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WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned memories of Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 terror attacks Wednesday in an impassioned live-video plea to Congress to send more help for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Lawmakers stood and cheered, and President Joe Biden later announced the U.S. is sending more anti-aircraft, anti-armor weapons and drones.
Russia's onslaught continues amid optimism over talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces destroyed a theater in Mariupol where hundreds of people were sheltering Wednesday and rained fire on other cities, Ukrainian authorities said, even as the two sides projected optimism over efforts to negotiate an end to the fighting.
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Biden details US military aid for Ukraine following Zelenskyy's appeal to Congress
Speaking hours after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on him to be a "leader for peace," President Joe Biden detailed how the U.S. is providing aid to Ukraine.
Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the early 1980s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling up to six additional rate hikes this year.
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Biden approves more anti-aircraft systems, drones for Ukraine, warns of 'long and difficult battle'
President Biden on Wednesday approved an additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, saying the United States is "answering" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for more help, while warning of a "long and difficult battle" ahead against Russia.
Zelenskyy's plea spurs U.S. lawmakers to consider more help for Ukraine
A no-fly zone over Ukraine remains off the table. But lawmakers expressed interest in additional weapon transfers and escalating sanctions.
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Graham introduces resolution urging Biden to help send jets to Ukraine
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) introduced a resolution on Wednesday urging President Biden to help facilitate the transfer of fighter jets and air defense systems to Ukraine.Graham’s nonbi…
thehill.comLive updates: Ukraine, Russia continue talks over video
LVIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian and Russian delegations held talks again Wednesday by video. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's adviser Mikhailo Podolyak said Ukraine demanded a cease-fire, the withdrawal of Russian troops and legal security guarantees for Ukraine from a number of countries.
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Ukraine conflict: Biden brands Putin a 'war criminal'
The off-the-cuff remark prompts Russia to call the comment "unforgiveable rhetoric".
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Appeals court revives key climate measure rejected by Trump judge
The judges also rejected the argument that states can demonstrate the social cost of carbon figures caused any injury or could be redressed via an injunction.
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Koch Industries stays in Russia, backs groups opposing U.S. sanctions
Conglomerate says it's unwilling to walk away from 600 workers and hand over manufacturing plants to the Kremlin.
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Five takeaways from Zelensky’s virtual address to Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky brought a moment of enormous drama to Washington Wednesday, when he gave a virtual address to Congress.The Ukrainian president, dressed in his trademark milit…
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16 House Republicans vote against bill to promote education on internment camps
More than a dozen House Republicans on Wednesday voted against legislation to promote public education about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.The bipartisan bill was au…
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What to know about the 100 US 'Switchblade' drones heading to Ukraine
Unlike larger drones, it's not meant to return after its mission.
Federal appeals court rules Biden administration can use key climate metric | CNN Politics
A federal appellate court has ruled the Biden administration can once again factor the cost of greenhouse gas emissions into its decision-making on oil and gas leases and other environmental regulations.
Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invoked 9/11 during an urgent appeal Wednesday to the U.S.
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Trump signals Pence not likely to be his 2024 running mate if he runs
Former President Trump appeared to suggest in an interview that former Vice President Mike Pence would not be his 2024 running mate if Trump opts to seek a second term again.In …
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Kidnapped Ukrainian mayor freed in 'special operation,' officials say
The mayor of Melitopol was allegedly abducted by Russian forces on March 11.
Ukraine's rail chief reveals how EU leaders got in and out of Kyiv in 24 hours | CNN
The chairman of Ukrainian Railways has said that the Polish, Czech and Slovenian Prime Ministers, who traveled by train for a Tuesday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, took a "strong step" to show support for his war-torn country, albeit a "naïve" one.
NBC News Exclusive: One-on-one with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
After delivering a virtual address to Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke exclusively with NBC News’ Lester Holt about the “fairly difficult” negotiations with Russia, whether he believes the U.S. will reverse its decision not to supply fighter planes, and President Biden’s...
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Senate unanimously approves making daylight saving time permanent
The Senate on Tuesday approved a proposal to make daylight saving time permanent, which if passed in the House and signed by President Biden, would mean Americans would never again have to set thei…
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McConnell calls on Biden to deploy additional US troops to Eastern Europe, expand trip to 'go beyond' Brussels
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday said President Biden should send more U.S. forces to Eastern Europe and travel there, but blaming Putin for inflation is "utter nonsense."
World War III 'may have already started' with Russian invasion, Zelenskyy says
This war puts the “whole civilization at stake,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt.
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Dr. Oz says he will renounce his Turkish citizenship if elected to Senate
The announcement came after one of his top rivals pressed the issue.
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Russia moves to seize hundreds of planes from foreign owners
Russia is seizing hundreds of commercial jets owned by US and European leasing companies, a further sign of the challenges the country's airline industry faces due to sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine.
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Biden announces new security assistance for Ukraine but stops short of Zelenskyy's full request
President Biden said the U.S. will provide Ukraine with drones, but did not include other key requests like requests for jets.
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Sen. Ron Johnson tops list of Republicans endorsed by top Jewish GOP organization
The Republican Jewish Coalition is endorsing Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina as part of its second wave of 2022 endorsements.
Capito to make Senate GOP leadership bid
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) told The Hill on Wednesday that she will make a bid to join Senate Republican leadership starting in 2023. Capito, who currently serves as an adviser to Sen…
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Texas synagogue standoff prompts review of security measures between US and UK | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security is reevaluating how the United States and United Kingdom share intelligence following the January hostage standoff at a synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, which was carried out by a British man who flew to the US weeks before the attack.
Russia's state TV hit by stream of resignations
Marina Ovsyannikova's protest highlighted a growing number of journalists leaving their jobs at Kremlin-run TV channels.
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US works to 'seize and freeze' wealth of Russian oligarchs
WASHINGTON (AP) — Announcing tough sanctions against Russian oligarchs over the war in Ukraine was step one. Now the U.S. and its allies are creating new teams to act on their vow to “seize and freeze” the giant boats, estates and other pricey assets of Russian elites.
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Russia says it made a payment to avoid default
Russia says it has ordered the $117 million in interest payments it owes Wednesday to be sent to investors, attempting to avoid its first international default in more than a century. But it's not out of the woods yet.
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Republicans try to out-hawk Biden on Ukraine aid
It's a GOP message that carries some real baggage. But from leaders to rank-and-file, the party is pushing Biden to do more against Russia.
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Russia’s war shines a light on social media’s inconsistencies
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked an information war that has turned social media into a key battlefield, placing a spotlight on inconsistencies in how tech platforms respond to life-or-deat…
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Sen. Hawley warns of Biden SCOTUS pick's 'long record' of letting child porn offenders 'off the hook'
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley posted a lengthy Twitter thread Wednesday containing several examples that he says demonstrates an “alarming” pattern of lenient treatment of sex offenders who prey on children from Biden Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal,' commits to new military aid to Ukraine
But the president did not announce actions that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested in his virtual address to Congress.
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Chinese operatives accused of spying on dissidents in US
WASHINGTON (AP) — Five men accused of acting on behalf of the Chinese government have been charged with brazen and wide-ranging schemes to stalk and harass Chinese dissidents in the United States, including by seeking to derail the election bid of a little-known congressional candidate, the...
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Biden calls Putin a "war criminal" in sharpest condemnation since Ukraine invasion
"I think he is a war criminal," President Biden said in response to a journalist's question.
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Chris Cuomo wants $125 million for ‘unlawful’ CNN firing
He is seeking the award from an arbitrator.
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Georgia House Republicans advance bill to allow state police to investigate voter fraud
The legislation would empower the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which typically works with local law enforcement agencies on major crimes, to hunt for election code violations.
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More air defense, more sanctions: A look at Ukraine's asks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Congress on Wednesday he was grateful for U.S. help against invading Russian forces but pressed for more — more military aid to combat Russian warplanes, more blowback for Russia’s politicians and economy.
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Judge orders DOJ to produce documents related to decision to prosecute Steve Bannon
The former Trump adviser maintains he had a sound legal basis for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House’s Jan. 6 select committee.
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Senate panel advances Biden Fed nominees to confirmation votes
The Senate Banking Committee advanced President Biden’s four remaining nominees to the Federal Reserve after one pick bowed out under bipartisan opposition.The panel on Wednesday cleared Fed Chair …
thehill.comNew book says Graham discussed 25th Amendment for Trump on Jan. 6
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called the White House on Jan. 6 and said lawmakers would ask Cabinet members to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove then-President Trump from office if he did not do m…
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Zelensky: At least 103 children killed in Ukraine so far
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is delivering a virtual address to the US Congress Wednesday as Russian forces inch toward the capital of Kyiv, with intensified fighting to the northeast and east of the city. Follow here for live news updates.
Switchblades are on their way to Ukraine
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Zelenskyy calls for no-fly zone over Ukraine in emotional plea to U.S. Congress
"Being the leader of the world means to be the leader of peace," the Ukrainian president told lawmakers in a virtual address.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy to be profiled in forthcoming book from Regnery
Regnery Publishing is slated to release the first book profiling Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in April.
Zelenskyy delivers emotional appeal to Congress for more military support
Ukraine's president has repeatedly asked Western allies to send fighter jets and impose a no-fly zone, but Biden and many NATO allies are opposed to taking those steps.
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EXPLAINER: Who's a war criminal, and who gets to decide?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden flatly called Russia’s Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” for the unfolding onslaught in Ukraine , where hospitals and maternity wards have been bombed.
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'Right in the trash': Texas ballot rejections soar, AP finds
Texas threw out mail votes at an abnormally high rate during the nation's first primary of 2022, according to a new analysis.
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Federal investigation continues into Hunter Biden even after he paid his tax bill
A grand jury continues to investigate the international business dealings of President Biden's son, Hunter Biden, even after he paid off a tax liability following a federal investigation into his taxes in late 2020.
Russia bombs theater where civilians were hiding out, officials say
Ukraine’s foreign minister on Wednesday said Russia bombed a theater in Mariupol, Ukraine, where hundreds of civilians were hiding out, reducing the building to rubble.Dmytro Kuleba tweeted a…
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What lies ahead for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson in her confirmation process
Democratic leaders are aiming to confirm Jackson, 51, before the Senate leaves Washington for a two-week recess on April 8.
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Biden mocked over sexual exploitation comment that Twitter users link to Hunter Biden
President Biden was mocked on social media after saying that he bets “everybody knows" someone who has been involved in sexual exploitation online.
Ukraine war: Zelensky invokes 9/11 in plea to US Congress
Ukraine's leader invoked the horror of the 2001 attacks on the US as he pleaded for more military aid.
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Zelensky taps national psyches of other countries as he appeals to save his own
This is President Volodymr Zelensky's message to the West and its leaders: We are all Ukrainians.
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The Fed hiked interest rates for the first time since 2018. Here's how that could hit your wallet.
Americans could soon pay more to borrow. One expert says it may be hard to give up the "easy money mentality."
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Fed hikes interest rates to fight record inflation
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday increased its baseline interest rate range, launching the first in what will likely be a series of rate hikes meant to fight inflation.The Federal Open Market Commi…
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Faith, love of sports linked victims of Texas crash
HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Laci Stone had a special request for her mother. The 18-year-old wanted to get tiny matching heart tattoos before leaving her Texas hometown and returning to New Mexico to finish out her freshman year at the University of the Southwest.
apnews.comPOLITICO Playbook PM: What changed after Zelenskyy’s speech?
And the White House announces additional aid for Ukraine.
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Justice Department accuses Chinese agents of trying to intimidate critics in the U.S.
Among the targets was Arthur Liu, a lawyer and political activist in the San Francisco Bay area and the father of Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu.
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Teachers speak out as Florida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' bill heads to DeSantis' desk
Teachers are speaking out after Florida’s legislature passed the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, also called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
University investigation finds 'no merit' to allegations officials suppressed access to Florida COVID data
The University of Florida has completed an investigation into claims that university or state officials used pressure to destroy or prevent access to state COVID-19 data, finding that the allegations were meritless.
Biden announces hundreds of millions in new security aid for Ukraine following Zelensky's speech
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine as he sought to answer his Ukrainian counterpart's impassioned call for help and leadership delivered to Congress earlier in the day.
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Rick Scott says America must stop bloodshed in Ukraine with no-fly zone or more planes
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rick Scott, moved by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Congress, said President Biden must give Ukraine everything it needs to defeat Russian President Vladimir Putin – including a possible no-fly zone – and anything less would be "heartless."
Here’s everything the US is sending to Ukraine’s military
President Biden on Wednesday announced $800 million in new lethal aid for Ukraine, bolstering U.S. support to the ex-Soviet nation as it ends the third week fighting Russian forces. &nbs…
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Five people accused of working in U.S. for Chinese secret police
In one case, prosecutors say a Chinese agent discussed trying stop a Tiananmen Square protest organizer from running for Congress by setting him up with a prostitute and beating him up.
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James Webb: 'Fully focused' telescope beats expectations
Engineers align the mirrors of the $10bn observatory to produce a pin-sharp image of a star.
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'Why? Why? Why?' Ukraine's Mariupol descends into despair
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — The bodies of the children all lie here, dumped into this narrow trench hastily dug into the frozen earth of Mariupol to the constant drumbeat of shelling.
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US has 'significant' cyber vulnerabilities, but a sweeping Russian cyberattack is unlikely
In the winter of 2015, computer hackers working for the Russian government attacked Ukraine's power grid and switched off the lights and heat to more than 200,000 consumers.
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4 things Zelenskyy just told Congress that could impact Russia’s war on Ukraine
Most lawmakers acknowledge that America can and should be doing more. Zelenskyy’s Wednesday speech could spur action to help Ukrainian forces defend their country.
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Overnight Health Care — Scalise wants Fauci to testify
Welcome to Wednesday’s Overnight Health Care, where we’re following the latest moves on policy and news affecting your health. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup Major League Baseba…
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U.S. wants prison time for rioter who said she would 'absolutely' storm Capitol again
The Justice Department said Jenny Cudd, a Texas flower shop owner, should serve 75 days in prison.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows Congress video of victims, destruction: 'Heart-wrenching to watch'
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy played a graphic video during his address to Congress Wednesday showcasing the destruction and suffering in war-torn Ukraine
Zelensky challenges conscience of Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confronted Americans on Wednesday with a graphic portrait of his country’s suffering in the face of Russian hostility, delivering an impassioned speech that c…
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Top Kamala Harris aide to leave for Defense Department
Sabrina Singh has served as Harris' deputy press secretary since the beginning of the administration.
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Judge orders Justice Department to turn over certain internal documents to Bannon | CNN Politics
A federal judge ordered the Justice Department to turn over certain internal documents that may relate to its decision to prosecute Steve Bannon, the former adviser to Donald Trump who has been charged with contempt of Congress after his failure to comply with a House committee subpoena.
The fate of Mykolaiv hangs in the balance, as Ukrainian troops dig in to defend the city | CNN
The road between Kherson and Mykolaiv is sparse and ghostly. Civilians flee at high speed in one direction, as vans of grimacing troops head the other way.
Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Ashoori back in Britain after Iran deal
LONDON (AP) — Two British citizens who had been jailed in Iran for more than five years — charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and retired civil engineer Anoosheh Ashoori — returned home to their families' hugs and tears Thursday after the U.K.
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Biden marks reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks Wednesday afternoon at the White House marking the long-stalled reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
Kidneys on demand: How 3D printers could make organs
Researchers and firms hoping to transform medicine with 3D-printed organs have made strides in recent years, bolstered by increased funding and interest.
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Jussie Smollett released from county jail during appeal
CHICAGO (AP) — Jussie Smollett was released from jail Wednesday following six nights behind bars after an appeals court agreed with his lawyers that he should be free pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.
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UK's Johnson in UAE, Saudi Arabia to press for more oil
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met Wednesday with the de facto rulers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in efforts to ease skyrocketing gasoline prices , as the West grapples with economic headwinds from Russia's invasion of Ukraine .
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Powerful quake off north Japan kills 4, more than 90 injured
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday night, smashing furniture, knocking out power and killing four people. A small tsunami reached shore, but the low-risk advisory was lifted by Thursday morning.
apnews.comAnalysis: Why Zelensky won't get what he wants most from Biden
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a stirring virtual speech to Congress, and called on President Joe Biden to become the leader of the free world. But Zelensky is not going to get the no-fly zone he keeps asking for, since American officials say it would trigger World War III.
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Here are the superyachts seized from Russian oligarchs
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the seizures are part of a campaign to "hold accountable those who facilitate" death and destruction in Ukraine.
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In Russian invasion of Ukraine, Cold War echoes reverberate
NEW YORK (AP) — A rivalry with Russia. A proxy battleground. Nuclear brinksmanship. For many generations of Americans, it’s just like old times. The invasion of Ukraine has rapidly returned echoes of a Cold War mentality to the United States, with a familiar foe in Russia.
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Russia bombs theater where hundreds sought shelter and 'children' was written on grounds | CNN
A theater where hundreds of people are said to have taken shelter in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol was mostly reduced to rubble on Wednesday, according to an image shared by its city council.
400 bulletproof vests donated to Ukraine stolen in NYC
About 400 bulletproof vests destined for Ukraine were stolen from a New York City non-profit organization that’s been leading an effort to collect and ship tactical gear to people in the warzone
Russia's alleged 'vacuum bomb' use in Ukraine highlights weapons race with the US
Russia used a thermobaric weapon in its invasion of Ukraine, British officials claimed. Here's what to know about the weapon.
Hackney schoolgirl strip-searched by Met Police was taken out of exam
A girl strip-searched by the Met Police was asked to finish an exam afterwards, her mum told a review.
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Mexican journalist killed 6 weeks after colleague's murder
ZITACUARO, Mexico (AP) — Six weeks ago, journalist Armando Linares choked up in a video announcing the killing of a colleague and promised to continue doing journalism that exposed the corrupt. Now Linares too has been gunned down — the eighth journalist killed in Mexico this year.
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe freed from captivity in Iran after almost six years
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British national detained in Iran for almost six years, has been freed and boarded a plane chartered to the U.K.
Berlin train station turns into refugee town for Ukrainians
BERLIN (AP) — Every other hour, another packed train from Poland arrives at Berlin's main train station filled with hundreds of Ukrainian refugees, mostly mothers and their children looking for a safe place away from the brutal war in their home country.
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Families of Parkland shooting victims to get $127.5 million for FBI's inaction
The Justice Department said the settlement does not amount to an admission of fault by the U.S. government.
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Suspect still at large after 87-year-old woman dies in unprovoked shoving attack in New York City
A suspect remains at large nearly a week after an 87-year-old woman was shoved to the ground in an unprovoked attack, subsequently dying from her injuries, police said.
Top ballerina leaves Russia: ‘I am against war with all the fibers of my soul’
Top Russian ballerina Olga Smirnova left her country to join the Dutch National Ballet after Russia invaded Ukraine. The company announced her move on Wednesday, saying her opposition to the w…
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Members of the ‘People’s Convoy’ given Capitol tour by GOP senator
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) gave a tour of the Capitol to truckers from the “People’s Convoy,” his office confirmed to The Hill, noting it was compliant with the Senate sergeant-at-arms policies.P…
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Ukrainians are making homemade body armor to send to frontline troops | CNN
Irina Protchenko, 68, sings the Ukrainian anthem while steadily working at her sewing machine in a small apartment in central Ukraine. She and her family are making flak jackets and balaclavas for Ukrainians traveling east to protect their country from Russian invasion.
Vice President Harris boosts HBCU funding following bomb threats
Vice President Kamala Harris announced a new grant funding campus security & mental health resources to HBCUs following bomb threats.
Kentucky Senate passes bill banning abortions after 15 weeks
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers took another step Wednesday toward banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy with an eye toward a looming U.S.
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Near Ukraine's border with Poland, a fighting village mourns
STARYCHI, Ukraine (AP) — The mourning began with a pair of caskets, one open, one shut. Lined in white fabric, they held two of the Ukrainian fighters killed in Russia’s invasion .
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Murdaugh friend charged with aiding insurance fraud scheme
A longtime friend of once-prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh now faces 18 charges in an alleged scheme to help Murdaugh steal more than $3 million from the family of Murdaugh’s dead housekeeper
This might be the end of sharing Netflix passwords
Netflix knows you share your password. And soon you might have to start paying for the privilege.
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Atlanta spa victims' families reflect on 1-year anniversary, anti-Asian hate
The families who lost loved ones in last year's Atlanta spa shootings say they are pushing through despite the still fresh pain and rise in anti-Asian violence.
Analysis: Zelenskyy, Biden show different styles, missions
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy are men of different generations, countries and styles — and with very different missions. Zelenskyy is fighting to save his nation.
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Judge denies release of suspect accused of shooting homeless people in New York, DC
In his first court appearance, a judge denied the release of Gerald Brevard.
WHO Chief: World's worst health crisis is in Ethiopia
GENEVA (AP) — As much of the world’s attention is focused on the bloodshed in Ukraine, the head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday there's ”nowhere on earth where the health of millions of people is more under threat" than Ethiopia's Tigray region.
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Lyft details fuel surcharge to help offset rising gas prices
Lyft will add a fuel surcharge of 55 cents to each ride given by drivers to offset surging gasoline prices
Queens lawyer and 1989 Tiananmen Square protester fatally stabbed by a client | CNN
A participant in the 1989 Tiananmen Square student-led protest who later became an immigration lawyer in Queens, New York, was allegedly stabbed to death on Monday by a client.
Violence against Asians decried on spa shootings anniversary
ATLANTA (AP) — A year after the fatal shootings at three Georgia massage businesses, crowds gathered at rallies across the country Wednesday to remember the victims and denounce anti-Asian violence that has risen sharply in recent years.
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Zelenskyy center stage: Facing Congress, pleading for help
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, the actor-turned-wartime leader's latest video stop as he employs the West's great legislative bodies as a global stage to orchestrate support against Russia’s crushing invasion .
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Biden admin will provide Ukraine killer drones called Switchblades
The U.S.-made guided missiles can accurately target tanks and artillery from miles away.
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Live updates: Ukraine says Russian warships fire missiles
LVIV, Ukraine — Russian warships around midnight fired missiles and artillery at the Ukrainian sea coast near Tuzla, to the south of Odesa, Interior Ministry adviser Anton Gerashchenko said. “They fired a huge amount of ammunition from a great distance,” he said on Facebook.
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U.S. gas prices dip as oil drops below $100 a barrel
Fuel costs in the U.S. may have crested as investors pin their hopes on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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US Senate approves resolution probing Putin for war crimes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution late Tuesday seeking investigations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his regime for war crimes over the invasion of Ukraine.
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Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate unanimously approved a measure Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States next year. The bipartisan bill, named the Sunshine Protection Act, would ensure Americans would no longer have to change their clocks twice a year.
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White House insists no-fly zone over Ukraine 'could prompt a war with Russia'
Creating a no-fly zone over Ukraine "could prompt a war with Russia," the White House said Tuesday, as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy insists NATO order Russian planes not to fly over his country.
White House threatens veto of Rand Paul measure to rescind travel mask mandate
President Joe Biden would veto a Republican-backed, Senate-passed resolution that would nullify his federal transportation mask mandate should it reach his desk, according to the White House.
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Seoul: North Korean missile exploded in air in failed launch
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A North Korean missile fired from its capital region exploded soon after liftoff in an apparent failed launch on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, amid speculation that the North is preparing to launch its longest-range weapon in the most significant provocation...
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Poland calls for NATO 'peace mission' in Ukraine protected by 'armed forces'
Poland is calling for NATO to support a "peace mission" in Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid to victims of Russia's war in the country.
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Frustrated lawmakers confront limits of U.S. aid to Ukraine
Sanctions could take months to impose lasting damage, and Biden has ruled out a lawmaker-backed plan to send fighter jets to Ukraine, saying it would spark "World War III."
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‘Turning point’: War in Ukraine tests shaky US-China relations
Beijing’s stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine could define future ties with Washington, analysts say.
'I thought he was negotiating': Trump didn't think Putin would order Ukraine invasion
EXCLUSIVE — Former President Donald Trump said in an interview that he is “surprised” Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine and further cracked down on freedom inside Russia, explaining that he believed the strongman’s threats were a negotiating tactic.
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Drilling permits spiked then plunged under Biden
The number of oil and gas permits approved by the Bureau of Land Management for drilling on public lands declined to its lowest number under the Biden administration in January.
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Zelenskyy’s pitch to Congress puts more pressure on Biden to expand U.S. role
The Ukrainian president wants a lot more than Biden is willing to give, raising the stakes for his speech to Congress.
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Ukraine claims to have arrested ‘hacker’ helping Russians
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) claimed on Tuesday that a “hacker” who had assisted Russia had been detained by officials.The agency “detained a hacker who provided the occupiers with mobile …
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What happens if Russia defaults on its debt?
Moscow must pay $117m in interest by Wednesday or risk defaulting on its debt.
Russian people hurting from sanctions, but they may be rallying to Putin: Russian-American
A Russian-born American told Fox News on Tuesday that sanctions imposed on Russia by the West are taking a significant toll on the Russian people but in some instances are actually rallying more support for President Vladimir Putin.
Biden signs $1.5 trillion government funding bill with Ukraine aid
President Biden has signed into law a sweeping $1.5 trillion bill that funds the government through September and provides billions in assistance for Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.Biden si…
thehill.comJan. 6 panel obtains riot footage from film crew that trailed Proud Boys
Goldcrest Films International filmed both inside and outside the Capitol on Jan. 6 and captured a meeting between the leaders of the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers.
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Biden administration to send $186M to help Ukrainian refugees
The State Department announced plans Tuesday to provide $186 million in humanitarian assistance to support Ukrainian refugees displaced due to the ongoing Russian attack on Ukraine. “This wil…
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At least 3 Russian military helicopters blown up in Ukrainian strike on Kherson airport
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is delivering a virtual address to the US Congress Wednesday as Russian forces inch toward the capital of Kyiv, with intensified fighting to the northeast and east of the city. Follow here for live news updates.
Russia hits Biden, Blinken and other top U.S. officials with sanctions
The sanctions from Russia are in response to the sweeping economic measures imposed by the Biden administration on Russian banks, top officials and oligarchs.
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On the ground in Ukraine, in photos: Millions flee their homes amid intensifying Russian attacks
A wave of refugees is escaping Russia’s invasion, creating the biggest humanitarian crisis in Europe in decades.
www.politico.comEx-Trump strategist Steve Bannon is back in court for a hearing with potential for fireworks
Steve Bannon and prosecutors are set to clash in court over a key defense strategy and other issues in the Trump ally's contempt-of-Congress case.
U.S. lobbyists connect Ukraine officials with powerful allies to help in war against Russia
At least one U.S. company and a separate lawyer each recently disclosed to DOJ that they started working for Ukrainian officials since the Russian invasion.
Russia-Ukraine war: Key things to know about the conflict
Russian forces are pounding Ukrainian cities and edging closer to the capital, Kyiv, in a relentless bombardment that keeps deepening the humanitarian crisis in this war, now in its third week.
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Gunfight at border follows cartel boss' arrest
Violence along the U.S.-Mexico border erupted shortly after Mexican authorities arrested Juan Gerardo Trevino, a high-profile cartel leader from the Northeast Cartel.
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Activists remember historic march as they fight for voting rights protections
"We are fighting that same fight today," Napoleon Mays, 72, said in his speech.
www.nbcnews.comRussian oligarch charged with illegal donations in US campaign finance scheme
The Department of Justice has charged a Russian oligarch with making illegal political contributions as a foreign national and with conspiring with associates of Rudy Giuliani.According to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams, Andrey Muraviev allegedly sought to push millions of dollars to candidates...
China says it wants to steer clear of U.S. sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Since Russia's attack on Ukraine, China has refused to call it an invasion and said it plans to maintain normal trade with both countries.
Trump says he’s ‘surprised’ Putin ordered Ukraine invasion
Former President Trump said he didn’t think Russian President Vladimir Putin would go through with an invasion of Ukraine in an interview with the Washington Examiner published Tues…
thehill.comWhy Sarah Bloom Raskin's climate views sank her Fed nomination
The collapse of Sarah Bloom Raskin's bid to be the Federal Reserve's top banking cop shows how deeply oil industry allies in Congress are dug in against weaving climate change into financial oversight.Catch up fast: Raskin withdrew her nomination on Tuesday a day after Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va)...
Blinken says there will be an independent Ukraine 'a lot longer than there's going to be a Vladimir Putin' | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said there will be an independent Ukraine "a lot longer than there's going to be a Vladimir Putin," as the Russian leader continues his unprovoked invasion of the country.
Russia announces sanctions on Biden and Trudeau
Alongside Biden, US officials on the list included Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and CIA chief William Burns.
White House makes light of Russia's retaliatory sanctions
The White House on Tuesday made light of Russia's retaliatory sanctions against U.S. officials, saying Moscow may have inadvertently sanctioned the deceased father of Joe Biden by omitting the suffix "junior" from the spelling of the U.S. president's name. Russia said on Tuesday it had placed...
Trump pick in Georgia governor race not drawing donor flock
During his two Senate campaigns, Republican David Perdue had little trouble raking in millions in campaign cash. Perdue's top 30 individual contributors pumped in nearly $450,000 to his Senate campaigns in 2014 and 2020, according to campaign finance disclosures. Kemp, meanwhile, has raised...
Biden to announce $800M in new aid for Ukraine; Russian forces take 500 hostages in Mariupol hospital, official says: March 15 recap
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is expected to announce an additional $800 million in military aid for Ukraine. Tuesday's recap.
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Inside Schumer and Manchin's secret Italian dinner
A private Italian dinner between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) did little to repair their differences over how Democrats can retain power in the Senate, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Schumer’s failure last month to convince Manchin to be more of a team...
Brazil revealed as country to which spy couple tried to sell nuclear secrets
The potential client country to which a Maryland couple attempted to sell U.S. nuclear submarine secrets has been revealed in a new report.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLive updates: Russian invasion of Ukraine
The latest:U.K. intelligence chief says Putin's Plan B is to attack Ukrainian civiliansPentagon: "We would concur" with reports that Putin is "not fully informed"Israel tries to reassure U.S. on Russia sanctionsPew: Americans give Zelensky highest approval rating of international leadersGet...
House Dems want Biden to declare national 'climate emergency' and ban oil drilling on federal lands
Progressive Democrats in the House of Representatives are reportedly planning to publicly urge President Biden to ban oil drilling on federal lands amid record gas prices and a war in Ukraine that has disrupted oil markets.
U.S. sanctions Belarus president, more Russian officials
All property and interests in property owned by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko or his wife are now blocked in the U.S.
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How Russia’s tactics are evolving in Ukraine
A strategic snapshot of Russia’s shifting tactics in the north, south, east and west of the country.
Democrats Need a Better Message Than ‘Putin’s Gas Hike’ to Beat Back GOP Lies
Thomas A. Ferrara/Newsday RM via GettyThe House voted overwhelmingly with more than 400 votes to back President Biden’s executive order banning imports of Russian oil and gas, but that won’t stop Republicans from blaming Biden for rising gas prices. Whatever gains Biden might make in his...
Analysis: With Raskin out, Biden may pick a moderate for Fed regulatory job
With Sarah Bloom Raskin withdrawing her nomination to become the Federal Reserve's regulation chief on Tuesday, the White House may be forced to opt for a new moderate candidate or leave the post open for the foreseeable future.
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Russian troops seize 500 hostages in besieged Mariupol
(NewsNation) — Russian armed forces continued to hammer away at cities throughout Ukraine early Tuesday, deepening a catastrophic humanitarian crisis as the conflict enters its 20th day and diploma…
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Jan. 6 committee not planning to subpoena members of Congress, sources say
The House committee probing the Capitol attack is not planning to subpoena members of Congress who are alleged to have information regarding Jan. 6, sources say.
Omarosa Manigault Newman ordered to pay more than $60K in Trump-era ethics case | CNN Politics
A federal judge has ruled against former Trump administration official Omarosa Manigault Newman and ordered her to pay more than $60,000, in a lawsuit the Justice Department brought against her after then-President Donald Trump fired his former apprentice.
Biden signs government funding bill that includes $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid
Biden signed a funding bill that will keep the government running through September and send $13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Now-deleted Kamala Harris tweet claimed US is supporting Ukraine 'in defense of the NATO alliance'
Vice President Kamala Harris said in a now-deleted tweet Tuesday that the United States is supporting Ukraine “in defense of the NATO alliance,” which the Ukraine is not a part of.
Fox News cameraman and local producer killed in attack that wounded correspondent
Wounded correspondent Benjamin Hall remains hospitalized, the network said.
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Saudi Arabia reportedly considering accepting yuan instead of dollar for oil sales
Saudi and Chinese officials are in talks to price some of the Gulf nation’s oil sales in yuan rather than dollars or euros, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing people familiar wit…
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Georgia lawmakers follow Florida to advance Republican-backed bill to police elections
Republican lawmakers in Georgia on Tuesday advanced a bill expanding law enforcement's power to investigate election fraud, adding to the push by U.S. conservatives for more restrictive voting laws after former President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was rigged.
www.reuters.comWisconsin GOP leader Vos to meet with election fraud backers
Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said Tuesday he is meeting with advocates for decertifying President Joe Biden's win in the battleground state, hours before he and the state Senate's top Republican were to discuss the topic with county GOP leaders. Vos told The Associated Press he was...
Ukraine-Russia war live updates: Kyiv under fire; E.U. leaders to visit capital
While the West rallied around Kyiv, the United States warned China against offering military or financial aid to Moscow.
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Russian TV employee who protested Ukraine war on air fined $270
The Russian journalist who held up an anti-war sign during a state-run news broadcast was fined 30,000 rubles, or around $270, by a Moscow court on Tuesday on charges of organizing unsanctioned act…
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Zelensky concedes Ukraine unlikely to join NATO, seeks security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday admitted that Ukraine is unlikely to join NATO, the Western security alliance that Russian President Vladimir Putin has demanded Ukraine never…
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"Maintaining a high level of readiness": A closeup look at the U.S. air defense system near Ukraine
A major show of American force in Poland is designed to deter Russian aggression.
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Man suspected of stalking, killing homeless people arrested
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man suspected of stalking and shooting homeless people asleep on the streets of New York City and Washington was arrested early Tuesday.
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Ukraine war: Protester exposes cracks in Kremlin's war message
Marina Ovsyannikova's moment of protest on TV was extraordinary - but she now faces prosecution.
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EXPLAINER: What's behind federal anti-lynching legislation?
President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law the first bill that specifies lynching as a federal hate crime. The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, which Congress passed on March 7, enables the prosecution of crimes as lynchings if they are done during a hate crime in which the victim is...
Biden signs order to promote pay equality for employees of federal contractors
President Joe Biden Tuesday signed an executive order to promote efforts to achieve pay equality and pay equity for employees of federal contractors.
Zelensky to push U.S. red lines in address to Congress
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the Canadian parliament Tuesday to envision waking at 4am to bombs dropping on Ottawa's airport or Toronto's CN Tower. "Justin, can you imagine?" he bluntly asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Why it matters: Zelensky's virtual address to Congress on...
How Russia's invasion threatens to subvert the internet as we know it
Concerns about the emergence of a “splinternet,” or a balkanization of the web, have been gaining momentum. The war in Ukraine threatens to make them a reality.
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Costa Rica says will work with U.S. to strengthen migration control
Costa Rica said on Tuesday the United States had agreed to work together on strengthening immigration and border policing in the Central American country, during a visit by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
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Instagram, TikTok could get sued for addicting kids under California proposal
The proposal from Assemblymembers Jordan Cunningham and Buffy Wicks is the most ambitious state-level attempt yet to hold social media companies accountable for the mental health of their youngest users.
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Embattled Federal Reserve pick Raskin withdraws nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sarah Bloom Raskin withdrew her nomination Tuesday to a position on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors after a key Democrat had joined with all Senate Republicans to oppose her confirmation.
apnews.comFix for Affordable Care Act's "family glitch" on the horizon
The Biden administration is reviewing a regulation that experts expect would help close the Affordable Care Act's "family glitch," according to a notice filed last week.Why it matters: The regulation could help as many as 5.1 million people get more affordable coverage by addressing an ACA...
White House faces growing impatience on Capitol Hill as calls to help Ukraine get louder ahead of Zelensky's speech
President Joe Biden is confronting a daily deluge of pressure from lawmakers on Capitol Hill to do more -- and act faster -- to help Ukraine as Russian President Vladimir Putin intensifies his bloody attacks across the country.
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Biden mistakenly announces 'first lady's husband' has COVID-19
President Joe Biden confused attendees at a White House event by announcing that he had COVID-19 instead of Vice President Kamala Harris's husband, Doug Emhoff.
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Ukraine war: European leaders risk train ride to meet Zelensky
After a perilous train journey from Poland to Kyiv, European leaders tell Ukraine "you're not alone".
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Iran close to releasing two British citizens imprisoned for years
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori have been detained in Iran since 2016 and 2017, respectively.
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Mississippi Gov. Reeves signs bill targeting critical race theory
Republican Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves this week signed into law a bill that limit conversations about race in classrooms as the state continues to target the teaching of critical race theory in schools.
Feds once again nix Noem's Mount Rushmore fireworks event
The National Park Service has denied South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s request to mark the Fourth of July with fireworks at Mount Rushmore, citing opposition from Native American tribes as well as the possibility of igniting wildfires. “Mount Rushmore is the best place in America to celebrate our...
AP FACT CHECK: Biden skirts blame on inflation; GOP gas hype
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing political attacks over rising costs, President Joe Biden exaggerated his role in reducing the federal deficit and skirted responsibility by asserting that a flood of government spending into the economy has no impact at all on higher prices.
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UN accuses Myanmar army of war crimes, torture, killings
In its first broad human rights report since Myanmar’s coup, UN says army has shown flagrant disregard for human life.
Ohio Senate hopeful Mike Gibbons is latest to score Trump meeting at Mar-a-Lago
Mike Gibbons, who polls show emerging as a top contender in Ohio’s Republican Senate primary, was scheduled to meet Tuesday with former President Donald Trump.
At least 3 Russian military helicopters blown up in Ukrainian strike on Kherson airport
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is delivering a virtual address to the US Congress Wednesday as Russian forces inch toward the capital of Kyiv, with intensified fighting to the northeast and east of the city. Follow here for live news updates.
Russia ramps up missile strikes on Kyiv as ground forces stall: Pentagon Day 20 update
Russians approaching Kyiv from the northwest haven't moved in nearly a week.
Jury set for Nebraska congressman's trial on donation charge
A jury of eight women and four men was seated Wednesday in the trial of a little-known Republican congressman from Nebraska who's accused of lying to federal authorities about illegal campaign contributions from a Nigerian billionaire. Opening statements from prosecutors and defense attorneys...
RNC adds Salesforce as defendant in lawsuit against Jan. 6 panel
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is adding Salesforce as a defendant to its lawsuit against the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.The RNC sued the …
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Nevada county to consider counting all ballots by hand
Nevada’s Nye County will consider counting all ballots by hand in this year’s primary and general elections.In a 5-0 vote on Tuesday the county’s commissioners asked the county clerk to consider ma…
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Biden heading to Brussels for NATO meeting; two Fox News journalists killed in Ukraine
Russian shells have hit several residential buildings in Kyiv, the city's mayor said on Tuesday morning.
First-time U.S. home buyers feeling 'defeated' by high prices
Brianna Lombardozzi finally has her finances to a point where she might be able to buy a house. But she isn't feeling great about her odds.
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Ukraine sees room for compromise, as 20,000 escape Mariupol
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said it saw possible room for compromise in talks with Russia despite Moscow's stepped up bombardment Tuesday of Kyiv and new assaults on the port city of Mariupol, from where an estimated 20,000 civilians managed to flee through a humanitarian corridor.
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War in Ukraine: What happened on day 20 of Russia's invasion
Three PMs visit Kyiv, while staff at a hospital in Mariupol say they are being held like hostages.
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US conducts air exercises over Yellow Sea in show of force against North Korea
In a show of force, the U.S. military conducted exercises over the Yellow Sea amid North Korea's "brazen" ballistic missile tests in recent weeks.
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Senate confirms Shalanda Young as Biden's OMB director in historic vote
The Senate made history Tuesday by confirming the first Black woman to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Ukrainian women who escaped their country now go back to help fight the invasion | CNN
The line of people waiting to get to Ukraine from Poland's Przemysl station looks different these days, now full of women as well as men trying to get back to the war zone.
Confiscating a Russian oligarch’s luxury condo requires much more than political bluster
Seizures can be further complicated by the fact that ownership of most if not all of the Russian oligarchs’ properties is shielded by shell companies.
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Saudi Arabia's human rights record may be overlooked over need for cheap oil, groups say
A record 81 people were executed in Saudi Arabia on March 12.
3 journalists, including Fox News cameraperson, killed in Ukraine
Three journalists, including a Fox News cameraman, have died covering the war in Ukraine.
Putin has defeated Biden’s economic deterrence — Xi Jinping is next
Excessive Western caution invites greater risk-taking by Putin, who always expects Biden and the West to pull back.
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RNC tries to stop 2020 email communications data from going to January 6 committee in latest court effort | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the attack on the US Capitol was poised to receive data from the Republican Party's email communications platform Salesforce on Wednesday, but the Republican National Committee now is getting at least a two-week delay to try to block the subpoena in court.
3 EU prime ministers visit Kyiv as Russian attacks intensify
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia traveled to the embattled Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday in a show of support for Ukraine even as bombardment by the Russian military edged closer to the center...
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Migrant arrivals at Mexican border increased in February, with 55% quickly expelled
Expulsions of migrants under a pandemic-era restriction put in place in 2020 rose by 17% to 91,513, representing 55% of all border encounters in February.
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Poll finds broad support for banning classes on sexual orientation in K-3
A new national poll found over 60% of U.S. citizens support the provision in a controversial Florida bill that would prohibit classroom instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity through third grade.
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Yemen hunger crisis: $4.3bn needed, says UN
At least 19 million Yemenis will go hungry unless funds are raised, UN officials say ahead of pledging conference.
Biden urges private companies to help narrow gender pay gap
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Equal Pay Day on Tuesday by spotlighting new steps aimed at closing the gender pay gap for federal workers and contractors. And he urged private companies to do likewise.
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Is Merrick Garland finally ready to indict Donald Trump?
There have been unmistakable signs and portents that the inquiry into the events of Jan. 6 may have brought former President Trump to his “Watergate moment.”
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Another Jan. 6 mystery revealed: Pence's second script rewrite
The never-before-told backstory of why the then-vice president made a change not seen since Al Gore — as a rebuttal to Trump allies' fringe theories.
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Senate vote makes Shalanda Young first Black woman to lead White House budget office
President Joe Biden nominated Young last year to direct the Office of Management and Budget.
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Rubio-backed bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent passes Senate, heads to House
The Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent Tuesday that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent if it passes the House of Representatives and is signed by President Biden.
Ukraine war: Zelensky asks Canada's parliament to ‘Please close the sky'
The Ukrainian president on Tuesday addressed Canadian parliamentarians via video link.
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Lawmakers back Biden on potential economic penalties for China
Lawmakers in both parties warn there will be strong political support for hitting China with economic penalties if it helps Russia evade U.S. and European Union sanctions or ships military hardware…
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New York comptroller audit concludes Cuomo admin undercounted COVID nursing home deaths
An audit released on Tuesday by the New York State government concluded that the administration of former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo failed to accurately account for the number of New Yorkers who died from the coronavirus in nursing homes.
Zelensky to US lawmakers: 'We need you right now' as he invokes Pearl Harbor and 9/11
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to Congress for help on Wednesday in a historic speech, telling US lawmakers "we need you right now" as he invoked tragedies in American history like the attack on Pearl Harbor and the September 11 terrorist attack.
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DOE chief of staff announces departure, touting massive funding boost
Department of Energy chief of staff Tarak Shah announced Tuesday he is leaving the agency, a high-profile departure that comes as the agency faces pressure to deliver on some of its most ambitious energy and infrastructure goals yet.
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New US sanctions target more in Putin's power structure
New U.S. sanctions target more individuals in Russian President Vladimir Putin's power structure
Graham goes quiet on Biden’s Supreme Court pick
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has been increasingly — and uncharacteristically — tight-lipped over Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, with whom he met on Tuesday.&…
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Pakistan PM lauds UN for International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Imran Khan welcomes UNGA’s approval to a resolution setting March 15 as International Day to Combat Islamophobia.
White House to withdraw key agricultural trade nominee
The Biden administration plans to pull Elaine Trevino's nomination as chief agricultural negotiator at USTR.
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Zelensky prepares to pitch Congress — and the public
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to give a high-profile virtual address to members of Congress on Wednesday morning as he tries to build pressure on the U.S. and European allies to ram…
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Marina Ovsyannikova: Russian journalist tells of 14-hour interrogation
Marina Ovsyannikova has been fined and released after carrying out a protest live on Russian TV.
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Special US House election will fill term of Trump ally Nunes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former California U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes’ resignation to lead Donald Trump’s media company has left his one-time constituents with an odd special election: Voters will select someone to complete the remaining months of his term in a district that will disappear next year.
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AP PHOTOS: Day 20: Babies among innocents of war in Ukraine
Three premature infants lie side by side, swaddled in blankets in a hospital in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, left by the parents who cannot care for them. The bodies of people killed during Russian shelling lie wrapped in blankets Tuesday at the same hospital, No.
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DOJ and January 6 committee reviewing Capitol riot video from documentary film company | CNN Politics
The Justice Department, in addition to the January 6 committee, is in possession of hours of raw footage from a documentary film crew that followed Proud Boys leader Enriquo Tarrio on the day before the US Capitol riot, before Tarrio left Washington under court order, according to a source...
Lawmakers raise pressure on White House to back Poland plan
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have upped the pressure on the Biden administration to support Poland’s plan to send fighter jets to Ukraine, despite officials’ insistence the idea is moot.T…
thehill.comFactbox-Who will get the Fed regulation job? Here are some contenders
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Sarah Bloom Raskin ended her bid to become the top bank regulator at the Federal Reserve on Tuesday, one day after Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said he would not support her, citing worries she would discourage banks from lending to oil and gas companies. With Raskin...
EXPLAINER: What would a Russian bond default mean?
Ratings agencies say Russia is on the verge of defaulting on government bonds following its invasion of Ukraine, with billions of dollars owed to foreigners. That prospect recalls memories of a 1998 default by Moscow that helped fuel financial disruption worldwide.
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Apprehensions at southern border rose to 165,000 in February, mostly single adults
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of migrants stopped by authorities at the southern border increased from January to February despite the slowdown in arrivals that historically unfolds in the winter months, according to government data released Tuesday.
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"Rat carcasses on the conveyor belt": Grand jury subpoena over Family Dollar rat problem
Owner Dollar Tree disclosed the investigation after a report found "dead rodents of various states of decay" in a Family Dollar warehouse.
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Judge approves additional DNA testing in the case of Adnan Syed, subject of 'Serial' podcast | CNN
A Baltimore County Circuit Court judge has ordered new DNA testing in the case of Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was the subject of the hugely popular first season of the "Serial" podcast.
Pandemic preparedness bill moves ahead; funding still needed
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee has approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation’s public health system, applying the lessons of COVID-19 to future outbreaks through a new chain of command, a stronger medical supply chain, and clearer crisis communications.
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El Huevo: Alleged drug lord's arrest causes violent clashes in Mexico
The arrest of alleged drug lord "The Egg" sparked a violent gun battle on the US-Mexico border.
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Lawyers in case against 9/11 plotters in discussions to reach possible plea agreement, avoid death penalty trial | CNN Politics
Lawyers in the case against five Guantanamo detainees accused of plotting the September 11, 2001, terror attacks are in discussions with prosecutors to reach a possible plea agreement and avoid a death penalty trial at the Guantanamo Bay military court, according to a person familiar with the...
Ukrainian mayor says over 600 buildings destroyed in Kharkiv
Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said Tuesday more than 600 buildings have been destroyed in the city since the beginning of Russia’s invasion. In a televised speech, Terekhov detailed the destruct…
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German official: Ukraine war will boost low-emissions tech
BERLIN (AP) — A senior German official predicted Tuesday that the war in Ukraine and its impact on fossil fuel prices worldwide will provide a “massive boost” for the means and measures needed to curb climate change.
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Generals say Afghanistan, Somalia pullouts hurt terror fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — The complete U.S. military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the United States to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies, senior commanders told Congress on Tuesday.
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New US sanctions target more in Putin's power structure
WASHINGTON (AP) — New U.S. sanctions Tuesday targeted more individuals in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s power structure, including senior Russian military officials and the leader of Kremlin-allied Belarus.
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Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio held without bond on Jan. 6 charges
A Florida judge ordered Tarrio jailed as he faces conspiracy charges in Washington, D.C.
www.cbsnews.comIdaho hospital locks down amid far-right call for protest
A major Boise hospital has gone on lockdown after far-right activist Ammon Bundy urged supporters to go the facility to protest of a child protection case involving a family friend
Russia business deals muddy GOP US Senate primary in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Several Republicans competing for the party’s nomination to run for U.S. Senate in Ohio are facing scrutiny for their ties to Russia as the country intensifies its war against Ukraine.
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Ancient tomb unearthed during rebuilding of Notre Dame cathedral
Several ancient relics were uncovered at the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris as work continues on restoring the historic church.
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Ex-hedge fund CEO aims to be hometown boy in key Senate race
LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — As CEO of the world's largest hedge fund, David McCormick wore suits, lived on Connecticut's ritzy Gold Coast, talked up bipartisanship and described China as America's most important "bilateral relationship."
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These states may soon slash their residents' income taxes
States are cutting taxes amid booming revenue. "You can't have your cake and eat it too, but we kind of are this year," one governor said.
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WATCH: GOP lawmakers say Democrats playing 'out of touch' political games
Republican Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan blasted Democrats for their handling of COVID-19, the economy, and the war in Ukraine.
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Fake heiress Anna Sorokin makes new bid to fight deportation
NEW YORK (AP) — Anna Sorokin, the convicted swindler who claimed to be a German heiress to finance a posh lifestyle in New York, is making a new bid to fight deportation, a lawyer said Tuesday. Sorokin, whose scheme inspired the recent Netflix series “Inventing Anna,” was taken into U.S.
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Baltimore judge orders new look at 'Serial' evidence
A Baltimore judge has ordered new testing for evidence in the case of a Maryland man whose murder conviction was chronicled in the podcast “Serial.”
UK easing COVID-19 testing, monitoring despite case uptick
LONDON (AP) — After dropping nearly all coronavirus restrictions last month, Britain is now ending some of its most widespread COVID-19 testing and monitoring programs, a move some scientists fear will complicate efforts to track the virus and detect worrisome new variants.
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Irish leader tests positive for COVID during visit to DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin learned he had tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday evening while attending an event with U.S. leaders, including President Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to a senior administration official.
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A hybrid Covid variant has been detected. Here's what scientists know about 'deltacron.'
Scientists have detected a handful of cases of the delta-omicron hybrid but say it's unlikely to cause a new surge.
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How concerned should Americans be about waning immunity?
As the U.S. experiences a dip in COVID-19 cases and mask mandates are being lifted, some have voiced concerns about waning immunity from prior infection or vaccination.
WHO says global rise in Covid cases is 'tip of the iceberg'
After more than a month of decline, global Covid cases rose last week, with the biggest jump in the WHO's Western Pacific region, which includes South Korea and China.
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Covid-positive Irish prime minister leaves event where he sat next to Pelosi
On Wednesday night, the leader had to leave the Ireland Funds Gala event, where he sat next to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and where the president gave a speech.
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Pandemic postcard: COVID outbreak leaves Hong Kong in limbo
HONG KONG (AP) — As a COVID-19 outbreak overwhelms Hong Kong, it’s hard for its 7.4 million residents to know what’s next. Uncertainty is the only certainty as store shelves are stripped of goods, mainland Chinese companies throw up sprawling isolation and testing centers and the government...
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For millions of Americans, we must continue COVID-19 investments
Unfortunately, for those living with immunocompromised systems, our world still looks very similar to those first few months of 2020.
thehill.com‘The virus isn’t done with us’
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CDC confirms an uptick in Covid virus found in wastewater
"It’s too early to know if this current trend will continue," according to the head of the agency's wastewater monitoring program.
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How athletes can return to exercise after COVID-19 infection: New guidance released
The American College of Cardiology released new guidance for how athletes can return to exercise following a COVID-19 infection.
New Zealand to reopen borders earlier than planned
The change, coming months ahead of schedule, means the end of some of the toughest border controls in the world during the coronavirus pandemic.
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White House warns free Covid treatments are at risk as subsidies run out
Some Americans might have to pay out of pocket for therapeutics if Congress doesn’t pass a new Covid funding bill.
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Bias at issue with jury pool in Nebraska congressman's trial
The judge asked possible members if their views about politicians could make it difficult for them to be impartial.
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The longer it goes on, the less California Republicans like it.
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Diabetes & COVID-19: Scientists explore potential connection
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — When their 11-year-old son started losing weight and drinking lots of water, Tabitha and Bryan Balcitis chalked it up to a growth spurt and advice from his health class. But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels...
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How Hong Kong went from 'zero-Covid' to the world's highest death rate
Despite having two years to prepare, critics say the government was caught off-guard by a virus outbreak that has killed thousands of unvaccinated seniors.
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WHO: New COVID deaths fell 17% last week, but cases rising
GENEVA (AP) — The number of new coronavirus deaths reported worldwide fell by 17% in the last week while COVID-19 infections rose, reversing a decline in cases that first began in January, according to the World Health Organization.
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Omicron BA.2 subvariant now nearly a quarter of new COVID cases in U.S., CDC estimates
Prevalence of this Omicron sub-lineage, sometimes misleadingly nicknamed a "stealth variant," now appears highest in the Northeast
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Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, VP Harris still negative
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced Tuesday. Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative, but is curtailing her schedule as a result of her husband's positive test.
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White House says 1st cuts to COVID efforts will hit Americans next week as funding stalls in Congress
The White House detailed which programs are at-risk of cuts in a letter to Congress on Tuesday.
Biden signs budget bill with Ukraine aid but no virus cash
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a bill providing $13.6 billion in additional military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as part of a $1.5 trillion government spending measure that omits COVID-19 aid the White House says is urgently needed.
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And President Joe Biden will travel to Brussels for a summit on the war in Ukraine.
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U.S. Senate votes to overturn transit mask mandate; Biden vows veto
The U.S. Senate voted 57 to 40 on Tuesday to overturn a 13-month-old public health order requiring masks on airplanes and other forms of public transportation, drawing a quick veto threat from President Joe Biden.
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Pfizer asks US to allow 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer and its partner BioNTech asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to authorize an additional booster dose of their COVID-19 vaccine for seniors, saying data from Israel suggests older adults would benefit.
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What rising Covid-19 infections in the UK and Europe could mean for the US | CNN
Two weeks after the United Kingdom dropped its last remaining Covid-19 mitigation measure -- a requirement that people who test positive for the virus isolate for five days -- the country is seeing cases and hospitalizations climb once again.
Feds say they'll ration COVID treatments amid funding standoff
Amid a congressional standoff over COVID funding, the federal government will delay buying "hundreds of thousands" of monoclonal antibody treatments and instead cut state allocations of the drug by 30% starting next week to stretch supplies, senior Biden administration officials said...
‘We need this money’: Covid funding stalls as Congress, White House point fingers
There appears to be no clear strategy from either the White House or Capitol Hill to secure the funds.
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U.S. will run out of key COVID treatments without more funds, White House says
The U.S. government will run out of supplies of COVID-19 treatments known as monoclonal antibodies as soon as late May and will have to scale back plans to get more unless Congress provides more funding, the White House said on Tuesday.
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Senate passes resolution that would undo extension of transit mask rule
The Transportation Security Administration extended the mask mandate on public transportation through April 18.
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Senate votes to repeal travel mask mandates in bipartisan rebuke of Biden administration policy | CNN Politics
The Senate on Tuesday passed a resolution from Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky to repeal the federal travel mask mandates on public transportation, in a bipartisan rebuke to the Biden administration's policy.
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