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Senate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills in the early morning hours Saturday, a long overdue action nearly six months into the budget year that will push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.The vote was 74-24. It came after funding had expired for the agencies at midnight, but the White House sent out a notice shortly after the deadline announcing the Office of Management and Budget had ceased shutdown preparations because there was a high degree of confidence that Congress would pass the legislation and the president would sign it on Saturday.
Senate passes government funding bills, sending $1.2 trillion package to Biden's desk
The House passed the $1.2 trillion government funding package Friday morning -- the first in a series of steps to avert a government shutdown.
Moscow attack latest: Four suspects among 11 arrested over concert hall attack, Russia says - BBC News
An Islamic State affiliate claims the attack on Crocus City Hall, where more than 100 people were also wounded.
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Senate passes mammoth $1.2T spending package after brief partial government shutdown
The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion spending package on Friday, just hours before entering a partial government shutdown.
Biden signs the $1.2 trillion government funding bill
After a year of haggling and four stopgap measures, Congress passed the last bill to fund the government through the fiscal year. It did so after briefly breaching the midnight deadline.
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Senate passes government funding legislation, averting a partial shutdown | CNN Politics
The Senate passed a government funding package early Saturday morning, averting a partial shutdown of operations and ending a lengthy fight that has loomed over both sides of Capitol Hill for months.
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Biden, Texas feud over anti-illegal immigration law as migrants rush border: What to know
Texas and the Biden administraton are battling in court over a controversial bill that empowers police in the state to arrest illegal immigrants.
Senate sends $1.2 trillion funding bill to Biden after missing shutdown deadline - Washington Examiner
The Senate approved a $1.2 trillion funding package, sending the massive spending measure off to President Joe Biden to sign.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSenate passes $1.2 trillion funding package in early morning vote, ending threat of partial shutdown
The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
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Latest Republican primary results signal who has grip over GOP: 'This is Trump's party'
Former President Donald Trump's immense grip over the Republican Party was on display this week in a handful of GOP primaries across the country
‘Imagine if just one dam is hit’: Russian-Ukrainian energy war heats up
Moscow is targeting Ukraine’s energy hubs with intensity after a string of Ukrainian attacks inside Russia.
What's in the $1.2 trillion government funding package: Key and controversial provisions
The long-awaited bipartisan government funding package bill text was released early Thursday morning as a shutdown looms.
Senate misses shutdown deadline on $1.2 trillion spending package, but nears vote
The Senate is expected to pass the massive spending package within hours.
www.cbsnews.comFinding money: How the Pentagon dug down and found $300M for Ukraine but is still deep in the red
The Defense Department this month found $300 million for weapons for Ukraine, even though the bill to fund the military aid is stalled in Congress.
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Senator calls TikTok 'a weapon,' says the American people 'need to know the chilling truth' about it
U.S. Senators have urged the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information about TikTok and its parent company ByteDance so that the American people can see its risks.
Biden signs the $1.2 trillion government funding bill
After a year of haggling and four stopgap measures, Congress passed the last bill to fund the government through the fiscal year. It did so after briefly breaching the midnight deadline.
www.nbcnews.comMissouri and Louisiana will hold presidential primaries on Saturday. Their outcome is not in doubt
Missouri and Louisiana are holding presidential primaries this weekend. None of the races will offer suspense.
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Dozens killed after gunmen open fire at Moscow concert hall, ISIS claims responsiblity - Washington Examiner
Several gunmen opened fire inside a large concert hall in Moscow, Russia, on Friday. The number of people killed or injured in the incident remains unclear.
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Laken Riley amendment at center of Senate standoff in partial government shutdown battle
The Laken Riley Act has been introduced as an amendment to the six-bill appropriations package by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., as Senate showdown heads to partial government shutdown.
Moscow concert attack live updates: More than 60 reported dead; ISIS claims responsibility
Latest news and live updates after a shooting and fire at Crocus City Hall in Moscow leads to evacuations.
www.nbcnews.comSpeaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted. Hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia filed a motion to vacate Friday during a House vote on a $1.2 trillion package to keep government open.
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House Republicans had a bad day
Most of them voted against a sweeping funding bill. One threatened to overthrow Speaker Johnson. Another Republican resigned early. And Santos caused turmoil in a N.Y. race.
www.nbcnews.comArrests for illegal border crossings nudge up in February but still among lowest of Biden presidency
The number of arrests for illegally crossing the U.S. southern border with Mexico nudged upward February over the previous month.
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Trump says he could appeal New York fraud case ruling to the Supreme Court
The former president has appealed the ruling by New York Judge Arthur Engoron from February, which orders Trump to pay a more than $454 million bond by Monday.
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Top GOP lawmaker announces early exit, leaving Republicans with temporary one-seat majority
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., announced he's leaving Congress on April 19, a shocking decision for someone considered a rising star in the GOP.
Russia launches 'largest series of air strikes' on Ukraine since start of war
A $60 billion emergency national security bill, which included assistance for Ukraine, was approved by the Senate but has not gained traction in the House
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Russia is in a ‘state of war’ in Ukraine, Kremlin says for the first time
The Kremlin has for two years referred to its invasion of Ukraine as a ‘special military operation’, not a war.
Rep. Mike Gallagher says he's resigning early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majorities
Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican who has spearheaded House pushback against the Chinese government, says he will resign from the House.
apnews.comSenate passes government funding legislation, averting a partial shutdown | CNN Politics
The Senate passed a government funding package early Saturday morning, averting a partial shutdown of operations and ending a lengthy fight that has loomed over both sides of Capitol Hill for months.
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MTG hard-pressed to find support for motion to vacate Johnson - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) was met with mixed reactions after she filed a motion to vacate Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA).
www.washingtonexaminer.comIsrael's Netanyahu rebuffs US plea to halt Rafah offensive. Tensions rise ahead of Washington talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has once again left the Middle East empty-handed. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected American appeals to call off plans for a promised ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Senate stalls on border before midnight shutdown deadline: ‘We haven’t made a lot of progress’ - Washington Examiner
The Senate is at a standstill over arguments on border amendments in its $1.2 trillion spending bill Friday night, hours away from agovernment shutdown.
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US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to be disbanded as part of government spending bill | CNN Politics
The US House Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be dissolved as part of the government spending bill that passed Friday, the office’s director said in a statement Friday.
www.cnn.comWhat's next now that Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a motion to vacate from Marjorie Taylor Greene
Barely six months into the job, House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of the same conservative revolt that took down his predecessor.
apnews.comMoscow attack latest: Four suspects among 11 arrested over concert hall attack, Russia says - BBC News
An Islamic State affiliate claims the attack on Crocus City Hall, where more than 100 people were also wounded.
www.bbc.comTrump says he has nearly $500 million in cash but doesn't want to use it to pay New York judgment
Donald Trump says he has almost a half-billion dollars in cash but would rather spend it on his presidential run than the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him in New York.
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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Russia, China veto US resolution on Gaza
US resolution ‘an effective green light for Israel to mount a military operation in Rafah’, says Russian envoy.
False claim of nearly 11,000 daily border crossings in Texas city | Fact check
Border Patrol averaged fewer than 500 daily encounters for the region including Eagle Pass in the relevant time period, a spokesperson said.
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Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to special election to complete term of ousted Speaker McCarthy
County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is advancing to a May election in California to decide who will complete the remainder of the term of deposed former U.S.
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Judge hands down bad ruling for Trump ahead of first felony trial in New York
Former President Donald Trump’s first criminal felony trial is set to begin in only around a month’s time and he just got some bad news leading into it.
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There never was a Republican House majority - Washington Examiner
The Republican Party never had a true majority in the House of Representatives. With Mike Gallagher's resignation, it may soon have no majority at all.
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White House reacts to news that Kate, Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says the White House is "incredibly sad to hear of the news," that Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
apnews.comSenate passes government funding bills, sending $1.2 trillion package to Biden's desk
The House passed the $1.2 trillion government funding package Friday morning -- the first in a series of steps to avert a government shutdown.
Russia launches sweeping attack on Ukraine's power sector, a sign of possible escalation
Russia attacked electrical power facilities in much of Ukraine, including the country’s largest hydroelectric plant.
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Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene wants Speaker Mike Johnson out
The hard-line conservative said Johnson had "betrayed" Republicans with a recent spending bill.
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Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Barely six months into the job, House Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted after Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate.
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Biden campaign fires Trump's lines of attack back at him
Four years after the start of the Covid shutdowns, Biden is turning Trump's "Are you better off?" question around at his predecessor.
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Epstein's Little St. James Island sold to financier, not Clinton Foundation | Fact check
A satirical claim that the Clinton Foundation bought the notorious island once owned by Jeffrey Epstein is being presented as reality online.
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Israel snubs US plea not to invade Gaza’s Rafah, vows to ‘do it alone’
After top US envoy calls for Gaza restraint, PM Netanyahu pledges ground attack will go ahead without US support.
Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State
The White House says President Joe Biden plans to host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani next month.
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Wyoming gov. signs trans medical care ban for minors, vetoes abortion bill
While rejecting the abortion bill, Republican Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law a measure that makes Wyoming the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
www.nbcnews.comRussia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility
Russia’s Federal Security Service says over 30 people were killed and more than 100 were wounded in an attack at a Moscow concert hall.
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Kay Granger steps down as appropriations chairwoman after penning $1.2 trillion deal - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) will step down from her position as chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee.
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Germany's plan to liberalize cannabis rules clears its final parliamentary hurdle
The German government’s plan to liberalize rules on cannabis has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle, paving the way for the possession of limited amounts of marijuana to be decriminalized on April 1
Mike Gallagher to leave House early in blow to Speaker Johnson’s GOP majority - Washington Examiner
Gallagher's departure will bring a math problem for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the chamber seeks to fill other vacancies.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene told reporters on Friday that she filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Maryland US Rep. David Trone apologizes for using racial slur at hearing. He says it was inadvertent
A Maryland congressman who is running for Senate has apologized for a racial slur that he said he uttered inadvertently during a budget hearing. Democratic Rep.
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Recent assaults, attempted attacks against Congress and staffers raise concerns
The U.S. Capitol police chief testified before Congress about how Capitol police are addressing threats to lawmakers and their families.
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‘Moral failure’: US House approves bill that would ban UNRWA funding
Palestinian rights advocates decry push to de-fund UN agency for Palestinian refugees amid starvation crisis in Gaza.
Biden campaign releases new ad slamming Trump's push to repeal Obamacare
The ad, titled “Flatline,” is out just one day before the 14th anniversary of the act, which was a signature part of then-President Barack Obama and then-Vice President Joe Biden’s agenda.
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At least 60 killed, more than 145 injured in attack on Moscow concert hall
Gunmen in combat fatigues launched an attack during a rock concert at Crocus City Hall in Russia.
As election nears, Venezuelan government keeps arresting opponents allegedly tied to criminal plots
As Venezuela’s government would have it, President Nicolas Maduro and members of his inner circle have been the target of several conspiracies since last year that could have left them injured or worse.
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ISIS claims responsibility for attack in busy Moscow-area concert venue that left at least 40 dead | CNN
At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 were injured after armed attackers stormed a popular concert venue complex near Moscow and opened fire, according to preliminary information from the Federal Security Service in Russia, state media TASS reported.
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Biden DHS pressed for answers on 386,000 immigrants flown directly into US cities - Washington Examiner
House Republicans want the Biden administration to provide information about a government phone app that allowed migrants to fly into the U.S.
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Former top Wisconsin election official found guilty for obtaining fake absentee ballots - Washington Examiner
A former election official was found guilty after creating fake identities in order to obtain absentee ballots during the 2022 midterm elections.
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Army general suspended and under investigation for alleged interference in command selection process
The Army says a four-star general has been suspended from his job for allegedly trying to use his power to influence the selection of a lower-ranking officer for a command job.
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King Charles, Kate Middleton both battling cancer puts focus on Prince William
Charles' diagnosis was announced in February, followed by Kate's in March.
Puerto Rico isn’t on the 2024 map, but Biden is betting big on voters from the island
Kamala Harris made her first visit to the U.S. territory as vice president as Biden’s campaign airs ads there in hopes of reaching voters on the mainland.
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Top Pittsburgh Democrats’ far-left power flex divides progressive ranks - Washington Examiner
Pittsburgh progressive Democrats have an intramural fight as key endorsements come for a black challenger to respected incumbent Abigail Salisbury.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHungary's Orbán congratulates Putin on widely criticized Russian election win
Hungary’s populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his victory in an election whose outcome was never in doubt after systematic crackdowns on dissent.
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Former SCOTUS justice Stephen Breyer calls Dobbs ruling leak ‘unfortunate’ in new interview
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer told NBC "Meet The Press" host Kristen Welker he found the Dobbs decision leak in 2022 "unfortunate."
Chinese coast guard tries to block Philippine vessels in South China Sea
Philippine officials say Chinese coast guard ships backed by a military helicopter tried unsuccessfully to block two Philippine government vessels carrying scientists from reaching two sandbars in the disputed South China Sea
Censorship or safety? US Supreme Court to consider Wyoming election buffer zone challenge
A years-long Wyoming legal battle over Election Day buffer zones vs. free speech has been filed with the nation's highest court for consideration
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Congress once again flirts with a government shutdown. Here’s why it keeps happening.
Since September, the U.S. government has faced a partial shutdown fives times. The Senate had about twelve hours on Friday to approve a $1.2 trillion package to fully fund the government that was approved by the House earlier in the day. Here's why it keeps happening.
Rep. Mike Gallagher to leave Congress in April, giving GOP an even narrower majority | CNN Politics
GOP Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin will resign from Congress early, according to a source familiar, handing another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson and his razor thin majority.
www.cnn.comSenate misses shutdown deadline on $1.2 trillion spending package, but nears vote
The Senate is expected to pass the massive spending package within hours.
www.cbsnews.comCasey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers
Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will be the only names on ballots for the office in Pennsylvania’s April primary after a ruling by the state’s highest court.
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Republicans step into the entitlement trap - Washington Examiner
The Republican Study Committee's budget proposal to reform entitlement benefits falls right into a trap laid by their Democratic counterparts.
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Trump invitation to big donors prioritizes his legal bills over RNC
Donald Trump and his Republican allies are well behind President Joe Biden and Democrats on fundraising.
www.cbsnews.comHundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed after latest calculation error
The U.S. Education Department says it discovered a calculation error in hundreds of thousands of student financial aid applications sent to colleges this month and will need to reprocess them, a blunder that follows a series of others and threatens further delays to this year’s college applications.
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UK royal Kate Middleton says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
After weeks of speculation about her whereabouts, Princess of Wales asks for ‘privacy’ while she is seeking treatment.
King Charles is 'so proud' of 'beloved' Kate after cancer news, says palace - BBC News
King Charles, who himself is being treated for cancer, says he is "so proud" of his "beloved" daughter-in-law's courage.
www.bbc.comWhat could sway the votes of 'double haters' who don't like Biden, Trump? They explain.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have clinched their respective parties' nominations, setting the stage for a rematch between the two in November. According to an ABC News/Ipsos poll taken in early March, 33% of Americans said they have a favorable impression of Biden...
No, Alina Habba didn't accuse judge of taking $10M bribe to 'convict' Trump | Fact check
A Habba spokesperson says her criticisms of the judge have never included claims of taking bribes. The trial was civil, meaning no one was convicted.
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George Santos says he'll ditch GOP, run as independent, in bid to return to Congress after expulsion
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York says he is leaving the Republican Party and will run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress, after having been expelled while facing federal fraud charges.
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House Dem blames Republicans in wake of viral video of migrants storming US border in Texas
Republicans and Democrats have been reacting differently to the chaotic scenes where more than 100 illegal migrants burst through razor wire and surged at Texas National Guardsmen on Thursday.
Body of 30-year-old hiker found after missing for 4 days in California: Sheriff
A 30-year-old woman who went on a day trip hike in coastal California has now been missing for four days, according to authorities.
Mike Gallagher to resign from Congress early, cutting House Republican vote margin to one
Wisconsin Republican Mike Gallagher will resign from Congress early, cutting the House GOP majority to a one-vote margin.
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Gwyneth Paltrow calls out Bill Clinton for falling asleep during a showing of one of her movies
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow cursed out former President Bill Clinton for sleeping during a showing of “Emma," a film from 1996, in an interview released Thursday.
The House Republicans’ math problems and the country’s - Washington Examiner
House Republicans face a basic math problem: With just 219 votes, their majority isn’t very big. That means that if they try to pass legislation along party lines, they can afford basically no defections, at most a single holdout. If House Republicans cannot pass legislation by themselves, they...
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House passes $1.2 trillion spending package, crucial step to averting shutdown
The House passed a massive $1.2 trillion spending deal, funding the government long term and averting a partial shutdown.
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Apple drops as the Justice Department sues the tech giant for monopoly over the smart phone market
Shares of Apple declined more than nearly 4% on Thursday following the lawsuit, the latest ramp-up for the Biden administration's antitrust battles.
Georgia bill would give utility regulators extra years in office without facing voters
Georgia’s Public Service Commission is an elected body that’s gone years without having elections because of a redistricting lawsuit.
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South Africa's deadly love affair with guns
Record levels of crime are driving more and more people to buy firearms to protect themselves.
www.bbc.comWyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions, signs transgender medical care ban for minors
Wyoming’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have erected significant barriers to abortion, should it remain legal in the state.
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UN seeks $4B for aid in Syria as civilians face growing humanitarian crisis
A U_N_ humanitarian official is appealing for more than $4 billion in life-saving aid for more than 10 million Syrians, saying that the country's largely forgotten crisis remains “one of the most deadly to civilians in the world.”
West Virginia governor signs vague law allowing teachers to answer questions about origin of life
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice has signed a law that supporters say promotes the free exchange of ideas in science classrooms.
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US top diplomat holds talks in Israel as Netanyahu vows Rafah invasion
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned the Israeli leader that a Rafah assault risks ‘further isolating’ Israel.
Top Trump VP prospect plans summer wedding weeks after GOP convention
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, considered a top prospect to serve as former President Donald Trump's running mate on the 2024 Republican presidential ticket, is planning an early August wedding
Military kept hundreds of organs after performing autopsies, watchdog says
The Department of Defense’s medical examiner did not have consistent policies for organ retention and disposition, the Pentagon’s Inspector General found.
www.nbcnews.comThe IRS is investigating Shohei Ohtani's interpreter and an alleged bookmaker. Here's what we know
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.
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Image of fireball surrounding Putin 'stability' billboard is AI | Fact check
The image is digitally fabricated, the artist who created it confirmed to USA TODAY.
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13-year-old rape victim has baby amid confusion over state's abortion ban
A 13-year-old rape victim in Mississippi carried her baby to term amid her family's confusion over whether she could get an abortion in the state.
Lawmakers who passed a bill to lure nuclear energy to Kentucky say coal is still king
Kentucky lawmakers have wrapped up work on a bill meant to help attract nuclear energy projects to a state where coal has been king for generations.
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Japanese emperor and empress visit towns hit by Jan. 1 quake and console homeless
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have visited towns in the north-central region of Noto to pray for victims of the deadly New Year’s Day earthquake and console thousands of homeless living in evacuation centers
Balloon recovered off coast of Alaska had been in the ocean for ‘well over a year,’ Pentagon says | CNN Politics
A balloon recovered off the coast of Alaska had been in the ocean for “well over a year,” the Pentagon said Friday.
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Millions for late-term abortion clinic, transgender devices buried deep in $1.2T spending package
Democrat earmarks in the 2024 appropriation bills include eyebrow-raising earmarks, including hundreds of thousands of dollars to LGBTQ+ youth facilities, "gun confiscation" research, and a late-term abortion clinic.
Biden and Trump face uphill battle to keep young voters’ attention until November - Washington Examiner
A new poll finds Trump winning in Michigan and an even split between himself and Biden in Pennsylvania.
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Wisconsin Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign early, leaving razor-thin GOP majority
His departure means Republicans can lose only one vote if all Democrats stick together.
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Mothers' group protests in front of Meta’s offices, calling for big tech regulation
The new parent-led group is advocating for two New York state bills that hope to change how social media companies profit from children.
www.nbcnews.comCalifornia's unemployment rate is the highest in the nation. Slower job growth is to blame
California's unemployment rate is now the highest in the country. The state's unemployment rate was 5.3% in February. That's higher than Nevada's 5.2% rate.
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New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez will not seek reelection amid federal charges
Senator Bob Menendez's federal bribery charges played a role in his decision not to seek reelection in New Jersey.
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Islamic State group claims responsibility for bombing at Afghan bank
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a deadly bombing that targeted people trying to collect their salaries at a bank in southern Afghanistan
Inmate seriously injured in a hit-and-run soon after his escape from a Hawaii jail
Authorities say an inmate was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash soon after his escape from a Hawaii jail.
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Russia targets Ukraine’s power facilities with wave of missiles, drones
Attacks leave more than one million people without power as Zelenskyy renews pleas for Western air defence systems.
Whistleblower claims CIA 'stonewalled' IRS interview with Hunter Biden 'Sugar brother' Kevin Morris: House GOP
A whistleblower claimed that the CIA “stonewalled" an IRS interview with Hunter Biden’s business associate Kevin Morris, the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees said.
Using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care banned by GOP-led Idaho Legislature
Lawmakers in Idaho have passed a bill to ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees using work health insurance and for adults covered by Medicaid.
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CNN host says 'world is upside down' as Michigan poll shows Trump ahead by 20 points on Israel-Gaza
CNN host Dana Bash spoke about how voters in multiple states have been impacted by the war in Gaza, to the point it may risk swinging the election for Donald Trump.
'I will not feed a demon': YouTuber Ruby Franke's child abuse case rooted in religious extremism
Newly released video shows the malnourished son of a parenting advice YouTuber approaching a neighbor for help on the morning that his mother and her business partner were arrested on child abuse charges.
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Merrick Garland shuts down reporter suggesting Hur report should have omitted Biden's memory issues
Attorney General Merrick Garland shut down a reporter for suggesting he should've interfered with the Special Counsel report mentioning President Biden's memory.
Heavy-smoking West Virginia becomes the 12th state to ban lighting up in cars with kids present
West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present. Republican Gov.
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Money may not matter much in the Trump-Biden rematch - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are going to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the presidential election. But ultimately, it probably won't matter.
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Gaza aid distribution limited by stealing and looting amid famine concerns, Israeli military official claims
About 70% of Gazans are facing "catastrophic hunger," the UN warns.
Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary
Chicago voters have rejected a real estate tax on properties over $1 million to pay for services for homeless people.
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What do we know about Kate's cancer diagnosis?
In a video message she said she started preventative chemotherapy last month.
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House Judiciary Committee suing DOJ officials for testimony on Hunter Biden tax case
The House Judiciary Committee is suing Justice Department officials Mark Daly and Jack Morgan to enforce subpoenas for their testimony related to the Hunter Biden tax investigation as part of the broader House impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
Missouri GOP sues to remove candidate with ties to KKK from Republican ballot
The Missouri GOP is suing to remove a gubernatorial candidate with ties to the Ku Klux Klan from the Republican ballot.
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George Santos says he’s leaving the Republican Party and will run for Congress as an independent | CNN Politics
Former New York Rep. George Santos announced Friday that he was leaving the Republican Party and would continue his congressional comeback bid as an independent.
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This social media network set the stage for Jan. 6, then was taken offline. Now it's back
A group calling itself "Gamergate 2.0" is taking on a video game maker. It's the week in extremism, from USA TODAY.
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Texas medical board proposes guidance for exceptions to abortion bans
The Texas Medical Board publicly released guidance regarding the exceptions to the state's multiple abortion bans.
Body of Riley Strain found in river, no evidence of foul play: Nashville police
The body of missing college student Riley Strain was recovered from the Cumberland River in West Nashville Friday morning following a two-week search.
Bodies of 65 people found in mass grave in Libya: UN migration agency
The IOM believes the people were migrants who died in the process of being smuggled through the desert in Libya.
Vote-counting machine foes hoped for a surge of success in New Hampshire. They got barely a ripple
The latest effort to force the hand-counting of ballots in New Hampshire has fallen flat. Followers of MyPillow founder and Donald Trump ally Mike Lindell initially hoped to gather enough petitions to bring the topic up at 55 annual town meetings this month.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene moves to disbar Fani Willis: 'Unfit to serve'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a complaint asking for the disbarment of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her relationship with Nathan Wade.
Trump vice presidential tracker: The pros and cons of his running mate contenders - Washington Examiner
A look at Trump's vice presidential contenders' strengths and weaknesses.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Speaker Johnson | CNN Politics
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has filed a motion to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid anger about the government funding bill.
www.cnn.comKate, Princess of Wales, reveals she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
Kate, the Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
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Canada to set first-ever cap on temporary residents
It is the latest shift in the country's immigration policy amid a housing and affordability crisis.
www.bbc.comCardinals super fan known as Rally Runner pleads guilty to storming Capitol in face paint
A St. Louis Cardinals super fan who legally changed his name to Rally Runner has pleaded guilty to storming the U.S.
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Female Syrian doctor talks about challenges treating war victims from underground hospital
Dr. Amani Ballour, who is known as the only woman running a wartime hospital in Syria, talks with ABC News' Linsey Davis about her experiences.
Stock market today: Wall Street closes its best week of the year with a quiet finish
Wall Street closed its best of the year so far with a quiet finish. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Friday after setting all-time highs in each of the last three days.
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Kate Middleton diagnosed with cancer: Prince Harry, Meghan and more react
King Charles, world leaders and more are reacting to the news of Kate Middleton, 42, who shared with the world on Friday that she is diagnosed with cancer.
Pennsylvania Republicans are at odds over critical mail-in voting measures
Some Republicans in the key 2024 battleground state are promoting vote-by-mail while others try to restrict it.
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Prosecutors in 3 Wisconsin counties decline to pursue charges against Trump committee, lawmaker
Prosecutors in three Wisconsin counties are declining to pursue felony charges against former President Donald Trump’s fundraising committee and a Republican state lawmaker related to an effort to unseat Assembly Speaker Robin Vos.
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Biden has 'big problems' with voters of color as support reaches 'historic low,' analyst warns
President Biden is losing support among voters of color in Michigan, according to a new poll which mirrors a nationwide trend of 2020 supporters dissatisfied with Biden.
Lawmakers ask why the Biden administration won't let immigration judges talk to the media
The Justice Department has ordered leaders of the immigration judges union to seek supervisor permission before speaking, contrary to past policy.
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CDC indicates measles cases already surpassed last year’s numbers - Washington Examiner
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed Thursday this year's number of U.S. measles cases is up to 64 — more than all of 2023.
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Female athlete injured by transgender player slams Dem lawmakers who dismissed dangers
Former high-school volleyball player Payton McNabb, who was injured by a transgender woman during a sports match in 2022, torches Dem lawmakers who claimed trans women cause no harm in women's sports.
California doubles water allocation for most contractors following February storms
State officials have doubled the amount of water California agencies will get this year. The State Water Project is a major source for 29 water contractors that serve 27 million people.
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Blinken warns of stakes of Rafah offensive as Netanyahu again vows to press ahead | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emerged from meetings in Tel Aviv emphasizing his clear warning to the Israeli government about the perilous stakes of an incursion into Rafah, but with little evidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to heed his words.
www.cnn.comWhat is Truth Social, Donald Trump's social media platform?
Former President Donald Trump launched his social media platform, Truth Social, in early 2022, after he was banned from major sites such as Facebook and the former Twitter following the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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A concrete truck struck a school bus in Texas, killing 1 child and 1 adult | CNN
Two people are dead, including a child, after a concrete truck struck a school bus full of pre-K children returning from a field trip head-on in Bastrop County, Texas, according to officials.
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Senate Democrat stressing patience on anti-TikTok bill has former top aides working to fight it - Washington Examiner
A senator who is a key player in the TikTok fight has seen several of her most senior aides depart to work on behalf of the Chinese-owned social media app.
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Trump’s vice presidential shortlist is very long — and in flux | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is floating names, including Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, JD Vance and Kristi Noem, as he weighs potential 2024 running mates.
www.cnn.comFACT FOCUS: Tyson Foods isn't hiring workers who came to the U.S. illegally. Boycott calls persist
Conservative influencers and politicians are calling for a boycott of Tyson Foods after false claims spread online saying the multinational meat producer is planning to hire 52,000 people who came to the U.S. illegally.
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Candace Owen out at the Daily Wire | CNN Business
Candace Owen and Ben Shapiro’s The Daily Wire have parted ways
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Ex-RNC boss Ronna McDaniel finds new home at NBC, MSNBC as political analyst
Former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel joined NBC News and MSNBC as political analyst across all platforms.
Markus Jooste: Poundland owner's ex-boss dies of gunshot wound in South Africa
Markus Jooste dies one day after being ordered to pay a $25m fine for accounting fraud in South Africa.
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Is inflation worse under Democrats or Republicans? The truth is hazier than it may seem
Inflation is lower under Democratic presidents than under Republicans, but it tends to fall under Republicans and rise under Democrats.
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They talked makeup and video games. But a proposed TikTok ban awoke influencer giants
Influencers are speaking out over a proposed TikTok ban that could maim creators’ livelihoods and their ability to get out the vote come November.
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How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 3/22/2024
Wall Street closed its best week of the year so far with a quiet finish. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Friday after setting all-time highs in each of the last three days.
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CNN polls take voters’ pulse in two states that flipped blue in 2020 | CNN Politics
Majority of voters in Michigan and Pennsylvania are dissatisfied with their presidential choices.
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba: Ugandan president promotes his son to military chief
President Museveni has denied speculation that he is grooming his son as his successor.
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Nationwide tech hiccup interferes with US driver’s license offices - Washington Examiner
A nationwide technology problem briefly interrupted services Thursday at state offices that handle driver’s licenses.
www.washingtonexaminer.comDrought pinched Louisiana's crawfish harvest, but mudbug fans are weathering the shortage
Louisiana crawfish are in demand despite a shortage of the mudbugs driven by last summer’s drought, extreme heat, saltwater intrusion on the Mississippi River and a hard winter freeze.
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Kate, Princess of Wales, announces cancer diagnosis, says she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy
The video announcement from Kate, Princess of Wales, comes after months of widespread speculation about her health and controversy over doctored images released by Kensington Palace.
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Chelsea Clinton defends Barron Trump from being targeted in the media: ’Unimpeachable right to privacy'
Chelsea Clinton defended Barron Trump's "unimpeachable right to privacy" during "The View" on Friday after a former NBC executive targeted him on X this week.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell 44 cents to $80.63 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for May delivery fell 35 cents to $85.43 per barrel.
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Bipartisan spending bill includes effective ban on Pride flags over U.S. embassies
A provision in the 1,012-page funding measure would prohibit most flags from flying over U.S. embassies other than the American flag.
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Global water crisis fuelling more conflicts, UN report warns
Water resources under stress as economies and populations grow with 2.2 billion people lacking clean drinking water.
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