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In the nearly two months since a conservative majority of justices on the Supreme Court indicated openness to dramatic new restrictions on abortion, money has poured into the political fundraising arm of the anti-abortion group Susan B. Anthony List.
McConnell is battling Trump for loyalty of Senate GOP
The power struggle is one of the more consequential subplots of the midterm elections, with implications for who controls the Senate — and its Republican members.
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'Tone-deaf': Biden allies in Puerto Rico sound alarm over judicial picks
The island’s governor and others were already irked with Biden for failing to champion Puerto Rican statehood as president.
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EXPLAINER: Supreme Court takes up race in college admissions
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to review a challenge to the consideration of race in college admission decisions, often known as affirmative action. With three new conservative justices on the court since its last review, the practice may be facing its greatest threat yet.
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Column: If you think 2020 chaos was bad, imagine if Trump was put in charge of elections
Around the country, Trump allies are seeking to run voting machinery and hijack the process.
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Fulton County judges approve special grand jury for district attorney's probe of Trump
A group of judges approved a request from Democrat Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to impanel a special grand jury for a criminal investigation into former President Trump's possible efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
EXPLAINER: What are US options for sanctions against Putin?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The financial options being considered to punish President Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine range from the sweeping to the acutely personal — from cutting Russia off from U.S.
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China denies discouraging Putin from attacking Ukraine
Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping has not discouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching a major attack on Ukraine, according to Chinese and Russian officials.
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Democrats say change to filibuster just a matter of time
Democratic lawmakers, aides and strategists believe it’s just a matter of time before the Senate filibuster is substantially changed to limit the minority’s ability to stop legislation, despite a d…
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Social media figure gets home detention in Capitol riot case
A pro-Trump social media influencer who posted video of himself at the U.S. Capitol during last year's riot was sentenced on Monday to three months of home detention after a federal prosecutor accused him of abusing his online platform to stir up the mob.
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Analysis: US enemies are lining up to test Joe Biden
President Joe Biden is confronting a series of distinct but interlocking global crises and hotspots with US foes lining up to test the mettle of an under-pressure leader and their own sense that the United States is a retreating global power.
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North Korea fires two apparent cruise missiles, the latest launches in its recent testing flurry
Analysts say Pyongyang's recent flurry of missile launches is likely an effort to get Washington to accelerate diplomacy over the North's nuclear weapons program and the sanctions stemming from it.
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Five Democrats the left plans to target
Progressives are preparing to try to clear out Democrats they say are hampering their ability to remodel the country while their party still controls Congress. They see the skeleton Build Back…
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Federal court blocks Alabama's new congressional map
A federal court blocked Alabama's newly drawn congressional map on Monday, ruling that it likely violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act because it only includes one district where Black voters have the opportunity to elect a candidate of their choice.
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Top Taliban officials in Moscow for secret talks, Afghan sources say
A son of the Taliban’s founder and an Afghan deputy prime minister have traveled to Moscow in recent days for clandestine talks, former Afghanistan security executives told the Washington Examiner.
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Lawmakers call on Pelosi, McCarthy to bring stock trading ban to the floor
Twenty-seven House of Representatives members have signed a letter urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to bring forward legislation that would ban members of Congress from owning or trading stocks.Why it matters: There has been momentum...
Belarus hacktivists target railway in anti-Russia effort
A Belarusian hacktivist group says it has launched a limited cyberattack on the national railway company, aimed at impeding the movement of Russian troops and freight inside the Moscow-allied country.
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Judge rejects effort by Trump ally Eastman to sideline Jan. 6 committee subpoena
At issue are documents connected to John Eastman's work at Chapman University.
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Are the legal walls closing in on Donald Trump?
The Supreme Court may be asked to rule on additional Trumpian pleas for deference — as news breaks every day on many ongoing investigations.
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Alabama's new congressional map from GOP-led state legislature rejected by federal judges
Federal judges on Monday night blocked Alabama's newly drawn congressional map and ordered the Republican-led State Legislature to create a new one that includes two districts, rather than the planned one.Why it matters: "Black voters have less opportunity than other Alabamians to elect...
2 US Senate candidates in Ohio jump primaries and debate
A Trump-aligned Republican and an underdog progressive Democrat are taking an unusually early step in their campaigns for the U.S. Senate: They're holding a debate. The odd match-up between Josh Mandel, a former GOP state treasurer, and Democrat Morgan Harper, a former consumer protection...
Florida school district cancels professor’s civil rights lecture over critical race theory concerns
It's an example of how the debate over critical race theory has reached public schools in Florida, with the history professor accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of creating "a climate of fear."
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14 illegal immigrants on terror watchlist stopped at border in 2021, former Border Patrol chief says
AUSTIN, Texas — Law enforcement intercepted 14 illegal immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border who were on the terrorist watchlist, a former top official said, more than the four stops that the Department of Homeland Security had disclosed.
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Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US says Putin may face sanctions
Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 25: Biden says NATO has ‘no intention’ of sending forces to Ukraine.
NATO kicks off large naval exercise in Mediterranean amid tensions with Russia
The exercise has been planned since 2020 and will not test scenarios related to Ukraine.
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Cheryl Hines breaks silence on husband RFK Jr.'s Holocaust analogy during anti-vaccine mandate speech
Actress Cheryl Hines broke her silence to distance herself from comments made by her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., making a comparison to the Holocaust while delivering a speech at a rally against vaccine mandates in Washington, D.C.
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Biden revives 'clean energy' program with $1B loan guarantee
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has issued its first clean energy loan guarantee, reviving an Obama-era program that helped launch the country’s first utility-scale wind and solar farms a decade ago but has largely gone dormant in recent years.
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Burkina Faso military coup: How the world reacted
The UN, the West African bloc ECOWAS and the African Union condemn power grab by mutinous soldiers.
Criticism piles up for WH chief of staff Ron Klain amid setbacks for administration
White House chief of staff Ron Klain has faced a barrage of criticism in recent months as President Biden's poll numbers continue to plummet and setbacks pile up for the administration.
Lebanon's former PM Saad Hariri bows out of political life
Lebanon’s former Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he is leaving politics for now and will not be running in May’s parliamentary elections
Trump Is Too Cheap to Use His Own Money to Help Aides Eyed by the Jan. 6 Committee
CNN reported on Monday that the former president is helping only his most loyal aides secure legal assistance from a fund created by allies
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Portland struggles as asylum seekers continue to arrive
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Portland is asking for help as the growing number of asylum seekers continues to stretch resources.
Italy votes for new president in a race that could spark political upheaval
A secret ballot to elect Italy's next president begins on Monday — with Prime Minister Mario Draghi among the favorites.
Virginia's education wars emerge in Florida governor's race
Education has become one of the most heated political issues.
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Florida seeks to stop the arrival of immigrants to state
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — All Florida government agencies would be prohibited from doing business with transportation companies that bring immigrants who are in the country illegally into the state under
Biden caught on hot mic calling Fox reporter 'a stupid son of a bitch'
President Joe Biden was heard calling a reporter from the Fox channel a "stupid son of a birch" on a hot microphone following a White House event Monday afternoon.
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J.D. Vance discusses platform ahead of Senate race
Vance has asked for Trump's endorsement.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Liz Cheney has ‘more conservative’ voting record than some in GOP
They may be on opposite poles among House Republicans in their attitudes toward former President Donald Trump, but Rep. Liz Cheney got an unexpected compliment from firebrand freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene on her conservative voting record.
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Redistricting legal challenges likely
A legal challenge could be the last resort for Democrats and activists who want to stop redistricting that would split Nashville among three congressional districts.The new map is expected to secure full approval from the General Assembly as soon as this week.Get market news worthy of your time...
Colorado secretary of state subpoenas second GOP county clerk accused of election breach
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced Monday that her office issued subpoenas against a second county official facing allegations of an election protocol breach.
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4 accused of scheme to smuggle 'military-grade firepower' to Mexico’s bloodiest cartel
Authorities found an arsenal with 10,000 armor-piercing incendiary rounds and kits to make six machine guns capable of firing 6,000 bullets per minute.
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Extra cash for low-income mothers may influence baby brains
New research suggests giving extra cash to low-income mothers can change their infants’ brain development. Brain measurements at age 1 showed faster activity in key brain regions in infants whose low-income families received $300-plus monthly for a year, compared with those who got $20 each...
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DA for Atlanta area granted special grand jury to probe Trump's election interference
An Atlanta-area district attorney investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia will be allowed to seat a special grand jury this spring.
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Ireland tells Russia live-fire naval exercise is 'not welcome'
Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped.
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What are Joe Biden's options with Russia in Ukraine? That all depends on Putin's next move.
U.S. troops, tougher sanctions, more lethal arms among President Joe Biden's options for confronting Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine.
Cotton presses Cardona on teachers union letter urging social media to stifle opposition to CRT
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., sent a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding answers on a National Education Association (NEA) letter that followed closely after the National School Boards Association (NSBA) letter comparing concerned parents to domestic terrorists. The NEA suggested...
Lashawn McNeil, suspect in deadly Harlem police shooting, dies
McNeil allegedly opened fire on two NYPD officers, killing 22-year-old Jason Rivera and seriously wounding 27-year-old Wilbert Mora
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Analysis: For a few Texas politicians, a bad time for bad news
For three of the state’s most experienced politicians, bad news comes with the territory. But bad news in the critical stages of an election is another, more serious, kind of trouble.
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Ken Paxton remains front-runner in Texas AG race as Republican primary rivals battle for 2nd place
The Republican race for Texas attorney general is said to be the marquee contest of the primary season, but incumbent Ken Paxton is shying away from contact....
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House Committee on Ethics opening reviews of two lawmakers | CNN Politics
A nonpartisan House panel has called on two lawmakers to face a broader ethics investigation after allegations emerged of improper use of federal resources.
Dry January still carries benefits even if you slip up, experts say
Managing alcohol consumption during stressful times like the pandemic can be particularly challenging.
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Children among the dozens killed in South Sudan violence
Attacks in Jonglei state killed more than 30 people, including three children who drowned in a river trying to flee.
German caution on arms to Ukraine rooted in history, energy
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s refusal to join other NATO members in providing weapons to Ukraine has annoyed some allies and raised questions about Berlin’s resolve in standing up to Russia. The issue rose to the fore over the weekend following a report that Berlin had gone so far as to block Estonia...
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Democrats face double-digit enthusiasm deficit ahead of midterms
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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What the Trump Documents Might Tell the Jan. 6 Committee
Following last week’s Supreme Court ruling, the House panel has received material that it hopes could flesh out how the attack on the Capitol came about.
Congressman’s Thirst for Beer Isn’t Even Weirdest Part of This Ethics Report
Chip Somodevilla/GettyAccording to a new ethics report released Monday, life as a congressional staffer in the office of Colorado Republican Rep. Doug Lamborn is…quite strange.For starters, Lamborn wants you, his office staffer, to give him Christmas presents—beer and food preferred—with a value...
Top Republican demands audit of Interior Department ethics office
A key House Republican is seeking an audit of the Interior Department's ethics office following multiple reports of ethical misconduct from senior Biden administration officials.
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Trump conquered Ohio. Now his followers want the governorship.
Ex-Rep. Jim Renacci is challenging Gov. Mike DeWine in a primary, betting GOP voters want someone more closely aligned with Donald Trump.
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New Mexico considers clampdown on violent criminal cases
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Mothers who lost their sons to violence in New Mexico testified Monday that something has to be done to keep suspects accused of brutal crimes behind
Australian opposition leader: China relations won't change
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The opposition leader in Australia said Tuesday its relationship with China will remain difficult even if his center-left Labor Party wins power at elections for the
China less worried about global criticism these Olympics
When Beijing was awarded the 2008 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Games could improve human rights, and Chinese politicians hinted at the same. Such talk is all but absent this time as the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics open in just over a week.
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Here's how long it will take to get your tax refund in 2022
The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.
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Millions left without power after huge blackout hits Central Asia
Major cities in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan hit by power outages after an ’emergency imbalance’ in a power grid.
Court strikes Michigan law to make petition drives harder
DETROIT (AP) — An effort by Republicans to make it harder to change Michigan law through petition drives was declared unconstitutional Monday by the state Supreme Court.
Move Over MyPillow Guy: Aaron Rodgers Is Trumpworld's Hot New Election Conspiracy Theorist
The Green Bay Packers quarterback warmed up for his playoff loss by casting doubt on Biden’s win. The former president’s team is thrilled
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NATO sends reinforcements to Eastern Europe amid Russia tensions
NATO said it was sending more ships and jets, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine.
Axios-Ipsos poll: Biden's free COVID tests and masks are popular, but they're not helping him
Data: Axios/Ipsos poll; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosTwo new Biden administration initiatives — mailing at-home COVID-19 tests to those who ask and making free N95 masks available — are hugely popular, each backed by 84% of Americans in the latest installment of the Axios/Ipsos Coronavirus...
‘Sad stunt’: Pelosi praises Supreme Court's rejection of GOP bid to end proxy voting
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a Supreme Court decision not to consider the GOP’s effort to block proxy voting is a victory for Congress and public health, and she blasted Republicans for challenging a policy used by more than half their conference.
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EXPLAINER: Why Yemen's war has spilled into the Emirates
CAIRO (AP) — Twice in the past week, Yemen’s rebels have launched attacks with missiles and drones on the United Arab Emirates, a major escalation for one of the world’s most protracted conflicts.
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Trump lawyer ordered to respond to January 6 committee subpoena for his Chapman University emails
A federal judge is forcing a conservative lawyer who had worked for then-President Donald Trump before the January 6 insurrection to respond to a House select committee subpoena of Chapman University for his emails -- setting congressional investigators up to receive access to information...
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Texas primary showdown bursts open after FBI raid
After a near-miss in 2020, Rep. Henry Cuellar's repeat primary challenge is getting a burst of energy after the FBI raided Cuellar's house.
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Why Latter-day Saint missionaries temporarily are leaving the Ukraine
Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have left the Ukraine temporarily due to ongoing uncertainties and political tensions, according to a church spokesman.
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Bridgeport mayor announces internal investigation into handling of the death of Lauren Smith-Fields
The mayor also announced that Bridgeport will be updating its policies on family death notifications.
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Witness at officers' trial says he believed Floyd would die
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A bystander who feared George Floyd would die under the knee of former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin wept on the stand Tuesday at the federal civil rights trial of three other officers , as prosecutors attempted to show that even people without medical training...
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Migrant abuses continue in Libya. So does EU border training
BRUSSELS (AP) — A confidential European Union military report calls for continuing a controversial EU program to train and equip Libya’s coast guard and navy despite growing concerns about their treatment of migrants, a mounting death toll at sea, and the continued lack of any central authority...
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Tunisia president’s top aide quits over ‘fundamental differences’
Nadia Akacha has been described as President Saied’s closest and most trusted adviser.
3 monkeys that escaped, were captured after Pennsylvania crash have been euthanized
The animals were among 100 monkeys being shipped on a highway to a quarantine facility.
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Netanyahu says he rejected plea deal that would ban him from politics
Netanyahu faces multiple corruption charges but wants to stay in politics.
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Meet the mild-mannered progressive who’s breaking the filibuster
More than any other senator, Jeff Merkley has frayed the fabric of the chamber’s vaunted 60-vote threshold. And he doesn’t mind if that’s used against his own party in the future.
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Birthday celebration for PM sparks new party row
Frustration from MPs grows amid revelations of another gathering held at No 10 during lockdown in 2020.
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The politics of ‘mind control’
The lesson is that by manipulating private data, one can impose a form of mind control on any cohort of the population.
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'We just have to get rid of the lead': Kamala Harris visits Milwaukee to highlight push to replace lead pipes
Vice President Kamala Harris foused on the push to replace lead pipes in Milwaukee and across the country.
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Work drinks are expected in U.K. offices, and they're at the heart of this latest scandal
"You don’t want to be the only one sitting around drinking a water," one London worker said.
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Labor shortages pose grave challenge to small business owners
Labor shortages, the Omicron variant and supply chain issues pose significant challenges to small businesses.
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Political rhetoric heats up in Kenner over $80K in disaster pay to top official
Qualifying for Kenner's March 26 political races begins Wednesday, but the rhetoric is already at midcampaign intensity.
In a Ukrainian city near Russia, a civilian army prepares for war
New paramilitary force says it is ready to defend the country in the event of a Russian ground invasion.
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Why Brussels fears Europe is 'closest to war' in decades
Fears are rising over Russia's plans to shake up the region, writes BBC Europe editor Katya Adler.
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Where is Peng Shuai? T-shirts will be OK at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Restrictions which resulted in the removal of a spectator for wearing a T-shirt supporting Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai at the Australian Open have been overhauled after international backlash.
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German woman on trial for joining ISIL, enslaving a Yazidi woman
Leonora Messing faces a court in Germany for aiding and abetting crimes against humanity committed in Syria.
Aboriginal flag: Australian government secures copyright after row
Aboriginal Australians say the symbol of identity was previously "held hostage" by lease agreements.
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Brian Williams turns down CBS News' attempt to recruit him for the 'Evening News'
Brian Williams doesn't want to anchor the "Evening News."
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Bipartisanship stumbles on New York redistricting panel
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats on New York's redistricting commission threw up their hands Monday, a day before a bipartisan panel — apparently in name only — was to submit
Senior US envoy for Iran leaves role negotiating nuclear talks with Tehran
Richard Nephew, the deputy special envoy for Iran, left his post as part of the U.S. team negotiating Iran’s return to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).A State De…
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Police: Fire, clash at nightclub kill 19 people in Indonesia
Nineteen people were killed in a fire and a clash between two community groups at a nightclub in Indonesia's West Papua province
Libyan parliament committee urges change of interim PM
Committee also says it would take at least nine months to prepare for a new election to avoid fraud and ensure security.
Mulling run for L.A. mayor, Rick Caruso changes registration to Democrat
Rick Caruso, the shopping mall magnate who is considering a run for mayor of heavily Democratic Los Angeles, said Monday he has changed his political affiliation from no party preference …
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Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge is sworn in
Justice Ayesha Malik’s appointment was approved this year after initially being turned down last year.
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The Beatles and John Lennon memorabilia to be sold as NFTs
John Lennon's eldest son Julian will keep the physical items as he sells digital versions of them.
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DC, 3 states sue Google saying it invades users' privacy
WASHINGTON (AP) — The District of Columbia and three states are suing Google for allegedly deceiving consumers and invading their privacy by making it nearly impossible for them to stop their location from being tracked.
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Africa Cup of Nations: At least eight killed in crush at Cameroon stadium
Dozens more people are injured in the incident outside a football stadium in Cameroon.
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Tarnished Gold: Illegal mining stokes Indigenous divisions
RAPOSA SERRA DO SOL INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, Brazil (AP) — The mining encampment that stretches across a mountainside in Brazil’s Amazon is dotted with plastic tarpaulin covers. Under them, dozens of men toil in rocky pits, excavating sacks of ore to be transported by truck.
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Texas woman arrested after allegedly trying to buy another woman’s child for $500,000 at Walmart
Rebecca Lanette Taylor is accused of offering to pay cash for a woman's one-year-old son, who she allegedly described as the "perfect fit" for her.
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Ski resorts aim for more efficient snowmaking amid drought
DENVER (AP) — The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal flakes on a ski run while the rest of the land goes thirsty. Snowpack in the U.S.
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Climate change: Biden's next big political gamble?
After a string of setbacks on getting his priorities through the deeply divided US Congress, President Joe Biden may set his sights on climate change in a bid to save the planet -- and his imperiled…
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What is skin whitening, what are the risks and who profits?
Skin whitening is a multi-billion-dollar industry and predominantly targets women of color in every region of the world. Find out more about the global market, the culture of colorism promoting it, the effect these products can have on your health and the industry behind it all.
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Corruption is on the rise and pummeling human rights: New report
Some governments have used the pandemic to allow corruption to flourish, Transparency International warns.
Party on: New revelations heap pressure on UK PM Boris Johnson
Birthday party revelations come the week an official report into parties held during lockdown is to be published.
Fortuna Silver says Burkina Faso mine unaffected by political turmoil (NYSE:FSM)
Fortuna Silver Mines <<FSM>> sinks alongside reports of Burkina Faso's president being detained by the military, but the company says its Yaramoko gold mine operations in the country...
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Power outages reported in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan
MOSCOW (AP) — Widespread power outages were reported on Tuesday in the Central Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The Interfax news agency said that a significant number of the 2 million residents of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, found themselves without electricity...
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Report: Anti-corruption fight is stalled, COVID not helping
BERLIN (AP) — Most countries have made little to no progress in bringing down corruption levels over the past decade, and authorities' response to the COVID-19 pandemic in many places has weighed on accountability, a closely watched study by an anti-graft organization found Tuesday.
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Husband says Iran sentenced activist wife to prison, lashes
The husband of a prominent human rights activist says his wife has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison in Iran
A new PAC called VOTE 417 supports 'voting rights' candidates in southwest Missouri
In addition to supporting candidates, the PAC will "inform the public of registration deadlines, polling places, and their rights as voters."
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7 injured after F-35 jet crashes on aircraft carrier in South China Sea
The pilot of a US F-35 jet ejected as his jet crashed on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in the South China Sea, injuring seven, the US Pacific Fleet said in a statement Monday.
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Exclusive poll: Biden and Whitmer get poor marks from likely voters
Likely voters in Michigan gave poor grades for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Joe Biden as the pivotal 2022 campaigns ramp up.
77 years after Auschwitz, Jews honor those who rescued them
DURACH, Germany (AP) — Andrzej Sitkowski was 15 years old when his mother told him that she had been asked by a neighbor to hide a little Jewish girl from the Nazis at their home. “It was a short conversation, and then, yes, we decided to take in Hadassah and she was brought over to our house in...
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Another delay for ex-deep-sea treasure hunter stuck in jail
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The long-running case of a former deep-sea treasure hunter marking his sixth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of missing gold coins has hit yet another roadblock.
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At least eight killed in stampede at Cameroon AFCON match
Supporters were caught in crush as they tried to get into Yaounde Olembe stadium to watch their team against Comoros.
Missouri Highway Patrol mistakenly sends Batman-themed alert
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol alert sent cellphones blaring statewide: Authorities in Gotham City, Missouri, were searching for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT. But there is no Gotham City, Missouri, and the car referenced was the one used by the Joker in the...
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So many people want a Ford Maverick that Ford's stopped taking orders
If you want a Ford Maverick pickup but haven't placed an order already yet, time's running out. On Thursday, Ford will stop accepting any new retail orders for the 2022 model year Maverick, company spokesman Michael Levine said in an email. After that, buyers will have to wait until order banks...
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Minnesota groups unite to oppose marijuana legalization
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several businesses, trade groups and social organizations announced the formation of a coalition on Monday opposing legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota as the measure's supporters signal
Taylor Swift calls out Damon Albarn over songwriting comments
The lead singer of Blur and Gorillaz made the false claim that Swift does not write her own songs.
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Ski resorts aim for more efficient snowmaking amid drought
With decreasing snowpack due to drought and climate change, the ski industry has invested millions of dollars in more efficient snowmaking systems
WHO chief warns against talk of 'endgame' in pandemic
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization's director-general on Monday warned that conditions remain ideal for more coronavirus variants to emerge and it's dangerous to assume omicron is the last one or that “we are in the endgame.”
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Israeli expert panel advises 4th vaccine dose for adults
JERUSALEM (AP) — An expert panel on Tuesday advised the Israeli government to begin offering a fourth vaccine dose to everyone over the age of 18, citing research showing it helps prevent COVID-19 infection and severe illness.
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Head of US Special Operations Command has COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the U.S. military's Special Operations Command has tested positive for COVID-19, the command said Monday. Gen. Richard D. Clarke has very mild symptoms and is working remotely, said Col.
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FDA halts use of antibody drugs that don’t work vs. omicron
The regulatory move was expected because the Regeneron and Eli Lilly treatments are less able to target omicron because of its mutations.
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Immunity against variants found in Sinovac recipients who got mixed vaccine booster
People who were originally fully vaccinated with the Chinese-made Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine were shown to develop a high degree of immunity after receiving booster doses of either Sinovac, Astr…
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U.S. politicians use COVID-19 to raise cash. Is that healthy?
Campaign pitches from Democrats and Republicans often focus on the pandemic and an opportunity to help fund their arguments. Says one pollster: “It’s us vs. them, it’s tribalism.&…
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How can I get Paxlovid, the COVID-19 pill? Access to COVID treatments remains a challenge
Scarce supplies and the record surge in Omicron cases can make it tricky to secure the "game-changer" COVID-19 pill from Pfizer.
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Minneapolis bar owner joins lawsuit against vaccine mandate, slams mayor for 'following political science'
Seven restaurant and bar groups sue the city of Minneapolis after the mayor mandated their business to require customers to show proof of vaccination.
New York judge strikes down Hochul’s mask mandate, governor vows fight
A New York judge on Monday ruled that Gov. Kathy Hochul’s effort to reinstate the state’s mask mandate is unlawful and “therefore void and unenforceable.”
Djokovic could play in France under latest vaccine rules
PARIS (AP) — Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.
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UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his government will remove coronavirus testing requirements for vaccinated people arriving in England
CDC adds 5 more Caribbean island destinations to its highest level of travel risk
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moved five Caribbean island destinations into its highest-risk travel category for Covid-19 on Monday.
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