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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by advisers about his military’s poor performance in Ukraine, according to the White House. The advisers are scared to tell him the truth, the intel says.
Trump’s push for Russian dirt on Biden is latest GOP headache
Republicans are finding themselves on defense again after former President Trump urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to release dirt on the Biden family. The remarks are the latest Trump-fueled…
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Gaetz sends Nadler hard drive containing contents of Hunter Biden's laptop
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., sent a hard drive containing the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., on Wednesday, one day after he requested that it be entered into the Congressional Record.
Less than 20% of Russian troops around Kyiv are 'repositioning': Pentagon on Day 35
The Pentagon said the report that Putin is being misinformed by advisers is "disconcerting"
Russia bombards areas where it pledged to scale back
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces bombarded areas around Kyiv and another city just hours after pledging to scale back operations in those zones to promote trust between the two sides, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday.
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Alex Jones faces fines for skipping Sandy Hook deposition
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut judge said Wednesday Infowars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will be fined for each weekday that passes without him appearing for a deposition in a lawsuit brought by relatives of some victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
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White House rips Trump for urging Putin to release dirt on Hunter Biden
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield on Wednesday slammed former President Trump for encouraging Russian President Vladimir Putin to release potentially damaging information about P…
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Russia's ruble rebound raises questions of sanctions' impact
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ruble is no longer rubble. The Russian ruble by Wednesday had bounced back from the fall it took after the U.S. and European allies moved to bury the Russian economy under thousands of new sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine.
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AP sources: Asylum limits at border expected to end May 23
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is expected to end the asylum limits at the U.S.-Mexico border by May 23 that were put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to people familiar with the matter.
apnews.comRevealed: Trump used White House phone for call on January 6 that was not on official log
Trump’s call to Republican senator should have been reflected in presidential call log on day of Capitol attack but wasn’t Donald Trump on a phone call in the Oval Office of the White House on 27 August 2018. Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP Donald Trump used an official White House phone to place at...
With at least one GOP vote, Jackson likely to be confirmed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Sen. Susan Collins said Wednesday she will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson , giving Democrats at least one Republican vote and all but assuring that Jackson will become the first Black woman on the Supreme Court .
apnews.comTrump denies calling Putin a 'genius'
With the U.S. public showing a vast disapproval of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of his invasion of Ukraine, former President Donald Trump has sought to explain his glowing appraisal of the Russian leader’s moves leading up to the war.
House Jan. 6 committee faces time crunch ahead of public hearings
The House committee probing the Capitol attack is facing a time crunch as investigators scramble to piece together former President Trump's actions on Jan. 6.
Putin's war has triggered an exodus out of Russia -- but the escape options are shrinking | CNN
"How to leave Russia?" Google searches for this term in Russian hit a 10-year high inside the country within a week of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
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Brain condition sidelining Bruce Willis has many causes
A brain disorder that leads to problems with speaking, reading and writing has sidelined actor Bruce Willis and drawn attention to a little-known condition that has many possible causes. A stroke, tumor, head injury or other damage to the language centers of the brain can cause aphasia.
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Trump has endorsed nearly 130 candidates for 2022, testing his influence in the Republican Party
Trump last week pulled his endorsement of Mo Brooks in Alabama due to Brooks' poor polling.
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CNN: ‘Realistic chance’ Hunter Biden could be indicted
A top legal analyst at CNN said it is possible President Biden’s son Hunter Biden could be indicted by the U.S. government following an investigation into his foreign business dealings. R…
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The Memo: Border surge spells trouble for Biden, Democrats
Immigration is hitting the headlines again — at just the wrong moment for President Biden and his fellow Democrats. The Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday that March is set to see the highes…
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Ukraine latest updates: US says no evidence Russia pulling back
Russia-Ukraine news from March 31: Biden says ‘no clear evidence’ that Russia is scaling back operations around Kyiv.
Susan Collins to support Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court, providing key Republican vote
It's unclear whether other Republican senators will join Collins in voting to confirm Jackson to the Supreme Court.
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FEC fines Hillary Clinton campaign and DNC over Trump-Russia dossier research | CNN Politics
Federal election regulators fined Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee earlier this month for not properly disclosing the money they spent on controversial opposition research that led to the infamous Trump-Russia dossier.
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US commander admits Biden's deterrence strategy failed in Ukraine
"I cannot argue with your conclusion," Gen. Todd Wolters told a Republican representative who asked if it was "fair to say that deterrence failed in Ukraine?"
Congress hears sirens wail as Ukraine legislators visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — As members of the Ukrainian parliament were pleading for aid on Capitol Hill, an air raid siren blared from one of their cell phones — a wrenching alert from the war-torn country back home.
apnews.comProgressive candidates seek distance from label
They're pushing for environmental reforms, embracing single-payer health care and calling for more government assistance. But increasingly, many are reluctant to call themselves "progressives." Left-wing candidates from Pennsylvania to North Carolina to Missouri are shying away from the P-word...
March 30, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
Russian forces struck the office of the regional military governor of Ukraine's southwestern Mykolaiv region on Tuesday, demolishing half of the building, according to local authorities. Follow here for live news updates.
Biden to invoke Defense Production Act for electric vehicle battery materials
President Biden is set to invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) as early as this week to step up production of minerals used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries, a source familiar the …
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Russia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
FBI investigating threats made in connection with Whitmer kidnapping trial
The FBI searched a home in a Detroit suburb in an investigation into threats made to people involved in the trial of four men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the U.S. law enforcement agency said on Wednesday.
Psaki, Jean-Pierre absences give others White House audition
When White House press secretary Jen Psaki and her deputy Karine Jean-Pierre tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days, a number of other staffers suddenly had the chance to effectively audition …
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US works to gauge peace prospects as it warns Putin 'misinformed' by advisers | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for nearly an hour Wednesday as airstrikes near Kyiv seemed to bear out Western skepticism that peace talks could ease Russia's assault on Ukraine.
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Rand Paul cuts deal on Russia trade bill
Senators have cut a deal with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) aimed at breaking the logjam over legislation to limit trade with Russia. The agreement — confirmed by Paul and Sen. John Thune (S.D.)…
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Mexico missing students: Parents angry at military's obstruction
A new report says Mexico's armed forces hid evidence that could have helped locate the 43 students.
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Hope fades for resolution as Russia orders fresh strikes
Any potential hopes for an impending resolution to Russia’s war in Ukraine faded on Wednesday as Russian strikes were reported in areas where Moscow suggested the day before it would scale back tho…
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SEC to crack down on blank check companies that overpromise gains to investors
The popularity of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, has surged over the last couple of years.
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Voice from the grave haunts Ronald Greene’s deadly arrest
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Days before his own death, Louisiana Master Trooper Chris Hollingsworth walked into a secure room deep inside state police headquarters, swore an oath and told investigators about the night he held down Black motorist Ronald Greene and repeatedly bashed him in the head...
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IRS has $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds. But April 18 is last day to claim the money.
A three-year window to claim the money is about to close. After that, the refunds become the property of U.S. Treasury.
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Putin being 'misinformed' by fearful Russian advisers about poor military performance: US official
Russian military leaders are not telling Russian President Vladimir Putin the whole truth about what is happening on the ground in Ukraine, a U.S. official has told Fox News.
McConnell blasts ‘clumsy bullying’ amid Thomas scrutiny
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Wednesday doubled down on his defense of Justice Clarence Thomas, blasting “clumsy bullying from the political branches” over Thomas…
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Joe Rogan says he'll quit Spotify if forced to 'walk on eggshells'
Joe Rogan has officially put Spotify on notice.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNew details emerge about federal investigation into Hunter Biden
Multiple sources tell CBS News the probe is exploring whether the younger Biden and his associates violated tax, money laundering and foreign lobbying laws.
Oklahoma, Arizona sign transgender sports bans into law
A transgender sports ban has been signed into law by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.
Biden expected to end Title 42 border expulsion policy in late May
U.S. immigration officials have carried out over 1.7 million expulsions of migrants in the past two years under the policy.
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In Alabama, infrastructure dollars revive a 'zombie' highway
North of Birmingham, a gravel road bed slices through a series of steep ridges, part of a stalled effort to carve a 52-mile freeway around the rural fringes of Alabama's largest city.
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Satellite modems nexus of worst cyberattack of Ukraine war
A malicious software command that immediately crippled tens of thousands of modems across Europe anchored the cyberattack on a satellite network used by Ukraine’s government and military just as Russia invaded, the satellite owner disclosed Wednesday.
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Ukraine conflict: Russia to allow unauthorised imports from West
The decision is in response to Western sanctions and surging inflation since the war in Ukraine.
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Kevin McCarthy says he rebuked Madison Cawthorn over 'orgy' tale
The House GOP leader said he told Cawthorn he had "lost his trust" in him over the salacious claims.
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House GOP re-election arm adds more Dem-held seats to midterm target list
Republicans in the House of Representatives are expanding their list of Democratic-controlled seats they consider vulnerable in November's midterm elections.
Labor complaints hang over Amazon union election
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gerald Bryson was fired by Amazon in April 2020 after taking part in several protests of the company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at its Staten Island, N.Y., facil…
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Arizona governor signs bill outlawing gender-affirming care for transgender youth and approves anti-trans sports ban | CNN Politics
Republican Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona on Wednesday signed two bills into law targeting transgender youth in the state, including one that restricts access to gender-affirming health care for minors.
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McConnell defends Thomas, says Democrats trying to ‘bully’ him off Supreme Court
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday that Clarence Thomas is “an outstanding justice” and accused Democrats of trying to bully him off the Supreme Court amid a scandal involving his spouse, Ginni Thomas.
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Potential 2024 Republican presidential contenders headline record fundraiser for New Hampshire GOP
Four prominent Senate Republicans considered potential 2024 GOP White House hopefuls are headlining what’s being billed as a likely record fundraiser for the New Hampshire GOP
Signs of a housing bubble are brewing | CNN Business
US home prices have soared to new heights and keep on climbing, and now some researchers and economists are saying they have seen signs of a housing bubble brewing.
www.cnn.comFact check: Photo of Biden boarding Marine One is real, not 'staged'
A viral photo of President Joe Biden on the White House lawn is authentic. Several news outlets took footage of Biden's departure.
Democrats take aim at Big Oil in lead up to midterms
Democrats are looking to pin the blame on oil companies for high gas prices, potentially signaling an election-year goal of refocusing scrutiny on an issue that has dogged President Biden’s approva…
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McCarthy says Cawthorn admitted he exaggerated orgy and cocaine story
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has told GOP colleague North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn to “straighten his life out” and hasn’t ruled out further disciplinary after the freshman congressman backtracked on claims he made in an interview that politicians invited him to an orgy and did…
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McCarthy: Cawthorn's 'lost my trust' following orgy and cocaine comments
The GOP leader is not yet revoking the North Carolina Republican's committee spots, but he signaled he's lost patience with the freshman lawmaker.
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Biden eyes boost to mining of minerals for electric vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing higher oil prices after Russia's invasion of Ukraine , President Joe Biden is looking at invoking the Defense Production Act this week to increase the mining of critical minerals for the batteries used in electric vehicles.
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Tech sanctions have hit Russia harder than expected, Biden official says
The Commerce Department reports that U.S. exports of blacklisted technology have fallen 99 percent compared to the same time period last year.
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Germany and Austria take step towards gas rationing
Germany and Austria have both issued gas supply warnings as a payments row with Russia escalates.
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Adam Smith: Ukraine was a ‘wake-up call’ for threats from China, elsewhere
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said Europe’s unpreparedness for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine should serve as a “wake-up call” to f…
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GOP rivals pile on 'Dr. Oz' during forum for Pennsylvania Senate candidates
It was the first time that Mehmet Oz and his top rival for the nomination, Dave McCormick, shared a stage. But it was Kathy Barnette who took the most swings.
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Europe's Russian gas in jeopardy, Ukraine girds for new attacks
President Vladimir Putin threatened on Thursday to halt contracts supplying Europe with a third of its gas unless they are paid in Russian currency, his strongest economic riposte so far to crushing Western sanctions over his invasion of Ukraine.
Durant holds double-digit lead in Alabama Senate race: poll
Former Army pilot Mike Durant has a 10-point lead over the rest of the Alabama GOP Senate primary, according to a new poll from The Hill/Emerson College released Wednesday. Durant, a former Black H…
thehill.comMississippi could become final state with equal pay law
Mississippi could become the final state to enact a law requiring equal pay for equal work by women and men, after the Republican-controlled state House and Senate passed the final version of a bill Wednesday. The bill goes to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves, and he has not said whether he will...
Ukrainian official: Russian arms depots are targets — but not near civilians
WARSAW, Poland — Ukrainian forces have the right to target munitions depots in Russia, according to a senior government adviser who made the case for such operations while denying Ukraine’s responsibility for an explosion in Russia this week.
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Police: 6 killed in Pennsylvania pileup of 80 vehicles
State police say a deadly pileup involving 80 vehicles on a Pennsylvania interstate during a snow squall killed six people
GOP Sen. Tillis will oppose Biden Supreme Court pick after considering support
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis said Wednesday he won't vote for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson despite admitting she is "well-qualified" for the role.
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RNC doubles down on Pence accusation that Biden pays 'lip service' to issues plaguing Americans
Former Vice President Mike Pence joined RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's 'Real America' podcast, where he accused President Joe Biden of paying "lip service" to Democrats.
Ukraine-Russia talks offer glimmer of hope in fifth week of war
Ukraine has offered a detailed proposal for neutrality, but both sides are pressing their advantages on the ground.
Biden administration plans in May to end pandemic border restrictions blocking migrants, sources say | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is planning to end Trump-era pandemic restrictions on the US-Mexico border by May 23 that have largely blocked migrants from entering the US, according to three US officials.
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How each senator voted on Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination
Three Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins, Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski, supported Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
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US sanctions Iranians after missile strikes in Iraq, Gulf
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States sanctioned Iranian defense companies Wednesday after a spate of ballistic missile attacks on targets in Iraq and the Gulf. The U.S. and Iran's neighbors blame that country for a March 13 strike on Irbil, Iraq, and for repeated missile strikes into Saudi Arabia...
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Several Russian servicemen seek help avoiding Ukraine war - lawyers
Several Russian servicemen are seeking legal help to avoid being sent to fight in the war in Ukraine, two lawyers said, after 12 members of Russia's National Guard were fired for refusing to go.
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Trevor Reed's family meets with Biden as former US Marine detained in Russia stages second hunger strike | CNN Politics
The family of Trevor Reed, a US citizen detained in Russia, met with President Joe Biden on Wednesday after holding a protest outside the White House to bring awareness to their son's case.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Putin's advisors 'too afraid to tell him the truth'
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism over claims from Russia that it would "drastically" reduce military operations near Kyiv.
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Police chief: More officers needed to fully reopen Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chief of the U.S. Capitol Police told lawmakers Wednesday it was his recommendation to move forward with a phased-in reopening of the U.S. Capitol as his agency works to overcome attrition after the January 6 insurrection and hiring delays because of the pandemic.
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White House responds to a Hunter Biden question — about Trump
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield attacked former President Donald Trump Wednesday after he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply information on Hunter Biden's business dealings, even as Russia continues to wage war in Ukraine.
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El Shafee Elsheikh: Opening statements in IS Beatle jihadist trial
El Shafee Elsheikh is one of a group of IS militants with UK links accused of beheading hostages in Syria.
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What is aphasia? Condition Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects communication
The condition impacts communication skills and can have different causes, according to medical experts.
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A far-right battalion has a key role in Ukraine's resistance. Its neo-Nazi history has been exploited by Putin | CNN
President Vladimir Putin framed the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a "special mission" to protect Russian speakers from genocide at the hands of "neo-Nazis."
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Planned Parenthood sues to block Idaho's six-week abortion ban
"Everyone deserves to make their own decisions about their bodies, families and lives,” the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood said.
www.nbcnews.comInside Pence-world's preparation for a Jan. 6 legal showdown
The former vice president asked his top lawyer to draft a memo — first obtained by POLITICO — a month before the Jan. 6 Capitol attack that laid out the history of counting electoral votes.
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Flood of evictions predicted with end of pandemic moratorium never happened, but COVID rental relief is running out
Approximately $30 billion in emergency rental assistance had been spent or obligated by the end of February.
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8 states under tornado watch in South, Midwest
Severe weather has prompted tornado watches for parts of eight states, including some areas hit by a swarm of twisters last week.
A new federal framework to improve patient access and health equity
Rather than looking back at why recent health care reform attempts have stalled, federal lawmakers can look to the success of bipartisan state solutions
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Rubio urges more attention to China's rise in Latin America
MIAMI (AP) — Sen. Marco Rubio is urging the Biden administration to pay more attention to China's growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean even as another U.S. adversary, Russia, rattles its saber in the region amid rising geopolitical tensions over Ukraine.
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White House exploring ways to lower gas prices
With inflation at a 40-year high, the price of gas is creating "a five-alarm fire at the White House," one reporter said.
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Sanctioned or not, Russians abroad find their money is 'toxic'
Yevgeny Chichvarkin, a telecoms tycoon who fled Russia in 2008 and became a high-profile London restaurateur, has long been a vocal supporter of Ukraine.
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Scoop: FEC fines DNC and Clinton for Trump dossier hoax
The Federal Election Commission has fined the Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign for lying about the funding of the infamous, and discredited, Russian “dossier” used in a smear attempt against Donald Trump weeks before he shocked the world with his 2016 presidential…
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Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary: Dr. Oz, David McCormick trade fire over fracking
Pennsylvania Senate GOP candidates Dr. Oz and David McCormick take at each other over the issue of fracking as they faced off on the same stage for the first time.
New ALS drug fails to win FDA panel recommendation
Committee members, who voted 4-6 against Amylyx Pharmaceuticals' drug, said the decision was difficult, given the lack of treatments available for the fatal disease.
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Prosecutor: Brit's brutality uncommon even for Islamic State
Prosecutors told a federal jury that a British national on trial for terrorist acts that resulted in the gruesome deaths of four American hostages had a reputation for outsize brutality
Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday said that Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday's Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so.
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Exclusive: Widow of D.C. police officer Jeff Smith, who died by suicide, says battling rioters on Jan. 6 "changed him"
Bodycam footage obtained by CBS News shows Jeff Smith was struck in the head with a metal pole.
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White House: Putin receives misinformation about the war
A U.S. official tells NBC News President Putin feels misled by the Russian military, while the White House has declared Putin’s aides are afraid to tell him the truth. Insiders have revealed that Putin relies on written briefings from his advisers to be informed on how the Russian military is...
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Boomflation ignores the yield signs
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Arizona GOP governor signs bill that bans most abortions after 15 weeks | CNN Politics
Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law on Wednesday that acts as a near-total ban on abortions in the state after 15 weeks.
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Why 'burner phones' are the talk of Washington
There are no official records of who President Trump was talking to during the 6 January riot.
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Alex Jones found in contempt for not showing up to Sandy Hook suit deposition, faces $25,000-per-day fines
The Infowars host was ordered to pay $25,000 per weekday, which "increases by $25,000 per-weekday," beginning Friday until he sits for depositions, his lawyer said.
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Hagerty introduces bill to allow Title 42 to be used to protect US from drug smuggling
Sen. Bill Hagerty on Wednesday is introducing legislation that would allow the Title 42 public health order -- currently in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- to be used to protect the U.S. from the smuggling of deadly drugs like fentanyl.
Chicago being pushed as potential host for the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The state's top lawmakers are part of an effort to have the city put its name in the running for the gathering.
www.cbsnews.comAdams plows ahead with clearing homeless encampments
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Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bills protecting 'fairness' in women's sports, banning abortions after 15 weeks
Arizona’s Republican Governor Doug Ducey signed a series of bills Wednesday including legislation that he says will protect the rights of female athletes as well as the lives of unborn children.
NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei returns to Earth after record-breaking spaceflight
Mark Vande Hei and two Russian cosmonauts landed in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
Lawmaker becomes U.K.'s first openly transgender member of Parliament
Jamie Wallis, a member of the Conservative Party, revealed Wednesday that he has experienced a yearslong battle with gender dysphoria.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. to send Ukraine additional $500M, Biden tells Zelenskyy
Biden most recently announced $1 billion in humanitarian assistance when he traveled to Europe last week.
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Trump publicly calls on Putin for dirt on Biden
In a new interview, former President Trump calls on Russian President Putin to release potentially damaging information about President Biden’s son Hunter. Those comments have sparked a bipartisan backlash.
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Accident report in teen's Florida park ride death says seat was locked | CNN
The seat of a teen who fell to his death from an amusement park ride in Florida last week was still locked, according to an accident report from the state.
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Florida parental rights bill sponsor rejects and returns Disney donations after company protests law
A Florida Republican lawmaker who sponsored a controversial parental rights bill that has been publicly opposed by the Disney corporation has announced he is giving back political donations he received from the company.
Parents of teen fatally shot by Pennsylvania State Police sue troopers, local DA
The lawsuit accuses troopers of using excessive force and the district attorney of misleading the public in connection with the December 2020 killing of Christian Hall.
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20-year-old New York woman's cold case homicide solved 42 years later
DNA advances helped investigators solve the 42-year-old cold case of Eve Wilkowitz, who was killed in New York in 1980.
Feds: 9 charged with blocking DC reproductive health clinic
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nine people were charged with federal civil rights offenses after they traveled to the nation’s capital and then blocked access to a reproductive health center and streamed it on Facebook, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
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LAPD investigates assault allegation against YouTuber filed by trans influencer
Denzel Dion denied that he attacked Demi Martinez after a party last week in Hollywood Hills.
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'Hurricane Hunters' Air Force unit investigating flight that landed at Martha's Vineyard to pick up motorcycle | CNN Politics
The "Hurricane Hunters" Air Force unit that flies specially equipped aircraft directly into severe weather has opened an investigation after one of its training flights landed at Martha's Vineyard to pick up a motorcycle belonging to one of the crew members, according to a statement from the...
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Biden faces squeeze on defense spending from Democratic hawks and doves
Liberals are angry that Biden proposed a bigger Pentagon budget, while some moderate Democrats are joining their GOP colleagues in calling for more robust defense spending.
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White House admits ending Title 42 will bring ‘influx of people to the border’
The Biden administration is reportedly considering ending Title 42 border protections, which the White House admitted Wednesday will bring an additional "influx" of migrants to the border.
Oklahoma becomes fourth state to enact anti-trans sports ban this year | CNN Politics
Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed legislation banning transgender women and girls from competing on sports teams consistent with their gender at public schools, public charter schools and public colleges in the state.
www.cnn.comThe WaPo roots of Biden’s Russia policy
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'Heroes': NYC pizzeria owner and his dad stabbed while rushing to aid of Asian woman being robbed
Louie Suljovic and his father chased down assailants who stabbed and robbed the 61-year-old woman outside their Queens shop.
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Federal judges in Ohio won't delay May 3 primary — for now
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal court panel on Wednesday decided not to delay Ohio's May 3 primary — for now. The three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio reserved the right to intervene — perhaps by moving the primary to Aug.
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Martin Kok: Gangland figure guilty of murdering Dutch crime writer
Christopher Hughes is convicted of the murder of Martin Kok outside a sex club near Amsterdam.
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RNC releases video series zeroing in on border crisis, calls Biden the ‘root cause’
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is launching the first in a video series that zeroes in on the ongoing crisis at the southern border, and the Biden administration's handling of it.
Bruce Willis, stepping away from career, leaves behind prodigious film legacy
In a career that spans nearly 40 years, the actor constantly defied his doubters and pulled off comeback after comeback, surprising audiences with his range.
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Warsaw mayor calls on international community to increase aid to Ukrainian refugees
Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski talked to ABC News Live about his cities efforts to aid over 300,000 Ukrainian refugees.
Tom Parker: The Wanted singer dies aged 33
The British boy band star told fans in 2020 he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.
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State police won't comment on audio obtained by AP of investigators grilling state trooper at center of Ronald Greene killing | CNN
A former Louisiana State Police officer, who on body camera video can be heard saying that he "beat the ever-living f**k out of" dead Black motorist Ronald Greene, told investigators during an interview 16 months after the incident that he was "scared" and portrayed himself as a victim...
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War in Ukraine: Russia launches new attacks after peace promise
The Chernihiv governor says Russia bombarded the city overnight, despite pledge to reduce attacks.
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House Jan. 6 committee chair says gap in Trump phone log is "concerning"
CBS News and The Washington Post reported on a 7 ½-hour gap in Trump's phone log from Jan. 6, 2021, which included the period when rioting took place at the Capitol.
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How China's TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda
WASHINGTON (AP) — To her 1.4 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, Vica Li says she is a “life blogger” and “food lover” who wants to teach her fans about China so they can travel the country with ease.
apnews.comRussia-Ukraine updates: US sanctions Russian military shipbuilder, diamond miner
Updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
No. 2 GOP senator to oppose Supreme Court nominee
Sen. John Thune (S.D.), the No. 2 Senate Republican, said on Tuesday that he will oppose Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination. Thune’s opposition, while expected, is the latest indicati…
thehill.comMarch 30, 2022 Russia-Ukraine news
Russian forces struck the office of the regional military governor of Ukraine's southwestern Mykolaiv region on Tuesday, demolishing half of the building, according to local authorities. Follow here for live news updates.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Putin's advisors 'too afraid to tell him the truth'
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism over claims from Russia that it would "drastically" reduce military operations near Kyiv.
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Trump says he’s uninterested in being Speaker if GOP retakes House
Former President Trump said he was not interested in becoming the Speaker if Republicans retake the House in the 2022 midterm elections. “No, I think that it’s not something I wanted. A lot o…
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'No areas without sirens': Ukraine bombarded the night after Russia claimed it would de-escalate
There were "no areas" without air raid sirens in Ukraine overnight, and multiple reports of airstrikes, a day after Russian officials pledged to cut back military operations around the cities of Kyiv and Chernihiv.
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'Significant' evidence suggests Trump Organization misstated asset values for more than a decade, NY AG says
Donald Trump has criticized the probe of his Trump Organization by New York Attorney General Letitia James as politically motivated.
Russia-Ukraine latest updates: No let up in attacks on Chernihiv
Russia-Ukraine news from March 30: Ukrainian officials say attacks on Chernihiv have not eased despite Russian pledge.
Germany warns on Russian gas, Poland to end oil imports
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Austria activated early warning plans Wednesday amid concerns that Moscow could cut natural gas deliveries, while Poland announced steps to end all Russian oil imports by year’s end, in fresh signs of how Russia's war in Ukraine is affecting Europe's energy security.
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We're nearing a recession, if this always-accurate indicator is right again | CNN Business
The bond market just flashed a warning sign that has correctly predicted almost every recession over the past 60 years: an inversion of the US Treasury note yield curve.
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Republicans dare Cawthorn to 'name names' with orgy claims
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are calling on North Carolina GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn to "name names" after he claimed politicians invited him to an orgy and used hard drugs.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDemocrats push Garland to come down on uncooperative Trump allies
Democratic lawmakers are openly pressuring Attorney General Merrick Garland to bring the weight of U.S. law enforcement against members of former President Trump's inner circle they've deemed uncooperative with the House's investigation of the Jan. 6 attack.Why it matters: The House select...
California panel OKs reparations limit for slave descendants
California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations has decided to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people who were in the U.S. in the 19th century, narrowly rejecting a proposal to include all Black people regardless of lineage.
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Facebook drives sceptics towards climate denial
The site's algorithm can push some people towards disinformation and conspiracy theories.
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events, day 35
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 35th day, we take a look at the main developments.
China, Russia 'more determined' to boost ties, Beijing says
Moscow and Beijing are "more determined" to develop bilateral ties and boost cooperation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday following a meeting in eastern China with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, amid the Ukraine crisis.
www.reuters.comRussia bombards areas where it pledged to scale back
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces bombarded areas around Kyiv and another city just hours after pledging to scale back operations in those zones to promote trust between the two sides, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday.
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EXPLAINER: What the law says about presidential records
WASHINGTON (AP) — Revelations of a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls on the day of last year's insurrection at the U.S.
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John Roberts can't do anything about Clarence Thomas | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts has long trumpeted the Supreme Court’s institutional integrity, but in the controversy over Ginni Thomas’ political activities, he’s stuck
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Ukraine war: Russian billionaire Abramovich tries to broker peace
The Russian billionaire’s role in negotiations surprised some, but observers say Abramovich is a skilled middleman.
Tai: U.S. must ramp up trade defense against China
The remarks provide a noticeable shift in tone from Biden’s top trade ambassador but stop short of outlining any new trade penalties against the country.
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Russian troops keep pummeling Kyiv despite new focus on Donbas, residents say
Russian forces have kept up a ruthless bombardment of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv, despite official statements claiming that Russian troops are withdrawing from Kyiv and Chernihiv to refocus on the eastern Donbas region, Kyiv residents tell Fox News.
North Korea did not launch 'monster' missile as they claimed, South Korean lawmakers say
North Korea's long-range missile launch last week may have been a modified version of a type they tested in 2017, not a newly developed missile.
Russia bombs Ukraine cities, despite pledge to pull back from Kyiv
Russian forces bombarded the outskirts of Kyiv and a besieged city in northern Ukraine on Wednesday after promising to reduce attacks there in what the West dismissed as a ploy by Moscow to stem its heavy losses and regroup for other offensives.
S.Korea says N.Korea staged 'largest ICBM' fakery to recover from failed test
South Korea's military has said North Korea's largest missile test yet used an older, smaller intercontinental ballistic missile, in part to try to head off negative domestic reaction to a failed launch.
www.reuters.comPutin May Be Accused Of War Crimes In Ukraine, But Trump's Still Asking For His Help
Six years after calling on Putin for aid against Hillary Clinton, Trump is now asking for the murderous dictator’s help finding dirt on Joe Biden.
China tries to limit economic blow of Shanghai shutdown
BEIJING (AP) — As millions of people in Shanghai line up for coronavirus tests, authorities are promising tax refunds for shopkeepers in the closed-down metropolis and to keep the world's busiest port functioning to limit disruption to industry and trade.
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China hosts Russia, U.S. officials for talks on Afghanistan
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday in the eastern Chinese province of Anhui, where China was set to host two days of meetings on Afghanistan, state broadcaster CGTN reported.
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Russia says it has 'drastically' reduced military activity near Kyiv; Biden, Pentagon skeptical: March 30 recap
The Pentagon said the U.S. is 'not prepared' to call the Russian claims "a retreat or even a withdrawal." Read Tuesday's recap here.
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Cause of Russian ammunition depot explosion near Ukraine border unknown
A blast rocked a Russian military camp near the border with Ukraine on Tuesday, leading to conflicting reports from Russian media over whether the cause of the explosion was a Ukrainian airstrike.
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Perdue says he ‘misunderstood’ Trump supporters’ ‘lock him up’ chants about Kemp
Former Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) said he “misunderstood” supporters of former President Trump when they chanted “lock him up” during his remarks at a recent rally — comments that were pur…
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Hong Kong leader says city's brain drain is 'unarguable'
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said it was "unarguable" that the global financial hub was seeing a brain drain due to stringent coronavirus rules, but added she valued the city's international status and envisioned a "better development" after the pandemic.
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Number of Ukraine refugees passes worst-case U.N. estimate
The U.N. refugee agency says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country.
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Turkey, a mediator in Ukraine, mends its own ties with neighbours
As Turkey struggles economically, the government has decided to resurrect its ‘zero problems with neighbours’ policy.
Vice President Kamala Harris set to tout corporate giants' $4.7 billion pledge to minority-owned businesses based near Washington D.C.
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday will join a group that includes leaders of corporate giants to promote a $4.7 billion commitment.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Russian units 'forced' to turn back to reorganize
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism over claims from Russia that it would "drastically" reduce military operations near Kyiv.
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GOP's Senate campaign chief won't back down from party fight
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Rick Scott likes to think of himself as Gen. Ulysses S. Grant during the Civil War. Barely halfway through his first Senate term, the Florida Republican is already leaning into a fight against his own party's leadership as he navigates a delicate alliance with former...
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Security video shows moments EF-3 tornado tears through Texas school
The March 21 tornado that struck Jacksboro had peak winds of around 150 mph. An elementary school took a direct hit, and the storm ripped part of a roof off a high school.
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Matt Gaetz enters Hunter Biden laptop into congressional record
Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz entered contents from the laptop believed to belong to Hunter Biden into the congressional record during a House Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday.
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Pakistani teacher killed for alleged blasphemy: Police
Teacher at all-girls religious school allegedly killed by female colleague and two students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Moscow to invite 'friendly countries' to Russian university games -minister
Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin said on Wednesday that Russia would invite "friendly countries" to take part in its national university games, at a time when its own athletes remain sidelined from competitions over Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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After crossing Trump, Cassidy weighs governor bid
The former doctor voted to convict the former president of inciting insurrection, then turned to bipartisan deal-cutting. Now he's weighing a splashier move.
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After Israel attacks, sidelined Palestinian issue reemerges
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Three deadly attacks in Israel in a week are raising questions over Israel's approach to its conflict with the Palestinians, after years of efforts to sideline the issue and focus instead on other regional priorities.
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Government spending to blame for inflation spike, San Francisco Fed study says
Researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco say that massive government spending during the pandemic has caused U.S. inflation to surge more than in other developed economies.
'I can fight with a keyboard': How one Ukrainian IT specialist exposed a notorious Russian ransomware gang | CNN Politics
As Russian artillery began raining down on his homeland last month, one Ukrainian computer researcher decided to fight back the best way he knew how – by sabotaging one of the most formidable ransomware gangs in Russia.
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California governor rejects parole for Manson family member
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday blocked parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, reversing a panel's recommendation that she be freed after spending a half-century in prison.
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Trump asks Putin to release any info about Hunter Biden
Both Democrats and Republicans have criticized Trump for calling Putin a "genius" for his bloody military campaign in Ukraine.
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'Who else will do this?' Inside one convoy's frantic trek to rescue refugees in Ukraine
A volunteer team makes a risky dash into Ukraine, delivering diapers, formula, medicine and water, then it leaves with fleeing women and children.
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Russia moving troops to encircle Ukrainian forces in east, presidential adviser says
Russia is moving forces from northern to eastern Ukraine to try to encircle Ukrainian troops, but is keeping some behind near the capital Kyiv to tie down part of the Ukrainian military there, a presidential adviser said on Wednesday.
www.reuters.comCanada’s bombshell political deal is impossible to predict – but we’ll give you a shot at figuring it out
How will the next three years in Canadian politics play out? You decide.
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Trump shoots down House speaker idea
Former President Donald Trump says he has no interest in being speaker of the House despite staunch allies in the Republican Party promoting the idea.
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Need for workers, quits rate hold at record strength
Demand for workers remained strong in February as the U.S. economy faced growing headwinds from Europe, according to Labor Department data released Tuesday.
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Russia denies striking Ukrainian site of Hasidic Jewish pilgrimage
Russia denied on Wednesday a claim by Ukraine that it had struck the town of Uman, visited by tens of thousands of Hasidic Jews each year, and showed pictures of what it said were Ukrainian forces loading arms near a synagogue there.
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Top DEI staff at public universities pocket massive salaries as experts question motives of initiatives
Top paid DEI staff at major public universities rake in salaries much higher than the average professor.
Energy Department announces new standards for federal buildings
The Energy Department on Wednesday announced new energy efficiency standards for federal buildings set to take effect in 2023.The new requirements will mandate all new federal buildings to comply w…
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Family demands answers as police shooting death of Baltimore teenager sparks outrage
The family of 18-year-old Donnell Rochester, who was fatally shot by Baltimore police, is calling for accountability in a case that has sparked outrage across the city.
Trump says he has 'no idea what a burner phone is' as Jan. 6 committee probes missing logs
The Jan. 6 House committee is reportedly investigating whether the former president communicated through backchannels, phones of aides or disposable phones on the day of the insurrection.
2024 poll shows Trump leading Harris by larger margin than Biden rematch
Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by double digits in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, according to a new poll.
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Satellite images show apparent devastation, hunger in Mariupol
The images showed the grim reality facing tens of thousands of people who remained in the city.
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Finland resumes freight rail link to Russia
Finland's national railway operator VR Group will resume freight services between Helsinki and Saint Petersburg in Russia on March 30, but passenger services will remain suspended, it said on Wednesday.
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Federal investigation of Hunter Biden heats up | CNN Politics
A Justice Department investigation into Hunter Biden’s business activities has gained steam in recent months, with a flurry of witnesses providing testimony to federal investigators and more expected to provide interviews in the coming weeks, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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EXPLAINER: What would paying for natural gas in rubles mean?
BERLIN (AP) — Europe's already high gas prices have gyrated since Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans to have importers pay for Russian natural gas in rubles instead of dollars and euros.
apnews.comRussia-Ukraine war live updates: Russian units 'forced' to turn back to reorganize
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism over claims from Russia that it would "drastically" reduce military operations near Kyiv.
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Some Americans are going to Mexico for cheaper petrol
With US petrol prices on the rise, some Americans are looking for better deals south of the border.
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Staten Island Amazon workers chart their own path in union drive
Employees of Amazon’s main Staten Island, N.Y., facility had been organizing for safer working conditions for more than a year when they decided to form a union last April.
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Energy agency: 'Radical action' needed to hit climate goals
BERLIN (AP) — The world must take “radical action” by investing $5.7 trillion in private and public money each year through 2030 to shift away from fossil fuels and ensure the planetary warming they cause doesn’t pass dangerous thresholds, the International Renewable Energy Agency says.
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British judges quit Hong Kong’s top court over new security law
Robert Reed and Patrick Hodge said they could no longer serve in the Chinese territory “without appearing to endorse an administration which has departed from values of political freedom.”
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FBI conducts raid while investigating threats against judge and lawyers in Whitmer kidnapping case: Report
FBI agents reportedly raided a home while investigating threats against lawyers and a judge participating in a trial over a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
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Climate change: Wind and solar reach milestone as demand surges
Wind turbines and solar panels produced 10% of global electricity in 2021 but coal also had a resurgence.
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Liberal Tech Giant’s Employees Fume About Work for GOP
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyWhile tech behemoth Salesforce has one of the most liberal workforces in the United States—and the company’s founder, Marc Benioff, is known as the “woke CEO”—many employees appear to have largely been left in the dark about one notable...
Ukraine war before and after photos: Life in these towns will never be the same
CNN spoke with Ukrainians whose entire lives have been uprooted since the Russian invasion began. Their stories show how much has already been lost but also what they’re fighting to protect.
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A month into Ukraine’s war with Russia, gravediggers of Lviv mourn the dead
On a warm March day that has all the signs of early spring, three burly men lift their shovels from a truck and begin covering a row of fresh graves with sand.
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The 'Holy Grail' of gambling could break American sports betting wide open
Voters in the nation's most populous state will get a chance in November to unleash a massive new industry in California — and provide a jolt to other holdout states.
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Stocks edge lower, oil hits $107 ahead of inflation report
U.S. stocks slipped as investors monitored Russia's war on Ukraine along with key US economic data reports on jobs and growth.
For climate migrants in Bangladesh, town offers new life
MONGLA, Bangladesh (AP) — The 29-year-old Monira Khatun was devastated after her husband abandoned her suddenly. She returned to her father only to face another blow: He died soon after, leaving her to shoulder three other family members' care.
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Biden admin says it will monitor Florida parental rights law to ensure no Civil Rights violations
The Biden administration says that it will be “monitoring” a controversial parental rights law recently signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to ensure that it does not violate any Civil Rights laws in the future.
Biden, Singapore's prime minister to discuss Ukraine, Indo-Pacific security
Trade, climate change and the global Covid response are also on the agenda for the White House meeting, a senior administration official said.
www.nbcnews.comRussia-Ukraine war live updates: Russian units 'forced' to turn back to reorganize
U.S. and Ukrainian officials have expressed skepticism over claims from Russia that it would "drastically" reduce military operations near Kyiv.
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Convicted terrorist sentenced for selling methamphetamine
A convicted terrorist from Southern California has been sentenced to more than 15 1/2 years in prison for selling drugs to an undercover FBI agent
Republicans Are Winning the Fight Against Abortion. Where the Hell Are the Democrats?
Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesRepublican Texas House candidate David Lowe wants you to know that he isn’t a fan of the death penalty. But he’s willing to make an exception for women who receive abortions.“Do we all agree that abortion is murder?” Lowe asked a crowd at a recent event...
Bolton affirms Jan. 6 investigators' suspicions of Trump favoring 'burner phones'
A former White House official is lighting up a debate about whether former President Donald Trump used "burner phones" now that the House Jan. 6 committee is looking into the possible use of the disposable devices to hide his communications.
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Thousands of Australians flee homes as floods inundate towns
Heavy rains deluged the country’s east coast, forcing evacuations in northern New South Wales for the second time within weeks.
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UK Queen shrugs off health issues, attends Philip service
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II shrugged off recent health issues to attend a service of thanksgiving for her beloved husband, Prince Philip, at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday, entering the cavernous church through a side door to shorten the distance to her seat.
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Jackson hearings could inspire GOP's next judicial battle line
Republican scrutiny of the Supreme Court nominee's child pornography sentencing — which tracked with most federal judges — may have opened a can of worms.
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Kristi Noem blasts lawmakers for voting against impeachment of attorney general
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem accused a top Republican state lawmaker of "covering" for state Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg after a committee recommended against impeaching him for his involvement in a fatal car crash.
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NYC father and son stabbed while stopping a robbery: 'The very best New York has to offer'
A father and son duo from Queens are being hailed as heroes after they put their bodies on the line to help an elderly woman who was being robbed outside their pizzeria on Saturday night.
Actresses put spotlight on who is most affected by multiple sclerosis: Young women
Multiple sclerosis is three times more common in women than in men, according to the National MS Society.
S.Korea says it successfully test-fired first solid-fuel space rocket
South Korea's military said it had successfully test-fired a solid-fuel space rocket for the first time on Wednesday, a step it says will help eventually launch a constellation of satellites to better monitor threats such as North Korea.
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Putin's lies and carnage cloud hopes for an end to Ukraine war | CNN Politics
Russia insisted for weeks when massing more than 100,000 troops on Ukraine’s borders that it had no plans to invade. Then it did. So it’s not surprising that deep skepticism greeted its Tuesday announcement of a scaled-back offensive.
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Andrew Giuliani says he 'looked under the hood' of 4-month-old daughter in trans remarks
New York gubernatorial candidate Andrew Giuliani sparked controversy for invoking his daughter when talking about transgenderism.
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Kristi Noem ramps up pressure to impeach South Dakota GOP official involved in pedestrian's death
She urged House legislators to impeach Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg in April after a GOP-controlled committee voted against recommending impeachment this week.
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FACT FOCUS: False claims spread in aftermath of Oscars slap
Will Smith slapping comedian Chris Rock onstage at Sunday's 94th Academy Awards was a moment that was hard to believe.
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Germany issues 'early warning' of possible gas shortages as Russia threatens supplies | CNN Business
Germany issued an “early warning” of possible natural gas shortages on Wednesday over a payments dispute with Russia that could lead to energy rationing in Europe’s biggest economy.
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Orban's ruling Fidesz keeps lead over opposition as election nears -surveys
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party has maintained its lead over an opposition alliance as a national election nears, according to latest opinion polls.
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Ivermectin does not reduce risk of hospitalization for COVID-19: Study
Ivermectin has been touted by many despite showing no success.
The COVID pill is a game-changer, but for some it might be a danger: Experts
The COVID antiviral pill Paxlovid is very effective but there's a long list of drug interactions doctors and patients need to be aware of before prescribing or taking it.
Senate scrambles to reach funding deal for Covid vaccines, testing and treatment
The White House has already reduced the supply of monoclonal antibody treatments allocated to states by 35 percent because of the lack of pandemic funding.
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Fauci: It may never be clear whether lockdowns were 'worth it' or 'too severe'
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci said this week that the country may never know if coronavirus lockdowns were “worth it.”
CDC drops travel warnings for cruise ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday ended its tiered warning system for COVID-19 on cruise ships. The system had been in place for the past two years and served to war…
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Many people eligible for second booster shot don't need to race, experts say
Healthy people over 50 can decide when to get an additional Covid vaccine dose based on their individual risk profiles and local transmission levels, some doctors suggest.
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Second COVID boosters now available at Walgreens, Rite Aid
Walgreens and Rite Aid announced on Wednesday that Americans who qualify for a second COVID-19 booster will now be allowed to receive one at their stores. Walgreens said that walk-in appointme…
thehill.comOfficials sound the alarm on vaccine supply
Biden officials say they have enough mRNA vaccines on hand for this wave of booster dosing, but they don’t have the funds for more supply.
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Private concerns mount about Biden’s new Covid czar
Ashish Jha takes over the Covid task force at a point of transition in the pandemic fight. The question he faces: Does he know enough about how government works?
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Biden gets 2nd booster after outlining dire need for COVID funding
Biden speaks on Wednesday afternoon about the state of the pandemic.
Rand Paul says Fauci still stonewalling him on gain-of-function questions
Sen. Rand Paul sent 11 "yes or no" questions for the record after Fauci’s explosive Jan. 11 testimony to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
Why China is in no rush to lift Covid restrictions
A surge in cases is forcing Beijing to adjust its strict pandemic measures, but it’s in no hurry to “live with Covid” as other countries are doing.
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Americans ease up on masks, virus safeguards: AP-NORC poll
Many Americans are significantly relaxing how often they wear masks and take other once-routine precautions against the coronavirus.
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Moderna ‘happy’ with results from its kids vaccine trial, but is it enough for the FDA?
The company met its study goals, but experts are split over whether the data will be sufficient for the Food and Drug Administration.
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Into the wild: Animals the latest frontier in COVID fight
GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. (AP) — To administer this COVID test, Todd Kautz had to lie on his belly in the snow and worm his upper body into the narrow den of a hibernating black bear. Training a light on its snout, Kautz carefully slipped a long cotton swab into the bear’s nostrils five times.
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China truckers use fake records, 'clean' drivers to dodge COVID rules
Chinese truck drivers hoping to outwit COVID-19 inspectors are faking travel histories to get through checkpoints or avoid quarantine, state media reported, as weary citizens struggle with restrictions more than two years after the pandemic began.
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Republicans expose 'uncommon' CDC, teachers' union ties on COVID school reopening guidance in report
Republicans on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released a report Wednesday revealing an "uncommon" coordination between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT) during the CDC's crafting of its schools reopening...
COVID cases in Asia surpass 100 million - Reuters tally
Coronavirus infections in Asia passed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the region records a resurgence in cases, dominated by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant.
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Shanghai expands COVID lockdown as new daily cases surge by a third
Authorities began locking down some western areas of Shanghai two days ahead of schedule, as new COVID-19 cases in China's most populous city jumped by a third despite stringent measures already in place to try to stop the virus spreading.
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'We demand an explanation!' Shanghai residents vent COVID lockdown irritation
Frustrated and locked down, residents of Shanghai have taken to social media to vent, questioning the practicality of persisting with China's zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19 in its most populous city.
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EU regulator starts reviewing Spanish COVID vaccine booster
MADRID (AP) — The European Union's drug regulator said Tuesday it has begun an accelerated review process for an experimental coronavirus vaccine booster made by the Spanish company Hipra. The European Medicines Agency said in a statement that its evaluation is based on preliminary data from...
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