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Thousands of pro-Trump bots are attacking DeSantis, Haley
WASHINGTON (AP) — Over the past 11 months, someone created thousands of fake, automated Twitter accounts — perhaps hundreds of thousands of them — to offer a stream of praise for Donald Trump.
Kyiv says forces fighting on in 'utter hell' of Bakhmut battle
Ukraine said on Monday its troops were still fighting against the attempted encirclement of Bakhmut, while Washington said that even if the eastern city should fall to Russia's offensive, it would not necessarily give Moscow momentum in the war.
3 GOP states pull out of effort to thwart voter fraud
Election officials in Florida, Missouri and West Virginia say they are withdrawing from a bipartisan, multistate effort aimed at ensuring the accuracy of voter rolls that has found itself in the crosshairs of conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 presidential elect
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DOJ says at least 1,000 Trump supporters arrested for Jan. 6 Capitol riot
The Justice Department is criminally investigating Donald Trump for actions before and the day of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters.
Biden reelection bid faces resistance from some Democrats
Democrats across New Hampshire are upset with President Joe Biden for undermining their state's status as home to the first-in-the-nation presidential primary.
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DeSantis takes his crusade against "woke ideology" to California
In response, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said "by the way, you're going to get smoked by Trump."
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Fox libel defense at odds with top GOP presidential foes
A $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News for its coverage of false claims surrounding the 2020 presidential election isn’t the only thing putting pressure on the standard for U.S. libel law.
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Bipartisan rail safety bill runs into Republican roadblock
A bipartisan push to bolster railroad safety is turning into a slog as top Senate Republicans indicate they are not yet on board with the main legislative response to the East Palestine, Ohio, trai…
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Feds say Proud Boys associates fanned out to facilitate Jan. 6 breach
Leaders of the far-right group used some rioters as "tools," prosecutors argued to a judge.
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Ukraine likely staging 'tactical withdrawal' in Bakhmut; Russian mercenary chief's rift with officials deepens
It's unclear how much of Bakhmut is controlled by Russian forces, and whether Ukrainain forces are starting to withdraw from parts of the city.
From loner to phenom: DeSantis' old colleagues are surprised at his rise
The Florida governor used his six-year House career as a stepping-stone rather than a platform, leaving to find true national prominence.
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Kim's sister warns N. Korea ready to act against US, South Korea
The sister of North Korea’s leader is warning that her country is ready to take “quick, overwhelming action” against the United States and South Korea.
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Twitter glitches as links, images fail to load
Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and Tweetdeck stopped working for others.
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DeSantis blasts ‘leftist politicians,’ touts Florida’s ‘massive gains’ in California speech
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Sunday blasted “leftist politicians” and touted his state’s “massive gains” in a speech in California amid speculation that he’ll jump into the 2024 presidential ra…
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Ukraine war: Russia's Wagner boss suggests 'betrayal' in Bakhmut battle
"What if they [the Russian authorities] want to set us up?" the Russian mercenary boss asks.
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They wined, dined and fled - but law finally catches up with Spain wine thieves
A former Mexican beauty queen and her partner enjoyed a 14-course dinner at Atrio's Michelin-starred restaurant and hotel in western Spain followed by a guided tour of its wine cellar.
Hard-hit California braces for another round of snow, rain: What to know
In hard-hit California, the Sierra Nevada mountains are continuing to get slammed with snow and is now just a few inches away from breaking a new record.
35 people detained after "coordinated attack" at Atlanta's "Cop City" police training site
A protest at a police training center that opponents call "Cop City" turned violent on Sunday, authorities say.
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DC to pull new crime law; Senate still plans to reject it
The D.C. Council is withdrawing a sweeping rewrite of the capital city’s criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S.
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23 protesters charged with domestic terrorism after clash with Atlanta police over ‘Cop City’
The charges follow a confrontation Sunday between police and opponents of a planned police training facility outside of Atlanta.
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Trump seeks to delay New York civil fraud case
Trump is seeking to delay the civil fraud case he faces in New York by several months, a timeframe that would push the trial deeper into the 2024 presidential campaign.
UK aims to deport Channel migrants, but critics skeptical
The British government says it will introduce legislation to ban anyone who arrives in the U.K. in small boats across the English Channel from ever settling in the country.
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Biden will buck tradition and unveil budget in Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden has decided to set aside the usual big White House budget unveiling to showcase his new fiscal year plans this week in Pennsylvania.
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Zelenskyy vows not to retreat from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
Ukraine's president is vowing to hold onto Bakhmut as Russian forces encroach on the devastated eastern city.
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Sprawling bot network praises Trump, attacks DeSantis and Haley
Researchers have uncovered a network of tens of thousands of fake Twitter accounts created to support former President Donald Trump and attack his critics and potential rivals.
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Taiwan warns of China military's 'sudden entry' close to island
Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for a "sudden entry" by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory amid rising military tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Once an albatross around Trump’s neck, Jan. 6 is now taboo in the GOP primary
The insurrection was supposed to be the party’s breaking point with Trump. Now, no one running against him wants to talk about it.
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Chinese chipmaking equipment manufacturers filling void left by U.S. export restrictions
The United States is working to expand its restrictions on the export of chipmaking equipment to China by securing cooperation with the Netherlands and Japan, forcing Chinese chipmakers to turn to domestic suppliers such as those listed below.
What happens if Ukraine retreats from Bakhmut?
The eastern city, long seen as a prize by Russia, has been the focus of fighting for months.
Twitter insiders: We can't protect users from trolling under Musk
Current and former employees of the company say there are serious ramifications from mass lay-offs.
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Hope Hicks meets with NY prosecutors investigating Trump
Donald Trump’s former spokesperson Hope Hicks met with New York prosecutors investigating hush-money payments made on the ex-president’s behalf.
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What’s at stake as Ukraine clings onto Bakhmut
Ukraine’s lines are holding against a Russian onslaught in Bakhmut as both Kyiv and Moscow appear unwilling to give up a town that has become symbolic of the war’s brutality. After signaling a pote…
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Unions vow to shut France's economy down amid pension battle
Unions are threatening to shut down France’s economy this week in what they hope is their toughest riposte yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age.
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Russian troops 'forced to fight with shovels' due to ammo shortage
The head of the Wagner mercenary force that has led the assault renewed his criticism of Moscow’s military leaders over the weekend and warned that Russia’s positions in the area could be in jeopardy if the supply issues weren’t resolved.
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What we know about the 4 Americans kidnapped in Mexico
U.S. and Mexican officials say four Americans who traveled to Mexico last week seeking health care got caught in a deadly shootout and were kidnapped.
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2 Capitol riot defendants sought by FBI after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing.
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The debt-limit time machine: What the last 10 big fights tell us about this one
A decade filled with fiscal standoffs shows us three telling truths about how Congress and the White House might handle the current impasse — no DeLorean needed.
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New bipartisan Senate TikTok bill will be unveiled Tuesday
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican John Thune will unveil a highly anticipated bill to give the president broad power to address threats from TikTok.
Kansas plan keeping low wages for disabled angers advocates
Kansas legislators are considering a proposal that many disability rights advocates say could help employers who pay disabled workers less than the minimum wage, bucking a national trend.
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Michelle Obama hits Trump over his inauguration: ‘There weren’t that many people there’
Michelle Obama is taking a swing at former President Trump’s claims of “massive” turnout at his 2017 inauguration, saying “there weren’t that many people there.” The former first lady makes the dig…
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23 charged with terrorism in Atlanta 'Cop City' protest
More than 20 people from around the country face domestic terrorism charges after dozens in black masks attacked the site of a police training center under construction in a wooded area outside Atlanta, the flashpoint of conflict between authorities and left-leaning protesters.
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Trump blasts Rupert Murdoch in early morning social media post: How can he say ‘no election fraud’
Former President Trump on Monday blasted Fox Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch in an early morning post on his Truth Social account, asking how the conservative media mogul can deny Trump’s conti…
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4 US citizens kidnapped in Mexico identified
Four U.S. citizens crossed into Matamoros, in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas just south of Brownsville, Texas, on Friday, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City said.
The Memo: DeSantis finds foil in California
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) ventured into the belly of the liberal beast Sunday, hitting out at California while visiting the state. DeSantis contended during a speech at the Ronald Reagan …
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Republicans subpoena former school board officials over parent protests
House Republicans have issued another series of subpoenas as part of an ongoing investigation into what they contend is the mistreatment of parents who protested “woke” school board policies.
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D.C. Council chair pulls plan to overhaul criminal code, but Senate vote still expected
A Senate leadership aide said a vote disapproving of the legislation approved by the D.C. Council is still expected to happen.
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Cartoonists criticize 'Dilbert' creator over racist remarks
Cartoonists are pushing back against racist remarks made by “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams, with one artist even using his own strip this week to lampoon the disgraced cartoon.
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U.S. and Mexican officials say four Americans who traveled to Mexico last week seeking health care got caught in a deadly shootout and were kidnapped.
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Twitter ‘internal change’ led to brief outage of links, Tweetdeck
Links on Twitter were broken on Monday, leading users to an error page when they clicked on them. Shortly before 1 p.m., access to links and impacted features on the social media platform appeared…
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Finchem sanctioned over 'baseless' Arizona election suit
An Arizona judge has sanctioned former Republican secretary of state candidate Mark Finchem and his attorney over a lawsuit challenging his loss in last year’s election.
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Arkansas Senate OKs new requirement for ballot measures
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Proposed initiatives would face a new hurdle to qualifying for the Arkansas ballot under a measure lawmakers sent to the governor Monday that more than triples the number of counties where signatures must be gathered.
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Iran: Suspected school poisonings unforgivable crime, Khamenei says
Iran's supreme leaders says anyone found to have targeted schoolgirls must be punished severely.
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Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels
Federal agriculture officials are proposing a new rule that would clarify the meaning of meat labels that say foods are “Made in the USA.”
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Opinion | The Vibes Are Off With the Republican Party
CPAC's lackluster energy points to a GOP that has lost its pulse on America.
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Florida blogger registration bill 'insane,' Gingrich tweets
A Florida lawmaker attracted a quick backlash to a bill he introduced that would force bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state.
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Exclusive: Ukraine seeks US cluster bombs to adapt for drone use - lawmakers
Ukraine has broadened a request for controversial cluster bombs from the United States to include a weapon that it wants to cannibalize to drop the anti-armor bomblets it contains on Russian forces from drones, according to two U.S. lawmakers.
Prince Harry and Meghan keep decision on attending King Charles III's coronation to themselves
The royal couple's organization confirmed Harry, "recently received email correspondence from His Majesty's office regarding the coronation."
www.cbsnews.comIn liberated Ukraine city, civilians still pay price of war
IZIUM, Ukraine (AP) — In this war-scarred city in Ukraine's northeast, residents scrutinize every step for land mines.
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DHS has a program gathering domestic intelligence — and virtually no one knows about it
Collecting information from Americans raises ongoing civil liberties concerns.
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Election denier Mark Finchem sanctioned by Arizona judge over 2022 race
The judge said Finchem, who unsuccessfully ran for Arizona secretary of state, challenged the election results in court “without substantial justification.”
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Accelerating environmental permitting a ‘top priority’ for Biden, Podesta says - Washington Examiner
Energy Accelerating environmental permitting a 'top priority' for Biden, Podesta says By Jeremy Beaman, Energy and Environment Reporter March 06, 2023 03:45 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Energy Accelerating environmental permitting a 'top priority' for Biden, Podesta says By Jeremy...
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SoFi Bank sues to block Biden's student loan payment pause
A private bank is trying to force the Biden administration to end its pause on federal student loan payments, arguing that the moratorium has no legal basis and has cost the bank millions of dollars in profits.
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Florida lab to test 550 Tennessee rape kits with $1.5M grant
Tennessee is outsourcing testing of at least 550 rape kits to a private Florida lab under a $1.5 million federal grant.
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Atheists avoid — for now — Supreme Court review of lawsuit on Florida shooting prayer vigil
The city of Ocala, Florida, had asked the Supreme Court to consider whether a group of atheists had the legal standing to file suit under the Constitution.
Defections from Myanmar military slow as generals tighten grip
Coup opponents say they are trying to recruit more informants as threats to those who leave intensify.
Belarus sentences exiled opposition leader to 15 years
A court in Belarus has sentenced exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to 15 years in prison after a trial in absentia on charges including conspiring to overthrow the government.
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Fetterman photographed at Walter Reed amid clinical depression recovery
A top aide to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said that he is “well on his way to recovery” as he remains hospitalized to receive treatment for clinical depression and will return to work in the Senate…
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A month after quake, survivors need shelter, sanitation
A United Nations official says that one month after a powerful quake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria hundreds of thousands of people continue to have “extensive humanitarian needs,” including shelter and sanitation.
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Supreme Court declines to decide whether city-backed prayer vigil violated First Amendment
The case may test the implications of a Supreme Court decision last year in favor of a high school football coach who prayed on the field after games.
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Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Terror charges filed against 23 protesters
Protesters used firebombs and rocks to attack officers during a music festival, police say.
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US House Speaker McCarthy plans to meet Taiwan's president in the US
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy plans to meet Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in the U.S. in coming weeks, two sources told Reuters on Monday, a move that could replace the Republican Speaker's anticipated but sensitive trip to the democratically governed island claimed by China.
Search underway for Americans kidnapped in Mexico border town
Mexican and U.S. authorities said on Monday they were working to find four Americans who were shot at by gunmen in northern Mexico and then kidnapped shortly after crossing the border.
Biden to embark on West Coast fundraising swing before expected election launch
The president will go to California next week. Another sign that he has an eye on 2024.
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Oil CEO who will head 2023 climate talks calls for change
A top oil company CEO who will lead international climate talks later this year told energy industry power players on Monday that the world must cut emissions 7% each year and eliminate all emissions of the greenhouse gas methane — strong comments from an oil executive.
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U.S. transfers 25 Border Patrol agents to Canadian border as crossings rise
Migrants are flying legally from Mexico to Canada and then crossing south into New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.
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Inflation pressures put Powell in spotlight before Congress
When Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell last appeared before Congress, in June 2022, inflation had reached a four-decade high of nearly 9% and showed no sign of easing.
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Woman in group of kidnapped U.S. citizens was in Mexico for cosmetic procedure, official says
Cartel gunmen targeted the group in a case of mistaken identity, a U.S. official said.
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Tester emerges as make-or-break Senate vote for Biden agenda
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) is emerging for a make-or-break player for President Biden’s agenda in the Senate. Tester could be the deciding vote on some of Biden’s controversial nominees, such…
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SPLC attorney among 23 facing domestic terrorism charges after ‘Cop City’ protest - Washington Examiner
An attorney at the Southern Poverty Law Center, a civil rights group known for labeling conservative and Christian nonprofit organizations as "hate groups," was arrested Sunday on terrorism charges after allegedly taking part in a riot where agitators threw objects, including Molotov cocktails...
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Companies that give up stock buybacks for 5 years will get preferential treatment in $52 billion CHIPS program, Commerce Secretary Raimondo says
Raimondo said stock buybacks is one factor being taken into consideration as part of a $39-billion manufacturing subsidy program.
2 dead in stampede at GloRilla concert in New York
Police say another person injured in a stampede at a rap concert has died. The death toll is now two after the chaos in Rochester, New York. A 33-year-old died earlier.
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Hundreds of Iranian schoolgirls targeted in mystery poisonings as supreme leader urges death penalty for "unforgivable crime"
Some politicians have blamed religious groups opposed to girls' education.
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Oklahoma state senator on viral chat with Jon Stewart: ‘Not afraid of anyone or anything’
Oklahoma state Sen. Nathan Dahm (R) on Sunday responded to his viral interview with talk show host Jon Stewart, in which Stewart interrogated Dahm’s support for the Second Amendment amid increasing…
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Ukraine war: Russian reservists fighting with shovels - UK defence ministry
Troops could be engaging in hand-to-hand combat in Ukraine, Britain's defence ministry says.
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Asian shares rise as investors watch Fed moves, inflation
Asian shares are mostly higher in muted trading as investors assess a slew of economic data and await moves by the Federal Reserve.
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California to not do business with Walgreens over abortion pills issue, Governor says
California will not do business with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Governor Gavin Newsom said in a tweet, days after the pharmacy chain said it will not dispense abortion pills in some Republican states.
Biden administration expected to grant protected immigration status for Nicaraguans
President Joe Biden has leaned on TPS to provide immigration relief to hundreds of thousands of people as Congress remains in gridlock over immigration policy fixes.
Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
For much of the Eastern United States, winter has been a bust
Cyberattack hits major hospital in Spanish city of Barcelona
A ransomware cyberattack on one of Barcelona’ s main hospitals has crippled the center’s computer system and forced the cancellation of 150 nonurgent operations and up to 3,000 patient checkups.
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U.S. firm’s subsidiary sold electronics to Chinese defense firm linked to spy balloon program
AXT Inc.’s ties to the state-owned conglomerate highlight the broader challenge of preventing U.S. technology and know-how from ending up in the hands of China’s military.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. pressures airlines to commit to ending family seating fees
Three U.S. airlines agreed to commit in writing to eliminating family seating fees if adjacent seats are available during booking, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) said on Monday. Under pressure from the Biden administration, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines...
Ron DeSantis’s big week comes as 2024 speculation reaches fever pitch - Washington Examiner
Fresh off his huddling with donors last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is teeing up a jammed-pack week as he seemingly lays down the groundwork for a 2024 bid. DeSantis will deliver his hotly anticipated State of the State address to the Florida legislature, which is set to convene Tuesday, and...
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Biden to embark on California fundraising tour ahead of expected reelection launch - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden is set to embark on a California fundraising tour ahead of an expected announcement that he will run for reelection. Biden, 80, is set to travel to a wealthy area of the solid-blue state, where he is expected to court donors, three sources familiar with the matter told...
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Father of Nashville Waffle House shooter gets 18 months
An Illinois man has received an 18-month prison sentence after being convicted of illegally giving his son an assault-style rifle he later used in a 2018 shooting attack that killed four people at a Waffle House in Tennessee.
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Chinese planners promise 12 million jobs, economic rebound
Chinese economic officials have expressed confidence they can meet this year’s growth target of “around 5%” by generating 12 million new jobs and encouraging consumer spending.
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Juan Williams: Republicans making 2024 about race — but they’re on the wrong side
There are signals that, for the GOP, the 2024 elections will be a back alley of racial politics.
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Biden said he would go to Ohio train derailment site. No trip is currently scheduled.
Biden's calling card is empathy. Yet the "comforter-in-chief" has no plan underway to visit the site of a toxic chemical spill in a small Ohio town.
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Social Security, Medicare clash comes down to what constitutes a ‘cut’
The coming battles over the nation’s safety-net programs are beginning, with an early clash over a thorny question of semantics: What constitutes a cut? In the eyes of many Democrats, any change to…
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Turkey’s opposition names Kilicdaroglu as presidential candidate
The six-party alliance has named Kemal Kilicdaroglu as their joint candidate for the May 14 presidential race.
Charles Bronson would not cope with release, parole panel told
Charles Bronson says he has had "more porridge than Goldilocks and the Three Bears" while in prison.
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European police, FBI bust international cybercrime gang
German police say they have disrupted a ransomware-sowing international cybercrime gang which has been blackmailing large companies and institutions for years.
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Supreme Court declines to hear Florida prayer vigil dispute
The case could have made it harder for people to sue over the alleged government endorsement of religion in violation of the First Amendment.
www.nbcnews.comChina says any U.S. concern over spying cargo cranes "overly paranoid"
As a new fear over possible Chinese intel-gathering on U.S. soil emerges, U.S. business leaders in Beijing watch the People's Congress for clues about the year ahead.
‘Horrifying’ flight diverted as some passengers vomit in 9-hour ordeal, travelers say
The 9-hour ordeal involving Southwest flight 3094 included three passengers vomiting as the plane shook “like crazy,” recounted one North Carolina couple on board. Another person, the c…
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Georgia House votes to prosecute 17-year-olds as juveniles
The Georgia House has voted to rasie the age to 17 for prosecuting young adults in the juvenile courts. Georgia is one of three states where 17 year olds are routinely charged as adults.
Ronald Reagan's Son Drops Dad's Name As He Drags Kari Lake On Twitter
Michael Reagan, chairman and president of The Reagan Legacy Foundation, questioned the Arizona Republican's appearance at CPAC.
Chinese company rejects rights accusation after US sanctions
BGI Group, one of the world’s biggest genetics analysis companies, has said it never would be involved in human rights abuses after the U.S. government said there was a danger some of its units might contribute to Chinese surveillance.
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A former drug lord lifts the veil on the meth epidemic sweeping the gay community
In his memoir, “Tweakerworld,” Jason Yamas shares, in excruciating detail, how he went from a promising multimedia producer to a meth-addicted drug dealer.
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A slimmer, fitter DeSantis visits Iowa this week
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a possible Republican candidate for president in 2024, will travel to Iowa this week and some are commenting on his noticeably trimmer figure.
Fed's Powell faces Wall Street firing line on Capitol Hill
Sen. Tim Scott and nine other Republicans told the Fed chair that there's no reason to hike capital requirements for the banks.
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House panel takes up federal ban on biological males competing in female sports for first time - Washington Examiner
House Education and the Workforce House panel takes up federal ban on biological males competing in female sports for first time By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer March 06, 2023 04:27 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print House Education and the Workforce House panel takes up federal ban on...
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Atlanta bail fund rushes to support arrested ‘Cop City’ activists after 23 charged with domestic terrorism
The Atlanta Solidarity Fund asked for donations to provide "bail assistance" to those arrested during violent protests in Atlanta Sunday night.
A surveillance politics storm is building — and Mark Warner's at the eye
The Senate Intelligence Committee chair is about to find himself reconciling a morass of competing priorities for a high-stakes warrantless monitoring program. He's been here before.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 167th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Biden has quietly forgiven billions in student loans despite setbacks for his signature debt plan
Biden's plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans is held up in the courts. But the administration has already canceled billions in debt.
Transportation Department unveils dashboard to show which airlines provide fee-free family seating
The move is the Biden administration's latest effort to push back on hidden fees and comes amid a string of high-profile airline mess-ups.
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Morning Bid: RBA set to raise rates, and Powell to the people
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.
Michelle Obama recounts 'uncontrollable sobbing' after leaving White House for last time
Former first lady Michelle Obama discussed her feelings after leaving the White House for the last time, saying she cried for 30 minutes after boarding Air Force One.
Pentagon still probing what caused ‘Havana Syndrome,’ even after spy agencies found no smoking gun
DoD researchers are testing weapons to find out what's behind the unexplained health problem.
www.politico.comFirst Gen Z Congressman Shreds Ron DeSantis With 1 Damning Word
"There’s a new bill every day but we have to call it for what it is," said Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.), who recently began his first term in Congress.
Microsoft bundles ChatGPT with more products
Microsoft has announced plans to bundle the technology behind its Open AI’s ChatGPT messaging service with more of its products. In a news release on Monday, Microsoft said the launch of its …
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Pete Buttigieg lashes out at critics who questioned his footwear during Ohio visit: 'Who cares?'
Pete Buttigieg is lashing out at his critics who said he should have visited the East Palestine, Ohio, wreck site earlier and questioned his footwear.
Twitter API issue breaks links, images and a third-party app
For about an hour, users were unable to click on links or upload images. It's the most recent in a series of issues for the company since Elon Musk took over.
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McConnell to appear at fundraiser for Trump ally Jim Banks' Senate campaign
Indiana GOP Rep. Jim Banks is by far and away the favorite to win his state's open Senate seat in 2024, and he's getting support from current members of the conference.
Bruce Willis’ wife tells paparazzi to stop yelling at him after dementia diagnosis
Emma Heming Willis said on Instagram photographers recently tried to speak to her husband at a rare public appearance to meet with a group of friends for coffee.
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Silvergate's deepening crisis jolts crypto stocks
Shares of Silvergate Capital Corp fell as much as 11% on Monday after the bank suspended its crypto payments network and expressed doubts over the viability of its business.
GOP fires back at Biden administration over child labor: ‘Pot meet kettle’ - Washington Examiner
Republicans are pushing back on the Biden administration's claims that lack of congressional funding is hampering its response to the child labor crisis. Reports emerged in late February that nearly 4,000 underage immigrants were working dangerous jobs in violation of child labor laws. The White...
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Biden admin has forgiven billions in student loan debt despite problems with plan: report
The Biden administration has forgiven billions of dollars in student loan debt since taking office despite opposition for some lawmakers.
Exclusive: Russian crude oil heads to UAE as sanctions divert flows
The United Arab Emirates has been taking more cargoes of Russian crude oil, according to ship tracking data and trading sources, in another example of how Western sanctions on Russia have adjusted traditional energy trade flows.
No avoiding it now: Immigration issues threaten Biden’s climate program
Congress has directed a record amount of money at boosting green jobs the U.S. workforce currently doesn’t appear equipped to fill.
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Tesla cuts US Model S and Model X prices
The move from Tesla follows a cut in January that slashed prices as much as 20%.
Up to 40 percent of Americans fear flying. It’s easily treated.
Fear of flying afflicts as much as 40 percent of the U.S. population. The nation’s armrest-grippers may be heartened to know that “aviophobia” is perfectly normal, and easily treated. Only ab…
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OnPolitics: Trump vows to stay in presidential race even if indicted and other news from CPAC
Former President Donald Trump made it clear that he has no plans of dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, vowing to continue his bid for office.
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Turkey's opposition leader looks to emerge from Erdogan's shadow
Stuck in Tayyip Erdogan's shadow throughout his career, Turkish opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu believes his time may have come after suffering repeated election defeats and scorn from the man who has dominated politics for two decades.
Michelle Obama for POTUS in 2024?
Democrats say Michelle Obama has the “it” factor that could beat maybe beat Donald Trump in 2024, even though publicly backing Joe Biden for the role.
TEXIT: State representative introduces Texas Independence Referendum Act in state legislature - Washington Examiner
A conservative state representative introduced a bill in the Texas state legislature on Monday. If passed, it would give residents a chance to vote on the state seceding from the United States. Republican State Rep. Bryan Slaton said he was "proud" to introduce the bill, the Texas Independence...
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JetBlue, Spirit deal faces 'high likelihood' of U.S. lawsuit
JetBlue Airways Corp said on Monday it believes there is a "high likelihood" the U.S. Justice Department will file an antitrust lawsuit this week to block its $3.8 billion takeover of low-cost rival Spirit Airlines Inc .
Insight: Biden's clean energy factory jobs may elude U.S. union workers
President Joe Biden has pledged that fighting climate change will deliver millions of middle-class jobs with good wages to Americans with union membership cards.
South Korean plan aims to heal forced labor feud with Japan
South Korea has announced a plan to compensate Koreans who performed forced labor during Tokyo’s colonial rule that doesn’t require Japanese companies to contribute to the reparations.
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A clean-energy Texas suburb goes national
AUSTIN, Texas — Real estate developer Douglas Gilliland believes the future of housing lies underground. Amid the unseasonal heat of late February — as neighborhoods across the state hummed with th…
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S&P 500 ends slightly higher ahead of Powell testimony, upcoming data
The S&P 500 made little progress on Monday, closing slightly higher than its session low as U.S. Treasury yields pulled higher with investors braced for this week's testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the February jobs report.
Ted Cruz leads 12 Republicans in blasting NASA over 'highly politicized' climate regulation
A coalition of 13 Republicans on the Senate Commerce Committee blasted NASA over a recent climate-related regulation they said would increase costs by $4 billion.
Warren, Whitehouse lead Democrats in pressing Gensler for strong climate rule
"The proposed rules are necessary and overdue," lawmakers wrote to Gensler on Sunday, adding that if the SEC waters down the plans the agency "would be failing its duty to protect investors."
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Norfolk Southern to pay millions for derailment: governor
Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern has pledged several million dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after last month’s derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals just across the border in Ohio.
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Saudi Arabia deposits $5 bln in Turkey's central bank - statement
Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with Turkey to deposit $5 billion in the country's central bank through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), the fund said on Monday.
Bipartisan Senate bill would end Cuban embargo
A bipartisan group of senators on Monday introduced a bill that would end the commercial blockade on Cuba while maintaining other U.S. laws that impose human rights-based restrictions on the island…
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Biden urged to 'choose more worthy allies' after marching with Sharpton in Selma
President Biden marched alongside the Revs. Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson in calling for voting rights in Selma, Alabama, marking the 58th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday."
Biden doesn’t regret endorsing rainforest-wrecking electric truck, White House says - Washington Examiner
The White House on Monday said President Joe Biden does not regret endorsing an electric truck that is damaging the Amazon rainforest. Biden, a self-described "car guy," test-drove a Ford F-150 Lightning in May 2021 as part of a wider push to promote electric vehicles. But a recent Bloomberg...
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Norfolk Southern to clash with Congress on toxic derailment
The plan gives Norfolk Southern chief executive Alan Shaw something to offer senators on Thursday — but is unlikely to satisfy the Biden administration's demands.
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Paramount Global mulls sale of majority stake in BET -source
Paramount Global is mulling the possible sale of a majority stake in BET Media Group, which includes the BET cable network, BET Studios and VH1, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Ex-Raider Derek Carr agrees to 4-year contract with Saints
The New Orleans Saints say former Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a four-year contract.
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Biden administration to take steps toward challenging Mexico corn ban
The Biden administration is preparing to challenge the Mexican ban on shipments of genetically modified corn from the U.S., a policy that has threatened billions of dollars in economic activity for…
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Even Mild COVID Is Hard on the Brain
New research reveals structural and functional changes in the brain associated with anxiety and depression after mild COVID-19 infection.
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MMR vaccine rates are lagging amid a rise in measles cases. Experts blame a discredited study.
In 1998, a paper was published claiming MMR vaccines cause autism.The study was discredited, but it set efforts to vaccinate against measles back decades.
US Instagram influencer admits to $1m COVID relief fraud
Federal prosecutors say self-proclaimed con artist Danielle Miller used stolen identities to obtain pandemic loans.
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Merck's drug boosts exercise capacity in pulmonary hypertension patients
Merck & Co Inc said on Monday its experimental therapy helped increase exercise capacity in patients with a deadly disease that causes high pressure in blood vessels of the heart and lungs in a late-stage study, lifting its shares about 4%.
Eating disorder experts are worried about diabetes drugs like Ozempic being used for weight loss
The popularity around weight loss drugs like Ozempic is worrying eating disorder experts.
Trial emulation shows the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine in improving long COVID symptoms
In a recent article published in the BMJ, researchers evaluated the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines on patients with long COVID.
www.news-medical.netNewsom says California will cut ties with Walgreens over abortion pill access
Using the force of the California economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom is attempting to push back on the pressure GOP leaders are putting on retailers to cut off access to abortion medication in their states.
Higher standards for "Product of USA" meat proposed by Biden administration
(Reuters) -Meat, poultry, or eggs labelled as a U.S. product must come from animals raised and slaughtered within the country under a rule proposed by the Biden administration on Monday, in a victory for U.S. ranchers who had lobbied for the change. Existing rules for the label permit its use...
MMR vaccine rates are lagging amid a rise in measles cases. Experts blame a discredited study.
In 1998, a paper was published claiming MMR vaccines cause autism.The study was discredited, but it set efforts to vaccinate against measles back decades.
Exclusive-As 2024 election approaches, White House jumps into states' abortion battles
The White House is jumping into state-level battles for women's reproductive rights, lending legal and messaging advice to allies in states pushing restrictions as the Biden administration seeks to make abortion access a rallying cry in next year's presidential election. By leaning on key local...
House committee says Fauci 'prompted' drafting of medical paper to 'disprove' COVID lab leak theory
Majority staff from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic said via memo Dr. Fauci "prompted" the drafting of a publication that would "disprove" the lab leak theory.
FDA panel to reevaluate the most common over-the-counter decongestant, phenylephrine, criticized as useless
Phenylephrine is a common ingredient in over-the-counter cold and allergy drugs, but some studies suggest it's no more effective than a placebo.
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Novak Djokovic withdraws from BNP Paribas Open after being denied entry to US over COVID-vaccine status
Novak Djokovic, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open, a combined ATP-WTA event, after he was denied a wavier to enter the U.S.
Last of state-run free COVID testing sites to close
The "Stop the Spread" program launched in July 2020 and has since provided more than 4.3 million PCR tests to Massachusetts residents.
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Shocking Report Reveals 59% of Long COVID Patients Suffer From Organ Damage a Year Later
Organ damage persisted in 59% of long COVID patients a year after initial symptoms, even in those not severely affected when first diagnosed with the virus, according to a comprehensive new study. A new comprehensive study of organ impairment in long COVID patients over 12 months shows organ damage
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