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MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn. Ukrainian officials said at least 17 people were wounded in the attack.
Ukraine war: Oil price rises again due to fears over Russian shortfall
There is confusion over whether major oil producers will help to plug a gap in supplies from Russia.
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Live updates: U.S. House approves Russia oil import ban bill
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war : WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation that would ban Russian oil imports to the United States, an effort to put into law the restrictions announced by President Joe Biden in response to the escalating war in Ukraine.
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United House OKs $13.6B for Ukraine in huge spending bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a massive spending bill Wednesday night that would rush $13.6 billion in U.S. aid to battered Ukraine and its European allies, after top Democrats were forced to abruptly drop their plan to include fresh funds to battle COVID-19.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says 'certain positive movements' in negotiations
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Russia says it’s used thermobaric weapon system in Ukraine: UK
The Russian Ministry of Defense claims it has used a thermobaric rocket launching weapon in its deadly attack on Ukraine, the United Kingdom (U.K.) announced Wednesday. Moscow “confirmed the u…
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Ukraine says Russian strike destroyed children's hospital; U.S. warns Putin may launch chemical weapons attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged his country’s backers to shore up its aerial defenses or share responsibility with the Kremlin for a “humanitarian catastrophe.”
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Zelenskyy pleads with US, Poland to send MiG-29 planes, defense officials warn this is easier said than done
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded with the U.S. and Poland to find a way to send MiG-29 warplanes to Ukraine.
Opinion | Why Putin Can’t Win the Propaganda War at Home
The autocrat’s playbook doesn’t work as well in today’s media era.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of genocide after bombing of children's hospital
Ukrainian's president accused Russia of carrying out genocide after officials said Russian aircraft bombed a children's hospital on Wednesday, burying patients in rubble despite a ceasefire deal for people to flee the besieged city of Mariupol.
McCarthy: Greene, Gosar could still return to committees despite attending white nationalist event
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday said that GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) and Paul Gosar (Ariz.) will have their committee seats restored next year if Repub…
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Firm Pentagon 'no' to Polish plan to send jets to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Wednesday slammed the door on a Polish proposal for providing Ukraine with MiG fighter jets, saying allied efforts against the Russian invasion should be focused on more useful weaponry and the MiG transfer with a U.S.
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Biden will be forced to sign a restriction on abortion funding after Democrats caved to Republican demands
Biden vowed to repeal the Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for abortions, but his promise will have to wait.
Trump ‘admired’ Putin’s ability to ‘kill whoever’, says Stephanie Grisham
Trump’s former press secretary discusses his relationship with the Russian leader in an interview with The View Donald Trump meets with Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in July 2017. Photograph: Evan Vucci/AP Donald Trump “admired” Vladimir Putin’s ability to kill anyone he wanted, according to...
Pelosi says separate coronavirus relief bill will be put on the floor ‘hopefully today’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said on Wednesday that a separate coronavirus relief bill would be put on the House floor “hopefully today” after she informed House members earlier that day t…
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'We are on war footing': Granholm calls on oil companies to ramp up production
Gasoline prices have climbed steadily for the better part of a year, reaching an average of $4.25 a gallon on Wednesday.
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Calls to suspend gas taxes across U.S. grow as prices surge
With gas prices at record highs across the U.S., an increasing number of governors and state lawmakers are calling for the suspension of gas taxes to provide relief to motorists who are facing the prospect of even higher pump prices as the country cuts off Russian oil imports .
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Russian airstrike ravages children's hospital; House passes massive spending bill with Ukraine aid: March 9 recap
A Russian assault devastated a maternity and children's hospital complex in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol. Here is Wednesday's recap.
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Why is the U.K. slow to accept Ukrainian refugees?
As many as 4 million people could be forced to flee violence in Ukraine, but some nations, including the U.K., have granted only a few hundred visas.
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Grisham says Trump may escape Jan. 6 probe: ‘He seems to get away with everything’
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham suggested Wednesday that the special House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol might not be…
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Bolton: ‘Putin saw Trump doing a lot of his work for him’
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Wednesday that one of the reasons that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not move to invade Ukraine during former President Trump…
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Trump-backed Wyoming elections bill fails to pass, in boon to Liz Cheney
A bill to end so-called crossover voting in state primaries backed by former President Donald Trump failed in the Wyoming House after lawmakers did not consider the bill before a legislative deadline.
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GOP push oil ban on Venezuela as Biden admin looks to counter surging gas prices
House Republicans on Wednesday will introduce a resolution to block the Biden administration from importing oil from Venezuela amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Stoltenberg: 'New normal' forces NATO rethink
"It’s obvious that we are faced with a new reality, a new security environment."
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U.S. oil and gas permitting has increased under Biden, data shows
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, Republican politicians, conservative pundits and fossil fuel industry leaders have accused President Biden of weakening the U.S.’s economic power against Russia by reducing oil and gas production. But data unveiled Wednesday shows the opposite is true.
Russia may be using unguided 'dumb' bombs in Ukraine war -U.S. official
The United States has seen indications that Russia's military in its assault on Ukraine is using so-called dumb bombs that are unguided and greatly increase the risk of missing targets, a senior U.S. defense official said on Wednesday.
White House warns Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday warned of the potential for Russia to use chemical weapons in Ukraine after Moscow alleged the United States was housing biological weapons in Ukr…
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Asian stocks surge after oil falls, easing inflation fears
BEIJING (AP) — Japan's stock benchmark soared 4% and other Asian markets surged Thursday after oil prices dropped, easing fears inflation was set to accelerate. Wall Street's S&P 500 index rose 2.6% for its biggest daily gain in 12 years as prices swing wildly amid uncertainty about the impact...
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Psaki addresses ‘kerfuffle’ among White House press corps
White House press secretary Jen Psaki began Wednesday’s briefing by taking questions from reporters sitting behind the first row, an unusual step that comes shortly after gripi…
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Biden admin rules out transfer of Polish fighter jets to Ukraine
Sending MiG fighter jets from Poland to Ukraine would be "high risk" move that could escalate tensions with Russia, Pentagon says.
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Cawthorn charged with driving with revoked license for second time
North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R) has been charged with driving with a revoked license after being pulled over last week by highway patrol.As the Asheville Citizen Times reported, highw…
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White House bracing for Thursday inflation report | CNN Politics
The White House is bracing for a new inflation report coming out Thursday that it expects will show continued high prices for Americans.
GOP senator outlines proposal for ‘Energy Operation Warp Speed’
Sen. Bill Cassidy on Wednesday unveiled an energy policy proposal he equated to the Trump administration’s “Operation Warp Speed” vaccine development program to address soaring energy prices. …
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Facebook introduces automatic deletion of 'misinformation'
Facebook's parent company, Meta, announced a new tool Wednesday that automatically deletes posts containing misinformation before they are published.
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Hackers targeted US energy companies ahead of Ukraine invasion: source
Nearly two dozen American companies involved with liquefied natural gas production were attacked by hackers in early February – two weeks prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Fox News has learned.
United Kingdom ‘confirmed’ Russian forces' use of thermobaric rockets in Ukraine
The United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense says it has "confirmed" the Russian military's use of thermobaric weapons in Ukraine.
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'The grimmest it has been': Russians flee home as Putin cracks down
Some fear a new “Iron Curtain” may be closing as the Russian president leaves his country deeply isolated both culturally and economically.
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Latest Ukraine updates: Kyiv mayor says half the city has fled
Russia-Ukraine news from March 10: Kyiv’s mayor says nearly two million people have left the capital since invasion.
Disney denounces Florida's sex education bill
Disney's public relations team may have made a bibbidi bobbidi boo-boo, denouncing sex education legislation in Florida despite the CEO's initial reluctance to enter the fray.
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McCarthy declines to punish Republicans Greene and Gosar for appearing at white nationalist conference
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said there is “no place” in the GOP for the ideas espoused at a far-right political conference that Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar recently attended, but stopped short of doling out any tangible punishment to the two lawmakers.
SPLC report: Hate groups in decline as views hit mainstream
The number of white nationalist, neo-Nazi and anti-government extremist groups across the U.S. fell for a third straight year in 2021, even as some groups were reinvigorated by the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.
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Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller sues January 6 select committee over subpoena for phone records
T-Mobile was served with a subpoena for Miller's phone records in late February, according to the complaint filed by the former Trump adviser.
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Europe faces pressure to join US, British ban on Russian oil
BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe faces a tough choice: Is it worth a recession to choke off oil and gas money to Russia while it fights a war in Ukraine ? While U.S.
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Trump plane makes emergency landing Saturday while returning from New Orleans
Trump had traveled to speak at a Republican fundraising dinner and was returning to his home in Florida.
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Total war: How Ukraine mobilised a country as Russia overreached
Despite perceptions of Russia’s military strength, Ukraine has been able to slow the Russian advance. We examine how.
Mariupol authorities accuse Russians of bombing children's and maternity hospital
US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian energy imports to the US as Ukraine's President urged the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions against Moscow and vowed the country will "fight to the end." Follow here for live news. updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Russia acknowledges conscripts were part of Ukraine operation, some are POWs
Russia's defence ministry acknowledged on Wednesday that some conscripts were taking part in the conflict with Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin denied this on various occasions, saying only professional soldiers and officers had been sent in.
Who are Russia's oligarchs and how do they play into the war in Ukraine?
U.S., European officials hope sanctions on Russia's oligarchs will cause Putin to shift strategy in his invasion of Ukraine. Experts are skeptical.
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Colder nights ahead for Russian troops frozen in tank convoy outside Kyiv
Russian troops stuck in a 40-mile armored military caravan outside the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv could be exposed to perilously low temperatures this week.
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Republicans, Once Harsh Ukraine Critics, Pivot to Strong Support
WASHINGTON — In the final years of Donald Trump’s presidency, Republicans portrayed Ukraine as an Eastern European Wild West run by nefarious oligarchs and unlawful politicians, a bad actor that sought to tamper in U.S. elections and channel millions of dollars to Joe Biden’s son. “We’re talking...
Russia-Ukraine war military dispatch: March 9, 2022
A roundup of the key battleground developments on Day 14 of Russia’s multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine.
Texas flagged 27,000 mail ballots for rejection in primary
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More than 27,000 mail ballots in Texas were flagged for rejection in the first test of new voting restrictions enacted across the U.S., jeopardizing votes cast by Democrats and Republicans alike and in counties big and small, according to an analysis by The Associated Press.
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White House blames Russia for record-high gas prices, coining '#PutinPriceHike'
The White House is blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin for record-high gas prices in the United States, coining the surge as the #PutinPriceHike and vowing that President Biden will do everything he can to shield Americans "from pain at the pump."
School meal programs face "financial peril" after Congress' spending bill snub, advocates say
Temporary changes that allowed schools to keep feeding children during the pandemic are set to expire unless Congress acts.
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Pentagon balks at 'high-risk' plane deal involving Poland
The Pentagon called Poland's proposal to transfer jets into U.S. custody before sending them to Ukraine "high-risk" just a day after they labeled the deal not "tenable."
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White House sweats over its growing entanglement in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin is warning the U.S. and its allies not to engage in direct "acts of war" against Russia. For the Biden administration, that means weighing every move ever more carefully.
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U.S. labor market very tight, job openings near record high in January
U.S. job openings fell in January, but remained near record highs as worker shortages persisted, pointing to a tight labor market that will continue to generate strong wage gains and contribute to keeping inflation high.
The Supreme Court is an obstacle to fair elections, a new book argues
The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to block attempts to reduce false advertising and foreign interference in elections, a prominent expert argues in a new book that is focused on filtering good information from bad in the public square.
Absent UK soldiers may have travelled to Ukraine, British Army says
The Army says it's "actively and strongly encouraging" the soldiers to return to the UK.
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US and UK rule out no-fly zone over Ukraine, again
Top US and UK diplomats pledge to bolster Ukrainian defences but say direct confrontation with Russia would prolong war.
Here's what's in the $13.6 billion Ukraine aid package
A massive spending bill signed into law by President Joe Biden provides for a one-time $13.6 billion infusion of military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as it fights back against Russia's invasion. The aid is attached to an appropriations law that sets spending limits for the federal government...
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Newsom plans California gas ‘rebate’ while GOP wants halt to 51-cent tax
While Californians are reeling under the nation’s highest gas prices at upwards of $7 a gallon, Gov. Gavin Newsom says he has a plan to remove some of the sting.
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Party's over for Russia in Davos
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Blinken downplays reports of Saudi, UAE distrust of Biden admin
Secretary Blinken downplayed any suggestion that the Biden administration was snubbed by the UAE and Saudi Arabia as the U.S. looks to garner support for Ukraine.
More than 3,000 in US apply to join Ukrainian forces: Report
Thousands of U.S. nationals have signed up to join the Ukrainian military as the country attempts to fight off the Russian incursion, reports say.
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Trump adviser Stephen Miller sues to shield phone records from Jan. 6 panel, citing 'family plan'
The court filing says Miller, the architect of Trump's child separation policy, has been on his family's phone plan "for at least the last ten years."
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Explainer: Massive risks keep talk of Ukraine no-fly zone firmly grounded
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted repeated calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for an international no-fly zone to protect his country, but these have been roundly rejected by the United States and its NATO allies, who say it could provoke all-out war in Europe.
Firm Pentagon 'no' to Polish plan to send jets to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon on Wednesday slammed the door on a Polish proposal for providing Ukraine with MiG fighter jets, saying allied efforts against the Russian invasion should be focused on more useful weaponry and the MiG transfer with a U.S.
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In rare rebuke, GOP leader calls for Tina Peters to suspend campaign after indictment
The leader of the Colorado GOP is asking one of the party's candidates to abandon her 2022 statewide campaign.Driving the news: Colorado Republican Party chairperson Kristi Burton Brown and other party leaders issued a statement Wednesday calling on secretary of state candidate Tina Peters to...
House passes sweeping government funding bill with $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid
The House of Representatives voted late Wednesday night to pass a massive government funding bill that includes $13.6 billion in desperately needed aid to Ukraine as the country fights back against Russia's deadly invasion.
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Tips for stretching your fuel tank further amid record high gas prices
Today’s vehicles are more fuel-efficient than ever, with some midsize sedans and compact SUVs managing more than 30 mpg.
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Ex-prosecutor, foreign policy neophyte wins S Korea election
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative former top prosecutor and foreign policy neophyte, was elected South Korea’s president in a win expected to herald a drive to seek a stronger alliance with the United States and take a tougher line on North Korea.
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Anguished Ukrainians await news of relatives in besieged Mariupol
Communications with civilians in the Ukrainian port city have been cut off for the past week amid Russian shelling.
Lawyers: FBI lured men for Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The four men charged with planning to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer were swayed by informants and federal agents who targeted them for their anti-government views, defense attorneys said Wednesday, portraying the men as big talkers and wannabes who never meant...
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Russia admits conscripts have been fighting in Ukraine, despite Putin's previous denials
Russia's Ministry of Defense has confirmed that Russian military conscripts have been involved in the invasion of Ukraine and that some were taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces, just a day after President Vladimir Putin insisted conscripts were not part of the assault.
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White House expecting another 'high headline' in February inflation report
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that the administration is expecting February's consumer price index report to yield yet an even higher inflation figure than January's 7.5%.
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A look inside the 1st official 'safe injection sites' in US
NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Collado settled in at a clean white table in a sunlit room, sang a few bars and injected himself with heroin. After years of shooting up on streets and rooftops, he was in one of the first two facilities in the country where local officials are allowing illegal drug use in...
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Transit worker unions call on safety agency to implement infrastructure law
Transit workers "are at risk of assault and worse each day they arrive at work,” the unions say.
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GOP senators slam Biden for working with Russia on Iran Deal during Ukraine invasion: 'Insane'
A group of Republican senators slammed President Biden during a press conference Wednesday and sharply criticized him for working with Russia on a nuclear deal with Iran while Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashes chaos and bloodshed in Ukraine.
Besieged Ukraine city of Mariupol buries dead in mass grave
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Under steady Russian bombardment, workers in Ukraine's besieged southern port city of Mariupol are hastily and unceremoniously burying scores of dead Ukrainian civilians and soldiers in a mass grave.
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Ukraine calls for ceasefire to restore power at Chernobyl
Ukraine reports power cut at the Chernobyl nuclear plant as IAEA says outage has no ‘critical impact’ on safety.
Iran nuclear talks stumble over unresolved Russian demands
Parties trying to revive the Iran nuclear deal scrambled on Wednesday to resolve last-minute Russian demands that threaten to scupper negotiations, diplomats said, with the United States appearing unwilling to engage with Russia on the matter.
Analysis: So, Kevin McCarthy isn't going to do anything about Marjorie Taylor Greene then?
The following exchange happened Wednesday on Capitol Hill between House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and reporters regarding GOP Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Paul Gosar of Arizona:
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GOP senator to introduce legislation requiring ultrasound before abortion: Report
Kansas GOP Sen. Roger Marshall, a medical doctor, is reportedly set to introduce a bill Thursday that would require abortion providers to perform ultrasounds before proceeding with the abortion.
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Will the feds block Google’s newest buy?
Also: Lawmakers in both parties are increasingly frustrated with congressional leadership for delaying passage of $52 billion in subsidies for the chip industry.
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New York man accused of assaulting Capitol Police officer with "football-type" tackle on January 6
"I didn't survive a war to go out like this," the police officer recalled thinking as he fell, according to the court documents.
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Democrats forced to delay vote on $1.5T omnibus spending bill, Ukraine aid
House Democrats' plan to take a quick vote to fund the government and provide aid for Ukraine were scuttled Wednesday as leadership didn't have the votes to advance a $1.5 trillion massive piece of legislation.
SEE IT: Artist sells Putin portrait made with dog feces to raise funds for Ukraine
An artist in the United Kingdom is raising money for the people of Ukraine by selling a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin made using dog feces.
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Gov. Brian Kemp holds commanding lead over GOP primary rival David Perdue: Poll
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp led David Perdue by 11 percentage points in a fresh poll, casting doubt on the former senator’s prospects in a Republican primary contest with former President Donald Trump’s prestige on the line.
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Biden's executive order on cryptocurrencies zeros in on 6 priorities and 'urgency' in exploring the creation of a US digital dollar
The Treasury Department and the Financial Stability Oversight Council are among entities Biden called on to help develop US policy on digital assets.
Fighting hampers renewed efforts to evacuate Ukrainian cities
Russia and Ukraine had pledged to respect the truce starting at 9:00 am to evacuate six besieged cities.
Ukraine bans exports of wheat, oats and other food staples
LONDON (AP) — Ukraine's government has banned the export of wheat, oats and other staples that are crucial for global food supplies as authorities try to ensure they can feed people during Russia's intensifying war.
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Hackers targeted US energy companies ahead of Ukraine invasion: source
Nearly two dozen American companies involved with liquefied natural gas production were attacked by hackers in early February – two weeks prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Fox News has learned.
Florida lawmakers are poised to pass a bill that would create an election police force. What would it do?
The GOP-led Florida state House is set on Wednesday to give final passage to a bill that aims to change election laws in the Sunshine State, including creating an election police force -- a proposal championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Man killed by fellow patient at Washington, D.C., hospital
Police reportedly sent the two men to Saint Elizabeths Hospital for a psychiatric evaluation before the fatal fight overnight.
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Ukrainian girl viral for singing 'Let It Go' in bomb shelter walks to Poland
The young Ukrainian girl who went viral after singing "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen to family and neighbors huddled in a Kyiv bomb shelter is now safe in Poland.
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Adams makes his case for extending mayoral control until 2026
Mayoral control is set to expire on June 30. The state Legislature will have to make a determination on how to proceed by April 1, the state budget deadline, or through legislation by June 30.
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Conservative outsider elected as S Korea’s next president
Yoon Suk-yeol vows national unity after winning the most closely fought election in recent South Korean history.
War in Ukraine ushers in more pragmatic politics back at home
First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.
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S.Korea elects conservative outsider as president in tectonic shift
Conservative South Korean opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol rode to victory in a tight presidential election on a wave of discontent over economic policy, scandals and gender wars, reshaping the political future of Asia's fourth-largest economy.
Kevin McCarthy reaffirms pledge to give Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar committee assignments again after they attended a white nationalist conference
Both Greene and Gosar recently addressed a white nationalist conference in Florida, prompting condemnation from the Republican leader.
New York man accused of assaulting Capitol Police officer with "football-type" tackle on January 6
"I didn't survive a war to go out like this," the police officer recalled thinking as he fell, according to the court documents.
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Trump a pariah? New $100 million bank loan suggests not
NEW YORK (AP) — A bank's decision to loan Donald Trump's company $100 million is the latest evidence the former president might survive fraud investigations and a business-world backlash over his efforts to stay in office after losing the 2020 election.
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Grim November election outlook clouds House Democratic retreat in Philadelphia
House Democrats are slated to begin their annual retreat in Philadelphia on Wednesday evening after the lower chamber his some road bumps in passing a massive government funding bill.
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Series of wildfires burns more than 34,000 acres across Florida Panhandle
As of Wednesday, there are around 120 wildfires burning throughout the state.
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Trump remains undecided on whether he should endorse in Ohio's crowded GOP Senate primary | CNN Politics
Less than two months out from the Ohio Senate primary, aides and allies of former President Donald Trump tell CNN he is still uncertain about endorsing one of the four Trump-aligned candidates vying to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Rob Portman and may wait until the 11th hour if he decides to wade in.
Tesla will pay Ukrainian staff up to 3 months if conscripted to fight
After that, the car company plans to reassess Russia's war in Ukraine and their employees’ situations to decide if more will need to be done
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Russia's War Has Given Biden A Chance To Ditch Trump's Failed Venezuela Policy
Biden's moves to limit rising gas prices and isolate Putin also offer an opportunity to overhaul a disastrous approach to Venezuela's crisis.
Democrats yank COVID relief after revolt by own members
Facing a revolt from rank-and-file Democrats, party leaders on Wednesday yanked billions of dollars in emergency funding from a $1.5 trillion government funding package — a move that will allow for…
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'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler speaks out after being mistakenly suspected of attempted robbery
Director Ryan Coogler was detained by police in January after being mistaken for a bank robber.
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Exclusive: Ukraine prepares potential move of sensitive data to another country - official
The Ukrainian government is preparing for the potential need to move its data and servers abroad if Russia's invading forces push deeper into the country, a senior cybersecurity official told Reuters on Wednesday.
What conservative Yoon Seok-yeol's win as South Korea's president means for US-North Korea relations
Conservative Yoon Seok-yeol wins South Korea's presidential election.
US, UK vow to defeat Russia in Ukraine, Blinken 'absolutely convinced that Putin will fail'
The U.S. and the U.K. said their ultimate goal is to defeat Russian President Vladimir Putin and restore Ukraine's sovereignty.
Purdue Pharma judge overrules DOJ to approve $6 bln opioid settlement
The judge overseeing Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy on Wednesday approved a $6 billion opioid settlement funded by its Sackler family owners, overruling objections from the Department of Justice and 20 states that opposed the deal.
Florida wildfire: Hope for relief from light, steady rain
Fire officials are hoping that a light, steady rain in the Florida Panhandle will help ease three wildfires that have threatened homes and caused hundreds of residents to evacuate
Amazon referred to US attorney general over ‘potentially criminal conduct’
House judiciary committee asks Merrick Garland to investigate whether retail giant obstructed Congress with misleading conduct ‘Amazon repeatedly endeavored to thwart the Committee’s efforts to uncover the truth about Amazon’s business practices,’ a congressional letter says. Photograph: Brendan...
Pariah? Hardly. Banks are still willing to lend to Trump
A bank's decision to loan Donald Trump's company $100 million is the latest evidence the former president might survive fraud investigations.
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Israel, Turkey vow to heal rift despite sharp differences
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey and Israel agreed on Wednesday to rebuild their relationship despite their differences, as Israel's President Isaac Herzog became the first Israeli leader to visit Turkey in 14 years.
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Judge dismisses Democratic lawmaker's January 6 civil conspiracy lawsuit against Mo Brooks
A federal judge dismissed on Wednesday a January 6 lawsuit brought against Rep. Mo Brooks that had alleged the Alabama Republican engaged in a civil conspiracy.
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First Afghan refugees arrive at new center in Virginia
WASHINGTON (AP) — A first group of Afghan refugees have arrived at a new temporary housing facility in Northern Virginia as the U.S. works to resettle people who fled the Taliban takeover of their country in August, the Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday.
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Severe weather heading toward Northeast
Snow is expected Wednesday, before milder temperatures Thursday.
Judge to review disputed Eastman emails for possible disclosure to Jan. 6 committee
The federal court made no comment on the select committee’s claim that the lawyer might have engaged in a criminal conspiracy with then-President Donald Trump.
Disney CEO says he will meet with Ron DeSantis to oppose 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Bob Chapek, Disney's CEO, was criticized Monday for speaking out about — but not directly condemning — Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill, with some feeling that Disney's statement fell short. On Wednesday, Chapek agreed with the criticism.
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French court convicts associates of jihadists who killed Catholic priest
Three acquaintances of the teenage assailants who murdered an 85-year-old Catholic priest as he celebrated mass in his church in 2016 were respectively sentenced to 8, 10 and 13 years in prison for "criminal terrorist association", French media reported on Wednesday.
The Data Point: Russia, one of the top oil exporters to the U.S., still represents a drop in the U.S. oil supply
Russian oil makes up 8 percent of U.S. oil imports. In most European countries, that number is much higher.
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Lawmakers call for criminal probe of Amazon, alleging it stonewalled investigation
House panel accuses Amazon executives of making "false and misleading statements" about the company's practices.
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Pariahs no more? US reaches out to oil states as prices rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three checkered oil regimes that President Joe Biden and past U.S. leaders have spectacularly snubbed — Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran — are now targets of U.S. outreach as global fuel prices reach jarring levels during the Ukraine crisis.
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Colorado elections clerk indicted in voting system breach
DENVER (AP) — A grand jury in Colorado has indicted a county election clerk who sowed doubt about the 2020 presidential election, alleging she was part of a “deceptive scheme” to breach voting system technology that is used across the country, according to the indictment made public Wednesday.
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5 accused a decade after renowned Puerto Rican boxer killed
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — With heads bowed and surrounded by heavily armed police, the first suspects arrested nearly a decade after the fatal shooting of renowned Puerto Rico boxer Héctor Camacho appeared in court Wednesday to face murder charges.
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Sheltering from bombs, Ukraine's 'cellar violinist' plays on
Vera Lytovchenko has become an internet icon of resilience as images of the accomplished violinist playing in a basement bomb shelter in the besieged Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have inspired an international audience via social media
Denmark says sorry for taking Greenland children in 1950s social experiment
Denmark's prime minister on Wednesday delivered a face-to-face apology to six living victims of a 1950s social experiment in which 22 Greenlandic children were taken from their families and sent to Denmark to be integrated into Danish society.
EPA officially reinstates California's authority to craft its own vehicle emissions standards
The Environmental Protection Agency has restored California's authority to implement its own greenhouse gas emission standards and zero-emission vehicle sales mandates, the agency announced Wednesday. It is also allowing other states to adopt California's stricter standards in lieu of the...
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Pentagon: U.S. does not support sending Polish warplanes to Ukraine
The Biden administration does not currently support sending Polish warplanes to Ukraine, viewing the move as "high risk" and "not likely to change the effectiveness" of Ukraine's air force relative to Russia's capabilities, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Why it matters: Ukrainian President...
WVirginia teen to be tried as adult in killing of his family
A West Virginia teen accused of killing four family members will be tried as an adult
Michigan GOP candidate under fire for rape analogy, telling his daughters to 'lie back and enjoy it'
Robert Regan, running for a state House seat, compared giving up on overturning Donald Trump's loss in 2020 to what his daughters should do if they were sexually assaulted.
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US nuclear experts 'mindful but not fearful' of radioactive threat amid Russia invasion of Ukraine
U.S. Nuclear Energy Institute experts said Wednesday people should be "mindful but not fearful" of the chance of a nuclear disaster in Ukraine.
Disney CEO says he is disappointed with Florida bill limiting LGBTQ discussion
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said he called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to express concern about a bill limiting LGBT discussion in schools becoming law.
Michigan House candidate Robert "RJ" Regan denounced for comments about rape
Robert "RJ" Regan said he tells his three daughters: "Well if rape is inevitable, you should just lie back and enjoy it."
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Food crisis grows as spiralling prices spark export bans
A global food crisis sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine escalated on Wednesday as Indonesia tightened curbs on palm oil exports, adding to a growing list of key producing countries seeking to keep vital food supplies within their borders.
Ukraine's first lady emerges as a staunch defender of her nation on social media
Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, posted an open letter addressed to the world's media on Tuesday, detailing what she described as the "mass murder of Ukrainian civilians."
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American freed from Venezuela says his ‘nightmare’ has ended
MIAMI (AP) — An American oil executive freed from custody in Venezuela said that even as he celebrates with his family the end of a long “nightmare,” he's praying for the release of five colleagues who are still imprisoned and “deserve the same blessings.”
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Man given genetically modified pig heart dies
The man died two months after operation, says the hospital that carried out the world-first surgery.
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White House: 'No plans' to allow Keystone XL pipeline, despite saying all options on table for oil prices
The White House on Wednesday said it has “no plans” to restart the Keystone XL pipeline, despite saying that all options were on the table in addressing the record-high gas prices in the U.S.
Cowboys for Trump co-founder won't seek reelection
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Cowboys for Trump co-founder Couy Griffin said Tuesday that he won't run for reelection for southern New Mexico's Otero County commission or seek other public office in the 2022 election cycle.
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Strangers are leaving strollers, car seats, winter coats and toys at the Polish border for Ukrainian refugees
Hundreds of thousands of children are among two million refugees who have fled Ukraine looking for safety after Russia's invasion of its neighbor began two weeks ago.
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EU hits Russia, Belarus with more sanctions, set to snub Ukraine on swift membership
The European Union announced fresh sanctions against Russia and its ally Belarus on Wednesday but EU leaders are set to rebuff Kyiv's appeal for accelerated membership of the bloc when they meet on Thursday to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine.
Four dead when SUV hits freight train in suburban Chicago
A Dodge Durango struck a CSX train about 2 a.m. at a crossing on the east side of Harvey, killing the vehicle’s four occupants, a spokesperson for the south suburban community said.
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Endurance: Explorer Shackleton's ship found after a century
Researchers have discovered the remarkably well-preserved wreck of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, in 10,000 feet of icy water, a century after it was swallowed up by Antarctic ice during what proved to be one of the most heroic expeditions in history.
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US steps up intelligence and surveillance efforts on North Korea following multiple missile launches
The United States is increasing its readiness in the Indo-Pacific region against North Korea, intensifying "intelligence, readiness and surveillance collection activities" related to North Korea following recent ballistic missile launches by Pyongyang, US Indo-Pacific Command announced Wednesday.
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Holocaust survivor Inge Deutschkron dies at 99 in Berlin
Holocaust survivor Inge Deutschkron has died at age 99
Conrad Janis, Mindy’s father on ‘Mork & Mindy,’ dies at 94
After “Mork & Mindy,” Janis appeared in “The Golden Girls,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” “The Cable Guy,” “Frasier,” “Maneater” and more.
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Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should jump in and create its own digital currency.
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Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital, 17 reported hurt
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn.
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With Ukraine war, Europe's geopolitical map is moving again
BRUSSELS (AP) — Even though Russia has lost influence and friends since the collapse of the Soviet empire in 1989, the nuclear superpower still holds sway over several of its neighbors in Europe and keeps others in an uneasy neutrality.
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Russia accused of striking maternity hospital in Ukrainian port city
"People, children are under the wreckage. Atrocity!" said the Ukrainian president.
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Pentagon shores up its NATO defenses in Europe
With continued worry that Russia's bloody invasion of Ukraine could spill over into neighboring countries, the Pentagon is putting in place the military infrastructure needed to help run a war in Europe and meet President Joe Biden's pledge to defend "every inch" of NATO territory, according to...
Any decision on jets for Ukraine must be taken by all NATO, Polish PM says
Any decision to give fighter jets to Ukraine must be taken jointly by all NATO countries, Poland's prime minister said on Wednesday during a visit to the Austrian capital Vienna.
Harris lands in Poland amid turbulence over jets for Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Warsaw to thank Poland for taking in hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion took an unexpected turn before she even left Washington.
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Over 400 Ukrainians protesters detained by Russian National Guard, Ukraine says
Members of Russia's National Guard have detained more than 400 people in Ukraine's Kherson oblast who protested against the occupation of their hometowns by Russian forces, Ukraine’s military high command said on Wednesday.
Graham signals he’s a likely ‘no’ on Biden SCOTUS pick
Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.), an influential Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is signaling he’s leaning toward voting “no” on President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson …
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‘Apocalyptic’: Ukraine crisis worsens as Russia ramps up attacks
Two million people have fled the country, 650,000 are without electricity, and 130,000 have no fuel.
Chernobyl safeguard system no longer transmitting data, nuclear watchdog says
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant is no longer transmitting data from its "safeguards monitoring system" nearly two weeks after it was taken over by Russian forces in Ukraine, the United Nations's nuclear watchdog said Tuesday.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of genocide after bombing of children's hospital
Ukrainian's president accused Russia of carrying out genocide after officials said Russian aircraft bombed a children's hospital on Wednesday, burying patients in rubble despite a ceasefire deal for people to flee the besieged city of Mariupol.
The battle for Odesa – and what it means for Russia-Ukraine war
The fight for the Black Sea port could influence the outcome of the war and affect regional security, experts say.
Thousands more Ukrainians flee across borders, many with nowhere to go
Thousands more Ukrainian refugees fled to central and eastern Europe on Wednesday, many with no contacts and nowhere to go, as host countries scrambled to accommodate them.
RonJohn, the GOP thorn who might grow McConnell a majority
The Wisconsin conservative is "frustrated about everything" in the Senate. He's Team Rick Scott, craving a GOP agenda. But his party needs him around.
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Conservatives respond as SPLC continues to brand them 'hate groups' despite terror attack, defamation claims
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) released its 2021 "hate map" with an updated list of 733 organizations it brands "hate groups" on Wednesday. The list still includes many prominent conservative advocacy groups and a Christian ministry that has sued the SPLC for defamation in a Supreme...
UK says refugee security checks needed as Ukraine calls for visa relaxation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday Britain needed to carry out security checks on Ukrainian refugees, after facing calls to relax visa conditions for those fleeing relentless bombardment by invading Russian forces.
Ukraine: First Lady Olena Zelenska condemns Russian 'mass murder'
Olena Zelenska issues an impassioned plea to world media, focusing on Ukraine's children.
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Ukraine to pull troops and equipment from U.N. missions
Ukraine will repatriate troops and equipment, including helicopters, involved in U.N. peacekeeping missions in Africa and Europe to bolster defences at home in the face of Russia's invasion, a U.N. official said.
1 million children leave behind lives, friends in Ukraine
ZAHONY, Hungary (AP) — After bombs started falling in her hometown of Kharkiv, Annamaria Maslovska left her friends, her toys and her life in Ukraine and set off on a days-long journey with her mother toward safety in the West.
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Live updates: Russia invades Ukraine
US President Joe Biden announced a ban on Russian energy imports to the US as Ukraine's President urged the UK Parliament to strengthen sanctions against Moscow and vowed the country will "fight to the end." Follow here for live news. updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital, 17 reported hurt
MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn.
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Biden's political strategy on U.S. gas hikes? Blame it on Putin
President Joe Biden's strategy in grappling with the domestic fallout from gasoline price increases is for Americans to direct their anger at one man: Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Top lawmakers reach deal on Ukraine aid, $1.5T spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders reached a bipartisan deal early Wednesday providing $13.6 billion to help Ukraine and European allies plus billions more to battle the pandemic as part of an overdue $1.5 trillion measure financing federal agencies for the rest of this year.
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Live updates: U.S. House approves Russia oil import ban bill
The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war : WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation that would ban Russian oil imports to the United States, an effort to put into law the restrictions announced by President Joe Biden in response to the escalating war in Ukraine.
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Democrats look for cover on rising gas prices
Democrats are looking for ways to lower gas prices, which have skyrocketed in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and could rise further as the U.S. and other countries move to ban Russian imp…
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Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks into its war in Ukraine , Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II.
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Top lawmakers agree on $1.5 trillion spending deal with $13.6 billion for Ukraine and European allies
The fresh funding ensured robust bipartisan support for the mammoth $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package it's part of. That package would avert a weekend election-year federal shutdown.
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Russia has never threatened NATO, foreign ministry says
Russia has never threatened NATO and does not threaten the Western military alliance now, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, adding that her country still must react to NATO's "confrontational course".
Former mayor of Ukrainian city says people starving, humanitarian disaster approaching
The former mayor of a Ukrainian city said people are starving and a humanitarian disaster is approaching as the war with Russia continues. “Irpen, and its surroundings villages, are seeing an …
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POLITICO Playbook: Harris steps in the middle of a NATO standoff
And Congress unveils a bipartisan government spending deal.
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Zelenskyy reports more than 50 children killed in war; Congress reaches bipartisan deal to help Ukraine: March 8 recap
The Pentagon said Poland’s offer to give its MiG-29 fighter jets to the U.S. so they can be passed to Ukraine raises concerns for NATO.
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Australia floods: PM Morrison to declare a national emergency
The floods have been described as a "once in 500-years event" and have left 20 people dead.
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Ukraine's president says no-fly zone is needed to avert humanitarian catastrophe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday the international community would be responsible for a mass "humanitarian catastrophe" if it did not agree a no-fly zone to protect his country.
What India’s position on Russia-Ukraine war means for its EU ties
Will India’s strategy of bolstering ties with EU to ward off China while maintaining close relations with Russia work?
Biden issues executive order to explore cryptocurrency-like digital dollar
He's exploring the establishment of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency.
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Venezuela talks strike political nerve in Florida
Both parties recognize that U.S. policy toward socialist regimes in the region reverberates across Florida politics.
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Ukraine’s military: Over 12,000 Russian troops have been killed since Feb. 24.
As of 9 a.m. on March 9, Ukraine’s military have also destroyed 1,070 armored personnel carriers, 482 vehicles, 317 tanks, 120 artillery systems, 60 fuel tanks, 56 multiple launch rocket systems, 81 helicopters, 49 aircraft, 28 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 7 unmanned aerial vehicles, and 3...
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Trump’s man in North Carolina struggles in Senate primary
GOP Rep. Ted Budd is trailing in polls and lagging in fundraising. According to audio from a recent donor event, Trump has noticed.
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Erdogan sees turning point in Turkey-Israel ties, with eye on energy
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he believed his Israeli counterpart's visit will be a turning point in long-strained relations between the regional powers, and that Ankara was ready for cooperate in the energy sector.
Ukraine sees risk of radiation leak at Chernobyl, IAEA sees 'no critical impact' on safety
Ukraine said on Wednesday there was a danger of a radiation leak at the Chernobyl nuclear power station after electricity was cut off to the plant, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog saw "no critical impact on security".
Latest Ukraine updates: Strike hits Mariupol hospital complex
Ukraine news for March 9: Russian attack hits a children’s hospital in besieged port city, Ukrainian officials say.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 100,000 borrowers are eligible so far under new rules
The Department of Education has so far identified 100,000 borrowers who are eligible for student debt cancellation due to the changes the agency made to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in October. The cancellations are expected to total about $6.2 billion in federal student debt relief.
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Judge says Smartmatic can pursue election-rigging claims against Fox News, Giuliani
The state judge dismissed all claims against Jeanine Pirro of Fox News and former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell.
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Russia 'does not want a direct conflict with US forces,' intelligence community assessed in January
Russia “does not want a direct conflict with U.S. forces,” the United States Intelligence Community assessed in January, but said Moscow seeks “U.S. recognition” of its “claimed sphere of influence” over much of the former Soviet Union.
Up for reelection, Democratic governors dole out checks
Facing political headwinds against their party, Democratic governors in key battleground states who are up for reelection this year are offering constituents the one thing voters in every party lov…
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Ukraine v. Russian Federation: International Court of Justice starts hearings
On March 7, or the 12th day of Russia’s all-out war against Ukraine, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) held the first hearing in the “Ukraine v. Russian Federation” case. One of the six United Nations principal organs based in The Hague, ICJ heard Ukraine’s request for indication of...
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Texas Republicans hope to send their first Latina to Congress
Two Latina Democrats from the state took their seats in Congress in January 2019. A newly redrawn district could elect the first GOP Hispanic female in November.
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GOP governors ready fall ad blitz in 5 battleground states
The Republican Governors Association's $31.4 million media buy is the first salvo of an expensive TV campaign.
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30,000 borrowers to get student loans forgiven
The Education Department has identified a total of 100,000 student loan borrowers eligible to have their debt canceled since the Biden administration made changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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Russia sanctions vote delayed after White House intervention
The House delayed a vote on legislation to sanction Russia after the White House intervened to block a key provision of the bill — roiling lawmakers from both parties, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Congress has consistently struggled to come together in its efforts to place economic pressure...
Harris lands in Poland amid turbulence over jets for Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Warsaw to thank Poland for taking in hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion took an unexpected turn before she even left Washington.
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Team Adams involved in low-level political race to unseat persistent foe
When the district lines were recently redrawn, City Hall officials saw an opening to take on a young and ambitious rival.
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Biden again emphasizes help for veterans
The president has connected the issue to the death of his son.
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Harris' trip to Poland and Romania turns fraught after US rejects Polish plan to get jets to Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris is jetting to Europe Wednesday for a trip that became more complicated after one of her hosts -- Poland -- caught the United States by surprise with a proposal to provide its Soviet-era fighter jets to Ukraine.
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Georgia Senate passes bill seeking to regulate social media
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia state Senate voted 33-21 on Tuesday to pass a bill that seeks to prohibit social media platforms from removing or censoring content amid an outcry
Russian soldiers murder volunteers helping starving animals near Kyiv
At noon on March 4, an SUV drove through the streets of Bucha, formerly a cozy green town near Kyiv, now a hotspot of Russia’s war against Ukraine. Three people were in the car: Serhiy Ustymenko, 25, a co-founder of a car repair shop, Maxym Kuzmenko, 28, a hookah server, […]
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News media flee Russia to avoid Putin's fake news law
"Even in the depths of the Cold War, under the Soviet dictatorship, this never happened."
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From McDonald’s to TikTok, why are big brands bailing on Russia?
The rush of brands out of Russia stands in contrast to the response to controversies involving countries such as China.
How experts compile psychological profiles of world leaders - "Intelligence Matters"
Michael Morell talks with psychiatrist Kenneth Dekleva about how experts compile psychological profiles of leaders like Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping and Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Fox News’s Griffin makes headlines with Russia-Ukraine coverage
Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin has been leading the network’s coverage and analysis of the invasion of Ukraine — making headlines herself in the process. Since Russia’s assault began …
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Saudi, UAE leaders declined calls with Biden amid Ukraine conflict: report
Leaders in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) declined calls with President Biden as the war in Ukraine intensified, Middle East and U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal&nb…
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War in Ukraine: Russia soon unable to pay its debts, warns agency
Russia will soon be in a position where it is unable to pay its debts, says Fitch Ratings.
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Record gas costs pose fresh political challenge for Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising gas prices pose a fresh election year challenge for President Joe Biden. He's balancing concerns about costs at the pump in the U.S. against calls from both parties to step up penalties on Russian President Vladimir Putin following his invasion of Ukraine .
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House temporarily punts vote on Russia oil ban
Republicans complained that the bill did not include a key trade provision.
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Column: Trump's power worship of Putin is repugnant — and predictable
Overlooked in the days since Trump's celebration of Putin's invasion of Ukraine is how wrong Trump was about the man he claims to know “very, very well.”
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Workers hope new law becomes an economic lifeline for Postal Service
The Postal Service had a net loss of $4.9 billion last year and operating revenue of $77 billion, it says.
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Biden’s impossible bind: how should the US tackle Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
Biden is facing demands for America to do more for Ukraine – but he’s also determined to avoid being the US president who started a third world war Joe Biden in Washington DC on 4 March. Photograph: Sarah Silbiger/REX/Shutterstock It is an impossible bind. Joe Biden faces demands for America to...
‘Gay is not a permanent thing’: Legislature passes bill to restrict LGBTQ topics in elementary schools
Senators accepted the bill in a 22-17 vote Tuesday morning, with two Republicans voting against.
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Hoyer says Russian gas ban is worth political cost
Democrats pressing ahead with the ban on Russian fuel imports are quietly wary of the political blowback sure to follow if domestic gas prices increase, which is likely, and Republicans blame Presi…
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Colorado panel advances security bill for elected officials
DENVER (AP) — Spurred by an increase in threats against public servants, a Colorado legislative panel has advanced a bill that would provide extra security to the state's chief elections
‘Fiery hello’: Ukraine credits tip for successful attack on Russian convoy
Ukraine successfully attacked a Russian convoy of vehicles in its capital city of Kyiv on Tuesday after receiving a public tip via the encrypted messaging app Telegram.
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Which global companies are abandoning Russia, and why
Financial sanctions have isolated Russia from the rest of the world.
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In Thailand, businesses feel economic shock of Ukraine war
Countries across Asia are bracing for rising inflation and supply chain disruptions amid sanctions against Russia.
Kyiv train station mayhem as thousands rush to flee
Editor’s Note: Ukrainians mentioned in this story were reluctant to have their full names published in the press due to security risks brought by the Russian invasion. Thousands of people spend hours at Kyiv’s central railway station, each day, hanging onto a slim hope of boarding a train to...
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Bitcoin surges after Biden signs executive order on digital assets
Bitcoin soared on Wednesday after President Joe Biden signed an executive order that requires U.S. government agencies to assess the benefits and risks of creating a central bank digital dollar and other cryptocurrency issues. The executive order potentially expands the adoption of virtual...
Russia bombs maternity and children’s hospital in Ukraine: LIVE UPDATES
The Russian military has bombed a maternity and children’s hospital on Wednesday in the key Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where more than 400,000 people are stranded after an evacuation attempt was thwarted.
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Trans youth care ban moves forward in Idaho legislature
Gender-affirming care for transgender youth care is being targeted in Idaho, as well as several other states including Texas.
American freed from Venezuela says his ‘nightmare’ has ended
MIAMI (AP) — An American oil executive freed from custody in Venezuela said that even as he celebrates with his family the end of a long “nightmare,” he's praying for the release of five colleagues who are still imprisoned and “deserve the same blessings.”
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US rejects Poland’s offer to send MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
Pentagon says Polish proposal to transfer Soviet-era planes to Kyiv via US base in Germany is not tenable.
How Biden could lower gas prices
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Russian-American charged with acting as illegal Russian agent in the US
A dual Russian-American citizen has been charged with acting as a spy in the US, according to court filings that say she ran organizations that "sought to spread Russian propaganda."
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Civilians flee in terror as Ukraine’s military deter Russia in Irpin
IRPIN, Ukraine — Hundreds of terrified people cautiously walk through the debris of concrete and twisted metal, trying to cross the Irpen River on foot. “Come on, no need to rush, careful,” a Ukrainian soldier says while helping civilians onto concrete blocks leading to a stairway. Mothers...
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Why voting rights activists aren’t giving up
Though the movement has faced setbacks in Congress and at the Supreme Court, organizers say they must keep fighting "Jim Crow 2.0."
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How the tricky politics of a Russian oil ban roiled Washington in 100 hours
It was the only one of the Ukrainian president's major asks that Congress could deliver. So lawmakers kept pressing — and one chamber pushed a vote.
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As it happened: Cities pulverized and thousands dead in first 3 weeks of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russian troops have shelled multiple Ukrainian cities, including residential buildings and hospitals. Ukrainians have launched a fierce resistance.
Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction
Jussie Smollett is returning to a Chicago courtroom for sentencing with just two questions hanging over his head: Will he admit that he lied about a racist homophobic attack and will a judge send him to jail
German court rules for intel agency against far-right party
BERLIN (AP) — A court ruled Tuesday that Germany's domestic intelligence agency can designate the Alternative for Germany party as a suspected case of extremism, rejecting a suit by the
Biden calls family of former U.S. Marine jailed in Russia
Trevor Reed's situation has gotten new attention since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Republicans see divide due to Idaho Freedom Foundation politics
The Idaho Republican party is facing a rift between traditional Republicans and those who reside on the far-right side of the political spectrum, creating a dissonance between members of the
Ukrainian refugees send message to Putin: 'I hope he dies, painfully'
Fox News Digital spoke with two Ukrainian women in Monday phone calls about their experiences in the war-torn country after Putin’s invasion just two weeks ago and asked both if they had a message to the Russian president.
To combat Russia, Ukraine invites foreign fighters. Here’s how to apply
Ukraine, as it combats Russia’s full-fledged invasion, is rapidly creating its own International Legion, a military force composed of international volunteers enlisting to help defend Ukraine. Three days after the start of Russia’s further invasion, on Feb. 27, Ukraine’s leadership announced...
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Rift emerges among NATO allies as U.S. rejects Poland’s offer on jets for Ukraine
The surprise proposal by Poland came the same day the U.S. moved to ban imports of Russian oil and Europe backed Ukraine with military aid that has helped a fierce defensive stand.
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House to vote on stopgap bill to avert shutdown
House lawmakers will vote on a stopgap government funding bill to prevent a shutdown this week, as Congress works to wrap up negotiations for a sprawling omnibus spending package for fiscal 20…
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White House set to stay in Supreme Court suspense until after KBJ's hearings
Sen. Susan Collins, the most likely aisle-crossing vote for President Joe Biden's high court pick, is steering clear of telegraphing her intentions.
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Analysis: Biden slams 'Putin's price hike' as high gas prices add to Democrats' woes
America's immediate political future will turn on this critical point: whether drivers stung by record gas prices blame Russian President Vladimir Putin or US President Joe Biden.
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House condemns bomb threats against historically black colleges
The House voted unanimously Tuesday to condemn bomb threats against historically black colleges and universities.
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What’s in Congress’s $1.5 trillion appropriations bill
The legislation includes significant Ukraine aid and a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
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Susan Collins praises Biden’s Supreme Court pick after meeting
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) praised Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, on Tuesday, fueling Democratic hopes that they could pick up her vote.Collins met wi…
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Russia 'does not want a direct conflict with US forces,' intelligence community assessed in January
Russia “does not want a direct conflict with U.S. forces,” the United States Intelligence Community assessed in January, but said Moscow seeks “U.S. recognition” of its “claimed sphere of influence” over much of the former Soviet Union.
US strikes harder at Putin, banning all Russian oil imports
WASHINGTON (AP) — Striking harder at Russia’s economy, President Joe Biden on Tuesday ordered a ban on Russian oil imports in retaliation for Vladimir Putin’s onslaught in Ukraine .
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How much money Senate candidates are raising
Senate candidates in some of the most competitive states entered this election year with a running start from big fundraising totals in 2021.
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War in Ukraine: Troops dig in near Kyiv
Ukrainians are determined to defend their capital city as Russian troops prepare for an assault.
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Gov. Newsom proposes tax rebate for Californians as state deals with nation's highest gas prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing a tax rebate to ease some of the pain at the pump residents are feeling in his state, which has the highest gas prices in the nation.
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Davos freezes out Putin and Russian oligarchs
World Economic Forum is siding with Ukraine, and blowing a hole in its budget.
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Russia expert shreds Biden admin over Ukraine no-fly zone: 'Dumb as a Siberian shoe'
As the Biden administration considers how to deter further Russian aggression in Ukraine, a Russian expert is warning officials not to enact a no-fly zone.
Ukraine launches Telegram bot to collect evidence of war crimes
Ukraine is launching a Telegram bot to collect evidence of war crimes as the International Criminal Court said it would launch an investigation into Russia’s invasion.The General Staff of the Armed…
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Asian stocks surge after oil falls, easing inflation fears
BEIJING (AP) — Japan's stock benchmark soared 4% and other Asian markets surged Thursday after oil prices dropped, easing fears inflation was set to accelerate. Wall Street's S&P 500 index rose 2.6% for its biggest daily gain in 12 years as prices swing wildly amid uncertainty about the impact...
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Biden's inflation plan upends thinking on jobs sent overseas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has a solution for high inflation that seems counterintuitive: Bring factory jobs back to the U.S. This challenges a decades-long argument that employers moved jobs abroad to lower their costs by relying on cheaper workers.
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U.S. bans Russian oil and gas imports as Ukraine war creates 2 million refugees
"Russian oil will no longer be accepted in U.S. ports, and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin's war machine," the president said.
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Добровольці-іноземці можуть отримати українське громадянство, якщо забажають - Єнін
Іноземні добровольці, які приїхали в Україну захищати її від російського нападу, за бажання зможуть отримати українське громадянство. — Укрінформ.
Ex-prosecutor, foreign policy neophyte wins S Korea election
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative former top prosecutor and foreign policy neophyte, was elected South Korea’s president in a win expected to herald a drive to seek a stronger alliance with the United States and take a tougher line on North Korea.
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Why Biden's key Mideast allies aren't condemning Russia's Ukraine invasion
The United Arab Emirates surprised its Western allies last week when it abstained on a US-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here's why the West is struggling to get an unequivocal condemnation of Russia from its allies.
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Limits on insulin costs revived in push for Senate action
WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation to limit insulin costs for people with diabetes is getting revived in the Senate. Democrats say they want to move quickly, but they’ll need Republican support to get anything through an evenly divided chamber — and they’re not there yet.
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War in Ukraine: McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks halt Russian sales
Western companies are turning their backs on Russia amid sanctions and violence in Ukraine.
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Biden's Russia oil ban: Energy industry reps laud move, say it's 'befuddling' president won't back US energy
Representatives of the energy industry Tuesday said the ban on Russian oil imports shows how important it is to develop domestic energy.
Russia-Ukraine war: Some key developments in the conflict
Two million people — half of them children — have fled Ukraine in the less than two weeks since Russia invaded the country, officials said Tuesday, as Europe's worst refugee crisis since World War II grows by the day.
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Yup, the Russian oil ban means gas prices are going to suck
Russia’s war is going to make gas and a lot of things more expensive.
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Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine
China is closely watching the events in Ukraine to evaluate its own strategy towards Taiwan, the island's foreign minister has warned.
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The worst Russia-Ukraine media takes make war about race, climate change, Trump, and more
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has sparked some controversial and partisan analysis from liberal media figures.
Texas county elections administrator resigns after voting mishaps, including 10,000 uncounted mail-in ballots
The elections administrator in Texas’s most populous county has resigned following voting mishaps including 10,000 mail-in ballots not being tallied on election day.
Senate passes sweeping bipartisan bill overhauling the US Postal Service
The Senate on Tuesday passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to overhaul the US Postal Service's finances and allow the agency to modernize its operations.
Changing snowfall makes it harder to fight fire with fire
DECKERS, Colo. (AP) — Dripping flaming fuel as they go, a line of workers slowly descends a steep, snow-covered hillside above central Colorado’s South Platte River, torching piles of woody debris that erupt into flames shooting two stories high.
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War in Ukraine: West hits Russia with oil bans and gas curbs
The US bans Russian oil, targeting the Russian economy's "main artery" over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Recognize Taiwan sovereignty – Putin's Ukraine war should be wake-up call on support for democracies
The invasion of Ukraine necessitates clarifying our position on Taiwan’s sovereignty so that President Xi Jinping fully understands unambiguously our relationship to Taiwan.
USA: Environmental racism in “Cancer Alley” must end – experts
GENEVA (2 March 2021) – UN human rights experts today raised serious concerns about further industrialisation of the so-called Cancer Alley in the southern US state of Louisiana, saying the development of petrochemical complexes is a form of environmental racism.
AP PHOTOS: Day 13: Bodies in the street, mass evacuations
A bright blue tarp lies crumpled on the street of the besieged port of Mariupol, two sneakered feet protruding from one end. A man stands atop the remains of a bridge struck by Russian military forces, the former span now a crooked skeleton of bent steel, broken concrete and splintered wood.
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Two Americans, including one member of the 'CITGO6,' released from prison in Venezuela | CNN
At least one American member of the so-called CITGO 6 has been released from prison in Venezuela, a lawyer assisting several of the CITGO 6 and a spokesman from a Venezuelan nongovernmental organization that's providing legal assistance to prisoners in the country both told CNN.
Ukraine says it sank the Russian warship that attacked Snake Island: 'We f------ hit them!'
One of the Russian navy warships that attacked Ukraine’s Snake Island last month sank after a Ukrainian counterattack Monday night, military sources in Kyiv tell Fox News Digital.
How feminism became a hot topic in South Korea's presidential election | CNN
A furious crowd gathered in central Seoul last month to protest against the policies of a man who isn't even in power.
Sherri Papini, California woman who allegedly made up abduction, freed on bond
She was ordered released on $120,000 bond Tuesday following her arrest Thursday.
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US looks to keep Ukrainian 'biological research facilities' from Russian control
The State Department is concerned that Russian forces are trying to gain control of "biological research facilities" within Ukraine.
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NASA is just now opening a vacuum-sealed sample it took from the moon 50 years ago
Astronauts hammered collection tubes into the lunar surface on the last Apollo mission to the moon. Now a sample is being carefully pierced open — to be analyzed by today's latest tech.
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Eugene Czolij: NATO member countries are targets of Putin’s military aggression and must act accordingly in Ukraine
Following a call with the Russian President on 3 March 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that “the worst is yet to come” and that Putin wanted to take all of Ukraine. It is difficult to imagine what could be worse than perpetrating war crimes by indiscriminate daily bombardment...
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Sanctions on Russia must not include ban on Russian energy imports, Hungarian prime minister says
Russia has proposed a new ceasefire starting 10 a.m. Moscow time Tuesday (or 2 a.m. ET) in five Ukrainian cities. Ukraine has yet to formally agree to the proposal. Follow here for live news updates from on the ground in Ukraine.
MLB, union bargain past midnight to try to salvage 162-game season
Tuesday is the last day to reach an agreement that allows a 162-game schedule, full salary and service time needed to reach free agency, MLB told the union.
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Will Ferrell lightens the mood for slumping Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Will Ferrell screamed and put a hand in Klay Thompson's face as the Golden State star lofted a baseline 3-pointer. Nice defensive close out, no doubt. Ferrell took the floor and warmed up with the slumping Warriors on Tuesday night — maybe just what coach Steve Kerr's team...
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Los Angeles, San Francisco move to curtail vaccine checks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Los Angeles and San Francisco officials took steps Wednesday to end requirements that certain businesses require patrons to show proof of full vaccination as new cases of COVID-19 and hospitalizations continued falling.
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Advice from experts as Covid cases decline: Don't ditch the hand sanitizer, masks
The CDC says 90 percent of people no longer need masks. Experts who've been very careful thus far are starting to shift their approaches — but just a little.
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Pfizer launches clinical trial testing its COVID-19 pill in children aged 6 and older
Pfizer announced Wednesday it is launching a clinical trial to study the effectiveness of its COVID-19 antiviral pill in young children.
More than one-quarter of Congress has had COVID-19
More than one-quarter of all House and Senate lawmakers reported having COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic nearly two years ago, according to data analyzed by The Hill.In total, 152 lawmakers…
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Congress' COVID funding deal may not be enough to prepare for future wave
Congress appears likely to allocate more than $15 billion more toward pandemic preparedness, but that probably wouldn't be enough to adequately safeguard the U.S. against future waves of COVID-19 — or even a potential wave this fall. Why it matters: Having vaccines and therapeutics ready for a...
U.S. leaning toward ending COVID-era expulsions of migrants at Mexico border - sources
President Joe Biden's administration is leaning toward ending a COVID-era order that has blocked more than a million migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter, a major policy shift that would restore the U.S. asylum system but could provoke...
Judge throws out challenge from Republican lawmakers against House mask mandate | CNN Politics
A federal judge has ruled that the House's mask mandate didn't violate the First Amendment and dismissed a case from three Republicans who sued Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Capitol Hill administrators over the rule.
Finger-pointing ensues after Congress fails to extend universal school meals
Democrats and a long list of school groups are blaming the Senate minority leader for taking a hardline stance against extending the waivers.
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Panel opts against new vaccine requirement for Wash. schools
SEATTLE (AP) — A state advisory group has decided against recommending a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for students in K-12 schools. The state Board of Health last fall created a separate technical advisory group tasked with researching whether a COVID vaccine would meet all the scientific...
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Republicans demand TSA allow COVID mask mandate to expire
Republicans are demanding the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to end its mask mandate on March 18 — the date its mandate was set to expire when it was initially extended in August 2021.
Covid: Austria suspends compulsory vaccination mandate
The country was days away from enforcing compulsory vaccinations for almost all over-18s with fines.
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COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO says
LONDON (AP) — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, with only the Western Pacific reporting an increase in COVID-19.
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WHO Africa's 1st woman leader helps continent fight COVID
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) — People stand when Dr. Matshidiso Moeti enters a room at the World Health Organization's Africa headquarters in the Republic of Congo and they listen intently to what she says.
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Pfizer to begin late-stage testing of Covid-19 antiviral for kids
The upcoming trials will test the drug at different doses for children as young as 6 years old who test positive for Covid-19 and are not hospitalized, but are also at risk of developing severe disease.
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In ‘zero COVID’ Hong Kong, deaths smash global records
Poor vaccine coverage among elderly population results in city reporting the highest death rate in the world.
Scientists urge Biden to dedicate more to studying long COVID
The scientific community has increased calls on the Biden administration to funnel more resources into the study of long COVID-19, while Republicans are putting up a fight over requests for additional pandemic funding.
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Here's how to get free antiviral medicine if you test positive for Covid-19
The rollout of the US government's Covid-19 test-to-treat program is underway, with in-pharmacy clinics ordering shipments of Covid-19 antiviral medications and some locations expecting to offer the service within days.
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Advice from experts as Covid cases decline: Don't ditch the hand sanitizer, masks
The CDC says 90 percent of people no longer need masks. Experts who've been very careful thus far are starting to shift their approaches — but just a little.
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After 549 days in 9 hospitals and facilities with Covid-19, this man is finally home
In the last year and a half, Donnell Hunter has missed his daughter's first day of kindergarten, his son's standout season of youth football, the birth of his grandson and countless other memories, all because of his long battle against Covid-19.
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Is the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic behind us? We asked 8 experts.
The case for cautious optimism for the US.
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Requiring masks in K-12 schools cut Covid-19 infections, study shows | CNN
As states are rolling back masking requirements for students, a new study shows masks helped cut Covid-19 infections in public K-12 schools that required them in the fall.
Appeals court restores lawsuits seeking coronavirus tuition refunds
A federal appeals court has restored two lawsuits against The George Washington University and American University that are requesting tuition refunds after the schools transitioned to virtual inst…
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Anti-Vaccine Conservatives Love Sweden to Own the Libs
JONATHAN NACKSTRANDIn early 2016, with a Trumpified Republican primary raging, GOP presidential hopefuls were quick to stoke nativist passions by rolling out one of the party’s oldest tropes: bashing Europe for being, like, so socialist.“Bernie Sanders is a socialist,” Sen. Marco Rubio mocked...
Hawaii to end indoor mask mandate on March 25
"I know this is a milestone many have been waiting for," Gov. David Ige said.
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