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Aliens? Lack of US info on shootdowns breeds wild ideas
WASHINGTON (AP) — With few confirmed details from President Joe Biden’s White House, the downing of three unknown aerial objects in as many days by U.S. fighter jets has prompted wild speculation about what they were and where they came from. It even fell to his press secretary on Monday to announce earnestly there was no indication of “aliens or extraterrestrial activity.”
Michigan State University shootings: Suspect dead from believed self-inflicted gunshot wound - Washington Examiner
The suspect in a shooting spree at Michigan State University that left three people dead and five others in critical condition is dead from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said early Tuesday morning. MSU Interim Deputy Police Chief Chris Rozman said there is no longer...
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Ukraine war live updates: Bakhmut comes under heavy shelling; 'no sign' Putin is preparing for peace, says NATO's Stoltenberg
Moscow said Monday that its forces had pushed forward a few kilometers along Ukraine's frontline, while Kyiv said its troops had repelled Russian attacks in various areas.
U.S. tells Ukraine it won’t send long-range missiles because it has few to spare
The Biden administration wants to ensure it has enough ATACMS for the U.S. military.
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US tells citizens to leave Russia immediately
The U.S. on Monday issued a top-level advisory telling American citizens to leave Russia immediately and cease travel to the country as Russia’s war against neighboring Ukraine continues, citing ri…
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Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses
President Joe Biden has fired the embattled Architect of the Capitol, the official who oversees the Capitol complex.
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Turkey, Syria earthquakes death toll tops 35,000
Over the weekend, more than a week after the temblors, emergency workers rescued a girl and a woman in Hatay.
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White House says 'no indication of aliens' as questions swirl about objects shot down
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday there's "no indication of aliens or extraterrestrial activity" with the U.S. takedowns of flying objects.
US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime
A U.S. fighter jet shot down an “unidentified object” over Lake Huron on Sunday on orders from President Joe Biden. It was the fourth such downing in eight days.
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What we know so far about the Chinese spy balloon and the other objects the U.S. shot down
The giant spy balloon, taller than the Statue of Liberty, was shot down in U.S. airspace in early February. Three other objects were shot down in the ensuing days.
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Chinese balloon sensors recovered from ocean, says US
Crews found "significant debris" from the suspected spy craft off the South Carolina coast, say the US military.
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Objects shot down by U.S. military 'almost certainly' sent by China to spy: congressman
The three objects shot down by U.S. fighter pilots since Friday were “almost certainly” launched by China to spy on the U.S., Rep. Adam Smith said.
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Georgia judge orders partial release of grand jury report showing Trump allies 'may have lied under oath'
A Georgia judge's ruling Monday raised the prospect that allies of Donald Trump may have lied under oath when giving testimony to a grand jury about their efforts to flip the results of the 2020 election.
Google to expand misinformation 'prebunking' in Europe
Google is expanding an initiative that shows promise in fighting online misinformation. The tech company announced Monday that it will roll out a new “prebunking” campaign in Germany.
apnews.comGeorge Santos and the Case of the Missing $365,000
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has spent his campaign money in plenty of conspicuous ways, from lavish hotel stays in Las Vegas and Palm Beach, Florida, to an unusual slew of payments for exactly $199.99 — 2 cents below the threshold where receipts would be required. But deep within Santos’...
Ukraine: NATO in logistics ‘race’ as Russian offensive begins
NATO members meet on Tuesday to drum up more weapons and ammunition for war-torn Ukraine.
U.S. backs Philippines in laser dispute with China
The United States on Monday said it stood with the Philippines after Manila accused China's coast guard of using a laser to try to disrupt a resupply mission to troops in the South China Sea.
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Biden’s push to ban noncompete agreements could have big implications for health care
Noncompete agreements that prevent a worker from leaving their job for a competitor have become standard for many doctors and nurses.
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'Horrific': 3 dead, 5 hurt in Michigan State University shooting
Three people are dead and at least five others injured after a shooting at multiple locations on Michigan State University's East Lansing campus Monday, police said.
Haley faces 'high-wire act' in 2024 bid against Trump
Few have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki Haley. She once vowed not to step in the way if former President Donald Trump ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.
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Lawmakers demand Biden address nation on UFO incursions
Frustration on Capitol Hill is mounting after a string of aerial objects were shot down over U.S. and Canadian airspace in the last few days, raising a long list of questions that lawmakers say Pre…
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Dutch F-35s intercept three Russian military aircraft near Poland - Netherlands' defence ministry
Two Dutch F-35 fighters intercepted a formation of three Russian military aircraft near Poland and escorted them out, the Netherlands' defence ministry said in a statement late on Monday.
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3 students killed, 5 critically wounded in shooting at Michigan State University, authorities say
The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound off-campus, police said, adding that he had no known ties to the school and they had "no idea" what his motive was.
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US warns that dual citizens face Russian conscription
A new travel warning urges US citizens to leave the country immediately or face conscription.
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China says more than 10 U.S. balloons have flown in its airspace over past year
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
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3 people killed at Michigan State University; gunman dead
Police say a man suspected of killing three people and wounding five more at Michigan State University on Monday night has died.
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New Jersey Republican switches parties after falling out with leadership
Republican New Jersey state Sen. Samuel Thompson, 87, said Monday that he would register as a Democrat after GOP leadership questioned his fitness to serve due to age.
Philippines accuses China of temporarily blinding ship crew
The incident took place as the Philippines tried to deliver food and supplies to troops stationed on an atoll in a disputed waterway.
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Takedown of another unidentified object raises national security concerns; aliens ruled out: recap
A fourth object was shot down after hours after lawmakers expressed concern about threats to US airspace, TikTok and foreign ownership of US farmland.
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U.S. to sell 26 mln bbls of oil reserves as mandated by Congress
The Biden administration said on Monday it is selling 26 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a release that had been mandated by Congress in previous years.
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US reveals more details on flying ‘objects’ as questions swirl
White House says objects shot down over North America were not manned and did not appear to send communication signals.
White House rejects Beijing claims of U.S. balloons over China
China said on Monday that U.S. high altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission more than 10 times since the beginning of 2022, drawing a swift denial from Washington.
www.reuters.comBiden escalates fight over Social Security and Medicare, frustrating Republicans
WASHINGTON — After President Joe Biden pummeled Republicans on Social Security and Medicare during his State of the Union address, drawing shouts of outrage from the party, Republican leaders urged him to stop telling Americans that the GOP wants to slash those retirement programs.
Americans increasingly concerned about amount of immigrants entering nation: poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say they're dissatisfied with the current levels of immigration into the nation, according to a new national poll from Gallup.
Mystery aerial objects raise questions about national security threat
Biden administration officials are racing to provide more details on the origins of multiple objects shot down by U.S. military over the weekend.
Moldovan leader outlines Russian 'plan' to topple government
Moldova’s president has outlined what she says is Moscow’s plans to overthrow Moldova’s government. She claims it involves the use of external saboteurs that would ultimately “put our country at the disposal of Russia” and throw it off course to one day join the European Union.
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Former Trump adviser Bolton to receive briefing on previous spy balloons
Former Trump White House national security adviser John Bolton will be briefed Wednesday by Biden administration officials about Chinese surveillance balloon incursions that happened during the Tru…
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Biden taps Fed's Brainard as top economic adviser
The president is also likely to pick Jared Bernstein to head the Council of Economic Advisers.
www.politico.comTeacher salaries become a bipartisan cause: Low pay 'a major crisis in education'
As Congress considers bills that would set a minimum starting salary at $60,000, governors in blue and red states are also moving to boost teacher pay.
Analysis: Kremlin moves to rein in Russian mercenary boss Prigozhin
His private army is pushing hard to give Russia a battlefield win in Ukraine, but mounting evidence suggests the Kremlin has moved to curb what it sees as the excessive political clout of Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary group.
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U-Haul van driver strikes pedestrians in Bay Ridge, New York
Officers say the suspect was evading a police stop before he hit bystanders and fled.
www.bbc.comExclusive: Ex-Russian military bomber engineer seeks asylum at U.S. border, offers military secrets
A Russian military bomber engineer drove up to the U.S. Southwest border in late December, asking for asylum and offering up some of Russia’s most closely guarded military secrets, according to an unclassified U.S. Customs and Border Protection report obtained by Yahoo News.
Israeli parliament in uproar over Netanyahu justice plans as thousands protest
Israeli lawmakers traded insults on Monday over government plans to overhaul the judiciary while tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside parliament, as the president warned the country was on the brink of "constitutional collapse".
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White House says it's navigating 'unchartered territory' after being pushed for explanation on UFOs
The Biden administration was pressed for an explanation on the UFOs shot down by the Air Force over the weekend.
Iran’s Raisi leads large delegation in first state visit to China
Senior Iranian officials, including the central bank chief, accompany the Iranian president on the three-day visit.
U-Haul's "rampage" in Brooklyn kills at least 1, injures 8, police say
The truck hit numerous people, authorities said, adding that one of the injured was in critical condition and one was a police officer.
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US shot down objects because of possible surveillance capabilities
The White House on Monday said that the uncertainty of the surveillance capabilities of the three objects in U.S. airspace over the weekend led to President Biden’s orders for the military to shoot…
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UN says Syria agrees to open 2 new crossings for quake aid
The United Nations says Syria’s president has agreed to open two new crossing points from Turkey to the country’s rebel-held northwest to deliver desperately needed aid and equipment for millions of earthquake victims.
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‘Unacceptable’: White House offers little information as lawmakers and public ask for answers about objects shot from sky
After shooting down a series of flying objects, the Biden administration has given few answers about what they are, where they came from and what they were doing.
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Biden to name Fed's Lael Brainard as top economic advisor, source says
Biden is making over his top economic team as U.S. faces the prospect of an unusual recession without significant job losses.
White House says China has high-altitude balloon program for intelligence collection
John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson for the White House, says China's balloons have crossed over dozens of countries.
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Exclusive: Pakistan plans to quadruple domestic coal-fired power, move away from gas
Pakistan plans to quadruple its domestic coal-fired capacity to reduce power generation costs and will not build new gas-fired plants in the coming years, its energy minister told Reuters on Monday, as it seeks to ease a crippling foreign-exchange crisis.
www.reuters.comOnly four more years? GOP primary rivals may take aim at Trump’s term limit
Donald Trump faces a unique limitation that is enticing to both his 2024 GOP rivals and potential running mates: He’s eligible to serve only one more term.
U.S. ‘deeply troubled’ by Israel’s legalizing 9 outposts
The expressions from officials were the first sign of outward friction between the U.S. and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new far-right government.
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U.S. Navy, Marine Corps conduct drills in South China Sea amid tensions with China
China claims virtually the entire South China Sea and strongly objects to military activity by other nations in the contested waterway.
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Canada's Trudeau sees 'some sort of pattern' in downed aerial objects
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday that the four aerial objects shot down in recent days, including one over Yukon territory on Saturday, are connected in some way, without elaborating.
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Georgia judge rules some of grand jury report in Trump probe be made public
Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney said three sections of the grand jury's report on election meddling in Fulton County will be released Thursday.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signs bill banning some gender-related medical, surgical procedures for minors
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed a law on Monday that prohibits gender-affirming care like access to puberty blockers and surgery, for anyone under 18.
South Dakota governor signs bill prohibiting gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors | CNN Politics
South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday signed a bill into law that will ban both surgical and non-surgical gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors in the state.
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After criticism for ignoring Ohio train derailment during conference appearance, Buttigieg takes to Twitter
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tweeted about the disastrous Feb. 3 Ohio train derailment after being criticized for not mentioning it during a conference appearance.
Jury urged to sentence to death man who killed 8 on New York bike path
A federal prosecutor urged a New York jury to sentence Sayfullo Saipov to death as the penalty phase of his trial began on Monday, saying his execution would be the only just punishment after he killed eight people in his 2017 attack on a Manhattan bike path. It marked the first time jurors...
Philippines files protest over China’s laser use in sea dispute
Washington said it stands with Manila after a Chinese vessel directed a powerful laser at a Philippine Coast Guard ship.
OnPolitics: Concerns over U.S. and China grow amid discovery of unidentified unmanned aircraft
The U.S. military shot down another unidentified flying object Sunday — the third in three days — sparking national security concerns.
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Calls grow for Biden to address public about objects shot from sky - Washington Examiner
A growing number of lawmakers are demanding more transparency from the White House and the Pentagon after the United States downed three unidentified airborne objects over the weekend, with some calling on President Joe Biden to brief the public. An F-16 fighter jet shot down an unidentified...
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Beijing to support key firms in building ChatGPT-like AI models
China's capital Beijing will support leading enterprises in building large artificial intelligence (AI) models that can challenge ChatGPT, the city's economy and information technology bureau said on Monday.
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GOP's newest attack on Biden’s climate law: China
GOP objections to Chinese involvement in clean-energy projects threaten to complicate the president's efforts to create a U.S.-based supply chain for green power.
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South Dakota bans gender-affirming treatments for trans minors
The bill bans both surgical and non-surgical treatments for transgender youth, and will take effect on July 1.
www.cbsnews.comBiden renominates Democrat Slaughter to U.S. antitrust enforcer
U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday renominated Democrat Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to the Federal Trade Commission, which has been working to toughen enforcement of antitrust law with mixed results. Slaughter, who was originally sworn in in 2018, was acting chair of the commission early in the...
Tesla faces a $7.5 billion ultimatum: Open up its charging network to rivals or be locked out of Biden's EV subsidies, report says
Elon Musk's Tesla has to open its network up to the plugs used by other charging companies to get in on $7.5 billion in subsidies planned by Biden.
White House defends shooting down three aerial objects, despite not knowing who launched them or why
The White House on Monday said it doesn't yet know what the aerial objects are that were shot down this weekend, who owns them or their purpose.
Clapper says letter about Russian links to Hunter Biden laptop saga was ‘distorted’ - Washington Examiner
The former director of national intelligence for President Barack Obama is blaming Politico for the “distortion” of a letter signed by more than 50 ex-intelligence officials that had baselessly claimed Russia's involvement in the Hunter Biden laptop saga. Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign...
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Senators will get classified briefing on unidentified objects shot down over weekend
Senators will receive a classified briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday on the three unidentified objects shot down by the U.S. military over Alaska, Canada and Lake Huron in recent days after lawmakers exp…
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Could AI swamp social media with fake accounts?
Researchers warn that AI could flood social media with harmful and misleading content.
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Oil settles down 1%, then drops more on hint of big U.S. crude build
Oil prices settled 1% lower on Tuesday as traders worried about mounting supplies, and prices extended losses in post-settlement trading after sources said data from the American Petroleum Institute showed a large build in U.S. crude oil and distillate inventories.
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NATO allies weigh more arms for Ukraine as Russian artillery batters Bakhmut
Russian forces bombarded front-line Ukrainian troops and towns in the eastern Donetsk region on Tuesday in what appeared to be early salvoes of a new offensive, as Western allies met to weigh sending more arms to Kyiv for an expected counter-attack.
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Venezuelans say credit cards that were once lifeline now 'useless'
Credit cards are becoming increasingly useless in Venezuela because of high inflation and government restrictions, hurting people already struggling to meet daily needs on low salaries, banking industry sources, analysts and consumers said.
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White House announces interagency team to address 'unidentified aerial objects'
The U.S. has shot down four objects over North America this month.
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Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses of power after bipartisan calls for ouster
President Biden fired Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanto on Monday nafter an inspector general report revealed a series of professional and managerial abuses.
'Please hurry': 10-year-old's courageous 911 call the day of Uvalde shooting
Fourth-grader Khloie Torres, calling from Rob Elementary, bravely kept law enforcement apprised during the shooting in Uvalde, according to audio reviewed by ABC News.
All-male BOJ picks another blow for gender equality in Japan
Once again, three men are set to lead the Bank of Japan (BOJ), underscoring the hurdles women face in reaching leadership positions in a country that ranks the lowest among advanced economies for gender equality.
www.reuters.comRepublican senator Tim Scott preparing presidential run – report
Only Black Republican in Senate set to challenge Donald Trump for nomination, Wall Street Journal says
Trump used classified folder as bedroom lamp shade 'so he could sleep at night,' attorney says
Trump's attorney admitted to the former president using an empty manilla folder labeled 'classified' as a lamp shade next to his bed.
Black candidates keep losing winnable races — and say the Democratic Party may be why
The candidates themselves raised boatloads. But they were outgunned by GOP outside organizations.
Air Force interested in ‘experimenting’ with spy balloons: ‘We haven’t done any of that yet’ - Washington Examiner
U.S. military leaders may develop a high-altitude surveillance balloon program, a top Air Force general said, as the Biden administration dismissed allegations from China.“We're looking at experimenting in that space,” Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said Monday during a Center for a New...
www.washingtonexaminer.comHow many spy balloons have been spotted? Questions mount after flying objects shot down
After another flying object entered U.S. airspace and was shot down over Lake Huron, lawmakers want to know how many more have been spotted.
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DeSantis floats replacing AP classes in Florida amid College Board fight
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday floated replacing Advancement Placement (AP) classes in his state amid his escalating fight with the College Board over its African American studies course. …
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Israeli forces kill Hamas man, Israeli policeman killed during attack
Israeli troops killed a Palestinian during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank that touched off clashes with gunmen on Monday, and an Israeli border policeman died after he was shot by a security guard trying to thwart a Palestinian attacker.
U-Haul driver's NYC 'rampage' leaves 1 dead, 8 hurt
A man driving a U-Haul truck swerved onto sidewalks and plowed into cyclists and scooter riders in New York City on Monday, killing one person and injuring eight others before police were able to pin the careening vehicle against a building following a mileslong pursuit through Brooklyn.
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Executive director of Oregon liquor agency resigns amid scandal over rare bourbons
He and other senior officials are being investigated for alleged use of their positions to divert rare, sought-after bourbons for personal use.
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Biden dismisses scandal-plagued Capitol manager
Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton will depart seven years before his term is up, facing allegations of misusing official resources.
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Nine survivors pulled from Turkey's rubble as earthquake death toll passes 40,000
Nine survivors were rescued from the rubble in Turkey on Tuesday, more than a week after a massive earthquake struck, as the focus of the aid effort shifted to helping people now struggling without shelter or enough food in the bitter cold.
Russia delays launch to space station while leak is probed
The leak was detected after a second supply ship docked with the space station.
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GOP lawmakers seek to thwart San Francisco push to legalize prostitution
A California Republican official bashed a San Francisco lawmaker’s push toward legalizing prostitution and called it a detriment to police who attempt to arrest human traffickers.
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Biden admin to brief John Bolton about Chinese spycraft incursions in US dating back to Trump era
The Biden administration will brief former National Security advisor John Bolton about incursions by Chinese spycraft into the United States.
While Biden celebrates a soft landing, the Fed’s Powell is worrying
Inflation is retreating, giving new energy to Biden’s messaging after a year of price surges. But the early excitement could clash with the Fed’s goals.
Philippines urges China to prevent any 'provocative act' after complaint over laser
China should restrain its forces to prevent them committing any "provocative act", the Philippine military said on Monday, after Manila accused China's coast guard of using a laser to try to disrupt a resupply mission to troops in the South China Sea.
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Search for earthquake survivors enters final hours in Turkey
The desperate search for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria entered its final hours as rescuers using sniffer dogs and thermal cameras surveyed pulverized apartment blocks for any sign of life a week after the disaster.
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North Carolina Republicans once again look to change veto override rules
North Carolina House Republicans are once again proposing new rules for veto overrides in the final two years of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's tenure.
Is Istanbul ready for a major earthquake?
Scientists say the megalopolis of 16 million people should get ready now for the inevitability of a powerful quake.
U.S. still stumped by latest flying objects as friction with China grows
The United States said on Monday it still did not know the origin or purpose of three aerial objects that its military shot down over the weekend, as Washington and Beijing traded accusations about high-altitude balloons.
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House Dem leaders calm outrage over Hispanic Caucus chair
The group decided to keep Rep. Nanette Barragán on as chair after Rep. Pete Aguilar addressed lawmaker concerns over her firing of a top staffer.
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Biden fires architect of the Capitol over alleged abuse of authority
An internal watchdog report detailed how Blanton allowed members of his family to use three different government-owned vehicles.
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Russia pushes advance on Bakhmut, bolsters defenses in south
Ukraine's presidential office says fierce battles are raging outside Bakhmut as Russian forces are pushing their advance on the eastern city with heavy shelling and infantry attacks.
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What we know and don’t know about the latest objects shot down by the US
Three more objects were shot down by the U.S. military over the weekend after officials said they posed a threat to civilian airspace. The remarkable development came roughly one week after t…
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3 killed in shootings at Michigan State University; gunman is dead
The suspect, identified as Anthony Dwayne McRae, 43, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a manhunt, police said.
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Judge orders release of parts of Georgia grand jury report on Trump's post-election conduct
A Georgia judge on Monday ordered the release of three sections of a report on efforts by the former president and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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'It was a trap': Video shows American volunteer likely killed by guided missile in 'deliberate' Russian attack
Medic volunteer Pete Reed and a Ukrainian woman he was treating in Bakhmut died.
New Jersey state senator says he's leaving GOP to join Democrats
Sen. Samuel Thompson, 87, said he decided to leave the Republican Party after GOP leaders questioned his fitness for office because of his age.
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North Carolina attorney general won't defend restrictions on abortion pill
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein won't defend state restrictions on dispensing abortion pills that are being challenged in a federal lawsuit.
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Wife of doctor who drove her off California cliff says she doesn’t want him prosecuted - Washington Examiner
The wife of a doctor who drove his family off a cliff last month in California does not want him prosecuted for the attempted murder of herself and their two young children, according to reports.Dharmesh Patel, 42, was in court last week and pleaded not guilty to three counts of attempted murder...
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No aliens, but no answers
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Super Bowl averages 113 million, 3rd most-watched in history
Sunday’s Super Bowl was the third most-watched television show in history, with an average of 113.1 million people watching the Kansas City Chiefs rally to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles after final Nielsen figures were released Tuesday
House GOP demands answers from Pentagon on leaked records of Jennifer-Ruth Green's sexual assault
House Republicans are demanding answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin over leaked personnel records that led to the outing of Jennifer-Ruth Green as a sexual assault survivor.
EPA pressed to go stricter on air pollution limit
Welcome to The Hill’s Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA pressed to go bigger on air pollution limit A Demo…
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Opinion | The First Time America Was Attacked by Balloons
History offers lessons for easing the current U.S.-China crisis.
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Black Vietnam veteran's nearly 60-year wait for Medal of Honor is over
Medal of Honor paperwork for Col. Paris Davis (ret.) mysteriously vanished in 1965, at the height of the civil rights movement.
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Parts of Trump Georgia grand jury report on election meddling to be released this week
The grand jury's investigation included looking at the actions of former President Donald Trump and his allies.
Jim Banks calls on Buttigieg ‘to correct’ covering of Jesus artwork at Merchant Marine Academy
Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) is urging Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to take action regarding the reported covering of a piece of artwork depicting Jesus that is displayed at the Merchant M…
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NATO chief says Ukraine's ammunition use outstripping supply
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Ukraine is using up ammunition far faster than its allies can provide it just as Russia ramps up its military offensive.
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San Quentin prison captain arrested in sexual assault of an unconscious person
Orlando Ponce, 43, was booked into the Marin County Jail in California on a $100,000 bond but is no longer in custody, according to inmate records.
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More than 1 million books subject to review based on state's new laws
Books about Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, Hank Aaron and more are under scrutiny in Florida due to the Stop WOKE Act, so-called "Don't Say Gay" law, and more.
Witness saved me from Memphis police unit that stopped Tyre Nichols, man says
A woman cried out when Monterrious Harris was stopped by the same unit involved in Tyre Nichols' death.
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Mexico arrests cartel member suspected of leading fentanyl trade
The arrest, in the state of Sinaloa just weeks after President Joe Biden visited Mexico, followed the recent high-profile arrest of cartel leader Ovidio Guzmán.
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Berlusconi blames Ukraine war on Zelenskyy, chafes Meloni
Italian former Premier Silvio Berlusconi has once again put himself at odds with current Premier Giorgia Meloni by openly criticizing her for meeting with Ukraine’s leader, whom he blamed for the nearly year-old Russian invasion.
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Hickenlooper rallies senators to help accelerate Colorado River compromise
Keeping the Colorado River flowing will require concessions from seven sparring states — but Congress may have the financial mobility to help get them there, according to Sen. John Hickenloope…
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He Gets Us responds to AOC's attack on Christian Super Bowl ads
The group behind two Super Bowl commercials promoting the Christian faith responded Monday to attacks from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and others.
Rep. Kay Granger eyeing waiver to stay head of Appropriations panel next Congress: Report - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) may seek a waiver to keep serving as head of the Appropriations Committee in the next Congress, as Republican term-limit rules would require her to step down. The issue is still two years off, but Granger is reportedly leaning toward seeking another term at the top of the...
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Russian defects from Wagner mercenary group, says it's committing war crimes in Ukraine
Medvedev fled Russia to Norway and started speaking out against Wagner, describing what he said were war crimes committed by the group
N.J. school district where Adriana Kuch was attacked has a 'culture of violence,' community members say
Parents, teachers and students of Central Regional School District say administrators have a history of ignoring violence within the schools.
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Moldova again at center of tug between Moscow and the West
The country of Moldova, which is sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, has often been at the center of a struggle between Moscow and the West.
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Ford to move forward with $3.5 billion EV battery plant with Chinese company
Ford will own the new facility through a wholly owned subsidiary instead of operating it as a joint venture, which Ford has done with non-China partners.
Senators to receive briefing on China after fourth object shot down
Senators are scheduled to receive a classified briefing on China on Wednesday, days after the U.S. shot down an “unidentified” object over Lake Huron — bringing the number of downed objects to…
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Three dead after New Zealand declares state of emergency
The powerful storm for days pummelled the country's North Island, leaving at least three people dead.
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Republicans pan Pete Buttigieg’s handling of Ohio train disaster - Washington Examiner
Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg following a massive toxic chemical spill in eastern Ohio. After 50 train cars derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, and subsequently caught fire, vinyl chloride, phosgene, hydrogen chloride, and other gases...
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Japan, South Korea support US takedown of Chinese surveillance craft
High-level officials from Japan and South Korea said Monday they fully back the U.S. decision to shoot down a spy balloon and possibly other surveillance objects from China.
Ford to build EV battery plant in Michigan, use Chinese tech
The $3.5 billion project will allow the company to take advantage of tax breaks in the Inflation Reduction Act, although it will utilize battery technology owned by a Chinese-based company.
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Arkansas officer from violent arrest video accused of deleting evidence
The officer reset his department-issued iPhone after the arrest, around an hour and a half before department members arrived to claim it, two weeks after the incident.
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Greta Thunberg says world leaders not even ‘moving in the right direction’ on climate
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said in an op-ed published Monday that the world’s leaders are not even “moving in the right direction” on addressing the growing climate crisis. …
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11 states consider 'right to repair' for farming equipment
Lawmakers in Colorado and 10 other states have introduce bills that would force farming equipment manufacturers to provide the tools, software, parts and manuals needed for farmers to do their own repairs.
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Newsom signs order to protect California’s water supply from extreme weather
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed an executive order on Monday to safeguard his state’s water supplies from the effects of extreme weather. The order will help expand California’s capac…
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Armed robbers target people for Canada Goose coats
Police issue a warning after wearers of the luxury winter coats are robbed, some at gunpoint.
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Elon Musk and astronaut Scott Kelly debate use of Starlink in Ukraine
Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink remains a crucial yet contentious part of the country's fragile infrastructure.
3 more chemicals discovered in Ohio train derailment
Three more chemicals have been found on the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in Ohio just over a week ago, and they are being described as dangerous.
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Key witness testifies about bribing ex-Mexico security chief
A key prosecution witness has testified he delivered millions of dollars in payoffs destined for former Mexican public safety chief Genaro García Luna and saw him leave with the bags of cash.
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Nearly 1 in 3 high school girls report they seriously considered suicide: CDC data
Thirty percent of female high school students have seriously considered suicide in the past year, according to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Data Summary and Trends Report published on Mond…
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Residents near Ohio train derailment report dead fish and chickens as authorities say it's safe to return
Residents around East Palestine fear they, their animals and water sources were exposed to hazardous chemicals.
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Bid to keep California reactors running faces time squeeze
A late-hour attempt to extend the life of California’s last nuclear power plant is facing a time squeeze.
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Defense Secretary Austin addresses recent shootdowns of unidentified objects: 'They are not a threat'
Defense officials address the shooting down of several objects in the sky over the weekend on Monday.
Death penalty phase begins in trial of NYC bike path killer
Jurors have begun hearing testimony on whether to give a death sentence to an Islamic extremist who killed eight people by driving down a New York City bike path.
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New York U-Haul truck strikes 8 people, driver arrested
Police in New York City have arrested a U-Haul truck driver accused of deliberately plowing into pedestrians on Monday, injuring at least eight people before officers chased him down and stopped the vehicle, authorities said.
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India's Adani tries to calm investors as regulator confirms probe
Adani Group sought to reassure investors on Monday, saying it had strong cashflows and its business plans were fully funded, as an Indian regulator confirmed it was investigating a critical report by a short-seller that has battered the group's stocks.
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Timeline of the three unidentified objects shot down in US and Canadian airspace - Washington Examiner
Three unidentified flying objects were spotted over North American airspace over the weekend, more than a week after a Chinese spy balloon was discovered flying over the United States. The three incidents occurred throughout different parts of the continent, and little detail is known about the...
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Twitter's plan to charge for crucial tool prompts outcry
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, thousands of volunteer software developers have been using a crucial Twitter tool to comb the platform for calls for help — including people posting their location inside collapsed buildings — and connect people with rescue organiza
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Adani hires Grant Thornton for some independent audits after Hindenburg fallout -sources
India's Adani Group has appointed accountancy firm Grant Thornton for independent audits of some of its companies in a bid to discredit claims by short-seller Hindenburg Research that have battered its stocks and bonds, two people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
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Adams quietly creates new offices, empowering low-profile deputy mayor
The mayor staffed up the office in recent weeks with 10 people from different agencies, all of whom will continue being paid by those departments.
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Experts found Chilean poet Neruda was poisoned, nephew says
A relative of the late Chilean poet Pablo Neruda says forensic experts have determined that the Nobel Prize winner died of poisoning nearly 50 years ago.
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Top general says suspected Chinese spy balloons have flown over Middle East
His comments come as the U.S. denies an accusation that American balloons are flying over Chinese airspace.
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New Zealand declares national emergency as Cyclone Gabrielle wreaks havoc
New Zealand declared a national state of emergency for only the third time in its history on Tuesday as Cyclone Gabrielle caused widespread flooding, landslides and huge ocean swells, forcing evacuations and stranding people on roof tops.
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It's not aliens: White House shoots down popular theory of 'objects' spotted over US
The White House says Americans should not be worried about an extra-terrestrial origin for the objects the U.S. military has shot down over American and Canadian airspace.
Scammers profit from Turkey-Syria earthquake
BBC News investigates the tactics used by scammers to make money when natural disasters strike.
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Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam-era Army officer
One of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's top award for bravery on the battlefield.
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Here are states considering bills to block gender transitions and puberty blockers - Washington Examiner
Transgender Here are states considering bills to block gender transitions and puberty blockers By Abigail Adcox, Healthcare Reporter February 13, 2023 04:00 AM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Transgender Here are states considering bills to block gender transitions and puberty blockers By...
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College Board says it erred in not quickly pushing back on ‘slander’ by Florida over AP history course
The company said its commitment to the African American studies course is "unwavering."
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AOC criticizes Christian Super Bowl ads, says Jesus would not fund commercials to 'make fascism look benign'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said Sunday she did not believe Jesus would spend millions of dollars on Super Bowl advertisements that "make fascism look benign.”
There were more toxic chemicals on train that derailed in Ohio than originally reported, data shows
There were more toxic chemicals aboard the train that derailed in Ohio than originally reported, new data shows.
Exclusive: China's CNPC set to seal mega Qatari LNG deal -sources
China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) is close to finalising a deal to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from QatarEnergy over nearly 30 years from the Middle Eastern exporter's massive North Field expansion project, three people with knowledge of the matter said.
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Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.
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Lawsuit claims Alabama man froze to death in police custody, was ‘likely’ placed in jail freezer
A 37-page federal lawsuit filed against multiple jail officials call the man’s death “one of the most appalling cases of jail abuse the country has seen.”
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Conservatives gloat as Congress starts off with little to show
The House has been busy on matters that won't become law, while the Senate's doing the bare minimum. And the GOP's right flank is feeling good.
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White House hits Trump admin for failing to find China's spy craft program: 'They did not detect it'
President Biden's administration says China's surveillance balloon program was operating during former President Donald Trump's administration, but "they did not detect it."
What is a recession? The economic concept explained. What causes and happens during one.
A recession is "a contraction in economic activity," according to experts. During a recession, there is a range of decline spread across the economy.
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US calls on Cambodia to reverse course on closing media outlet
The United States on Monday called on the Cambodian government to reverse course after it revoked the media license of one of the country’s last independent news outlets. Prime Minister Hun S…
thehill.comRon Klain talks ups, downs and his final hours as President Biden's chief of staff
Ron Klain explains why he considered cutting short his tenure as President Joe Biden's chief of staff -- and what made him stay for a full two years.
Hypothermia death exposes hole in Fairbanks' homeless care
The case of a homeless man who froze to death in Alaska’s second-largest city of Fairbanks has exposed a hole in the safety net of care provided to a vulnerable population in one of the country's coldest places.
apnews.comHere are all of the Republican elected officials backing Trump's 2024 campaign
Trump was the first major Republican to announce a 2024 campaign, but a majority of the party has yet to rally behind him.
State Department mocked for ‘culinary diplomacy’ program: ‘Say some more stupid s---'
The State Department was mocked by hundreds of Twitter users over the weekend after it announced a new program that will use U.S. chefs to advance "diplomatic diplomacy."
GOP launches probe into COVID origins with letter to Fauci
House Republicans have kicked off an investigation into the origins of COVID-19 by issuing a series of letters to current and former Biden administration officials for documents and testimony.
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House GOP demands info from Fauci, other officials on COVID-19 origins
House Republicans are officially relaunching their investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic by calling for testimony and information from Anthony Fauci and other current and former B…
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High sugar intake linked to elevated risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds
New research suggests the more one's energy comes from sugar, the higher the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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COVID-19 Pneumonia More Fatal for Older Adults
MONDAY, Feb. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- COVID-19 is associated with significantly higher mortality in older adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) versus pneumonias from bacterial or other viral
Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.
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Republicans launch Covid origins probe by requesting info from Fauci and Biden officials
The panel sent letters to Dr. Anthony Fauci, senior officials like National Intelligence Director Avril Haines and the president of a nonprofit group focused on emerging infectious diseases.
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Heart attack warning signs in women can be subtle
The arm pain that many men experience isn't as common in women, but neck or jaw pain, shortness of breath, nausea and fatigue are common.
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Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity
A federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children.
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White House announces plans to enhance transparency over nursing home ownership
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a new rule proposal that would require nursing homes to disclose more information on their ownership and management than what is current…
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House Oversight subcommittee to investigate COVID-19 origins and Wuhan lab funding
A House Oversight select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic is launching its investigation into COVID-19 origins and funds sent to a Wuhan lab.
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Brutality detailed in Alex Murdaugh case; 2 jurors get COVID
A pathologist is detailing the brutal deaths of Alex Murdaugh's wife and son during the disgraced South Carolina attorney's double murder trial
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says vaccine mandates could return because COVID 'isn't going away'
New York City Mayor Eric Adams doesn't rule out the need to reinstate COVID vaccine mandates in the future.
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WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg
The World Health Organization says Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country.
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Canadian premiers accept C$46-bln federal govt healthcare funding offer
Canada's provincial and territorial premiers on Monday said they will accept an additional C$46.2 billion ($34.64 billion) in healthcare funding from the federal government over the next 10 years, but warned the amount falls short of what is needed.
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COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines are seen as one of the best ways to stop COVID-19. Learn more about the types of vaccines, including the newly approved Novavax.
www.webmd.comIs your mom’s nursing home owned by private equity? Biden administration wants you to know
Nursing homes will have to provide more detailed information about their ownership and related businesses under a rule pitched by President Joe Biden.
Teen girls are experiencing record-high levels of sadness and violence: CDC
A new CDC report published Monday found teenage girls are experiencing record-high levels of feelings of loneliness and acts of violence over the past decade.
RIP Medical Debt seeks to buy, resolve more hospital debt
The CEO of a nonprofit that helps people with medical debt wants to expand the amount of debt her organization buys, especially from hospitals.
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Will another COVID subvariant take Utah for ‘a wild ride?’
Orthrus, the name for the latests COVID-19 omicron subvariant, CH.1.1, could take Utah for ‘a wild ride,’ the state’s chief scientist warns. Even previous infections and vaccinations offer zero protection against Orthrus, although it’s not known if it causes more severe illness.
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Japan’s economy rebounds less than expected amid COVID recovery
Asia’s second-largest economy grows 0.2 percent during the October-December period, falling short of expectations.
UK queen consort tests positive for COVID-19
Buckingham Palace says Camilla, Britain’s queen consort, has tested positive for Covid-19 after suffering from cold symptoms.
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Nearly a third of teen girls say they have seriously considered suicide, CDC survey shows
The CDC says findings from a 2021 survey underscore the urgency for families and schools to intervene in worsening mental health among teens.
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After their genitals were cut, some women search for healing
A global target aims to eradicate the deeply entrenched practice of female genital cutting by 2030. Meanwhile, some women living with the consequences of a practice many activists call “mutilation” have been embarking on deeply personal journeys to heal.
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