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DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Voters of all stripes sour on Santos
Almost two-thirds of New Yorkers polled want him to resign.
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Top congressional leaders to receive briefing on classified documents
Congressional leaders and top Intelligence committee members will receive a briefing on Tuesday about the classified documents found at the homes of President Biden, former President Trump and form…
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Murdoch says some Fox hosts 'endorsed' false election claims
Court documents say Fox Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch acknowledged that some Fox News commentators endorsed false allegations of a stolen 2020 presidential election.
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Tensions rise as Supreme Court prepares for high-stakes student debt clash
As the Supreme Court convenes on Tuesday to weigh whether the Biden administration can forgive billions of dollars in student debt, thousands of borrowers don’t plan to go quietly. Upwards of 100 p…
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UN chief points to 'massive' rights violations in Ukraine
The head of the United Nations says Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today. U.N.
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Ukraine war: Zelensky says situation in Bakhmut worsening
Russian forces have been trying to capture the eastern city of Bakhmut for over six months.
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Trans people face 'horrifying' rhetoric at statehouses
A Little Rock pharmacist's testimony before a legislative committee about gender affirming care for minors resulted in an Arkansas lawmaker asking about her genitalia.
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Joe Manchin will oppose DC crime law | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia told CNN Monday he will vote to rescind a controversial Washington, DC, crime law – which critics argue is soft on violent criminals – when it comes up for a vote in the Senate, likely next week.
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China will target the US homeland in war over Taiwan, Army leader predicts - Washington Examiner
China will attack the American homeland if “a major war” erupts over Taiwan or elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. Army’s top civilian expects.“If we got into a major war with China, the United States homeland would be at risk as well with both kinetic attacks and non-kinetic attacks —...
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Russian forces hammer Ukraine's Bakhmut in quest for breakthrough in war
Russian forces on Tuesday pressed forward their weeks-long drive to encircle and capture the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, where the Ukrainian military described the attacks as constant.
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Ron DeSantis reveals his plan to 'Make America Florida'
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis reveals his proposal to "Make America Florida" in his new memoir, "The Courage to be Free: Florida's Blueprint for American Revival."
Failing at polls, election deniers shift focus to state GOP posts including Colorado and Michigan
The wave of election deniers follows a push by Donald Trump to fill party chair posts with loyalists who backed efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Arizona Republicans disavow wide-ranging bribery allegation
Arizona Republican legislative leaders are racing to distance themselves from a presentation accusing a wide range of politicians, judges and government officials of taking bribes from a Mexican drug cartel.
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MTG claims she was ‘attacked’ in a restaurant: ‘They turned into demons’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) tweeted Monday that she had been accosted in a restaurant by a woman and her son. The tweet comes after the congresswoman recently made headlines for her calls for the nation to divide into red and blue states. CHICAGO MAYORAL RACE: LORI LIGHTFOOT'S CHANCES OF...
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Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma as massive winter storm heads to Northeast
At least nine tornadoes were reported in Kansas and Oklahoma on Sunday night as a massive winter storm moves eastward across the country.
United Nations chief decries "massive" human rights violations in Ukraine
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered "the most massive violations of human rights" in the world today.
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Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
How does the student loan forgiveness plan work? And how did the issue wind up before the Supreme Court? Here's what you need to know.
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US Marshals Service attacked by ransomware targeting sensitive law enforcement information
The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed a ransomware attack on Feb. 17, which targeted sensitive information and information about fugitives and investigations.
2023 US recession now expected to start later than predicted
A majority of the nation’s business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later this year than they had previously forecast, after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy despite steadily higher interest rates.
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Republicans retool crime message for 2024
Republicans up and down the ballot are working to retool their message on crime going into 2024 after the party found only limited success with the issue in the midterms. Last week, likely presiden…
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Why Can’t Democrats Explain Themselves on China?
Biden has yet to find the rhetoric to describe his views on America’s global rival — and that’s a big problem.
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Buttigieg ‘glad’ for federal audit on his use of government planes
"Glad this will be reviewed independently so misleading narratives can be put to rest," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tweeted, in response to conservatives that have criticized his flight records.
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White House: No more TikTok on gov't devices within 30 days
The White House is giving all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices, as the Chinese-owned social media app comes under increasing scrutiny in Washington over security concerns.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
UK, EU strike new Northern Ireland post-Brexit trade deal
Agreement reached after high-level talks between UK PM Rishi Sunak and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
DeSantis told ex-Disney CEO Bob Chapek to stay out of Florida's fight over 'Don't Say Gay' bill, book says
The excerpt came on the same day DeSantis, an expected 2024 presidential candidate, signed a bill stripping Disney of its self-governing status.
Recession or not, Americans feel like they’re poorer
The nation may not be in recession, but Americans are reckoning with a classic recessionary symptom: feeling poorer. Half of American respondents say they are worse-off financially than a yea…
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Massive forest fires rage on in eastern Cuba
Forest fires raged on in Cuba's eastern region on Monday, inching toward more populated ground more than a week after sparking near a national park.
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Biden will back Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes,’ Yellen says in Kyiv
The Treasury secretary said she particularly hoped to highlight the White House’s “close partnership in providing economic and budgetary support” for Ukraine.
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Chicago mayoral race: Lori Lightfoot’s chances of making runoff declining - Washington Examiner
Mayor Lori Lightfoot may not make it to the runoff election in the Chicago mayoral race after polling numbers show her falling behind. A new poll from M3 Strategies shows former CEO of Chicago Public Schools Paul Vallas leading the mayoral race at 32%, followed by swiftly rising Cook County...
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Colorado supermarket shooting suspect has schizophrenia
Lawyers for a man charged with killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 confirm he has schizophrenia, with one expert finding he was “approaching catatonia” before being moved to the state mental hospital for treatment.
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The Trump vs. DeSantis proxy battle shapes up with dueling CPAC vs. Club for Growth events
The conservative ecosystem is engaged in a battle for the future of the party, with Trump as a main divide.
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Factbox: Final results of Nigeria's presidential election
Nigeria's electoral commission said on Wednesday ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu had won last week's presidential election.
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Ohio residents suing Norfolk Southern press judge to block it from destroying crash evidence
Ohio residents who filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern over the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials through East Palestine urged a judge on Monday to block the company from dest…
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JD Vance, Sherrod Brown demand EPA, CDC start health screenings in East Palestine after train derailment
Ohio's GOP and Democratic senators want CDC and EPA to conduct health screenings of residents to establish a "medical baseline" to track health outcomes due to the train derailment.
Argentine fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The remains of a man who had disappeared in southern Argentina earlier this month appear to have been found inside a school shark that was captured by local fishermen.
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'We are glad to see it': White House lauds Saudi Arabia plan to send $400 million to Ukraine
Saudi Arabia pledges $400 million in energy, infrastructure and financial aid to Ukraine as war with Russia enters second year.
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Los Angeles ringleader of $18M COVID fraud scheme extradited
Authorities say a leader of a Los Angeles-based fraud operation that stole $18 million in COVID-19 aid money has been extradited from Europe to the U.S., where she could face more than a decade in prison
Manchin puts GOP on brink of major win over Democrats by opposing DC crime law - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said he would vote against a controversial Washington, D.C., crime law, all but ensuring Republicans' efforts to repeal it will be successful. The law, which overhauls the district's criminal code and drastically reduces sentences for some violent crimes, has come under...
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Why money will not be enough to address Japan’s baby crisis
Japanese women are having children later in life and worry motherhood will end their careers in a patriarchal society.
DeSantis moves toward GOP presidential bid on his own terms
Ron DeSantis has emerged as a political star early in the 2024 presidential election season even as he ignores many conventions of modern politics.
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Rust belt province got old before it got rich, as much of China will
As China's 1.4 billion population declines and ages, in part because of a policy that limited couples to one child from 1980 to 2015, pressure on pension budgets is soaring.
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Ron DeSantis reveals in memoir his one condition for getting married at Disney World
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks his Disney World wedding in his upcoming memoir "The Courage to be Free," set to launch on Tuesday.
Supreme Court to resolve fate of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court announced on Monday that it will hear a new case testing constraints on the power of US regulators to delve into American businesses and individual lives.
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Could imitating volcanos fix the climate crisis? Science is spilt
The controversial theory of solar geoengineering is at the centre of a growing body of climate research in Asia.
Winds shred Southern Plains; California set to get more snow
Parts of the Southern Plains are surveying the damage and counting the injured after tornadoes and other powerful winds.
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House Homeland Security Committee member captures aerial video showing how cartels 'controlling the border'
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito shared video from a helicopter ride over the U.S.-Mexico border. He says cartels play a "tactical game" to control the border and outpace Border Patrol.
UK, EU hail 'new chapter' with deal to fix Brexit trade spat
The U.K. and the European Union have sealed a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland.
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Japan's factory output posts biggest fall in 8 months on weak autos, chips sectors
Japan's factory output shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in January as declining overseas demand took a heavy toll on key industries such as auto and semiconductor equipment.
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How Biden's student debt relief plan landed before the Supreme Court: Timeline
The plan, if it survives the lawsuits, could deliver debt relief to 40 million borrowers.
Rishi Sunak hails new NI Brexit deal but DUP concerns remain
The PM says the agreement for Northern Ireland is a breakthrough, as many Tory MPs express support.
www.bbc.comJudge rejects ‘terrorism’ sentencing enhancement for leader of Jan. 6 tunnel confrontation
District Court Judge Trevor McFadden sentenced David Judd to 32 months in prison for his role in the attack — barely a third of the 90 months prosecutors had sought.
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From White House, Biden says 'Black history matters'
President Joe Biden says “history matters, and Black history matters,” a forceful declaration that comes after the state of Florida blocked a new advanced course on African American studies from being taught in its high schools.
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Putin warns NATO’s nuclear capability can't be ignored; future world order is being decided, Russia says
Russia's Vladimir Putin said Moscow has to take into account NATO's nuclear capabilities as he again falsely claimed that the West wants to eliminate Russia.
Watchdog report faults Pentagon for problems that led to 2021 collapse of Afghan security forces
American troops left behind $7.2 billion in aircraft, missiles, communications gear and other military equipment for the Taliban to potentially use.
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Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World's self-governing district is now under the control of Florida's governor.
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Supreme Court could strike down Elizabeth Warren’s consumer financial watchdog legacy - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a case next term against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a brainchild of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), which could determine the fate of its authority to regulate banking and lending agencies through federal rules.In a brief, unsigned order...
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Navy renames warship after Black sailor, statesman | CNN Politics
The Navy has renamed a warship in honor of a Black sailor and statesman who had been born into slavery, as part of the US military’s ongoing effort to remove names that commemorate the Confederacy.
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Japan seeks charges against ad firms over Olympics contracts
Japanese authorities have alleged that companies rigged the bids for 26 contracts worth $3.95m.
North Korea's Kim orders 'fundamental transformation' of agriculture amid reports of food shortages
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged government officials to engineer a "fundamental transformation" in agricultural production, state media reported on Tuesday, amid fears that the country's food shortage is worsening.
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Extreme heat is a health crisis, Columbia experts say
The record-breaking heat Earth endured during the summer of 2022 will be repeated without a robust international effort to address climate change, scientists are warning.
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New Turkey quake kills one person, flattens more buildings
An earthquake shook southeast Turkey on Monday, killing one person, injuring 110 and causing 29 buildings to collapse, Turkish authorities said, triggering frantic work to rescue several people believed trapped in rubble.
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DeSantis appoints political backers to new Disney oversight board
The most prominent name DeSantis appointed is Bridget Ziegler, a conservative education activist who was a major backer of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
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Biden may be forced to use his veto pen as Congress battles DC over softening of capital’s criminal code
Republicans are blocking the District of Columbia's City Council and accusing Washington, D.C., of softening the criminal code which may cause President Biden to use his veto pen.
House GOP demands Treasury testimony to accelerate probe into Biden family businesses
The GOP investigation is focusing on the business dealings of the president's family members including son Hunter Biden, a frequent GOP target.
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Moldova expels 2 foreigners caught in 'destabilization' plot
Moldova’s national intelligence agency says two foreign nationals who posed as tourists have been expelled from the country.
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February 27, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
The situation in the eastern city of Bakhmut is “getting more and more challenging,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday. Separately, a Ukrainian commander said the situation in Bakhmut was “extremely difficult” due to non-stop Russian assaults.
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California reparations task force set to discuss hundreds of thousands in reparations later this week - Washington Examiner
The Californian Reparations Task Force, which seeks to give hundreds of thousands of dollars to each black state resident, is due to meet later this week. The nine-member task force, comprising eight black members and one Asian member, was created through Assembly Bill 3121 on Sept. 20, 2020, in...
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Rapid demise of 'Dilbert' is no surprise to those watching
The comic strip “Dilbert” disappeared with lightning speed following racist remarks by creator Scott Adams, but it shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone who has followed them both.
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Watchdog highlights US withdrawal blunders that led to collapse of Afghan government
The United States helped lay the groundwork for the quick fall of Afghanistan when U.S. troops left the country in August 2021 by failing to create “an independent and self-sustainable” security fo…
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The U.S. and China have a culture clash around their telephone hotline
The politically important U.S.-China relationship is vulnerable to cultural differences — such as why a phone call doesn't get picked up.
Tensions high in West Bank after deadly Israeli settler rampage
Palestinian killed as settlers backed by the Israeli army burn dozens of houses, cars in West Bank in revenge attacks.
U.S. takes action to prevent migrant child labor amid rise in violations
The Department of Labor said it had recorded a 70% increase in the number of children illegally employed by companies over the past five years.
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Bill to defang N.J. campaign finance watchdog stalls
Late amendments to the legislation drew press scrutiny and action from advocates, who encouraged people to contact lawmakers.
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Youngkin adviser says 2024 race is more than Trump, DeSantis
A top political adviser to Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his comments that the 2024 GOP presidential campaign is “a two-person race between Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis” does not preclude Youngkin from jumping in in the coming months, should he choose.
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One House Republican's unique anti-Santos pitch: Block him from profiting off his lies
Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, a home-state colleague of the first-term fabulist, is circulating the legislation among fellow Republicans.
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Putin bestows friendship award on actor Steven Seagal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed a state decoration on Steven Seagal, the American action-movie actor who also holds Russian citizenship.
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Inspector general investigating Pete Buttigieg's extensive private jet travel after Fox News Digital report
The Department of Transportation's internal watchdog is opening an audit into Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg over his extensive use of private jets.
Fetterman 'on path to recovery,' will be out for more weeks
A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks.
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U.S. requests extradition of Ovidio Guzman, son of 'El Chapo', from Mexico -sources
The United States asked Mexico's government to extradite Ovidio Guzman, son of jailed drug boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, so that he can face criminal charges in a U.S. court, two Mexican government sources told Reuters on Monday.
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Rapid demise of ‘Dilbert’ is no surprise to those watching
Cartoonist Scott Adams repeatedly referred to people who are Black as members of a “hate group” or a “racist hate group."
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The story of the Alex Murdaugh trial
A high-profile US double-murder trial includes claims of corruption, abuse and a failed hitman plot.
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U.S. cyber chief warns tech companies to curb unsafe practices
CISA Director Jen Easterly says companies like Microsoft and Twitter should face liability if they fail to protect customers from Chinese hacking.
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‘Serious ethical baggage’: NRSC blasts Democrat running for Senate - Washington Examiner
The National Republican Senatorial Committee blasted Senate hopeful Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) over previous ethics complaints. Slotkin announced the launch of her Senate run Monday. She aims to replace retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Republicans have already moved to counter the decision...
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‘A time bomb’: India’s sinking holy town faces grim future
For months, residents in Joshimath, a holy town burrowed high up in India’s Himalayan mountains, have seen their homes slowly sink.
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Jurors in Alex Murdaugh murder trial to visit South Carolina home where his wife and son were killed
Lawyers for Murdaugh asked for the trip so that the jury can see the dog kennels near where his wife's body was found and the storage room where his son was killed.
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Ohio train derailment: Senate leader calls for Norfolk Southern CEO testimony, blames Trump - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called for Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw to testify before Congress. On the Senate floor, Schumer said Norfolk Southern should be held accountable for establishing the conditions that led to the massive derailment and chemical release earlier this...
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Rupert Murdoch says Fox hosts 'endorsed' election claims, court filing says
Fox boss Rupert Murdoch said in a deposition under oath that any Fox News executives who knowingly allowed lies to be broadcast on the air “should be reprimanded."
Wisconsin Gov. Evers wants bars open until 4 a.m. at 2024 RNC
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is pushing the state Legislature to allow bars in 14 counties surrounding Milwaukee to be open later during the 2024 Republican National Convention.
White House promises crackdown on migrant child labor
The Biden administration says it is creating a new task force to crack down on an explosion of the illegal exploitation of migrant children for labor in the U.S.
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Biden admin's taxpayer-backed contracts to help illegal immigrants avoid deportation come under a microscope
The Vera Institute of Justice has received hundreds of millions of dollars in immigration-related government contracts. Now, Sen. Chuck Grassley is seeking oversight answers.
Jackson mayor sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' in water crisis
Jackson, Mississippi, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba spoke with GMA 3 about the latest updates on his city's water crisis.
Lobbyists to Biden: Unless you want to cede to China, relax microchip rules
Microchip industry lobbyists are urging Washington to exclude new projects from the federal environmental reviews attached to huge federal subsidies.
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FBI arrests man dressed in panda costume for allegedly attacking police during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
Jesse James Rumson became anonymously referred to as "#SeditionPanda" by some online communities.
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India revives civil militia after Hindu killings in Kashmir
Days after seven Hindus were killed in a village in disputed Kashmir, hundreds of residents staged protests across the region's Hindu-dominated areas.
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Hurricanes could push deeper into U.S. in coming decades
A new projection found more intense storms triggered by climate change will expose millions more properties to wind damage in the next 30 years.
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Jeb Bush throws support behind Ron DeSantis challenge to Trump - Washington Examiner
Former Gov. Jeb Bush (R-FL) heaped praise on Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), backing him as a model candidate for the White House. In a Fox News special, Bush said DeSantis should run for higher office, arguing that it was time for a "generational change" in politics. RON DESANTIS SAYS HE CAN REPEAT...
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Israeli-American killed in West Bank as unrest intensifies
The shooting happened after Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages on Sunday night.
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Ron DeSantis' 2024 campaign emerges from the shadows
The Florida governor isn't yet running for president, but he's been holding nationwide events and is about to launch a book tour.
www.nbcnews.comJury weighs whether Cowboys for Trump flouted campaign law
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury will consider this week whether the support group Cowboys for Trump and cofounder Couy Griffin violated state election law by failing to register as a political organization without filing related public financial disclosures.
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Rupert Murdoch says Fox News hosts endorsed false election fraud claims
The billionaire's acknowledgement is revealed in a defamation case filed by Dominion Voting Systems.
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Putin gives U.S. actor Seagal top state award for 'humanitarian work'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has bestowed a top state award on Hollywood actor Steven Seagal to reward him for his international humanitarian and cultural work, a state decree published on Monday showed.
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Washington DC City Council says bill for allowing noncitizens to vote is now law: report
A proposal to let noncitizens vote in local Washington D.C. elections is not law after Congress failed to push to block it
Tom Sizemore’s family deciding end of life matters, rep says | CNN
The family of actor Tom Sizemore is currently “deciding end of life matters” following an update from doctors, according to a statement CNN received Monday evening from Sizemore’s manager Charles Lago.
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DeSantis clemency only option for ex-death row inmate after Supreme Court denial - Washington Examiner
After spending more than three decades behind bars for a murder he insists he didn't commit, the only person standing between 65-year-old Crosley Green and prison is Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up Green's appeal, and his conviction is expected to be...
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North Korea's Kim calls for unity to boost grain production
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un has called for stronger public solidarity behind his leadership to significantly increase grain production.
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Fox lawsuit docs show Murdoch acknowledged several hosts backed Trump’s fraud claims
Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire conservative media mogul who owns Fox News Channel, acknowledged that top hosts at his network endorsed former President Trump’s false claims of a fraudulent e…
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US Marshals Service hit with ransomware attack
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks up computer systems until a "ransom" is paid to unlock the system.
House select committee on China set to hold first high-profile hearing on Tuesday
The primetime hearing comes amid increased tensions with China after the downing of a surveillance balloon off the coast of the U.S.
www.cbsnews.comFormer veteran California FBI agent sentenced for bribery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former FBI agent in California was sentenced Monday to six years in federal prison for accepting at least $150,000 in gifts and cash bribes to provide confidential information to a man with organized crime ties.
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New York City wakes up to biggest snowfall of season
The US city could see eight inches after an unusually snow-free winter so far.
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GOP senators push bill requiring Biden declassify all US intelligence connected to Wuhan lab, COVID origins
GOP senators are pushing a new bill that would require Biden admin to declassify all intelligence related to the Wuhan lab and links to the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
Texas UPS workers charged with trafficking cocaine in packages
Two UPS employees were arrested alongside three others for allegedly trafficking cocaine through packages, prosecutors said.
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China says U.S. 'endangered' peace with Taiwan Strait fly-through
China accused the United States of "endangering" peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait after a U.S. military plane flew through the sensitive waterway on Monday, with the U.S. Navy responding that it had been in international airspace.
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Nigeria opposition rejects early vote lead for ruling party
Tensions are mounting in Nigeria’s capital as election officials continue releasing official results from Saturday’s presidential vote.
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'Greater Idaho' movement to absorb conservative rural counties from liberal Oregon gains momentum
A campaign to have rural, conservative counties in eastern Oregon join Idaho is gaining steam as leaders from both states express support for relocating the border between them.
Why millions are flowing into crucial Supreme Court race: ‘Everything is on the line’ - Washington Examiner
A state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin is shaping up to be the most contentious election of 2023, with record turnout and spending for a contest of its kind during an off-year. The court's conservative majority hangs in the balance as liberal Milwaukee County Judge Janet Protasiewicz and...
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Reporter's notebook: Amid the earthquake rubble in Turkey, surrounded by death, searching for signs of hope
ABC News' Ibtissem Guenfoud and a team of others reported from Turkey after the a series of massive earthquakes and aftershocks killed tens of thousands of people.
Putin’s power play
Inside Russia’s plot to plunge Ukraine into darkness, and how Ukrainians have survived
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Italy migrant tragedy death toll over 60; dozens missing
The death toll has risen to at least 63 in the migrant tragedy off Italy’s southern coast after rescue crews recovered several more bodies.
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Reuters reporters' online accounts faked to approach China activists
Two Reuters journalists had their identities faked by an unknown person or people who then used sham social media accounts to engage with Chinese activists on several online platforms over several months.
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Supreme Court takes up challenge to consumer protection agency’s funding
Business groups claim that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s decisions should be voided because Congress does not directly fund it.
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Transportation watchdog to audit Buttigieg's use of government planes
The review, requested by Sen. Marco Rubio, will extend back to Pete Buttigieg's predecessor as transportation secretary, Elaine Chao.
www.nbcnews.comMexican troops, border residents clash after 5 shot, killed
CIUDAD VICTORIA, Mexico (AP) — A shooting by Mexican army soldiers left five people dead in the rough border city of Nuevo Laredo, igniting a clash between the soldiers and residents who came to the scene to protest.
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US attaches childcare strings to chip-maker subsidies
The White House has been frustrated in its efforts to expand national support for childcare.
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Nigeria's Peter Obi wins in Lagos state in presidential election
Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi, whose campaign attracted young people and urban voters fed up with corrupt politics, won most votes in the commercial hub of Lagos state, where Africa's biggest city is located.
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Lawmakers: Tennessee AG has legal concerns over abortion ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lawmakers say Tennessee's top legal chief has voiced concerns about the legality of the state's abortion law, adding an extra layer of urgency among some Republicans to insert exemptions into one of the strictest bans in the country.
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‘I may be a white boy, but I’m not stupid’: Biden marks Black History Month at the White House - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden indirectly referenced the stance of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), likely a Republican presidential candidate, against "woke" school curricula during a White House Black History Month reception.Biden told the crowd it is critical to teach black history as he reflected on screening...
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U.S. recession expected to start later than previously predicted
Majority of NABE survey respondents who envision a recession in 2023 don't see it happening until after March.
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Ohio train derailment: Federal interagency teams go door-to-door in East Palestine
As of Sunday afternoon, the federal interagency teams have had "more than 350 interactions" with East Palestine residents, according to FEMA.
Houston police refer investigation of ex-Biden staffer Sam Brinton's alleged airport luggage theft to FBI
A division of the Houston Police Department has met with the FBI to discuss a woman's claims she saw a former Biden official wearing her clothes that had been in a stolen luggage.
Mexican president disparages pro-democracy demonstrators
Mexico’s president lashed out Monday at demonstrators who protested cuts to election funding over the weekend, belittling their concerns about threats to democracy and dashing any hopes that he would try to ease rising political tensions.
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DeSantis slams China’s COVID-19 ‘cover-up’ in new book, says US response to CCP a ‘major failure’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slams China’s massive cover-up of the origins of COVID-19 in his new memoir, "The Courage to be Free: Florida's Blueprint for American Revival."
Tennessee governor appears to have dressed in drag, an art form he wants to restrict
Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, is set to sign a bill limiting where and in front of whom drag performances can take place.
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Flurry of Virginia legislators announce retirements
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Over a dozen Virginia legislators, including the long-serving Senate Republican Leader Tommy Norment, have recently ruled out seeking re-election this year under maps overhauled during the latest redistricting cycle.
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FBI arrests so-called sedition panda in 6 January Capitol riot case
Jesse James Rumson is alleged to have worn a large panda mask as he entered the Capitol building.
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Kremlin's response to China's Ukraine peace plan tepid so far
The Kremlin gave a lukewarm response to a Chinese plan to end the war in Ukraine, calling for a study of nuances of the proposal that urges both sides to agree to a gradual de-escalation and warns against the use of nuclear weapons.
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'Bare minimum Monday' marks latest quiet quitting trend
The buzzy phrase comes as labor market tightens and strikes rise, experts said.
Musk pledges ‘very significant’ stock awards to remaining Twitter staffers after layoffs
Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced in an internal memo on Monday that the remaining Twitter employees will receive “very significant” performance-based stock awards, just days after the co…
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TikTok banned on all Canadian government mobile devices
Canada is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app.
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For the first time, Congress' powerful Appropriations Committees are led by four women. But one of them, Rep. Kay Granger, has the toughest job of all.
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House Republican doubles down after questioning Democrat’s loyalty to the US - Washington Examiner
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) is standing by his controversial remarks questioning Rep. Judy Chu’s (D-CA) loyalty to the United States despite bipartisan criticism. Gooden first took aim at Chu, a Chinese American, last week during an appearance on Fox News in which he told host Jesse Waters that the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comBelarus seeks lengthy prison terms for opposition leaders
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian authorities on Monday demanded lengthy prison terms for the country's exiled opposition leaders, amid a continued crackdown on dissent in the ex-Soviet republic.
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Nikki Haley tweets COVID 'likely' came from Chinese lab, pledges to cut US aid if elected president
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley continues campaign of stopping funding to enemies of U.S., adding China should be cut because COVID likely came from a Chinese lab.
Bagby wins Democratic primary for blue-leaning Senate seat
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Del. Lamont Bagby defeated two opponents in a firehouse primary Sunday to advance to a March special general election for the blue-leaning, Richmond-based 9th Senate District of Virginia against GOP nominee Stephen Imholt.
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Belarus activists say they blew up Russian military aircraft near Minsk
Belarusian anti-government activists said they had blown up a sophisticated Russian military surveillance aircraft in a drone attack at an airfield near the Belarusian capital Minsk, a claim that neither Russia nor Belarus confirmed.
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Biden administration knocked on the doors of 530 East Palestine, Ohio, residents this weekend
The White House had set a goal of reaching 400 residents to respond to concerns about health and safety near the train derailment.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro has surgery to remove cancerous tumors
The Texas Democrat said his "prognosis is good."
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Legacy of Wounded Knee occupation lives on 50 years later
The occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, began 50 years ago and was one in a string of protests from 1969 to 1973 that pushed the American Indian Movement to the forefront of Native activism.
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Trump rolls out 2024 trade policy that would 'tax China to build up America,' reward US producers
Former President Trump rolled out his “America First” trade policy for the 2024 campaign that would reward domestic production while imposing tariffs on imported goods.
California Lottery says $2 billion Powerball winner is legitimate, amid claim ticket was stolen
A California man has sued the state’s lottery commission after claiming he is the rightful winner of the largest U.S. lottery jackpot in history.
Georgia Senate pushes forward bill to remove neighborhood from Atlanta - Washington Examiner
The Georgia state Senate has moved forward a bill that would separate the neighborhood of Buckhead from the city of Atlanta. The two bills, which would create a separate city named Buckhead City, were approved by the state Senate's State and Local Government Operations Committee Monday. It...
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Serbia, Kosovo leaders back EU plan, top diplomat says
The European Union's top diplomat says the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo have given tacit approval to EU proposals to end months of political crises and help improve ties.
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Coronavirus origins still a mystery 3 years into pandemic
Did the coronavirus originate in animals or leak from a Chinese lab? Governments and health agencies around the world have been trying to answer that question since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Residents near Ohio train derailment diagnosed with ailments associated with chemical exposure, including bronchitis
Medical professionals suspect that some people's headaches, rashes and respiratory problems are related to the release of hazardous chemicals in East Palestine.
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What the 'lab leak' theory report about COVID's origins does and doesn't mean
A new report from the Department of Energy allegedly says the COVID-19 pandemic is the result of a lab leak. Here's what that means.
Texas judge to rule on abortion pill used by millions of Americans
"A lot of people rely on this medication," one OB-GYN said. "It is something that has been the standard of care for over 20 years."
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Mississippi House could vote on longer Medicaid for moms
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The day after Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves reversed course and said he wants the state to let women have a full year of Medicaid coverage after birth, another Republican leader pledged not to block a vote on the issue.
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Biden admin has reached no consensus on how COVID-19 started, National Security Council's John Kirby says
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday the Biden administration has not reached a conclusion about the origins of COVID-19.
What the 'lab leak' theory report about COVID's origins does and doesn't mean
A new report from the Department of Energy allegedly says the COVID-19 pandemic is the result of a lab leak. Here's what that means.
U.S. agencies haven't agreed on the origins of COVID-19 virus in wake of controversial report
“There is not a consensus right now in the US government about exactly how COVID started,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.
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Dodgy science, poor access and high prices: The parallel medical world of medicinal marijuana in America
It’s been nearly three decades since California pioneered the therapeutic use of cannabis, but patients still face a confusing patchwork of rules.
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China should be honest on Covid origin, says US envoy
Beijing hits back that the outbreak's origin is "about science and should not be politicised".
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White House still backs gain-of-function research to prevent future pandemics: Kirby
National Security spokesman John Kirby says President Biden supports gain-of-function research conducted safely and securely and prevents future pandemics.
Fresh intel raises questions over COVID origins
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US says Biden ‘repeate…
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Obesity crisis is worsening heart disease risks during and after pregnancy: Experts
Experts are warning that obesity is worsening heart disease during and after pregnancy.
Hong Kong to lift one of the world’s longest Covid mask mandates
The announcement that masks would no longer be required indoors or out ends the last major restriction the Chinese territory imposed during the pandemic.
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COVID origin report reignites firestorm over ‘lab leak’ theory
A new federal assessment saying a lab leak was the likely origin of COVID-19 is feeding new oxygen into Republican calls for further investigations, even as scientists and the intelligence communit…
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Zero-calorie sweetener popular in keto diets linked to strokes, heart attacks
A new study has found that a zero-calorie sweetener that is popular in ketogenic diets has been linked to strokes, heart attacks, blood clots and death. The artificial sweetener called erythritol i…
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