Ronna McDaniel, the GOP chairwoman (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In 2016, Donald Trump overtook the Republican National Committee through a shock and awe campaign that stunned party leaders. In 2020, the party was obligated to support him as the sitting Republican president. Heading into 2024, however, the Republican Party has a choice.
Looking for evidence? Trust us, Biden administration says
President Joe Biden's administration has refused to share evidence for national security claims in recent days, and officials have even accused reporters of buying into foreign propaganda.
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North Carolina Supreme Court orders redrawing of congressional map
It's the third state that's been ordered by the courts to redraw its lines.
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A year after Trump purge, 'alt-tech' offers far-right refuge
A decision by Twitter and Facebook to ban former President Donald Trump a year ago has prompted many conservative social media users to join new platforms that claim to offer a refuge from overzealous content moderation.
apnews.comCheney and Kinzinger blast RNC's resolution to censure them
Reps. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., are blasting the Republican National Committee's resolution to formally censure them for their work on the Jan. 6 committee investigating the deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Republican anger over 2020 a wild card in midterms
"I think there are a lot of people who are saying it's rigged and there's no point in even going out and voting," a GOP statehouse candidate said. "I hope that doesn't happen."
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EXPLAINER: Ukraine not joining NATO so why does Putin worry?
At the core of the Ukraine crisis is a puzzle: Why would Russian President Vladimir Putin push Europe to the brink of war to demand the West not do something that it has no intention of doing anyway?
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Russian bombers fly over Belarus amid Ukraine tensions
Russia has sent a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers on patrol over its ally Belarus amid spiraling tensions over Ukraine.
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Trump’s January 6 pardon pledge baffles some attorneys | CNN Politics
“The comments by Trump are, for J6 Defendants, more than a day late and a dollar short,” said the attorney representing the so-called “QAnon Shaman.”
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Trump’s ‘circular firing squad’ threatens GOP midterm gains
The former president’s stranglehold on the party is emerging as a serious threat to the GOP’s otherwise bright prospects in November.
www.politico.comCalifornia county recalls top official, giving militia-aligned group a path to government
Supervisor Leonard Moty ousted after two years of threats and increasing hostility over pandemic health restrictions Shasta county in northern California has been roiling with tensions over pandemic health restrictions. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Voters in far northern California...
Biden officials say those questioning US approach to Ukraine are spouting Russian disinformation
President Biden's administration has taken a hard line against scrutiny of reports on Ukraine and Russian relations.
Twitter points to IOC as cause for removal of video on Olympics and Uyghurs - Washington Examiner
The International Olympic Committee or its representatives successfully lobbied Twitter to remove a viral clip showing a Uyghur athlete lighting the Olympic flame with commentary from NBC’s Savannah Guthrie amid U.S. allegations of Uyghur genocide, the Big Tech company said. The video was...
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Schumer faces brewing war and progressives ramp up primary threats
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has a brewing civil war on his hands as Democratic activists turn up the volume on talk about challenging Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.) and Joe Manchi…
thehill.com'I Was Right And Everybody Knows It': Trump Responds To Pence With Tiresome Fraud Lies
Trump accused Pence of being an "automatic conveyor belt" for "Old Crow Mitch McConnell" to get Joe Biden elected.
Biden sees US economy as powering past the pandemic
President Joe Biden and the White House were bracing for bad economic news. But instead they got a pleasant surprise Friday — that the U.S. economy had powered through the omicron wave of the coronavirus and posted 467,000 new jobs in January.
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These people have been subpoenaed by the Jan. 6 panel
The House select committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol is ramping up roughly seven months after the panel was formed.The committee, which is composed of seven Democ…
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Prosecutors sought call, email records of Bannon attorney, defense team claims
Robert J. Costello, one of Steve Bannon’s three criminal defense attorneys, also represented him during negotiations with the Jan. 6 select committee.
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Hogan calls RNC censure of Cheney, Kinzinger a ‘sad day’ for GOP
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) called the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) censure of Reps. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) a “sad day” for his party.“The GOP I believe in is th…
thehill.comSenate Democratic leaders are now open to a congressional stock trading ban after initial reluctance
Restricting members of Congress from buying and selling individual stocks is supported by a large majority of voters.
GoFundMe to reimburse Freedom Convoy donors - Washington Examiner
Digital fundraising platform GoFundMe announced Saturday that it would refund all the money donated to the "freedom convoy" of truckers in Ottawa, Ontario. GoFundMe said it would facilitate the process of returning all $9 million in donations, a shift from the message put out by the company...
www.washingtonexaminer.com'This is unacceptable:' After Biden reversed Trump's Muslim ban, advocates say little has changed
Biden repealed Trump's travel ban on mostly Muslim-majority nations. But a year later, most applicants have yet to be reunited with their families.
GOP takes mail voting to court in swing states Biden won
Upcoming cases in Wisconsin and especially Pennsylvania could have a major effect on voting in two key states.
First US troops arrive in Poland to support NATO allies - Washington Examiner
The first set of U.S. troops sent to reinforce NATO allies in Eastern Europe arrived in Poland on Saturday amid a Russian buildup of troops along the Russian-Ukrainian border. Approximately 300 members of the United States 82nd Airborne Division arrived near Poland's border with Ukraine on...
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NFL commissioner addresses issues with diversity following Brian Flores lawsuit: ESPN
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a letter to teams Saturday responding to Brian Flores' discrimination suit against the league.
Trump responds to Pence criticism
Former President Trump responded to former Vice President Mike Pence’s remarks that he did not have the authority to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.“Just saw Mike Pence’s st…
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Winter storm exits the Northeast, leaving behind bitter cold
The storm left dry and bitter cold conditions from New England to the northern plains, and into Coastal Texas.
The January 6 trial for Guy Reffitt that will set the standard for hundreds to follow
Guy Reffitt, charged with bringing a firearm to the Capitol attack, will be the first alleged rioter to face a jury, as the ongoing pandemic complicates his high-profile case.
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Murkowski criticizes RNC calling Jan. 6 attack ‘legitimate political discourse’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) criticized the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) apparent characterization of the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as “legitimate political discours…
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Newly deployed U.S. troops arrive in Europe as Russia bolsters its own forces
New satellite images show the buildup of Russian forces and equipment along Ukraine's borders with western Russia, Belarus and Crimea — including new tents, an indicator that troops may be present.
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Joe Rogan apologizes for ‘regretful and shameful’ use of racial epithet
"I do hope that this can be a teachable moment," Rogan said in an Instagram video posted Saturday.
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The Butterfly Resistance Fighter Who Took on Trump
For years, Marianna Treviño Wright has been battling anti-immigration groups who want to erect a border wall through her butterfly sanctuary. Then the death threats started coming.
www.politico.comArizona's Right Wing Sought Power to Overturn Votes. Rusty Bowers Said No.
It is a dark time in the life of the American experiment. The world’s oldest democracy, once assumed to be unbreakable, often appears to be coming apart at the rivets. From his Florida exile, a defeated leader, whose efforts to overturn the last election are still coming into view, is working to...
Joe Rogan apologizes for racial slur after video surfaces
Spotify’s popular U.S. podcaster Joe Rogan has apologized after a video compilation surfaced that showed him using a racial slur in clips of episodes over a 12-year span.
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Jan. 6 defendant requests subpoena for Trump to be trial witness - Washington Examiner
A defendant facing multiple charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot requested a subpoena Friday for former President Donald Trump to become a trial witness, according to court documents. Attorney Samuel Shamansky submitted court filings for his client Dustin Thompson to Judge Reggie Walton of...
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Iran welcomes US sanctions relief, but says ‘not enough’
Iranian FM demands ‘guarantees’ from the US for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal with major powers.
Minneapolis mayor halts no-knock warrants after fatal police shooting of Amir Locke
"To ensure safety of both the public and officers until a new policy is crafted, I'm issuing a moratorium on both the request and execution of such warrants in Minneapolis," said Mayor Jacob Frey.
www.cbsnews.comSupport grows to overhaul presidential vote count process
Proposals to change federal laws that govern how to compile and count the official votes for president, cast by the electoral college are gaining steam.
Texas man charged with threatening Georgia election officials pleads not guilty
A Texas man accused by U.S. federal prosecutors of threatening to kill election and government officials during a wave of violent rhetoric by believers in former President Donald Trump's false claim of voter fraud pleaded not guilty on Friday. Chad Christopher Stark, 54, of Leander, Texas, is...
US military faces crisis in Hawaii after leak poisons water
The Navy is scrambling to contain a major crisis in Hawaii after jet fuel leaked from an 80-year-old Hawaii tank farm.
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DeSantis, state AGs pledge to investigate GoFundMe removing page for Canadian vaccine mandate protest
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), along with the state attorneys general for West Virginia and Louisiana, pledged Saturday to investigate GoFundMe’s removal of a page raising …
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A Jan. 6 suspect died. Now the FBI has to prep for conspiracies.
The FBI's U.S. Capitol Violence website has become a launch pad for conspiracy theories by Trump supporters painting Jan. 6 as a false flag event.
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‘Kharkiv is Ukraine’: Thousands protest against Russian threat
Thousands march through the city chanting ‘Kharkiv is Ukraine’, in show of solidarity with country.
At RNC gathering, rift emerges between Trump’s interests and the GOP’s
None of the officials assembled here for the Republican National Committee’s winter meetings are writing off former President Donald Trump.
How NATO's expansion helped drive Putin to invade Ukraine
Here is how the history of NATO, Russia and Ukraine got so complicated.
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Biden administration waives sanctions on Iranian civilian nuclear activities as deal talks hang in balance
The Biden administration has waived sanctions related to Iran’s civilian nuclear activities as part of its efforts to bring the regime back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal – while stressing that the waivers did not equal sanctions relief for Tehran.
Florida investigates GoFundMe over Canada trucker donations
About $9m in donations sent to support protesting truckdrivers in Canada through GoFundMe will be returned.
NFL’s staffing diversity effort ‘unacceptable,’ Roger Goodell says - Washington Examiner
The National Football League's commissioner said Saturday that efforts to promote diversity in hiring have been subpar in light of a lawsuit filed this week alleging racial discrimination in the league's hiring process. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that while the league has made "significant...
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Amnesty report on Israeli ‘apartheid’ garners bipartisan US fury
Advocates say despite Congressional leaders’ vehement opposition, ‘apartheid’ charge against Israel will not go away.
Prince Andrew to be deposed in civil lawsuit
Prince Andrew to be deposed in civil lawsuit.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch slams Hawley: ‘Grossly unfit’ for office
The editorial board of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch slammed Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) in an editorial on Thursday, calling him “grossly unfit” for office regarding his position on rising tensions bet…
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History shows every moment counts for Dems' hold on Senate
More than 600 sitting senators have died or resigned since the first Congress met in 1789. That doesn't mean another will happen soon.
apnews.comLawmakers Press Amazon on Sales of Chemical Used in Suicides
The pleas to Amazon were explicit. A food preservative sold by the online retailer and other e-commerce sites was being used as a poison to die by suicide. “Please stop selling this product,” began one review, posted on Amazon in July 2019 by a person who wrote that a niece had used it to kill...
NFL commissioner says league's record of hiring minority coaches has been "unacceptable"
Goodell also announced an independent investigation into claims of tanking brought up in former Dolphins coach Brian Flores' lawsuit against the league.
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Pennsylvania Republicans decline to endorse candidate in Senate race
Members of the GOP state committee, comprised of more than 300 officials, voted against endorsing candidates in any statewide race by a voice vote.
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Morocco's king says boy, 5, trapped in deep well has died
Morocco's king says a 5-year-old boy has died after rescuers pulled him out of a deep well where he was trapped for four days.
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North Carolina Supreme Court strikes down GOP-drawn congressional map
In a ruling released Friday evening, the justices wrote that the current map was an illegal partisan gerrymander that is “unconstitutional beyond a reasonable doubt.”
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China and Russia unveil plan for new world order - Washington Examiner
China and Russia have outlined a vision of international relations anchored in their potential to reinforce each other in disputes with the United States and its allies while cooperating on an array of economic and diplomatic fronts.Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping and Russian President...
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Live coverage: Day 2 of the Beijing Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics continued Saturday with a number of events, including the skiathlon, ski jumping and speed skating.The games come with a number of difficulties as the United Stat…
thehill.comNew Jan. 6 Footage Shows Capitol Rioter Threatening To 'Cut Their Head Off'
The video was released hours after the GOP said Capitol rioters were engaging in "legitimate political discourse."
VMI to change honor system said to expel Blacks more often
The Virginia Military Institute will change its student-run honor court to make it more fair to cadets as part of a response to a state-ordered investigation into racism and sexism.
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Boris Johnson names two new aides after No 10 party turmoil
The PM hires a new chief of staff and communications head after resignations over No 10 parties.
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Canadian man drives SUV through group of Freedom Convoy protesters, injuring 4
A Canadian man is facing criminal charges after plowing through a group of protesters taking part in the Freedom Convoy of truckers protesting the country’s coronavirus vaccine mandates.
Syrian opposition groups make new bid to unite against al-Assad
Opponents are reviving a decade-old campaign against Syria’s president at two-day talks in Qatar.
‘I am deeply sorry for my conduct’: Biden's top science adviser apologizes to staff
Eric Lander pledged to create a better workplace environment in the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
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‘Widespread damage’ feared as Cyclone Batsirai hits Madagascar
Winds of more than 200km per hour (124 miles per hour) were forecast as Cyclone Batsirau bore down on Madagascar.
Cassidy cites Europe energy crisis to make case against Biden Fed nominee - Washington Examiner
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy cited Europe's energy crisis in making the case against Sarah Bloom Raskin, the climate hawk nominated by President Joe Biden for a top regulatory position at the Federal Reserve.Europe's woes illustrate the shortsightedness of policies aimed at curbing fossil...
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Arbery killers' failed pleas may complicate hate crime trial
Three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery are heading for a second trial in federal court, where jury selection could be complicated by failed plea bargains in the case.
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Queen Elizabeth asks for Camilla to be named queen consort when Charles becomes king
The queen is celebrating her 70th anniversary on the throne this weekend.
Queen Elizabeth attends largest reception since health scare
She is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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Olympic teams raise concerns over quarantine hotels
The quarantine hotels are increasingly the target of criticism from athletes and their teams, who are lobbying organizers for improvements. There's a lack of transparency, too, with only some virus-positive athletes forced into quarantine hotels where their teams don't have access, while...
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‘Someone else’s festival’: No North Korea at ally’s Olympics
North Korea hasn't sent any athletes and officials to it neighbor's Olympics.
www.politico.comTrump: "Our country is going to hell!"
A single day's events made clear the new GOP litmus tests: Is Joe Biden the lawfully elected president, and was Jan. 6 an insurrection? Why it matters: The correct answer is often "no" to both if you want to win a contested GOP primary or make a serious 2024 play. A full-throated "yes" gets you...
Jim Banks finally speaks out regarding Twitter transgender censorship - Washington Examiner
A top Republican who was censored and temporarily suspended by Twitter for controversial statements about a transgender government official said the platform dealt with him in a contradictory manner and unfairly targeted him as a conservative.Republican Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana had his official...
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Times editor ‘crestfallen’ over editorial that prompted Sarah Palin suit, colleague testifies
NYT's Elizabeth Williamson tells Manhattan jury about errors in shooting-related editorial
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Pentagon says Afghan terror attack that killed 13 US service members was ‘not preventable’
The Pentagon has concluded that the August suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed 13 U.S. service members and more than 170 Afghans during the frantic evacuation near the U.S. embassy was "not preventable."
With Trump silent, Pennsylvania Republicans decide against endorsing in Senate race
Republicans in Pennsylvania chose on Saturday not to endorse a primary candidate in one of the most closely-watched U.S. Senate races in the country, amid concerns they could back a candidate in a crowded field who might put them at odds with Donald Trump.
1 killed, 2 wounded in shooting inside a church in Colorado, police say
Authorities have identified a suspect who apparently had a personal connection with one of the shooting victims, meaning "it wasn’t just a random shooting," Aurora police said.
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Pakistan says it killed 20 rebels after attacks on army posts
Twenty rebels killed after attacks on army posts in Balochistan, Pakistan army says, adding nine soldiers also dead.
Post-Confederate law bars Jan. 6 speaker Rep. Cawthorn from office, challengers argue
The North Carolina Republican is accused of engaging in insurrection, which would make him ineligible for office under a provision in the 14th Amendment.
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One dead, four injured in shooting at hookah lounge near Virginia Tech's campus
A Virginia Tech student was among those injured.
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Indian Muslim activist completes two years in jail for a speech
Rights activists say Imam is being punished for opposing a controversial citizenship law pushed by the ruling BJP party.
Opponents seek to block Cawthorn from ballot for his actions on Jan. 6
Opponents of North Carolina Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn are seeking to block him from reelection in the fall due to his actions on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Video of woman chained by neck sparks outcry in China
“Lock and chains, when there’s not even a house door,” wrote one social media user.
www.nbcnews.comThe Gold Medal In Olympic Cynicism Goes To…
All of us. The half-hearted response to China's human-rights abuses may be the only realistic approach, but it's creating a jaded audience pretty much everywhere.
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Armed suspect charged after breaking into Michael Bloomberg’s home, kidnapping maid - Washington Examiner
A federal court charged a man with kidnapping after he allegedly forced Michael Bloomberg's housekeeper to travel with him from Colorado to Wyoming. Joseph Beecher, 48, broke into Bloomberg's Colorado ranch Wednesday and abducted a housekeeper, identified as A.E., at gunpoint, according to a...
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'Jackass' and the rise and fall of prank content online
The “Jackass” franchise laid the foundation for prank content online. But the appetite for vulgar prank videos is dwindling online as internet culture moves on.
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The risky financial deals that shook up one of America's most promising weed companies
iAnthus thought Gotham Green Partners was providing a financial lifeline, but the investment firm is now poised to seize control of the company.
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Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores speaks out against NFL's alleged discrimination
Brian Flores opened up to ABC News about his lawsuit against the NFL over claims of discrimination against Black coaches.
(Not so) free birth control: White House puts pressure on insurance companies over ACA requirement
The Biden administration’s push for wider contraceptive coverage comes amid anticipation that the Supreme Court will roll back abortion rights.
Draft order would have authorized DHS to seize voting machines after 2020 election
CBS News obtained a copy of the draft order, "Presidential Findings to Seize, Collect, Preserve and Analyze National Security Information Regarding the 2020 General Election."
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Pence: Trump is 'wrong' to say election could be overturned
Former Vice President Mike Pence is directly rebutting Donald Trump’s false claims that he somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election.
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3 arrested after passerby attacked by neo-Nazis in Florida
Authorities say three people have been arrested days after a Jewish passerby was attacked by a group of self-proclaimed neo-Nazis who yelled antisemitic slogans outside a central Florida shopping plaza over the weekend
Afghan mom had to decide whether to forgo escape – or leave some of her kids behind | CNN Politics
It was August 26 in Kabul, just barely evening, and Nasema was holding on tightly to two of the most important things in her life, not knowing that she would lose one of them before the sun completely set.
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‘The Holocaust isn’t about race’: Quotes of the week - Washington Examiner
All eyes were on foreign powers this week as the “Will he? Won’t he?” question of whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will invade Ukraine continued to roil NATO. On Friday, the Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony reminded the world that despite the fanfare and national pride, a shadow of...
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Washington state agency says data of hundreds of thousands of professionals may have been breached
The Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) announced Friday that it had detected irregular activity on one of its online systems last month and that the personal data of professio…
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Gas prices reach record highs in Orange and Los Angeles counties
One man paid $25 for just five gallons.
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(Not so) free birth control: White House puts pressure on insurance companies over ACA requirement
The Biden administration’s push for wider contraceptive coverage comes amid anticipation that the Supreme Court will roll back abortion rights.
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Thousands remain without power in bitter cold as winter storm moves offshore
Efforts by Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews to restore power to thousands of customers were hindered by falling ice.
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Women's hockey world still playing catch-up to Canada, US
Whatever faint hope there was for the rest of the women’s hockey world closing the gap on Canada and the United States is quickly being dashed three days into the Olympics.
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Queen backs plan to one day call son's wife "Queen Camilla"
Queen Elizabeth II has offered her support to have the Duchess of Cornwall become Queen Camilla — using a special Platinum Jubilee message to make a significant decision in shaping the future of the British monarchy.
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Delta asks DOJ to put unruly passengers on no-fly list
Delta Air Lines has told the U.S. Department of Justice that any person convicted of a disruption on board a flight should be put on the national “no fly” list.
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Teachers are leaving and few people are choosing the field. Experts are sounding the alarm | CNN
Lauren Reynolds started crying when she found out her university was shuttering the early childhood and elementary education program she was in. This spring, she will be one of the last three students to graduate.
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Rayan: Moroccan boy trapped in well for four days dies
An anxious wait for news of their five-year-old son, Rayan Oram, ends in grief for the parents.
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China wins 1st gold of home Olympics in short track relay
China won its first gold of the Beijing Games in short track speedskating's mixed team relay in the event’s Olympic debut.
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Mass swarm of dead fish in Atlantic prompts European inquiry
EU and French authorities are investigating possible violation of fishing practices after environmental group Sea Shepherd released video and photos of a massive swarm of dead fish released by a huge trawler in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Professor who defended pedophilia no longer interacting with students - Washington Examiner
A philosophy professor at the State University of New York at Fredonia has been temporarily relieved of his duties, according to the university president. Stephen Kershnar was sent away from campus to limit his interactions with students. President Stephen Kolison Jr. made the announcement...
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US Jews talk identity, Holocaust after Goldberg's remarks
The uproar over Whoopi Goldberg's remarks about the Holocaust has catalyzed somber reflections by many American Jews, and not just about the Holocaust’s legacy.
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Macron's government seeks to reshape Islam in France
The French government has introduced a new body to reshape Islam in France and rid it of extremism. It will include clergy and lay people to help lead the largest Muslim community in western Europe.
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Navy says SEAL candidate dies after Hell Week test
The Navy says one Navy SEAL candidate has died and a second is in the hospital after falling ill just hours after they successfully completed the grueling Hell Week test that ends the first phase of assessment and selection for Navy commandos.
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Hochul 'dancing' around position on NY bail reform, union president says: 'Make a decision'
The leader of a prominent police union in New York City implored Gov. Kathy Hochul to stop "dancing" around the subject of the state’s bail reform law and take the side of law and order.
Former VP Mike Pence rejects Trump claim he could have intervened in 2020 election, calls it 'un-American'
Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a speech in Florida Friday and pushed back against claims from former President Trump and his supporters that he had the ability to use his power to contest the 2020 presidential election.
In blunt rebuke, Pence says Trump was 'wrong' to claim vice president could have overturned 2020 election
Pence's speech today marked his most forceful rebuttal of Trump to date. His remarks came as the GOP censured two lawmakers probing the Jan. 6 riot.
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Man arrested after allegedly kidnapping woman at Michael Bloomberg's Colorado ranch
The woman is safe, the sheriff's office said.
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Police: Shooter at apartment complex kills 2, then himself
Police say a man fatally shot two people at an apartment complex in a Milwaukee suburb and later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Millions in tax dollars flow to anti-abortion centers in US
Anti-abortion centers across the country are receiving tens of millions of tax dollars to talk women out of ending their pregnancies.
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All the Beijing snow is human-made – a resource-intensive, ‘dangerous’ trend as planet warms | CNN
Natural snow is becoming less reliable for winter sports, which has led venues to lean more on artificial. But that comes at a cost.
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Majority of NIH's $27M in funding for fetal tissue studies coming from Fauci's institute: study
FIRST ON FOX: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is funding $27 million in studies marked for use of fetal tissue, according to a new analysis.
Olympics viewing guide: All the must-see events from Beijing
From bobsled to biathlon, what you should check out at the 2022 Games.
Waffle House shooter receives life in prison without parole
Jurors refused to make parole possible after 51 years in prison for the man who shot and killed four people at a Nashville Waffle House in 2018.
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What message did China send by choosing Uyghur torchbearer?
The selection of a Uyghur athlete for the honor of being a final Olympic torchbearer at the ceremony that opened the Winter Games in Beijing was a huge surprise. What it meant — because Olympic gestures like this always have meaning — wasn't clear.
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Memphis, Tennessee, area residents could be without power for a week
Hundreds of trees were brought down by ice in a winter storm.
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COVID updates: Team USA figure skater Vincent Zhou tests positive at Olympics
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.7 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 900,000 Americans.
Ottawa declares state of emergency over COVID-19 protests
The mayor of Canada’s capital declared a state of emergency and a former U.S. ambassador to Canada says U.S.
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COVID restrictions, policing debate spark conservative push
Tough restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic and debates over police funding have sparked conservative movements in traditionally liberal cities, including Norman, Oklahoma
White House gets set for cautious pivot on pandemic
The White House is preparing to pivot on the pandemic — but with a different approach than the July 4 celebration last summer that some have subsequently criticized as premature. “…
thehill.com‘Trump is not my God’: how the former president’s only vaccine victory turned sour
A rigid anti-vaccine stance among Trump’s supporters means Republicans can’t reap the benefits of Operation Warp Speed Trump speaks during the Operation Warp Speed Vaccine summit. Photograph: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images She is fiercely loyal to Donald Trump. But when the former US president came...
Illinois judge blocks school mask mandate, state to appeal
A central Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order that prevents school districts from complying with Gov. J
Biden marks 900,000 Covid deaths by urging all Americans to get vaccinated
Over the past six weeks, states with low vaccination rates have experienced the biggest share of Covid deaths. "Each soul is irreplaceable," the president said.
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Turkey's Erdogan says he tested positive for COVID-19
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Drama reigns as maskless Oakdale students protest California mandate - Washington Examiner
Students in one California school district are protesting the state's mask mandate, creating a situation in which administrators are scrambling to accommodate them, and parents are riled up over concerns about the conditions in which their children are being placed. Hundreds of defiant students...
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U.S. Army to dismiss soldiers refusing to get vaccinated for Covid
“Unvaccinated soldiers present risk to the force and jeopardize readiness," Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said before beginning the "involuntary separation proceedings."
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Virginia judge blocks governor's executive order allowing students to opt out of mask mandate
The governor's office says he will appeal the decision.
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Biden reflects on 900,000 Americans dead from Covid-19: ‘Each soul is irreplaceable’ | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday mourned the hundreds of thousands in the United States who have died from Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, saying that “each soul is irreplaceable.”
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