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Judge says Trump can be deposed in lawsuits by ex-FBI officials whom he publicly attacked
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that former President Donald Trump can be deposed in a pair of lawsuits brought by two former FBI officials whom he has long publicly disparaged.DeSantis wants to roll back press freedoms — with an eye toward overturning Supreme Court ruling
Florida Republicans are seeking to weaken laws protecting journalists.
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Trump investigation: Could grand juror's words tank charges?
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers in Georgia are criticizing the Fulton County investigation into potential illegal election meddling after the foreperson of the special grand jury helping the probe went public.
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U.S. economy slowed more than initially thought last quarter, growing at 2.7% rate
Growth was slower and inflation higher at the end of 2022 than the government initially estimated.
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McCarthy defends release of January 6 footage to Tucker Carlson: ‘I promised’ | CNN Politics
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defended his controversial move to grant Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to security footage from the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, telling the New York Times he “promised.”
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China's global influence worries U.S. majority: AP-NORC poll
A new poll shows that just 40% of U.S. adults approve of how President Joe Biden is handling relations with China, and a majority of them are anxious about Beijing's global influence.
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Train crew had little warning before Ohio wreck, probe finds
The crew operating a freight train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, didn’t get much warning before dozens of cars went off the tracks, and there is no indication that crew members did anything wrong.
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Ohio toxic train crash killed nearly 45,000 animals
The new estimate is more than 10 times more than the initial predicted wildlife death toll.
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Word war: In Russia-Ukraine war, information became a weapon
In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, disinformation and propaganda have emerged as key weapons in the Kremlin's arsenal.
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Biden admin takes fire from Dems, activists for ‘shockingly inhumane’ border policy limiting asylum claims
Democrats and top immigrant activists and furious at the Biden administration's new asylum rule, which they say limits the right to claim asylum in the United States.
Buttigieg visits East Palestine, Ohio, as probe of train derailment continues
Buttigieg said the"resilience, the resolve and the decency" of East Palestine residents has been "inspiring."
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Marjorie Taylor Greene triples down: Let the Left ‘live in their own filth’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) rolled out a triple dog dare to Democrats and critics of her call for a national political “divorce,” saying it's time for liberals to live in areas of the country where their policies have run into the ground.“Just like the prodigal son, once the Left gets to...
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House GOP presses agencies on small business rules
In a series of letters, committee Republicans cite examples where they said agency regulatory work has fallen short when it comes to small business impact.
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Buttigieg calls on Trump to back reversing deregulation in wake of train derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday called on former President Trump to support the Biden administration in reversing Trump-era deregulations in the wake of the derailment of a trai…
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Dominion voting case exposes post-election fear at Fox News
A court filing in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News lays bare fear at the network that it had alienated viewers and damaged its brand by not lining up with President Donald Trump's false 2020 election claims.
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Sen. Scott accuses Democrats of using 'provocative racial history' to fuel 'progressive agenda'
Sen. Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, charges progressives are using “provocative racial history” to “create a wedge in this nation” to bring them more power
Putin, Afghans among top gift givers to Bidens in 2021
Russia's president and the deposed leader of Afghanistan were among the top gift givers to President Joe Biden and his family in 2021, according to federal documents.
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Greene stirs up political storm with ‘national divorce’ comments
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) touched a nerve across the political spectrum this week with her call for a “national divorce” that echoed the nation’s history surrounding secessionism. Greene…
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'Enough with the politics': Derailment investigator takes aim at partisan sniping, misinfo
"Enough with the politics on this," National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Thursday at an update on her agency's probe.
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DeSantis blasts 'media lies' about Florida's education policies: 'Book ban hoax'
Governor Ron DeSantis is hitting back at "media lies" after the created false narratives over his banning of "woke" studies in Florida schools.
Florida students walk out to protest DeSantis race education policies
Florida students are walked out in protest of Gov. Ron DeSantis' race education policies.
UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine
The U.N. General Assembly has passed a nonbinding resolution that calls for Russia to end hostilities and withdraw from its neighbor on the eve of the first anniversary of Moscow’s invasion.
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Pentagon says majority of downed Chinese spy craft found
The majority of the debris from the Chinese surveillance balloon shot out of the sky earlier this month has been recovered, the Pentagon announced Wednesday.
China's role as Ukraine peacemaker in doubt as it 'deepens' Russia ties
China's effort to cast itself as a peacemaker on Ukraine reflects an aim to burnish its image rather than a change of stance, Western diplomats and analysts said, as it seeks to establish itself as a leader of a new multipolar world order.
Russian man accused of selling prolific hacking tool extradited to US | CNN Politics
A 28-year-old Russian man accused of developing and selling a hacking tool used to obtain the login information for tens of thousands of computers worldwide was arrested in the country of Georgia and extradited to the US, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
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5 unanswered questions on East Palestine derailment after preliminary NTSB report
The National Transportation Security Board (NTSB) issued its first preliminary report Thursday on the Feb. 3 derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio. While the re…
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Ukraine's surprising resistance and the rise of its unlikely wartime hero
As Russian troops invaded his nation in February 2022, Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy received an offer to evacuate him and his family out of the country.
WWII-style 'rationing' of food, fuel needed to combat climate change, academics claim in new paper
Governments should consider imposing World War II-style policies of rationing on food, fuel, and other goods in order to fight climate change, according to a new academic paper.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of plots and provocations ahead of war anniversary
The one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine takes place on Friday and we've seen geopolitical tensions ramp up this week in the lead-up to the day.
US mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade
The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism was at least three times higher in the last decade than the total from any other 10-year period since the 1970s.
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Court records show how easy it is to walk off with classified documents: Recap
Beyond Biden, Trump and Pence, court records show how federal workers took classified documents home.
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DeSantis’s office says he will boycott NBC, MSNBC over Andrea Mitchell question on Black history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will boycott media appearances on NBC News and MSNBC shows, according to his press team, until one of the network’s star reporters apologizes for a question she pose…
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Appeals court to decide whether Rep. Scott Perry's cellphone was legally seized by Justice Dept
His lawyers argued the Constitution's Speech or Debate clause made its seizure illegal.
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Judge says Trump, Wray can be deposed in suits from former FBI officials
A federal judge on Thursday greenlighted the depositions of former President Trump and FBI Director Christopher Wray in suits from two former employees of the bureau who argue they were unfairly ta…
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Biden’s new weapons sales strategy puts more emphasis on human rights
The State Department now has more leeway to deny arms transfers if there's a suspicion those weapons would be used against civilians.
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Schiff narrowly leads Porter in California Senate race: Poll - Washington Examiner
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) is narrowly leading Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), according to a new poll released by the University of California, Berkeley, and the Los Angeles Times on Thursday. Twenty-two percent of those surveyed...
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Trump special counsel seeks access to Scott Perry's phone records, other GOP reps comms tied to Jan. 6
Special Counsel Jack Smith is working to gain access to certain phone records from GOP Rep. Scott Perry and other members of Congress, as part of his ongoing investigation into former President Trump.
Dems consider break with tradition to get Biden more judges
Democrats recently celebrated the 100th judicial confirmation of Joe Biden’s presidency and are clamoring for more.
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Oklahoma GOP cheer ‘transformational’ school choice bills after House passage: 'Every kid wins'
The Oklahoma House passed new school choice bill on Wednesday that would give a tax credit of up to $5,000 for parents who want to send their kids to private school or homeschool
An Alaska lawmaker asked about 'cost savings' in cases of fatal child abuse. He was just censured.
Alaska Rep. David Eastman was censured for remarks that fatal child abuse cases could bring 'cost savings,' since the victims will not seek services.
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One year into Ukraine war, China says sending weapons will not bring peace
China told the United Nations on Thursday that one year into the Ukraine war "brutal facts offer an ample proof that sending weapons will not bring peace," just days after the United States and NATO warned Beijing against giving Russia military support.
Upcoming U.S. sanctions package on Russia to target Chinese companies
A top State Department official on Thursday said a sanctions package coinciding with the one-year mark of Russia’s war in Ukraine will include Chinese companies that the Biden administration says a…
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Raimondo seeks to rally US behind $52 billion chip program
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is calling on the country to unite around a $52 billion effort to restore the U.S. as the world leader in advanced computer chips.
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Minnesota lawmakers pass bill to grant illegal migrants US driver's licenses
A 'Driver's License for All' bill passed in the Minnesota Senate that would allow non-citizens residing in the state to obtain driver's licenses.
Karine Jean-Pierre blunders, calls Biden ‘President Obama’ - Washington Examiner
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre mistakenly called President Joe Biden "President Obama" during a press briefing Thursday. Jean-Pierre was discussing Biden nominating Ajay Banga as the president of the World Bank earlier Thursday when she erroneously announced Obama had made the...
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California braces for dangerous flooding as massive storm moves in
Twenty-three states from California to Connecticut are on alert for blizzard, heavy snow, flooding, strong winds and bitter wind chill.
Israel approves over 7,000 settlement homes, groups say
Israeli settlement supporters and opponents say Israel’s far-right government has granted approval for the building of over 7,000 new homes in Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
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Rep. Scott Perry argues in court against phone search in special counsel's Jan. 6 probe
The Pennsylvania Republican has argued the government doesn't have the authority to search the data because his phone contained sensitive information protected by the Constitution's "speech or debate" clause.
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Missouri AG moves to fire Dem attorney Kim Gardner after she refuses to resign over public safety outcry
Missouri's attorney general took a step toward firing a circuit attorney, accusing her of neglecting her role as a city prosecutor and letting a bond violator free.
U.N. calls for Russia to leave Ukraine
141 members of the 193-nation body voted in support of the nonbinding, largely symbolic resolution.
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Georgia grand jury foreperson's unusual media tour likely heartburn for Trump inquiry
Public remarks by grand jury foreperson Emily Kohrs pierced a veil of secrecy that traditionally guards investigations such as the one into Trump.
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Fox’s Bret Baier notes recent ‘political’ attacks on Buttigieg amid train derailment
Fox News anchor Bret Baier mentioned the political attacks being leveled against U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg amid an ongoing environmental crisis in East Palestine, Ohio, follow…
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Jill Biden's White House M&Ms a hit with giddy Namibian kids
Jill Biden’s visit to Namibia was a big hit with scores of giddy children who crowded around her Thursday as she handed out boxes of White House M&Ms.
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Putin and now-deposed Afghan president among top gift givers to Bidens in 2021
Federal documents say the items were transferred to the National Archives, a requirement for any gift to a U.S. official valued at more than $415.
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Tennessee bans on drag shows, gender-affirming care head to governor
Tennessee is set to ban some drag performances as well as gender-affirming health care for transgender minors, after state House lawmakers sent both bills to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for fin…
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Bankman-Fried charged with hundreds of illegal campaign donations
The FTX co-founder is accused of "flooding the political system with tens of millions of dollars in illegal contributions," according to a new indictment.
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The conservative Andrew Yang? GOP strategists react to 'anti-woke' crusader Vivek Ramaswamy's White House run
Some political pundits are comparing 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to 2020 Democratic White House contender Andrew Yang, a first-generation American.
Alex Murdaugh trial: Murdaugh sobs on stand, admits to swindling clients out of millions - Washington Examiner
Alex Murdaugh, the disgraced South Carolina attorney on trial for allegedly shooting his wife and son, admitted Thursday under oath that he had repeatedly lied to authorities, swindled clients out of millions of dollars, and asked a distant relative to shoot him in the head as part of an...
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White House says Biden has no plans to visit Ohio derailment site
The White House on Thursday said there are no plans at this time for President Biden to travel to the site of a trail derailment disaster in Ohio while defending the administration’s response amid …
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On stand, Alex Murdaugh denies killings but admits lying
Disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has denied killing his wife and son but admitted lying about when he last saw them alive while testifying in his own defense.
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Minnesota governor poised to sign bill that would speed right to vote for ex-felons | CNN Politics
The voting rights of thousands of convicted felons in Minnesota are poised to be restored this summer once they leave prison, instead of after they complete parole, thanks to new legislation that is poised to be signed into law by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz.
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US nominates Ajay Banga for World Bank president
The United States is nominating former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank. President Joe Biden announced the choice on Thursday, crediting Banga with critical experience on global challenges including climate change.
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Special counsel asks judge to compel Mike Pence to testify in Jan. 6 probe
The former vice president has signaled he would oppose a subpoena from the special counsel's office.
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338Canada: What is Trudeau doing to fight climate change? Half of Canadians say ‘not enough’
New polling finds the country skeptical but supportive of the government’s pursuit of a net-zero economy.
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California bill that would hit oil profits gets stuck in the political mud
Over the last two years, oil companies have spent $34 billion lobbying lawmakers in the state.
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Idaho student murders: Suspect Bryan Kohberger had photos of female victim on phone - Washington Examiner
The suspect in the University of Idaho student murders allegedly had multiple photos of one of the female victims on his phone — an indication that he may have been "paying attention" to her specifically. Bryan Kohberger, 28, allegedly stabbed Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Ethan...
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Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza, ceasefire stalled
Warning: Includes graphic images | Hopes were dashed for a brief ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow foreign passport holders to leave the besieged Palestinian enclave. Hundreds of tonnes of aid and supplies were said to be stuck.
GOP Rep. Scott Perry fights effort to search his cell phone, offering look at special counsel probe
The arguments Thursday in Washington, D.C, made for a rare public court hearing in the Justice Department special counsel's Jan. 6 investigation.
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U.S. will create at least two semiconductor manufacturing clusters by 2030, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the U.S. will channel CHIPS and Science Act funds into semiconductor manufacturing clusters by 2030.
What to expect in the second year of the Russia-Ukraine war
The first year of the Russia-Ukraine war has been defined by the resilience of Kyiv’s forces and Moscow’s diminished military power. The course of the second year will depend largely on forces outs…
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How Georgia grand jury foreperson’s media tour hinting at Trump indictment could backfire - Washington Examiner
The foreperson of a special grand jury convened in Fulton County, Georgia, to examine possible election interference by former President Donald Trump and his allies went on a string of media tours this week, raising speculation as to whether she may have done damage ahead of any potential...
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DeSantis writes in book he knew Trump endorsement would ‘enhance my name recognition’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is heaping praise on former President Trump for helping boost his name recognition ahead of his 2018 bid to become governor, lauding the former president for his “star…
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EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders reacts to Arkansas Senate passing sweeping education reform bill
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders responds to comprehensive school choice legislation after it passed the Republican-held state Senate on Thursday.
Hit man in political murder-for-hire sentenced to 20 years
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The man who admitted to helping carry out a murder-for-hire plot engineered by a former New Jersey political consultant was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in prison.
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Florida fights back as DeSantis rolls out plan to tackle 'Biden's border crisis'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a series of new initiatives to tackle illegal immigration, contrasting his leadership with President Joe Biden's handling of the border crisis.
West Virginia transgender sports ban halted during appeal
More than a dozen states have passed laws banning or restricting transgender athletes’ participation in sports.
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Ukraine defends front, Putin talks up nuclear arsenal on war anniversary eve
Ukraine said its forces had repelled Russian assaults along the length of the front line on Thursday on the eve of the war's anniversary, as President Vladimir Putin, empty-handed after a bloody winter offensive, talked up Russia's nuclear arsenal.
24-year-old reporter 'senselessly' gunned down while covering earlier shooting in Florida
Three people, including a reporter and a 9-year-old girl, were shot and killed in a series of shootings in Orange County, Florida, officials said.
Federal judges question Perry’s claim that Constitution protects his cellphone data
A panel of federal judges on Thursday weighed efforts by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) to shield information copied from his phone from being used by federal investigators in connection w…
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Ted Cruz accuses Zelensky of political ‘theater’ during Biden’s Ukraine visit - Washington Examiner
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenky is "engaged in theater" while slamming President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine. Cruz said on his podcast this week that Biden's entire trip was a stunt, complete with what he claimed were fake air raid sirens. Biden on Monday made a...
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GOP looks to block Biden from expanding abortion access by declaring federal health emergency
House Republicans have proposed a bill to block President Biden from declaring a national emergency as a way to expanding access to abortion, a step under consideration at HHS.
‘Catastrophic’: Palestinians recount fatal Israeli raid on Nablus
Israeli forces have killed 11 Palestinians in Nablus in one of the deadliest raids since the 2000-05 uprising.
What's a special grand jury and how does it work?
The foreperson on a special grand jury that investigated whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally interfered in the 2020 election in Georgia raised some eyebrows this week.
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California Democrats want gender-neutral bathrooms mandatory in all K-12 schools - Washington Examiner
Transgender Issues California Democrats want gender-neutral bathrooms mandatory in all K-12 schools By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer February 23, 2023 01:30 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Transgender Issues California Democrats want gender-neutral bathrooms mandatory in all K-12...
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House GOP’s top tax man throws K Street into a tizzy
Rep. Jason Smith makes it clear to corporations that their taxes aren't at the top of his agenda.
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US sending up to 200 more troops to Taiwan as China tensions grow
The U.S. is gearing up to send as many as 200 soldiers to Taiwan to help with military training efforts as China remains engaged in a territorial dispute.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy says meeting with China 'desirable'
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he had not yet seen a Chinese plan for ending Russia's war on Ukraine but that he would welcome talks with Beijing.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried hit with four new criminal charges
The new indictment against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried includes new details alleged fraud at the cryptocurrency company and a related hedge fund.
Trump lawyers call Georgia special grand jury proceedings ‘clown-like’ after forewoman’s remarks
Lawyers for former President Trump labeled the Georgia special grand jury probe into the 2020 election “clown-like” after the forewoman of the jury made remarks to multiple media outlet…
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R. Kelly avoids lengthy add-on to 30-year prison sentence
A federal judge has rejected a call from prosecutors to keep R. Kelly behind bars until he is 100. Instead, Judge Harry Leinenweber told the Grammy Award-winning R&B singer on Thursday that he would serve all but one of his 20 years on child sex convictions simultaneously with a previous racketeerin
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At Arizona border, Judiciary Committee to hear from officials about massive migrant surge, strain on hospitals
The House Judiciary Committee will hear from witnesses in Arizona about the strain that the historic migrant surge has placed on their communities and resources.
German mayor strikes deal to stop group's climate roadblocks
The German city of Hannover has reached an agreement with climate activists to stop blocking roads, after its mayor announced that he supports several of their demands.
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Blizzard warning remains in effect in Southern California as snow, wind, rain expected
A blizzard warning was in effect for Southern California's mountains for the first time since 1989.
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Senators urge DOJ to press Ticketmaster after Judiciary Committee hearing
Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee urged the Justice Department to act if it finds Ticketmaster has “walled itself off from competitive pressure at the expense of the industry and fans.”
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Abbott targets street takeovers across Texas with new task force
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced a statewide task force to address “street takeovers,” which are instances when people block off intersections so that vehicles can perform stunt…
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‘I promised’: McCarthy stands by decision to give Jan. 6 footage to Tucker Carlson - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) defended his decision to release footage of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot exclusively to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, noting the exchange fulfills a pledge he made during his bid for House speaker. “I promised,” McCarthy told the New York Times on Wednesday. “I was...
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Internal chaos plagues Bannon-fronted $FJB cryptocurrency, critics say
A year after Trump allies Steve Bannon and Boris Epshteyn took over the $FJB cryptocurrency project, some MAGA buyers say the pair has misled them with false promises.
McCarthy says he ‘promised’ to release Jan. 6 tapes
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calf.) defended his decision to grant Fox News host Tucker Carlson access to tens of thousand of hours of security footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by …
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Ohio secretary of state unveils plan to clarify and standardize handling of election data
Ohio's GOP secretary of state says his legislation will boost confidence in U.S. elections.
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Alabama faces questions after more details on fatal shooting
Alabama is the No. 2 men's team in the country and a favorite to win the national championship. The school also faces intense scrutiny over three players’ alleged involvement in the deadly shooting of Jamea Harris near campus early on Jan. 15.
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Pro-life groups sound alarm on Ohio abortion ballot proposal they say will 'cancel the rights of parents'
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life is leading the charge against Ohio pro-choice groups seeking to expand abortion access by requesting the issue be presented on the ballot this fall.
2nd state's governor calls for review of AP African American studies course
Virginia will review College Board's AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate following Florida's rejection of the course.
Vladimir Putin gifted Biden a $12,000 pen months before invading Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave President Biden a $12,000 pen in 2021, just months before he would invade Ukraine and dash relations with the U.S.
Russian invasion of Ukraine a ‘wake-up call’ for Taiwan as China threat looms - Washington Examiner
A top House Republican says his recent trip to Taiwan reinforced that the island nation views the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a “wake-up call” as its own China threat looms and that Taiwanese leaders see the challenge posed by the Beijing-Moscow alliance. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the...
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Trans youth care ban headed to Tennessee governor's desk
Transgender youth in Tennessee would be banned from receiving gender-affirming care under legislation currently headed to Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.
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Weinstein begs for mercy as he is sentenced for another rape
The former film magnate receives an additional 16 years in prison following his Los Angeles trial.
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Alex Murdaugh murder trial: Day 1 of suspects testimony
Live updates, video and analysis on the trial of Alex Murdaugh
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Shapiro says he would dismiss any pressure to ask Fetterman to resign
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said he would dismiss any calls to ask Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to resign, after the first-term senator checked himself into the hospital to receive treatment …
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Amid crackdown on dissent, Tunisian leader turns on migrants
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian authorities on Thursday said they have arrested dozens of migrants near the Algerian border, two days after Tunisia's increasingly authoritarian leader claimed there's a plot to erase his country's identity by bringing in sub-Saharan Africans.
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Railroad pushback to safety regulations scrutinized amid East Palestine disaster
The freight rail industry’s lobbying efforts to oppose stronger safety standards are under intense scrutiny following the devastating Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio…
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Deadline for Hunter, James Biden, Eric Schwerin passes to provide documents to House Oversight Committee
The deadline for Hunter Biden, James Biden, and their business partner Eric Schwerin to provide documents passes as House Oversight Committee Republicans mull potential subpoena.
After a year, will US strategy in Ukraine bring victory or stalemate?
After a year of war, is the U.S. strategy to help Ukraine win or to force a stalemate?
Georgia lawmakers pare back bill to increase weight of trucks on highways
Lawmakers in Georgia are scaling back a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways. This bill allows a higher weight for trucks carrying mining, farming, and logging commodities.
Congress turns its eye to fentanyl crisis
Welcome to The Hill’s Health Care newsletter{beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Fentanyl rises as top issue of concern The powerful synthetic opioid has l…
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary plans to send a delegation to Sweden and Finland to resolve “political disputes” that have raised doubts among some Hungarian lawmakers of whether to support the two Nordic nations' applications to join NATO, a senior Hungarian lawmaker said Thursday.
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Pennsylvania county ‘country club’ GOP is accused of thwarting MAGA upstart - Washington Examiner
Republican activists in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are calling out the establishment county GOP for allegedly blocking MAGA influence through various activities. Andy Meehan, a conservative activist, told the Bucks County Courier Times that the Bucks County GOP has left out the MAGA wing...
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Man accused of killing Orlando TV reporter was a gang member, officials say
Keith Melvin Moses, 19, is accused of shooting five people Wednesday in Pine Hills, Florida, killing TV journalist Dylan Lyons, the girl and a 38-year-old woman.
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Ukraine first lady cites rights violations, urges tribunal
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska gave a video tour of human rights violations in the country following Russia’s invasion almost a year ago, telling a U.N. meeting Wednesday: “We have the right to live free, not to be killed or tortured.”
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How the Russia-Ukraine war has changed cyberspace
The Russia-Ukraine war has shattered the digital wall that often separated the government’s cyber experts from the private sector, forcing a new level of transparency on potential threats and engag…
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Russia agrees to give mercenary group more ammunition after row, Wagner boss says
Yevgeny Prigozhin had accused Russian commanders of withholding ammunition to spite him.
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Israel: Oman to allow Israeli planes through its airspace
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's foreign minister said Thursday that the Gulf Arab state of Oman has decided to allow Israeli planes to fly through its airspace.
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Investigation into Ohio train derailment points to overheated wheel bearing
Preliminary findings from the National Transportation Safety Board show that one wheel bearing was 253 degrees above ambient temperatures.
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Chile readies major earthquake insurance with World Bank
Chile is finalizing a deal with the World Bank for insurance against high-intensity earthquakes that would impact the country's fiscal policy and public debt, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty, waives 1st court appearance for 'Rust' involuntary manslaughter charges
Alec Baldwin waived what would have been his first court appearance after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust."
Republicans blast Washington Post op-ed by CCP official: ‘Worst kind of Chinese propaganda’
The Washington Post published an op-ed by a top Chinese official who claimed the spy balloon that was shot down by the U.S. military was a civilian weather balloon gone adrift.
Reforms to Mexico electoral law spark fierce debate
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s elections chief slammed President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s move to cut elections spending as an assault on democracy Thursday — criticism the leftist president dismisses as elitist.
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Youngkin asks for review of AP African American studies class in Virginia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has asked his education secretary for a review of the Advance Placement (AP) African American studies course that has made headlines since it was rejected in Florid…
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Disinformation Inc: James Comer demands records on State Department funding group blacklisting conservatives - Washington Examiner
This is part of a Washington Examiner series on self-styled 'disinformation' tracking groups that are blacklisting and trying to defund conservative media. Here is where you can read other stories in the series. EXCLUSIVE — Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Oversight and...
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Despite dashed hopes, some in Ukrainian city Kherson refuse to leave
Vladyslav Antoniuk felt euphoric three months ago when he returned to his home city Kherson, the day Ukrainian troops rolled back in and jubilant residents waved blue and yellow flags in the main square to celebrate.
Fresh off SC Gov. McMaster's win, backers set up nonprofit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fresh off his reelection, supporters of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster are setting up a nonprofit that organizers say will assist the Republican in promoting his legislative priorities over his final term in office.
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Halle Bailey addresses racist trolls criticizing her role as Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid'
“As a Black person, you just expect it and it’s not really a shock anymore,” Bailey told The Face in a new cover story interview.
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China outpacing US in warship production, Navy secretary warns
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro spoke at the National Press Club on Tuesday, warning attendees that China is outpacing the U.S. in warship production.
Ransomware gang leaked Los Angeles student health records online
Health records for about 2,000 current and former Los Angeles school students have been published to the dark web following a ransomware attack last year, the school district said in a statement on Wednesday.
Intense talks, familiar wrangles as UK, EU seek Brexit reset
Senior U.K. and European Union officials are meeting as part of what Britain calls “intensive negotiations” to resolve a thorny post-Brexit trade dispute that has spawned a political crisis.
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Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty in shooting, can still work
Actor Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie and waived his first formal court ap…
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NTSB on East Palestine toxic train derailment: '100% preventable'
U.S. safety investigators released a preliminary report into the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio.
'No criminal conduct' found in Mississippi police shooting, officials say
An officer shot 15-year-old Jaheim McMillan in the head Oct. 6 after Gulfport police pulled over a car carrying the teen and other minors.
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Israel's rightward shift is straining its ties with US Jews
An array of U.S. Jewish leaders are sounding alarms about what they see as a threat to Israel’s democracy posed by its new government.
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WATCH: DeSantis slams media ‘hoax’ claiming he doesn’t want slavery taught - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) blasted an MSNBC reporter on Thursday and other members of the media partaking in the "hoax" that claims he doesn't want slavery taught in Florida schools. "You just had on MSNBC — you had the reporter saying that 'Gov. DeSantis does not want students to learn about...
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Florida executes man for 1990 murder while a fugitive
Florida has executed a man for murdering a woman in 1990 while he was a fugitive from prison
Pope Francis cancels speeches and appointments because of bad cold
Francis coughed repeatedly during Ash Wednesday services he presided over at a Rome church.
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Suspect in attack on LGBTQ club will stand trial on murder and hate crime charges
The suspect in the Nov. 19 massacre at Club Q, who wore an orange jail jumpsuit at the hearing and cried at times, had no visible reaction to the ruling in a Colorado courtroom.
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Ukraine shuns OSCE gathering in Vienna over Russian presence
VIENNA (AP) — A meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's parliamentary assembly got underway Thursday without the Ukrainian delegation, which described the presence of Russian lawmakers as “an affront.”
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Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) blasted an MSNBC reporter on Thursday and other members of the media partaking in the "hoax" that claims he doesn't want slavery taught in Florida schools. "You just had on MSNBC — you had the reporter saying that 'Gov. DeSantis does not want students to learn about...
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Ukraine war shifts global power relations as China asserts role
What happened in the week the Ukraine war reached a second year?
Ahmed Qureia, top Palestinian negotiator with Israel, dies
Ahmed Qureia, a former Palestinian prime minister and one of the architects of interim peace deals with Israel, has died at age 85.
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Russian economy holding up but the road back to prosperity may be long
Russia's economy proved unexpectedly resilient in the face of tough Western sanctions last year, but a return to pre-conflict levels of prosperity may be far off as more government spending is directed towards the military.
Alex Murdaugh murder trial: Day 1 of suspects testimony
Live updates, video and analysis on the trial of Alex Murdaugh
www.nbcnews.comMoldovan president in Romania to boost ties amid Ukraine war
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian President Klaus Iohannis discussed energy, economic and security issues in Bucharest Thursday with his visiting Moldovan counterpart, as the two neighbors seek to boost ties amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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This is why you should care about Nigeria’s election
Millions of Nigerians are set to elect their next president. Here’s what’s at stake.
Mexico approves changes to electoral oversight, drawing criticism
The changes will cut the budget of the National Electoral Institute, cull staff members and close offices.
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Ohio train derailment: NTSB says investigation is ongoing in preliminary report - Washington Examiner
The National Transportation Safety Board published its first preliminary report Thursday on the Feb. 3 train derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio. The report offers the most in-depth accounting of the events leading up to the derailment, detailing the number of freight cars...
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TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cybersecurity
The European Union’s executive branch has temporarily banned TikTok from phones used by employees as a cybersecurity measure.
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Gaza ‘waiting for war every moment’ as Israel tension surges
Embattled residents in the Gaza Strip live in a perpetual state of fear of yet another war launched by Israel.
Company hired same child twice to clean slaughterhouses, internal document shows
An internal company report shows Packers Sanitation Services Inc. disciplined an employee who hired the same “known minor” twice under two different identities.
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The European Commission has dampened Bulgaria’s aspirations for a swift adoption of the euro currency as the Balkan country does not meet all required entry criteria.
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Texas senator behind bill to ban Chinese property ownership says it may 'prove even more significant' after spy balloon
Advocates say it is another example of Asians in the U.S. being scapegoated for the actions of China.
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Earthquake will keep Turkish inflation above 40%, additional budget needed -official
Turkey's devastating earthquake will keep inflation above 40% in the run-up to elections scheduled for June and will necessitate an additional budget, a government official and four economists said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene defends comment calling for a ‘national divorce’: ‘Necessary reality’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) defended her calls for a "national divorce" this week, saying she wasn't calling for a civil war but is concerned that's the direction the country is headed. Greene continued her argument for a peaceful divorce while speaking on Fox News Channel's Hannity on...
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Iran acknowledges accusation it enriched uranium to 84%
Iran is directly acknowledging an accusation attributed to international inspectors that it enriched uranium to 84% purity for the first time, which would put the Islamic Republic closer than ever to weapons-grade material.
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TV journalist killed while reporting on Florida shooting
Dylan Lyons was fatally shot after the shooter in an earlier deadly shooting returned to the crime scene. A 9-year-old was also killed after the person then entered a nearby home.
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What's really behind the wave of sadness among teenage girls? We asked 9 of them.
In interviews, high schoolers pointed to what they see as unique stressors their generation faces, which combined have led to the observed spike in depression.
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Rescuers confirm 4 died after plane crashed on Philippine volcano
Contact with the plane was lost a few minutes after it took off Saturday morning for the hourlong flight to the capital, Manila.
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'Never saw such hell': Russian soldiers in Ukraine call home
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — One Russian soldier tells his mother that the young Ukrainians dead from his first firefight looked just like him.
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When the war came home, this Ukrainian photojournalist spent a year covering it
A Ukrainian photographer’s first-hand account of the Russian invasion.
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Trump crushing Nikki Haley, the choice of 18% of Democrats - Washington Examiner
A week after Nikki Haley jumped into the 2024 Republican presidential primary race, she remains behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for second and is getting crushed by former President Donald Trump.In one of the first surveys to size up the coming GOP fight, Trump has the support of 52% of...
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2 million Cosori air fryers recalled over reports of burns, property damage
The appliances were sold at retailers including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Home Depot and Target from 2018 through 2022.
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Moderna misses on earnings as costs rise from surplus production capacity, lower Covid shot demand
Moderna reported quarterly earnings of $3.61 per share, a 68% decrease from the same period in 2021 when it booked $11.29 per share.
What the end of COVID trackers means for the future of the pandemic
Experts warn that investments in epidemiological tracking can’t dwindle, especially as respiratory illnesses like influenza and RSV placed a heavy burden on hospitals.
US ending extra help for groceries that started during COVID
Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink — and there’s a big push to make sure they’re not surprised.
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Why public health officials are not panicked about bird flu
Unlike earlier outbreaks, the subtype of H5N1 is not causing significant disease in people.
‘Parent’s worst nightmare’: Florida woman must give birth despite baby having little chance of survival
She is planning a delivery, post-birth care and a funeral.
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What will happen if medication abortion challenge succeeds?
In the latest effort to limit abortion access, opponents of the procedure are seeking to ban one of the two drugs used in medication abortions.
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George Mason study finds 'no evidence' that vaccine mandates in major cities reduced COVID-19 cases
A George Mason University study examining COVID-19 vaccine mandates in nine major U.S. cities found that they did not result in a reduction of pandemic cases or deaths.
Record-high drug overdose deaths in this state
New data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows more than 4,000 people -- a record high -- died from drug overdoses in 2021.
China's COVID-19 epidemic has 'basically' ended, but not completely over
Health authorities in China said on Thursday the country's COVID-19 epidemic has "basically" ended, but it is not completely over as it found seven imported cases of the highly-transmissible XBB.1.5 variant since Jan. 8.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia, officials say
An 11-year-old girl in Cambodia has died from bird flu in the country’s first known human H5N1 infection since 2014.
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Florida county Republican Party votes to ban the COVID-19 vaccine
Lee Co. Republican Party member Joe Sansone called the vaccine a bioweapon
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Moderna forecasts COVID sales decline as costs rise, shares fall
Moderna Inc on Thursday forecast declining COVID-19 vaccine sales and rising costs for 2023, raising concerns the U.S. biotech company could post a loss this year, and its shares fell 7%.
Popularity of Ozempic, Mounjaro, similar drugs may be driving shortages for people with diabetes, obesity
Obese patients are scrambling to find important drugs vital for their health as the popularity of Ozempic and Mounjaro has depleted supplies in pharmacies.
'Where does DeSantis get his apology?' Governor's office calls out media's shift in COVID coverage
Members of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press team responded to recent admissions that certain coronavirus policies like mask and vaccine mandates were wrong or didn't work.
Privacy watchdog raises concerns over Covid tracking data - Research Professional News
Response from South Africa’s health department says sensitive data have been deleted and blames “miscommunication”
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