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Ukraine (AP) — Russia on Sunday rescinded earlier pledges to pull tens of thousands of its troops back from Ukraine's northern border, a move that U.S. leaders said put Russia another step closer to launching what they said was the planned invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine tensions: Biden agrees in principle to summit with Putin
The meeting, proposed by France, will only take place if Russia does not invade Ukraine, the US says.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: EU takes bold steps to aid Ukraine forces
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russian ambassador insists Kremlin has "no such plans" for invading Ukraine despite troop build-up
President Biden said Friday he is "convinced" Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine.
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Ukrainian officials run from apparent shelling
Watch the moment when a group including the interior minister take cover in eastern Ukraine.
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Blinken says Russia’s ‘playbook’ for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward but war can still be averted | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia’s “playbook” for an invasion of Ukraine is moving forward, though he said there still is a chance for diplomacy to avert a war.
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UK’s Johnson: Putin may be thinking ‘illogically’ about Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believes Russian leader Vladimir Putin might be thinking “illogically” about his initial plans to invade Ukraine, Reuters reported. In an inte…
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VP Harris says sanctions would absolutely deter Putin, despite saying he made up his mind on invading Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday said she believes sanctions on Russia would absolutely deter President Vladimir Putin, despite saying that he has already made up his mind on a potential invasion.
Florida's DeSantis gains popularity with Trump-like anti-'woke' agenda
Florida's GOP governor has mounted a series of conservative legislative proposals, many bolstering talking points inspired by former President Donald Trump.
Rents reach 'insane' levels across US with no end in sight
Rents have exploded across the country, causing many to fall behind on payments, dig deep into their savings or downsize to subpar units.
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Kremlin order of Ukraine invasion to proceed prompted Biden warning: reports
President Biden’s announcement on Friday that he was “convinced” Russian President Vladimir Putin had “made the decision” to invade Ukraine was reportedly based on U.S. intelligence that indic…
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A crypto crime crackdown? DOJ hires first director of National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team.
The Justice Department appointed Eun Young Choi as director of the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team as it begins cracking down on cybercrime.
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Harris: Americans may ‘incur some costs’ when America ‘stands for principles’ against Russia - Washington Examiner
MUNICH — Vice President Kamala Harris argued that a principled response to Russian aggression is warranted but could hurt American pocketbooks if gas prices rise. Opponents of a Russian energy pipeline ask where the White House has been.At issue is a controversial Russia-to-Germany gas project...
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Biden abruptly cancels Delaware trip after top level meeting on Ukraine crisis
President Joe Biden abruptly dropped his plans to go home to Delaware on Sunday after a two hour meeting with his national security team on the Ukraine crisis.
Exclusive: Trump's Truth Social app set for release Monday in Apple App Store, per executive
Donald Trump's new social media venture, Truth Social, appears set to launch in Apple's App Store on Monday, according to posts from an executive on a test version viewed by Reuters, potentially marking the return of the former president to social media on the U.S. Presidents Day holiday.
Republicans scramble to halt Greitens in Missouri
Republicans are struggling to coalesce around a single alternative candidate to former Gov. Eric Greitens in Missouri’s open Senate race, elevating worries that they’ll be saddled with a baggage-la…
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WATCH: WEX’s Byron York catalogs the effort to spy on the Trump campaign - Washington Examiner
Chief political correspondent for the Washington Examiner Byron York appeared on Laura Ingraham's show Quake Media to outline all the different attempts to spy on former President Donald Trump's campaign. York appeared on the program Saturday to debunk the cover-up behind the FBI's investigation...
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Democrat US House candidate under fire for alleged boozy, profanity-laced tirade at pre-teen slumber party
An Oklahoma Democrat congressional candidate is under fire for allegedly verbally attacking several pre-teen girls while at a friend's house, who was hosting a sleepover with multiple middle school girls present.
The latest on the Ukraine-Russia border crisis | CNN
Tensions between Moscow and Kyiv are at their highest in years, with a large Russian troop buildup near the shared borders of the two former Soviet republics. Follow here for the latest news updates.
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Harris offers support for defiant Ukrainian president
"He came here make a very clear point that he does not stand alone," she said of Zelenskyy.
www.politico.comBiden and Putin are live-blogging a pre-war
President Biden and Vladimir Putin are each trying to shape the narrative of what is happening in Ukraine and get inside the heads of a global audience — and each other — to gain the upper hand in an information war as a possible prelude to a real one. Why it matters: U.S. officials say Putin is...
All eyes on Trump as Timken gains momentum in Ohio
Ohio Sen. Rob Portman’s (R) endorsement of Republican Senate candidate Jane Timken could alter the dynamics of the state’s crowded GOP primary and give Timken a needed boost. Portman, who is r…
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U.S. has intel that Russian commanders have orders to proceed with Ukraine invasion
The intelligence indicates that commanders on the ground making specific plans for how they would maneuver in their sector of the battlefield.
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Suspect in Chicago robbery arrested after being recognized by mother - Washington Examiner
The 18-year-old suspect behind a Chicago train robbery was turned in to the police after his mother recognized him from photos. Zion Brown, the suspect behind the robbery of a Metra train conductor, was arrested Tuesday night after his mother recognized him from the news coverage and turned him...
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Black women’s groups marshal to defend and celebrate Biden court pick
Black women’s groups and other advocacy organizations are laying the groundwork to boost President Biden’s forthcoming Supreme Court nominee and fend off Republican attacks against her.Source…
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Thousands in Morocco protest high fuel prices, soaring inflation
Thousands of demonstrators have staged a protest in Morocco against the rise of high fuel prices and other essential commodities in the country, The Associated Press reported. Protesters took …
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Anatomy of a tweet: The behind-the-scenes story of how a retired federal judge used Twitter to try to stop an insurrection | CNN Politics
Retired federal judge Michael Luttig never expected to jump into the heated fight over the certification of the 2020 presidential election. And he certainly never imagined he would end up using Twitter to help former Vice President Mike Pence defy then-President Donald Trump.
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Colorado governor: Anti-LGBTQ laws are 'un-American'
Gov. Jared Polis, the first openly gay man to be elected governor, expressed concern for LGBTQ youth.
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Democratic retirements imperil majority but make way for the left
The result could be a smaller but more liberal Democratic caucus after the dust settles on this year’s midterm elections.
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Biden does about-face on travel plans with Europe on the brink of war
President Biden will travel to Delaware Monday despite initially deciding to stay in Washington D.C. over the weekend
Republicans wince at Wisconsin GOP crack-up
Donald Trump’s baseless claims of a rigged election are tearing Wisconsin Republicans apart.
‘They shoot, we hide’: Life amid shelling on Ukraine’s front line
Civilians in eastern Ukraine describe fear and destruction as shelling by Russian-backed separatists escalates.
US ambassador says it would be ‘disastrous’ for Russia to invade Ukraine
Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Kristina Kvien on Sunday said a Russian invasion of Ukraine would be “disastrous,” pointing to potential casualties on both sides and “devastating sanctions” on Mo…
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Biden convenes National Security Council as violence escalates in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that Russia’s decision to extend military drills in Belarus suggests that "we are on the brink of an invasion.”
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‘Lucy pulling the ball away from Charlie Brown’: Joe Rogan blasts political power grabs - Washington Examiner
Joe Rogan called out the power dynamic that corporations and politicians have established by seizing the power of the people, saying, “All we’re offered is crap and crap and crap.” The Joe Rogan Experience host brought two scientists, Steven E. Koonin and Andrew Dessler, on his show to discuss...
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Millions of Americans will be forced into an involuntary polar plunge this week | CNN
After a mild end to the weekend for many states, Old Man Winter will make a comeback as we start off the new workweek.
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Progressives blast judiciary over Biden climate agenda
Liberal groups and legal scholars are up in arms over a recent decision from a federal judge that they argue is hamstringing the Biden administration’s climate agenda. The decision …
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Harris acknowledges 'real possibility of war' in Europe
Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged “the real possibility of war” as she wrapped up a weekend of outreach to European allies.
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Why Americans should care about the Ukraine-Russia conflict
The risk of the conflict escalating beyond Ukraine is "high," one expert said, and Americans should pay attention to it.
Russia has ‘diplomatic options left on the table,’ Kirby says
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby on Sunday said Russia still has “diplomatic options left on the table” amid heightened fears that Moscow will invade Ukraine.”If Russia does …
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Tennessee woman indicted on 18 child rape and four human trafficking charges - Washington Examiner
A 38-year-old woman from Englewood, Tennessee, was indicted by the McMinn County Grand Jury on 18 counts of aggravated statutory rape, four counts of human trafficking by patronizing prostitution, solicitation of a minor, and forfeiture of personal property. Melissa Blair targeted students at...
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Russian ambassador denies accusations of invasion plans, says Moscow is committed to diplomacy
Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov on Sunday denied accusations from Western governments that Moscow is planning to invade Ukraine as tensions increase in the region.”Th…
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Cruz says Trump may be proved right on spying talk
The Texas senator was addressing a recent court filing by John Durham.
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Portland police: clash between armed homeowner and protesters sparked shooting
Police in Portland, Oregon, said they believe a shooting that left one woman dead and five people wounded at a protest over police violence on Saturday night was triggered by a clash between an armed homeowner and armed demonstrators.
Black Americans approve of Biden, but not on inflation — CBS News poll
Biden's approval on inflation is lower than other approvals; ratings are not as high compared to start of his term.
www.cbsnews.comBiden needs a Trump substitute
Searching for a strategy to avoid a 2022 midterm disaster, advisers to President Biden have discussed elevating a unifying Republican foil not named Donald Trump.Why it matters: Biden confidants worry that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is too unknown, that Biden won't demonize Senate...
Fence to be installed around Capitol building for potential Freedom Convoy protests - Washington Examiner
A fence will be placed around the Capitol building next week ahead of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address in advance of a potential "Freedom Convoy" trucker protest.U.S. Capitol Police and the Secret Service have been "working together" to plan for extra security measures after...
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Crises keep travel-hungry Biden close to White House
President Biden wants to leave Washington more and promote his policies directly to the American people, but outside circumstances — such as the resurgence of the pandemic or the threat of war betw…
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‘Diplomatic means’: Putin wants to ‘intensify’ talks over Ukraine
Russian president reiterated the need for NATO to take Moscow’s demands for security guarantees seriously to avoid war.
Bernie Madoff’s sister, husband found dead of apparent murder-suicide
The sister of convicted Wall Street Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff and her husband were found dead in Florida in what authorities said was an apparent murder-suicide, The Associated Press reporte…
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FBI raid, redistricting throw Texas Democrats' re-election chances into doubt
The raid could give an edge to human rights attorney Jessica Cisneros, who only narrowly lost to centrist Rep. Henry Cuellar in their 2020 primary.
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Pentagon chief: ‘You could see a significant amount of combat power move very quickly to take Kyiv’
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday said Ukraine may witness “a significant amount of combat power move very quickly to take Kyiv” if Russia invades Ukraine.Austin, during an appeara…
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Bill to help veterans suffering from toxic burn pit exposure takes key step forward in Congress | CNN Politics
The Senate took a significant step in recent days to help former military service members suffering from toxic burn pit exposure by passing a bill to expand access to health care for post-9/11 combat veterans.
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Two police-related incidents investigated amid Freedom Convoy protests - Washington Examiner
Investigators are looking into two police-related incidents that occurred on Saturday during the Freedom Convoy trucker protest in Ottawa, Canada. A Special Investigations Unit from Ontario is conducting an investigation surrounding "two police-involved incidents" during the protests, the SIU...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTexas GOP House candidate says young people become 'radical, leftist, hating-America atheists' with no skills when they graduate college
"They go off with the college that you paid for and come out radical, leftist, hating-America atheists," GOP candidate Christian Collins said.
Shelling in east Ukraine, Russia nuclear drill raise tension
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hundreds of artillery shells exploded along the contact line between Ukrainian soldiers and Russia-backed separatists, and thousands of people evacuated eastern Ukraine, furthe…
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Biden to travel to Wilmington, Delaware on Sunday - White House
U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Wilmington, Delaware, later on Sunday and stay there for the Presidents Day holiday the following day, the White House said.
Extension of military drills ramps up concerns of Russian invasion
The extension of joint military drills between Russia and Belarus is ramping up concerns of a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine, with top U.S. officials warning on Sunday that an incursion is l…
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Russia 'preparing for invasion of Ukraine,' NATO head says, as world faces 'new normal in European security'
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday said of the current build-up of troops at the Ukrainian border that it appeared "Russia is preparing for an invasion of Ukraine" and stressed that while it’s not too late for Moscow to change course against an armed attack, there's a "new normal...
Federal oil lease sales delayed as Interior Dept navigates court decisions
Upcoming federal oil and gas lease sales will be delayed as the Interior Department figures out how to weigh the climate impact of those sales without using a key tool for measuring those risks, according to a court filing issued on Saturday evening.
Intense diplomatic efforts continue, Pentagon press secretary says
John Kirby said the West will keep up the pressure on Vladimir Putin.
www.politico.comTim Scott, only Black Senate Republican, hints he could be Trump running mate
South Carolinian tells Fox News ‘Everybody wants to be on President Trump’s bandwagon, without any question’Opposition to Trump stirs among Republicans Tim Scott speaks at a press conference on 16 February. Photograph: Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/REX/Shutterstock The only Black Republican in...
America’s last man standing in Moscow
John Sullivan, the U.S. ambassador to Russia, is a Donald Trump appointee whom Joe Biden asked to stay. Now, he’s watching American — and family — history repeat itself.
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Some school systems pause diversity programs amid pushback
Educators say they are feeling the impacts of deep ideological divides around issues of diversity and equity in schools.
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Being the 1st: What it's like to make Supreme Court history
Just being the newest member of the Supreme Court can be a momentous adjustment for a justice. And that'll only be magnified for President Joe Biden’s forthcoming nominee.
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Credit Suisse denies wrongdoing after big banking data leak
An investigation identifies thousands of foreign customers who stashed their money at the bank.
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Roiling China, rapped in Malaysia: Namewee says goal is harmony
Notorious rapper, actor and filmmaker says his latest film project is supposed to bring people together.
Putin seizes world’s attention, forcing West to confront renewed Russian threat
Allying a vast military buildup on Ukraine's borders with bold security demands, the Kremlin has seized a new relevance but perhaps also given one to the Western alliance.
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The filibuster fight is over in the Senate. But not on the Democratic campaign trail | CNN Politics
The debate over the future of the Senate filibuster has become a lightning rod in American politics. Democrats’ slim governing majority has proved detrimental to passing party priorities , and eliminating the procedural tool has now become a litmus test among Democratic hopefuls – up and down...
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After Beijing bubble bursts, can the IOC save the Olympics?
BEIJING (AP) — Before he got out of town, the great Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris called the Beijing Games a version of “sports prison.
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Russia extends troop drills near Ukraine as violence spikes
The presence of the Russian troops raised concern that they could be used to sweep down on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
www.cbsnews.comEU foreign policy chief: Bloc won't accept Bosnia breakup
The European Union's foreign policy chief said Sunday that he's deeply concerned about tensions in Bosnia and has appealed to leaders there to avoid the breakup of the Balkan country. Last month, the Biden administration announced new sanctions against Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, who has...
Analysis: Former top Trump Russia adviser details the sharp contrast between the former President and Biden | CNN Politics
Fiona Hill doesn’t know whether President Joe Biden can lead Western allies to ward off Russia’s threat to Ukraine. But unlike his predecessor, he’s trying.
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On The Trail: Arkansas case poses new threat to Voting Rights Act
A U.S. federal district court judge’s move this week to dismiss a challenge to new legislative district lines in Arkansas has opened a new front in the legal war over the Voting Rights Act, one tha…
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Cruz: Europe on 'verge of war' due to 'fecklessness of Joe Biden'
Sen. Ted Cruz said Europe is on the “brink of war” due to "the weakness, the fecklessness" of President Biden.
How free speech is under attack in the U.S.
America was built on the premise of free speech, but today's news is filled with examples of limiting expression, including book bans, social media suspensions, and laws restricting classroom discussions on race, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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At 16, Larry Miller killed another teen. At 72, the Nike executive is ready to apologize | CNN
After more than decade in and out of prison, Larry Miller turned his life around, becoming a friend of the stars and president of Nike’s Jordan brand. But he had a crippling secret he is only now revealing.
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10 officers put on leave, 1 resigns after Florida inmate dies during prison transfer
The death of a Florida prison inmate is being investigated as a "criminal case," an official said.
Eight years after pro-democracy protesters were killed in Kyiv, Ukraine faces greater Russian threat
"I think that the Ukrainian people has made its decision, and I don't think that Russia is in a position to overturn it," one protestor said at a memorial service Sunday.
www.cbsnews.comDemocrats Are Losing the Culture Wars by Blindly Pushing Progressive Ideals
Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily BeastJoe Biden isn’t floundering alone in the current culture war. The Democratic Party’s brand has chosen the wrong side of some hot-button issues, ranging from “soft on crime” policies to COVID-19 shutdowns to critical race theory. It has gotten so bad...
In remote Bamiyan, a school run by an Afghan woman offers hope
The school, set up by a university graduate, runs for two hours daily, offering opportunity to impoverished community.
'Nigerian air strike' kills seven children in Niger
The children were killed by accident in an air strike by neighbouring Nigeria, local officials said.
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Biden agrees ‘in principle’ to meet Putin if Russia does not invade Ukraine
The final decision hinges on the outcome of talks between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Polis on anti-LGBTQ laws: ‘Words matter. Laws matter’
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D), the first openly gay man to be elected a governor, spoke out against GOP-led anti-LGBTQ bills being brought up in state legislatures around the U.S., saying in an int…
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Armed homeowner and armed protesters had confrontation before shooting that left 1 dead, 5 injured in Portland, police say | CNN
The Saturday night shooting in Portland, Oregon, that left one woman dead and five people injured started with a confrontation between an armed homeowner and armed protesters, according to a Portland Police Bureau news release issued Sunday.
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Survivor and body found on burning ferry off Greek island
Greek emergency workers have rescued a Belarussian truck driver from a burning ferry off the island of Corfu and found the body of another man as they combed the wreckage for missing passengers
Havana Syndrome: High-level national security officials stricken with unexplained illness on White House grounds
U.S. officials say they were stricken with vertigo, confusion, and memory loss both at home and work in Washington, D.C.
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Ethiopia turns on the turbines at controversial Nile mega-dam
Sudan and Egypt see the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as a threat, but Ethiopia sees it as vital for development.
Sidney Powell Sues To Block Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena For Phone Records
Powell was a leading voice in spreading former President Donald Trump's election lies.
Nepal police fire rubber bullets during US grant protest
Demonstrations in Kathmandu centre on the belief accepting US money undermines Nepal's sovereignty.
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Small businesses say they are hurt by rising costs to advertise on Amazon
Sellers spend more on ads to stay competitive on Amazon’s marketplace.
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POLITICO Playbook: Harris declares ‘unity,’ while Zelenskyy accuses ‘appeasement’
And Democrats try to recalibrate for the midterms.
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Beijing's Winter Olympics come to a close, ending safe but odd global moment
The terrarium of a Winter Games that has been Beijing 2022 came to its end Sunday.
www.cbsnews.comSan Francisco mayor on the school board recall: 'We failed our children'
“In this particular case, the board neglected their primary responsibility," Mayor London Breed said.
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John Bolton: Putin has ‘incentive’ to drag out Ukraine crisis
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Russian President Vladimir Putin could be dragging out the Ukraine crisis in a campaign of “classic brinkmanship” and warned the Europe…
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Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard takes swing at Wisconsin assistant coach following loss
Several players also appeared to throw punches in the ensuing fight.
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Mikaela Shiffrin leaves Beijing with no medals after 4th place in team event
The six-time world champion had won two medals in 2018.
Russian diplomat: ‘We don’t trust the US and British intelligence’
A Russian diplomat on Sunday said Moscow does not trust “U.S. and British intelligence” while repeating Russia’s claim that it has no plans to invade Ukraine.Sky Ne…
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Politicians target LGBTQ kids in national erasure campaign from classrooms to sports fields
Facing limiting legislation, book bans, harassment and more, gay and transgender youth say they are being “erased” from the U.S. education system.
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Jamal Edwards: Tributes flood in for music entrepreneur
Family, royalty, rap stars, actors, politicians and businesspeople are among those paying tribute.
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Inflation IRL: Five things that are more expensive this winter
Supply chain woes and surges in demand are behind much of the pain consumers are experiencing in 2022.
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Bernie Madoff's sister and her husband reportedly dead in apparent murder-suicide
Sondra Wiener, 87, was identified as one of two adults found dead of gunshot wounds last week. She appears to be the sister of the late Wall Street con artist.
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Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," February 20, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken that aired Sunday, February 20, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova on "Face the Nation," February 20, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Makarova that aired Sunday, February 20, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on February 20, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Anatoly Antonov join Margaret Brennan.
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Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
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Israel to allow unvaccinated tourists into country
Israel says it will soon allow unvaccinated tourists to enter the country as the latest wave of the coronavirus recedes
Pope hails health care workers as heroes for COVID service
Pope Francis has hailed health care workers as heroes for their service every day, not just during the pandemic
Boris Johnson: Do not throw caution to the wind on Covid
Self-isolation rules are expected to dropped in England this week - ending all legal restrictions.
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Australia reopening borders to tourists on Monday
Australian authorities said they plan to reopen the country’s borders to international tourists on Monday after closing them for nearly two years, since the start of the COVID-…
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Democratic governor says party should push masks and vaccines ‘as a matter of personal responsibility’ | CNN Politics
Colorado’s Democratic governor said Sunday that his party can best navigate the divisive issues of masking and vaccines by talking about them “as a matter of personal responsibility.”
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Severe COVID-19 victims 60% more likely to suffer mental health problems: Study - Washington Examiner
People who recover from severe cases of COVID-19 are more likely to develop mental health problems such as anxiety and depression up to a year after recovery, according to new research. Epidemiologists studied patient records for over 153,000 veterans who recovered from severe or mild cases of...
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Justin Bieber postpones show after COVID-19 diagnosis
Justin Bieber is canceling a Las Vegas show after testing positive for COVID-19, People reports.The “Ghost” singer learned of his diagnosis on Saturday, one day ahead of his s…
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Shifting Covid attitudes lead to political changes
Almost two years into the pandemic, the nation feels as though it has turned a corner on the virus, and there may be political ramifications to all the changes.
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GOP state lawmaker sues Illinois House Speaker over chamber mask mandate
An Illinois Republican state lawmaker is suing the state’s House Speaker over the chamber’s mask mandate.Attorney Thomas DeVore filed a lawsuit on behalf of him and state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R) Fr…
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As Australia reopens, crippled tourism sector feels cautious hope
International tourists are allowed to visit Australia from Monday for the first time in nearly two years.
Pandemic restrictions may be tightened amid surge in cases in Hong Kong
Hong Kong officials may plan to tighten COVID-19 restrictions in the city amid a recent surge of 6,000 new virus cases in 24 hours, The Associated Press reported. Hong Kong’s Health Secretary …
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