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WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking harder at Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for Vladimir Putin’s onslaught in Ukraine. The major trade action, responding to the pleas of Ukraine’s embattled leader, thrust the U.S. out front as Western nations seek to halt Putin’s invasion.
Russia underestimated Ukraine's resistance, US officials say
Top U.S. intelligence officials believe Russia underestimated the strength of Ukraine’s resistance before launching an invasion that has likely caused thousands of Russian casualties.
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1st trial in Capitol riot ends in conviction on all counts
A Texas man has been convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol last year with a holstered handgun. It’s a milestone victory for federal prosecutors in the first trial among hundreds of cases arising from last year’s riot.
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Pentagon says Poland's jet offer for Ukraine 'not tenable'
The Pentagon has rejected a surprise announcement from Poland that it would give the United States its MiG-29 fighter jets for use by Ukraine.
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Suffering goes on in encircled Mariupol as evacuation fails
Corpses lie in the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine. Hungry people break into stores in search of food and melt snow for water.
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What you need to know about Russia’s war on Ukraine — by the numbers
Russia’s war in Ukraine is taking a devastating toll on the Ukrainian civilian population as Moscow accelerates attacks on nonmilitary targets. The fighting has led to a historic fl…
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Putin "unlikely to be deterred" by economic sanctions and military setbacks in Ukraine, U.S. intel leaders say
An "aggrieved" Putin likely "perceives this as a war he cannot afford to lose," said director of national intelligence Avril Haines.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Intel officials predict 'ugly' weeks ahead as Putin doubles down
Top U.S. intelligence officials warned Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is frustrated that his invasion of Ukraine is not going as planned, and that the coming weeks will get "ugly" as he takes an even more aggressive approach to try and take over the country.
Ukraine-Russia war live updates: 2 million refugees have left Ukraine as Russia's assault goes on
Fighting and efforts to evacuate civilians continue in Ukraine after talks between the two countries made little progress.
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79 percent of Americans back Russian oil ban: poll
Seventy-nine percent of Americans support a ban on Russian oil imports even if it drives up gas prices in the U.S., according to a new poll.The survey, conducted by The Wall Street Journal, found t…
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Latest Ukraine updates: Strike hits Mariupol hospital complex
Ukraine news for March 9: Russian attack hits a children’s hospital in besieged port city, Ukrainian officials say.
Republicans cheer Russian oil ban and jeer Biden for rising gas prices
Democrats say they are prepared for political attacks ahead of the fall election, as some call for a gas tax holiday and clean energy investments.
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Kyiv has transformed into a fortress, with its residents determined to defend it | CNN
Just two weeks ago, residents of the Ukrainian capital were tending to their shops, teaching schoolchildren or parked at their office desks.
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‘Fiery hello’: Ukraine credits tip for successful attack on Russian convoy
Ukraine successfully attacked a Russian convoy of vehicles in its capital city of Kyiv on Tuesday after receiving a public tip via the encrypted messaging app Telegram.
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Biden outlines new benefits for Iraq, Afghanistan veterans exposed to burn pits
President Biden on Tuesday traveled to Texas to discuss expanding benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals from burn pits.In a speech at Resource Connection of Tarrant County in F…
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Opinion | The West Has Declared Financial War on Russia. Is It Prepared for the Consequences?
The U.S. and Europe are using sanctions to try and stop a war that’s already underway. It’s a huge gamble.
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Biden’s ‘posturing’ on Russian oil risks wider conflict: Analysts
The global economy could be facing one of the largest energy supply shocks ever, oil experts warn.
'Don't Say Gay' bill passes in Florida, goes to governor
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill Tuesday to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ people.
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Biden claims 'not true' he is holding back US energy, warns Russian oil ban will cost Americans
President Biden on Tuesday said it is “not true” that his administration is holding back domestic energy production, while warning that the United States’ ban of Russian oil imports will “cost” American families, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues.
‘The price the world has to pay’: Ukraine’s gas giant CEO says Ukraine needs more than Russian oil sanctions
Naftogaz CEO warns of grave dangers to pipelines and Ukraine’s nuclear power plants.
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Russia 'has gone all in': Does Putin have a way out of his war in Ukraine?
“The challenge is this: Putin continues to press this aggression, and that is why we are concerned this could go on for some time,” a State Department spokesperson said.
www.nbcnews.comSenator forced to backtrack after saying Republicans will repeal Obamacare
Ron Johnson’s statement about scrapping Affordable Care Act if GOP wins control of Congress seen as open goal for Democrats Senator Ron Johnson: ‘If we’re going to repeal and replace Obamacare – I still think we need to fix our healthcare system – we need to have the plan ahead of time so that...
Q&A: Forecasters say gasoline prices likely to remain high
Gasoline prices are setting a new record, and they're likely to go higher in the coming weeks. The national average topped $4.17 a gallon on Tuesday, according to auto club AAA.
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Analysis: U.S. can expect 'a flood of plea deals' in Capitol attack cases after guilty verdict
Prosecutors can expect a wave of guilty pleas from some of the hundreds of people charged with joining the assault on the U.S. Capitol, after the first criminal trial related to the riot ended in a lightning-quick guilty verdict on Tuesday, legal experts said.
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Zelenskyy reports more than 50 children killed in war; Congress reaches bipartisan deal to help Ukraine: March 8 recap
The Pentagon said Poland’s offer to give its MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S. so they can be passed to Ukraine raises concerns for NATO.
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Lebanese fearful as fuel and wheat shortage deepens
The war in Ukraine has left cash-strapped Lebanon scrambling for alternative sources of fuel and wheat.
Cyber firm: At least 6 US state governments hacked by China
A cybersecurity firm says hackers working on behalf of the Chinese government broke into the computer networks of at least six state governments in the United States in the last year.
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Biden announces ban on Russian oil as a strike against 'Putin and his war machine'
Amid rising gas prices, President Biden declares that Russian oil, gas and energy exports will no longer be accepted at US ports.
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Here’s where US oil and gas supplies come from
Russia is one of dozens of countries that supply oil and natural gas to the United States, which gives the U.S. some flexibility in banning the country’s exports over its invasion of Ukraine.…
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Former Attorney General William Barr says Trump got "madder and madder" when challenged on unfounded allegations of election fraud
When former President Trump summoned then U.S. Attorney General William Barr in early December, he knew it wasn't going to be a pleasant meeting.
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Biden's ban on Russian energy doesn't halt GOP claims of 'leading from behind'
Republicans are criticizing President Joe Biden for “leading from behind” after he belatedly answered calls to ban imports of Russian energy in the wake of Moscow’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
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NATO secretary general says Putin will pay high price for targeting civilians
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Putin will pay a high price for targeting civilians in Ukraine.
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Behind the White House's messaging shift on gas prices
As Republicans continue to lay the blame on Biden’s energy policies, the president seeks to hold Putin responsible for the pain many Americans feel at the pump.
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Canada’s ‘petro-provinces’ see opportunity in Russia-Ukraine war
Amid calls to ban Russian oil and gas, environmentalists slam pro-oil ‘opportunism’ and call for energy transition.
EXPLAINER: What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?
With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil.
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Chief international prosecutor warns 'tyrants' like China will act if Putin not punished
A top international prosecutor warned lawmakers that China and North Korea are watching how the West respond to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pence does not rule out 2024 White House bid in new interview
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday declined to rule out a potential bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, saying that he and his family will "consider how we might participate in that process" when the time is right.Asked in an interview by Fox Business's Maria Bartiroma...
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan bill overhauling the US Postal Service
The Senate on Tuesday passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to overhaul the US Postal Service's finances and allow the agency to modernize its operations.
Dual national charged with acting as unregistered Russian agent in U.S. -prosecutors
A dual national of the United States and Russia who ran an "I Love Russia" influence campaign has been charged with acting illegally as an unregistered agent of the Russian government, federal prosecutors in New York said on Tuesday.
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'Surprise move': U.S. stunned by Poland's fighter jet offer
“We do not believe Poland’s proposal is a tenable one,” Defense Department spokesperson John Kirby said.
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Sen. Manchin to meet with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Wednesday
Manchin said Jackson has a "very credible record" and that he has seen no red flags so far.
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Big brands and oil ban punish Russia as Moscow makes new pledge on Ukraine refugees
A U.S. ban on imports of Russia's oil ratcheted up punishment for the invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday as McDonald's and Starbucks closed outlets and Moscow promised safe passage for some people to flee.
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How the EU plans to cut dependence on Russian gas by two-thirds this year
The European Union rolled out its framework for cutting dependence on Russian gas. The plan focuses on ramping up renewables and increasing energy efficiency.
Republicans push 'No Oil From Terrorists Act' to ban Biden from buying Iranian energy
EXCLUSIVE: The Republican Study Committee (RSC) Tuesday unveiled new legislation to block the United States from purchasing oil products from Iran, arguing the Biden administration needs to focus on boosting domestic energy supplies rather than funding terrorist regimes.
Scenes of destruction, misery in Kharkiv after Russian bombings
Ukraine’s second-largest city has been devastated, with civilians left homeless taking refuge in underground stations.
Ukraine responds to Russia ceasefire proposal: "It is difficult to trust the occupier"
Russia has proposed a new ceasefire starting 10 a.m. Moscow time Tuesday (or 2 a.m. ET) in five Ukrainian cities. Ukraine has yet to formally agree to the proposal. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
U.S. intelligence shows Iran threats on U.S. soil, but Blinken and Schiff say this shouldn't derail new nuclear deal
There are "serious and credible" threats to current and former U.S. officials, including against former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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Fox News Poll: McCormick tops Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania GOP senate primary poll
Former hedge fund CEO David McCormick has a clear advantage in Pennsylvania’s Republican primary for U.S. Senate, including besting television celebrity doctor Mehmet Oz
Appeals court revives tuition-refund lawsuits against AU & GWU
Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson bows out of ruling on fallout from Covid-related college closures
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Watchdog finds DHS failed to act on alarming intel ahead of Jan. 6
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) various intelligence components had multiple warning signs about threats related to Jan. 6, 2021, but largely failed to forward its intelligence, acting …
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Analysis: Why Biden was forced into a ban on Russian oil
Analysis: A strange-bedfellows coalition of Republicans and climate-conscious Democrats pressured the president to take an action that could hurt his party.
www.nbcnews.comBiden’s climate change agenda would reduce oil demand enough to replace Russian imports: Study
President Biden’s announcement that the United States will ban imports of Russian oil caused the price of crude to surge on Tuesday morning. But the pain that Americans are set to feel at the gas pump could eventually be offset if Congress were to pass Biden’s Build Back Better agenda, a new...
Proud Boys leader charged with conspiracy in Capitol riot
A leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested Tuesday on a conspiracy charge for what federal prosecutors say was his role in a coordinated attack on the U.S.
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22 U.S. states back stringent EPA vehicle emissions rules
Twenty-two states urged a U.S. appeals court to uphold new federal rules to reduce vehicle emissions by 28.3% through 2026, after other states and industry participants challenged the planned changes.
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Americans donate body armor, ammunition for Ukraine
When Texas marketing executive Bret Starr asked colleagues in Ukraine what they needed after Russia's invasion, he got a surprise.
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Russia ready to open human corridors from five Ukrainian cities -Tass cites senior official
Russian forces will stop firing from 10 a.m. Moscow time (0700 GMT) on Wednesday and are ready to provide humanitarian corridors so people can leave Kyiv and four other cities, Tass news agency cited a senior Russian official as saying on Tuesday.
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Lawmakers wary of potential oil talks with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran
The Biden administration’s willingness to engage with the likes of Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran to potentially fill voids of foreign oil imports is rattling some lawmakers who say the White Hou…
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Record gas costs pose fresh political challenge for Biden
By banning U.S. imports of Russian oil, President Joe Biden is hoping that punishing Vladimir Putin’s country for the war in Ukraine is worth the political hit he’ll take at home, where gasoline prices have already shattered records and are likely to climb even higher.
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6 teenagers charged with murder in drive-by shooting outside Iowa high school
Police said Tuesday the 15-year-old victim was the intended target of the shooting.
www.cbsnews.com'We will not be part of subsidizing Putin's war': Biden imposes ban on Russian energy
With gas prices soaring in the U.S., Biden warned energy companies against price gouging.
U.S. says up to 4,000 Russian soldiers have died in Ukraine invasion
"Moscow underestimated the strength of Ukraine’s resistance," a top intel official said, but Putin may feel compelled to fight on with "reckless disregard" for civilians.
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Democrats claim Florida is pushing 'Don't Say Gay' bill. Here's what the legislation actually says
Florida Republicans on Tuesday passed the Parental Rights in Education bill, which opponents have dubbed the "Don’t Say Gay" bill. But what's actually in it?
How a Florida parental rights bill was misnamed as a 'Don't Say Gay' bill
As the Florida state Senate debated a bill titled the Parent Rights in Education Act on Monday, a large group of protesters and Democratic state lawmakers repeatedly chanted, "Gay, gay, gay."
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Former Proud Boys chairman Tarrio arrested on U.S. Capitol riot conspiracy charge
Enrique Tarrio, 38, is one of the most high-profile of more than 775 people criminally charged for their roles in the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
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Jury picked for Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot trial
A jury has been selected for the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Top lawmakers reach deal on Ukraine aid, $1.5T spending
Congressional leaders have reached a bipartisan deal to provide $13.6 billion to help Ukraine fend off its invasion by Russia and assist European allies coping with the continent's worst refugee crisis since World War II.
apnews.comWisconsin GOP-ordered election probe extended through April
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly speaker signed a new contract Tuesday with Michael Gableman, the former state Supreme Court justice he hired to investigate the 2020 election, extending his review through the end of April. The extension comes after the original contract expired on Dec. 31 and a...
Do more to help, Ukraine's defiant Zelenskiy urges Britain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to Britain on Tuesday to do more to help his country battle Russia and punish what he called a "terrorist state", striking a defiant tone that Ukraine would fight on, no matter what the cost.
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Scientist names prehistoric 'vampire squid' after Biden
A scientist said he honored President Joe Biden by naming a prehistoric "vampire squid" after the 46th president.
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Judge challenges John Eastman's privilege claims in hearing over January 6 documents | CNN Politics
A federal judge peppered former Donald Trump attorney John Eastman with tough questions about his subpoenaed emails at a marathon court hearing Tuesday, suggesting that he’s skeptical about Eastman’s claims that the emails shouldn’t be given to the House select committee investigating January 6...
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Women workers could drive $1 trillion rise in U.S. GDP, Moody's says
The U.S. economy could get a $1 trillion boost over the next 10 years if female labor market participation grew to the levels seen in other developed economies, a report on gender equality said on Tuesday.
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Top intel Republicans warn of nuclear aggression, accuse Biden of using Ukraine war as a 'shield' for policies
FIRST ON FOX: Top Republicans on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) are warning that the United States is facing increased nuclear aggression from foes, and also calling out the Biden administration over its "far-left" energy policies that are being exposed by spiking...
Do not sabotage Iran deal with new conditions, West tells Russia
Western powers warned Russia against wrecking an almost completed deal.
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Angry Putin set to ‘double down’ in Ukraine, intel chiefs warn lawmakers
Intelligence experts Tuesday painted a picture of an increasingly determined Vladimir Putin set to “double down” on his invasion of Ukraine despite being ill-prepared for the consequences to Russia…
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Guy Reffitt, first January 6 defendant to stand trial, found guilty on all charges
Member of the far-right militia group the Texas Three Percenters was turned in to the FBI by his teenage son, who testified against him.
www.cbsnews.comIlhan Omar says she'll vote against a bill to ban Russian oil, citing the 'devastating impact' on the Russian people
"Criticizing and questioning is my job as a leader and a member of Congress," the congresswoman said on Tuesday.
Biden bans Russian oil and gas imports to U.S., targeting "main artery" of Russia's economy
"The decision today is not without cost here at home," the president said Tuesday, warning Americans to expect gas prices to climb higher.
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New York House Republicans take aim at Democratic state lawmakers' push for bullet tax
Top New York Republicans are out to shoot down a first-of-its-kind measure now making its way through the state Senate that would place a new tax on ammunition.
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Russian propaganda targeting Spanish-language users proliferates on social media
"Their goal is just to aggravate tensions within a country ... try to prevent any country that isn’t allied with them from having any sense of solidarity," one analyst said.
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Biden's misleading spin about oil production under him vs. Trump
President Biden and White House officials are engaging in a rhetorical sleight-of-hand to defend the administration's record on domestic oil production.
More than half of U.S. Treasury rent relief funds deployed through January -Adeyemo
More than $25 billion from the U.S. Treasury Department's Emergency Rental Assistance program has been spent or obligated over the past year through January 2022, Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday.
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Russia sanctions: What impact have they had on its oil and gas exports?
Many countries are cutting back on Russian energy imports, but others are still buying.
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Samuel Alito Reveals His Partisan GOP Bias
In two contradictory rulings, the Republican-appointed justice finds consistency based on whether Republicans stand to gain.
China unsettled by Ukraine, but don't underestimate Xi's Taiwan resolve -CIA head
China appears to have been unsettled by the difficulties Russia has faced since its invasion of Ukraine, but Chinese leader Xi Jinping's determination with regard to Taiwan should not be underestimated, the CIA's director said on Tuesday.
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Idaho bill outlawing gender-affirming care heads to House floor
The bill would make providing gender-affirming care a felony, punishable by up to life in prison.
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Family of former US Marine detained in Russia speaks with Biden after his Texas stop | CNN Politics
The family of an American detained in Russia spoke with President Joe Biden on Tuesday shortly after waving at the President’s passing motorcade in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Ghislaine Maxwell: Juror admits 'mistake' not revealing abuse
He failed to disclose on a jury sheet that he had been abused, so Maxwell's lawyers are demanding a retrial.
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Thousands of Russians stuck in Thailand as sanctions kick in
Thousands of tourists from Russia are currently stranded in Thailand, officials said on Tuesday, as unprecedented Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine put a squeeze on Russians struggling to find flights and finances.
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Schumer wants Congress to take another shot at drug pricing legislation
Congressional leaders are nearing a final deal on a $1.5 trillion government funding package.
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'The best of us': Biden promises improved care for veterans
President Joe Biden says U.S. veterans are the “backbone, the spine, the sinew” of the nation, as he pushes for better help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits and other hazards.
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Majority of Republicans and independents would fight for America if invaded: Poll
A majority of residents in the United States would stay and defend their country if invaded by another country, according to a poll released on Monday.
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Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio indicted for conspiracy related to January 6 riot
At least a dozen Proud Boys already face charges related to the rioting.
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Sen. Marshall says Biden 'created' the gas price hike due to dependence on Russian oil
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, said President Biden is to blame for the high gas prices that are hitting Kansans hard — despite Biden claiming it's "Putin's price hike."
Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit against Prince Andrew is dismissed, Britain says no public funds in settlement
A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered the dismissal of Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit accusing Britain's Prince Andrew of sexually abusing her when she was underage, as Britain's finance ministry confirmed that no public funds were used in their settlement.
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AP sources: Biden to issue executive order on cryptocurrency
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
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Texas county official to resign after problems with primary
The election administrator in Texas’ most populous county has submitted her resignation after a series of problems that plagued last week’s primary election, including about 10,000 mail ballots not being counted on the day of the election, issues with voting machines and a lack of poll workers.
apnews.comStacey Abrams qualifies for 2022 run for governor in Georgia
Democrat Stacey Abrams became the biggest name so far to qualify to run for Georgia governor Tuesday, saying she is “trying again to do what’s right for Georgia" after losing narrowly to Republican Brian Kemp in 2018. Abrams announced her run in December and does not yet have any declared...
Biden to issue crypto executive order amid fears of Russia evading sanctions
President Joe Biden is reportedly expected to sign a long-awaited executive order this week outlining the government's strategy on cryptocurrencies as concerns rise about Russia's use of digital currencies to evade sanctions.
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Grassroots effort uses shortwave radio to broadcast VOA in Ukraine, Russia
A grassroots funding effort is underway to raise money to transmit Voice of America programming into Eastern Europe through shortwave radio, a more dated form of technology that can circumvent…
thehill.comPoland says it’s ready to deploy all their MiG-29 fighter jets to US air base in Germany
Russia has proposed a new ceasefire starting 10 a.m. Moscow time Tuesday (or 2 a.m. ET) in five Ukrainian cities. Ukraine has yet to formally agree to the proposal. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Biden: 'Can't do much right now' to lower soaring gas prices, 'Russia's responsible'
President Biden was widely criticized on social media after telling a reporter that he “can’t do much right now” about soaring gas prices in the United States while also pinning the blame on Russia.
EPA memo steers water money to disadvantaged communities
Federal officials have issued guidance that they say will ensure the country's largest-ever investment in water infrastructure doesn’t bypass disadvantaged communities.
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Blinken says Russia continues to be engaged in efforts to salvage Iran nuclear deal | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said that Moscow remains engaged in the effort to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, despite a recent demand by the Russian foreign minister for written guarantees that sanctions imposed for its invasion of Ukraine will not its impact future dealings with...
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Mexican women protest femicides as president warns against violence
An International Women's Day rally in Mexico drew mass protests against violence on Tuesday, with marches in the capital passing by the presidential palace and national monuments that had been cordoned off with huge metal fences amid fears of unrest.
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White House dubs rising gas prices a ‘Putin spike’
The White House is seeking to pin the blame for high gas prices in the United States on a new target: Russian President Vladimir Putin.President Biden and White House officials this week have …
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Texas Rep. Roy slams both parties: Not 'good enough' to ban Russian oil without opening up American oil, gas
Republican Congressman Chip Roy blasted both Democrats and Republicans in a floor speech pointing out that both parties have it wrong when it comes to spending and argued that banning Russian oil imports is pointless if the Biden administration doesn’t open up oil production at home.
Gig companies launch lobbying group to counter PRO Act push
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and other app-based companies on Tuesday unveiled a new trade association that will push back on Democratic efforts to reclassify gig workers as employees.The lobbyin…
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Ghislaine Maxwell juror grilled in court for not disclosing he was abused as a child
Lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein's former confidant say they would not have put the man on the panel had they known.
www.nbcnews.comStephanie Grisham: My Gay Teen Son Was ‘Ashamed’ I Worked for Trump and GOP
Former Trump spokesperson Stephanie Grisham said on Tuesday morning that her 14-year-old son recently came out as gay—and that he told her he was deeply embarrassed that she worked for former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.Having spent months publicly apologizing for her time as...
'The best of us': Biden promises improved care for veterans
President Joe Biden says U.S. veterans are the “backbone, the spine, the sinew” of the nation, as he pushes for better help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits and other hazards.
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Peru Congress approves Cabinet as President faces new impeachment attempt
Peru's Congress confirmed President Pedro Castillo's new cabinet early on Wednesday - his fourth in just seven months in office - shortly after a group of opposition lawmakers launched a new impeachment effort to try to oust the leftist leader.
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Touting Republican turnout gains in Texas primary, party looks to November's election
The GOP is touting rising turnout in their party's primaries last week in Texas, especially in majority Hispanic counties in South Texas.
EPA memo steers water money to disadvantaged communities
The Biden administration issued guidance to states on Tuesday that it said will ensure the country's largest-ever investment in water infrastructure doesn’t bypass disadvantaged communities that are disproportionately affected by environmental hazards like pollution. The Environmental...
Biden to ask Congress for $2.6B to promote gender equity
President Joe Biden says he's asking Congress for $2.6 billion for foreign aid programs that promote gender equality around the world.
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Top law enforcement officials support Jackson for high court
Dozens of the nation’s top law enforcement officials have signed a letter urging the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.
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U.N. cultural agency moves to protect Ukraine's heritage sites
The United Nations' cultural agency (UNESCO) said on Tuesday it had bolstered protective measures to preserve Ukraine's endangered cultural heritage in light of Russia's invasion of its neighbour.
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AP sources: Seahawks agree to trade Russell Wilson to Denver
Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to trade star quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a package of draft picks and players.
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Ukraine aid growing as lawmakers shape big budget bill
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says proposed U.S. aid for Ukraine and its European allies has grown beyond $12 billion.
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Rift emerges among NATO allies as U.S. rejects Poland’s offer on jets for Ukraine
The surprise proposal by Poland came the same day the U.S. moved to ban imports of Russian oil and Europe backed Ukraine with military aid that has helped a fierce defensive stand.
www.nbcnews.comSuffering goes on in encircled Mariupol as evacuation fails
Corpses lie in the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine. Hungry people break into stores in search of food and melt snow for water.
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On global holiday, a 'terrible dream' for Ukrainian women
International Women's Day is a global day to celebrate women, but many fleeing Ukraine felt only the stress of finding a new life for their children as husbands, brothers and fathers stayed behind to defend their country from Russia’s invasion.
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How sanctions are pinning down the Russian economy
The Russian economy is cratering under the weight of Western sanctions. Russian policymakers are struggling with how to respond — and what to wear.
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U.S. bans Russian oil and gas imports as Ukraine war creates 2 million refugees
"Russian oil will no longer be accepted in U.S. ports, and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin's war machine," the president said.
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Politics of Russian oil ban fuels Democratic angst
The economic reverberations of a proposed ban on Russian oil and gas imports are fueling angst among Democratic lawmakers who are wrestling with what to do about rising prices, which have mushroome…
thehill.com21 civilians were killed in Sumy strike, say Ukrainian authorities
Russia has proposed a new ceasefire starting 10 a.m. Moscow time Tuesday (or 2 a.m. ET) in five Ukrainian cities. Ukraine has yet to formally agree to the proposal. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Shell sorry and pledges to stop buying Russian oil
The energy giant says it will also close all its petrol stations in Russia and stop buying oil there.
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"Irpin can't be bought, Irpin fights": Mayor refuses Russian demand to surrender
Russia has proposed a new ceasefire starting 10 a.m. Moscow time Tuesday (or 2 a.m. ET) in five Ukrainian cities. Ukraine has yet to formally agree to the proposal. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Hillary Clinton: Putin acting out his own insecurities, resentments, grievances
Hillary Clinton blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of his invasion of Ukraine, saying he is “acting out his own insecurities.”“It’s so heartbreaking to me that Pu…
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Virginia Democrats block bill to protect religious freedom against executive orders
Virginia Senate Democrats blocked a religious freedom bill to protect churches, synagogues and mosques from any "rule, regulation, or order" from the governor or government, such as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
With Russian forces stymied by Ukrainian resistance, in Kyiv, a defiant Zelensky says, ‘Here I am’
‘I'M NOT HIDING’: Russian forces have been slowly encircling the outer suburbs of Ukraine’s capital, but short on food, fuel, and ammunition, there they sit — unable to advance without taking heavy losses from Ukrainian defenders armed with deadly effective Western anti-armor and anti-aircraft…
www.washingtonexaminer.comZelenskyy reports more than 50 children killed in war; Congress reaches bipartisan deal to help Ukraine: March 8 recap
The Pentagon said Poland’s offer to give its MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S. so they can be passed to Ukraine raises concerns for NATO.
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POLITICO Playbook: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Limited’ no-fly zone gains steam among foreign policy elite
And the Supreme Court lets Pennsylvania and North Carolina maps stand.
www.politico.comUkraine-Russia war live updates: 2 million refugees have left Ukraine as Russia's assault goes on
Fighting and efforts to evacuate civilians continue in Ukraine after talks between the two countries made little progress.
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Key GOP senator warns against ‘arbitrary timeline’ for court nominee
Sen. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, warned Democrats on Monday against trying to “rush” President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Ja…
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Warren crafts bill targeting cryptocurrency in Russia sanctions
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle worry that cryptocurrency might be used to sidestep existing sanctions.
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Republican leaders face threat of revived Freedom Caucus in GOP-led House
Former President Donald Trump's most loyal allies in Congress have been relegated to the political wilderness for the past few years. Now they're plotting their comeback.
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Blinken says Russia making 'mockery' of talk of 'peaceful coexistence' with US
Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, reacted to Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, and his call for Russia and the U.S. to return to Cold War-like "peaceful coexistence".
One by one, global companies are cutting their ties to Russia
Companies ranging from General Motors to UPS are exiting or reducing their operations in Russia as wide-ranging sanctions make it all but impossible to operate in the country.
www.npr.orgEXPLAINER: What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?
With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil.
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Energy industry swipes back at Psaki 'red herring' comment on oil and gas leases
Energy industry representatives said the reason so many drilling permits sit unused is more complicated than White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki suggested.
The Memo: A long war in Ukraine will test American voters
Almost two weeks on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflict commands Americans’ attention, the headlines and the airwaves.But that will not always be the case.The shock sparked by the initi…
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Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky to address UK MPs in Commons
The Ukrainian president will speak via video link to British politicians on Tuesday.
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Google to acquire cybersecurity firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion
Cybersecurity stocks have, at times, been resilient in the current market as most stocks see a heavy sell-off amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comThe new silent majority: People who don't tweet
Most people you meet in everyday life — at work, in the neighborhood — are decent and normal. Even nice. But hit Twitter or watch the news, and you'd think we were all nuts and nasty. Why it matters: The rising power and prominence of the nation's loudest, meanest voices obscures what most of us...
Russia's invasion puts a new light on Trump's Ukraine pressure campaign
With Russia's brutal invasion and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy being hailed as a hero, Trump's infamous 2019 call to Zelenskyy is put into a very different light.
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Watchdog finds DHS identified threats prior to January 6 but did not widely share intelligence until after attack | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security intelligence division had identified “specific” threats related to January 6, 2021, prior to the attack on the US Capitol, but did not widely share any intelligence it had gathered until two days after the riot, according to a new watchdog report.
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Biden vows to help veterans exposed to burn pits, saying he won't repeat mistakes made after Vietnam War | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday vowed to help veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan get the care they need, pledging that the United States would not make the same mistakes it did following Vietnam War, when veterans struggled to attain federal benefits after being exposed to...
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Sticker shock: Gasoline tops $4.17 a gallon, a new record
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now 4.17 according to AAA. That surpasses the previous record set in the summer of 2008, when not accounting for inflation.
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Congress faces shutdown crunch time amid Ukraine crisis
Lawmakers are racing to lock down a deal to fund the government and provide billions in new aid tied to Ukraine as they barrel toward an end-of-the-week shutdown deadline. Negotiators worked t…
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Biden executive order on cryptocurrency expected this week
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded
Suffering goes on in encircled Mariupol as evacuation fails
Corpses lie in the streets of Mariupol, Ukraine. Hungry people break into stores in search of food and melt snow for water.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Live updates: Ukraine: Plant staff forced to record address
Ukraine’s energy minister says Russian forces that now control a Ukrainian nuclear plant are forcing the exhausted staff to record an address that they plan to use for propaganda purposes.
apnews.comBig brands and oil ban punish Russia as Moscow makes new pledge on Ukraine refugees
A U.S. ban on imports of Russia's oil ratcheted up punishment for the invasion of Ukraine on Tuesday as McDonald's and Starbucks closed outlets and Moscow promised safe passage for some people to flee.
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Dozens more US Capitol Police officers were injured on January 6 than previously known, report says | CNN Politics
Roughly 114 US Capitol Police officers reported injuries as a result of the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, a government watchdog said in a new report Monday, well above the previously widely reported estimate of around 80 injured officers.
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Russia escalates assault on Kyiv as civilians try to escape
Ukrainian forces blew up a bridge to slow the Russian advance, which is making the evacuation of civilians from Kyiv more difficult. As Ukrainians try to escape, Russian troops are firing upon them. A disturbing video shows a rocket strike that killed at least four people, three from one family.
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Biden bans Russian oil under pressure from Congress
Inside the White House, there's concern about the economic fallout. But momentum to shut off imports built fast on the Hill and within the administration.
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These are the 10 most expensive states for gas
Gas prices in the U.S. are at an all-time high and have topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2008 as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate. According to AAA, the…
thehill.comZelensky warns Russia will not stop at Ukraine: “We will come first. You will come second”
Russia has proposed a new ceasefire starting 10 a.m. Moscow time Tuesday (or 2 a.m. ET) in five Ukrainian cities. Ukraine has yet to formally agree to the proposal. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Deal with Manchin would reshape Dems’ fight to keep majority
The party hopes rebranding President Joe Biden's signature bill as a way to cut inflation would help them keep their Senate majority.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to address British parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address British lawmakers via videolink in the House of Commons on Tuesday, the first time a president of another country has addressed the main Westminster chamber.
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UK says it will back Poland if decides to send jets to Ukraine
British defence minister Ben Wallace said on Tuesday Britain would support Poland if it decided to provide Ukraine with fighter jets, but warned that doing so might have direct consequences for Poland.
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EU officially agrees to look at requests to join from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
The European Union agreed Monday to consider requests to join the bloc by Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova, European neighbors of Russia, amid Moscow’s recent invasion of Ukraine.The EU is known …
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Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy calls for more support
Ukraine news from March 8: Ukraine’s president pushed for more support in address to the British parliament.
Zelenskyy adviser: Global ban on Russian oil would end Putin's attacks
Ukrainian economist Oleg Ustenko says the world can endure temporarily higher oil prices to help Ukraine
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At cartel extermination site; Mexico nears 100k missing
NUEVO LAREDO, Mexico (AP) — For the investigators, the human foot -- burned, but with some fabric still attached -- was the tipoff: Until recently, this squat, ruined house was a place where bodies were ripped apart and incinerated, where the remains of some of Mexico’s missing multitudes were...
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‘Tough 24 hours ahead’ as rains drench Sydney, forcing evacuations
Tens of thousands of residents of Australia’s largest city fled their homes amid torrential downpours that have already killed 20 across the country.
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Stefanik’s PAC releases latest round of endorsements for GOP women candidates
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y) super PAC on Tuesday released its latest round of endorsements, seeking to boost GOP women candidates ahead of November’s…
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 13
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its thirteenth day, we take a look at the main developments.
Ukrainian intelligence claims second high-ranking Russian general killed
Ukrainian intelligence officials claim that yet another high-ranking Russian military officer has been killed, which, if confirmed, would be the second such fatality in a week amid Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Proposed plan to send fighter jets to Ukraine hits logistical snag
“It’s a lot easier to give hand-held weapons than it is to transfer a plane,” one source familiar with the discussions said.
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Zelensky posts video from his Kyiv office: ‘I am not hiding’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed to stay in the capital city of Kyiv on Monday as he sought to galvanize the Ukrainian people fighting back against Russia’s invasio…
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Possible Russia oil embargo drives US outreach to Venezuela
Senior U.S. officials secretly traveled to Venezuela over the weekend in a risky bid to unfreeze hostile relations with Vladimir Putin’s top ally in Latin America, a top oil exporter whose re-entry into U.S. energy markets could mitigate the fallout at the pump from a possible oil embargo on Russia.
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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
Ukraine's "tactically significant" progress in the village is overshadowed by news of the Prigozhin plane crash.
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Turkish, Israeli presidents to meet for first time after fractious decade
Turkey and Israel will seek to overcome years of animosity and insults when their presidents meet for the first time in more than a decade this week, expanding a recent Turkish charm offensive with regional rivals.
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‘We Are the First in the World to Introduce This New Warfare’: Ukraine’s Digital Battle Against Russia
Ukraine’s deputy digital minister explains how the country is wielding crypto, Big Tech, social media and a volunteer hacker army against Russia.
www.politico.comFox News host Tucker Carlson slams 'hysterical little Lindsey Graham' for acting out 'war fantasies' and accuses US lawmakers of intentionally seeking war with Russia
Carlson also claimed that the US is currently "at war with Russia" because of the Biden administration's aid of Ukraine.
New enrollment data: Democratic gains in Hudson Valley, GOP growth on Staten Island
The figures released Monday shows there were 11.9 million registered voters in New York as of Feb. 21.
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Board tells three Arizona universities to sell Russian holdings
The Arizona Board of Regents condemned “in the strongest possible terms Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine.”
www.nbcnews.comRussian air strike kills 21 civilians in Ukraine's Sumy city, say local authorities
At least 21 civilians, including two children, were killed in a Russian air strike on a residential street in Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy late on Monday, the regional prosecutor's office said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Progressives grit their teeth as defense wins big in spending bill
Russia’s assault on Ukraine has scrambled the left’s game plan for Congress’ looming funding pact, which is expected to include significant military cash.
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$10 billion in war damage to Ukrainian infrastructure, official says
Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities has caused at least $10 billion in damage to the country's infrastructure thus far, a Ukrainian official said on Monday.
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Putin's desire to bring back Soviet Union, advanced age driving invasion, Ukraine caucus co-chair says
It is suspected that Putin's invasion of Ukraine is the start of him reconstituting the Soviet Union back together. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick says he has an appetite for it.
Congress nears deal on billions in coronavirus aid
Lawmakers say they are close to an agreement to provide billions in new coronavirus relief, set to be tied to a massive government funding bill. Congress is expected to include at least $…
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China's amateur investors are betting big time on a boost to Russian trade | CNN Business
Chinese retail investors are snapping up stocks with even the slightest link to trade with Russia, as they bet on closer economic ties between the two countries following unprecedented Western sanctions on Moscow.
Gunmen kill at least 62 vigilantes in Nigeria's Kebbi state
Gunmen ambushed and killed at least 62 members of a volunteer vigilante group in Nigeria's northwestern Kebbi state, the head of the group and a police spokesman said, in the worst violence to hit the state since mid-January.
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Analysis: Zelensky's heroism is coming up against Western red lines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is like the West's moral conscience, with his daily video commentary highlighting his country's heroism in resisting a Russian invasion that has degenerated into murderous barrages against civilians.
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Judge tosses obstruction charge against Jan. 6 defendant
The judge ruled that ambiguities in the federal law required him to narrow the case against Garret Miller, who is facing multiple felony charges connected to the attack on the Capitol.
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These are the countries Russia considers ‘unfriendly’
Decision comes after Moscow released a list of countries taking ‘unfriendly actions’ against Russia.
Timing of major House legislation being dictated by party retreats
The House plans to adjourn Wednesday come hell or high water so that Democrats can attend an issues retreat in Philadelphia — putting a personal clock on major public debates about aid to Ukraine and avoiding a government shutdown Friday.What they're saying: “Short of SMOD [a sweet meteor of...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Claims She's Working 'For Free' With All Her Pay Going To Mask Fines
On Twitter critic wonders if what the Republican congresswoman does qualifies as "work."
California lawmaker stopped at airport security after loaded gun found in bag
The incident could be a liability for Jim Cooper, who is running for Sacramento sheriff.
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Amazon rainforest reaching tipping point, researchers say
The world's largest rainforest is fast losing its ability to bounce back from human impacts, researchers say.
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First January 6 trial heads to jury deliberations in litmus test for DOJ's Capitol riot prosecutions | CNN Politics
Prosecutors doubled down on their portrayal of the legislator-hating, gun-toting, right-wing extremist Guy Reffitt as the person who showed rioters outside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, how to push back against a police line.
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Why has ‘Z’ been embraced by supporters of Russia’s Ukraine war?
Government supporters are using the letter as a pro-war symbol to show solidarity with Russia’s armed forces.
Russia calls for return to 'peaceful co-existence' with U.S. like during Cold War -Interfax
Russia and the United States should return to the principle of "peaceful co-existence" like during the Cold War, the Interfax news agency cited the Russian foreign ministry as saying on Tuesday.
www.reuters.comAttorney John Eastman says ‘conflicting’ advice to Trump negates Jan. 6 committee’s claims of criminal intent
The lawyer to the then-president told a federal court that the panel’s arguments would criminalize “good-faith” legal advice.
www.politico.comGlobal shares fall, oil rises in volatile trading after Russia oil ban
Global share markets fell on Tuesday as oil prices climbed yet further, driven by the United States banning Russian oil and other energy imports over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden made the announcement on Tuesday, while Britain said it would phase out imports of Russian...
Capitol rioter's Trump-focused defense: 'People say outrageous things,' including the former president.
"People say outrageous things," a Capitol rioter's defense lawyer argued, pointing to Donald Trump's "fight like hell" speech on January 6.
Corporate power keeps U.S. wages 20% lower than they should be-White House
With inflation at a four-decade high, a U.S. government report shows corporate America has used its clout in the labor market to keep wages 20% lower than they should be, the White House said on Monday.
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Supreme Court won't block new battleground state congressional maps
The high court turned away GOP efforts to block courts' redistricting in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
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US to consider deferring deportation of abandoned, abused minors
The Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that it will consider deferring the deportation of minors who are subjects of court proceedings that involve abuse, neglect or abandon…
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Fox NewsA guest on Tucker Carlson Tonight known for making Russia-friendly comments was at it again on Monday, and apparently was so effective that a prominent Russian government official later praised his appearance online.Ret. Col. Douglas MacGregor, a former military adviser to Donald Trump...
Trapped civilians in Ukraine must be allowed to leave safely -UN's Bachelet
U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet called on Tuesday for civilians trapped in active hostilities in numerous areas of Ukraine to be able to leave safely.
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Gas prices fueling coming Democratic bloodbath in midterms, Republicans say
Vulnerable Democrats are facing a political bloodbath in the November midterms, Republicans say, as gas prices continue to climb from near-record highs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. oil industry prepares to boost production — but with a giant warning
A jump in gasoline prices above $4 has oil companies eyeing crude oil output hikes, but pain at the pump will linger as shaky oil markets shun Russian cargoes.
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‘Russia tilt’ essential to India’s strategic security
India could do more to help resolve Ukraine conflict, despite its reliance on Russia for weapons, diplomacy with China.
War in Ukraine: Russia says it may cut gas supplies if oil ban goes ahead
A top official says Russia may close its gas lines to Germany if the West halts oil imports.
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Controlling the narrative: Russia tightens grip on media amid war
Russians have few options when it comes to the media and a pro-war movement using the letter Z as a symbol, is rising.
Gas prices spike as support for Russian oil ban grows
Gas prices have spiked to over $4 a gallon as energy markets are rocked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, something that may be aggravated further if Congress adopts bipartisan calls to ban Russian oil.O…
thehill.comMinneapolis school teachers call a strike; classes canceled
Minneapolis public school teachers called a strike on Monday, their first for more than 50 years, leading the school district to cancel classes for 30,000 students beginning Tuesday until the work stoppage is resolved.
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Ukraine says it killed a top Russian general; U.S. collects evidence of possible Russian war crimes
Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency said Major General Vitaly Gerasimov was killed and other senior Russian Army officers “killed or wounded” near Kharkiv.
Biden criticized over report of planned Saudi trip to discuss global oil supply
White House refuses to confirm that top advisers considering spring Saudi Arabia visit to propose increase in oil exports Biden on Monday on a video call with European allies. Photograph: The White House/AFP/Getty Images Joe Biden attracted criticism from both progressives and Republicans after...
Ukraine war highlights internal divides in Mideast nations
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has brought up deep divisions in the Middle East, where Moscow has made itself a key player.
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Russia says it understands North Korea's move to renew missile launches -RIA
Russia understands North Korea's decision to renew frequent missile launches and sees no prerequisites to restart Korea de-nuclearisation talks, RIA news agency quoted a Russian foreign ministry official as saying on Tuesday.
www.reuters.comBiden to sign order clearing way for crypto oversight
The U.S. has trailed some foreign governments in creating a regulatory framework for digital asset markets that have swelled to more than $1.7 trillion after lightning-fast growth in recent years.
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FIFA says foreign players in Russia, Ukraine can break contracts
Foreign players and coaches allowed to temporarily break their contracts as Russia intensifies its attack on Ukraine.
War in Ukraine: World Bank approves $723m financial package
The package of financial support for Ukraine includes a $100m pledge from the UK.
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Rep. Lauren Boebert Ridiculed For Hot Take On Ukraine And Guns
Twitter users taunted the extremist Colorado Republican over her “profound gem” of a post.
Jury picked for Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot trial
A jury has been selected for the trial of four men charged with plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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'Propaganda corridors': Ukraine rejects Russian offer to let civilians flee to Russia
“Our people won’t go to Belarus and to Russia,” Ukraine's vice prime minister said Monday, branding Moscow's unilateral announcement of humanitarian corridors “unacceptable.”
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U.S. bans Russian oil and gas imports as Ukraine war creates 2 million refugees
"Russian oil will no longer be accepted in U.S. ports, and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin's war machine," the president said.
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Biden is giving Russia 'more leverage' in Iran Deal talks, national security experts warn
National security experts running for Congress slammed Biden for giving Russia “leverage” amid the Ukraine war by allowing Russia to mediate with Iran amid talks to reestablish the JCPOA Iran nuclear deal.
Lawmakers are racing to lock down a deal to fund the government and provide billions in new aid tied to Ukraine as they barrel toward an end-of-the-week shutdown deadline.
'He said he was going towards Kyiv.' Russian families turn to Ukrainian hotline in desperate search for lost soldiers | CNN
In recordings shared exclusively with CNN by Ukrainian officials operating the hotline, the desperation and uncertainty in the callers’ voices sheds light on how tightly Moscow is controlling communications about the war.
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Congress comes to deal on bill banning Russian oil; Ukraine claims killing Russian general in battle: March 7 recap
Ukrainian intelligence said a Russian general has been killed in battle, Congress comes to deal on bill banning Russian oil. March 7 recap.
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Factbox: Where South Korea's top conservative presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol stands on the issues
Yoon Suk-yeol served as prosecutor-general under outgoing President Moon Jae-in until clashing with him over corruption probes and was picked by conservatives hoping to ride to victory on voter anger over rising home prices and scandals.
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Banning Russia oil would hit US prices hard
The U.S. could survive cutting off Russian oil and gas imports over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but it would almost certainly strike a massive financial toll.Political support for banning Russian…
thehill.comHow many bills Congress has passed so far
Data: Quorum; Chart: Baidi Wang/AxiosCongress passed 85 bills and joint resolutions in 2021 out of nearly 10,000 introduced — down from 268 passed during the first year of the prior Congress, according to Quorum data reviewed by Axios.Why it matters: The current 117th Congress had a rough start...
U.S. lawmakers seek permanent ban on illicit types of fentanyl
A bipartisan trio of U.S. congressmen on Monday unveiled new legislation that would permanently ban illicit versions of fentanyl, the powerful synthetic painkiller that has helped fuel the nation's opioid epidemic and death toll.
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The limits of Iran’s influence on Yemen’s Houthi rebels
While Iran engages in dialogue with regional rivals, its ally in Yemen has increased attacks on them.
Supreme Court denies GOP challenges to congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court on Monday night denied requests from Republicans challenging congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania that had been approved by state courts, in two rulings that could benefit Democrats in the midterm elections.
Mark Meadows May Have Voted Illegally Using Address Where He Reportedly Never Lived
Donald Trump's former chief of staff registered to vote using the address of a mobile home in North Carolina.
Rising oil prices could affect thousands of products
About 60 percent of global oil consumption comes in the form of fuel. The other 40 percent can be found in everything from mascara to medical devices.
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What is a no-fly zone, and why has NATO so far rejected calls for one over Ukraine?
The U.S. and its NATO allies have repeatedly said a no-fly zone over Ukraine could bring about a direct conflict with Russia. "It’s a combat mission," one expert said.
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EXPLAINER: Humanitarian corridors, from Syria to Ukraine
BEIRUT (AP) — As more Ukrainian towns and cities come under siege, concern is mounting for millions of civilians in the crossfire.
apnews.comThe premier of Alberta is pushing for the revival of the Trump-backed Keystone XL oil pipeline to replace Russian imports to the US
Biden revoked a key permit for the Keystone XL pipeline that would have been able to transport 830,000 barrels of crude oil a day from Canada.
Ukrainian families fleeing war hope for safe future for their children
The U.N. refugee agency reports 1.7 million Ukrainians have now crossed into Central Europe. One million of them are believed to be children. Lester Holt meets a mother who stayed behind for her newborn daughter to receive medical care, and a young boy traveling with his family. They’re unsure...
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Boat packed with hundreds of Haitian migrants runs aground in Florida
U.S. authorities are investigating what appeared to be one of the largest human smuggling attempts off U.S. shores in years, after a boat packed with 356 Haitian migrants ran aground in the Florida Keys on Sunday.
www.reuters.comLawmakers are racing to lock down a deal to fund the government and provide billions in new aid tied to Ukraine as they barrel toward an end-of-the-week shutdown deadline.
Pentagon says Guantanamo detainee accused of being linked to 9/11 transferred to Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Mani Ahmad al-Qahtani has been accused of being the "20th hijacker" in the 9/11 plot, but his lawyers say he suffers from schizophrenia.
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Ukraine pleads for Western warplanes. Will the US help deliver?
Biden "can do more, I'm sure he can, and I would like to believe that, that he's capable of doing that," Zelenskyy told ABC News.
Ukraine aid growing as lawmakers shape big budget bill
Proposed U.S. aid for Ukraine and its European allies has grown beyond $12 billion, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday, as congressional bargainers worked toward a bipartisan government-wide spending deal that would also contain fresh sums for battling COVID-19. The remarks by...
Threatened with violence and intimidation, Pakistani women still vow to march
Organizers are bracing for clashes at demonstrations planned across the socially conservative country for International Women’s Day.
www.nbcnews.comWilliam Barr: Trump is full of bull – but I’ll vote for him
Barr’s book reveals he told Trump he was ‘like a bull in a bull ring’ – in return, Trump calls his former attorney general a ‘horse’ Donald Trump and his attorney general, William Barr, in the Rose Garden in 2019. Photograph: Michael Reynolds/EPA Donald Trump’s second attorney general, William...
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy defiantly provides his location in Kyiv: ‘I’m not afraid of anyone’
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine vowed he wouldn't leave Kyiv and even revealed he is in his office in the capital. "Not hiding, and I'm not afraid of anyone."
'Yes, we need hands': Kitchen pops up in Ukraine's capital
Food, water and medicine grew rarer in Ukraine on Monday, well into the second week of war with Russia.
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Environmental groups press California on electric car rules
More than 80 environmental groups and other organizations on Monday urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to impose tougher rules promoting electric vehicles even as the state is moving faster than President Joe Biden's administration.
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Lead from gasoline blunted the IQ of about half the U.S. population, study says
Leaded gas was banned in 1996, but exposure to the poison cost people born before then several IQ points on average, researchers estimated.
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Government report finds officers were "hesitant" to use force on Jan. 6 for fear of disciplinary action
More than half of the officers surveyed said that guidance and intelligence shared before and during the attack was "not at all clear" or "not provided."
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'We want to win': Democrats face choice in key Senate race
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party committee members backed U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb by 2 to 1 in an endorsement vote over Lt. Gov.
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What to know about South Korea's presidential election
South Koreans are voting Wednesday to choose their next president. The winner will take office on May 10 for a single five-year term.
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More Republicans than Democrats would stay and fight if what happened in Ukraine occurred in US: poll
If Americans were in the same position as Ukrainians right now, more Republicans than Democrats would stay and fight, according to a poll released Monday.
Why independents have cooled on Biden -- and what that means for Democrats | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is facing historically low approval ratings among independents, a trend that threatens Democrats in November’s midterm elections if he can’t reverse it by then.
www.cnn.comOil billionaire GOP donor sues Beto O'Rourke for defamation
A Texas oil pipeline billionaire is suing Beto O'Rourke for defamation after the Democrat criticized his $1 million donation to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign following last year's deadly winter blackout. O'Rourke, who won the Democratic nomination for governor last week, called the...
What the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas means for Americans
As it cuts off Russia, the Biden administration is negotiating with other oil-producing nations to fill the gap.
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Ukraine: 'We try to tell them the truth' - parenting in wartime
In Ukraine, families are having to adapt to being at war. But what do you tell the children?
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Republicans Rushed Trump's Supreme Court Nominee; Now They Want To Delay Biden's Pick
The GOP-controlled Senate confirmed Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett in just 27 days — far less time than the historical average.
Shipping Russia banned goods may lead to blacklisting, U.S. warns companies
The Biden administration is threatening to add companies to a trade blacklist if they skirt new export curbs against Russia, as it ramps up efforts to keep a vast array of technology out of the country after it invaded Ukraine last month. The U.S. Department of Commerce, which oversees export...
Ghislaine Maxwell juror regrets not disclosing sex abuse
A juror in the sex trafficking trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell says his failure to reveal his own child sex abuse history during jury selection was one of the biggest mistakes of his life.
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Putin sends ‘nearly 100 percent’ of Russian forces at border into Ukraine
But the United States does not believe that Russia is “preparing to move additional battalion tactical groups from elsewhere in the country” to shore up its troops in Ukraine.
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Teachers hit picket lines in Minneapolis as parents worry
Teachers have hit the picket lines at public schools across Minneapolis, calling their strike a fight to ensure “safe and stable schools” for students and for better wages for the lowest-paid support staff.
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War in Ukraine: Crisis is unleashing 'hell on earth' for food prices
The Ukraine war could push millions closer to starvation, the boss of the World Food Programme says.
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These Russian speakers in Ukraine reject Putin's war
Missile attacks have pummeled Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, which is only 25 miles from the Russian border in the country’s northeast.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it launches 2nd satellite
Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has launched a second reconnaissance satellite into space.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 12, humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepens
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is deepening with food, water and medicine growing increasingly scarce as Russian forces intensify their shelling.
apnews.comKevin McCarthy Laments Not Getting Weapons To Ukraine Earlier, Ignores It Was Trump's Fault
Many Twitter users reminded the House minority leader that Trump threatened to withhold $391 million in military aid unless the country investigated Joe Biden.
Sen. Ron Johnson says GOP should repeal Obamacare if they retake control in 2024
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said in an interview Monday that the GOP should repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, if Republicans retake control of the White House and Congress in 2024.The big picture: The last time Republicans controlled the White House and Congress...
Ex-king to visit Spain 'periodically,' but will live abroad
Spanish royal officials says that King Felipe VI is accepting his father’s desire to return to Spain for periodic visits.
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Berliners open their hearts, homes to those fleeing Ukraine
Tens of thousands of people fleeing the war in Ukraine have been arriving in Berlin. Many of those coming to the German capital are staying in private accommodations with friends, relatives or volunteer hosts.
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US and 10 countries condemn North Korean missile launch
The United States and 10 other countries are condemning North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch and urging the U.N. Security Council to act.
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Stung by criticism, UK's Johnson speeds up Russia sanctions
U.K. lawmakers are set to pass a bill aimed at toughening sanctions on Russia and rooting out ill-gotten money from the British economy.
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Asia stocks mixed after Wall St falls, US bans Russian oil
Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street declined and China reported inflation edged higher. Already high oil prices rose further, adding more than $2 per barrel following President Joe Biden’s ban on imports of Russian crude.
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Minneapolis teachers set to strike; St. Paul works out deal
Teachers in the Minneapolis School District said they would go on strike Tuesday after failing to reach agreement on a new contract.
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A modern Churchill? Zelenskyy praised as war communicator
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has drawn praise as a wartime communicator in the days since Russia invaded his country
Trial over police force in George Floyd protests starts
A lawsuit accusing Denver police of using indiscriminate force against people protesting the killing of George Floyd two years ago is being heard by a jury in federal court.
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Congress passes Emmett Till bill to make lynching hate crime
Congress has given final approval to legislation that for the first time would make lynching a federal hate crime in the U.S.
apnews.comUkraine, gas prices break record, MLB deadline, International Women's Day: 5 things to know Tuesday
Safe corridors to allow civilians to escape Ukraine open, U.S. gas prices break record, President Joe Biden heads to Texas and more news to start your Tuesday.
Rights group: 50 detained in east Libya after prison escape
A leading rights group says Libya’s east-based army rounded up at least 50 people in a coastal city following a prison escape earlier this year.
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Bird flu confirmed in northwest Iowa commercial turkey flock
Officials announced they have identified bird flu in a commercial flock of 50,000 turkeys in northwest Iowa, the state’s second case of a virus that has been identified in multiple states
‘Frozen’ star reacts to Ukrainian girl singing ‘Let It Go’ from bomb shelter
A viral video of a Ukrainian girl singing a hit song from “Frozen” while in a bomb shelter prompted a response from one of the film’s stars on Sunday.The video, originally shared …
thehill.comIsraeli troops demolish homes of Palestinian attackers
The Israeli military says it has demolished the homes of two Palestinians accused of carrying out a deadly shooting attack in the occupied West Bank last year.
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Correction: UN Climate Report-Gulf of Mexico story
In a story published March 3, 2022, about a United Nations report on extreme weather around the Gulf of Mexico, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Florida has the longest coastline of any state.
apnews.comCongress to spend $15B on Covid, less than half of what administration originally wanted
“We cannot let it be said that America, after the third or fourth variant hits our shores, is unprepared,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
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The Data Point: Covid vaccinations slow to a trickle
Daily doses have fallen to the lowest level since the start of the vaccination effort.
www.nbcnews.comModerna eases up on vaccine patent protections
The company said it won’t enforce its mRNA vaccine technology patents on manufacturers producing vaccines in or for the 92 countries on the AMC list.
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Biden administration makes case to save vaccination mandate for federal employees
But attorney Trent McCotter, arguing on behalf of the group of federal workers who brought the legal challenge, said that Biden’s actions lack precedent and are beyond his unilateral authority.
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WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous call
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
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Even mild Covid is linked to brain damage months after illness, scans show
The new British research is the first to reveal striking differences in areas of the brain based on scans taken before and after a coronavirus infection.
www.nbcnews.comFalling Covid cases can't douse DeSantis-White House feud
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Covid will 'probably' become a seasonal virus, like the flu, CDC director says
CDC officials say it's increasingly likely the coronavirus will never truly go away, instead simmering at low levels and rising in the winter.
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As virus cases go from 1 to 24,000, New Zealand changes tack
Back in August, New Zealand’s government put the entire nation on lockdown after a single community case of the coronavirus was detected.
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AP PHOTOS: Scenes from Hong Kong's COVID-19 crisis
HONG KONG (AP) — The fast-spreading omicron variant is overwhelming Hong Kong, prompting mass testing, quarantines, supermarket panic-buying and a shortage of hospital beds.
apnews.comCovid rates continue to plunge as mandates are lifted
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Moderna says it will 'never' enforce Covid-19 vaccine patents in dozens of low- and middle-income countries
The 92 countries are members of the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment, a mechanism aimed at securing financing for vaccines to go to those areas.
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Puerto Rico to lift mask mandate as COVID-19 cases ease
Puerto Rico’s governor says he is ending the requirement for mask use indoors for the second time since the pandemic began as cases and hospitalizations ease.
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White House: Florida advice against vaccinating healthy kids ‘disturbing’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Monday called it “deeply disturbing” for the Florida Department of Health to advise against vaccinating “healthy children” against C…
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