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HAMPTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina are investigating a shooting at a nightclub early Sunday that wounded at least nine people. It was the second mass shooting in the state and the third in the nation during the Easter holiday weekend.
Ukraine war: Mariupol defenders will fight to the end says PM
Capturing the city is a major strategic goal for Russia, leaving it in control of vast swathes of the country.
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Ukrainian defenders in Mariupol defy surrender-or-die demand
Ukrainian fighters holed up in a steel plant in the last known pocket of resistance inside the shattered city of Mariupol have ignored a surrender-or-die ultimatum from the Russians and continue to hold out against the capture of the strategically vital port.
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Wisconsin Democrats aim to beat Sen. Ron Johnson, but how?
A crowded field of Democrats is trying to figure out a winning strategy to unseat Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in Wisconsin in November.
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Mariupol besieged but not fallen: Ukrainian PM
"There [are] still our military forces, our soldiers, so they will fight until the end," said Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Live Update | Zelenskyy: Troops inflict 'deliberate terror'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian troops in southern Ukraine have been carrying out torture and kidnappings. He calls on the world to respond.
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Zelenskyy warns against Russia's possible moves; official says Mariupol hasn't fallen: April 17 recap
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Sunday that Russia's war on his country is far from over, and the world should be vigilant.
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Christie says Trump midterm endorsements won’t be ‘determinative’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Sunday said former President Trump’s endorsements in the upcoming midterm elections will not be “determinative.” Asked by anchor George Stephanopoulos o…
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April 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Fighting has intensified in eastern and southern Ukraine after the sinking of Russian flagship Moskva in the Black Sea.
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South Carolina mall shooting suspect's bond set at $25,000, can go to work with ankle monitor
A South Carolina judge set a $25,000 bond for a suspect in a mall shooting on Saturday that left 14 people injured, according to the Columbia Police Department.
2 minors dead, 8 wounded in shooting at Pittsburgh party
Authorities say shots fired at a house party in Pittsburgh left two 17-year-olds dead and at least eight more people wounded. The shooting happened at around 12:30 a.m.
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Durham stripping bare ‘incestuous relationship’ in Clinton campaign lawyer case: Chaffetz - Washington Examiner
Special counsel John Durham is digging up evidence of an "incestuous relationship" underlying the so-called Russiagate scandal, according to a former House Republican.Jason Chaffetz, guest-hosting Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures, talked about the latest developments from the politically...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGOP Lawmaker: Republican Party in ‘Troubled Waters’ Due to MTG and Lauren Boebert
NBC NewsRep. Fred Upton (R-MI) worried on Sunday morning that the Republican Party is currently in “troubled waters” because of the growing influence of far-right conspiracists such as Congresswomen Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene.Earlier this month, Upton announced he would retire...
US military aid to Ukraine surpasses $3 billion under Biden. Here's what's been provided
The U.S. provided Ukraine 1,400 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 5,550 Javelin missiles, 7,000 small arms, 50 million rounds of ammo and more.
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9 injured in shooting at South Carolina restaurant, police say
At least nine people have been shot at a South Carolina restaurant, according to police.
Harris and husband appear to have wine made in West Bank settlement at Passover Seder - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff's Passover Seder with staff on Friday appears to have included wine made in a West Bank settlement. A photo of their table shared by Emhoff, who is Jewish, shows a wine made by Psagot Winery, a company based in the West Bank, according to...
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2 dead, multiple people hurt in shooting at party at Pittsburgh Airbnb rental
Two people were killed and at least eight others were injured in a shooting inside a Pittsburgh Airbnb rental house early Sunday, police said.
Three cases to watch as Supreme Court readies for final oral arguments of term
The Supreme Court this month will hear its last oral arguments in a term that has been overshadowed by disputes over abortion and the Second Amendment and the confirmation of the nation’s first Bla…
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Analysis: Why Nevada will tell the story of the 2022 election | CNN Politics
When people tick off the most competitive states on this year’s Senate map, Nevada is not always top of mind. But Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and other Silver State Democrats cannot feel safe about their reelection prospects this year, Harry Enten writes.
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After subway shooting, New York City mayor says rise in crime a 'national issue'
"You know, I say over and over again, there are many rivers that feed the sea of violence," Adams said. "It's not a red state, blue state."
WATCH: McCarthy says US must learn from Biden’s ‘irresponsible’ actions - Washington Examiner
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said President Joe Biden must learn from the war in Ukraine and send weapons to help Taiwan defend itself in anticipation of a possible conflict with China. When asked by Fox News Sunday host Mike Emanuel about his criticism of Biden, McCarthy said the early...
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The weapons being sent to Ukraine and why they may not be enough
The arms Ukraine receives will be vital to the outcome of the war, but will it get the influx of heavy weapons it needs?
At least 47 dead in Afghanistan after Pakistan attacks: Officials
Air attacks by Pakistan on eastern provinces of Khost and Kunar killed mainly women and children, officials say.
McCarthy says Russia would not have invaded if US provided weapons to Ukraine sooner
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Sunday suggested that Russia would not have invaded Ukraine if the U.S. provided weapons to Kyiv sooner. “This is going to get stronger and roughe…
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Florida rejects 41% of new math textbooks, citing critical race theory among its reasons | CNN
The Florida Department of Education announced Friday the state has rejected more than 50 math textbooks from next school year’s curriculum, citing references to critical race theory among reasons for the rejections.
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Russia resumes strikes in Kyiv; attacks on Mariupol have left 21K or more dead, mayor says: April 16 Ukraine recap
At least 21,000 people have been killed in Mariupol, Ukraine, amid the Russian siege of the city, Mayor Vadym Boychenko said.
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The Elusive Politics of Elon Musk
The opinions poured in, 280 characters at a time, as to whether it was good or bad that Elon Musk had offered to buy Twitter for more than $40 billion and take it private. A person’s politics typically dictated how they felt: Conservatives cheered it as victory for free speech. Liberals fretted...
Trump sends hostile Easter message to New York attorney general - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump delivered an aggressive Easter Sunday message to New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is engaged in a civil investigation into possible fraud committed by the Trump Organization.In his missive, sent via an email blast from Trump's Save America PAC, Trump...
www.washingtonexaminer.com‘A slap in the face’: House Dems’ super PAC sparks Latino backlash
A newly drawn House district offered the prospect of electing Oregon’s first Latina to Congress. Then a top super PAC unexpectedly swooped in.
Ukraine war: Trucks stuck at Poland-Belarus border as EU sanctions deadline passes
An 80km queue formed on the Polish border ahead of a deadline for Russian trucks to leave the EU.
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Biden confronts a host of problems he can't do much to solve
There's not much President Joe Biden can do about the heaviest weights depressing his political standing, which has remained stuck in the avalanche-warning zone for months. So his party faces the likelihood of a substantial November election defeat that hands the House and perhaps the Senate to...
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on April 17, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and Sen. Chris Coons join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comLawmakers worry 2020 will provide a blueprint for stealing a future election
Both a federal judge and the top Republican on the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot have now reached the same stark conclusion: There is evidence
2024 Watch: First Iowa, now New Hampshire – are Biden’s trips sending reelection signals?
President Joe Biden stops in Iowa and New Hampshire in consecutive weeks, sparking more speculation about his 2024 reelection plans
Booby-trapped bridge blows up as Russian convoy drives over it: Ukrainian forces - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian special forces claim to have blown up a bridge in Ukraine as Russian troops drove military vehicles over it on Thursday. The Ukrainian military said the Russian vehicles were traveling to Izyum in eastern Ukraine, where Russian troops have been staging for assaults in the Donbas...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUniversity settles with professor in free speech case over pronoun use - Washington Examiner
A Shawnee State University professor has settled for $400,000 in a lawsuit against his employer, arguing it was within his First Amendment rights to refuse using the preferred pronouns of a student who identifies as female. Nicholas Meriwether, a Shawnee philosophy professor, was issued a...
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Trump Easter messages skewer Democrats
Former President Trump blasted Democrats in Easter messages on Sunday morning, including one aimed at “radical left maniacs” and another calling New York Attorney General Letitia James …
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Archbishop says UK's Rwanda migrants plan goes against God
The leader of the Anglican church has strongly criticized the British government’s plan to put some asylum-seekers on one-way flights to Rwanda
Roger Stone posts video of him telling Trump to watch out for Ron DeSantis - Washington Examiner
Roger Stone warned former President Donald Trump to watch out for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.The political operative posted a short video to his social media accounts over Easter weekend that Stone claimed showed him reuniting with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida the night before. In...
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The biggest risk to the global economy no one is talking about
Nearly 400,000 million people across 45 cities in China are under full or partial lockdown as part of China's strict zero-Covid policy. Together they represent 40%, or $7.2 trillion, of annual gross domestic product for the world's second-largest economy.
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Peru’s imprisoned ex-president Fujimori hospitalised – again
The 83-year-old was transported from prison to hospital after suffering blood pressure drop and irregular heartbeat.
Police arrest two suspects in South Carolina mall shooting that injured 15
Jewayne Price, who was one of three people initially detained by law enforcement as a person of interest, is charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol.
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Ukrainian city Mariupol ‘doesn’t exist anymore’ after Russian army razed it to ground, official says
Ukraine’s southern port city of Mariupol has been razed to ground as Russian forces make “desperate” attempts to finish taking the city “at any cost,” Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Sunday.
Exclusive: Zelensky says Ukraine won't give up territory in the east to end war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN that Ukraine is not willing to give up territory in the eastern part of the country to end the war with Russia, and Ukraine's military is prepared to fight Moscow's military in the Donbas region in a battle he says could influence the course of the...
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For Easter, Trump plays Judas
The latest Trump betrayal was in the Pennsylvania Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat.
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McCarthy says Ukraine invasion should serve as ‘lesson’ for arming Taiwan
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said on "Fox News Sunday" the Russian invasion of Ukraine should serve as a "lesson" for the U.S. ahead of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a stain on Congress, must be washed out of public life - Washington Examiner
If the House Republican Conference has a sense of decency, it will now unanimously support a resolution of censure for Georgia’s radical Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Greene deserves to be shunned — and, in the state’s Republican primary, to be overwhelmingly defeated. It would be one thing if...
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Austrian chancellor: Putin ‘in his own war logic’
"I think what is necessary is to confront him all the time with that which is going on in Ukraine," Karl Nehammer said.
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Beto O’Rourke calls Greg Abbott busing migrants out of Texas a ‘political stunt’ - Washington Examiner
Beto O'Rourke pushed back against a decision by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to bus migrants who arrive at the Texas border to Washington, D.C., calling it a "political stunt." The Democrat, who is running to unseat Abbott, said the plan has done "nothing to improve the safety and security" of Texans...
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Full transcript: World Food Programme chief David Beasley on "Face the Nation," April 17, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Beasley, head of the World Food Programme, that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Police hunt for Pittsburgh party shooters who killed 2, injured several
Police were searching for the shooters who opened fire at a house party in the East Allegheny neighborhood of Pittsburgh that left two young people dead in the early hours of Sunday.
Ukraine has asked G7 for $50 billion to cover budget deficit, says senior official
Ukraine has asked G7 nations for $50 billion in financial support and is also considering issuing 0% coupon bonds to help it cover a war-linked budget deficit over the next six months, the president's economic adviser Oleh Ustenko said on Sunday.
Clashes erupt again near flashpoint Jerusalem holy site
Palestinian medical officials say 17 people have been wounded in clashes with Israeli police in Jerusalem.
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14 injured in shooting at South Carolina's Columbiana Centre mall
Ten people were shot during an incident at a South Carolina mall Saturday, police said.
'This land is in blood': A Ukraine village digs up the dead
On a quiet street lined with walnut trees was a cemetery with four bodies that had not yet found a home.
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Twitter faces the ‘nightmare’ of being forced into free speech
Twitter and many liberals are apoplectic over Elon Musk’s call for free speech protections on the site.
thehill.comApril 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Fighting has intensified in eastern and southern Ukraine after the sinking of Russian flagship Moskva in the Black Sea.
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Suing over climate change: Taking fossil fuel companies to court
With the expense of mitigating the effects of climate change becoming more onerous, more than two dozen cities, counties and states are suing more than 40 fossil fuel companies, accusing them of making false and misleading claims about climate change.
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Dozens arrested at Sweden riots sparked by planned Quran burnings
There have been clashes between police and people angry at a far-right group's plan to burn Qurans.
www.bbc.comKamala Harris keeps traveling to unconventional places. Here’s why.
She’s taken a swing through the Delta and done a drop by in the bayou. It’s not quite the usual treks that a veep makes.
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French prosecutor studying EU anti-fraud agency report on Le Pen
Marine Le Pen is challenging Emmanuel Macron in a presidential election with opinion polls showing Macron edging ahead of his far-right rival.
Illinois offering free health care to some illegal immigrants
Illinois is offering free health care to some adult undocumented immigrants after state lawmakers approved the program last year.
Ukraine remains defiant as key port city of Mariupol teeters on the brink
The battered port city of Mariupol appeared close to falling to Russian forces Sunday after seven weeks under siege.
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POLITICO Playbook: 3 ways the Ukraine war is changing the U.S.
And North Korea launches more projectiles.
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Fred Upton: Slim House majority could spell trouble for post-midterms GOP
The retiring Michigan Republican spoke of his party's ability to get legislation passed.
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There's still a way to reach global goal on climate change
A new study finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate change can be kept to within an international goal set by scientists.
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Tax Day laggards: Consider filing for extension if in a rush
Millions of Americans wait until the last minute to file their taxes, and this year is no exception.
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Psaki pushes back against Fox criticism
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday pushed back against criticism from Fox News host John Roberts, who slammed Psaki for saying during a recent interview that his cable news network ask…
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 17)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Righting wrongs: How Joyce Watkins was exonerated in court
More than three decades after she and her boyfriend were wrongly convicted in the death of her four-year-old great-niece, an unusual partnership of prosecutors and defense attorneys brought about what the now-74-year-old Watkins has long prayed for: exoneration.
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Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk
Pope Francis has made an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine and in other wars in the world. After celebrating Easter Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of faithful in St.
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Cargo ship stuck in Chesapeake Bay freed after a month
The Ever Forward cargo ship that has been mired in the mud of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland for more than a month was dislodged early Sunday.
Mexican president's contentious electricity overhaul defeated in Congress
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's plan to increase state control of power generation was defeated in parliament on Sunday, as opposition parties united in the face of a bill they said would hurt investment and breach international obligations.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 launches spy satellites for a second time
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket once again successfully launched a US spy satellite from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the company said.
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Injured, alone and destined for a Russian orphanage | CNN
Before Russia’s war on Ukraine began, Kira Obedinsky was a joyful, loved 12-year-old girl. Now orphaned, injured and alone in a Russian-controlled hospital in eastern Ukraine, she has become an unwitting pawn in Moscow’s information war.
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Florida rejects 41% of math textbooks for including CRT, most aimed at K-5 students: 'Impermissible'
Florida rejected 54 of the 132 submitted math textbooks to be taught in public schools
How a Determined Congressional Aide Helped Break Open the Biggest Environmental Scandal in U.S. History
Thousands of Niagara Falls residents lived in a toxic wasteland for years until a whistleblower made a call.
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Coons says he’s worried ‘we will see Ukraine turn into Syria’
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said on Sunday said he is worried that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine could turn it into Syria if the U.S. and western allies don’t do more to help Kyiv further off…
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WATCH: High school coach may file suit after suspension for scuffle with armed student - Washington Examiner
A Georgia high school coach was suspended after a physical confrontation with a student allegedly armed with a gun — and now he's considering legal action. According to local reporting from Fox 5 Atlanta, Tri-Cities High School Coach Kenneth Miller was in an Aug. 20 confrontation with a female...
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Crime upstages progressive priorities in Los Angeles mayor's race
The debate in Los Angeles is becoming a familiar story in big-city mayoral politics.
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Three people injured in riots in Sweden
Clashes between police and protesters followed Quran burnings that caused riots in several towns over the weekend.
Severe weather forecast continues with winter conditions in North, tornado threats in South
The threat of severe weather is continuing after nearly a week of strong systems wreaking havoc on much of the country.
Transcript: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on "Face the Nation," April 17, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Coons on "Face the Nation," April 17, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comFull transcript: World Food Programme chief David Beasley on "Face the Nation," April 17, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Beasley, head of the World Food Programme, that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Ret. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges on "Face the Nation," April 17, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, the former commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe, that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Sister Norma Pimentel on "Face the Nation," April 17, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sister Norma Pimentel, the executive director of the Catholic Charities of Rio Grande Valley, that aired Sunday, April 17, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comUkrainian defenders in Mariupol defy surrender-or-die demand
Ukrainian fighters holed up in a steel plant in the last known pocket of resistance inside the shattered city of Mariupol have ignored a surrender-or-die ultimatum from the Russians and continue to hold out against the capture of the strategically vital port.
apnews.comApril 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Fighting has intensified in eastern and southern Ukraine after the sinking of Russian flagship Moskva in the Black Sea.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: 2 US veterans who joined Ukrainian forces missing
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
US Army using lessons from Ukraine war to aid own training
U.S. Army trainers are using lessons learned from the Russian war against Ukraine as they prepare soldiers for future fights against a major adversary such as Russia or China.
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Police arrest suspect in South Carolina mall shooting
Authorities say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a busy shopping mall in South Carolina’s capital on Saturday that left 14 people injured.
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Durham says CIA found data alleging Trump-Russia connection not 'technically plausible,' was 'user created'
Special Counsel John Durham asserted in a court filing Friday that the CIA concluded data from Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann alleging coordination between Donald Trump and Russia was "not technically plausible" and was "user created."
'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs, including in conservative states like Utah, Texas and Oklahoma.
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Steve Bannon asks judge to dismiss his contempt-of-Congress case ahead of July trial
Steve Bannon, the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump who has been charged with contempt of Congress, asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss his criminal case.
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Zelensky calls situation in Mariupol ‘inhuman’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the situation in the besieged port city of Mariupol “inhuman” as Russia says it has almost completely cleared the area of Ukrainian forces. “The situat…
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Increasingly isolated Moscow blacklists British leaders - Washington Examiner
More than a dozen members of the British government have been barred from entering Russia in response to the sanctions the United Kingdom has placed on the country for invading Ukraine. Notable members of the list released Saturday include Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister...
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The One Way History Shows Trump’s Personality Cult Will End
An expert on autocracy assesses how far America has slipped away from democracy, and what it will take to get it back.
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Ukrainians defy Russian surrender demand in Mariupol on 'Easter of war'
Ukrainian soldiers resisted a Russian ultimatum to lay down arms on Sunday in the pulverised port of Mariupol, which Moscow said its forces had almost completely seized in what would be its biggest prize of the nearly two-month war.
Biden hits the road, leaving his progressive agenda behind
Gone from the president's remarks recently have been top issues among the Democratic base, including immigration, student debt and voting rights, with the economy taking center stage instead.
www.nbcnews.comAs GOP Candidates Face Accusations, Rivals Tread Carefully
WASHINGTON — When fresh allegations of domestic violence were lodged against former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens last month, one of his Republican rivals for the state’s open Senate seat, Rep. Vicky Hartzler, stepped up and called for him to end his campaign. Then she moved on to an issue perhaps...
Rotting fruit, spoiled vegetables: How Texas just made the supply chain even worse
A weeklong protest by Texas Governor Greg Abbott has resulted in hundreds of millions of lost dollars and caused delays in shipments of everything from avocados to car parts.
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Ukrainian governor says city of Mariupol ‘wiped off the face of the earth’
The Ukrainian governor overseeing Mariupol on Friday said the port city has been “wiped off the face of the earth” by relentless Russian strikes and shelling. Asked if Russia could effe…
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The Neptune: The missiles that struck Russia's flagship, the Moskva
Russia still claims that damage to the Moskva was caused by a fire onboard. The ship later sank.
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Trump foe Liz Cheney's war chest comes almost entirely from outside Wyoming. Is that a bad sign?
In the 2018 cycle, 53% of Cheney's donations came from outside Wyoming. In 2020, the out-of-state share rose to 85%. In this cycle, it's nearly 97%.
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Will Trump’s “poison pill” derail the Iran nuclear talks?
"The current stalemate was deliberately pre-manufactured by the Trump administration to put their successor exactly where they are right now,” said a supporter of the deal.
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (April 16)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Florida Democrat draws Jussie Smollett comparison over sex tape ‘allegations’ - Washington Examiner
Nikki Fried, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, confounded the internet when she wrote on social media that she has no sex tape. "It’s absurd that I have to dignify this, but there is no sex tape," Fried tweeted Friday without any context or...
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Polls spell trouble for Biden with Hispanic voters
President Biden has been mired in a stretch of disappointing polls, but recent surveys suggest he’s having particular trouble keeping the support of Hispanic voters. A Quinnipiac University poll pu…
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When trying to decide whether to seek a fourth term in the Connecticut House of Representatives, Rep. Joe de la Cruz ran the question by his wife, whom he jokingly refers to as his lawyer and financial adviser. While Tammy de la Cruz didn't want to discourage her 51-year-old husband from...
Could the end of Roe v. Wade save Democrats in November?
Democrats fear a Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade would seriously endanger women’s health and disintegrate one of their most sacrosanct political rights. But for all the anger and…
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Taliban issues warning over civilians killed by Pakistan rockets
Pakistan rockets and aerial raids on two different Afghan provinces resulted in civilian casualties, officials say.
‘The GOP needs to look like America’: ex-congressman Will Hurd’s manifesto for the right
In new book, Republican and former undercover CIA officer rejects political extremes American Reboot has triggered a wave of media speculation that Hurd is considering a run for president in 2024. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock It was a plot twist worthy of Homeland. Will Hurd got home one night...
GOP megadonors go big in battle for Congress: 5 takeaways from new campaign money filings
Republican donors including private equity exec Stephen Schwarzman and hedge funder Ken Griffin poured millions more into major GOP super PACs in the first three months of 2022.
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Gay Missouri State Representative spars with Republican colleague over anti-trans bill
A gay Missouri State Representative sparred with a Republican colleague over a bill banning transgender athletes from playing high school sports.
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Migrant aboard fourth bus to DC says poverty in Venezuela drove him to cross southern border
A fourth bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C., Saturday carrying fewer than 10 migrants fleeing Venezuela’s capital city, Caracas.
Russia renews attacks on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv
Another military factory in Kyiv hit on Saturday, a day after Moscow warned it would renew attacks.
Fact check: Photo of KKK billboard from 1970s, not taken recently in North Carolina
Social media users are sharing an old photo of a Ku Klux Klan billboard following former President Donald Trump's rally in Selma, North Carolina.
Russia says all urban areas of Mariupol cleared of Ukrainian forces
The Russian defence ministry on Saturday announced it had cleared the entire urban area of Mariupol of Ukrainian forces and said only a few fighters remained in the Azovstal steelworks, the scene of repeated clashes.
Live Updates | Celebrity chef's kitchen bombed in Kharkiv
Russia’s bombardment of Ukrainian cities destroyed a community kitchen in Kharkiv. Associated Press journalists saw the immediate aftermath of the apparent missile attack.
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Sanctioned Russian oligarchs linked to £800m worth of UK property
A dozen sanctioned Russians are linked to an estimated £800m worth of property in the UK, BBC analysis reveals.
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Abbott sparks fresh White House speculation with border moves
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) drew national attention this week by sending two buses full of Latin American asylum applicants from the southern border to Washington, D.C., the latest move to fuel spec…
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Unrest sparked by far-right demos continues in Sweden
Unrest has broken out in southern Sweden despite police moving a rally by an anti-Islam far-right group, which was planning to burn a Quran among other things, to a new location as a preventive measure.
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‘I Just Think Sarah These Days Is Not a Person to Be Taken Seriously’
Alaskans are tired of Sarah Palin. In 2022, in the country’s wildest congressional race, she could win anyway.
www.politico.comUkraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
As air raid sirens sounded across Ukraine early on Sunday, there were no immediate indications of a response to Russia's demand that Ukrainian forces in the besieged city of Mariupol start surrendering from 0300 GMT. L2N2WF00D
14 injured in shooting at South Carolina's Columbiana Centre mall
Ten people were shot during an incident at a South Carolina mall Saturday, police said.
Biden to host rescheduled summit with Southeast Asian leaders
It was emphasized in the statement released by the White House that it is "a top priority" for the administration "to serve as a strong, reliable partner in Southeast Asia."
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Elon Musk ‘funding secured’ tweets ruled false, court filing suggests
Tesla’s stock trading initially halted, then shares were highly volatile for weeks after the 2018 tweets.
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1 person arrested in connection with South Carolina mall shooting that left 14 people injured, police say
Police are asking witnesses for any information about a mass shooting at a South Carolina mall that left at least nine people with gunshot wounds and five others injured.
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Another Russian general killed amid invasion, Russian official says
The governor of St. Petersburg confirmed that another Russian general has been killed amid the invasion of Ukraine, honoring him in a ceremony on Saturday, Russian media reported. The deputy comman…
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Portable nuclear device missing from stolen vehicle in Pennsylvania
“As long as the device is not tampered with or damaged, it presents no hazard to public safety,” David Allard, director of the Bureau of Radiation Protection, said.
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He wants to destroy Elon Musk. He could end up endangering the Dems’ Senate plans.
Dan O’Dowd is running for office squarely as a means of bludgeoning the Tesla CEO. Could he screw up things for the incumbent?
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Biden White House hatches plans for return of the Egg Roll | CNN Politics
The plans are hatched, the wooden spoons are procured and 50,000 eggs have been hard boiled and driven to Washington on a refrigerated truck.
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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.
Ohio Republicans, furious over redistricting snubs, target state’s chief justice
A narrow majority of justices on Ohio’s Supreme Court voted this week to reject a new redistricting plan that they said would unduly favor Republican candidates in the decade ahead, the fourth time…
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Sen. Kelly says Biden admin doesn’t have plan in place for lifting Title 42: 'It’s going to be a crisis’
Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly is warning that the Biden administration does not have a sufficient plan in place for the looming end of the Title 42 public health order that has been used to quickly remove migrants at the border, warning the border will see a “crisis” if the order is ended...
DA: 3 of 6 dead in Sacramento shootout were in gang dispute
Newly filed court documents in a deadly downtown Sacramento shooting reveal that three of the six who died were involved in the gang dispute that led to the massive shootout.
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What is Twitter’s ‘poison pill’ and what is it supposed to do?
On Friday, Twitter’s board showed it will not go quietly after Musk offered to buy the company.
North Korea tests new weapon bolstering nuclear capability
North Korea says it has successfully test-launched a newly developed tactical guided weapon
Ukraine claims over 20,000 Russian troops killed during invasion
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed Saturday that roughly 20,100 Russian troops have been killed since the start of Moscow’s invasion. On top of those casualties, the ministry…
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Invictus Games opens with Prince Harry tribute to Ukrainians
The Invictus Games competition for wounded, injured and ill service personnel and veterans has opened with a standing ovation and a tribute from Prince Harry for the Ukrainian team members who left their war-torn nation to compete.
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'Sense of urgency' for HHS climate change office
Lack of dedicated funding and staffing threaten its health-equity goal.
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Russia pushes Finland, Sweden into NATO’s arms
Finland and Sweden appear to be edging closer to joining NATO, a move that leaders and experts see as the best way to confront Russia as it escalates its rhetoric on nuclear weapons. The conf…
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Former stripper running for Congress says 'climate emergency' partially prompted decision to get an abortion
A candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania has been open about her past as a part-time stripper in college and her decision to get an abortion when she was 18.
April 17, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
Fighting has intensified in eastern and southern Ukraine after the sinking of Russian flagship Moskva in the Black Sea.
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South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'
Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast.
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Here are the states that have passed laws restricting and enshrining abortion access
The abortion fight is coming to a head this year, as the Supreme Court is set to decide the legality of a 15-week abortion ban in Mississippi. While the case sits in front of the conservative-majo…
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Wildfires rage in West, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate
A wildfire in New Mexico has forced more than 5,000 from their homes, and crews have also battled fires in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado this week.
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Russia renews strikes on Ukraine capital, hits other cities
The mayor advised residents who fled the city earlier in the war not to return.
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Clashes erupt in New Delhi during Hindu procession
Clashes broke out during a Hindu religious procession in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday, injuring several people, including policemen, police said, days after similar religious violence in three states.
Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'
Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol.
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UN: At least 35 presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya coast
IOM said the bodies of six people were retrieved from the sea while 29 others were missing and presumed dead.
Putin’s gambit: To kill a president
If Biden were to go, most Americans would likely support him. But serious blowback is inevitable.
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ICE spent $17M of no-bid contract to house migrants in hotels that went largely unused: DHS watchdog
The Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spent $17 million on a no-bid contract to house migrants in hotels that went largely unused between April and June last year and that a contractor failed to meet ICE standards.
Tunisia, others seek to limit damage after ship sinks carrying fuel
Tunisia will work with other countries that have offered to help it to prevent environmental damage after a merchant ship carrying up to one thousand tonnes of oil sank in Tunisian waters, the defence ministry said on Sunday.
Democrats Warnock, Kelly continue to outpace GOP candidates and other takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports | CNN Politics
Senate Democrats face strong political headwinds in this year’s midterm elections, but they have maintained – and in some cases, super-charged – their fundraising in pivotal states, new campaign finance reports show.
www.cnn.comFuel ship sinks off Tunisia, threatening environmental disaster
Tunisian authorities intensified efforts on Saturday to avoid an environmental disaster after a merchant fuel ship carrying one thousand tons of fuel sank off the coast of Gabes on Friday, two security sources told Reuters.
China Eastern resumes Boeing 737-800 flights after March crash
China Eastern Airlines has started putting its Boeing 737-800 jetliners back in use for commercial flights less than a month since a crash killed 132 people and led the company to ground 223 of the aircraft, the carrier said on Sunday.
Wife of Pittsburgh dentist dies from fatal gunshot on safari — was it an accident or murder?
When Lawrence and Bianca Rudolph traveled to Zambia on a big game hunt in 2016, no one would have imagined Bianca would never make it home — and that the journey would end years later with allegations of cover-ups, infidelity, fraud and murder.
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Four planets will line up in the sky this month. Here’s how to spot them.
Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Saturn will appear east at a flat horizon “strung out in a line across the morning sky,” NASA said.
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WNBA players say life in Russia was lucrative but lonely
For WNBA players, spending the offseason by competing in Russia can be lucrative, with some earning more money than they make back home.
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Man allegedly fleeing street takeover charged with murder in multicar collision
A man who authorities believe was engaged in a street takeover has been charged with murder after allegedly leading police on a deadly car chase.
Zelensky: Russia killing Ukrainian forces in Mariupol could ‘put an end to any format of negotiations’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned in an interview with Ukrainian media on Saturday that negotiations could come to an end if Moscow kills the country’s remaining forces in the bes…
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Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she was denied service over leggings
“Asked if I could sit in the bar area and was told, ‘No,'" the former Atlanta mayor tweeted, in part, on Friday.
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What is Russia’s Victory Day, and what might it mean for Ukraine?
In Russia, Victory Day is one of the most popular and important holidays, typically celebrated with military parades, festivals and fireworks across the country to celebrate the Russian triumph ove…
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Man told employer not to celebrate his birthday. He was awarded $450,000 after unwanted party.
Kevin Berling, who suffers from an anxiety disorder, told his employer a birthday celebration would trigger a panic attack, a lawsuit alleges.
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Indian police arrest 14 after Hindu-Muslim clashes in New Delhi
Indian police arrested 14 people in connection with violent clashes between Hindus and Muslims during a Hindu religious procession in the country's capital, New Delhi, police said in a tweet on Sunday.
Crews fight New Mexico fires as some evacuations lift
Authorities have lifted some evacuation orders for a southern New Mexico mountain community hit by wildfire.
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Whitmer goes on offense amid barrage of GOP attacks in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is stepping up her appeals to voters as an energized GOP works to oust her in November. Whitmer made headlines last week when she announced she’s requesting that …
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4 states moved to restrict abortion access this week | CNN Politics
Four states moved to curtail abortion access this week, with two of them advancing their own versions of a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy – similar to the controversial Mississippi law before the US Supreme Court that’s set up a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.
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Johnson to visit India in bid to boost defence ties
The prime minister will meet his Indian counterpart after previous visits were postponed due to Covid.
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Sale of Tom Brady’s $518,000 ‘last touchdown ball’ voided after unretirement - Washington Examiner
Auctioneers voided the sale of Tom Brady's "last touchdown ball" after the NFL superstar decided to unretire. The sports memorabilia website Leland's decided to cancel the $518,000 bid on the football Brady threw for his last touchdown. The quarterback announced he was unretiring the same day...
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FDA investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating Lucky Charms cereal after dozens of consumers complained of illness after eating it
Thai government says Ramadan bombings won't derail peace talks with rebels
Ramadan bombings in Thailand's Muslim-majority deep south will not derail peace talks with separatist rebels, the government said on Sunday after a sidelined insurgent group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Ukraine weathers previously unthinkable: 50 days of Russian war
Ukraine has weathered what weeks ago was viewed as unthinkable — more than 50 days of an onslaught from Russia, its larger and more powerful neighbor. When Moscow’s troops first invaded in Fe…
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Russian oligarch Deripaska's yacht arrives in Turkish waters
A yacht linked to Russian aluminium tycoon Oleg Deripaska arrived in a bay near the southwestern Turkish resort of Gocek on Saturday, as more Russian billionaires head for Turkey to flee Western sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Police stops of Black people often filled with fear, anxiety
Video shows Patrick Lyoya disobeyed an officer during an April 4 traffic stop, tried to run, then wrestled with the officer over his Taser before the officer fatally shot him in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy dies of lung cancer. He was 65
It's the third loss from that Islanders era this year. Fellow Hall of Famer Gillies died in January and Jean Potvin died in March.
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High fire threat persists in New Mexico amid devastating blaze
The McBride Fire has burned through 6,195 acres in the Gavilan Canyon within Ruidoso and remains 0% contained.
Georgia man accused of leaving grandmother in freezer to die
Police say a northwest Georgia man killed his grandmother by stuffing her in a freezer while she was still alive
White House COVID coordinator says correspondents’ dinner should proceed
White House coronavirus response coordinator Ashish Jha said on Sunday that the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) should go ahead as planned this month, despite the local rise in new …
thehill.comGlobal COVID relief "critical" to U.S. national security, Coons says
Senate Republicans blocked a deal providing $10 billion in COVID-19 relief from moving forward earlier this month.
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It's time to screen all kids for anxiety, physicians' task force recommends
In light of the growing kids' mental health crisis, the group says it's crucial to identify kids who are struggling. The advice doesn't call for suicide screening, which many experts think is needed.
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WATCH: Biden COVID-19 czar says point reached where ‘we can gather safely’ - Washington Examiner
Lockdowns and limiting gatherings are no longer necessary to curtail the spread of COVID-19, according to the White House COVID-19 response coordinator. Dr. Ashish Jha, who was recently appointed as the Biden administration COVID-19 response czar, told Fox News Sunday’s Mike Emanuel that...
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Biden Covid chief dismisses utility of lockdowns like China's
Ashish Jha casts doubt on China's zero-Covid strategy.
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Scottish leader Sturgeon reported to police for face mask violation
Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon has been reported to authorities for an apparent COVID-19 face mask violation. In a statement to the BBC, a Scottish police spokesperson confirmed that th…
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China's Covid policy locks down a city three times the size of New York
China's latest wave of Covid restrictions have forced millions of people to stay home and undergo mass virus testing in the metropolis of Shanghai.
Shanghai targets lockdown turning point by Wednesday
The target will require officials to accelerate COVID testing and the transfer of positive cases to quarantine centers.
For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship
For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners.
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Medical professionals expect COVID numbers to rise after holiday weekend
There is concern in the medical community that with the rise of the COVID-19 omicron subvariants, holiday gatherings could trigger another surge.
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Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate
Several businesses and residents have filed suit in state court in Pennsylvania seeking to overturn Philadelphia’s renewed indoor mask mandate scheduled to be enforced beginning Monday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.
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Homeschooling surge continues despite schools reopening
The coronavirus pandemic ushered in what may be the most rapid rise in homeschooling the U.S. has ever seen.
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COVID Hospitalizations Increase in Los Angeles County
The number of COVID-positive hospital patients in LA County rose, as did the number of patients in the ICU for COVID-19.
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As COVID-19 cases rise, disability advocates say CDC isn't doing enough
“The fact that we have to just say over and over again, that our lives are worth saving — it's really soul crushing."
Australia may relax its isolation rules. Here's what happened when the UK abandoned every single COVID restriction
The move by the UK and other countries to abandon all COVID restrictions was welcome news to some, and unsettling to others. Ultimately, it offers clues on what a return to normalcy will look like for Australia.
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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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CDC COVID Quarantine Guidelines: What to Do if You Are Exposed or Test Positive
The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a warning Thursday of rising cases in the state, telling residents to follow CDC guidelines and take precautions as needed. Here is what the CDC recommends following a COVID exposure.
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