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In a week that uncovered the extent of Russian atrocities against Ukrainian civilians, an indiscriminate attack on a train station Friday appeared to provide the strongest indication yet that President Vladimir Putin remains undeterred in his offensive, even as he faces the prospect of war crime charges.
McCarthy's Jan. 6 committee gamble faces big test this spring
As the panel prepares to hold televised hearings, Kevin McCarthy's decision to boycott the committee could give Democrats a stronger hand as Republicans watch from the sidelines.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: US to send Kyiv ‘weapons it needs’
Ukraine news from April 10: National security adviser Jake Sullivan says the US will support Ukraine with more weapons.
‘The course correction that we need’: Pompeo predicts Republican takeover of Congress - Washington Examiner
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said pocketbook issues would send people to the ballot box in droves this November, with record inflation and surging prices handing a congressional majority back to Republicans.“We’re going to have an election where the American people recognize what’s good...
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Ukraine economy seen being slashed in half; Austrian leader will meet Putin in Moscow on Monday
The World Bank expects Ukraine's economic output to be cut almost by half, as Russia's invasion of the country has shut or destroyed businesses.
Is Trump in his sights? Garland under pressure to charge ex-president
Trump’s legal jeopardy about the January 6 insurrection is growing but experts say attorney general must move carefully The US attorney general, Merrick Garland, has said ‘we will follow the facts’ in investigating the events of 6 January 2021. Photograph: Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images The...
Zelenskyy pleads for more weapons, calls for embargo on Russian oil
Ukraine's president asked nations of the world to ban Russian energy exports, which he said are enabling Moscow's invasion of his country.
Hunter Biden ‘like the president’ at Malibu pad, guarded 24/7 by Secret Service - Washington Examiner
Hunter Biden’s partying days appear to be in the rearview mirror as he lives a quiet homebody-style life, rarely venturing out of his $6 million Malibu home while being guarded 24/7 by the Secret Service.“He never goes anywhere other than an art studio,” a source with direct knowledge of the...
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Sanctions fail to curb Moscow’s violence
Biden administration officials this week warned the conflict in Ukraine is likely to be protracted as Russia shifts its strategy, underscoring the degree to which international sanctions have faile…
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Japanese billionaire says ‘big potential’ for robot companions to make people happy - Washington Examiner
A Japanese billionaire who purchased a robotics startup that makes petlike companions predicts the machines may be the key in filling the void in human hearts. Yusaku Maezawa, a 46-year-old who started Japan's largest online fashion, announced last month that his investment fund bought Groove X...
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April 10, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
As Russia shifts its plans after failing to take Kyiv, President Vladimir Putin names Army Gen. Alexander Dvornikov to run the war for him, a US and a European official say
www.cnn.com'Family, family, family:' Valerie Biden Owens defends brother 'Joey' and nephew Hunter
Does Joe Biden's son Hunter bear some responsibility for the controversies around him? "No," Valerie Biden Owens said. "Hunter walked through hell."
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Kremlin is targeting all of Europe, Zelenskyy says as war moves east
Russia is targeting the whole of Europe with its aggression and stopping the invasion of Ukraine is essential for the security of all democracies, the country's
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Money and morals. Psaki is just the latest to swap White House for cable TV
Summer switch to cable news likely to sharpen perception in America that both sides are just really in it for the money
Criminal referrals of former Trump officials pose thorny questions for DOJ
Tough decisions are piling up at the Department of Justice (DOJ), which is now weighing three criminal referrals from Congress directed at former Trump White House officials. The referrals pose t…
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EU to consider Ukraine membership in weeks; Russia warns of 'direct military confrontation' with US: April 10 recap
Sending military equipment to Ukraine could spark 'direct military confrontation' between US and Russia, Russia's UN envoy says.
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Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president
Incumbent Macron, far-right leader Le Pen, seen as frontrunners in presidential election.
Analysis: 1st US ambassador to Ukraine – ‘I think we handled it wrong from the get-go’ | CNN Politics
Ukraine’s first President, waiting to see America’s 41st, chatted with a White House press aide – in Ukrainian. George H.W. Bush’s deputy secretary of state didn’t need to hear more.
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Abrams-backed election lawsuit goes to trial in Georgia
When she narrowly lost her bid to become Georgia governor in 2018, Stacey Abrams announced plans to sue over the way the state’s elections were managed.
apnews.comCourt Revives Challenge To Madison Cawthorn's Reelection Effort
The Republican primary in Cawthorn’s district is May 17, but a court has to decide if supporting the Capitol riot disqualifies him.
Musk proposes Twitter Blue subscription shake-up days after disclosing 9.2% Twitter stake
Elon Musk, Twitter Inc's biggest shareholder, on Saturday suggested a raft of changes to the social media giant's Twitter Blue premium subscription service, including slashing its price, banning advertising and giving an option to pay in the cryptocurrency dogecoin.
Bottleneck: The border problems left behind by Title 42
The lifting of Title 42 means the Biden administration now must contend with a bottleneck at the border created over two years as the U.S. denied migrants their legal avenue for seeking asylum.&nbs…
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Homeowners can expect tax relief.
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'Is my money gone?' $600 million theft shakes a thriving crypto community
Axie Infinity became a leader in the growing play-to-earn space, where players can make money and even earn a living. Then its blockchain was hacked.
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Putin is morally and criminally responsible for atrocities in Ukraine
In the early stages of Russia’s war in Ukraine I was somewhat concerned about Ukraine and the news media’s repeated use of the phrase “war criminal.” Like the words “racist,” “torture,” “undemocrat…
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What led to leader Imran Khan’s downfall in Pakistan?
Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf lost the support of coalition allies, denying him the parliamentary majority he needed.
Ukraine, the UN and history's greatest broken promise
If the past is anything to go by, the world will struggle to unite for Ukraine - says Fergal Keane.
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Two Palestinian women killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank
Ghada Ibrahim Sabatien killed near Bethlehem and a woman killed in Hebron after stabbing attack, Israeli police say.
Ukraine: Three ways this war could escalate and drag Nato in
How exactly could this conflict escalate into a wider pan-European conflict that drags in Nato?
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Even with ties, Ukrainian families struggle to reach the United States
Olena Kopchak, her husband and their 8-year-old daughter, Yana, are among the growing number of Ukrainians who are trying to make it to the United States — and confronting obstacles.
www.npr.orgBongino: Radical Left can't be written off as 'just bad politics'
"Unfiltered" host Dan Bongino examined the struggle between good and evil in politics when it comes to "common decency" Saturday. Read Full Article
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PM Khan gone: Pakistan’s political crisis explained in 400 words
Khan became the first PM in Pakistan’s history to be sent packing through a vote of no confidence.
Iran MPs set conditions for reviving 2015 nuclear deal amid stalled talks
Iranian lawmakers have set conditions for the revival of a 2015 nuclear pact, including legal guarantees approved by the U.S. Congress that Washington would not quit it, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. Iran and the United States have engaged in indirect talks in Vienna over the past...
Kid Rock opens concert with video message from Trump
Kid Rock kicked off his concert tour with a message from former President Trump this week, according to videos shared on social media. A TikTok video from Kid Rock’s concert this week showed …
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Rep. Mike Turner describes 'disheartening despair' at Polish refugee facility, blames Putin for atrocities
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, spoke with Fox News Digital while on a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Northeast Poland-Ukraine border, and described the "heartbreaking" effects on Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war.
Full embargo on oil could stop war - ex-Putin aide
President Putin's former chief economic adviser tells the BBC Western countries could stop the war.
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2024 Watch: In the fundraising fight, Ron DeSantis is the $100 million man
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is an fundraising behemoth, hauling in over $100 million so far for his 2022 reelection, which is sending a 2024 signal
Ukrainian refugees in Poland get help for trauma you can’t see – mental health | CNN Politics
Eight-year-old Yana was going to gymnastics class six days a week at home near Odessa, Ukraine.
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State troopers debunk strange cloud formation in Alaskan sky - Washington Examiner
Alaskans took to social media to document the dark gray column of smoke tunneling over Lazy Mountain. While the unusual formation worried enough of them to report it to Alaska State Troopers on Thursday, authorities said what onlookers saw was simply a condensation trail from an airplane that...
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Thinking about buying a car? Here's what auto experts say you need to know
Vehicle prices on both new and used cars and trucks have soared, and for auto shoppers that makes it's a challenging time to find a deal.
School of Black Utah student who died by suicide allowed bullying ‘on any ground’ to go unchecked, report finds | CNN
When Isabella “Izzy” Tichenor died by suicide in November, her mother alleged that the 10-year-old Black and autistic student at Foxboro Elementary in Farmington, Utah, had been bullied because of her race and disability.
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Democrats turn to their Gen Z whisperer as youth support wobbles
Biden's numbers with young voters took a staggering dive at the end of 2021, dipping lower than any Democratic president in decades.
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www.wbez.orgAnother Law Trump Ignored: Accounting For Foreign Gifts In The White House
After complaining about Hunter Biden, Trump walked away from the Oval Office telling no one about his foreign gifts.
Russian bank VTB no longer has control of European subsidiary, German regulator says
Russian bank VTB can no longer exercise any control over its European subsidiary in the wake of new sanctions, German regulator BaFin said on Sunday.
There’s a growing interest in wealth taxes on the super-rich. Here’s why it hasn’t happened
Americans increasingly favor a wealth tax on the ultra-rich, but despite the uptick in proposals, these policies have struggled to gain traction.
Young adults show dramatic loss of faith in UK democracy, survey reveals
New report says sidelining of parliament by Tory government has further eroded trust in political system
California thieves steal everything from touring rock band, fans come to the rescue
A group of Oakland thieves robbed a touring Venezuelan rock band of equipment and personal documents.
John Boehner had told Biden's sister that she should advise him to sit out the 2020 presidential race, called politics a 'blood sport,' book says
"He's a good man and he has served his country well," the former speaker said of Biden, according to Owens, in advising against a White House bid.
Dwayne Haskins' Instagram flooded with sympathies from NFL stars
Steelers’ quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed early Saturday morning after he was struck by a dump truck while walking on a South Florida interstate, authorities said.
‘This isn’t Podunk’: A Cuomo-era plan to dramatically alter Manhattan meets resistance
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a controversial plan from her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, to fund improvements to Penn Station and its surroundings by giving major tax breaks to real estate developer Vornado.
www.politico.comFlorida Republicans accepted donations from ex-congressman who sent lewd messages to underage boys even as party's right wing crusades against 'grooming'
Republican Rep. Mark Foley resigned from Congress in 2006 but continues to make donations from unused campaign funds.
Zelensky says Ukraine’s goal is to be part of the EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Ukraine’s “long-standing goal” is to be a part of the European Union, adding that he is “convinced of” Ukraine’s “success on this path.” Duri…
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Zelenskyy warns that Russian aggression will not stop with Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his evening address that Russia is targeting all of Europe with its aggression, and defending Ukraine is essential for the security of all democracies.
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Sunnova CEO says war in Ukraine will spur shift to renewables, calls on U.S. to foster solar panel production
Consumer demands, on both reliability and price; climate change, and geopolitical and national security will spur a shift to solar energy, Sunnova CEO says.
Trump endorses Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz for US Senate on Saturday, just weeks before the contested Republican primary in Pennsylvania.
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Opinion | How Russia’s Invasion Upended the French Presidential Election
France had been engaged in a major debate about its national identity. Then Putin launched his war on Ukraine.
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Putin's war fuels tensions in Baltic states with Russian-speaking populations
More than 95 percent of residents of Narva, Estonia, speak Russian, and at least 30 percent carry Russian passports. Every act of Kremlin aggression becomes a flashpoint for the town.
www.nbcnews.comBitcoin 2022 conference: Peter Thiel's rant, Cathie Wood's $1 million price target and a 'laser eyes' bull take spotlights at the annual crypto event
Cathie Wood backed her view that bitcoin will go to $1 million, and Michael Saylor said President Biden has given the "green light" to bitcoin.
Gov. DeSantis explains Florida's popularity: 'We do believe in parents' rights'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed the “free” principles driving his state's popularity Saturday on "Unfiltered."
Ukraine war: Disbelief and horror after Kramatorsk train station attack
The people of Kramatorsk are coming to terms with a strike on a train station that killed more than 50.
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Stadium politics rile states fighting over NFL teams
Governors and legislators in several states are racing to throw hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks, rebates and straight up cash at some of the richest people in the nation, hoping to se…
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Ukraine: Johnson pledges aid to Zelensky in Kyiv meeting
The PM offers Ukraine 120 armoured vehicles during a visit No 10 calls a "show of solidarity" .
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Chris Rock makes subtle joke about slap controversy during California show, says he'll talk when he's 'paid'
Comedian Chris Rock did not address the controversial moment at the Oscars when Will Smith slapped him on stage, besides making a subtle joke about it.
Insight: Ukraine conflict hurts Russian science, as West pulls funding
Dozens of international scientists have arrived each year since 2000 at Russia's remote Northeast Science Station on the Kolyma River in Siberia to study climate change in the Arctic environment.
Akshata Murty: Inquiry into leak of Rishi Sunak's wife's taxes begins
Labour says a row over Akshata Murty's tax affairs raises questions over the chancellor's judgement.
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Keep an eye on these 9 beaten-down retail stocks, Jim Cramer says
"It will take many more days like today before [discounted retailer] stocks come close to being expensive again," the "Mad Money" host said Friday.
Wall St Week Ahead Beaten-down growth stocks alluring as Fed slows U.S. economy
Some investors are looking for bargains in beaten-down growth and tech stocks, betting they will shine as the Federal Reserve fights to slow the US economy and tame red-hot inflation.
WarnerMedia and Discovery close merger
AT&T and Discovery Inc. announced on Friday that they had closed their merger between AT&T’s WarnerMedia and Discovery, which will now be known as Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Beginning on …
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Immigrant rights groups say ICE's no visitation policy taking toll on detainees’ mental health
It’s been more than two years since families and friends have been able to visit loved ones in person at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Tacoma. ICE suspended visitations at all detention facilities in early 2020 and has kept that policy in place. Now, national and...
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Earliest-known galaxy offers clues about the primordial universe
Astronomers have discovered what may be the earliest and most distant galaxy ever observed, one that formed relatively soon after the Big Bang event that marked the origin of the universe and may be populated by the novel first generation of stars.
String of COVID cases hits DC as nationwide rise looms
A burst of high-profile COVID-19 cases in Washington, D.C., is highlighting the lingering threat of the virus. Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Cabinet members including Attorney General Merr…
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Ag Secretary Vilsack joins Speaker Pelosi, Sen. Collins in testing positive for COVID as outbreak spreads among DC officials
Speaker Pelosi's and Sen. Collins's positive tests are the latest coronavirus cases to roil DC, as several government officials have tested positive.
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Frustration with pandemic shutdowns pushed Arizona House GOP candidate to run - Washington Examiner
Congress has a long tradition of attracting military veterans to its ranks.Kelly Cooper, 47, is that — he served in the Marines in the 1990s. But the Republican’s maiden run for office is an outgrowth of experience of a different kind: his struggle to survive, financially, and support his family...
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5 ways to increase COVID-19 booster uptake: Analysis
Dr. Jay Bhatt discusses a public health approach to increasing booster uptake.
Covid outbreak in Shanghai has dogs on lockdown with their owners
Residents barred from leaving their homes are "walking" their dogs indoors and worry what will happen if they test positive and have to leave their pets behind, NBC News reports.
A new COVID wave is probably coming, and America just doesn’t seem to care
As bosses begin ordering workers back to the office and masks come off, a new study warns COVID could become the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S., and Fauci says a wave is likely in the fall.
Shanghai seeks to reassure residents over COVID-hit supplies
The city reported nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases as residents voiced complaints over food and basic supplies.
Living with COVID: Experts divided on UK plan as cases soar
For many in the U.K., the pandemic may as well be over. Mask requirements have been dropped everywhere and free mass testing is a thing of the past.
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CDC lowers COVID-19 warnings for Canada, Argentina, Jamaica - The Points Guy
Here's an update on the destinations that have had their COVID-19 risk levels lowered by the CDC.
Secretary Vilsack in isolation after positive COVID test - Brownfield Ag News
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack during a Wisconsin dairy farm tour Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack will be working from home for a while. Vilsack tested positive for COVID-19 Friday after experiencing mild symptoms. USDA says Vilsack is fully vaccinated and had tested negative both before and after his...
Senior News Line: COVID phone scams
Thieves and scammers will do nearly anything to help us part with our dollars. In the latest one, as I write this, the thieves want to help me get the free COVID tests the government is sending out.
Another COVID-19 surge will hit the U.S. this fall, Dr. Fauci warns
A new coronavirus outbreak will begin in the fall, according to Dr. Fauci.
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Many Americans can now get a 4th COVID shot – but should they wait?
Is there any reason to hold off on the extra dose? Doctors weigh in.
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Incomplete data likely masks a rise in U.S. Covid cases as focus on infection counts fades
Experts agree that daily U.S. Covid cases are dramatically undercounted. Some have begun to question the stat’s importance in this phase of the pandemic.
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Experts are trying to figure out the future of the COVID-19 vaccines
The current coronavirus vaccines may only be the beginning
www.deseret.comThe latest COVID-19 case numbers around the states and territories
Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.
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DC man steals over $2 million in COVID-19 funding - WTOP News
D.C. Department of Justice officials say that Elias Eldabbagh, 30, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud charges after carrying out a scheme with the potential to gain $31 million of CARES Act funding. He successfully stole $2,385,000.
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