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Biden’s test: Can he show competence to avert banking chaos?
WASHINGTON (AP) — In 2016, Vice President Joe Biden warned against efforts to unravel banking regulations that Democrats had fought to implement following the nation’s financial crisis, just as the emerging Trump administration was determined to loosen those strict banking rules.
What to know about Trump's 4 indictments and the criminal charges
Former President Donald Trump has now been indicted in four separate cases. Here's where things stand.
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South Carolina GOP mulls death penalty for women who receive abortions
Republican lawmakers in South Carolina are considering changing the state criminal code to expand death penalty eligibility to include women who have an abortion.
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Tucker Carlson's Capitol videos are giving Jan. 6 defendants false hope
"So, just keep watching Tucker, keep spreading the truth, keep talking about the corruption, keep sharing," said one conspiracy theorist after she was convicted at trial.
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Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally apologizes for commenting on suggestive Instagram photos
McNally also said he would be pausing his social media activity after he was seen routinely commenting on racy photos of a young, gay man.
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China looms large as Biden makes submarine moves with UK, Australia | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden was flanked on Monday by a 377-foot submarine – the USS Missouri – as he announced an accelerated timeline for Australia to receive its own nuclear-powered submarines early next decade.
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Trump "won't participate" in Manhattan grand jury, his lawyer says
Trump will not accept an invitation to appear before a grand jury investigating a "hush money" payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
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Kyiv claims over 1,000 Russians died in Bakhmut in the last week; Ukraine's first lady pleads for more weapons
Bakhmut remains the hot spot in the war between Ukraine and Russia, with the head of Ukraine's armed forces describing the situation in the city as "difficult."
Pence team responds to calls for apologies over Buttigieg paternity leave comments
Former Vice President Mike Pence's team slammed the Biden administration for "hypocrisy" after the White House called on Pence to apologize for comments he made regarding Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his paternity leave.
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Russia, China creating world of ‘danger, disorder, division’: UK
Updated defence and foreign policy paper highlights ‘threats’ that Russia and China pose to the UK and world order.
House GOP campaign chair says dozens of Democratic seats are in play for 2024
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) chair Rep. Richard Hudson pledges to go “on offense” in the 2024 elections to expand the GOP’s razor-thin House majority
Trump says DeSantis "probably" his biggest challenger as he makes first Iowa trip
Trump also attacked former Vice President Mike Pence, claiming he should be blamed for Jan. 6.
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War in Ukraine 'distracts from our country’s most pressing challenges,' DeSantis says
“We cannot prioritize intervention in an escalating foreign war over the defense of our own homeland," he said.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse puts new spotlight on a 2018 bank deregulation law
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who led the push against the Trump-era law, now wants to restore the rules on financial institutions. Biden is also calling on Congress to act.
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How Biden saved Silicon Valley startups: Inside the 72 hours that transformed U.S. banking
A historic rescue of a distressed industry came together rapidly, reshaping the government’s relationship with banks in far-reaching ways.
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Kentucky House passes tax-relief bill for bourbon industry
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Proposed tax relief for Kentucky's bourbon makers was fast-tracked Monday in advancing in the state House, but local leaders living near some of the world's best-known distilleries were in no mood to toast the industry victory.
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Trump vows to protect seniors from Republicans like Paul Ryan 'disciple' DeSantis
Former President Donald Trump vowed to protect seniors from “establishment” Republicans if returned to the White House, attacking a top would-be rival on Social Security and Medicare in his first trip to Iowa of the 2024 campaign.
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McConnell discharged from hospital after concussion to recover at rehab facility
The Kentucky Republican suffered a concussion and rib fracture after falling at a hotel last week.
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McConnell released from hospital, headed to inpatient rehab
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was released from the hospital Monday after treatment for a concussion and will continue to recover in an inpatient rehabilitation facility, a spokesman said.
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Ukraine moves to change Russia's official name
The government of Ukraine made an official move to rename Russia to "Muscovy," drawing outrage from Russia.
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Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testifies to grand jury for three hours, will return Wednesday
A 2016 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels is the focus of a New York criminal probe of former President Donald Trump.
California court lets gig companies keep treating workers as contractors
The ruling preserves most of Prop 22, a ballot initiative that Uber, Lyft, and others passed in 2020 to preserve their business models.
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Biden announces deal to sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia
The president is meeting with two close U.S. allies to announce that Australia will buy nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet.
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Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly reportedly calls for censoring social media companies to prevent bank run; he denies
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-AZ, called for social media to be censored during a meeting regarding the bailout of the Silicon Valley Bank, to prevent a bank run.
A Trip to Ukraine. A Jab at Ron DeSantis. What Is Phil Murphy Up To?
It was a whirlwind few days for New Jersey’s term-limited governor, Phil Murphy. On a Tuesday in mid-February, he publicly chided Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, a Republican, by name, calling his education policies “shameful.” The next day at noon, he proposed requiring all new cars sold after...
Ukrainian and Russian losses mount in fierce battle for Bakhmut
On the judicial front, ICC reportedly planning to seek arrest of Russian officials for deporting children from Ukraine.
Alaska's Willow oil project is controversial. Here's why.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration is approving a major oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope that supporters say represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities in the region but environmentalists say is counter to President Joe Biden's climate goals.
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El Paso bridge rush: Rumor over free pass into US could have fueled Texas stampede
A rush of immigrants over an international bridge that connects the United States and Mexico by way of El Paso, Texas, this weekend appears to have been fueled by a rumor of a free pass into the U.S. and frustrations over a new Biden administration app.
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Silicon Valley Bank's collapse sows fear over banking system. Here's what to know.
Abrupt closure of two banks sent shockwaves across the sector and raises concerns about the stability of regional lenders.
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Suspect caught in shooting that left 1 officer dead, 1 hurt
HERMANN, Mo. (AP) — The search for the man suspected of killing one small-town Missouri police officer and badly injuring another ended Monday after police fired tear gas into the home, and arrested the man when he came outside.
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Haley wants entitlement program changes for younger people
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is proposing changes to entitlement programs for younger generations, opening the door to potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare if elected.
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Exclusive: China's Xi plans Russia visit as soon as next week - sources
Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to travel to Russia to meet his counterpart Vladimir Putin as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said, which would be sooner than previously expected.
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Marine heatwaves are sweeping the seafloor around North America
Heatwaves unfolding on the bottom of the ocean can be more intense and last longer than those on the sea surface, new research suggests, but such extremes in the deep ocean are often overlooked.
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Ron DeSantis says protecting Ukraine is not a 'vital' U.S. interest
The GOP Florida governor and potential presidential candidate called it a "territorial dispute" with Russia, reflecting a momentous shift within the party.
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Trump lawyer demands investigation into Manhattan D.A. as possible indictment looms
Joe Tacopina, the Trump attorney, accused Manhattan prosecutors of running a "politically motivated investigation."
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House Homeland Security Committee Democrats bail from Texas border crisis field hearing
Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee bailed from attending the first field hearing in Texas about the border crisis, just two days before.
Biden team scrambles to assuage financial and political fears after Silicon Valley Bank failure | CNN Politics
The Biden administration’s scramble to prevent financial contagion from the crash of Silicon Valley Bank is both an attempt to shield a resilient but still-vulnerable economy and to prevent grave political fallout.
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Ex-Haiti mayor accused of killing, torture faces civil trial
BOSTON (AP) — Accusations of political violence and terror have followed a former Haitian mayor all the way to a Boston courtroom, where a civil trial began Monday that shines a light on the wider issue of bloodshed and unaccountability in the Caribbean nation's politics.
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What is the Willow project in Alaska? Controversial oil drilling plan explained
The decision on ConocoPhillips Alaska's Willow project, in a federal oil reserve roughly the size of Indiana, was revealed Monday.
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Santos calls for presidents’ cognitive ability to be tested annually
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) introduced a bill on Monday that would require the sitting president to undergo an annual cognitive evaluation, after GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley called for “…
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Donald Trump holds tight grasp on most, but not all, of GOP base
While Donald Trump held a tight grasp on much of the Republican base, not all GOP voters remained loyal. A small portion showed opposition to Trump by supporting Biden for president.
Tennessee Senate OKs push to define ‘sex'; may risk funding
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Transgender people in Tennessee would be prevented from changing their driver's licenses and birth certificates under legislation approved by Republican senators Monday. The legislation, which still must clear the House chamber, would define male and female in state law...
apnews.comWhy Biden’s decision to approve Alaska’s Willow oil project is so controversial
The Biden administration announced Monday morning that it is giving final approval to a major oil drilling project in Alaska located in the largest unspoiled natural area in the United States, triggering swift condemnation from climate change activists.
UN inquiry commission: Quake aid was slow to reach Syria
GENEVA (AP) — The international community and the Syrian government did not act quickly enough last month to help people in need in the rebel-held northwest after a deadly earthquake hit Turkey and conflict-ravaged Syria, a U.N.-backed commission said Monday.
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White House says Pence should apologize for "homophobic joke" about Buttigieg
Pence said Buttigieg took "maternity leave" when his twins were born, while Americans faced airline travel problems.
www.cbsnews.comWhy Fox's Call on Arizona, Which Was Right, Was Still Wrong
If you’re a subscriber to this newsletter, I’d guess you’d be interested in my colleague Peter Baker’s article about the drama at Fox News in the aftermath of its decision to call Arizona for Joe Biden on election night. Here’s the short version: Fox News executives, news anchors and pundits...
Trump continues to suck the air out of the GOP primary
There was a window when the Republican party looked like it was ready to move on, but the party is once again "reliving the worst" parts of the Trump presidency.
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UK boosts defense spending in response to Russia and China
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged Monday to increase military funding by 5 billion pounds ($6 billion) over the next two years in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the “epoch-defining challenge” posed by China.
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Former chief of staff to Gavin Newsom siding with Walgreens in abortion pill fight amid rising tensions
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom's first chief of staff is reportedly repping Walgreens amid rising tensions between the governor and the company over the distribution of abortion pills.
FBI releases revised hate crime stats showing 12% increase in 2021
The original release of the 2021 data was marred by low participation rates by law enforcement agencies across the country.
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McCarthy and Jeffries forge relationship amid partisan fire
The working relationship between Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is notably different than the one the top House Republican had with former Spea…
thehill.comU.S. officials project calm as China stuns world with Iran-Saudi deal
Some U.S. officials argue that American and Chinese interests may align in this case.
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Why Chinese students are an increasingly rare sight in Taiwan
Caught in the middle of rising cross-strait tensions, there are few Chinese students left on the self-ruled island.
Stanford apologizes to Trump-appointed judge protesters shouted down as 'scumbag'
The dean of Stanford Law School and the university president apologized to federal Judge Kyle Duncan after a group of students and at least one administrator disrupted a planned lecture by the Republican-appointed jurist last week.
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Trump rips Ron DeSantis in Iowa as the 2024 presidential race heats up
Three days after the Florida governor visited the state, the former president tore into his top rival over farm policy.
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U.S. to extend legal stay of Ukrainian refugees processed along Mexican border
The move will help more than 20,000 Ukrainians who sought entry along the U.S. southern border following the Russian invasion.
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Russia: 60-day extension of wartime grain deal acceptable
GENEVA (AP) — A Russian delegation at talks with senior U.N. officials said Monday that Moscow is ready to accept an extension to a grain export deal that has helped bring down global food prices amid the war in Ukraine — but only for 60 days as the Kremlin holds out for changes to how the...
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Sheriff: Missing Texas girl found locked in NC outbuilding
LEXINGTON, N.C. (AP) — A missing 13-year-old Texas girl was found locked in an outbuilding near a North Carolina home, authorities said Monday. Investigators with the Dallas police and the FBI say a 34-year-old man enticed the girl to leave her home while communicating with her on social media...
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Pentagon budget puts focus on munitions production
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Pentagon budget puts focus on m…
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Fact check: Republicans at CPAC make false claims about Biden, Zelensky, the FBI and children | CNN Politics
The Conservative Political Action Conference is underway in Maryland. And the members of Congress, former government officials and conservative personalities who spoke at the conference on Thursday and Friday made false claims about a variety of topics.
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GOP Oversight chairman subpoenas Hunter Biden associates’ bank records
House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has issued a subpoena for the bank records belonging to associates of Hunter Biden. The news was first disclosed in a letter that R…
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Why Joe Biden is playing defense on crime | CNN Politics
The Senate this week passed a Republican-led resolution to overturn a Washington, DC, crime law, which critics have argued is soft on violent criminals.
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'That's how capitalism works,' Biden says of SVB, Signature Bank investors who lost money in failed banks
"Investors in the banks will not be protected," Biden said. "They knowingly took a risk and when the risk didn't pay off, the investors lose their money."
Conservatives blame Silicon Valley Bank collapse on 'diversity' and 'woke' issues
The GOP was traditionally aligned with business, but an ascendant populist wing is more concerned with punishing businesses that espouse disfavored ideas.
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US possibly scammed out of tens of millions by Wuhan Lab: reports
The U.S. government may have made duplicate payments for projects at labs in China through the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Agency for International Development
Ron DeSantis to headline New Hampshire GOP fundraising dinner
This is DeSantis' first visit this year to the first primary state.
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Texas Republicans propose state immigration police force
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Texas are proposing legislation that would make it a state felony to cross the border from Mexico illegally and create a new border police force that could deputize private citizens, the latest in the state's continued push to test the limits of the...
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Chasten Buttigieg responds to Pence’s paternity leave joke: ‘Where would you be?’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s husband Chasten Buttigieg on Monday pushed back against former Vice President Mike Pence’s jokes about his husband’s paternity leave, questioni…
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Fact check: Trump delivers wildly dishonest speech at CPAC | CNN Politics
As president, Donald Trump made some of his most thoroughly dishonest speeches at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
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Trump returns to Iowa, with a plan to avoid the missteps he made in 2016
The former president believes he was out-organized the first time he ran in the state. He’s eyeing a better caucus showing this time.
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Biden approves massive, controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska
The Biden administration is approving the major Willow oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope.
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Republicans launch opening salvo against food aid
Some Democrats worry they're not prepared for the coming "showdown" over federal nutrition spending.
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Here’s who is paying to restore Silicon Valley, Signature Bank deposits
The federal government mobilized immediately in response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, working over the weekend to insure depositors who had more than $200 billio…
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Biden administration approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska, which has galvanized online activism | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has approved the massive Willow oil drilling project in Alaska, angering climate advocates and setting the stage for a court challenge.
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Man files suit against Buffalo Wild Wings for 'deceptive' marketing of boneless wings
Aimen Halim has a bone to pick with Buffalo Wild Wings.
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López Obrador says Mexico is safer than the U.S.
The president's comments came amid criticism of security after four Americans were kidnapped and two of them were killed in northern Mexico.
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Italy's own version of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is shaking up politics in Rome
Elly Schlein was elected as the leader of the center-left party Partito Democratico — the first female to get the job.
U.S. government agencies may have been double billed for projects in Wuhan, China, records indicate; probe launched
The U.S. government may have made duplicate payments for projects at labs in Wuhan, China, through the NIH and USAID, according to records reviewed by CBS News.
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Biden says Carter asked him to do his eulogy
President Biden said Monday that former President Carter, who is in hospice care, has asked him to deliver his eulogy when he dies. “I spent time with Jimmy Carter, and it’s finally caught up with …
thehill.comSoldier who hijacked school bus found not guilty by insanity
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Army trainee who left a base in South Carolina without permission last year and briefly held a group of children hostage at gunpoint aboard a school bus has been found not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Prosecutors refute claims Tucker Carlson's airing of security footage exonerates January 6 defendants | CNN Politics
Federal prosecutors on Sunday pushed back against claims that a video of so-called “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley that was shown by Fox News’s Tucker Carlson exonerated anyone in the mob at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.
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Senate Banking Republicans wary of Biden officials' handling of SVB collapse: ‘Asleep at the wheel’
Multiple Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee are urging caution after federal regulators stepped in to take over the bank and cover SVB depositors' funds.
Biden says Americans can "rest assured" banking system is secure after SVB collapse
Biden administration officials announced a series of emergency moves to reassure the public of the soundness of the financial system.
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Jean-Pierre calls for Pence to apologize for Buttigieg, postpartum depression jokes
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Monday called for former Vice President Mike Pence to apologize for the jokes he made about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s paternity lea…
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Raskin says Republican Comer is trying to quash release of Trump financial records while expanding Hunter Biden inquiry
Comer quietly issued a subpoena of Hunter Biden's business associate.
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Large group attempted mass entry at El Paso border crossing: CBP
Officials say a large group of migrants in Mexico on Sunday attempted a mass entry into the country at the El Paso border crossing, according to multiple reports. The massive flood of migrants caus…
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McCaul says Pence "avoided a major constitutional crisis" on Jan. 6
"There was a dark, dark day, and I think history will judge everyone by what they did that day," McCaul said of Jan. 6, 2021.
www.cbsnews.comTrump wades into education culture war as he eyes race with DeSantis
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Reuters) -Former President Donald Trump came to Iowa on Monday just days after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited the key early voting state and leaned into some of the culture-war battles that have propelled the political fortunes of his potential presidential rival...
SVB collapse: White House promises 'this is not 2008'
Despite the collapse of two banks and a depositor bailout, another Great Recession isn't on the way, the White House said Monday.
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Shares in these five regional banks tumbled Monday despite Biden’s assurances
A number of regional banks saw their share prices tumble Monday after the fall of Silicon Valley Bank last week shook investor confidence in mid-sized banks. Shares in San Francisco-based First Rep…
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FBI says $10 billion lost to online fraud in 2022 as crypto investment scams surged | CNN Politics
More than $10 billion in losses from online scams were reported to the FBI in 2022, the highest annual loss in the last five years, according to a new report from the bureau.
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Investors tiptoe back into US bank stocks, regulators probe SVB collapse
Bruised U.S. bank stocks regained some ground on Tuesday, as a sell-off sparked by Silicon Valley Bank's collapse gave way to bargain-hunting by investors hopeful that efforts to shore up confidence would avert a wider financial crisis.
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Petition to enshrine abortion rights into Ohio Constitution clears major legal hurdle
Activists looking to enshrine abortion into Ohio's Constitution have cleared a significant legal hurdle after the state's ballot board confirmed its language contained only one proposal.
Label Mexican cartels as terrorists, says former Gov. Hutchinson
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Biden says he intends to visit Northern Ireland | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden said Monday he intends to visit Northern Ireland to mark the upcoming anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, which the US helped broker a quarter-century ago to bring an end to decades of sectarian violence.
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Morning Bid: Markets now banking on no more Fed hikes
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 384
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 384th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Government contemplates updating the U.S.’s racial and ethnic categories
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget, which is hosting three virtual town halls about the subject this week, is set to decide on new classifications next year.
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Las Vegas water agency seeks power to limit residential use
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are considering a remarkable shift in allowing the water agency that manages the Colorado River supply for Las Vegas to limit single-family residential use in the desert city and surrounding county.
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House Oversight Chair Comer quietly subpoenas bank records for Hunter Biden business associates | CNN Politics
House Oversight Chairman James Comer has quietly subpoenaed Bank of America asking for records relating to three of Hunter Biden’s business associates, the committee’s ranking Democrat, Rep. Jamie Raskin, disclosed in a letter sent to Comer on Sunday.
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‘Pride of Malaysia’: Jubilation as Michelle Yeoh wins Oscar
Performer is the first Asian to win the Academy Award for best actress in a leading role.
AOC, top Democrats issue stinging rebuke of Biden over failed climate promises
Several Democrat lawmakers blasted President Biden after he green-lit a massive 30-year oil drilling project in Alaska's wilderness, saying it contradicted his climate pledges.
Trump, Mastriano leading in 2024 Pennsylvania Republican primary polls
Pennsylvania Republicans seem to be unswerving in their loyalty to former President Donald Trump and his allies ahead of the 2024 presidential election, with polls indicating the former president and Doug Mastriano would be leading in the Republican primaries.
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Polls show Erdogan lags opposition by more than 10 points ahead of May vote
New polls show the Turkish opposition's presidential candidate, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leading against President Tayyip Erdogan by more than 10 percentage points ahead of elections on May 14 seen by many as the most consequential vote in Turkey's history.
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GOP leader Mitch McConnell at rehab facility after hospital stay, also suffered rib fracture | CNN Politics
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from the hospital after being treated for a concussion and a rib fracture, his office announced Monday.
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Is DeSantis darkening Florida's sunny open-records laws?
Florida has long been known for sunshine -- not only the warm rays that brighten its beaches but also the light of public scrutiny afforded by some of the nation's strongest meetings and records laws.
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Australia gains submarines, more patrols to counter China in deal with US, UK
The White House on Monday announced a highly anticipated agreement to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and increase submarine patrols in an effort to bolster the defense capabiliti…
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Global equities gain, as rising bond yields pressure gold
Global shares stemmed a five-session rout on Tuesday as bank shares rebounded and closely-watched U.S. inflation data was in line with expectations, bolstering bets of a smaller interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve at its meeting next week.
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House Republicans meeting Monday evening to plot response to Biden’s handling of SVB collapse
The briefing will be led by House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry and members of his committee, multiple sources confirmed to Fox News Digital
Why regulators seized Signature Bank in the third-biggest bank failure in U.S. history
“I think part of what happened was that regulators wanted to send a very strong anti-crypto message,” said a board member, former Rep. Barney Frank.
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Liberal Media Scream: MSNBC wants baseball out of Florida over DeSantis
This week’s Liberal Media Scream features a new call from an MSNBC anchor for baseball to pull spring training out of Florida over some of the recent social policy moves by likely 2024 presidential candidate and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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West Virginia asks Supreme Court to let it enforce state's anti-trans sports ban | CNN Politics
West Virginia on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to allow it to enforce a state law that prohibits transgender women and girls from participating in public school sports.
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Trump suggests Pence to blame for Jan. 6 violence after former VP’s criticism
Former President Trump on Monday claimed former Vice President Mike Pence was responsible for the violence on Jan. 6, 2021, two days after Pence took aim at his old boss for his conduct around the …
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Payroll panic, flash sales, shrugs: How SVB’s business customers handled its collapse
Startup CEOs and other Silicon Valley Bank account holders raced to find ways to maintain cash flow even as some of their federally backstopped funds remained inaccessible late Monday.
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DeSantis sets execution for 'ninja killer' in 1989 murders
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has an execution date for a man dubbed the “ninja killer” in a 1989 double slaying. The Republican governor signed the death warrant Monday. His office said that Louis Bernard Gaskin will be executed April 12, barring delays on appeal. It would mark the second execution...
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Texas lawmakers react to the El Paso migrant rush: 'Full-blown invasion at our southern border'
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle weighed in on the at least 1,000 migrants who rushed the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday in an attempt to gain entry to America.
PETA urges Pentagon to stop ‘disturbing’ radiation tests on ferrets, monkeys
POLITICO reported that the Army is funding experiments on animals to find the possible source of the mysterious "Havana Syndrome" ailments.
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Australia, US and UK unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine plans
Leaders meet 18 months after US-UK-Australia security pact was established to counter China in Asia Pacific.
Prosecutors say January 6 defendant violated travel conditions by attending CPAC | CNN Politics
A man charged with participating in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol violated the terms of his court-approved travel conditions to attend the Conservative Political Action Conference, according to federal prosecutors.
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‘Planet in the crosshairs’: UN chief demands rapid emission cuts
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says latest report by UN climate scientists ‘could not come at a more pivotal time’.
Biden says banking system is safe, promises accountability for Silicon Valley Bank failure
Assuring the public a crisis in the banking system was under control, President Biden blamed his predecessor for creating the conditions for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Vice President Harris to visit Africa in latest US outreach
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will spend a week in Africa at the end of March as the United States deepens its outreach to the continent amid global competition, notably with China.
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Silicon Valley Bank parent, CEO, CFO are sued by shareholders for fraud
SVB Financial Group and two top executives were sued on Monday by shareholders who accused them of concealing how rising interest rates would leave its Silicon Valley Bank unit, which failed last week, "particularly susceptible" to a bank run.
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Biden meets with prime ministers of UK, Australia as China threat intensifies
President Biden met with the prime ministers of the United Kingdom and Australia on Monday amid the growing threat of a strengthening China.
2 dead, 9 injured after truck hits pedestrians in Quebec
TORONTO (AP) — Two men died Monday after a pickup truck plowed into pedestrians beside a road in the eastern Quebec town of Amqui, although a senior Canadian official rapidly ruled out a terrorism attack or a national security incident.
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Why Australia wants nuclear-powered submarines
Acquiring nuclear-powered submarines described as ‘the single biggest leap’ ever in Australia’s defence capabilities.
Australia on path to a nuclear submarine program by 2030s with US, UK help
The AUKUS partnership has identified the “optimal pathway” to provide Australia with a conventionally-armed nuclear submarine by the 2030s using U.S. and British technologies.
China to fully reopen borders to foreigners but near-term hurdles remain
China will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in the three years since the COVID-19 pandemic erupted by allowing all categories of visas to be issued from Wednesday.
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A change in diet may stave off dementia or Alzheimer's even among people with higher genetic risk
A diet rich in vegetables, nuts, whole grains and fish reduced the likelihood of developing dementia by nearly one-quarter, even among people with higher genetic risk.
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A noisy fight over student parties amplifies California housing crisis
Berkeley neighbors are sick of all this noise, noise, noise, noise.
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Head of risk assessment at Silicon Valley Bank invested in LGBTQ programs in months leading up to shutdown
Head of Financial Risk Management and Model Risk for the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) UK Limited launched several pride campaigns in the months leading up to the bank collapse Friday.
Australia says offered China briefing over nuclear submarine deal
Australia offered China a briefing over its nuclear-powered submarine deal with the United States and Britain but is not aware of any response from Beijing, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.
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Powerful nor'easter expected to bring heavy snow, power outages to parts of Northeast
A major winter storm could cause flooding in coastal areas this week and bring at least a foot of snow to mountain regions, forecasters say.
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China's Xi wants bigger global role after Saudi-Iran deal
BEJIING (AP) — President Xi Jinping called Monday for China to play a bigger role in managing global affairs after Beijing scored a diplomatic coup as the host of talks that produced an agreement by Saudi Arabia and Iran to reopen diplomatic relations .
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US blames Russia for drone crash over Black Sea, Moscow denies contact
The Pentagon blamed a Russian fighter jet for the crash of a U.S. spy drone into the Black Sea on Tuesday while Moscow denied any collision as the encounter showed the increasing risk of direct confrontation between Russia and the United States due to the Ukraine war.
www.reuters.comStocks on Wall Street battle for direction as SVB's failure ignites fears for banks
The Biden administration and the Federal Reserve said Sunday that the failed bank's customers would be made whole.
'I lost everything': Cyclone Yaku unleashes destruction in Peru
Powerful Cyclone Yaku has unleashed torrents of rain on Peru's northern region in recent days, burying homes and cars in mud and leading to the deaths of at least six people. In the northern coastal towns of Trujillo and Lambayeque, residents waded through knee-high water and cars crawled...
A Black man was found dead after he told his mother he was being chased. Police said there's ‘no reason’ to suspect foul play.
Rasheem Carter's mother said that before he disappeared in October, he called in a panic to say white men were chasing him in trucks and hurling racial slurs.
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Asian shares extend losses as US banking worries persist
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares declined Tuesday, as investors around the world watched to see what's next following the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S.
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North Korea launches 2 missiles to sea as allies hold drills
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles in another show of force Tuesday, a day after the United States and South Korea began military drills that Pyongyang views as an invasion rehearsal.
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Life in prison, not death penalty, for man convicted in New York City bike path terror attack
An Islamic extremist was convicted in January of killing eight people using a speeding truck on a popular New York City bike path.
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Inside Ukraine’s wartime wine industry
Despite the dangers of war, many winemakers have continued to operate, buoyed by growing demand for local wines.
How Democrats disarmed a brewing Senate battle in Michigan
Debbie Stabenow is headed toward retirement with a concerted plan that's falling very much into place, with Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) all but clearing the field so far.
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Powerful storms to batter East and West coasts as California faces risk of flash flooding and snow
The arrival of two “separate but potent” low-pressure systems will see both sides of the country slammed with severe weather this week.
www.nbcnews.comAvoiding the ‘B-word’: is the US response to SVB’s collapse a bailout?
Given the antipathy towards Wall Street bailouts in the 2008 crisis, Biden is at pains to stress that ‘no losses’ will be borne by taxpayers
After two historic US bank failures, here’s what comes next
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run , government agencies are taking emergency measures to backstop the financial system, and President Joe Biden is reassuring Americans that the money they have in banks is safe.
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"Jilted ex-girlfriend": Tiger Woods' lawyers respond to Erica Herman's complaint to nullify NDA
Woods' counsel is accusing his former girlfriend of acting "disingenuously."
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UN chief: 'Cold, hard facts' should guide climate policy
BERLIN (AP) — The head of the United Nations called Monday for scientists to serve up “cold, hard facts” to push governments into making policies that curb climate change before a key global warming threshold is passed.
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Returning to frontline, Ukrainian Leopard crews see their 'cat' as game-changer
Ukrainian troops fired the 120mm guns of their Leopard tanks at a German shooting range on Monday, a few days before they were due to return home with the "cats" they hope will give Kyiv a breakthrough in what has become a grinding war of attrition.
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‘National Customer Rage Survey’ points to troubling trend among US consumers
The results of a small nationwide survey suggest that consumers are becoming increasingly infuriated the perceived level of assistance from customer service departments, and some of us aren’t…
thehill.comGavel to Pass to New Chief Judge Overseeing Grand Jury in Trump Inquiry
WASHINGTON — The windows of the chambers of the chief judge of the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia overlook the Capitol grounds, a stately vista that turned into a crime scene on Jan. 6, 2021, when a pro-Trump mob attacked Congress in an attempt to stop the certification of the...
Environmental activist was fatally shot in head with hands up during peaceful protest, family claims
The nonbinary protester, known as Tortuguita, died Jan. 17 in a forest near Atlanta.
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Inside Pence world’s decision to go hard at Trump at the Gridiron
The former VP has been simmering about Jan. 6 for some time. But he wanted to take advantage of his speech before a room full of top political journalists.
www.politico.comEnding affirmative action in Arkansas tabled by House panel
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal to end affirmative action by government agencies in Arkansas was tabled by a House panel Monday, following criticism that it could jeopardize dozens of programs around the state.
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A giant seaweed bloom that can be seen from space threatens beaches in Florida and Mexico
Seasonal sargassum blooms have exploded in the tropical Atlantic over the past decade and more. This year's is already staggeringly large.
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Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, has died. She was 82. Schroeder's former press secretary, Andrea Camp, said Schroeder suffered a stroke recently and died Monday night at a hospital in Celebration, Florida, the city where she...
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Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it is approving a huge oil-drilling project on Alaska’s petroleum-rich North Slope, a major environmental decision by President Joe Biden that drew quick condemnation as flying in the face of his pledges to slow climate change.
apnews.comTrump Grand Jury Moves Into Final Phase as Key Witness Testifies
REUTERS/Alan FreedThe Manhattan grand jury that will decide whether to indict former President Donald Trump finally heard from a key witness on Monday—his former fixer Michael Cohen—but perhaps more notable than who they heard from were the antics one potential witness took to make it seem like...
FBI and State Department miss congressional deadline for documents on COVID-19 origins
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and FBI Director Christopher Wray missed the House deadline to provide documents and answer questions about the origins of COVID-19.
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The winter COVID wave that wasn't: Why the US didn't see a surge
Despite projections the U.S. could see more than 100 million COVID-19 cases this fall and winter, the country did not experience a true winter wave for the first time.
What to know about the lawsuit aiming to ban medication abortion drug mifepristone | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Texas is considering a lawsuit seeking to block the use of medication abortion nationwide, in the biggest abortion-related case since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.
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Lawmakers call on State Department to issue travel advisory over Mexican pharmaceuticals
Democratic members of Congress in both chambers called for the State Department to issue a travel advisory for U.S. citizens who cross the southern border into Mexico to get discounted prescription drugs.
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Media coalition objects to judge's delay in announcing abortion pill hearing
The coalition's lawyer said Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's attempt to withhold public notice of the hearing is unconstitutional.
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Texas judge tries to avoid protests at hearing for abortion pill lawsuit: Reports
A federal judge in Texas who is presiding over a lawsuit seeking to reverse the Food and Drug Administration's approval of a major abortion medication has taken unusual lengths to keep the first hearing in the case under wraps.
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Tilda Swinton Is Over COVID Film Set Rules: ‘I Was Told to Wear a Mask at All Times, and I’m Not’
Tilda Swinton is over the pandemic, and she doesn’t care who knows it. She opened her keynote appearance at South by Southwest by sharing her pleasure that the pandemic had gotten to a point …
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Purina recalls dog food due to elevated levels of vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient in a dog's diet, but too much can cause kidney damage and other health problems.
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COVID-19 Can Cause Face Blindness - Neuroscience News
Navigational problems and an increased risk of developing prosopagnosia, or face blindness, have been associated with COVID-19 infection.
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What research shows about risks of myocarditis from COVID vaccines versus risks of heart damage from COVID
While there have been far fewer deaths from COVID-19 in children than adults, COVID-19 is still one of the leading causes of childhood death in the U.S.
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Most men with prostate cancer can avoid or delay harsh treatments, long-term study confirms | CNN
Most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer can delay or avoid harsh treatments without harming their chances of survival, according to new results from a long-running study in the United Kingdom.
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Short walking breaks can offset the harms of sitting too much, research shows
Even if you exercise on a daily basis, taking short walking breaks throughout the day can help offset the harms of sitting, new research reveals.
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www.politico.comBristol Myers, Pfizer, AbbVie drugs likely to face U.S. price negotiation
The blood thinner Eliquis from Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer's breast cancer drug Ibrance and AbbVie's leukemia treatment Imbruvica are likely to be among 10 big-selling medicines subject to U.S. price negotiations for 2026, according to five Wall Street and academic analyses shared with Reuters...
COVID-19 Discovery Could Protect High-Risk Patients
New research could prevent runaway inflammation and dangerous blood sugar spikes in COVID-19 patients with obesity or diabetes.
Napping hacks: A sleep expert offers 3 tips to elevate your naps
For National Napping Day, a sleep expert shares tips for getting the most out of your nap.
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Fourth Year Of The Global Covid Pandemic Begins
How has life changed? Media outlets take a look at our past and possible future. Also, other news on covid vaccines, long covid, and continued threats to public health officials.
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