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The House of Representatives voted Friday to approve legislation that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and remove criminal penalties for certain cannabis-related offenses by a vote of 220-204.
New vehicles must average 40 mpg by 2026, up from 28 mpg
DETROIT (AP) — New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average at least 40 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2026, up from about 28 mpg, under new federal rules unveiled Friday that undo a rollback of standards enacted under President Donald Trump.
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Western spy agencies weaponize intelligence in attempt to undermine Putin | CNN Politics
Western intelligence agencies are waging a psychological war over Ukraine directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, an expert at the genre, who is now effectively taking a dose of his own medicine.
Zelenskyy: Retreating Russians leave many mines behind
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned his people early Saturday that retreating Russian forces were creating “a complete disaster” outside the capital as they leave mines across “the whole territory,” even around homes and corpses.
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Ukraine war: Gruesome evidence points to war crimes on road outside Kyiv
The BBC finds the charred remains of civilians on a highway where Russian troops had stationed tanks.
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House panel's possible options for alleging Trump 1/6 crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump last year of inciting the Capitol insurrection . But neither Trump nor any of his top advisers have faced charges over the attack in a court of law, and it's uncertain if they ever will.
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Ukraine latest updates: ICRC says Mariupol evacuation on hold
Russia-Ukraine news from April 1: ICRC says conditions made it ‘impossible’ to evacuate thousands trapped in port city.
War in Ukraine fuels fears among draft-age Russian youths
As Moscow's forces bog down in Ukraine, many young Russians of draft age are increasingly jittery about the prospect of being sent into combat. Making those fears particularly acute is an annual spring conscription that began Friday and aims to round up 134,500 men for a one-year tour of...
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Biden on jobs report: 'Americans are back to work'
President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks on the March jobs report from the White House on Friday.
In Serbia, pro-Russia is seen as the winning election stance
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, who has fostered close ties with Russia and refused to impose sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, is expected to extend his almost 10-year grip on power in the Balkan country when it holds national elections on Sunday.
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Biden administration announces official end to Title 42, the Trump-era pandemic restrictions at the US border | CNN Politics
The Biden administration will end Trump-era pandemic restrictions that effectively blocked migrants from entering the United States on May 23, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Russia-Ukraine talks resume; Red Cross unable to reach besieged Mariupol
Talks between Russia and Ukraine are set to continue on Friday, as fighting continues on Ukrainian soil.
Key lessons from the Ukraine conflict about conventional warfare
Among the factors shaping the "David and Goliath" conflict has been Ukraine's "smart tactical use" of its anti-tank and anti-craft weapons.
Ivanka Trump gets more aid to Ukraine, fills five C-130s
Ivanka Trump has done it again.
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Psaki to leave White House for MSNBC
White House press secretary Jen Psaki will leave her job for MSNBC this spring, two sources familiar with the deal told The Hill. Psaki’s upcoming departure was first reported by Axios on Fri…
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In Syria, Russia leads effort to recruit fighters for Ukraine
Analysts say Moscow has been recruiting Syrian fighters through its mercenary network and local groups.
Fire breaks out at a Russian fuel depot near Ukrainian border
Russian forces may be regrouping in Belarus, Ukrainian officials said. Heavy shelling has been reported in eastern Ukraine amid an apparent shift by Russia to redirect military efforts to the Donbas region. Follow here for live news updates.
Democratic Sens. Kelly, Manchin press Biden over Gulf oil leases
Senators Mark Kelly and Joe Manchin are asking President Biden to encourage oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Man who brought Molotov cocktails near Capitol on January 6 sentenced to nearly 4 years | CNN Politics
Concluding one of the more unnerving cases surrounding January 6, a man who brought multiple firearms, Molotov cocktails and other weapons near the US Capitol that day was sentenced to 46 months behind bars on Friday.
Zelenskyy launches massive effort to make Ukrainians whole after Russian destruction
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has launched a government project to compensate citizens whose real estate has been destroyed in the Russian invasion, the president announced in a speech Friday.
For all of Biden’s troubles, he’s still more popular than Trump in the NBC News poll
First Read is your briefing from “Meet the Press” and the NBC Political Unit on the day’s most important political stories and why they matter.
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Daily on Energy: Auto manufacturers will have to step up for new Biden efficiency rules
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Analysis: Oil prices, Ukraine war create Saudi pivot point
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world is looking to Saudi Arabia to boost oil production as global energy prices spike because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But that could mean rethinking how to deal with the kingdom’s controversial crown prince.
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Rubio blasts Apple for eyeing ‘unacceptable’ Chinese chip supplier deal
Sen. Marco Rubio is calling out Apple for considering a purchase of phone memory chips from a Chinese state-owned supplier that he says would be disastrous for American tech leadership and national security.
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She Took the White House Photos. Trump Moved to Take the Profit.
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump’s tenure came to an end, the chief White House photographer, who had traveled the world with him and spent countless hours inside the White House snapping pictures, notified Trump’s aides that she intended to publish a book collecting some of her most...
What Biden's shock-and-awe campaign means for high gas prices | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is taking a go-big-or-go-home approach toward easing the supply shock caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health
America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic, Russia's war against Ukraine and the highest inflation in 40 years.
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Arizona governor won't say transgender people exist
Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, signed two bills limiting transgender rights on Tuesday.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russia warns Wikipedia over 'inaccurate information' regarding war in Ukraine
Russia's tech and communications regulator issued a warning to Wikipedia regarding misinformation about the war in Ukraine, the latest in the country's Big Tech crackdown.
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Trump ally Devin Nunes loses Washington Post defamation appeal
In a 3-0 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., said Nunes "does not point to a single statement" that was false or defamatory on its face in the February 2020 article about Russia's desire for Trump to win a second White House term. Nunes "failed to plausibly allege a claim...
Official review of Trump phone logs from January 6 finds record is complete
In the seven hours during which White House records show no phone calls to or from then-President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, among the calls that are conspicuously absent is one Trump made to then-Vice President Mike Pence that morning from the Oval Office.
Alabama man sentenced to 46 months for bringing guns, Molotov cocktails, other weapons to Capitol Hill on Jan. 6
Judge Colleen Koller-Kotelly told defendant Lonnie Coffman she had never seen such a large assortment of weapons in a federal criminal case.
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Biden's budget proposal concerns organizers against police violence
One organizer described the $30 billion that could go to beefing up local and state police as a "slap in the face."
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War in Ukraine: Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil depot
Russia claims a Ukrainian helicopter raid set fuel tanks ablaze in Belgorod, a Russian city.
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Staten Island Amazon union clinches historic win
Workers at one of Amazon’s New York City facilities have voted to be represented by a union, a historic first at the nation’s second largest private employer. After the two-day ballot count, worker…
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States explore huge benefit cuts to spur people to take jobs
Republicans are leading efforts across the country to trim back jobless aid, a move that comes as companies complain about a lack of available workers to fill typically lower wage positions.
Live updates | Zelenskyy won't discuss fuel depot attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declined to comment on whether he ordered an attack on a Russian fuel depot. In an interview with FOX News, Zelenskyy said he does not discuss any orders he issues as commander in chief.
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Pope makes historic Indigenous apology for Canada abuses
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Friday made a historic apology to Indigenous peoples for the “deplorable” abuses they suffered in Canada’s Catholic-run residential schools and said he hoped to visit Canada in late July to deliver the apology in person to survivors of the church's misguided...
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International Red Cross team was unable to reach Mariupol and will try again tomorrow
Russian forces may be regrouping in Belarus, Ukrainian officials said. Heavy shelling has been reported in eastern Ukraine amid an apparent shift by Russia to redirect military efforts to the Donbas region. Follow here for live news updates.
The White House diaries and the 7-hour gap in Trump's day on Jan. 6, 2021
Here's what goes into documenting the president's day for posterity – a process that's being examined by the House select committee probing the assault on the Capitol.
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Australian professor details ‘healthy’ pornography use for young people
A professor at an Australian university detailed different ways that pornography should be produced so it is "healthy" for young people to consume.
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New ad campaign accuses Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson of being too lenient on pedophiles
A conservative outside group launched digital ads Friday against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson accusing President Biden's Supreme Court nominee of being too lenient on child pornography offenders and urging a dozen senators to vote against her confirmation.
Vulnerable Democrats warn Biden about reopening asylum
PHOENIX (AP) — The Biden administration's decision to end sweeping asylum limits at the border this May satisfied demands by prominent Democrats eagerly awaiting the end of a program created by Donald Trump in the name of public health.
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House passes marijuana legalization bill (again), but with no clear path forward
Weed vote exposes political rift on criminal justice reform.
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Maine indigenous leaders want federal tribal law benefits
Leaders of four Native American tribes have testified in favor of a bill that would allow them to benefit from future federal laws despite a state land claims settlement
Brazil’s central bank workers strike as chief vacations in Miami
The employees, demanding better pay amid double digit inflation, say that up to 70 percent of them are ready to strike.
Disney employee issues dire warning about the economic consequences of new 'leftward lurch'
Jose Castillo, a current Walt Disney Company employee who is running for Congress in Florida as a Republican, told Fox News Digital that Disney's new political activism may come back to bite the company… in its pocketbook.
Old Trump-Crist bromance hangs over Florida Democratic primary for governor
Crist's main opponent, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, is beginning to take swings at him for his Republican past to cut into his polling lead and kick-start the race.
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Overwhelming majority disapproves of job Congress is doing: Gallup
More than three-fourths of Americans say they disapprove of the job that Congress is doing, while only 21 percent approve of the legislators’ work, according to a new poll by Gallup. Congress…
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Jackson Vote Poses a Political Dilemma for Murkowski
WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to a prestigious appeals court last year, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, a centrist known for her willingness to break with her party, was one of only three Republicans to vote to confirm her. Now Murkowski, who is in a...
Christian charities brace for wave of Ukrainian refugees
Churches and religious nonprofit organizations are preparing to help the Ukrainian refugees resettle.
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The Memo: Trump, allies face mounting troubles from Jan. 6 twists
Former President Trump and his allies are facing a pile of troubles relating to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection — and it’s growing higher. On Thursday morning, The New York Times reported that feder…
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African refugees see racial bias as US welcomes Ukrainians
Wilfred Tebah doesn’t begrudge the U.S. for swiftly granting humanitarian protections to Ukrainians escaping Russia’s devastating invasion of their homeland. But the 27-year-old, who fled Cameroon during its ongoing conflict, can’t help but wonder what would happen if the millions fleeing that...
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Exclusive: Biden administration secures release of Afghan-American Naval reservist who was held by Taliban | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Friday secured the release of Safi Rauf, 27, an Afghan-American Naval reservist who was doing humanitarian work in Kabul and who had been in captivity under the Taliban since December.
Would-be star witness Michael Cohen slams unraveling of Manhattan criminal probe into Trump | CNN Politics
Michael Cohen, formerly one of Donald Trump's top confidants before turning against him to become the star witness in the investigation into the New York real estate mogul's business and finances, is "disappointed" by reports that the Manhattan district attorney has decided not to bring criminal...
'I cannot teach in Florida': LGBTQ educators fear fallout from new school law
Following the enactment of what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law, some LGBTQ teachers have quit the profession altogether.
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Energy price: Bill shock for millions as rises hit
Analysts warn of another big rise in energy costs in October following increases in a host of essential bills.
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Economy adds 431K jobs in March, unemployment down to 3.6 percent
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.6 percent in March, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. Job growth fell slightly short of expectations, as …
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AOC gets called out by progressive journalist for going to the Met Gala but skipping Amazon union rally
Progressive journalist Krystal Ball slammed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for bailing on a group of Amazon labor union workers at an event last August.
Migrants hopeful, suspicious at US reopening to asylum
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — More than a dozen migrants excitedly ran out of their dormitory at the Good Samaritan shelter here at the mere mention that the Biden administration may lift a rule that expels people at the border before they can request a chance at humanitarian protection in the...
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House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to decriminalize possession of marijuana on the federal level.
Mike Pence plans Iowa swing as 2024 prep accelerates
EXCLUSIVE — Former Vice President Mike Pence is headed to Iowa this month as the Republican’s preparations for a 2024 White House bid heat up.
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Jury gets case of 4 men charged in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor urged jurors Friday to convict four men in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov.
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Analysis: Russia sanctions could spur Chinese arms sales to Nigeria
Western sanctions on Russia and Belarus could push Nigeria to import more accessible and affordable Chinese armaments.
US added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health
America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic, Russia's war against Ukraine and the highest inflation in 40 years.
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New proof of life video surfaces showing American kidnapped in Afghanistan 2 years ago | CNN Politics
The family of an American citizen taken hostage in Afghanistan more than two years ago welcomed an apparent proof of life video that was published on Friday and called on the Biden administration to take "bold and decisive action" to bring him home.
Psaki likely leaving White House soon for new job at MSNBC
The White House press secretary has already stuck with the job past the one-year timeline she had planned on.
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GOP Nebraska governor candidate announces conservative radio host as running mate
Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Theresa Thibodeau (R) announced on Thursday that her running mate will be conservative radio host Trent Loos. At a press conference alongside Loos, Thibodeau descri…
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Russia praises India's neutral stance on Ukraine fighting
NEW DELHI (AP) — Russia's foreign minister lauded India for not judging in a "one-sided way" as he discussed Moscow's military involvement in Ukraine with his Indian counterpart on Friday, after Washington urged New Delhi to use its leverage with Russia to end the war.
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Russia says it won't cut off gas supplies yet in rouble payment row
The Kremlin says it won't cut gas supplies to European customers until mid-April at the earliest.
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House Oversight panel launches investigation into Amazon's labor practices
Committee Democrats said they were concerned the company "may be putting the health and safety of its workers at risk."
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China rejects sanctions as Ukraine war tops summit agenda
China is renewing its criticism of Western sanctions against Russia and says it won't be forced to choose sides in the conflict in Ukraine
Georgia set to become 25th state with 'constitutional carry' law in major win for gun-rights activists
Georgia joins several states, including Alabama and Ohio, that passed constitutional carry laws in the last two years.
Western spy agencies weaponize intelligence in attempt to undermine Putin | CNN Politics
Western intelligence agencies are waging a psychological war over Ukraine directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, an expert at the genre, who is now effectively taking a dose of his own medicine.
What to know about Jane Timken, the ex-Ohio GOP chair running for Senate
Former Ohio GOP chair Jane Timken is running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Ohio. Here is what to know about her.
$14M jury award for protesters could resonate around US
DENVER (AP) — A federal jury’s $14 million award to Denver protesters hit with pepper balls and a bag filled with lead during 2020 demonstrations over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis could resonate nationwide as courts weigh more than two dozen similar lawsuits.
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NY mobster who killed 3 escapes federal custody in Florida
A New York mobster who killed three people and attempted to kill two others has escaped from federal custody
Gerard Depardieu: Kremlin responds to actor's Putin criticism
The French-born actor had accused the Russian president of "crazy, unacceptable excesses" in Ukraine.
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Solomon Islands says China deal won't include military base
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Seeking to counter international fears over its new security alliance with China, the Solomon Islands said Friday it won't allow China to build a military base there.
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Disney expanding operations to 10 anti-gay countries, regions as they go 'woke' in the US
The Walt Disney Company is expanding its media empire into at least ten anti-gay countries, regions as they go "woke" in the United States.
'Silent majority' of Disney employees support Florida law, Disney employee running for Congress says
Jose Castillo, a current Walt Disney Company employee who is running for Congress in Florida, told Fox News Digital that the “silent majority” of Disney employees support the parental rights law H.B. 1557, despite the loud minority leading Disney to take a stance against the law, which critics...
Texas Democrat resigns from Congress to join lobbying firm | CNN Politics
Rep. Filemon Vela, a Texas Democrat, officially resigned from Congress on Thursday night to take a position at a law and lobbying firm in Washington, DC, starting the process to set up a special election to replace him.
62,000+ illegal immigrants got past Border Patrol agents in March: sources
More than 62,000 illegal immigrants evaded Border Patrol agents in March, averaging about 2,000 a day, according to multiple Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sources – showing the extent to which Border Patrol agents are already being overwhelmed by the massive number of migrants trying to...
Biden administration boosts mileage standards slashed by Trump
The Transportation Department on Friday announced that it boosted car efficiency standards that had been cut by the Trump administration. The department finalized standards that would require…
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High energy costs are hitting UK. It's about to get worse
LONDON (AP) — Tia Rutherford is worried about her 3-year-old son. As energy prices soared last fall, she tacked fleece blankets over her doors and windows to keep the cold out and started serving Jacob breakfast in his room so she didn’t have to heat the living room.
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Judge tosses Democrat-drawn New York congressional maps
The legislative and congressional maps redrawn by Democrats in New York were tossed out by a judge who declared them unconstitutional and blocked them from being used in the midterm elections.
AP PHOTOS: Day 33: Volunteers rally to aid of Ukraine army
Ukrainian volunteers fold clothing at a center in Mykolaiv, set up to supply the army with makeshift bullet proof vests, clothing and other supplies. Displaced people disembark from a damaged bus upon their arrival at the Ukrainian Red Cross center in the key shipbuilding center on the Black...
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Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes added to Jan. 6 lawsuit
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine (D) has added Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and five others as defendants to a lawsuit over the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. “Th…
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Oil prices choppy and are heading for losing week
Oil prices were choppy Friday ahead of a meeting of consuming nations to discuss a new release of emergency oil reserves alongside the release announced by the United States.
Chicago to offer $12.5 million in prepaid gas and transit cards to low-income residents
Chicago Democrat Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday a program from the city that will provide $12.5 million worth of “transportation relief” to low-income residents in the city in an effort to combat rising gas prices.
New Mexico launches cannabis sales within Texans' reach
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico brought recreational marijuana sales to the doorstep of Texas, the largest prohibition state, as the movement toward broad legalization sweeps up even more of the American West.
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AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
MARCH 25 – 31, 2022 The war in Ukraine continued to dominate coverage, from refugees arriving in Poland to a private zoo being evacuated in Yasnohorodka; this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published in the past week by The Associated Press from Europe and...
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Greta Thunberg aims to drive change with ‘The Climate Book’
LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Greta Thunberg has compiled a handbook for tackling the world’s interconnected environmental crises, with contributions from leading scientists and writers. Penguin Random House announced Thursday that “The Climate Book” will be published in Britain in October.
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Oldest U.S. active park ranger retires at 100
RICHMOND, Calif. (AP) — The nation’s oldest active park ranger is hanging up her Smokey hat at the age of 100. Betty Reid Soskin retired Thursday after more than 15 years at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, California, the National Park Service announced.
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Sri Lanka: Protest at president Rajapaksa's home turns violent
Tear gas was fired on demonstrators protesting against dire food, fuel and power shortages.
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D.C. attorney general expands Jan. 6 lawsuit
The suit is one of a handful of major efforts by those affected by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to seek damages from its most prominent participants.
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Swimmer who tied with Lia Thomas says female athletes ‘not OK’ with trajectory of women’s sports
A University of Kentucky swimmer who tied in fifth place with Lia Thomas during the NCAA swimming championships’ 200-yard freestyle claimed that many female athletes are “not OK” …
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House Republicans request info from DHS on number of Russians entering US via southern border
FIRST ON FOX: 20 House Republicans on Friday wrote to DHS requesting information on the number of Russians entering the U.S. via the southern border.
The US and its allies are weighing security guarantees for Ukraine, but they're unlikely to give Kyiv what it wants | CNN Politics
The US and its allies have been weighing how the West could provide Ukraine with alternative security guarantees should it forgo its NATO membership bid as a concession to Russia to end the war, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.
Trump ripped off his White House photographer because he rips off everyone who gets close to him
When Donald Trump’s handpicked White House photographer Shea Craighead asked him to write the foreword to her book of Trump-era White House photos, he had one thought: How can I make money off this?
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Maryland lawmakers send climate change bill to Gov. Hogan
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a broad measure to cut greenhouse gas emissions, sending the bill to Gov. Larry Hogan who has called it a “reckless and controversial energy tax bill.”
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2 South Korean air force planes collide and crash, killing 4
Two South Korean air force planes have collided in mid-air during training and crashed near their base, killing all four people aboard the aircraft
Live updates | Australia sending armored vehicles to Ukraine
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday that his country will be sending armored Bushmaster vehicles to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy specifically asked for them during a video appeal to Australian lawmakers for more aid.
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Battle for Raqqa offers "cautionary tale" on harm to civilians in urban combat, report says
The report by the think tank RAND concluded that while the Defense Department made efforts to prevent civilian harm in the 2017 battle for Raqqa, there remains room for improvement.
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Canada's Supreme Court upholds C$9m fine on maple syrup thief
Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.
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Report: Rain not anticipated when $7M in PPE moved outside
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — About $7 million worth of surplus personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies purchased by a Northern California county was left outside during a rainstorm because no one anticipated wet weather to start so early in the season, according to an investigation...
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A California first: woman signs bill into state law
A woman has signed a bill into California state law for the first time in history
UN authorizes new AU mission in Somalia to combat extremists
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to endorse the African Union’s new transitional mission in Somalia and authorized it to take action against al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups and conduct a phased handover of security responsibilities to...
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Actor Ezra Miller ordered to stay away from Hawaii couple
HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii judge has granted a couple's request for a temporary restraining order against Ezra Miller, an actor known for playing “The Flash" in “Justice League” films. The couple filed a petition for a temporary restraining order Tuesday, alleging that Miller burst into their...
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German panel recommends booster for recipients of 4 vaccines
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's independent vaccination advisory panel is recommending a booster shot with a messenger RNA vaccine for people who have had a full course of four Chinese, Indian and Russian COVID-19 vaccines that aren't currently approved for use in the European Union.
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Shanghai moves to 2nd part of lockdown as testing lines grow
BEIJING (AP) — About 16 million residents in Shanghai are being tested for the coronavirus during the second stage of the lockdown that shifted Friday to the western half of China's biggest city and financial capital.
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Pandemic took a toll on teen mental health, US study says
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic, according to government findings released Thursday. Several medical groups have warned that pandemic isolation from school closures and lack of social gatherings has...
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