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Pentagon video shows Russian jet dumping fuel on US drone
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Biden administration released video Thursday of a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone as the U.S. sought to hold Russia responsible for the collision that led to the drone’s crash into the Black Sea without escalating already fraught tensions with the Kremlin.
‘Hunting rifles’ — really? China ships assault weapons and body armor to Russia
Customs data obtained by POLITICO reveals direct shipments of Chinese assault rifles, as well as drone shipments and body armor routed via Turkey and the UAE.
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10 charged in Irvo Otieno’s death at mental hospital
DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) — Video from a state mental hospital shows a Black Virginia man who was handcuffed and shackled being pinned to the ground by deputies who are now facing second-degree murder charges in his death, according to relatives of the man and their attorneys who viewed the footage...
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Senate Republicans distance themselves from DeSantis’s Ukraine stance
Senate Republicans on Wednesday signaled growing concerns about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) stance on Ukraine after he likened Russia’s invasion of the country to a “territorial dispute” …
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Sen. Cassidy to Yellen at hearing: ‘That’s a lie’
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) abruptly cut off Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at a hearing Thursday and declared, “That’s a lie,” when Yellen said that President Biden is ready to work with Congress o…
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US has seen 'significant spike' in aggressive Russian military flights in Syria this month, commander says | CNN Politics
The US has seen a "significant spike" in aggressive Russian military flights in Syria this month, the commander of US Central Command said Thursday, two days after Russian jets harassed and collided with a US drone over the Black Sea.
Pence defends joke about Buttigieg 'maternity leave'
KEENE, N.H. (AP) — The husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Thursday he hasn’t heard from Mike Pence in the days since the former vice president mocked his family, but will continue to hold him accountable for his words.
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House Republicans launch their version of Jan. 6 committee, probing "misconduct" by original panel
Chairman Barry Loudermilk pledges to review "both sides" of Jan. 6 and will consider panel interview of Nancy Pelosi. Democrats call effort "obscene" and "political theater."
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Rubio says Russian jet collision with U.S. drone was "deliberate effort" and "direct test" of Biden administration
Sen. Marco Rubio said the U.S. should not be cowed and should continue to send aircraft into the region.
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Florida bill targeting "diversity, equity, or inclusion" on college campuses advances to state Senate
The bill would ban public colleges and universities from using funds to "promote, support, or maintain any programs or campus activities that promote" DEI.
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Pence implies Trump is a bad Christian as 2024 announcement looms
Mike Pence attempted to court conservative Christians during a speech in Washington, D.C., last weekend, implying that he is a better Christian than former President Donald Trump.
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Kentucky lawmakers pass ban on youth gender-affirming care
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kentucky passed a measure Thursday to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors, completing whirlwind voting on a repackaged proposal that triggered outrage and tears among opponents unable to stop the sweeping policymaking on a culture wars...
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7 Virginia deputies, 3 hospital employees charged with murder after inmate held down for 12 minutes: Prosecutor
Seven Virginia sheriff's deputies have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of inmate Irvo Otieno.
Poland thwarts Russian spy plot to 'paralyze' Western aid shipments to Ukraine
Russia sent a team of saboteurs on a mission to interfere with Western military aid to Ukraine, according to Polish authorities who say they foiled the plot.
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US airplane near misses keep coming. Now officials are talking about averting 'catastrophic' incidents | CNN
A series of concerning aviation incidents have hit the headlines in the United States this year, prompting top officials to hold a safety summit. So what's going on and is it anything passengers should be worried about?
Wagner’s convicts tell of horrors of Ukraine war
Reuters tracked down and interviewed five Russian prisoners who fought in Ukraine in return for freedom. They gave the most detailed insider account yet of Wagner's convict army.
Pence on whether Trump should bow out if indicted: It's up to him
The pass from the former vice president comes as he ramps up criticism of his onetime boss on other matters, including Jan. 6.
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Trump blends new policies with old grievances in his 2024 campaign
It's a departure from his last presidential run, which centered on "promises made, promises kept" rather than fresh policy proposals.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AI will reshape society, acknowledges risks: 'A little bit scared of this'
The CEO behind the company that created ChatGPT believes artificial intelligence will reshape society as we know it, but admits there are extraordinary risks.
Yellen declares bank system sound, as new rescues ordered
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen offered firm, upbeat reassurances to rattled bank depositors and investors Thursday, even as American financial institutions and European agencies ordered fresh rescue efforts following the second-largest bank collapse in U.S.
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Grand jury heard another recording of Trump pressuring Georgia official: report
The Georgia grand jury that was tasked with investigating whether former President Trump interfered with the 2020 election has heard a recording of a phone call the former president had with a top …
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Bernie Sanders endorses Brandon Johnson in Chicago mayoral race
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) waded into the contentious Democratic race for Chicago mayor, endorsing progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson.
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OnPolitics: Lawmaker push bill for a four day work week
The most recent effort follows a 4-day workweek test run by more than 70 British companies, which finds no loss in productivity.
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Banks sought record Fed liquidity in wake of SVB collapse
Banks sought record amounts of emergency liquidity from the Federal Reserve over recent days in the wake of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, which in turn helped undo months of central bank efforts to shrink the size of its balance sheet, Fed data showed on Thursday.
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Putin tells Russia’s billionaires to step up in face of ‘sanctions war’
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Russia’s billionaires to step up in the face of what he called a “sanctions war” from the West during an annual meeting of the Russian Union of Industrialists …
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FDIC returned $40 bln in U.S. Treasury funds, reversing withdrawal after SVB takeover
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp deposited $40 billion back into the U.S. Treasury General Account on Tuesday, reversing a $40 billion withdrawal on Friday as the regulator took control of the failed Silicon Valley Bank, Treasury financial data released on Wednesday showed.
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GOP lawmakers cringe over Trump’s effort to destroy DeSantis
Senate Republicans are wincing over former President Trump’s early barrage of attacks against his chief rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), fearing they’re seeing a preview of a brutal prim…
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Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets
Poland’s president says his country plans to give Ukraine around a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets
Border Patrol terror watch-list encounters on track to outpace last year’s record
The number of people on the FBI's Terrorist Screening Database encountered between ports of entry at the southern border is on pace to eclipse last year's numbers.
Big banks create $30B rescue package for First Republic
NEW YORK (AP) — Eleven of the biggest U.S. banks Thursday announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank in an effort to prevent it from becoming the third to fail in less than a week and head off a broader banking crisis.
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Senate advances bill to repeal Iraq war authorizations in bipartisan vote
The White House said President Biden supports the bill, which would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force.
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France to raise retirement age without vote via special provision
The French government used a special provision in its constitution Thursday to bypass the country's legislature and make changes to the country's pension program, including raising the age of retirement.
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Partisan rancor in Oregon spills over into Idaho effort to absorb its rural neighbors | CNN Politics
Matt McCaw cringes if you say the word "secessionist" around him.
Moderate Senate Democrats join GOP in resisting new bank rules after SVB failure
Many of the 17 Democrats who voted to ease rules on certain banks in 2018 say they don't regret their votes and aren't ready to support a bill to impose tougher regulations.
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FACT FOCUS: Claims blame ‘woke’ policies on bank’s demise
As Wall Street reels from the swift demise of Silicon Valley Bank — the biggest American bank failure since the 2008 financial meltdown — some social media users are honing in on a single culprit: its socially aware, or “woke,” agenda.
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Williamson calls report on ‘abusive’ treatment of staff ‘categorical lies’
Marianne Williamson, who became the first Democratic challenger to President Biden to mount a 2024 presidential run earlier this month, pushed back on a Politico report that she was “abusive” to he…
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Brindle sues Murphy, three top aides after attempt to oust him from ELEC
The lawsuit adds the new allegation that the Murphy administration sought to force Brindle out over a satirical op-ed he wrote.
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GOP 2024: Which Republicans are running for president? Who has yet to announce? Who's considering?
The field for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination is heating up. Here is who has announced and who is considering a run for the White House.
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American Airlines loses fight over Delta airport slots
American Airlines , which gave up rights to two airport slots to Delta Air Lines' in 2013, on Thursday lost a court appeal to have the European Union cancel them for lack of use.
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First Republic Bank executives sold stock in months leading up to turmoil: Report
Some of the head executives of First Republic Bank reportedly sold off millions of dollars worth of company stock before the regional bank entered into turmoil.
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What to know about bank deposits and the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund
The two banks suddenly collapsed last week, but the federal government quickly said that depositors would not lose their money.
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Video New AI chatbot features and what critics fear are serious flaws
ABC News chief business correspondent Rebecca Jarvis breaks down the new AI chat capabilities
Chasten Buttigieg says Pence's dig 'flies in the face' of former VP's family values | CNN Politics
Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Pete Buttigieg, criticized former Vice President Mike Pence's recent remark that the transportation secretary had gone on "maternity leave," telling ABC's "The View" that the dig "flies in the face" of Pence's family values.
Yellen, Dimon, Powell helped clinch First Republic deal with key lawyer
A deal to deposit $30 billion into First Republic Bank announced on Thursday was put together by top power brokers from the U.S. Treasury, Federal Reserve and banks including JPMorgan Chase & Co after a steep decline in First Republic's shares, according to sources.
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Russian dissident ex-mayor handed 14-day sentence
MOSCOW (AP) — A former mayor of Russia's fourth-largest city was ordered to spend 14 days in custody on Thursday pending his trial on charges that could entail a longer prison term, part of authorities' efforts to muzzle dissent.
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Flowers, cheese, birds... and a rifle? Wisconsin Republicans release bill to create official state rifle
The Henry All-Weather .45-70 would be designated Wisconsin's official rifle under a Republican bill. The rifle is made by Henry Repeating Arms.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Zelenskyy visits troops after night of Russian strikes
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
New Jan. 6 footage shows Grassley just feet away from rioters, Chansley
Newly released footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol shows Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) just feet away from rioters, including the now infamous “QAnon Shaman.” The senator, who was t…
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Mortars, artillery and small arms fire as battle for Bakhmut rages
From a mortar position behind a ridge beyond which frontline Ukrainian and Russian troops face off outside the hotly contested city of Bakhmut, a crew adjusted its weapons before firing off seven rounds.
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Greta Thunberg nixes tweet warning end of humanity if climate not fixed by 2023
Greta Thunberg is facing backlash for deleting a 2018 tweet on the fate of humanity and climate change.
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Senators temper outrage over Russian jet provocations to avoid escalation
Lawmakers are outraged over the aerial harassment by Russian jets that led to the downing of a $32 million American drone, but are expressing extreme caution to avoid escalating a conflict between …
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No apology from Pence after 'homophobic joke,' Chasten Buttigieg says
Chasten Buttigieg, husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, responded to former Vice President Mike Pence's recent "attempted joke" on "The View" Thursday.
Analysis: Chinese suppliers race to Vietnam as COVID let-up opens escape route from Sino-U.S. trade war
Vietnam has enjoyed a wave of investment from China since its neighbour abruptly canned its strict virus-containment strategy and unleashed pent-up interest from companies - and their suppliers.
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A peek into the finances of former chief of staff Frank Carone
His investments in securities and a retirement account — which were held in a blind trust — appear to have increased by millions of dollars.
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Whitmer signs bill expanding LGBTQ protections
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Thursday expanded the state’s civil rights law to include explicit protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, signing the first statewide law in M…
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House GOP digs in on China-linked payments to Biden family members in new memo | CNN Politics
House Oversight Republicans said in a new memo issued Thursday that members of President Joe Biden's family received just over $1 million indirectly from a Chinese company -- the committee's latest disclosure in its investigation into the Biden family's business dealings.
UN envoy: Wide resistance to Myanmar military's repression
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Widespread popular resistance to brutal repression by Myanmar’s military shows no sign of abating across much of the country, and with both sides intent on winning by force “there is no prospect for a negotiated settlement,” the U.N.
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DeSantis’ anti-woke law remains blocked in Florida colleges
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker determined the anti-woke law is “positively dystopian.”
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Don't ban TikTok from Americans' phones, says NH governor and possible 2024 GOP candidate
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says ban on TikTok doesn't seem "practical," despite national security concerns about the application's Chinese owners.
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Global shares gain as banking sector lifelines bolster confidence
Global equities rose on Thursday on news that a large group of banks were infusing cash into U.S. lender First Republic Bank and as a lifeline from the Swiss National Bank to Credit Suisse eased fears of a global banking crisis.
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Ban threat looms over TikTok
Welcome to The Hill’s Technology newsletter{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok faces ban threat Threat of a U.S. ban on the popular video-sharing app escalated w…
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Marianne Williamson responds to Politico article alleging abuse toward staff
The presidential candidate reacts on the BBC's Americast to allegations of staff mistreatment.
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Amgen to cut 450 jobs in second round of layoffs this year
Amgen Inc said on Thursday it would cut 450 jobs, or less than 2% of its workforce, making it the company's second round of layoffs this year amid intensifying pressure on drug prices and high inflation.
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Florida GOP lawmakers advance 6-week abortion ban with some exceptions: 'a policy that supports life'
Florida' Republican-led House Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee on Thursday voted along party lines to advance a six-week abortion ban.
SVB collapse: Banks borrowed $164.8 billion from Fed in past week
Banks borrowed nearly $165 billion in emergency funds from the Federal Reserve in the past week.
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TikTok has your data even if you've never used the app: Report
The report, from the cybersecurity company Feroot, said the app still has your data even if you've never used TikTok.
Ukraine war live updates: Watch the moment Russian jets intercept U.S. drone; Poland to send fighter aircraft to Ukraine
The chasm between Russia and the West continues to widen as the dispute over a downed U.S. drone continues to send ripples across the geopolitical landscape.
Military moves to cut suicides, but defers action on guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a number of improvements in access to mental health care on Thursday to reduce suicides in the military, but held off on endorsing more controversial recommendations to restrict gun and ammunition purchases by young troops, sending them to...
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Family of Irvo Otieno, Virginia man who died in custody, views surveillance video: "My son was tortured"
Three Central State Hospital employees were arrested Thursday, bringing the number of people arrested in relation to Otieno's death to 10.
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Libya uranium: Missing barrels recovered, say eastern forces
UN inspectors have been trying to locate about two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.
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As Congress weighs ban, CEO of TikTok Shou Zi Chew will appear for a hearing
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is likely to face aggressive questioning from lawmakers on the app's ties to the China and its handling of private user data.
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Explainer: Can China broker peace between Russia and Ukraine?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to soon visit Russia's Vladimir Putin and, according to media, hold a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy weeks after China proposed a 12-point plan for peace in Ukraine.
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DeSantis takes aim at Florida social studies textbooks for critical race theory
The state of Florida is reportedly reviewing content in public school social studies curricula to ensure concepts prohibited by state law, including critical race theory, are not included in the classroom.
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The FAA proposes lengthening cockpit voice recording time to 25 hours | CNN
The Federal Aviation Administration is working to establish a requirement that aircraft have longer duration cockpit voice recorders. Currently, the recorder, one of two so-called "black boxes," captures only the most recent two hours of sound in the cockpit.
Howard paid visit by VP Harris in 1st NCAA tourney since '92
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The first appearance for Howard University in the NCAA Tournament since 1992 included a visit by one of the school's most prominent alums. Vice President Kamala Harris watched Howard's 96-68 first-round loss to Kansas from a suite at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday...
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Jewish newspaper's former editor charged in connection with Jan. 6
An FBI investigator said video showed Elliot Resnick grabbing and holding the arm of a Capitol Police officer. Resnick at the time worked for The Jewish Press.
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Body camera footage released in fatal police shooting of anti-violence activist Najee Seabrooks
Body camera footage was released in the fatal police shooting of Najee Seabrooks, an anti-violence activist who called 911 during an apparent mental health crisis.
Reporters erupt on Jean-Pierre over Biden not taking questions from press pool: 'That's not true'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was peppered by reporters after she claimed they would have the opportunity to ask President Biden questions during an upcoming meeting.
Backlash hits Audubon after refusal to drop slave-holder's name
A vice chair of the National Audubon Society’s board and two others resigned from the organization’s board Wednesday after the conservation group announced it would keep its name tied to enslaver John James Audubon.
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Wall Street closes higher as First Republic helps lift banks
A strong rebound by financials helped Wall Street's main indexes close firmly positive on Thursday, after some of the country's largest lenders came to the rescue of embattled First Republic Bank.
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Utah’s Cox says he will sign divisive social media bill restricting minors
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) on Thursday said he’ll sign a divisive bill restricting minors from using social media without parental permission. Cox said at a meeting with reporters that he’ll “absolu…
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New Zealand to ban TikTok on devices linked to parliament
New Zealand will ban TikTok on devices with access to the parliamentary network because of cybersecurity concerns, a government official said on Friday.
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New bipartisan congressional caucus vows to fight New York's congestion pricing plan
The opposition is heating up as the Biden administration decides whether or not to greenlight the new tolling system.
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Ohio teachers retirement fund takes massive hit in Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Retirement funds for public workers in Ohio lost millions after the Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week, sending the tech and bank industries into a spiral. The Columbus Dispatch reported that …
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Most of eastern US, California coast under flood threats this spring, NOAA says
Meteorologists are predicting flood threats for a large portion of the U.S. during the spring.
Abbott takes over Houston ISD, largest Texas school district, due to low performance
A senior official in Gov. Greg Abbott's (R-TX) administration announced Wednesday that he would be appointing a board of managers tasked with the administration of the Houston Independent School District following a protracted court battle.
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UN seeks independent ideas on tackling Afghanistan's Taliban
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Thursday calling for independent recommendations on how a united international community should address the enormous challenges confronting Afghanistan — above all the Taliban’s drastic curtailment of...
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House GOP: Hunter Biden, others got $1.3M from business associate linked to China
House Republicans say Joe Biden's relatives and their associates got $1.3 million linked to China. The White House has dismissed the GOP probe.
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US says video of jet-drone encounter ‘decimates the Russian lie’
The White House on Thursday said the release of video showing a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. drone before it went down over the Black Sea undercut Russia’s version of events…
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Video shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea
US footage shows the jet apparently dumping fuel as it makes two close passes with the drone.
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What you need to know about this week’s banking crisis
Markets and policymakers have been waiting for the other shoe to drop since the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks last week, fearing a broader international banking crisis. Concerns ab…
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Lawmakers who struggle and have struggled with mental health see power in 'telling the story' | CNN Politics
In the spring of 2019, Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota was busy putting the finishing touches on a bill that sought to expand mental health care access for kids in schools.
US hasn't seen China provide lethal aid to Russia, Pentagon says
The U.S. still has not seen any intelligence to indicate China has supplied Russia with lethal aid for the use in Ukraine.
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Pornhub owner MindGeek sold to Canada's Ethical Capital
Canadian private equity firm Ethical Capital Partners (ECP) on Thursday said it had acquired Pornhub owner MindGeek, which has been mired in controversy over recent years.
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Josh Hawley labels Silicon Valley Bank 'too woke to fail'
Some Republicans have claimed the bank went down because it was too focused on "woke" policies. But the GOP senator insists those policies are actually the reason it was protected.
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Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and South Korea agreed to resume regular visits between their leaders and take steps to resolve a trade dispute during a long-awaited summit Thursday. Japan's prime minister called their meeting a “big step” to rebuilding the two nations’ security and economic ties as they...
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Progressive Democrat Ruben Gallego blames 2018 bill for bank collapse despite wife's employer lobbying for it
Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego blamed the Silicon Valley Bank collapse on a 2018 banking bill, despite his wife's employer lobbying for it.
Poland to be first NATO country to provide fighter jets to Ukraine
Poland said Thursday it will give Ukraine about a dozen Soviet-made MiG-29 fighter jets.
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Treasury Secretary Yellen says not all uninsured deposits will be protected in future bank failures
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure markets and lawmakers that the government will protect U.S. bank deposits amid a rash of bank failures.
Credit Suisse sued by US shareholders over finances, controls
U.S. shareholders of Credit Suisse Group AG sued the Swiss bank on Thursday, claiming that the bank defrauded them by concealing problems with its finances.
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France pension protests: Clashes after Macron orders rise in pension age without vote
France's president has sidelined MPs and forced through plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64.
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Ron DeSantis has a Florida problem
The governor and presidential hopeful has a "huge advantage" in his home state that could ultimately hurt his electability.
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Kentucky Senate passes bill to legalize medical marijuana
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate voted Thursday to legalize medical marijuana in the state, delivering a breakthrough endorsement after years of resisting access to cannabis for people suffering from a series of debilitating illnesses.
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Trains derail in Arizona, Washington state
Two train derailments have been reported in Arizona and Washington state amid growing scrutiny of rail safety over the past month. A train carrying corn syrup derailed in western Arizona near the C…
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Libs of TikTok hosts competing story hour to give parents alternative to Drag queens
The creator of Libs of TikTok is going after New York Attorney General Letitia James for holding a drag queen story hour. Now the Twitter account owner, Chaya Raichik, says she is offering her own story hour just down the street to give parents an alternative option.
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Axios fires reporter after email calling DeSantis press release ‘propaganda’
Axios fired a reporter after he called a news release from Florida’s Department of Education “propaganda” in an emailed response to the department. “This is propaganda, not a pres…
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Escaped pet monkey shot after it ripped a woman's ear in half
An Oklahoma woman is recuperating after a monkey escaped its owners, arrived on her porch and attacked her, police said.
Senators relaunch bill seeking to force Supreme Court to televise sessions
The Supreme Court has resisted calls to televise sessions. A senator cited recent rulings on abortion and gun control in pushing for more transparency.
Biden expected to designate largest national monument of his presidency next week | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden plans to designate Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada as a national monument next week, according to a person familiar with the plans.
Mexican president says more fentanyl enters the U.S. and Canada than Mexico
Greater quantities of synthetic opioid fentanyl directly enter the United States and Canada than Mexico, Mexico's president said on Thursday, pushing back against U.S. criticism of his record on cracking down on trafficking in the lethal drug.
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France's Macron skirts parliament to force through unpopular retirement reform
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron ordered his prime minister to wield a special constitutional power Thursday that skirts parliament to force through a highly unpopular bill raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 without a vote.
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Harris slams DeSantis for saying Ukraine support isn't a vital U.S. interest
"If you really understand the issues, you probably would not make statements like that,” the vice president said.
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Multi-billion dollar rescue deal for First Republic bank
Bank group says the move to prop up First Republic reflects confidence after bank failures.
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GOP pilots in Congress call on Biden to withdraw his ‘entirely unqualified’ FAA nomination
Fourteen GOP lawmakers who have flown airplanes called on Biden to withdraw his FAA nominee because he has "zero aviation experience" at a time of crisis for FAA.
Newsom pledges 1,200 tiny homes for California's homeless
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will spend about $30 million to build 1,200 small homes across the state this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday, part of a plan to help house the nation's largest homeless population and to address an issue that has persistently plagued the state...
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EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Mar-a-Lago staff, from servers to aides, are subpoenaed in classified documents probe | CNN Politics
At least two dozen people -- from Mar-a-Lago resort staff to members of Donald Trump's inner circle at the Florida estate -- have been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury that's investigating the former president's handling of classified documents, multiple sources familiar with the...
Matt Gaetz reveals reason he nominated Trump for House speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) revealed the reason he nominated former President Donald Trump for House speaker during the prolonged vote in January, which lasted 15 ballots.
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North Dakota Supreme Court says state abortion ban is 'unconstitutional'
The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a state "trigger" abortion ban was "unconstitutional" and would not be going into effect.
Here's how far a $100K salary goes in the most — and least — affordable U.S. cities
While a six-figure income has long been seen as a marker of success, in some cities it barely covers the cost of living.
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Canadian Supreme Court judge on leave after Arizona resort altercation
Justice Russell Brown has been off the bench since a complaint was filed alleging a drunken dispute.
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House Republicans announce new documents showing China link to Biden family bank accounts | Fox News Video
Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson has the latest on the House GOP revealing the Biden family received more than $1 million from a Hunter associate in 2017 following a China wire on 'Special Report.'
Louisiana environmental secretary Chuck Carr Brown resigns
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The head of Louisiana's Department of Environmental Quality is resigning at the end of the month, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday. Edwards “regretfully” accepted the resignation of DEQ Secretary Chuck Carr Brown, the governor said in a press release.
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Erdogan's party pivots back to orthodox economic policies in draft manifesto -sources
The draft election manifesto of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party marks a return to more orthodox, free market economic policies, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
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Video of man's death shows police torture - family
Irvo Otieno's death in police custody echoes George Floyd's, the family's lawyer says.
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Nearly two-thirds of California is now drought-free
Thanks to a series of repeat rainfall and snow events this season, nearly two-thirds of California is now drought-free, new data revealed on Thursday. Just 36.42 percent of the Golden Sta…
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Bolton says U.S. needs response to 'intimidating' Russian actions
“I’d throw out 30 to 40 Russian diplomats,” the former Trump national security adviser told Meet the Press NOW.
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Report scrutinizes US efforts to rebuild post-quake Haiti
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Agency for International Development built only half of eight major projects meant to help Haiti recover from a devastating 2010 earthquake, a federal audit report said Thursday.
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Silicon Valley Bank ex-CEO backed Big Tech lobbying groups that targeted Dodd-Frank, sought corporate tax cuts
Silicon Valley Bank ex-CEO Greg Becker backed two lobbying groups financed by tech giants as they targeted Dodd-Frank and the corporate tax rate.
Poll finds potentially competitive Mississippi governor's race
A Magnolia Tribune/Mason-Dixon Polling survey found Democrat Brandon Presley within 10 points of GOP Gov. Tate Reeves.
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Wanted: A GOP presidential contender who supports Ukraine
Senate Republicans are dinging frontrunners Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis for not supporting Ukraine, calling for leaders who embrace a more Reagan-esque foreign policy.
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Senate Republicans distance themselves from DeSantis comments on Ukraine
Senate Republicans are drawing a line in the sand between themselves and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) over comments he made about the Russia-Ukraine War amounting to little more than a "territorial dispute."
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Big banks create $30B rescue package for First Republic
Eleven of the biggest banks in the country have announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank
Senate advances Iraq war authorization repeal as Biden signals his support | CNN Politics
The Senate voted Thursday to advance a bill repealing two Iraq war power acts as lawmakers work to reassert their authority in military intervention abroad.
Kentucky lawmakers pass bill to make hazing a crime
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill aimed at criminalizing hazing on Thursday, the final day before lawmakers began an extended break to give the governor time to consider signing or vetoing the bills sent to him.
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Saddam's rusting yacht serves as picnic spot for Iraqi fishermen
Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule that ended with the U.S.-led invasion two decades ago.
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New video shows Stanford protesters heckling Trump judge as DEI dean appears to smirk
New video footage shows Stanford Law's associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion appearing to smirk and do nothing as protesters shouted at Trump-appointed judge.
Ex-fugitive in fraud scheme tied to $100 million NJ deli willing to pay millions for bail
Peter Coker Jr. is charged with his father and another man over alleged stock fraud involving a small town New Jersey deli.
US releases video of drone incident it says exposes Russian lies
The United States on Thursday released a de-classified video showing Russia's intercept of a U.S. military surveillance drone downed over the Black Sea two days ago, images that the White House said exposed how Moscow was lying about what happened.
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Feds spend $2.4 million on cloud seeding for Colorado River
DENVER (AP) — The Southern Nevada Water Authority on Thursday voted to accept a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to fund cloud seeding in other Western states whose rivers feed the parched desert region.
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Michigan loses appeal over former governor's acquittal in Flint water case
The Michigan Court of Appeals sided with former Republican Gov. Rick Snyder in an appeal over his acquittal ofn charges related to his alleged role in the Flint water crisis.
Largest U.S. reservoirs moving in right direction, scientists say
Climate experts caution that the favorable drought maps represent only a blip on the radar as the long-term effects of a stubborn drought persist.
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New video shows Stanford protesters heckling Trump judge as DEI dean appears to smirk
New video footage shows Stanford Law's associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion appearing to smirk and do nothing as protesters shouted at Trump-appointed judge.
India approves purchase of military equipment worth $8.5 bln
India on Thursday approved purchases of missiles, helicopters, artillery guns and electronic warfare systems worth $8.5 billion as it sought to add more teeth to its military.
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Ivey signs spending plan for $1B in pandemic funds
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a spending plan to use $1 billion in federal coronavirus funds largely on a mix of water and sewer infrastructure, broadband expansion and reimbursements to health care providers hit financially by the pandemic.
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North Dakota's top court will not revive state's abortion ban
North Dakota's Supreme Court on Thursday refused to revive a strict abortion ban previously blocked by a lower court, finding that the ban violates a state constitutional right to abortion to preserve the mother's life or health.
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WATCH: Russell Brand says conservative conversations are 'alliance' against centralized power
Comedian and media personality Russell Brand is defending recent conversations with conservative commentators, suggesting they are the way to “attack centralized establishment or authoritarian powers.”
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Mar-a-Lago staffers subpoenaed for Trump classified document investigation
Staffers at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, were subpoenaed on Thursday as part of an investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears
TikTok is once again fending off claims that its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, would share user data from its popular video-sharing app with the Chinese government, or push propaganda and misinformation on its behalf.
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Here’s why Biden’s ‘billionaire tax’ plan is almost certainly unconstitutional
Critics have widely panned President Joe Biden’s latest budget proposal for its reckless spending and massive tax hikes. But one criticism that’s flown under the radar is that Biden’s budget also includes one policy that’s blatantly unconstitutional.
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Wagner advance in Bakhmut as Russian offensive appears to weaken
Russian mercenaries were the only element of Moscow’s forces making any progress in the 55th week of the war in Ukraine.
Flood deaths in Turkey's earthquake-stricken area rise to 16
Rescue teams have retrieved two more bodies after floods struck two Turkish provinces that were already devastated by last month’s powerful earthquake
Israeli forces kill four Palestinians in latest Jenin raid
Israel has now killed 83 Palestinians so far this year as it steps up raids in the occupied West Bank.
Bid opens to fire SC comptroller for $3.5B accounting error
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina lawmakers angry over a $3.5 billion accounting blunder by the state's comptroller general began efforts Thursday to sack the official, a day after demanding he quit or be fired .
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‘135 lives. And now, it’s like nothing happened at all’
Families of those who died in October football tragedy feel the lives of their loved ones have been disrespected.
Analysis: Frustrated Khamenei pushed for Saudi-Iran deal clinched in China
Eager to end its political and economic isolation, Iran had been trying for two years to restore ties with its long-time rival Saudi Arabia, an Arab heavyweight and oil powerhouse.
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Mom jumps into action when 17-year-old daughter goes into cardiac arrest at cheerleading competition
Keianna Joe, 17, was warming up with her team when she became unresponsive.
Families urge Philippines to work with ICC on ‘drug war’ probe
The court is looking at the deaths of thousands of people after former President Rodrigo Duterte began his ‘drugs war’.
San Francisco NAACP slams $5 million per person reparation plan
San Francisco's proposal for $5 million reparation payments has garnered nationwide attention, but there is widespread disagreement over the plan.
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Border Patrol terror watch-list encounters on track to outpace last year’s record
The number of people on the FBI's Terrorist Screening Database encountered between ports of entry at the southern border is on pace to eclipse last year's numbers.
One killed in blast at FSB building in southern Russia - agencies
At least one person was killed and two were injured on Thursday in a blast and fire at a building belonging to Russia's FSB security service in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don, according to officials quoted by Russian news agencies.
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Where in the world can you have the longest retirement?
As protests rage in France over pension reforms, we examine retirement ages and life expectancy around the world.
U.S. grapples with forces unleashed by Iraq invasion 20 years later
The 2011 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq left a vacuum that Islamic State militants filled.
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Michigan public works chief gets 3 months for extorting, threatening developer
Former Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Anthony Marrocco has been sentenced to three months in custody Thursday for politically-charged threats against a developer.
How does GPT-4 work and how can you start using it in ChatGPT?
Launched on March 14, GPT-4 is the successor to GPT-3 and is the technology behind the viral chatbot ChatGPT.
Italy’s highest court orders new trial for American tourists over police officer's death
The court said there was not enough evidence the two tourists were aware police were in front of them, which they both deny.
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Anger as French government pushes through pension change without vote
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne used a special procedure to push an unpopular pensions bill through the National Assembly without a vote on Thursday, triggering boos and shouts of "Resign!" in rare chaotic scenes in the French parliament.
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Army moving forward with new weapons, will test in various environments
The Army will test its new adopted weapons this summer in various environmental conditions.
US says drone recovery difficult as Russian ships at crash site
US General Mark Milley said the MQ-9 Reaper drone sank in an area of the Black Sea where depths are up to 1,500 metres.
Kevin McCarthy as popular as Trump, both tower over McConnell
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has moved into rare political space, reaching an approval rating higher than typical for a top party congressional leader and challenging former President Donald Trump’s approval among Republicans.
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Eyeing re-election, Biden breaks with progressives on some hot-button issues
They're unhappy with the president's positions on immigration and crime, among other issues, but leaders on the left appear willing to give Biden space to maneuver in 2024.
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Pentagon says its ‘highly unlikely’ Russia will find anything useful if it recovers US drone from Black Sea
The Pentagon says it is highly unlikely it will find any useful information if it recovers the downed U.S. drone from the depths of the Black Sea.
Biden tries rebranding GOP as the real police defunders in budget showdown
President Joe Biden is trying to turn Republican arguments about Democrats and crime against them in the hope of winning a spending fight this year and an election next year.
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El Salvador Congress extends year-long anti-gang crackdown
El Salvador's Congress passed yet another extension suspending some constitutional rights in the Central American country's year-long fight against gangs late Wednesday.
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Sen. Rand Paul walks out of Homeland Security hearing after butting heads with Democrat chair over amendments
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., walked out of the Homeland Security hearing Wednesday after suggesting Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., was introducing a third-degree amendment to the Fire Grants and Safety Act.
Iran-Saudi Arabia deal not a setback for US, analysts say
The China-brokered detente can improve regional stability and benefit US interests in the Middle East, experts say.
U.S. military conducts first maritime drills with West African forces
The West African troops silently pulled their small boats up to a rust-stained ferry and swarmed up its sides on grappling hooks to disarm the mock kidnappers onboard.
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Graham leads Senate GOP effort to codify landmark Supreme Court gun decisions
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and other Republican members of the Judiciary Committee are leading the charge to codify the Supreme Court's landmark Second Amendment decisions, arguing Democrats are committing a "frontal assault" on the constitutional amendment.
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Tennessee looks at lowering permitless gun carry age to 18
Tennessee gun rights activists are pushing to lower the age limit for the state's permitless concealed carry law, and state officials appear open to possible legislation.
No White House visit for Israel's Netanyahu as US concern rises
Eleven weeks into his third stint as Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to be received at the White House, signaling apparent U.S. unhappiness over the policies of his right-wing government.
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Researchers Are Getting Closer to Learning How to Treat and Prevent Long COVID
Promising drugs include metformin and Paxlovid
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Utah bans new licenses for abortion clinics, forcing them to close by year's end
The law forces clinics in operation to close either by year's end or when their license expires — whichever comes first.
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In victory for people with diabetes, Sanofi announces insulin price caps, the last of 3 major insulin makers to do so
Sanofi, along with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, make up about 90% of the insulin market in the U.S. All three have announced price cuts or out-of-pocket caps in recent weeks.
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DeSantis says he prevented ‘Faucian dystopia’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday touted his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that his willingness to buck the advice of federal health officials in some of the darkest days of the…
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COVID and kids’ mental health: Financial hardship took a big toll
A new study suggests that family economic hardship was the biggest driver of stress, sadness and COVID-19-related worry among kids -- more so than school closures.
Death, blindness and eyeballs removed after US eyedrops recall
Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US.
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Seeking Alzheimer's clues from few who escape genetic fate
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Doug Whitney inherited the same gene mutation that gave Alzheimer’s disease to his mother, brother and generations of other relatives by the unusually young age of 50. Yet he’s a healthy 73, his mind still sharp.
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Americans divided over whether pre-Covid normal will return
There are significant partisan, gender and socioeconomic divides when it comes to Covid outlooks.
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Tick-borne illness babesiosis is spreading in the US, CDC report shows
Babesiosis is also spreading consistently in three new states — now, the disease is endemic in 10 states in the Northeast and Midwest.
Examining SARS-CoV-2 origin theories
A recent study published in the Journal of Virology summarized the evidence on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) origin hypotheses.
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How Long Covid impacts patients three years since start of pandemic
More than 100 million Covid-19 cases have been reported over the past three years with many still experiencing health problems that go beyond their initial infection. NBC’s Dr. John Torres spoke with one Long Covid patient about how the condition has affected her life.
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19th century chastity law endangers 21st century abortion medicine | CNN Politics
The Wild West of the post-Roe v. Wade legal landscape is focused on a lone federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, who could use a 19th century law to limit access to abortion medication for every American woman.
Could COVID Trigger 'Face Blindness'?
THURSDAY, March 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The list of symptoms that can strike long COVID sufferers has just gotten a little longer, and a little more mysterious: Researchers are
Consumers more likely to use at-home COVID testing if the price drops
Researchers assess key attributes of rapid SARS-CoV-2 testing that would enable self-testing by individuals in the comfort of their homes.
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COVID-19 pill Paxlovid moves closer to full FDA approval
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill Paxlovid won another vote of confidence from U.S. health advisers Thursday, clearing the way for its full regulatory approval by the Food and Drug Administration.
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What The End Of Covid Health Emergency Means
The federal government and various states are outlining what happens as the public health emergency winds to a close in May.
U.S. maternal mortality hit six-decade high blamed largely on COVID; declined in 2022 "from the worst to the near worst"
The rate at which women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — die while pregnant, during or soon after childbirth in the U.S. was a concern even before the pandemic.
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North Dakota Supreme Court keeps in place block on state's abortion ban
The decision came in a challenge to North Dakota's trigger ban brought by the Red River Women's Clinic.
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Senate Republicans demand DOJ sue Chinese Communist Party over role in COVID-19 pandemic
Six Republican senators led by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., are demanding the Justice Department sue the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fate of 1,000 research monkeys is unclear after government intervention
In recent months, federal officials have contacted animal sanctuaries to ask about the cost of housing and feeding the primates for the rest of their lives. One price quote: $125 million.
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After a wave of teen fentanyl overdoses, a Texas community grapples with shock and anger at the epidemic's toll
A rash of overdoses has brought shock and anger to families in Carrollton and become a sobering reminder of how rampantly fentanyl has made its way to young people in recent years.
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What is xylazine, the veterinary sedative being found in the U.S. drug supply?
The drug has been found in an increasing number of overdoses and overdose deaths.
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