US President Joe Biden, left, walks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at St. Michaels Golden-Domed Cathedral during an unannounced visit, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden swept unannounced into Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display of Western solidarity with a country still fighting what he called “a brutal and unjust war” days before the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
Surprise and joy in Kyiv at mystery guest Biden's timely visit
Residents and officials alike hailed Monday's high-risk visit as a historic moment that carried huge symbolism ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
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Moscow downplays significance of Biden's visit to Kyiv
Russian officials and state media have downplayed President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine, painting Kyiv as a U.S. puppet and maintaining Moscow’s forces will prevail despite Washington’s pledges to send more weapons to Ukraine.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a 'national divorce' between liberal and conservative states
“We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government,” Greene, R-Ga., tweeted.
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Social Security and Medicare: Troubling math, tough politics
It seems no one wants to cut Social Security or Medicare benefits. Not President Joe Biden, who's telling voters his upcoming federal budget proposal will “defend and strengthen” the programs.
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Cheney fires back at Greene’s call for ‘national divorce’
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) responded to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) call for a “national divorce” on Monday, suggesting that it was “unconstitutional.” …
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Trump a sight unseen in Iowa as 2024 primary season ramps up
Former President Donald Trump has yet to make a campaign stop in Iowa, a key state in presidential primaries visited by many of his prospective 2024 opponents.
"A very close-held operation": How Biden made his unannounced visit to Ukraine
President Biden boarded a plane with its shades drawn in a dark hangar outside of D.C. before dawn on Sunday to make the unannounced trip to Kyiv.
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McCarthy gives Fox News’s Tucker Carlson access to Jan. 6 Capitol surveillance footage
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has granted Fox News host Tucker Carlson and his team access to surveillance footage from the U.S. Capitol around the time of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Carlson…
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Turkey rejects links between NATO expansion, F-16 deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for Sweden and Finland to be accepted into NATO “as quickly as possible."
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Five takeaways from President Biden’s trip to Ukraine
President Biden made a covert journey to Kyiv on Monday, breaking cover to join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the nation’s capital. It was a huge moment, just days before the anniversar…
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Trump’s White House accomplishments aren’t so easy to sell on the campaign trail
Operation Warp Speed and the overturning of Roe aren’t necessarily clear political winners anymore.
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Biden admin to block migrants with what critics call a Trump-era tactic
Four senior DHS officials tell NBC News the new policy will not expand legal paths and will largely block migrants from Central America from trying to claim asylum at the border.
www.nbcnews.comRevealed: Leaked document shows how Russia plans to take over Belarus
The document, written for Putin’s Presidential Administration, envisages the total incorporation of Belarus into a “Union State” with Russia by 2030.
Roughly 18 guns were seized every day at US airports last year
Last year saw a record number of guns intercepted at airport checkpoints across the country. The numbers have been steadily climbing and hit 6,542.
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Bennie Thompson rips McCarthy for giving Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 footage
House Homeland Security Committee ranking Democrat Bennie Thompson (Miss.) on Monday blasted Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for handing over tens of thousands of hours of riot footage from Jan. …
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The former president said his personal relationship with the Russian autocrat would have prevented the invasion
US alerted Russia of Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine hours before he arrived, officials say
Biden administration officials shared some of the details behind the president's unannounced trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion
Leopard tanks like a Mercedes, says Ukrainian soldier training in Germany
A Ukrainian soldier compared Germany's Leopard 2 tanks to a Mercedes as he underwent training with them ahead of their arrival on the battlefield, saying he hoped they would bring a breakthrough in the war.
Biden's foray into Ukraine deepens his investment in defeating Russia
Biden will speak in Poland to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump rages against New York Post after DeSantis profile
Former President Trump has railed against the New York Post, one of the nation’s top tabloid newspapers, after it published an extensive profile of possible 2024 White House candidate Florida…
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Russian officials are denying ammunition to Wagner fighters - group founder
Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Russia's mercenary group Wagner, accused unspecified officials of deliberately denying his fighters sufficient ammunition as part of an ongoing rivalry between himself and parts of the Russian elite.
Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train begins to roll
After a slow start, Republican presidential prospects are streaming into Iowa, the leadoff presidential caucus state.
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Graham: Biden visit to Ukraine sends ‘right signal’ at ‘right time’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) praised President Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday, saying the trip to the war-torn country was “the right signal to send at the right time.” “I am very plea…
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Measuring militaries: How do Russia and Ukraine stack up?
Neither side looks set for a decisive victory any time soon, writes Al Jazeera’s defence editor.
Ukraine war live updates: Biden returns to Poland after surprise Kyiv visit; Sweden says Russia threat has grown
Biden is meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, announcing new weapons deliveries and reiterating his administration's support.
Biden's message in Poland 1 year after Ukraine war began: 'Our support ... remains unwavering'
This week in Poland, Joe Biden is set to underscore the importance of NATO's support for Ukraine after making a surprise visit to Kyiv, a year after Russia invaded
Biden spurns US energy producers, turns to Venezuela for millions of barrels of oil: 'Outright hostility'
President Biden is showing hostility to the U.S. oil industry by turning to Venezuela, not domestic producers, to supply America's energy, according to experts and industry insiders.
Russian troops killed deploying devastating rockets in Valentine's Day massacre
Russia lost one of its most devastating battlefield weapons when Ukraine launched a bloody Valentine's Day attack on forces stuck in a minefield.
Biden visits Zelensky in Kyiv and says Putin 'dead wrong' on Ukraine war
The US president meets Ukraine's leader during the surprise trip and reaffirms his support.
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A new nonprofit group is helping DeSantis go national
And to the Republic, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit group, is hosting the Florida governor as he spreads his message to other states.
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How Biden’s sneaky trip to Ukraine came together - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's "surprise" trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, on Monday was actually months in the making, U.S. officials revealed to Politico. The president traveled to Kyiv to reaffirm his “unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s democracy, sovereignty, and territorial integrity” amid Ukraine's conflict...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCourt upholds ban against Cowboys for Trump co-founder
New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a final appeal for reconsideration by Couy Griffin.
Nations: No clarity on neutrality, no Olympics for Russia
The governments of 35 nations signed a statement calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and next year's Paris Olympics.
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GOP governor says Greene’s call for ‘a national divorce’ is ‘evil’
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) on Monday hit back at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s calls for a “national divorce” of Republican and Democratic states, saying the lawmaker’s rhetoric is “evil.” Gre…
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China denounces US arms comments for Russia-Ukraine war
China says it will not accept US ‘pointing fingers’ after Blinken said Beijing is considering providing arms to Russia.
Biden in Ukraine: How the president's surprise visit was kept a secret
Our North America editor on how Joe Biden's audacious trip to Kyiv was kept a secret.
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Russia's Putin issues new nuclear warnings to West over Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday delivered a warning to the West over Ukraine by suspending a landmark nuclear arms control treaty, announcing that new strategic systems had been put on combat duty, and threatening to resume nuclear tests.
Santos says he didn’t think people would find out about lies because he ‘got away with’ them during 2020 campaign
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) said in a new interview that he did not think people would find out about his resume fabrications because he “got away with” the same falsehoods during his unsuccessful …
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Biden’s visit to Ukraine draws criticism from conservative House Republicans
The President’s Day criticism, some of which came as Biden was still in the war zone, echoed common messages from Republicans.
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Democrats grapple with how to take on Nikki Haley
Democrats have groaned over the campaign return of former President Trump and have braced for the unknown in an untested Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). But now, in the earliest days of the 20…
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Congress delegation visits Taiwan in tense US-China moment
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers has met with the head of Taiwan’s legislature as part of a five-day visit to the self-ruled island that comes as U.S.
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Feds seek to seize funds from white supremacist convicted in deadly Charlottesville car attack
Federal prosecutors in December told a judge that James Alex Fields Jr. had a total of $759.86 in his "inmate trust account."
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Nigeria: Gunmen kill 8 police days before presidential vote
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Suspected separatist gunmen have killed at least eight police officers over the past three days in southeast Nigeria, authorities said Monday, raising concerns ahead of weekend presidential elections.
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DeSantis downplays Russia threat after Biden visit
"The fear of Russia going into NATO countries and all that and steamrolling, you know, that has not even come close to happening," said the Republican governor of Florida, a possible presidential contender.
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One killed, a dozen injured after blast at Ohio factory scatters molten debris, starts fire
An explosion tore through an Ohio metals plant on Monday, scattering molten metal and debris that rained down on neighboring buildings, killing one person and injuring at least a dozen others, officials, witnesses and a media report said.
Don Lemon back on 'CNN This Morning' following controversy: What he said about Nikki Haley
CNN CEO Chris Licht said Don Lemon received formal training after the TV host said Nikki Haley is not "in her prime," sparking backlash.
New 6.3 magnitude quake rocks Turkey as death toll nears 47,000
Turkey was hit with another earthquake Monday night, according to officials.
United Airlines overhauls family seating fees after Biden criticism
United Airlines on Monday rolled out a new family seating policy that will make it easier for parents to sit next to their children without incurring additional fees. The change comes after Preside…
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Has Putin's war failed and what does Russia want from Ukraine?
A year into Russia's war, he has little to show for it but there is no sign of an end.
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Michigan election denier who has yet to concede her 2022 loss will chair state GOP | CNN Politics
Michigan Republicans have chosen Kristina Karamo, who has yet to concede last year’s secretary of state race, as their next chair, putting an election denier at the head of the party in a crucial battleground state.
www.cnn.comLet’s talk about UFOs — and 3 other space stories you may have missed this week
This Week in Outer Space covers UFO mania, black holes, a meteor over France, and a partially solved space laser mystery.
SC trooper, speeding driver fire shots at each other
LATTA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina trooper and a driver running from a traffic stop fired at each other Monday in Dillon County, authorities said.
apnews.comGet ready to spring forward: Here's when daylight saving time 2023 begins
With the impending start of spring, here's a brief explainer on daylight saving time, how it began, and how some states want it to be permanent.
Putin set for major Ukraine war speech after Biden walks streets of Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to make a speech on Tuesday setting out aims for the second year of his invasion of Ukraine, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden walked the streets of Kyiv promising to stand with Ukraine as long as it takes.
How the US reacted to Biden’s visit to Ukraine
Far-right US lawmakers criticise the president’s trip to Kyiv, arguing that Biden should prioritise domestic issues.
Eric Swalwell spent more campaign cash on travel and luxury accommodations than Nancy Pelosi
Rep. Eric Swawell's campaign spent nearly $583,000 in travel expenses throughout the 2022 election cycle, including thousands at Paris and Miami hotels, yachts and more.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
He Was Once an Illiterate Teen Running the Streets. Now He’s Running for a Seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.
Judge Everett Mitchell is running for a seat in one of the nation’s most consequential elections — with major implications for 2024.
www.politico.comGOP governor calls MTG’s rhetoric ‘evil’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) fired back at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's (R-GA) calls for a "national divorce" Monday, calling the idea "evil." Greene, one of the GOP's more outspoken members, spent her Presidents Day calling for a "national divorce" on Twitter. She wrote that red and blue states...
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How Biden's wartime visit to Kyiv came together
Publicly, plans were focused on the trip officials formally announced 10 days ago — that Biden would make a second trip to Poland, Ukraine’s neighbor.
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Belarus to form new paramilitary force amid Ukraine conflict
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president said Monday that the ex-Soviet nation will form a new territorial defense force amid the fighting in neighboring Ukraine.
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China hits back at U.S. allegations it is providing Russia help in its war in Ukraine
China may be providing nonlethal military assistance, U.S. officials familiar with the matter say, and the administration worries China is considering sending lethal aid.
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Turkey earthquake: Deadly new tremor traps people under rubble
At least six people die in new tremors, weeks after massive quakes devastated the same region.
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Panic as Turkey, Syria rocked again by 6.3M earthquake
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southern Turkey near the Syrian border late on Monday, setting off panic and further damaging buildings two weeks after the country's worst earthquake in modern history left tens of thousands dead.
China’s top diplomat traveling to Moscow as US-China tensions broil
A top Chinese official will meet with Russian officials in Moscow on Tuesday, just as the U.S. has said it fears China may soon agree to send arms to Russia.
Polish, Italian leaders discuss aiding Ukraine, strong EU
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The prime ministers of Poland and Italy on Monday discussed military support for Ukraine and voiced agreement that the European Union should be made stronger politically while cutting down on bureaucracy.
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Trump announces Iowa campaign staff as rivals tour state - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has announced several campaign hires in Iowa as other potential presidential contenders court voters in the Hawkeye State. Trump’s campaign announced the hires on Monday. While the former president, who announced his 2024 bid last November, has yet to travel to Iowa...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden's surprise Kyiv visit meets Ukrainian jubilation and Russian ire
Almost a year to the day after Russia’s invasion, President Biden walks through Ukraine’s capital amid air raid sirens.
Wisconsin judge rules in GOP's favor over April ballot measures
A Wisconsin judge ruled Monday that two Republican-backed measures may appear on the April ballot, granting the party a win over left-wing activists who sued to block them.
‘Partial independence’: Kosovo reflects on secession from Serbia
Independence was a dream come true, but building a future is taking longer than expected, Albanian Kosovars say.
Months of secret planning and the president’s persistence: How Biden finally got to Kyiv
After months of coordination, the president gave the final go-ahead Friday less than 48 hours before his departure to Ukraine.
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Russia sells weapons at Abu Dhabi arms fair amid Ukraine war
Russia is offering weapons for sale ranging from Kalashnikov assault rifles to missile systems despite facing sanctions from the West over its war on Ukraine
$3.7 bln UK mass action against Facebook over market dominance rejected - for now
Facebook on Monday temporarily fought off a collective lawsuit valued at up to 3 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) over allegations the social media giant abused its dominant position to monetise users' personal data.
‘My kids are being poisoned’: How aviators escaped America’s war on lead
Lead was removed from gasoline decades ago. So why is aviation fuel still laced with the metal — a neurotoxin tied to developmental problems in children?
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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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Biden arrives in Warsaw after surprise trip to Kyiv
President Biden arrived in Warsaw late Monday local time, capping off a whirlwind trip to war-torn Kyiv, Ukraine, ahead of remarks in the Polish capital on Tuesday. Air Force One arrived in Warsaw …
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Jimmy Carter’s South was better than George Wallace’s racist one - Washington Examiner
One need not pretend Jimmy Carter was a good president overall in order to appreciate several beneficial things he did within office and without. As Carter prepares to enter eternity, one such thing deserves more attention than it will get. Others will write, accurately, about what a tremendous...
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How Biden's surprise trip to Kyiv was kept secret - but not from Russia
President Joe Biden by all accounts was having a quiet weekend at the White House, joining his wife Jill Biden for dinner at a restaurant on a rare outing in Washington on Saturday.
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake
A new, 6.4 magnitude earthquake has jolted Turkey's Hatay province which was devastated by a massive tremor two weeks ago.
apnews.comBiden’s visit to Ukraine draws criticism from conservative House Republicans
The President’s Day criticism, some of which came as Biden was still in the war zone, echoed common messages from Republicans.
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LeBron James handed first NBA All-Star Game loss, leaves game injured - Washington Examiner
LeBron James was handed his first loss as a captain at an NBA All-Star Game that saw the Los Angeles Lakers star leave the game with an injury. James left the All-Star Game at halftime on Sunday with a right-hand contusion after attempting to block a layup attempt from Raptors forward Pascal...
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Wagner owner alleges Russian military denying ammo to mercenaries
Founder of military firm accuses officials of denying his fighters sufficient ammunition as part of an ongoing rivalry.
China may win Putin’s war in Ukraine for him
Vladimir Putin is calling in his few remaining international allies in his latest push for victory in Ukraine. Foremost among these is China, which last year proclaimed that its friendship with Moscow had “no limits” and “no forbidden areas of cooperation”. Now that cooperation may extend to the...
Biden’s EPA admin to return to East Palestine, announce new safety measures after toxic train derailment
EPA administrator Michael S. Regan is returning to East Palestine this week to provide an update on the administrator's response to the toxic train derailment.
United says it will make it easier for families to book seats with their children for free
The change will allow families or other adult travelers accompanying children younger than 12 to access “preferred” seats as the Biden administration and some lawmakers seek to tamp down airline passenger fees.
www.nbcnews.comBig Tech is about to have an epic week in the Supreme Court
The stakes are high as the Supreme Court takes its first look at a law Republicans and Democrats have both criticized for giving too much protection to the tech industry.
www.politico.comKremlin critic in prison in northwest Russia, allies say
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Allies and family members of an opposition politician imprisoned in Russia say he is being held in a restricted housing unit in a penal colony in the northwest of the country, isolated from most inmates and not allowed to make phone calls.
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Trump edges DeSantis, Biden remains underwater: Where the 2024 race stands in polls on Presidents Day 2023
Former President Donald Trump remains the front-runner in the hunt for the GOP presidential nomination, according to the polls, with President Biden's approval rating underwater
Meet the new face of gun owners in the US: Asian Americans | CNN
Kris He walked into Arcadia Firearm & Safety in Arcadia, California, three days after his gun license became official.
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Nikki Haley befuddles Democrats who don’t know how to run against her - Washington Examiner
Democrats are confused about what to make of Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, who entered the national arena last week. Haley, a candidate who would usually delight the Left as a woman and a person of color, has been met with confusion instead. Democrats in 2024 will likely be...
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Macron wasting time in considering dialogue with Russia
Zelenskiy, interviewed by the Corriere della Sera, was responding to a suggestion by Macron that Russia should be "defeated but not crushed" and that the conflict would have to be settled by negotiations.
Illinois is set to mandate paid leave for nearly all workers
Peoria Democratic Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth sponsored bill, which she said will "help to uplift working families."
www.cbsnews.comUK summons Iran's top diplomat over threats to journalists
LONDON (AP) — Britain's government said Monday it has summoned Iran's top diplomat in the U.K. after journalists based in the country were targeted for intimidation by Tehran.
apnews.comEconomic forecasts are getting revised up, and people aren't thrilled about it
Stocks inched lower, with the S&P 500 declining 0.3% last week. The index is now up 6.2% year to date, up 14% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03, and down 15% from its January 3, 2022 closing high of 4,796.56.
news.yahoo.comThe top investigator for the House Jan. 6 committee said it was hard to interview witnesses when '30 minutes later' their cooperation would leak
Timothy Heaphy told The Times that he thinks at least four members of Trump's inner circle could be charged by the Justice Department.
Michigan State University shooting: Students return one week after campus rampage that killed three and injured five - Washington Examiner
Michigan State University will reopen Monday with an increased police presence following last week's school shooting that left three people dead and another five wounded.Officials said at a news conference that they are aware of the short turnaround but framed it as the start of the healing...
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DeSantis lays out timeline for 2024 decision
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) hinted on Monday that he will make a decision on a 2024 presidential run after the state’s legislative session wraps up in May, giving the clearest timeline yet of whe…
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Italy faces new drought alert as Venice canals run dry
Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer's emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups.
‘Significant’ losses inflicted on Russia in Donbas: Zelenskyy
All the updates from February 19 as they happened.
Husband of housekeeper arrested over fatal shooting of bishop in Los Angeles
David O'Connell, a long-serving Catholic bishop known as a "peacemaker," was shot and killed in Los Angeles on Saturday, officials said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls again for ‘a national divorce’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) resurrected her calls for a “national divorce” on Monday, arguing that Republican and Democratic states needed to be separated and the federal government needed …
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Israel promises not to approve additional West Bank outposts
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has told the Biden administration it will rein in the approval of new West Bank settlement outposts, the prime minister's office said Monday, a day after a potential diplomatic crisis was averted at the United Nations over Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
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United Airlines introduces new family seating policy | CNN
United Airlines has a new seat map feature that will help families with children under 12 find seats together free of charge, the airline announced on Monday.
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Breakingviews - Even a weak Russia is a problem for Europe
Almost a year after Russia invaded Ukraine it is hard to see Vladimir Putin winning his war. But a lasting peace is not on the cards either.
A federal monitor raped a Miami woman on house arrest. He didn’t count on what she saved
Benito Montes de Oca Cruz worked for Miami’s Riverside House. His sentencing is scheduled for April.
A GOP senator says Republican lawmakers are frustrated with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg because he wants 'everything to be climate and politically correct'
Some GOP lawmakers have expressed dismay with Buttigieg's outreach and management style compared to other members of President Biden's cabinet.
DeSantis blasts ‘woke’ New York bail laws during trip to Empire State - Washington Examiner
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed “woke” politics and “failed” bail reform in a Presidents Day trip to New York. The Republican governor, who is a possible presidential contender in 2024, attended an event focused on law enforcement and crime prevention on Staten Island, where he was a special...
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85-year-old woman killed by alligator in Florida
An 85-year-old woman was killed by an alligator in Florida on Monday, according to state wildlife officials.
Dem senator calls on Biden administration to ignore potential court order banning abortion drug
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called on President Biden's administration to ignore a potential court order that would ban the FDA from distributing an abortion drug.
Russian pranksters call Merkel posing as Ukraine's ex-leader
Russian pranksters posing as Ukraine’s ex-President Petro Poroshenko managed to contact Angela Merkel by phone to discuss developments in Ukraine and Belarus, although the former German chancellor appeared wary during the call.
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Trump ally Zeldin appears with DeSantis at New York law enforcement event
Ex-Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), an ally of Donald Trump’s who lost New York’s gubernatorial race against Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) in November, on Monday introduced the former president’s potential …
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China's top diplomat urges end to hostilities ahead of Moscow visit
China's top diplomat Wang Yi, who is to visit Russia this week on the one-year anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, called on Monday for negotiations and peace for the sake of the world and Europe in particular.
George Santos tells Piers Morgan: I've been a terrible liar
George Santos tells Piers Morgan his embellishments were not about "tricking the people".
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Ohio to open a clinic amid growing health concerns over train derailment
The clinic will open at noon Tuesday for any East Palestine-area residents with questions related to the Feb. 3 train derailment.
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Japan to give Ukraine $5.5B, host online G-7 plus Zelenskyy
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday announced a new $5.5 billion financial aid for Ukraine and will mark the first anniversary of the war by hosting an online Group of Seven summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Biden 'photo op' in Kyiv not enough, US must send more lethal aid: top foreign affairs Republicans
Top republicans on key House and Senate committees say Biden's surprise "photo op" in Kyiv is not enough and urged the Biden admin to send more lethal weapons to Ukraine.
'This is their last decade': This famed geopolitical analyst says China will collapse in the next 10 years — here are 3 key numbers that could support his shocking forecast
But is China really that fragile?
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Liberal Media Scream: The View hits ‘Ron DeSaster,’ who would ‘ban the alphabet’ - Washington Examiner
This week’s Liberal Media Scream features the hosts of ABC’s The View and their escalating screeching about Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and his efforts to have public school lessons conform with state law and what Sunshine State parents want.Instead of a level-headed discussion about his efforts...
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Which parts of Mexico are on the ‘do not travel’ list?
Ahead of the busy winter break and spring break travel season, the U.S. Department of State has issued a “do not travel” warning for parts of Mexico.
thehill.comMarjorie Taylor Greene — who's gaining power in the GOP-led House — suggests splitting up the United States on President's Day
The firebrand GOP lawmaker has been cozying up to Republican leaders and landed plum assignments on House committees this year.
Jackson water crisis caused by 'decades of under-investment,' says DOJ-appointed manager
Ted Henifin joined "GMA3" to discuss how the city plans to solve its ongoing water crisis.
U.S. alerted Russia to Biden's Ukraine visit for "deconfliction purposes," White House says
"We did notify the Russians that President Biden would be traveling to Kyiv," national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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Russia tells Macron: Don't forget Napoleon when you talk of regime change
"France did not begin with Macron, and the remains of Napoleon, revered at the state level, rest in the center of Paris. France - and Russia - should understand," a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said.
In first Parliament address since stepping down as PM, Liz Truss joins calls for Ukraine to get fighter jets
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss called for Western nations to send advanced fighter jets to Ukraine in her first address to her fellow members of Parliament since she stepped down as the he…
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Family mourns teen found fatally shot and burned on New York City railroad tracks
DeAndre Matthews was joyful and too trusting, according to his mother.
Biden announces millions more taxpayer dollars to assist Ukraine during surprise trip to Kyiv
President Biden announced during his surprise trip to Ukraine that the U.S. will provide millions in additional security assistance for the country as Russia continues its war.
Belarus to form 100,000-150,000 strong volunteer military force
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday he had ordered the formation of a new volunteer territorial defence so everyone knows how to "handle weapons" and be ready to respond to an act of aggression and keep public order in peacetime.
Minneapolis closes schools as city braces for massive winter storm
A massive snow storm is on its way to wreak havoc in several states as the South prepares for a record February heat wave.
Texas 3rd-grader finds superintendent’s gun in school bathroom, parents voice concerns
Parents in Rising Star, Texas, say they weren’t notified until weeks after a third-grader found a gun – belonging to the superintendent – in a school bathroom.
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US says UN Security Council silence on North Korea is dangerous
The United States proposed on Monday that the U.N. Security Council condemn North Korea's ballistic missile launches and encourage Pyongyang to engage in diplomacy, warning that the 15-member body's failure to respond had become dangerous.
Indiana parental rights bill would require teachers to report students' gender concerns
The Indiana House is currently debating a bill that would require teachers to disclose information about changes in students' sexual and gender preferences to their parents.
Russia targeted civilian evacuations with banned cluster munitions, HRW report finds
Satellite images and field visits ‘clearly’ contradict Russia’s argument for saying it wasn’t behind the attack on Kramatorsk station which killed 58 civilians, researchers say
Deaths from jihadi attack on Burkina Faso army rise to 51
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The death toll from a jihadi attack on a Burkina Faso army unit in the north of the country last week has risen to 51, military officials said Monday, after 43 new bodies were found.
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EU climate diplomacy deal on hold as nuclear dispute deepens
European Union countries failed to adopt conclusions on climate diplomacy that had been planned for Monday, owing to a deepening spat over the role of nuclear energy in the green transition, EU officials said.
Alec Baldwin firearm enhancement in manslaughter charge downgraded
New Mexico prosecutors drop firearm enhancement charges, lowering a potential prison sentence.
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Israeli government advances judicial overhaul despite uproar
Israel's parliament has for the first time advanced a plan to overhaul the legal system, defying a historic uproar among Israelis and calls for restraint from the United States.
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Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to "make residents whole" after Ohio train derailment
The transportation secretary warned the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the rail company must "demonstrate unequivocal support for the people" of East Palestine, Ohio.
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Japan's factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in 2-1/2 years
Japan's manufacturing activity contracted at the fastest pace in 30 months in February, a business survey showed on Tuesday, in a worrying sign for the world's third-largest economy, which is facing weakening demand and struggling to tame cost pressures.
New quake hits battered Turkey, Syria; 3 dead, hundreds hurt
A new 6.4-magnitude earthquake has killed three people and injured more than 200 others in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands.
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France eyes Ivory Coast after Burkina Faso boots out French troops
France's defence minister pledged on Monday to boost military support to Ivory Coast, as Paris adjusts its strategy in West Africa after neighbouring Burkina Faso ordered French troops to leave and vowed to curb a worsening Islamist insurgency solo.
Before and after: New photos show remarkable recovery at California’s most beleaguered reservoir | CNN
California’s drought-stricken reservoirs have seen a remarkable recovery after a barrage of storms lashed the state last month. Officials say it’s a much-needed improvement after hovering at critically low levels for the past several years.
www.cnn.comAirbus' defence arm says Berlin delaying exports worth billions
Slow German government export approvals are holding up Airbus Defence & Space defence exports worth several billions of euros, the company's chief executive said on Sunday, urging Berlin to speed up the process. He was referring to a 100-billion-euro ($107 billion) special fund set up last year...
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Could F-16 jets turn the tide for Ukraine?
ABC News contributor and former State Department official Col. Stephen Ganyard weighs in on calls to send the fighter jets to Ukraine.
Man arrested in Catholic bishop’s killing had worked for him
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man arrested Monday in the weekend killing of a Catholic bishop that shocked Los Angeles religious and immigrant communities is the husband of the victim’s housekeeper an…
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Utah governor says Taylor Greene's 'national divorce' proposal is 'evil'
Utah Republican Governor Spencer Cox denounced Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's "national divorce" proposal as "evil" as the congresswoman turns heads with her idea.
Two teens charged in Brianna Ghey's death set to go on trial
A trial date has been set in the death of Brianna Ghey, a transgender social media personality.
Trump absent as Republicans begin to flock to Iowa
Republican presidential prospects are slowly streaming into Iowa, the leadoff GOP presidential caucus state.
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Woman who allegedly set fire to gay pride flag outside NYC restaurant found mentally unfit for trial
The woman arrested for allegedly setting fire to a gay pride flag outside a Manhattan restaurant, an incident caught on camera, was found mentally unfit for trial.
Long-lost letter hints at George Washington’s financial struggles | CNN
A long-lost letter from George Washington hints at the first president’s financial woes, and it is expected to fetch $50,000 at auction.
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Rape trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred starts in Paris
The aggravated rape and assault trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred has started in Paris
Ohio senators raise alarm on cancer-causing chemical potentially spreading in East Palestine
Ohio Sens. JD Vance and Sherrod Brown asked environmental officials for more information regarding the potential spread of a cancer-causing compound in eastern Ohio.
Woman flees to New Jersey gas station after being held captive for nearly a year, authorities say
James Parrillo Jr., 57, faces several charges, including kidnapping, strangulation, assault and criminal restraint in connection with the alleged kidnapping.
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Swedish king is doing well after surgery in 'heart area'
Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf is doing well after undergoing a planned surgical procedure “in the heart area.”
Russia says 680 Ukrainian officials charged with war crimes - TASS
Russia has charged 680 Ukrainian officials, including 118 members of the armed forces and defence ministry with breaking laws governing the conduct of war, including the use of weapons against civilians, TASS news agency reported on Monday. According to the report, which quoted Russia's chief...
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Three of the 5 MSU students injured in last week’s mass shooting are no longer critical
Meanwhile, classes on the East Lansing campus resumed Monday.
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'Nonstop shelling': Former US Marine in Bakhmut, Ukraine, says fighting is 'chaotic'
Troy Offenbecker, an ex-U.S. Marine, described fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in Bakhmut, in Eastern Ukraine.
Alec Baldwin scores win in 'Rust' shooting case after DA drops gun enhancement
The decision means Baldwin now faces a maximum of 18 months behind bars if he is convicted in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the Western movie.
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Iran to shun India's Raisina Dialogue over mention of protests
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian will not attend the Raisina Dialogue in India, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday, criticising a video posted by the conference organisers showing protests in the Islamic Republic.
Groundwater carries radiation risk for North Korean cities near nuke test site - rights group
Tens of thousands of North Koreans and people in South Korea, Japan and China could be exposed to radioactive materials spread through groundwater from an underground nuclear test site, a Seoul-based human rights group said in a report on Tuesday.
Brazil deluge kills 36; search continues for dozens missing
Hundreds of rescuers in Brazil are searching for survivors of landslides and flooding that killed at least 36 people along the coast of the country’s southern state of Sao Paulo following a huge weekend downpour
Adults in the room? Lawmakers have high hopes for ‘serious’ China committee
Republican and Democratic lawmakers on the newly formed China committee tasked with charting a new approach to U.S.-China relations are pushing to rise above partisan battles over which p…
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Lawmakers push to stop flow of US tax dollars to 'anti-Israel' UN office
Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation that would halt U.S. funding to a United Nations agency that’s been accused of promoting antisemitism and financing terrorism.
Three killed, including baby, in Chicago highway shooting
Police in Illinois say three people have died and three more were hurt after a shooting on a Chicago interstate highway
One dead, more than a dozen hurt in industrial blast outside Cleveland
At least two people were in critical condition after the explosion at I Schumann & Co. metal plant in Oakwood Village, Ohio.
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Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv will have 'zero' impact on Russia-Ukraine conflict, Putin expert says
Intelligence expert Rebekah Koffler believes President Biden's unexpected trip to Ukraine will have "zero" impact on the war as the U.S. continues sending billions of dollars in aid to the country.
Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe out at right-wing org
Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe said in a speech posted online that he has been removed as the right-wing group’s leader
Seattle considering to add caste to city's anti-discrimination laws
A proposed ordinance in Seattle would add caste to the city's anti-discrimination laws. The origins of the caste system in India date back 3,000 years.
‘God have mercy on us all’: Robert Kiyosaki warned that the economy is the ‘biggest bubble’ in history and urged investors to dump paper assets — here are 3 real assets he likes instead
Profit from folly. Don’t participate in it.
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Project would pipe water from Mexico to parched Arizona — if anyone can agree on it
As arid Arizona scrambles to quench the thirst of a rapidly expanding population, officials are eying the Sonoran seaside in Mexico as a potential wellspring for future demand. But whether th…
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Hundreds of NJ residents rally against green energy over environmental concerns
Hundreds of residents in a coastal New Jersey town rallied over the weekend against offshore wind energy in response to the recent surge in whale deaths.
U.K. police identify body as missing mother Nicola Bulley
Bulley's remains were found in a river over the weekend after she went missing last month.
www.cbsnews.comKari Lake looks to harness her movement after Arizona loss
Brett Foto and his fiancee were vacationing in Phoenix last fall when they heard about a rally nearby for Kari Lake, then running for governor of Arizona. No matter that they don't live or vote in Arizona. Lake went on to lose that race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, a setback that would typically...
2 Detroit police officers found fatally shot in a home with a baby in the residence
Officials believe the shooting in suburban Livonia was a murder-suicide. The child was not harmed.
www.nbcnews.comHuey ‘Piano' Smith, session man and hit maker, dead at 89
Huey ‘Piano’ Smith, a top New Orleans session man, has died
FDA’s own reputation could be restraining its misinfo fight
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking aim at a new health hazard: online misinformation. Under FDA Commissioner Dr.
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Covid can cause heart problems. Here's how the virus may do its damage.
Scientists who studied human hearts found that infection appeared to make it harder for them to beat properly.
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Bird flu outbreak spurs fears it could fuel next pandemic - Washington Examiner
An outbreak of avian influenza that's already infected more than 58 million poultry and 6,000 wild birds in the United States has recently begun to spill over to mammals, including humans in rare cases, spurring some fears that the virus could evolve and pose a greater risk to humans. While only...
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In test, zaps to spine help 2 stroke survivors move arms
In a novel experiment, two stroke survivors regained movement of their partially paralyzed hand and arm thanks to an implant that sends electric pulses to the spinal cord.
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UK healthcare strikes to intensify as junior doctors vote to walk out
Tens of thousands of junior doctors in England have voted for strike action next month, their trade union said on Monday, adding to a series of walkouts by nurses and ambulance workers putting pressure on an already strained health system.
Health clinic to open for Ohio residents hit by toxic train derailment
Frustrated residents of East Palestine are complaining of headaches, nausea, burning eyes and sore throats
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Carolina dreaming: Haley and Scott pin their hopes on state that delivered for Biden - Washington Examiner
CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Move over Georgia. South Carolina is poised to become the next center of the political universe as the 2024 presidential primary elections get underway.With President Joe Biden promoting the state that won him the 2020 Democratic nomination and South Carolina's own...
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5th person confirmed to be cured of HIV
Researchers are announcing that a 53-year-old man in Germany has been cured of HIV.
CDC adds COVID-19 vaccines to official immunization schedule for kids as young as 6 months
The CDC's updated immunization schedule recommends that children between six months and 18 years old should receive the full COVID vaccine series and booster.
In-depth assessment of muscle biopsies in patients with long COVID
Researchers analyzed skeletal muscle biopsies of patients with persistent fatigue and malaise post-exertion to determine the underlying mechanisms of long COVID.
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Infected in the first wave, they navigated long COVID without a roadmap
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Ghenya Grondin of Waltham, Massachusetts, was a postpartum doula - a person charged with helping young couples navigate the first weeks of their newborn child's life at home.
COVID-19 vaccination associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues
Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular issues among people who were infected with...
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Liz Weston: ‘Bridge’ your way to Social Security
Delaying the start of Social Security retirement benefits can dramatically increase your monthly benefit and your lifetime income
Develop vaccines for all animal influenza strain, says incoming WHO chief scientist
Governments should invest in vaccines for all strains of influenza virus that exist in the animal kingdom as an insurance policy in case of an outbreak in humans, the incoming chief scientist at the World Health Organization said on Monday.
145,000 cans of Enfamil ProSobee infant formula recalled over bacterial risk | CNN
Reckitt, one of the main formula manufacturers in the US, said Monday that it is recalling two batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.
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A win for vaccines: immune correlates identified for COVID-19
A team of Hutch researchers and others identify levels of antibodies elicited by COVID-19 vaccines as correlates of protection.
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Factbox: Bird flu vaccination policies by country
A growing number of countries are turning to vaccinations against avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, to stem one of the world's worst outbreaks of the deadly virus.
Infected in the First Wave, They Navigated Long COVID Without a Roadmap
Data show that in the first two years of the pandemic women were twice as likely as men to develop long COVID, and 15% experiencing symptoms beyond 12 months
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BioNTech sees UK trials on cancer vaccines starting this year, paper says
Clinical trials for BioNTech's cancer vaccines should start this year in Britain, marking an important step towards their possible sale on the open market, the German company's top executive Ugur Sahin told magazine Der Spiegel.
Abbott under investigation by SEC and FTC for infant formula business
Abbott is being investigated in relation to their infant formula business.
Taking an antibiotic after sex helps gay men curb STDs — but might fuel drug resistance
A growing body of research shows taking doxycycline after sex helps prevent STDs, but some experts fear such intervention could fuel drug-resistant pathogens.
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