White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Sunday that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day,” launching a conflict that would come at an “enormous human cost.” The senior adviser to President Joe Biden offered another stark warning the day after U.S. officials confirmed that Russia has assembled at least 70% of the military firepower it likely intends to have in place by mid-month to give President Vladimir Putin the option of launching a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Democrats look to shake off ‘defund the police’
Democrats are looking to shake off the “defund the police” slogan, moving to be more visibly proactive in addressing rising crime rates even as Republicans seek to tie them back to the 2020 movemen…
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Top GOP lawmaker won't condemn calling events of Jan. 6 'legitimate political discourse'
The censure of Reps. Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois has raised questions about "legitimate political discourse."
Republicans straddle line on RNC's Jan. 6 rhetoric
Marco Rubio, for one, condemned the Jan. 6 panel as "a partisan scam."
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Rogan's use of racial slurs adds to pressure on Spotify
Joe Rogan’s mouth has put Spotify in a tough spot. Anti-coronavirus vaccine comments and racial slurs on some episodes of his popular podcast are forcing the streaming service to weigh difficult choices.
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McMaster "absolutely" agrees with Pence that he couldn't overturn election
Pence said last week that former President Donald Trump is "wrong" that he had the authority to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
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Manchin crosses party lines in officially endorsing Murkowski
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) crossed party lines on Sunday and officially endorsed Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in her reelection race.“I’m endorsing my dear friend Lisa Murkowski,” Manchin s…
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Sen. Cardin details possible Russia sanctions, says Putin will pay ‘very heavy price' if he invades Ukraine
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., appeared on “Fox News Sunday” to discuss what possible sanctions against Russia would be included in a “strong bi-partisan effort” that he says is almost complete.
Black worker at Confederate site raises race complaint
Visitors to Alabama's state Capitol often stop next door at “the First White House of the Confederacy," where Confederate President Jefferson Davis lived at the start of the Civil War.
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Led by Trump, GOP increasingly casts White people as racism's victims | CNN Politics
Early barbs for President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court selection process have helped crystallize a rising Republican line of attack against Democrats.
www.cnn.comHow a Butterfly Refuge at the Texas Border Became the Target of Far-Right Lies
MISSION, Texas — For nearly two decades, the National Butterfly Center has provided a place of wonder along the banks of the Rio Grande, attracting curious visitors and nature enthusiasts from around the country to watch delicate creatures like the xami hairstreak float over flowers and alight...
Ukraine says don’t believe ‘apocalyptic predictions’ over Russia
Comments from Ukraine minister come after US estimates saying Russian invasion could inflict 75,000 casualties.
Christie: RNC resolution noting ‘legitimate political discourse’ on Jan. 6 a mistake
Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) said on Sunday that a Republican National Committee (RNC) resolution that noted “legitimate political discourse” on Jan. 6 was a mistake. “First o…
thehill.comOttawa truckers' convoy galvanizes far-right worldwide
Leading Republicans, right-wing influencers and white supremacist groups have jumped at the chance to promote the standoff in Ottawa to a global audience.
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AP investigation: Women's prison fostered culture of abuse
An Associated Press investigation has found a permissive and toxic culture at a Northern California federal prison for women.
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Rubio says ‘vice presidents can’t simply decide not to certify an election’
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday said “vice presidents can’t simply decide not to certify an election,” breaking with former President Trump after he suggested that then-Vice Presiden…
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State AG races become litmus test for GOP election claims
Races for state attorneys general are emerging as important battlegrounds this year as Republicans seek to expand their reach in the office sometimes referred to as “the people's lawyer.”
apnews.comSupreme Court fight shows why Americans have such a hard time talking about equity for Black women
Black political experts say the Joe Biden administration must defend the historic pick of a Black woman for SCOTUS in an unprecedented way.
'I have no doubts about Germany': Biden, Scholz pledge united response to Russia
Olaf Scholz arrived amid frustration with Germany over its role in the Ukraine crisis, and its Nord Stream 2 pipeline deal with Russia.
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Trump was advised by 'snake oil salesmen,' former Pence chief of staff says
“I think unfortunately the president had many bad advisers," Marc Short said.
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Ukraine crisis: Macron says a deal to avoid war is within reach
France's leader calls for a "new balance" to protect European states while affording Russia respect.
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Hundreds in Minneapolis protest police killing of Black man in raid
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis on Saturday demanding justice in the fatal police shooting of a young Black man, Amir Locke, during a "no-knock" raid on his apartment earlier this week.
Ottawa mayor: ‘Situation is completely out of control’
With trucks and protesters occupying streets around Parliament Hill, Jim Watson declared a state of emergency on Sunday.
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Manchin and Murkowski endorse each other during joint interview | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Sunday they would endorse one another in upcoming elections during a rare bipartisan interview on CNN.
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Kremlin is top destination for spooked European leaders
The Kremlin has become a top destination for European leaders spooked at the prospect of war in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow on Wednesday.
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Pence's chief of staff says former VP rebuked Trump because it 'merited a response' | CNN Politics
Marc Short, the former chief of staff for Mike Pence, said Sunday that the former vice president chose to rebuke former President Donald Trump in remarks last week because Trump’s comments about Pence’s ability to overturn the 2020 presidential election “merited response.”
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Democrats urge Biden to channel McConnell and pick up Supreme Court pace
A high-profile Democrat is imploring President Joe Biden to emulate an unlikely politician as he prepares for his first Supreme Court confirmation battle.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGov. Ron DeSantis Going After GoFundMe For Dumping Anti-Vaccine Ottawa Truckers
Donald Trump Jr., Rep. Jim Jordan and Elon Musk love the truckers being sued by Ottawa residents for blasting air horns 16 hours a day.
AOC heading to Texas to campaign against Democratic colleague
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced a rally in Texas in support of two candidates in next month's Democratic primary.
McMaster pushes back on RNC, calls events of Jan. 6 ‘illegitimate political discourse’
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster in an interview on Sunday pushed back on the Republican National Committee (RNC), saying the events of Jan. 6 amounted to “illegitimate politica…
thehill.comSullivan warns China could face costs if it supports a Russian invasion of Ukraine
China's president released a joint statement with Vladimir Putin last week.
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Critical race theory thrust into spotlight by misinformation
Critical race theory has been hotly debated across the nation, but much of the debate is rooted in misinformation.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making some changes, but don't call it a reboot
Harris and her allies are hoping this year goes better after a series of changes in her office that include a new communications director.
Celebrations as Senegal beat Egypt to win first AFCON title
Mane, voted tournament’s best player, missed a penalty but converted another to take his side past Egypt.
Rubio says January 6 committee is a "complete partisan scam"
The Republican National Committee claimed the January 6 select committee is a "Democrat-led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse."
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German leader's stance on Russia looms over 1st visit to US
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has set off for Washington to reassure Americans that his country stands alongside the United States and other NATO partners in opposing any Russian aggression against Ukraine
Murkowski: ‘It can be uncomfortable’ not to align ‘with what the party is saying’
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Sunday said “it can be uncomfortable” to not align with her own political party during a discussion about the Republican National Committee’s resolution…
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US-born figure skater Zhu Yi under attack after fall on Olympic debut for China | CNN
Representing China, California-born figure skater Zhu Yi is facing a firestorm of attack on Chinese social media after she fell flat on the ice and finished last in a women’s short program team event Sunday.
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Trump, hurdles loom for Senate election reform talks
Former President Trump’s criticism of efforts to change an arcane election law are adding new urgency — and uncertainty — into bipartisan negotiations in the Senate.Trump isn’t the only poten…
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West Africa grapples with wave of military coups
“It looks increasingly hard to argue against the idea of coup contagion," said one expert.
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Beijing and Moscow unite in efforts to redefine democracy itself
In a pointed message to their international critics, the two autocrats declared it was only up to their own people "to decide whether their State is a democratic one."
www.npr.orgThe Republican Knives Are Out for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem
Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesSouth Dakota Republicans haven’t lost a statewide election since 2008. They have slapped Democrats around in just about every campaign, even running unopposed for a U.S. Senate seat in 2010 and U.S. House seat in 2020.Now it seems like they’re so desperate for a good...
Inside the Olympic bubble, looking for China — or 'China'
The Olympics are usually an opportunity for the host country to showcase its culture. That's a challenge when the athletes, coaches and others traveling to this year’s Winter Games are entirely sequestered in a bubble so complete it even has its own intercity trains.
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Navy identifies SEAL trainee who died after ‘Hell Week’
A Navy SEAL candidate who died just hours after completing the grueling Hell Week test was identified Sunday as a 24-year-old sailor who joined the military last year.
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Children in Syrian ISIL prison living in dire conditions: UN
Hundreds of children held in the Hassakeh jail should never have been in detention because of ties with ISIL, UN says.
Internal documents show heated back-and-forth between DeSantis and Biden admin over care of migrant children | CNN Politics
An ongoing feud over President Joe Biden’s immigration policies is escalating in Florida where Gov. Ron DeSantis is threatening to keep long-standing shelters from caring for migrant children, culminating in a heated back and forth unfolding in internal correspondence obtained by CNN.
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House GOP candidate's Jan. 6 whereabouts in Washington hang over campaign
A Donald Trump-endorsed House candidate, Derrick Van Orden, was in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 as rioters stormed the Capitol. It's possible that the next time a joint session of Congress meets to certify Electoral College votes in 2025, Van Orden will be a House member participating in the process.
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Five obstacles lawmakers face in reaching an omnibus deal
Congressional negotiators are working under the wire to secure a bipartisan omnibus spending deal to keep the government funded through the fiscal year with a mid-February deadline around the corne…
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Ted Cruz demands FTC launch investigation into GoFundMe for seizing trucker convoy funds
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz says he requested the Federal Trade Commission to open an investigation into GoFundMe for its handling of the Freedom Convoy donations
How Democrats went from defund to refund the police
A young Democratic member of Congress declared the "defund the police" movement “dead" on Thursday, and Black Democratic mayors from San Francisco to New York,
US groups need to stop interfering in Canada: US ex-envoy
The statement comes after GoFundMe decided to return about $9m raised for protests in Canada against vaccine orders.
Opinion | Political TV Shows Have Never Been Worse. Sitcoms Are the Exception.
Can “Abbott Elementary” get people to care about public schools in America?
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North Korea: Missile programme funded through stolen crypto, UN report says
Investigators say cyber-attackers stole over $50 million in digital assets between 2020 and mid-2021.
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EXPLAINER: What happens to Europe's energy if Russia acts?
Fears are rising about what would happen to Europe’s energy supply if Russia were to invade Ukraine and then shut off its natural gas in retaliation for U.S. and European sanctions.
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Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Sunday, Feb. 6
Roundup of Olympic gold medals from Sunday, Feb. 6
Biden and Macron talk ‘diplomatic and deterrence efforts’ ahead of French president’s Moscow trip
President Biden spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday about Russia’s military buildup along its border with Ukraine.”The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterre…
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Olympics Live: US diplomat says human rights should be focus
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says China’s selection of a Uyghur athlete to help deliver the Olympic flame in Beijing was an attempt by Chinese officials to “distract” from global attention on its human rights violations.
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Minnesota man buys billboard to trash fishing friend
One Minnesota man may have fish to fry over his friend's advertisement.
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N Korea grows nuclear programme, profits from cyberattacks: UN
Confidential UN report says North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes in 2021.
Chris Christie Mocks Trump For Telling the ‘Truth by Accident’: ‘He Wanted the Election to Be Overturned’
ABC NewsOne-time Trump acolyte Chris Christie forcefully denounced former President Donald Trump on Sunday over his false assertion that the vice-president has the legal authority to change election results.Furthermore, the former New Jersey governor mocked the disgraced ex-president for...
Rick Becker announces GOP primary challenge to North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven
EXCLUSIVE — North Dakota state Rep. Rick Becker is launching a primary challenge to incumbent Republican Sen. John Hoeven, who has represented the state in the Senate since 2011.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden "looks forward" to Israel visit later this year, White House says
President Biden and Israeli counterpart Naftali Bennett discussed nuclear talks with Iran and the Russia-Ukraine crisis during a phone call on Sunday, the two leaders' offices said.Why it matters: The call during which Biden accepted an invitation to visit Israel later this year came as the...
‘Jackass Forever’ laughs its way to No. 1 at box office
“Jackass Forever,” the fourth movie in the anarchic stunt and prank series, earned $23.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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Murkowski urges Biden to pick Supreme Court nominee who could get broad bipartisan support | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski is urging President Joe Biden to nominate someone to the Supreme Court who could be confirmed with broad bipartisan support.
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Russia at 70 percent of Ukraine military buildup, U.S. officials say
American officials have said that a Russian invasion could overwhelm Ukraine’s military relatively quickly.
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Biden administration says it would punish Russian elites if Putin invades Ukraine
Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Sunday that the Biden administration will punish Russian elites with sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine. During an ap…
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Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman caught maskless in New York high school with masked students
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., was pictured at a New York high school without wearing a mask, while students pictured around him were all masked-up.
Cyclone Batsirai: Whole villages swept away in Madagascar
At least 10 people die and 50,000 are displaced as Cyclone Batsirai brings widespread destruction.
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Qatar and UAE leaders meet for first time since Gulf crisis ended
Sheikh Tamim meets Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed on sidelines of lunch hosted by China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Black Lives Matter activist sentenced to prison for registering to vote despite conviction
A Black Lives Matter activist was sentenced to prison after being convicted last year for illegally registering to vote.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRace, gender become factors in Supreme Court confirmation battle before Biden names his choice
President Biden is facing criticism from some Republicans for pledging to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court for the first time in U.S. history.
Michigan school officials defend actions before mass shooting as ‘prudent, proper and lawful’
Officials of a Michigan school district where four students died during a mass shooting in November are denying any wrongdoing on the day of the incident in response to a lawsuit from vic…
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For many Native Americans, the Washington Commanders' new name offers some closure
Two women central to efforts to get the NFL team to drop its offensive name say the name change marks an end to a dark chapter that celebrated a harmful stereotype. And yet, their fight isn't over.
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Joe Biden should be thankful he's polling better than Boris Johnson | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden has the worst approval rating after one year in office of nearly every elected president, except for former President Donald Trump. But a look across the Atlantic Ocean shows that things can always be worse for Biden.
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Elizabeth the Steadfast: Queen marks 70 years on throne
Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne Sunday, an unprecedented reign that has made her a symbol of stability as the United Kingdom navigated an age of uncertainty.
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Five Pakistani soldiers killed in cross-border firing, army says
The TTP has stepped up attacks since it withdrew from a Taliban-brokered ceasefire agreement in December.
Youngkin campaign slammed for tweet attacking teenager
Correction: Former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam says he is not pictured in a photo on his medical school yearbook page depicting a person in blackface and another in a KKK costume. A previous versio…
thehill.comWho sanctions Russia, and why
Note: "Rest of world" includes Argentina, Indonesia, Latvia, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Nations. Data: Castellum.AI and Atlantic Council's Economic Statecraft Initiative; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios The vast majority of global sanctions against Russia stem from its invasion of...
Western Carolina Univ. students speak out against racially-segregated RA support meetings
Students at Western Carolina University say the school is holding racially segregated support meetings for Resident Assistants despite pledging to be more inclusive following backlash from gender and racial diversity training given to RAs.
Africa Union summit: Leaders complain about 'wave of coups'
The military has seized power in five countries in the past year, mostly in West Africa.
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U.N. experts: North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes
“A marked acceleration” of the nation's program has been seen.
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The nation's top health official has been a background player for much of his tenure. He says that's about to change. | CNN Politics
Stung by accusations that he’s been absent during a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Xavier Becerra – the country’s top health official – tells CNN he’s looking to step into a bigger public role as part of a reset a year into dealing with the dominant issue in his portfolio.
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Military vehicle training accidents, many fatal, reveal faulty equipment, poor training
Lesley Stahl speaks with parents of service members killed in training and reports on why so many vehicle training accidents occur in the U.S. armed forces.
www.cbsnews.comGOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she'd be 'honored' to support an 'exceptional' Black woman for the Supreme Court
Murkowski said that Biden tapping a consensus pick would be a much-needed olive branch to Americans who have lamented the judicial wars.
Biden's stumbles prompt calls to replace White House chief of staff
As the Biden administration continues to suffer low approval ratings and frequent setbacks, some are calling for President Joe Biden to make major staffing changes.
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Obama, Holder slam GOP states for gerrymandering, but silent as Democrats do the same thing
Former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder are sharp critics of gerrymandering in GOP states, but stay silent when blue states do the same thing.
Mental health is a focus for Team USA at Beijing Olympics
For the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Team USA has made it a priority to address and protect the mental health of its more than 200 athletes.
Can Biden's 'Cancer Moonshot' succeed? It's possible, experts say, but it will take more than words
Experts are thrilled by Biden's pledge to cut the cancer death rate in half in 25 years, but they say it will take more money and greater equity.
10 Cuban migrants rescued from sinking vessel off Florida
Ten Cuban migrants in a sinking vessel were rescued off the Florida coast
Can Sinovac protect Indonesia from the Omicron wave?
Most of the vaccinated in the archipelago have been given the Sinovac shot.
Dolphins hire Mike McDaniel as head coach
The Miami Dolphins have hired San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel as their new coach, making him the first minority candidate to get hired so far this offseason.
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'We will be there to protect them': Biden official vows protection of US athletes in Beijing for Winter Olympics | CNN Politics
The US government will protect American athletes participating in the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing and their freedom of speech, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield affirmed on Sunday.
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Shiffrin's fall in Olympic giant slalom will stick with her
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin missed a gate early in the first run of the giant slalom at the Beijing Games. It was the first time she failed to finish a giant slalom since just before she won that race at the 2018 Olympics.
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President Biden to visit Israel 'later this year,' White House says | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden will visit Israel “later this year” after Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett invited him to the country, according to a readout of a call between the two on Sunday released by the White House.
www.cnn.comTrump’s election advisers were like ‘snake oil salesmen’, ex-Pence aide says
Former chief of staff Marc Short joins several senior Republicans to defend the former vice-president in escalating feud with Trump Vice-President Mike Pence, with chief of staff Marc Short, at the Capitol in Washington, on 3 January 2021. Photograph: Reuters Mike Pence’s former chief of staff...
How a fight over transgender rights derailed environmentalists in Nevada
Some activists fighting a massive lithium mine project are angry over the involvement of an environmental group they say espouses discriminatory views about transgender people.
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Climate change: Top companies exaggerating their progress - study
Companies including Google, Amazon and Ikea are not meeting their own green targets, a report finds.
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White House rides wave of good news after bruising several months
The White House is riding a wave of good news into the weekend after a bruising several months, touting 2021 economic growth, a surprisingly positive jobs report, a reduction in cases of COVID and a successful counterterrorism mission taking out the leader of ISIS.
Reports of spyware use on key witness roil Netanyahu trial
Israeli media reports say police have used sophisticated spyware against a key witness in the corruption trial of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Canada's unmarked graves: How residential schools carried out "cultural genocide" against indigenous children
Last year, archeologists detected what they believed to be 200 unmarked graves at a residential school in Canada, bringing new attention to one of the country's most shameful chapters.
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Moguls skier Kauf delivers the love and wins Olympic silver
ZHANGJIAKOU, China (AP) — At the Tetonia Club in Alta, Wyoming, they clung to one simple phrase as the bedlam gained steam while their daughter, sister and friend, Jaelin Kauf, edged closer and closer to the Olympic silver medal: “Deliver the love.”
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CNN exec Zucker's ouster shows peril of hiding work romance
For all the potential peril of a workplace romance, the most common source of trouble, experts say, is allowing it to remain a secret.
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Iraq’s top court suspends Kurdish leader’s presidential bid
Top court says ex-FM does not fulfill requirements that the head of state must have ‘a good reputation and integrity’.
Mississippi soldier, missing in action in 1942, finally ID'd
A south Mississippi family has finally found answers to an eight-decade mystery
The race is on to build a casino in New York City
Times Square, Citi Field and Hudson Yards are said to be among the locations under consideration as the nation's biggest untapped casino market comes into play.
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Experts say Delta's call for an unruly passenger no-fly list invites legal turbulence
The number of disorderly passengers on airplanes has spiked during the pandemic. Now, one airline CEO is renewing his call for a national no-fly list — and asking the U.S. government for backup.
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What Shalanda Young's ascension means to Black staffers on Capitol Hill | CNN Politics
In the hours leading up to Shalanda Young’s Senate confirmation hearing to be deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget, emails circulated among Black staffers on Capitol Hill.
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18 people rescued from ice floe on Lake Erie
The Coast Guard rescued 11 people, while a "Good Samaritan" who had an airboat rescued the remaining seven, the Coast Guard said.
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Transcript: Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo on "Face the Nation," February 6, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo that aired Sunday, February 6, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Senator Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation," February 6, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Senator Marco Rubio of Florida that aired Sunday, January 30, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: H.R. McMaster on "Face the Nation," February 6, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with former national security adviser and retired General H.R. McMaster that aired Sunday, February 6, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on February 6, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Senator Marco Rubio and former national security adviser H.R. McMaster join Margaret Brennan.
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Staff shortages, COVID patients pushing hospitals to breaking point
Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Louisville, Kentucky, as shorthanded hospitals are having their limits tested by the pandemic.
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COVID-19 robs Olympic curlers of beloved social culture
There is a photograph from the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics that captured curling fans’ hearts worldwide. In it, Canadian curler John Morris and American rival Matt Hamilton sit side by side, arms draped around each others’ shoulders, grinning faces inches apart, beer cans mid-clink.
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Ottawa declares state of emergency over COVID-19 protests
The mayor of Canada’s capital declared a state of emergency and a former U.S. ambassador to Canada says U.S.
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Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
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Experts open the door to lifting last mask mandates
As the spike in coronavirus cases caused by the omicron variant wanes, some experts say it is time to start lifting more restrictions, setting up a heated debate, particularly over mask mandates in…
thehill.comStates take on Covid sick leave with federal help nowhere in sight
That federal inaction is pushing blue states like California and Illinois to consider laws that would give extra sick time to employees.
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Scathing new study on lockdowns boosts critics of pandemic restrictions
Republicans touted the results of a prominent new study that found early pandemic lockdowns meant to stem the spread of COVID-19 were not effective.
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WHO chief says he stressed collaboration on COVID-19 origins with China
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday that he stressed greater cooperation in investigating the origins of the novel coronavirus during conversation…
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'Cruelty and hypocrisy': Stacey Abrams slammed for not wearing mask in classroom
Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams drew criticism when she posed for a photo without a mask in a classroom of masked children.
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Russia hits new COVID-19 record; 10x more than a month ago
Russia is reporting a record daily count of new coronavirus infections, a tenfold spike from a month ago as the highly contagious omicron variant spreads through the country.
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," February 6, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, February 6, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Australian leader says reopening of borders may not be far away
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said a decision to reopen the country’s borders to international tourists may not be far away, Reuters reported. Speaking to the media on Su…
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Stung by accusations that he’s been absent during a once-in-a-century public health crisis, Xavier Becerra – the country’s top health official – tells CNN he’s looking to step into a bigger public role as part of a reset a year into dealing with the dominant issue in his portfolio.
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