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Justice Dept: Trump can be sued by police for Jan. 6 actions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department said Thursday in an ongoing federal court case testing the limits of executive power.
US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke briefly in New Delhi at a meeting of top diplomats from the Group of 20 nations.
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Biden won't veto GOP-led resolution overriding DC crime law, dealing blow to Democrats
President Joe Biden won't veto a Republican-led measure making its way through the Senate that would strike down a newly passed law overhauling Washington's century-old criminal code and reduce the penalties for some crimes, he told Senate Democrats on Thursday.
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March 2, 2023 - Alex Murdaugh found guilty in the murder of his wife and son
After deliberating for less than three hours, a jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of the murder of his wife and son.
Biden's new cybersecurity strategy shifts the burden from people to Big Tech
The Biden administration rolled out a new cybersecurity strategy that calls on U.S. law enforcement and military agencies to be more proactive.
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Biden willing to sign effort to block new DC crime laws
President Joe Biden says he's willing to sign a Republican-sponsored resolution blocking new District of Columbia laws that would overhaul how the nation’s capital prosecutes and punishes crime.
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Chicago’s bitter election is now a nasty runoff
Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, the rivals who ousted Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday, could hardly be more different.
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House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. George Santos
The committee will determine in part whether Santos engaged in unlawful activity during his 2022 congressional campaign.
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Russia planned Kherson torture centers, say international lawyers | CNN
Standing outside a Russian detention center in Kherson, days after the city was liberated, 29-year-old Ihor still shivered as he recalled what he endured inside.
Democrats Are Open To Ditching Biden In 2024
But that won’t help Marianne Williamson.
Biden rallies Senate Democrats, endorses Republican measure
President Joe Biden has visited the Senate to demonstrate unity among Democrats — but he ended up endorsing a Republican priority instead.
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Biden proposes sweeping $1.6B crackdown on pandemic aid fraudsters: 'You cannot hide'
President Biden rolled out a $1.6 billion proposal on Thursday to go after COVID-19 pandemic scammers, prevent identity theft and provide assistance to victims of Unemployment Insurance and PPP loan fraud.
China leads US in global competition for key emerging technology, study says
China has a "stunning lead" in 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies as Western democracies lose a global competition for research output, a security think tank said on Thursday after tracking defence, space, energy and biotechnology.
GOP senators: Computer chip money underwriting 'woke' agenda
Republican senators says the Biden administration is taking $39 billion in federal money that's meant to build computer chip factories and using it to further “woke” ideas such as requiring some recipients to offer child care and encouraging the use of union labor.
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DOJ rejects Trump claim of ‘categorical’ immunity from Jan. 6 lawsuits
But the department also urged a federal appeals court to sidestep "sensitive questions" about presidential immunity.
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What's driving the players behind Israel's legal overhaul?
Proponents of the Israeli government's planned legal overhaul often argue that curtailing the power of judges and courts is good for the country.
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Greece train crash: 57 people confirmed dead as public anger grows
A coroner tells the BBC that DNA has been collected from 57 bodies, as rail workers strike over the disaster.
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DeSantis, Trump set to visit Iowa, ramping up 2024 moves
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump are each headed to Iowa in the coming weeks, making their first trips of the year to the leadoff Republican voting state as the 2024 campaign ramps up.
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Months after Kansas voters affirmed abortion rights, Republican lawmakers propose multiple new laws
Republican lawmakers in Kansas proposed multiple laws to limit abortions at the state legislature's annual session. A statewide vote affirmed abortion rights seven months ago.
Fetterman and Feinstein absences leave Senate Democrats without outright majority
Democrats have lacked an outright majority this week in the Senate as a number of temporary absences complicate their ability to confirm Joe Biden's nominees and give Republicans an easier time sending legislation to the president's desk.
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Trump holds 11-point lead over DeSantis among Virginia Republicans: poll
Former President Trump holds an 11-point lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among Virginia Republicans in a hypothetical GOP primary for 2024, according to a new poll. A Roanoke College poll relea…
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Biden DOJ says Trump can be sued by police, Democrats over Jan. 6 riot
Police and Democratic lawmakers can sue former President Donald Trump over his role in the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department announced Thursday.
Russian mercenary boss publishes video showing fighters inside Ukraine's Bakhmut
The founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary force on Thursday published a video showing his fighters inside Bakhmut, the small Ukrainian city Wagner has been fighting to capture for months.
White House cybersecurity strategy stresses software safety
An ambitious new White House cybersecurity strategy calls for bolstering protections of critical sectors and making software companies legally liable when their products don’t meet basic standards.
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Democrats plot effort to counter Tucker Carlson on Jan. 6 narrative
House Democrats are shaping a strategy to push back against the public broadcast of Jan. 6 surveillance footage recently provided by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to Fox News host Tucker Carlso…
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In epic tank battle, Ukraine outmaneuvers and decimates Russian forces
‘BIGGEST TANK BATTLE OF THE WAR’: As Russian commanders desperate for a win in Ukraine continue to throw their best troops into the battle for the eastern town of Bakhmut, we’re learning more details about the country’s catastrophic losses suffered last month in the failed siege of the southern…
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
DOJ argues Trump should not face immunity in Jan. 6 civil suits
The Department of Justice (DOJ) declined to back former President Trump’s position that he should be immune from civil suits seeking to hold him responsible for his conduct on Jan. 6, 2021. The con…
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Biden pushes for $1.6B funding for pandemic fraud measures
President Joe Biden's administration is starting a push to get Congress to fund measures to help prosecute fraud in government coronavirus pandemic relief programs.
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March 2, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the G20 in New Delhi for the first time since the Ukraine war began.
Half of California freed from drought thanks to rain, snow
Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought
Stocks gain as Bostic backs quarter-point hike
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, as Treasury yields pulled back from earlier highs following comments from Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic about his favored path of interest rate hikes for the central bank.
At Gabon talks, a debate on who pays to save world's forests
A summit on how to protect the world’s largest forests underway in Gabon is set to be dominated by the issue of who pays for the protection and reforesting of lands that are home to some of the world’s most diverse species and contribute to limiting planet-warming emissions.
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Manchin calls on Democrats to negotiate over debt ceiling: ‘Stop this madness’
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) called on his Democratic colleagues on Thursday to negotiate with Republicans on spending cuts ahead of the country’s summer deadline to raise the debt ceiling.
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Biden says he won't veto effort to rescind DC crime law amid Democratic divide on the issue | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden surprised Democratic senators Thursday when he told them that he won't veto GOP-led legislation to rescind a controversial Washington, DC, crime law, a move that comes as Democrats are divided over the contentious issue and Republicans are aggressively accusing them of being...
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Cambodian opposition leader set for treason trial verdict
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodia’s beleaguered pro-democracy forces face another day of reckoning Friday, as the country’s most prominent opposition politician not in exile is scheduled to hear the verdict in his trial for treason.
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Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village
Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian village.
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MI5 lost chance to stop Grande concert attack, inquiry finds
An inquiry found that MI5 missed an opportunity to prevent the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 concert in northwest England.
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Biden dedicates $1.2 billion in new funds to aging and closed nuclear plants
The Biden administration on Thursday announced $1.2 billion in aid to help extend the life of distressed or aging nuclear power plants, seeking to keep online the carbon-free source of electricity as it also looks to build out renewable energy sources.
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Republicans keep pressure on ATF as Senate bill aims to force agency to be transparent
Congressional Republicans are keeping up the pressure on the ATF, with Idaho Senator James Risch introducing a bill to force more transparency from the agency.
What we learned from the latest Fox News-Dominion case filing
Testimony and internal communications show anxious executives trying to shore up ratings while fielding concerns about false election fraud claims pushed by Trump and allies.
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Alex Murdaugh trial: Disbarred lawyer shot wife as she was 'running to her baby,' prosecutors say
Prosecutors in the murder trial of disbarred South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh painted him as a "family annihilator" who killed his family to evade public knowledge of financial crimes during their closing arguments on Wednesday.
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NY's 1st batch of marijuana shop licenses is doubling to 300
NEW YORK (AP) — New York is doubling the number of licenses it's awarding for a first round of legal marijuana shops, regulators announced Thursday, though only a fraction of the dispensaries already authorized have opened so far and a court ruling has put licensing on hold in some areas.
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Russia’s Generation Z: Some are more ‘Z’ than others
We speak to six young Russians about the devastating conflict, which has entered a second year.
Lufthansa flight diverted after turbulence, 7 hospitalized
Officials say a Lufthansa flight that experienced “significant turbulence” was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport and seven people on board were taken to area hospitals
Malaysia's Anwar urges ASEAN to speak up on Myanmar violence
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to speak up and hold Myanmar's military leaders accountable for blatant human rights violations, but said the country should remain in the regional bloc.
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Antony Blinken and Sergei Lavrov meet for first time since Ukraine war
America's top diplomat tells his Russian counterpart the war of aggression in Ukraine must end.
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Californians overwhelmingly do not want Newsom running for president: Poll
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) may have won handily in his reelection bid last November, but his constituents strongly believe he should not seek higher office in 2024.
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Obama praises woman behind 'Fired up' chant as she retires
Former President Barack Obama is marking the retirement of the South Carolina woman credited with popularizing the chant “Fired up, ready to go!”
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Biden admin offers $1.2 bln for distressed, shut nuclear plants
The Biden administration said on Thursday it is offering $1.2 billion in aid to extend the life of distressed nuclear power plants which, for the first time, could offer funding to a plant that has recently closed.
The economy has delivered good news. Are recession fears over?
By many measures, the economy is humming but recession worries persist.
Georgia Gov. Kemp deals blow to Buckhead suburb trying to secede from Atlanta over violent crime
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's office raised concerns over the Buckhead City proposal to secede from Atlanta, citing "unforeseen outcomes" as the measure heads toward a vote Thursday.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards names new DOTD chief
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Gov. John Bel Edwards on Thursday named Eric Kalivoda as Louisiana's new transportation secretary, succeeding Shawn Wilson who is retiring this week and expected to run for governor in October.
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Ticketmaster, PayPal, eBay are hassling customers to report sales amid IRS confusion
Editor’s Note: Taxpayers who received 1099-K forms this year do not have to report payments of less than $600 for the 2022 tax year. They may have to report that tax information for the 2023 …
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Juror removed from Alex Murdaugh murder trial for talking about case to friends
A juror was removed from the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial Thursday morning after the judge learned she had been talking about the case to her friends.
Mayor arrested on child porn counts in Maryland college town
BALTIMORE (AP) — The mayor of a Maryland college town was arrested Thursday morning on dozens of child pornography counts hours after he resigned from office.
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For Jimmy Carter, protecting environment has been an "exhilarating" challenge
Protecting the planet was "central to his whole outlook on life," says Stuart Eizenstat, who was Carter's White House domestic policy adviser.
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Peter Obi says he will prove he won Nigeria election
Defeated candidate Peter Obi pledges to legally challenge the results a day after Bola Ahmed Tinubu was declared winner.
SEE IT: Rare snowstorm leaves Southern California blanketed in white
Millions of residents in Southern California witnessed an unexpected snowstorm over the past week, leaving cities that are normally warm this time of year blanketed in white.
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Trump’s loosening grip on GOP defines early 2024 campaign
The House Republican Conference is showing in real-time how the former president's standing inside his party is shifting.
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German party rejects punishment for ex-leader's Russia links
BERLIN (AP) — Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder won't be sanctioned by his political party because of his ties with Russian state-owned companies, local media reported Thursday.
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Pregnant passenger aboard Lufthansa flight that injured 7 describes 'Final Destination situation'
The pregnant passenger on the Lufthansa flight described a chaotic scene after the severe descent, with multiple injures. The Germany-bound flight landed at Dulles.
'Woke' Defense Department DEI education official's books now in one third of Pentagon schools: Gov't watchdog
"Racial justice" children's books that were authored or contributed to by the diversity chief of the Pentagon's education wing, according to OpenTheBooks.com, are in one third of all Pentagon schools.
Biden to meet with EU's von der Leyen; U.S. says China has not given Russia weapons
Russian forces appear to be tightening the noose around the city of Bakhmut in Donetsk, prompting military analysts to question whether Ukraine should withdraw.
Bill limiting drag shows sparks chants of 'shame' from foes
Republican lawmakers have advanced a bill aimed at putting limits on drag shows in Kentucky. The committee action on Thursday sparked chants of “shame” from opponents.
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Ukraine clings to Bakhmut, Blinken tells Lavrov US to back Kyiv all the way
Ukrainian forces held out in the eastern city of Bakhmut against Russian attackers on Thursday, while the top U.S. diplomat told Russia's foreign minister in their first in person encounter since the invasion that the Kremlin must stop the war.
Japan just found 7,000 islands it didn't know it had | CNN
Japan has recounted its islands -- and discovered it has 7,000 more than it previously thought.
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Tennessee state lawmaker apologizes after proposing 'hanging by tree' as form of execution
State Rep. Paul Sherrell made the comments during a criminal justice committee hearing where lawmakers discussed execution for Tennessee inmates.
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Applications for jobless claims fall for 3rd straight week
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell for third straight week
Pence disagrees with Haley on competency tests: 'American people can sort that out'
Former Vice President Mike Pence disagrees with former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley regarding competency tests for politicians over the age of 75.
WATCH: Whoopi Goldberg defends 'woke,' says Lincoln statue needed to come down
The View's Whoopi Goldberg defended being "woke" on Thursday, disagreeing with late-night host Bill Maher's recent claims in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.
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India's top court overhauls election commissioner appointment in 'historic' judgment
India's top court on Thursday ordered the setting up of a bipartisan panel that will include the prime minister and the chief justice to select the country's election commissioners, ending a practice of the government effectively choosing them.
Why Sara Netanyahu's hair salon trip ended with riot police
Israeli protesters’ siege of a Tel Aviv beauty parlor where Sara Netanyahu was getting her hair done has cast a spotlight on the Israeli prime minister's wife, a divisive figure long been intertwined with her husband’s political career.
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FBI threat tag created after Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling 'shifted' to focus on pro-lifers, whistleblower says
EXCLUSIVE: An FBI threat tag led agents to “focus” on pro-life individuals following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a whistleblower said.
California judge faces review for handcuffing 13-year-old in court
The daughter of a defendant was warned she'd 'wind up in cuffs' if she ever turned to drugs and crime.
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Netanyahu denounces protesters after salon siege of his wife
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies say protesters are “anarchists” after they gathered outside a Tel Aviv salon where his wife was getting her hair done.
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Senators press crypto exchange Binance on potentially illegal business practices after FTX collapse
Senators are pressing Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, for detailed information on its finances and compliance practices.
Bowman, Donalds hold impromptu 2024 debate over Biden, Trump and DeSantis
Reps. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) and Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) were caught on the steps of Capitol Hill Wednesday having a spirited debate over who the best 2024 presidential candidates could be. “I…
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India, China foreign ministers hold talks to mend ties
NEW DELHI (AP) — The foreign ministers of India and China met Thursday on the sidelines of a gathering in New Delhi of top diplomats from the Group of 20 industrialized and developing nations, signaling a thaw in their relationship, which has been tense since 2020.
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Excused Murdaugh juror left ‘a dozen eggs’ in jury room
After a juror was excused from the double murder trial of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, she told the judge that she had left “a dozen eggs” in the jury room. The juror made the…
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California declares emergency in counties buried by snow as latest storm moves east
The latest storm system to hit the West Coast was expected to move out of the region on Thursday and bring severe weather across the South.
Kremlin accuses Ukrainian saboteurs of attack inside Russia
The Kremlin is accusing Ukrainian saboteurs of crossing into western Russia and firing on villagers.
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DeSantis to visit Iowa next week before expected 2024 bid
He will be accompanied by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds during his visit to the leadoff Republican voting state.
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Israel urges Brazil to undock Iranian warships
Israel on Thursday criticised Brazil's decision to grant berth to two Iranian warships in the face of U.S. pressure, and urged President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government to send them away.
Man allegedly threatened to kill Michigan AG Dana Nessel, other Jewish officials in Michigan
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was among those targeted in alleged threats against Jewish officials.
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CA bill proposal would require households to provide safe workplaces for nannies, cleaners
A bill aimed at protecting nannies and cleaners by requiring households to comply with safety standards has been proposed in the California Legislature.
University of Idaho murders: Knife, Glock 22 gun among items seized from suspect's family home
When the suspect in the University of Idaho murders was taken into custody, a knife and a Glock 22 gun were among the items seized by law enforcement.
Boris Johnson skeptical about Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has poured cold water on current premier Rishi Sunak’s new Brexit deal with the European Union, saying he would “find it hard” to vote for it in Parliament.
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McCarthy’s China mission: Give Biden a ‘backbone,’ ‘empower’ him to tackle the CCP threat
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he intends to make policy that will give President Biden a “backbone” and “empower” him to tackle the emerging China threat.
Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza
A hidden corridor nine metres (30 feet) long has been discovered close to the main entrance of the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza, and this could lead to further findings, Egyptian antiquities officials said on Thursday.
DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attack
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings last week of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman
‘A Colombian Wild West’: Inside Maicao’s Arab community
Maicao, once the thriving heart of Colombia’s Arab community, faces population decline amid a slowing border economy.
Sen. Welch urges Biden to take action amid West Bank violence in hand-delivered letter
The senator from Vermont is calling on Biden to reassert the need for a two-state solution after recent violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians.
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British navy seizes Iran missiles, parts likely Yemen bound
The British navy seized anti-tank missiles and fins for ballistic missile assemblies during a raid on a small boat heading from Iran likely to Yemen.
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Michigan attorney general says she was target of "heavily armed" man accused of threatening to kill Jewish officials
A man was arrested for making threatening interstate communications.
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At G-20, high expectations for India as rising global power
With the foreign ministers of the Group of 20 leading economies meeting Thursday in New Delhi, host India is promoting itself as a rising superpower while leveraging its position on the global stage to bridge the gap between the West and Russia.
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Newsmax taps ex-congressman Jack Kingston to help in its brawl with DirecTV
The conservative channel is asking K Street for help getting back on the cable provider.
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Toxic 'forever chemicals’ about to get their first US limits
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to propose restrictions on harmful “forever chemicals” in drinking water after finding they are dangerous in amounts so small as to be undetectable.
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China says US 'pushing the envelope' on Taiwan with weapon sales
China dismissed Secretary of State Antony Blinken's criticism of its peace plan, characterizing the US positions on Ukraine and Taiwan as hypocritical.
White House cybersecurity strategy pivots to regulation
The new framework, led by the Office of the National Cyber Director, calls out China, Russia, Iran and North Korea for aggressive cyber tactics.
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Senators debate raising retirement age in France to 64
French senators have started debating President Emmanuel Macron’s contested pension plan. The centrist government hopes to find a compromise with conservatives members of the upper house of parliament to be able to push the bill through.
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Video shows moment of deadly Greece train crash as a station master reportedly admits "responsibility"
A government spokesman says he believes a station master "confessed" to a mistake that may have led to the tragedy that has claimed almost 60 lives.
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2 Nebraska men allegedly killed bald eagle, planned to eat it: Officials
A Nebraska Sheriff’s office cited two men for allegedly hunting a bald eagle with the intention of cooking and eating the national bird.
'How dare you': Mother of two sons who died from fentanyl demands Biden apologize for laughing about her story
Rebecca Kiessling, the mother who lost her two sons to fentanyl poisoning, slammed President Biden for laughing while speaking of her sons' tragic deaths on Wednesday.
UN nuclear watchdog head to go to Iran for high-level talks
The U.N. nuclear watchdog says that its director-general will travel to Tehran for high-level meetings at the invitation of Iran’s government.
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Texas Republicans to vote on resolution that would censure Rep. Tony Gonzales
Gonzales was criticized for breaking with the party on multiple actions, including voting for gun legislation after the mass shooting in Uvalde, which is in his district.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border attack in Bryansk
Moscow says Ukrainian saboteurs opened fire against civilians on Russian territory, a claim Kyiv denies.
Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge
Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin has been found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge of failing to register a political group and provide financial disclosures at a trial in southern New Mexico.
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Republicans’ busy week of pitch-making
Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign newsletter {beacon} View Online Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Republicans’ busy week of pitch-making Republican presidential hopef…
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Israeli campaign raises funds for torched Palestinian town
YOKNEAM, Israel (AP) — An Israeli-led crowdfunding campaign has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Palestinian residents of a West Bank town that was set ablaze by radical Jewish settlers, the organizer of the drive said Thursday.
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‘Heavily armed’ man who FBI said targeted Jewish Michigan officials was after state Attorney General Dana Nessel, she says
The man, Jack Eugene Carpenter III, tweeted threats against "anyone that is jewish in the Michigan govt," according to a criminal complaint.
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EU to speed up deliveries of howitzer shells for Ukraine
The European Union is setting up a joint procurement plan to speed up the delivery of howitzer artillery rounds that Ukraine says are crucial to countering Russian forces.
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Viral kids' star Ms. Rachel is taking a break from social media after backlash over co-star who uses they/them pronouns
Some parents on TikTok expressed outrage at Ms. Rachel including her co-star, Jules, who uses they/them pronouns, in her videos.
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Era of French interference in Africa is ‘over’, Macron says
French president begins four-nation tour of Africa to renew frayed ties.
After Lightfoot loss, Chicago mayoral finalists split on crime strategy
After Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s defeat, Tuesday's two top voter getters, Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson, head to a runoff election April 4 and take different approaches on crime.
Italy PM urges India to play key role in ending Ukraine war
NEW DELHI (AP) — Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urged India on Thursday to play a central role in facilitating negotiations to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
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The action against BetterHelp is just the latest the agency has taken to protect online health data.
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Fire aboard Spirit plane causes emergency landing, sends 10 to hospital
Spirit Airline flight makes emergency landing in Jacksonville, Florida, after a battery causes a fire in an overhead compartment.
Trudeau's TikTok ban to curb social media reach of opposition leaders
The fallout looks set to hurt the leaders of the country's two main opposition parties, who have used the app more actively than the ruling Liberals to win over supporters.
The Carters: What you know may be wrong (or not quite right)
Exaggeration, misinformation and myth have always infected politics – even before social media took it to the extreme.
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Rhode Island Democrats seek to decriminalize 'magic mushrooms'
Two Rhode Island Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would decriminalize possession of a small amount of psilocybin, or "magic" mushrooms, for personal use.
Harry and Meghan have been asked to vacate Frogmore Cottage
The couple had said that the property on the grounds of Windsor Castle would remain their base when they visited the U.K.
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Your college major can influence your pay. Here are the best and worst majors.
Some college grads could outearn their classmates by hundreds of thousands of dollars in the decades after graduation.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore generates buzz — and his own selfie line — rallying House Democrats
Moore was just sworn in as governor in January, but his party has already begun eyeing him as a future leader and a potential presidential candidate in 2028.
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Hungary further delays vote on Sweden, Finland joining NATO
Hungary is further delaying a vote on ratifying Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession bids. The postponement announced Thursday is the latest in a series that have frustrated Western allies as the Nordic countries seek membership in the military alliance.
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US Justice Dept wants execs to foot bill for corporate misconduct
The U.S. Justice Department is rolling out a new policy aimed at pushing the cost of corporate crime into the pockets of executives, the latest in a series of changes at the agency under President Joe Biden.
Trump takes aim at DeSantis with new 'DeSanctus' nickname amid growing 2024 tension
Former President Donald Trump is once again taking aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with a new nickname, this time referring to him as Ron "DESANCTUS."
Google 'Incognito' users lose appeal to sue for damages as class
Consumers suing Alphabet Inc's Google LLC over its data collection practices have lost their early appeal to pursue money damages as a class action seeking billions of dollars.
Kenya's president criticizes court ruling on LGBTQ group
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — President William Ruto of Kenya criticized a recent Supreme Court ruling that allows an activist to register an LGBTQ rights organization, reiterating Thursday that the country’s stance on same-sex marriage remained unchanged.
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US unveils new sanctions meant to reduce Iran energy exports
The State Department unveiled a range of new sanctions targeting six entities on Thursday to try to reduce Iranian energy exports. The department said in a statement that it is placing sancti…
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US support for arming Ukraine dropping despite Biden promises
Americans are growing more and more skeptical of President Biden's massive aid packages for Ukraine, with some saying there should be limits on the packages.
Middle East round-up: Talks, then a ‘pogrom’ in Palestine
Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
Panthers founder, former owner Jerry Richardson dies at 86
Jerry Richardson, the Carolina Panthers founder and for years one of the NFL’s most influential owners until a scandal forced him to sell the team, has died
Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
Eli Lilly will cut prices for some older insulins later this year and immediately give more patients access to a cap on the costs they pay to fill prescriptions.
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Baby's death tied to contaminated breast pump, CDC says
Federal health officials are warning parents of newborns to sterilize equipment used for both bottle- and breast-feeding after a baby died last year from a rare infection tied to a contaminated breast pump.
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Senate unanimously passes bill to declassify intelligence on COVID-19 origins
The Senate unanimously passed Wednesday a bill that would force President Biden to declassify all intelligence related to the origins of COVID-19 and a possible lab leak.
Woman with tuberculosis to be arrested unless she complies with court order to get treatment, isolate
A judge has issued a civil arrest warrant for a patient who has refused to comply with health department orders for over a year to get treatment for TB.
Italy closes investigation alleging COVID lockdown failures
Italian prosecutors have closed a COVID-19 investigation that accuses officials of wrongdoing for failing to extend a lockdown zone in the early days of the pandemic to the northern city of Bergamo and adjacent industrial valleys.
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White House pushing Congress to pass funding to combat pandemic-related fraud
President Biden is asking for $600 million for prosecution, including funds to create at least 10 new Justice Department strike forces.
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COVID call centers and testing sites close in further sign US is moving past the pandemic
COVID-19 call centers and testing sites across the U.S. are shutting down as Americans look to move past the pandemic.
If an abortion drug is banned, could misoprostol be used as a safe alternative?
A Texas court ruling could make mifepristone banned for use in the U.S. Experts say a drug traditionally used for ulcers could be a safe and effective alternative.
WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera
A World Health Organization official in Africa is urging more support to countries facing cholera outbreaks, saying the disease has the potential to “quickly explode” as rainfall persists in some areas.
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Bird flu cases in father and daughter in Cambodia came from poultry, not person-to-person spread, officials say
The girl, age 11, died shortly after tests confirmed she had Type A H5N1 bird flu.
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Rubio rejects intelligence finding that ‘Havana syndrome’ not linked to foreign adversary
Sen. Marco Rubio (Fla.), the vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued a statement early Thursday rejecting the finding by the U.S. intelligence community that the constellation of…
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Nurse faces legal action for 'faking' Spanish kids' vaccines
A Spanish lawyer says 42 families in Spain are pursuing legal action against a nurse whom they allege faked the process of administering routine vaccines to their children.
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