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The Supreme Court seems poised to reject efforts to kick Trump off the ballot over the Capitol riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems poised to reject attempts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 ballot, with conservative and liberal justices in apparent agreement in a case that puts them at the heart of a presidential election.
Special counsel blows open debate over Biden age and memory: ANALYSIS
A report on Biden's handling of classified documents carried a political punch.
Takeaways from the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documents
The special counsel’s report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents is out and it’s not great news for the president on several fronts.
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Supreme Court justices steer clear of insurrection question in Trump ballot case
During a two-hour oral argument, justices avoided wrestling with the contentious question of whether former President Donald Trump “engaged in insurrection.”
www.nbcnews.comBiden angrily pushes back at special counsel's report that questioned his memory, handling of docs
A special counsel report found evidence that President Joe Biden willfully retained and shared highly classified information when he was a private citizen.
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No charges for Biden after Special Counsel probe into improper handling of classified documents
The Justice Department released findings of an investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents
Trump wins the Nevada Republican caucuses, continuing his march to the nomination
NBC News projects Trump has won his fourth nominating contest after facing minimal opposition, with Nikki Haley skipping the Nevada caucuses.
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Putin refuses to release Wall Street Journal reporter for free
Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, despite an appeal from Tucker Carlson.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden and Trump: How the two classified documents investigations came to different endings
Classified documents were found in a damaged cardboard box in President Joe Biden's cluttered Delaware garage, near where golf clubs hung on the wall. In Biden's case, special counsel Robert Hur, a former U.S. attorney for Maryland nominated by Trump, concluded in a report released Thursday...
Clarence Thomas should recuse himself from Trump Supreme Court case: Democrats
Some Democrats are pushing for Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from the Supreme Court case about whether Trump can stay on the ballot in Colorado.
Jury awards climate scientist Michael Mann $1 million in defamation lawsuit
A jury said Mann was defamed 12 years ago when a pair of conservative writers compared his depictions of global warming to a convicted child molester.
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READ: Special counsel Robert Hur’s report on Biden’s handling of classified documents | CNN Politics
Special counsel Robert Hur released a searing report Thursday that concluded President Joe Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security information but will not face charges after a year-long investigation into his handling of classified documents.
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5 key moments that point to a Trump victory at the Supreme Court
Here are the justices’ most revealing comments from the two-hour hearing.
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Biden defends record as special counsel files no charges in his handling classified materials
President Joe Biden welcomes the finding of a special counsel report that he would not face criminal charges in his handling of classified documents. (Feb. 8)
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Justices skeptical of 14th Amendment case banning Trump from ballot: Key takeaways
The U.S. Supreme Court appeared highly critical of a Colorado state court decision that would ban former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 GOP primary ballot.
Biden hosting Germany's Scholz as Europe grows anxious about Ukraine funding impasse in Washington
President Joe Biden welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for talks Friday at a time of mounting anxiety in Europe over the White House’s ability to break an impasse in Congress that is blocking new aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia. Scholz arrived in Washington ready to amplify an...
In Tucker Carlson interview, Putin's plans for Ukraine appear to echo Trump's
The former Fox News host is the first Western media figure to sit down with Russia's leader since Moscow invaded Ukraine nearly two years ago.
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'How in the hell dare he': Biden strikes defiant tone on special counsel report
The president's unexpected remarks came hours after the release of special counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents.
www.nbcnews.comRepublican effort to restore abortion rights in Missouri folds
A Republican-led group trying to restore abortion rights in Missouri is ending its campaign. Executive Director Jamie Corley on Thursday announced her moderate abortion-rights campaign is withdrawing to clear the path for a competing, more sweeping proposal.
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Clarence Thomas asks the first question
His questions can be influential with the other justices.
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Vladimir Putin tells Tucker Carlson that invasion of Ukraine is still ‘a civil war’ in wide-ranging two-hour interview
Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russian-speaking Ukrainians are fighting to defend their country, contrary to previous claims.
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Candidates clash and tempers flare at New York special election debate
GOP-backed Mazi Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi faced off over the border, abortion and more.
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Iraq army official condemns U.S. drone strike in Baghdad on Iran-backed militia commander: "Blatant assassination"
After a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad, an Iraqi military spokesperson says the U.S.-led military coalition has "become a factor of instability" in his country.
www.cbsnews.comRussian election officials reject antiwar politician's bid to oppose Putin in next month's vote
Antiwar politician Boris Nadezhdin was rejected as a candidate in next month’s presidential balloting by Russian election officials, a strong signal from the Kremlin that it won't tolerate any public opposition to the invasion of Ukraine.
apnews.comBiden Takes Swipe At Peter Doocy In Fiery Exchange
Biden’s comments came during remarks Thursday following a special counsel report that mentioned concerns about the president's memory.
Biden won't redact any portion of Special Counsel Hur report on classified docs: White House
President Biden did not assert executive privilege over any portions of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s now-complete report following his months-long investigation into Biden’s alleged improper retention of classified records, Fox News has learned.
What’s the difference between the Trump and Biden classified documents investigations?
The Hur report said Trump’s case was different from Biden’s because the former president allegedly “obstructed justice” after being given chances to return classified documents.
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Gaetz says McCarthy would be 'terrific' RNC chair after ousting him as Speaker: ‘Matt sure knows how to troll’
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said he endorses former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as a replacement for Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel.
Marjorie Taylor Greene files second ethics complaint against Georgia prosecutor who charged Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is prosecuting Trump in Georgia, of trying to avoid transparency.
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Trump wins Nevada Republican caucuses, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Donald Trump won Nevada’s Republican presidential caucuses Thursday, CNN projects, a victory that was effectively guaranteed when his lone remaining well-known rival, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, chose not to compete for the state’s delegates.
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Biden lapses on another world leader as he angrily defends mental fitness: 'My memory is fine'
President Joe Biden misidentified the presidents of Mexico and Egypt while trying to convince the public his memory was fine.
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Donald Trump wins Nevada Republican caucus, NBC News projects
Nevada is the first 2024 primary and caucus in the West. Come November, it will be a hotly contested swing state.
In Tucker Carlson interview, Putin says Russia can’t be defeated in Ukraine
Russian leader says deal to free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich possible subject to ‘reciprocal steps’.
Trump scores 'big victory' in Virgin Islands GOP caucuses over Nikki Haley
Trump defeats Nikki Haley for a third time during the U.S. Virgin Islands Republican Party presidential caucuses.
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Republicans furious after Biden avoids charges in classified documents case: 'Two-tiered system of justice'
Republicans were quick to condemn the Justice Department for not prosecuting President Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe Senate votes to begin working on a last-ditch effort to approve funds for Ukraine and Israel
A vote to begin work on the new package cleared on a 67-32 vote, but the legislation’s path remained uncertain.
apnews.comNevada’s caucuses and presidential primary election results in full
Trump is only major candidate in Republican caucuses, days after Haley loses Republican primary and Biden wins Democratic vote
Western media outlets have tried to interview Putin, contrary to Carlson claim | Fact check
Tucker Carlson claimed no Western journalist "has bothered" to interview Putin. But multiple outlets said they have tried and will continue to.
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court oral arguments on the Trump 14th Amendment case | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court signaled Thursday it is poised to back former President Donald Trump and fend off a blockbuster challenge to his eligibility to appear on Colorado’s ballot.
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Biden on Hur: ‘How the hell dare he’
A fiery president defended his mental capacity, hours after a special counsel report questioned his memory.
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What is the 25th Amendment? GOP's call to boot Biden has Kamala Harris as the key piece
Republican leaders looking to oust Biden as commander in chief will need Kamala Harris to play the biggest role in forcing a historic move.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPutin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter
Russian President Vladimir Putin has used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to urge Washington to recognize Moscow’s interests..
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Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi denounce US ‘interference’
Kremlin says the two spoke about creating a ‘multipolar, fairer world order’ in face of US-led efforts to contain them.
Nikki Haley reads 'mean tweets' from online users, Trump in parody video: 'Everybody hates you'
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is silencing out the haters in a new video reading aloud "mean tweets" about herself.
FBI says Tennessee man wanted to 'stir up the hornet's nest' at US-Mexico border by using bombs, firearms
The FBI arrested Paul Faye, a Tennessee man, who they say planned to attack migrants and federal law enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Brazil police investigate ex-President Bolsonaro's top aides over alleged coup plot
Brazilian police have searched homes and offices of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s top aides in an investigation alleging they plotted a coup and that the ex-president was aware of the plan.
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‘This matter is now closed’: Biden addresses special counsel report with House Democrats
The president’s speech at a House Democratic retreat came just hours after the release of a special counsel report saying there’s evidence Biden “willfully” disclosed classified material.
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Trump demands Jack Smith drop classified documents case after Biden avoids indictment
Former President Donald Trump called for special counsel Jack Smith to drop charges relating to his mishandling of classified documents.
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A very un-Trumpy performance delivers for Trump at Supreme Court
Jonathan Mitchell's argument to the justices had none of the bombast that other Trump lawyers often deploy.
www.politico.comKansas' AG is telling schools they must out trans kids to parents, even with no specific law
Kansas' attorney general is telling public schools they're required to tell parents their children are transgender or non-binary even if they're not out at home, though Kansas is not among the states with a law that explicitly says to do that. Republican Kris Kobach’s action was his latest move...
Migrant crossings fall sharply along Texas border, shifting to Arizona and California
The flow of migrants crossing into the U.S. illegally has largely shifted away from Texas in recent weeks, concentrating instead in Arizona and California.
www.cbsnews.comUkraine's president replaces top general to shake up deadlocked war with Russia
Ukraine’s president replaced his top general in a shake-up aimed at reigniting momentum in the deadlocked war with Russia, which is grinding into its third year as the country grapples with shortages of ammunition and personnel and struggles to maintain support from the West.
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Special counsel calls out Biden's 'faulty memory'; his attorneys slam that as false, 'inflammatory'
Joe Biden's memory is a striking and disputed part of special counsel Robert Hur's report issued Thursday
Judge: Louisiana legislative districts dilute Black voting strength, violate the Voting Rights Act
A federal judge has ruled that state House and Senate boundary lines drawn up by the Louisiana Legislature in 2022 dilute Black voting strength in violation of the U.S.
apnews.comWhat To Know About Robert Hur, The Special Counsel In Biden's Documents Probe
Hur, a Republican, clerked for two well-known conservative judges.
Judge affirms $83.3 million verdict against Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation case | CNN Politics
A federal judge ordered Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E Jean Carroll endorsing the jury’s verdict in the defamation trial last month.
www.cnn.comDonald Trump wins Nevada’s Republican caucuses after being the only major candidate to participate
Trump has no significant challenger in the caucuses after Nikki Haley decided to instead list her name in a purely symbolic Nevada GOP primary.
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Documented: Biden’s memory loss dates to 2015, 25th Amendment territory
President Joe Biden has apparently been suffering substantial memory loss for nearly a decade, a new report from special prosecutor Robert Hur has documented.
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Judge denies ex-Trump aide Peter Navarro's request to remain free while he appeals contempt conviction
A federal judge has denied former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro's request to remain out of prison while he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction.
Who is Ukraine's new army chief appointed by Zelenskyy?
Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who had been commander of Ukraine’s ground forces, takes over the head job, replacing Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
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Photos from outside SCOTUS as court hears Trump 14th Amendment disqualification arguments
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a Colorado lawsuit that could see former President Trump barred from the ballot.
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Democrats worry border will overshadow abortion in 2024 elections
The fight over abortion rights boosted Democrats in the 2022 midterm elections. Some in the party are worried border security could overshadow the issue this fall.
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Tucker Carlson interviews Vladimir Putin: What’s the controversy about?
The US television presenter is set to release an interview with the Russian president. Here is what we know about it.
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin delivered many familiar talking points and was rarely challenged by Carlson during the interview, his first with a Western-based media figure since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Supreme Court to hear Trump ballot removal case out of Colorado
The U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on whether former President Donald Trump should be removed from Colorado's ballot ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
North Korea's Kim says he has no desire for talks and repeats a threat to destroy South if provoked
North Korean media say leader Kim Jong Un has restated he has no desire for diplomacy with South Korea and that the North would annihilate its rival if provoked.
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Biden confuses presidents of Mexico and Egypt after defending 'fine' memory: 'Hard to watch'
President Biden called Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi the "president of Mexico" during a national address in which he defended his memory on Thursday night.
Near-total abortion ban rejected by Virginia House panel
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates — controlled by Democrats who flipped the chamber in November after campaigning on abortion rights — decisively voted down a bill that would have instituted a near-total abortion ban.
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Biden disputes special counsel findings, insists his memory is fine
President Biden delivered remarks from the White House in which he disputed some of the findings in the special counsel's report on his handling of classified documents.
www.cbsnews.comFamily says two American brothers, 18 and 20, detained in Israeli raid in Gaza
The family of two American brothers trapped in Gaza says Israeli forces have detained the two U.S. citizens in a raid on their home.
apnews.comTrump, Haley slam decision in Biden classified documents case as unfair
The former president claimed Joe Biden's case is "100 times different and more severe than mine."
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Russia open to prisoner swap for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich: Putin
In an interview released on Thursday, Russian President Vladamir Putin said Russia is open to a prisoner swap for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
Biden: 'Pleased' Classified Documents Investigation Recommended No Charges
After the special counsel report said Biden appeared to be forgetful, Biden joked that it had looked back to when he was "a kid" at 29.
Biden turns confrontational over alleged memory loss in DOJ report: 'How in the hell dare he'
Biden angrily fired back at special counsel report that questioned his memory saying: "They don't know what they're talking about."
Who created the AI-generated fake Biden robocalls? Feds would like to know, too
A group of attorneys general have zeroed in on the company behind the A.I. Biden robocalls, as the FCC takes a further step against deepfakes.
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Police close the case of two friends murdered in Georgia despite family’s pleas for answers
Ronisha “Nikki” Anderson, 51, and Juantonja Richmond, 52, were found fatally shot on March 7. Solomon Adams was found dead two days later.
www.nbcnews.comBiden determined to use stunning Trump-backed collapse of border deal as a weapon in 2024 campaign
President Joe Biden was urgently seeking more money from Congress to aid Ukraine and Israel. He took a gamble by seizing on the GOP effort to simultaneously address one of his biggest political liabilities — illegal migration at the U.S.
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Photos show Biden's classified records in 'mangled' box in his garage
Investigating President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, special counsel Robert Hur reveals photos of documents found in a box in Biden's Delaware garage.
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Five things in the Biden classified documents report
Probe describes top secret files in a garage and "significant limitations" with the president's memory.
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What it was like inside the Supreme Court during arguments over Trump's ineligibility case
Lengthy arguments took place on Thursday at the U.S. Supreme Court over former President Donald Trump's ineligibility case, but the Justices found space for levity nonetheless.
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White House counsel asked special counsel to revise classified documents report's descriptions of Biden's "poor memory"
Special counsel Robert Hur said in his report on Mr. Biden's handling of classified documents that a jury might see the president as a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory."
www.cbsnews.comInflation is nearly back to 2%. So why isn't the Federal Reserve ready to cut rates?
From Wall Street traders to car dealers to home buyers, Americans are eager for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates and lightening the heavy burden on borrowers.
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US says won’t support Rafah assault without plan as Israeli bombs rain down
At least 14 Palestinians dead in Rafah air strikes today as US again issues demand for Israel to stop killing civilians.
The Senate GOP ends up exactly where it started on foreign aid
One Republican senator said demanding a border deal was supposed to ease support for Ukraine aid. But the party didn't anticipate Donald Trump getting so heavily involved.
www.politico.comWill the Supreme Court put Trump back on the Colorado ballot? Key takeaways from the landmark hearing and a look at what's next.
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday in a landmark case concerning the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to bar former President Donald Trump from appearing on the state's primary ballots. Here are the key takeaways from the hearing and what's next.
Trump media deal partner DWAC nears $50 million financing, sources tell Reuters
The deal is based on convertible notes and will help fund DWAC while it seeks to complete its merger with Trump Media & Technology Group.
GOP Rep. Tenney calls to invoke 25th Amendment to remove Biden from office after 'alarming' Hur report
EXCLUSIVE: Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney is calling for the Cabinet to “explore" the use of the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to remove President Biden from office, following Special Counsel Robert Hur’s “alarming" report.
Justice Elena Kagan laughs that 14th Amendment arguments were just a ‘slow day at the office’
Oral arguments in a historic case collide with a friendly interview for Supreme Court fellows.
www.politico.comSpecial counsel alleged Biden couldn't recall personal milestones. His response: 'My memory is fine'
President Joe Biden is angrily denying claims in a special counsel's report that described the 81-year-old Democrat’s memory as “hazy,” “fuzzy,” “faulty,” “poor” and having “significant limitations.”
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Nikki Haley's plan to fight Trump for the Republican nomination? Win over non-Republicans
Nikki Haley is focusing on primary states where non-Republicans can vote -- and targeting voters outside of a GOP base that still overwhelmingly favors Trump
Putin signals he's open to prisoner swap for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's release
Russian President Vladimir Putin implied he wanted to make a prisoner swap in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
www.cbsnews.comHow the 'squad' is fighting back against pro-Israel PACs with record fundraising
They were warned that criticism of Israel’s conduct during its war on Hamas in Gaza could cost them politically. Members of the “squad” — a group of liberals in the House — are being singled out by pro-Israel PACs like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, better known as AIPAC. The...
The White House wants to 'cryptographically verify' videos of Joe Biden so viewers don't mistake them for deep fakes
Biden's AI advisor Ben Buchanan said a method of clearly verifying White House releases is "in the works."
7 indicted in attack on 2 NYPD officers in Times Square
Five of the defendants, who had previously been arrested, face felony charges, officials said.
www.nbcnews.comNikki Haley hunts for California votes, shrugs off snub in Nevada presidential primary
Nikki Haley is looking for votes in California after suffering a symbolic snub in Nevada's primary. Haley held an indoor rally Wednesday near the heart of Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood neighborhood, where she avoided mentioning the Nevada setback and again assured supporters she was in the race “f
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Hur report portrays Biden as 'elderly man' with 'poor memory'
Special counsel Robert Hur‘s report on his 15-month investigation into President Joe Biden‘s mishandling of classified documents includes damning assessments of the president’s mental acuity amid concerns about his age before November’s election. In his nearly 400-page report, Hur provides...
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Ukraine war: Zaluzhnyi sacking will not instantly solve battlefield woes
The military shake-up comes as Ukraine struggles with shortages of ammunition and manpower.
www.bbc.comAs Nikki Haley tours California, even some of her most ardent supporters don't see a path
GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley, faring poorly against Donald Trump, took a swing through Southern California to meet with supporters ahead of Super Tuesday.
Trump calls Supreme Court's 14th Amendment hearing 'a very beautiful process'
Trump spoke in front of Mar-a-Lago after Supreme Court arguments in a historic case challenging his ability to hold office due to the Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
Finland extends Russia border closure until April 14 saying Moscow hasn't stopped sending migrants
Finland's government says that it will extend the closure of the country's border with Russia until April 14.
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'My memory is fine' - Biden hits back at special counsel
The president rejects findings he disclosed classified material and denies he forgot when his son died.
www.bbc.comAI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
New Hampshire authorities started an investigation into AI robocalls that mimicked President Biden’s voice to discourage voters.
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Biden says his memory is 'fine,' he is 'most qualified person in this country' to be president
President Biden addressed the nation Thursday night, saying his memory is "fine" and defended his re-election campaign, saying he is the "most qualified person in this country to be president."
Wisconsin Republicans urge state Supreme Court to reject redistricting report's findings
Wisconsin Republicans urged the state Supreme Court on Thursday to ignore a report from redistricting consultants that determined GOP-proposed legislative maps were unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders. While Republicans argue that the consultants' findings are unsound, Democrats asked the...
Pakistan election 2024 updates: Voting ends in polls marred by violence
Election sees Nawaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto and Imran Khan’s party competing to lead the country for the next five years.
DOJ report digs into Biden's mishandling classified documents, 'poor memory': 5 takeaways
The Justice Department report couldn't come at a worse time for Joe Biden, amid ongoing voter concerns about the president's age and acuity.
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Ex-Border Patrol leader's Senate bid tests potency of immigration message for GOP
Ronald Vitiello spent many hours testifying before Congress as leader of the U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Now the Virginia Republican Senate hopeful is aiming to be the one asking questions of witnesses — and writing laws. Vitiello is a longtime Virginia resident...
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Zaluzhny is out, the ‘butcher’ is in
The question now is what Oleksandr Syrskyi, 58, brings to the war.
www.politico.comThe race for George Santos' congressional seat could offer clues to how suburbs will vote this year
A special election in the suburbs of New York to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos could offer clues about the mindset of suburban voters everywhere as 2024 election contests ramp up across the country. The Tuesday contest for the House seat held by Santos until his recent expulsion...
Special counsel report says Biden shouldn't be charged with any crimes over mishandling of classified documents
In 2022, Biden's team found classified documents in an office of his outside the White House. He also stored documents in his garage in Delaware.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry calls for special session, focused on tough-on-crime policies
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry officially called for a highly anticipated crime-focused special legislative session on Thursday that could overhaul the state’s current criminal justice system, reversing hard-fought and historic reforms that happened under Landry’s Democratic predecessor.
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Feds offer up to $10 million reward for info on Hive ransomware hackers
FBI recently toppled international criminal enterprise that targeted 1,500 institutions in more than 80 countries.
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Biden 'willfully' kept classified materials, had 'poor memory': Special counsel
Special counsel Robert Hur declined to prosecute President Joe Biden in the probe. Donald Trump is being prosecuted for retaining classified documents.
Hochul goes from enemy to frenemy for Tom Suozzi
The New York governor has emerged as an unusually aggressive surrogate for Suozzi.
www.politico.comProgressives in Congress spoke up for a cease-fire in Gaza. Now they're breaking fundraising records.
A group of progressive lawmakers are fighting back against a multimillion-dollar campaign to push them out of Congress for their opposition to Israel's deadly bombardment of Gaza.
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Baltimore man gets decades in prison for attacking Asian business owners with cement block
Darryl Doles, 53, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder, a hate crime, and second-degree assault.
www.nbcnews.com2024 Nevada caucuses and primaries: Full results
Full results from the Associated Press for the Nevada primaries and caucuses.
Live updates: Nevada Republican caucuses
Donald Trump will win Nevada's Republican Party-run caucuses where the former president faced no serious opposition, CNN projects
US has enough funds for now to continue training Ukrainian pilots on F-16, National Guard chief says
The National Guard still has enough money on hand to complete the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets despite the U.S. running out of funds to send additional weapons and assistance to Kyiv, the head of the Guard Gen. Dan Hokanson said Thursday. President Joe Biden announced in...
Biden retained records related to Ukraine, China; Comer demands 'unfettered access' amid impeachment inquiry
President Biden retained documents marked “secret" and “confidential" related to Ukraine and China, according to Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report.
5 key takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case Trump v. Anderson, which involves whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible to hold office again.
www.cbsnews.comHow the ghostwriter of Biden's memoirs ended up in the center of a classified documents probe
President Joe Biden worked so closely with the ghostwriter he is accused of sharing government secrets with, Mark Zwonitzer, that he once declared that he’d trust the author “with my life.”
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Trump projected to win Republican Nevada caucuses after Haley loses symbolic primary
Donald Trump was the only remaining major GOP candidate in the field listed on the ballot for Nevada's Republican caucuses after Nikki Haley opted to file for the state's primary instead.
www.cbsnews.comUtah governor says school board member who questioned a student's gender ‘embarrassed the state’
Utah’s Republican governor and other state officials are calling out a conservative state school board member for insinuating in an online post that a member of a girl’s high school basketball team was transgender, when in fact she is not.
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Top general leading U.S.-backed Kurdish forces in Syria warns of ISIS resurgence
The commander of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces warned Thursday that there's been a "spike" in ISIS activity recently and warned of "chaos" if the U.S. withdraws from Syria.
www.cbsnews.comAbandoned by his colleagues after negotiating a border compromise, GOP senator faces backlash alone
A former youth minister in the Baptist church, Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford is known as one of the most sincere and well-liked members of the Senate.
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The ghost criminals of New York
Migrants released by President Joe Biden are using mopeds to steal cellphones from women in New York City.
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Report: Biden won't be charged after he 'willfully' retained, disclosed classified records
The special counsel's report harshly criticized President Joe Biden's handling of highly classified records and gave reasons he was not charged.
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GOP sees political ammo in special counsel’s ‘well-meaning elderly’ depiction of Biden
The National Republican Senatorial Committee, the Senate GOP’s campaign arm, quickly chimed in on X that “Joe Biden is unfit to be president.”
www.politico.comBiden kept classified documents to prove he was right and Obama was wrong about Afghanistan, special counsel says
Biden's lawyers took exception to the notion that the now-president cared so much about the documents historical value.
Satellite images show significant growth in tent housing around Gaza border city
Aid groups are warning of the humanitarian risks of an assault on Rafah in Gaza.
Top Biden official at Senate hearing defends liquefied natural gas pause
Biden paused the approvals so his administration can take a "hard look" at the environmental and economic impacts of the booming industry.
Key events in the Biden classified documents probe: Updated timeline
Here is a look at significant developments so far in the investigation of Joe Biden's handling of classified documents while out of office.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi
Ukraine's president fires the popular head of the country's armed forces, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
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Nebraska police officer fatally shoots teen during welfare check
Police were responding to reports of potential self-harm when an officer shot and killed a 17-year-old boy.
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FLASHBACK: Dems ran defense on Biden's age before Special Counsel put damning spotlight on his 'poor memory'
Before the release of Special Counsel Robert Hur's damning report calling out President Biden's "poor memory," Democrats lined up in defense of his age.
A listener's guide to Supreme Court arguments over Trump and the ballot
There will be no cameras in the courtroom when the Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Biden calls Israel’s response in Gaza over the top | CNN Politics
President Biden late Thursday offered one of his sharpest rebukes to date of Israel’s military conduct in Gaza, saying the operation to go after Hamas had been “over the top.”
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Trump still has confidence in Johnson despite failed Mayorkas impeachment vote
Former President Donald Trump maintained his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Thursday.
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Read the transcript of the Trump Supreme Court oral arguments
Here's the full text of the hearing in Trump v. Anderson.
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91-year-old man fends off violent mugger in NYC attack, search for suspect continues
The suspect was captured by surveillance cameras and was last seen fleeing the scene on foot.
Haley reups calls for Biden to take mental competency test
GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley re-ups calls for President Biden to take a mental competency test after a special counsel report that described the 81-year-old president's memory as 'poor.'
Donald Trump clinches win at US Virgin Islands caucus, which defied Republican Party rules
Donald Trump has amassed another win at a Republican caucus held in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where officials flouted several GOP party rules, including holding the contest earlier than allowed.
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CNN’s Van Jones lashes out over SCOTUS signaling it will keep Trump on Colorado ballot
CNN analyst Van Jones blasted the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday as it appeared it would overrule the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from the state ballot.
Wisconsin elections official claims he's done more for Black community than any white Republican
A Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission who has faced calls to resign after falsely declaring that former President Donald Trump won the state claimed Thursday that he's done more for Black people than any other white Republican. Bob Spindell, who is white, made the remark...
When the Republicans get back to normal, Trump and Trumpery will pass
What kind of Republican Party will former President Donald Trump leave after him? For there must come a time after Trump.
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No clear winner in Pakistan as Khan-backed independents lead vote count
Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif claims victory despite trailing Imran Khan-backed independents as counting nears end.
ACLU settles for $500k with a Tennessee city in fight over an anti-drag ordinance
The legal battle stemmed from a decision by Murfreesboro officials to stop approving permit requests by an LGBTQ nonprofit group whose events included drag shows.
www.nbcnews.comTexas man sentenced to 180 days in jail for drugging wife's drinks to induce an abortion
A Texas man who drugged his wife’s drinks in an attempt to induce an abortion has been sentenced to 180 days in jail and 10 years on probation.
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European lawmakers leave Washington concerned about state of US support for Ukraine | CNN Politics
Top lawmakers from Estonia, Iceland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden left meetings in Washington concerned and frustrated about a lack of urgency from their American colleagues about the need to support Ukraine.
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Biden considered resigning vice presidency 'in protest' over Obama's Afghanistan policy: Hur report
The Special Counsel report on Biden's mishandling of classified documents revealed the former vice president considered resigning in 2009 over then-President Obama's Afghanistan policy.
Alabama bill that would allow lottery, casinos and sports betting headed to first test
Alabama lawmakers could cast their first votes next week on sweeping gambling legislation. The proposal would create a state lottery, allow sports betting at in-person locations and through online platforms, and authorize up to 10 casino sites with table games and slot machines.
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House Republicans warn Biden against federalizing Texas National Guard
The group of Republicans, led by Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), warned that doing so would be unconstitutional and urged Biden to cooperate with Texas Republicans to secure the border.
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Nikki Haley says 'Trump rigged' Nevada, claims it was 'such a scam'
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley appeared on “Fox News @ Night" on Wednesday to argue that the race will come down to her or Vice President Harris.
Biden’s verbal slip-ups over dead European leaders put the focus on his most potent political weakness: His age | CNN Politics
Questions about President Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office are not going away, even as the 81-year-old president juggles multiple high-stakes international and domestic crises simultaneously and criss-crosses the country to make his case to voters for another term in the White House.
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Judge rejects Peter Navarro’s bid to remain out of jail while he appeals contempt conviction
If the ruling holds, Navarro may be the first member of Trump’s inner circle to go to prison for crimes stemming from the effort to subvert the 2020 election.
www.politico.comNevada high court dismisses casino mogul Steve Wynn's defamation suit against The Associated Press
Nevada's Supreme Court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by casino mogul Steve Wynn against The Associated Press.
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WASHINGTON — It usually takes the Supreme Court about three months after an argument to issue a decision. The biggest rulings tend not to arrive until late June, no matter how early in the term the cases were argued. But the case argued Thursday is different, and the nation can expect a prompt...
CDC report finds teens use drugs — often alone — to ease stress and anxiety
Nearly half of surveyed teens said they turned to drugs to "stop worrying about a problem or forget bad memories."
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Trump demands DOJ 'immediately' drop charges against him in classified docs case after Biden decision
EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump told Fox News Digital that “deranged" Special Counsel Jack Smith needs to “immediately" drop all charges against him in his classified records case following the decision not to bring charges against President Biden for his retention of sensitive national...
Putin challenger Boris Nadezhdin barred from Russia's election
Russia's election commission has rejected anti-war challenger Boris Nadezhdin as a presidential candidate.
www.bbc.comThe first tornado to hit Wisconsin in February was spotted
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado was spotted just south of Madison, reportedly the first ever in the state of Wisconsin during the month of February.
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Scalise announces return as House GOP plans Mayorkas redo
The chamber could vote as soon as Tuesday on impeaching the Homeland Security secretary again, after their first try essentially ended in a tie this week.
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Trump civil fraud trial judge defends questioning potential perjury from witness | CNN Politics
The judge overseeing the New York attorney general’s fraud case defended his questioning of a potential guilty plea by a long-time ally of Donald Trump saying allegations that he is not impartial are “getting old.”
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Bolsonaro ordered to forfeit passport as Brazilian police probe his allies over alleged coup
The probe is connected to an alleged criminal organization that “acted to attempt a coup d’etat” that would have kept Bolsonaro in power after his election defeat against President Lula.
www.nbcnews.comNew York woman sentenced to probation and fines in COVID aid fraud schemes
New York prosecutors say a Brooklyn woman has been sentenced in connection with a sprawling COVID-19 fraud scheme.
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Donald Trump's election conspiracy case in Georgia is ongoing, not ‘over’ | Fact check
Experts and an attorney for the Fulton County court say the case remained pending as of February 2024 with a hearing scheduled for Feb. 15.
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Biden's birth state purports highest political engagement among black voters: Study
President Joe Biden's home state of Pennsylvania has the highest rate of political engagement among black voters.
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Takeaways from the New York special election debate | CNN Politics
Democratic former Rep. Tom Suozzi and Republican Nassau County legislator Mazi Pilip squared off Thursday night in the first and only debate of their race to replace disgraced former Rep. George Santos – a heated affair that underscored the contest’s national stakes.
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Putin suggests ‘agreement can be reached’ on detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested “an agreement can be reached” with the United States to release detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich, as he brought up the conviction of a “patriotic” Russian hitman in Germany.
www.cnn.comAmericans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?
The pomp, the glamour, the conflicts, the characters - when it comes to the United Kingdom’s royal family, the Americans can’t seem to get enough.
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Unable to reach an agreement on a border deal, some Republican senators opted to move forward with an Israel and Ukraine aid package without it.
Senate GOP helps advance borderless foreign aid bill
Senators are still debating how to address conservative demands for amendments, as the chamber now stares down a possible weekend in session.
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Fact check: Trump lies that Jan. 6 was ‘an insurrection caused by Nancy Pelosi’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump lied Thursday that Nancy Pelosi caused the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, making a claim that has no basis in reality. He also repeated a previous false claim that the rioters had “no guns.” And he continued to omit critical context about what he...
www.cnn.comBo Jackson awarded $21 million in Georgia blackmail, stalking case
Former professional baseball and football player Vincent “Bo” Jackson, a running back who won the Heisman Trophy at Auburn University, has won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him.
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White House defends Biden after he mixed up world leaders with dead people: 'It happens'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is defending President Biden after he said he spoke to a world leader in 2021 who actually died in 2017.
Kobe Bryant immortalized with a 19-foot bronze statue outside the Lakers' downtown arena
The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled a statue of Kobe Bryant, honoring their late superstar with a 19-foot bronze likeness outside their downtown arena
Black and brown people struggle to get enough vitamin D—what to know about the vital nutrient and when you might need a supplement
It can be challenging for Black and brown people to get the standard intake of vitamin D. But what's the explanation behind that? Here's what doctors say.
Lawmaker looks to make Nebraska the latest state to enact controversial 'stand your ground' law
Nebraska would become one of the last Republican-led states to enact a so-called “stand your ground” law under a bill being considered by lawmakers. State Sen.
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Biden slams special counsel Hur for raising son Beau’s death | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden forcefully rejected that he had trouble remembering when his son, Beau, had died, as special counsel Robert Hur claimed in his scathing report on the president’s handling of classified documents released Thursday.
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How the border deal went belly up
The long-heralded compromise proposal on immigration between Sens. James Lankford (R-OK), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) finally became public on a Sunday. And it went over just about as well as a lead balloon.
www.washingtonexaminer.comA volcano in Iceland is erupting again, spewing lava and cutting heat and hot water supplies
A volcano in Iceland has erupted for the third time since December and sent jets of lava into the sky.
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Chief Justice John Roberts asks whether red states would kick Biden off the ballot
He asked about the “plain consequences” of a ruling barring Trump from the presidency.
www.politico.comIn rural Utah, concern over efforts to use Colorado River water to extract lithium
A company’s plan in southeast Utah to extract lithium is adding to an anxiety familiar in this part of the arid American West: how the project could affect water from the Colorado River.
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Biden suddenly realizes he has the power to secure the border
President Joe Biden is suddenly interested in executive actions to restrict illegal immigration. It's nothing but an election year farce
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe EU announces 210 million euros in aid to help Mauritania curb migration
The EU has announced 210 million euros to help the coastal nation of Mauritania combat irregular migration, as the number of migrants making the dangerous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Europe rises sharply.
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Special Counsel calls Biden 'sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory,' brings no charges
Special Counsel Robert Hur described President Biden as a “sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory," and said he would bring no criminal charges against him after his months-long investigation into his improper retention of classified documents related to national security.
Takeaways from special counsel’s report into Biden’s handling of classified documents | CNN Politics
Special counsel Robert Hur’s report released Thursday did not charge President Joe Biden with a crime, but it painted a picture of a forgetful commander in chief who failed to properly protect highly sensitive classified information – a depiction that could hurt Biden politically.
www.cnn.comChina names a new stock regulator and reports new developer financing in a bid to soothe markets
Shares have risen in China after Beijing ousted its top stock market regulator and announced more funding for hard-strapped property developers.
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Special counsel report concludes Biden willfully retained classified information but will not face charges | CNN Politics
Special counsel Robert Hur released a searing report Thursday that concluded President Joe Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified military and national security information but will not face charges after a year-long investigation into his handling of classified documents.
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7 suspects indicted in assault on police officers in Times Square
The assault occurred Jan. 27 near Times Square as officers were trying to take a person into custody.
Stock market today: Tokyo hits 30-year high, with many Asian markets shut for Lunar New Year holiday
Asian shares are mostly higher as Tokyo's benchmark momentarily touched a 34-year high, while many regional markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.
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Cathy McMorris Rodgers won’t seek reelection, the latest establishment Republican to leave Congress | CNN Politics
House Energy and Commerce Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the first woman to hold that position, announced Thursday she is not seeking reelection, the latest establishment Republican to make public their plans to leave Congress.
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Eight killed in Rafah as Israel bombs ahead of planned ground attack
UN chief Guterres says people have ‘nowhere to go’ in Rafah as Israeli bombs rain down ahead of expected ground attack.
Nevada jury awards $130M to 5 people who had liver damage after drinking bottled water
A Nevada jury has awarded about $130 million in damages in a lawsuit filed by five people who suffered liver damage before bottled water marketed by a Las Vegas-based company was recalled in 2021.
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Chief Justice John Roberts may not buy Colorado's argument
A sharp line of questioning reveals something.
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Some Arab American leaders left frustrated after meeting with Biden officials in Michigan over Israel-Hamas war | CNN Politics
Some Arab American leaders signaled clear discontent with what they heard from Biden administration officials in Michigan Thursday after meetings meant to address a key constituency’s frustration with US policy around the Israel-Hamas war.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 2/8/2024
Stocks held near record levels on Wall Street as evidence kept piling up to show the job market remains remarkably solid.
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Eric Adams’s gangs of New York
NYC officials continue their crusade against their own citizens by incentivizing organized crime rings made of illegal immigrants.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCalifornia bill would ban all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill in the state Legislature. California already bans thin plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and other shops.
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City looks to create subsidized housing through vouchers
The city is aiming to use vouchers to convert market-rate buildings to subsidized housing for New Yorkers exiting homeless shelters.
www.politico.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery rose $2.36 to $76.22 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for April delivery rose $2.42 to $81.63 per barrel.
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The No. 1 resume mistake according to ex-Amazon recruiter: You see it 'all the way up to the C-suite'
Lindsay Mustain has seen all kinds of resume mistakes. But the one that happens most often is what she calls "Miss America answers."
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