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A Russian warship stationed in the Black Sea has sunk, according to a Russian state-owned media report. Earlier in the day, the flagship missile cruiser from the Black Sea fleet was hit by a Ukrainian missile attack and evacuated, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Will Trump practice ‘the art of withdrawal’ ahead of 2024 presidential primaries?
For Trump, 2016-like numbers of primary opponents are the polar opposite of what he expects — more reasons a crowded primary might prompt the face-saving medical card
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Amid false 2020 claims, GOP states eye voting system upgrade
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For years, Tennessee Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro’s call to require the state’s voting infrastructure to include a paper record of each ballot cast has been batted down in the Republican-dominated Legislature.
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Live Updates | Celebrity chef's kitchen bombed in Kharkiv
KHARKIV, Ukraine -- Russia’s bombardment of cities around Ukraine on Saturday included an explosion in Kharkiv that destroyed a community kitchen. Associated Press journalists at the scene recorded the immediate aftermath of the apparent missile attack.
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Josh Mandel runs Ohio GOP Senate campaign 'through churches'
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (AP) — Before digging into his six-egg omelet at a bustling northeast Ohio diner, Republican Senate candidate Josh Mandel stopped to bow his head. “Bless our food, our time, our conversation, in Jesus' name," said Pastor J.C.
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Russia, Ukraine War: More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region
Police said the bodies were discovered in the region surrounding the Ukrainian capital following Russia's withdrawal, noting that most of them were fatally shot
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Biden's trademark political traits tested by war in Ukraine
When President Joe Biden labeled Russia's actions in Ukraine "genocide" this week, the response by his team looked much different than when he declared, also unplanned, that Vladimir Putin shouldn't be in power.
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Walker raises $5.5M in Georgia Senate race, trailing Warnock
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Republican Herschel Walker said Friday that his U.S. Senate campaign had raised $5.5 million in the first three months of 2022, a big haul that is still dwarfed by the $13.6 million that Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock raised in the same period.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: More than 900 civilians found dead near Kyiv
Ukrainian officials claim to have dealt a massive blow to Russian forces, with a missile attack that sunk the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
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Texts show Utah Sen. Lee's early work to overturn election
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Sen. Mike Lee worked on early efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, helping push legally dubious schemes to keep then-President Donald Trump in power, before he shifted course and quickly backed away.
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Russia says its forces clear most of Mariupol, strike Kyiv suburb
Russia said its troops had cleared the urban area of Mariupol and only a small contingent of Ukrainian fighters remained inside a steelworks in the besieged southern port on Saturday, as missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities.
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Moscow claims its forces have taken most of Mariupol; Russian navy boss meets with Moskva sailors
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russian sanctions still aren't enough for its "military machine to be left without means of subsistence."
Modest-income buyers being priced out of new-vehicle market
DETROIT (AP) — Two years after the pandemic tore through the economy, America’s auto market looks something like this: Prices are drastically up. Supply is drastically down. And gasoline costs drastically more.
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Ukraine deputy PM: 9 evacuation corridors, including Mariupol, agreed for Saturday
Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said nine humanitarian corridors had been agreed for Saturday to evacuate civilians, including from the besieged city of Mariupol by private cars.
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3 sheriff's deputies shot and a motorist killed during exchange of gunfire in Kansas | CNN
Three sheriff's deputies were shot Friday in Kansas after they exchanged gunfire with a motorist who authorities said pulled a gun on them.
Crews fight New Mexico fires as some evacuations lift
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — Authorities have lifted some evacuation orders for a mountain community in drought-stricken southern New Mexico as firefighters worked Saturday to contain a wind-driven blaze that killed two people and destroyed over 200 homes.
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Recaptured Ukrainian village left with wrecked tanks, bodies and questions
Smashed tanks in the mud, destroyed buildings and mourning families mark a recaptured east Ukrainian village whose residents are contemplating the price both they and their former Russian occupiers have had to pay.
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More than 900 civilian bodies found in Kyiv region, Ukraine regional police say; Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian bravery: Live Ukraine updates
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy praised his country's bravery. Meanwhile, Russia promises to 'scale up missile attacks' on Kyiv. Live updates
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White House resumes flying migrant children after dark on charter flights
The Biden administration resumed its operations of flying unaccompanied migrant children to sponsors and relatives within the United States on Thursday night, ending a pause enacted last year amid public scrutiny of the policy.
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Palestinians in Jenin evoke painful past as violence flares
JENIN REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank (AP) — The journey of the Palestinian who opened fire at a street-side bar in Tel Aviv last week, killing three young Israeli men and sending the city into lockdown, began a two-hour drive away in an impoverished refugee camp deep inside the occupied West Bank.
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Mariupol ‘completely cleared’ of Ukrainian forces: Russia
Entire urban area of Mariupol cleared of Ukrainian forces and only a few fighters remain on its outskirts, Russia says.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Reports Her First Fundraising Loss
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyThe campaign committee for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) reported on Friday its first net loss since she was elected, posting a $314,000 deficit over the first three months of 2022 while additionally revising previous contribution...
Video of Las Vegas conservative CCW event showing racist comments sparks outrage, responses from attending candidates
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Racist comments made at a conservative political event are sparking outrage. The event, titled the “Vegas CCW” class, was held on Saturday, April 10, at a Las Vegas-Clark Library…
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Macron vs. Le Pen: The French presidential election runoff explained | CNN
Emmanuel Macron is the favorite, but his rival Marine Le Pen is rising in the polls, suggesting the election could be more tightly fought than when the pair went head-to-head in 2017. Here's what you need to know about the candidates and the issues.
Jamie Dimon, other JP Morgan executives donated to centrist Democrat Kyrsten Sinema
J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie DImon and other executives donated to Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema as she opposed key elements of her party's agenda.
Migrant arrivals at southern border surged to 22-year high in March
The Department of Homeland Security said there were 221,303 encounters with migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border last month, the highest level since 2000.
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Israel successfully tests new laser missile defense system
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's new laser missile-defense system has successfully intercepted mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles in recent tests, Israeli leaders said Thursday. The Israeli-made laser system, known as the “Iron Beam,” is designed to complement a series of aerial defense...
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NY Times fires back at defamation plaintiff with anti-SLAPP lawsuit
The New York Times sued an anti-immigration author for the cost of defending itself against defamation in the first lawsuit of its kind under New York's recently expanded "anti-SLAPP" law to protect critical speech.
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Climate toll on Arctic bases: Sunken runways, damaged roads
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military bases in the Arctic and sub-Arctic are failing to prepare their installations for long-term climate change as required, even though soaring temperatures and melting ice already are cracking base runways and roads and worsening flood risks up north, the Pentagon's...
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New texts show two GOP lawmakers offered advice to Trump’s team on challenging election
Newly revealed text messages from two Republicans who voted to certify President Biden’s election victory show they privately offered advice to Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows in navigating a cha…
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Biden admin resumes migrant flights to suburban New York: report
The Biden administration has resumed sending charter flights of migrants to an airport in suburban New York.
A 14-year-old who fled Ukraine is in U.S. detention. His family doesn't know where.
It's been a week since Ivan arrived at the U.S.-Mexico border and asked immigration agents to let him in on humanitarian grounds. His family still hasn't heard from him.
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Chinese astronauts land on Earth after China's longest crewed space mission
Three Chinese astronauts returned to earth on Saturday after 183 days in space, state television reported, completing the country's longest crewed space mission to date.
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Tim Ryan tones down anti-China rhetoric in new ad following backlash
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan dialed back his calls to “take on China” in a new campaign ad Friday following criticism over an “inflammatory” TV spot he aired weeks earlier.
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Jan. 6 Panel Presses Stephen Miller on Whether Trump Sought to Incite Crowd
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol spent roughly eight hours Thursday questioning Stephen Miller, a top White House adviser to former President Donald Trump, in an at times contentious exchange that included queries about Trump’s speech before a crowd the morning...
Climate activists block London bridges, UK oil terminals
LONDON (AP) — Climate-change protesters snarled traffic by blocking four London bridges on Friday, while other activists continued weeks of demonstrations targeting oil terminals across Britain. Cars and red double-decker buses backed up along roads as hundreds of Extinction Rebellion activists...
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House panels probe gov't use of facial recognition software
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two House committees have launched an investigation into the government's use of facial recognition software that was most recently used by the Internal Revenue Service , but stopped after complaints from lawmakers and privacy advocates.
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Video shows officers bumping car, quickly firing on driver
Police video shows officers bumping a car on a Georgia interstate to get it to stop and then almost immediately firing on the Black driver, who climbed out a window and ran across the interstate and down an embankment
No military parade as North Korea celebrates founder’s birth
Tens of thousands turn out in Pyongyang’s main square to enjoy light shows and art exhibitions in honour of Kim Il Sung.
Utah man found guilty of murdering teen couple, dumping bodies in abandoned mine
A Utah jury has found a man guilty in the murder of two teenagers on Friday, putting an end to a case that has been open for over four years.
Twitter, Musk battle escalates: Poison pill, Musk’s ‘plan B’ and a divided Wall Street
FOX Business takes a deep dive into the latest developments of Elon Musk's battle with Twitter and what investors and analysts are forecasting.
Man, 21, arrested a week after 3 killed at Georgia gun range
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal armed robbery at a Georgia gun range that left three members of a family dead last week
Kansas Dem Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes hot-button bills, sets up showdown with GOP legislature
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed several bills sought by Republicans, including one that would ban transgender girls on female sports teams, according to reports.
Utah deputies find man who disappeared as teen in California
A 19-year-old who disappeared from his family’s home in California nearly three years ago has been found in Utah, bringing astonishment and relief to his parents who feared they would never see him again
What does Republicans’ break from the presidential debate commission mean?
The US presidential debate has been thrown into doubt – and the move is proof of the RNC’s eagerness to do Trump’s bidding Joe Biden and Donald Trump during the US presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee, in October 2020. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images One of the marquee moments of any...
Australia PM vows to seek anti-corruption watchdog
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday he would seek to establish an anti-corruption watchdog if re-elected next month, hitting out at the opposition Labor's plan.
Five takeaways from last quarter’s fundraising
Democrats and Republicans are reporting massive fundraising gains in the first quarter of what is expected to be a competitive election year. Candidates, committees and outside groups will go into …
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EXPLAINER: What Twitter's 'poison pill' is supposed to do
Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk's takeover attempt with a “poison pill" — a financial device that companies have been wielding against unwelcome suitors for decades.
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‘Radical vision’: France vote spotlights Muslim headscarves
President Macron has defended the existing ban on headscarves in schools while Le Pen seeks to outlaw them entirely.
Rhode Island Republican drops congressional bid, clearing way for Fung
Rhode Island GOP state Sen. Jessica de la Cruz dropped out of the 2nd Congressional District race late Thursday and endorsed her primary opponent.
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Runners 'pumped' as Boston Marathon returns to April
The Boston Marathon returns to its traditional April date for the first time in three years on Monday with the fastest field in the race's history, boasting a star-studded slate of previous champions and Olympic medalists.
EXPLAINER: Why did Texas hold up trucks on border for days?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to impose additional inspections of trucks entering Texas from Mexico was his latest move in an unprecedented foray into border security, which has long been the federal government's domain.
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China is sending its most advanced fighter jet to patrol disputed seas | CNN
China has begun sending its most advanced fighter aircraft, the J-20, to patrol the East and South China Seas, Chinese state media has reported.
Russian crowd mourns Black Sea flagship after sinking
Dozens of people gathered in the Crimean city of Sevastopol on Friday to mourn the sinking of the flagship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, a symbol, the crowd heard, of hope, revival and power until its demise.
Video shows officers bumping car, quickly firing on driver
Police video shows officers bumping a car on a Georgia interstate to get it to stop and then almost immediately firing on the Black driver, who climbed out a window and ran across the interstate and down an embankment
Will Trump’s ‘reckless’ endorsements be a referendum on his political power?
Some say his bets on extreme candidates are risky, as losses could threaten his role as king and kingmaker in the Republican party Donald Trump at a rally on 2 April in Michigan, where he voiced his support for several Michigan Republican candidates. Photograph: Scott Olson/Getty Images He has...
Pro-Russia Serbs protest in Belgrade to support Russia and against NATO
Thousands of Serbs waving Russian and Serbian flags and carrying pictures of President Vladimir Putin marched through Belgrade to the Russian embassy on Friday, to protest Serbia's government bid to distance itself from Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.
Autos rebound fuels U.S. manufacturing output gain in March
A sharp rebound in automotive output in March spurred a third straight monthly gain in U.S. factory activity, perhaps signaling the worst of the production woes that have dogged the motor vehicle industry over the last year may have passed.
How France's presidential election could impact Ukraine war
PARIS (AP) — The capital of France may be thousands of miles away from the battlefields of eastern Ukraine, but what happens in French voting stations this month could have repercussions there. Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has close ties to Russia and wants to weaken the...
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62 percent of South Sudan will face food insecurity, UN says
The United Nations Children’s Fund warned Wednesday that 62 percent of the population in South Sudan will face food insecurity in the coming months. The organization said 62.7 percent, or 7.74 mil…
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 15)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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USFL begins first season: 5 new innovations you have to see
Fans will have an immersive experience when watching USFL games.
Biden increases oil royalty rate, scales back lease sales
The Interior Department on Friday said it’s moving forward with the first onshore sales of public oil and natural gas drilling leases under President Joe Biden, but will sharply increase royalty rates for companies as federal officials weigh efforts to fight climate change against pressure to...
Gilbert Gottfried's final Instagram post was about Chris Rock
Glibert Gottfried's last Instagram post invited people to weigh in on "the slap."
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NASA puts Artemis moon rocket through crucial paces ahead of launch
The NASA Artemis I mega moon rocket may face another attempt at its crucial prelaunch ground test as early as April 21, according to the space agency's officials. Artemis I experienced a leak during its third attempt at a test on Thursday.
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Valanciunas and the Pelicans visit Phoenix to start playoffs
New Orleans Pelicans (36-46, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (64-18, first in the Western Conference) Phoenix; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Suns host first series matchup
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Pelicans earn 105-101 win over Clippers, claim No. 8 seed
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A franchise player out for the season. A first-year head coach. A 1-12 start. The New Orleans Pelicans overcame it all and stormed back to make the playoffs. Brandon Ingram scored 30 points and the Pelicans rallied from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the...
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Coronavirus FAQ: Testing confuses me! When to do it? Is 'negative' always reliable?
With COVID case counts falling and rising, testing is critical. But how many days after exposure should I test? And if I have symptoms but test negative, might the test not be accurate?
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Broadway theaters extend mask mandate through May 31
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway theatergoers will have to keep their masks up through at least May 31, the Broadway League said Friday. The announcement comes as the United States deals with a fresh COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
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Health officials urge New Yorkers to be cautious over holiday weekend as COVID cases climb
COVID cases continue to climb across New York state, and the city's health chief is urging people to get tested before and after gathering this holiday weekend; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
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Anti-virus shutdowns in China spread as infections rise
BEIJING (AP) — Anti-virus controls that have shut down some of China’s biggest cities and fueled public irritation are spreading as infections rise, hurting a weak economy and prompting warnings of possible global shockwaves.
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California COVID cases up, but no plans to add restrictions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has no plans to impose new statewide pandemic restrictions despite a rise in coronavirus cases primarily due to the new highly transmissible omicron variant BA.2, the state's top health official says.
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Covid China: Elderly deaths contradict Shanghai figures
Official figures claim there have been no Covid deaths in the current outbreak.
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She was hospitalized for Covid months ago. Her only ticket out is a new pair of lungs.
Just over 10 percent of lung transplants performed in the last year have been Covid-related. Prior to Covid, most of these transplants were needed because of chronic disease.
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Analysis: China's Covid controls risk sparking crisis for the country -- and its leader Xi Jinping
Across China, cities are locking down their residents, supply lines are rupturing, and officials are scrambling to secure the movement of basic goods -- as its largest ever recorded outbreak of Covid-19 threatens to spiral into a national crisis of the government's own making.
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Fury in Shanghai as Covid restrictions are blamed for deaths, cause rare protest
The rare protest comes amid mounting public frustration over the strict coronavirus lockdown in China’s financial center.
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Americans weigh in: 'How did your state handle COVID?'
Residents from four states share their opinions on which parts of the country handled COVID-19 the best.
Defiance of COVID lockdowns grows in China
Videos on social media show citizens scuffling with health workers and screaming in anger from their apartment windows.
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News Wrap: BA.2 variant drives new wave of COVID cases in the U.S.
In our news wrap Friday, new COVID-19 numbers provided the latest evidence of another wave fueled by the BA.2 variant, crews in South Africa spent another day searching for survivors after floods killed nearly 400 people, Palestinian youths battled Israeli police in Jerusalem, Britain is...
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