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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) warned that impeachment could be on the table for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas during a trip to the southern border with other GOP lawmakers.
US urges more arms for Ukraine amid fears of expanding war
TORETSK, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. pressed its allies Tuesday to move “heaven and earth” to keep Kyiv well-supplied with weapons as Russian forces rained fire on eastern and southern Ukraine amid growing new fears the war could spill over the country's borders.
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Bipartisan Senate group to hash out new proposals to prevent stolen elections
The effort is centered on changing the 1887 Electoral Count Act, which allies of former President Donald Trump sought to exploit to overturn his 2020 defeat.
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Inside Blinken and Austin's risky, secret visit to Ukraine
The trip was shrouded in secrecy - until Ukraine's Zelenskyy announced it.
Military unit in Moldovan breakaway region hit by 'terrorist attack' - media
The Security Council of Moldova's breakaway Transdniestria region has reported a "terrorist attack" on a military unit near the city of Tiraspol, the TASS news agency reported on Tuesday.
Putin gets what he didn't want: Ukraine army closer to West
WASHINGTON (AP) — The longer Ukraine's army fends off the invading Russians , the more it absorbs the advantages of Western weaponry and training — exactly the transformation President Vladimir Putin wanted to prevent by invading in the first place.
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Bezos launches China conspiracy theory after Musk buys Twitter
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos on Monday mulled whether China has gained leverage over what happens on Twitter now that Tesla CEO Elon Musk has secured a $44 billion deal with the social media company.
Analysis: Lies and delusions revealed in Meadows' texts are already poisoning the next election
The most chilling takeaway of a new haul of texts showing how former President Donald Trump's inner circle schemed to steal the 2020 election is not the delusional fervor of their plan or the casual way plotters rejected the legitimate will of the American people.
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Raskin responds to ‘chilling’ report Pence refused to leave Capitol on Jan. 6
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), a member of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, on Monday responded to a report that former Vice President Mike Pence refused to leave the C…
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Will Musk’s hands-off ideal for Twitter have broad appeal?
Coming up with $44 billion to buy Twitter was the easy part for Elon Musk. Next comes the real challenge for the world’s richest person: fulfilling his promise to make Twitter “better than ever” as a lightly regulated haven for free speech.
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Mitch McConnell Was 'Exhilarated' Trump 'Discredited' Himself On Jan. 6, Book Says
The Republican leader reportedly told a New York Times journalist that the then-president had "finally, totally discredited himself."
Tensions surge after breakaway Moldovan region reports attacks; Kyiv blames Russia
Ukraine accused Moscow on Tuesday of trying to drag Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniestria into its war on Kyiv after authorities in the Moscow-backed region said they had been targeted by a series of attacks.
Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
POKROVSK, Ukraine — As Russian forces intensify their shelling of eastern Ukraine, more people are leaving their homes in search of safety. In Pokrovsk, a town in the Donetsk region, people lined up Tuesday to board a train headed to the far west of the country along the border with Hungary and...
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Abbott blames Biden border policies for National Guardsman’s death
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Monday on Fox News Radio’s “Guy Benson Show” that the recent death of a member of the National Guard who was trying to save two migrants in the Rio Grand…
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April 26, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
The UN chief is heading to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as heavy fighting continues in Ukraine. Follow here for live news updates.
Title 42 looms over Biden meeting with Hispanic Democrats
President Biden’s scheduled meeting with Hispanic Democrats touched on a series of issues affecting Latino communities, but kitchen table topics were overshadowed by the ongoing debate over t…
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Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. to push NATO for military aid as Moscow warns West
The United States will press NATO allies to ramp up military support for Ukraine after Russia warned the threat of World War III was "real."
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Vicious Blame Game Erupts Among Putin’s Security Forces | CEPA
The security institutions, the ‘siloviki', that are key to propping up the regime are exchanging recriminations for a growing list of failures in the war on Ukraine.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of blackmail with plan to halt gas to Poland
Kyiv accused Russia of blackmailing Europe by cutting off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria as the crisis in Ukraine deepened, with tensions surging in nearby Moldova and Moscow warning the West to back off.
ABC News Exclusive: Dr. Birx speaks to Trump disinfectant moment, says colleagues had resignation pact
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator on President Trump's COVID task force, spoke exclusively with ABC News.
France's victorious Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine
PARIS (AP) — When Vladimir Putin congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as France's president and wished him “success in your activities,” the Russian leader probably was being more polite than sincere.
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Kathy Hochul faults 'compacted time frame' for poor vetting of lieutenant governor
WHITE PLAINS, New York — Gov. Kathy Hochul attributed her team's shoddy vetting of former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who resigned amid scandal earlier this month, to the "compacted" transition period — while simultaneously saying she took "full responsibility" for the debacle.
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China dismisses speculation it may try to influence Twitter via Tesla
China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday there was no basis to speculation that Beijing could try to use leverage over electric car maker Tesla Inc in order to influence content on U.S. social media site Twitter Inc.
Russian Military’s Next Front Line: Replacing Battlefield Equipment Destroyed in Ukraine
Moscow’s heavy use and loss of weapons in Ukraine, combined with severe Western sanctions, will crimp its military might and lucrative arms exports for years, hindering its ability to produce everything from new weapons systems to spare parts.
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Big Tech censored Biden criticism more than 600 times over 2 years: report
A new report published last Thursday tracked more than 600 cases of pro-Biden censorship on Big Tech platforms in two years.
'Constantly depressing': Ukrainian town watches war close in
TORETSK, Ukraine (AP) — War has again drawn near to Toretsk in eastern Ukraine. Even the sudden crackling of a plastic water bottle puts residents on edge. “Anything that is happening, any noise, if our neighbors bang the door, a metal door, you are shocked,” said resident Andriy Cheromushkin.
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The one Republican Trump can't touch
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu remains a thorn in the former president's side.
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Australia PM trails in poll amid criticism over handling of China-Solomons deal
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is struggling to close the gap with the main opposition ahead of an upcoming general election, a poll showed on Tuesday, amid criticism over his handling of a security pact between China and Solomon Islands.
Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. to push NATO for military aid as Moscow warns West
The United States will press NATO allies to ramp up military support for Ukraine after Russia warned the threat of World War III was "real."
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U.S. says Putin ‘failing’ to achieve war goals
The United States will deliver more military aid and return a diplomatic presence to Ukraine, officials told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a trip to Kyiv.
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Austin's assertion that US wants to 'weaken' Russia underlines Biden strategy shift
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine has transformed into a grinding war of attrition with no meaningful peace deal in sight, the US and its allies have begun to convey a new, longer-term goal for the war: to defeat Russia so decisively on the battlefield that it will be deterred from launching such...
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EXPLAINER: What's next now that Twitter agreed to Musk bid?
Twitter’s acceptance of Elon Musk’s roughly $44 billion takeover bid brings the billionaire Tesla CEO one step closer to owning the social media platform.
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Women put 'friendly face' on Jan. 6 attack, extremism research argues in new study
More than 100 women have been charged in connection with the Capitol riot.
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Russia's war heats up cooking oil prices in global squeeze
ISTANBUL (AP) — For months, Istanbul restaurant Tarihi Balikca tried to absorb the surging cost of the sunflower oil its cooks use to fry fish, squid and mussels. But in early April, with oil prices nearly four times higher than they were in 2019, the restaurant finally raised its prices .
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Pentagon chief calls Russia nuclear rhetoric 'dangerous'; U.S. to send diplomats back to Ukraine
Russia has said that the threat of a nuclear war is "very, very significant."
Turkish philanthropist Kavala jailed for life, activists protest
Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala was jailed for life without parole on Monday after he was convicted of trying to overthrow the government by financing protests, in a case that Europe's top court and Western powers say is politically motivated.
Russian explosions point to Ukraine's embrace of the British special forces model
Storage tanks at a major oil depot in the Russian city of Bryansk exploded early on Monday. Was Ukraine responsible?
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Dr. Oz: ‘We cannot move on’ from the 2020 election
At the Pennsylvania GOP Senate debate, Donald Trump and his election fraud lie played a starring role.
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Trump will not return to Twitter even as Elon Musk purchases platform, will begin using his own TRUTH Social
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump told Fox News that he will not return to Twitter, even if Elon Musk purchases the social media company and reinstates his account, and instead, will use his own TRUTH Social as the sole platform for his voice.
Four candidates in Pennsylvania Senate GOP debate say party should not move on from 2020 election
Four candidates vying for the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania's US Senate race said during a GOP debate Monday evening that it's not yet time for their party to move on from the 2020 election.
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High court could free Biden to end Trump asylum policy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned lower-court orders that have blocked the Biden administration from ending a controversial Trump-era immigration program for asylum-seekers.
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Biden discusses immigration issues with Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Biden also told Hispanic lawmakers he's looking at options to forgive some student debt for those with federally-backed loans.
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Musk's 'free speech' push for Twitter: Repeating history?
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, is spending $44 billion to acquire Twitter with the stated aim of turning it into a haven for “free speech.” There's just one problem: The social platform has been down this road before, and it didn't end well.
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U.S. says Putin ‘failing’ to achieve war goals
The United States will deliver more military aid and return a diplomatic presence to Ukraine, officials told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a trip to Kyiv.
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N. Korea's Kim vows to bolster nuke capability during parade
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the development of nuclear weapons and threatened to use them if provoked in a speech he delivered at a military parade that featured powerful missiles capable of targeting the country's rivals, state media reported...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene discussed martial law to keep Trump in power, text messages show
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said in a January 2021 text message that some of then-President Trump's top allies wanted to declare martial law to keep Trump in power.
Russia likely conducted false flag attack in Moldova: Report
A breakaway region of Moldova reported a grenade attack on a government building on Monday in what was likely a false flag operation conducted by Russian forces, according to a report.
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Secretive Soros-funded group works behind the scenes with Biden admin on policy, documents show
A secretive Soros-funded group is working behind the scenes with the Biden administration to shape policy though executive orders and regulations, documents show.
Human rights groups raise hate speech concerns after Musk's takeover of Twitter
Human rights groups on Monday raised concerns about hate speech on Twitter and the power that its takeover by Elon Musk would give the billionaire after the self-described "free speech absolutist" clinched a deal to take the social media platform private.
Son of famed American artist charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
BOSTON (AP) — For years, Vincent Gillespie waged a legal battle to try to gain control of hundreds of paintings by his father — renowned postwar American artist Gregory Gillespie. On Jan. 6, 2021, prosecutors say, Gillespie engaged in a very different kind of battle, joining rioters as they...
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Judge blocks U.S. border officials from winding down Title 42 expulsion policy
Since its inception in March 2020, the Title 42 authority has allowed U.S. authorities along the Mexican border to expel migrants over 1.8 million times to Mexico.
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Reporter’s Notebook: Capitol Hill’s history with aircraft security scares
A look back on Capitol Hill's past aircraft security alerts following the Capitol parachute fiasco.
Russia-Ukraine war: U.S. to push NATO for military aid as Moscow warns West
The United States will press NATO allies to ramp up military support for Ukraine after Russia warned the threat of World War III was "real."
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Perdue invokes Trump election lies in Georgia GOP primary
RINGGOLD, Ga. (AP) — As he met with voters recently in a part of northwest Georgia where Donald Trump is still very popular, David Perdue invoked his belief in the lie that elections in 2020 and 2021 were stolen from the former president and himself.
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A man who died after self-immolating in front of Supreme Court was a climate activist
A climate activist died this weekend after setting himself on fire on Earth Day on the plaza in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
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What is Transnistria and why is it important to Russia?
The UN chief is heading to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, as heavy fighting continues in Ukraine. Follow here for live news updates.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey expresses 'trust' in Elon Musk amid takeover
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey voiced his support for Elon Musk after the SpaceX CEO struck a $44 billion deal Monday to buy the company.
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Fight over gerrymandering argued at New York's highest court
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Judges on New York’s highest court peppered attorneys with sharp questions Tuesday as they considered whether to throw out new congressional district maps that Republicans say were unconstitutionally gerrymandered.
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Twitter employees raise questions about Musk takeover in all-hands meeting
Elon Musk is officially set to buy Twitter, and the company's employees have questions.
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Alec Baldwin: Rust film set shooting aftermath footage released
Authorities also published crime scene photos after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot.
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Opinion | The Rigidity of Russian Oil Holds the Key to Smart Sanctions
The limits of Russia’s infrastructure provide a way to slash Putin’s oil revenue, avert a price shock for the West and fund Ukraine reparations.
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CNN Exclusive: Mark Meadows' 2,319 text messages reveal Trump's inner circle communications before and after January 6 | CNN Politics
CNN has obtained 2,319 text messages that former President Donald Trump's White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sent and received between Election Day 2020 and President Joe Biden's January 20, 2021 inauguration.
GOP’s McHenry says he will seek chairmanship, not whip position
Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) said that he will seek to be the Financial Services Committee chair if Republicans win control of the House in this year’s midterm elections, taking himself out of the…
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Jack Brewer demands Joy Reid apologize for 'child abuse' remark or he'll file defamation suit
Former NFL football player Jack Brewer demands MSNBC host Joy Reid apologize for tweet claiming a photo of young Black boys attending a Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis event is "is tantamount to child abuse."
Russia hits faraway targets; diplomat warns of risk of WWIII
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia unleashed a string of attacks Monday against rail and fuel installations deep inside Ukraine, far from the front lines of Moscow’s new eastern offensive, as Russia’s top diplomat warned against provoking World War III and said the threat of a nuclear conflict “should...
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'The danger is serious': Lavrov warns risk of nuclear war is 'considerable'
Russia's foreign minister warned on Monday that the risk of nuclear war is "considerable" and should not be underestimated while accusing NATO of engaging in a proxy war against Russia by arming Ukraine.
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U.S. officials visited a rebuilding Kyiv. But wartime angst lingers beneath the surface.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken followed a series of European leaders in traveling to the Ukrainian capital in recent weeks.
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Analysis: What's going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene and the 14th Amendment
The long-shot bid to remove Greene from the ballot is an unprecedented attempt to exclude someone from office -- and could be a trial run for an effort against Donald Trump, who is primed to try to get his old job back.
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Blasts hit ministry in separatist Transnistria, near Ukraine
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Police in the Moldovan separatist region of Transnistria, where Russia has stationed troops, say several explosions hit the Ministry of State Security building Monday that are believed to be from rocket-propelled grenades.
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Biden admin rolls out first 'whole-of-government' plan to counter threats to US posed by drones
The Biden administration is rolling out its first whole-of-government plan to counter threats posed by drones to the United States, a senior administration official said Monday.
Weary of many disasters? UN says worse to come
A disaster-weary globe will be hit harder in the coming years by even more catastrophes colliding in an interconnected world, a United Nations report issued Monday says. If current trends continue the world will go from around 400 disasters per year in 2015 to an onslaught of about 560...
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House Republicans visiting Texas border describe 'anguish' of agents dealing with mass crossings
The group, led by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., toured the border Monday with agents who he said are "pushed to their limits," and made a strong plea to Biden and other House Democrats to extend Title 42
Elon Musk warned he must protect Twitter users
The European Union and Downing Street say the billionaire must be responsible as he agrees $44bn takeover.
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Brazil court deals blow to massive Amazon gold mine project
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A Brazilian federal court on Monday upheld the suspension of an environmental license for what would be the largest open-pit gold mine in the nation's Amazon rainforest, dealing a blow to the Canada-based company behind the project.
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Why Australia has compulsory voting
It is one of the only English-speaking nations to have mandatory voting, and people widely support it.
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Dr. Oz put in hot seat over Trump endorsement in PA Senate debate
Republican candidates vying for an open Senate seat in Pennsylvania ganged up on Dr. Mehmet Oz, weaponizing an endorsement by former President Donald Trump against the TV personality during a Monday night debate.
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Biden backs Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader in first midterms endorsement
President Biden endorsed Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader for re-election over the weekend, his first midterm endorsement in the primary election cycle as Democrats fight to keep power in both chambers of Congress.
Far-right Le Pen plots parliament win after loss to Macron
PARIS (AP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen gathered her party’s troops on Monday, not to mourn her loss a day earlier in the French presidential election but to plot how to orchestrate a victory in June's parliamentary vote and capture a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
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New bodycam footage shows moments after fatal "Rust" shooting
Baldwin is seen telling two officers after the shooting that he didn't pull the trigger of the 45-caliber prop gun while rehearsing the scene.
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Analysis: The Supreme Court's evolution on the separation of church and state
For more than a decade, the Supreme Court has consistently ruled for religious conservatives, requiring public spending at church schools, allowing Christian prayer before local government meetings and permitting broad religious exemptions from Obamacare's contraceptive coverage mandate.
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Canadian report warns of extremist infiltration in military
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — The Canadian Armed Forces is not doing enough to detect and prevent white supremacists and other violent extremists from infiltrating the military, said a report released Monday by Defense Minister Anita Anand.
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Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responds to Musk takeover: 'Elon is the singular solution I trust'
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey responded to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter on Monday, suggesting that he supports the move.
US commission: Cite Afghanistan for religious persecution
Afghanistan should join a list of the “worst of the worst” violators of religious freedom in the wake of the Taliban's return to power, a U.S. advisory body is recommending to the State Department.
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Tucker Carlson, Mark Levin, others return to Twitter after Musk buys
Tucker Carlson, Mark Levin, and others are now back on Twitter after Tesla CEO secured a $44 billion deal with the social media company.
US Supreme Court: Should this coach have been punished for praying?
A high school coach should have been able to pray on the field at school, the US Supreme Court said.
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Bezos questions possibility of Chinese influence after Musk’s Twitter acquisition
In a tweet posted Monday evening, Amazon founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos questioned the possibility of Chinese influence on Twitter after fellow billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s rece…
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German ex-Chancellor Schroeder urged to leave Scholz party
BERLIN (AP) — The co-leader of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party said Monday that former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, whose ties to the Russian energy industry have left him increasingly isolated at home, should leave the party.
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Head of Human Rights Watch to resign after nearly 3 decades
The longtime leader of Human Rights Watch says he will step down this summer as executive director
All the things Elon Musk says he wants to change about Twitter
Billionaire Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter on Monday could usher in a series of significant adjustments to the platform.
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Dems may get reprieve from internal tension over immigration
The brewing bipartisan frustration over the White House's ending of pandemic-era immigration curbs was threatening to imperil much of the Senate's agenda.
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UK women slam sexism of 'Basic Instinct' slur on lawmaker
LONDON (AP) — Women from across British politics called Monday for action to tackle misogyny after a newspaper ran a story accusing the deputy opposition leader of trying to “distract” the prime minister during debates by crossing and uncrossing her legs.
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Russia targeting Western weapons shipments in Ukraine as Donbas assault begins
"The fight for Donbas will be won or lost primarily on logistics," a former Pentagon official said.
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Companies that loudly supported BLM fall silent when confronted with skyrocketing Black murders
Companies across the nation pledged support for Black Lives Matter and various social justice initiatives following the death of George Floyd.
Senate advances Brainard to final confirmation vote
The Senate on Monday advanced President Biden’s nominee to serve as the Federal Reserve Board’s number two, teeing her up for final confirmation votes as soon as this week. Senators voted 54-40 to …
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Uber admits misleading Australian riders, agrees to pay $19M
Uber has agreed to pay a $19 million fine in Australia for misleading riders by falsely warning they could be charged a cancellation fee and for inflating estimates of comparable taxi rides
Slovenia's populist leader loses power as trend continues
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Only a few months ago, Robert Golob was virtually unknown in politics, didn’t belong to any party, but had a clear goal: to remove Slovenian right-wing populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa from power and stop a democratic backslide in the tiny Alpine state.
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Supreme Court declines to block elite high school’s new admissions policy
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia changed its admission system two years ago with the goal of improving student body diversity.
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Number of US police officers murdered up by 59% - FBI
The head of the FBI says violence against police is a "phenomena" that "doesn't get enough attention".
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Republicans Have Stopped Trying to Kill Obamacare. Here’s What They’re Planning Instead.
Right-wing thinkers have moderated their views on health care since 2017 but are ready with a slate of coverage changes when the political moment shifts.
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Women face gender bias even when running against another woman, report shows
In an election between two female candidates, gender biases are still prevalent, a new report shows.
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U.S. military landlord put families at risk even after fraud plea, Senate probe says
Balfour Beatty Communities, one of the U.S. military's largest private landlords, continues placing the health of service members and their families at risk even after pleading guilty last year to defrauding the U.S. government and being levied a $65 million fine, a Senate investigation being...
Death toll up to 12 in Poland mine accidents; 11 missing
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The death toll from two coal mine accidents last week in southern Poland has risen to 12 after the bodies of two missing miners were found at one mine and another worker at a separate mine died of his injuries, authorities said Monday.
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Elon Musk is 'untrustworthy and brilliant,' Americans weigh in on Twitter buy
Fox News spoke to Americans in Washington, D.C., about Elon Musk buying twitter and the impact it may have on free speech
As Russian rockets rain down on Kharkiv, its paramedics are risking their lives to save others | CNN
Just before the start of Alexandra Rudkovskaya's shift on Saturday, her mom gave her a big, long hug. The kind mothers give their kids when they don't know when -- or even if -- they'll see them again.
Republicans cheer Twitter-Musk deal, Democrats wary of tech's power
Republican lawmakers welcomed news that billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a free speech absolutist, was purchasing Twitter Inc , but Democrats slammed it as a sign that more needed to be done to rein in Big Tech.
Spain's King Felipe reveals 2.6 mln euros in wealth in bid to make Royal House more transparent
Spain's King Felipe VI disclosed that his wealth is worth about 2.6 million euros ($2.8 million) as the government pushes rules to make the Royal House more transparent and end the opaqueness that prevailed during the reign of his father Juan Carlos.
South Korean president-elect's team meets Japan's Kishida
A delegation of foreign policy aides to South Korea's president-elect met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday, officials said, as both of the U.S. allies aim to mend long-strained ties.
17 dead in Russian military research facility fire last week
MOSCOW (AP) — At least 17 people have died in last week's fire at a Russian military research facility, authorities said Monday. The regional government in Tver, a city about 180 kilometers (112 miles) northwest of Moscow, said that so far only five of the victims had been identified.
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Russia should launch next phase of Ukraine campaign, separatist leader says
The Russian-backed separatist leader of the Ukrainian breakaway region of Donetsk said on Tuesday that Moscow should launch the next stage of its military campaign in Ukraine after reaching the region's frontiers.
Shaun King's Twitter account disappears after liberal writer claims Musk takeover is 'about white power'
Liberal writer Shaun King appears to have left Twitter following his complaint that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's purchase of the social media platform is "about white power."
Alaska's cruise season starts as industry hopes for revival
The first large cruise ship of the season has arrived in Alaska, marking the start of what industry and tourism officials expect will be a more robust travel year after two pandemic-stunted seasons
Sri Lanka, China discusses loan from Beijing to cover debts
Sri Lanka’s government says China does not want to restructure its loans to the island nation but is discussing making an additional loan to help with repayment of existing debts
'Weakened' Russia is one of US goals, defense secretary says: April 25 recap
The Finnish newspaper Iltalehti said the Swedish government wants "a common date for the publication of NATO applications."
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Family members of Covid-19 ICU patients may emerge with a different condition, study says
PTSD doesn't just happen to veterans of war. A new study shows that symptoms were tracked to significant levels in loved ones of patients who were in the ICU with Covid-19. The results point to a need for screening and resources to get people help, experts say.
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Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing
BEIJING (AP) — Police and new fencing restricted who could leave a locked-down area in Beijing on Tuesday as authorities in the Chinese capital stepped up efforts to prevent a major COVID-19 outbreak like the one that has all but shut down the city of Shanghai.
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White House announces new steps to make COVID-19 oral antivirals easier to access
The Biden administration announced new actions it intends to take to expand the country’s infrastructure for testing and treating the coronavirus, including making oral antivirals and preventative options easier to access for everyday Americans.
White House pushes to increase use of Pfizer’s Covid treatment Paxlovid
Administration officials say the drug has been underused in the fight against the pandemic.
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Global fight against Covid hitting a snag
The world health community is at odds over how to handle the next phase of the pandemic battle.
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Some states raise teacher pay amid pandemic shortage, but can they retain the educators?
“We can’t afford rent or our mortgage and the price of gasoline and food,” a middle school art teacher in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said.
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White House unveils new push to increase availability of COVID-19 treatment pills
The White House on Tuesday unveiled new steps aimed at making highly effective COVID-19 treatment pills from Pfizer more widely available, saying more lives could be saved if use of the pills incre…
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Documents show close talks between Canadian government and pharma over plan for Covid intellectual property waiver
During meetings, industry reps praised Ottawa's muted response to a move that would have helped developing nations access vaccines faster.
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U.S. to widen COVID antiviral pill distribution
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is aiming to expand access to COVID-19 oral antiviral treatments like Pfizer Inc's Paxlovid by doubling the number of locations at which they are available, the White House said on Tuesday.
