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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he would make “no apologies” and wasn’t “walking anything back” after his weekend comment that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power,” attempting to turn the page on a controversy that clouded his recent trip to Europe.
January 6 committee sends message to DOJ as it recommends criminal contempt charges for 2 more Trump advisers: Do your job | CNN Politics
Members of the House select committee investigating the insurrection at the US Capitol voiced their frustration with Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice on Monday, as they voted unanimously to recommend two former advisers to former President Donald Trump be referred...
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Judge: Trump likely committed crimes related to election
A federal judge has asserted it is “more likely than not” that former President Donald Trump committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election.
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Ukrainians claim to retake ground ahead of latest talks
Ukrainian forces claim to have retaken a Kyiv suburb and an eastern town from the Russians in what is becoming a back-and-forth stalemate on the ground, while negotiators are assembling for another round of talks on Tuesday.
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‘Don’t Say Gay' bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
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On the Belarusian border, a NATO military exercise is now a powerful 'show of force'
Even the objective of the practice is shaped by the warfare in Ukraine.
‘Do your job’: Jan. 6 committee presses DOJ as push for Meadows contempt charge languishes
Committee members have long counted on the department and Attorney General Merrick Garland to back them up as they confront a long list of recalcitrant witnesses.
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Ukraine-Russia war live updates: Kremlin says Biden's Putin comments 'alarming'
President Joe Biden's remarks, which were interpreted by many as tantamount to calling for regime change in Russia, continued to reverberate.
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Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contempt
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has voted unanimously to hold two men who served as advisers to then-President Donald Trump in contempt of Congress.
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New York justice orders Trump Organization to comply with attorney general subpoena
A New York judge ordered the Trump Organization to comply with a subpoena from state Attorney General Letitia James by the end of April.
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Biden stands by saying Putin shouldn't stay in power: 'I’m not walking anything back'
"But it doesn’t mean we have a fundamental policy to do anything to take Putin down in any way," the president told reporters Monday amid criticism of his remark over the weekend.
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Ukraine refugees near 4 million. Will exodus slowdown last?
The daily number of people fleeing Ukraine has fallen in recent days but border guards, aid agencies and refugees say Russia’s unpredictable war offers few signs whether it’s just a temporary lull or a permanent drop-off.
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Biden's $5.8T budget proposes one of the 'largest' investments in US national security amid war in Ukraine
President Biden on Monday released his $5.8 trillion budget proposal for 2023, which he said calls for “one of the largest investments in our national security in history,” amid the invasion of Ukraine.
Judge calls 'illegality' of Trump plan to overturn election 'obvious,' in ruling for Jan. 6 committee
A federal judge called the "illegality" of former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election "obvious," in a ruling Monday.
Kremlin spokesperson: Russia would only use nuclear weapons against a threat to "existence of the state"
Ukraine has slowed some of Russia's advances, but multiple cities are being hit with missiles, a presidential adviser says. Follow here for live news updates.
House poised to pass bill legalizing marijuana
The House is poised to pass legislation this week that would legalize marijuana, just the latest example of the swiftly changing attitudes on drug laws that marks a near reversal from the Reagan-era war on drugs that also reverberated through the 1990s.The bill legalizing marijuana has...
Jared Kushner to appear before House January 6 committee on Thursday, sources say
Kushner was not physically at the White House on January 6, 2021, but texts from Ginni Thomas to Mark Meadows suggest he was on the receiving end of those calling for action.
www.cbsnews.comThe Senate candidates getting the most special interest money
Data: OpenSecrets; Chart: Thomas Oide/Axios Republican Senate campaigns in places like Pennsylvania, Ohio and Alabama are among those attracting the most spending from special-interest groups and political actions committees this cycle, according to financial data compiled by OpenSecrets.Why it...
Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Ukraine's "tactically significant" progress in the village is overshadowed by news of the Prigozhin plane crash.
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6 questions about Clarence Thomas and Supreme Court conflict of interest
Ethics rules for the court have been stalled for years, and Congress seems unlikely to act.
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Republicans introduce bill requiring DOJ to disclose info on felony pre-trial releases
Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Rep. Brian Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the Pretrial Release Reporting Act on Monday, leading the charge for congressional oversight of law enforcement releases involving people charged with violent crimes.
Ukrainian forces retake Trostyanets, town in northeast
A defense official confirmed that Ukrainian forces have retaken Trostyanets, a town in northeast Ukraine.
Will Smith apologizes: 'I was out of line and I was wrong'
Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at Sunday’s Oscars, writing in a statement that he was “out of line” and “wrong.”
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Factbox: Biden budget would hire thousands to fight forest fires, help veterans
U.S. President Joe Biden's $5.79 trillion budget plan released on Monday calls for the federal government to hire thousands more workers to fight forest fires, provide medical care to veterans and combat violent crime.
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for Academy Awards slap
Will Smith apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him in the face during the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday after the comedian and host of the show made a joke mocking his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNebraska lawmaker apologizes for debunked litter box claim
A Nebraska state lawmaker apologized on Monday after he publicly cited a persistent but debunked rumor alleging that schools are placing litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate children who self-identify as cats. Sen. Bruce Bostelman, a conservative Republican, repeated the false claim...
Environmental organizations unveil ‘Green New Deal pledge’ for 2022 candidates
A coalition of progressive and environmental organizations on Monday introduced a pledge for candidates indicating plans to co-sponsor a handful of bills associated with Green New Deal policies.Sig…
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UCLA’s race, equity director appears to wish for Justice Thomas to die: ‘no one wants to openly admit’
UCLA’s Director of Race and Equity appeared last week to wish for the death of Justice Clarence Thomas, suggesting in a tweet that no one wants to say it out loud.
Agent: Gov. Whitmer kidnap plotters 'excited' about bomb
An FBI agent who was working undercover says two key people in the plot to kidnap Michigan's governor were excited to get their hands on explosives.
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Taliban hard-liners turning back the clock in Afghanistan
Taliban hard-liners are turning back the clock in Afghanistan with a flurry of repressive edicts over the past days that hark back to their harsh rule from the late 1990s.
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Ukraine war: What would a ‘rupture’ in US-Russia relations mean?
US-Russia ties have reached a new low amid war in Ukraine and experts say that could have a serious ripple effect.
Top U.S. Senate Republican rejects Biden budget as inadequate on defense
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell rejected President Joe Biden's $5.79 trillion budget plan on Monday, saying it was unacceptably light on defense spending at a time of heightened international tensions over Ukraine.
A former congressman and a lobbyist look for work in Kremlin-allied Belarus
One wants to end the conflict. The other is in talks to represent Belarus’ potash industry. They’re among the few still open to working with the country.
www.politico.comGOP Subtly Bashes Biden's Putin Remarks, And Twitter Users Wonder Whose Side It's On
"Is the Republican Party implying Putin should remain in power?" one Twitter user wondered.
'Misogynistic': Sen. Hawley slams Thomas recusal calls over his wife's texts
When asked about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's wife Ginni's texts regarding the 2020 election and calls for the justice to recuse himself in future cases on the matter, Sen. Josh Hawley called it strange, seeing as Ginni is "an independent, adult woman."
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After Biden’s Fiery Speech, Nine Unscripted Words Reverberate (Published 2022)
Administration officials were forced to walk back the ad-lib that Russian President Vladimir V. Putin “cannot remain in power,” which captured the attention of foreign policy experts, lawmakers and allies.
House passes bill to erect statues of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra Day O'Connor on US Capitol grounds | CNN Politics
The House on Monday passed legislation to erect statues of former Supreme Court Justices Sandra Day O’Connor and the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the grounds of the US Capitol.
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More than a dozen former Trump officials expected to participate in 'America First' summit next month
EXCLUSIVE: More than a dozen former Trump administration officials are expected to gather in Georgia next month for an “America First” policy summit, Fox News has learned.
Theft from the Covid relief plan known as PPP was even worse than we thought
The official in charge of Covid relief tells NBC News' Lester Holt that programs like PPP were structured in ways that were "an invitation" to fraudsters.
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U.S. House riot panel recommends contempt charge for two more ex-Trump aides
The U.S. congressional committee probing the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol voted unanimously on Monday to seek "contempt of Congress" charges against Peter Navarro, a former trade adviser to ex-President Donald Trump, and Daniel Scavino, who was a Trump deputy chief of staff.
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden cautious over Russia promise
Ukraine news from March 29: Joe Biden urges caution over Russia’s pledge to reduce military activity near Kyiv.
Who is J.D. Vance? The Trump-backed Ohio GOP Senate nominee
Conservative author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance wants to represent Ohio in the Senate. Here's what to know about the Trump-backed candidate.
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Biden's ad-libbed line about Putin's leadership sparks anxiety among allies, 'alarm' in Kremlin
One foreign policy analyst called the president's remarks “a highly escalatory move.”
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Trump boasts of hole-in-one in cheeky statement saying he doesn't 'like people who brag!'
Former President Donald Trump bragged about how he hit a hole-in-one over the weekend in a tongue-in-cheek statement reminiscent of his old tweeting days.
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Ukraine suspends evacuations amid safety fears; Russia, Ukraine prepare for face-to-face talks
Delegations from both countries are scheduled to meet face-to-face in Turkey this week.
Fact check: Debunking the false conspiracy theory about an Edmonton firefighter coat in Ukraine | CNN Politics
Yet another false claim about CNN’s coverage of the war in Ukraine is swirling on social media – this one an absurd conspiracy theory that CNN faked its footage from the scene of a fire caused by a Russian attack on a fuel storage site in the Ukrainian city of Lviv.
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Biden says budget targets Trump's 'fiscal mess,' raises taxes on wealthy
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday submitted a $5.79 trillion budget plan to Congress that calls for record peacetime military spending and further aid for Ukraine, while raising taxes for billionaires and companies and lowering government deficits.
Midterm environment looks more like 2010 than 2018 in NBC News poll
The NBC News poll shows a midterm environment that looks a lot more like 2010, when the GOP won the House, than 2018, when Democrats did.
Biden’s budget a ‘peace offering’ that could restart stalled economic agenda
The White House is leaning into deficit reduction. Democrats say that’s fine, so long as it helps open up negotiations with Joe Manchin.
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Biden wants $813 billion for defense as Ukraine crisis raises alarm
President Joe Biden's record peacetime national defense budget request of $813 billion boasts a 4.6% pay raise for troops and the largest research and development budget in history, as Russian aggression in Ukraine spurs demands for more military spending.
Canada picks the F-35 for its next fighter jet
The Canadian government has selected Lockheed Martin Corp.’s F-35 as the preferred bidder in its competition to buy a new fighter jet
Biden asserts people like Putin 'shouldn't be ruling countries,' but US policy is not regime change
President Biden repeatedly emphasized during a Monday press briefing that his recent comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin did not indicate a policy change.
Its attack on Kyiv stalled, Russia shifts goals and settles in for protracted bombardment of Ukrainian cities
TERROR BY MISSILE: As the war in Ukraine stretches into its second month, Russia appears to be pausing its unsuccessful siege of Kyiv and has shifted its strategy to one of punishing missile strikes along with a renewed effort to cut off Ukrainian forces in the eastern Donbas region.
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Romney planning ‘a much deeper dive’ on Jackson after opposing her for appeals court
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah.) said that he is planning “a much deeper dive” into Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson after he opposed nomination to the D.C. appeals court. “I h…
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Biden defends controversial comment about Putin that sparked backlash from U.S. allies
President Biden went off script and off message saying Saturday that Russian President Putin “cannot remain in power.” Though his administration had tried to clean up the controversy after the speech, Biden today remains defiant insisting he was “not walking anything back” and he was not calling...
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Russian oligarch, Ukraine peacekeepers suffer suspected poisoning after Kyiv meeting: Report
Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian negotiators suffered suspected poisoning attack in Kyiv
U.S. Capitol riot defendant in talks to settle case - filing
A man accused of attacking at least three police officers with a chemical irritant during the riot at the Capitol last year asked a judge on Monday to postpone his June trial, signaling he was in talks about settling the case.
Photo shows Biden's 'Tough Putin Q&A' cheat sheet
President Joe Biden was photographed holding a printed cheat sheet Monday while clarifying a previous statement that Russian President Vladimir Putin should not remain in power.
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U.S. FDA approves UCB's drug for rare childhood epilepsy
Belgian biotech firm UCB SA said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its drug to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a rare form of childhood epilepsy.
Trump Organization ordered to comply with New York attorney general’s subpoena in next month
The New York Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Trump Organization to comply with a subpoena issued by the New York attorney general’s office within the next month.New York Supreme…
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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want from Ukraine?
A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.
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Here's what's in Biden's $5.8 trillion budget proposal — and what's next
It includes a defense budget that will leave some hawks unsatisfied, and a more modest assault on climate change than many Democrats had hoped for.
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Biden’s ‘careless remark’ on Putin incenses GOP
Republicans are pointing to President Biden’s ad-libbed remark that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power” as the most serious example of reasons to doubt his competency.
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Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Jamaal Bowman tweet, then delete, defense of Will Smith's Oscars slap
“Women with baldies are for real men only…boys need not apply," Pressley tweeted.
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At Oscars, Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill target of joke
At the Oscars, they said gay. The first political salvo of Sunday night’s Academy Awards came in the opening monologue, when Wanda Sykes — one of the trio of hosts for the show — took a thinly veiled jab at Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill that passed a Republican-controlled state legislatur
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What is behind Russia’s interest in a warming Arctic?
The last untapped area for shipping routes and exploitation is opening up and leading to new geopolitical tensions.
Oil tumbles 7% as the market faces a new concern | CNN Business
Covid fears are rocking the oil market Monday as China’s planned lockdown of Shanghai raises concerns about energy demand.
www.cnn.comCanada circles back to Lockheed for F-35s
The government plans to spend up to C$19B to buy warplanes to upgrade the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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Cruz says Biden may be revealing secrets about training Ukrainian troops
Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz slammed President Joe Biden for appearing to reveal Monday that U.S. troops are training Ukrainians in Poland.
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Biden invites Tokyo, Beijing athletes to White House in unique event
U.S. President Joe Biden has invited more than 800 Olympians and Paralympians from the Tokyo Summer and Beijing Winter Games to the White House in early May, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) said Monday.
AP PHOTOS: Day 33: Volunteers rally to aid of Ukraine army
Ukrainian volunteers fold clothing at a center in Mykolaiv, set up to supply the army with makeshift bullet proof vests, clothing and other supplies.
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U.S. Supreme Court turns away challenge to Trump steel tariffs
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge by steel companies to former President Donald Trump's 2018 decision to double tariffs on steel imports from Turkey on national security grounds - a policy move defended by President Joe Biden's administration.
Biden makes 'no apologies' for saying Putin 'cannot remain in power'
President Joe Biden is continuing to clarify his seemingly unscripted suggestion Saturday in Poland that Russian President Vladimir Putin "cannot remain in power."
Trump issues statement claiming hole-in-one on Florida course
Former President Trump on Monday touted in a statement hitting a hole-in-one while playing at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Saturday after some social media users questioned his a…
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Pentagon may need more budget funding to help Ukraine
The Pentagon says it may have to go back to Congress for additional money to support Ukraine’s battle to defeat Russia’s invasion
POLITICO Playbook PM: Biden budget meets extreme skepticism
And a federal judge says Donald Trump “more likely than not” attempted to illegally obstruct Congress.
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House Oversight launches probe into Credit Suisse ties to Russian oligarchs
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform announced Monday it has launched a probe into Credit Suisse’s ties with Russian oligarchs amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.&nbs…
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Feds say firearms with forced-reset triggers could be considered machine guns
The federal government is advising gun owners that devices marketed as replacement triggers for AR-style firearms could classify owners' firearms as machine guns.
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Biden says his comment about Putin not remaining in power reflects moral outrage, not a policy change: March 28 recap
Russian troops have ceased making advances on the ground toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Recap
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Pelosi: ‘I fear for our democracy’ if Republicans win House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said in an interview published Monday that she fears for American democracy if Republicans win the House in this year’s midterm elections. Republicans are high…
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Democrats move closer to significantly altering their presidential nominating process | CNN Politics
Numerous members of the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee expressed support during a virtual meeting on Monday for a draft proposal that would dramatically remake the party’s 2024 presidential nominating process, signaling that the committee could pass the measure when...
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Pelosi extends House proxy voting through at least mid-May
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday extended the period by which House vote by proxy through May 14 as the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and more municipalities across the United States relax restrictions.
New York taxpayers to shell out record $850M for new Buffalo Bills stadium
The agreement, if approved, would include $600 million from the state and $250 million from Erie County in an effort to keep the Bills in Buffalo for decades to come.
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Judge finds Trump "more likely than not" illegally tried to obstruct Congress on January 6
Carter ordered Eastman to turn over 101 documents to the House select committee investigating the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
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Oregon ends residency rule for medically assisted suicide
Advocates said they plan to use the decision to press other states with medically assisted suicide laws to drop their residency requirements as well.
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GOP shoots down Thomas recusal as scrutiny grows
Republicans are defending Justice Clarence Thomas as he faces intense ethics scrutiny over his wife’s support for overturning the 2020 election.
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El Salvador officials arrest 1K gang members after wave of killings
The government of El Salvador says that it has arrested more than 1,000 gang suspects after declaring a state of emergency amid a spike in violent crimes. President Nayib Bukele ordered t…
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Trump likely committed felony obstruction, federal judge rules
A federal judge ruled that former President Donald Trump “more likely than not” attempted to illegally obstruct Congress.
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EXPLAINER: How would billionaire income tax work?
The “Billionaire Minimum Income Tax” included in President Joe Biden's proposed budget is part of the administration’s effort to reduce the federal deficit
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Siena poll: Hochul leads Cuomo by 8 points in hypothetical primary matchup
The former governor was viewed favorably by 32 percent of all registered voters and unfavorably by 60 percent in the poll that was conducted from March 20-24.
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Police arrest 161 people and seize 75 guns in Panama City Beach over weekend
More than a hundred people were arrested during a "trying and dangerous" spring break weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida, city officials said.
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Biden says he was expressing "moral outrage" at Putin, not articulating policy change
The president tried to clarify a comment he had made Saturday, that Putin "cannot remain in power."
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Biden muddies line with Vladimir Putin
President Biden’s declaration that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power” has overshadowed an otherwise successful trip to rally allies against Russian aggression and muddied the…
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What is a no-fly zone, and why won't the U.S. enforce one over Ukraine?
The United States and NATO have, so far, rejected President Zelenskyy's pleas for a no-fly zone. Here is a look at what a no-fly zone is, and why there isn't one over Ukraine.
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CNN's Don Lemon defends Biden over Putin 'cannot remain in power' remark uproar: A 'media-manufactured story'
The CNN anchor went to bat for the president, who has been under fire for provocative remarks he made during his speech in Warsaw, Poland.
Biden's budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits
President Joe Biden is releasing a budget blueprint that tries to tell voters what the diverse and at times fractured Democratic Party stands for.
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Biden proposes funding boost for federal antitrust enforcers
President Biden is proposing funding increases for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust division as part of his $5.8 trillion proposal relea…
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (March 28)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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What's the cost of damage to Ukraine's infrastructure amid Russia's invasion?
The cost of direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure amid Russia's ongoing invasion has reached almost an estimated $63 billion, according to a new analysis.
Judge rules Trump’s efforts to overturn election likely criminal
Former President Trump and his legal adviser, John Eastman, likely committed multiple federal crimes in their effort to prevent Congress from certifying President Biden’s 2020 election victor…
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Trump suit against Clinton part of longtime legal strategy
Former President Donald Trump last week filed a sprawling lawsuit accusing his 2016 rival Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party.
apnews.comThe world is watching Biden’s health agenda
Everyone will be watching, especially those in the health space looking for more commitments to fight this pandemic and the next one.
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Comedians react to Will Smith's Oscars slap: 'What chance do I stand at a Chuckle Hut in Kansas?'
While some stand-up comedians thought Will Smith’s slapping Chris Rock was fodder for jokes, others worry it could set a dangerous precedent.
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Extraordinary Antarctica heatwave, 70 degrees above normal, would likely set a world record | CNN
Scientists were shocked this month when Concordia Research Station in Antarctica reported a temperature 70 degrees above normal.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Tennessee governor requests $500 million for new Titans stadium
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) is requesting approval from the state legislature for $500 million in bonds for a new stadium for the Tennessee Titans. Sources told Axios that the National Footba…
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Biden contradicts WH assertion he 'was not discussing Putin’s power in Russia' in Warsaw
President Biden appeared to contradict a previous statement from the White House claiming he was not discussing Putin’s power in Russia when he said the Russian president “cannot remain in power.”
Biden says he was 'expressing my outrage' but not making a policy change when he said Putin 'cannot remain in power' | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden reiterated on Monday that he was not announcing a change in US policy when he had said that Russian President Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power” – a remark that caught American and international officials off-guard, sending the White House into clean-up mode over the...
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Florida governor signs controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill into law despite nationwide protests.
Can James bring Trump down?
AG Tish James faces an uphill battle to prove former President Donald Trump committed civil fraud.
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Justice Thomas joins arguments remotely after hospital stay
Justice Clarence Thomas participated in arguments at the Supreme Court via telephone on Monday following a hospital stay of nearly a week.
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Capitol tours resume after 2 years Covid hiatus
The change comes weeks after mask requirements inside the Capitol were also relaxed.
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January 6 Committee will seek interview with Ginni Thomas, sources say | CNN Politics
The House Select Committee investigating January 6 will seek an interview with conservative activist Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, according to multiple sources familiar with the investigation.
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After Three Weeks In D.C. Area, Trucker Convoy Heading To California
The convoy disrupted locals, especially on I-295, but didn't accomplish much in the way of protest.
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Comedians react with horror at Will Smith's Oscar slap
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art.
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What can politicians do to lower U.S. gas prices?
From suspending highway taxes to releasing more oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, here are policymakers' options.
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Florida 911 calls released after teenager fell off Orlando ride: 'They didn't secure the seatbelt'
Orlando authorities have released the 911 calls placed after a teenager fell from a ride at Orlando, Florida's ICON Park and died.
California calls for more local water conservation
Nearly all Californians will be asked to further cut back on their water use as drought continues in the nation's most populous state
TikTok star Ava Majury's stalking case against schoolmate dismissed after dad shot another alleged stalker
A Florida judge on Monday dismissed a stalking case against TikTok star Ava Majury brought against her juvenile schoolmate.
'You're Going to Know Who My Daughter Was': Families Demand Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women | KQED
Violence against Indigenous women is pervasive, and a shocking number of murders and missing person cases go unsolved. Tribal advocates in California are pushing for more accountability.
US seeks new lithium sources as demand for batteries grows
NEWRY, Maine (AP) — The race is on to produce more lithium in the United States. The U.S. will need far more lithium to achieve its clean energy goals — and the industry that mines, extracts and processes the chemical element is poised to grow.
apnews.comHow transit and freight hubs could be targets in a cyberwar
Also: Billy Nolen has been named the new temporary FAA chief.
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Lawmakers are starting to grumble about Israel's lack of action in Ukraine | CNN Politics
A number of lawmakers on Capitol Hill are growing increasingly frustrated with what they see as Israel’s lack of action in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
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Biden's new budget calls for funding police and taxing billionaires
Budgets set out a president's priorities, and with his 2023 budget, President Biden says he cares about deficit reduction, defense spending, supporting police and cutting costs for families.
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Oil depot hit by missile attack in western Ukraine
An oil depot in western Ukraine was hit by a missile on Monday, adding to a series of similar attacks in recent days as Russia continues its military invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volody…
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Pentagon will accelerate production of missiles Ukraine has requested to refill US stockpiles | CNN Politics
The Defense Department plans to accelerate production of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and Javelin anti-tank missiles so it can refill its own depleted stocks as it continues to send the vital systems to Ukrainian forces fighting the Russian invasion, according to defense officials.
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Some tax refunds may be delayed this year. Here's why.
The IRS is facing staff shortages and backlogs of returns — on top of recently changed tax laws that make processing returns harder.
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Walmart to end cigarette sales in some stores
Walmart will no longer sell cigarettes in some of its stores though tobacco sales can be a significant revenue generator.
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Biden's $26 billion proposal for NASA paves path for 1st human exploration on Mars | CNN Politics
The Biden administration’s request for the NASA budget in 2023 is $26 billion, the largest request for science in the space agency’s history. A significant portion of the budget relates to NASA”s lunar and Martian exploration goals.
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Roman Abramovich suffered 'suspected poisoning' at talks
The billionaire had sore eyes and peeling skin after attending Ukraine peace talks, sources say.
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German states outlaw displays of the letter 'Z,' a symbol of Russia's war in Ukraine
Displaying a "Z" in Bavaria or Lower Saxony could result in a fine or up to three years in jail. People across Germany who use the letter could also be liable to prosecution, an official said Monday.
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Florida officials fight back against rowdy spring breakers
Rowdy spring break crowds have forced curfews and led some establishments to close their doors from Miami Beach to Florida’s Panhandle.
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Anoosheh Ashoori: ‘I should have been back earlier’
British-Iranian Ashoori, who was freed from prison in Iran, has spoken about his experience.
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DeSantis' eerie quiet on Russia
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Pennsylvania snow squall pileup kills 6, injures dozens of others
A snow squall in Pennsylvania caused a massive car crash Monday involving dozens of cars and tractor-trailers and leaving at least three people dead.
PHOTOS: Biden caught using cue cards in trying to paper over Ukraine gaffe about ousting Putin
President Biden held a “cheat sheet” of prepared answers for a key question during his White House news briefing Monday – a question about why his remarks on Saturday suggested support for regime change in Russia.
Kim Kardashian says 'work' comments to women were 'taken out of context'
Kim Kardashian responds to backlash she faced after telling women to get "up and work."
Oscars: What Will Smith's slap says about him - and us
A childhood ordeal that has long haunted the actor may offer an insight into his "inexcusable" attack.
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Academy "condemns" Will Smith's actions at Oscars, says it's launching a formal review
"The Academy does not condone violence of any form," the organization said after the telecast.
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Michael Flynn's onetime business partner to have new trial
A federal judge has ordered a new trial for a onetime business partner of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn accused of acting as an unregistered agent of the Turkish government.
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Can the super-rich solve America's budget problem?
Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett.
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Photos: Russia keep up attacks in many parts of Ukraine, as millions are displaced
The displacement of millions across Ukraine a little over a month into the invasion is evident in photos of sliced-open apartment buildings, dogs in arms and children's belongings left behind.
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Progressive Democrats speak out against Biden's proposed military budget
Progressive Democrats took aim at President Biden's budget proposal, calling the increase in military spending "unacceptable."
Why redistricting has stalled in 4 unfinished states
Court fights, intraparty strife and governors opposing legislatures mean that four states have yet to enact 2022 congressional maps.
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Ukraine closes humanitarian corridors because it says Russia may attack them
Intelligence reports warned of Russian provocations along the routes, Ukrainian officials said. Ukraine and Russia have regularly agreed to establish corridors from some of the hardest-hit cities.
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Biden's 2023 budget request gives boost to NASA's Artemis moon program
The Biden administration's $26 billion funding request for NASA includes a $1.1 billion increase for the Artemis program.
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Teenage social media use linked to less life-satisfaction for some
Survey suggests teenagers may be more vulnerable to social media at particular ages, with heavy use a risk.
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'King Richard' weighs in on Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at Oscars
"We don’t condone anyone hitting anyone else unless it’s in self-defense," Venus and Serena Williams' father, Richard, said via his son.
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Oscars audience tops 15 million, exceeding last year
The television audience for the Academy Awards appears to be up from last year's record low, but is still not at the level that the annual awards show is accustomed to
Read Will Smith's apology to Chris Rock
Smith slapped Rock on the Oscars stage after the comedian made a joke at the expense of Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
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Massive crash on Pennsylvania highway kills at least 3
At least 50 to 60 cars were involved in the crash.
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A Jewish, far-right politician is being sued for Holocaust denial in France
The case against Eric Zemmour is the first time someone is accused of Holocaust denial for alleging French homosexuals weren't deported during the war, the plaintiffs say.
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Oscars 2022 after-party fashion: Jessica Chastain, Zendaya, Hailey Bieber and more
See all the best standout looks from the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party.
Pope Benedict XVI, Barbara Walters, Pele, and other notable people who died in 2022
Photos of celebrities and trailblazers who left their mark on society and passed away in 2022.
Russia shifts focus to try to grind Ukraine's army in east
With its aspirations for a quick victory dashed by a stiff Ukrainian resistance, Russia has increasingly focused on grinding down Ukraine’s military in the east in the hope of forcing Kyiv into surrendering part of the country’s territory to end the war.
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Almost 5,000 killed in Mariupol since Russian siege began, mayor's office
Nearly 5,000 people, including about 210 children, have been killed in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol since Russian forces laid siege to it, a spokesperson for the mayor said on Monday.
Ukraine says Russian forces are regrouping but are unable to advance
Russian forces are regrouping but are unable to advance anywhere in Ukraine, Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Malyar said on Monday.
'This war is savagery': Mariupol residents recount harrowing escapes from city under siege
“We had to leave. We didn’t know if we’re going to wake up the next day because they were bombarding us so much,” one woman who fled said.
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Zelenskyy sets ground rules for peace agreement, Russia censors him
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed some of his country's ground rules for a peace agreement with Russia on Sunday, but Russian authorities moved to censor the interview, perhaps because Zelenskyy also said that while Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed the invasion aims to...
War in Ukraine: Anti-war Russians intimidated on their doorsteps
The doors of Russian journalists and activists who speak out against the war are being vandalised.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Live updates: Support for Ukraine shown at Oscars
At the Academy Awards in Los Angles Sunday night, attendees expressed support for Ukraine by going silent for 30 seconds.
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Shanghai Covid: Oil prices fall after city starts lockdown
The nine-day lockdown of Shanghai is China's largest since the coronavirus outbreak began.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events, day 33
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 33rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Outgunned Ukrainians lure Russian aircraft into defense traps, need planes to defend airspace: expert
American politicians remain divided over the best course to pursue in supporting Ukraine, with some arguing a no-fly zone would drag the U.S. into direct conflict with Russia.
Ukraine announces no new humanitarian corridors, fears Russian 'provocations'
Ukraine has no plans to open any humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians from besieged cities on Monday because of intelligence reports warning of possible Russian "provocations" along the routes, Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
Ukrainian welders turn donated vehicles into army transport
A strawberry-scented air freshener dangles from the Ukrainian military’s latest vehicle to head to war.
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Ukraine to investigate after video shows alleged Russian POWs being shot: Zelensky aide
A Ukrainian official promised an "immediate investigation" on Sunday after graphic videos made the rounds on social media over the weekend, reportedly showing beaten and bloodied captured Russian soldiers being shot in the legs by Ukrainian forces.
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Holocaust survivors flee from Ukraine to Germany for safety
As the war in Ukraine sees increased Russian attacks on cities and towns, Jewish organizations are trying to evacuate as many of the 10,000 Holocaust survivors living there as possible.
apnews.comBiden says his comment about Putin not remaining in power reflects moral outrage, not a policy change: March 28 recap
Russian troops have ceased making advances on the ground toward the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv. Recap
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Why Biden's off-script remarks about Putin are so dangerous
The US President has made a series of unscripted remarks this week, souring US-Russia relations.
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‘A catastrophe’: Putin’s war on Ukraine divides Orthodox church
Pope and several priests appeal to the Russian Orthodox Church leader after he endorsed the Ukraine invasion.
China's DJI rejects claims of data leaks to Russia on Ukrainian military positions
Chinese drone maker DJI has dismissed as "utterly false" accusations that it is leaking data on Ukrainian military positions to Russia, after a German retailer cited such information as a reason for taking its products off shelves.
Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Scavino, Navarro in contempt
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol has voted unanimously to hold two men who served as advisers to then-President Donald Trump in contempt of Congress.
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Army boss raises partition fears: Ukraine round-up
Ukraine's military intelligence chief fears a Korea-style outcome as Biden's jab at Putin makes further waves.
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Western KY musicians who lost instruments in storms receive replacements this weekend
Musicians in western Kentucky who lost their instruments in the tornados are getting some help this weekend.
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Natural gas ‘large part’ of solution to climate goals, industry leader says
A Wyoming-based energy executive spoke to Fox News about the environmental impact of drilling for natural gas.
Probe into Border Patrol agents still ongoing, 6 months after false ‘whipping’ claims
The investigation into Border Patrol agents at the center of claims that they “whipped” Haitian migrants trying to illegally enter the United States is still ongoing, six months after the claims were made and quickly debunked.
Analysts investigate possibility of North Korea missile test 'deception'
Reports suggest North Korea's biggest missile test ever may not have been what it seemed, raising new questions over the secretive country's banned weapons programme.
Evacuation order issued for avalanche-stricken Anchorage suburb
Residents of a suburb of Anchorage in Alaska were ordered on Sunday to evacuate a mountainous area after one massive avalanche buried a road and another huge slide was considered imminent.
The 10 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022 | CNN Politics
The war in Ukraine has shifted attention overseas, but even if President Joe Biden’s approval has ticked up nominally, the national environment heading into the 2022 midterms still looks treacherous for his fellow Democrats as they try to hold their Senate majority.
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Nuclear fears in US amid Russia-Ukraine war: AP-NORC poll
Russia’s war on Ukraine has most Americans at least somewhat worried that the U.S. will be drawn directly into the conflict and could be targeted with nuclear weapons.
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Ukraine insists on ‘territorial integrity’ before Russia talks
In advance of peace talks in Turkey, Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remains a priority.
Here are the celebrities that supported Ukraine on the Oscars red carpet
Several A-listers showed their support for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion at Sunday night’s Academy Awards.Songwriter Diane Warren, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, directors Pedro Almodóvarr and…
thehill.comDemocrats’ fight over bail reform might be a fight for the party’s direction
The debate has become a growing symbol of rifts among progressive and moderate Democrats.
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack in Israel that killed two police officers
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack that killed two police officers in Israel on Sunday. Two gunmen in Hadera, which is roughly 30 miles north of Te…
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New Zealand's Ardern says Solomon Islands-China deal 'gravely concerning'
New Zealand is gravely concerned about the possible militarization of the Pacific following a decision by the Solomon Islands government to form a security partnership with China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.
Ayanna Pressley tweets, then deletes, support for Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., a member of “The Squad,” rushed to celebrate Will Smith when he slapped Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith at the Oscars.
Is a recession coming? Alan Greenspan says the answer is in men's underwear | CNN Business
Everybody’s talking about the yield curve and what an inversion might mean, but that’s not the only economic indicator analysts rely on. Here are some strange but (semi) accurate ways economists track the health of the US economy.
www.cnn.comUkraine-Russia war live updates: Kremlin says Biden's Putin comments 'alarming'
President Joe Biden's remarks, which were interpreted by many as tantamount to calling for regime change in Russia, continued to reverberate.
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Ukraine war threatens food supplies in fragile Arab world
BEIRUT (AP) — Layal Aswad was already exhausted by Lebanon’s devastating two-year economic collapse.
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Beatings and forced abortions: Life in a North Korea prison
A new investigation sheds more light on human rights violations in North Korean prisons.
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Russians who live abroad say Moscow is hardening the views of those back home
As the number of Russian expatriates living in the West grows, several said conversations about the war with peers and family back home have become more difficult.
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Taliban ban BBC's local language services in Afghanistan
The Taliban have banned BBC television news in three main languages of Afghanistan from being broadcast, the British news organisation said.
Oscars 2022: Will Smith apologizes to Academy in acceptance speech after Chris Rock confrontation
Will Smith's win came after an onstage altercation with presenter Chris Rock.
Boris Nemtsov: Murdered Putin rival 'tailed' by agent linked to FSB hit squad
An investigation finds evidence Boris Nemtsov was shadowed by an agent linked to an assassination team.
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NATO, explained: Why the alliance was formed — and what it's doing for Ukraine
Russia's attack on Ukraine has put a focus on the North Atlantic alliance. Here's what you need to know about NATO.
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N. Korea's Kim vows to develop more powerful means of attack
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to develop more powerful means of attack, days after its most serious missile launch in more than four years.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Biden defends Putin remarks
Ukraine news from March 28: Joe Biden refuses to backtrack after saying Vladimir Putin ‘cannot remain in power’.
Turkey could be among countries to offer Ukraine security guarantees, Ukrainian official says
Turkey is among countries that could offer Kyiv security guarantees as part of any deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official said on Monday.
They fled Afghanistan's takeover by the Taliban last year. Now they've fled Ukraine, refugees again | CNN
When Russian forces first rolled across the border into Ukraine last month, Sayed and Masuma Hosseini were calm.
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No. 1 South Carolina women beat Creighton, reach Final Four
Aliyah Boston scored 19 points and led top-seeded South Carolina to its second straight Final Four with an 80-50 victory over Creighton.
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At a pugnacious Oscars, Apple's feel-good 'CODA' triumphs
After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a streaming service for the first time.
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Will Smith’s Oscars slap sets off political, entertainment worlds
The political and entertainment worlds are reacting to one of the most stunning moments in Oscars history, after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage when the comedian made a joke about the &…
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Carolina crushes Saint Peter's, will meet Duke in Final Four
North Carolina crushed all hope of a March Madness miracle, getting 20 points and 22 rebounds from Armando Bacot in a wire-to-wire 69-49 runaway over 15th-seeded Saint Peter’s.
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Will Smith confronts Chris Rock, then wins best actor Oscar
Will Smith marched on stage and smacked presenter Chris Rock during Sunday night’s Oscars after Rock made a joke about the appearance of Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.
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A moment of silence, and a plea, for Ukraine at Oscars
For 30 seconds, the Oscars went silent for Ukraine. A tribute that started with words from the Ukrainian-born Mila Kunis ended with the Academy Awards fading to black about midway through Sunday’s show from Los Angeles, with a plea for anyone watching to do whatever possible to send help to those in
apnews.comM23 rebels attack military positions in eastern Congo
Heavy fighting erupted overnight and continued on Monday in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo when fighters from the M23 rebel group attacked army positions near the border with Uganda and Rwanda, a local official and a witness said.
Chris Rock declining to file police report over Oscars incident: LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said that Chris Rock is declining to file a police report after being slapped by actor Will Smith in a shocking altercation during the Oscars broadcast…
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Will Smith's confrontation with Chris Rock overshadows his long-held Oscar dreams
It may have been the most shocking moment in the 94-year history of the Academy Awards — and one that could loom over the actor's image for many years.
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Oscars live: Coming-of-age film ‘CODA’ wins best picture
“CODA” has won best picture at the Oscars. The small, coming-of-age film about the only hearing member in a family of deaf adults written and directed by Siân Heder took the top prize over bigger-budget contenders at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.
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Melbourne to Dallas in 17 hours: Qantas announces latest ultra long-haul flight to US | CNN
As global travel continues to reopen in 2022, there will soon be another addition to the "world's longest flights" list -- a direct route between Melbourne, Australia and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) operated by Qantas.
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Kansas races past Miami in 2nd half, reaches 16th Final Four
Ochai Agbaji, David McCormack and Christian Braun powered a dazzling second half for Kansas, and the top-seeded Jayhawks pounded Miami 76-50 to advance to the program’s 16th Final Four.
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Saniyya Sidney, Jessica Chastain beam on Oscars red carpet
Jessica Chastain hit the Oscars red carpet in a purple and copper sparkle gown Sunday. She was joined by 15-year-old Saniyya Sidney, who twirled and beamed in a floral-adorned princess look.
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That smiling LinkedIn profile face might be a computer-generated fake
Stanford researchers uncovered more than 1,000 of these LinkedIn profiles. A technology that has been used to promote misinformation online has now entered the corporate world.
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Oscars 2022: Ariana DeBose wins best supporting actress for 'West Side Story'
Rita Moreno won for playing the same role 60 years ago.
Oscars 2022: Jane Campion becomes 3rd woman to win best director
Campion won for her critically acclaimed film "The Power of the Dog."
Scientists figure out how vampire bats got a taste for blood
Scientists have figured out why vampire bats are the only mammals that can survive on a diet of just blood.
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Apple TV+ makes history as first streaming service to win best picture with 'CODA'
Sian Heder’s moving coming-of-age tale nabbed Hollywood’s top honor, handing a prestigious prize to the tech giant's streaming platform.
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Anchorage residents allowed to return home after massive avalanche, but dangerous conditions remain | CNN
An evacuation order has been lifted for people living near the site of an avalanche in Alaska, but officials warn conditions are still dangerous.
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Oscars 2022: The full list of winners
Here are all the movies that have won and were nominated at the 94th Academy Awards.
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Oscars 2022 Red Carpet: Stylish couples hit the red carpet
Fashionable couples who have arrived in style for Hollywood's biggest night of the year.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on March 27, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Adam Kinzinger and Marie Yovanovitch join John Dickerson.
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After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, the Oscars took a turn
It's always a bad sign when the academy has to say it doesn't condone violence.
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Ariana DeBose makes history as first Afro Latina, openly queer actor of color to win Oscar
DeBose won in the best supporting actress category for her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."
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See all the red carpet looks from the 2022 Oscars
Here's a look back at the most memorable looks from the 94th Academy Awards.
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For red and blue America, a glaring divide in COVID-19 death rates persists 2 years later
Cumulative death rates in red states were 38% higher than in blue states, post-vaccination availability, data shows.
China Covid: How many cases and deaths are there?
China has released a new Covid death figure, but there are concerns it is an underestimate.
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WHO is examining potential hearing problems linked to Covid vaccines
A small number of cases of tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, have been reported by people who received Covid vaccines internationally and in the U.S.
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Biden administration to offer Covid-19 vaccines to migrants | CNN Politics
The Biden administration will offer Covid-19 vaccines to migrants taken into custody at the US-Mexico border, according to two sources familiar with the planning, and confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security, as officials prepare for an influx of migrants.
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Feeling economic strain, China explores tweaks to ‘Zero COVID’
Shanghai, China’s biggest city, is imposing a lockdown in two phases in an effort to minimise economic disruption.
Covid: Fewer stomach bugs recorded during UK's lockdown
Food poisoning and gastroenteritis outbreaks halved in England, as people stayed at home.
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Blinken will test for COVID after having met Bennett, spokesperson says
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will test for COVID-19 on Monday after having met Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem the previous day, a State Department spokesperson said.
Shanghai starts China's biggest COVID-19 lockdown in 2 years
China has begun its most extensive lockdown in two years to conduct mass testing and control a growing outbreak in Shanghai.
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Long COVID symptoms may depend on the variant a person contracted
Symptoms could be different in people who are infected with different variants, study suggests
Some kids are happy to ditch the mask at school, others struggle with the transition
Children's mental health experts have advice for how to help kids deal with masking uncertainty – and deal with peer pressure if their mask choice isn't popular at school.
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Shanghai locks down as COVID surges in China's financial hub
Shanghai launched a two-stage lockdown of its 26 million residents on Monday, closing bridges and tunnels and restricting highway traffic in a scramble to contain surging COVID-19 cases.
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