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Pence: ‘Mistakes were made’ in classified records handling
While speaking at Florida International University (FIU), Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Miami, former Vice President Mike Pence said he takes "full responsibility" after classified documents were found at his Indiana home. Pence was talking at FIU about the economy and promoting his new book, "So Help Me God."
Tyre Nichols' brutal beating by police shown on video
Authorities in Memphis have released video showing Black motorist Tyre Nichols being beaten by five police officers who held him down and repeatedly struck him with fists, batons and boots.
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White House says 'violence is unacceptable' amid expected protests over Tyre Nichols bodycam video
The White House is calling for peaceful protests as Memphis police are expected to release body camera video relating to the traffic stop involving Tyre Nichols.
Memphis authorities release graphic video of police beating Tyre Nichols during arrest
Memphis authorities on Friday evening released graphic video showing the arrest of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man who died after a traffic stop on Jan. 10. Federal, state and local authoriti…
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What we know about the 5 Memphis police officers charged with beating Tyre Nichols to death
The officers were charged with second-degree murder, official misconduct, aggravated kidnapping, official oppression and aggravated assault.
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Paul Pelosi attack: DePape told police he intended to hold Nancy Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps
Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape told police that he had gone to Pelosi's home with the intent of holding Nancy Pelosi hostage over what Democrats had done to President Trump.
Map: tracking Nichols protests around the United States
Protests erupted in about a dozen cities in the first hours after police released bodycam footage of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating.
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Lawmakers condemn ‘brutal and violent killing’ of Tyre Nichols, call for justice after video of arrest released
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify that Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) is a member of the House. Lawmakers condemned the “brutal and violent killing” of Tyre Nichols on Friday…
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GOP-led committees plan to issue subpoenas in Biden probes without consulting Democrats | CNN Politics
The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee and select subcommittee on the so-called weaponization of the federal government plan to adopt a rule that will allow Republican members to issue subpoenas without consulting Democrats days ahead of time, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Tennessee county places deputies on leave following Tyre Nichols arrest footage release
Two deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office in Memphis, Tennessee, have been relieved of duty after the release of footage from Tyre Nichols's arrest in which officers severely beat him.
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Five ex officers have been charged with second-degree murder in the death of Tyre Nichols.
Protests crop up across the U.S. after Memphis police released footage that showed officers beating Tyre Nichols. He died after a traffic stop earlier this month.
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Biden's notebooks among items seized by FBI in Delaware home search
The notebooks, from Biden's time as vice president, do not have classified markings but were taken because some writings relate to his official business, a person familiar with the investigation said.
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Jeffries names Omar to Foreign Affairs Committee, setting up floor clash
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) named Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Friday, despite House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) vow to block her from sitting on the panel over past antisemitic comments.
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GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel defeats rival in fierce campaign
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel has won her bid to lead the GOP for two more years.
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Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of attack on husband
Rep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
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George Santos delivers speech on Holocaust remembrance after lying about Jewish heritage
New York Republican Congressman George Santos delivered a speech on Holocaust remembrance Friday after admitting to lying about his claimed Jewish heritage.
Behind the RNC's anti-Trump revolt
The fight for chair isn’t just about leading the RNC – it's about who will lead the Republican Party into 2024.
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Tyre Nichols protest: Memphis residents seek to shut down I-55 bridge
Protesters are looking to shut down both lanes of traffic on the Interstate 55 bridge in Memphis, Tennessee, in response to the release of footage showing Tyre Nichols aggressively beaten and arrested, ultimately leading to his hospitalization and death.
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Facebook was a cash cow for Trump. It could end up being a ‘bronze goose.’
The platform has changed. And operatives in both parties aren’t convinced that Trump can dominate there again.
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Key Republicans oppose House GOP bill to abolish tax code
Republican supporters of a bill aimed at abolishing the tax code as we know it are running into an early barrier in the House: their own leadership. The Fair Tax Act was thrust into the spotlight e…
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U.S. general predicts war with China in 2025, tells officers to get ready
“I hope I am wrong. My gut tells me will fight in 2025," said Gen. Mike Minihan in a memo sent to the officers he commands and obtained by NBC News.
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‘Ukraine’s more integrated in NATO than any other country’
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Live Updates | Release of video of Tyre Nichols' beating
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both condemning the Memphis police beating of Tyre Nichols that ended in his death.
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Biden speaks with Tyre Nichols' family, says he is "outraged" by footage
President Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" to watch the footage of Tyre Nichols' violent arrest.
www.cbsnews.comFEC asked to hold off on George Santos probe amid separate DOJ investigation: report
The DOJ has asked the FEC to refrain from taking enforcement action against Rep. George Santos while it conducts its own investigation, according to a report.
Memphis Police release graphic video of Tyre Nichols beating
Memphis Police released footage from four cameras that captured the fatal beating of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. Nichols died three days after his arrest.
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Trump argues Letitia James can't sue Trump Organization because 'no entity as such exists'
Former President Donald Trump dropped his lawsuits against New York Attorney General Letitia James but hasn't given up on fighting her.
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AOC in line to become her party's No. 2 on Oversight panel
She’s expected to play a larger role — as high as vice ranking member — given her close relationship with top committee Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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Paul Pelosi hammer attack video released
Paul Pelosi suffered a skull fracture and other serious injuries in the Oct. 28 assault at his California home.
Pence takes 'full responsibility' for classified documents found at his home
"Mistakes were made, and I take full responsibility," Pence said.
Brutality of Russia's Wagner gives it lead in Ukraine war
Fierce battles in eastern Ukraine have thrown a new spotlight on a private Russian military group led by a rogue millionaire with longtime links to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
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West to deliver 321 tanks to Ukraine, says diplomat, as North Korea accuses US of 'crossing the red line' | CNN
Western countries will deliver more than 300 tanks to Ukraine, Kyiv's ambassador to France said Friday.
Republican Ken Buck opposes kicking Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs committee
Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) on Friday said he is opposed to blocking Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from sitting on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, becoming the latest GOP lawmaker to voice opposition …
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Harris will reprise her role championing the U.S.-led West’s defense of Ukraine against Russian aggression.
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Who was Tyre Nichols, the man allegedly murdered by 5 Memphis police officers?
Who was Tyre Nichols, the man allegedly murdered by 5 Memphis police officers?
California Senate race sets up clash of titans
California is finally getting a wide-open election that lives up to its progressive reputation as a field of liberal candidates prepare for battle.
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3 charged in plot to assassinate activist Masih Alinejad, who is critical of Iran regime
FBI Director Christopher Wray said the criminal group had been planning the assassination of New York-based journalist and activist Masih Alinejad.
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U.S. Senate Republicans put Biden on notice over debt ceiling
Two dozen U.S. Senate Republicans warned Democratic President Joe Biden on Friday that they would not support increasing the federal debt ceiling without at least an equal amount of spending cuts to government programs or structural reform.
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Supreme Court failed to disclose financial arrangement with outside group probing leak: Report
The Supreme Court failed to disclose its long-standing financial arrangements with former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff who independently validated the nine-month investigation into the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eye
On most weekends, Tyre Nichols would head to the city park, train his camera on the sky and wait for the sun to set.
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Memphis police smoked cigarettes after fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, family says
The callous smoke break "was just as offensive as the brutality itself," according to attorney Ben Crump.
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North Dakota landowners clash on pipeline plans
North Dakota landowners have found themselves polarized on the construction of a new carbon capture pipeline that would extend under hundreds of homes and farms.
Ukraine war: UN accuses Russia of breaking child protection rules over refugees
Moscow is accused of giving refugees Russian passports and allowing them to be adopted.
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In Romania, French, Dutch FMs sign agreement to boost ties
The foreign ministers of France and the Netherlands paid an official visit to Romania on Friday where they visited a NATO battlegroup, and later signed an agreement to strengthen ties between the three countries amid Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine.
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'Trump fatigue' in New Hampshire complicates 2024 White House bid
As the former president kicks off his presidential bid with a speech in New Hampshire, he may find the political landscape there more treacherous than he did six years ago.
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FBI director 'appalled' by Tyre Nichols traffic stop video, 'disturbing' says Garland
Joe Biden spoke to the parents of Tyre Nichols by phone Friday. AG Merrick Garland and FBI Director Chris Wray urged any planned protests be peaceful.
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In Beijing's backyard, U.S. demonstrates its military might
Over a few hours under grey skies, dozens of combat planes and helicopters roar on and off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Nimitz, in a demonstration of U.S. military power in some of the world's most hotly contested waters.
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House Republicans pass bill to limit drawdowns on Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The Strategic Production Response Act requires agencies to lease federal land for oil and gas drilling to offset drawdowns. It's unlikely to become law.
Lawsuit accusing private prisons in Arizona of slavery now before top appeals court
A civil rights lawsuit that alleges prisons in Arizona are practicing slavery is now before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a traditionally liberal federal court.
What to know about George Santos and his campaign finance issues as questions grow | CNN Politics
Rep. George Santos started his third week as a congressman with an array of questions still swirling around his personal and campaign finances. He ended the week with even more unanswered questions.
Palestinian gunman kills 7 near Jerusalem synagogue
Officials say a Palestinian gunman killed seven people and wounded three others near a synagogue in east Jerusalem in the deadliest attack on Israelis in years.
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Biden calls Tyre Nichols family hours before bodycam's public release
President Biden called the family of Tyre Nichols on Friday and commended their “courage and strength” over a phone call, according to a White House official.
Durham used Russian intelligence memos to gain access to emails linked to George Soros: Report
Special counsel John Durham leaned on Russian intelligence memos to access emails from an aide to George Soros, according to a report.
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Tyre Nichols’s brother on 5 officers involved in his death: ‘I hope they die’
Tyre Nichols’s brother said in an interview with a local news station on Friday that he hopes a similar fate falls on the five Memphis officers allegedly involved in the death of his brother.…
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Mr. Musk goes to Washington to stump for Twitter and Tesla
The CEO of Tesla and Twitter met with House Judiciary and Oversight Committee chairs that aim to investigate Biden and Big Tech — and the White House, which plans to lavish EV money.
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Events in the Memphis police beating death of Tyre Nichols
The city of Memphis on Friday released video of the police traffic stop and beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man. Five police officers have been fired and charged with second-degree murder in his death.
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Ronna McDaniel reelected Republican National Committee chair
Ronna McDaniel won a fourth term, despite her challenger getting a last-minute boost from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Trump trails DeSantis in possible 2024 matchup in New Hampshire, which holds first primary
Other potential GOP candidates who received support included former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (8%) and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (4%).
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India's Adani slammed by $48 bln stock rout, putting share sale at risk
Shares of India's Adani Enterprises plunged on Friday after a scathing report by a U.S. short seller triggered a selloff in the conglomerate's listed firms, casting doubts on the success of the company's record $2.45 billion secondary share sale.
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FEC presses George Santos campaign after it lists treasurer who denies taking the job
Attorney Derek Ross, who disputed the Santos campaign's filing, told CNBC he has not tried to contact the campaign because it "seems like a waste of time."
Court releases body camera footage and 911 call from Paul Pelosi attack
Police body camera footage and a 911 call from the brutal October 2022 attack on then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband Paul Pelosi in their San Francisco home was made public on Friday. Th…
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Pelosi attack video shows struggle and savage hammer swing
Newly released video shows the husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi struggling for control of a hammer with his assailant during an attack in the couple’s San Francisco home last year.
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Ukraine war: Auschwitz anniversary marked without Russia
Moscow accuses Poland of attempting to "rewrite history" after it is not invited to the event.
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Kari Lake raking in millions following Arizona election loss
Arizona's Kari Lake, the self-described "Donald Trump with softer edges," may have been defeated in November, but she has been working hard ever since, leveraging her loss into a multimillion-dollar windfall.
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Ex-Fox News employee sues network, alleging Ailes sexually abused her
Laura Luhn filed suit against Fox News, its former parent firm and ex-network executive Bill Shine, accusing the network of “enabling” and “covering up” abuse.
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Pelosi says she has ‘absolutely no intention’ of watching video of husband’s attack
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she has “absolutely no intention” of watching the video of her husband, Paul Pelosi, being attacked with a hammer at the couple’s San Francisco home in October, af…
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DEA Mexico chief quietly ousted over ties to drug lawyers
MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration quietly ousted its former top official in Mexico last year over improper contact with lawyers for narcotraffickers, an embarrassing end to a brief tenure marked by deteriorating cooperation between the countries and a record flow of cocaine, hero
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Body camera footage from Paul Pelosi attack released
The evidence was released Friday after a coalition of news organizations asked the judge presiding over the case to make them public.
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Jury awards $1M to Oregon woman who was told ‘I don’t serve Black people’
Rose Wakefield stopped at Jacksons Food Store in Beaverton on March 12, 2020, and saw the attendant ignore her and instead pump gas for other drivers, her attorney said.
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Total of 321 heavy tanks promised to Ukraine - Ukraine ambassador to France
A total of 321 heavy tanks have been promised to Ukraine by several countries, Ukraine's ambassador to France said on BFM television on Friday.
www.reuters.comEric Adams personally 'hurt' by death of Tyre Nichols
City and state police are prepared for potential protests, New York's elected leaders said.
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South Dakota Gov. Noem breaks longstanding tradition, foregoes press conferences
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has broken a longstanding state tradition of governors giving weekly press conferences, having not spoken to Capitol press in three weeks.
Paul Pelosi attack video released. Here's how the assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband unfolded
Court records and statements by prosecutors and police have painted a detailed account of the hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi.
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U.S. House passes bill limiting drawdowns from strategic oil reserve
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Friday limiting the ability of the energy secretary to tap the strategic oil reserve without developing plans to increase the amount of public lands available for oil and gas drilling.
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Police warn that Oregon torture suspect is using dating apps
Police say a man accused of torturing a woman he held captive in Oregon, and who was convicted in Nevada of keeping another woman in captivity, is using dating apps to try to find people to help him avoid the police or find new victims.
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Buyer’s remorse: Freedom Caucus rep worries open amendments will backfire on GOP
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said House Republicans could clamp down on the open amendment process for bills if Democrats play politics with the return to regular order.
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Biden 'outraged and deeply pained' after watching Tyre Nichols video
The president's comments came shortly after Memphis officials released video of the Jan. 7 traffic stop. Nichols, 29, died three days later.
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Brazil police raid Bolsonaro nephew's home in uprising probe
Brazil’s federal police have searched the home of a nephew of former President Jair Bolsonaro in connection with the Jan. 8 storming of government buildings in the capital by far-right protesters.
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Tyre Nichols death: New York City Mayor Eric Adams 'betrayed' by Memphis officers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Friday reflected on his own experience with police brutality ahead of the Memphis PD's release of the Tyre Nichols bodycam video.
CBS News investigation spurs action by Air Force to combat domestic violence
Following a 2021 CBS News investigation into domestic violence in the military, the Air Force ordered a review and has launched multiple initiatives to address domestic violence.
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North Carolina man pleads guilty to bomb threat near U.S. Capitol in 2021
A North Carolina man who faced criminal charges after claiming he had a bomb in his truck parked near the U.S. Capitol in 2021 pleaded guilty on Friday, the Justice Department said in a statement.
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Zelenskiy's party purges lawmaker for wartime trip to Thailand
Ukraine's ruling party has kicked out a lawmaker from its parliamentary faction after reports he had travelled to Thailand during Ukraine's grinding war with Russia sparked a public outcry.
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North Korea slams US over decision to send tanks to Ukraine
North Korea has condemned the United States over its decision to supply Ukraine with advanced battle tanks to help fight off Russia's invasion, saying that Washington is escalating a sinister “proxy war” aimed at destroying Moscow.
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RNC's Ronna McDaniel declares 'this is my last term as chair'
Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel says that after winning a fourth term as chair of the GOP, there won’t be a fifth term in her future.
A wave of anti-LGBTQ laws for schools in red states has Biden administration weighing a response
Biden education department weighing changes to anti-discrimination Title IX that could counter anti-LGBTQ initiatives in Texas, Florida and red states
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Teenage MS-13 gang member charged with rape and murder of autistic woman to be tried as adult
EXCLUSIVE — The MS-13 gang member facing charges in connection to the rape and murder of an autistic young woman in a small Maryland town last summer will be tried as an adult despite being a juvenile, the Washington Examiner has learned.
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Peter Navarro contempt of Congress trial delayed for months over executive privilege issues | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Friday delayed the contempt of Congress trial for former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro, likely for months, to allow for additional pre-trial debate over the role executive privilege could play when the case goes to a jury.
EV maker Lucid surges on report Saudi PIF to buy remaining stake
Lucid Group's shares surged 43% on Friday, paring gains after doubling on market speculation that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) wanted to buy out the electric vehicle maker.
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Eric Garner’s daughter criticizes release of Tyre Nichols footage: Treated like a ‘premiere of a movie’
Emerald Garner, the daughter of Eric Garner, criticized the way footage from Tyre Nichols’s arrest was released on Friday, saying it was treated like a “premiere of a movie.” “The fact that we wait…
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Pelosi says it would be 'very hard' to watch body camera video of husband's brutal attack
Police video and Paul Pelosi's 911 call are expected to be released Friday.
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Eric Adams calls for Santos to step down
“I believe it’s time for him to leave,” the New York mayor said.
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United States to host Copa America 2024 tournament including CONCACAF teams
The 2024 Copa America will be played in the United States, the CONCACAF and CONMEBOL confederations announced on Friday, as part of a new strategic partnership that will include a jointly organised club tournament.
www.reuters.comWhere the Uihleins sent their cash after the insurrection
The donations from the Ed Uihlein Family Foundation include a $1 million gift the day after the insurrection to the Conservative Partnership Institute.
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EU official: Russia shifts war focus to 'NATO and the West'
TOKYO (AP) — A senior EU official said Friday that Russia has taken its war against Ukraine to “a different stage” by making indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets, while criticizing Moscow for triggering recent moves by Germany and the United States to send advanced tanks to U
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Texas bill seeks accountability for 'rogue' DAs who don't prosecute crimes
A bill in Texas would require district attorneys to prosecute crimes or face repercussions such as potential removal from office
Opinion | Russia’s Bloody Sledgehammer
Biden can do far more to counter the Wagner Group mercenaries terrorizing Ukraine.
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2 escaped inmates, including convicted murderer, found after multistate manhunt
A 2008 Cadillac SUV allegedly stolen by the fugitives after their escape from a Virginia jail was located in Tennessee Friday morning, authorities said.
Tiny radioactive capsule goes missing in Western Australia
The tiny object contains Caesium-137, which could cause serious illness.
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AOC eyeing leadership position on Oversight Committee: Report
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) appears to be in line for a senior leadership position on one of Congress's most important committees.
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Memphis police chief: Tyre Nichols video ‘about the same, if not worse’ than Rodney King beating
Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis on Friday said that the video of the incident that led to Tyre Nichols’s death is “about the same, if not worse” than footage of the 1991 beating of Rodney King i…
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Justice Department charges 3 men in plot to kill Iranian American author
The target is an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses in Iran.
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Sprinting great Bolt says 'stressful situation' trying to recover lost millions
World 100 and 200 metres record holder Usain Bolt said on Friday that it was a "stressful situation" trying to recover more than $12.7 million that has disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm.
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Amazon axes free grocery delivery on Prime orders under $150
Amazon is axing free grocery delivery for Prime members on orders less than $150. In an email to Prime members Friday, Amazon said customers who get their groceries delivered from Amazon Fresh — and pay less than $150 — will be charged between $3.95 and $9.95 depending on the order size.
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Azerbaijan strongly protests to Iran after fatal embassy shooting
A gunman shot dead a security guard and wounded two other people at Azerbaijan's embassy in Iran on Friday, in an attack Baku branded an "act of terrorism" that it said was the result of Tehran failing to heed its calls for improved security.
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Zelenskyy demands more sanctions as Ukraine reels from Russian bombardment; explosions heard near nuclear power plant
Ukraine is reeling from the most recent wave of Russian drone and missile strikes Thursday that killed at least 11 people and triggered emergency power outages.
U.S. House panel to vote next month on possible TikTok ban
The House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to hold a vote next month on a bill aimed at blocking the use of China's popular social media app TikTok in the United States, the committee confirmed on Friday.
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Men seeking services of sex workers keep knocking on door of fed up Texas retiree
Plano resident Elaine White, 66, doesn't know why internet scammers use her address.
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Coronavirus-denying monk who called Putin a "traitor to the Motherland" sentenced to 7 years in Russian prison
In November 2021, he was convicted of inciting suicidal actions through sermons in which he urged believers to "die for Russia."
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Nancy Pelosi declines to comment on husband's attack footage 'right now'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said she would not be commenting "right now" on the newly released footage of the alleged October 2022 attack on her husband.
Jerusalem synagogue shooting: Israel arrests 42 after deadly attack
Seven people were killed in Friday's attack with two more injured in a separate shooting on Saturday.
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US charges 3 in plot to kill Iranian-American author in NYC
The Justice Department has charged three men in an alleged plot that originated in Iran to kill an Iranian American author and activist who has spoken out against human rights abuses.
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Embattled South Dakota state senator will be investigated for harassment
Republican South Dakota state Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller will be investigated for harassment over an exchange with a legislative aide, according to the state Senate's GOP leader
Biden admin breaks down student debt relief numbers: California had the most applicants; Wyoming the fewest
The Biden administration released state-by-state data on Friday breaking down who applied for President Biden’s student debt relief program last year. While the program that would give millio…
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Video shows police beating and kicking Tyre Nichols while he was restrained
The 29-year-old cried out for his mother during the violent arrest in Memphis that led to his death, footage shows.
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Tyre Nichols beating: Timeline of investigation into police killing of Memphis man
The alleged police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, during a traffic stop earlier this month has caused uproar nationwide.
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'GMA3's T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach no longer with ABC News following their romance scandal
The ABC co-hosts received a great deal of attention on social media after photos published by the Daily Mail brought their relationship to light. Both have been married to their respective spouses since 2010.
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Wall St Week Ahead Recession fears pose challenge to energy shares after stellar year
A potential U.S. recession and tough comparisons to a stellar 2022 are weighing on the prospects of energy stocks delivering an encore to last year’s stunning run, despite valuations that are seen as still comparatively cheap.
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Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago
A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years. NASA says the dirty snowball last visited during Neanderthal times.
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New York should pay Cuomo's legal fees in suit, judge rules
A judge has ruled that New York state should pay former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legal bills as he defends himself against a lawsuit accusing him of sexually harassing a state trooper
Ukraine to summon Hungarian envoy over 'unacceptable' remarks by Orban
The Ukrainian foreign ministry will summon Hungary's ambassador to complain about "completely unacceptable" remarks Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made about Ukraine, Kyiv said on Friday.
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Kavanaugh says he's 'optimistic' about the Supreme Court and trashes US News law school rankings | CNN Politics
Speaking at Notre Dame, Kavanaugh launched into a lengthy criticism of US News & World Report’s ranking of law schools
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‘There Is a Real Sense That the Apocalypse Is Coming’
A former evangelical tracks the rise of white Christian nationalism — and looks ahead to where the movement goes next.
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Study finds autism rates have tripled among young kids: What to know
The study looked at kids in New York and New Jersey over a span of 16 years.
3 arrested following fatal shooting of 11-year-old girl killed in drive-by walking home from store
Brexialee Torres-Ortiz was walking back to her Syracuse, New York, apartment after buying milk for her family when she was killed.
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Ford recalls 462K vehicles over rear camera problem tied to 17 accidents
Ford announced an international recall of more than 400,000 vehicles over a video output issue that keeps the rear view camera from displaying while backing up.
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Ronna McDaniel beats back Dhillon in battle for control of the RNC
Ronna McDaniel fended off the insurgent campaign of Harmeet Dhillon to win a fourth term as chairwoman of the Republican National Committee on Friday in an election that will shape the direction of the party heading into the 2024 presidential election.
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Usain Bolt fires business manager over Jamaica fraud case
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt tells reporters he is baffled over how $12.7 million of his money has gone missing from a local private investment firm that authorities are investigating as part of a massive fraud.
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Bodycam footage shows moment of Paul Pelosi attack
A US court authorised the release of video from the October 2022 assault on Nancy Pelosi's husband.
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Seven EU countries oppose new EU funding as response to U.S. subsidy plan - letter
Plans by the European Commission to create new European Union funding for the green industry are facing mounting opposition in the 27-nation bloc, as seven EU countries openly rejected the idea in a letter to the EU executive.
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Jan. 6 rioter who maced Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick sentenced to nearly 7 years
The Jan. 6 rioter who attacked fallen Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick with pepper spray was sentenced Friday to 6 years and 8 months in prison.
UK Treasury chief: Tax cuts must wait for inflation to fall
Britain’s Treasury chief says taming inflation is more important than cutting taxes. Jeremy Hunt is resisting calls from some in the governing Conservative Party for immediate tax breaks for businesses and voters.
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Pennsylvania constitutional amendments to miss ballot after legislative deadlock
A package of proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania constitution will likely not appear on the May primary ballot after legislators missed a Friday deadline to pass it.
Jay Leno breaks collarbone and ribs in motorcycle crash 2 months after suffering burns in garage fire
The November garage fire and January wreck both stemmed from his passion for working on vintage vehicles.
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AP deletes viral tweet regarding ‘the’ French
The Associated Press has deleted a tweet giving guidance on AP style that went viral over its inclusion of “the” French as a term to be avoided. The AP Stylebook’s Twitter account on Th…
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Video evidence suggests Alex Murdaugh muddled timeline
Alex Murdaugh’s comments to police about his whereabouts around the time his wife and son were fatally shot may not have been accurate.
apnews.comBiden Appointees Are Looking for New Jobs — And the Market Is Hot
Ron Klain’s departure signals the start of a period when insiders typically look for new jobs. It turns out the market for them is doing just fine.
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Exclusive: Supreme Court did not disclose financial relationship with expert brought in to review leak probe | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court did not disclose its longstanding financial ties with former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff even as it touted him as an expert who independently validated its investigation into who leaked the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
Two companies race to deploy robotaxis in San Francisco. The city wants them to hit the brakes.
The city’s transportation officials sent letters this week to California regulators asking them to halt or scale back the expansion plans of Cruise and Waymo.
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Massive great white decapitates man as fishermen look on in horror
A 19-foot great white shark decapitated a man in front of horrified witnesses earlier this month, claiming the first reported shark attack victim of 2023.
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Blinken to visit Israel and West Bank with tensions high after outbreak of violence | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to Jerusalem and Ramallah next week has gained new urgency after a wave of deadly violence in Israel and the West Bank.
VA House Republicans vote down gun control measures after recent shootings on school campuses
Virginia’s Democrat-led Senate approved a range of gun control bills this week aimed at banning firearms from campuses. However, the GOP-controlled House rejected the bills yesterday.
More than 7,500 migrants approved to come to the US under new program, data shows | CNN Politics
More than 7,500 migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti have been approved to come to the United States under a program set up by the Biden administration earlier this month, which administration officials have cited as contributing to a drop in border crossings, according to data obtained by CNN.
Key lawmaker: Biden mulling broad prohibitions on U.S. investments in Chinese tech
The administration is considering a more aggressive walling off of American capital flows into Chinese high-tech sectors than previously known, says House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul.
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US company gets $120 million boost to make 'green steel'
The manufacture of “green steel” moved a step closer Friday as Massachusetts-based Boston Metal announced a $120 million investment to help it produce steel that is far less damaging to the climate than traditional steel.
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Kavanaugh praises new Supreme Court Justice Jackson: 'Thoroughly prepared'
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh praised his new colleague Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as someone who is "thoroughly prepared" and has "hit the ground running."
Video shows Memphis police officers kicking, beating Tyre Nichols
The ordeal captured in the video has transformed Nichols, who died in hospital three days later, into the latest face of a U.S. racial justice movement galvanized by the 2020 killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
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Man who claimed he had bomb near Capitol pleads guilty
A man who caused evacuations and an hourslong standoff with police on Capitol Hill when he claimed he had a bomb in his pickup truck outside the Library of Congress has pleaded guilty to a charge of threatening to use an explosive
Wyoming crypto bank's Federal Reserve application denied
The Federal Reserve Board has denied a Wyoming cryptocurrency bank’s application for Federal Reserve System membership.
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Jay Leno reportedly suffers broken bones in motorcycle accident
The comedian, who sustained serious burns after his vintage car erupted in flames Nov. 12 in his Los Angeles-area garage, reveals he was knocked off his bike Jan. 17.
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Karine Jean-Pierre responds to Paul Pelosi bodycam release: A 'miracle' he wasn't 'more seriously injured'
Karine Jean-Pierre said that it's a "miracle" that Paul Pelosi didn't get more serious injuries as the result of an Oct. 22 attack in San Francisco after body camera video of the incident was released.
Trump will hit the trail looking to reinvigorate his campaign | CNN Politics
Donald Trump's monthslong hiatus from the campaign trail is about to end.
US inflation and consumer spending cooled in December
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge eased further in December, and consumer spending fell — the latest evidence that the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes are slowing the economy.
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Obama's border chief Jeh Johnson admits crisis under Biden is 'much bigger'
The former secretary of Homeland Security under President Barack Obama says "the job is different" than when he was in charge of the agency.
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Tyre Nichols: Video released of confrontation with Memphis police
Body camera video was released Friday showing the confrontation between Memphis police officers and 29-year-old Tyre Nichols.
Analysis: Why Biden pushes an assault weapons ban despite the political odds
Flags are lowered, sorrowful statements are issued, pleas to lawmakers are made, again.
How will we know if the US economy is in a recession?
The second consecutive quarter of economic growth that the government reported Thursday underscored that the nation isn’t in a recession despite high inflation and the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes.
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Trump vows to root out 'Marxists' and end DEI bloat in 2024 education platform
Former President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump outlined his education policy platform in a video Thursday, promising to remove "Marxists" in the Education Department and restore local control of schools.
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What was the SCORPION unit, the now-deactivated police task force at the center of Tyre Nichols’ death?
The Memphis police unit at the center of Tyre Nichols' death has been deactivated, less than two years after it launched.
Maldives ruling party holds high-stakes presidential primary
Democracy icon Mohamed Nasheed’s political future in balance as governing party voters head to the polls.
Study: Enough rare earth minerals to fuel green energy shift
The world is trying to switch from electricity produced by burning fossil fuels to cleaner wind and solar power, but some people have worried that there aren't enough rare earth minerals to make the green electricity switch.
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Gallego: Arizona Republicans will call any Democrat ‘too liberal’
Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) compared his Senate run to those of Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) on Friday when asked whether there was a lane for a progressive candidate i…
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Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for 'American dream'
HOUSTON (AP) — In the months he was held in detention in Texas during his legal fight to remain in the U.S., Afghan soldier Abdul Wasi Safi thought he would eventually be returned to his home country and meet a likely death at the hands of the Taliban because of his work with the U.S.
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Two dozen U.S. Senate Republicans warned Democratic President Joe Biden on Friday that they would not support increasing the federal debt ceiling without at least an equal amount of spending cuts to government programs or structural reform.
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Rights group: leaked El Salvador data confirm abuses
Human Rights Watch says it has obtained a database leaked from the government of El Salvador that corroborates massive due process violations, severe prison overcrowding and deaths in custody under the country’s emergency powers put in place last March to confront a surge in gang violence.
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Republican road map: Here’s the GOP’s clearest path back to power in 2024
The 2024 Senate map is beginning to take shape, offering hope to Republicans as the party seeks to revive itself from a lackluster midterm performance and gain control of the White House and Senate.
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78 years on, Jewish Holocaust rescuers want their story told
KIBBUTZ HAZOREA, Israel (AP) — Just before Nazi Germany invaded Hungary in March 1944, Jewish youth leaders in the eastern European country jumped into action: They formed an underground network that in the coming months would save tens of thousands of fellow Jews from the gas chambers.
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Russian ‘megalomania’ in Ukraine war cited at death camp memorial
The Auschwitz camp memorial director equated Nazi crimes of World War II with Russian forces now in Ukraine.
DOJ appointee releases new plan for 'tenuous' Jackson water
The interim manager appointed by the U.S. Department of Justice to reform the troubled water system in Mississippi’s capital city has released a new financial plan to change Jackson’s billing system and spend hundreds of millions of federal relief fund...
Ronna McDaniel wins re-election to an unprecedented fourth term chairing the Republican National Committee
Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel won re-election on Friday, bringing to an end nearly two months of barbs and accusations amid a major fight for the future of the GOP.
Filipino workers: Oil company abandoned us in Hurricane Ida
Ten Filipino men who worked for a major offshore oil industry employer under federally granted visas claim in a federal lawsuit they were treated like prisoners at a company bunkhouse and that some of them were abandoned there when Hurricane Ida struck the Louisiana Gulf Coast in August 2021.
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Rockets, air attacks in Gaza follow deadly Israeli raid in Jenin
Operation in occupied West Bank generates defiance in Gaza, but could it lead to another war?
Republican National Committee condemns Kanye West, Nick Fuentes with resolution against antisemitism
The Republican National Committee approved a resolution that condemns antisemitism as well as Ye, who’s best known as Kanye West, and other conservative figures over antisemitic remarks
S. Korea to support civilian aid to North in hopes of talks
South Korea’s government says it will promote civilian efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea.
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Majida Obaid, killed by Israeli forces in Jenin, was ‘very loved’
The 61-year-old grandmother among nine who were shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
MD Gov. Wes Moore proposes tax break for military retirees
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has proposed a plan to expand state tax relief for veterans. His act would expand military tax exemption to $25,000 of income for this tax year.
Peru president gives support for elections later this year
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian President Dina Boluarte called on Congress Friday to approve a proposal to move elections forward to late this year, a marked concession from the leader who has been facing daily protests that have left almost 60 people dead.
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Freedom Caucus revolt brewing in South Carolina after GOP asks them to sign ‘Soviet-style pledge’
The South Carolina Freedom Caucus members say Republicans are demanding that they sign an a “Soviet-style pledge” or otherwise be kicked out of the caucus.
FDA withdraws emergency use authorization of COVID drug because it is unlikely to be effective against new variants
The FDA said it was withdrawing its emergency use authorization of Evusheld, a preventive COVID drug, because of its lack of effectiveness against omicron subvariants.
A yearly Covid vaccine? FDA advisers say it's too early to tell.
The agency this week proposed adopting a yearly approach to Covid vaccinations. Its advisory committee said Thursday there are still too many unknowns.
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CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Covid subvariants knock out Evusheld
Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection.
Medicare negotiating drug prices will likely save the U.S. billions, study says
Beginning in 2026, Medicare will begin negotiating the price of 10 drugs that cost the federal government the most money.
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Long COVID Affecting More Than One Third of College Students, Faculty
Almost 36% of students and faculty at George Washington University with a history of COVID-19 reported symptoms consistent with long COVID in a new study.
Six long COVID subtypes identified at The Jackson Laboratory
Over the past three years, it has become clear that, for many people, the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection persist long after an initial case of COVID-19 wanes.
Russian coronavirus-denying ex-monk sentenced to 7 years
A coronavirus-denying former Russian Orthodox monk has been given a seven-year sentence on charges of inciting hatred.
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McCarthy sets up votes to dismantle Biden's COVID emergency: 'The pandemic is over'
House Republicans next week will hold a series of votes aimed at unwinding the COVID emergency that the Biden administration has extended several times.
White House focusing on vaccine access for vulnerable
The White House is making it a priority to ensure vulnerable populations have access to needed vaccines, a top administration health official said. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, administrator of the Cent…
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FDA pulls authorization for AstraZeneca’s Covid antibody drug Evusheld
The drug, meant to prevent Covid in people with weakened immune systems, does not work against the predominant omicron subvariant XBB.1.5.
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CVS, Walmart and Walgreens to reduce pharmacy hours as staffing challenges persist
Cutting hours is meant to ease workload for employees and deliver better customer service, pharmacy chains say.
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UK not banning COVID-19 vaccines for people under 50
CLAIM: The United Kingdom is banning anyone under the age of 50 from getting COVID-19 vaccines. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. While the country will stop widely providing the vaccine to those under 50 next month, anyone deemed to have a clinical need, such as those at risk of severe illness, as well...
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FDA Experts Are Still Puzzled Over Who Should Get Which Covid Shots and When
A single booster seems to prevent death and hospitalization in most people, but protection from the current vaccines wanes within months. FDA experts say they need to know more from the Centers for…
FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men
The U.S. plans to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood. The Food and Drug Administration proposed easing restrictions on groups that typically face higher risks of HIV.
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Black maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi
Black, non-Hispanic women had a rate four times higher than white, non-Hispanic women, according to a report released Thursday by the state’s Department of Health.
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After 3 years of Covid, CNN went into rural China for Lunar New Year. Here's what we found and how officials tried stopping us | CNN
In China's southern Guizhou province, there's a tiny village in the southeast corner, nestled deep within the mountains, called Dali. A wall of lush green trees and bamboo surround this village of about one-thousand people, who've lived in wooden homes with gray-tiled roofs for centuries.
Nuclear strike chief seeks cancer review of missile crews
The top Air Force general in charge of the nation’s air- and ground-launched nuclear missiles has requested an official investigation into the number of airmen who are reporting blood cancer diagnoses after serving at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.
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More than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas issued in Florida in alleged wire fraud scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
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