, are slamming a tweet that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) issued on Thursday night where he appeared to be calling for the assassination of Russian President Vla…
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Supreme Court rules in favor of FBI in case involving surveillance of Muslim community in California
The court ruled unanimously.
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Microsoft halts all new product and service sales in Russia
Microsoft said it's also stopping many aspects of its business in compliance with government sanctions rules.
Barr says Trump is responsible for Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Former Attorney General William Barr believes that former President Donald Trump was broadly responsible for the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, but hasn't seen evidence that Trump committed a crime.
Kremlin seeks to control narrative in Russia, blocks Western social media: LIVE UPDATES
Russian forces opened fire at Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest such plant in Europe, early Friday morning. The head of the IAEA said no radiation had been released and none of the six reactors were compromised but "action" needs to be taken to make sure something similar never...
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Durham argues Sussmann lying to FBI mattered as Clinton lawyer pushed collusion claims - Washington Examiner
John Durham is arguing that a Democratic cybersecurity lawyer’s alleged lies to the FBI while pushing refuted collusion claims in 2016 really did matter as the defendant tries to throw out the case by claiming he did not lie and that even if he did, the lie was “immaterial.” Michael Sussmann was...
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The video game world starts moving to cut off Russia amid outcry over Ukraine war
Ukraine has called on Microsoft and Sony to block all Russian and Belarusian accounts and cancel gaming events in the two countries.
U.S. court allows Biden's Mexico border expulsions, with limits
President Joe Biden's administration can continue to rapidly expel migrant families caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, but should not send them anywhere they could be persecuted or tortured, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday.
Graham faces backlash for suggesting someone should assassinate Putin
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle quickly rebuked the suggestion.
GOP-led Florida Legislature approves new congressional maps that DeSantis vows to veto
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ position puts Republican leaders in an awkward spot.
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‘Unite’ around Putin, Kremlin urges Russians amid Ukraine war
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledges ‘heated debates among cultural figures’, tells Russians now not time for divisions.
Russia blocks Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube in retaliation - Washington Examiner
The Russian government has blocked Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube within the country, preventing all its citizens from using the three social media giants.The social media crackdown by Russian President Vladimir Putin's government was confirmed Friday by GlobalCheck, a group that monitors the...
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Kamala Harris to travel to Poland amid Russia-Ukraine war
Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Poland Monday, where American troops are stationed to assist with Ukrainian refugees.
Ukrainian forces’ ‘direct attacks’ on convoy slowed down Russia, Pentagon says - Washington Examiner
The Ukrainian military's "direct attacks" against the Russian convoy heading toward the capital city of Kyiv have slowed it down, a U.S. senior defense official told reporters on Friday.Russian troops have invaded Ukraine on three specific axes, with one coming from Belarus, which borders...
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U.S. Secret Service takes two men into custody in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood
More than a half dozen U.S. Secret Service officers on Thursday took two men into custody from a car in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood and removed what seemed to be an assault-style rifle from the vehicle, a Reuters witness said.
The U.S. won’t repeat it’s sending Stingers to Ukraine
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New evidence details Roger Stone’s efforts against 2020 election: WaPo
New video evidence from a documentary in the making about Roger Stone offers new details about his involvement in efforts to undermine the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to Th…
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US: Ukraine has ‘significant majority’ of its military aircraft
NATO rules out ‘no-fly’ zone as Russian forces threaten Kyiv and Odesa, bombard cities of Mariupol and Kherson.
Sen. Lindsey Graham defends calling for Russians to assassinate Putin
The Kremlin pounced on Graham’s comments, labeling them "criminal," while some GOP members of Congress also criticized his remarks.
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Less than 1% of all FDIC-insured banks are Black-owned, according to the FDIC
Between 1888 and 1934, there were 134 Black-owned banks. Today, there are only 20 Black-owned banks that qualify as Minority Depository Institutions.
Russia seeking 'leverage' by seizing nuclear power plant: US defense official
An American defense official said Russia could "punish" Ukrainians for their resistance using their control of the country's largest nuclear power plant.
Putin ‘overestimated’ military might and ‘underestimated’ global response - Washington Examiner
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.Kendall, while speaking at the Air Force Association’s annual conference on Thursday, said that in his...
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New York Times tech workers vote to join union
A group of nearly 600 tech employees at The New York Times Co has voted to unionize as the company faces claims it unlawfully interfered with labor organizing, according to election results announced on Thursday.
Former Three Percenter says he took a gun to January 6 Capitol attack
Rocky Hardie also testified that January 6 defendant Guy Reffitt brought firearms to the Washington, D.C., area.
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Humanitarian no-fly zone over Ukraine proposed by former NATO supreme allied commander
Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s former supreme allied commander in Europe, proposed a humanitarian no fly-zone which he said would be a step down from a military no-fly zone and have different rules of engagement.
Pence: No room in GOP for ‘apologists for Putin’
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday will rebuke those in the Republican Party who have praised Russian President Vladimir Putin in recent weeks, including most prominently former President T…
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Analysis: This Republican senator just won’t stop trolling Mitch McConnell | CNN Politics
Another chapter in the saga of Mitch and Rick was written on Thursday.
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Besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol appeals for help
Mariupol’s mayor says the city is running out of food and needs reinforcements to repel Russian forces.
White House says assassinating Putin is 'not the position' of the U.S. government
Lindsey Graham called for a Julius Caesar-style killing of Putin on Twitter late Thursday.
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White House weighs Russian oil ban to punish Moscow - Washington Examiner
The White House is weighing a ban on Russian oil as it seeks new ways to ramp up economic pressure on President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.An oil ban would mark a new front in the West’s economic fight against Moscow, building on the crippling economic penalties imposed on...
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Agreement to restore Iran nuclear deal expected within days: European diplomat
A European diplomat told Fox News that a new nuclear agreement with Iran is expected with days.
Biden takes credit for jobs report, even as energy prices keep rising - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden celebrated the latest jobs report Friday, claiming that the 678,000 jobs the country added in February show that his "plan to build an economy from the bottom up and the middle out" is working.Biden claimed in a statement that the 7.4 million jobs added since he entered...
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Anti-Semitic propaganda in U.S. went up by 27% in 2021, advocacy group says
Incidents of anti-Semitic propaganda in the United States rose by 27% in 2021, the Anti-Defamation League, a New York-based advocacy group, said in a report on Thursday.
Biden to address Democratic retreats next week
President Biden will speak to Senate Democrats and House Democrats at their respective caucus retreats next week as the party charts its path ahead of November’s midterms, according to t…
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McCaul traveling to Poland-Ukraine border to stand with refugees 'against Putin's evil'
FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital that he is traveling to the Poland-Ukraine border this weekend in order to stand with refugees escaping Putin's "evil" and "unprovoked war of aggression."
Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Ukraine invasion: US gas prices jump as oil surges
Gas prices had their single largest day increase since 2016 on Thursday, according to AAA data.
Former mayor of Portland suburb charged with possessing child pornography - Washington Examiner
The former mayor of a Portland suburb was charged with possession of child pornography. Denny Doyle, who served as mayor of Beaverton from 2008 to 2020, "knowingly and unlawfully" possessed pornographic digital images of children under the age of 12, the Justice Department's Oregon District...
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Zelenskyy pleads with NATO for no-fly zone as Russia gains ground in Ukraine
The Ukrainian president argued air support was needed after a blaze at a nuclear power plant spread fears of catastrophic fallout in Europe.
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Russia is the rare issue on which Democrats and Republicans agree | CNN Politics
Almost everything these days has become the victim of partisan polarization. If Democrats like something, then Republicans don’t. If Republicans like something, then Democrats don’t.
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Shooting at Kansas high school leaves three injured - Washington Examiner
A Friday morning shooting at a high school in Olathe, Kansas, wounded three people, including the suspect, police said. A suspect is in custody for allegedly wounding one resource officer and one school administrator, and there is no immediate danger, according to local news outlet Fox 4, Police...
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Blinken and NATO chief warn establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine could lead to a ‘full-fledged war in Europe’ | CNN Politics
Top US and NATO officials on Friday pushed back against calls for a no-fly zone to be set up in Ukraine, warning that it could lead to a “full-fledged war in Europe” and saying they’re doing what they can to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s invasion.
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Premier League: China's rights holder will not show games over Ukraine support
China's rights holders have pulled Premier League coverage for this weekend over support for Ukraine.
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Meet the GOP’s next Black rising star
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Tesla gigafactory in Germany gets conditional approval for facility
A Tesla gigafactory in Germany received conditional approval on Friday after being delayed for months.The 536-page conditional building permit given by the state of Brandenburg says envir…
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Analysis: The push to ban Russian oil is gaining steam. Here’s what that means for US energy prices | CNN Business
There’s growing momentum in Congress to ban US imports of Russian oil.
www.cnn.comFlorida poised to limit abortions as Supreme Court mulls Roe
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday said he would sign a 15-week abortion ban into law after Florida's legislature joined the trend of Republican-led states anticipating a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could sharply limit abortion rights in America. DeSantis, a Republican, told reporters at a news...
Diary from Kyiv: I fear what the seizure of a power plant means
Day 9. A captured power plant, fatigue in people’s eyes and baking bread out of necessity.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine will likely "bleed over" into other countries, former National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster says
The former national security adviser told "CBS Mornings" it is very likely that the turmoil could spread to other countries.
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Armed Jan. 6 rioter had zip ties during Capitol attack, friend testifies at trial
Rocky Hardie testified that he and Guy Reffitt drove to D.C. from Texas armed with firearms and both believed the 2020 election was stolen.
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North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn's candidacy challenge blocked
A federal judge has blocked an effort by voters to disqualify North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn from seeking reelection by alleging his involvement with the rally that preceded the U.S.
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Russia's isolation over Ukraine war grows at UN rights body
The 47-member nation U.N. Human Rights Council has overwhelmingly approved a resolution aiming to set up a three-person panel of experts to monitor human rights in Ukraine.
apnews.comManchin floats drug pricing in new counteroffer
The centrist Democrat said prescription drug prices and tax reform are the two areas the party should target to raise revenue if they’re going to move a party-line bill through the reconciliation process.
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Russia energy debate puts squeeze on White House: The Note
The bipartisanship breaking out after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is extending perhaps a little too far for immediate White House comfort.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers rousing speech; Former VP Mike Pence warns GOP: March 4 recap
Mike Pence told Republicans that there is no room for "Putin apologists." Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a rousing speech on video.
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Analysis: Here's how war crimes prosecutions work
There is a loud and growing chorus of calls for the International Criminal Court to pursue Russian President Vladimir Putin for his actions in Ukraine. Located in The Hague, Netherlands, the ICC operates independently. The US, Russia and Ukraine are not members.
www.cnn.com78 members of Congress have violated a law designed to prevent insider trading and stop conflicts-of-interest
Insider has identified numerous members of Congress who have violated the STOCK Act. Congress is now considering banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
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Judge approves NFL concussion deal amended over ‘race-norming’
A new plan finalized on Friday will allow retired Black NFL players who were denied money for dementia claims to resubmit those claims and potentially tap into a concussion settlement distributed b…
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Ukraine conflict: Who's in Putin's inner circle and running the war?
Russia's president relies on a small but deeply loyal group of people when he makes key decisions.
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Biden announces strengthened Buy American rule to help boost domestic manufacturing as he touts February job numbers | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday announced his administration finalized a new Buy American rule aimed at helping to boost US domestic manufacturing, an increasingly important effort as the country strives to compete with China and create more resilient domestic supply chains.
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More Russian media outlets close as Moscow cracks down | CNN Business
The number of independent media voices Russians can read and watch is dropping fast.
www.cnn.comHumanitarian no-fly zone over Ukraine proposed by former NATO supreme allied commander
Retired Gen. Philip Breedlove, NATO’s former supreme allied commander in Europe, proposed a humanitarian no fly-zone which he said would be a step down from a military no-fly zone and have different rules of engagement.
Defense official: US concerned over Russia’s ‘intensions’ after seizing nuclear plant
The U.S. is “deeply concerned” over Russia’s near-term “intensions” after the Kremlin claimed they had taken control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant overni…
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On eve of D.C. arrival, 'Freedom Convoy' picks up more cars — and anti-Ukraine talking points
The American offshoot of the “Freedom Convoy” is staging in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Friday and ramping up for its final protest somewhere in Washington, D.C., on Saturday.
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As hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians flee, many choose to stay behind: "This is our country, not Russia's"
"Every day begins with a text to our relatives," says 16-year-old Dennis. "We ask, 'are you alive?'"
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IRS aims to hire 10,000 workers to reduce crippling mail backlog
“It is clear that understaffing in these areas contributes to the backlog in processing of tax returns and taxpayer correspondence." --Treasury union National President Tony Reardon
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Biden announces Siemens investment, planned factory jobs
President Joe Biden has joined with the CEO of technology company Siemens USA to announce a $54 million investment to produce equipment for the electrical infrastructure.
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Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian cleared of charges related to 2015 high-speed crash that left 8 people dead, hundreds injured
Eight people died and over 200 were injured when the train rounded a curve at more than twice the speed limit and derailed in north Philadelphia.
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Jill Biden to attend memorial services for father of White House deputy chief of staff and husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein | CNN Politics
First lady Jill Biden on Friday is scheduled to attend memorial services for the father of White House deputy chief of staff Jen O’Malley Dillon and the husband of Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the first lady’s spokesperson confirmed to CNN.
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Exclusive: Matthew Chance's take on Putin
On this week’s show, Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza talks to CNN’s Matthew Chance about agenda-setting reporting on Russia’s war on Ukraine and former national security adviser Tom Donilon about the relationship between information and Putin’s invasion.
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Joy Behar on Graham statement: ‘You don’t think that Putin could use that as propaganda?’
“The View” co-host Joy Behar raised concerns that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) call to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin could be used by Putin as propaganda.During a Friday segme…
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Creators of ice cream maintenance device sue McDonald's, allege multimillion-dollar 'repair racket'
The lawsuit filed by Kytch accuses McDonald's of spreading false advertising and working with soft serve ice cream machine manufacturer Taylor Company to create a similar product.
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Lawmakers say US delays some intel to Ukraine in Russia war
Some Democratic and Republican lawmakers say the United States is delaying providing some intelligence to Ukraine in its fight against Russia as the U.S. also seeks to limit any direct confrontation with Moscow.
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High court reverses decision allowing Muslims' FBI bias suit
The Supreme Court has sided unanimously with the Biden administration and reversed a lower court decision that had allowed a lawsuit to go forward by Muslim men claiming FBI religious bias.
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Putin wants Kyiv and time's running out to supply Ukraine before brutal city fight
Tanks are already probing Kyiv suburbs. At some point, the Russian convoy north of Kyiv will move down to encircle the city.
U.S. finance firms urged to sever ties with Russian oil
"Frankly, every dollar invested in Russian oil and gas supports Putin's war of aggression," said Grace Regullano, a senior strategist with Bank On Our Future.
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North Carolina bus driver allegedly paid students to swab their cheeks for what she said were Covid tests
The driver has been suspended as the school district investigates the woman for allegedly "acting in an unauthorized manner."
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US families adopting kids in Ukraine speak out as process put on hold
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has halted families' hopes of adopting.
White House distances itself from Graham’s Putin comments
The White House on Friday distanced itself from Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) call for the assassination of Russian President Vladimir Putin.”That is not the position of the United Sta…
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Russia’s second biggest oil company calls for an end to Putin’s war | CNN Business
Russia’s second largest oil company has broken ranks with President Vladimir Putin.
www.cnn.comFinnish leader meets Biden, weighs NATO as war deepens
President Joe Biden met with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto Friday with the Finns at a crossroads: Whether to move closer to the rest of Europe and the West by trying to join NATO as neighboring Russia pummels Ukraine. The White House said in a statement the leaders discussed NATO's “open...
Macron fears 'worst is yet to come' from Putin after tense phone call
French President Emmanuel Macron said he’s convinced the "worst is yet to come" from Russian President Vladimir Putin after a tense 90-minute call between the two leaders Thursday about the war in Ukraine, according to reports.
Nearly all GOP governors call on White House to reverse energy decisions, boost energy production
The statement was signed by 25 of the nation's 28 Republican governors.
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A war during a pandemic: experts warn of a perfect storm
In the midst of an ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, public health experts are now warning that the COVID-19 pandemic could soon accelerate in the region.
White House endorses cyber incident reporting bill that DOJ criticized
The White House’s statement late Thursday came just a day after senior leaders of the Justice Department and the FBI sharply criticized the bill for not requiring hack reports to go jointly to CISA and the bureau.
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As planet warms, less ice covering North American lakes
GRAND LAKE, Colorado (AP) — With a backdrop of mountain vistas and a rink of natural ice, the annual ice hockey tournament at Grand Lake offers a picturesque snapshot of Colorado’s beauty.
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For families, $6B deal with OxyContin maker is just a start
Some relatives of those who died in the opioid crisis will receive payments from a settlement with the maker of OxyContin that aren't even enough to reimburse for the cost of a funeral.
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Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement Fund lost $3M in selling investment in Russian bank
Sberbank saw its shares fall 95 percent this week after the bank announced it was pulling out of the European market.
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Breonna Taylor's family, protesters upset over acquittal
The acquittal of an ex-Louisville officer tied to the botched drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death is stirring the frustrations of her family and protesters
U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February in sign of economic health
The Labor Department’s report also showed that the unemployment rate dropped from 4 percent to 3.8 percent.
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Barr says Trump responsible for Jan. 6 riot ‘in the broad sense of that word’
Former Attorney General William Barr said in an interview aired on Friday that he believes former President Trump is responsible for thee Capitol riot “in the broad sense of that word.”During an in…
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G-7 warns Russia of further sanctions in call for immediate end to Ukraine hostilities
The top diplomats from the Group of Seven (G-7) nations on Friday called for Russia to immediately halt its assault on Ukraine and withdraw its military forces, warning of the possibility of furthe…
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Former Wu-Tang Clan producer files wrongful imprisonment lawsuit against NYC
Derrick Harris spent four years on Rikers Island and at another New York City correctional facility after he was accused of sex assault. He was eventually cleared of all charges.
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Takeaways from the House’s January 6 committee’s claims of a potential Trump ‘criminal conspiracy’ | CNN Politics
The House’s January 6 committee laid out on Wednesday its most comprehensive view yet for how former President Donald Trump’s conduct up to and during the insurrection may have amounted to a crime.
www.cnn.comThe problem with sanctioning oligarchs
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High court reimposes Boston Marathon bomber's death sentence
The Supreme Court has reinstated the death sentence for Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The justices, by a 6-3 vote Friday, agreed with the Biden administration’s arguments that a federal appeals court was wrong to throw out the sentence of death a jury imposed on Tsarnaev for his role in
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Russia-Ukraine war: photos show devastation on 9th day of invasion
President Vladimir Putin's forces continued to wreak widespread devastation on Ukraine on the 9th day of the war.
Abandoned rocket 'hits the Moon' - scientists
The Moon's far side should now have a new crater after being hit by a large chunk of space junk.
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Judge shuts down January 6-based challenge to Rep. Madison Cawthorn's candidacy
A federal judge on Friday shut down a legal challenge to GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn's candidacy from a group of North Carolina voters and advocacy groups who claimed that an old provision of the US Constitution banned him from running because of his role on the January 6 insurrection.
Inmates leaving gangs, stripping tats for jobs, better lives
A novel gang-cessation and jobs program at a Chicago-area jail is giving inmates a chance to escape their gang lives.
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Klain: White House may extend freeze on student loan payments again
“Joe Biden right now is the only president in history where no one’s paid on their student loans for the entirety of his presidency,” Biden's top aide said.
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E.U. Ambassador to U.S. Stavros Lambrinidis discusses Ukraine - "The Takeout"
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett discusses Ukraine and membership to the E.U. and E.U. plans to offer temporary residency to Ukrainians.
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Former NFL offensive lineman Shane Olivea dead at 40.
The Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday announced the offensive tackle's death. Olivea spent four seasons with the franchise, the team said.
www.nbcnews.comLive updates: UN council to meet on humanitarian situation
The U.N. Security Council will hold an open meeting Monday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine as the Russian offensive intensifies.
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Analysis: January 6 committee may put Merrick Garland in a tight spot | CNN Politics
The House January 6 committee’s aggressive approach to seeking accountability from ex-President Donald Trump, on full display this week, may be setting up a choice for Attorney General Merrick Garland that would trigger a legal and political storm.
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China seeks to unify public in support for Russia
As the West condemns Russia, President Vladimir Putin has vocal supporters in China, where the ruling Communist Party tells its people they are fellow targets of U.S.
apnews.comAttack on Ukrainian nuclear plant triggers worldwide alarm
U.N. and Ukrainian officials say no radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility.
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Ukranian President Zelenskyy avoided 3 assassination attempts since Russia invasion: report
Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly been targeted for assasination three times since Russian troops invaded his country last week.
Russia inflames political war over gas prices, oil drilling
GOP lawmakers are using rising gasoline prices and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to attack President Biden’s energy policies, arguing that the administration has failed to improve U.S. energy …
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‘A real opportunity’: Israel urges Ukrainian Jews to immigrate
About 100 Ukrainian Jews have arrived in Israel and officials say some 10,000 are expected in the coming weeks.
Lindsey Graham Calls for the Assassination of Vladimir Putin
Anna MoneymakerA sitting United States senator thought it was a good idea on Thursday night to explicitly call for the assassination of Russian President Vladimir Putin.During an appearance on Fox News host Sean Hannity’s primetime program, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declared that the only way...
Takeaways as Jan. 6 panel eyes Trump 'criminal conspiracy'
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol has previewed some of its findings in a federal court filing.
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Ukraine nuclear plant: Russia in control after shelling
Authorities say the facility - the largest plant in Europe - is safe and radiation levels are normal.
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‘This guy is pretty combative’: Russia’s space chief launches his own war on the West
Dmitry Rogozin, a longtime nationalist leader and Putin ally, is blasting away at one of the last vestiges of U.S.-Russia cooperation.
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Sen. Cassidy calls for 'Operation Warp Speed' for U.S. energy production
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., is calling for an "Operation Warp Speed" project for U.S. domestic energy production, arguing the United States needs to speed up its energy exports much like how the federal government fast-tracked the development of life-saving COVID-19 vaccines.
Trump to turn over documents in New York civil probe, need not testify during appeal
Donald Trump will turn over some documents to New York's attorney general for her civil probe into his business practices, but need not answer questions under oath while he appeals a judge's order that he testify. The developments are part of an agreement on Thursday between the former U.S...
Biden court pick hits roadblock after GOP objection
President Biden’s nominee to fill a district court vacancy is hitting a dead end in the wake of pushback from GOP Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.). Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Il…
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What is an armistice? Here's what you need to know during talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Officials from the two countries on Thursday agreed to create safe corridors backed by cease-fires to evacuate more civilians and deliver aid.
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EXPLAINER: How dangerous was Russia's nuclear plant strike?
Europe's largest nuclear power plant was hit by Russian shelling early Friday. Here's a look at what happened at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and what concerns remain.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 8, grim reality of Russian invasion
A father's grief. A tender touch. A new country. Ukrainians faced another grim day in the Russian invasion Thursday as the bombardment claimed more victims and destroyed buildings.
apnews.comBipartisan bill banning Russian oil sets up clash with White House
The White House said it does not “have a strategic interest in reducing the global supply of energy, and that would raise prices at the gas pump for the American people.”
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Court documents reveal Pence team’s exasperation with Trump
Hundreds of pages of court documents filed by the House Jan. 6 committee offer new details about the extent of the Trump team’s pressure campaign on former Vice President Pence as they unsuccessful…
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Barr said he was "livid" about Trump's suggestion that he reach out to the Ukrainians to investigate Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Hunter Biden.
'Abhorrent': Prison boss vexes DOJ with alleged intimidation
The Justice Department says it is gravely concerned about allegations that a high-ranking federal prison official entrusted to end sexual abuse and cover-ups at a women’s prison may have taken steps to suppress a recent complaint about staff misconduct.
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Horrific deja vu in Ukraine for those who fled other wars
The endless stream of people walking in line, heading to the border to escape Russia's war on Ukraine, has marked a jarring déjà vu for some in the exodus.
apnews.comMarch 4, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russia has ramped up assaults on key Ukrainian cities, as President Zelensky pleads for more international assistance and a second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to take place. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
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Ukraine: Watching the war on Russian TV - a whole different story
The war in Ukraine has led to outrage in the West, but in Russia TV viewers see a very different story.
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Ukraine war has Orban struggling to maintain Putin balancing act
Crisis surrounding Ukraine shines the spotlight on Hungary prime minister’s relationship with Russian president.
Kentucky Lawmaker Apologizes After 'Bizarre, Anti-Semitic Rant' About Abortion Pill
GOP state Rep. Danny Bentley talked about Jewish women's sex lives and said falsely that an abortion pill was created during the Holocaust.
Biden administration walks fine line on intelligence-sharing with Ukraine
The U.S. is providing some intelligence to Ukraine but not “real-time targeting,” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith said.
www.nbcnews.comTrump’s McConnell obsession leads him toward Eric Greitens
The controversial former governor of Missouri met privately with Trump last week.
www.politico.comWar Abroad and Politics at Home Push U.S. Climate Action Aside
War and politics are complicating the efforts of the two biggest polluters in history — the United States and Europe — to slow down global warming, just as scientists warn of intensifying hazards. In his State of the Union speech Tuesday evening, President Joe Biden barely mentioned his climate...
Kimberly Guilfoyle subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed Kimberly Guilfoyle after she abruptly ended a voluntary interview with lawmakers last week.
apnews.comMarch 4, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Russia has ramped up assaults on key Ukrainian cities, as President Zelensky pleads for more international assistance and a second round of talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to take place. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
www.cnn.comRussia lays siege to southern Ukraine, seizes nuclear plant
Russian forces stepped up their assault on major Ukrainian population centers on Friday, appearing to capture the strategic southern port city of Kherson and turning to siege tactics elsewhere in the face of fierce resistance.The latest: Russian troops have seized the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power...
Buy American: Biden to require higher share of US-made parts for products purchased by government
A product is considered 'Made in America' if 55% of its parts came from U.S. Biden will gradually increase that threshold to 75%.
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Senate GOP shrugs off latest Trump revelation
The Jan. 6 select committee filing that set off a siren in the political world landed with a thud among Senate Republicans on Thursday. The House panel said it had “a good-faith basis fo…
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‘It’s hell’: Civilians caught in Russian shelling around Kharkiv
At least three civilians are killed in Yakovlivka village as thousands continue to flee Kharkiv, hit by heavy shelling.
Exclusive: Matthew Chance's take on Putin
On this week’s show, Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza talks to CNN’s Matthew Chance about agenda-setting reporting on Russia’s war on Ukraine and former national security adviser Tom Donilon about the relationship between information and Putin’s invasion.
www.politico.comTrump’s ‘Adults’ Only Blew the Whistle Once They Had No Power
Chip Somodevilla/GettyBetter late than never?Donald Trump’s former attorney general, Bill Barr, and former national security adviser, John Bolton, are back in the news this week, saying things that—to paraphrase Adam Sander in The Wedding Singer—could have been brought to our attention...
How shunning Russia could offer the U.S. tech giants an easy win
Apple, Google, Meta and Netflix combined would lose between 1 percent to 2 percent of their multibillion-dollar revenues if they were to remove all of their services from Russia, according to one estimate.
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Russians seize nuclear power plant in Ukraine after fire put out - 3/2/2022
Ukrainian officials blamed Russian shelling for the blaze but the Kremlin pointed at Ukraine, whose president accused Russia of resorting to "nuclear terror."
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Vladimir Putin may declare martial law in Russia. Here's what it would mean for Russians.
As the invasion of Ukraine grinds on and unrest grows in Russia, Putin may declare martial law to crack down on opposition to the incursion.
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U.S. calls Russian attack on Ukraine nuclear power plant a "war crime"
Other Western nations reacted with horror, as well. The attack stoked fears the war could spark another Chernobyl.
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Opinion | Yes, Russia Might Invade a NATO Country. Here’s How the Alliance Should Prepare.
Russia’s invasion has been a wake-up call: It’s time for NATO allies to get back to basics.
www.politico.comNancy Pelosi has disclosed her husband's new batch of investments, which include $2.9 million worth of Apple, Disney, PayPal and Amex shares
The disclosure comes ahead of a House panel meeting on whether members of Congress and their spouses should be barred from trading stocks.
Conservatives defend Texas' policy investigating transgender 'treatments' as child abuse amid court battle
While President Biden and the American Civil Liberties Union oppose Texas' policy investigating the "child abuse" of controversial transgender procedures on children, Ryan T. Anderson and Col. Mitchell Swan defended it in comments to Fox News Digital.
White House backs bill requiring mandatory cyber reporting to CISA amid Ukraine crisis
The White House supports the Senate bill that requires critical infrastructure to report major cyber incidents, despite push back from the FBI and Department of Justice.
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Oregon Gov. blasts Texas push to investigate child transgender surgeries, vows to protect LGBTQ2SIA+ kids
Oregon’s Democrat Gov. Kate Brown slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his controversial directive ordering investigations into situations where children underwent gender transition procedures.
Ukraine conflict: Before and after images reveal Russian destruction
These images show the aftermath of devastating Russian missile attacks on civilian areas across Ukraine.
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Fire extinguished at Ukraine nuclear plant after Russian attack
The International Atomic Energy Agency said that no “essential” equipment had been damaged and that there was no change in radiation levels at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
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Teen testifies about ‘surreal’ experience tipping off FBI about his dad before Jan. 6 riot
Jackson Reffitt, who contacted the FBI about his father, Guy Reffitt, before the attack on the Capitol, testified Thursday in the first Jan. 6 trial.
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‘It is not just Ukraine we are protecting.’ The foreigners and expats taking up arms to fight Russia | CNN
Groups of young men, laden with heavy bags and military kit, are entering Ukraine from Poland as they answer President Volodymyr Zelensky’s call.
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Fearing filing season chaos, IRS hits pause on web tool for Child Tax Credit
The decision has disappointed some advocates for low-income people, who fear it will mean some will face long waits for assistance or miss out on the payments altogether.
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Non-profit drug maker will provide insulin for no more than $30 a vial | CNN Politics
Civica Rx, a nonprofit generic drug maker backed by hospitals, insurers and philanthropies, plans to manufacture and sell insulin for no more than $30 a vial. It is expected to be available as soon as early 2024, pending federal approval. Insulin has been a poster child for the soaring cost of...
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U.S. offers temporary legal status to Ukrainians, citing Russian attack
Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, will allow eligible Ukrainians already living in the U.S. to apply for deportation protections and work permits.
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Analysis: Gulf states cautiously navigate war on Ukraine
Gulf Cooperation Council states have high stakes in the war with ties to the West and relationships with Russia.
Swing voters believe Putin's "gone off the deep end"
Some swing voters say President Biden is taking the right stance by ratcheting up sanctions on Russia and keeping U.S. troops off the table — but some aren't sure Russian President Vladimir Putin would have invaded Ukraine at all if Donald Trump were still in office.Driving the news: These were...
Voter turnout sagging in troubled voting rights hub of Selma
The world knows the city of Selma, Alabama, as a historic beacon in the struggle for voting rights. But the act of voting is on the decline there almost 60 years after white police battered Black people marching for voting rights on Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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‘Ban it’: Bipartisan lawmakers call on Biden admin to end Russian oil imports | CNN Politics
Bipartisan pressure is mounting on the Biden administration to end all Russian oil imports and sanction Russia’s energy sector as President Vladimir Putin continues to escalate the war in Ukraine.
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Siemens to boost domestic production by $54 million
Siemens USA announced at an event with President Biden on Friday that it is investing $54 million to expand production in the U.S.The technology company’s investment will create 300 manufactur…
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Russian opera star ditches Met performances to avoid Putin rebuke
Russian opera star Anna Netrebko has withdrawn from her planned performances with the Metropolitan Opera after refusing to repudiate her support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Met a…
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Members of Congress highlight missing minority women, girls
Members of a congressional panel focused on civil rights and liberties are acknowledging that more needs to be done to address the disproportionate numbers of Indigenous, Black and other minority women and girls who are missing in the United States.
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Ukrainian nuclear power plant attack condemned as Russian troops ‘occupy’ facility | CNN
Russian troops have occupied Ukraine’s largest nuclear power plant, with managers working at “gunpoint” after a fire caused by their attack was extinguished, according to Ukrainian nuclear officials.
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Florida Senate passes 15-week abortion ban, sends bill to governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the measure into law.
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Fire breaks out at major nuclear plant in Ukraine amid fighting
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was on fire early Friday local time following a Russian attack, according to Ukrainian officials.”Russian army is firing from all sides u…
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EXPLAINER: Weapons used in the Russia-Ukraine war
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is the largest conflict that Europe has seen since World War II, with Russia conducting a multi-pronged offensive across the country.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day nine
We take a look at the major developments in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
McCarthy-backed Republican wins contested Texas House primary
Texas Republican Morgan Luttrell won a contested House primary over an opponent backed by the GOP’s far-right flank.Luttrell, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarth…
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Opinion | How Zelenskyy’s Acting Career Showed Hints of His Powerful Underdog Leadership
Where did the Ukrainian leader learn to rally the public and captivate a western audience? TV, of course.
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Russian invasion transforms Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has turned around his domestic political fortunes with his leadership over the past few weeks, earning the support of an overwhelming majority of the country …
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Gas prices hit new record sparking fears over bill rises
Household bills for energy, food and petrol likely to worsen after commodities rise, analysts warn.
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Barbershop Confrontations, Profane Signs and Despair: Pro-Biden and Alone in Rural America
Rural Democrats suffer in silence, abandoned by a party that they fear has stopped fighting to win the places where they live.
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The little-known college that made the first move to cancel sports in March 2020
Exactly two years ago, the little-known school canceled basketball games because of the coronavirus' threat, not knowing what would follow.
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EXPLAINER: Is stuck convoy in Ukraine a setback for Russia?
A massive Russian military convoy has sat, largely stalled about 15 miles (25 kilometers) outside the Ukrainian capital.
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Iowa becomes second state to enact anti-trans sports ban this year | CNN Politics
Iowa’s Republican governor approved legislation Thursday banning transgender women and girls from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender at accredited schools and colleges.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court approves congressional map proposed by Democratic governor
The 4-3 ruling is seen as win for Democrats, even though Republicans are likely to maintain their advantage in House seats.
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Months after pledge, India yet to submit emissions targets
India has yet to submit its targets for cutting greenhouse emissions to the U.N climate agency. Four months have passed since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced its ‘net-zero’ target and short-term goals for increasing clean energy.
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"Rat carcasses on the conveyor belt": Grand jury subpoena over Family Dollar rat problem
Owner Dollar Tree disclosed the investigation after a report found "dead rodents of various states of decay" in a Family Dollar warehouse.
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US getting closer to reviving Iran nuclear deal but officials warn efforts could still fail | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is inching closer to an agreement to salvage the Iran nuclear deal but there are still a number of unresolved issues that could cause the efforts to fail, a senior administration official and State Department spokesperson told CNN.
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Murphy unveils property tax relief program for homeowners, tenants
The new program will provide rebates to nearly 1.8 million New Jerseyans, administration officials said.
www.politico.comUS citizen charged with violating Crimea-related sanctions
U.S. prosecutors say a former CNBC and Fox News employee has been arrested in London for his work as a television producer for a Russian media baron tied to aggression in Ukraine.
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Jackson Reffitt, son of January 6 defendant Guy Reffitt, Googled the FBI tip line to report his father
Jackson Reffitt was worried about what his father, a member of a far-right group, might do, after threatening that the goverment "is going to be destroyed in this fight."
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Russian foreign minister on nuclear strike potential: ‘We don’t have insane people’
Senior members of the Russian government were at least partly left out as President Vladimir Putin prepared for war, NBC News reporting indicates. Foreign Minister Lavrov tells Keir Simmons that reports of Putin’s mindset are “Western propaganda.” “We don’t have insane people. We have our...
www.nbcnews.comGraphic video shows horrific aftermath of Russian strike north of Kyiv
Biden ends forced arbitration for sexual assault, harassment
President Joe Biden has given victims of workplace sexual assault or harassment the right to seek recourse in a court of law instead of through forced arbitration proceedings.
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NYC Mayor Adams to turn Brooklyn port into offshore wind hub
New York City will be transforming a major warehousing and manufacturing port into a hub for offshore wind production, Mayor Eric Adams (D) announced on Thursday. The wind farm, to be built at…
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China-led development bank halts business in Russia, Belarus
Move is latest sign of the limits of Beijing’s support for Moscow as it faces sanctions and censure over war in Ukraine.
Germans welcome Ukrainian refugees by train: 'It could have been us'
As Ukrainians fleeing war pour into Berlin, they find families waiting to offer them shelter.
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Judge in redistricting case declines to halt New York's elections, but floats statewide specials in 2023
“It is highly unlikely that the new viable map could be drawn and be in place within a few weeks or even a couple of months,” said state Supreme Court Judge Patrick McAllister in Steuben County.
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House Dems demand prison rape audit at Calif. federal lockup
Eight House Democrats are demanding the Bureau of Prisons make public an audit of sexual assault reports at a federal women's prison in California where inmates say they were subjected to rampant abuse.
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As war rages, Paralympics open in Beijing without Russia
The Winter Paralympics have opened in Beijing with the Russian athletes sent home and the Ukrainian team escaping a war zone to get to China.
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Here are the Russian oligarch yachts being seized as sanctions take effect
Russian oligarchs are seeing their yachts seized by European authorities as sanctions begin to target them.
Man pleads guilty to fatal shooting of Jacqueline Avant, wife of 'Godfather of Black Music'
Aariel Maynor is accused of killing Avant at her Beverly Hills home in December and shooting at a security guard.
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At least 56 killed as mosque bombed in northwest Pakistan
Explosion occurred as worshippers gathered at the Kucha Risaldar mosque in Peshawar’s old city for Friday prayers.
War in Ukraine complicates path home for American detainees
The already challenging path to bringing home Americans jailed in Russia and Ukraine is even more complicated now with a war overwhelming the region and increasingly hostile relations between the United States and the Kremlin.
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Ukraine: On board a Nato surveillance plane monitoring Russian activity
The BBC has been given rare access to a surveillance flight on the Polish border with Ukraine and Belarus.
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'People will feel that': Fed's Powell says war could fuel inflation
Powell, in testimony to the Senate Banking Committee, said Americans are going to see higher gas prices, while transportation and energy costs will also rise for businesses.
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U.S. working with Ukraine’s cyber defenses to prepare for the worst against Russia
Before Russia mounted its ground offensive in Ukraine, its cyberattacks were detected at Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center. Officials warn Vladimir Putin still has the ability to cut Ukraine’s communications and infrastructure.
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Analysis: Donald Trump cuts off his nose to spite his face in Arizona | CNN Politics
On Thursday, Donald Trump got his wish: Arizona GOP Gov. Doug Ducey announced he wouldn’t run against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in the fall.
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Kennedy Center lights up in blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was lit up in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, Thursday night in support of the country amid the ongoing Russian invas…
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Treasury sanctions Russian online outlets for spreading disinformation
The move marks the strongest set of actions the U.S. government has taken against Russian-government operated media since the invasion.
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19 kids taken to hospitals after SUV drives into California preschool
No deaths were reported and none are expected in the crash in Anderson, south of Redding, police said.
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Tearful goodbyes at Kyiv train station during war in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A woman crouches down in the doorway of a blue and yellow train at a station in Kyiv, Ukraine's embattled capital city.
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Biden administration gives protection from deportation to Ukrainians living in US
DHS announced Thursday it is giving Temporary Protected Status to Ukrainian nationals living in the United States.
U.S. suspends deportations to Ukraine, Russia and 7 other European countries, citing "humanitarian crisis"
The deportation pause comes as the Biden administration faces intensifying pressure to allow Ukranians living in the U.S. to apply for deportation protections and work permits.
www.cbsnews.comWater proposals trickle through Utah Statehouse in last days
After the iconic Great Salt Lake hit its lowest level in recorded history, Utah's Republican-majority Legislature is working to preserve the lake, incentivize conservation and prepare for a hotter, drier future. In the final days before they adjourn, lawmakers are advancing proposals to set...
Comedy series starring Zelenskyy gets boost in popularity
Countries are snapping up the rights to “Servant of the People” — a comedy series starring the Ukrainian President, as the Ukrainian President.
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Anti-vaccine doctor pleads guilty to joining Capitol riot
A California doctor known as a leading purveyor of coronavirus misinformation pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge on Thursday for joining the mob that stormed the U.S.
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10 hospitalized, several unaccounted for after fire and explosion at Maryland apartment building
The blast also displaced about 100 people.
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Peace Corps plans to start sending volunteers overseas again
The Peace Corps says it'll start sending volunteers overseas again in mid-March after it evacuated them from posts around the world two years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Exclusive: Former AG Barr on Trump’s ‘angry’ response to being told election claims were false
In an exclusive interview with Lester Holt, former Attorney General William Barr pushes back against criticism that he was a “toady to Trump” and defends his handling of the Mueller report. He also describes the moment former President Trump accepted his resignation after he refused to...
www.nbcnews.comUkrainian U.N. ambassador says mission ‘never hired or approached any PR or lobbyists’
Sergiy Kyslytsya said his staff has declined such solicitations when they do come in “because we are fit to do our job ourselves.”
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Masks optional at auto plants not in high virus risk areas
DETROIT (AP) — Face masks will be optional for U.S. union auto workers, as long as their factories are in counties that are not at high risk for the novel coronavirus.
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Big cities drop more COVID-19 measures in push for normalcy
New York City and Los Angeles are lifting some of their strictest COVID-19 prevention measures as officials in big cities around the U.S. push for a return to normalcy after two grueling years of the pandemic.
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Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher reach $30M goal to help Ukrainians amid Russian invasion
Kunis also said she is "proud" of her Ukrainian roots.
Senate conservatives threaten to hold up government funding over vaccine mandate
A group of 10 Senate conservatives led by Republican Steering Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) are threatening to hold up a government-funding measure and possibly trigger a federal shutdown un…
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Black New Yorkers were hospitalized for COVID at a rate 2 times higher than white during omicron
Black New Yorkers were hit disproportionately hard during the omicron wave compared to white New Yorkers, according to a new analysis published Wednesday.
A convoy of truckers protesting Covid-19 measures is expected to arrive in the DC area this weekend. Here’s what we know | CNN
Convoy groups led by American truckers are making their way toward the nation’s capital to demand an end to all Covid-19 mandates and restrictions.
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Return to pre-pandemic normalcy not yet on the horizon for many immunocompromised Americans
For some of the 7 million immunocompromised Americans, COVID-19 has been "devastating."
Why are COVID vaccination rates still low in some countries?
Limited supplies remain a problem, but experts say other challenges now include unpredictable deliveries, weak health care systems and vaccine hesitancy.
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CDC Director rebukes DeSantis for scolding high school students over masks: ‘It is absolutely their choice’ | CNN Politics
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday rebuked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for recently scolding a group of high school students who were wearing masks to protect against Covid-19, saying that it’s “absolutely their choice” to do so.
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Virginia senator says he has long Covid and introduces a bill to help those struggling with it | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, who says he has long Covid, introduced a bill this week to help those who have long-term symptoms from the disease.
www.cnn.comPOLITICO Playbook PM: Breaking down Biden's Ukraine and Covid aid ask
And Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey declines a 2022 Senate run.
www.politico.comAs lab owners buy luxury cars, Biden tightens oversight of $5 trillion in COVID-19 relief
Federal government tightens oversight of $5 trillion in pandemic relief programs. Biden assigns a special prosecutor to pursue fraud cases.
With millions still unboosted against COVID, public health experts face tricky messaging around potential 4th shot
“The case for a fourth shot needs to be incredibly compelling, if we expect the American public to get on board,” one expert said.
Medical Situation In Ukraine Declines Amid Covid Surge Warnings - KFF Health News
News outlets cover the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, with evidence of patients from a children's hospital sheltering from bombardment, worries that covid surges will happen, and a refugee crisis that has reached 1 million people. Medical exports to Russia are also in the spotlight.
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COVID Symptoms in Children: What to Look For as Many Await Vaccines
With some children still unable to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and masks coming off at several Illinois schools, many parents are wondering what symptoms they should watch for in children.
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More than 90% of U.S. population can ditch facemasks under CDC Covid guidance
Less than 10% of the U.S. population now lives in areas where facemasks are recommended when indoors in public places, according to the CDC.
Life in South Asia returns to normal as COVID cases decline
The markets are crowded again. Traffic is jamming the roads. Migrant workers have returned to the cities. And young people are back at schools and universities — many of them
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These US counties still have ‘high’ Covid-19 levels as their states lift mask mandates, CNN analysis shows | CNN
Most people in the United States now live in counties where those who are healthy no longer need to wear masks, but there are still about 472 counties nationwide where mask-wearing is recommended, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.cnn.comSenate votes to end Covid-19 emergency declaration, Biden threatens veto
The White House on Thursday called the GOP attempt to terminate the pandemic emergency declaration “a reckless and costly mistake.”
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As Cases Skyrocket, New Zealand Finally Faces Its Covid Reckoning (Published 2022)
New Zealanders are anxious as they learn to live with the pandemic-related risk that has been a fact of life elsewhere for two years.
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