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Thousands are desperately trying to flee Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region as Russia intensifies its strikes on the south and east of the country. The Luhansk regional governor has urged civilians to “evacuate while it is safe,” predicting a larger Russian assault to come.
Mariupol mayor calls Russian siege 'the new Auschwitz,' says more than 5,000 civilians have been killed: April 6 recap
The mayor of Mariupol, Ukraine, said more than 5,000 civilians, including 210 children, have been killed during the Russian siege. Wednesday recap.
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Ex-Trump aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino held in contempt of Congress
The House voted largely along party lines to hold former senior Trump aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with the Jan. 6 select committee’s subpoenas on Wednesday.
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Russia-Ukraine live news: UN suspends Russia from rights council
Ukraine news from April 7: UN members vote 93-24 in favour of a resolution suspending Russia from UN human rights body.
Trump endorses ‘warrior’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, other House GOP 2020 objectors
Former President Trump announced on Wednesday he would be endorsing first-term Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) along with a slew of other House Republicans who objected to certifying 2020 electio…
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Atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine, appear 'premeditated,' 'deliberate': senior US defense official
A senior U.S. defense official says the atrocities committed against hundreds of civilians in Bucha were "premeditated" and "very deliberate."
U.S. sanctions Putin’s adult children, bans all new investment in Russia
Katerina Tikhonova and Mariya Putina are rarely seen in public and almost never mentioned by their father, Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US hits Russia with 'war crimes' sanctions, Europe following
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. rolled out a new wave of financial sanctions on Wednesday against Russia that President Joe Biden said would place a lasting penalty on the country’s economy.
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House passes bill to document Russian war crimes in Ukraine
The House passed bipartisan legislation on Wednesday that would require the Biden administration to detail its efforts to collect evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. The …
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Garland: DOJ assisting international war crimes investigations in Ukraine
“The world sees what is happening in Ukraine. The Justice Department sees what is happening in Ukraine,” the attorney general said.
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Judge rules Bannon can't use key defense in Jan. 6 contempt case
In a blow to Steve Bannon's legal defense against the contempt of Congress charges levied against him last fall, a federal judge ruled he cannot use an "advice of counsel" defense to justify bucking a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Capitol riot.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJustice Dept. Investigation of Jan. 6 Confronts Sprawling Cast of Characters
Among the challenges facing the federal grand jury recently empaneled to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol is the sheer number of people who might have information relevant to its inquiry. According to a subpoena issued by the grand jury, prosecutors are asking for records about...
Obama says he ‘would not have predicted’ Putin’s invasion five years ago
Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday he would not have expected Russian President Vladimir Putin would invade Ukraine based on his past interactions with the leader. “I don’t kn…
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Texas election officials rejected one out of eight mail ballots cast in primary
Over 24,000 voters' ballots were not counted in the final results.
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US charges Russian oligarch, dismantles cybercrime operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has charged a Russian oligarch linked to the Kremlin with violating U.S. government sanctions, and disrupted a cybercrime operation that was launched by a Russian military intelligence agency, officials said Wednesday.
apnews.comArizona Supreme Court declines GOP request to end early voting
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort by the Arizona Republican Party to deem early voting unconstitutional. The case, filed by the state Republican Party and Yvonne Cahill, who is the party’s secretary, looked to argue that the state constitution only allows for in-person...
Blinken on holding Putin accountable and closing sanctions loopholes
In an exclusive interview with NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that “the wheels of accountability can move slowly,” and pledges that those responsible for the crimes in Bucha will be held accountable.
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Bucha residents describe litany of horror after Russian retreat
“Peaceful people lived through hell here,” one resident tells NBC News. “I don’t have any more tears left. My soul hurts.”
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Obama: Ukraine war is a reminder of US complacency, taking democracy and 'rule of law' for granted | CNN Politics
Former President Barack Obama spoke at length about the war in Ukraine on Wednesday, telling an audience in Chicago that the conflict is a “bracing reminder for democracies that had gotten flabby and confused and feckless around the stakes of things that we tended to take for granted,” including...
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LA County votes to suspend official travel to Florida, Texas over parental rights, transgender laws
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (BOS) on Tuesday approved a motion suspending official travel to Florida and Texas over the southern states' legislation regarding parental rights and transgender minors.
Police say at least 5 people fired weapons in Sacramento mass shooting; likely gang violence
The number of identified shooters in the incident could grow as an investigation is underway, police said.
www.cbsnews.comJudge rejects Trump’s demand he step back from suit against Hillary Clinton
Bill Clinton appointee Donald Middlebrooks says he’s never met the Clintons.
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U.S. charges Russian oligarch with Ukraine-related sanction violations
The indictment unsealed in the Southern District of New York accuses Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev of violating U.S. sanctions.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Biden pledges $100 million in defense aid
The Biden administration has pledged $100 million in defense aid for Ukraine to be used for Javelin anti-tank missiles.
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Russian invasion will have "enormous economic repercussions," says Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
The prices of fuel and food are rising, and Deutsche Bank is projecting a recession in the U.S.
www.cbsnews.comProsecutors: 2 posed as agents, gave gifts to Secret Service officers
The government alleges that the two falsely claimed to work for Homeland Security.
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Kinzinger says White House staff weakened Biden after walking back Putin comment in Warsaw
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Wednesday slammed the White House’s attempt to walk back controversial comments President Biden made in Poland last month. Biden made headlines over an off-scr…
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Biden extends payment pause on federal student loans until September
President Joe Biden announced that federal student loan borrowers won't have to resume their payments until at least September.
Biden jokes about expanded fight with Russia: 'If I gotta go to war, I'm going with you guys'
President Biden has said that conflict with Russia would be "World War III."
Man accused of exploiting daughter's peers at Sarah Lawrence College convicted of sex-trafficking and forced labor
Ray, 62, was convicted on all counts following a Manhattan trial.
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A roundup of controversial red-state actions restricting abortion, LGBTQ rights and more | CNN Politics
Republican-led states around the country have enacted a flurry of new restrictions on abortion, LGBTQ and transgender youth rights, and discussion of critical race theory.
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Burning bodies: Ukraine accuses Russia of covering up atrocities
Ukrainian investigators seek to document what appears to be widespread killings of civilians by Russian troops.
Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Five things to know about the newest Russia sanctions
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced a sweeping new wave of sanctions targeting the closest members of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, two of his daughters and top Russi…
thehill.comFor first time, a U.S. Capitol riot defendant is acquitted
A federal judge on Wednesday issued the first acquittal in a criminal trial stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, saying prosecutors failed to prove their case against a New Mexico man facing misdemeanor charges. In a case that could embolden some of the hundreds of other...
Pentagon training a small number of Ukrainians in the U.S. on new weapons
The Pentagon said Wednesday the U.S. has given some training to Ukrainians who were in the U.S. already.
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Senators warn Russia using food as a 'quiet weapon' in bloody war against Ukraine
Republican senators are warning that Russia is using food manipulation as a weapon in its deadly invasion of Ukraine, and are working with Ukrainian leaders to turn attention to the deteriorating global food security crisis.
EXPLAINER: A look at West's escalating sanctions on Russia
The United States and European allies are again escalating sanctions on Russia after the discovery of evidence that Russian troops executed civilians in a town near Kyiv. New penalties moved even closer to Russian President Vladimir Putin, targeting two of his adult daughters.
apnews.comFox Tests Positive For Rabies After Biting Multiple People On Capitol Hill (UPDATED)
A female fox turned out to be rabid after she bit several people, including a member of Congress, near the U.S. Capitol.
Lawmakers grill oil CEOs over soaring gas prices
The CEOs of major oil companies faced tough questions from Congress over gas prices. The executives said prices are set globally, and the embargo on Russian oil is a big factor. Many Americans are struggling with rising gasoline costs, even changing business practices to save money.
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Video shows Russian forces dug trenches in highly radioactive off-limits area near Chernobyl
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a graphic account of the situation on the ground to the UN Security Council, claiming Russians killed civilians in Bucha for "pleasure." Earlier, he warned worse atrocities may emerge amid the ongoing retreat of Russian forces around Kyiv. Follow here...
British embassy guard charged with spying for Russia
David Ballantyne Smith, 57, is charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act.
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Russia fully withdraws from Kyiv region, Ukrainians get drone training in US: Pentagon update Day 42
Tens of thousands of Russians near Kyiv and Chernihiv have left to regroup.
Adams banked his mayoralty on public safety. Crime skyrocketed during his first 100 days in office.
“We are definitely not at the numbers we want. We want to bring down crime,” Adams said during an interview inside his city car Wednesday.
www.politico.comGov. Greg Abbott Says Texas Will Bus Undocumented Immigrants To D.C.
The governor's dubious plan follows the Biden administration lifting a public health policy that limited asylum-seekers from entering the U.S.
Five questions about Biden’s move on freezing student loans
President Biden’s extension of a moratorium on federal student loan payments means millions of borrowers will start paying back what they owe for their education for the first time since the start …
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Republicans target Mickey Mouse copyright after Disney opposes Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law
"Under current law, Disney loses its Mickey Mouse copyright on January 1, 2024," Banks said in a letter to Disney, adding that he will not support an extension on the copyright.
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DeSantis vows to send illegal immigrants 'dumped' in Florida to Biden's home state of Delaware
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he will send illegal immigrants who are "dumped" into the Sunshine State to sanctuary states like President Biden's home state of Delaware, which he represented for more than 35 years in the U.S. Senate.
Everybody hates Vladimir | CNN Politics
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created utter chaos in Eastern Europe. But it has clarified one thing in America: Vladimir Putin is a bad guy and Russia is a bad actor on the world stage.
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Police: Sacramento shooting was gunfight among gang rivals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The mass killing that left six people dead and 12 wounded outside bars just blocks from California’s Capitol last weekend was a gunfight involving at least five shooters from rival gangs, Sacramento police said Wednesday.
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Stay silent or double down: What Hunter Biden intel letter signees are doing now
The former intelligence officials who signed an October 2020 letter baselessly claiming Russian involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop stories are largely remaining silent, though some have continued to defend their signatures, while a few recently returned to government service.
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The spectre of tactical nuclear weapons use in Ukraine
What are these weapons and could Russia use them in Ukraine?
North Korea could test nuclear device next week, US envoy warns
The country could do a nuclear test on the day it celebrates Kim Il Sung's birthday, April 15.
Former Virginia police officer testifies against former colleague in January 6 trial | CNN Politics
A former officer of the Rocky Mount Police in Virginia who went inside the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, took the stand Wednesday to testify against his former sergeant, Thomas Robertson.
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Polish president said it's 'hard to deny' genocide in Ukraine after images of civilians killed emerge | CNN Politics
Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Wednesday that it’s “hard to deny” that Russian forces are committing genocide in Ukraine following the horrific images that have emerged from cities like Bucha showing civilians brutally killed.
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Judge rules families separated at border can't sue Trump officials
But the judge declined to dismiss a lawsuit seeking monetary damages for families affected by the Trump administration's family separation policies.
www.nbcnews.comKentucky governor vetoes transgender girls sports ban
Kentucky's Democratic governor on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would bar transgender girls and women from participating in school sports matching their gender identity from sixth grade through college. In his veto message, Gov. Andy Beshear said the Republican-backed measure “most likely”...
How would Russia be held accountable if convicted of war crimes?
Horrifying images from Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, recently renewed accusations of war crimes. Here's how evidence is being gathered and how people could be held accountable.
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US must deal with ‘demand for crazy on the internet’: Obama
Former President Barack Obama said at an event Wednesday that the U.S. needs to address the allure of dangerous misinformation on the internet through a mix of regulation and industry standards. …
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Nursing home care, funding system need overhaul, report says
NEW YORK (AP) — Nursing home residents are subjected to ineffective care and poor staffing, while facility finances are shrouded in secrecy and regulatory lapses go unenforced, according to a report Wednesday that called for wholesale changes in an industry whose failures have been spotlighted...
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin donates first quarter salary to nonprofit law enforcement assistance program
Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Wednesday that he is donating his first quarter salary to a group that provides support to first responders dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder.
House holds Trump aides Peter Navarro, Dan Scavino in contempt for defying Jan. 6 subpoenas
The Justice Department is prosecuting former Trump strategist Steve Bannon and considering charging former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
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NBC News journalists vexed by MSNBC's move to hire White House press secretary Jen Psaki | CNN Business
NBC News journalists are troubled by and have expressed dismay to network executives about MSNBC’s intention to hire White House press secretary Jen Psaki when she exits the Biden administration, people familiar with the matter told CNN.
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American nun kidnapped in West Africa, archdiocese of New Orleans says
An American nun was abducted overnight Monday from a parish in Burkina Faso, where she has been stationed since 2014.
Chief Justice Roberts joins with liberals to criticize 'shadow docket' as court reinstates Trump-era EPA rule | CNN Politics
A 5-4 Supreme Court reinstated a Trump-era rule Wednesday that restricts the authority of states to reject federal permits under the Clean Water Act in another ruling putting the court’s emergency docket in the spotlight.
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Trump-era rule, no longer enforced, still discourages families from getting food aid
The Latino group UnidosUS and the organization No Kid Hungry are launching a bilingual campaign to urge millions to take advantage of benefits they qualify for.
www.nbcnews.comDemocrats accuse oil companies of 'rip off' on gas prices
House Democrats on Wednesday accused oil companies of "ripping off the American people” and putting profits before production as Americans suffer from ever-increasing gasoline prices during the war in Ukraine. "At a time of record profits, Big Oil is refusing to increase production to provide...
Hillicon Valley — Dangers facing gig workers detailed
Getty images Gig workers protested across the country Wednesday over unsafe working conditions while a new report found at least 50 app-based drivers and delivery workers have been killed in the U.…
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Rishi Sunak faces questions over wife Akshata Murty's non-dom tax status
Labour demands to know whether the chancellor has benefited from his wife's tax arrangements.
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Russian car sales have collapsed since the invasion of Ukraine | CNN Business
Auto sales in Russia plummeted by almost two-thirds in March, as the war in Ukraine, Western sanctions and an exodus of foreign businesses wreaked havoc on the country’s economy.
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EXPLAINER: Biden extends student loan freeze through August
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced that federal student loan payments will remain paused through Aug. 31, extending a freeze that began in 2020 but was set to end after this month. The action is meant to help millions of borrowers regain financial footing before they’re back on...
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AP PHOTOS on Day 42: Rows of body bags in Ukraine's Bucha
Dozens of body bags containing the remains of civilians killed by Russian occupying forces in the Ukrainian town of Bucha lay in rows Wednesday on the edge of a cemetery as authorities worked to identify the victims of unspeakable atrocities.
apnews.comMyPillow CEO sued for defamation by former Dominion Voting employee
Suit alleges Mike Lindell and his media platform targeted Eric Coomer as part of his ‘efforts to undermine faith in US democracy’ MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell speaks to a crowd gathered to hear former president Donald Trump, on 12 March, in Florence, South Carolina. Photograph: Meg Kinnard/AP The...
Senators close in on deal on Russia trade, oil ban
Senators believe they are closing in on a deal to quickly pass long-stalled bills ending normal trade relations with Russia and codifying an oil ban, after weeks of negotiations. Progress among a …
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Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east
Ukrainian authorities continued gathering up the dead in shattered towns outside the capital.
www.politico.comBiden defends Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin after he sparred with Matt Gaetz over military 'wokeness'
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz got into a shouting match during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Tuesday.
Swedish House Mafia, The Weeknd replace Ye at Coachella
INDIO, Calif. (AP) — Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd are replacing rapper Ye in a headlining spot at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. A new lineup was posted on Wednesday announcing the late change for the festival that runs April 15-17 and April 22-24 in Indio, California.
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Psaki says Joe Biden and his son Hunter 'were not office mates'
White House press secretary Jen Psaki denied on Wednesday previous reports that claimed Hunter Biden and his father, President Biden, were "office mates."
China calls for probe into Bucha killings, assigns no blame
China says the reports and images of civilian deaths in the Ukrainian town of Bucha are “deeply disturbing" but that no one should be blamed until all facts are known
Satellite companies join the hunt for Russian war crimes
The firms that helped document the Russian invasion of Ukraine are now finding imagery of atrocities.
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DOJ charges Russian oligarch with sanctions violations, disrupts botnet
Attorney General Merrick Garland also said U.S. prosecutors are meeting with their counterparts in Europe about Russian atrocities in Ukraine.
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Sarah Palin's House candidacy causes GOP rift and reopens old wounds | CNN Politics
Despite her 13 years out of office, Sarah Palin immediately won an endorsement from former President Donald Trump in her campaign to represent Alaska in the US House.
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GOP probe of Hunter Biden's business dealings turns to president's brother James
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley tells CBS News that his concerns are related to newly obtained banking records.
www.cbsnews.comPoll: Only 52% of Democrats oppose Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' policy
According to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll, nearly a quarter of Democrats think it should be “illegal” for teachers to discuss sexual orientation or gender identity in public elementary school classrooms.
OnPolitics: Putin's daughters hit with sanctions, White House announces
Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova, daughters of Putin and ex-wife, Lyudmila Shkrebneva Putina, will be cut off from the U.S. financial system.
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Val Demings' lonely run against Marco Rubio
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COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses stalled in the Senate Wednesday and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
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Live Updates | Russia-Ukraine War
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate will take up legislation Thursday to end normal trade relations with Russia and to ban the importation of its oil. Both bills have been bogged down in the Senate, frustrating lawmakers who want to ratchet up the U.S.
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Ukraine War: Putin's daughters targeted by US sanctions
The US sanctions' list includes Putin's adult daughters and relatives of Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
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Top US general: Potential for 'significant international conflict' is increasing | CNN Politics
The top US military officer told lawmakers Tuesday that the world is becoming more unstable and the “potential for significant international conflict is increasing, not decreasing.”
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Ukraine tells civilians in east to flee with Russian offensive expected
Civilians in the eastern Luhansk and Donetsk regions have been urged to evacuate ahead of an expected Russian offensive in the area. Officials anticipate a Russian offensive in Donbas, which inclu…
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Prepare for 'mass-overdose' events from fentanyl, DEA warns police nationwide
The leading U.S. drug enforcement agency issued an unprecedented warning to law enforcement nationwide to brace for a spike in “fentanyl-related mass-overdose” deaths as Mexican cartels push the drug into the United States.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden takes aim at Amazon as he touts unions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden drew loud applause at a labor event on Wednesday when he turned a spotlight on Amazon.com Inc while touting his administration's efforts to promote unions. After highlighting a government task force on worker organization he launched a year ago “to make...
International agency announces additional oil supply release
The leader of the International Energy Agency (IEA) announced on Wednesday the release of an additional 60 million barrels of oil into the global marketplace amid high fuel prices following Russia’…
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Supreme Court halts ruling against Trump Clean Water Act rollback in 5-4 decision
The Supreme Court on Wednesday halted a prior court ruling that struck down a Trump-era rule limiting state and tribal authority to veto projects that could impact their waters, including pipelines…
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Jason Chaffetz calls on White House to 'immediately release' recommendation letter emails say Biden sent
Former Chairman of the House Oversight Committee Jason Chaffetz is calling on the White House to “immediately release” the college recommendation letter President Biden sent to Brown University on behalf of the son of a Chinese executive who did business with Hunter Biden.
IS captors used 'sadistic' torture methods, court hears
A former captive tells a US court that notorious IS jihadist cell terrorised their hostages.
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Senate gets deal on limiting Russia trade, oil import ban
The Senate struck a deal on a package to end normal trade relations with Russia and codify a Russian oil ban, with the chamber expected to pass the two bills on Thursday. The deal, announced …
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Biden to erase defaults for millions of federal student loan borrowers
Education Department plans a 'fresh start' for borrowers as White House extends payment pause through August.
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Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what's next
WASHINGTON (AP) — Several witnesses sought by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the insurrection at the Capitol are being held in contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the probe of the deadly 2021 attack, when Donald Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Joe...
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Supreme Court reinstates Trump-era water rule, for now
The Supreme Court has ruled to reinstate a Trump-era rule to curtail states and Native American tribes from blocking pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute waterways.
Senators announce funding for Capitol cafeteria workers to avoid layoffs
About 80 food service workers on Capitol Hill had been told they would be laid off in mid-April.
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Chinese medics killed death row inmates by taking hearts: Report
Academic study finds doctors might have removed vital organs before the executed had been officially confirmed dead.
Democrats accuse oil industry of 'ripping off' Americans, while GOP blames Biden policies
The hearings are Democrats’ latest attempt to shield themselves from voters' anger over the surge in pump prices to record highs last month after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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What to know about Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the focus of Supreme Court investiture ceremony
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was sworn in months ago, will be formally welcomed to the Supreme Court during an investiture ceremony on Friday.
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Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what's next
Several witnesses sought by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the insurrection at the Capitol are being held in contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate with the probe of the deadly 2021 attack, when Donald Trump supporters tried to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election. All of...
Amir Locke: No charges filed in Minneapolis 'no-knock' police shooting
Prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence for criminal charges in fatal shooting of Amir Locke.
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'Big Oil' CEOs testify before Congress amid skyrocketing gas prices
Six oil company executives were grilled by lawmakers Wednesday about skyrocketing gas prices amid a political messaging battle over pain at the pump. The hearing comes after costs for gas rose following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which prompted the U.S. to put a ban on imports of Russian oil...
Biden signs Postal Service reform bill into law
President Biden on Wednesday signed into law legislation reforming the U.S. Postal Service in a bid to increase transparency and stabilize the financial footing of what he called an essential agenc…
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D.C. Dems get out of frontrunner Fetterman's way in Pennsylvania
The filibuster-hating, gym-shorts-wearing lieutenant governor got the party's cold shoulder when he ran in 2016. But not this year.
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HHS Secretary Becerra refuses to admit partial-birth abortions are illegal in House testimony
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra repeatedly dodged questions about the 2003 law banning partial-birth abortions.
Russian media campaign falsely claims Bucha deaths are fakes
WASHINGTON (AP) — As gruesome videos and photos of bodies emerge from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, Kremlin-backed media are denouncing them as an elaborate hoax — a narrative that journalists in Ukraine have shown to be false.
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Kemp issues state of emergency in Georgia after deadly storms
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) has declared a state of emergency after severe storms and tornadoes hit the Peach State on Tuesday. The order issued Wednesday will expire April 15 at 11:59 p.m. u…
thehill.comWhy Fred Upton, One of the Last Republican House Members Willing to Defy Trump, Called It Quits
For Fred Upton, politics can be reduced to some pretty simple math: either you have the votes or you don’t. It’s how the Michigan Republican got a massive update to health care regulations and mental health services to President Barack Obama for signature. It’s how he beat wave elections in...
Georgia helicopter crash that killed one soldier 'not an accident': Report
A crash involving two Black Hawk helicopters at a Georgia airfield that killed one soldier "was not an accident," according to an individual with knowledge of the investigation.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge nixes Bannon’s top defense against criminal charges for defying Jan. 6 committee
The ruling said the former Trump adviser's “advice of counsel” defense was not applicable in contempt of Congress cases.
Biden unveils new U.S. SEC nominees to fill vacancies
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated two new commissioners to serve at the nation's securities regulator in a move that will help the agency regain its full strength amid vacancies. The two Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hopefuls would first need to be...
Arizona attorney general: Election fraud in Maricopa ‘raises questions’ about 2020
A blockbuster review of Maricopa County’s mismanaged 2020 election by Arizona’s attorney general is raising new questions about the final vote in a state former President Donald Trump was expected to win but lost to Joe Biden by 10,457 ballots.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAttorneys General warn NFL to improve treatment of women
The attorneys general of six states have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , expressing concern over the league’s treatment of female employees and admonishing him for a lack of improvement to the league’s workplace culture. The letter outlines concerns of gender discrimination ranging...
ADL slams GOP senator who suggested Biden’s SCOTUS pick would defend Nazis
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) blasted Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) for suggesting that Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s nominee to the Supreme Court, would provide legal defense to Naz…
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Hawley grills Biden admin on migrant surge, whether DHS plans to give phones to illegal immigrants
Hawley probed DHS Secretary Mayorkas Wednesday, pointing to reports that the department is pulling VA doctors to treat illegal immigrants at the border and providing illegal migrants with free phones.
Texas takes new border action; ex-Trump officials want more
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday delivered new orders along the U.S.-Mexico border and promised more to come as former Trump administration officials press him to declare an “invasion” and give state troopers and National Guard members authority to turn back migrants.
apnews.comThe Tesla stock drop that could feed the world
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Conservatives eye-roll DNC chairman charging GOP Sen. Tom Cotton is 'maggot-infested'
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee called Sen. Tom Cotton a "little maggot-infested man," prompting backlash from conservatives.
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Parents of former Marine held in Russia urge Moscow to provide proof of life
The parents of former Marine Trevor Reed urged the Russian government to provide proof of life for their son, saying they had not received any updates from him since last Friday. “Trevor’s most rec…
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Big changes are coming to your 401(k). Here's what you need to know | CNN Business
The United States is on the brink of a retirement crisis. The primary savings tool for Americans – your 401(k) – isn’t helping.
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Tanis: Fossil found of dinosaur killed in asteroid strike, scientists claim
Remains are unearthed of a dinosaur that may have died on the very day a space rock hit Earth.
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Boris Johnson calls on Russians to 'find the truth;' Zelenskyy says Russia must be brought to justice
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pledged to pursue allegations of war crimes against Russian forces in occupied regions of the country.
FBI has names of hundreds more Jan. 6 rioters. DOJ needs more lawyers to prosecute them.
Citizen sleuths armed with the internet say they've identified dozens of additional rioters who haven’t been arrested.
www.nbcnews.comRussian media campaign falsely claims Bucha deaths are fakes
WASHINGTON (AP) — As gruesome videos and photos of bodies emerge from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, Kremlin-backed media are denouncing them as an elaborate hoax — a narrative that journalists in Ukraine have shown to be false.
apnews.comTexas takes new border action; ex-Trump officials want more
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday delivered new orders along the U.S.-Mexico border and promised more to come as former Trump administration officials press him to declare an “invasion” and give state troopers and National Guard members authority to turn back migrants.
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Russia's failure to take down Kyiv was a defeat for the ages
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kyiv was a Russian defeat for the ages. The fight started poorly for the invaders and went downhill from there. When President Vladimir Putin launched his war on Feb. 24 after months of buildup on Ukraine's borders, he sent hundreds of helicopter-borne commandos — the best of...
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Russia-Ukraine war: In Chinese media, the US is the villain
In tightly-controlled media space, conflict is an opportunity for Beijing to advance its ‘information proxy war’.
It's too soon to say Putin has given up on capturing Kyiv, despite strategy shift, Western officials warn | CNN Politics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not necessarily given up on trying to capture the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, even as Russia has shifted its focus in recent days to southern and eastern Ukraine, according to US and Western officials.
www.cnn.comUS rightwing figures in step with Kremlin over Ukraine disinformation, experts say
False narratives pushed by Tucker Carlson and key Republicans in Congress have been embraced and recycled by Moscow A cutout of Donald Trump at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix in December. A feedback loop between the Kremlin and parts of the US right has been palpable since the Ukraine...
GOP moderates send message on Supreme Court
By breaking with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, three Republican moderates sent a clear message that they aren’t happy about how partisan Supreme C…
thehill.comRussia-Ukraine war live updates: Biden pledges $100 million in defense aid
The Biden administration has pledged $100 million in defense aid for Ukraine to be used for Javelin anti-tank missiles.
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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Sanctions target Putin’s children
Washington loads pressure on Moscow after alleged atrocities in Bucha as EU considers ban on coal imports.
May governor primaries pose big test for Trump’s control over the GOP
The former president's influence on state politics will be on the ballot next month.
www.politico.comSinema throws cold water on Build Back Better revival
Last year, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) publicly sounded the death knell for President Biden's Build Back Better agenda. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), his fellow holdout, is privately concurring, Axios has learned.Why it matters: In closed-door conversations, Sinema has told donors a path to...
Bold, effective and risky: The new strategy the U.S. is using in the info war against Russia
“It doesn’t have to be solid intelligence,” one U.S. official said. “It’s more important to get out ahead of them [the Russians], Putin specifically, before they do something."
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Republican candidates in battleground states skip debates
Over half a dozen Republican candidates in crucial races at the state and federal level have either skipped out or have not committed to any primary debates.
Greene revives QAnon smear in attack on GOP senators backing Jackson's SCOTUS nomination
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene launched an outlandish attack against three Republican senators who support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, accusing them of somehow being “pro-pedophile.”
Oil and energy expert Mark Finley on global effects of Russia's war in Ukraine - "Intelligence Matters"
Finley explains the effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on global oil and gas markets and discusses the risk of a recession.
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Ukraine war drives lawmakers into defensive posture on Taiwan
New legislation in the House that would sanction China for threatening Taiwan follows a similar initiative in the Senate as lawmakers seek to discourage any moves similar to Russia’s invasion of Uk…
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DeSantis deploys coveted endorsement to boost his political influence
DeSantis has played favorites in one Florida Senate GOP primary, and is eyeing others.
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Zelenskyy says wants Ukraine to become a ‘big Israel’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the main issue for Ukraine after Russia’s invasion ends will be security.
Stark contrast emerges in fight for California US House seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Trump administration appointee Connie Conway is headed to a June runoff election for a vacant U.S. House seat in California, and what makes her stand out is unusual in politics: If she wins, she intends to serve just months in Congress.
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Mariupol's dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east
ANDRIIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — The mayor of the besieged port city of Mariupol put the number of civilians killed there at more than 5,000 Wednesday, as Ukraine collected evidence of Russian atrocities on the ruined outskirts of Kyiv and braced for what could become a climactic battle for control of...
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Biden wrote college recommendation letter for son of Hunter's Chinese business partner, emails reveal
EXCLUSIVE: President Biden, in 2017, wrote a college recommendation letter for the son of a Chinese executive who did business with Hunter Biden, according to emails reviewed by Fox News Digital.
Mariupol mayor calls Russian siege 'the new Auschwitz,' says more than 5,000 civilians have been killed: April 6 recap
The mayor of Mariupol, Ukraine, said more than 5,000 civilians, including 210 children, have been killed during the Russian siege. Wednesday recap.
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Inside the consulting firm run by Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas
Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, has been running a consulting firm with some clients tied to former President Trump.
Donbas: Why Russia is trying to capture eastern Ukraine
With fighting intensifying in eastern Ukraine, why is the region so essential for Russian success?
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5,000 feared dead in besieged city of Mariupol
The Biden administration has pledged $100 million in defense aid for Ukraine to be used for Javelin anti-tank missiles.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin defends military against Matt Gaetz's accusations of "woke-ism"
Austin and the congressman from Florida had a heated exchange during a congressional hearing Tuesday on Pentagon priorities.
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Super PAC airs first attack ad of Democratic Senate primary in Pennsylvania
The fight to replace retiring GOP Sen. Pat Toomey heated up Tuesday after a super PAC backing Rep. Conor Lamb aired the first negative TV ad of Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary, calling the lawmaker’s chief rival a socialist.
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Court orders Jan. 6 defense lawyer disbarred
The most immediate impact of Jonathon Moseley’s disbarment may be in the upcoming trial of 11 Oath Keepers facing charges of seditious conspiracy for their role in the Capitol breach.
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Motion to subpoena Hunter Biden to testify before Congress blocked by Democrats
Democrats on the House Oversight and Reform Committee denied a motion from Republicans on Tuesday to subpoena Hunter Biden as a witness on its hearing about electrifying the U.S. Postal Service fleet.
House votes to refer 2 former Trump advisers to Justice Department for contempt of Congress | CNN Politics
The House voted Wednesday to recommend two former advisers to former President Donald Trump be referred to the Department of Justice on criminal contempt of Congress charges.
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Russia bombards and U.S. imposes sanctions as Ukraine urges decisive help
Russian forces bombarded cities in Ukraine as the United States imposed more sanctions on Wednesday after civilian killings widely condemned as war crimes and Ukraine's President urged a decisive Western response amid divisions in Europe.
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Shrinking public space for Afghan women as Taliban expands curbs
The group is reimposing draconian restrictions, especially against women, that are reminiscent of their past regime.
Demings raises $10M for Florida Senate bid
Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.) raked in more than $10 million in the first three months of 2022 for her bid against Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), her campaign announced on Wednesday.
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Truth Social's Devin Nunes isn't intimidated by Elon Musk and Twitter
The man running former President Donald Trump's social network is promising big things at a time when Truth Social appears to be in dire straits.
www.washingtonexaminer.com5,000 feared dead in besieged city of Mariupol
The Biden administration has pledged $100 million in defense aid for Ukraine to be used for Javelin anti-tank missiles.
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Emails reveal prominent law firms were among donors to Caddle's dark money groups
Some of the firms are among the most prominent and politically connected in New Jersey, including two whose top partners are former governors.
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From school boards to statehouses, conservative Moms for Liberty push to grow influence
Last month, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds surrounded herself with members of the conservative parents-rights group Moms for Liberty when she signed a bill that outlawed transgender students from playing girls’ sports.
www.reuters.com5,000 feared dead in besieged city of Mariupol
The Biden administration has pledged $100 million in defense aid for Ukraine to be used for Javelin anti-tank missiles.
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EU to place further sanctions on Russia, including likely measures on gas and oil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a graphic account of the situation on the ground to the UN Security Council, claiming Russians killed civilians in Bucha for "pleasure." Earlier, he warned worse atrocities may emerge amid the ongoing retreat of Russian forces around Kyiv. Follow here...
Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in 1/6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino were held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for their monthlong refusal to comply with subpoenas rendered by the House committee’s investigation into the Jan.
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'You can’t police your way out': Sacramento struggles for solution to gun violence
A growing chorus of researchers and community organizers is fighting to prevent future tragedies through research and outreach rather than by relying only on punitive measures.
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Eight Russian cruise missiles fired from Belarus shot down: Ukraine air force
The Ukrainian Air Force claims it shot down eight Russian cruise missiles Tuesday that were fired into Ukraine from Belarus.
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Sri Lanka’s poor queue for hours to buy kerosene amid crisis
For months, thousands have queued for fuel, food and medicine amid the country’s worst economic crisis in memory.
Questions grow about Biden’s position on a gas tax holiday
President Biden is facing growing questions about whether he will throw his support behind a federal gas tax holiday in an attempt to save Americans some money at the pump while gas prices remain h…
thehill.comTop US general: Potential for 'significant international conflict' is increasing | CNN Politics
The top US military officer told lawmakers Tuesday that the world is becoming more unstable and the “potential for significant international conflict is increasing, not decreasing.”
www.cnn.comPolice: Sacramento shooting was gunfight among gang rivals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The mass killing that left six people dead and 12 wounded outside bars just blocks from California’s Capitol last weekend was a gunfight involving at least five shooters from rival gangs, Sacramento police said Wednesday.
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Ukraine says four civilians killed at aid distribution point, east under heavy fire
Russian artillery fire killed at least four people and wounded four others at a humanitarian aid distribution point on Wednesday as Moscow's forces bombarded towns, cities and rail infrastructure in eastern Ukraine, local officials said.
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U.S. House holds former Trump aides in contempt over Capitol attack probe
The U.S. House of Representatives recommended contempt of Congress charges on Wednesday for Peter Navarro and Daniel Scavino, former aides to Donald Trump, for failing to cooperate with a House probe into the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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GOP Senate campaign push focuses on Latinos with "Vamos" initiative as Title 42 impacts midterms
The NRSC's new multi-million-dollar "Vamos" initiative, first shared with CBS News, will target 2022 races in nine battleground states.
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New Mexico implements free college education statewide
New Mexico passed a law to ensure that its public university students will receive tuition free of charge, effective July 1.
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Kristi Noem signs executive order aimed at curtailing critical race theory in state schools
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday signed an executive order she said was aimed at banning the teaching of critical race theory in K-12 state schools.
Hydra: How German police dismantled Russian darknet site
German police say illegal sales on the site amounted to at least £1bn a year
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How will the war in Ukraine affect Putin’s legacy?
Will the invasion of Ukraine prove to be the Russian president’s undoing?
Milwaukee elects first Black mayor, Cavalier Johnson
The election was held after Tom Barrett resigned in December to become the U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg.
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'You're the appraiser?': Black real estate workers sell homes in a market rife with bias
The Biden administration is leading efforts with a plan to attack myriad concerns that devalue homeownership for people of color.
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Arizona Supreme Court rejects GOP request to invalidate mail voting
Two years ago, 90 percent of voters in Arizona used a ballot that arrived in the mail. The GOP lawsuit argues absentee voting is unconstitutional.
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Obama and Romney are back, and show how American politics have changed for the worse | CNN Politics
The year 2012 called and wants its politics back.
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Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread
Power outages from severe weather have doubled over the past two decades across the U.S., as a warming climate stirs more destructive storms that cripple broad segments of the nation’s aging electrical grid, according to an Associated Press analysis of government data.
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U.S. House Republicans seek to punish Citigroup over abortion feud
Dozens of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Tuesday demanded that the chamber drop Citigroup Inc as its provider of credit cards for lawmakers, after the financial institution offered to pay travel costs for employees seeking abortions.
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South Carolina House passes transgender sports bill despite Democratic stall tactic of introducing 1,000 amendments
The bill, similar to ones passed in other states, would bar transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools in colleges.
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Koch-backed group announces eight-figure ad campaign hammering inflation
Americans for Prosperity, an advocacy group backed by GOP mega-donor Charles Koch, launched an eight-figure ad campaign on Wednesday hammering inflation and rising costs in the U.S. while also prop…
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‘Embarrassed by your leadership’: Gaetz blasts Austin's 'wokeism'
Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, blasted Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for being too concerned with “wokeism” and not focusing enough on military strategy.
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2 killed in Georgia, Texas as damaging storms strike South
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Violent storms killed at least two people, one in Georgia and another in Texas, on Tuesday as hail, strong winds and tornadoes tore across the South, where authorities warned a second day of dangerous weather of violent weather could follow.
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'Big Oil' CEOs testify before Congress amid skyrocketing gas prices
Six senior oil company executives are set to testify on Capitol Hill for a hearing Wednesday about skyrocketing gas prices amid a political messaging battle.
Injuries at meatpacking-related company are too high, even as private equities profit, advocates say
Worker safety advocates say that any fatality or amputation in the workplace is unacceptable, but particularly so when a business is bringing millions of dollars to investors.
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Sacramento mourns 6 lives lost in gang-related mass shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Six huge photographs wreathed in flowers and garlands lined a downtown street in California's capital city Wednesday, each with a small memorial of bouquets, candles and cards on a stretch of sidewalk dedicated to the six people who were gunned down last weekend in a...
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What is Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries in Ukraine?
The Wagner Group now has up to 50,000 mercenaries in Ukraine, according UK military intelligence.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 83rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
What to know about Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan
President Barack Obama nominated Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court in 2010. Here's what to know about the Supreme Court justice.
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Race for Devin Nunes' old House seat will move to June 7 runoff | CNN Politics
Six candidates were vying to replace former Republican Rep. Devin Nunes, who resigned to work for former President Donald Trump’s new media and technology group. But county officials were still tallying the ballots from the district that covers portions of Fresno and Tulare counties.
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Instagram failed to act on abusive DMs sent to 3 female public figures: report
Instagram failed to act on the vast majority of abusive messages sent to three women in public-facing positions, according to a report released Wednesday. The Center for Countering Digital Ha…
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Rep. Ro Khanna concerned student loan debt could be a hurdle to raising children, buying homes
Rep. Ro Khanna said he's concerned that young people won't have children or can't buy homes because of student loan debt.
Jets donating $1 million to aid relief efforts in Ukraine
Suzanne Johnson’s thoughts often turn to her late parents when she sees the heartbreaking video clips and news reports out of Ukraine
1,000 amendments can't stall SC transgender sports bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Republican House majority outlasted more than 1,000 amendments by Democrats on Tuesday and passed a bill that would bar transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools in colleges.
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US: Discrimination based on opioid treatment violates law
A deepening opioid epidemic is prompting the U.S. Department of Justice to warn about discrimination against those who are prescribed medication to treat their addictions. In guidelines published Tuesday, the department's Civil Rights Division said employers, health care providers, law...
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Accused ISIS 'Beatle,' on trial for brutal kidnappings, faces mothers of American victims
A British man accused of being one of the four ISIS "Beatles" who beat and killed U.S. hostages in Syria was faced down in federal court by two of their victims' mothers.
April 6, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a graphic account of the situation on the ground to the UN Security Council, claiming Russians killed civilians in Bucha for "pleasure." Earlier, he warned worse atrocities may emerge amid the ongoing retreat of Russian forces around Kyiv. Follow here...
Macron leads polls but turnout a big question in French vote
PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron is the clear favorite in France's presidential race, yet a big unknown factor may prove decisive: an unprecedented proportion of people say they are unsure who to vote for or don’t intend to vote at all, bringing a large dose of uncertainty to the election.
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California may empower citizens to sue over illegal firearms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stung by a deadly mass shooting Sunday mere blocks from the state Capitol, California lawmakers on Tuesday advanced an innovative new approach to gun control that would empower private citizens to sue those who traffic in illegal weapons.
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U.S. experts analyzing black boxes from China Eastern Boeing 737 that nose-dived into mountainside killing 132
Both black boxes from the China Eastern Airlines 737 that crashed last month, killing all 132 on board, are with NTSB experts in Washington.
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Trevor Reed’s parents say hope diminishing for son's release from Russia
The parents of the ex-Marine currently held prisoner in Russia spoke with ABC News' "Start Here" about the latest developments in their request to bring their son home.
Donald Trump is getting richer again | CNN Politics
More than 14 months after leaving office – and while still contesting the 2020 election – former President Donald Trump has seen his net worth soar to $3 billion, according to brand new numbers from Forbes.
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Public school coach asks Supreme Court to OK post-game prayers
A coach’s personal act of prayer that became a public spectacle after high school football games is now a major test of the First Amendment at the Supreme Court.
As the world reacts in horror to Bucha, China's state media strikes a different tone | CNN
Shocking images showing the bodies of civilians scattered across the streets of Bucha, a suburb of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, have sparked global horror in recent days and raised the urgency of ongoing investigations into alleged Russian war crimes. But a starkly different narrative is...
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McDonald's is bringing back a fan-favorite menu item | CNN Business
McDonald’s is bringing back Spicy Chicken McNuggets, but not everyone can buy them.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland tests positive for Covid hours after event with FBI director, other top officials
Garland attended an event with FBI Director Christopher Wray hours before the positive result. He was at a D.C. dinner with hundreds of VIPs on Saturday.
AG Garland, Commerce Sec Gina Raimondo latest attendees of Washington dinner to test positive for COVID
Both Cabinet secretaries attended Washington's annual Gridiron Dinner where several guests, including members of Congress, have since tested positive.
Fauci tells Chris Wallace of ‘painful’ messaging under Trump
Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, appeared this week on Chris Wallace’s new streaming show for CNN and bemoaned the challenges he says he faced while crafti…
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What will the next Covid booster be? FDA advisers struggle with how to move forward for fall
Vaccine panel members cited a significant number of unknowns, including what strain of the coronavirus the world may be dealing with this fall.
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3 takeaways ahead of potential fall Covid booster campaign
Panel members agreed that myriad unknowns persist about the coronavirus and how it might evolve.
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Attorney General Garland and Commerce Secretary Raimondo test positive for Covid
The vice president's communications director, who was in close contact with Vice President Kamala Harris, and several lawmakers also announced they had contracted the virus.
www.nbcnews.comWashington's unwelcome party guest: COVID crashes capital's reopening
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -As Washington emerges from its COVID cocoon, with tourists returning to the U.S. Capitol and officials attending a white-tie party that had been scotched for the past two years, the coronavirus is again stalking the halls of power. At least a half-dozen senior officials...
Two Biden Cabinet members among dozens of positive Covid-19 cases after elite Gridiron dinner | CNN Politics
Two members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, becoming some of the latest high-profile Washington figures to contract the virus in recent days.
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Biden orders push on long COVID, pandemic's shadowy mystery
WASHINGTON (AP) — Confronting the pandemic's lasting shadow, President Joe Biden has ordered a new national research push on long COVID, while also directing federal agencies to support patients dealing with the mysterious and debilitating condition.
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Shanghai to allow parents to stay with COVID-infected kids
BEIJING (AP) — Following a public uproar, Shanghai is allowing at least some parents to stay with children infected with COVID-19, making an exception to a policy of isolating anyone who tests positive.
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US pulls GSK's COVID drug as omicron sibling dominates cases
WASHINGTON (AP) — GlaxoSmithKline’s IV drug for COVID-19 should no longer be used because it is likely ineffective against the omicron subvariant that now accounts for most U.S. cases, federal health regulators said Tuesday.
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COVID-19 has had 'devastating and disproportionate' impact on poorest Americans, report finds
Death rates in the lowest income group are double the death rates of those in the highest income group, the report found.
Former Biden COVID messaging aide lands at Disney amid 'wokeness' turmoil
The Walt Disney Company has announced Kristina Schake, who President Biden tapped to head his COVID-19 vaccine education efforts, will serve as Executive Vice President of Global Communications.
Schiff tests positive for COVID-19
California Rep. Adam Schiff (D) announced on Tuesday evening that he had tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19. Schiff, who is vaccinated, announced his positive test result in a twee…
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