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Congress rushes to approve final package of spending bills before shutdown deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are racing Friday to pass the final spending package needed for the current budget year, a long overdue action that will set funding for federal agencies and push any threats of a government shutdown to the fall.
Would Chris Christie challenge Donald Trump and Joe Biden on a third-party ticket? Maybe.
Christie is among the few major political figures who haven't ruled out joining No Labels' unity ticket.
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‘Morally dubious’: 4 House Republicans protest Biden's IVF expansion for veterans
The stance puts the House Republicans at odds with many members of their party who have spoken out in support of IVF.
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How Biden and Trump plan to end inflation: What to know before you vote
Inflation is a top issue for voters. Here's how Biden and Trump would tackle it.
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In new documentary, Stormy Daniels describes deluge of threats and vulgar messages after Trump indictment
Daniels, who has claimed that she slept with former President Donald Trump in 2006, is expected to be a key witness when the hush money case goes to trial.
www.nbcnews.comIs Donald Trump's Truth Social headed to Wall Street? It comes down to a Friday vote
Donald Trump’s return to the stock market could be right around the corner. All eyes are on a vote Friday by shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a shell company that is looking to merge with the former president’s media business.
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Analysis: Trump needs a half billion dollars, and fast | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s three-day deadline to find nearly half a billion dollars or risk seeing his cherished property empire dismantled building by building is creating one of the most extraordinary twists ever seen in a US presidential election campaign.
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New transcript describes Trump’s chilling response to chaos that unfolded on Jan. 6 - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump reportedly had little reaction to the violence in the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to testimony.
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Trump faces major financial disadvantage against Biden as legal bills eat into allies' cash: Filings
Trump and the Republican National Committee are, right now, facing a serious financial disadvantage in the early general election fight against Biden, new filings show
Trump's latest 2024 campaign fundraising report shows him lagging behind Biden in cash
Former President Donald Trump’s fundraising picked up last month but his political operation is still struggling to catch up to President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party.
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No Labels reaches out to a former GOP presidential candidate regarding their pending third-party ticket
Sources tell Fox News No Labels is reaching out to former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie regarding a potential third-party presidential run in 2024
Blinken warns of stakes of Rafah offensive as Netanyahu again vows to press ahead | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emerged from meetings in Tel Aviv emphasizing his clear warning to the Israeli government about the perilous stakes of an incursion into Rafah, but with little evidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to heed his words.
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Trump's campaign, fundraising arms spent over $10 million on legal fees in 2024, as Biden spends on ads, new staff
Trump's legal bills continue to mount, with his campaign and the super PACs supporting him spending over $10 million in 2024 alone on legal fees.
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Video falsely claims South Africa 'security personnel' arrested US ambassador | Fact check
Experts and government spokespeople say the claim is false. The ambassador was photographed in public in Florida after his supposed arrest abroad.
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Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated
Both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are posing the time-tested question “Are you better off today than you were four years ago?”
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Carville advises Biden to have others do his 'wet work' against Trump: 'Take a guy out'
Democratic Party strategist James Carville argued that President Biden should let others in the party do his "wet work" against former President Trump.
Why a shrinking battleground map is bad news for Trump and Republicans - Washington Examiner
As the number of swing states continues to get smaller and smaller, winning them may be more difficult for Donald Trump in November.
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Kamala Harris set to make first trip to Puerto Rico as VP as Democrats reach out to Latino voters
Vice President Harris' visit aims to highlight the administration's efforts to bolster the island's recovery and the impact of Puerto Rican culture around the world.
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Elon Musk’s X bans revealing the names of anonymous users after scrutiny of antisemitic cartoonist
Some X users said the move was another example of Musk going out of his way to defend neo-Nazis, antisemites and white supremacists.
www.nbcnews.comQuoting Dr. Seuss, 'Just go, Go, GO!' federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback suit
A federal judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit by ex-governor and ex-con Rod Blagojevich seeking a return to public office by quoting Dr. Seuss. U.S.
apnews.comPolice track down escaped Idaho prison gang member and accomplice, say pair may have killed 2 on run
Police arrested an Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice who escaped following an attack on corrections officers at a Boise hospital.
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Fani Willis pushing for summer Trump trial even as her fate on case hangs in balance: Report - Washington Examiner
Willis still hopes to start Trump's Georgia trial before Election Day – even as she still faces the possibility of being disqualified from the case.
www.washingtonexaminer.comState Farm discontinuing 72,000 home policies in California in latest blow to state insurance market
Insurance giant State Farm says it will discontinue coverage for 72,000 houses and apartments in California starting this summer.
apnews.comCongress unveils $1.2 trillion plan to avert federal shutdown and bring budget fight to a close
Lawmakers have introduced a $1.2 trillion spending package that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend.
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READ: Text of $1.2 trillion government funding package | CNN Politics
Lawmakers unveiled a $1.2 trillion government funding package on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes sprint to pass the legislation as a shutdown deadline looms at the end of the week.
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Trump’s tower defense: Donald pleads with ‘patriot’ supporters to help him save assets from Letitia James - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump's campaign is asking his supporters to fund his $454 million bond after 30 companies said no.
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Manhattan DA tells judge not to further delay Trump trial: 'Enough is enough'
The district attorney's office said only about 300 of the over 170,000 documents recently turned over to Trump's lawyers have any relevance to the case.
www.nbcnews.comTrump's invite to major donors prioritizes the committee paying his legal bills over the RNC
Donald Trump and his Republican allies are well behind President Joe Biden and Democrats on fundraising.
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Garland dismisses criticism that he should have altered Hur report as "absurd"
Attorney General Merrick Garland dismissed suggestions that he should have altered the special counsel's report on President Biden's handling of classified records.
www.cbsnews.comHigher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation
A study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank finds that food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change.
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Wealthy Nikki Haley donors launch effort to boost Biden over Trump: report
President Biden is gaining support among a number of wealthy former Nikki Haley donors disenchanted with Donald Trump as the GOP presidential nominee.
'Ghost Army' soldiers awarded Congressional Gold Medal for little-known heroism in WWII
Members of the secret unit utilized inflatable tanks, camouflage and innovative acoustic sound effects to misdirect German forces during World War II.
Prosecutors blast Trump's effort to further delay his criminal hush money trial
Former President Trump's request for a lengthy adjournment of his hush money trial based on recently disclosed potential evidence is "a red herring," prosecutors say.
EU Commission proposes to impose tariffs on imports of grain from Russia
The European Union’s executive arm is proposing to member countries to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus
Trump legal team blasts 'unconstitutional' attempts to force property sale as deadline for $464M fine nears
Lawyers for former President Trump are blasting New York Attorney General Letitia James’ “unconstitutional" attempts to block the GOP presumptive nominee’s appeal and force a property sale as the deadline for him to post hundreds of millions of dollars of bond in the case looms.
Speaker Johnson says he plans to invite Netanyahu to address the US Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, a show of support from Republicans amid growing Democratic criticism of Netanyahu’s leadership.
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Dan Rather: Trump’s team a ‘revolving door of criminals’ - Washington Examiner
Newsman Dan Rather is stepping up his criticism of former President Donald Trump, using his online newsletter to rip the GOP presidential candidate’s reliance on old friends who have had brushes with the law. Under the headline “The White House to the Big House," with the subhead, "Felons...
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Federal judge sentencing a Jan. 6 rioter worries Trump could spur another attack
Judge Rudy Contreras said it wasn't tough to imagine former President Donald Trump issuing what a Jan. 6 defendant referred to as another “call to battle."
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Border Patrol chief says tougher policies are needed to deter migrants from entering U.S. illegally
Border Patrol chief Jason Owens said the U.S. government needs to implement tougher immigration policies, including by jailing migrants, to deter unlawful crossings.
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Mexico warns US court of ‘substantial tension’ if controversial Texas immigration law takes effect | CNN Politics
Mexico is warning a federal US court that if its judges permit a controversial Texas immigration law to take effect, the two nations would experience “substantial tension” that would have far-reaching consequences for US-Mexico relations.
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Judge in Trump's civil fraud trial imposes monitor to oversee Trump Organization's finances
The judge in former President Trump's civil fraud trial has imposed a monitor to oversee the Trump Organization's finances.
Congressional Republicans decry ‘radical pet projects’ earmarked in $1.2 trillion bill - Washington Examiner
Republicans raged against earmarks littered throughout the latest government spending legislation, unveiled overnight Thursday, that fund "pet projects" in lawmakers' districts.
www.washingtonexaminer.comHouse GOP sues in bid to force Justice Department lawyers to testify as part of impeachment inquiry
House Republicans have filed a lawsuit seeking to force two Justice Department lawyers to testify about the criminal investigation of Hunter Biden as part of the chamber’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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GOP-led House panel sues Hunter Biden tax prosecutors in standoff with Justice Department over testimony | CNN Politics
The House Judiciary Committee is suing two Justice Department tax prosecutors involved in the Hunter Biden criminal investigation whom Republicans have been trying to interview for months, ratcheting up a separation of powers fight between Congress and the Biden administration that is now...
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Maine rejects sweeping electric vehicle mandate in blow to governor's climate agenda
The State of Maine rejected a sweeping California-style electric vehicle mandate despite widespread calls from climate activists to pursue the regulations.
Russia fires 31 missiles at Kyiv in the first attack in weeks as people scramble for cover in subway
An estimated 25,000 people, including about 3,000 children, took shelter in the city’s subway stations, officials said.
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What happens if Trump can’t secure a bond for his $464 million civil fraud judgment?
The former president's lawyers said securing a bond for that amount is a "practical impossibility."
Joe Biden hits ‘Broke Don’ Trump where it hurts: His wallet - Washington Examiner
The Biden campaign has rolled out a new nickname for Donald Trump: "Broke Don."
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No charges to be filed in school fight involving Nex Benedict: DA
No charges will be filed in connection with a fight that Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict was involved in a day before they died, the Tulsa County district attorney said.
Justice Department sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone.
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The ex-Democrat catching Trump's and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s eyes
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has gone from running for president as a Democrat in 2020 to interest in the open VP slots for Trump and Kennedy in 2024.
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‘A momentous day’: All 6 rogue Mississippi cops got long prison sentences in ‘Goon Squad’ torture of 2 Black men | CNN
Joshua Hartfield, the last of six former Mississippi police officers sentenced in the torture of two Black men in January 2023, received a 10-year prison term in federal court Thursday afternoon.
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Kansas considers fining public universities for diversity programs
But as they debate the bill, state lawmakers can't agree on how to define what counts as diversity, equity and inclusion, putting some campus services at risk if the bill passes.
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Sarah Bedford claims media is ‘complicit’ with Democrats in lacking impeachment coverage - Washington Examiner
Sarah Bedford pointed out mainstream media's bias amid President Joe Biden's impeachment hearing, which wasn't covered by major outlets.
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Justice Department hits Apple with sweeping antitrust suit alleging illegal monopoly
The Justice Department announces an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones that boxes out competitors and stifles innovation.
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A classified briefing on TikTok scared senators. But they're in no rush to crack down on it
The bill that flew through the House isn't likely to move any time soon in the upper chamber.
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What’s in the $1.2 trillion government funding package | CNN Politics
Congress released a massive $1.2 trillion bill on Thursday to fund the rest of the federal government. Here’s what’s in the package.
www.cnn.comAfter preordained election, Putin claims vote proves public support for his policies
President Vladimir Putin has thanked Russians for casting ballots in a presidential vote in which he cemented his grip on the country for another six years after the harshest crackdown on dissent since Soviet times.
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Marco Rubio says it would be an 'honor' to be offered a spot as Trump's VP
As NBC News has reported, the Florida senator is one of the names on a list of potential running mates for the former president.
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Leaders of over 30 countries meet in a Brussels summit to promote nuclear energy
Over 30 nations from around the world have pledged to boost nuclear energy to help achieve a climate-neutral globe while providing countries an added sense of security independence
Spring begins with snow heading toward Midwest, flash flooding threatening Northeast
The first weekend of spring will be ushered in with snow in the Midwest and Northeast, and heavy rain and possible flooding in major Northeast cities.
Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on reproductive freedoms
The US Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Wednesday entitled 'The Continued Assault on Reproductive Freedoms in a Post-Dobbs America.'
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Attorney General Merrick Garland says it would've been 'absurd' to block special counsel's language on Biden's memory
The White House and Democrats have criticized the special counsel report last month on Biden’s handling of classified documents at his home and his personal office after he was vice president.
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Could Nebraska's "blue dot" help Biden win the election?
Alongside other “blue wall” states in the upper Midwest, President Biden’s campaign is looking to Omaha, Nebraska for a single electoral vote.
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Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion government funding package ahead of shutdown deadline | CNN Politics
Lawmakers unveiled a $1.2 trillion government funding package on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes sprint to pass the legislation as a shutdown deadline looms at the end of the week.
www.cnn.comNearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in the US think abortion should be legal, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason.
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AOC and Sanders unveil Green New Deal 2.0 focused on public housing: ‘Different world is arriving’ - Washington Examiner
Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are looking to revitalize the Green New Deal.
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Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal arrested over corruption claims
Kejriwal is a key leader in an opposition alliance challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi in elections next month.
Grassley releases whistleblower documents, multi-agency probe into American cartel gunrunning
Internal government documents leaked to a team of Senate investigators offer new details about the secret intelligence project.
www.cbsnews.comBlinken says Israeli assault on Gaza's Rafah would be a 'mistake' and isn't needed to defeat Hamas
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that a major Israeli ground assault on the southern Gaza town of Rafah would be “a mistake” and unnecessary to defeating Hamas.
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Three years after COVID-19 vaccines became widely available in the United States, Louisiana continues to debate policies related to inoculation mandates, including civil labilities if a work place mandates vaccines or not.
apnews.comOver 100 iconic cherry trees in Washington will be cut down. So long, Stumpy
The sun is setting on Stumpy, the gnarled old cherry tree that has become a social media phenom. This year's cherry blossom festivities in Washington will be the last for Stumpy and more than 100 other cherry trees that will be cut down as part of a multiyear restoration of their Tidal Basin home.
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Judge ordered to probe claims of juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber’s case
Regardless of the outcome, only Dzhokhar Tsarnaev death sentence could be thrown out. The conviction and the fact he will be in prison for the rest his life will stand.
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Judge quotes Dr. Seuss in tossing out Blagojevich lawsuit: "Will you please go now!"
"The simple reality is that federal courts have no role to play when it comes to a state impeachment," Judge Steven Seeger said.
www.cbsnews.comNew bipartisan bill would require online identification, labeling of AI-generated videos and audio
New bipartisan legislation introduced in the House would require the identification and labeling of online content generated using artificial intelligence.
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Cheating on your spouse is illegal in New York, but the state might soon change that. A bill working its way through the New York Legislature could repeal a more than a century-old law that makes adultery a crime.
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‘World must not turn its back’ on Gaza as Israel readies Rafah invasion: UN
UNICEF says ‘children need a ceasefire now’ as Israel threatens to attack southern city with 1.5 million people.
German parliament welcomes its first deaf lawmaker
The German parliament has welcomed its first deaf lawmaker, who took her place in a moment that the house’s speaker described as historic
RFK Jr. reboots JFK’s Latino outreach program as Biden and Trump both court voting bloc - Washington Examiner
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is relaunching a Latino outreach program pioneered by his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIndia’s main opposition party accuses the government of freezing its bank accounts ahead of election
India's 6-week-long general election will start April 19. Rahul Gandhi, a former Congress party chief, said it is unable to campaign properly with its accounts frozen.
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A top Pentagon official says that the U.S. has not received a formal request from Niger’s junta to depart the country, saying instead it has received mixed signals on whether the hundreds of U.S. troops based there are no longer welcome.
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Escaped Idaho inmate and suspected accomplice captured after manhunt
Idaho State Police said they are investigating two deaths that may be linked to the men.
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Tennessee just became the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed off on legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence
Democratic senators push bill focusing on local detainment of immigrants linked to violent crime
Republicans are dismissing an immigration-related bill pushed by Democratic senators and allied independents as an election year ploy.
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Exclusive: Georgia DA plans to press ahead in effort to put Trump on trial before election | CNN Politics
Fani Willis, the embattled Fulton County District Attorney, plans to press ahead with her goal of putting Donald Trump on trial before the November election, and intends to ask the judge presiding over the Georgia criminal case to schedule a summer trial date, according to three people familiar...
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Biden judicial nominee chances ‘dead as Jimmy Hoffa’ after Manchin opposition - Washington Examiner
John Kennedy said he thinks federal appellate court nominee Adeel Mangi's confirmation are "dead" after Sen. Manchin backed out of supporting the Biden's pick.
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OnPolitics: Battle over border security collides with Joe Biden's campaign
President Joe Biden went to Texas to raise money for his reelection campaign. But the battle over border security once again hijacked the president’s plans.
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With police departments facing a hiring crisis, some policies are being loosened to find more cadets
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeing success in more recruits passing the entry physical fitness exam thanks to a new law that changed the standards.
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State's largest police union makes major endorsement in 2024 presidential race
The Florida Police Benevolent Association has picked which presidential candidate it will support in the upcoming November general election.
Lawmakers fume over ban on pride flags included in spending bill to avert shutdown - Washington Examiner
House Republicans placed a policy rider in the final appropriations legislation that would prohibit non-official flags from flying over State Department facilities.
www.washingtonexaminer.comProsecutors say Donald Trump's hush money trial should start April 15 without further delay
New York prosecutors have urged a judge to start Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial April 15, saying defense requests for further delays or dismissal of the case because of a last-minute evidence dump are a “red herring.”
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GOP blasts funding increase for impeached Mayorkas tucked in spending deal - Washington Examiner
A House Republican called out the bipartisan spending deal that would give DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas's office a $27 million funding increase.
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New York Attorney General takes initial step to prepare to seize Trump assets | CNN Politics
The New York attorney general’s office has filed judgments in Westchester County, the first indication that the state is preparing to try to seize Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate north of Manhattan, known as Seven Springs.
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Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister?
A disastrous referendum result on modernising definitions of ‘family’ and women’s roles was a major factor.
Leonard Leo, Koch networks pour millions into groups prepping for potential second Trump administration
A review by the progressive advocacy group Accountable.US shows $55 million flowing from Leo- and Koch-backed groups.
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Stormy Daniels compares Trump supporters to suicide bombers in The View appearance - Washington Examiner
Daniels made the comment as Trump’s bid to block her and attorney Michael Cohen’s testimony in his hush money trial was denied.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRussia must face consequences for imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter, lawyer says
A lawyer for The Wall Street Journal says Russia must face consequences for its detention of Evan Gershkovich, one of the newspaper's reporters.
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AOC roasted by legal experts for claiming 'RICO is not a crime': 'Embarrassed herself'
Gregg Jarrett joined "FOX & Friends" to discuss statements made by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., while questioning former Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski.
Portugal’s center-right wins an election but surging populists want a say in the government
A center-right alliance led by the Social Democratic Party has won Portugal’s general election by a slender margin.
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Hungary, Slovakia remain opposed to sending any arms to Ukraine to fight Russia's invasion
Four Central European countries remain deeply divided over how to resolve the Russian war against Ukraine
The trial of an Arizona border rancher charged with killing a migrant is set to open
An Arizona rancher is set to go on trial in the fatal shooting of a migrant on his property near Mexico.
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GOP leaders unleash on Janet Yellen over $110B energy tax hike
FIRST ON FOX: A group of 24 Senate Republicans are blasting the Biden administration for pursuing a $110 billion tax hike on American fossil fuel producers.
FAFSA delays prompt California lawmakers to extend deadline for student financial aid applications
The California Legislature has voted to give prospective college students more time to apply for financial aid.
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October 7: Forensic analysis shows Hamas abuses, many false Israeli claims
Investigation draws up a list of those killed but also finds certain claims repeated by Israeli politicians untrue.
Sen. Bob Menendez not running for another term as Democrat, suggests he could go independent
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez said on Thursday that will not seek another term as a Democrat but he left open the possibility of running in November as an independent
President Biden is lapping Donald Trump in fundraising ― and trolling him about his debts
Joe Biden's widening fundraising advantage is a warning sign for Donald Trump, who has been saddled with paying off legal bills
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Indonesia presidential runner-up alleges widespread fraud as he contests official election results
A runner-up in Indonesia’s presidential election has filed a complaint with the Constitutional Court, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud at the polls.
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US and Israel headed for ‘breach’ over last Hamas battle: ‘Not going to stop us’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's objections to a looming Israeli military operation in Gaza are "not going to stop us," according to a top Israeli official.
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Koch group bets big in Ohio’s toss-up Senate and House races - Washington Examiner
Americans for Prosperity Action announced endorsements of Bernie Moreno for Senate and Ohio congressional candidates Derek Merrin and Kevin Coughlin.
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Biden’s cash edge widens, Trump’s lawyer fees pile up and other takeaways from latest filings | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s campaign saw an uptick in donations in February but failed to match the accelerating fundraising pace set by Joe Biden, new filings show.
www.cnn.comMedicare can pay for obesity drugs like Wegovy in certain heart patients
Certain Medicare patients may get help paying for the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, as long as they also have heart disease.
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WeightWatchers CEO apologizes to body positivity influencer after Oprah Winfrey special on weight loss drugs
Katie Sturino, author and founder of Megababe Beauty, called out WW CEO Sima Sistani after watching “An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution."
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Trump aims to level playing field in fundraising battle with Biden as GOP billionaires come to the rescue
Donald Trump trails President Biden in the campaign cash race, but the former president aims to catch up with the formation of a joint fundraising committee with the Republican National Committee
Netanyahu Assails Schumer, Dramatizing Partisan Split Over Israel
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel assailed Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York on Wednesday in a closed-door speech to Senate Republicans, days after the Democratic majority leader branded him an impediment to peace in the Middle East and called for a new election to replace...
Members of WWII "Ghost Army" receive Congressional Gold Medals
Members of the Ghost Army, a top-secret military unit credited with saving thousands of Americans during World War II using distraction techniques, received Congress' highest honor.
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Surgeons transplant world's 1st genetically edited pig kidney into living human
A team at Massachusetts General Hospital has transplanted a genetically edited pig kidney transplant into a living human in a world first.
Chicago Mayor Johnson suggests Trump voters to blame for failure of city's tax hike referendum
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson took a swipe at former President Trump's supporters, whom he suggests blocked the city's real estate, or "mansion tax," referendum.
Wisconsin GOP leader says Trump backers seeking to recall him don't have enough signatures
Wisconsin’s top Republican lawmaker says the effort by supporters of former President Donald Trump to recall him from office has failed.
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Stormy Daniels says she is 'absolutely ready' to testify at Trump's hush money trial
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels is "absolutely ready" to testify at former President Trump's hush money trial, she told ABC's "The View" on Thursday.
EU leaders agree on opening membership talks with Bosnia, but with many strings attached
European Union leaders have agreed in principle to open membership negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, even though the Western Balkan country must still do a lot of work before talks can begin.
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White House says US citizens told not to travel to Haiti, but Americans argue airport, embassy remained open
Americans in Haiti argue the State Department should have acted faster to organize evacuation options once the gangs shut down the airport and took over Port-au-Prince.
Massachusetts Senate passes bill aimed at outlawing "revenge porn"
A Massachusetts bill that bars someone from sharing explicit images or videos without consent was approved unanimously by the Massachusetts Senate.
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Blinken meets with Arab officials, calls for ‘enduring end’ to Gaza crisis
US secretary of state holds talks with Egyptian president and crown prince of Saudi Arabia in latest Middle East tour.
US pushes UN resolution calling for 'immediate and sustained cease-fire': Live updates
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said "gaps are narrowing" between Israel and Hamas on a deal for an extended truce.
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Laken Riley’s father demands Georgia Senate enact immigration reform - Washington Examiner
The Georgia State Senate hosted Laken Riley's father Jason Riley in its chambers Wednesday where he asked them to act on the over a million immigrants "making families nervous."
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Hillary Clinton wades into crucial battleground Senate race that could determine balance of power
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton endorses Rep. Ruben Gallego, the likely Democrat nominee in Arizona's closely watched Senate race.
In swing state Arizona, an $8.5 billion CHIPS grant spells 'jobs' more than geopolitics
A big federal grant to Intel aims to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry, but Phoenix-area residents are more excited about the local economic impact.
www.nbcnews.comWeeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat
An Indonesian search and rescue ship began pulling survivors who had been standing on its hull to safety.
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New Gaza hospital raid sign of Hamas capabilities
It is the second time Israeli forces have gone into al-Shifa, where they say Hamas has regrouped.
www.bbc.comPortland revives police department protest response team amid skepticism stemming from 2020 protests
City leaders in Portland, Oregon, are reviving a protest response team, though some residents are skeptical and say their confidence was eroded by the police response to 2020 racial justice protests in the city.
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Sen. Bob Menendez won't run in N.J. Democratic primary, may seek reelection as independent if cleared in bribery case
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey faces more than a dozen charges stemming from allegations he traded his political influence for money as part of a yearslong bribery scheme.
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Dems flip script on GOP crime agenda, targeting RNC convention plans with surprising name
The Democratic National Committee is launching a major attack against the RNC's plans for its convention, which will reportedly involve former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
Carlee Russell, Alabama woman who lied about abduction, forced to pay nearly $18K in restitution
An Alabama woman who lied about her kidnapping was ordered to pay nearly $18,000 in restitution and sentenced to probation, ABC News has confirmed.
GOP lawmaker asks ‘Where in the world is Hunter Biden,’ after Cap Hill ghosting as AOC calls hearing a ‘joke’
Congressional lawmakers weigh in on where Hunter Biden was before and after his anticipated absence at a House hearing regarding allegations of influence peddling in the Biden family.
Their children disappeared in Argentina's dictatorship. These mothers have looked for them since
After the military kidnapped their children during Argentina's dictatorship in the 1970s, each Mother of Plaza de Mayo made a commitment: I will search for you until my last breath.
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This county says it's on its way to ending chronic homelessness
Hennepin County hopes to end chronic homelessness by the end of 2025. This is part of the "Built For Zero" initiative to end chronic and veteran homelessness in the U.S.
Joe Manchin says he will vote against nominees if they don’t have bipartisan support | CNN Politics
Senator Joe Manchin, a critical swing vote in the closely divided Senate – especially on nominees – said Wednesday that for now on he will only vote for nominees who have the support of at least one Republican senator.
www.cnn.comEvers vetoes Republican election bills, signs sales tax exemption for precious metals
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed Republican proposals that would have allowed election observers to get closer to poll workers and required a new post-election audit.
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Republican Tony Gonzales balks at bipartisan funding bill: ‘Count me out’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Tony Gonzales rejected a bipartisan spending deal to avoid a government shutdown, taking particular issue with the Homeland Security funding bill.
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Suspected Haiti gang members set on fire as conflict spreads to capital suburb
Local police have also said they shot several people who were likely in the armed groups
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Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents
Canadian officials say they will set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents in the country
US announces over $47 million in humanitarian aid for war-torn Sudan
The U.S. has announced more than $47 million in humanitarian aid for war-torn Sudan and two neighboring countries, to where at least a million people have fled the nearly 1-year-old conflict.
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Nancy Mace unveils bill to crack down on 'peeping Tom' harassment
Rep. Nancy Mace is aiming to expand federal penalties for those caught recording another person during private moments without their knowledge or consent.
At least three killed in suicide bombing in Afghan city of Kandahar
At least 12 others wounded in blast that targeted a group of people waiting outside a bank in city centre.
US House Speaker set to invite Netanyahu to address Congress
The planned invitation comes at a time of increased political tensions between the Israeli PM and US Democrats.
www.bbc.comWall Street debut of Trump's Truth Social network could net him stock worth billions on paper
The Wall Street debut of Donald Trump’s Truth Social network could give him stock worth billions of dollars on paper.
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Former NBC exec deletes Barron Trump 'fair game' tweet, says he doesn't wish 'harm' on anyone
Former NBCUniversal executive Mike Sington has deleted a tweet that said Barron Trump was "fair game" on his 18th birthday and said he meant no "harm."
Analysis: Why a no-drama government shutdown would be NBD | CNN Politics
Add $1.2 trillion in government spending bills to the short list of things where it’s fine to barely miss – horseshoes, hand grenades and taxpayer dollars.
www.cnn.comPolice track down escaped Idaho prison gang member and accomplice, say pair may have killed 2 on run
Police arrested an Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice who escaped following an attack on corrections officers at a Boise hospital.
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As Ukraine aid languishes, 15 House members work on end run to approve funds
Rep. Don Bacon and 14 House colleagues are attempting an unorthodox, novel and — critics say — a long-shot effort to force a vote to provide emergency financial aid to Ukraine.
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Russia’s space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station — all are safe - Washington Examiner
Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPro-Trump attorney in Michigan released from jail after posting bail on outstanding warrant
Stefanie Lambert turned herself in Thursday morning after having been arrested in Washington, D.C. earlier this week as a result of a bench warrant issued by a Michigan judge.
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Martin Greenfield: Tailor who survived Auschwitz and dressed presidents dies
Martin Greenfield was one of the US' most renowned tailors, dressing six presidents and numerous celebrities.
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Biden aims to win Wisconsin and Michigan by leaning heavily on more popular women
Biden is poised to lean on Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — and even let them lead the way — to win in November.
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Conservatives furious at Johnson for waiving GOP's 72-hour rule on $1.2T government funding bill
The House GOP Conference is at odds once again with Speaker Mike Johnson expected to waive their 72-hour rule on legislation in order to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Deadly Russian attack rocks Odesa; Zelenskyy vows to defeat ‘lunatic’ Putin
At least 21 people killed in one of the war’s worst assaults on port city as Russia continues to make battlefield gains.
Reddit, the self-anointed 'front page of the internet,' soars in Wall Street debut
Reddit soared in its Wall Street debut as investors pushed the value of the company close to $9 billion seconds after it began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Analysis: Prosecuting parents and suing social media, gun manufacturers in a new era of mass shooting accountability | CNN Politics
The search for accountability in the unending era of American mass shootings is turning to novel legal tactics against the parents who raise shooters, the gun manufacturers that appeal to them and the social media platforms where they might learn radical behavior.
www.cnn.comTrump's lawyers keep fighting $454M fraud appeal bond requirement
Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are continuing to press an appellate court to excuse him from covering a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.
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Johnson says he will extend an invitation to Netanyahu to address Congress | CNN Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday he will extend an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress after members of his conference encouraged him to do so.
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Israeli military warns Gazans to evacuate Al-Shifa Hospital as raid continues
The IDF warned Gazans around Al-Shifa Hospital to evacuate immediately as forces continued their raid on the medical complex.
White House calls GOP Biden impeachment inquiry 'embarrassing'
A White House spokesperson mocked the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Wednesday, saying the Republicans need to "call it a day" on the "dead impeachment."
Man who helped drag police officer into mob gets over 5 years in prison for Capitol riot attacks
A Colorado man who helped other rioters drag a police officer into a mob storming the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to more than five years in prison.
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Jim Jordan opens investigation into accusations IRS is using AI to spy on taxpayers 'en masse'
Top House Republicans are launching an investigation into whether the U.S. government is using AI to surveil American taxpayers.
Jury finds former Milwaukee election official guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots
Kimberly Zapata, who argued that she was trying to expose vulnerabilities in the state’s election system, faces up to five years in prison when she's sentenced in May.
www.nbcnews.comTaps have run dry across South Africa's largest city in an unprecedented water crisis
A country already famous for its hourslong electricity shortages is now adopting a term called “watershedding” — the practice of going without water.
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Mom’s $4M bill for quadruplets’ care sparks conversation on high health care costs
An Ohio mother shared how much her quadruplets’ hospital care cost in a now-viral TikTok video.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over removal of marker dedicated to Communist Party leader
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the state of New Hampshire after government officials removed a historical marker dedicated to a feminist and labor activist who also led the U.S.
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Biden cancels $6bn in student debt for public service workers
The president has cancelled over $140bn in student debt since taking office.
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Manhattan school board asks NYC to explore transgender sports ban - Washington Examiner
A Manhattan school district passed a resolution pushing New York City to ban athletes from playing on sports teams that to not align with their biological sex.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLand purchases by Chinese 'agents' would be limited under Georgia bill; Democrats say it's racist
ATLANTA (AP) — A bill that would ban any “agent” of China from buying farmland or land near military installations in Georgia passed the state House on Thursday over the objections of Democrats who said it would lead to discrimination against Asian Americans and not promote national security.
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Biden tries to turn the tables on Trump’s use of a classic political attack line | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is opening a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump this week, flipping the script on the classic Reagan-era “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” question to remind voters of life during his predecessor’s tenure.
www.cnn.comA small town suspended its entire police force. Residents want to know why
The small town of Ridgely on Maryland’s Eastern Shore has suspended its entire police force pending the results of an investigation by state prosecutors.
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Don Lemon leaves door open for CNN return: 'Never say never'
Former CNN host Don Lemon entertained the idea of returning to the network following his firing last year, pointing out the people who pushed him out "are gone."
Prince Harry: The Sun 'unlawfully targeted' Meghan, High Court hears
Prince Harry's lawyers allege a private investigator was used to provide information for two stories in 2016.
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Merrick Garland says it would be ‘absurd’ for an attorney general to edit special counsel report | CNN Politics
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that it would have been “absurd” for someone in his position to edit or redact a special counsel’s final report.
www.cnn.comWhat is gambling addiction and how widespread is it in the US?
The firing of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend after allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball player is shining renewed attention on compulsive gambling.
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Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion funding package, kicking off sprint to avoid government shutdown
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.
www.cbsnews.comNorth Carolina schools candidate who called for Obama’s death put on the spot
Michele Morrow, the far-right Republican running to oversee public schools in the state, said she is facing ‘radical extremists’
Schumer refuses Netanyahu request to speak to Democrats
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., refused an offer from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet with Senate Democrats because he said such discussions should be bipartisan.
Spanish journalist leaves Russia after authorities refuse to renew his visa
The Spanish daily El Mundo said Thursday that its correspondent in Russia left the country after authorities refused to renew his journalist visa.
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Mega Millions jackpot soars to nearly $1 billion. Here’s what to know - Washington Examiner
The winning numbers for a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions lottery prize will be drawn Friday night.
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Squatters wanted for murder after woman found dead in duffel bag in Manhattan apartment
Two squatters are wanted for murder after they allegedly killed the woman who walked in on them unlawfully living in a New York City apartment.
Airport executive dies days after a shootout with federal agents shocked neighbors
Bryan Malinowski had worked at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, since 2008.
www.nbcnews.comPrince Harry says tabloids intercepted phone calls of mother, the late Princess Diana, and father
Prince Harry alleges that the publisher of The Sun tabloid unlawfully intercepted phone calls of his late mother, Princess Diana, and father, now King Charles III.
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Skylar Meade: Idaho prisoner escapes during hospital attack
A manhunt is underway after the inmate escaped during a shoot out at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.
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The push to put Trump back in the White House is getting a boost from people he pardoned before leaving | CNN Politics
If not for a pardon from Donald Trump in the final weeks of his presidency, Paul Manafort might still be serving a federal sentence. Instead, Trump’s former campaign manager is a free man – and free to help his old boss get back to the White House.
www.cnn.comRussian court rejects suit by Navalny's mother claiming poor medical treatment by prison
A Russian court has rejected a lawsuit filed by the mother of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition stalwart who died in prison in February, that claimed he received inadequate medical care, a close Navalny colleague said.
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Kyle Rittenhouse targeted by protesters at University of Memphis speech - Washington Examiner
Protesters at the University of Memphis disrupted a speech by Kyle Rittenhouse, as hundreds of demonstrators gathered to shout down the event.
www.washingtonexaminer.comNew York notifies suburban county of Trump fraud judgment as possible seizures loom
NEW YORK (Reuters) -New York state Attorney General Letitia James this month made an official notification of the civil fraud court award against Donald Trump in suburban Westchester County, where he owns property, according to county clerk records, in what could be a preliminary step toward...
Sen. Marco Rubio mentioned as possible Trump running mate, sources say
Sources confirmed Wednesday that Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is being talked about as a potential running mate for former President Donald Trump, as he seeks to win back the White House.
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Fitness guru Richard Simmons says he’s ‘dying,’ then apologizes for confusion - Washington Examiner
Richard Simmons shared an ominous message in a social media post on Monday that he had "news" that he was "dying" and then an hour later, shared a separate message with an apology.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUN chief urges the EU to avoid 'double standards' over Gaza and Ukraine
European Union leaders are being urged to show the same respect for international law in Gaza as they aim to uphold in Ukraine.
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Trump's defamation suit against ABC News, George Stephanopoulos could be anything from 'slam dunk' to 'dud'
ABC News and George Stephanopoulos are being sued after the host said former President Trump was "found liable for rape," but whether he has a legitimate case is up for debate.
All 6 officers from Mississippi "Goon Squad" have been sentenced to prison for torturing 2 Black men
Former Richland police officer Joshua Hartfield was one of six law enforcement officers who admitted to racially motivated torture.
www.cbsnews.comOver 300 French sports coaches, teachers and officials accused of sexual abuse or cover-ups in 2023
France's sports minister says that more than 300 French coaches, teachers and sports officials have been accused of sexual abuse or of covering up such wrongdoing in 2023.
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Pro-Trump lawyer surrenders in Michigan after DC arrest and Dominion leaks | CNN Politics
Pro-Trump lawyer Stefanie Lambert surrendered Thursday to Michigan authorities in connection with her 2020 election tampering indictment, after a wild week where she was labeled a fugitive and spent a night in jail after being arrested in Washington, DC.
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Assisted dying: Woman who ended life at Dignitas calls for change to 'cruel' law
Paola Marra calls for new laws on assisted dying before travelling to Switzerland to end her life.
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Chicago grieves 11-year-old killed trying to 'protect his mother' during domestic violence incident
The Chicago community is grieving 11-year-old Jayden Perkins who was fatally stabbed while trying "to protect his mother" in a domestic violence attack, police said.
Carlee Russell pleads guilty to faking her own kidnapping in Alabama, apologizes for 'grave mistake'
Russell admitted she lied about being abducted in Alabama in July and about seeing a toddler walking alongside a highway.
www.nbcnews.comBiden Suggests a Bigger Federal Role to Reduce Housing Costs
Economists in the Biden administration are calling for more aggressive federal action to drive down costs for homebuyers and renters, taking aim at one of the biggest economic challenges facing President Joe Biden as he runs for reelection. The policy proposals in a White House report being...
Stock market today: Wall Street extends records as Reddit soars in market debut, Apple falls on suit
Stocks are extending their push to record highs in morning trading on Wall Street, led by big gains in chipmakers. The S&P 500 was up 0.5% Thursday.
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Newly identified fossil named for Kermit the Frog could help solve evolutionary puzzle | CNN
Paleontologists have discovered a previously unknown ancient species: Kermitops — an amphibian that predates the dinosaurs and reveals the complexity of frog evolution.
www.cnn.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/21/2024
Stocks extended their push into record heights on Wall Street, led by big gains in chipmakers. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Thursday to set an all-time high for a third straight day.
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Mother sentenced to life for her toddler's death blames mental health for leaving child alone to go on vacation
Kristel Candelario spoke with Noticias Telemundo from prison in Cleveland after her conviction in the death of her 16-month-old daughter, Jailyn.
www.nbcnews.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell 20 cents to $81.07 per barrel Thursday. Brent crude for May delivery fell 17 cents to $85.78 per barrel.
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