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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces escalated their attacks on crowded urban areas Tuesday, bombarding the central square in Ukraine’s second-biggest city and Kyiv’s main TV tower in what the country’s president called a blatant campaign of terror.
Live updates: Ukraine gets $34M in cryptocurrency donations
A firm that tracks cryptocurrency transactions says $33.8 million in the digital currency has been donated to Ukraine’s government and non-governmental organizations there since the start of Russia’s invasion.
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Ukraine conflict: Russia's Kharkiv attacks are war crimes, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian president asks the EU to prove it is with his country, while accusing Russia of terrorism.
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State of the Union: Biden vows to halt Russia, hit inflation
Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
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A target of Trump's ire, Raffensperger fights for reelection
As former President Donald Trump sought to lay blame for his 2020 election loss, Georgia’s secretary of state emerged as one of his main targets.
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Opinion | Putin’s ‘Denazification’ Claim Shows He Has No Case Against Ukraine
The Russian leader's grotesque rhetoric is all the more absurd because Ukraine has so clearly chosen democracy over the ghosts of Europe's past.
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Texas primary sets up Abbott-O'Rourke race as midterms begin
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will face Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke after voters in Texas opened what could be a lengthy, bruising primary season.
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McConnell rejects Senate GOP election head Rick Scott's 2022 agenda
The minority leader said he'd be in charge if Republicans win back a majority in the chamber, not Sen. Rick Scott.
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Russia tries to stop Western companies fleeing the country | CNN Business
Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to stem the flow of Western businesses fleeing the country over his decision to wage war on Ukraine.
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John Bolton: Not accurate to say ‘Trump’s behavior somehow deterred the Russians’
Former national security adviser John Bolton pushed back against the idea that former President Trump’s behavior discouraged Russian military aggression while he was in office, saying, “It’s j…
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Russian foreign minister: No Western nuclear weapons or troops in former Soviet countries
Following calls from apprehensive neighbors of Russia for an increased U.S. military presence, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that his country opposes any Western military activity in the former Soviet bloc. Lavrov told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday amid his...
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‘Multiple’ Jan. 6 calls between Trump and lawyer on Texas election lawsuit, panel reveals
The new information was included in a new round of Jan. 6 committee subpoenas, which targeted a grab-bag of prominent Trump allies and minor players.
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Ukraine cities face intense shelling as Russian convoy closes in on Kyiv
Facing fierce resistance on the ground, Moscow appeared to ramp up its assault from the air, which Ukraine and international watchdogs said was increasingly hitting civilians.
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Ocasio-Cortez: McCarthy doesn’t want to ‘alienate his base’ of white supremacists
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) wrote Tuesday that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) “doesn’t want to alienate his base,” seemingly referring to whi…
thehill.comDeSantis sends Florida Democrats to redistricting purgatory
A House redistricting panel on Friday advanced a new map that gives Republicans another two seats and dismantles the congressional seat held by Rep. Al Lawson, a Black Democrat from Tallahassee.
Ukraine invasion: Russian troops stalled north of Kyiv, running out of gas and food: US official
Russian forces' movement towards the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv is currently "stalled," a senior U.S. defense official said Tuesday morning, citing a variety of factors, including a lack of food for Russian troops.
Biden’s job approval ticks up to 44 percent: poll
Forty-four percent of voters approve of President Biden’s job performance as he faces crises on several fronts, according to a new Bipartisan Policy Center-commissioned survey from Morning Consult.…
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European Parliament calls for Ukraine to become candidate for EU membership
The legislative branch of the European Union has called for Ukraine to take its first steps toward joining the EU as the country pushes back Russia. The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Tuesday that recommends giving Ukraine the status of EU candidate. This recommendation comes after...
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California State Bar probes Trump-connected attorney over 2020 election role
Attorney John Eastman is the subject of a California ethics investigation.
www.politico.comPhotos: Putin keeps his distance during meetings
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held two meetings with advisers and Cabinet members that yielded more extraordinary images of the lengths he has gone to in recent weeks to socially distance himself from others.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump campaign adviser Cleta Mitchell, five others
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has subpoenaed Cleta Mitchell and five others they accuse of promoting baseless claims of election fraud and forwarding var…
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Ukraine will steal Biden’s SOTU spotlight
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Biden's leadership on Russia will be a bright spot in a gloomy State of the Union
Since President Biden took office last January, the U.S. economy has had the fastest job growth on record and the fastest economic growth in nearly 40 years.
Worries grow over Putin’s stability, mindset
The White House and other observers are increasingly sounding the alarm about the mindset of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who seems poised to escalate his country’s war with Ukraine.Experts, a…
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January 6 committee issues subpoenas targeting the attempt to delay certification of election results | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating last year’s US Capitol attack issued subpoenas Tuesday to six different individuals who have ties to the effort to interrupt the certification of the 2020 presidential election.
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Ukrainian sailor reportedly tries to sink Russian oligarch’s yacht
Yahoo Finance Live anchors discuss how a Ukrainian sailor reportedly targeted a Russian oligarch's yacht amid the crisis between Russia and Ukraine.
Stocks fall, oil tops $100 a barrel as Ukraine war rages
Asian stock markets have slid and oil prices surged more than $5 per barrel as Russian forces stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy tells EU: ‘Prove you are with us’
Zelenskyy speaks at emergency session of European Parliament, a day after signing an official request to join the bloc.
Herschel Walker pulls out of Greene event after her speech at white nationalist conference
Georgia Republican Senate candidate and former NFL star Herschel Walker is backing out of a planned speech at an event organized by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after she attended a white na…
thehill.comThe West ramps up the pressure on Putin's inner circle
As broad-based sanctions cripple the Russian economy, the West is also ratcheting up economic pressure targeted at the country's oligarchs — known for their splashy yachts, big-name investments and piles of dark money squirreled away around the globe.Why it matters: Some of these wealthy...
Ukraine: Putin's miscalculations could see him strike harder
The Russian leader has always refused to back down in the past, says the BBC's John Simpson.
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Tired Zelensky says peace talks with Russia 'waste of time' unless fighting stops
A diplomatic solution to the Russian invasion of Ukraine depends on Russia’s willingness to stop fighting, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Looking worn and tired in a secret underground bunker in central Kyiv, Zelensky said Tuesday that the talks between Russia and Ukraine...
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Visa, Mastercard block services to Russian banks targeted by sanctions
The U.S. is seeking to block Russia from the global financial system amid its war against Ukraine.
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Russian-backed investment fund tied to influential U.S. corporate consulting firm Teneo
A private equity fund backed by Russian oligarchs, who have been sanctioned by the European Union, has ties to a powerful U.S. consulting firm.
Woman sentenced to prison for setting fire to police cars during Seattle protests
A 26-year-old woman from Washington who pleaded guilty to arson in connection with the burning of five police cars during Seattle protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020 has…
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Nigel Farage questions whether America has 'retreated' amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
Former Brexit Party Leader Nigel Farage questioned American leadership, saying "something happened" after the Biden administration’s unilateral from Afghanistan without consultation of its allies.
Ukrainian refugees stream into Hungary amid Russian assault
More than 85,000 people have crossed into Hungary since Russia invaded Ukraine, as refugees receive a warm welcome.
How the world is punishing Russia for the Ukraine invasion
Since launching an invasion into Ukraine last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his country have faced intense international backlash, ranging from crippling economic sanctions to condemnation from the worlds of sports and culture.
Manchin fumes as US buys 500,000 barrels of Russian oil a day amid Ukraine war
Sen. Joe Manchin called on President Joe Biden to ramp up domestic energy production to curtail the United States’s reliance on Russian oil and gas imports, accusing the White House of pushing “hypocritical” policies. The West Virginia Democrat said in a statement late Monday that the U.S...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTexas primaries offer peek at GOP ideological battle
The Texas primaries on Tuesday offer opening battles in a wider ideological war for the direction of the Republican Party, specifically the role former President Trump should play in its future.Why it matters: It’s still eight months until November, but we'll soon have the first glimpse of...
Biden says ahead of State of the Union that unity of NATO and the West gives US power to impose consequences on Putin | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden told news anchors during a lunch ahead of the State of the Union on Tuesday that he has a major message he wants to send to the American people: America and its allies will remain united in their response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it’s that unity that gives strength..
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UN launches $1.7bn aid appeal for Ukraine amid Russian assault
The UN estimates that 12 million people in Ukraine will need relief and protection amid Russia’s invasion.
Former UFC champion arrested on attempted murder charge
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was jailed Monday on a charge of attempted murder, the San Jose, Calif., police department announced Tuesday.Velasquez is accused of shooting another man at least…
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Wisconsin GOP's 2020 report embraces fringe election decertification theory
Former state Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman for months has been conducting a probe of the 2020 election.
www.politico.comAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez Rips Kevin McCarthy’s Criticism Of ‘His Little KKK Caucus’
The House GOP leader's critique of Republicans who attended a white nationalist conference rang hollow for the New York Democrat.
Here are the private companies that have made moves against Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to international sanctions and a flood of businesses across sectors cutting ties with Moscow.Here are the private companies that have made moves against R…
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Ukrainian ambassador and Facebook whistleblower headline Jill Biden's State of the Union guests
The White House announced Tuesday that first lady Jill Biden’s guest list for President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address will include Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova and Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen. Markarova has become one of the major faces of...
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Biden takes aim at Putin in State of the Union; shells pound Kharkiv as Russia escalates attacks: Recap
A massive, 40-mile convoy of Russian tanks and vehicles appears to have stalled on its push toward the capital of Kyiv. Tuesday's recap.
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Trump's not on the ballot but in the spotlight as Texas kicks off primary season
Even though he’s not on the ballot, former President Donald Trump’s front and center in several of the most high-profile showdowns as Texas holds primaries on Tuesday
US says Russian crimes ‘mounting’ in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells UN human rights council Russian attacks hitting hospitals, schools in Ukraine.
'Undisguised terror': Russia's Kharkiv strike chills Ukraine
The dust, debris and the dead lying in Kharkiv’s central Freedom Square are showing Ukrainians what might become of other cities if Russia’s invasion isn’t countered in time.
apnews.comUkraine says its pilots are in Poland picking up donated MiG-29 fighter jets. Poland isn't commenting.
Ukraine says its pilots are in Poland picking up donated MiG-29 fighter jets. Poland isn't commenting.
Ukraine says Russia has struck a TV tower in Kyiv
The TV tower strike comes as recent satellite imagery has spread fears that Ukraine's capital Kyiv could soon become the arena for a full-scale Russian assault.
Meta to demote content from Russian state-controlled media globally
Meta will demote posts from Russian state-controlled media accounts or linking to the outlets across Facebook and Instagram globally, executives said Tuesday. The tech giant will make content …
thehill.comBiden's dilemma: How to give Putin an off-ramp
With Ukraine holding Russia off longer than many U.S. officials had expected, President Biden now faces a great unanswered question — how to give Vladimir Putin an off-ramp to avoid even greater calamity.Why it matters: A cornered, humiliated Putin could unleash untold pain on the world, from...
Brainwashed: Young conservatives say leftist indoctrination is crippling their generation
Indoctrinated ignorance is crippling young minds and incapacitating the next generation's ability to lead the nation, according to conservative college students from around the country.
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At least 677,000 Ukrainians have fled their country amid Russian invasion
It's an exodus that shows no signs of slowing.
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Babi Yar, Kyiv's Holocaust memorial to victims of Nazis, damaged in Russian bombing attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian military had bombed a nearby radio tower that killed five people and damaged the memorial.
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How Ottawa residents took care of each other when no one else did
Lack of immediate action to end ‘Freedom Convoy’ occupation spurred network of mutual aid, defiance in Canada’s capital.
Ukrainian-born rep denounces ‘genocide’ by ‘crazy man’
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), a Ukrainian-born lawmaker, condemned the Russian invasion of her native country, characterizing the conflict as a “genocide” led by a “crazy man.” Spartz said du…
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Russian ruble now worth less than a penny as wartime sanctions cripple economy
The value of Russia’s ruble has collapsed to less than 1 cent after the United States and other Western countries applied biting sanctions against the Russian economy. The ruble was down nearly 10% against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday at 115.68 to the dollar. On Monday, after a weekend filled with...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkraine cities face intense shelling as Russian convoy closes in on Kyiv
Facing fierce resistance on the ground, Moscow appeared to ramp up its assault from the air, which Ukraine and international watchdogs said was increasingly hitting civilians.
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What is Tulsi Gabbard actually doing on Russia? | CNN Politics
Tulsi Gabbard ran for president in 2020 as a Democrat. Which makes what she has been saying and doing of late all the more odd.
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Transport ship with estimated $438 million of cargo sinks after catching fire
A cargo ship that caught fire while transporting 4,000 cars from Europe to the United States sank Tuesday after a fire broke out onboard nearly two weeks ago. MOL Ship Management Singapore Pte Ltd confirmed its ship Felicity Ace toppled over and sunk about 253 miles off the coast of Portugal at...
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With men fighting in Ukraine, women and children flee alone
Of the more than 670,000 refugees who have fled war in Ukraine, many are women and children who have left their husbands, fathers, brothers and sons behind to fight in Ukraine’s resistance to the deadly Russian invasion.
apnews.comThousands of Texans at risk of having ballots rejected in first test of new state law
Thousands of Texas ballots will be rejected unless voters take an extra step to correct them, election officials warned on the eve of Tuesday's primary.
Feds say Jan. 6 rioter seen giving Nazi salute praised Hitler, sent racist messages
Matthew Beddingfield, of North Carolina, was first identified a year ago by online sleuths investigating the Jan. 6 attack.
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Heat wave a glimpse of climate change's impact in N. America
A deadly heat wave in the Pacific Northwest last summer offers a glimpse of the types of extreme weather that a United Nations report says will become more common in North America with worsening climate change.
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Decommissioned Washington state nuclear site evacuated after reports of shots fired
A decommissioned nuclear site in Washington state, the Hanford Site, returned to normal operations on Tuesday after it was evacuated on reports that shots had been fired at the location.The site an…
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Melania Trump calls for Red Cross donations over ‘heartbreaking’ Ukrainian invasion
Melania Trump is calling Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “heartbreaking,” saying she’s praying for Ukrainians.“It is heartbreaking and horrific to see innocent people suffering,” the former first lady…
thehill.comU.S. Senate Republicans split over 'Rescue America' plan
The top Senate Republican and the architect of the party caucus's campaign strategy were at odds on Tuesday over a controversial legislative plan intended to tell voters what to expect if Republicans capture control of the chamber in the November midterm elections. The 11-point "Rescue America"...
Biden says U.S. and allies making Putin's war funds 'worthless'; defiant Zelenskyy says 'we fight'
Ukrainian defenders continue to hold major cities, withstanding brutal fighting and maintaining centralized command of their military units.
Kamala Harris roasted for 'Ukraine is a country' explanation of Russia's invasion
Vice President Kamala Harris got ruthlessly mocked on social media Tuesday for her simplistic explanation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The vice president was asked during an interview on The Morning Hustle, a radio show, to talk about the situation in “layman’s terms” and how it could affect...
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Texas primary polls close as nail-biters anticipated in big races
Several high profile primary elections are set to take place in Texas on Tuesday night including races for governor, attorney general, and several district primaries and down ballot races with significant effects on state politics.
MENA faces a crisis as the world’s key wheat producers are at war
The near future looks grim for Middle East and North African countries that depend on Russian and Ukrainian wheat.
Russia pummels Ukraine’s No. 2 city and convoy nears Kyiv
With the Kremlin increasingly isolated by tough economic sanctions that have tanked the ruble currency, Russian troops advanced on Ukraine’s two biggest cities.
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State of the Union: Biden's presidency faces slew of setbacks, claims some major victories
President Biden's first State of the Union Tuesday comes after a slew of legislative, legal and political defeats in his first year in office.
Biden adopts play-it-cool strategy with Putin
President Biden is taking a play-it-cool strategy with Russian President Vladimir Putin. When Putin called for putting Russia's deterrence forces - which includes nuclear weapons - on high alert, Biden chose not to respond in kind, avoiding any action Russia might portray as a show of aggression...
Iowa governor swipes at Biden leadership in GOP rebuttal
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering the Republican rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address Tuesday, painted the picture of a country in the grip of several crises as she hammered the president's leadership, notably on the world stage. Reynolds depicted Biden's year in office...
Judge reverses course and allows press and family member in courtroom for first January 6 trial | CNN Politics
A federal judge will allow a member of the press and the defendant’s wife inside the courtroom for the first January 6 trial, reversing an earlier decision to bar the public from the courtroom during witness testimony.
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McConnell takes aim at fellow GOP Sen. Scott’s plan
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) distanced himself Tuesday from an agenda released by Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.), who chairs the Senate GOP campaign arm.McConnell, speaking at a week…
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GOP Rep. Hartzler suspended from Twitter over ‘men pretending to be women’ tweet
Senate candidate Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., was suspended from Twitter Monday after writing, "Women’s sports are for women, not men pretending to be women."
Democrats press top pharmaceutical representative on price increases
A group of Democratic lawmakers and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) on Tuesday called on the pharmaceutical industry to answer questions regarding the recent rise in drug prices.As Reuters re…
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Biden's State of the Union checklist expands from economy to Covid and war in Europe
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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Texas primary to offer early midterm clues for Democrats, Republicans
On the ballot are Gov. Greg Abbott and his right-wing rivals, Democrats Rep. Henry Cuellar and Jessica Cisneros in a competitive House district — as is the future of the Alamo.
www.nbcnews.comFacebook whistleblower to attend Biden's State of the Union address -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen plans to attend U.S. President Joe Biden's first State of the Union address to Congress on Tuesday night, the White House said, as it seeks to highlight mental health problems facing young people. Haugen, a former Facebook Inc product...
Blinken condemns Russia for killing civilians in Ukraine | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia for killing civilians in Ukraine, raising the idea that Russia should be kicked off the United Nations Human Rights Council during a speech before the council Tuesday morning.
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Pelosi suggests Biden's approval rating low because Americans uninformed
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Tuesday that Americans are uninformed about President Biden's agenda and what he has worked to do in the White House.
Republicans and Joe Manchin block Senate bill to secure abortion rights
Democrats knew it would not pass but wanted the votes recorded nonetheless Senator Joe Manchin was the only Democrat to vote against the Women’s Health Protection Act. Photograph: Jon Cherry/Reuters A bill to enshrine the right to abortion in federal law was blocked by Senate Republicans on...
Most Americans want US to prioritize renewable energy, go carbon neutral by 2050: poll
A Pew Research survey found that 69 percent of Americans back President Biden’s goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
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Millions of Americans could get their tax refunds starting March 1
Taxpayers who claimed one of two tax credits are expected to get their refunds beginning this week, the IRS said.
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Indiana bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports heads to governor’s desk
The bill would ban transgender girls from participating in girls’ athletic teams — but doesn’t stop transgender boys from playing on boys’ athletic teams.
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How the Russia-Ukraine conflict has fundamentally changed Biden’s presidency
The president’s days are jam packed. But they’ve grown frantic and extremely Russia-focused as his State of the Union speech approaches.
www.politico.comSix of Donald Trump’s lawyers subpoenaed by Capitol attack panel
The panel is targeting documents and testimony from Cleta Mitchell, Kurt Olsen, Katherine Freiss, Phillip Kline, Kenneth Chesebro and Christina Bobb The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection has issued subpoenas to lawyers for Donald Trump. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP The House...
GOP leaders blame Biden ‘weakness’ for Russian invasion of Ukraine
Republican leaders on Tuesday bashed President Biden as a frail leader on the global stage, saying it’s the “weakness” of their White House rival that’s emboldened Russian P…
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Big tech grapples with Russian state media, propaganda
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forcing big tech companies to decide how to handle Russian state media that spread propaganda and misinformation.
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‘Small but mighty’: Ukrainian soldiers rescue puppy they call ‘Rambo’
As war in Ukraine continues, a puppy rescued by Ukrainian soldiers is being called their guardian and protector. A video on social media shows the puppy, named Rambo, walking around a Ukrainian trench with the soldiers. “He is our security. That is his job,” one of the soldiers said in the video...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMcConnell rejects NRSC chair Rick Scott's tax pitch
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has publicly swatted down a controversial tax proposal pitched by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, in an unusual airing of private tensions between the two senior Republicans. Driving the news: Standing before...
Nations agree to release 60M barrels of oil amid Russian war
The International Energy Agency’s 31 member countries have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves “to send a strong message to oil markets” that supplies won’t fall short after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Sen. Marshall introduces bill banning US imports of Russian oil
FIRST ON FOX: Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall introduced legislation Tuesday that calls on the White House to ban all Russian oil imports into the U.S.
There is wide support for Russia sanctions, protecting allies after invasion - CBS News poll
Ukraine tops list of what viewers want to hear about in State of the Union address.
www.cbsnews.comUkrainian ambassador to attend Biden's State of the Union
Ambassador Oksana Markarova will be among the guests of first lady Jill Biden, the White House announced.
Russia's assault on global markets
Market gyrations continued Monday as investors tried to digest the latest developments, sending stocks swinging up and down.
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Biden addresses an anxious world as Putin makes nuclear threats | CNN Politics
As Russian President Vladimir Putin rattles the West with nuclear threats, President Joe Biden faces an even tougher-than-expected task in Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
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In new book, Bill Barr says Mueller was 'the wrong person to investigate' Russia; probe had ‘glaring omission'
Former Attorney General Bill Barr was highly critical of the Russia investigation that took place before and during the Trump administration, and he had some choice words directed toward former special counsel Robert Mueller in a new tell-all book set to come out later this month.
Fox News tops February cable ratings as Ukraine coverage continues
Fox News again came in first place in ratings among the big three cable news providers in February, as each of the major networks continue to cover the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Sin…
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Liz Harrington claimed Biden’s presence was no longer needed because the former president already did his job for him.
Wildfires may slow recovery of ozone layer - study
Smoke from Australian wildfires affects the layer that shields the Earth from harmful UV rays.
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2 wars in 6 months: An Afghan family stuck in the hell of Ukraine's conflict
In the wave of families leaving Ukraine, the Safis are desperate for a way out.
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Is Kevin McCarthy actually going to *do* something about Marjorie Taylor Greene? | CNN Politics
Over the weekend, Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Paul Gosar of Arizona spoke at a conference organized by a prominent White nationalist.
www.cnn.comScoop: The "four buckets" of Biden's State of the Union speech
President Biden will touch on "four buckets" of policy — world affairs, domestic economy, COVID-19 and America's future — as he strikes an optimistic tone during his State of the Union speech Tuesday evening, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Biden's first State of the Union will lay out his...
CBS News projects Abbott and O'Rourke win Texas primaries and will face off in November
One House Democrat faces his toughest primary yet and the GOP governor faced far-right challengers.
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Biden enters first State of the Union with second lowest approval on record | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden gives his first State of the Union address at a time of international upheaval. Polling shows that Americans don’t trust Biden when it comes to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Biden administration rules out no-fly zone over Ukraine: 'Not going to happen’
The Biden administration has ruled out setting up a no-fly zone for Russian aircraft over Ukraine, with senior defense officials saying enacting one would put the United States "in the fight" – as President Biden has maintained that U.S. military will not fight in Ukraine.
What the Russia crisis means for U.S. electricity mix
The invasion of Ukraine could have effects on coal and the pace of clean energy projects, analysts say.
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Lawmakers push for more reforms to prevent sexual assault at sea | CNN Politics
A bill introduced this week takes aim at sexual assault and harassment at sea, seeking to better protect and support students at the US Merchant Marine Academy and others working in the maritime industry.
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Jury foreman: Ahmaud Arbery killers showed `so much hatred'
The Black man who served as foreman of the jury that returned hate crime convictions against the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery says he believes the verdicts show no one is above the law.
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Russian people may not be able to withstand "economic siege," experts say
Long lines at ATMs in Moscow, where citizens face mounting financial woes, including not being able to use Apple Pay for bus fares.
www.cbsnews.comDick Durbin ‘Very Concerned’ How Republicans Will Treat Ketanji Brown Jackson
The Judiciary Committee chair said GOP senators have disrespected previous Black female nominees, one of whom received death threats afterward.
As non-Ukrainians also flee war, some report mistreatment
People fleeing the war in Ukraine for the safety of European border towns include citizens of countries in Africa, Asia and the Mideast.
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Texas primary: Attorney General Paxton facing multiple Republican challengers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces multiple Republican challengers as Texas kicks off the 2022 primary season
AP PHOTOS: War doesn't spare Ukraine's children
What has war looked like for the children of Ukraine? For many, it has meant sheltering in basements and subway stations while Russian forces attack cities and street fights rage.
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Zeldin wins New York GOP’s nomination for governor
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) on Tuesday was selected as the New York state GOP’s nominee to run for governor in November.He won the votes of more than 85 percent of Republican party…
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MLB cancels opening day after sides fail to end lockout
Major League Baseball’s financial fight cost regular-season games for the first time in 27 years when often acrimonious talks to end a management lockout collapsed and Commissioner Rob Manfred scrapped March 31 openers.
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Republicans demand Biden stop funding Putin's war with oil purchases
Congressional Republicans blasted President Biden for putting restrictions on domestic oil production while paying millions for Russian oil imports.
Europe's Mars rover 'very unlikely' to launch in 2022
The UK-built Rosalind Franklin vehicle is caught up in the diplomatic crisis over Ukraine.
www.bbc.comMcConnell clashes with Rick Scott over Republican agenda
Mitch McConnell and Senate Republican leaders are warning Rick Scott that his agenda for the GOP could expose the party to unnecessary attacks this fall.
State of the Union: Biden to speak against defunding police amid violent crime surge
EXCLUSIVE: President Biden will talk during the State of the Union Tuesday about fighting a nationwide surge in violent crime, and will again speak against defunding the police, Fox News has learned.
Ukraine conflict: Disney, Warner, Sony halt release of films in Russia
The moves come as major corporations cut business links with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
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California fast-food workers fighting to pass sweeping worker protections bill
“This bill would make a big difference for a lot of folks out there, many of which are too afraid to use their voices because they have a lot to lose – their jobs.”
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Airbnb setting up free housing for up to 100,000 Ukraine refugees
CEO Brian Chesky says more homes are needed in nearby countries to shelter those fleeing the war.
www.cbsnews.comCongresswoman born in Ukraine blasts Putin's invasion: 'This is not a war. This is genocide.'
In a tearful speech on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, harshly condemned the Russian president for his deadly invasion of her home country.
Biden's SOTU exposes Democratic Party divisions
Moderate Democrats are calling out Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., for her planned response to President Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday night.
Green Day and other acts cancel Russian concerts | CNN
Since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, many have come together to protest the action.
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MLB pushes labor-deal deadline to Tuesday for March 31 start
Major League Baseball extended its deadline for salvaging opening day and a 162-game season until Tuesday at 5 p.m. after a marathon of 13 bargaining sessions over 16 1/2 hours produced progress toward a deal but left the sides still far apart.
apnews.comAuditor: Iowa Gov. Reynolds must return $450K in COVID funds
Iowa's state auditor has again called for Gov. Kim Reynolds to return nearly $450,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds that were used to pay for 21 governor's office staff members for three months in 2020. Auditor Rob Sand, a Democrat, released a report Tuesday that repeated his...
'I love Mardi Gras': Carnival spirit takes over New Orleans
Party-minded people dressed in traditional purple, green and gold filled New Orleans' streets for the city's first full-dress Mardi Gras since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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Ukraine war: Biden, Zelenskyy speak by phone for 30 minutes
President Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke for over half an hour via phone on Tuesday, a White House official said, as Zelenskyy's country remains under assault from invading Russian forces.
Newly elected Honduras government to ban open-pit mining
Honduras exports gold, silver, zinc and lead but the new government says the industry is "harmful".
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Super Bowl halftime show draws 33 FCC complaints — compared to 1,300 in 2020
The Super Bowl halftime performance from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and other hip-hop stars wasn’t “Xxplosive” when it came to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) complaints — eliciting fewer than thr…
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How to watch the Texas primary election | CNN Politics
It’s Election Day in Texas, where voters in the Lone Star State are heading to the polls in the first primary of the 2022 election cycle. The primary races will set the scene for several key races up and down the Texas ballot this year, including the Lone Star State’s gubernatorial and attorney...
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Reading Putin: Unbalanced or cagily preying on West's fears?
Vladimir Putin is raising fears that he has become more reckless, more committed to restoring the USSR, perhaps more likely to set off a world-altering war.
apnews.comBiden addresses an anxious world as Putin makes nuclear threats | CNN Politics
As Russian President Vladimir Putin rattles the West with nuclear threats, President Joe Biden faces an even tougher-than-expected task in Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
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Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Russia under war crimes investigation as peace talks stall
Peace talks ended Monday without a breakthrough.
www.nbcnews.comTexas primary sets up Abbott-O'Rourke race as midterms begin
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott will face Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke after voters in Texas opened what could be a lengthy, bruising primary season.
apnews.comBiden takes aim at Putin in State of the Union; shells pound Kharkiv as Russia escalates attacks: Recap
A massive, 40-mile convoy of Russian tanks and vehicles appears to have stalled on its push toward the capital of Kyiv. Tuesday's recap.
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Shell is pulling out of Russia, dumping Gazprom deal
Shell's CEO explained the move in an emotional statement.
It's 7 a.m. in Kyiv. Here's what you need to know
Russia has ramped up war efforts, and President Putin ordered his country's deterrence forces — including nuclear arms — be placed on high alert. Follow here for live news updates from the ground in Ukraine.
Former Florida congressman calls Republicans 'political narcissists' for refusing to support Biden
Former Florida congressman David Jolly claimed that Republicans refuse to credit President Biden for America’s response to the Ukraine invasion because of political bias.
Russia eyes sanctions workarounds in energy, gold, crypto
The harsh sanctions imposed on Russia and the resulting crash of the ruble have the Kremlin scrambling to keep the country’s economy running.
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Ukraine conflict: Your guide to understanding day five
Rocket attacks hit Kharkiv while negotiators meet for talks. Here's what you need to know about day five.
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Russians around the world, including in Canada, protest in support of Ukraine
Russians around the world, including in Canada, have taken to the streets daily to denounce their homeland's invasion of Ukraine.
Switzerland ditches neutrality to sanction Russia and Putin | CNN Business
Switzerland, a major hub for storing wealth that is popular with Russian oligarchs, is breaking with its tradition of neutrality to sanction Russia.
www.cnn.comBiden says U.S. and allies making Putin's war funds 'worthless'; defiant Zelenskyy says 'we fight'
Ukrainian defenders continue to hold major cities, withstanding brutal fighting and maintaining centralized command of their military units.
From banking to sports to vodka, Russia's isolation grows
Russia has been abruptly cut off from the larger world on multiple fronts. Its ability to bank internationally has been curtailed.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Key events from day six
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its sixth day, we take a look at the major developments.
Behave yourself, China tells its citizens as they leave Ukraine
The advisory comes as the first batch of Chinese nationals were evacuated on Monday with thousands still stranded in the country, five days after the Russian invasion of the east European country began
CPAC 2022: US conservatives show little interest in Ukraine
At the annual conservative conference, the party's top brass mostly ignored Russia's invasion.
www.bbc.comPutin's 40 miles of killing machines taunt Ukraine's capital: LIVE UPDATES
Russia's invasion of Ukraine stretched into a sixth day Tuesday, as a 40-mile Russian convoy menaced the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and Ukrainian officials accused Russia of using a vacuum bomb.
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Russian oligarch calls for end to war but stops short of Putin criticism
Billionaire Mikhail Fridman has been described as an unofficial emissary of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has enriched himself via his connections to the Kremlin. He owns a £90m house in London.
news.sky.comNC Rep. Cawthorn returns to run in far-mountain district
North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn refiled candidacy papers on Monday and will now run for reelection in a district that largely follows the boundaries of the far-mountain district that the first-term Republican currently represents. Cawthorn, 26, a member of the conservative House Freedom...
Ukraine wants to join the EU. Here's how that would work
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has applied for Ukraine to join the European Union, after appealing to its leaders for immediate entry. Gaining membership is a complex process.
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Ukraine conflict: Kharkiv and Chernihiv cities hit by heavy shelling
Dozens of people have been killed in Russian missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukrainian officials say.
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US rules out Ukraine no-fly zone after Zelenskyy appeal
After Ukrainian president’s appeal, US says measure would be step towards direct conflict with Russia.
We will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, insists Boris Johnson
Britain will not fight Russian forces in Ukraine, Boris Johnson has confirmed as he said such a step is "not on the agenda".
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A signal Democrats could be facing a massive wave | CNN Politics
If the election were held today, Democrats would not only lose control of the House, but suffer massive losses in their ranks.
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Stocks fall, oil tops $100 a barrel as Ukraine war rages - KVIA
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets have slid and oil prices surged more than $5 per barrel as Russian forces stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul declined as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion fueled fears of global...
Global hacking group Anonymous launches ‘cyber war’ against Russia
The online group known as Anonymous appears to be entering the Ukraine-Russia conflict by declaring cyber war against Vladimir Putin and the Russian government.
40-mile Russian convoy threatens Kyiv
Both sides looked to resume talks in the coming days aimed at stopping the fighting.
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Turkey warns against passing of warships from its straits
Ankara says it is implementing a 1936 pact on naval passage between Mediterranean and Black Sea during war times.
Live updates: Ukraine gets $34M in cryptocurrency donations
A firm that tracks cryptocurrency transactions says $33.8 million in the digital currency has been donated to Ukraine’s government and non-governmental organizations there since the start of Russia’s invasion.
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Big Bands, Acts Still Scheduled to Perform in Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
Big-name bands and musicians have upcoming shows in Russia, but some don't have answers yet on whether they'll proceed or not.
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Tribes negotiate for a fairer future along the Colorado River - High Country News
The Colorado River Interim Guidelines will expire in 2025, and Indigenous officials like Daryl Vigil are pushing to replace them with a more inclusive framework.
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Ukraine war: Brussels bottles it as biggest Russian bank saved
THE EU has severed seven Russian banks from the SWIFT financial-messaging service but has saved the nation's biggest lender, Sberbank PJSC, from being cut.
Ukraine: Vladimir Putin using barbaric tactics, Boris Johnson says
Russia has underestimated Ukraine and the West's resolve, says PM as he meets allies overseas.
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Rubio skipping SOTU over COVID-19 testing mandate: ‘I don’t have time’
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) will skip President Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday because of the COVID-19 testing requirement for attendees. “I don’t have time to go take a CO…
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Report forecasts dire future for Africa — the continent least responsible for global warming
Climate change has already increased heat waves and drought, and it has doubled the probability of marine heat waves around most of Africa, a panel of scientists found.
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‘Just short of nuclear’: How the latest sanctions will cripple Russia’s economy
Over the weekend the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, Britain, Canada, and the US imposed four measures they had been holding off on
www.livemint.comState of the Union: Biden vows to halt Russia, hit inflation
Addressing a concerned nation and anxious world, President Joe Biden has vowed in his first State of the Union address to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, tame soaring U.S. inflation and deal with the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
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Climate change brings extreme, early impact to South America
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Scientists have long been warning that extreme weather would cause calamity in the future.
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Ukraine war: How weather could impact air operations and assist Ukrainians against Russia
Snow is predicted in Ukraine this week, which could impact the air operations of both Russian attackers and Ukrainian defenders, according to a retired general, a meteorologist, and former U.S. military pilots.
California lawmakers push pension funds to divest of Russian assets
CalPERS and CalSTRS are the two largest public pension funds in the United States.
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Russia’s Syria intervention provided hints for Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin's first military campaign outside former Soviet Union areas was in Syria, where in 2015 he threw his country's firepower behind President Bashar Assad.
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US officials fear the worst is yet to come for Kyiv | CNN Politics
Ukrainian forces have so far managed to stave off Russian ground forces massed less than 20 miles north of the embattled capital Kyiv – but though they’ve defied US intelligence predictions that the city would likely fall within one to four days of a full-scale Russian assault, US officials warn...
www.cnn.comVideos show locals confronting Russian forces
Russian forces close in on Ukraine's capital as death toll mounts
As Ukraine's 2nd largest city was hammered by Russian artillery, President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that his country wouldn't be pressured into concessions.
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Locals in Ukraine breakaway regions recount short-lived joy, hope
Residents of Ukraine’s statelets recount their joy over Russia’s recognition of their independence – and what came next.
Thousands evacuate in worst Australian floods in a decade
Tens of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes and hundreds of thousands more have been told to prepare to flee as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in more than a decade.
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Democrats look to win back Latino voters after Trump's inroads in South Texas | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump dramatically improved his performance in many of the counties bordering Mexico compared to four years earlier – gains that led the GOP this year to redouble efforts to recruit and invest in South Texas candidates, including many of Hispanic descent this cycle. The...
www.cnn.com'A complete waste of life': CNN reporter on bodies left after battle
Andrew Cuomo takes aim at NY AG Letitia James in new ad: 'Political attacks won'
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo rolled out a new political ad Monday that suggested he is the victim of political attacks regarding the sexual misconduct allegations that drove him from office.
AP PHOTOS: War doesn't spare Ukraine's children
What has war looked like for the children of Ukraine? For many, it has meant sheltering in basements and subway stations while Russian forces attack cities and street fights rage.
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Biden to focus on lowering costs in SOTU amid rising inflation
The White House says President Biden will discuss inflation during Tuesday’s State of the Union address while outlining efforts to lower costs for America families. Biden…
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Canada to ban imports of crude oil from Russia
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the move would send a "powerful message".
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Louis Tomlinson calls off Moscow, Kyiv shows to condemn Russia-Ukraine war
Louis Tomlinson's Kyiv and Moscow shows were slated for July 4 and July 6 respectively
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'Crisis': Climate panel flags Great Barrier Reef devastation
A United Nations report is painting a dire picture of the Great Barrier Reef's future. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report released on Monday bluntly states that Australia's Great Barrier Reef is in crisis and suffering grave impacts from climate change, with frequent and severe cor
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House advances legislation to award historic WWII all-Black, female battalion the Congressional Gold Medal
The members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion with the motto "No Mail, Low Morale" made sure troops on the frontlines got their mail.
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Ukraine: Why India is not criticising Russia over invasion
India has been under pressure to condemn Russia's invasion but has so far been reluctant to do so.
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State of the Union: World on edge, US economy teetering, Biden to make most consequential speech of his life
President Biden will give the most consequential speech of his lifetime Tuesday as U.S. inflation soars to record highs and Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his invasion of Ukraine undeterred.
Twisted Sister frontman on Ukrainians using hit song as battle cry: ‘I absolutely approve’
Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider is praising Ukrainians who have turned one of his band’s hit songs into a rallying cry. “I absolutely approve of Ukrainians using ‘We’…
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Biden, allies discuss coordinated efforts toward Russia
President Biden spoke to allies on Monday about their unified response and coordinated efforts towards Russia on the fifth day of its invasion of Ukraine.Leaders “discussed their coordinated effort…
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Fact check roundup: What's true and what's false about the Russian invasion of Ukraine
False and misleading info about the Russian invasion of Ukraine has spread rapidly on social media. Here's a roundup of USA TODAY's fact checks.
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Poll: Women in key states worried about economy but happy with finances
A majority of women in key swing states are happy with their personal finances despite broad concerns about the national economy, a new poll found, underscoring the opportunities the Biden administ…
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Ukraine invasion: Russians feel the pain of international sanctions
Russians are starting to feel the effect of sanctions aimed at punishing the country for invading Ukraine.
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Former Hunter Biden business partner sentenced to prison for role in scheme to defraud Native American tribe
Devon Archer was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison by Manhattan Judge Ronnie Abrams for his role in a ploy that defrauded the Oglala Sioux tribe of nearly $60 million in bonds.
Ned Eisenberg, 'Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' and 'Law & Order: SVU' character actor, dead at 65
Ned Eisenberg, an actor known for his work on popular shows like "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and "Mare of Easttown," has died. He was 65.
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The most appalling allegations in A&E’s Hugh Hefner docuseries ‘Secrets of Playboy'
A&E's "Secrets of Playboy" is a 12-hour takedown of Hugh Hefner and his Playboy empire, including tales of sexual assault. The biggest claims.
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Winds of change: 6 companies bid record $4.37B for offshore leases in New York, New Jersey
Six companies have agreed to pay a record-breaking $4.37 billion for the right to build wind turbines off the coasts of New York and New Jersey.
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Growing list of Republicans will not attend SOTU over testing mandate
Several Republican lawmakers have said they will not attend President Biden’s Tuesday State of the Union address because of the mandated coronavirus testing before the speech.”…
thehill.comWhite House to unveil blueprint for the next Covid phase
The document will be put out after the State of the Union address and chart a more cautiously optimistic path forward.
www.politico.comAmericans don’t know how to feel about eased Covid rules
Sixty-one percent of people say lifting rules like mask mandates that would put people who are immunocompromised at risk has them feeling stressed.
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Democrats turn against mask mandates as Covid landscape and voter attitudes shift
The decision is being driven by a mix of science and political science.
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Federal appeals court blocks Navy from disciplining group of unvaccinated sailors
A federal appeals court blocked the Navy from disciplining a group of special warfare personnel who cited religious reasons in refusing to get vaccinated, dealing the latest blow to the Pentagon’s …
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S. Korea drops proof of vaccine, test to aid virus response
South Korea will no longer require people to show proof of vaccination or negative tests to enter any indoor space starting Tuesday.
apnews.com'I love Mardi Gras': Carnival spirit takes over New Orleans
Party-minded people dressed in traditional purple, green and gold filled New Orleans' streets for the city's first full-dress Mardi Gras since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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In Somaliland, COVID brings 'cutters' door to door for girls
HARGEISA, Somalia (AP) — Safia Ibrahim's business was in trouble. COVID-19 had taken hold in Somaliland, in the Horn of Africa.
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Biden administration announces new nursing home reform efforts
The Biden administration on Monday announced a round of new measures for nursing homes aimed at ensuring adequate care for seniors. Citing how the pandemic “highlighted the tragic impact…
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Education activists agree Democrats' change of heart on mask mandates is based on 'political science'
Education activists argue that some Democratic governors who lifted mask mandates were influenced by politics.
Unproven Covid Drug Use Shows Political Divide
Here’s the latest news from the pandemic.
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