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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The mayor of the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol said Monday that more than 10,000 civilians have died in the Russian siege of his city, and that the death toll could surpass 20,000, as weeks of attacks and privation leave the bodies of Mariupol’s people “carpeted through the streets.”
Federal trial over Georgia election rules begins
Georgia voting rights advocates will try to prove that the state's voting rules are discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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Ukraine's prosecutor general says office is investigating 5,800 cases of Russian war crimes | CNN Politics
The prosecutor general of Ukraine said Monday that her office is investigating 5,800 cases of Russian war crimes, with "more and more" proceedings every day.
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Biden aims at 'ghost gun' violence with new federal rule
President Joe Biden is taking fresh aim at “ghost guns,” the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes.
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New Russian commander, same 'depravity and brutality': Pentagon update Day 47
Russia is moving masses of troops, armor and artillery toward eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine accuses Russia of chemical weapons attack in Mariupol
Ukrainian forces and officials have accused Russia of dropping chemical weapons on the port city of Mariupol, causing troops and civilians alike to develop respiratory illnesses. “Russian oc…
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Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine War
The U.N. children’s agency says nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have fled their homes in the six weeks since Russia’s invasion.
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Ukraine War: Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move won't bring stability to Europe.
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Alabama law banning transgender medication challenged in two lawsuits
The law makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.
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Kevin McCarthy warns against impeaching Biden for ‘political purposes’
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) declined to throw his support behind impeaching President Biden, a move that several of his House Republican colleagues have called for, warning agai…
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Trump approval ratings still strong in key battleground states: poll
Former President Trump remains overwhelmingly popular among Republican voters in key battleground states heading into the midterm election cycle, according to a new roundup of polls released Monday…
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Ukraine war latest updates: ‘20,000 civilians killed in Mariupol’
Ukraine news from April 12: Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko says more than 20,000 civilians have been killed in the city.
As Russia gears up for bloodier phase of war, reports indicate a chemical weapon was used in Mariupol: April 11 recap
President Zelenskyy warned of an impending Russian offensive in his country's east and has urged civilians to flee the region. Monday recap
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Biden’s solution to the politics of rising crime: Focus on guns
Democrats are on the defensive on violent crime, but they have a built-in trust advantage on policies for preventing gun violence.
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Florida lawmakers cave to DeSantis on redistricting and will defer to him with new map | CNN Politics
Republican legislative leaders in Florida have given up trying to draw new congressional boundaries that can win Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature and, in an unprecedented move, announced Monday that they intend to essentially cede this constitutional power to the executive branch.
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Ex-officer convicted of storming Capitol to disrupt Congress
A federal jury has convicted a former Virginia police officer of storming the U.S. Capitol with another off-duty officer to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.
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DOJ still opposes Trump subpoena in Peter Strzok civil case against FBI | CNN Politics
The Justice Department reiterated its arguments Monday for why it is seeking to block a subpoena for former President Donald Trump's testimony that is being sought by a top ex-FBI agent who sued over his 2018 termination.
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Kyiv warns Russia planning large assault in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is concentrating tens of thousands of troops for its new assault.
Jared Kushner firm received $2 billion Saudi investment after White House exit: Report
Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of former President Donald Trump, scored a $2 billion investment from a fund led by the Saudi crown prince just six months after leaving the White House, according to a new report.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Tens of thousands feared dead in Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of a ramped-up Russian offensive in his country's east, while Vladimir Putin was set to meet with Austria's leader.
www.nbcnews.com2022 is shaping up to be a legal nightmare for Trumpworld. Here's a timeline of upcoming court cases and legal obstacles.
Donald Trump and his allies are bracing for a flurry of legal challenges this year. Here are the big cases to put on your radar.
On The Money — Inflation was already high, Russia’s war worsened it
© iStock Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fueled price increases on top of months of inflation. We’ll also look at the White House bracing for a tough inflation report and an uphill climb to legali…
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Trump’s Oz endorsement in Pennsylvania vexes GOP allies
Frustration is mounting on the GOP’s right flank over former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Mehmet Oz in the Pennsylvania Senate race.
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Trump-linked lawyer took part in 'confidential' Wisconsin meeting on decertifying 2020 election
The Trump-linked lawyer who compiled memos outlining ways to overturn the 2020 election urged Wisconsin lawmakers last month to decertify the contest, according to a new report.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussia-Ukraine war live updates: Tens of thousands feared dead in Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of a ramped-up Russian offensive in his country's east, while Vladimir Putin was set to meet with Austria's leader.
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Gooden introduces bill preventing Biden admin from enforcing gender identity instruction in elementary schools
Rep. Lance Gooden introduced legislation Monday that prevents the Biden administration from forcing states and schools to implement sex education and gender identity curriculum in elementary schools.
EXPLAINER: 2 men in Gov. Whitmer plot could be tried again
A jury last week couldn't reach a unanimous verdict for two men charged with a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Austrian chancellor calls meeting with Putin ‘unfriendly’ and ‘tough’
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer met face to face with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, calling the encounter “unfriendly” and “tough” after raising points about Russia’s atrocities in …
thehill.comRep. Madison Cawthorn called for Fauci's imprisonment and Biden's impeachment during a Trump rally
Cawthorn accused Dr. Anothony Fauci of lying to Congress and also said "dark forces" control the government.
UN: Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine's children have fled homes
The U.N. children's agency says nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have fled their homes in the six weeks since Russia’s invasion.
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Amid rise of gun violence, Biden unveils 'basic common sense' regulations targeting ghost guns
New rules will require serial numbers to be added to firearms assembled from do-it-yourself kits and background checks for people who purchase them.
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Florida gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried compared DeSantis to a 'dictator' and said his actions mirror Hitler's during his rise to power
Fried, who is running for governor in Florida as a Democrat, said that DeSantis has failed to call out neo-nazis in the state.
These personality traits may predict cognitive decline later in life
Story at a glance For the study, researchers analyzed data from 1,954 participants in the Rush Memory and Aging Project. Participants agreed to annual assessments of their cognitive abilities follo…
thehill.comLive Updates | Russia-Ukraine War
The U.N. children’s agency says nearly two-thirds of all Ukrainian children have fled their homes in the six weeks since Russia’s invasion.
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Italy signs deal with Algeria to increase gas imports
Italian PM Draghi says agreement a significant step in Italy’s drive to reduce its dependency on Russian energy imports.
Trump-backed Michigan AG candidate promotes 'active' 2020 election fraud lawsuit
The attorney behind a 2020 election fraud lawsuit in Antrim County, Michigan, who is running for a top state office is promoting the dismissed case as "active."
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Pentagon monitoring reports of possible Russian chemical weapons attack in Mariupol
If Russia were to have used chemical weapons, it would signal a major escalation of its botched invasion of Ukraine, which has stalled after more than a month.
Biden says US and India in 'close consultation' in managing 'destabilizing' effects of Russia war on Ukraine
President Biden on Monday said the United States and India are in “close consultation” in managing the “destabilizing” effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Disagreement and Delay: How Infighting Over the Border Divided the White House
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden was livid. He had been in office only two months at the time, and there was already a crisis at the southwest border. Thousands of migrant children were jammed into unsanitary Border Patrol stations. Republicans were accusing Biden of flinging open the borders...
White House braces for ‘extraordinarily elevated’ inflation numbers
The White House is bracing for “extraordinarily elevated” inflation numbers to be reflected in Tuesday’s data from the Labor Department, attributing it largely to rising ener…
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Shehbaz Sharif elected as Pakistan’s new prime minister
Sharif elected prime minister by parliament following the removal of Imran Khan in a no-confidence vote.
Democrat Finkenauer knocked off US Senate primary ballot
A state court judge has concluded that Democrat Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on the June 7 primary ballot for U.S.
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Ukrainian officials claim strike on Russian weapons depot in Luhansk region
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is "ready" for a major Russian offensive in the east of the country, as he accused Moscow of lying to deflect the blame for the war. Follow here for live news updates.
U.N.: Nearly two-thirds of Ukraine’s children have fled homes
The United Nations has verified the deaths of 142 youngsters, though the number is likely much higher.
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Florida Legislature surrenders to DeSantis on redistricting
After weeks of back-and-forths with Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis on redistricting, the Republican-led state Legislature caved and announced it will effectively cede the map-drawing reins to him.
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Ukrainian nuns open their monastery doors to the displaced
HOSHIV, Ukraine (AP) — Beneath the ancient beech forests of the Carpathian Mountains, a quiet monastery in the western Ukrainian village of Hoshiv has transformed itself into a giant playground for a dozen children who've been displaced by the war with their families.
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Russia accuses NATO members of running psychological operations in Ukraine
Russia’s Ministry of Defense claimed that members of NATO have deployed specialists to Ukraine in a psychological influence operation meant to disparage Russia
Senate Democrats report record fundraising hauls in first quarter
Senate Democratic incumbents in competitive races are touting record first-quarter fundraising hauls as the party prepares to defend its narrow majority in November. In Arizona, Sen. Mark Kel…
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Inflation is hammering the voters who will soon decide some key midterm races
Prices are rising at a dramatic rate in states including Georgia and Arizona, which will host two of 2022's most important midterm Senate races.
Biden approval rating at lowest point in CBS News poll
President Biden’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point in the latest CBS News and YouGov poll. The president’s latest approval rating is down slightly from February and March, when …
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Tens of thousands feared dead in Mariupol
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned of a ramped-up Russian offensive in his country's east, while Vladimir Putin was set to meet with Austria's leader.
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How Elon Musk shook up Twitter in a week of chaos
After becoming the largest individual shareholder of Twitter, Elon Musk proceeded to generate more headlines for the company.
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Area near Little Rock, Arkansas, hit by 'large, extremely dangerous' tornado | CNN
A storm system lashing states from Oklahoma into the Midwest brought tornadoes and hail to Arkansas Monday.
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Soaring prices putting poor countries at risk of default: IMF
International financial institution says better mechanisms needed for dealing with sovereign debt stress.
PG&E to pay $55M for two massive California wildfires, avoids criminal trial
Pacific Gas & Electric Company will pay more than $55 million to settle criminal cases involving two Northern California wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres — an area larger than Rhode Island.
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Sales of recreational cannabis will soon begin in New Jersey after historic vote
They will soon be the first businesses to allow legal recreational cannabis sales in the state.
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Macron, Le Pen advance to second round of French elections
French President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, a far-right presidential candidate, won the first round of the presidential elections on Sunday.
AP PHOTOS on Day 47: Exhumed bodies on outskirts of Kyiv
The gruesome task of exhuming the bodies of Ukrainian victims from mass graves in Bucha on the outskirts of Kyiv was underway Monday as trucks filled with body bags of the dead transported them to sites for forensic analysis.
apnews.comU.S. lobbies India to join support for Ukraine, opposition to Russia
President Biden spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, as U.S. foreign and defense secretaries met with their Indian counterparts.
Brazil invites EU to observe vote as Bolsonaro faces reelection: report
Brazil’s election authority invited the European Union (EU) to supervise its upcoming general elections in October when the country’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, will seek reelection…
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KINGMAN, Ariz. — Inside a flag-covered roadside pizzeria, Robert Hall slings dough with a handgun on his hip and his politics on his sleeve. He says the Southern border is overrun and the 2020 election was stolen — views that would normally make a voter like him a lock to reelect his staunchly...
'Birtherism' to the 'Big Lie': Inside Obama's fight to counter disinformation | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama is urgently throwing himself into the fight against disinformation, taking a yearslong private fascination into the open as he makes addressing the issue a key pillar of his post-presidency.
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Ukraine conflict: Why is Russia losing so many tanks?
Russia is thought to have lost more than 400 tanks in Ukraine during the current conflict.
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UK expects fighting to intensify in next 2-3 weeks; West working to confirm reports of Russian chemical weapons attack
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer became the first European leader to hold talks with Putin since Russia's unprovoked onslaught began on Feb. 24.
After failures, Russia puts general with a worrying history in Syria in charge of Putin's Ukraine war
General Alexander Dvornikov, whose brutal tactics against Syrian rebels led to war crimes accusations, is now in charge of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Himes, Steil say economic disparity is 'not a Democrat thing or a Republican thing,' seek bipartisan solutions
EXCLUSIVE: Democrats and Republicans from the House Committee on Economic Disparity & Fairness in Growth are in Wisconsin this week to meet with local leaders to discuss issues facing their communities, and hope to work in a bipartisan way to address those challenges, telling Fox News that “its...
What to know about Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio's case
Melissa Lucio was found guilty of capital murder in the death of her two year old daughter in 2007. She has been in death row for the past 15 years.
Disney gave $190K to support Florida Republicans as lawmakers met
The company gave $125,000 to the Republican Party of Florida and $65,000 to a committee that helps elect GOP state senators, according to campaign finance filings released Monday.
www.politico.comNew Hunter Biden revelations raise counterintelligence questions
Emails on a damaged laptop that Hunter Biden left at a computer repair store in Wilmington, Del., bank records and other documents uncovered by Senate Republican investigators, reveal a high-dollar money trail that flowed from Chinese interests to Hunter Bidens and his uncle James.
Illegal mining, abuses surge on Indigenous land in Brazil: Report
Report accuses illegal miners of committing rape, other acts of violence in Indigenous communities in Brazilian Amazon.
Man posing as DHS officer says he was duped by other defendant who sought ‘friendship’
One of the men accused of posing as a federal agent to get close to Secret Service agents said he was tricked into taking part in the scheme by the other defendant, who claims he was merely acting out of a “desire for friendship.”
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Elon Musk backing off Twitter board opens door to hostile takeover
Analysts now wonder whether Musk will pursue a hostile takeover of Twitter, without the constraints he would have had on the size of his stake in the company.
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French elections: Macron targets Le Pen as run-off campaign begins
The French president fires up his re-election campaign visiting a stronghold of his far-right rival.
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Andrew Giuliani is test-driving his father's legacy in New York
NEW YORK - Andrew Giuliani is easy to spot marching through Queens in a St. Patrick's Day parade. He's the one wearing the "Team Trump" warm-up jacket and blue baseball cap with large letters across the front: "G-I-U-L-I-A-N-I." Andrew is here to gather signatures he needs to get on the...
Here’s how the Russia-Ukraine war is driving up prices
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting sanctions imposed on Moscow are contributing to surging global prices that Americans are feeling throughout the economy, particularly at the grocery s…
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Cuomo’s comeback gets more difficult as he stays out of Democratic primary
Here’s a look at some of the hurdles that make a Cuomo comeback bid even more of a long shot now than it was before the deadline to enter the primary passed.
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Targeted by Trump, Cheney hauls in nearly $3 million the past three months for her re-election run
Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, facing a GOP primary challenge from Trump-backed candidate, hauls in nearly $3 million in fundraising the past three months
Families, doctors contest Alabama transgender treatment ban
Families with transgender teens have sued the state of Alabama to block a law that makes it a crime for doctors to treat trans youth under 19 with puberty blockers or hormones to help affirm their gender identity.
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Ukrainian teen taken into U.S. custody at border moved to shelter in New York
The vast majority of the unaccompanied children in U.S. care hail from Central America, but officials have recently received a small but growing number of Ukrainian minors.
www.cbsnews.comLet’s Go Brandon Crypto Lawsuit Has Trumpworld Influencers Running for the Hills
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyA new class-action lawsuit filed by an investor in Trumpworld’s favorite “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin claims that some of the token’s key players orchestrated a pump-and-dump scheme.The news marks the latest bit of drama that has plagued...
What we know and don't know about quarterback Dwayne Haskins' death | CNN
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins died when he was struck by a dump truck Saturday morning as he tried to cross a highway on foot in South Florida, authorities said.
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Rep. Roy, 75 House Republicans press Biden admin to resume police escorts for veteran 'honor flights' in DC
Rep. Chip Roy and 75 other House Republicans Monday pressed Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to resume police escorts for Honor Flight Network tours of war memorials in Washington, D.C.
Ukraine conflict: 'Russian soldiers raped me and killed my husband'
The BBC has uncovered first-hand evidence of Russian soldiers raping and killing civilians in a village west of Kyiv.
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The lefty magazine flexing some Biden-era muscle
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Biden's sister argues Democrats are the 'pro-life' party on abortion in new memoir
Valerie Biden Owens, president Biden's younger sister, says Democrats chose the wrong term on abortion and that they are the ones advocating for better lives for mothers and children.
Severe weather expected from Gulf Coast to Great Lakes
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 92nd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Louisiana pastor who taped children's mouths defends action, says students bullied teacher
Rev. John Raymond, who is accused of cruelty to juveniles, is the GOP State Central Committee's credentials chairman and a "Survivor" contestant.
Russia starting to reinforce positions in the Donbas, Pentagon says
Russia has begun to reinforce and resupply its troops in the Donbas region of Ukraine ahead of an expected assault on the area, the Pentagon’s top spokesperson said on Monday. U.S. intelligen…
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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has book out this fall
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has a book coming this fall that covers his years in the Trump administration and, according to his publisher, offers “unvarnished appraisals of the deals made and characters encountered along the way.”
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Ukraine is 'preparing' for attack in the east by Russian forces, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that an attack from Russian forces in the east is looming. But he said Ukrainian troops are ready.
Men charged in impersonation plot deny trying to influence federal agents | CNN Politics
"It is preposterous," Gregory Smith said of the allegations against Ali, his client. "They have been making a mountain out of a molehill, and it is time for it to end."
www.cnn.comWhat to expect when you’re expecting Russians in the Donbas
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How Ginni Thomas jockeyed for influence in Trump's orbit | CNN Politics
One week after the 2018 midterms, President Donald Trump hosted a private lunch with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, conservative activist Virginia "Ginni" Thomas.
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Lawmakers demand answers from FDA after investigation on food failures
Sen. Patty Murray, the number three Democrat in the Senate, asked for an outline of steps the commissioner plans to take to improve food safety, in writing, by April 25.
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How a mysterious Putin ally, the 'Russian Gatsby,' moves his billions
A trove of leaked financial records illustrates the difficulties regulators will face in enforcing sanctions on Russian oligarchs like Suleiman Kerimov.
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EXPLAINER: Where do US opioid trials, settlements stand?
A trial on whether pharmacy chain Walgreens bears responsibility for the opioid crisis started Monday in Florida on the heels of opening statements last week in another opioid trial in West Virginia.
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Biden announces rule making 'ghost guns' illegal as part of comprehensive gun crime strategy
President Biden on Monday announced that the Justice Department issued its long-awaited final rule to rein in the proliferation of “ghost guns,” making it illegal for a business to manufacture firearms without serial numbers.
Russia Airs Its Ultimate ‘Revenge Plan’ for America
Alexey Nikolsky/Sputnik/AFP via Getty ImagesAs Russia’s war of aggression continues to ravage its neighbor, the Kremlin’s propaganda apparatus has been more blatant than ever in outlining the country’s goals for its biggest nemesis: the U.S.Last week, American intelligence officials reportedly...
Jury convicts former police officer Thomas Robertson on 6 counts related to January 6
Thomas Robertson was found guilty Monday on all charges, including obstructing officers during the Capitol riot.
www.cbsnews.comAmazon Union Vote Becomes Flashpoint In Staten Island Congressional Race
Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis is under fire for her mild response to the Amazon union drive.
Woman who falsely accused Black teen of stealing cellphone pleads guilty to hate crime
A woman who attacked a Black teen at a luxury New York City hotel after falsely accusing him of stealing her cellphone has pleaded guilty to hate crime charges.
Ukraine war: Ukraine investigates alleged execution of civilians by Russians
Bucha, Irpin and more - this is where civilians' bodies have been found scattered around as Russian troops pulled out.
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Disney heir comes out as transgender
Story at a glance Disney family member Charlee Corra has said they are transgender. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s heavily criticized response to Florida’s Parental Rights in …
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EU to consider Ukraine membership in weeks; Russia warns of 'direct military confrontation' with US: April 10 recap
Sending military equipment to Ukraine could spark 'direct military confrontation' between US and Russia, Russia's UN envoy says.
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Harris says White House will seek to ease Americans' medical debt burden | CNN Politics
The White House is seeking to help lessen Americans' medical debt burden, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Monday. In its latest effort to help people deal with increased costs amid skyrocketing inflation, the White House laid out a four-point plan to help protect consumers.
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New York Democrats pare back nation-leading bail reform amid crime wave
There is no data showing that New York’s bail reform has fueled the crime, and even Democrats who sought changes are quick to point that out. But Republicans have successfully suggested a correlation to sway voters.
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President Biden's sister Valerie Biden Owens says Trump "very intent" on bringing her brother down
She writes about her relationship with her brother — as well as her concerns about his 2020 presidential run — in her new memoir.
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Missouri trio gets jail for roles in Capitol insurrection
A federal judge in Washington, D
Mexican truck drivers block major US-Mexico point of entry in protest of Texas border inspections | CNN
Commercial traffic at a major US-Mexico land entry port is "halted temporarily" due to an ongoing protest on the Mexican side of the border, with "no southbound movements by US carriers," a US Customs and Border Protection official confirmed Monday to CNN.
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Steve Israel: A bump in Biden approval rating ‘probably saves the Senate for Democrats’
Former Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) predicted on Monday that just a slight uptick in President Biden’s approval numbers could spare Democrats a thrashing in the Senate in this year’s midterm election…
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What to know about child tax credit and how to claim $1,400 stimulus payment before tax day
What to know about child tax credit and how to claim $1,400 stimulus payment before tax day.
NJ Gov. Murphy willing to 'entertain' changes to gender identity lessons for 2nd graders
Gov. Murphy defended gender identity lessons for New Jersey public elementary school students.
Mice occupy FDA offices after food left behind in pandemic
The FDA's rodent problem worsened during the pandemic, forcing the agency to assign some employees returning to the campus after two years to temporary desks and ask others to continue to telework.
www.politico.comDemocrat Finkenauer knocked off US Senate primary ballot
A state court judge has concluded that Democrat Abby Finkenauer cannot appear on the June 7 primary ballot for U.S.
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New York officers who shoved protester to be reinstated
The riot squad was clearing an area for a curfew following protests over George Floyd's murder.
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Florida lawmakers cave to DeSantis on redistricting and will defer to him with new map | CNN Politics
Republican legislative leaders in Florida have given up trying to draw new congressional boundaries that can win Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature and, in an unprecedented move, announced Monday that they intend to essentially cede this constitutional power to the executive branch.
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Two Kinder chocolate boxes recalled ahead of Easter due to salmonella risk
The products, which were manufactured in Belgium, were sold at some Costco, BJ’s and Big Y Supermarket stores. No illnesses have been reported in the U.S.
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Biden urges Modi not to step up Indian use of Russian oil
President Joe Biden has asked India’s Narendra Modi not to accelerate the buying of Russian oil as the U.S. and other nations try to cut off Moscow’s energy income following the invasion of Ukraine.
apnews.comTucker Carlson Says Anyone Talking About ‘Ghost Guns’ Must Be a Biden ‘Propagandist’
Tucker Carlson on Monday reacted to the Biden administration’s efforts to curtail the prevalence of ghost guns by claiming that that term is made up and that anyone who uses it in earnest is but a “propagandist” for the Biden administration.“As Joe Biden has explained, your constitutional rights...
China says 'regular military supplies' delivered to Serbia
China says it delivered “regular military supplies" to Serbia, in its first comments on an unusual operation in which six Chinese Air Force Y-20 transport planes landed in Belgrade early Saturday
White House 'not currently planning a trip' for Biden to Ukraine
The White House is “not currently planning a trip” for President Biden to visit Ukraine, but instead is focused on “expediting weapons” and sending military assistance and security systems to the country amid Russia’s more than two-month multi-front war.
Biden’s new steps on gun violence met with cautious applause, some criticism
Some gun safety advocates say the president has not moved quickly or boldly enough in the year since he unveiled a raft of executive gun control actions.
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Elderly Ukrainian woman says she was raped after Russians took her village: "I wish he had killed me instead of what he did"
The woman said she believes her attacker was from Ukraine's far east, a region controlled by Russian-backed separatists.
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Zuckerberg money won't be in next round of aid for elections
The nonprofit that distributed most of the $350 million in donations from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to election offices in 2020 says it won’t disburse similar donations this year.
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Iowa Democratic Senate candidate to appeal judge's decision to keep her off ballot
Some of Finkenauer's signatures on petition to qualify for ballot were successfully challenged by Republicans.
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Austrian chancellor tells Putin to end Ukraine war
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he told Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine and raised the issue of “serious war crimes" committed by Russian troops
Russians readying for new offensive in eastern Ukraine, U.S. official warns
“It’s clear evidence of what we’ve been saying for a while now: that the Russians are going to want to pour more of their assets into the Donbas.”
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White House spotlights first pets on National Pet Day | CNN Politics
The White House is putting the first pets on display for National Pets Day.
www.cnn.comStung by redistricting rulings, Republicans target state court elections
Republicans are vowing to spend record amounts in key state supreme court races this fall, seeking to take advantage of a favorable national political environment to elect conservative judges at the state level amid deep political divisions. A string of decisions throwing out Republican-drawn...
Poland struggles under the weight of Ukraine refugee crisis
Many Poles have been welcoming Ukrainian families into their homes, gathering donations and volunteering to help the refugees.
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Support for Griner at WNBA draft as Howard goes to Atlanta
NEW YORK (AP) — Moments before Rhyne Howard went to Atlanta with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is working very hard to help bring Brittney Griner back to the United States.
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US doubts new Russian war chief can end Moscow's floundering
Russia has tapped a new Ukraine war commander to take centralized control of the next phase of battle after its costly failures in the opening campaign and carnage for Ukrainian civilians.
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Black women hold majority of student debt. Some say the loan pause doesn't do enough to help
The Biden administration has extended the student loan pause through August.
Bucha killings: Satellite image of bodies site contradicts Russian claims
Russia called footage of bodies in Bucha 'staged' but its evidence for this does not stack up.
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Fate of Ohio Dr. William Husel, on trial for alleged high-dose fentanyl deaths, to go to jury
Closing arguments followed more than five weeks of testimony in the trial of William Husel, who faces murder charges in the deaths of 14 intensive care patients.
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Lawyer for men charged with impersonating agents says feds are latching on to ‘conspiracy theories’
Prosecutors argue the 2 D.C. residents are a possible "risk to national security" and should be detained until trial.
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Liz Cheney sets personal fundraising record ahead of August primary
Cheney brought in $2.94 million in the first three months of 2022.
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EXPLAINER: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?
The Biden administration is unveiling a completed rule aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers. Such weapons have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers.
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Lori Vallow, mom accused in kids' killings, now fit for trial, Idaho judge says
Lori Vallow Daybell and her now-husband Chad Daybell face numerous charges in the complicated case involving allegations of bizarre spiritual beliefs involving "zombies" and doomsday predictions.
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NJ sample lesson plans push videos for 5th graders on graphic sex-related content
New Jersey students as young as fifth grade could be taught that puberty blockers are an acceptable way to "manage" puberty, according to sample lesson plans being reviewed by state school districts.
New crypto PAC launches
Cryptocurrency interests are spending cash across the midterm election landscape.
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Brittney Griner: White House tight-lipped on missing WNBA star
Phoenix Mercury centre Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia since February.
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India's northwest reels under unusual early heat wave
An unusually early heat wave has brought more extreme temperatures to a large swath of India’s northwest, raising concerns that such weather conditions could become typical.
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Australian 'finfluencers' can now get prison time for giving unlicensed financial advice
The country is cracking down on creators who offer unlicensed financial services, like investment advice courses.
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Biden's pick to lead ATF faces tough road to confirmation | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Monday announced he was nominating former federal prosecutor Steve Dettelbach to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, thrusting the former US attorney into what will likely be a tough confirmation fight.
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Indianapolis FedEx mass shooting was 'preventable,' families of victims say in negligence lawsuit
The suit alleges that FedEx and its security contractor failed to stop the April 15, 2021, rampage, which left eight victims dead.
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One killed after teens take turns shooting each other wearing body armor, Florida police say | CNN
One teenager is dead after at least two teens took turns shooting at each other while wearing body armor, police in Belleview, Florida, said.
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Flooding, landslides kill at least 25 people in Philippines
Heavy rains caused by a summer tropical depression have killed at least 25 people in the central and southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides
Prosecutor to drop murder charge against Texas woman over an abortion
Texas authorities had said a woman, 26, caused “the death of an individual by self-induced abortion”.
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Some Jan. 6 defendants turn to trial by judge instead of jury
A review by CBS News shows more than a dozen Jan. 6 defendants have unsuccessfully tried to move their trials out of the nation's capital.
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Iowa's political swing makes Obama's wins harder to repeat
Iowa was Barack Obama’s unlikely launching pad in 2008 to become the nation’s first Black president.
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Once a retail giant, Kmart nears extinction after closure
When the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, closes its doors on April 16, it will leave just a handful of remaining locations for the former retail powerhouse.
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US assesses Putin may increase efforts to interfere with US elections | CNN Politics
The United States believes Russian President Vladimir Putin may be willing to take more aggressive action against the US, including dialing up his attempts to interfere with American elections in response to its support for Ukraine, according to four sources familiar with recent US intelligence...
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Mexico's fight to sue US gun manufacturers for $10bn
A lawsuit says US firearms manufacturers are responsible for the "flood" of illegal guns into Mexico.
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GOP's energy promises face limits in Pa. governor's race
Republican candidates for Pennsylvania governor are pledging to open up natural gas production, but there are constraints to what a governor can do.
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Johnny Depp suit against Amber Heard starts with jury picks
A jury has been picked in a long-anticipated libel lawsuit filed by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard
Eric Greitens case at center of scrutiny for St. Louis prosecutor
Greitens has emerged as a leading contender for the Republican nomination for one of Missouri's U.S. Senate seats.
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Sharif sworn in as Pakistan's new PM after week of drama
Pakistan’s parliament has elected opposition lawmaker Shahbaz Sharif as the new prime minister, following a week of political turmoil that led to the weekend ouster of Premier Imran Khan
Gunmen kill family of 8 near Mexico City
Gunmen burst into a home just north of Mexico City and killed eight members of a family, including four children
Despite risk of death, Thailand sends Myanmar refugees back
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The young woman from Myanmar and her family now live amid the tall grasses of a riverbank on the Thai border, trapped in limbo between a country that does not want them and a country whose military could kill them.
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COVID-19 cases rising in Northeast, partly fueled by BA.2, experts say
As COVID-19 cases continue to tick up in the United States, the Northeast appears to be fueling the increase.
Philadelphia to restore indoor mask mandate as cases rise
Philadelphia has become the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after reporting a sharp increase in coronavirus infections.
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Much of Europe remains at the CDC's highest travel risk as other regions improve | CNN
For the third week in a row, the CDC did not add a single new destination to its highest-risk Level 4 category for travel. But much of Europe remains lodged at Level 4, including France, Spain and Portugal.
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Biden seeks to resume federal worker vaccine mandate
The Biden administration on Monday asked a federal appeals court to clear a procedural hurdle that remained after a key legal victory last week and allow the administration to quickly resume enforc…
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What does an ‘effective’ COVID-19 treatment mean?
One previously touted treatment does not yield benefits that warrant its use for COVID-19.
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With COVID mission over, Pentagon plans for next pandemic
U.S. military medical teams deployed during the coronavirus pandemic brought back lessons as the Defense Department looks to see what worked and what didn't.
apnews.comWhite House faces April 18 deadline on transit mask mandate
The Biden administration faces an April 18 deadline on whether to extend or end a mandate requiring travelers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and in transit hubs. Industry groups and Republican lawmakers want the White House to end the 14-month-old mask mandate. New White House COVID-19...
Pelosi tests negative for COVID, set to exit isolation
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced on Monday that she has tested negative for COVID-19 and will exit isolation on Tuesday. Pelosi, who tested positive for the virus on Thursday, said she is …
thehill.comWhy This Coastal County in New Jersey Has the State's Highest COVID-19 Death Rate
Ocean County, a coastal region in central New Jersey, is home to some of the state’s most exclusive waterfront communities and its fastest-growing town, Lakewood. A Republican bastion in a state controlled by Democrats, the county is largely suburban, encompassing more land than all but one...
Biden COVID response leader says continuing public transportation mask mandate 'absolutely on the table'
White House COVID-19 response team leader Dr. Ashish Jha stated that while he is ‘not overly concerned' about a recent rise in coronavirus cases, the continuation of a mask mandate for travelers using public transportation could very well see another extension.
Shanghai residents recorded screaming from apartments after seven days of lockdown
A viral video on social media shows Shanghai residents screaming from the windows of their apartment buildings after seven days of a strictly enforced COVID-19 lockdown of the city.
Fauci says protocols to protect Biden ‘pretty strong’ amid rash of Covid cases
‘It’s going to be a person’s decision about the individual risk,’ says president’s chief medical adviser after spate of positive tests in DC President Joe Biden signing H.R. 3076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022, during a ceremony in the sState Dining Room on 5 April. Photograph: Mandel...
Germany may have to junk 3 million COVID shots by late June
Germany’s health ministry says the country may have to discard 3 million doses of expired COVID-19 vaccine by the end of June
New NYC mayor Adams strives for order, post-COVID comeback
Many New Yorkers just want their city to feel orderly, functional and fun again after two years of plague and social disruption. The question is, can the Democrat who pledged to bring back New York’s “swagger” gain momentum in the face of repeated setbacks? Adams' optimism remained high even...
US pulls non-emergency staff from Shanghai amid COVID surge
The U.S. has ordered all non-emergency government staff to leave Shanghai, which is under a tight lockdown to contain a COVID-19 surge.
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This invisible Covid-19 mitigation measure is finally getting the attention it deserves | CNN
With mask mandates virtually gone and vaccinaton rates at a standstill, there's one mitigation measure that can still make a big difference: ventilation.
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The new COVID-19 epicenter might just be Capitol Hill
A surge of coronavirus cases is seizing the U.S. Capitol like at no other point in the entire pandemic
