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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepened Monday as Russian forces intensified their shelling and food, water, heat and medicine grew increasingly scarce, in what the country condemned as a medieval-style siege by Moscow to batter it into submission.
Asian shares extend losses as oil prices push higher
TOKYO (AP) — Shares fell in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street logged its biggest drop in more than a year as markets were jolted by another surge in oil prices. Benchmarks declined in Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai following a 3% tumble for the S&P 500.
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Live updates: Nissan plans to halt production in Russia
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war : TOKYO — Japanese automaker Nissan is planning to halt production at its plant in Russia because of “logistical challenges.”
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Red-hot prices at the gas pump set to soar even higher. Here's why
The national average of $4.06 a gallon is up 45 cents from a week ago, AAA said.
Supreme Court denies GOP challenges to congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court on Monday night denied requests from Republicans challenging congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania that had been approved by state courts, in two rulings that could benefit Democrats in the midterm elections.
Lawmakers strike bipartisan deal on legislation to ban Russian energy imports
It remains unclear whether President Joe Biden would sign the legislation if it reaches his desk.
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Putin’s attacks on civilians raise pressure on US, NATO
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s increased aerial bombardment of civilian areas in Ukraine has triggered allegations of war crimes and raised pressure on the West to take more direct action to sa…
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A modern Churchill? Zelenskyy praised as war communicator
To a watching world, his message is this, in both his words and his resolute, sometimes haggard appearance: He stands as a mirror to the suffering and spirit of his people. It appears to be getting through.
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Fox News defense reporter challenges war comments on air
NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin couldn't hold back when following a retired U.S. Army colonel on the air recently, saying she barely had time to correct all of his “distortions.”
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Tough decision for Biden: Russia oil ban would trigger higher gas prices
Democrats and Republicans in Congress announced a deal on legislation to ban the import of Russian oil to the United States.
U.S. Congress nearing deal to aid Ukraine, fund government
U.S. congressional negotiators on Monday were nearing a deal on a bill to provide Ukraine with billions of dollars in emergency aid, as well as fund the U.S. government through Sept. 30 and provide money to address COVID-19.
Ukraine blasts Russian plan for ‘humanitarian corridors’
Ukraine says Russian shelling prevented the evacuation of civilians from cities including Kyiv, Mariupol and Kharkiv.
Mark Meadows faces electoral fraud question over voter registration address
Donald Trump’s last chief of staff reported to have registered using North Carolina mobile home at which he seems never to have lived Mark Meadows gave the address ‘where you physically live’ as a 14ft-by-62ft mobile home’, according to the New Yorker. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AP Mark...
U.S. bans Russian oil and gas imports as Ukraine war creates 2 million refugees
"Russian oil will no longer be accepted in U.S. ports, and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin's war machine," the president said.
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Trial next for 4 accused in Michigan governor kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Were they gullible foul-mouthed men under the spell of undercover agents? Or a rogue cast seething with enough anger to actually want to kidnap Michigan's governor? Jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of four men who are accused of conspiring to snatch Gov.
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Secretary of State Blinken tells NATO ally Lithuania 'an attack on one is an attack on all'
Blinken said there has been no decision on putting U.S. troops permanently in the Baltics amid concerns Russia will expand its attack beyond Ukraine.
NBC’s Guthrie grills Barr: Didn’t Americans ‘deserve to know what you knew’ about Trump?
NBC News anchor and host of the “Today” show Savannah Guthrie on Monday pressed former Attorney General William Barr why he decided, in his 2020 resignation letter, to include p…
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Russia-Ukraine: Zelenskyy urges global boycott of Russian products if war continues: LIVE UPDATES
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an Instagram post Monday, is calling for "new sanction steps against the war, for the sake of peace" if Russia continues its ongoing military action in Ukraine.
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'Propaganda corridors': Ukraine rejects Russian offer to let civilians flee to Russia
“Our people won’t go to Belarus and to Russia,” Ukraine's vice prime minister said Monday, branding Moscow's unilateral announcement of humanitarian corridors “unacceptable.”
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Blinken invokes Putin's dead brother in accusing Russia of 'starving' Ukraine's cities
The top U.S. diplomat compared Russia's siege to Nazi Germany's.
Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy calls for more support
Ukraine news from March 8: Ukraine’s president pushed for more support in address to the British parliament.
Russian oligarch close to Putin says 'we need peace' and shares video critical of invasion
A Russian billionaire with ties to President Vladimir Putin called for peace and shared a video harshly critical of the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine following a U.S. crackdown on oligarchs.
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China warns US against Pacific NATO
China is cautioning against the U.S. supporting Taiwan and trying to build a Pacific version of NATO as the crisis in Ukraine draws renewed attention to the status of the Asian island.China’s…
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Here's what NATO's Article 5 is and how it applies to Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Article 5 is the principle that an attack on one member of NATO is an attack on all members. If a Russian attack extended into one of Ukraine's neighbors that is a NATO member, Article 5 could trigger direct involvement from the US and other members of the alliance.
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Prosecutor tells jurors 'ecstatic' Jan. 6 defendant bragged about carrying gun
The jury will soon deliberate the fate of Guy Reffitt, the first Jan. 6 defendant to take his case to trial.
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Biden risks whitewashing Maduro's 'crimes against humanity' in pursuit of Venezuelan oil, expert warns
President Biden’s pursuit of Venezuelan oil risks whitewashing the Maduro regime's alleged "crimes against humanity," some experts say.
Trump rips Barr in letter to NBC’s Lester Holt
Former President Trump ridiculed his former attorney general, William Barr, in a letter to NBC News anchor Lester Holt over the weekend. “I made many great appointments during my Adminis…
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Conversion therapy costs U.S. over $9 billion a year, study finds
Nearly every major medical group has condemned the discredited practice of trying to change people’s sexuality or gender identities.
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Trump not invited to conservative AEI event
When a group of conservative leaders and donors meet for the American Enterprise Institute’s annual World Forum this week, there will be one notable absence: former President Trump.The former presi…
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Prosecutor says Texas man on trial was 'a leader' of assault on U.S. Capitol
A federal prosecutor accused a Texas man of being "a leader" of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters as she wrapped up arguments on Monday in the first criminal trial of someone accused of joining the riot.
March 7, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators as from on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainian civilians are trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv after evacuation efforts failed. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
China calls Russia its chief 'strategic partner' despite war
China is calling Russia its “most important strategic partner" as Beijing continues to refuse to condemn the invasion of Ukraine despite growing pressure from the U.S. and EU to use its influence to urge Moscow to pull back
Biden has not made decision on banning Russian oil -Psaki
U.S. President Joe Biden has not made a decision on banning Russian oil imports, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
Ukraine and Russia foreign ministers to meet in Turkey
Turkish foreign minister says the two top diplomats agreed to meet on the side of a forum in southern Turkey.
Russian POW begs for mercy and claims invasion has become 'genocide'
A Russian military leader captured by Ukrainian forces urged other Russian troops to stop and called the invasion of Ukraine a "genocide."
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Congress comes to deal on bill banning Russian oil; Ukraine claims killing Russian general in battle: March 7 recap
Ukrainian intelligence said a Russian general has been killed in battle, Congress comes to deal on bill banning Russian oil. March 7 recap.
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U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs Republicans in electoral map disputes
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let North Carolina and Pennsylvania use electoral maps approved by state courts to replace ones deemed to have given Republicans unfair advantages, improving Democratic chances of retaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives in November.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy considers state action against Russia-linked Lukoil gas stations
Murphy aims to sever financial ties with Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, but he noted that Lukoil stations are franchised by New Jersey locals.
Democrats see fresh hope for Biden's stalled agenda, eyeing Manchin's vote
President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are narrowing the scope of the bill and rebranding it as an effort to combat inflation and reduce the deficit.
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Texas county finds 10K uncounted ballots from primary day
About 10,000 mail ballots were tabulated but not counted in Texas' most populous county on the day of last week's election, officials said, adding to the delay in determining some winners in the nation's first primary of the 2022 midterms. Election officials in Harris County, home to Houston...
Former commander of U.S. forces in Europe predicts Russia will fail to take Kyiv
Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges said he foresaw "lots more destruction and fighting" in and around Kyiv, but he predicted that Ukraine's capital "will not fall."
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Ukraine says it killed a top Russian general; U.S. collects evidence of possible Russian war crimes
Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency said Major General Vitaly Gerasimov was killed and other senior Russian Army officers “killed or wounded” near Kharkiv.
Live coverage – Ukraine rips Russian proposal for evacuation routes
Ukraine on Monday dismissed evacuation routes proposed by Moscow that led mostly to Russia and its ally, Belarus.The development comes as fierce fighting raged in some parts of Ukraine and Russian …
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Russian official says ‘Iran got much more than it expected’ in revived nuclear talks
A Russian diplomat taking part in renewed talks with Iran said Tehran got much more than anyone expected as it negotiated with other nations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
U.S. House to vote as soon as Tuesday on Russia energy import ban: aide
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote as soon as Tuesday on legislation seeking to ban the import of Russian energy products and suspend normal trade relations with Russia, a congressional aide told Reuters.
Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian attack on Makariv bakery
Russian forces pressed on with their seiges and bombing of Ukrainian cities on the 12th day of the war.
Blame at the pump: 'I did that' Biden stickers point finger for high prices
It gives new meaning to "sticker shock" at the gas pump.
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Twelfth House Republican fined for not wearing mask
The House Ethics Committee on Monday disclosed that Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) has been fined $500 for not wearing a mask on the House floor, making him the 12th House Republican facing monetary sa…
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March 7, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators as from on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainian civilians are trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv after evacuation efforts failed. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Ukraine asks Congress for air-defense systems
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Zelenskyy 'fighting a tyrant who is trying to glue the Soviet Union back together,' Reagan Foundation says
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute notified Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Monday that he is the next recipient of the Reagan Freedom Award, as he fights a “tyrant” who is “trying to glue the Soviet Union back together.”
More evacuations in Florida Panhandle as two wildfires become three
A new fire forced the evacuation of the 120-bed Clifford Chester Sims State Veterans' Nursing Home in Panama City.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russia snubs UN court hearing in case brought by Ukraine
Ukraine seeks emergency order from ICJ to halt hostility on its territory, arguing Russia falsely applied genocide law.
Zelensky wins Ronald Reagan Freedom Award for "courageous fight against tyranny"
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute will announce Monday that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is receiving its Ronald Reagan Freedom Award "for his courageous fight against tyranny and for his indomitable stance for freedom and democracy."What they're saying: "The world...
U.S. reaches out to Venezuela amid possible Russia oil embargo
The impetus for a risky outreach to Maduro took on added urgency following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, ensuing U.S. sanctions and a possible ban on Russian oil and gas.
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US Ambassador to UN says "it's clear Mr. Putin has a plan to destroy and terrorize Ukraine"
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators as from on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainian civilians are trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv after evacuation efforts failed. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Inside Putin's circles of defense
Sen. Lindsey Graham may have said Russian President Vladimir Putin should be assassinated to end the war in Ukraine, but getting through his defenses makes the threat more easily called than answered.
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Biden administration targets buses and trucks in fight against climate change
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a series of measures Monday that the Biden administration is taking to reduce air pollution and the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
Deadly US tornadoes leave trail of destruction
Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.
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Pentagon extends National Guard support in DC after trucker convoy arrives
The Pentagon on Monday extended National Guard support to Washington, D.C., law enforcement after the Capitol Police Board over the weekend issued an emergency declaration due to truck dr…
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National average gas prices hit record high: analysis
National average gas prices have reached an all-time high of just over $4.10 a gallon, according to data from the gas price analysis platform GasBuddy.The national average on Monday reached $4…
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Nearly all of Russia's initial invasion forces now in Ukraine, Pentagon says
Nearly all of the 190,000 Russian troops that were amassed on Ukraine's border are now fighting inside the country, a senior Pentagon official said Monday.
U.S. considers banning Russian oil and easing sanctions on Venezuela
To soften the impact of a ban on Russian oil, President Biden considers reducing restrictions on oil imports from Venezuela, a politically problematic step.
Australia unveils plan for base allowing 'regular visits' from US and UK nuclear submarines
Australia revealed plans to build a new naval base that will maintain and resupply nuclear submarines from the United States and the United Kingdom, in addition to improving its security defenses in the Indo-Pacific region, at a time when the West is looking to counter Chinese maritime expansion.
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Supreme Court rejects GOP redistricting plans in NC, Pennsylvania
In North Carolina, the map most likely will give Democrats an additional House seat in 2023.
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'Propaganda corridors': Ukraine rejects Russian offer to let civilians flee to Russia
“Our people won’t go to Belarus and to Russia,” Ukraine's vice prime minister said Monday, branding Moscow's unilateral announcement of humanitarian corridors “unacceptable.”
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US gasoline prices rise again on talk of banning Russian oil
Gasoline prices are pushing even farther above $4 a gallon, the highest price that American motorists have faced since July 2008, as calls grow to ban imports of Russian oil. Prices at the pump were rising long before Russia invaded Ukraine and have spiraled faster since the start of the war.
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Judge: Massive scope of Jan. 6 probe led to rights being 'trampled'
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui decried delays in the case of a Texas man accused of assaulting police.
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Russia-Ukraine war: White House says to prepare for a 'very long, difficult road ahead'
The White House on Monday warned that the "world needs to be prepared for a very long, difficult road ahead" as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine for a twelfth day.
Ukraine war: PM calls for 'step-by-step' move from Russian fuel
Meanwhile, the German chancellor says there is no alternative to Russian supplies at the moment.
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Half of US adults exposed to harmful lead levels as kids
Over 170 million U.S.-born people who were adults in 2015 were exposed to harmful levels of lead as children, a new study estimates. Researchers used blood-lead level, census and leaded gasoline consumption data to examine how widespread early childhood lead exposure was in the country between...
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg claims EV transportation will bring ‘cost savings’ to Americans
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said the American people stand to benefit from having more electric vehicles on the road but failed to elaborate on how they could become more affordable.
Cellphone dragnet used to find bank robbery suspect was unconstitutional, judge says
A federal judge's ruling that geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment could slow the use of surveillance tools based on Google location data.
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Gov. DeSantis spokesperson says ‘Don’t Say Gay’ opponents are ‘groomers’
“The bill that liberals inaccurately call ‘Don’t Say Gay’ would be more accurately described as Anti-Grooming Bill,” Christina Pushaw wrote Friday on Twitter.
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Biggest railroad companies profiting from supply chain crisis, watchdog alleges
Major U.S. railroad companies have been raising fees for freight stuck in supply chain bottlenecks while lowering costs, according to a new analysis from a liberal watchdog group.
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82 percent of Ukrainians believe they will repel Russia: poll
A recent poll showed Ukrainians maintain confidence in their ability to defend their country, despite Russia’s increasingly deadly military invasion. The poll from Uk…
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Jury to begin deliberating in 1st trial over Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed Texas militia member led a “vigilante mob” that overwhelmed police officers and became the first group of rioters to breach the U.S.
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Amazon suppliers linked to forced labor in China, watchdog group says
The company’s supplier list includes firms accused of using Uyghur laborers.
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Cotton to stress ‘Putin must pay’ in major GOP address at Reagan Library
Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas will argue in high profile speech that the Republican Party must make Russian leader Vladimir Putin pay for his deadly invasion of neighboring Ukraine
U.S. oil industry prepares to boost production — but with a giant warning
A jump in gasoline prices above $4 has oil companies eyeing crude oil output hikes, but pain at the pump will linger as shaky oil markets shun Russian cargoes.
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Protesters rename street in front of Russian Embassy 'President Zelensky Way'
In protest, demonstrators unofficially renamed the street where the Russian Embassy is located in Washington, D.C., "President Zelensky Way" to show their displeasure with the invasion of Ukraine.
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Key GOP senator warns against ‘arbitrary timeline’ for court nominee
Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, warned Democrats on Monday against trying to “rush” President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Ja…
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Photos show first work in years at North Korea nuke site, analysts say
Analysts say it's a worrying sign the country could be planning to resume testing atomic bombs after claiming to have destroyed the site in 2018.
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Business Highlights: Wall Street slide, China trade
___ Biggest stock slide on Wall Street since ’20 as oil surges NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Monday after another big leap for oil prices threatened to squeeze inflation’s grip on the global economy.
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Federal judge blocks Oregon’s ban on real estate 'love letters'
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a first-of-its-kind Oregon law that effectively banned personal letters written by homebuyers to home sellers.
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Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Poland face long journey and freezing temperatures: "Please stop"
Around one million people have arrived in Poland since Russia began invading Ukraine on February 24, Polish officials said.
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White House split delays plans for investment controls on China
National security officials want an executive order limiting American banks’ ability to invest in Chinese technology firms, but the Treasury and Commerce Departments are pushing back.
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Watchdog: Amazon still working with Chinese firms accused of using forced labor
Amazon continues to work with Chinese suppliers linked to forced labor among the repressed ethnic minority Uyghur population in the Xinjiang region, according to the Tech Transparenc…
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Lebanese bank shuts down dozens of UK nationals’ accounts
Bank Audi pressures dual nationals to agree to waive their rights to take foreign currency, or risk losing the accounts.
Man charged with killing 18 older women in Texas says he’s 'very innocent'
Billy Chemirmir allegedly used his work as a caregiver to get into the homes of elderly women before smothering them with a pillow and stealing their valuables, police say.
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High court narrows reach of law targeting career criminals
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday narrowed the reach of a federal law that strengthens penalties for career criminals found to illegally have a gun. The high court was ruling in the case of a man a lower court classified as a career criminal after counting the man’s burglary of 10...
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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day 12
Russia is still bombarding cities despite offering escape routes. Here's your guide to day 12 of the war.
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Psaki spars with Peter Doocy over rising gas prices
White House press secretary Jen Psaki squared off with her regular sparring partner, Fox News's Peter Doocy, on Monday as she sought to defend the Biden administration’s response to the increase in domestic gas prices, which spiked this week to their highest point since 2008.
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Lawyer concedes Jan. 6 defendant's partial guilt in closing arguments
The attorney for Guy Reffitt acknowledged his client entered a restricted space at the Capitol but denied his culpability on all felony charges.
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Group trying to disbar lawyers who worked on Trump’s post-election lawsuits
A dark money group with connections to the Democratic Party is reportedly looking to disbar and discredit more than 100 lawyers who worked on former President Trump’s post…
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Supreme Court’s Thomas calls for new look at giving Facebook broad immunity
Thomas said the interpretation of protections for social media sites like Facebook over the content of their users is too broad.
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Biden admin says ‘no decision has been made’ on possible ban of Russian oil
The Biden administration is considering a possible ban of oil imports from Russia to the United States, but “no decision has been made at this time,” an administration official told Fox News.
2 boys in Philadelphia stabbed in back of head as mother is critically wounded in attack
A suspect, who has not been identified by authorities, turned himself into police, officials say.
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'We want to win': Democrats face choice in key Senate race
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Fetterman was sitting, alone, in the corridor outside the hotel ballroom where Pennsylvania's Democratic Party committee members were gathered, looking every bit like someone who didn't belong there.
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US assures nervous Baltics of NATO protection against Russia
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday assured Lithuania and Latvia of NATO protection and American support as he made quick visits to two of the three Baltic states that are increasingly on edge as Russia presses ahead with its invasion of Ukraine .
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Ilhan Omar hammers Biden over reports WH may ask Saudis to pump more oil
Omar took aim at the reported White House meetings, calling the behavior “immoral” and pointing to the Saudi government’s treatment of the Yemeni people amid the countries’ war with each other.
Four of seven killed in Iowa tornadoes came from same family
Local officials confirmed that four of the seven people killed in an Iowa tornado on Saturday were related to each other.
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Ukraine war: Chernobyl workers' 12-day ordeal under Russian guard
The nuclear power plant was seized on day one of Russia's invasion, and workers have not left since.
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Biden warms to progressive press
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Russian-linked campaign cash raises new questions
As the war in Ukraine rages on, lawmakers are beginning to face questions about campaign donations.
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Family of Marine detained in Russia says Biden declined meeting in Texas
Relatives of Trevor Reed, a former U.S. Marine detained in Russia, say they plan to stage a demonstration outside the location of President Biden’s upcoming address in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday …
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Groups urge Biden to extend pause on student loan payments
“Borrowers need immediate relief from the crushing burdens of massive student loan debt as the pandemic exacerbates financial strain for all Americans and throws existing racial disparities in weal…
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China lashes Washington over Quad, North Korea
BEIJING (AP) — China’s top diplomat on Monday accused Washington of trying to create an Asian version of the U.S.-European NATO military alliance and said it is up to the Biden administration to improve relations with North Korea.
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Realtors to conservatives living in liberal areas: Try Idaho
SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Linda Navarre moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, from Cleveland in 1978, when the town consisted of people in the timber industry and hippies “and they all got along.” Now she barely recognizes the small resort community near the Canadian border that is quickly growing as people...
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GOP primary ads tell the story of party's shift over past decade
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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Blinken calls out Russia for attacks on civilians, as Biden admin war crimes review 'ongoing'
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, called out Russia for the invasion of Ukraine. He urged Russia to "stop these attacks immediately".
SEE IT: Ukraine's first lady shares images of children killed during invasion
Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine and the wife of President Volodymyr Zelensky, took to social media on Sunday to beg the international press to share the "terrible truth" that Russian forces are killing children.
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Jets owner and former US ambassador mulls bid for Chelsea FC: report
Woody Johnson, former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom (U.K.) and current New York Jets owner, is reportedly preparing a bid for the English Premier League team Chelsea. Sources told…
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Couple found stabbed to death in Florida, police search for suspect
Police have not identified a suspect or motive.
New Instagram feature aims to curb ‘inequality in the creator ecosystem’
“We want to ensure that as Black creators’ content is being distributed as it already is, they are getting the proper attribution," said Instagram engineer Cameryn Boyd.
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War silenced violin for refugee as 1.7M have fled Ukraine
ZAHONY, Hungary (AP) — The violin was so beloved by Myroslava Sherbina it was the one item she took as she fled Ukraine, along with the clothes she wore. But the instrument has remained silent since the start of Russia's invasion of her country.
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Pentagon to shut down leaking fuel tank facility in Hawaii
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will permanently shut down the Navy's massive fuel tank facility in Hawaii that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor's tap water, and will remove all the fuel, the Pentagon said Monday.
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North Carolina set to lift decades-old black bear hunting ban in sanctuaries
North Carolina’s Wildlife Resources Commission voted to overturn the state’s bear hunting ban in designated sanctuaries that was first enacted in 1971 when the black bear population was fewer …
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Reps. Kim, Slotkin introduce bipartisan bill to investigate China support for Russian invasion of Ukraine
Republican Rep. Young Kim of California and Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan introduced a bipartisan bill Monday that would require the Biden administration to investigate the extent to which the Chinese government has supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The White House's latest trade tiff
National security officials have been advocating for months for Biden to issue an executive order that would prohibit many American investments in Chinese technology firms and startups.
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6 teens charged with murder in drive-by shooting outside Iowa high school
Three teenagers were shot, according to police.
Threatened with violence and intimidation, Pakistani women still vow to march
Organizers are bracing for clashes at demonstrations planned across the socially conservative country for International Women’s Day.
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Rubio slams Democratic opponent Demings for voting with Pelosi '100% of the time'
Sen. Marco Rubio slammed his Democratic opponent for the 2022 midterm election, Rep. Val Demings, saying she votes “100% of the time” with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Russia-Ukraine central to Blinken talks with Israel minister
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday thanked Israel for its efforts to end Russia’s war with Ukraine as he and his Israeli counterpart met to discuss the conflict and ongoing nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna.
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Hundreds of migrants arrive on boat in Florida Keys
Hundreds of Haitian migrants were stopped by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard when they arrived by boat.
Uniqlo bows to public pressure to close stores in Russia
Fashion company reverses course after its CEO previously vowed to keep selling clothes in Russia.
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US sends another 500 troops to Europe
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over the weekend ordered more U.S. troops and military equipment sent to Europe as Russia presses its attack on Ukraine, a senior defens…
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Queen hosts Trudeau in first in-person engagement since her Covid diagnosis
The 95-year-old monarch met with Canada's prime minister at Windsor Castle, where she has stayed since the outbreak of the pandemic.
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Putin’s war in Ukraine boosts anti-corruption crusaders
Activists are basking in the surge of support for sanctioning oligarchs close to Putin, but they say Washington needs more tools to clamp down.
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Ohio GOP Senate showdown: Super PAC spotlights for J.D. Vance, ‘border security is personal’
A super PAC supporting Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance of Ohio launches a new TV ad spotlighting border security
Public transit gets $3.7B to woo riders, adopt green fleets
WASHINGTON (AP) — As cities seek to fully reopen, public transit systems straining to win back riders after being crushed by the COVID-19 pandemic are getting a big funding boost to help stay afloat and invest in new fleets of electric buses.
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Supreme Court won't review decision that freed Bill Cosby
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court quietly announced Monday that it would not review Bill Cosby's sexual assault case, leaving him a free man and ending a two-decade legal drama that shifted the cultural landscape, destroyed the groundbreaking Black actor’s reputation, and sent him to...
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Grassley says Jackson Supreme Court confirmation hearing plan should slow down
Sen. Chuck Grassley on Monday advised against rushing Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson through the Senate's "advice and consent" role ahead of her confirmation voting, instead pushing for "thorough vetting" over an "arbitrary timeline."
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EPA rule would make heavy trucks cut smog, soot pollution
DETROIT (AP) — The Biden administration is proposing stronger pollution regulations for new tractor-trailer rigs that would clean up smoky diesel engines and encourage new technologies during the next two decades.
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Severe storms threaten 60 million people along East Coast
Residents in cities from Atlanta to Philadelphia are expected to be hit with heavy rainfall.
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Falcons WR Ridley suspended for '22 for bets on NFL games
ATLANTA (AP) — For endangering the integrity of the sport by betting on games, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended by the NFL for at least the next season. Ridley won’t play in 2022 and there is no guarantee for the NFL future of the player who had been expected to be...
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Republicans warn Justice Department probe of Trump would trigger political war
Republican lawmakers are warning that any Department of Justice prosecution of former President Trump will turn into a political battle, setting a high bar for Attorney General Merrick Garland to a…
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Live updates: Nissan plans to halt production in Russia
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war : TOKYO — Japanese automaker Nissan is planning to halt production at its plant in Russia because of “logistical challenges.”
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Capitol Police issues emergency declaration over trucker convoy
The Capitol Police Board on Sunday issued an emergency declaration as truck drivers protesting COVID-19 policies gather in the D.C. area, according to reports. The protests, which began S…
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Crisis deepens, Ukraine accuses Moscow of 'medieval' tactics
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepened Monday as Russian forces intensified their shelling and food, water, heat and medicine grew increasingly scarce, in what the country condemned as a medieval-style siege by Moscow to batter it into submission.
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Russia claims it will allow civilians to evacuate despite not upholding previous agreements
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators as from on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainian civilians are trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv after evacuation efforts failed. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Analysis: Putin is wreaking carnage in Ukraine and no one can stop him
Millions of lives could be destroyed to slake Vladimir Putin's Cold War obsession.
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Ukraine coverage reveals stark media bias
Subconscious biases against non-white refugees have surfaced amid the flood of news coverage.
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Russia arrests Brittney Griner; Blinken promises to help all Americans detained there
Speaking in Moldova, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Americans to leave Russia and vowed to support any American being held by Russia.
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High-powered dark money group seeks to disbar 100+ Trump election lawyers
A dark money group with ties to Democratic Party heavyweights will spend millions this year to expose and try to disbar more than 100 lawyers who worked on Donald Trump’s post-election lawsuits, people involved with the effort tell Axios.Why it matters: The 65 Project plans to begin filing...
Republican 'unforced errors' threaten path to Senate control
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the prospect of a red wave grows, a series of Republican missteps including recruiting stumbles, weak fundraising and intense infighting is threatening the GOP's path to the Senate majority.
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Barr says no evidence that Trump was ‘legally responsible’ for Jan. 6 attack
Former Attorney General William Barr said that although former President Trump bears some moral responsibility for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, he has not seen evidence that his ex-boss w…
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Latest Ukraine updates: UN urges safe passage for civilians
Russia-Ukraine news from March 7: Kyiv says Russian shelling is preventing evacuation of civilians and delivery of aid.
Why Republicans may let Greene and Gosar's latest brushfire burn itself out
Even some Freedom Caucus colleagues fumed at their flirtation with white nationalism. But the House GOP's unlikely to do more against the conservative duo.
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Ukraine military turns volunteers away as 140K Ukrainians come home to fight Russia
Although 1.5 million Ukrainians have fled the country amid the Russian invasion, more than 100,000 Ukrainians and others have flocked to Ukraine in order to fight Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces, according to Ukraine Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov.
This week: Congress races shutdown clock amid Ukraine crisis
Lawmakers are racing to finalize and pass a massive government funding bill that would also greenlight billions in new aid tied to Ukraine. Congress has to pass a sweeping bill, which would fu…
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U.S. Congress nearing deal to aid Ukraine, fund government
U.S. congressional negotiators on Monday were nearing a deal on a bill to provide Ukraine with billions of dollars in emergency aid, as well as fund the U.S. government through Sept. 30 and provide money to address COVID-19.
'Propaganda corridors': Ukraine rejects Russian offer to let civilians flee to Russia
“Our people won’t go to Belarus and to Russia,” Ukraine's vice prime minister said Monday, branding Moscow's unilateral announcement of humanitarian corridors “unacceptable.”
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Kamala Harris and Cabinet members safe after armed intruder scare at Joint Base Andrews
A military base in Maryland where Vice President Kamala Harris and other top U.S. officials made a brief stop was placed on lockdown Sunday evening due to a security breach. Early reports spoke of an active shooter situation, though later, it was reported there was an "armed individual" and no…
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‘We have to do it,” former President Donald Trump says of potential 2024 White House run
Trump also suggested bombing the "s***" out of Russia after placing Chinese flags on U.S. planes.
Conservative think tank's exclusive gathering will include Biden official — but not Trump
This year's guest list underscores how some GOP leaders are increasingly eager to move on from Trump.
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3 reasons Moscow isn't taking down Ukraine's cell networks
Russia has plenty to gain from keeping things running, even if it also benefits Ukraine.
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Scoop: Pence plans first big ad buy
Former Vice President Mike Pence's advocacy group plans to spend $10 million on TV ads targeting vulnerable House Democrats on energy policy and Ukraine, Axios has learned.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Why it matters: Pence contrasted himself against...
Ukraine denounces Russian-operated 'humanitarian corridors' amid reports they violate ceasefire
The Ukrainian government denounced Russia's claims that it will open and operate humanitarian corridors in four Ukrainian cities on Monday morning after a bloody weekend in which Russian gunfire and shellings prevented thousands of civilians from evacuating the southeastern part of the country and…
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China to provide Ukraine humanitarian aid, says Russian relations are ‘rock solid’
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for peace talks and said there were bright prospects for cooperation between Beijing and Moscow, which are forging closer ties.
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Russia claims it will allow civilians to evacuate despite not upholding previous agreements
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators as from on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainian civilians are trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv after evacuation efforts failed. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Congress comes to deal on bill banning Russian oil; Ukraine claims killing Russian general in battle: March 7 recap
Ukrainian intelligence said a Russian general has been killed in battle, Congress comes to deal on bill banning Russian oil. March 7 recap.
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If Putin wants to remake the Soviet Union, what country would Russia target next?
President Biden said last month that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to rebuild the former Soviet Union.
Russia snubs UN court hearings in case brought by Ukraine
A representative for Kyiv has urged the United Nations’ top court to order Russia to halt its devastating invasion of Ukraine, at a hearing snubbed by Russia
Prosecutor says Texas man on trial was 'a leader' of assault on U.S. Capitol
A federal prosecutor accused a Texas man of being "a leader" of the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump supporters as she wrapped up arguments on Monday in the first criminal trial of someone accused of joining the riot.
Is Putin likely to face the ICC over Russia’s actions in Ukraine?
The International Criminal Court is investigating Russia’s president over possible war crimes in Ukraine.
Juan Williams: Biden may be Comeback Kid of midterms
OPINION: The president is well-placed for a rebound this year.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 12
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its twelfth day, we take a look at the major developments.
Georgia's Warnock, Walker among those qualifying for 2022
Georgia's 2022 election field began firming up on Monday, as the Democratic incumbent and Republican frontrunner in the state's high-profile U.S. Senate race officially qualified to run for office. Democratic U.S. Sen Raphael Warnock and Republican Senate challenger Herschel Walker were the top...
Armed teenager apprehended at Joint Base Andrews after vehicle skips checkpoint
The apparent breach occurred shortly before Vice President Kamala Harris was there Sunday night. The installation's main gate reopened to full capacity Monday morning.
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"Slava Ukraini": Ukrainians escaping war and joining the fight cross paths at Polish train station
Scott Pelley reports from a gateway to and from the war in Ukraine, the train station in Przemysl, Poland. Ukrainians there are defiant.
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Ukrainians are giving two lessons in democracy that Americans have forgotten
Ukrainians have surprised the world with the ferocity of their opposition to Russia's invasion. It's a passionate defense of the country's Western-style democracy and marks a contrast to the US, where many see a recent erosion of democratic principles.
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Photos show first work in years at North Korea nuke site, analysts say
Analysts say it's a worrying sign the country could be planning to resume testing atomic bombs after claiming to have destroyed the site in 2018.
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Senate Republicans set sights on blue state ‘sleeper’ races
Republicans are eyeing Senate races in a handful of blue states they believe have the potential to come into play ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, underscoring the confidence the party is feeli…
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Biden appointees split on key cyber bill
White House and DHS officials say the legislation is essential for fighting hackers. Leaders at the Justice Department say it would make America less safe.
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Russia detains at least 4,640 people on Sunday during protests, says independent monitoring group
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators as from on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainian civilians are trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv after evacuation efforts failed. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy ‘to punish atrocities’ as family killed trying to flee
Ukrainian leader accuses Moscow of targeting civilians, saying Kyiv will ‘punish everyone who committed atrocities’.
Philippines raises age of sexual consent from 12 to 16
In what one of its sponsors called “a major step forward,” President Rodrigo Duterte signed the bill into law in a bid to protect minors from rape and abuse.
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At Romania hotel, ballroom welcomes refugees fleeing Ukraine
A four-star hotel in Romania has turned its lavish ballroom into a makeshift refugee shelter for the thousands crossing the borders from neighboring Ukraine each day
Native Americans in Chicago have high opioid death rates. So why won't they get tribal settlement money?
Urban Natives in Chicago don't expect any opioid settlement money because of the absence of tribal land in Illinois, part of a larger funding issue.
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Republicans weigh approach for Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination fight
Republicans are bracing for the next Supreme Court confirmation battle, signaling that they're eying a measured but "painstaking" approach to an historic nominee who would not change the lean of the court and who could be confirmed without any GOP support.
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Rep. Mike Gallagher: Biden deterrence strategy will fail Taiwan like it did Ukraine
Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher appeared on “Sunday Night in America” to discuss foreign interests in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
'People's Convoy' truck protest targets Washington, slows traffic
Hundreds of trucks, recreational vehicles and cars circled the outskirts of Washington on Sunday, aiming to slow traffic around the capital as part of a protest against pandemic restrictions.
Far from Putin’s Russia, Tajikistan’s people feel sanctions pain
Remittances to Central Asian republic have plunged in value amid sanctions intended to hit Russia over war in Ukraine.
Political Brew: Growing surplus, banning Russian oil, and Trump conspiracy accusations
Our analysts this week are Ray Richardson of WLOB Radio and attorney Ken Altshuler, a longtime co-host of the WGAN Morning News.
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Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations amid heavy shelling
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting Monday, but previous such measures have fallen apart
Macron keeps an open line to Putin as war in Ukraine rages
Most of the world is shunning President Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine
New Spanish-language conservative network fuels fresh Dem fears over disinfo, Latino outreach
More Latino voters show signs of drifting right, and analysts warn of a new wave of disinformation ahead of elections.
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Russian leadership's unhinged behavior could cross red line in space partnership, former astronaut says
Former astronaut Terry Virts spoke to Fox News about the test in the space partnership between the U.S. and Russia.
Alberta oil can be a solution to U.S. energy supply crunch - minister
Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing region, can help alleviate the global oil supply crunch caused by energy disruptions, Alberta energy minister, Sonya Savage, said on Sunday.
Russians living in Serbia join rally against Ukraine war :: WRAL.com
A Russian man burned his passport to show his anger over the invasion of Ukraine. Others held up Ukrainian flags while chanting slogans against the war and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Sheltering in a hospital basement, Ukrainian kids long for home
Children who are too sick to go home or flee the capital shelter from Russian missiles in a Kyiv hospital.
Realtors to conservatives living in liberal areas: Try Idaho
SANDPOINT, Idaho (AP) — Linda Navarre moved to Sandpoint, Idaho, from Cleveland in 1978, when the town consisted of people in the timber industry and hippies “and they all got along.” Now she barely recognizes the small resort community near the Canadian border that is quickly growing as people...
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It's 7.15 a.m. in Kyiv. Here's what you need to know
Ukraine and Russia will hold a third round of talks Monday, according to negotiators as from on the ground in Ukraine as Ukrainian civilians are trapped in the cities of Mariupol, Volnovakha and Kyiv after evacuation efforts failed. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
In South Korea, the 'Squid Game Election' campaign gets ugly
Negative campaigns are aggravating South Korea's already severe political divide as presidential elections approach on Wednesday.
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Asian shares extend losses as oil prices push higher
TOKYO (AP) — Shares fell in Asia on Tuesday after Wall Street logged its biggest drop in more than a year as markets were jolted by another surge in oil prices. Benchmarks declined in Tokyo, Sydney, Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai following a 3% tumble for the S&P 500.
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Either Mark Meadows Lived in a Mobile Home on a Mountain or Lied on His Voter Form
The property’s former owner said that the former White House chief of staff never stayed there
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AP PHOTOS: Day 11, death on Ukraine's bombarded streets
Ukrainian soldiers carry civilians away from Russian attacks. Others who couldn't be saved from the barrage lie dead in the street. Amid the deaths, the fires and the crowds of desperate people fleeing the fighting, there were glimmers of hope, like the wedding of two members of the Ukrainian...
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New Zealand will rush through new law to sanction Russia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's government said Monday it plans to rush through a new law that will allow it to impose economic sanctions against Russia over its
South Korea’s poisonous gender politics a test for next president
As election campaign enters final stages, the two leading candidates have been accused of pandering to sexism to win the votes of aggrieved young men
Thousands evacuated in Florida amid massive wildfires
Wildfires in Florida forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 homes on Sunday, including veterans in a nursing home.The Bertha Swamp Road fire engulfed 9,000 acres, while the Adkins Avenu…
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Ketanji Brown Jackson's Harvard group hosted 'anti-Semitic' speaker
In 1988, now-Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson — Biden’s Ivy League-educated Supreme Court pick that he promised would be made based on the metrics of race and sex — joined the Black Students Association (BSA) her freshman year at Harvard.
Ukrainians who fled Donbas conflict displaced yet again
As Russia pounds Ukraine, many people displaced during 2014 conflict are having to flee their homes for a second time.
Pakistan Vows Neutrality in Ukraine Crisis, Insists Ties with US on Track
It’s been advocating dialogue and diplomacy to end the crisis
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Truth Social users stuck on waitlist as Donald Trump reportedly fumes over rollout
The platform told users Saturday night that it wants to ensure the best user experience.
Fake news causing rift between Chinese and foreigners: top Beijing adviser
Rampant sharing of fake information has had ‘serious impact’ on interests of China and its society, key member of country’s top advisory body says.
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Garland's first year leading Justice Department clouded by questions of investigating Trump
As Attorney General Merrick Garland completes his first full year in office, what would normally be seen as a banner year of liberal accomplishments has been clouded by the specter of Donald Trump, and the question of whether the former President will be held accountable for attempting to...
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Myanmar Families Divided Over Children’s Education Amid Political Turmoil - The News Lens International Edition
Millions of families are torn between education, safety, and loyalty to the pro-democracy movement when it comes to deciding whether to send their children back to public schools.
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McDonald's and PepsiCo are among the food and drink companies being urged by political figures to stop doing business in Russia
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli wrote letters to several corporations urging them to sever business ties in Russia.
Russian gymnast faces disciplinary action after showing Z symbol
Russian gymnast who sported letter linked to invasion of Ukraine on medals podium blasted by sport body.
Durbin expresses support for Ukrainian President Zelensky
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said he will work toward getting military equipment and humanitarian relief to Ukraine, which has been invaded by Russia.
'Dogfight in the mire:' South Korea's election gets ugly
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The race between South Korea's two leading presidential candidates has seen unprecedented levels of toxic rhetoric, mudslinging and lawsuits.
Biden must address US hostages in Russia amid Ukraine war, national security expert says
President Joe Biden must use his leverage to secure the release of U.S. “hostages” in Russia amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a national security expert running for Congress told Fox News.
US Paralympic gold medalist ‘proudest to say I am Ukrainian’
A Paralympian honored her Ukrainian roots before winning Team U.S.A. its first gold medal in the Beijing Games.Oksana Masters took to Instagram on Saturday to reflect on the cur…
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Chinese leaders join discussions with political advisors
Senior Chinese leaders Sunday joined national political advisers in different group discussions at t
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Poll: What do you think of Congressman Paul Gosar's participation in the America First Political Action Conference?
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Most Texas women were able to get abortions despite new law: studies
Two new studies suggest that abortions among Texas women fell by only 10 percent following the state’s restrictive abortion law, with many women traveling to nearby states or buying abortion …
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Live updates: Australian missiles "on the ground" in Ukraine
Injured residents and servicemen have been pouring into a hospital in the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where Russian shelling has been frequent.
Mask mandates go away in schools, but parent worries persist
BOSTON (AP) — Major school districts around the country are allowing students into classrooms without masks for the first time in nearly two years, eliminating rules that stirred up intense fights among educators, school boards and parents throughout the pandemic.
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China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'
BEIJING (AP) — China is seeing a new surge in COVID-19 cases across the vast country, despite its draconian “zero tolerance” approach to dealing with outbreaks. The mainland on Monday reported 214 new cases of infection over the previous 24 hours, with the most, 69, in the southern province of...
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COVID-19 associated with "significant, deleterious impact" on brain, finds U.K. study
Researchers are still trying to understand how the virus results in symptoms that impact the brain for months after an infection.
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Biden administration asks Supreme Court to block order to deploy unvaccinated Navy SEALs
The Biden administration filed an emergency application with the Supreme Court on Monday, asking it to freeze a lower-court opinion requiring the Navy to deploy special operations forces even though they have refused to get vaccinated for Covid-19.
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House Republicans call for end to vaccine mandates for foreign truckers, agricultural workers at the border
36 House Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to end vaccine mandates for truckers and H-2A agricultural workers.
People in the U.S. can now order 4 more free Covid tests online
The Biden administration is sending another round of at-home antigen tests via COVIDtests.gov. The effort began during the omicron surge in December.
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Seattle teachers union demands forced masking until May to ensure 'sense of normalcy'
Seattle public schoolchildren could be required to wear masks until at least May amid ongoing negotiations with the teachers union that argues masks bring a sense of "normalcy" to children.
White House: Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will soon begin to run out of money to bolster COVID-19 testing supplies and to guarantee that uninsured Americans keep getting free treatment for the virus unless Congress swiftly approves more funding, the White House warned Friday.
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DeSantis aide bucks medical consensus that healthy children should get COVID vaccine
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo made the announcement on Monday.
High Demand for Drug to Prevent Covid in the Vulnerable, Yet Doses Go Unused
The treatment could be lifesaving for many who cannot get protection from the vaccine, but confusion about the drug has made some doctors slow to prescribe it.
Interest in spirituality, witchcraft on the rise amid COVID-19, TikTok boom
People are looking to witchcraft for healing during COVID-19.
China reports highest COVID-19 tally since initial outbreak
China on Monday recorded the highest single day tally of infections since the outbreak in Wuhan at the beginning of the global pandemic. The country reported 526 cases, including 312 asym…
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Is Covid Over? No, But Global Health Funders Are Moving On
People in poorer countries are still waiting for vaccines, but the leaders of global health organizations have a new priority: preparing for the next pandemic.
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School lunch waivers to deal with supply chain crunch are at risk in spending bill
Schools could lose the pandemic waivers that provide them with extra federal funds and flexibilities to cope with supply chain and labor issues if Congress doesn't agree to extend them in the spending bill being hashed out this week.
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‘Happy but wary’: The restaurant industry holds its breath as NYC lifts key vax mandate - Gothamist
Gothamist is a non-profit local newsroom, powered by WNYC.
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Critics slam Eric Adams' for saying masking still required for 'all settings' with children under 5: 'Insane'
Political commentators criticized Eric Adams' decision to require masks for children under the age of 5 in New York City.
Democrats set up clash with GOP by pairing Covid relief with Ukraine aid
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are set for a showdown over Covid-19 relief that threatens to hold up desperately needed aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against Russia's invasion.
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As COVID spread in federal prisons, many at-risk inmates tried and failed to get out
Federal prisons saw a significant rise in deaths during the pandemic years, NPR found. Of those who died from COVID-19, nearly all were elderly or had health conditions, and many had tried to get out.
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'Our pain is real': Families fight for holiday to recognize Covid-19 victims and survivors
Three Latina daughters who lost parents to Covid-19 are among those calling to have the first Monday in March federally recognized as the Covid-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day.
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