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Fox Corp. and the Trump campaign hit with FEC complaints over Dominion revelations
It's the latest fallout from the $1.6 billion defamation suit, which has made public a host of private communications between Fox journalists and executives.
U.S. intel on China considering lethal aid for Putin's war was gleaned from Russian officials
The White House publicly warned of China possibly supplying weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine after corroborating the initial intelligence with other sources and allies, officials say.
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House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code
They were taken by surprise by Biden's sudden announcement that he would not stop Congress from blocking D.C.'s new sentencing guidelines from going into effect.
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Doctor: Lesion removed from Biden's chest was cancerous
A skin lesion removed from President Joe Biden’s chest last month was a basal cell carcinoma — a common form of skin cancer.
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CPAC 2023: Fewer attendees, but Donald Trump is still the favourite
The grassroots conservative gathering has devolved into a heavily pro-Trump event.
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White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC
Fuentes had been spotted at the gathering of conservatives Thursday, in Washington, D.C.
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Stocks jump as Wall Street cruises to best day since January
Stocks rallied to send Wall Street to its best day in six weeks. The S&P 500 rose 1.6% Friday to cap its first winning week in the last four as relaxing yields in the bond market took some pressure off Wall Street.
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Senate group eyes Social Security changes as Biden hits Republicans over benefits
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, who caucuses with Democrats, said they're working on a package of policy reforms to the seniors' retirement program.
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Pompeo, Haley take veiled jabs at Trump in CPAC remarks
Leading Republicans took veiled jabs at Donald Trump at an annual gathering of conservatives as they urged a party course correction ahead of the 2024 presidential contest.
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Pelosi on DC crime bill: I wish Biden ‘would’ve told us first’
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Biden’s handling of a GOP-led resolution that would overturn parts of a District of Columbia crime bill, decrying that he should have gi…
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The Trump world-Fox News war gets nasty
Relations have been rocky before. But the punches being thrown now are particularly aggressive.
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Steve Bannon blasts Murdochs, Fox News in fiery CPAC speech
Steve Bannon, the former White House chief strategist under the Trump administration, tore into Fox News and the Murdoch family on Friday afternoon over the network’s coverage of former President T…
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Biden and Germany's Scholz huddle on Ukraine war at White House
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Western allies would support Ukraine for "as long as it takes."
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Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill to restrict electric car manufacturers from opening new brick-and-mortar dealerships in the state unless they comply with the same laws traditional carmakers follow.
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Situation ‘critical’: Ukraine clings to Bakhmut as Russians advance
Russia says seizing Bakhmut would open the way to fully controlling the rest of the strategic eastern Donbas industrial region, one of the main objectives of its invasion a year ago.
www.nbcnews.comCPAC shows the GOP has deep divisions heading into 2024
Trump's presence in the Republican presidential primary looms large and poses risks for a party seeking a unified front.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen expects to testify 'very soon' to grand jury
Hush-money payments to a porn star and a Playboy model who say they had sex with Donald Trump are the focus of a criminal probe of the former president.
Republicans notch key win with Biden’s DC crime bill move
President’s Biden announcement late this week that he will not veto the GOP-led resolution of disapproval of the District of Columbia’s new crime bill handed Republicans a major political vic…
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Jordan's subcommittee interviewed FBI agents who espoused conspiracy theories and received cash payments from a Donald Trump associate.
How Biden leaves wiggle room to opt against reelection bid
President Joe Biden exudes confidence as the next race for the White House approaches. During his State of the Union address, he lured unruly Republicans into agreeing with him that federal entitlements should be protected.
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Trump seeks months-long delay of $250 million New York civil trial
If granted, the former president's request for more time for evidence gathering would mean his trial could begin during the Republican primary season.
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Exclusive: Russia set to mothball damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines - sources
Three of the pipes were ruptured by unexplained blasts in September, and one of the Nord Stream 2 pipes remains intact.
U.S. approves $400 million military package for Ukraine; Wagner leader claims Bakhmut 'practically surrounded'
Western countries and their allies are issuing condemnations of Russia and urging other countries to follow suit.
CPAC 2023: Conservative conference suffers from low attendance and lack of sponsors - Washington Examiner
OXON HILL, Maryland — The Conservative Political Action Conference's return to the nation's capital has proved to be less than triumphant, with the mainstay political conference suffering from lower attendance and fewer high-profile sponsors.The conference, once a mandatory stop for aspiring...
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Kyiv says forces fighting on in 'utter hell' of Bakhmut battle
Ukraine said on Monday its troops were still fighting against the attempted encirclement of Bakhmut, while Washington said that even if the eastern city should fall to Russia's offensive, it would not necessarily give Moscow momentum in the war.
Murdaugh judge's own legal story unfolded in South Carolina
The judge who sentenced Alex Murdaugh on Friday to life in prison for killing his wife and son has earned attention and plaudits for his even-handed demeanor throughout the trial and for his dressing-down of the once-prominent lawyer just before he sent him to prison.
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US soldier Ethan Melzer, described as 'the enemy within,' sentenced for jihadist plot
Ethan Melzer, the former Army private described as "the enemy within" because he plotted with a neo-Nazi group to kill fellow soldiers, was sentenced to 45 years.
The Republican presidential nomination could run through California. Yes, California
This weekend's visit from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlights the state's importance to GOP contenders.
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Trump proposes 10 futuristic 'Freedom Cities,' featuring Jetsons-like flying cars
Trump, the top Republican 2024 presidential candidate, also called for the government to help the U.S. beat China in developing flying personal vehicles.
Trump calls for ‘quantum leap’ in standards of living through creation of ‘Freedom Cities’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump called for new innovation in a video posted Friday, where he outlined plans to host a contest that would design and create up to ten new “Freedom Cities,” that would be built on federal land. Trump admitted that the proposal for the contest, which would occur if he...
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Democrats brush off Marianne Williamson’s 2024 primary challenge
Marianne Williamson’s run for president is being greeted with an eye roll among political strategists and met with radio silence within the White House and Democratic National Committee. Williamson…
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During a speech at CPAC Friday, Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz said he wanted to abolish the FBI, Justice Department and the CDC.
Why purported cross-border attack ups ante in Ukraine war
Russia has declared that a group of saboteurs from Ukraine crossed into its territory and attacked border villages, a raid marking an escalation of the war now in its second year.
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Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid
The panel is being created to publicly demonstrate Democratic Party unity as Biden prepares for a likely reelection bid, four sources tell CBS News.
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White House struggles to explain Biden decision on DC crime bill
The White House on Friday struggled to explain President Biden’s decision to not veto a GOP resolution of disapproval that would overturn a crime bill passed by the District of Columbia, a move tha…
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President Biden had tissue of a common skin cancer removed. What is basal cell carcinoma?
Biopsy shows skin lesions removed from President Joe Biden's chest were basal cell carcinoma, a common but relatively harmless skin cancer.
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Judiciary Democrats go after GOP ‘whistleblowers’ in FBI probes
House Judiciary Democrats claimed Friday that three witnesses who have spoken to Republicans as part of the GOP investigation into politicization at the FBI have offered no evidence of wrongdoing b…
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President Joe Biden praises German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for support to Ukraine
President Joe Biden hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and applauded him for his leadership and military and moral support to Ukraine.
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Defense lawyers in Idaho killings case want gag order kept
Defense attorneys for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death have asked the Idaho Supreme Court to keep a gag order in place.
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Ron DeSantis sets $1 million goal for donor events as 2024 campaign nears
The Florida governor is in such high demand that donors are lining up to give him money, allowing him to set a target at the level of a sitting president or vice president.
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Murdaugh's defiant words as judge calls him 'monster'
A tense exchange unfolded between the judge and the convicted murderer as his sentence was handed down.
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Trump goes Willy Wonka at CPAC: Gold-wrapped candy bars lead to VIP tickets
Donald Trump Jr. gave a Willy Wonka-like twist to his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). As the former president’s eldest son took the stage on Friday afternoon, h…
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January 6 rioter pleads guilty to assaulting Michael Fanone | CNN Politics
A New York man who assaulted former Washington, DC, Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol pleaded guilty on Friday to several felony charges.
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'Bregret'? Many Brits are suffering from Brexit regret
Almost seven years and four prime ministers since the U.K. voted to leave the European Union, polling suggests public sentiment has turned against Brexit.
CPAC: Haley speaks to conservatives ahead of Trump; Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks trans rights
This year's Conservative Political Action Conference features speeches from GOP White House candidates ex-President Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
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Trump courts early-state Republicans at Mar-a-Lago
The former president has been meeting with GOP officials from Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and now Nevada.
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Haley makes pitch to Trump-friendly CPAC: Vote for me ‘if you’re tired of losing’
Newly minted White House hopeful Nikki Haley pitched herself to conservatives outside of Washington, D.C., on Friday, delivering a ramped-up version of her typical stump speech that urged Republica…
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Biden, Scholz pledge to punish Russia over Ukraine war
An EU official also said China providing arms to Russia would be an ‘absolute red line’ and lead to sanctions: Report
GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley met with loud chants of 'Trump! Trump! Trump!' after CPAC speech
The 2024 GOP presidential candidate, one of the few to attend CPAC this year, was reminded of Trump's continued dominance among the party faithful.
Fired Memphis EMT says police impeded Tyre Nichols' care
A former Memphis Fire Department emergency medical technician has told a Tennessee board that officers “impeded patient care” by refusing to remove Tyre Nichols’ handcuffs, which would have allowed EMTs to check Nichols' vital signs after he was brutally beaten by police.
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Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs
Two former defense secretaries say the government should come up with new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
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Trump seeks to bar 'Access Hollywood' tape from defamation trial
Former President Trump is seeking to block the infamous 2005 "Access Hollywood" recording from being introduced as evidence in a defamation trial next month.
Germany asks Switzerland to sell mothballed Leopard 2 tanks
Germany has asked Switzerland to sell it some of its mothballed Leopard 2 tanks, the Swiss and German governments said on Friday, in a deal that could allow Western countries to increase military aid to Ukraine.
Joe Manchin Tacks Right As He Keeps Everyone Guessing On Reelection
The West Virginia Senate Democrat is finding his moderate mojo amid heavy speculation regarding his political future.
Tucker Carlson: Andrew Tate’s Arrest Is ‘Obviously a Set Up’
via Fox NewsTucker Carlson asserted Friday that the December arrest of Andrew Tate, the pro-Trump, misogynistic social media figure currently imprisoned in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and organized crime, was “obviously a set up.”Carlson spoke with Tina Glandian, an attorney...
Poll: Most Black voters disapprove of DeSantis blocking Black history course, approve of Biden
Black voters highly approve of President Joe Biden and disapprove of Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis banning Black history, a new poll found.
Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside Russia
The Kremlin is accusing Ukrainian saboteurs of crossing into western Russia and firing on villagers.
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Jean-Pierre lashes out over Tennessee law banning drag shows near children: 'What sense does that make?'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre lashed out at Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee over a new law restricting drag shows in public and near schools.
US sending bridge-launchers to Ukraine for spring fight
The U.S. has announced a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine that for the first time includes armored vehicles that can launch bridges.
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Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison
A judge calls the double murder case "one of the most troubling" as he hands down two life sentences.
www.bbc.comFBI Queries for U.S. Messages Collected Without Warrants Are Said to Drop 'Dramatically'
WASHINGTON — FBI searches for Americans’ information that is collected using a high-profile surveillance tool have “dramatically decreased” since summer 2021, when the bureau overhauled its system after a judge accused it of widespread violations, according to a new government report. The...
'Just a politician': Marc Benioff shrugs off investor who accused Salesforce of being 'woke'
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is latest target of a wave of conservative activism that takes issue with corporate "wokeness" including ESG investing.
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Manchin indicates opposition to Biden lands nominee over internal memo
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is putting the future of one of President Biden’s nominees to the Interior Department in question. Manchin is indicating that he’s set to withdraw his support from Laura …
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‘Dangerous and unacceptable’: White House condemns efforts to stop pharmacies from dispensing abortion pills
Abortion pills are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the United States.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland makes unannounced trip to Ukraine
The Justice Department is assisting Ukraine in an investigation into war crimes committed by Russia.
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Dem Hispanic caucus takes aim at Biden admin's border moves, as left-wing backlash builds
Democrats in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus criticized President Biden's newest policies for the southern border this week, claiming the restrictions are "trouble."
CPAC 2023: Kari Lake leans into Trump and stolen election claims during gala - Washington Examiner
OXON HILL, Maryland — Former Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake heaped praise on former President Donald Trump as a "bull in a China shop" during a gala speech in which she repeatedly rejected the legitimacy of her electoral defeat last year. Lake contended that there is a...
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Arizona governor won't proceed with execution set by court
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says corrections officials won't carry out an execution even though the state Supreme Court scheduled it over the objections of the state’s new attorney general.
apnews.comA divided state Supreme Court reappoints an attorney tied to the fake elector scheme to judicial advisory panel
Jim Troupis, Donald Trump's attorney in efforts to overturn the election results, was reappointed to the state Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee.
Steve Bannon declares war on Fox News: 'You’ve disrespected Donald J. Trump long enough'
The Trump ally ripped the Murdoch family as "foreigners" in a speech at CPAC. The broadsides came as Trump and his allies have soured on Fox News.
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DC conflict reflects wider efforts undermining local control
The expected move next week in Congress to overturn District of Columbia laws dealing with criminal justice and voting has created a political tempest in the nation’s capital, with local activists decrying it as the latest effort to undermine the city’s ability to determine its own future.
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Genevieve Lhermitte: Belgian mother who killed her five children euthanised
Genevieve Lhermitte chose to die in Belgium on the anniversary of her children's deaths.
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Insight: Trump’s legacy: Republicans torn by infighting, revolts as 2024 looms
As the 2024 presidential race kicks into gear, local Republican party organizations in many parts of the United States are consumed by rebellions, infighting and court battles that some officials and strategists said could damage the party’s chances of winning back the White House.
What DC statehood push looks like after Biden says he’ll allow crime bill resolution - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's pledge to sign a bill that would repeal a controversial Washington, D.C., crime law has drawn the ire of district statehood advocates who fear it may set their cause back. The last official development in the question of district statehood occurred 50 years ago when...
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Garland reaffirms US commitment to holding Russia accountable in surprise Ukraine visit
Attorney General Merrick Garland reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to hold Russia accountable for war crimes it has committed in an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Friday. Garland met with Ukrainian P…
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Trudeau rejects calls for public inquiry into Chinese election interference
The prime minister says Canadian lawmakers are already studying the reports and allegations.
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Texas property tax bill excludes divorced, LGBTQ couples from getting relief
A new Texas House bill that provides property tax relief based on the size of a family excludes LGBTQ couples and divorced parents with children, among other parties, from getting the tax advantage…
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Some California mountain residents could be snowed in a week
Some residents stranded in Southern California mountain communities by a huge snowfall could be stuck for another week.
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Democrats hit some snags on Biden judicial nominees after topping 100 new judges
Senate absences are causing issues. Some worry that the "blue slip" custom will prevent the party from hitting its targets. And a couple of Biden's judicial nominees are under fire.
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Porn Zoom bomb forces cancellation of Fed's Waller event
A virtual event with Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller was canceled on Thursday after the Zoom video conference was "hijacked" by a participant who displayed pornographic images.
"Crossover voting" in primaries in Wyoming is about to become more difficult
Switching political parties to choose the primary in which to vote is a Wyoming tradition that's been under more scrutiny recently.
www.cbsnews.comJoe Biden To Visit East Palestine 'At Some Point' As Residents Demand Toxic Train Answers
“I’ve spoken with every official in Ohio, Democrat and Republican, on a continuous basis, as in Pennsylvania,” the president said.
Democrats’ hopes for ‘grand bargain’ deal on immigration off the table, Republican says - Washington Examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — The House GOP is extremely wary about including Democratic proposals, such as a pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants, in any bill aimed at responding to the border crisis, according to a Texas Republican involved in strategy discussions.Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX) told a...
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Deaths of 2 men that were drugged, assaulted at gay nightclubs ruled as homicides
A New York medical examiner has ruled the deaths of two men who were assaulted at gay nightclubs as homicides.
Lavrov stumbles into laughter as India hosts debate over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s claim that the war in Ukraine was “launched against” Russia drew laughter at a major conference of Indo-Pacific officials.“The war — which we are trying to stop, which was launched against us, using Ukrai—” Lavrov said, as the crowd began to guffaw.RUSSIA...
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AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"
The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts.
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German Oscar film ‘All Quiet’ confronts horrors of wartime
“All Quiet on the Western Front,” Germany’s entry at the Academy Awards, shows the horrors of World War I from the unique perspective of the nation that triggered and lost two world wars.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland makes surprise trip to Ukraine
Attorney General Merrick Garland made an unannounced trip to Ukraine on Friday to reaffirm President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and international partners at the “United for Justice Conference."
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 373
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 373rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Hochul defends proposed menthol cigarette ban
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Wall St Week Ahead Defensives may not be safe place to hide as stock market stumbles
Investors searching for safer areas in the U.S. stock market are finding that traditional shelters that held up in last year's selloff, such as consumer staples, utilities and healthcare, may be more problematic this time.
Liberals fume over Biden’s turn against home rule in decision on DC crime bill
Progressives have turned their fire toward President Biden for siding with Republicans on a District of Columbia crime bill that overturns its governing body’s legislation. Liberal lawmakers …
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Air Canada pilots decry 'embarrassing' pay gap with U.S. after Delta deal
Air Canada pilots are pressing for higher pay in the run-up to fresh contract talks, following recent gains secured by pilots at U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines , union representatives told Reuters.
Housing affordability hits historic low
Fewer than a quarter of homes listed for sale nationwide qualified as affordable for the typical U.S. household, according to a new report shared exclusively with The Hill. The report, releas…
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GOP senators: Computer chip money underwriting 'woke' agenda
Republican senators says the Biden administration is taking $39 billion in federal money that's meant to build computer chip factories and using it to further “woke” ideas such as requiring some recipients to offer child care and encouraging the use of union labor.
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Trump asks for roughly six-month delay in New York fraud case
Former President Trump on Friday asked for a roughly six-month delay in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) civil fraud suit against him. Trump’s motion, if granted, would likely push his…
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Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty
People have been sentenced to death for less than this double murder, the judge told the convicted killer.
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WATCH: Ben Carson ignores CPAC send-off music and continues speech - Washington Examiner
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, who served during the Trump administration, ignored send-off music that played at the end of his speech on Friday at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Carson, also a retired neurosurgeon, talked over several minutes of music...
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Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?
Scientists are studying hundreds of dogs at the Chernobyl disaster site that have managed to survive in extremely harsh conditions.
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What to know about Canada and China's foreign interference row
Canadian politics have been rocked by allegations of interference by China in its federal elections.
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Elon Musk reopened Twitter for political ad business. But is it too late?
Both Republican and Democratic digital operatives said they expect Twitter advertising will eventually pick up as campaigns seek to meet voters wherever they are.
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$400 million in weapons aid for Ukraine includes ammunition and portable armored bridges
This marks the first time the U.S. is giving Ukraine armored vehicles with bridges that unfold in three minutes to help Ukraine's forces with river crossings.
www.cbsnews.comThey've seen enough: Trump-backing CPAC attendees want to freeze the 2024 field before things get any messier
Some CPACers said there's no need for any other GOP candidates to declare for 2024. Otherwise, things will get too messy, and they want Trump to win.
Biden and Scholz mend fences with White House huddle over Ukraine - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz presented a united public front at the White House after private disagreements over how to best support Ukraine in its war against Russia.The pair's roughly hourlong discussion drew parallels with Scholz's first trip to Washington, D.C., as...
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Ron DeSantis tramples over Trump turf with his outreach to law enforcement
The Florida governor addressed police groups in New York City and the Chicago and Philadelphia suburbs as he ramps up for a possible presidential bid.
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UN rights chief slams Israeli minister’s ‘unfathomable’ comments
Volker Turk slams Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s call for Palestinian village of Huwara to be ‘wiped out’.
Tennessee governor signs laws banning gender-affirming care for minors and restricting drag shows
Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation banning minors from receiving gender-affirming care despite legal threats from civil rights organizations.
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As Tennessee, others target drag shows, many wonder: Why?
Tennessee’s Republican governor has signed legislation that bans drag shows from taking place in public or in front of children.
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‘Urban warfare is unavoidable,’ US general fears - Washington Examiner
Russia’s war in Ukraine suggests that “urban warfare is unavoidable," according to a senior U.S. general tasked with prepare the U.S. Army for potential future wars.“I think the enemy is going to move to the cities to avoid classification as a target,” Gen. James E. Rainey, who leads the U.S...
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Missouri AG subpoenas St. Louis mayor amid quest to remove Democrat prosecutor Kim Gardner from office
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has subpoenaed St. Louis Mayor Tishaura amid his pursuit to remove Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office, arguing she neglected her duties.
New York Education Department got one of worst completion rates for sexual harassment training course
The abysmal performance comes after the agency settled a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit by middle and high school students, including two who said they were raped.
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Video shows Memphis jailers beating Black inmate who died
A video released by a Tennessee prosecutor shows the death of a Black man in a Memphis jail after he was beaten during a confrontation
Mike Lindell calls DeSantis a ‘Trojan Horse’
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell, an ally of former President Trump, accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday of being a “Trojan horse,” calling into question the governor’s conserva…
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Finnish Ambassador: Here’s the right way to poke the Russian bear
Mikko Hautala, Finland’s ambassador, provides an up-close view of Putin and a sobering perspective on the Ukraine war.
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Man gets 18 months in prison for antisemitic assaults in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — A man was sentenced to 18 months in prison Friday after pleading guilty to a federal hate crime conspiracy charge in a series of antisemitic assaults in New York City.
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Alex Murdaugh sentencing: Disgraced SC attorney gets life in prison
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh was sentenced Friday to life in prison after being convicted of murdering his wife and their youngest son.
Analysis: US Republicans aim to stymie gun sale codes at state level
Legislation being pursued by Republicans in several U.S. states aims to limit use of a planned merchant code for credit card transactions at gun retailers meant to detect suspicious firearms and ammunition sales, undermining a tool welcomed by gun control advocates.
Ukraine latest: Numerous Bakhmut attacks still being repelled, says Kyiv
Moscow's lengthy assault in eastern Donetsk continues to be met with force, Ukraine's military says.
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Capitol rioter guilty of stealing badge from beaten officer
A New York man has pleaded guilty to stealing a badge and radio from a police officer who was brutally beaten as rioters pulled him into the mob that attacked the U.S.
apnews.comRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez might have violated House rules with Met Gala gifts, watchdog says
The Office of Congressional Ethics voted 5-0 to move forward with investigating the allegation about New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Dianne Feinstein hospitalized with shingles
"I hope to return to the Senate later this month," the retiring senator said in a statement.
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"An incredible man": Biden awards Medal of Honor to Ret. Col. Paris Davis for heroism in Vietnam
Davis was one of the first Black officers in the Army's elite Green Berets. His nomination for the nation's highest combat decoration vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement.
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Utah lawmakers approve new state flag design featuring beehive
Utah may be getting a new state flag after lawmakers approved the design on Thursday. A bill to change the official Utah flag narrowly passed in the state House by a margin of 40-35, sending …
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House Dems strategize how to achieve a Speaker Hakeem Jeffries
The caucus' annual retreat was full of optimism for taking the majority next year and installing the first Black speaker.
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US sues Exxon over five nooses found at Louisiana plant
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says the firm failed to prevent racial discrimination.
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‘Slavery wages’ prompt hunger strike at ICE detention facilities
Participants say poor living conditions and wages of $1 a day have pushed them to launch the weeks-long protest.
Biden and Scholz: US, Germany in 'lockstep' on Ukraine war
U.S. President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have met privately in the Oval Office for more than an hour after declaring themselves in “lockstep” on maintaining pressure on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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Biden admin makes stunning admission on climate agenda in leaked internal memo
The Biden administration accidentally leaked an internal memo Friday, showing that it opted to hold an oil and gas lease sale with higher royalty fees over climate considerations.
You can now live on a cruise ship for $30,000 per year | CNN
Life at Sea Cruises’ new three-year voyage on the MV Gemini is offering the chance to see the world and work remotely – from just $30,000 per person per year.
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Ted Cruz says 2024 Senate re-election will be 'firefight’ as Democrats come at him with ‘everything they have’
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas predicts that he’s “going to face a very serious race” as Democrats target him as the conservative firebrand senator runs for re-election next year.
Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired ‘without cause’
The video conferencing company abruptly terminates its president's contract.
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Greece train crash: families of victims grieve as protests grow
Families and friends, dressed in black, clung to each other, in tears, as the coffin of a 34-year-old mother killed in Greece's deadliest train crash was lifted up the stairs of a church on Friday.
Jury quickly finds Murdaugh guilty of murdering wife, son
South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh has been convicted of murder in the shooting deaths of his wife and son.
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Wyoming bans party switching to vote in primaries
Wyoming has passed a law that restricts changes in party registration for primary voting, with Republican Gov. Mark Gordon allowing the bill to take effect without his signature.
Michael Steele on Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘Just shut the hell up’
Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Steele unloaded on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Thursday, saying that the controversial firebrand congresswoman needs to ‘“just sh…
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King Charles III chooses France and Germany for first state visits
The picks underscore Britain’s efforts to build bridges with its European neighbors following years of strained relations caused by Brexit.
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Turkey opposition split as Aksener rejects presidential candidate
IYI Party leader rejects the candidacy of Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of the main opposition Republican People’s Party.
US approved 192 licenses for exports to blacklisted Chinese firms early 2022
The Biden administration approved 192 licenses worth over $23 billion to ship U.S. goods and technology to Chinese companies on a U.S. trade blacklist in the first quarter of last year, according to a document released by a U.S. congressional committee on Friday.
Alaska’s Fisheries Are Collapsing. This Congresswoman Is Taking on the Industry She Says Is to Blame.
Mary Peltola won her election by campaigning on a platform to save the state’s prized fisheries. A powerful fishing lobby is standing in her way.
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House Democrats rally behind Biden ahead of expected 2024 announcement
BALTIMORE — House Democrats are ready for a Biden 2024 campaign. During their retreat in Baltimore this week, lawmakers from all ends of the politically diverse caucus flocked to President Bid…
thehill.comFaulty part from Ukraine likely cause rocket launch failure
The European Space Agency said Friday that an investigation into the failure of a rocket carrying two Earth observation satellites last year indicated the cause was a faulty part procured from Ukraine.
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Stefanik plots GOP path to dismantle deep state, expose Biden corruption at CPAC: 'One of the toughest fights'
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of New York will speak at CPAC about protecting the "fabric of America" from the radical left and the Biden administration.
Storms roll east after slamming South; 10 deaths reported
A large storm system is taking aim at the Northeast, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused 10 deaths in the South.
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How Section 230 set the standard for free speech online
Section 230 dictates that online platforms aren't responsible for the effects of users' speech, which has allowed the internet to become a massive ideological marketplace.
One way to fix Social Security? "Smash the cap"
Eliminating or lifting the tax cap would help stabilize Social Security, while also being fairer to most Americans, experts say.
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California snowpack sees huge gains from recent storms
Recent winter storms have provided a much-needed boost to California snowpack that is expected to help reinvigorate some of the state’s reservoirs, water officials said on Friday. The total snow wa…
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Pentagon banned from funding abortion travel for service members under new GOP bill
Dozens of House Republicans this week proposed a bill to stop the Department of Defense from paying the travel expenses of service members seeking an abortion.
‘We will not stop fighting’: Daughter of imprisoned Putin critic Alexey Navalny speaks out | CNN
Dasha Navalnaya, the daughter of jailed Russian dissident Alexey Navalny, has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine and to release her father and political prisoners in the country, in an extensive interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett on Friday.
www.cnn.comDie-hard Trump fans make it clear: They want DeSantis
DeSantis is on a book tour that’s part of a larger promotional push.
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Hostages freed amid deadly energy company protests in Colombia
Eighty-eight officers and employees have been released after violence broke out against the oil company Emerald Energy.
Utah man who killed family was investigated by child agency
New documents reveal that child protective services had opened an investigation of a Utah man just weeks before he killed seven of his family members and then himself.
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Trump collaborates on song with Jan. 6 defendants
Former President Trump is featured on a new song — but he’s not teaming up with a famed singer or musical group for the tune — he’s collaborating with defendants accused of participating in the dea…
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Ukraine is running low on ammo. Europe faces pressure to produce more.
Dwindling foreign stockpiles are an increasing concern as the U.S. and other allies debate how to increase production of munitions the world hasn’t much needed since the Cold War.
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Arizona Gov. Hobbs vows not to carry out court-ordered execution
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vowed that her administration will not carry out the execution of convicted murderer Aaron Gunches as scheduled by the state Supreme Court.
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary blasts Ocasio-Cortez: ‘She kills jobs by the thousands’
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary accused Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) of being “great at killing jobs” on Friday and making New York City “uninvestable.” “…
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Exodus from Cuba: The children left behind as wave of emigration swells
Hundreds of thousands are emigrating with many leaving their children behind with relatives.
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State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs
Hundreds of thousands of people are estimated to be affected after two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hours.
No-permit concealed carry advances in Nebraska Legislature
Conservative lawmakers in Nebraska are on the verge of passing a bill that would allow for the concealed carry of firearms without a permit.
EPA orders dioxin testing at Ohio train crash site
The order followed weeks of complaints by local residents that EPA wasn’t testing for dioxins, which can form when vinyl chloride is burned.
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In dry West, farmers balk at idling land to save water
With drought, climate change and overuse of the Colorado River leading to increasingly dire conditions in the West, the federal Bureau of Reclamation is looking at fallowing as a way to cut water use.
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Biden awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam hero after nearly 60-year wait
Retired Green Beret Col. Paris Davis was awarded the Medal of Honor Friday at the White House after fighting in the Vietnam War nearly six decades ago.
'Help us!!': Crews work to get supplies to stranded residents after severe snowstorms
Authorities are working to get much-needed supplies to Southern California mountain communities days after a series of rare winter snowstorms struck the region.
White nationalist Nick Fuentes is 'removed' from CPAC, chair of ultraconservative conference says
"His hateful racist rhetoric and actions are not consistent with the mission of CPAC,” Matt Schlapp said of Fuentes' removal.
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New crew from US, Russia and UAE arrives at space station
A new crew from the United States, Russia and United Arab Emirates has arrived at the International Space Station.
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Nicaragua has committed executions, crimes against humanity, U.N. group states
It names President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, his wife, as participants in the violations and calls for international legal action and sanctions against those involved.
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Top Ukrainian intelligence official: Russia will run out of ‘military tools’ by spring
A top Ukrainian military intelligence official predicted that Russia will run out of the “military tools” necessary for its war in Ukraine by the end of the spring. “Russia has wasted huge am…
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California’s reparations task force aims to ignite a national paradigm shift
The Golden State is trying to create a path for reparations for the harms of slavery — and may be creating a model for more governments to use.
www.nbcnews.com3 Indiana men guilty in fatal shooting of 3 men, 1 woman
A prosecutor says three Indianapolis men have been convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of three young men and a young woman found slain in a ransacked apartment
Atomic Heart video game draws scrutiny from Ukrainian officials and gamers for alleged Russia ties
Critics of the game argue that buying Atomic Heart supports Russia’s assault on Ukraine.
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Gavin Newsom roasted for leaving California on 'personal travel' amid devastating winter storms
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism for leaving the state on "personal travel" amid a declared state of emergency due to devastating winter storms.
Drought monitor spells good news for California, but 'not out of the woods' on megadrought
According to the latest drought monitor, the wet winter of 2023 has helped portions of the western U.S. out of exceptional and extreme drought.
In Mexico, a state votes to toughen laws against femicides, acid attacks
The law would suspend parental rights for men being investigated for femicide and ramp up sanctions for those responsible for acid attacks.
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These beaches are ‘the best of the best’ in US, according to Tripadvisor
Millions of people will be heading somewhere sunny in the coming weeks, trading winter storms for sunshine – but not all spring break getaways are created equal.
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Attorney Tom Girardi pleads not guilty to defrauding victims of 2018 Lion Air crash
An attorney entered a not guilty plea on behalf of onetime powerhouse lawyer Tom Girardi who is charged with defrauding victims of the 2018 Lion Air crash.
Canada grandma helps stop fraud scheme targeting senior citizens
A savvy senior citizen isn't fooled when a man pretending to be her grandson calls her for money
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Here are the states where residents will pay the biggest share of their income in taxes this year
Massachusetts and Oregon residents will pay the largest share of their income in taxes this spring, according to a new study from the personal finance site FinanceBuzz. The average American …
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Longtime anti-war and anti-nuclear activist Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers, says he has terminal cancer
Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
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Newsmax turns to K Street to wage war on DirecTV
Republicans have rallied to Newsmax’s side with calls to boycott both DirecTV and AT&T, and sought to leverage the investigative might of Congress to squeeze both businesses.
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Murdaugh juror says cellphone video sealed disgraced attorney's fate: ABC News exclusive
A juror who convicted Alex Murdaugh on Thursday told ABC News in an exclusive interview that the cellphone video captured by Murdaugh's son sealed his fate.
'Our strongest candidate': House Democrats are sticking with Biden in 2024
Despite approval ratings in the low 40s and concerns about his age, House Democrats agreed at their annual retreat this week: They back President Joe Biden for another term.
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Hong Kong court convicts 3 members of Tiananmen vigil group for security offence
Three former members of a Hong Kong group that organised annual vigils to mark China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, were found guilty on Saturday of not complying with a national security police request for information.
Ukrainian refugees find a new life in Germany after Russia’s invasion
A family fled their home outside of Kyiv weeks after the war in Ukraine began. This is what their life looks like in Germany a year later.
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Archaeologists find well-preserved 500-year-old spices on Baltic shipwreck
Archaeologists say they have uncovered a "unique" cache of well-preserved spices, from strands of saffron to peppercorns and ginger, on the wreck of a royal ship that sunk off Sweden's Baltic coast more than 500 years ago.
Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' actor, dies at 61
Tom Sizemore, the “Saving Private Ryan” actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, has died at age 61.
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At CPAC, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz calls for abolishing FBI, CDC, other federal agencies
During a speech at CPAC Friday, Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz said he wanted to abolish the FBI, Justice Department and the CDC.
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WHO urges countries to reveal intelligence on COVID-19 origins
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says ‘all hypotheses on the origins of the virus remain on the table’.
Norovirus cases spike in both kids and adults
The CDC flagged stunning surges in multiple debilitating stomach bugs, namely norovirus. The rate of tests coming back positive has nearly doubled since January. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa has more details on the ultra-contagious virus clobbering kids and adults.
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Oregon, Washington to end healthcare settings mask mandate
Washington and Oregon will allow their mask mandates for healthcare facilities to expire April 3, with no intent to renew them past that date.
The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills
Walgreens says it will not start selling an abortion pill in 20 states that had warned of legal consequences if it did that.
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House GOP to require Biden to declassify info on Wuhan lab, COVID origins
The bill to declassify COVID origin information, led by Chairman Mike Gallagher of the newly-formed House Select Committee on China, is expected to become law.
Biden wants more nursing home staff; owners say they need more funding
Biden's plan requiring higher staffing levels in nursing homes could improve care and reduce abuse or neglect. Do Medicaid and Medicare pay enough?
Utah governor says he plans to sign abortion clinic ban
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Friday that he plans to sign a measure that would effectively ban abortion clinics from operating in the state
Insight: How China's new No.2 hastened the end of Xi's zero-COVID policy
As unprecedented protests against China's zero-COVID policies escalated in November, Li Qiang, the man recently elevated to No.2 on the ruling Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee, seized the moment.
New Mexico to end COVID emergency March 31
Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham extended the state's COVID-19 health emergency for the final time Friday, letting it expire at the end of March.
Cuba blasts U.S. for years of disregarding evidence on 'Havana Syndrome'
Cuba on Thursday blasted the United States for taking too long to accept evidence that the ailment "Havana Syndrome" was not likely caused by a foreign enemy, saying Washington ignored the science as a pretext for cutting off relations with the Communist-run island.
Officials: Person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection
Health officials say a person in southwest Florida has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba.
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Arrest warrant is issued for woman who has refused tuberculosis treatment
Public health officials can take legal action as a last resort if a person with an active tuberculosis case refuses treatment.
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Biden has 'cancerous tissue' removed, White House says: 'No further treatment is required'
President Biden had a “cancerous” skin lesion removed during his February health assessment, according to a White House memo sent on Friday.
Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome
Residents in southwestern Virginia have battled for months over whether abortion clinics limited by strict laws in other states should be allowed to hop over the border and operate there.
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Mike Pompeo celebrates 'vindication' that the 'damn' COVID virus came from China lab after FBI's admission
Speaking at CPAC, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo celebrated his "vindication" that a lab leak is the origin of the coronavirus after the FBI admitted that likelihood.
Norovirus appears to keep spreading as rate of positive tests exceeds last year's peak
The highly contagious virus' symptoms typically include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.
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