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DA Fani Willis allowed to stay on Georgia election case after lead prosecutor resigns
ATLANTA (AP) — A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn’t continue to pursue the charges. Attorney Nathan Wade’s resignation allows Willis to remain on the most sprawling of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential election. 
House Speaker Johnson says White House doesn't 'call the shots' on when impeachment is over
House Speaker Mike Johnson tells Fox News that the White House does not ‘call the shots’ on when the impeachment inquiry into President Biden ends.
Pence says he won't endorse Trump in 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he "cannot in good conscience" endorse Trump for president in 2024.
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DeSantis signs bills that he says will keep immigrants living in the US illegally from Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills Friday that increase the prison and jail sentences for immigrants who are living in the United States illegally if they are convicted of driving without a license or committing felonies.
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Ex-FBI informant accused of lying about Bidens was called a "fraudster" in a prior case
Alexander Smirnov, the confidential FBI informant charged with lying about President Biden's business dealings, was accused of being "a liar and a fraudster" in a previous case.
www.cbsnews.comProsecutor leaves Georgia election case against Trump after relationship with district attorney
The judge had ruled either Nathan Wade or DA Fani Willis had to leave the case over their romantic relationship.
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The 6% commission on buying or selling a home is gone after Realtors association agrees to seismic settlement | CNN Business
The 6% commission, a standard in home purchase transactions, is no more.
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Biden praises Schumer's "good speech" criticizing Netanyahu
President Biden praised Sen. Chuck Schumer's speech, which was highly critical of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Putin rails against Ukraine as attacks mar Russian presidential election
Russians begin voting in a three-day election that is almost certain to hand the president six more years.
Kamala Harris torn apart by pro-lifers for historic trip to abortion clinic: 'Normalization of evil'
Pro-lifers on social media ripped Kamala Harris for becoming the first vice president to visit an abortion facility this week on a trip to Minnesota.
What's next in Trump's Georgia election interference case after judge allows DA Fani Willis to stay on the case
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's ruling could allow the case to move ahead quickly, but there is a potential roadblock.
www.nbcnews.comSupreme Court rules public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking critics on social media
The issue first arose for the Supreme Court in a case involving then-President Donald Trump.
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White House condemns Russia issuing arrest warrant for Washington Examiner columnist - Washington Examiner
The White House condemned the sanctions issued against American journalists, including the warrant issued against Washington Examiner columnist Tom Rogan.
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Fulton County prosecutor Nathan Wade withdraws from Trump case, allowing DA Fani Willis to continue
Fulton County, Georgia special prosecutor Nathan Wade withdrew from the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants.
Inside RFK Jr.’s VP selection process — according to one of the contenders
TV host Mike Rowe detailed a roughly three-hour vice presidential interview with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Kennedy compiled his short list.
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GOP retreat with paltry attendance does little to ease member infighting: ‘Waste of time’ - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are feeling a sense of low morale within the conference, which was on full display this week due to low attendance at the annual retreat.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s family dissents after award in her name is given to Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch | CNN Politics
The family of the late liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wants her name pulled off an award after the foundation in charge of doling it out named SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch among this year’s recipients.
www.cnn.comJudge delays Trump’s hush-money criminal trial until mid-April, citing last-minute evidence dump
A judge has delayed ex-President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial in New York until mid-April. His lawyers said they needed more time to sift through new evidence.
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DeSantis details alarming find aboard Haitian migrant boat seized off Florida coast
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced law enforcement has interdicted a migrant boat that was also carrying firearms and drugs, as well as night vision gear.
Russia election: Arrests for vandalism as ballot boxes targeted in Putin vote
At least eight people are held for a series of attacks including green dye being poured into ballot boxes.
www.bbc.comBiden backs Schumer after senator calls for new elections in Israel
President Joe Biden is expressing support for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after the senator called for new elections in Israel.
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Peter Navarro, ex-Trump aide, asks Supreme Court to keep him out of prison in Jan. 6 contempt case
Peter Navarro, who was President Donald Trump's trade adviser, wants to stay free as he appeals his conviction for defying a subpoena in Jan. 6 investigation.
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Secret Service, Justice Dept locate person of interest in swatting attacks on DHS Secretary Mayorkas and other officials
The person of interest is alleged to have made swatting calls targeting senior Biden administration officials, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
www.cbsnews.comRussian missiles kill at least 16 people in the latest strike on southern Ukraine's Odesa
A Russian missile strike on Odesa in Ukraine has killed at least 14 people and injured 46 others, local officials said.
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Israel-Gaza: Aid reaches Gaza shore in first sea delivery
The first shipment of food aid is unloaded, but how it will be distributed in Gaza remains unclear.
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Pence won’t endorse Trump because presumptive GOP nominee is ‘walking away’ from conservative policies - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he won't endorse former President Donald Trump because he disagrees with him on the debt, abortion, and TikTok.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTakeaways into AP investigation into Russian system to force its passports on occupied Ukraine
Russia has successfully imposed its passports on nearly the entire population of occupied Ukraine by making it impossible to survive without them, coercing hundreds of thousands of people into citizenship.
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Viral post baselessly claims Ocasio-Cortez has a net worth of $29 million | Fact check
AOC has no more than $60,000 in assets and up to $50,000 in student loan debt, according to her latest mandatory financial disclosure.
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Takeaways from the scathing ruling that lets DA Fani Willis remain on the Georgia Trump election subversion case | CNN Politics
Judge Scott McAfee is allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue on the election subversion case against Donald Trump – but first she’ll have to fire special prosecutor Nathan Wade after an embarrassing two months that put Willis and Wade on trial themselves over their...
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Biden admin funnels $1 billion for climate programs at borders amid ongoing migrant crisis
The Biden administration is funneling a staggering $1 billion to the U.S. borders to fund climate and green energy projects amid the ongoing migrant surge.
California man sentenced to life for 'boogaloo movement' killing of federal security guard
A Northern California man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role in the shooting death of a federal security guard and wounding of another.
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Nathan Wade resigns after judge says Fani Willis and her office can stay on Trump Georgia 2020 election case if he steps aside
Judge in Georgia Trump election case says while he couldn't "conclusively establish" when Willis' relationship with prosecutor turned romantic, "an odor of mendacity remains."
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‘Massacre’: Israel forces attack crowds waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 21
Palestinian officials call latest assault ‘premeditated’ as people seeking humanitarian supplies increasingly targeted.
Supreme Court denies 'thousands' of inmates a chance at shorter sentences
In interpreting a provision of the First Step Act, a 2018 law that overhauled sentencing practices, the court ruled against defendant Mark Pulsifer.
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Pence declines to endorse Trump, won't back Biden
Former President Donald Trump will not enjoy the endorsement of his former running mate, ex-Vice President Mike Pence, the Indiana Republican said Friday.
Post wrongly asserts migrants who illegally enter US can't be arrested | Fact check
Federal data shows tens of thousands of people are arrested each month for illegally entering the U.S.
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With friends like these: Five former foes Trump flipped on his road back to the White House - Washington Examiner
Some of Trump's largest critics in the Republican Party have now backed him heading into the general election.
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Biden welcomes Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to the White House
President Joe Biden welcomed Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to the White House Friday to celebrate a century of diplomatic relations.
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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to avoid prison time
Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro has filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in an attempt to remain out of prison as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.
Boeing 737 Max engine issue will take up to a year to fix, company tells lawmakers
Boeing said its planned fix for an engine issue on all 737 Max jets will delay certification of the 737 Max 7 and Max 10 airliners.
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Judge grants Trump 30-day delay in New York hush money trial - Washington Examiner
New York Judge Juan Merchant approved a request to delay Donald Trump’s hush money trial by 30 days, meaning the trial will now begin in the middle of April.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe Supreme Court upholds mandatory prison terms for some low-level drug dealers
The Supreme Court has ruled that thousands of low-level drug dealers are ineligible for shortened prison terms under a Trump-era bipartisan criminal justice overhaul.
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Hamas issues new proposal aimed at ending Gaza war; Israel PM mocks it
New truce plan presented to mediators in Egypt and Qatar but Israel’s PM Netanyahu calls it ‘ridiculous’.
Lawyer who exposed Willis-Wade relationship reacts to court ruling: ‘Disqualified’
Georgia Attorney Ashleigh Merchant claimed vindication after a Fulton County judge made a decision on her motion to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the 2020 election interference case.
Israel weighing the use of private security contractors to protect Gaza aid shipments
Current and former U.S. officials said the Israeli government has approached several security firms already. The U.S. is wary of having Americans provide armed security, the officials said.
www.nbcnews.comWhy are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices
The lack of housing has caused a record number of renters to devote an excessive amount of income to housing, according to a Harvard University analysis.
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Indians die fighting for Russia in Ukraine, leaving a trail of helplessness
At least two Indians have died on Ukrainian front lines, revealing the desperation caused by widespread joblessness.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis case against Trump can continue
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade, who had a relationship with Willis, resigned from the case hours after the decision.
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Why is Kristi Noem acting like a social media influencer? - Washington Examiner
One of the more bizarre side stories in politics is what exactly Gov. Kristi Noem is doing using her position to become a brand ambassador on social media.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe Supreme Court won't intervene in a dispute over drag shows at a public university in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from a student group that has been blocked from staging a drag show at a public university in Texas.
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Supreme Court sets rules on when public officials can block social media users
The Supreme Court laid out a new test for determining when actions taken by government employees on social media constitute official business verses personal conduct.
Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade resigns from Fani Willis’s office - Washington Examiner
Special prosecutor Nathan Wade stepped down from the Trump case in Georgia after a judge effectively ordered him to leave DA Fani Willis's office.
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Unproven claims and 'unprofessional' witnesses: How judge arrived at DA Fani Willis ruling
A look at the evidence and testimony shows how and why Judge Scott McAfee let Fani Willis stay on the Trump case if she fired prosecutor Nathan Wade.
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Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn a government plan to overhaul public broadcasting
Thousands Slovaks have rallied in the capital to condemn a plan by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to overhaul the country’s public broadcasting amid a wave of anti-government protests.
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WH says oversight of Boeing should reassure Americans, but won’t say if Biden thinks it’s safe to fly on company’s planes | CNN Politics
The White House on Friday said federal regulators are doing everything they can to assuage Americans’ anxieties about flying after several notable mishaps on Boeing planes.
www.cnn.comWhite House encourages House Republicans to 'move on' from their Biden impeachment effort
President Joe Biden’s top White House lawyer is encouraging Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to end his chamber’s efforts to impeach the Democratic president over unproven claims he benefited from the business dealings of his son and brother.
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In shadow of Trump tweets, Supreme Court outlines when officials can be sued for social media use
Former President Donald Trump’s frequent use of Twitter lurked in the background as the justices weighed whether an official’s online activities can constitute government action.
www.nbcnews.comConnecticut trooper acquitted in shooting death of Black college student following chase
A white Connecticut state police trooper has been acquitted of all charges in the death of a 19-year-old Black community college student who was shot as he sat in a stolen car while holding a knife.
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As Russia holds elections, Putin opposition fights to survive and adjust to life after Navalny
Allies of the late Alexei Navalny vow to continue their opposition to Putin as Russia's presidential elections near.
North Dakota voters will decide whether 81 is too old to serve in Congress
North Dakota voters will decide in June whether to prevent people from running for Congress if they're old enough to turn 81 during their House or Senate term.
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New bill seeks to strengthen bribery statute after Sen. Menendez accused of taking gold bars, cash for official acts
Charges against Sen. Bob Menendez have prompted new bipartisan anti-bribery House bill that alludes to the gold bars mentioned in his indictment.
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Ex-Rep. Justin Amash returns to Republican fold for Michigan Senate run - Washington Examiner
The Republican primary for a Michigan Senate seat is becoming a crowded affair – and party campaigners aren’t happy about all the new additions.
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PETA tells WH, Jill Biden annual Easter Egg Roll can still be 'egg-citing' with potatoes
PETA is recommending the White House and first lady Jill Biden use potatoes for its annual Easter Egg Roll instead of eggs.
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‘Russia’s African lab’: How Putin won over Burkina Faso after French adieu
Russia is increasing its influence in Burkina Faso, where disillusionment with French politics has left a void.
Tornadoes kill 3 and leave trails of destruction in the central US
The death toll still stands at three from a series of tornadoes that tore through the central U.S. An Ohio sheriff in what appeared to be the hardest hit area says it’s a surprise more people weren’t killed in Thursday night’s storms.
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Japanese giant defends U.S. Steel takeover after Biden opposes the deal
The Japanese steelmaker said the proposed acquisition would help strengthen U.S. defenses against China, while President Joe Biden said the company should remain American-owned.
www.nbcnews.comAP Decision Notes: What to expect in Ohio's presidential and state primaries
The most high-profile election in Ohio’s primary on Tuesday will be the Republican contest to take on the state’s Democratic U.S. senator. Sen.
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Biden faces Irish backlash over Israel-Hamas war ahead of St. Patrick's Day event with Ireland's leader
Many Irish people feel a bond with Palestinians, and Mr. Biden's stance on the Israel-Hamas war has changed Ireland's view of the U.S. leader.
www.cbsnews.comTop Senegal opposition leader vows to help win March 24 election, speaking out after prison release
Senegal’s top opposition leader is vowing to help his team win thes March 24 presidential election even though he is barred from the ballot.
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Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump | CNN Politics
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday said he “cannot in good conscience” endorse presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, arguing that Trump is pursuing an agenda that is “at odds with the conservative agenda.”
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Joe Rogan suggests one of the biggest problems with the Biden administration is the staff: ‘So ridiculous’
Joe Rogan and his guest, author James Lindsay, mocked some members of President Biden's administration that have been featured in national news stories.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky approve putting a school choice measure on the November ballot
Kentucky voters will decide whether they want to allow taxpayer money to go to private or charter schools.
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Kagan leads Supreme Court majority in tough-on-crime ruling - Washington Examiner
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan issued a majority opinion that makes it difficult for criminal defendants to be eligible for relief under the First Step Act.
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Human rights experts decry new evidence of torture of Ukrainian POWs by Russia
U.N.-backed human rights experts say they have gathered new evidence of “horrific” torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war by their Russian jailers, saying such practices could amount to war crimes
Hunter Biden's ex-business partner Tony Bobulinski slams him for 'running away' from House Oversight Committee
Hunter Biden’s former business partner, Tony Bobulinski, issued a scathing statement against the president's son after he declined to testify at a public hearing.
Apple to pay $490 million to settle allegations that it misled investors about iPhone sales in China
Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging CEO Tim Cook misled investors about a steep downturn in iPhone’s sales in China.
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READ: Georgia prosecutor Nathan Wade’s resignation letter and DA Fani Willis’ response | CNN Politics
The prosecutor leading the case against Donald Trump and his allies in Georgia stepped down following a scathing ruling from the Fulton County judge overseeing the criminal case, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
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Medical marijuana and abortion rights could be on Nebraska ballot
Along with efforts to legalize of medical marijuana and establishing a constitutional right to abortion, paid sick leave and consumption tax
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Watchdogs worry a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling could lead to high fees for open records
The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a state government agency that sought to charge a news organization nearly $45,000 for public records on water pollution.
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Black Britons fear for Diane Abbott after a millionaire’s call for violence
A top Tory donor said the veteran politician, affectionately called ‘Auntie Di’ by her supporters, should be shot.
Israel slams Hamas’ latest Gaza ceasefire proposal as ‘ridiculous’ but says it will send negotiators to latest talks | CNN Politics
Israel has called the latest set of demands from Hamas “ridiculous” and “absurd” but said it will send a negotiating team to Qatar in the coming days to continue negotiations on a ceasefire in the war in Gaza and release of hostages held by the terror group.
www.cnn.comFormer Massachusetts transit officer convicted of raping 2 women in 2012
A former transit police officer from Massachusetts has been convicted of raping two women more than a decade ago after giving them what prosecutors described as a joyride while on duty in his marked cruiser with its blue lights flashing, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said 50-year-old Shawn
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‘Masters of The Air’ companion doc director praises WWII series as ‘very authentic’ to what real men endured
Mark Herzog, director of "The Bloody Hundredth," the companion documentary to the series "Masters of The Air," spoke to Fox News Digital about the real men portrayed in the show.
Maryland House pushes higher taxes, online gambling in $1.3B plan for education and transportation
Top leaders in the Maryland House are backing roughly $1.3 billion in new revenues to help pay for future education and transportation costs.
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‘Long COVID’ symptoms no different than chronic effects of other viruses: Study - Washington Examiner
Controversy over whether long COVID is unique compared to other affects of infectious disease may lead to opening a new branch of the NIH for chronic disease.
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Timeline: Criminal probe into Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results
Here's a look at how Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia has unfolded.
Police report sheds light on Boeing whistleblower’s death - Washington Examiner
Boeing Whistleblower, John Barnett, who committed an apparent suicide last week, left his driver license behind and may have written a suicide note.
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Tornadoes and funnel clouds hit Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky
A storm system struck Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, where multiple warnings were issued.
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Ramadan in Gaza: Palestinians fast amid war, devastation and looming famine
A usually joyous month is unrecognizable in the enclave, where over 25 people have died of starvation, as families are observing the fast without access to enough food and clean water.
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George Santos announces plan to run for reelection after being removed from Congress
After being removed from the House of Representatives, Republican George Santos announced that he plans to run for Congress again.
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Alaska governor vetoes education package lawmakers overwhelmingly passed
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he's moving on to other issues after vetoing an education package that was overwhelmingly passed by lawmakers.
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US frees up billions in sanctions relief to Iran as Tehran proxies wreak havoc in region
Biden administration extends Iranian sanction waiver as Iraq looks to cut energy dependence on Tehran. On Friday, John Kirby said none of the money will be going to Iran.
Donald Trump's hush money trial delayed until at least April
The hush-money trial will no longer begin on 25 March, but a new date is yet to be determined.
www.bbc.comNew York City won't offer 'right to shelter' to some immigrants after 30 days in deal with advocates
Some homeless adult immigrants in New York City will no longer be offered shelter after their first 30 days in the city under an agreement between the mayor and city human rights advocates.
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Border crisis politics get messy for Trump and Biden in Wisconsin - Washington Examiner
Wisconsin swing voters are blaming Republicans and President Donald Trump for the border crisis, but say Trump would do better than Biden at fixing it
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Judge delays start of Trump's New York hush money trial
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's New York hush money case has delayed the start of the trial from its original March 25 start date.
Kentucky GOP moves to criminalize interference with legislature after transgender protests
Protests at Kentucky's Capitol can seem as commonplace as basketball pep rallies when Republican lawmakers are advancing bills that stir up opponents.
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Fulton County judge says district attorney Fani Willis can continue to prosecute the 2020 election interference case | CNN Politics
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on and prosecute the Georgia 2020 election interference racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 14 of his co-defendants, Judge Scott McAfee ruled Friday.
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Popular weight loss drugs remain out of reach for many who need them
Weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound have been hailed as a revolution. Yet the high cost and lack of insurance coverage make them largely unattainable.
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'You can't write her political obituary': Boebert walks tightrope to stay in Congress
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert is walking the narrowest of tightropes as she campaigns to remain in Congress. But operatives warn against writing her off just yet.
Supreme Court rejects students' request to hold drag show while they challenge school's ban
Drag shows have joined the front line of America's culture wars. The Supreme Court has yet to engage.
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House Oversight Democrats eye Michael Cohen as Biden impeachment inquiry hearing witness: source
House Democrats on the Oversight Committee are considering ex-President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen as an impeachment inquiry hearing witness.
Federal government is – once more – counting down to a partial shutdown | CNN Politics
Congress is running up on yet another critical government funding deadline, with one week to go before the potential partial shutdown of several critical departments. Negotiators are still working furiously around the clock to finish their work on the remaining six bills.
www.cnn.comUS consumer sentiment ticks down slightly, but most expect inflation to ease further
Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign that price increases will keep slowing.
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The battle between farmers in West Bank pitting Israel against the US
The US has announced sanctions against three more Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
www.bbc.comProsecutors say New York subway shooting may have been self defense
A man who shot and critically wounded another passenger on a New York City subway train may have acted in self-defense and will not immediately be charged with any crime, prosecutors said Friday.
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Conspiracies around Catherine, Princess of Wales have reached a fever pitch | CNN
Social media is in knots over Kate’s absence from the public eye, and it’s only getting worse.
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Shedding working-class voters, Biden goes for a Hail Mary on US Steel - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's extremist environmental agenda is undermining his efforts to keep U.S. Steel from being sold to a foreign buyer.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWisconsin Republican Senate candidate Hovde promises to donate salary to charity
Wisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde pledges in a new campaign ad to donate his salary to charity if elected.
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Speaker Johnson aims to stay leader of House GOP in 2025, vows 'very aggressive first 100 days'
Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with Fox News Digital on the sidelines of the annual House GOP retreat, where he discussed what he hopes Republicans will focus on in 2025.
Israeli forces deny opening fire at Gaza aid drop-off site
At least 20 people were killed and 155 were injured in a shooting at the Kuwait Roundabout in Gaza City, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health.
Harris approval rating worse than Biden, Trump: poll
Vice President Kamala Harris' efforts to improve her image are failing, with an approximate 52% disapproval rate among registered voters surveyed by USA TODAY/Suffolk.
These Republicans won states that Trump lost in 2020. Their endorsements are lukewarm (or withheld)
Former President Donald Trump dominated the Republican presidential primaries on his way to a third consecutive nomination.
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Moms for Liberty to advise librarians on book removals in Florida
Moms for Liberty members make up half of a group to advise Florida school districts on how to select titles and when to pull them off of shelves.
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Netanyahu approves Rafah ground invasion, despite Biden opposition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Friday a ground operation invading Rafah in the Gaza region, despite outcry from President Biden's administration.
Israel blocks thousands of Palestinians from visiting Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli authorities have tightened restrictions for Palestinians travelling to holy mosque from occupied West Bank.
Law enforcement should have seized man's guns weeks before he killed 18 in Maine, report finds
A sheriff's office had cause to take the killer in Maine's worst mass shooting into custody before he killed 18 people, an independent commission has found.
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Tensions over Israel-Hamas war loom over Irish Taoiseach’s usually jovial annual visit to White House | CNN Politics
St. Patrick’s Day at the White House is ordinarily a moment for celebration, with the fountains dyed green and a crystal bowl of shamrocks exchanged as a symbol of friendly ties between the United States and Ireland.
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From cold cases to connected: Serial predator linked to 5 attacks
“20/20” explores the multi-decade investigation and conviction of William Lewis Reece, who was linked to multiple murders
Boeing tells pilots to check seats after Latam plane incident
It comes during an ongoing investigation into how a Latam flight suddenly dropped injuring 50 people.
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Former Arkansas State college football player accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend
Blaise A. Taylor, 27, was taken into custody in Utah and held in connection to the fatal poisoning of Jade Benning, who died in Nashville on her 25th birthday.
www.nbcnews.comMother of boy found dead in suitcase in Indiana arrested in California
Indiana State Police say the mother of a 5-year-old Atlanta boy whose body was found in a suitcase in southern Indiana in 2022 has been arrested in California after nearly two years on the run.
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Manchin might shock Washington with last-minute effort to return - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) took himself out of contention for higher office, but with an unclear future, a return to Washington might be back on the table.
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Christchurch mosque shootings: A survivor grapples with trauma five years later | CNN
It’s the first time in years he’s stepped foot in Al Noor Mosque, one of two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, targeted by a White supremacist on March 15, 2019. The other was Linwood Islamic Centre. The shootings killed 51 people, the youngest just 3-years old.
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Image of Donald Trump leading crowd down flag-lined street is AI-generated | Fact check
Two computer science experts and an online detection tool determined the image was generated by artificial intelligence.
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A speech that sent shockwaves from Washington to Jerusalem | CNN Politics
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s warning that Israel risked becoming a “pariah” and his call for new elections marked a momentous moment in modern US-Israel relations.
www.cnn.comCalifornia fertility doctor gets 15 years to life for wife's murder
A Southern California fertility doctor has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife in an incident that authorities said was made to look like an accident.
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Mitch McConnell ramps up his criticism of Chuck Schumer in CNN interview | CNN Politics
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ramped up his scathing criticism of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in the aftermath of the New York Democrat’s stunning call for a new leadership in Israel amid the brutal war in Gaza, underscoring the growing partisan divide over Israel – a rare...
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All 5 attackers killed, ending Somalia hotel siege in which 3 soldiers died
Security forces in Somalia say they have killed all five attackers who laid siege to a hotel in a normally secure area of the capital
Republicans Move to Block a Policing Change Made After Tyre Nichols’ Death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Republicans moved Thursday to overrule a change to the policing of Memphis, Tennessee, traffic laws that was a direct response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who was fatally beaten by officers last year during a traffic stop. A new Memphis law, supported by Nichols’...
Colorado man died from pet Gila monster's venomous bite, autopsy shows
A Colorado man who was placed on life support after he was bitten by his pet Gila monster died of complications from the desert lizard’s venom.
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Inspired by a dream, this photograph became a symbol for a transformative protest movement | CNN
Nine years ago, this artist stepped onto a plinth in a black body suit and stiletto heels, her arms adorned with wings fashioned out of wood, velvet, and hair.
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Chicago Pro-Palestinian groups reject White House requests to meet before primary in strongly-worded letter
More than 30 Palestinian, Muslim and Arab groups in Chicago rejected the White House's requests for meetings this week ahead of the Illinois primary.
A Greek police officer with 225 pounds of marijuana in his patrol car is arrested after a chase
Authorities say a police officer on patrol duty in northwestern Greece has been arrested on drugs charges for allegedly using his service car to smuggle 102 kilograms (225 pounds) of marijuana.
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Tim Scott ‘1,000%’ guarantees Trump success with minority voters - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) "1,000%" guaranteed a November victory for former President Donald Trump on Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLatinos, Shifting Toward Trump, Land at the Center of the 2024 Campaign
Former President Donald Trump’s growing support among Latino voters is threatening to upend the coalition that has delivered victories to Democrats for more than a decade, putting the politically divided group at the center of a tug of war that could determine elections across the country. Polls...
Harris says it’s absurd and unfair that marijuana is treated more seriously than fentanyl under federal law | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that it is “absurd” and “patently unfair” that marijuana is treated the same as heroin and other Schedule I drugs – and more seriously than fentanyl – under federal law.
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Dogsledding terrain is turning to mush: How climate change forces Iditarod to adapt
Increased temperatures, lack of snow and ground changes have forced the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race to adapt to its changing environment.
Prosecutors seek from 40 to 50 years in prison for Sam Bankman-Fried for cryptocurrency fraud
Federal prosecutors are asking a New York judge to sentence FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to between 40 and 50 years in prison for cryptocurrency crimes they described as a “historic fraud.”
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Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working'
The United Nations and United States led an international effort that provided around $13.5 billion to Haiti for recovery after the 2010 earthquake, but many doubt it proved effective.
G7 issues warning to Iran not to send ballistic missiles to Russia | CNN Politics
The G7 issued a strong joint statement warning that the international community’s response will include “new and significant measures against Iran” if the country moves ahead with sending ballistic missiles to Russia to use in its war effort against Ukraine.
www.cnn.comChina's stock regulator pledges to boost the quality of listed firms and crack down on market abuses
China’s markets regulator has renewed its efforts to pep up the stock market, pledging to raise the quality of companies listed on domestic markets.
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There’s a US border on Irish soil. Here’s why | CNN
Customs and Border Protection preclearance allows travelers visiting the US via some airports to clear immigration before boarding a plane. Here’s how it works.
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Debunking 4 myths about TikTok
The political fight over TikTok has resurfaced some misconceptions.
RBG’s family disagrees with namesake award going to likes of Elon Musk - Washington Examiner
The family of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg disagreed with an award given to Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Fox News Founder Rupert Murdoch.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat to know about the SAVE plan, the income-driven plan to repay student loans
More than 75 million student loan borrowers have enrolled in the U.S. government’s newest repayment plan since it launched in August.
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READ: Fulton County judge’s decision allowing Fani Willis to continue prosecuting 2020 election interference case | CNN Politics
Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Friday that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can stay on and prosecute the Georgia 2020 election interference racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 14 of his co-defendants.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday, 3/15/2024
Stocks retreated from a record high set earlier this week on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.6% Friday.
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Americans of all ages want Biden to do more to help Gazans as Israel-Hamas war rages, poll shows
Americans of all ages are growing more sympathetic to Palestinians in the Israel-Hamas war, an exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll shows.
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House Republicans try to cut off infighting, turn the tide on abortion battle: 3 takeaways from GOP huddle
House Republicans met in West Virginia this week to plot out their path to grow their majority in the general election this fall.
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Energy Department conditionally approves $2.26 billion loan for huge lithium mine in Nevada
President Joe Biden's administration has agreed to provide a $2.26 billion conditional loan for a huge lithium mine in Nevada.
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Fani Willis ex-lover resigns from Trump election meddling case per judge's order
Fani Willis's affair was a "tremendous lapse in judgement" but was not a conflict of interest, a judge rules.
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Centrist group No Labels sets up panel to select third-party presidential ticket
No Labels is taking another step toward forming a bipartisan presidential ticket in November's general election, as the centrist group launched a committee to vet candidates
Louisiana Republicans propose bills combating potential state gas-powered vehicle ban - Washington Examiner
Republican lawmakers proposed two bills to block a ban on the sale of gas cars in Louisiana, pushing back on the Biden administration's EV mandates.
www.washingtonexaminer.comInternet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey. In-person revenue? Not so much.
Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey, where online casinos are accounting for a growing share of the betting pie.
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Search for suspect underway after New Mexico state police officer fatally shot on highway
The officer was fatally shot on Interstate 40 near mile marker 320, state police said Friday.
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Strong storms and tornadoes leave at least 3 dead and destroy buildings in Indiana and Ohio | CNN
Damaging storms and tornadoes swept through Indiana and Ohio on Thursday evening, leaving at least three people dead, destroying parts of towns and prompting search and rescue efforts, officials said.
www.cnn.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell 22 cents to $81.04 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for May delivery fell 8 cents to $85.34 per barrel.
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French officials investigate racist attacks on pop star Aya Nakamura
French far-right extremists have subjected the singer to intense racist vitriol since she was rumored to have been booked to perform at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
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Republicans call for Biden to target Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua after Laken Riley murder - Washington Examiner
Hispanic Republicans in Congress have pushed President Joe Biden to take sweeping action against Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua after Laken Riley was murdered.
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