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BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — One blackened body had arms raised in supplication, the face contorted in a horrible scream. The skull of another had a bullet hole in the left temple. The small blackened foot of a child could be seen in the tangle of charred bodies piled together in Bucha, the town outside of Kyiv where graphic evidence of killings and torture has emerged following the withdrawal of Russian forces.
Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
President Joe Biden has approved a $100 million transfer of Javelin anti-armor missiles to Ukraine on Tuesday. That’s according to an administration official.
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Zelenskyy at the UN accuses Russian military of war crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the U.N. Security Council that the Russian military must be brought to justice immediately for war crimes.
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Top general urges more US troops in eastern Europe
The top U.S. military officer says the United States should look at the development of more bases in Eastern Europe to protect against Russian aggression. Army Gen.
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White House stands by opposition to war with Russia despite evidence of atrocities
The White House is standing firm on its opposition to a war with Russia, even after President Biden and other members of his administration referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a “war criminal” and insisted he “should be held accountable” for the atrocities out of Ukraine.
Push for $10 billion in Covid aid hits a snag in Senate over immigration dispute | CNN Politics
Senate Republicans blocked an effort on Tuesday to take up a $10 billion Covid relief deal over demands for votes on amendments – including one to target the Biden administration’s Title 42 immigration decision – a sign that more aid to deal with the pandemic could be delayed for weeks.
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White House to extend student loan pause through August
The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic.
apnews.comGreene revives QAnon smear in attack on GOP senators backing Jackson's SCOTUS nomination
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene launched an outlandish attack against three Republican senators who support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, accusing them of somehow being “pro-pedophile.”
Top U.S. Senate Republican: Passing COVID aid requires border amendment
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that Democrats will need to agree to a vote on an amendment to preserve Trump-era, pandemic-related immigration restrictions in exchange for Republican support for a $10 billion COVID-19 spending package.
GOP sends Biden warning shot on future Supreme Court vacancies
Senate Republicans are refusing to say if they would fill a future potential Supreme Court vacancy during President Biden’s remaining tenure in a warning shot to the White House as the GOP aims to …
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Durham releases former Clinton lawyer Michael Sussmann's text message, says he put 'lie in writing'
Special Counsel John Durham, in a filing late Monday, released what may prove to be a crucial piece of evidence in the case against former Clinton lawyer Michael Sussmann—a text message he sent to the former FBI general counsel the eve of their September 2016 meeting stating "the same lie in...
Biden, joined by Obama, proposes tax credit fix to Affordable Care Act
The proposed change would provide coverage for 200,000 uninsured family members while lowering premiums for almost a million more people, an administration official said.
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Ukraine leader to UN Security Council: No more Russia veto
The war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on the U.N. Security Council’s failure to stop Russia’s aggression and carry out its mandate to ensure international peace and security.
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Ivanka Trump testifies before House Jan. 6 panel
Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump’s daughter and one of those closest to him during the insurrection at the Capitol, is testifying before the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
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Russian troops leave behind trail of dead civilians and flattened homes in Ukraine’s Borodianka | CNN
In and around Borodianka, Ukrainian authorities are making grim discoveries as they comb through what’s left of the town.
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US boasts successful hypersonic missile test, after Russia used similar weapon in Ukraine
The United States announced that they completed their second successful test flight of a hypersonic missile, touting the potential for "next-generation capability" for the military.
Jen Psaki questions Sen. Lindsey Graham's opposition to Ketanji Brown Jackson after he supported her last year: 'She has the exact same credentials'
"I wouldn't say the president is spending a lot of time thinking about it," Psaki said when asked if Biden was "disappointed" with Graham's decision.
Inside the consulting firm run by Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has been running a consulting firm with some clients tied to former President Trump.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy to address U.N. Security Council amid outrage over Bucha deaths
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday as Russia faces growing condemnation over alleged atrocities in Bucha.
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Georgia bill gives state Bureau of Investigations power to investigate allegations of voter fraud
This is an intimidation tactic," said a Democratic state lawmaker, while Republicans who back it say it will streamline investigations.
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Third arrest made after Sacramento shooting that left 6 dead, 12 wounded
Daviyonne Dawson, 31, was arrested on a gun possession charge after he was seen carrying a firearm after the shooting.
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Treasury blocks Russia from paying debt as West prepares new sanctions
The Treasury had already moved to freeze Russian government assets held at U.S. institutions, but now it won’t allow Moscow to access those dollars even to meet its obligations to its bondholders.
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Hackers flood internet with what they say are Russian companies' files
The leaks are part of a larger ecosystem in which amateurs try to help Ukraine’s war efforts with their own keyboards.
www.nbcnews.comTrump celebrates the retirement of pro-impeachment Republican Rep. Fred Upton: '4 down and 6 to go'
"Even the best stories has a last chapter. This is it for me," the Republican congressman said in an emotional floor speech on Tuesday morning.
Blinken accuses Russia of 'deliberate campaign' to kill, torture, rape civilians
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused Russia on Tuesday of carrying out “a deliberate campaign to kill, to torture, to rape, to commit atrocities” in Ukraine following the emergence of civilian bodies in cities like Bucha.
Democratic lawyer Sussmann doesn’t want Steele dossier brought up during Durham trial
The Democratic cybersecurity lawyer charged by special counsel John Durham with lying to the FBI about working for the Clinton campaign doesn’t want British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s dossier brought up at the trial following indications from the special counsel that it will be.
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Defense secretary, GOP congressman clash over alleged 'wokeism' in military
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was visually frustrated as GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz attacked his leadership.
January 6 committee obtains emails that former Trump attorney John Eastman sought to keep secret | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol has obtained a cache of emails that right-wing lawyer John Eastman had sought to keep secret.
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Bitcoin reboots Ron Paul's 'revolution'
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Proud Boys leader pleads not guilty to Jan. 6 charges
Proud Boys leader Henry “Enrique” Tarrio has pleaded not guilty to charges that he remotely led a plot to stop Congress’ certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory.
apnews.comRussia-Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy to address U.N. Security Council amid outrage over Bucha deaths
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday as Russia faces growing condemnation over alleged atrocities in Bucha.
www.nbcnews.comZelenskyy warns UN of more discoveries of alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the U.N. Security Council that “the massacre in our city of Bucha is only one of many examples of what [Russia has] been doing on our land for the past 41 days."
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Oklahoma passes bill that would make it a felony to perform abortions
Oklahoma passed a bill Tuesday that would make performing an abortion a felony, punishable by up to several years in prison.
With Obama's help, Biden announces proposed fix to ACA's 'family glitch'
President Joe Biden announced a fix to Obamacare's "family glitch," to make more dependents eligible for the ACA premium subsidies.
Insight: U.S. conservative conference with Hungary’s hardline leader reflects Republican divide
America’s most prominent conservative gathering, founded on ideals of personal liberty and limited government, convenes in Budapest next month to celebrate a European leader accused of undermining democracy and individual rights.
Biden’s immigration move divides Democrats as GOP plots election-year strategy | CNN Politics
Republicans had already been agitating over the Biden administration’s policies at the border – and then in came Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Biden looks on as Democrats gush over Obama at White House event
Former President Obama stole the show on Tuesday when he returned to the White House for the first time in more than five years for an event commemorating the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.
Why Republicans Romney, Murkowski, and Collins say they'll vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson
Breaking ranks with Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney say they'll vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Twitter moves to limit Russian government accounts
The platform has taken action to limit more than 300 Kremlin accounts, including President Putin's.
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‘Like the good old days’: Obama returns to the White House for the first time as Democrats look ahead to midterm elections | CNN Politics
When former President Barack Obama walked into the White House on Tuesday, it was his first time in the building since he welcomed then-President-elect Donald Trump for coffee on the morning of Trump’s inauguration.
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Boris Johnson calls on Russians to 'find the truth;' Zelenskyy says Russia must be brought to justice
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to pursue allegations of war crimes against Russian forces in occupied regions of the country.
Building near deadly Surfside condo collapse ordered evacuated
A North Miami Beach, Fla., apartment complex near the Surfside condo building that collapsed last year was evacuated after engineers determined that the structure was not safe. On Monday, the…
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Supreme Court made it easier to sue for malicious prosecution, but bringing claims may still be difficult
The court found that people who are falsely charged can bring civil rights actions against police officers if their cases are dismissed.
www.nbcnews.comStephanie Grisham Begs ‘The View’ Hosts to Stop Calling Republicans ‘Idiots’
ABC NewsFormer Trump spokesperson Stephanie Grisham clashed with the hosts of daytime talk show The View on Tuesday morning over their “name-calling,” pleading with them to stop calling Republicans “idiots” as it only causes them to “close ranks” and “double down.”Grisham, who has spent months...
Anti-abortion group demands investigation into more than 100 found fetal remains - Washington Examiner
A prominent anti-abortion group is demanding Washington, D.C., police investigate the five fetuses found in a Capitol Hill apartment last week, arguing the remains indicate foul play.The Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising said it arranged for the Metropolitan Police Department homicide unit to...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden’s planned global Covid summit postponed
It’s unclear when the White House will hold the meeting. The decision comes as the administration tries to shore up its global Covid work.
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Rock star Obama upstages Biden at White House event - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden found himself back in former President Barack Obama’s shadow on Tuesday when the two appeared together to celebrate 12 years of Obamacare.Biden served as vice president for two terms under Obama before winning the White House in his own right on the third try. But there was...
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In Bucha, where Russian war crimes are suspected, civilians say they saw 'horrific things'
“We saw horrific things, like murdered people on the street outside,” one Ukrainian man said.
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Zelenskyy urges UN to ‘act immediately’ to stop Russian attacks
Ukraine’s president says UN system ‘must be reformed’ after evidence emerged of civilian massacres in parts of Ukraine.
Burr asks Biden administration for science behind Title 42 decision
Sen. Richard Burr (N.C.), the senior Republican on the Senate Health Committee, on Tuesday sent a letter to the Biden administration asking the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Preve…
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Lawmakers on opposite sides of marijuana debate say more potent pot is needed for research
One House member wants to see more limits on pot use. The other wants to decriminalize it. But they agree that research is hampered by the weed that's available.
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House Republicans send letter to Hunter Biden law firm seeking preservation of records
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have sent a letter to Hunter Biden’s legal team asking him to “immediately” preserve any records related to any business dealings he was engaged in during the Obama administration as well as records related to his notorious laptop that he left at a...
U.S. warns Russia will intensify its military operations in Ukraine after weeks of stalled ground fighting
The renewed ground offensive in eastern Ukraine will likely also "include air and missile strikes across the rest of the country," Jake Sullivan said.
Treasury's Yellen, WHO's Tedros vow to tackle underfunding of pandemic readiness
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with the head of the World Health Organization in Washington on Tuesday and the two agreed to work toward boosting global pandemic preparedness and financing, the Treasury Department said in a statement.
Manchin criticizes SEC's climate risk disclosure proposal
Manchin’s criticism comes on the heels of his opposition to Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Joe Biden’s one-time pick to lead the Federal Reserve’s Wall Street oversight.
Ivanka Trump spends hours testifying before Jan. 6 committee
Former President Donald Trump's daughter, who served as senior White House adviser, met with the House committee for a scheduled meeting first reported by NBC News.
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Musk’s spot on Twitter board stirs debate about platform safety, free speech
Twitter’s announcement Tuesday that the company would appoint billionaire Elon Musk to its board of directors is stirring debate and some criticism amid worries that the Tesla CEO co…
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Analysis: This Republican congressman says his party is acting like ‘children’ | CNN Politics
Illinois Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger is sick and tired of what he is hearing – and not hearing – from some of his Republican colleagues when it comes to Russia and authoritarian ruler Vladimir Putin.
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‘Tech Exec-1’ says he will plead the Fifth in Durham case - Washington Examiner
The “Tech Executive-1” whom John Durham says coordinated with the Clinton campaign to push claims of Trump-Russia collusion says he will plead the Fifth in the trial of a top Democratic cybersecurity lawyer indicted by the special counsel. Michael Sussmann was indicted last year on charges of...
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Obama insists worried Dems should just tell their 'story' to win the midterms
Former President Barack Obama struck an upbeat tone when asked Tuesday about his thoughts on the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump gets attention for saying he lost election
Former President Trump is raising eyebrows after he seemingly admitted to losing the 2020 presidential election in a video published by The Atlantic on Monday. “I didn’t win the election,” Trump, w…
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House Democrats weigh stronger response to Justice Thomas conflict of interest accusations
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee plan to hold a closed-door meeting to discuss how they could address ethical concerns related to the justice and his activist wife.
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Zelenskyy challenges UN to punish Russia or 'simply close' its doors: ANALYSIS
His passionate speech was an indictment of the U.N. system itself.
Substack VP tells Elon Musk haters leaving Twitter: ‘Do not come work here’ - Washington Examiner
Twitter employees planning to quit their jobs over Elon Musk's purchase of the largest share in the company need not apply to Substack. Substack, an online publishing platform for writers, announced Tuesday it is seeking to hire a data analyst and several product managers and systems engineers...
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'A clear stand against Putin’s war of choice': US, EU to impose new sanctions against Russia; six charred bodies found: April 5 recap
The US and EU plan to impose new sanctions hours after Zelenskyy called on the UN to punish Russia for its alleged war crimes. Tuesday recap.
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Mark Kelly's breaks with Biden pile up
The other Arizona Democrat has started drawing ire from progressives as he distances himself from his own party on border and economic policies.
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Opinion | One of the worst ways Putin is gaslighting the world on Ukraine
Putin isn’t fighting neo-Nazism. He nurtures it, making his pretext for invading Ukraine even more repellent.
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Bucha killings: 'I wish they had killed me too'
A family tells the BBC how Oleg Abramov, a welder in Bucha, was shot dead outside his home.
www.bbc.comZelensky is America’s most popular world leader
Data: Pew Research Center; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosConfidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greater among the American people than any other international leader — including President Biden, a new Pew Research Survey found.Why it matters: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has...
This Colorado steel mill ‘built the American west,’ but its ownership has ties to Russia | CNN Business
The steel mill that looms over low-slung neighborhoods in Pueblo, Colorado, is a rare bright spot for manufacturing in America. But in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the steelworkers and their city are grappling with an unpleasant reality that is no longer easy to ignore: The mill is owned...
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White House reportedly seeking to up Canadian oil imports — without Keystone XL - Washington Examiner
The Biden administration is considering new ways to increase its crude oil imports from Canada, with officials weighing everything from increasing rail exports to expanding pipeline capacity along existing routes. So far, no clear-cut solutions have emerged. But the Wall Street Journal reported...
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GOP Rep. Upton, who voted to impeach Trump, won't run again
Longtime Michigan Republican Rep. Fred Upton, who voted to impeach President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, announced Tuesday he will not run for a 19th term in Congress.
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McConnell: Biden must move to center to get future Supreme Court pick through a GOP majority
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday warned that President Biden will have to tack to the center after the 2022 midterm elections if he expects to fill another vacancy on the S…
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defends military against Matt Gaetz's accusations of "woke-ism"
Austin and the congressman from Florida had a heated exchange during a congressional hearing Tuesday on Pentagon priorities.
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Six candidates try to replace Devin Nunes in a California congressional seat that will soon vanish | CNN Politics
The contenders attempting to fill the vacant seat of former Rep. Devin Nunes in Tuesday’s special election may end only serving in Congress for a few months as they compete for a Central Valley district that is vanishing under California’s new congressional map.
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Psaki says DOJ able to probe Hunter Biden independently despite president's assertion son is innocent
White House press secretary Jen Psaki assured that the White House is confident in the ability of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate members of the Biden family, including Hunter Biden.
Mike Tyson’s ear-shaped marijuana gummies knocked out of Colorado - Washington Examiner
Former heavyweight champion boxer Mike Tyson's weed gummies shaped like Evander Holyfield's ear have been banned from Colorado due to a state law banning edibles in the shape of humans. The THC-infused gummies, named Mike Bites, are currently only sold by the celebrity's cannabis brand, Tyson...
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Early voting in Ohio begins despite ongoing fight over U.S. congressional map
Early voting began in Ohio on Tuesday for the May 3 primary elections, all but ensuring that voters will pick their candidates for the U.S. Congress using a Republican-backed congressional map despite ongoing litigation over its legality.
Musk appointed to Twitter’s board
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO became the social media company’s biggest shareholder this week.
www.politico.comHouse Judiciary delves into FARA in first dedicated hearing in 30 years
Of course, the hearing at times strayed off on partisan tangents.
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North Korea warns South of nuclear retaliation
The sister of North Korea's leader said Pyongyang would 'inevitably' respond to a pre-emptive strike.
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White House to extend moratorium on student loans through August, reports say
The Biden administration is expected to extend a pause once again on federal student loan payments though the proposed timeframe is far shorter than what Democrats had been pushing for, according to reports.
Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick
Three Republican senators are breaking from their party to support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic nomination to the Supreme Court.
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Australia, UK, US alliance to develop hypersonic missiles
The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced that they will work together via the recently created security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic missiles.
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Official: Sacramento shooting suspect seen on video with gun
A law enforcement official says a second suspect arrested in connection with the mass shooting that killed six people in Sacramento posted a live Facebook video of himself brandishing a handgun hours before the shooting.
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See the 5 LGBTQ-related books on nation’s most banned list
“Gender Queer” and “All Boys Aren’t Blue” were among the most banned books in the U.S. last year, according to the American Library Association.
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Bucha victim: ‘Russian troops beat me, doused me in diesel fuel’
A survivor recounts being tortured by Russian forces in the town near Kyiv, where evidence of atrocities is growing.
Back to the future as Obama sprinkles some stardust on Biden White House
The 46th president and the 44th got the old gang back together to celebrate the Affordable Care Act and seek a midterm boost Joe Biden fist-bumps Barack Obama after Biden signed an executive order aimed at strengthening the Affordable Care Act. Photograph: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images It was...
Veteran lawmaker’s exit has House GOP trending toward Trump
Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.) on Tuesday announced he will retire from Congress at the end of the year, becoming the latest House Republican who voted to impeach President Trump for inciting the Jan. 6, …
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America has a retirement crisis. Here's how Congress wants to fix it.
Bipartisan bill could help workers save at a time millions of Americans are financially unprepared for retirement.
www.cbsnews.comHumanitarian groups on the scene in Bucha
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Photos show devastation in Bucha in wake of Russian invasion
Photos reveal the devastation in Bucha, Ukraine, in the wake of the Russian invasion.
‘Embarrassed by your leadership’: Gaetz blasts Austin’s ‘wokeism’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, blasted Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for being too concerned with “wokeism” and not focusing enough on military strategy. During Tuesday’s House Armed Services Committee hearing, Austin faced questioning about his $773 billion budget request presented to...
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Indiana couple in RV who vanished ‘into thin air’ found but husband dead - Washington Examiner
A couple from Indiana who disappeared while on vacation in Nevada were found on Tuesday after authorities discovered their RV empty. Travis Peters, the nephew of 69-year-old Beverly Barker and her 72-year-old husband, Ronnie, shared in a Facebook post that his aunt and uncle had been found...
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Gun violence survivors far more likely to have pain, substance use and psychiatric disorders: study
Gun violence survivors are far more likely to be diagnosed with pain and substance use and psychiatric disorders and suffer financial consequences after their firearm-related injury, a new study ou…
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Europe is finally coming after Russia’s energy | CNN Business
European leaders are planning to phase out Russian coal imports in response to harrowing scenes in Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv.
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Here are the five states with the highest gas prices today
High inflation and Russia’s war in Ukraine have led to skyrocketing gas prices across the U.S. The average price for a gallon of gas in the country as of Tuesday was $4.17, according to AAA. …
thehill.comRussia-Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy to address U.N. Security Council amid outrage over Bucha deaths
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday as Russia faces growing condemnation over alleged atrocities in Bucha.
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Austin, Gaetz get into fiery exchange in House hearing
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had a heated exchange during a House Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday, as Gaetz accused the U.S. military of embracing leftist ideas while committing strategic blunders.
GOP senator calls Biden student loan freeze extension ‘an insult’ to Americans who pay their debts
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) knocked President Biden on Tuesday after reports surfaced that the administration is expected to announce another extension of the student loan pause, writing on Twitter th…
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New sanctions by U.S. and allies target Putin's daughters and Russian banks
The sanctions were announced in coordination with the Group of 7 and European Union.
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Albany's famously secretive budget process returns under New York's new governor
Gov. Kathy Hochul hasn't shown urgency in talks over the $216 billion proposed spending plan, second largest in the nation to California.
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Sen. Tester becomes latest Democrat to oppose Biden move to end Title 42
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., on Tuesday became the latest Democratic lawmaker to oppose the Biden administration’s move to end the use of Title 42 to expel migrants at the border.
Mike Lindell says he donated up to $800,000 to indicted Colorado official - Washington Examiner
Mike Lindell announced he donated up to $800,000 to the legal defense of Tina Peters, an embattled Mesa County clerk facing ethics woes and an indictment last month for alleged election equipment tampering and misconduct in Colorado. The MyPillow CEO and significant booster of 2020 election...
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The perilous road to recovery in Madagascar’s cyclone-hit east
Al Jazeera travelled along Madagascar’s ravaged coast, where residents feel left behind weeks after deadly storms.
Colorado governor signs bill codifying the right to abortion in state law
The move is a a party-line response to efforts across the country to limit abortion access.
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Native tribes demand Congress provide ‘all the resources necessary’ to combat opioid crisis
In the wake of a landmark settlement deal with the nation’s largest drugmakers and distributors, Native American leaders told lawmakers Tuesday that the federal government must also uphold its comm…
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Mother ‘begged for life' of IS hostage, court hears
Emotions ran high as the family of an aid worker killed by IS cell testify at a federal US trial.
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General Motors and Honda team up to make ‘affordable’ electric vehicles - Washington Examiner
General Motors and Honda are teaming up to co-develop "affordable" electric vehicles expected to hit the market by 2027. The new cars will be built with GM’s Ultium battery technology and sold by both brands in a bid to challenge Tesla in the rapidly growing electric vehicle space, according to...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPolice nab fox on Capitol Hill after attack on Democratic congressman, other ‘encounters’
Authorities nabbed a fox on the Capitol grounds Tuesday after a member of Congress reported being attacked the previous day.
Longtime GOP Rep. Fred Upton, who voted to impeach Trump, won't seek re-election
The centrist stalwart and dean of the Michigan delegation becomes the fourth Republican who voted to impeach Donald Trump to retire this election cycle.
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Capitol Police say animal control has captured a fox after 6 people bitten or nipped | CNN Politics
The US Capitol Police tweeted pictures of a captured fox Tuesday after warning earlier in the day of an “aggressive fox” roaming the grounds of the Capitol in an email to Hill staffers and a congressman saying the animal bit through his pant leg.
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The Memo: Ukraine, inflation catch Biden in their pincers
President Biden is caught between two competing priorities — the need to take effective action to help Ukraine and the desire to avoid causing more turmoil in the domestic economy. The moral case f…
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Top U.S. military officer expects Ukraine conflict to be "measured in years"
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley told Congress Tuesday that Russia initiated a conflict in Ukraine that will last for quite some time.
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Performing an abortion in Oklahoma would be a felony under GOP bill heading to Gov. Kevin Stitt for his signature
The bill, SB 612, would make performing abortions a felony, punishable by up to 10 years or fines up to $100,000. Opponents call it unconstitutional.
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AP PHOTOS on Day 41: Buildings in ruin, bodies found
A Ukraine resident searches for belongings in the rubble of an apartment building. A widow visits a graveyard in Lviv where her soldier husband was buried, surrounded by fresh flowers and grave sites.
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Zelenskyy says wants Ukraine to become a ‘big Israel’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the main issue for Ukraine after Russia’s invasion ends will be security.
Obama's back — for a day — in White House health bill push
Former President Barack Obama has returned to the White House — for a few hours, to celebrate the 12th anniversary of his signature health care law.
apnews.comSen. Josh Hawley Washes His Hands Of The 'Pro-Pedophile' Smears He Ignited
The Missouri Republican does not use the same language as the more zealous members of his party — but he doesn’t like to contradict them, either.
Oklahoma state House approves bill to make abortion illegal
The Oklahoma House has given final legislative approval to a bill that would make performing an abortion a felony.
apnews.comObama insists worried Dems should just tell their 'story' to win the midterms
Former President Barack Obama struck an upbeat tone when asked Tuesday about his thoughts on the upcoming midterm elections.
US sanctions Russia-based darknet market
The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned Russia’s largest and “most prominent” darknet market, Hydra Market, in a coordinated resolution intended to disrupt malicious cyber crime services, the…
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Germany shuts down world's largest illegal marketplace on darknet with US help
Hydra Market's sales were over 1 billion euros in 2020 alone, authorities say.
Former police officer goes on trial over Capitol riot
Prosecutor says Thomas Robertson was trying to block the electoral vote count, but the defense says he went into the Capitol only to retrieve a friend.
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Twitter says no plans to reinstate Trump as Elon Musk takes seat on board - Washington Examiner
There are no plans to reinstate former President Donald Trump's Twitter account, the company insisted as Tesla CEO Elon Musk earned a seat on the board a day after he became the largest stakeholder. "Twitter is committed to impartiality in the development and enforcement of its policies and...
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Nonverbal teen lost in L.A.-area woods found after he clinked rocks together, alerting rescuers
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and other rescuers spent hours Sunday looking for the developmentally disabled hiker at a park near Angeles National Forest.
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Zelenskyy criticizes United Nations for inaction, details atrocities in Ukraine
Zelenskyy said women were raped in front of their children, civilians were shot in the streets and more than 2,000 children were abducted by Russians.
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World Bank says war shocks to drag on Asian economies
A report by the World Bank says disruptions to supplies of commodities, financial strains and higher prices are among the shocks from the war in Ukraine that will slow economies in Asia in coming months.
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Twitter says it's testing an 'edit' button
Twitter tweeted Tuesday that it is indeed working on a way for users to edit their 280-character messages, although it says the project has nothing to do with the fact that edit-function fan Elon Musk was just revealed as the company’s largest shareholder and now sits on its board.
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ICE lawyers told to dismiss low-priority cases in order to clear backlog ahead of surge | CNN Politics
The Biden administration directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys to consider dismissing deportation cases that are not arrest priorities under the agency’s rules, according to a recently released memo.
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South Florida apartment building evacuated after engineers deem it structurally unsafe | CNN
The city of North Miami Beach, Florida, ordered the evacuation of a five-story, 60-unit apartment building Monday following an evaluation by a South Florida engineering firm that found the building to be “structurally unsound.”
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Election will fill U.S. House seat left by Trump ally Nunes
In an unusual situation, the winner of the election will serve only months in Congress, and the district will vanish next year because of redrawn boundaries.
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Obama jokes with 'Vice-President Biden' at White House
The former president can't help ribbing his old deputy on a "good old days" jaunt to the White House.
www.bbc.comFourth House Republican who voted to impeach Trump announces retirement
Ex-president issues mocking statement after Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan says he will not stand in midterms Fred Upton: ‘Hopefully civility and bipartisanship versus discord can rule not rue the day.’ Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock The Michigan congressman Fred Upton has become the fourth of...
2nd arrest made in downtown Sacramento shooting that killed 6
Sacramento police have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting that killed six people on Sunday.
Treasury bars Russia payments in dollars from US accounts
The Treasury Department will not allow any Russian government debt payments from accounts at U.S. financial institutions to be made in U.S. dollars, an agency official says
Ukraine war: Bucha street littered with burned-out tanks and corpses
A BBC team witnesses utter devastation in the town of Bucha, after Russian soldiers pulled out.
www.bbc.com‘We see the storm coming’: U.S. struggles to contain a deepening global food crisis
Biden officials are scrambling to limit the damage from fast-spreading food shortages sparked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, but they face complex political and logistical challenges.
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Motion to subpoena Hunter Biden to testify before Congress blocked by Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee denied a motion from Republicans on Tuesday to subpoena Hunter Biden as a witness on its hearing about electrifying the U.S. Postal Service fleet.
EPA rule would finally ban asbestos, carcinogen still in use
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos, a carcinogen still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products that kills thousands of Americans every year.
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Zoos hiding birds as avian flu spreads in North America
Zoos across North America are moving their birds indoors and away from people and wildlife as they try to protect them from the highly contagious and potentially deadly avian influenza.
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Stacey Abrams reaches millionaire status before 2nd campaign
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams has become a millionaire. A disclosure filed in March shows the candidate for governor is worth $3.17 million, thanks mostly to book and speaking income.
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Biden nominee to lead Coast Guard would be first woman to head military service
President Biden on Tuesday nominated Adm. Linda Fagan to be the head of the Coast Guard and the first woman to lead a military branch. The nomination was announced by Secretary of Homeland Security…
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Bills deal renews debate over public dollars for arenas
New York looks poised to become the next place to give a huge subsidy to a professional sports arena, despite questions about whether the civic pride of having a team justifies giving so much public money to a private business.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday as Russia faces growing condemnation over alleged atrocities in Bucha.
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Tribes left behind by America's marijuana laws
Federal protections for state and territorial cannabis markets don't apply to Native American tribes.
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Trump aide seeking NH House seat voted in 2 states in 2016
A former Trump administration official running for Congress in New Hampshire voted twice during the 2016 primary election season.
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UN: 18 nations have gone green on climate, raked in green
It’s long been said you can reduce emissions and keep your economy growing. The latest report from the world’s top body of climate scientists confirms that 18 countries have done just that, sustaining emissions reductions “for at least a decade,” and growing at the same time.
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In Venezuela, international music stars come back after years of absence
Prominent artists include Mexican star Alejandro Fernández, Il Divo and Grammy winner Kany Garcia, though high ticket prices show the great inequality in the poor country.
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Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law inspires proposed legislation in Ohio | CNN Politics
Two Republican state lawmakers in Ohio have introduced a bill that in many ways mirrors Florida’s controversial law that critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay” legislation.
www.cnn.comMitt Romney Explains His Surprising Reversal On Ketanji Brown Jackson
The Utah senator is supporting President Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee after voting against her for a lower court position last year.
Iranian-American woman asks for release of husband held in Iran
As the U.S. and Iran close in on a deal, an Iranian American woman appeals to the White House to include her husband in any prisoner swap.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett once climbed priest's fence in high heels to escape news cameras after church
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett recounted an alleged pursuit by journalists that forced her to hop a church fence during the time of her nomination and hearing for the position.
More delays for NASA's moon rocket test, fueling stalled
NASA’s dress rehearsal for its mega moon rocket has been postponed twice now by technical problems that stalled a fueling test.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky tells UN of horrors of Russian invasion
Ukraine's president says Russia must be held accountable for civilian deaths in northern Ukraine.
www.bbc.comTop military leaders split with Biden over nuke cruise missile
The administration's latest review calls for canceling the weapon, but the brass wants it in the fleet.
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Harvard students' site helping Ukraine refugees find housing
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Two Harvard University freshmen have launched a website designed to connect people fleeing Ukraine to those in safer countries willing to take them in — and it's generating offers of help and housing worldwide.
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Amazon's first US union overcomes hurdles, faces new ones
A stunning upset in a union election on Staten Island had brought sudden exposure to the organizers and worker advocates who realized victory for the nascent Amazon Labor Union when so many other more established labor groups had failed before them.
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Fungus that causes fatal bat disease found in Louisiana
A fungus that has killed millions of bats nationwide has been found in Louisiana but has not sickened any bats so far in the state
Sign of times: MLB gives OK to electronic pitch calling
In a move that will end a tradition dating 150 years, Major League Baseball has approved the use of an electronic device for catchers to signal pitches in an effort to eliminate sign stealing and speed games.
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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina raised more than $1 million in the first quarter of this year, the bulk of that haul coming in the weeks after former President Donald Trump threw his backing behind one of her GOP primary opponents. The bulk of that — about 83%, or $970,000 — came during...
UAE sentences Israeli woman to death for cocaine possession | CNN
A court in the United Arab Emirates has sentenced an Israeli woman to death, after she was found guilty of possessing 500 grams of cocaine. The woman – named by Israeli media as 43-year old Fidaa Kiwan – is appealing the sentence.
www.cnn.comFox Captured At U.S. Capitol Could Be Killed For Rabies Testing
A fox suspected of biting multiple people, including a member of Congress, may have to be euthanized under D.C. law.
'I-65 killer' who murdered 3 women in 1980s identified with DNA evidence
Police have named a man who died in 2013 as the serial killer responsible for the deaths of three women in the late 1980s.
42 previously unknown genes discovered for Alzheimer’s disease | CNN
A unprecedented global study of Alzheimer’s disease has uncovered an additional 42 genes that may affect a person’s risk of developing the disorder. Doctors hope to use that information to develop a more precise way to identify risk.
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Domestic airfare up 40% from start of the year: Hopper
Domestic airfare is up 40% from the start of the year and is expected to climb another 10% next month, according to online booking platform Hopper.
Biden to host White House wedding reception for granddaughter
Biden's eldest granddaughter will get a wedding party at perhaps the most exclusive venue in the US.
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Ferrero recall expands to US products of popular Easter candy ahead of the holiday
Italian-based confection company Ferrero recalled its Kinder Surprise over the possible presence of Salmonella.
‘Wildwood Days’ singer Bobby Rydell dead at 79 - Washington Examiner
Bobby Rydell, a former teenage idol known for hits such as "Volare" and "Wildwood Days," has died at the age of 79. Rydell, a Philadelphia native, died on Tuesday, TMZ reported. A person close to Rydell said the singer had been dealing with health issues and had been diagnosed with pneumonia...
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COVID-19 has had 'devastating and disproportionate' impact on poorest Americans, report finds
Death rates in the lowest income group are double the death rates of those in the highest income group, the report found.
Feds halt monoclonal treatment out of omicron subvariant BA.2 concerns
The distribution pause will be "effective immediately," an internal letter said.
The BA.2 subvariant is now 72 percent of new Covid cases. Experts say don’t panic.
Although the subvariant has overtaken BA.1 in the U.S., cases still remain low nationally.
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GOP blocks Senate COVID bill, demands votes on immigration
Republicans have blocked a Democratic attempt to begin Senate debate on a $10 billion COVID-19 compromise that is just a day old.
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COVID outbreak 'extremely grim' as Shanghai extends lockdown
A city official says the COVID-19 outbreak in China's largest metropolis of Shanghai remains “extremely grim" amid an ongoing lockdown confining 26 million people to their homes
GOP blocks advancing COVID-19 deal amid Trump-era immigration fight
Republicans on Tuesday blocked the Senate from advancing a $10 billion deal on coronavirus aid amid a stalemated fight over whether to attach a Trump-era immigration policy to the agreement. Absent…
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Protection against infection offered by fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose wanes quickly, Israeli study finds | CNN
A fourth dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine seems to offer short-lived protection against infection overall, but protection against severe illness did not wane for at least several weeks, according to a new study.
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Congress could finally pass a Covid bill. They’ll soon have to do it all again.
Public health leaders warn that short-term bursts of cash are creating gaps in preparedness, leaving millions vulnerable to a new Covid surge.
www.politico.com'Real disappointment': Biden, health officials at odds with Congress over U.S. role in funding worldwide battle against COVID
Congress is abandoning America's responsibility to help the world fight COVID-19, Biden administration and global health officials said Tuesday.
Peru’s President Castillo lifts Lima lockdown amid criticism
Mandatory lockdown came amid protests against rising fuel and food costs that have led to at least four deaths.
Harris' explanation for mask-less school visit: Masks were optional for students
Vice President Kamala Harris declined to wear a mask during a visit to a D.C. elementary school Monday because city guidance states that masking is optional for both students and staff, Harris' office told Fox News Digital.
Biden expands federal efforts to understand, treat long Covid
Researchers believe that as many as 23 million Americans continue to suffer from long Covid symptoms, which include chronic pain, persistent dizziness and memory loss.
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Shanghai residents feel strain as lockdown extended indefinitely
People confined to their homes, unable even to take their dogs for a walk, and reliant on authorities for supplies.
