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International court issues war crimes warrant for Putin
THE HAGUE (AP) — The International Criminal Court said Friday that it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, accusing him of personal responsibility for the abductions of children from Ukraine.
New York law enforcement preparing for possible Trump indictment in porn star payoff case
If indicted in connection to the hush-money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump would become the first former president to face criminal charges.
The DOJ and FBI are investigating TikTok over allegations that employees spied on journalists
The investigation comes as the Biden administration is demanding TikTok’s Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, sell the video-sharing app or see it banned in the United States.
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How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week highlighted China’s aspirations for a greater role on the world stage.
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Kremlin calls ICC arrest warrant for Putin 'outrageous and unacceptable'
Russian leaders were quickly critical of the arrest warrant that the International Criminal Court issued for President Vladimir Putin based on alleged crimes committed in Ukraine.
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US Biden says war crimes charge against Russia’s Putin justified
Moscow says ICC charges against Vladimir Putin are meaningless with respect to jurisdiction in Russia.
Battle for Bakhmut grinds down Wagner's mercenaries and cuts their notorious leader down to size | CNN
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the combative boss of Russia's Wagner private military group, relishes his role as an anti-establishment maverick, but signs are growing that the Moscow establishment now has him pinned down and gasping for breath.
U.S. accuses China of trying to hide North Korea atrocities
The US accused China of attempting to hide North Korea's atrocities from the world by blocking the webcast of an informal meeting of UN Security Council on accusations of human rights abuses by Pyongyang.
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Judge orders more Trump lawyer testimony in Mar-a-Lago probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors investigating the potential mishandling of classified documents at former President Donald Trump's Florida estate will be able to again question a Trump lawyer before a grand jury, a judge has ruled in a sealed order.
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North Korea claims almost 800,000 people have signed up for military to fight against US
North Korea claims that about 800,000 of its citizens volunteered to join or reenlist in the nation's military to fight against the United States, North Korea's state newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Trump posts on Facebook for first time since Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Trump has been expected to return to the Meta-owned platform and Twitter after both companies lifted their suspensions of his profiles.
How war crimes prosecutions work | CNN Politics
After more than a year of international outrage at Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there's an International Criminal Court arrest warrant out for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here's a very broad look at war crimes and the international justice movement.
Capitol Police were not told Republicans would turn Jan. 6 footage over to Tucker Carlson
USCP General Counsel Thomas DiBiase said in a sworn affidavit that they found out about Carlson's access to the footage from media reports.
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How the backbone of American elections is being upended
Organizations that once fostered quiet, apolitical cooperation in the past have increasingly been thrust into the spotlight.
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Slovakia, after Poland, agrees to give Ukraine Soviet jets
PRAGUE (AP) — Slovakia’s government on Friday approved a plan to give Ukraine its fleet of 13 Soviet-era MiG-29 fighter jets, becoming the second NATO member country to heed the Ukrainian government's pleas for warplanes to help defend against Russia's invasion.
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Over 100 Trump presidential gifts unaccounted for: US Democrats
Legislators say Trump family didn’t disclose $250,000 in gifts from foreign governments received while in White House.
China's Xi to visit Putin in Moscow as Beijing seeks larger global role
Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to visit Russia next week.
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White House: China should include Ukraine president Zelenskyy in war talks with Russia, Putin
As China's president heads to Russia, the Biden administration warned against a one-sided peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
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Trump says biggest threat to America is not Russia but 'USA-hating people,' including 'godless' Marxists
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday in a new video that the biggest threat to the U.S. isn't Russia but rather Americans who hate their own country, including "godless" Marxists.
Republicans seek to flip the script on Social Security
Republicans are seeking to flip the script on Social Security as they dial up the pressure on President Biden. Democrats for months have been on offense on Social Security, accusing Republicans rep…
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Russia to award pilots involved in US drone incident
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian fighter pilots involved in an incident with a U.S. drone that resulted in its crash will be given state awards, the Defense Ministry announced Friday. The move appears to signal Moscow's intention to adopt a more aggressive stance toward future U.S.
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Trump attorney ordered to testify in Mar-a-Lago documents probe
A federal judge ordered Trump attorney Evan Corcoran to testify before the grand jury assembled to review the mishandling of White House records at Mar-a-Lago, multiple outlets reported Friday.&nbs…
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Swords, golf clubs and cuff links: House Democrats accuse Donald Trump of failing to document foreign gifts
Donald Trump failed to report valuable foreign gifts including swords and golf clubs while he was president, House Democrats alleged Friday.
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Most January 6 footage aired by Tucker Carlson wasn't reviewed by Capitol Police first, USCP attorney says | CNN Politics
House Republican leadership did not let the US Capitol Police force review most clips of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol that were given to Fox News host Tucker Carlson and made public, USCP attorney Tad DiBiase said Friday.
How GOP banking leader Patrick McHenry went from 'extremely right-wing' to 'responsible' in SVB crisis
McHenry’s attempt to convey restraint at this early stage is at odds with other Republicans who are eager to beat up on President Joe Biden by casting the bank rescue as a culture war concern.
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SVB collapse: Janet Yellen under fire from GOP over dangers facing small banks
Small banks and some Republicans are hitting out at Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over the federal government’s decision to insure deposits at “systemically risky” large banks.
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Russia scoffs but Putin could stand trial for alleged war crimes, ICC chief prosecutor says | CNN
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor believes Russian President Vladimir Putin could stand trial for alleged crimes committed during Russia's war in Ukraine, he told CNN on Friday, despite Moscow's arguments that it is not subject to the court's decisions.
Top ‘weaponization’ subcommittee Democrat: Jim Jordan ‘not an honest broker’
The top Democrat on the newly created House subcommittee on the “weaponization” of the federal government accused Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) of not acting as “an honest broker” in his position as cha…
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Trump to hold first 2024 rally in Texas this month
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump will be holding the first rally of his 2024 campaign later this month in Waco, Texas. The rally, announced Friday, will be held the evening of Saturday, March 25, in a Republican state where the former president has a large following, increasing the...
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Officials are preparing security in case of Trump indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials in New York are making security preparations for the possibility that former President Donald Trump could be indicted in the coming weeks and appear in a Manhattan courtroom in an investigation examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual...
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Donald Trump expected to appeal order for lawyer's grand jury testimony
The former president's response came after attorney Evan Corcoran was forced to answer additional questions before federal grand jury
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Thousands may have lost out to crypto trading app
Experts who investigated iEarn Bot say it could be part of one of the biggest-ever crypto scandals.
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Security agencies discussing safety plans ahead of possible Trump indictment
With the indictment of former President Donald Trump possibly on the horizon, New York security agencies are reportedly collaborating ahead of expected safety needs.
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Timeline: Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels and the $130,000 payment to buy her silence
The alleged scheme first came to light years ago, but an investigation by New York prosecutors has gained new momentum in recent months.
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D.C. chief judge post turns over with Trump probes in balance
James Boasberg replaced Beryl Howell on Friday as the judge overseeing pivotal grand jury probes in Washington.
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Washington's public safety struggles turn D.C. into tantalizing new GOP target
As violent crime persists in the nation’s capital, and after Congress blocked D.C.’s attempt to revise its criminal code, Republicans are using the city’s struggles to hammer Democrats on public safety.
Ukraine war live updates: Turkey will start ratifying Finland’s NATO application; International court issues arrest warrant for Putin for alleged war crimes
Kyiv has been pleading NATO allies for fighter jets since Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began more than a year ago.
How war crimes prosecutions work | CNN Politics
After more than a year of international outrage at Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there's an International Criminal Court arrest warrant out for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Here's a very broad look at war crimes and the international justice movement.
Former Air Force officer gets prison term for Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — A retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear and carried zip-tie handcuffs into the Senate gallery was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison.
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Republican efforts to reach Latino communities in 2022 worked in California
The Republican Party has attempted to make gains in the Latino community through various initiatives, and based on the 2022 election, it appears to be working.
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DOJ investigating TikTok owners for possible surveillance of US journalists: Sources
The investigation involves the Beijing-based company ByteDance, sources said.
After Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank failures, questions remain about political donations
Spokespeople for several Democrats and Republicans did not respond to requests for comment on donations from Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
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Lack of hugs caused US fentanyl crisis, Mexico's leader says
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president said Friday that U.S. families were to blame for the fentanyl overdose crisis because they don’t hug their kids enough. The comment by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador caps a week of provocative statements from him about the crisis caused by the...
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House committee calls Fed, FDIC officials to testify in its first hearing on bank failures
The House Financial Services Committee will hold the first in a series of hearings on the failures of SVB and Signature Bank at the end of March.
Florida textbook altered to remove references to Rosa Parks’s race: report
A Florida textbook publisher removed all references of race from a lesson about civil rights icon Rosa Parks in order to get a Florida committee’s approval, according to The New York Times. P…
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US announces aid as Venezuela struggles with humanitarian crisis
Washington does not recognise the government of Nicolas Maduro, and tensions between the two countries remain high.
Texas veteran who entered Senate chamber in military gear on January 6 sentenced to two years in prison | CNN Politics
A US Air Force veteran who entered the Senate chambers in military gear during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison.
Trump White House failed to report 117 foreign gifts and some are missing, House Democrats say
Trump and his family failed to report 117 foreign gifts valued at nearly $300,000, according to a report from Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
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'Shelves have been left barren': Florida teachers sue DeSantis' government over school library regulations
Union and advocacy groups say new state regulation oversteps the law in how it regulates school libraries.
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SVB execs sold millions of their company stock in lead up to collapse, federal disclosures show
Former SVB President and CEO Greg Becker sold over $3.5 million of his company stock holdings on Feb. 27, according to a disclosure made to the SEC.
White House seeks softer tone on China ahead of Putin-Xi meeting
Officials are concerned that sharper rhetoric toward China could backfire by pushing President Xi Jinping into a corner where he feels compelled to send lethal aid to Russia.
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1,000 federal judges seek to remove personal info from internet as threats skyrocket
Growing threats against federal judges included an assassination plot against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home.
Who is Janet Yellen? What to know about the Treasury Secretary and Silicon Valley Bank
In the wake of Silicon Valley Bank's failure, here's what to know about Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Treasury Department.
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US announces aid as Venezuela struggles with humanitarian crisis
Washington does not recognise the government of Nicolas Maduro, and tensions between the two countries remain high.
YouTube lifts restrictions on Donald Trump's channel after Jan. 6 riot sparked suspension
YouTube announced that former President Donald Trump’s channel is no longer restricted, and he can upload new content, after a two-year suspension.
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Russian collision with drone won't deter U.S. missions, says national security spokesman John Kirby
On "The Takeout" podcast, Kirby talks about the "unsafe" and "unprofessional" flying by a Russian pilot whom the U.S. blames for the downing of a surveillance drone.
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Slovakia sends MIG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine - PM
Slovakia on Friday became the second of Ukraine's allies to provide MIG-29 fighter jets which Kyiv believes are crucial to repel Russia's year-long invasion.
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Wagner advance in Bakhmut as Russian offensive appears to weaken
Russian mercenaries were the only element of Moscow’s forces making any progress in the 55th week of the war in Ukraine.
Biden, Democratic National Committee will return political donations from Silicon Valley Bank executives
President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign and the Democratic National Committee will return more than $20,000 from senior executives of Silicon Valley Bank.
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How shutdowns permanently changed US consumerism
From replacing waitstaff with phones to picking up groceries without leaving the car, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a lasting change in the way that businesses and companies operate on a day-to-day basis.
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California could fund deportation defense for immigrants with violent felonies
The California legislature is considering a bill that would use taxpayer money to cover the costs of legal representation for illegal immigrants who have been convicted of serious crimes and now face deportation.
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Biden appears in Niall Horan TikTok video while considering banning app
President Joe Biden is considering banning TikTok, but that didn't stop him from popping up in pop star Niall Horan's video on the platform Friday.
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Russia will extend Ukraine grain deal for 60 days — not 120
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — On the eve of the expiration of a deal enabling Ukraine to export grain, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief on Friday called its extension crucial to ensuring global food supplies and keeping prices from spiraling as they did after Russia’s invasion of its smaller...
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Turkey’s Erdogan says he will back Finland’s NATO bid
Finland and Sweden jointly applied for membership, but Ankara has so far backed only Helsinki’s bid.
Ohio becomes sixth state to leave voting integrity group targeted by Trump and conservative groups | CNN Politics
Ohio on Friday became the latest state to leave an obscure multi-state consortium that aims to help maintain accurate voter rolls but has become a growing target for conservative groups.
Menindee: Millions of dead fish wash up near Australian town
"Just imagine leaving a fish in your kitchen to rot" said one resident, describing the smell.
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Biden calls on Congress to impose tougher penalties for bank failures
President Joe Biden wants Congress to expand the government's ability to hold executives accountable for bank collapses, like at Silicon Valley Bank.
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Trump indictment in Stormy Daniels hush-money payment investigation 'imminent'
An indictment of former President Donald Trump related to hush-money payments made during his successful 2016 White House run is expected imminently, according to reports.
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Hawley in back-and-forth with local reporter: ‘Just want to make sure you’re sober’
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) questioned whether a local reporter was sober during a recent interview, following a tense exchange over the journalist’s comments about Twitter CEO Elon Musk, according to…
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Trump to hold first 2024 rally in Texas
Former President Donald Trump will reportedly hold the first rally of his 2024 election campaign on March 25 in Waco, Texas.
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Jan. 6 rioter who was accused of urging the mob to steal police guns scheduled to be sentenced
The sister and family members of Sam Lazar, were spotted Friday in the courthouse.
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Manhattan DA is discussing security around court ahead of a potential Trump indictment: report
A Manhattan grand jury is considering criminal charges against Donald Trump over hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels.
Why Amsterdam wants tourists to 'stay away'
Tired of rowdy tourists, Amsterdam is launching a new campaign that will limit what tourists can do in the Red Light District and coffee shops.
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Ukraine war: International court issues warrant for Putin's arrest
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, alleging Moscow's forcible deportation of Ukrainian children is a war crime, as the Kremlin reacted with outrage.
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Marines furious over the Navy’s plan for troop-carrying ships
The budget doesn't include money to buy an amphibious ship, and the Marines aren't buying the Navy's argument.
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Trump will surrender to authorities if he's indicted, lawyer says
A lawyer representing Donald Trump told Insider that the former president will surrender to law enforcement if he's criminally charged.
The fight for exoneration: Over 29,100 years 'lost' in prison in wrongful convictions, database finds
Over 29,100 years have been 'lost' in prison due to wrongful convictions, as Sidney Holmes' 400-year prison sentence garners attention amid his exoneration.
French workers may have to retire at 64 and many are in uproar. Here's why | CNN
Impromptu protests broke out in Paris and across several French cities Thursday evening following a move by the government to force through reforms of the pension system that will push up the retirement age from 62 to 64.
Michigan is headed back to Rust Belt poverty
Since the early days of Henry Ford, Michigan was the proud symbol of America’s industrial might.
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'That's a lie' accusation obscures bipartisan Social Security reform talks, sources say
A Republican senator's accusation that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had lied during a tussle over the future of the Social Security program obscured behind-the-scenes talks.
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Cross-contamination at Rhode Island drug lab calls 52 cocaine cases into question
An accidental cross-contamination event has placed a scientist and around 52 cases related to cocaine under intense scrutiny. The scientist failed to identify a substance in a blind test correctly, Rhode Island state officials said Friday.
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Residents’ Right to Be Rude Upheld by Massachusetts Supreme Court
In a decision that jangled the nerves of some elected officials, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court last week reaffirmed a basic liberty established by the Founding Fathers: the right to be rude at public meetings. The ruling sent waves of consternation across the state, where many local...
Here’s why the ‘too big to fail’ banks bailed out First Republic
A consortium of 11 giant banks that are ostensibly in competition with one another came together Thursday to bail out one of their own, the California-based First Republic, in order to help stabili…
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City, state and federal law enforcement agencies meet about how to prep for possible Trump indictment | CNN Politics
Meetings have been going on throughout the week between city, state and federal law enforcement agencies in New York City about how to prepare for a possible indictment of former President Donald Trump as early as next week, multiple sources told CNN.
Elizabeth Holmes owes over $25 million to Theranos creditors, lawsuit says
The suit came to light until Friday when Holmes appeared in court.
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State lawmaker pushes for increased awareness, support for missing Black women, girls
Minnesota State Rep. Ruth Richardson spoke with GMA3 to discuss the work to establish the Office of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.
Russia inflicting 'brutal torture' on Ukrainians in occupied territory: Ukraine
Russia is intensifying the suppression of patriotic Ukrainians in one of the partially occupied regions that the Kremlin wants to incorporate into Russia, according to Ukraine's military officials.
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Michael Cohen 'absolutely' prepared to testify against Trump if he's indicted
Donald Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, speaking on ABC's "Good Morning America" Friday, said he was "absolutely" prepared for cross-examination in a potential trial after completing his testimony this week before a Manhattan grand jury mulling charges against Trump. "I was...
Police clash with protesters at Paris demonstration against pension overhaul
Riot police clashed with protesters on Friday evening in Paris as a new demonstration took place against the government's plans to raise the French state pension age.
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How does GPT-4 work and how can you start using it in ChatGPT?
Launched on March 14, GPT-4 is the successor to GPT-3 and is the technology behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT.
US states cannot block hazardous waste from Ohio derailment -EPA
U.S. states cannot block shipments of hazardous waste from a Feb. 3 Ohio train derailment to licensed disposal sites, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Friday.
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How often do banks in America collapse? Questions swirl after Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank failures
A handful of banks fail almost annually, but a lull over the past two years helped make Silicon Valley Bank a surprise
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As a Possible Indictment Looms, Trump’s Team Plans to Attack
As former President Donald Trump faces likely criminal charges, his campaign is preparing to wage a political war. With an indictment looming from the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, Trump’s campaign is laying the groundwork for a broad attack on Bragg, a Democrat. According to two of...
Trump attorney says ‘there won’t be a standoff at Mar-a-Lago’ if he’s indicted in NY
An attorney for Donald Trump says the former president would not refuse to surrender to authorities if he is indicted in the Manhattan district attorney’s probe into a hush-money deal from his 2016…
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Growing threat of Chinese espionage becoming harder to track, experts say
Chinese espionage is becoming more difficult for U.S. companies to track. The Asian country is shifting to targeting internet security services, researchers for Google said in a report Thursday.
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Only two large US cities are affordable for new home buyers
Only two of the 50 largest U.S. cities are affordable for first-time home buyers, according to a new analysis that weighs average list prices against local incomes. The report on first-time h…
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'I've never seen anything like this,' prosecutor says of video showing death of a 28-year-old Black man at a mental health facility. Here's what we know | CNN
Three of the 10 people facing murder charges in the death last week of a 28-year-old Black man at a Virginia mental health facility were security guards at the hospital who watched and then participated in the fatal smothering, the prosecutor told CNN Friday.
Shamrocks, bagpipes and green champagne: How presidents have celebrated St. Patrick's Day
It's estimated that half of U.S. presidents’ relatives hailed from the Emerald Isle at some point.
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4 reasons why a Trump indictment could be gold for Biden, and 1 reason it’s worrying
Democrats mostly see upsides for Joe Biden, despite Donald Trump's boasting that potential charges will boost his 2024 electoral prospects.
Credit Suisse shares hit as investor fears reignite
Investors are selling shares despite an overnight rescue deal for America's First Republic.
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Biden hosts Irish Taoiseach at the White House for St. Patrick's Day | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden hosted Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at the White House on Friday, resuming the St. Patrick's Day tradition for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic and for the first time since Biden, who often notes his Irish roots, has been in office.
At least 22 people killed in suspected massacre at Myanmar monastery
At least 22 people, including three Buddhist monks, were shot dead at close range in central Myanmar last week, according to a doctor's post-mortem report, in what opponents of military rule say was a massacre of civilians conducted by the army.
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Wyoming governor signs law outlawing use of abortion pills
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon on Friday signed into law a bill outlawing the use or prescription of medication abortion pills that was passed by the state's Republican-controlled legislature earlier this month.
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Biden, McCarthy bond over Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day
President Biden on Friday traveled to Capitol Hill for a St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, where he and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) expressed optimism their shared Irish heritage could provide a fo…
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After hearing of Biden’s potential TikTok ban, some users say they’re not worried (yet)
While a handful of creators are expected to go to the Hill next week for an off-app protest, some users don’t see a potential ban happening soon.
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Hunter Biden sues laptop repair shop owner for exposing his personal life in an 'egregious violation' of his privacy
Biden's lawyers are also seeking depositions from Giuliani, Bannon, and others alleged to possess copies of his laptop data.
Thousands in Belgrade protest against Western-backed Serbia-Kosovo deal
Several thousand people gathered in Belgrade to protest against a Western-backed deal to normalise ties between Kosovo and Serbia, which they view as recognition of Kosovo independence.
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EPA chief: ‘Unlawful’ for states to unilaterally reject East Palestine waste
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan took aim Friday morning at states that have sought to block hazardous waste from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, callin…
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Wall St Week Ahead: Plunging bond yields boost stocks' allure ahead of Fed meeting
Whipsawed U.S. stocks have gained an unexpected ally in recent days - a historic plunge in bond yields.
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Massachusetts Gov. Healey looks to extend schools' universal free lunch program
Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposed extending a pilot program offering free school meals for the remainder of the 2023-24 school year in a supplemental budget proposal.
Most Republicans are on the fence about Trump's 2024 re-election bid. Here are the few elected officials backing him so far.
Trump is the first major Republican to announce a 2024 candidacy, but a majority of his party hasn't rallied behind him.
Malawians search for relatives buried under the mud as death toll jumps
In Malawi, where floods swept away entire villages this month after a storm tore through its southern districts, police officers and soldiers on Friday dug for victims buried under the mud and rocks as the death toll rose sharply.
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Kansas appeals court reinstates suit over ballot harvesting law
The Kansas Court of Appeals has reinstated a 2021 lawsuit alleging the state's anti-ballot harvesting laws are unconstitutional and restrict voting rights.
TikTok’s plan to stave off government intervention: Flood D.C. with influencers
The social media app is under intense scrutiny right now. Can their personalities help turn it around?
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GOP hopes energy bill hits Biden, lays marker on future negotiations
House Republicans’ new energy bill — which they’ve labeled H.R.1 and slated for a vote at the end of the month — is helping fuel the GOP’s political messaging against President Biden and giving the…
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‘Fox & Friends’ Hosts Fight Over Biden ‘Turning His Back on the Press’
Fox NewsIt all got a little tense on Fox & Friends Friday morning as the hosts rowed with each other about President Biden’s media arrangements.Brian Kilmeade went on a rant after showing a clip of White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre answering questions about why Biden isn’t holding a...
U.S. resumes drone flights over Black Sea after Russia intercept
The United States has resumed surveillance drone flights over the Black Sea region following a Russian fighter jet intercept on Tuesday that led to the downing of a U.S surveillance drone, two U.S. officials said on Friday.
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Zuckerberg grilled at staff meeting after Meta layoff announcement
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by staff at an all-hands meeting on Thursday, following the Facebook parent company’s announcement that it would lay off another 10,000 workers. Staff reportedl…
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Biden takes aim at failed bank executives' pay, asks Congress to act
U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday called on Congress to give regulators greater power over the banking sector, including leveraging higher fines for managers, clawing back executives' compensation and barring officials from failed banks, according to a statement released by the White House.
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Trump hits DeSantis for payments to ‘non-entity’ conservative satire site The Babylon Bee
Former President Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for making several payments to the conservative satire site The Babylon Bee, adding to his growing attacks against the governor ahead…
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Donald Trump is launching a preemptive attack on prosecutor Alvin Bragg in the run-up to a possible criminal indictment in New York
Trump, without substantiation or evidence, accused Bragg of being a "George Soros-backed Radical Left Democrat prosecutor."
Why the Black Sea is such a flashpoint between the U.S. and Russia
A U.S. drone's dramatic encounter with Russian fighter jets this week highlighted the importance of a body of water that has long been central to the rivalry between Moscow and the West.
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Deb Haaland in difficult spot after Biden approves Alaska drilling
President Biden has put Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in a difficult spot by approving a controversial Alaskan oil-drilling project that the former New Mexico lawmaker opposed when she served in C…
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China fines Deloitte $31 mln for auditing negligence
China has fined auditing firm Deloitte 211.9 million yuan ($30.8 million) for failing to perform its duty in assessing the asset quality of China Huarong Asset Management Co Ltd , the finance ministry said on its website on Friday.
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Dozens of Senate Republicans oppose overturning the law that made the disastrous 2003 Iraq invasion possible
27 GOP senators voted Thursday against opening debate on a bill repealing the decades-old authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.
Playbook PM: The Don is still Teflon (for now)
And the ICC issues an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin.
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Senate GOP to target Biden student loan forgiveness
Republican senators announced on Friday they will be introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution in another attempt to foil President Biden’s student debt relief program, which is alrea…
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Six more US senators back giving Biden new powers to ban TikTok
Six more U.S. senators on Friday backed bipartisan legislation to give President Joe Biden new powers to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok on national security grounds as the company ramped up efforts to make its case ahead of a hearing next week.
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Trump holds just three-point lead over DeSantis among Florida Republicans in new poll
Former President Trump is leading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by a scant 3-point margin in their home state, according to a New Emerson College Florida poll, the latest sign that the 2024 Republican …
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We asked the GOP senators who've endorsed Trump for 2024 if an indictment might change their mind. They said it wouldn't.
"He gets indicted every time he flies over a state," quipped Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the first GOP senator to back Trump for 2024.
Here's why one judge who oversees Jan. 6 cases is afraid for American democracy
Judge Reggie Walton said it's "scary" moving forward, knowing Jan. 6, 2021, isn't just something in the past.
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Vietnam arrests Facebook user for attempt to 'overthrow the state'
Police in Vietnam on Friday arrested a Facebook user who authorities accuse of "attempting to overthrow the state" by sharing content that defamed leaders of the ruling Communist Party, its security ministry said.
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Biden: ICC's war crimes case against Putin is 'justified' | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Friday said the International Criminal Court's case against Russian President Vladimir Putin "makes a very strong point," as he voiced support for the investigation into Putin's alleged war crimes.
Meta launches subscription service in US
Meta Platforms Inc on Friday launched its subscription service in the U.S., which would allow Facebook and Instagram users pay for verification in the same vein as Elon Musk-owned Twitter.
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Meet Stormy Daniels, the porn star Michael Cohen says Trump told him to pay $130,000 to cover up an alleged sexual affair
Adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, who also goes by the stage name Stormy Daniels is at the heart of an investigation into President Donald Trump.
Hunter Biden files response against computer repair shop owner
The suit marks Hunter Biden’s first legal filing since his laptop has become a point of interest.
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US urges Turkey to quickly ratify Sweden's NATO bid
The United States welcomed Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's announcement on Friday that the country's parliament will begin ratifying Finland's NATO bid, and encouraged Turkey to quickly ratify Sweden's accession into the military alliance as well.
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Border Patrol agents have stopped migrants from 147 different countries since October
The head of U.S. Border Patrol announced that agents have encountered migrants from 147 different countries so far this fiscal year -- with more than 900,000 encounters.
Huawei has replaced thousands of U.S.-banned parts in its products, founder says
Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has replaced more than 13,000 parts in its products that were hit by U.S. trade sanctions, the Chinese tech giant's founder said, according to a speech transcript posted on Friday by a Chinese university.
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New Mexico governor signs bill protecting access to reproductive and gender-affirming care into law | CNN Politics
New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday signed into law a bill that prohibits local municipalities and other public bodies from interfering with a person's ability to access reproductive or gender-affirming health care services.
Favre must remain in welfare lawsuit, Mississippi argues
A Mississippi agency says a judge should reject retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s requests to be removed from a lawsuit seeking to recover misspent welfare money
Ghana and Zambia's debt restructurings going in "diverging directions" - Citi
Debt restructuring programmes in Ghana and Zambia are going in "diverging directions" due to Zambia's larger exposure to Chinese lenders and its weaker ability to cope with a large amount of debt, investment bank Citi said on Friday.
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What Iran and China stand to gain from an Iraq AUMF repeal
Former Bush official Stephen Hadley tells POLITICO what's at stake if Congress repeals authorization for the use of military force.
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Body of teenager in hit-and-run death near Murdaugh estate to be exhumed
Stephen Smith, 19, was hit by a vehicle in 2015 on a rural road, South Carolina investigators said. His family is seeking an independent autopsy for an "unbiased" review.
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Bed Bath & Beyond announces reverse stock split plan, shares drop
Bed Bath & Beyond said on Friday it was seeking shareholder approval for a reverse stock split, sending the struggling retailer's shares 13% lower in extended trading.
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Amazon to D.C.: Can you please clean up all the space junk?
The pending launch of Amazon’s new satellite broadband service is forcing the company to come to terms with the challenges of working in orbit.
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Democratic lawmakers urge US to probe Goldman's role in SVB collapse
A group of Democratic U.S. lawmakers sent a letter to regulators and the Justice Department requesting a probe into the role of Goldman Sachs Group Inc in the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) , the office of U.S. Representative Adam Schiff said on Friday.
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The Federalist Society Isn’t Quite Sure About Democracy Anymore
After recent Supreme Court wins, the society’s youth arm debates the next stage for the conservative legal movement.
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First Republic shares tank almost 33% despite $30 bln support
Shares of First Republic Bank tumbled nearly 33% on Friday, leaving them down more than 80% in the past 10 sessions, despite a rescue package with $30 billion in deposits injected by large U.S. banks.
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Farmworkers lead 5-day march to pressure companies on wages, work conditions
The Florida-based Coalition of Immokalee Workers hoped to use the march to pressure other large companies to join the Fair Food Program for better work conditions and wages.
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Pornhub’s new owner says it will defend sex workers
On Thursday, a new private equity firm announced its acquisition of Mindgeek, which owns Pornhub and other adult entertainment enterprises.
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George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin convicted of tax fraud
The disgraced former policeman and his now-ex-wife lied about their taxable income between 2014 and 2019.
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Sam Bankman-Fried, U.S. prosecutors near new bail agreement
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are nearing an agreement with U.S. prosecutors on revised bail conditions for the indicted FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder, who is trying to convince a skeptical judge he should remain free.
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France pension protests: Crowd clashes with police as government pushes through reform
A second night of unrest grips France after the government pushed through pension changes without a vote.
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Ghana and Zambia's debt restructurings going in "diverging directions" - Citi
Debt restructuring programmes in Ghana and Zambia are going in "diverging directions" due to Zambia's larger exposure to Chinese lenders and its weaker ability to cope with a large amount of debt, investment bank Citi said on Friday.
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Sam Neill diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The Jurassic Park star opens up about living with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in his new memoir.
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Ford recalls more than 1.5 million vehicles over problems with brakes and windshield wipers
The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars.
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Actor Lance Reddick, police chief on 'The Wire,' dead at age 60
Actor Lance Reddick, best known for his commanding presence as a no-nonsense police chief on the acclaimed television drama "The Wire" and for his supporting work in the "John Wick" action-film series, died on Friday at age 60, his publicist said.
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New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
BEIJING (AP) — Genetic material collected at a Chinese market near where the first human cases of COVID-19 were identified show raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus, adding evidence to the theory that the virus originated from animals, not from a lab, international experts say.
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Vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in Burundi, Congo
Health officials in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have detected cases of vaccine-derived poliovirus, the World Health Organization and Global Polio Eradication Initiative said.
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Prescription drug middlemen are jacking up prices
The rising cost of prescription drugs continues to be a top concern for many Americans. One of the leading culprits in pushing those costs even higher are pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — companies whose behavior is so egregious that Democrats and Republicans are united in trying to reform them.
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Biden, divided Congress seek common ground on health care reforms
President Biden’s budget proposal includes ambitious measures seeking to bring down health care costs, but the divided government poses a steep challenge to these proposals, and lawmakers hav…
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"COVID-somnia" and the impact of long COVID on sleep
A crippling symptom of long COVID? Insomnia. CBS News spoke to a woman who experienced this, and doctors say she's not alone.
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'Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill reveals he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The actor, 75, is now in remission after receiving a diagnosis in March 2022.
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Rick Scott demands answers on NIH funding that went to Wuhan Institute of Virology
Florida Sen. Rick Scott is calling for more information on how the National Institutes of Health monitors the flow of its federal grant dollars
Dementia risk higher for elite soccer players, study finds
A new study published Friday found that elite soccer players are at a higher risk of developing dementia.
U.S. government agencies may have been double billed for projects in Wuhan, China, records indicate; probe launched
The U.S. government may have made duplicate payments for projects at labs in Wuhan, China, through the NIH and USAID, according to records reviewed by CBS News.
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Trump calls for 'retribution' against China for role in COVID-19 pandemic
Former President Trump on Friday released a campaign video calling for China to face "retribution" for its alleged role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
New data links Covid-19’s origins to raccoon dogs at Wuhan market
Analysis of gene sequences by international team finds Covid-positive samples rich in raccoon dog DNA
Spike in deaths in Australia from COVID illnesses, not vaccine
CLAIM: Australia is seeing its sharpest rise in deaths in 80 years because of the coronavirus vaccine. AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. While a recent analysis found that the country saw a higher than expected number of deaths in 2022, it also concluded coronavirus vaccines weren’t the cause...
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Covid tests for China travellers to England ending
The pre-departure and voluntary arrival checks began in January after a spike in cases in China.
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COVID-19 News Update: The Top 5 Stories This Week
Yesterday, the FDA took a major step toward officially approving Paxlovid. Catch up on this story and the other top COVID-19 news updates from the past week.
