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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia assaulted cities and towns along a boomerang-shaped front hundreds of miles long and poured more troops into Ukraine on Tuesday in a potentially pivotal battle for control of the country’s eastern industrial heartland of coal mines and factories.
Secretly recorded call adds to controversy swirling around Cawthorn
A former district staff member for Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) is accusing him of improperly firing her after denying her family and medical leave, allegations the lawmaker and his office have v…
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For Russian diplomats, disinformation is part of the job
As governments and social media companies have moved to suppress Russia's state media and the disinformation it spreads about the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin's diplomats are stepping up to do the dirty work.
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Analysis: Mitch McConnell calls Donald Trump's bluff in Alaska
Mitch McConnell isn't backing down in his standoff with Donald Trump.
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EXPLAINER: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine may unfold
Russia's massive, new offensive in eastern Ukraine reflects Moscow's hope to reverse its battlefield fortunes after a catastrophic seven weeks of war. Russian forces have sharply intensified artillery barrages and airstrikes on Ukrainian positions in the industrial heartland known as the Donbas.
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House Democrats claim redistricting victory ahead of final maps
The chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says his party will emerge from the decennial redistricting process in a better position to compete for the House majority over the n…
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Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday asked the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state, the latest volley in a feud between the governor and the entertainment giant over what critics have...
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Russian offensive 'limited' so far, fall of Mariupol 'not inevitable': Pentagon update Day 55
The Russian moves are a "prelude" to larger operations, a U.S. defense official said.
Republican governors deploy 'strike force' to secure border amid surge in migrants
A group of 26 governors is launching a multi-state partnership to secure the southern border as the number of migrants being detained and appearing at the border continues to increase.
U.S. is taking 'a close look' at whether to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism. Here's what that means
The state sponsor of terrorism label is one of the most far-reaching sanctions in the U.S. diplomatic arsenal, typically reserved for the worst of the worst.
Millions closer to student debt forgiveness under new Biden administration changes
The Department of Education on Tuesday announced changes estimated to move millions of people closer to clearing their student debt.
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Energy shift creates opening for 'world's largest batteries'
LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — Sprawled like a gigantic swimming pool atop a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan is an asphalt-and-clay pond holding enough water to produce electricity for 1.6 million households.
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Legal challenge to bar GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from ballot can continue, judge rules
A judge has ruled a challenge seeking to bar GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection can go forward.
Biden reverses Trump to restore environmental law on highways, bridges, other projects
The White House restores requirements that agencies scrutinize climate change impacts for infrastructure projects, reversing a Donald Trump order.
Biden has told Obama he’s running again
President Biden has told former President Obama that he is planning to run for reelection in 2024, two sources tell The Hill. The admission to Obama is the latest indication t…
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West to tighten sanctions as Russia hammers eastern Ukraine
Russian forces are attacking across Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region in what Moscow says is a new phase of the war.
From CNN Plus to OAN, why some media outlets are struggling
As the media world staggers into an uncertain future, mired in a credibility crisis deepened by ideological warfare, some neon-red warning signs are flashing.
Retired conservative judge willing to publicly testify about Jan. 6 and his counsel to Pence
Retired Judge J. Michael Luttig, who advised Mike Pence against trying to delay Joe Biden's victory, says he'd be "glad" to testify.
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Trump is backing Oz's Pa. Senate bid. Armenian Americans are skeptical.
Allies of the Turkish American candidate have dismissed questions about his heritage as racist.
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Ukrainian commander requests international evacuation effort at Mariupol plant as situation is "critical"
Russian forces have started the battle for Donbas, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address on Monday. Follow here for live news updates.
New surrender deadline in Mariupol as West promises Ukraine more arms
Russia gave Ukrainian fighters still holding out in Mariupol a fresh ultimatum to surrender on Wednesday as it pushed for a decisive victory in its new eastern offensive, while Western governments pledged more military help to Kyiv.
Defense & National Security — Europe sends dire warning on Mariupol
A European official said Tuesday that Russia will control the Ukrainian city of Mariupol within days and warned the atrocities will far exceed what the world has witnessed thus far. We’…
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Texts show Oath Keepers discussed providing security for figures linked to Trump effort to overturn election
Newly released court documents show a series of texts among members of the far-right Oath Keepers discussing how to provide security for a wider range of Trump allies than previously known. The exc…
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Ten Dems flip on Biden, join GOP in opposing plan to end title 42
Ten Democrats have broken ranks with President Biden to side with the GOP over the ending of Title 42, a Trump-era border policy that allows for expedited deportation of migrants and prevents them from seeking asylum.
The battle for Donbas: What's behind Russia's new Ukraine offensive
Why has Russian President Vladimir Putin refocused his military’s efforts on the region, and what should we expect now that the offensive has begun? NBC News takes a look.
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Scutari: Democrats strayed too far left in 2021
Scutari, though a North Jersey Democrat, has developed alliances with members of his party from South Jersey.
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Russian forces seize first city in new phase of Ukraine invasion
Governor of Kreminna says Ukrainian troops withdraw from the city after Russian attack ‘from all sides’.
US prepping another $800 million weapons package for Ukraine, multiple sources say
The US is prepping another $800 million military assistance package for Ukraine, according to three senior administration officials and two sources familiar with the planning.
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Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to rescue nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change.
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IMF warns of 'severe' global economic risk from war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine will “severely” set back the global recovery from Covid-19, according to the IMF.
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Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war
Leaders agree to send artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.
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Netflix shares drop 25% after service loses 200K subscribers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 25% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days.
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Pentagon official resigns, issues warning about US losing technological battle
A top Pentagon official has resigned, issuing a warning about the ongoing technological races between the United States and its adversaries.
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Far-right Oath Keepers exchanged messages about GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson during Jan. 6 riot
One message said Jackson had to be protected during the rioting because he had "critical data."
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Russia's attacks in eastern Ukraine mark new phase in war; Joe Biden expected to announce new aid package: Ukraine live updates
Russia has lost about 25% of its combat force since invading on Feb. 24; Biden expected to announce new aid package for Ukraine. Latest news.
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GOP term limit proposal threatens to reopen Democratic rift
Democratic leaders are hammering Republicans for considering term limits on committee leaders of both parties if the GOP flips control of the House next year — even as some moderates say it’s not s…
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Expert: Cop pressed gun to Patrick Lyoya's head then fired
DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop pressed the gun against his head when firing the fatal shot, an expert who performed an independent autopsy for the Black man's family said Tuesday.
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Trump Allies Continue Legal Drive to Erase His Loss, Stoking Election Doubts
A group of President Donald Trump’s allies and associates spent months trying to overturn the 2020 election based on his lie that he was the true winner. Now, some of the same confidants who tried and failed to invalidate the results based on a set of bogus legal theories are pushing an even...
Opinion | Mainstream Politics Is Withering. Just Ask the French.
The French presidential election underscores how populist forces are rising across the West as the political center struggles to reinvent itself.
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World Bank slashes global growth forecast; Ukraine says Russia's major offensive in the Donbas has started
Officials in Kyiv say Russia's offensive push into eastern Ukraine has started, with intensified assaults Monday near the cities of Izyum and Sloviansk.
UK’s Johnson apologises for COVID ‘Partygate’ scandal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson offers ‘wholehearted’ apology for attending a birthday party during lockdown.
World Bank to push ahead with some Afghan projects, maintain pause on education support -sources
The World Bank has resumed work on three projects in Afghanistan focused on health, agriculture and livelihoods, but will maintain a hold on some $150 million for education projects, two sources familiar with the decision said Tuesday.
Psilocybin, the active ingredient in ‘magic mushrooms,’ makes scientific gains
Story at a glance Studies over the past several years have shown promise in using psilocybin-assisted therapy to treat psychiatric disorders like depression. A recent follow-up study by Johns Hopki…
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Two men accused of posing as federal agents indicted on federal charges
Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali have been indicted on false impersonation of an officer or employee of the U.S. and unlawful possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
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Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin sounds alarm on new Iran nuclear agreement
Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin is raising concerns about the Biden administration’s negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
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U.S. concerned after China says it signs security pact with Solomon Islands
China said on Tuesday it had signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands, a move set to heighten concerns of the United States and allies Australia and New Zealand about growing Chinese influence in a region traditionally under their sway.
Clyburn Inc.: South Carolina Dem showers family members with over $200K from campaign funds
House Majority Whip James Clyburn has showered numerous family members with more than $200,000 in campaign cash in recent years, a Fox News Digital review of campaign records found.
Mayorkas says DHS has 'plans' in response to bipartisan criticism of border move
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CNN on Tuesday that his department is actively preparing for a potential increase in migrants next month when a Trump-era pandemic restriction lifts on the US-Mexico border amid fierce criticism from Democrats and Republicans about the Biden...
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Joaquin Ciria exonerated after 32 years in prison for wrongful murder conviction
Joaquin Ciria was arrested in 1990 and convicted of shooting and killing his friend, Felix Bastarrica, in San Francisco. He has now been exonerated.
Gas prices show Biden too swift with energy transition, experts say
The Biden administration’s transition away from fossil fuels isn’t going as quickly as expected, and elevated gas prices show that the pace has become “a big political problem,” a top energy expert said.
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Abortion rights supporters try again to block enforcement of Texas' 6-week abortion ban
Supporters of abortion rights filed a new federal lawsuit Tuesday in the latest bid to prevent enforcement of Texas' six-week abortion ban, which has dramatically reduced access to the procedure in the country's second largest state.
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Sanctioned Russian bank founder Oleg Tinkov condemns 'insane' Ukraine war, calls on West to give Putin face-saving exit
Oleg Tinkov, the founder of the digital Tinkoff Bank, reportedly lost his billionaire status after Russian invaded Ukraine.
Biden blames Putin for inflation, warns war in Ukraine will 'continue to take its toll' on economy
President Biden again blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for much of inflation in the United States, while warning that the war in Ukraine will “continue to take its toll” on the world’s economy.
Black man shot in back of head by Michigan police, independent autopsy says
A Black man who was killed by a Grand Rapids, Michigan, police officer during a traffic stop earlier this month, sparking protests in the city, was shot in the back of the head, a forensic pathologist who performed an independent autopsy said on Tuesday.
Americans suffer deadly fentanyl overdoses in record numbers
Families in Nashville learn the deadly reality of fentanyl after child suffers fatal overdose.
Le Pen, Macron prepare for crunch French election duel
Macron will go head-to-head with Le Pen in a crucial debate on Wednesday before the second-round vote on Sunday.
Georgia judge allows suit challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene's reelection bid to proceed
A group of five voters mounted a challenge to Greene's candidacy, arguing she is ineligible to run for federal office under a provision of the 14th Amendment.
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Progressives split over Build Back Better's midterm impact
Sen. Elizabeth Warren says Democrats are headed for "big losses" in November unless they make good on Biden's tax-and-spending package and other campaign promises.
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Biden pushes infrastructure plans in visit to New Hampshire
President Joe Biden went to Portsmouth Harbor in New Hampshire on Tuesday to highlight how last year's infrastructure bill can improve shipping and help resolve the country's supply chain debacles that have contributed to inflation at a 40-year high. It's a crucial message as polling suggests...
Heritage Action launches new super PAC supporting GOP grassroots efforts in ramp up to 2022 midterm elections
A new conservative super PAC has launched to give the GOP grassroots support across America heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
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Marcus Flowers makes it perfectly clear why he is running for Congress: The Georgia Democrat wants to unseat Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the attention-grabbing, conspiracy-pushing Republican who fills Democrats with rage.
Republican governors form 26-state border task force amid worsening crisis
More than half of U.S. governors have banded together in an effort to respond to rising illegal migration at the southern border absent meaningful help from the Biden administration.
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'Not my life': An apartment block reflects the new Ukraine
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Soviet-era apartment blocks at the end of a tram line in this western Ukrainian city show an indifferent face to the world, blank and gray. But behind every lighted window is a story.
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NAACP ‘hopeful’ Biden will cancel student loan debt
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) said it’s increasingly optimistic that the Biden administration will move to cancel student loan debt, the same the day …
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42 migrants on terror watchlist arrested attempting to enter US illegally under Biden: CBP data
More than 40 migrants on the terror watch list have been arrested by Customs and Border Protection since President Biden took office, according to newly released CBP data.
Turkey formally arrests journalist over posts on personal information leak
Turkish authorities jailed a journalist on Tuesday pending trial after he announced hackers had stolen personal information from government websites and shared some of it with him, including President Tayyip Erdogan's ID card, as proof, his lawyer said.
Texas child welfare workers quit over governor's transgender directive
Morgan Davis, a transgender man and a caseworker at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, says he “couldn’t morally continue.”
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Russia says Ukraine war enters new ‘phase’
Russia’s Sergey Lavrov says ‘another phase’ of invasion has begun as Ukraine reports increased fighting in the east.
Lori Vallow pleads not guilty on all charges, the murder of her two children
Lori Vallow pleaded not guilty to charges related to the murder her two children in 2019.
U.S. FDA issues warning to companies selling unapproved skin lightening products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday it sent warning letters to twelve companies for selling certain over-the-counter (OTC) skin lightening products which have not been approved by the agency and pose safety risks.
Record arrivals of Cubans, Nicaraguans and Colombians fuel 22-year high in U.S. border arrests
U.S. border officials also reported processing a record number of Ukrainians, many of whom are flying to Mexico hoping to enter the U.S.
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U.S. plans to announce another colossal military aid package for Ukraine
President Joe Biden earlier Tuesday confirmed the U.S. will send more artillery to Ukraine as it fights off a Russian invasion.
Union seeking to organize Amazon site in New Jersey withdraws petition for vote
A labor group seeking to represent Amazon.com Inc workers in a small warehouse in New Jersey has withdrawn its petition for a unionization vote, a spokesperson for the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said on Tuesday.
5 things that could derail GOP’s midterm momentum — or accelerate it
Here's how and why our midterm Election Forecast could change before November.
Biden administration reverses Trump-era rule limiting scrutiny of environmental impacts
The rule will allow agencies to expand consideration of environmental justice factors in decision-making.
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Sen. Daines, Rep. Spartz push Biden to ramp up support for Ukraine after visiting war-torn country
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., are calling on President Biden to do more to help war-torn Ukraine ensure victory against Russia.
Arbery's killers scheduled for August hate crimes sentencing
Sentencing is set for Aug. 1 for three white men convicted of federal hate crimes for chasing and killing Black man Ahmaud Arbery
Canada to keep mask mandate after judge strikes down U.S. rule
Canada's government said on Tuesday it has no plans to stop requiring masks on planes after a Florida judge struck down a U.S. version of the law.
Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer charged with perjury, obstruction of justice
One of the organizers of Canada’s trucker convoy protest has been charged with perjury and obstruction of justice, the Canadian Press reported. Pat King was charged with three counts of …
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Biden and US allies face new dilemma on Ukraine aid
Ukraine's military took a defiant stand this weekend -- refusing to give in to Russia's demand for Kyiv's troops in the port city of Mariupol to surrender — at the same time that President Joe Biden and his allies face a new precipice in deciding how far the US can go in arming the embattled...
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Georgia Senate race: Herschel Walker lands endorsement of leading anti-abortion group
The nation’s largest and oldest grassroots anti-abortion organization endorses Herschel Walker as he runs for the Senate in Georgia
Battle for Donbas: 3 reasons why Russia is shifting its war machine to east Ukraine
The Donbas region is a major strategic, political and economic target for the Kremlin. Here's why
Conservative lawyer John Eastman seeks to keep 3,200 documents from January 6 committee
Eastman was a driving force behind the legal strategy to justify former President Donald Trump's attempts to stay in office.
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Florida man pleads guilty to threatening Rep. Omar
David Hannon, 67, a supporter of former President Donald Trump, admitted sending Omar an email in 2019 threatening to shoot her in the head.
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Michelle Obama's brother and his wife sue children's former school
Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, and his wife, Kelly Robinson, are suing the University School of Milwaukee after the school expelled their kids.
US spring snow storm leaves 300,000 in the dark
A bout of winter weather in the US north-east has brought outages and over a foot of snow.
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After deadly Astroworld Festival, Texas report on concert safety released
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A task force created last year to research the most effective ways to keep concertgoers safe released its final report Tuesday, according to Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) office. The Texas…
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Uber driver turns in Jan. 6 rioter who bragged about Capitol attack on dashcam
"Well, how'd that work out for ya?" the driver asked the rioter, according to an FBI affidavit.
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Lawyer: Kardashians conspired to end Blac Chyna reality show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner falsely accused Blac Chyna of physically abusing Jenner’s son Rob Kardashian in a broader effort to force the couple’s reality show “Rob & Chyna” to be canceled, Chyna’s lawyer said Tuesday during opening statements in a Los Angeles trial.
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One dead after police fire on protesters in Sri Lanka amid bailout talks with IMF
Sri Lankan police fired live ammunition to scatter protesters on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring a dozen more, as the country sought rapid financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ease a worsening economic crisis.
US to forgo some G-20 meetings over opposition to Russian invasion
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be forgoing some of the Group of 20 (G-20) meetings this week over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. Treasury official confirmed to The Hill. “Both Sec…
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Judge: Georgia voters can challenge Greene’s re-election run
A federal judge has ruled that a group of Georgia voters can continue legal efforts to disqualify U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as she seeks re-election to Congress.
Trump announces rally with Nebraska gubernatorial candidate accused of groping GOP state senator, other women
Herbster has denied the accusations, comparing himself to Trump and Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh and suggested current Gov. Pete Ricketts pushed the report.
California inmates study at 1st college based behind bars
SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) — Behind a fortress wall and razor wire and a few feet away from California's death row, students at one of the country's most unique colleges discuss the 9/11 attacks and issues of morality, identity and nationalism.
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Columbia University to publicly mark its historic ties to slavery, racism
Columbia University will add historical markers to four residence halls to acknowledge legacies of slavery and racism and to commemorate African American students, a university professor said on Tuesday.
Biden admin to rescind Trump ‘conscience’ rule for health workers
The move comes as many GOP-led states are moving to limit access to abortions and transgender care.
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Education Department moves millions of borrowers closer to student debt forgiveness
Democratic lawmakers are urging an overhaul of a program known as income-driven repayment, which they say has failed to help student borrowers as promised.
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Gillibrand, Kildee to introduce bill to protect firefighters from toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) will be introducing bicameral legislation next week that seeks to ban firefighting foam that contains toxic “forever chemicals.&…
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Psaki fights back tears over Florida's parental rights bill, says it's hurting children's 'lives'
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki broke into tears while discussing Florida’s controversial parental rights bill in a podcast released this week.
WATCH: Top takeaways from sixth day of Johnny Depp's $50M defamation trial
The sixth day of actor Johnny Depp's $50 million defamation suit against ex-wife Amber Heard saw testimony from Depp's security guard, sound technician, and even the actor himself.
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Two San Francisco officers accused of destroying evidence
In a separate case, a retired San Francisco officer working part-time was charged after he allegedly removed a submachine gun from the evidence room.
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'It will be a nightmare': Texas city braces for flood of border crossers when Covid rule ends in May
As the Biden admin readies to end Covid restrictions at the border, officials from one Texas city want help from D.C. to cope with an expected migrant surge.
National Grid offers 'fossil free' vision for gas system in New York
The company is offering the plan as an alternative to the predominantly gas-free plans of the state’s climate council, which is tasked with achieving an 85 percent reduction in emissions from 1990 levels by 2050.
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Community leaders demand Jay Chen apologize for Steel accent comments as race gets heated
The letter led by Steel’s California Republican colleague Rep. Young Kim was sent on Monday amid a race that is getting more heated as November draws closer.
Ukraine war: Can India feed the world?
India, one of the world's biggest wheat producers, has begun to export more food, but worries remain.
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False online accusations of 'grooming' against LGBTQ people are spiking, experts say
The rising tide of online abuse is challenging as the internet has become an essential place for young people to learn about LGBTQ identities and connect with community members.
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SEE IT: Ilhan Omar reacts to backlash over 'anti-Christian' tweet
Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, pushed back against Republican congressional candidate Vernon Jones and others who blasted the lawmaker for her "hate" of Christians.
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Peru inflation protests grip tourist capital Cuzco, gateway to Machu Picchu
Peruvians were protesting rapidly rising prices in the Andean city of Cuzco on Tuesday, in spite of a truce agreement that will see embattled President Pedro Castillo travel to the city later in the week to try to find ways to reduce costs.
Johnny Depp calls Amber Heard accusations 'heinous,' says he never struck ex-wife
Actor Johnny Depp testified on Tuesday that he never struck his ex-wife Amber Heard and was challenging her accusations in a $50 million defamation case to correct the public's perception and stand up for his children.
Netflix loses subscribers for first time in more than 10 years
The firm lost 200,000 members in the first three months of the year.
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Biden administration eases student loan forgiveness through income-based repayment plans
Officials said they would make a one-time revision to millions of borrower accounts to compensate for what they called longstanding failures of the agency and its contracted loan servicers.
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Singapore and New Zealand to jointly tackle climate change
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore and New Zealand will cooperate on green technologies in the fight against climate change, prime ministers from both countries said Tuesday. The joint efforts will be part of the new climate change and green economy pillar added to Singapore and New Zealand’s enhanced...
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Changes to student loan programs could bring millions closer to getting out of debt, Education Department says
A review found some servicers had been placing borrowers facing financial difficulties into forbearance instead of giving them clear information about income-driven repayment options.
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Man sentenced to 10 years in rapper Mac Miller’s drug death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who admitted supplying the dealer who sold Mac Miller the drugs that killed the rapper has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. Ryan Michael Reavis, 39, pleaded …
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Russia intensifies its assault with fresh strikes on eastern Ukraine
Ukraine says the decisive fight for the country's east has begun as Russia mounts attacks in the Donbas region. Biden will confer with allies.
Democrats introduce bill to expand congressional workplace protections
A coalition of House Democrats on Tuesday introduced a bill that aims to bolster workplace harassment and discrimination rules for matters involving congressional lawmakers. The bill, dubbed the Co…
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Trump tests the power of the anti-endorsement
Not content simply to deliver endorsements, former President Donald Trump has made a habit out of granting the anti-endorsement.
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Higher gas prices a factor for those considering a hybrid or electric car - CBS News poll
But more would still buy a gas-powered vehicle.
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Man charged with pushing woman to death on New York subway unfit for trial
A man accused of fatally pushing a woman in front of a New York City subway train earlier this year will be sent to a secure psychiatric facility after prosecutors told a judge on Tuesday they would not challenge a medical evaluation that found him unfit to face trial.
Man sentenced to 190 years for murder of L.A. philanthropist Jacqueline Avant
Aariel Maynor will be ineligible for early parole in the case, which the Los Angeles County district attorney said "rocked our community."
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Biden restores stricter environmental review of big projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is restoring federal regulations that require rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells — including likely impacts on climate change and nearby communities.
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Solomon Islands PM says security pact with China won't undermine regional peace
Solomon Islands' decision to sign a security pact with China will not hurt or undermine peace and harmony in the region, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told parliament on Wednesday.
Air Force launches 'safe space' for airmen
The U.S. Air Force has launched a new initiative called “Airmen’s Time” which, among other things, aims to create a “safe space” where service members can share perspectives with their commanders.
Adams says he'll release unspecified ‘tax information’
When asked Tuesday why he was hesitating, Adams said he does plan to release information about his tax filings.
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UK set for slowest growth in G7 as Ukraine war hits global economy
The Ukraine war will "severely set back" global growth with the UK hit harder than most, the IMF says.
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High school All American shot at North Las Vegas party
Aaliyah Gayles, 18, a McDonald's All American, has committed to the University of Southern California.
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NJ diocese agrees to $87.5M deal to settle sex abuse suits
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey Catholic diocese has agreed to pay $87.5 million to settle claims involving clergy sex abuse with some 300 alleged victims in one of the largest cash settlements involving the Catholic church in the United States.
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Judge dismisses murder charges against Barry Morphew in wife Suzanne's disappearance
Barry Morphew was charged last year with killing his wife, who was last seen on Mother's Day 2020.
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DeSantis moves against Disney with push to eliminate special status for Florida theme park
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated his weeks-long feud with Disney on Tuesday, challenging lawmakers to eliminate the unique status that allows the entertainment company to operate as an independent government around its Orlando-area theme parks.
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Vance parlays Trump endorsement into new Thiel money
The tech billionaire has been the biggest supporter of the Ohio Republican Senate candidate.
Brazil's Guedes condemns war in Ukraine, but is against economic sanctions on Russia
Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Tuesday the country clearly condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but is against economic sanctions imposed on Moscow, demonstrating it will not take a tough stance against its BRICS partner.
Biden restores some environmental permitting requirements loosened by Trump
The Biden administration on Tuesday moved to restore some of the environmental regulations governing infrastructure project permitting that were rolled back by the Trump administration. The W…
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Former Maryland Mayor Andrew Bradshaw avoids prison in revenge porn case
Former Cambridge Mayor Andrew Bradshaw pleaded guilty to five counts of distributing revenge porn online.
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Anti-immigration activists are dominating YouTube
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Investigation into Lucky Charms after more than 100 consumers claim the cereal made them sick
The FDA confirmed its investigation to ABC News, saying it’s "aware of consumer complaints regarding illnesses associated with Lucky Charms cereal."
Natgas pipeline explosion injures two at Louisiana Air Force base
Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana reported two injuries along with a small fire from a natural gas pipeline explosion on the East Reservation of the base on Tuesday.
Why meat with 'raised without antibiotics' labels could be misleading
A new Science journal study looked at urine samples from nearly 700 cattle across 312 lots and 33 USDA-certified antibiotic-free feed yards.
U.S, Japan, Australia and New Zealand concerned by Solomon Islands-China pact
The United States, Japan, New Zealand and Australia are concerned by a security pact between China and the Solomon Islands, the White House said in a statement on Tuesday.
Boris Johnson sorry for party as Labour calls apology a joke
Most Tory MPs rallied behind Boris Johnson, but one senior backbencher called on the leader to quit.
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Ezra Miller arrested in alleged assault in Hawaii, second arrest in the state within weeks
Miller is alleged to have thrown a chair at a woman after being asked to leave a private residence early Tuesday.
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Johnny Depp on stand: Ex-wife Heard's allegations 'heinous'
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Actor Johnny Depp told jurors Tuesday that he felt compelled to sue his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel out of an obsession for the truth after she accused him of domestic violence.
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Biden's latest student debt move will bring 3.6 million borrowers closer to loan forgiveness
The Department of Education is making more changes to the federal student loan system that will help bring millions of borrowers -- some of whom may have previously been in forbearance -- closer to receiving debt forgiveness.
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Confusion, anger, elation: Demise of travel mask mandate divides Americans, again
When asked if Americans should mask on planes, Biden says it's "up to them."
Moving beyond masks: Biden toils to put pandemic behind him
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration has been working for months to prepare people to rethink their personal risk calculations as the nation gets used to the idea of living with an endemic COVID-19.
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Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed
The Justice Department said Tuesday it will not appeal a federal district judge’s ruling that ended the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.
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Disney World: Face masks optional for all areas of resort
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World has lifted the last of its mask requirements, meaning face coverings will be optional for visitors at all locations on the central Florida Disney property. Th…
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Japan approves Novavax as 4th COVID vaccine amid new surge
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s health ministry on Tuesday formally approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine, a fourth foreign-developed tool to combat the infections as the country sees signs of a resurgence led by a subvariant of fast-spreading omicron.
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CDC advisers to wade into Covid booster debate
Manufacturers are still testing variant-specific doses and Covid has yet to shift to a seasonal cycle of spread like the flu.
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These airlines, companies have ended mask mandates after federal ruling
After a federal judge struck down the CDC's travel mask mandate Monday, several airlines and companies dropped face covering requirements.
OnPolitics: What to know about mask mandates on public transport
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday that the Justice Department was still reviewing the federal court’s decision.
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COVID-19 rules take center stage in Nevada GOP governor primary as candidates blame Gov's 'draconian' rules
Nevada's pandemic restrictions, largely put in place by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak, remain front and center in a gubernatorial campaign that's likely to be one of the most closely watched in the country.
EXPLAINER: What happens in the post-mask world of travel?
DALLAS (AP) — A ruling by a federal judge has ended — at least for now — the requirement that people wear masks on planes and public transportation, and there is plenty of confusion about the new, post-mask world of travel.
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Biden reacts to judge striking down transportation mask mandate
Following a federal judge voiding the transportation mask mandate, President Joe Biden said Tuesday, "It's up to them," when asked if people should wear masks on planes.
Biden says it's 'up to' travelers if they want to wear masks on planes after judge blocks mandate
On Monday, a federal judge from Florida put an end to the Biden administrations call for an extension of the federal mask mandate on public transportation.
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