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Additional attacks on American bases in Syria Friday after US retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups
A U.S. official told ABC News that there were two new attacks late Friday on two U.S. facilities in Deir ez-Zor Province in eastern Syria after another one earlier in the day and a drone attack on Thursday that prompted retaliatory U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian-backed militias believed responsible.
Biden warns Iran after tit-for-tat strikes in Syria
Biden warned Iran that the United States would "act forcefully" to protect Americans.
Additional attacks on American bases in Syria Friday after US retaliatory airstrikes
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in Syria after a drone attack killed a U.S. contractor and wounded six others, including five American service members.
Hakeem Jeffries says Trump social media comments are going to 'get someone killed'
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday that he believes former President Trump’s “rhetoric” on social media platform Truth Social is “going to get someone killed.”
DeSantis on possibly joining Trump’s ticket: ‘I’m probably more of an executive guy’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said he is “more of an executive guy” in response to a question about whether he would join a ticket as former President Trump’s running mate if Trump wins the 2024 GO…
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Biden, Trudeau say 'inseparable' nations won't fail Ukraine
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are celebrating the close, “inseparable” U.S.-Canada relationship and vowing that the two nations remain committed to defending Ukraine as it tries to repel a Russian invasion that has no end in sight.
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McCarthy rips 'extreme minority party' after no Dems support 'parents bill of rights'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., accused Democrats of being the "extreme minority party" after not a single Democrat voted for the Parents Bill of Rights Act on Friday.
Several more attacks against U.S. bases in Syria after alleged Iranian drone kills American contractor, drawing airstrikes
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
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Biden, DOJ won’t assert privilege in Trump deposition in lawsuit brought by fired FBI official | CNN Politics
The Justice Department said Friday that neither it nor the Biden White House would assert certain privileges in depositions of former President Donald Trump and FBI Director Christopher Wray that have been ordered in a lawsuit brought by an ex-FBI official whose termination Trump pushed for when...
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U.S. and China wage war beneath the waves - over internet cables
The two superpowers are vying to control subsea cables, a hidden network that speeds internet data around the globe. This tech war is fueled by worries that spies are listening.
Biden: US will 'forcefully' protect personnel in Syria
President Joe Biden says the U.S. will respond “forcefully” to protect its personnel after U.S. forces retaliated with airstrikes on sites in Syria used by groups affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard.
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Alvin Bragg may have been asked to delay Trump charges: John Dean
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg may have been asked to delay bringing charges against former President Trump, Watergate figure John Dean speculated in a CNN interview on Friday. Dean emphas…
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House GOP passes Parents Bill of Rights Act
House Republicans pass a Parents Bill of Rights Act that will likely fail in the Senate.
House lawmakers tour D.C. jail holding Jan. 6 defendants to inspect conditions
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene argued the inmates were being “treated as political prisoners,” while Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett “didn’t see anything that was alarming."
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A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
The Iranian drone attack that struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, is just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria.
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Trump says alliance with DeSantis ‘very unlikely’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump said an alliance with likely primary challenger Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is "very unlikely." Trump, who credits himself as the person who put DeSantis on the map politically, said he had never considered DeSantis a potential running mate for the 2024 election. HOW...
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FBI takes down cybercrime forum that touted data connected to breach affecting US lawmakers | CNN Politics
The FBI has arrested the alleged founder of a popular cybercriminal forum that touted data stolen in a hack affecting members of Congress and thousands of other people and taken the website down, the Justice Department said Friday.
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Trump screams into void as Manhattan DA probe goes quiet
Accusations of cherry-picking evidence, questions about a star witness’s credibility and claims of “catastrophic consequences” fly as the grand jury took a two-day break.
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US charges suspected Russian spy who allegedly used fake identity to enter US, gather info from American citizens | CNN Politics
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against a Russian national who allegedly entered the United States under a fake identity and gathered information from American citizens about the then-looming Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia wants demilitarised buffer zones in Ukraine, says Putin ally
Russia wants to create demilitarised buffer zones inside Ukraine around areas it has annexed, an ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying it might be necessary to push deeper into Ukraine if such zones cannot be set up.
China, US Navy spar over guided-missile destroyer in South China Sea
China's defence ministry said on Friday that it yet again had to monitor and drive away the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Milius that entered its territorial waters in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands.
Trump lawyer in court after being forced before grand jury
A lawyer for Donald Trump is back in court in Washington after being ordered to answer questions before a grand jury investigating the possible mishandling of classified documents at the former president’s Florida estate.
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Accused Russian spy allegedly collected U.S. info on Ukraine war before arrest
A criminal complaint filed Friday reveals more details about Sergey Cherkasov's life undercover.
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Trump live updates: Threatening letter with nonhazardous white powder found at Manhattan DA's office
A New York grand jury has been hearing evidence of hush money payment benefiting former President Donald Trump. Follow live updates on the probe.
Powder, threat sent to Manhattan DA investigating Trump
A powdery substance was found Friday with a threatening letter in a mailroom at the offices of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut 'stabilising', says commander
Despite Russia spending months trying to take the city, Ukrainian officials say they are holding on.
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Russia presses along Ukraine front after reports of Bakhmut slowdown
Moscow's winter campaign to fully capture Ukraine's industrialized Donbas region has yielded scant gains despite the deaths of thousands of troops on both sides in the war's bloodiest fighting.
Parents Bill of Rights: 5 things to know about the House GOP’s legislation
The Parents Bill of Rights was passed in the House on Friday in an educational policy win for Republicans that has gained steam at the state level. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Julia Letl…
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House GOP passes parents' rights bill in clash over schools
House Republicans have narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what’s taught in public schools.
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Package with suspicious powder delivered to Manhattan DA's office amid Trump probe: 'Alvin, I'll kill you'
A package containing suspicious white powder was delivered to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's New York City office on Friday, police said. No injuries have been reported.
Greene, Democrats offer tale-of-two-jails after visit with Jan. 6 defendants
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and a pair of Democratic lawmakers offered a tale-of-two-jails on Friday after a group visited the Washington, D.C. jail, where pre-trial defendants from Jan. 6,…
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Lawmakers give conflicting accounts of how Jan. 6 defendants being treated in D.C. jail after touring facility
Democratic and GOP members of Congress visited the jail and then offered conflicting accounts about how accused Capitol rioters are being treated behind bars.
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Ex-Trump aides like Meadows must testify before Jan. 6 grand jury, judge rules
U.S. District Court Judge Beryl Howell ruled that Trump's former chief of staff and other top aides must testify despite Trump's assertion of executive privilege, sources said.
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Judge slams lawyers for slowing jailed 1/6 defendant's case
A federal judge is threatening to report two attorneys for disciplinary action for delaying the trial of a man jailed on charges he assaulted police officers during the Jan. 6 U.S.
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Biden says China-Russia partnership is 'vastly exaggerated' during Canada visit
President Biden told a reporter that "we vastly exaggerate" the military-economic partnership between Russia and China during his joint-press conference with Justin Trudeau on Friday.
Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy discusses reconstruction with World Bank; Russian strikes overnight kill civilians
Ukraine's military is signaling that a much-anticipated counteroffensive is coming "very soon" as Russian forces appear to lose momentum on the eastern front.
Florida Legislature moving quickly on DeSantis priorities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — From expanding gun rights to going after “woke” investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov.
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Kremlin eyes object found next to Nord Stream pipeline
The Kremlin on Friday said it was important to identify an object discovered next to one of the Nord Stream pipelines, and said the ongoing investigation into blasts that struck the pipelines last September must be conducted with full transparency.
Waco, Texas: Donald Trump rallies on anniversary of deadly standoff
Waco, Texas, was the site of a deadly standoff in 1993 between the US government and an "Army of God".
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Nordic countries plan joint air defence to counter Russian threat
Air force commanders from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark said on Friday they have signed a letter of intent to create a unified Nordic air defence aimed at countering the rising threat from Russia.
Parents Bill of Rights Act passes House in latest salvo of culture wars
The bill comes after outcries from parents who are unhappy that lessons lessons about racism, sexual orientation and gender are being taught in schools.
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Biden offers first remarks on airstrikes: We don’t ‘seek conflict with Iran’
President Biden on Friday said that the United States does not seek conflict with Iran, while offering his first response about the airstrikes the U.S. conducted in Syria after an Iranian drone hit…
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Kentucky governor vetoes sweeping GOP transgender measure
Kentucky’s Democratic governor has vetoed a sweeping Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender youths. Gov.
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House Republicans pass broad education measure on ‘parents rights’
The bill also became a vehicle for other GOP priorities such as ensuring parents know what their schooling options are and policies on transgender students.
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Wall St Week Ahead Strength in megacap stocks masks broader U.S. market woes
Investors are relying on an old strategy to navigate the current tumult in asset prices: buying shares of the massive U.S. companies that led markets higher for years.
U.S. contractor killed, five service members wounded in Syria drone strike
A day after the initial strike, there were two more attacks on coalition bases, officials said Friday.
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US bombs Syria targets after deadly drone attack
The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor.
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Apple CEO praises China's innovation, long history of cooperation on Beijing visit
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Saturday used his first public remarks on his visit to China to praise the country for its rapid innovation and its long ties with the U.S. iPhone maker, according to local media reports.
Trump indictment: Trump faces some 2 dozen counts, including felonies, sources say
Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be indicted.
California farmers flood their fields in order to save them
When Don Cameron first intentionally flooded his central California farm in 2011, pumping excess stormwater onto his fields, fellow growers told him he was crazy.
Ron DeSantis' donors and allies question if he's ready for 2024
At a recent gathering of 16 prominent Republicans, a number of DeSantis supporters discussed if he should run against Trump or wait until 2028.
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Trump warns of ‘potential death and destruction’ if he’s indicted
Former President Trump argued early Friday morning that filing charges against him could result in “potential death & destruction” as he railed against the possibility of an indictment by the M…
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes Republican transgender measure
Beshear, a Democrat, has vetoed a sweeping Republican measure aimed at regulating the lives of transgender young people.
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Biden's Canada agenda stacked: NORAD, migration deals likely
President Joe Biden arrived in Canada on Thursday with a focus on big global issues. Two important areas of agreement already appear in hand: Canada will escalate its timeline for military upgrades to the North American Aerospace Defense Command, and the two nations will reach an agreement on migrat
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Analysis: The new cold war in Americans’ pockets | CNN Politics
The new cold war is not playing out over a wall that divides a continent but in the pockets of millions of Americans.
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A look at the US military mission in Syria and its dangers
The Iranian drone attack that struck a U.S. base in northeastern Syria, killing a contractor and wounding several U.S. troops, is just the latest in a growing number of attacks on American forces in Syria
U.S. eyeing ways to include Europe in electric car tax breaks
An upcoming Treasury Department proposal won’t offer tax breaks for electric vehicles containing minerals from Europe, a senior administration official said. But ongoing trade talks could change that.
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FBI informant speaks with CNN about her role in Proud Boys trial | CNN Politics
Over the past year, Texas woman Jen Loh has been in touch with several Proud Boys now on trial for seditious conspiracy, talking with the members of the far-right group and their defense counsel about the case and suggesting possible witnesses and attorneys who could help.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Fake Trump arrest photos: How to spot an AI-generated image
Pictures of former President Trump being "arrested" are all over social media - but don't be fooled.
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DEA overseas review barely mentions corruption scandals
After nearly two years and $1.4 million spent, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released an external review of its overseas operations that barely mentions recent corruption scandals and offers a series of recommendations that critics dismissed as overly vague.
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Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in ski crash civil trial
The civil suit stems from a 2016 incident at Deer Valley Resort.
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Meadows, other top Trump aides ordered to testify in Jan. 6 probe as judge rejects claims of executive privilege
A judge has rejected former President Trump's claims of executive privilege, ordering Mark Meadows and other ex-aides to testify in the special counsel's Jan. 6 probe.
As Congress eyes a TikTok ban, what could happen to the social media platform?
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
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US, Canada end loophole that let asylum-seekers cross border
The immigration deal announced by U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau aims to shut down a process that has enabled tens of thousands of immigrants from across the world to move between the countries and pursue asylum cases without going through an official border cros
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Little room for maneuver as U.S.-China ties slide further
President Joe Biden said last month after a U.S. fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that he planned to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping about the episode and clear the air between the rival superpowers.
Trump attorney Evan Corcoran testifies before federal grand jury in documents probe
Evan Corcoran's appearance comes a day after another attorney for the former president confirmed he, too, testified in the special counsel's investigation.
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U.S. rejects JetBlue, Spirit exemption request, citing lawsuit
The U.S. Transportation Department on Friday denied an exemption request by JetBlue and Spirit to operate under common ownership, citing the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit filed this month seeking to block the deal.
Taiwan president reviews troops ahead of sensitive U.S. visit
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited army engineers on Saturday and reviewed their training, saying that defending democracy is the armed forces' "great" mission, ahead of a trip next week to the United States and Central America.
Biden jokes with Canada's Conservative leader about 'loyal opposition'
President Biden joked about his political opponents Friday while meeting with Canada's conservative leader
Top Republicans are trying to woo Larry Hogan (again). He's still not interested.
The former Maryland governor would be a huge recruit for the NRSC. But he told them his eye still isn't on the Senate.
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17-year-old charged in kidnapping ending in Houston shooting
A 17-year-old has been charged with kidnapping two migrants whose rescue this week from a Houston hotel by FBI agents after days of captivity ended in gunfire that killed another suspect.
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Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden emphasized Friday afternoon that the US will “forcefully protect our people,” a day after approving retaliatory airstrikes in response to a drone attack by an Iranian-backed group in Syria that left one American dead and more injured.
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Canadian lawmakers laugh after Biden accidentally applauds China: 'You can tell what I'm thinking'
President Biden accidentally applauded China instead of Canada when praising the country's migration policies.Canadian MPs laughed at Biden when he corrected himself.
Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden emphasized Friday afternoon that the US will “forcefully protect our people,” a day after approving retaliatory airstrikes in response to a drone attack by an Iranian-backed group in Syria that left one American dead and more injured.
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Russia puts ex-Putin speechwriter on wanted list
MOSCOW (AP) — Police in Russia placed a former speechwriter for President Vladimir Putin on a wanted list for criminal suspects, the latest step in a sweeping crackdown on dissent.
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Rick Scott bristles at GOP Senate colleagues' recent praise of Manchin
The former head of the Senate campaign arm, Scott said that "any support for Joe hurts our chances of getting back a Republican majority in the Senate."
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Drag community shows up to protest Nebraska drag show bill
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A bill that would criminalize exposing anyone 18 or younger to a drag show in Nebraska was the last one to get a public hearing in this year's legislative session late Friday.
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Trump 2020 press communications director to join pro-DeSantis super PAC
Erin Perrine is joining the "Never Back Down" super PAC supporting a DeSantis 2024 run, CBS News is first to report.
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Democrats say Jan. 6 defendants showed no remorse following visit to DC jail
House Democrats said their visit as part of a GOP-led trip to the Washington, D.C. jail where rioters from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection are being held showed they had no remorse for their actions…
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House passes GOP bill that would give parents more influence over schools
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised the legislation faces a "dead end" in the Senate.
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Will TikTok be banned? Some Dems say ‘not so fast.’
A number of House Democrats — and at least a few senators — remain unconvinced that singling out the Chinese-owned app is the best course of action.
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Rwanda frees Paul Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame
Rwanda’s government has commuted the 25-year sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving hundreds of countrymen from genocide but was convicted of terrorism offenses years later in a widely criticized trial.
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Business jet pitched wildly, killing 1, amid cockpit warnings, NTSB report says
Pilots told investigators they did not encounter turbulence, as the NTSB had said in an initial assessment the day after the incident.
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Biden said federal deposit insurance could be tapped further if banks fail
President Joe Biden said on Friday that federal deposit insurance could be tapped for deposits above $250,000 if other U.S. banks fail, expressing confidence that mid-sized U.S. banks would survive strains in the sector.
Tyre Nichols' death: 4 ex-Memphis cops cannot work officers again
A state panel voted to decertify Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III and Justin Smith during a meeting Friday morning. It also approved the decision by Desmond Mills Jr. to surrender his certification.
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American couple being held at ransom in Haiti, family says: 'We told them not to go'
An American couple visiting Haiti is being held at ransom after being kidnapped on a bus more than a week ago, according to their family.
New York judge rules state can't force parents to remove kids from religious schools
A New York judge has ruled that parents cannot be required to remove their children from private schools that do not meet state-designated education standards.
Porn stars, felons, and spin doctors: Who will jurors believe in Trump’s case?
Prosecutors in New York think they’ve got Trump nailed. But they might have a credibility issue with their case’s key witness.
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Georgia activist killed by troopers shot first, officers say
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia authorities allege that state troopers in January fatally shot an environmental protester who had fired at authorities after a trooper shot pepper balls into the protester’s tent, according to incident reports obtained Friday by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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Why Canada could be the answer to China’s clean tech dominance
Any critical minerals strategy will have to take into account the long time between discovery and production — 16.5 years by some estimates — and the political and environmental costs of mining and processing.
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King Charles's France visit postponed after pension protests
Emmanuel Macron says the trip could not go ahead because of pension protests during the trip.
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California, blue states side with Mexico in lawsuit blaming gun makers for violence
California is leading a group of Democrat-led states siding with Mexico in a lawsuit claiming that gun makers are responsible for gun violence in the country.
Gwyneth Paltrow trial: Actress denies hit-and-run in ski crash
The actress testifies she felt "hurt and violated" when she says a man crashed into her on the slope.
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Harris hires Stephanie Young to be senior adviser | CNN Politics
Stephanie Young, a veteran Democratic aide, has been tapped to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ new senior adviser to focus on messaging and outreach.
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Rep. Stacey Plaskett defends Manhattan D.A.'s investigation of Trump — "The Takeout"
The top Democrat on the "weaponization of government" select subcommittee is accusing Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of trying to intimidate Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg.
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DeSantis’ Culture Warrior: ‘We Are Now Over the Walls’
In Chris Rufo, the Florida governor has found a useful weapon for the multi-front culture war he hopes will launch his presidential run.
www.politico.comDeath row minister sues Oklahoma Corrections agency for $10M
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A death row minister who was inside the execution chamber during Oklahoma's last lethal injection sued the Department of Corrections for $10 million on Friday, alleging the agency and its spokesman defamed him in a statement to the media.
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Insight: Inside Ukraine’s scramble for “game-changer” drone fleet
At an unassuming industrial estate in northern Ukraine, two former Microsoft executives and a team of engineers are producing military drones that can travel over long distances and carry large payloads.
Los Angeles school district, education union reach tentative deal following three-day strike
The Los Angeles Unified School District and a union representing bus drivers, custodians and other staff have reached an agreement that will raise their salaries and improve benefits following …
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Nancy Pelosi calls out San Francisco archbishop who barred her from communion: ‘His problem, not mine’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week rebuked the San Francisco archbishop who wrote a letter last year saying she would not be allowed to receive communion at mass.
Large asteroid to safely pass by Earth in once-per-decade moment
An asteroid between 140 and 310 feet in size will safely pass by Earth on Saturday.
President Biden applauds Canada for 'opening new, legal pathways' for migrants
President Joe Biden said the U.S. and Canada are partnering to address immigration, after a spike along the New York, Vermont and New Hampshire borders.
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FDNY commish slapped with discrimination lawsuit on claim she sought to 'destroy' careers
New York City's fire commissioner has been hit with a 53-page lawsuit claiming she engaged in age discrimination by demoting and reassigning older senior staff members.
After TikTok hearing, users declare their love for the platform — and the CEO
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew thanked users for their support of the platform on Friday morning.
www.nbcnews.comThe Surreal Post-Trump Embrace of Mark Milley
In spreading the gospel of an apolitical military, he’s become a political lightning rod — and a reminder of how far Washington is from normal.
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India expels Rahul Gandhi, Modi critic, from Parliament
India's top opposition leader and fierce critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expelled from Parliament Friday.
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Republicans probe Biden admin's climate overreach into consumer insurance
A group of Republican lawmakers on a key financial panel are probing the Department of the Treasury over a recent climate change regulation impacting insurance companies.
Bank of America to redeploy wealth management, banking employees - source
Bank of America Corp is redeploying employees in wealth management and lending to other roles within the company, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday, as higher interest rates continue to weigh on the businesses.
US-Canada agree to turn back asylum seekers at border
A deal to limit a surge of asylum seekers between New York and Quebec goes into force on Saturday.
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Justice for Manchin: Senate Republicans closing in on 2024 recruit
If the popular governor jumps in, Republicans would break their losing streak in recruiting popular governors and reshape next year’s battleground map in one fell swoop.
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Protesters in Suriname demand president resign
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — A few hundred protesters gathered in Suriname’s capital on Friday to demand that the president of the South American country resign.
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Pence touts fighter pilot son in jab at Hunter Biden probe: 'can't really relate'
Former Vice President Mike Pence appeared to take a jab at President Biden over a congressional investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings in China and Ukraine.
Deutsche Bank share slide reignites worries among investors
Worries over the financial strength of the sector persist, with Deutsche Bank down 14% at one point.
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Judge says several Trump aides, including former chief of staff, must testify to Jan. 6 grand jury | CNN Politics
A federal judge has ordered several former Donald Trump aides, including Mark Meadows, to testify before a grand jury as part of the criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, rejecting the former president’s claims of executive privilege, multiple sources confirmed to CNN.
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House GOP chairs sound alarm on 'unprecedented' process to discipline Border Patrol agents in 'Whipgate' saga
Three chairmen on House committees are scrutinizing what they say is a potential move by Customs and Border Protection to discipline agents in the 2021 Del Rio incident.
Watchdog: Israel promotes bids for 1,000 settlement homes
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government authorized construction bids for over a thousand new homes in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, a watchdog group reported Friday, despite an Israeli pledge to halt settlement construction
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U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills U.S. worker
The attack and the U.S. response threaten to upend recent efforts to deescalate tensions across the wider Middle East.
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Minnesota man charged after his wife is fatally stabbed during Bible study session
Vincent Castillo’s sister told officers that she hosts a Bible study for relatives at her home on Tuesdays.
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Congress is kinda lame, TikTok-verse decides
What looked like a successful political attack in the Beltway came off as a punchline on social media.
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NTSB finds turbulence not to blame for death of former White House official, but flight issues occurred
The National Transportation Safety Board determined on Friday that severe turbulence was not to blame for the death of a former White House official, but because of multiple issues that happened du…
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Big Indiana voucher expansion faces Republican questions
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A major expansion proposed for Indiana’s private school voucher program could become a hurdle as the Republican-dominated Legislature works on a new state budget.
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WI Gov. Tony Evers' $3.8 million budget rejected by Republicans, budget committee will make final decision
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' spending proposal was rejected by Republicans. The final decision will be sent to the Legislature's budget committee.
California ends some water limits after storms ease drought
Most of California is no longer in drought, but water shortage concerns remain for some areas of the state.
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China detains staff, raids office of US due diligence firm Mintz Group
Chinese authorities raided the office of U.S. corporate due diligence firm Mintz Group in Beijing and detained five local staff, the company said, putting foreign companies in China on alert just as the country hosts an international economic forum.
Michigan 1st state in decades to repeal 'right-to-work' law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation to repeal the state's decade-old “right-to-work” law, which was passed by a Republican-controlled Legislature.
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Biden announces new northern border deal, fentanyl coalition with Canada as immigration crisis rages
President Biden on Friday announced an agreement with Canada for both countries to be able to turn back illegal migrants who cross through the U.S.-Canada border.
Jason Sudeikis explains why he keeps his Twitter DMs open | CNN
Believe that when “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis says he read his Twitter DMs, he really does.
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At least 23 dead after tornadoes tear through Mississippi
The state was sending search-and-rescue resources and other help to the area, said Malary White, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
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Small U.S. banks see record drop in deposits after SVB collapse
Deposits at small U.S. banks dropped by a record amount following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, data released on Friday by the Federal Reserve showed.
Louisiana lawmaker rejoins Democratic Party ahead of session
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana state Rep. Mandie Landry rejoined the Louisiana Democratic Party Friday, after registering as a political independent last year to protest decisions made by the party’s leadership.
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Twitter to start phasing out legacy verification system on April 1, but not all will lose blue checks
Twitter plans to wind down its legacy verification system starting next week as it promotes its subscription-based system. The Twitter Verified account on the platform tweeted on Thursday that the…
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Manhattan DA who is probing Trump received death threat letter with white powder
The substance, which investigators later determined was non-hazardous, was found in a letter addressed to DA Alvin Bragg.
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Gordon Moore, co-founder and former chairman of Intel, dies at 94
Gordon Moore, the co-founder and former chairman of tech giant Intel, died Friday at the age of 94, the company and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced.
Site of Atlanta’s proposed ‘Cop City’ training center is partially closed after deadly traps found | CNN
A large portion of a public park near Atlanta on the proposed site of a police and fire training facility – dubbed “Cop City” by critics – has been temporarily closed by an executive order, after county officials said they located “life threatening” hidden traps scattered in the park.
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Microsoft threatens to restrict data from rival AI search tools- Bloomberg News
Microsoft Corp has threatened to cut off access to its internet-search data, which it licenses to rival search engines, if they do not stop using it as the basis for their own artificial intelligence chat products, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
'A game changer': Ford CEO touts new electric vehicle plant
The CEO of Ford touted the new electric vehicle plant.
US combats Iranian-backed groups in Syria
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Republicans blast Biden response to American death in Syria as 'weak,' 'indefensible'
Republican lawmakers slammed President Joe Biden for his response to the death of an American in Syria, arguing he's showing weakness and failing to deter America's adversaries.
A stunning lineup of five planets will decorate the night sky | CNN
A lineup of five planets will appear beneath the moon in the night sky, beginning just after sunset. Onlookers should be able to catch the best glimpse of the alignment the evening of March 28, just after sunset.
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Biden says US will have ‘no more reliable ally’ than Canada in speech to parliament
President Biden on Friday trumpeted the importance of the United States’s relationship with Canada, arguing that no two countries in the world have closer ties as the two countries seek to move pas…
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Fashion designer's homicide linked to fatal drug-facilitated robberies: Police sources
New York City detectives now believe the death of a 35-year-old fashion designer is linked to a pattern of deadly drug-facilitated robberies, according to police sources.
'Squad' defender of alleged Chinese spy app tied to nonprofit that received $150K from its parent company
Rep. Jamaal Bowman has defended TikTok against a ban. He's a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, whose affiliated nonprofit has received $150,000 from TikTok's parent company.
2 migrants dead, 10 hospitalized in medical emergency on Texas freight train
Police said a 911 call about people suffocating inside a train car led to the discovery. It was stopped near Knippa, Texas, where the temperature reached the 80s today.
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DeSantis sending Florida state troopers to Miami Beach amid deadly spring break season
Sixty Florida state troopers will be in Miami Beach this weekend to help local authorities control spring break crowds amid a series fo violent incidents.
Meadows, numerous Trump aides, ordered to testify in Jan. 6 probe
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and a suite of other aides are being forced to testify before a grand jury hearing evidence in the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into…
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'John Wick' director talks friendship with 'older brother' Keanu Reeves
"John Wick" director Chad Stahelski opened up about his friendship with Keanu Reeves, calling him an "older brother."
Emirates airline says 'substantial' ticket revenue trapped in Nigeria
Emirates Airline has a "substantial" amount of ticket sale revenue trapped in Nigeria and has made only slow progress in repatriating blocked funds out of Africa's biggest economy, it said on Friday.
Chinese 'spy balloon fiasco' requires full review of US air defenses, Daines says at Malmstrom AFB visit
Sen. Steve Daines intends to introduce a bill to require a gap analysis of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) capabilities after a Chinese spy balloon flew over his state.
Person with whistle disrupts GOP-led trip to see jailed Jan. 6 suspects
A person blowing a whistle disrupted Republicans who were speaking outside a Washington, D.C. jail where rioters who stormed the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection were being held on Fri…
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U.S. warns China's promises often empty as Honduras wavers on Taiwan
China often makes promises in exchange for recognition that remain unfulfilled, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei said on Saturday as Honduras moves ahead with ending its long-standing ties with Taiwan in favour of China.
Public health departments across US concerned about spread of potentially deadly fungus
Public health departments throughout the United States have expressed concerned about the spread of a potentially deadly fungus as cases have risen in recent years.
US House Intel Chairman on the origins of Covid-19
Mike Turner on why he supports declassifying US intelligence regarding the origins of Covid.
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UN head says survival depends on how people manage water
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says humanity’s survival depends on how people manage water.
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House Intel panel chairman says Chinese president wants "new era where authoritarian regimes win over democracy and freedom"
GOP Rep. Mike Turner also discussed the impending declassification of intelligence on the the origins of COVID-19.
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Alzheimer’s first signs may appear in your eyes, study finds | CNN
Finding early signs of dementia in the back of the eye may be a way to catch the disease early and start preventive treatment, a study says.
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Radioactive water leaks at Minn. nuclear plant for 2nd time
Water containing a radioactive material has leaked for a second time from a nuclear plant near Minneapolis and the plant will be shut down, but there is no danger to the public.
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Senate makes bipartisan push to cap insulin prices at $35 for all Americans
A bipartisan pair of senators have revived the bid to cap insulin prices at $35 for all Americans who need it, after a similar measure failed last year.
These ketamine clinics were a lifeline for military veterans, until they all abruptly closed
"I cried for days," said a U.S. Navy veteran, who relied on the free treatment he received at the Ketamine Wellness Centers.
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80% of receipts at major store chains contain "toxic" chemicals, report says
Consumers should wash their hands after handling store receipts or simply not ask for one, ecological group advises.
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US FDA approves Pharming's immune disorder drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved Pharming Group's drug to treat a rare genetic disorder that leads to a weakened immune system, the Dutch company said.
‘Everything has changed’: Users of recalled eye drops describe permanent vision problems after infections | CNN
Renee Martray of South Carolina has severe and permanent corneal scarring resulting in vision loss. She says it’s like trying to peer through eyeglasses that have been dipped in oil.
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US FDA proposes higher bar for accelerated approvals for cancer drugs
The U.S. health regulator on Friday proposed cancer drug developers in most cases conduct more rigorous trials to seek accelerated approval for their candidates.
Map: Where medication abortion is and isn’t legal
The Supreme Court will hear a case that could upend the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Suicide can be contagious for teens, research shows. Here’s how parents can help
Having a friend or person in a teen's peer group die by suicide or attempt suicide can have a contagion effect, research finds.
Want a thorough colonoscopy? Ask your doctor these 2 things.
Getting screened is the best way to reduce your risk of colon cancer. Here are two things to ask your doctor to make sure you get a thorough exam.
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Antibiotics may not help survival of patients hospitalized with viral infections -study
Most patients admitted to hospitals with acute viral infections are given antibiotics as a precaution against bacterial co-infection, but this practice may not improve survival, new research suggests.
U.S. bishops' new guidelines aim to limit trans health care
U.S. Catholic bishops have issued new guidelines to Catholic hospitals barring them from providing transgender people with gender transition care.
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Here's what you need to know about the flurry of eye drop recalls
Several brands of over-the-counter eye drops are linked to multiple deaths and cases of people going blind.
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Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why | CNN
Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35.
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Bayer says drug research focus no longer on women's health
Bayer said the focus of its drug research would shift away from women's health, a traditional pillar of Germany's largest drugmaker, to hone in on neurology, rare diseases and immunology.
