GOP-led House impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas — by one vote — over border management
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with the Republican majority determined to punish the Biden administration over its handling of the U.S-Mexico border after failing last week in a politically embarrassing setback. The evening roll call proved tight, with Speaker Mike Johnson’s threadbare GOP majority unable to handle many defectors or absences in the face of staunch Democratic opposition to impeaching Mayorkas, the first Cabinet secretary charged in nearly 150 years. Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York race to succeed George Santos in Congress
New York Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election for the House seat formerly held by George Santos.
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise defends GOP effort to impeach DHS secretary Mayorkas | CNN Politics
ouse Majority Leader Steve Scalise defended Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to hold last week’s failed vote on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, telling CNN in an interview the vote was a “tough judgement call” and that it may have helped lock in GOP lawmakers on the fence.
www.cnn.comTrump's pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans
Michael Whatley, the chairman of North Carolina's Republican Party, has been named by Donald Trump as his pick to lead the Republican National Committee.
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After facing off with Senate 'Freedom Caucus', McConnell urges Johnson on Ukraine
But the GOP leader did not push the speaker to bring up the Senate-passed foreign aid bill, specifically.
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Democrats retain majority in the Pennsylvania House with win in Philadelphia suburb
Democrats retained their slim majority in the state House after voters elected Jim Prokopiak to represent them in Bucks County.
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Democrats will flip Santos seat in New York, further shrinking House GOP’s narrow majority | CNN Politics
Democratic former Rep. Tom Suozzi will win a high-stakes special election in New York to succeed disgraced Republican George Santos, a result that will further shrink the House GOP’s narrow majority and provide President Joe Biden and his allies a morale boost as the general election campaign...
www.cnn.comBiden warns opposing Ukraine funding plays 'into Putin's hands,' but faces resistance in House
The vote came after a small group of Republicans opposed to the $60 billion for Ukraine held the Senate floor through the night.
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House Democrats push Speaker Johnson into corner on Ukraine aid bill - Washington Examiner
House Democrats are pressing Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to schedule a vote on the defense spending bill providing aid to Israel and Ukraine, suggesting the party would find a workaround solution to bring the legislation to the floor even without the speaker’s blessing. Flanked by Democratic...
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Speaker Mike Johnson wants Biden meeting before any action on Ukraine and Israel aid package
The House speaker, who has previously met with Biden, is seeking a one-on-one meeting ahead of any movement on legislation that would provide aid for the U.S. allies.
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Israel Gaza: UN warns attack on Rafah could lead to 'slaughter'
Its aid chief says more than a million people in the Gazan city are staring "death in the face".
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Lauren Boebert applauds House Republicans’ impeachment of Mayorkas - Washington Examiner
Congressional Republicans in the House of Representatives voted to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Tuesday night, as the Washington Examiner’s Anna Giaritelli previously reported. In a historic vote, and by the slimmest of margins, 214-213, the House approved...
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Senate approves Ukraine, Israel foreign aid package
Even though the $95 billion aid package passed the upper chamber, its prospects in the House appear dim.
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Verdict expected Friday in Trump's $370 million civil fraud trial
The ruling by Judge Arthur Engoron had initially been expected by Jan. 31.
www.nbcnews.comIllegal border crossings from Mexico plunge after a record-high December, with fewer from Venezuela
Authorities say arrests for illegal crossings on the U.S. border with Mexico fell by half in January from record highs in December to the third lowest month of Joe Biden’s presidency.
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Nikki Haley suggests Trump is aiming to 'take' the election by promoting his daughter-in-law for RNC leadership
Trump has endorsed North Carolina GOP Chair Michael Whatley to be the next RNC chief and Lara Trump, the wife of his son Eric, to serve as co-chair.
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Wisconsin GOP undoes legislative gerrymander after court pressure
The new maps, if they are signed into law, would reverse a GOP gerrymander and give both parties a shot at winning the state Legislature.
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Analysis: Congress acted to protect NATO. But it might not be enough to stop Trump | CNN Politics
Lawmakers from both parties last December may have been anticipating former President Donald Trump’s current NATO trash talk when they quietly slipped language limiting a president’s power to pull the US out the alliance into the annual defense policy bill, which passed with bipartisan support.
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Meet 5 Democrats who have been floated as possible Biden replacements
Here is a list of five top Democrats who have been floated as a potential replacement for President Biden as the party's presidential nominee should he decide to forego another run.
Nikki Haley says military families can't trust Trump to 'keep them out of harm's way'
The Republican presidential candidate kept up her criticism of Trump in an interview with NBC News' Craig Melvin.
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Putin plans to double Russia's troops along NATO border, Estonian intelligence warns
The report comes amid a debate in the U.S. about the role of NATO after controversial remarks from likely GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.
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Tom Suozzi: Democrats hail victory in special election to replace George Santos
Democrats say Tom Suozzi's race could be their roadmap for the US general election in November.
www.bbc.comRFK Jr.'s PAC returned millions to a donor. Campaign experts say that's highly unusual.
Why did the American Values super PAC refund $9.65 million to one of its biggest donors?
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Biden says Trump questioning US commitment to NATO is 'dangerous,' 'dumb' and 'un-American'
President Joe Biden slammed rival Donald Trump Tuesday for his "dumb," "dangerous" and "un-American" comments over the weekend encouraging Russia to do whatever it wants to NATO countries that he believes don't pay enough to the alliance.
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Former Biden family business associate recycles unproven allegations to House panels | CNN Politics
A former Biden family business associate levied critical but unproven allegations against President Joe Biden in a closed-door House interview Tuesday, resurrecting claims he has lobbed since 2020.
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Biden slams Trump criticism of Nato as 'shameful'
The president says his main political rival is treating the military alliance like a protection racket.
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Stefanik demands New York AG Letitia James be disbarred over Trump case
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik lodged an ethics complaint against New York state Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday, accusing her of bias.
What is happening at the Republican National Committee and could Lara Trump become its co-chair?
Donald Trump is calling for a shakeup at the highest levels of the Republican National Committee. And party leaders are taking it very seriously.
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Trump expected to attend NY hush money hearing Thursday, lawyer says | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend Thursday’s hearing in the New York hush money case, according to Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead attorney for the Georgia election case.
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Trump loved RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel — until he didn't
As RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel's tenure comes to an end, we look back at the on-camera moments that shed light on her relationship with Trump.
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AOC defends Biden as ‘one of the most successful presidents in modern history’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) touted President Joe Biden as “one of the most successful presidents in modern American history” on Tuesday.
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Ukraine’s new army chief is known as the ‘butcher’. Can he beat Russia?
New commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyii has a strong history of tactical success, but much hinges on US military aid.
Germany unveils measures to tackle far-right surge
The interior minister said recent mass protests against extremism spurred the government to take action.
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Majority of Americans say Biden received 'special treatment' in special counsel probe: poll
A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos found that a majority of Americans believe President Biden got off easy in the special counsel documents investigation.
Report intensifies concerns over President Biden's age
The longstanding concerns about President Joe Biden's age and memory intensified on Thursday after the release of a special counsel's report. (February 9)
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The Senate passed critical aid for Ukraine and Israel. Here’s what the House could do next.
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson has said he won’t bring the Senate aid bill to the floor, but there are other ways aid could pass.
www.nbcnews.comThe House has impeached the Homeland Security secretary. Here's what you should know and what's next
The Republican-controlled House is set to vote on whether to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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House impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas, first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in almost 150 years | CNN Politics
The House of Representatives, by an extremely narrow margin, voted Tuesday to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first Cabinet secretary to be impeached in almost 150 years.
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What to know about New York's closely watched House race
New York's 3rd Congressional District special election, of Tom Suozzi or Mazi Pilip, is the first closely watched contest of 2024
Democrats retain majority in the Pennsylvania House with a 102-100 partisan divide
Democrats have retained their slim majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
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No, the New York Times Is Not Overcooking Its Biden Coverage
Exploring the president’s fitness for office is a crucial duty for journalists.
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Democrat Tom Suozzi flips GOP House seat in special election to replace George Santos - Washington Examiner
Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi won the special election to replace former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) in New York’s 3rd Congressional District, dealing a blow to House Republicans.
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House impeaches Alejandro Mayorkas in historic vote, punishing DHS chief over handling of U.S.-Mexico border
GOP defections and an unexpected appearance saved Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas from impeachment last week.
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Israel-Gaza updates: Nasser Hospital no longer 'functional,' WHO chief says
Live updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Vulnerable House Dem backpedals after refusing to condemn phrase seen as calling for 'extermination' of Jews
Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., was caught on social media last week refusing to condemn the controversial antisemitic phrase "from the river to the sea."
CDC says it has no plans to ease Covid isolation yet, despite urging from doctors
Public health is “more than controlling one virus,” one expert said, as federal health officials consider their next steps in the pandemic.
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www.politico.comGeorgia GOP Gov. Brian Kemp says he will aid Texas governor's border standoff with Biden
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he will send more of his state's National Guard soldiers to aid Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s effort to control illegal crossings on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Alejandro Mayorkas: House votes to impeach homeland security secretary
The impeachment push over border policies now moves to the Senate, where it is unlikely to succeed.
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Israeli snipers kill three at Nasser Hospital: Gaza Health Ministry
Attacks at besieged Khan Younis hospital come amid reports that Israel is ordering people at medical centre to evacuate.
House Republicans impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
GOP leaders were confident they would have the votes to impeach now that Majority Leader Steve Scalise has returned to Washington.
Cornyn clashes with Ken Paxton over support for foreign aid bill
“Ken, your criminal defense lawyers are calling,” Cornyn wrote on social media.
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New York 3rd District special election: Suozzi projected to defeat Pilip for seat vacated by Santos
538 analysts live-blogged updates and results in the New York 3rd Congressional District special election, with Tom Suozzi projected to defeat Mazi Pilip.
One dead and five wounded after vehicle crashes through Texas hospital - Washington Examiner
At least 10 patients were injured at a medical facility in Austin, Texas, on Tuesday evening, when a vehicle crashed into the emergency room of St. David's North Austin Medical Center.
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Alejandro Mayorkas impeachment: How each US House member voted | CNN Politics
See how each member of the House voted on the effort to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security.
www.cnn.comArizona Republicans challenge Biden’s designation of a national monument near the Grand Canyon
The Arizona Legislature’s top two Republicans have challenged Democratic President Joe Biden’s creation of a new national monument just outside Grand Canyon National Park.
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Senate passes controversial foreign aid bill sending billions to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Senate passed the $95 billion national security supplemental package to assist Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific — without any border security provisions.
Democrat Tom Suozzi wins N.Y. special election to replace George Santos
New York’s 3rd District will flip from red to blue, NBC News projects, in an early test for both parties ahead of November’s fight for control of the House.
www.nbcnews.comIsrael and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage-release talks, officials say
Talks are moving forward even after Israel intensified its offensive in the southern Gaza town of Rafah.
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Biden says he won't take questions during White House address: 'Don't want anything to get in the way'
Following last week's explosive press conference, President Biden explicitly told reporters he would not take any questions after giving a statement on the foreign aid bill.
Zelenskyy calls for House vote on Ukraine aid
“I am grateful to every U.S. Senator who made a morally strong choice today,” Zelenskyy said Tuesday after the Senate passed a $95 billion foreign aid bill.
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White House spokesperson addressed questions on immigration, Biden mental acuity | Fact check
Karine Jean-Pierre did not ignore Peter Doocy's questions or abruptly end the briefing. She answered them, then took more questions.
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Lael Brainard slams food companies for ‘shrinkflation' as White House attacks price gouging
Consumer brands like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble and more have raised prices over the past year to keep profits afloat.
Jared Kushner says he would not join a second Trump administration
Kushner served in his father-in-law's administration as a senior adviser and helped negotiate the Abraham Accords.
www.nbcnews.comWhy John Bolton Is Certain Trump Really Wants to Blow Up NATO
The hawkish former national security adviser on Trump’s real plans.
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DNC heightens attacks on RFK Jr. as a spoiler candidate who will help Trump | CNN Politics
The Democratic Party has ramped up its attacks on independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in recent days, marking the first significant attempt by either party to shape voter sentiment around his candidacy ahead of a potential rematch of the 2020 election.
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N. Carolina gubernatorial candidate says trans women should be arrested over bathroom use
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the GOP front-runner in the gubernatorial primary, said trans women should "find a corner outside" instead of using women's restrooms.
www.nbcnews.comLawmakers honor House clerk who served during chaos of Jan. 6 and McCarthy speaker votes
Lawmakers have honored the official charged with maintaining order in the House during two of the chamber’s most tumultuous moments — the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and last year’s longest race for House speaker since before the Civil War.
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Democratic voters in Philadelphia's competitive Bucks County say they're unconcerned about Biden's age
Democratic voters in the Philadelphia suburbs told CBS News re-electing former President Donald Trump was a bigger concern than President Biden's age.
www.cbsnews.comAirstrike from Israeli hostage rescue wipes out entire Palestinian family in Gaza border town
Ibrahim Hasouna was staying with a friend when he heard about the Israeli airstrikes near the house where his family was staying.
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Fani Willis submitted falsehoods about relationship, Trump co-defendant claims - Washington Examiner
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis submitted falsehoods in a court filing in which she admitted to a "personal relationship" with prosecutor Nathan Wade, according to new arguments from one of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case...
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Republicans impeach Alejandro Mayorkas over the border after failing to last week
The Senate will need to address the homeland security secretary's impeachment when it returns on Feb. 26, but the Democratic-controlled chamber won't convict him.
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Biden accuses Trump of bowing to Putin by encouraging Russia to invade NATO allies who don’t meet their obligations | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Tuesday slammed Donald Trump after the former president said he would encourage Russia to invade countries who don’t meet their NATO obligations, saying such comments amount to bowing down to Vladimir Putin.
www.cnn.comJared Kushner, former Trump adviser, defends business dealings with Saudi Arabia
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s former White House adviser and his son-in-law, is defending his business dealings with the Saudi crown prince after leaving the U.S. government.
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White House to Republicans: Not passing the supplemental helps Iran
The Biden administration’s memo, which will be distributed to lawmakers, pundits and reporters, is targeted to shame House Republicans into supporting the aid package.
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Climate change: Polar bears face starvation threat as ice melts
Melting ice is forcing this iconic Arctic species to spend more time on land, where they struggle for food.
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FBI reveals controversial spy tool foiled terror plot as Congress debates overhaul
The bureau says it thwarted an imminent terrorist attack against the U.S. using a controversial surveillance authority that the House could vote to revamp as soon as this week.
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Trump endorses North Carolina GOP chair and Lara Trump to lead RNC
The GOP frontrunner announced his picks for new Republican National Committee leadership on Monday night.
www.cbsnews.comDefense Secretary Austin discharged from hospital, ending second stay since cancer treatment
Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and has resumed his full duties, the Pentagon said.
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Former Ron DeSantis Wall Street fundraiser to bolster Trump's campaign war chest
Trump is set to get a fundraising boost from Wall Street executive Omeed Malik, who helped Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fund his failed presidential bid.
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Treasury proposes rule to extend anti-money laundering regs to investment advisers
FinCEN attempted to impose anti-money laundering rules on investment advisers in 2003 and 2015, but the proposals were never finalized.
Pennsylvania Democrats pad narrow state House advantage with special election win
The special election was in Bucks County, a purple area of the Philadelphia suburbs that is prototypical battleground territory in presidential elections.
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The House just impeached Alejandro Mayorkas. Here's what happens next.
Mayorkas is highly unlikely to be removed from office. But how the Senate proceeds remains to be seen.
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Hundreds of Chinese immigrants arrested by California Border Patrol in single day - Washington Examiner
California Border Patrol agents arrested more than 200 Chinese immigrants who were attempting to illegally enter the United States through San Diego on Monday. A total of 269 Chinese immigrants were arrested in California in the one day, according to a Fox News correspondent. The number...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 722
As the war enters its 722nd day, these are the main developments.
Winter storm live updates: New York City sees highest daily snowfall in over 2 years
A winter snowstorm is taking aim at the Northeast and could wreak havoc for major cities during the Tuesday morning commute.
IDF shares video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar escaping through tunnel network
The IDF has released a video of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar escaping through a tunnel network days after the group’s brutal Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Biden calls Trump's NATO remarks 'un-American'
President Biden urged the Republican-controlled House to pass a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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The numbers behind the big New York special election
Millions in ad spending, a late snowstorm and more.
www.politico.comTeaching of gender in Georgia private schools would be regulated under revived Senate bill
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia Senate committee is advancing a long-stalled proposal aimed at stopping private school teachers from talking to students about gender identity without parental permission, but both gay rights groups and some religious conservatives remain opposed to the bill.
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Why the New York special election for George Santos’ seat matters | CNN Politics
Democrats often say that when people vote, the party does well. That theory will be tested in the special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional Distirict.
www.cnn.comA Tennessee House panel advances a bill that would criminalize helping minors get abortions
Tennessee would be the latest state to make it illegal for an adult to help a minor procure an abortion without parental consent under legislation that has advanced inside the GOP-controlled Statehouse.
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Biden's bout with inflation just suffered another setback
The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.1 percent in January.
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Hungary resignations leave Viktor Orban in biggest crisis yet
Hungary is shaken by the resignations of the two most successful women in the PM's ruling Fidesz party.
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Secretary Austin released from hospital after treatment for bladder issue
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center today after undergoing treatment for a bladder issue.
Quick-moving winter storm brings snow to Northeast, disrupting travel and schools
New York City recorded just 3 inches of snow in Central Park, but areas of Pennsylvania and Connecticut were blanketed with 15 inches of fluffy snow.
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'Cowboys for Trump' founder is hoping a Supreme Court ruling on ballot eligibility could help him, too
Couy Griffin was thrown out of office in New Mexico under the same theory Colorado voters are seeking to use against former President Donald Trump.
www.nbcnews.comPakistan's former premier Sharif and allies agree to form a coalition
The party of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and its allies have announced they will jointly form a coalition government.
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Live updates: New York holds special election to replace George Santos
Democrat Tom Suozzi will win the special election in New York to succeed disgraced former GOP Rep. George Santos, CNN projects, shrinking the House GOP's narrow majority. Follow here for live news updates, results and analysis.
US seizes plane that Iran sold to Venezuela
The United States claims Iran violated its sanctions when it sold the jumbo jet to Venezuela.
Police confirm identity of 101st victim of huge Maui wildfire
The death toll from the wildfire that destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii, has climbed to 101 after Maui police confirmed the identity of one new victim, a 76-year-old man.
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Caught on camera: Hamas leader Sinwar seen in Gaza tunnel footage released by IDF - Washington Examiner
Israel's military posted a video that it said shows Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in one of the terrorist group's tunnels under the city of Khan Younis from October. Israeli leaders have vowed to hunt down Sinwar and other Hamas leaders whom they hold responsible for carrying out the Oct. 7...
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Rick Scott on Mitch McConnell: ‘He's not representing Republicans’
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Biden isn't leaving the 2024 race, but how would Democrats pick a nominee if he did?
Depending on when Biden were to hypothetically leave the 2024 race, his replacement would be up to primary voters, Democratic convention delegates or party members
ICE faces a $500 million budget shortfall unless Congress takes action, officials say
Key areas of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations could run out of money by May, said two DHS officials.
www.nbcnews.comCalifornia may have to pay $300M for COVID-19 homeless hotel program after FEMA caps reimbursement
California cities and counties still don’t know how much they’ll have to pay for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s pandemic program to house homeless people in hotel rooms.
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CBS News projects Tom Suozzi wins special election for George Santos' seat in New York's 3rd Congressional District
The special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. George Santos' term was being seen as a bellwether for both parties in November.
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Senate's $95 billion foreign aid bill heads for House Republican buzz saw
The Senate's $95 billion package with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan is facing an uncertain future in the House after key Republican leaders criticized it.
Russia puts the leader of NATO member Estonia on a wanted list over the removal of Soviet-era monuments
Kallas’ name appeared on the Interior Ministry’s register of people wanted in connection with criminal charges. It didn’t specify what charges she was facing.
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Indonesia election: Who are the presidential candidates?
The world's third-largest democracy is facing a crucial test of its hard-fought-for civil ideas.
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Rep. Elise Stefanik files complaint against New York attorney general over Trump case
Stefanik, who is seen as a potential VP pick for Trump, has filed other complaints against judges overseeing cases related to the former president or the Jan. 6 riot.
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2 arrested for "random murder spree" in East LA County
The four shootings happened within a few hours of each other in Bell, Florence-Firestone, Cudahy and Huntington Park and are believed to be random.
www.cbsnews.comFeds finalize areas for floating offshore wind farms along Oregon coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government has finalized two areas for floating offshore wind farms along the Oregon coast, authorities announced Tuesday, bringing the state closer to commercially developing and producing a renewable energy source that's part of the fight against climate change.
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Iran simulates strike on Israeli base as it showcases naval force
The display is seen as a clear message to Israel and the US as the war in Gaza spreads tensions across the region.
Haley says she thinks Biden should resign | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Tuesday said she thinks President Joe Biden should resign, as it would be in “the best interest of the country.”
www.cnn.comFormer PM Alexander Stubb wins Finnish presidency, narrowly defeating ex-top diplomat Pekka Haavisto
The winner's main task will be to steer the Nordic country’s foreign and security policy now that it is a member of NATO, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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At least 5 people were injured and the driver is dead after a vehicle crashed into an Austin emergency room, officials say | CNN
One person has died and at least five people were injured as a vehicle crashed into an Austin medical center emergency room Tuesday evening, according to the facility’s chief medical officer.
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Lottery, casino bill heads to first test in Alabama Legislature
Casino and lottery legislation is headed to its first test in the Alabama Legislature. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee will vote on the bill Wednesday.
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Mayorkas personally rejected RFK Jr. Secret Service protection - Washington Examiner
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who today faces a second impeachment vote in the House, personally rejected an “urgent” appeal from independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secret Service protection. In a letter dated July 21, 2023, two weeks after the urgent...
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Blinken speaks with Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia, for third time
It's the third time Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spoken with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.
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2 arrested in Kenya amid search for man who escaped custody after allegedly killing girlfriend in Boston
Two people have been arrested for allegedly helping Kevin Kangethe escape custody. He is accused of murdering his girlfriend and leaving her in an airport parking lot.
Video shows heightened security ahead of Biden inauguration ceremony | Fact check
A video posted as if it were recent shows Capitol Hill in January 2021 amid heightened security for President Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Playbook: Breaking: Ukraine aid heads to House
And Mazi Pilip and Tom Suozzi face off in New York.
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Biden urges House to take up Ukraine and Israel aid package: "Pass this bill immediately"
"I call on the speaker to let the full House speak its mind and not allow a minority of the most extreme voices in the House to block this bill even from being voted on," the president said.
www.cbsnews.com1 person killed and 5 injured when vehicle crashes into emergency room in Austin, Texas
A driver car crashed into a Texas hospital’s emergency room, killing the driver and injuring five others, including a child with life-threatening injuries.
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John Kirby frustrated by Karine Jean-Pierre's role in his briefings amid ongoing tension: report
John Kirby is reportedly frustrated by Karine Jean-Pierre's role in calling on reporters while he answers questions during White House briefings.
South Korea says North Korea has fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests
South Korea’s military says it has detected North Korea firing multiple cruise missiles into waters off its northeastern coast in its fifth test of such weapons since January
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery rose 95 cents to $77.87 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for April delivery rose 77 cents to $82.77 per barrel.
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No thanks, Mr. President: Special election candidates shun Biden and Trump
Candidates Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip largely avoid presidential front runners as they vie for Long Island House seat.
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Hezbollah chief says only Gaza ceasefire will end Lebanon border attacks
Cross-border shelling into Israel will only end when Israel’s ‘aggression’ on Gaza stops, Hassan Nasrallah says.
House GOP in discussions with Biden special counsel Robert Hur for testimony | CNN Politics
House Republicans have reached out to special counsel Robert Hur to discuss having him testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee about his report on President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
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Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s ballot eligibility could also help former New Mexico county commissioner - Washington Examiner
Last week, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over disqualifying former President Donald Trump from Colorado’s 2024 primary ballot because of the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist clause. But Trump is not the only public official who has been targeted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol...
www.washingtonexaminer.comOil and gas producer to pay millions to US and New Mexico to remedy pollution concerns
A Texas company has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with the federal government and the state of New Mexico to address air pollution concerns in the largest oil and gas producing region in the United States.
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Nikki Haley says Trump will raise taxes and be soft on Russia in a new ad
The former U.N. ambassador and South Carolina governor is upping her ad buy in the state from $4 million to $6 million ahead of the primary.
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Mexican authorities arrest 6 in connection to grisly machete murders in Cancun
Mexican authorities announced a series of drug and violent crime-related arrests in the state of Quintana Roo, a popular resort area on Mexico's Caribbean coast.
Nigeria cost of living: People turn to 'throw-away' rice for food
"Afafata" rice is usually discarded but rising prices mean many northern families are now eating it.
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Palestinian man loses 8 of his relatives in Israeli strike on Rafah
Ibrahim Hasouna's home was reduced to rubble in a barrage of airstrikes that Israeli warplanes laid down across Rafah as cover for troops rescuing two hostages elsewhere in the southern Gaza town.
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CNN legal analyst surprised to learn on the air he's cited by Trump team in Supreme Court appeal: 'I am?'
A CNN legal analyst was surprised to learn he had been cited in Donald Trump's appeal to the Supreme Court regarding the 2020 election interference case.
Biden critic who once worked with Hunter tells lawmakers Joe Biden was 'enabler' of son's overseas business
A onetime associate of Hunter Biden who is now a critic of the Biden family testified Tuesday that Joe Biden was "an enabler" of his family's overseas business schemes.
Secretary of State Blinken says he spoke this week with Paul Whelan, former Marine imprisoned in Russia
Blinken revealed the phone call at an event centered on arbitrary detention.
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There’s a New Life-Saving Vaccine. Why Won’t People Take It?
The next front in disinformation and the vaccine wars.
www.politico.comDiversity, equity and inclusion initiatives limited at Kentucky colleges under Senate bill
A Republican-backed measure to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky’s public universities has won approval from the state Senate.
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House GOP gunning for testimony from Biden Special Counsel Robert Hur, sources say
House Republicans are aiming for a discussion with Special Counsel Robert Hur on his findings about President Biden's handling of classified documents, sources told Fox News Digital.
Poland's PM says authorities in the previous government widely and illegally used Pegasus spyware
Poland’s new prime minister says he has documentation proving that state authorities under the previous government used the powerful Pegasus spyware illegally and targeted a “very long” list of hacking victims.
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Democratic group ties No Labels to MAGA Republicans in campaign against third-party ticket - Washington Examiner
A center-left Democratic group is tying MAGA Republicans to No Labels, the organization trying to put a bipartisan unity ticket together for the 2024 presidential election. Groups such as Third Way have been campaigning against No Labels, pushing the idea that a third-party ticket would act as a...
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Why a Supreme Court easy out in Trump ballot battle could lead to post-election chaos | CNN Politics
When it comes to deciding whether former President Donald Trump should be booted from Colorado’s ballot, the easiest path the Supreme Court could take now may wind up causing the most chaos early next year.
www.cnn.comCharges against Miles Bridges connected to domestic violence case dropped
Court documents show that criminal charges connected to a domestic violence case against Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges have been dropped because of “insufficient evidence."
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All 4 of Trump’s criminal cases reach inflection points this week
Judges will face choices that affect when, and whether, Trump stands trial.
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Lakewood Church shooting was 'predictable and preventable,' suspect's former mother-in-law says
The former mother-in-law of the woman accused of opening fire at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church told ABC News she thinks the shooting was "predictable and preventable."
Police use tear gas against Indian farmers marching to New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices
Police have sealed multiple entry points into the capital with barriers of barbed wire, spikes and cement blocks.
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Politics and convenience drive Mexico to be US’s top trading partner
The boom around ‘nearshoring’ and tensions with China have led to a manufacturing boom in Mexico, for the US.
Majority of Americans say Biden received 'special treatment' in special counsel probe: poll
A new poll from Reuters/Ipsos found that a majority of Americans believe President Biden got off easy in the special counsel documents investigation.
Family of man who died after being tackled by mental crisis team sues paramedic, police officer
Members of a mental health response team sent to help a man who was having a “psychotic breakdown” instead killed him by tackling him and leaving him handcuffed, according to a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday by his family.
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Wildfire smoke to worsen across US, putting 125 million at risk: Study
First Street Foundation, a non-profit research and technology group that works to define America's climate risk, shared its "Atrocious Air" study on Monday.
Man imprisoned for running unlicensed bitcoin business owes victims $3.5 million, judge rules
A federal judge in New Hampshire has determined that a man sentenced to eight years in prison for running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange business owes 29 victims more than $3.5 million in restitution.
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Tucker Carlson says politicians calling for draft are ‘your enemy’ - Washington Examiner
Tucker Carlson argued that any politician calling for nuclear war or the drafting of U.S. residents should be considered "your enemy." Carlson explained that people living in the United States have "a right to be mad" at politicians calling for a draft, especially if it were related to a war...
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sells shares worth over $4bn
The multi-billionaire moved to Florida last year, which has no state tax on share sales above $250,000.
www.bbc.comA Wyoming police officer is dead, shot while issuing warning
A police officer serving a trespass warning is dead after being shot in northern Wyoming. Sgt. Nevada Krinkee died at a hospital after being shot Tuesday in downtown Sheridan.
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Jon Stewart is half-right about democracy - Washington Examiner
On Comedy Central today, I heard a very similar message to one I had heard last Thursday in the multipurpose room at my children’s Catholic school. The Comedy Central message, though, had one serious flaw that could be cured by the church hall one. Jon Stewart, that is, could take a lesson from...
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US raises concerns about cozying relations between Russia and North Korea | CNN Politics
North Korea watchers in Washington have fixated recently on Pyongyang’s abrupt destruction last month of a key monument dedicated to reunifying the Korean Peninsula — a move that some outside analysts view as a precursor to war with South Korea amid typically bellicose rhetoric from leader Kim...
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Climate change and loss of sea ice putting polar bears at risk of starvation, collar cameras show
What is a day in the life of an Alaskan polar bear like? Researchers recently found out after strapping collar cameras to several bears.
'Beyond the pale': Why Jill Biden stepped into a more public role responding to the special counsel's report
The first lady issued a deeply personal email, which raised more money than any other campaign email sent since Biden launched his re-election campaign in April.
www.nbcnews.comAlabama lawmakers advance absentee ballot restrictions
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation to restrict assistance with absentee ballot applications. The Alabama Senate approved the bill on a 27-8 vote that broke down along party lines.
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Russia puts Baltic officials on wanted list as Estonia warns of war plans
Estonian PM Kaja Kallas among targets as her intel chief warns Russian war on West coming in ‘next decade’.
Gay couple married by Kamala Harris during San Francisco’s ‘Winter of Love’ reunites with VP
Bradley Witherspoon and Raymond Cabone married on Valentine’s Day in 2004, during a brief period in which same-sex couples were allowed to wed, 11 years before it became a federal right.
www.nbcnews.comA Carnival day in Brazil, from a morning street party to an evening samba parade
See AP photos from Brazil's Carnival festivities.
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Biden garners 67K TikTok followers on first day using Chinese-owned app he banned over security concerns
President Biden's campaign account on TikTok surpassed 67,000 followers in the first day after he banned the app for federal employees in 2022.
Judge allows freedom for elderly man serving life sentence
A man who has been in prison for nearly 60 years is on the road to freedom after a Detroit-area judge reduced his sentence.
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Katie Porter opens door to presidential age limits in Senate debate
The three-term Democrat from California also defended President Joe Biden’s legislative accomplishments in the second TV debate of the contest.
www.politico.comDavid Bouley, New York City chef known for his idiosyncratic approach to fine dining, dies at 70
Along with Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducasse and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Bouley was part of a culinary vanguard in the 1980s that created the New American style.
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Destroyed Jackie Robinson statue: Man charged in theft, other suspects still sought
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft and destruction of a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson that was stolen from a Kansas park.
Alabama lawmakers want to change archives oversight after dispute over LGBTQ+ lecture
Lawmakers on Tuesday advanced legislation to put a politically appointed board in control of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.
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Major decline in number of immigrants encountered at border is first since last summer - Washington Examiner
The number of illegal immigrants encountered at the nation's borders in January was a major decline from that of December 2023, marking the first big decrease in six months. It comes at a time when the Biden administration is facing calls for retribution from Republicans infuriated over the...
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Global defence spending jumped to record $2.2 trillion last year: Report
Spending set to rise in 2024 with Israel’s war on Gaza, Russia-Ukraine conflict, tensions in Indo-Pacific.
Nevada teen allegedly said she ‘couldn’t control the urge to kill’ after slaying dad, brother
The 17-year-old called Reno police and told a dispatcher she “couldn’t control the urge to kill somebody” after slaying her family members, said a probable cause statement.
www.nbcnews.comSouth Africa asks UN court to urgently examine Israel's targeting of Rafah in ongoing genocide case
The South African government says it has lodged an “urgent request” with the U.N.’s International Court of Justice to consider whether Israel’s military operations targeting the southern Gaza city of Rafah are a breach of provisional orders the court handed down last month in a case alleging genocid
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Nadine Menendez claimed gold bars belonged to her late mother, say federal prosecutors
The FBI has said some of the gold bars were bribe payments to Sen. Bob Menendez from a New Jersey developer.
www.nbcnews.comNew York City schools went online instead of calling a snow day. It didn't go well
Four years after the coronavirus pandemic first sent students and teachers into online learning, some school systems in the U.S. are returning to the method during inclement winter weather.
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Two Thai journalists arrested for reporting on temple vandalism
Police say journalists were charged with collaborating in vandalising an historical site in an incident last year.
Democrats revolt against party leaders in race to replace Menendez
First lady Tammy Murphy’s status as front-runner hit by key convention loss, polling
www.politico.comFormer Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto claims victory in presidential election based on early tallies
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The Senate passed the $95 billion national security supplemental package to assist Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific — without any border security provisions.
Whereabouts of Venezuelan human rights attorney and her family remain unknown days after detentions
The whereabouts of a prominent human rights attorney, her daughter and ex-husband remain unknown, three days after Venezuelan authorities detained her at an airport as she and her adult child awaited a flight to Miami.
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Solar eclipse on Mars shows the planet partially covered in darkness in new NASA images
NASA's Perseverance rover captured images of Mars' moon, Phobos, passing the sun and creating a partial eclipse of the Red Planet.
Sanctuary city mayors bemoan blocked border bailout - Washington Examiner
“Today is a day the residents of Denver should be heartbroken,” Mayor Mike Johnston said in an Instagram post after Senate Republicans blocked passage of immigration reform legislation backed by Democratic mayors and governors across the country. “If that measure had succeeded,” Johnston...
www.washingtonexaminer.comOpenAI CEO warns that 'societal misalignments' could make artificial intelligence dangerous
The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are the “very subtle societal misalignments” that could make the systems wreck havoc.
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Ethiopian forces killed ‘at least 45 citizens’ in Amhara, rights body says
The Amhara violence is Ethiopia’s most serious crisis since a 2022 peace agreement ended war in neighbouring Tigray.
What countries border Russia? These 14 share land with the world's biggest country.
Russia is the world's largest country, encompassing about one-tenth of the total land on Earth. This map shows the 14 countries that border it.
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OpenAI CEO warns that 'societal misalignments' could make artificial intelligence dangerous
The CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says that the dangers that keep him awake at night regarding artificial intelligence are the “very subtle societal misalignments” that could make the systems wreck havoc.
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‘Disappointed’: Indonesians reflect on legacy of departing Joko Widodo
While economic growth and infrastructure improved under Jokowi’s watch, some worry about democratic decline.
Get Used to It: Biden Isn’t Going Anywhere
The GOP fantasy crowd is so accustomed to conspiracy theories that they’re betting the Democrats will switch candidates at the last minute. Have they actually paid attention to politics?
www.politico.comUS inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.
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John Cornyn tells Ken Paxton to worry more about criminal charges than Senate foreign aid vote - Washington Examiner
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) blasted Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for his criticism of the senator's vote on the Senate foreign aid bill, the latest display of Republican infighting over border security and foreign funding. The Senate passed the foreign aid supplemental bill early...
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'He means it': Biden slams Trump's NATO comments as 'shameful' and 'un-American'
President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass foreign security aid while slamming Donald Trump's comments urging Vladimir Putin to invade NATO allies.
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Stock market today: Asian shares drop after disappointing US inflation data sends Dow down
Asian shares have declined after disappointingly high U.S. inflation data sent shares sliding on Wall Street, raising prospects that interest rates will remain elevated for longer.
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Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN
Two leading parties announce separate coalition plans to help secure a majority needed after Pakistan’s contested polls.
Stock market today: Asian shares rise ahead of US inflation report, China closed for holiday
Asian shares are mostly rising in morning trading, as investors watched for the latest indicators on inflation.
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Explaining the presidential line of succession and who can step in as president
The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 outlines who is in line to take over for the president if he or she is unable to hold office.
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Israel intensifies Lebanon raids after deadly Hezbollah attack
With Israel eyeing Rafah assault, fears of regional conflict grow as Hezbollah and Israeli military step up clashes.
ESPN, College Football Playoff agree on 6-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually, AP sources say
Two people with knowledge of the agreement say ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year deal worth $1.3 billion annually that will allow the network to keep exclusive rights to the 12-team playoff through the 2031 season.
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