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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he welcomed a security dialogue with the West, and his military reported pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine. But U.S. President Joe Biden said the U.S. had not verified Russia’s claim and that an invasion was still a distinct possibility.
US accuses financial website of spreading Russian propaganda
U.S. intelligence officials allege a conservative financial website with a significant American readership is amplifying Kremlin propaganda.
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 6 more in fake GOP electors scheme
The House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol insurrection has subpoenaed six more people, including former Trump campaign members and state lawmakers.
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US could see a century's worth of sea rise in just 30 years
A federal report warns that America's coasts will be hit hard by ever faster sea level rise between now and the year 2050.
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Trump Organization reinstated as defendant in DC AG’s case against Trump’s inaugural committee | CNN Politics
A Washington, DC, court reinstated the Trump Organization as a defendant in a lawsuit the DC attorney general brought against former President Donald Trump’s 2017 inaugural committee.
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Republicans rescue Biden FDA commissioner nominee as handful of Democrats vote no
The Senate confirmed President Biden's nominee for FDA commissioner, Dr. Robert Califf, on Tuesday with a vote of 50 to 46, with one senator voting present, despite several Democrats opposing the selection and Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., absent as he recovers from a stroke.
Court fight looms as questions swirl over Trump's finances
Questions about Donald Trump’s business practices are piling up. Whether the former president must answer them could be decided in a matter of days.
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Biden says Russian invasion of Ukraine "remains distinctly possible," but there's still room for diplomacy
The president's address at the White House came after Ukrainian officials said Tuesday that some of their national security and financial sites were under attack by hackers.
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GOP culture war attacks 'alarmingly potent,' DCCC warns
The campaign committee has been showing House Democrats polling about how to counter GOP attacks on various issues.
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Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions
The Senate has narrowly confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, filling a position that had been open for more than a year.
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Biden warns of risk to U.S. economy from fallout if Russia invades Ukraine
White House officials have warned that Russia could invade Ukraine any day, encouraging Americans there to evacuate.
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Fact check: Strong majority of Canadians oppose convoy protests, poll after poll finds | CNN Politics
On Fox shows, people who are opposed to the ongoing Canadian protests against vaccination mandates, Covid-19 restrictions and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have been portrayed as elites out of touch with the views of everyday workers.
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GOP scrambles to figure out what Trump legal drama means for future
Senate Republicans are scrambling to figure out how former President Trump’s mounting legal troubles will affect his grip on the party and chances of running for office again in 2024. Al…
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Freedom Convoy’ disruptions cost auto industry $300 million, study says
Workers missed out on $145 million in wages and car companies lost $155 million because of vaccine mandate protests at key U.S.-Canada trade crossings, a study says.
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The real reason Jim Jordan is ranting against Jan. 6 committee staff
If Jordan was worried a local reporter might pin him down, wait till he gets 14 former prosecutors on his case.
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Document dump turns toxic for Trump
When you’re denying flushing evidence down the loo, you’re probably not winning the narrative.
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U.S. Senate leaders joust over how to tame rising inflation
Raging inflation in the United States took center-stage in the Senate on Tuesday, as Democrats focused on legislative efforts to ease the problem and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell met with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on the matter.
www.reuters.comAdams lambasts press for unfair coverage, blames racial bias and threatens to deny access
The mayor's rant was prompted by news coverage of his trip to Albany Monday, where he was not able to persuade legislative leaders to roll back the state’s bail reforms.
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Some Russian troops moved to firing positions near Ukraine, Putin said be ready by Feb. 16: Sources
It was still unclear whether the Russian president had decided to invade Ukraine, but President Joe Biden said there was no sign of a pullback.
Jury reaches verdict after judge tosses Sarah Palin's libel suit against New York Times
Palin claimed an erroneous editorial defamed her.
Nevada Univ. students walk out of class in protest demanding reinstatement of mask mandate
Dozens of students at the University of Nevada-Reno were spotted marching through campus demanding the reinstatement of the recently abandoned mask mandate in the state.
GOP senator opposes Biden court pick, likely blocking nominee
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said on Tuesday that he doesn’t support President Biden’s pick to fill a district court vacancy in his home state, likely dooming the nomination absent a shift…
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Democrats pushing for gas tax holiday slam into GOP roadblock
The battle unfolding in the Senate has both sides taking uncommon positions: Democrats are proposing a tax cut, and Republicans are arguing against one.
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Louisiana Dem Senate candidate admitted supporting anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan 'forever'
Gary Chambers Jr., an East Baton Rouge activist running for the Senate, appeared on the podcast of the person listed as a spokesperson for Farrakhan, who has a long history of antisemitic comments.
Ukraine crisis: Human cost of Russia attack would be immense - Biden
The US president says an invasion of Ukraine is still possible despite Russian claims of a withdrawal.
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A ‘swift’ and ‘unified’ sanctions slam on Russia? Not exactly.
America and its European allies all plan to punish a Russian invasion of Ukraine. But the actions and timing are unlikely to be in perfect sync, and key details remain unresolved.
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Blackburn drops hold on funding bill after HHS disputes crack pipe claims
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) on Tuesday dropped her vow to slow-walk a short-term government funding bill after she got reassurances from the Biden administration that federal funds wouldn’…
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California nominates its first Latina judge to state Supreme Court
Patricia Guerrero, a Mexican American from California, has been nominated to serve as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court.
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Biden administration is finalizing a waiver for California to set its own vehicle emissions standards | CNN Politics
The Biden administration finalizing a waiver to allow California to adopt its own, stricter vehicle emission standards, reversing yet another Trump-era rollback.
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Battle brews over drill rap in NYC after killings of 2 rappers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed alarm over violent content in drill rap and suggested that social media companies restrict artists from sharing their music.
Joe Biden leans on his long history – and memories of 2014 – to confront the Russia-Ukraine crisis | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden listened politely Sunday as his Ukrainian counterpart made an audacious proposal: Fly to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky told Biden, to show the world the United States is committed to stabilizing a region on edge.
www.cnn.comUC Berkeley may reject 5,100 qualified applicants due to housing feud
The campus said a court ruling could force it to send 5,100 fewer admissions offers.
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Biden warns Putin against ‘self-inflicted wound’ on Ukraine
President Biden in a Tuesday address warned Russian President Vladimir Putin against invading Ukraine, saying it would be a “self-inflicted wound” for Russia as he reiterated the U.S.’s commit…
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Jan. 6 committee subpoenas staffers, operatives who sought to send 'fake electors' to Congress
The Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday issued six subpoenas to Trump campaign staffers and GOP operatives who sought to challenge the 2020 election results with "fake electors."
Full speech: Biden gives update on rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine
President Biden delivered remarks on the efforts to find a diplomatic solution to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The president urged Americans in Ukraine to leave the country but warned Russia that the United States would respond to any aggression.
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For high court nominees 'When's your birthday?' matters
If President Joe Biden’s search for a nominee to the Supreme Court could be summed up by a Help Wanted ad it might read: “Seeking a well-respected liberal jurist. Black.
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Who has been subpoenaed so far by the Jan. 6 committee?
Over 100 subpoenas have been sent to close allies of former President Donald Trump and others involved in events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: EU takes bold steps to aid Ukraine forces
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Scientists have possibly cured HIV in a woman for the first time
Following a cutting-edge treatment four years ago, the “New York patient” is now off of HIV medication and remains “asymptomatic and healthy,” researchers say.
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Clerk who espoused election fraud conspiracies announces bid to be top state elections official
Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a Republican, has been probed for alleged security breach involving voting equipment in her office.
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Prince Andrew agrees to settle sexual assault lawsuit
Prince Andrew has agreed to settle a sexual assault lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, according to a letter filed Tuesday from her lawyer David Boies.
Biden: Diplomacy 'best way forward' for Russia and Ukraine
President Biden gave an update on the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine and urged a diplomatic solution. The president warned that a Russian invasion could still happen at any moment and urged Americans to leave Ukraine.
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Coast Guard suspends search after remains of 8 passengers on plane that crashed off North Carolina coast are recovered
The group ranged in age from 15 to 67.
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CNN ends probe into Cuomo issues, executive Gollust quits -memo
CNN executive Allison Gollust has resigned after an internal investigation found violations of policy by her and others, WarnerMedia Chief Executive Jason Kilar told staff in a memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday.
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What to know about accounting firm Mazars’ move to back away from Trump | CNN Politics
Mazars USA, the accounting firm that former President Donald Trump and his businesses have used for years, cut ties with him in stunning fashion, declaring it could no longer vouch for the financial statements it has complied over the past decade.
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McConnell: Fed fight is a warning to Biden on radical nominees
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday defended a Republican blockade of President Biden’s five nominees to the Federal Reserve as justified by the radical nature of the picks, i…
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Ex-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke cites Teddy Roosevelt in campaign ad, amid statue furor
Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is citing former President Teddy Roosevelt in a new ad as he seeks to win the Republican nomination for Montana’s new congressional seat — defending the former president and conservationist just as his statue is being removed in New York City.
PJ O'Rourke: US conservative satirist dies at 74
The best-selling writer and political commentator defied the leftward trend of American humour.
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Hawaii legislators admit to taking bribes, face up to 20 years in prison
Two former Hawaii state lawmakers face 20-year prison sentences after pleading guilty to taking bribes in exchange for shaping legislation, The Associated Press reported. Former state Re…
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Exclusive: Russia-Ukraine conflict could cause inflation to hit 10%, new analysis finds | CNN Business
The cost of living is already very high in America. The Russia-Ukraine crisis could make it even worse.
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EXPLAINER: How the latest Trump-Russia filing generated buzz
WASHINGTON (AP) — The latest filing from special counsel John Durham in his investigation into the origins of the Trump-Russia probe has been seized on by the conservative media and Donald Trump himself as vindication of the former president's oft-repeated claims that he was “spied” on.
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Ottawa police chief resigns amid anti-mandate protests
Canada's capital city has been paralysed by more than two weeks of anti-vaccine mandate protests.
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NFL investigating Miami Dolphins owner over tanking claims: report
The NFL has reportedly launched an investigation into allegations that Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered former head coach Brian Flores more money to purposely lose games. Sources told…
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Senate Republicans boycott committee vote on Biden's Federal Reserve nominees
Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee skipped Tuesday's meeting, denying Democrats the quorum needed to advance Biden nominees.
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Man sentenced to probation in US Capitol attack after revealing he lost his job and now delivers pizza | CNN Politics
A former Pennsylvania insurance salesman who participated in the US Capitol attack was sentenced Tuesday to six months’ probation after revealing he had lost his job and now works as a part-time pizza delivery driver.
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NY Rep. Rice won't seek reelection, 30th House Dem to retire
Rep. Kathleen Rice says she will not seek reelection this fall. The New Yorker's decision makes her the 30th Democrat to announce they’re leaving the House before November elections when Republicans are making a strong push to win the majority.
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Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington
The families of nine victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting have agreed to a $73 million settlement of a lawsuit against the maker of the rifle used to kill 20 first graders and six educators in 2012.
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A running list of who the January 6 committee has subpoenaed or requested to appear
The committee investigating the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, has issued scores of subpoenas to individuals and organizations as part of its probe into circumstances and coordination leading up to the storming of the US Capitol.
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Almost 4 in 10 Latinos worry they or someone close to them could be deported
The Pew Research survey broke down how concerns vary, based on people's immigration status, age and generation groups in the United States.
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Biden pledges he won't 'send American servicemen to fight in Ukraine'
President Biden said that he will not commit American troops to a potential war in Ukraine as tensions remain high on its border with Russia.
CNN internal investigation finds ‘violations of Company policies’ by Zucker, Cuomo
An internal investigation has found former CNN President Jeff Zucker, anchor Chris Cuomo and top marketing executive Allison Gollust violated company policies while with the network. Gollust r…
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Key takeaways from former cop's testimony in fed trial over George Floyd's death
A former cop charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights took the witness stand in his own defense.
State senator who once denigrated Islam as a 'cult of hate' seeks recognition for Muslim holidays
Practicing Muslims make up about 3 percent of New Jersey’s population, according to the Pew Research Center — the highest percentage of any state.
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Prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for former Minnesota officer Kim Potter in killing of Daunte Wright
Potter, a Brooklyn Center police officer at the time, fatally shot Wright at a traffic stop. She said she mistakenly drew her handgun instead of her Taser.
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Qandeel Baloch: Court acquits brother of Pakistan star's murder
Muhammed Waseem confessed to killing Qandeel Baloch, saying she had brought shame on the family.
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Athletes question decision in Kamila Valieva's Olympic doping case: 'What a shame'
The decision by Olympic officials to allow a Russian skater to compete despite an ongoing doping investigation has many American athletes questioning anti-doping rules.
Simone Biles announces engagement to Jonathan Owens
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles shared a post on Tuesday announcing her engagement to Jonathan Owens, who she has been dating since 2020.
Analysis: 2021 – the year scientists became a political football | CNN Politics
2021 was the year of one of the greatest medical accomplishments in modern history: The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines to hundreds of millions of people across the globe.
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Sentencing set for Josh Duggar in federal child porn case
A judge has set an April sentencing date for former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who was convicted last year of federal child pornography charges
Man behind fake social media account says he never communicated with Delphi victim
Kegan Kline is jailed on unrelated child sex abuse images and child exploitation charges.
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Honduras ex-President Hernández arrested at US request
Police have arrested former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a step toward fulfilling a request by the United States government for his extradition on drug trafficking and weapons charges.
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Jury rejects Sarah Palin's libel claim against The New York Times
Palin had claimed the newspaper maliciously damaged her reputation by erroneously linking her campaign rhetoric to a mass shooting.
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Experts paint dark picture for region, global order if Russia invades
A possible Russian invasion of Ukraine could take numerous forms, many of which would lead to a protracted conflict that destabilizes Europe with far-reaching consequences for the United States, ex…
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Former Minneapolis police officer involved in George Floyd's death breaks silence at federal trial
Testimony from Tou Thao marks the first time any of the three former officers at the scene where Floyd was restrained have spoken publicly about the events in May 2020.
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US fighter jets escort Russian aircraft in eastern Syria | CNN Politics
US fighter jets and other coalition aircraft escorted three Russian aircraft in eastern Syria on Tuesday when the Russians flew into coalition-restricted airspace, according to two US officials with direct knowledge of the incident.
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CNN exec Allison Gollust, woman in relationship with ex-chief Jeff Zucker, resigns
The network said an investigation “found violations of Company policies, including CNN’s News Standards and Practices, by Jeff Zucker, Allison Gollust, and Chris Cuomo.”
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Prosecutor seeks more than 7 years in prison for ex-officer Kim Potter for Daunte Wright’s death | CNN
Prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter to more than seven years in prison for Daunte Wright’s death.
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Senators issue bipartisan support for Ukraine, warn Russia
U.S. Senate leaders from both parties have issued a joint statement signaling solidarity with an independent Ukraine.
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Amir Locke funeral set for Thursday; Sharpton to officiate
A funeral service will be held Thursday in Minneapolis for Amir Locke, the 22-year-old Black man shot by Minneapolis police executing a search warrant earlier this month
Rust shooting: Lawsuit alleges Baldwin 'recklessly shot' Hutchins
Halyna Hutchins died on the set of Rust after a gun actor Alec Baldwin was holding discharged.
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AP FACT CHECK: Biden takes half-steps on electric vehicles
President Joe Biden is exaggerating the benefits of his administration's policies on the economy and development of electric vehicles.
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Pentagon: Contractor mergers hurt national security, economy
The Defense Department has released a report that says mergers and consolidation among its contractors pose risks to the U.S. economy and national security.
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Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to host 2022 Oscars
The trio mark the first Academy Awards hosts since 2018 and the first time three women hosted the Oscars.
Congresswoman Kathleen Rice is the 30th Democrat to leave the House
The Long Island Democrat announced her retirement on Tuesday, after serving four terms in the U.S. House.
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9-year-old girl struck by bullet in truck dies, suspect says he was chasing robber
A 9-year-old girl died after a man who was held up at a Houston ATM fired at her family's pickup truck while attempting to shoot the robbery suspect, police said.
'A lot of people need help': Soaring electric bills leave some struggling to pay
The current prices are “some of the highest energy prices and electricity prices we’ve seen in recent memory," one analyst said.
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US approves new headlights that won't blind oncoming drivers
Anyone who has ever been temporarily blinded by high-beam headlights from an oncoming car will be happy to hear this.
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Day 12 of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics | CNN
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics continue with medal events in freestyle skliing, ice hockey, and short track speed skating. Follow here for the latest news, results and updates.
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Please hold: Pricey way to jump IRS phone line at tax time
At a time when calls to the IRS have reached record levels, a private company lets those who are willing to pay jump to the front of the line to get their phone calls answered.
apnews.comRussia-Ukraine live updates: EU takes bold steps to aid Ukraine forces
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Democrats show little appetite for Biden’s call for gun control
President Biden on Monday marked the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by calling on Congress to pass gun-control legislation.But there seems litt…
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Russians scoff at Western fears of Ukraine invasion
While the U.S. warns that Russia could invade Ukraine any day, the drumbeat of war is all but unheard in Moscow, where pundits and ordinary people alike don’t expect President Vladimir Putin to launch an attack on the ex-Soviet neighbor.
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US hasn't verified Russian pullback of troops near Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he welcomes a security dialogue with the West as his military reported pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine. But U.S.
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Putin critic Navalny put on trial again in Russia
The opposition leader, who has already spent a year behind bars, faces fresh fraud charges.
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Ethiopia lifts state of emergency early, citing easing war
Ethiopian lawmakers have voted to end the country’s three-month state of emergency early as mediation efforts continue to end the deadly war in the north of the Horn of Africa nation.
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No ‘mass exodus,’ but GOP sees Trump grip loosening
Donald Trump’s vise-like grip on the GOP is showing signs of easing, even as the former president looks to maintain his party boss status ahead of the 2022 midterm elections and a potential 2024 Wh…
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Trump vs. McConnell: Latest round between GOP heavyweights has the highest stakes yet
For years, Mitch McConnell converted Donald Trump's heat to power the conservative agenda. Now he needs to again harness that insurgent energy, a challenge when Trump's heat is directed at him.
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Special counsel Durham alleges Clinton campaign lawyer used data to raise suspicions about Trump | CNN Politics
Special counsel John Durham accused a lawyer for the Democrats of sharing with the CIA in 2017 internet data purported to show Russian-made phones being used in the vicinity of the White House complex, as part of a broader effort to raise the intelligence community’s suspicions of Donald Trump’s...
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Ocasio-Cortez laments ‘sh– show’ of Congress
After three years on Capitol Hill, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has formulated a gloomy assessment of Congress and its inner workings, characterizing Washington’s legislative process as &…
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Flashback: Democrats long trashed Durham probe as 'politically motivated investigation'
Democrats like Reps. Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler once pushed to protect then-special counsel Robert Mueller to ensure that his Russia investigation would continue without interference, but they sang an entirely different tune when the Trump administration appointed John Durham as special...
Moderate Democrats fear infighting could hand Congress to Republicans
If Democrats are to keep control of the U.S. Congress in this year's midterm elections, moderates in highly competitive districts, such as Representative Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, must hold on to their seats.
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Biden administration announces green manufacturing push
The Biden administration announced a series of steps on Tuesday aimed at promoting green manufacturing and taking on climate change contributions from the industrial sector.A new fact sheet from th…
thehill.comPentagon: Contractor mergers hurt national security, economy
The Defense Department on Tuesday released a report that says mergers and consolidation among its contractors pose risks to the U.S. economy and national security. Senior Biden administration officials previewed the report ahead of its release. The report lays out steps to block mergers that...
What the GOP meant when it called Jan. 6 ‘legitimate political discourse’
The RNC sparked a furor with three words in a resolution censuring two of its own. Those words had a narrow, and important, meaning.
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High numbers of mail ballots are being rejected in Texas under a new state law
In Harris County — home to Houston — election officials so far have sent back to voters nearly 38% of mail-in ballots, citing issues with new state ID requirements.
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POLITICO Playbook: War, money and politics
And the Senate angles to avoid a shutdown.
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Latest Ukraine updates: Renewed calls for de-escalation
Ukraine-Russia crisis news from February 15: Putin says Russia ready for talks on confidence-building measures.
These companies stopped campaign donations to election objectors. Their lobbyists did not.
Throughout 2021, in-house government affairs staffers for at least 13 companies gave personal donations to Republicans who objected to the presidential election results.
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OnPolitics: Georgia district attorney could bring charges against Trump
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the first Black woman in the role, could decide to bring criminal charges against Trump.
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The Hill’s Morning Report – Russia-Ukraine waiting game
Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. It is Tuesday! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and…
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White House to unveil multi-pronged approach to reduce emissions in the manufacturing sector | CNN Politics
The White House will unveil new efforts to reduce emissions in the manufacturing sector Tuesday, including nearly $10 billion in Department of Energy funding from President Joe Biden’s signature infrastructure law aimed at “clean hydrogen” manufacturing.
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‘Kill Your Commanding Officer’: On the Front Lines of Putin’s Digital War With Ukraine
For years, the Russians have used Ukraine as a proving ground for a new type of digital warfare. Is the West ready?
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Analysis: Trump's targeting of Chinese academics likely will not last after DOJ review
The U.S. Justice Department is completing a review of an enforcement initiative aimed at combating Chinese espionage and intellectual property theft, an examination that former officials and critics expect will result in a shift away from its controversial targeting of academic researchers.
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Kremlin kicks off new trial against opposition leader Navalny
Investigators accuse Navalny of stealing more than $4.8m of public donations from the organisations he founded.
The Memo: Horizon darkens for Biden on Ukraine
President Biden is facing an intensifying crisis in Ukraine without any good options.A Russian invasion of its neighboring state could come any day now. If that happens, it will pitch Europe into i…
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One in four U.S. Democrats say their own party failed to make use of its power
One in four U.S. Democrats say their party did not take full advantage of its grip on the White House and Congress last year, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, in a troubling sign for their voters' enthusiasm in this year's congressional elections.
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Congress runs out of time on pre-emptive Russia sanctions
Senators in both parties concede they've missed the window to hit Moscow with new sanctions before a possible invasion, but they vow swift action if Putin moves on Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comCongress runs out of time on pre-emptive Russia sanctions
Senators in both parties concede they've missed the window to hit Moscow with new sanctions before a possible invasion, but they vow swift action if Putin moves on Ukraine.
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Analysis: A world on edge awaits Putin’s critical move | CNN Politics
The world is suspended in an extraordinary moment of geopolitical limbo, on edge for a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine amid conflicting signals in Moscow, confusion in Kyiv and dire warnings from Washington.
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GOP positions to grab left-leaning Nashville in US House map
Voters in Nashville are facing the potential of congressional representation mostly at odds with their political views.
apnews.comUS hasn't verified Russian pullback of troops near Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that he welcomes a security dialogue with the West as his military reported pulling back some of its troops near Ukraine. But U.S.
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Durham alleges cyber analysts ‘exploited’ access to Trump White House server
John Durham, the special counsel appointed under former President Trump to investigate the FBI’s probing of Russian interference in the 2016 election, alleged in court that a tech executive &…
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Ex-RNC chair pens open letter to McDaniel: You will regret censure of Cheney, Kinzinger
Marc Racicot, former Montana governor and ex-chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), penned an open letter to current RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel on Sunday saying the committee …
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US urges Americans in Belarus, part of Moldova to leave now amid Russian threat
The U.S. State department issued a new warning urging Americans in Belarus to leave "immediately" amid Russian military buildup.
Australia urges China to denounce Russia over Ukraine
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister on Tuesday urged China to denounce Russian threats against Ukraine, as the crisis between the U.S.
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Ahmaud Arbery's murderers used litany of racist slurs, hate-crimes trial hears
A federal prosecutor in Georgia said on Monday that three white men on trial for hate crimes in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, had a long history of using racial epithets and undoubtedly killed him because of his race.
‘Well, I think so’: Sean Hannity presses Anthony Weiner on whether he’s a changed man - Washington Examiner
A Fox News interview with Anthony Weiner and Curtis Sliwa, who are starting a radio show together, got tense when host Sean Hannity opened up by asking Weiner if he has changed after serving 21 months in federal prison as a convicted sex offender. Weiner paused before saying, "Well, I think so."...
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Analysis: McConnell is trying to end-run Trump in 2022. It’s not working. | CNN Politics
Mitch McConnell may not like to talk about Donald Trump. But he’s making his feelings very clear as he tries to recruit candidates who have been willing to be critical of the former President into key Senate races.
www.cnn.comLatest Ukraine updates: Renewed calls for de-escalation
Ukraine-Russia crisis news from February 15: Putin says Russia ready for talks on confidence-building measures.
Tech executive fires back at John Durham - Washington Examiner
A technology expert shot back at special counsel John Durham in response to claims that he "exploited" access to internet traffic to build a narrative of collusion between former President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia.As Trump and his allies argue that Durham has found a "far bigger...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBeto O'Rourke seeks campaign redemption in Texas after 2 straight losses
Four years after losing a much-publicized Senate race by less than 3 percentage points to Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke is running for governor of Texas — this time against Gov. Greg Abbott — hoping to drum up the same excitement that made him a household name in 2018.
Texas Politics Project poll finds Gov. Abbott pulling ahead, AG Paxton at risk of runoff
Abbott is pulling steadily ahead of his GOP primary challengers. Among likely Republican primary voters, 60% prefer Abbott, 15% prefer former Texas GOP chair Allen West, 14% support former state se…
www.kxan.comCanada invokes unprecedented emergency measures — and triggers a political firestorm
The embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken an enormous gamble to remove the truckers’ protests, and his legacy is on the line.
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Trump’s latest political obsession: The baseball team owner not toeing his line
Ohio's Matt Dolan is spending millions to break through in a GOP Senate primary where he's the only candidate not aggressively courting Trump.
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Tennessee lawmakers pass ban on instant runoff voting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers passed a ban Monday against instant runoff voting in elections, a move that seeks to end a long-running legal dispute between state election officials
US asks Honduras to arrest, extradite ex-President Hernández
The United States has requested the arrest of former President Juan Orlando Hernández for his eventual extradition to the U.S.
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Michigan secretary of state requests inquiry into possible voting equipment breach - Washington Examiner
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson asked the state's attorney general and state police to investigate reports an "unnamed third party" gained unauthorized access to voting technology in one county. At least one third party allegedly gained access to tabulation machines and data drives in...
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‘High-drama’ release of political maps to define Capitol week
The once-a-decade redrawing of political maps comes to a conclusion this week as a special court panel issues new legislative and congressional boundaries. The Legislature failed to get maps done.
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A priest incorrectly performed thousands of baptisms for decades – by changing one word
A priest in Arizona resigned after he incorrectly performed baptisms for decades, possibly derailing the rite for thousands of people.
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McConnell calls out ‘maskless’ Super Bowl celebs as school mandates remain
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday pointed to large maskless crowds at Sunday’s Super Bowl while taking aim at policies that impose school mask mandates on chi…
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Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know as diplomacy steps up
Diplomatic efforts to head off what U.S. officials have warned could be an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine have entered a new and dizzying round
Trump lawyer turns over 8,000 emails to January 6 committee and withholds 11,000 | CNN Politics
A conservative lawyer who worked with then-President Donald Trump has turned over thousands of pages of emails to the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection but is withholding thousands of others, according to a court filing Sunday.
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Rubio: White House records at Mar-a-Lago ‘not a crime, I don’t believe’
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Monday rebuffed concerns that have risen in recent weeks over former President Trump’s handling of his administration’s records, saying, “I don’…
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Myanmar military committed war crimes in Karenni state: Report
Fortify Rights says evidence shows military massacred civilians, as it urges ASEAN to support arms embargo on regime.
Varney rips Democrat 'political espionage' in Durham report
FOX Business' Stuart Varney criticizes the Democrats as the Durham report unveiled that the 2016 Clinton campaign spied on former President Trump
Georgia may add police at polling places ahead of midterm elections
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is calling for assigning state troopers to polling places to increase security, and one Atlanta neighborhood could secede from the city. Greg Bluestein, political reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, joins Joshua Johnson for a closer look...
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US women beat Finland 4-1, to face Canada in Olympic final
BEIJING (AP) — Hilary Knight could think of no better way to close the Beijing Games women’s hockey tournament than a rematch between the United States and — who else?
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Chicago political dynasty heir found guilty of tax fraud
City Council Member Patrick Daley Thompson is the first member of his politically powerful family to be found guilty of federal crimes.
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One Year After Deadly Blackout, Texas Politicians Prefer Political Spin Over Real Solutions for Power Grid - Public Citizen
The failure of the Texas energy grid last year and the human suffering it caused should resonate in every household in America...
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Trump’s unorthodox phone habits complicate January 6 investigation | CNN Politics
In Donald Trump’s White House, telephones were a valued commodity. The then-President loved to talk to everyone, said a former White House aide.
www.cnn.comTucker Carlson Revives Vicious Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
Tucker Carlson on Monday revived a false conspiracy theory about Seth Rich, the slain Democratic National Committee staffer whose killing became a prop that Fox News used to draw attention away from Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election.Carlson, who did not refer to Rich by name, was reacting...
NSBA knew about Garland school boards memo before it was published, emails show - Washington Examiner
Newly released emails from the National School Boards Association show the organization was aware that Attorney General Merrick Garland had prepared a memo directing the FBI to investigate threats against school boards prior to its publication. The revelation raises new questions about the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comEarly voting for Texas primaries begins
Monday marks the first day of early voting for Texas' March 1 primaries, in which voters will choose the candidates who will face off in the Nov. 1 election.Why it matters: The Republican primaries for statewide office amount to a test of Donald Trump's hold on the party. The winner of the...
Couple accused in $4.5-billion bitcoin scheme to be separated before trial
Ilya Lichtenstein is in jail, and wife Heather Morgan has been freed; the judge said evidence tying them to the scheme is "very strong."
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The most appalling allegations in A&E’s Hugh Hefner docuseries ‘Secrets of Playboy'
A&E's "Secrets of Playboy" is a 12-hour takedown of Hugh Hefner and his Playboy empire, including tales of sexual assault. The biggest claims.
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US Embassy in Kyiv destroying documents as drawdown underway
The U.S. drawdown of its embassy in Kyiv has included the destruction of some immigration and travel documents as part of protocol to protect sensitive information, according to notes from a phone …
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Singapore urged to halt double execution planned for Wednesday
Families of two men convicted of drug offences were informed of plans to carry out the executions a week ago.
New Mexico bill allows testing to prevent fentanyl deaths
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's Legislature passed a bill Monday to legalize test strips that can detect the presence of the potent opiate fentanyl and potentially help avoid deadly overdoses.
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Actor who bilked film investors out of $650 million gets 20 years
Zachary Joseph Horwitz was sentenced in federal court in Los Angeles after he pleaded guilty to committing securities fraud.
www.nbcnews.comSenators eye resolution backing Ukraine amid Russia tension
Stopping short of legislation to impose sanctions on Russia, the U.S. Senate is considering a resolution in support of Ukraine as senators are eager to respond to Russian President Vladimir Vladimir Putin’s aggression but deferential to the White House’s strategy to avert a crisis in Europe...
Senate passes bill to make former internment camp national historic site
The Senate on Monday passed a bill to make a former Japanese American internment camp in Colorado a national historic site. The bill would establish the Amache National Historic Site, a f…
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Tech exec looked for Trump dirt on White House computers, says Durham
Former President Trump and his allies said the disclosure was proof that Trump was under surveillance while he was in office.
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Videos show Russian units and missiles advancing toward Ukraine border | CNN
The build-up of Russian forces close to the Ukrainian border continues apace, with everything from submarines and amphibious landing ships in the Black Sea to short-range ballistic missiles, tanks and howitzers around Ukraine’s northeastern edges.
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AOC ties expiration of child tax credit to jump in NYC crime
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., tied the increase of thefts in New York City to the expiration of the child tax credit at the end of the year, according to an interview published on Monday.
Two bills tightening Idaho voting rules head to full House
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A panel of Idaho lawmakers has approved a bill prohibiting so-called “ballot harvesting” and another tightening the timeline for unaffiliated voters to joint a political party
After roping in cord-cutters, streaming services are hiking their prices
Prices will continue to climb as streamers invest billions in original content to stand out from competition.
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Latest Ukraine updates: US says Putin increasing military options
Ukraine news from February 14: Pentagon says Putin is adding more military force and capability near Ukraine’s borders.
Valieva skates into first place after Olympic short program
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake to lead after the women’s short program at the Beijing Games on Tuesday night.
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Olympics Live: US wins gold, silver in ski slopestyle
Freestyler skier Alex Hall has led a 1-2 American finish in the men’s Olympic slopestyle competition in Beijing.
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Asian shares mostly lower as markets watch Ukraine tensions
Asian shares are mostly lower, echoing a decline on Wall Street, amid concerns about rising tensions in Ukraine over thousands of Russian troops that have been amassing on their border.
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San Francisco police used rape victim database to identify suspects, prosecutor says
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin called the alleged practice "legally and ethically wrong."
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Kentucky mayoral candidate survives being targeted by a gunman
Craig Greenberg is unharmed after someone entered and fired shots at him. A suspect has been arrested.
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A tsunami caught experts by surprise. Now, they’re starting to understand why.
New research found that five earthquakes over several minutes in the South Atlantic in August triggered the tsunami that was recorded around the world.
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Louisiana man jailed for 44 years on rape charges is freed as prosecutor dismisses charges after judge calls for new trial | CNN
Vincent Simmons, a Louisiana man who fought for 44 years to overturn his conviction on attempted aggravated rape charges, has had the judgment vacated and the charges have been dismissed, according to his attorneys Justin Bonus and Malcolm Larvadain.
www.cnn.comSenate GOP package pushes to provide curriculum to parents
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Senate Republicans introduced a “Parents Bill of Rights” legislative package on Monday they say would empower parents by giving them more access to curriculum
Scientists have found a way to expose poaching criminal networks using DNA from seized elephant tusks
DNA from 4,320 tusks of savannah elephants African savanna elephant tusks has been utilized to identify networks for trafficking ivory out of Africa.
Suspect charged in 'horrific' killing of California woman found in tree in homeless encampment
The body of a 20-year-old woman with autism was found hanging from a tree near Sacramento, authorities said.
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Rams star Van Jefferson won the Super Bowl — then rushed out of the stadium after learning his wife went into labor
The Rams got their first Super Bowl win in two decades — and Jefferson and his high school sweetheart got their second child.
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Timeline: How the Ukraine-Russia crisis reached the brink of war
Months of diplomacy have failed to resolve the crisis, as fear grows over an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Japan economy grew last quarter on better spending, exports
Japan has reported its economy grew at a 5.4% annual pace in the last quarter, helped by improved consumer spending and exports.
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The best and worst Super Bowl ads of 2022: Coinbase wins, Salesforce loses
Advertisers spent millions to get into the game. Experts say a handful of ads were touchdowns, while others fumbled.
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Winter Olympics Recap: Kamila Valieva leads figure skating in return to ice; Alysa Liu has top American score
Aylsa Liu finished with highest American short program score in women's figure skating and Russian teen Kamila Valieva competed despite controversy.
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WHO gets supplies to Ethiopia's Tigray but distribution lags
The U.N. health agency says it has been granted access to send medical supplies to Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region for the first time in six months, but fuel shortages are hampering distribution.
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Oakland says goodbye to former Raiders coach John Madden
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — When John Madden died in December, his widow Virginia knew exactly where she wanted to honor her late husband's life.
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Covid-19 daily case rates plunge to one-sixth the record high reached a month ago. But thousands are still dying from Covid-19 every day | CNN
While new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations keep tumbling, more than 2,000 Americans are still dying every day from Covid-19.
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Court strikes down Boston’s vaccine mandate for unionized first responders
A judge on Tuesday blocked a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for certain first responders, writing in her order that the city’s mandate cannot be enforced on the members of three unions until legal …
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Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
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AP sources: White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle
The Biden administration is telling Congress it needs an additional $30 billion to press ahead with the fight against COVID-19.
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Coachella and Stagecoach will not require negative COVID tests or vaccinations
Guests will also not be required to bring masks.
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Roughly 75 percent of DC residents support now-ended city vaccine mandate: poll
Nearly 3 out of 4 D.C. residents said in a new Washington Post poll released on Tuesday that they are in favor of keeping the proof of vaccination coronavirus pandemic rule that Mayor Muriel B…
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Federal judge blocks Air Force from booting service member over vaccine refusal
A Georgia federal judge blocked the Air Force from booting a service member who objected to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for religious reasons.In a preliminary injunction issued Tuesday, U.S. Dis…
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Psaki blames 'hate-filled rhetoric' about COVID-19 origins for hate crimes targeting Asian Americans
White House press secretary Jen Psaki credited the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic as a driving force behind an uptick in “hate filled rhetoric and language” against Asian Americans.
As Canada protests persist, so do challenges for Trudeau
Canada has endured bitter divisions in its past, but the current wave of protests over COVID-19 restrictions is unprecedented in some respects.
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Surgeon general reflects on young daughter's COVID-19 experience
"In these moments, it doesn't matter if you're a doctor or Surgeon General. We are parents first," U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wrote.
www.cbsnews.comNew York City fires 1,430 municipal workers over vaccine mandate
That figure represents less than 1 percent of the city's 370,000-person workforce.
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New test could determine the severity of your COVID symptoms
Worried you’ll have severe COVID? A new test could help ease your worry.
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Louisiana 'definitely on the downswing' from Omicron surge
The Louisiana Department of Health will give additional guidance for K-12 schools later this week.
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Comparing COVID-19 cases at schools with and without mask mandates
Here’s how case rates compared in 20 mid-Michigan school districts with and without mask mandates.
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LDH: 3,039 new COVID-19 cases reported in Louisiana on Feb. 14
The Louisiana Department of Health reports 3,039 new COVID-19 cases and 41 new deaths.
Cook Islands confirms first coronavirus case - two years into pandemic
The Cook Islands, one of the few places left in the world that had not reported any coronavirus infections, detected its first case on Sunday. Prime Minister Mark Brown said in a briefing Sunday that the individual who tested positive arrived in Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, on...
Scientists propose cause of symptoms, treatment for long COVID-19
Tyson joins Amazon and Walmart in lifting mask rules for vaccinated workers
Nation's biggest meat producer joins major retailers in easing pandemic requirements for employees.
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S. Korean COVID deaths rise, hope rests on high booster rate
South Korea is reporting its most COVID-19 deaths in a month as the U.S. advises Americans to avoid traveling to the country grappling with a omicron surge.
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Prince Charles' wife Camilla tests positive for COVID-19
The Duchess of Cornwall has tested positive for COVID-19, four days after her husband Prince Charles was confirmed to be infected with the coronavirus.
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New Zealand's PM signals harsher stance on vaccine protest
New Zealand’s prime minister says protesters who oppose coronavirus mandates are using “intimidation and harassment,” as the convoy of demonstrators continues to disrupt the capital of Wellington.
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How anti-mandate rebels took on – and took over – their California county | CNN Politics
Shasta County voters turned against their Republican leaders for not being conservative enough, especially over Covid orders from the state.
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California delays decision on lifting school mask mandate
Gov. Gavin Newsom delayed a closely watched decision on lifting California’s school mask mandate Monday, even as other Democratic governors around the country have dropped them in recent weeks.
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Why is Canada's Covid death rate so much lower than US?
Despite protests raging in Canada, the country is managing Covid better than the US, data shows.
www.bbc.comSouth Dakota Senate passes Noem's vaccine mandate bill
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Senate Republicans gave hearty support on Monday to Gov. Kristi Noem's proposal to allow employees to gain exemptions from their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates, passing it with the two-thirds majority required if it is to be enacted immediately.
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Virus surge begins to overwhelm Hong Kong's COVID measures
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's leader on Tuesday said a surge in coronavirus cases is overwhelming the city’s emergency resources, but defended the strict measures that have been imposed.
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Novak Djokovic willing to miss tournaments over vaccine
Novak Djokovic says he is prepared to miss out on his place in tennis history for his vaccine stance.
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Sweden recommends fourth COVID vaccine dose to older people
Authorities in Sweden have recommended a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to people over age 80 and those living in nursing homes or getting home care.
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Unvaccinated medical workers turn to religious exemptions
As the remaining vaccine mandates for medical workers get to set be implemented this week in 25 mostly conservative states, it is once again becoming clear how widespread the use of religious exemptions is in the U.S. as a workaround to complying with such requirements.
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Plans fizzle for major trucker virus protest in Brussels
Plans have fizzled for a major trucker virus protest near the European Union headquarters in Brussels.
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Insider Q&A: NIH official on testing for infectiousness
A U.S. health official suggests there may never be a test to measure whether someone who had COVID-19 is still infectious. Dr.
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Hong Kong to vaccinate 3-year-olds amid new COVID-19 surge
Hong Kong plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 3 as infections rage through the semi-autonomous Chinese city.
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