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Swing state Republican parties are in chaos. That could matter in November.
In Michigan, Arizona and Georgia, intense internal battles are tearing through the state Republican parties. The fights largely pivot around divisions that opened up in the wake of the last presidential election. A new cadre of Trump-loyalist party leaders, in many cases propelled into power based on their defense of the Big Lie that former President Donald Trump actually won in 2020, have found themselves at war with more establishment-aligned Republicans … and, increasingly, with each other.Donald Trump again compares his criminal indictments to imprisonment and death of Putin's top rival
Donald Trump is doubling down on comparing his criminal indictments to the circumstances of Russian dissident Alexei Navalny.
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Man accused of lying to FBI about Hunter Biden claimed he got fake information from Russian intelligence
Investigators did not say they corroborated Alexander Smirnov's claims about Hunter Biden, but court documents allege he risks peddling disinformation leading up to the 2024 presidential election
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Hunter Biden informant charged with lying had high-level Russian contacts: Documents
Special Counsel David Weiss filed felony false statement and obstruction charges against Alexander Smirnov last week.
Schism over Russia drives Republicans apart | CNN Politics
There are emerging signs of a deep schism in the Republican Party over how or even whether the US should stand up to authoritarianism in Russia.
www.cnn.comHunter Biden's lawyers suggest his case is tainted by claims of ex-FBI informant charged with lying
Hunter Biden’s lawyers say claims made by a former FBI informant charged with fabricating a bribery scheme involving the presidential family may have tainted the case against the president’s son.
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Texas Gov. Abbott announces military base at border in Eagle Pass
Texas is building a new military base for National Guard members deployed to the southern border in Eagle Pass, Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said last week
Haley condemns Trump's reaction to Navalny death: He 'put us all in danger'
Nikki Haley sounded off on 'The Story' on Wednesday, after Donald Trump commented on the death of Alexei Navalny which many believe was a targeted assassination by Putin.
Manchin-backed Mountain Valley Pipeline delayed again - Washington Examiner
Completion of the pipeline has been delayed until the second quarter, developer Equitrans said Tuesday, following a string of court delays and price hikes.
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Indicted ex-FBI informant told investigators he got Hunter Biden dirt from Russian intelligence officials | CNN Politics
The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ dealings in Ukraine told investigators after his arrest that Russian intelligence officials were involved in passing information to him about Hunter Biden, prosecutors said Tuesday in a new court filing, noting that the information...
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Raskin blasts GOP's top Biden impeachment witness Tony Bobulinski over interview with Oversight panel
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., slammed Tony Bobulinski, a top witness in House Republicans' impeachment inquiry into President Biden, in a letter first obtained by ABC News.
Hunter Biden lawyer says photo on his phone showed sawdust, not cocaine: ‘Prosecution is flat out wrong’
Hunter Biden's legal team is disputing a picture included in a Special Counsel Filing last week, calling prosecutors "reckless" for mispresenting sawdust as cocaine.
Conservative group launches a quiet effort to drive Black voters away from Biden
Mailers targeting voters in South Carolina hit Biden on a proposed menthol cigarette ban. The group behind it plans to deploy the issue in swing states next.
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Trump compares his legal woes to Putin critic who died in prison: ‘A form of Navalny’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump compared himself to the recently killed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny during a Fox News town hall on Tuesday.
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US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution urging Gaza war ceasefire
Majority of members voted to call for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza that has killed more than 29,000.
Alexander Smirnov: FBI source accused of Biden lies 'linked to Russian intelligence'
Alexander Smirnov is charged with making false statements about President Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
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Bankruptcy judge says Rudy Giuliani can appeal defamation judgment but has to find someone else to pay the legal bills
The former New York City mayor was found liable of defaming two Georgia election workers as part of his effort to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss.
www.nbcnews.comGOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley chokes up about husband's deployment
Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley chokes up when speaking about her husband, a military serviceman currently serving overseas, during a campaign event ahead of the South Carolina primary.
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As Haley vows to fight on, Trump's team says he's weeks away from clinching Republican nomination
Two of Trump's top aides say he's already well on his way to securing the 2024 Republican presidential nomination over Haley at least by March 19
Donald Trump says he doesn't know if he could work with Mitch McConnell if re-elected
The Senate GOP leader and the former president, once allies, split after the Jan. 6 attack.
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Trump-allied lawyers from 2020 stuck with sanctions as Supreme Court refuses to step in - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court has refused to hear two appeal cases that sought to overturn sanctions imposed on lawyers who were allied with Donald Trump in 2020.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJon Stewart on Tucker Carlson’s interview with Putin: ‘An ally to the right’
Daily Show host tears into ex-Fox News personality’s interview with Putin and defends his own criticism of Biden’s age
Trump spokesperson claims Haley will 'kiss a-- when she quits' after she vowed to stay in race
The Trump campaign responded to former Ambassador Haley's pledge not to 'kiss the ring' and drop out of the race by predicting she will eventually 'kiss a--' and drop out.
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced to up to 30 years in prison in child abuse case
Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt have been sentenced on child abuse charges.
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Justice Alito worries about improperly removing jurors with ‘traditional religious beliefs’ - Washington Examiner
Samuel Alito raised concerns on Tuesday about potential jurors who hold "traditional religious beliefs" on homosexuality being labeled as "bigots."
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South Carolina military families back Trump after he disparages Haley’s deployed husband South Carolina military families back Trump after he disparages Haley’s deployed husband - Washington Examiner South Carolina, Trump, Haley,
Donald Trump has a large lead over Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina and even more so among military families, according to a new poll.
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Hunter Biden's lawyers say prosecutors confused a picture of sawdust with cocaine
The mix-up "sounds more like a storyline from one of the 1980’s Police Academy comedies than what should be expected in a high-profile prosecution,” Biden's attorney wrote.
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Missing 11-year-old's body found in Texas river: Police
Texas authorities said they found the body of Audrii Cunningham, who went missing after she did not show up at her bus pick up last week.
On challenging Biden to debates, Trumps tells Ingraham 'I’ll do it right now on your show'
Former President Donald Trump challenges President Biden to general election debates and argues that Nikki Haley 'just can’t get herself to get out.' of the 2024 GOP race, during a Fox News town hall.
Trump hopes to reshape RNC into "seamless operation" with leadership changes
Trump recently endorsed two close allies, daughter-in-law Lara Trump and senior campaign adviser Chris LaCivita, to bridge the gap between his campaign and the GOP.
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US readies UN Security Council resolution calling for temporary cease-fire in Gaza
It is markedly more critical of Israel than previous public U.S. statements.
Denver schools face federal civil rights complaint over ‘black excellence’ pledge - Washington Examiner
Denver Public Schools is the subject of a federal civil rights complaint over its alleged requirement that faculty and staff take a "black excellence" pledge.
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Republicans can’t blame candidate quality if they lose the Senate - Washington Examiner
The Senate GOP has solved its candidate quality problem going into the 2024 elections. If they fail to win the Senate, they can't blame the candidates.
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Super Bowl parade shooting: Two men charged with murder
The two men charged are in addition to the two teens who were arrested last week for their alleged involvement.
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Kansas City Chiefs parade mass shooting: 2 adults arrested for murder
Two adults have been charged in connection with the mass shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade last week.
Some international flights are exceeding 800 mph due to high winds. One flight arrived almost an hour early.
One flight from Philadelphia to Doha, Qatar reached a max speed of 840 miles per hour, about 60% faster than typical.
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Fani Willis gets 'achievement' award at church, cites 'weapons' Bible verses in new video
Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis made her first public appearance since her court testimony last week in a church service receiving an achievement award on Saturday.
Timeline of Alexei Navalny’s life and activism
Navalny had a long history of political activism and anti-corruption advocacy from leading protests to exposés of government fraud. But his fight was cut short.
US vetoes call for immediate Gaza ceasefire at UN
Washington has proposed its own draft resolution calling for a "temporary ceasefire as soon as practicable".
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Pence's organization demands Congress release government funding agreement as deadlines loom
Mike Pence's think tank, Advancing American Freedom, urges Congress to release the government funding agreement as the continuing resolution for temporary spending expires in March.
Donald Trump agrees to ‘as many as necessary’ debates with Joe Biden - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump agreed to "as many" debates as possible with President Joe Biden if he becomes the presumptive GOP nominee.
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Nikki Haley says deployed husband 'stepped up to defend our nation's freedom'
Nikki Haley began to grow emotional, holding back tears, when speaking about her husband, Maj. Michael Haley, who is deployed to Africa with the South Carolina
Steve Kornacki: Nikki Haley’s home-field disadvantage? Republican voters
There's no indication Haley has made inroads with core GOP voters in her uphill battle against Trump ahead of Saturday's South Carolina primary.
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Senate conservatives press for full Mayorkas impeachment trial
The impeachment effort is all but certain to die in the Democratic-controlled Senate, which has the final say over removing officials under the Constitution.
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Hunter Biden says special counsel used Alexander Smirnov’s discredited bribery claims to derail his plea deal | CNN Politics
Hunter Biden’s lawyers accused special counsel David Weiss on Tuesday of using a since-discredited bribery allegation from an FBI informant to blow up his plea deal last year.
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Border Patrol's second-highest official opts to retire amid sexual misconduct allegations
Joel Martinez became acting deputy chief of the Border Patrol in January. The allegations stem from his time working in the Laredo, Texas, border sector.
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Bipartisan bill aims to make it safer for pedestrians to cross dangerous streets
Two Ohio lawmakers are trying to address the surge in pedestrian deaths in the U.S. over the past decade with new legislation.
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Ruby Franke, popular parent blogger, sentenced to consecutive prison terms for 4 counts of aggravated child abuse | CNN
Ruby Franke, a mother and popular web personality who pleaded guilty last year to four counts of aggravated child abuse, was sentenced to four consecutive sentences of one to 15 years in a Utah prison Tuesday.
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Latino members of Congress seek changes in translations of immigration documents
Rep. Robert Garcia wants to change a policy requiring congressional offices provide certified translations of non-English documents they're filing on behalf of immigrant constituents.
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Prominent election deniers are running again in 2024, but some have toned down their claims
GOP strategists say the shift in focus could help these candidates appeal to a broader set of voters. Experts warn it could obscure their unfounded positions.
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Mask mandates? Supreme Court rejects appeal from Marjorie Taylor Greene, GOP lawmakers
Marjorie Taylor Greene and two other GOP got no help from the Supreme Court in their suit against Nancy Pelosi over a COVID-related mask mandate.
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White House promises 'major sanctions' on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny's death
The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia in response to opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s death last week in an Arctic penal colony.
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‘Squad’ Democrat Cori Bush getting blown out in primary race as DOJ ethics investigation rages
Rep. Cori Bush is trailing her chief rival, Wesley Bell, both financially and in a recent poll, which saw Bell up by 22 points ahead of their Aug. 6 primary.
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Analysis: US divisions over Putin’s Russia present grave global implications | CNN Politics
US politics is now split by a fault line over Russia that could have far graver global implications even than condemning Ukraine to defeat after President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
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Supreme Court rejects appeal from Trump-allied lawyers over 2020 election lawsuit in Michigan
The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Sidney Powell and other lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump over $150,000 in sanctions they were ordered to pay for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results in Michigan.
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White House criticizes House Republicans for inaction on Ukraine aid
House Republican leaders have fiercely criticized the foreign aid bill for failing to address the U.S.-Mexico border. But pressure has mounted across the political spectrum in recent days.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy says foreign aid delays are making life 'very difficult'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says delays in weapons deliveries from Western allies are opening a door for Russian battlefield advances
This year will see more elections than ever. But don’t call it a win for democracy.
Democracy in the world has been in decline since 2016. Watchdogs say that just 43 of the 76 elections held this year across the globe will be free and fair.
www.nbcnews.comShe's not quitting. Takeaways from Nikki Haley's push to stay in the GOP contest against Trump
Nikki Haley’s team is bracing for a home state embarrassment in South Carolina’s Republican presidential primary on Saturday.
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Judge threatens ex-Trump aide Navarro with contempt in records fight
Trump’s former trade adviser has claimed the documents were personal, but a federal judge says at least some of them must be returned to the government.
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'I feel no need to kiss the ring' of Trump, Haley says as she refuses to drop out
Nikki Haley is vowing to stay in the 2024 Republican primary race despite being rejected by voters in the few early states so far and continuing to trail Trump in polls
President Biden considers 'additional sanctions' against Putin for Alexei Navalny's death
President Biden told reporters that additional sanctions on Russia are being considered over the death of Alexei Navalny.
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The US vetoes an Arab-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
The United States has vetoed an Arab-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in the embattled Gaza Strip.
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Biden instructed aides to dial up attacks on Trump’s wild comments | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden personally directed his senior campaign aides in recent days to focus more aggressively on former President Donald Trump’s inflammatory comments, according to two sources familiar with the president’s edict.
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Kremlin rejects call for independent postmortem on opposition leader Alexei Navalny
The Council of the European Union had called for the independent review, saying Russia “must allow an independent and transparent international investigation."
Speaker Johnson launches bipartisan artificial intelligence ‘task force’
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a new bipartisan task force for lawmakers to study the risks and opportunities of AI.
Biden tells California supporters to stay focused on what's at stake in reelection battle
President Joe Biden started a three-day swing through California, working to soak up more cash for his reelection bid.
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Biden raised $42 million in January, his campaign says
The president set a record with the fundraising total, but his approval ratings remain low amid an expected 2024 general election rematch with Donald Trump.
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Politico is stunned to discover social conservatism - Washington Examiner
Politico is shocked to learn that the social conservatives it brands as "Christian Nationalists" want to enact socially conservative policy.
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Roommate arrested in double murder at University of Colorado dorm room
A suspect was taken into custody Monday in connection with a double homicide at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs, according to police.
Haley sees support from moderates in South Carolina, poll finds
But Trump dominated in other categories.
www.politico.comGOP Senate contenders aren't shy about wanting Trump's approval. But in Pennsylvania, it's awkward
Since he became a force in Republican politics, Donald Trump has figured prominently in U.S. Senate races, shaping which GOP contenders get nominated.
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Mayorkas impeachment trial forecast: Expect a snooze
"I bet the preference is going to be to spend as little time on it as possible," Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said.
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Supreme Court leaves sanctions in place against Sidney Powell and others over 2020 election suit in Michigan
Lawyers Sidney Powell, Lin Wood and others faced legal sanctions for raising false claims about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election in a lawsuit filed in Michigan.
www.cbsnews.comBiden wants people to know most of the money he's seeking for Ukraine would be spent in the US
As President Joe Biden pushes House Republicans to pass needed aid for Ukraine, he wants voters to understand that nearly two-thirds would actually be going to U.S. factories, like a munitions plant set to open this summer in a gleaming new industrial park in suburban Dallas.
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Appeals court will rehear challenge to Nasdaq board diversity rule, putting mandate at risk
The Nasdaq rule, which was approved by the SEC, mandates disclosure of women, minorities and LGBTQ+ board members of companies listed on the stock exchange.
RNC chair Ronna McDaniel argues Biden isn't 'mentally competent' to be president
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said special counsel Robert Hur's report on President BIden shows how the president is not mentally fit for office.
The Supreme Court leaves in place the admissions plan at an elite Virginia public high school
The Supreme Court has left in place the admissions policy at an elite public high school in Virginia, despite claims that it discriminates against highly qualified Asian Americans.
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Early voting paused in Chicago to remove Democratic judicial candidate from ballot
Chicago early voting in the March presidential primary will resume on Wednesday after polls were forced to close to remove a Democrat from the ballot.
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US drone that crashed in Yemen appears to have been shot down by Houthi missile, official says | CNN Politics
Initial indications are that a US MQ-9 Reaper drone that crashed near Hodeidah in Yemen early Monday morning was shot down by a Houthi surface-to-air missile, a US official said Tuesday.
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X social media platform restores account of Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, after brief suspension
The X social media platform on Tuesday restored the account of Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, after a brief suspension.
Biden administration to impose major sanctions to hold Russia accountable for Navalny's death
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the sanctions package will be announced on Friday, the day before the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comHarris announces $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects, says clean water is a right
Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing another $5.8 billion for water infrastructure projects nationwide, paid for by one of the Biden administration's key legislative victories.
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Supreme Court sidesteps fight over controversial diversity policy at one of the nation's top high schools
The decision to deny the appeal came months after the Supreme Court ended affirmative action at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
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Playbook PM: Biden readies Russia response
And the Supreme Court punts on a case about the admissions policy at a selective Northern Virginia public high school.
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White House previews ‘major sanctions’ against Russia for Navalny death - Washington Examiner
John Kirby told reporters that the White House would announce "a major sanctions package ... to hold Russia accountable for what happened to Mr. Navalny."
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Nikki Haley is sharpening contrasts with Donald Trump
Nikki Haley is using the closing days of the South Carolina GOP primary matchup with Donald Trump to hone her argument that she is the lone remaining candidate who can unite Americans.
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NRA leaders knock back liberal pols 'who want to exaggerate our death': 'We haven't lost a beat'
The National Rifle Association remains unwavering in its mission to defend the Second Amendment amid the NY trial and after Wayne LaPierre stepped down, the interim CEO says.
Avdiivka: Russia accused of executing prisoners of war after Ukraine withdraws
The BBC speaks to relatives after video shows bodies of soldiers who are believed to have surrendered.
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US vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza after proposing a temporary halt in fighting | CNN Politics
The United States has vetoed a resolution at the United Nations calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an anticipated move that, while supportive of Israel, comes amid signs of American frustration with Israel’s war.
www.cnn.comThe Air Force knows what failed on an Osprey in a crash in Japan, but still doesn't know why
Air Force Special Operations Command says it knows what failed on its CV-22B Osprey leading to crash in Japan late last year that killed eight service members.
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Ecuador’s drug kingpin lived ‘like a king’ while locked up. His jailbreak shines a light on the country’s lawless prisons | CNN
Ecuador’s prison system has turned into the headquarters for criminal groups that have amassed foot soldiers and influence across the country, say experts. In less than a decade, organized crime has turned the relatively peaceful country into one of the most dangerous places in Latin America.
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‘Israel’s apartheid must end,’ South Africa says at ICJ hearing
International Court of Justice to hear from 52 countries on legality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories.
Kremlin disinformation tactics stir new action
The Munich Security Conference’s annual risk report showed a spike in global leaders’ concerns about AI-powered threats.
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Prince William calls for end of war in Gaza: 'Too many have been killed'
Prince William made the rare decision to release a statement on the conflict between Israel and Hamas, calling for a complete end to the conflict due to humanitarian concerns.
Food deliveries into northern Gaza are halted because of the war's chaos, increasing famine risk
Entry of aid trucks into the besieged territory has been more than halved in the past two weeks, according to U.N. figures.
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Navalny's family fights for his body; widow's account briefly suspended by X
Yulia Navalnaya launched the account a day earlier, posting a video statement accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband and vowing to continue his fight.
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Ahead of South Carolina primary, Nikki Haley vows to stay in the race until ‘the last person votes’ | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Tuesday reiterated her plans to continue her White House bid against former President Donald Trump, just five days ahead of the South Carolina Primary.
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Suspect in Manhattan hotel murder may be multistate serial attacker of women: Police
The man suspected in the strangulation death of a woman inside a SoHo hotel is under arrest in Arizona, where he is charged in two stabbings, according to police.
Joe Manchin said he won't be endorsing anyone for president 'right now'
Sen. Joe Manchin, the centrist Democrat from West Virginia, said in an interview Monday that he won’t be endorsing anyone for president at the moment.
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El Salvador's Bukele wins supermajority in Congress after painstaking vote count
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and his New Ideas party have won the supermajority the leader needs in Congress to govern as he pleases.
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N.Y. man running 'Breaking Bad'-style drug lab inadvertently turns himself in by reporting a burglary
Matthew Leshinsky, 23, had called 911 to report the burglary in June, but ended up leading police to his illicit lab where investigators later found methamphetamine and ecstasy.
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Embattled Rep Cori Bush faces campaign cash crunch; trails Dem primary challenger in money on hand
Rep. Cori Bush is facing a campaign cash crunch six months from her Democrat primary and is trailing her opponent in money on hand.
New York’s rent stabilization laws will stand after Supreme Court declines to hear challenges | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to hear challenges to New York’s rent stabilization laws, which impose strict rules on how landlords can lease some units in the Empire State.
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First federal gender-based hate crime trial underway in South Carolina - Washington Examiner
The first federal hate crime trial based on gender identity begins Tuesday in South Carolina.
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6th case of measles linked to Florida elementary school outbreak
A sixth case of measles linked to an outbreak at an elementary school in Weston, Florida, has been confirmed by officials.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed: Rust armourer set to go on trial in New Mexico
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will go on trial for the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Supreme Court allows sanctions against Trump-allied lawyers over 2020 election lawsuit
The justices leave in place an appeals court ruling that partly upheld sanctions arising from a lawsuit claiming that presidential election results in Michigan were rigged.
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Justice Department disrupts LockBit cybergang, indicts 2 Russian nationals for using ransomware variant
The U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies disrupted LockBit actors' ability to attack networks, steal data and extort victims.
In reversal, Nebraska governor accepts federal dollars to feed low-income kids
Jim Pillen breaks with 14 other Republican governors to enroll in Summer EBT, a new food program for school vacation months
Alabama Supreme Court ruling raises questions about IVF access
Medical and legal experts are speaking out after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos qualify as people under state law.
Russian defector who fled with army helicopter found shot to death in Spain
Authorities say that Maksim Kuzminov, a Russian serviceman who defected to Ukraine last year in a MI-8 helicopter, has been found shot to death in a Spanish town.
State GOPs line up behind Trump
A handful of state Republican Parties or their chairs have thrown their backing behind Trump’s presidential bid — long before voters in their states hit the polls.
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AOC joins critics of NYPD dance team, but for a very different reason
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez,criticized the NYPD dance crew, taking issue with more funds not being allocated for school music programs.
Handwritten lyrics of Eagles' classic "Hotel California" the subject of a criminal trial that's about to start
Clashes over valuable collectibles abound, but criminal trials like this are rare. It involves handwritten lyrics.
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Republican Eric Hovde officially enters Wisconsin Senate race against Tammy Baldwin
Hovde's announcement ends months of speculation over who would take on Baldwin, a strong and well-funded incumbent, in a race that could determine control of the Senate.
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Nikki Haley pours cold water on dropout speculation: ‘What’s the rush?’ - Washington Examiner
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley dismissed the idea that she might suspend her presidential campaign in a "state of the race" speech Tuesday.
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South Africa compares Israel's treatment of Palestinians to conditions under apartheid at UN top court
South Africa compares Israel's treatment of Palestinians to conditions under apartheid at UN top court
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‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ no longer hitting YouTube the day after airing
“We are now delaying that availability and hope those fans choose to watch the entire show on Max,” a spokesperson said.
www.nbcnews.comYouTube mom Ruby Franke apologizes at sentencing in child abuse case
A judge set a prison sentence of up to 60 years for blogger Ruby Franke after she admitted to physically and emotionally abusing her children.
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Mother of 'Baby Skylar' who was found dead in Phoenix airport trash can 19 years ago is arrested
The infant's mother was arrested in Washington state and is awaiting extradition to Arizona.
www.nbcnews.comRepublican Attacks on Biden’s Climate Law Raise Concerns Before Election
WASHINGTON — The United States has experienced a surge in clean energy projects, representing more than $200 billion in new investments since President Joe Biden signed an expansive climate bill into law more than a year ago. But the election and the potential for a Republican takeover is...
DA Fani Willis testified she paid cash during trips with top prosecutor. One winery host remembers her paying in paper bills | CNN Politics
After spending more than two hours tasting wine at a Napa Valley estate with her top prosecutor on the Georgia election subversion case, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reached into her purse and pulled out about $400 in cash.
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Alexei Navalny: Mother demands Putin return son's body
Lyudmila Navalnaya calls on the Russian president to allow her to give her son Alexei a decent burial.
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Media deem Trump the nominee, despite Haley tying him to Putin
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is campaigning hard in hopes that she will win the support of her home turf despite trailing Donald Trump by over 22 points.
US appeals court to decide if Pennsylvania mail-in ballots with wrong date still count
A federal appeals court must decide if Pennsylvania voters who put the wrong date on the envelope containing their mail-in ballots should have their votes thrown out.
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ICJ told Israel’s occupation of Palestine unlawful, should end immediately
Week-long arguments continue as representatives of 10 nations make their case before the UN court in The Hague.
College admissions face new turmoil after Biden’s Education Department fumble
The Government Accountability Office has opened two new investigations into the administration’s handling of the situation.
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'Evacuating was a mistake': Israelis push to return to border homes
Israel's government is under pressure to let people return to communities in the north and south.
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Russia detains Los Angeles ballerina on suspicion of treason
A senior U.S. official confirmed to NBC News that the American is Ksenia Karelina. Russian officials said the dual citizen is accused of raising funds to back Ukraine's war effort.
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Why does an archipelago off the coast of Argentina belong to the UK?
David Cameron is first British foreign secretary to visit the Falkland Islands in 30 years.
Republican Eric Hovde seeks to unseat Democrat Baldwin in Wisconsin race for US Senate
Republican businessman and real estate mogul Eric Hovde launched his bid for the U.S. Senate against Wisconsin Democratic incumbent Sen. Tammy Baldwin on Tuesday.
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Ashley Biden pays off thousands owed in taxes, latest filing shows
President Biden's daughter has paid off thousands in taxes owed since 2015, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue filings show.
Biden set to allow higher blends of ethanol in gas year-round: Report - Washington Examiner
The action would fulfill a petition filed in 2022 by several Midwestern governors who had asked the administration for year-round sales of E15 gasoline.
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California faces flooding, mudslides as rain storm inundates state
A flood watch remains in effect Tuesday across California as a powerful storm continues to unleash rain, snow and wind on much of the West Coast.
Mexico says it's addressing the high number of asylum requests to Canada
The country's leaders confirmed they were discussing this, with Canada's prime minister saying some people get support from organized crime to reach Canadian territory.
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Travis and Jason Kelce release video addressing ‘deeply tragic’ Kansas City parade shooting
“We just want to say our hearts go out to all the victims, their families, Chiefs Kingdom and really all of Kansas City,” Jason Kelce said.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear
New figures from the gambling industry show America's commercial casinos won more than $66 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry’s best year ever.
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Manchin declining to endorse Biden, explained
His dodge was quintessential Manchin: "We still got plenty of time here."
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Colorado man dies after being bitten by pet Gila monster
The creatures are venomous reptiles native to the south-western US, but their bites are rarely fatal.
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Supreme Court won’t review sanctions against pro-Trump lawyers who filed frivolous 2020 election suits | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to revisit sanctions levied against two pro-Trump attorneys who filed frivolous lawsuits challenging the outcome of the 2020 election in Michigan.
www.cnn.comChina cuts key interest rate in the latest move to boost its ailing property sector
China's central bank has cut its five-year loan prime rate while leaving its one-year rate unchanged.
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House centrists unveil bipartisan border and aid deal for Ukraine and Israel
The House proposal would provide military, not humanitarian, aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after Speaker Mike Johnson refused to take up a Senate-passed aid bill.
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Biden campaign brings in $42 million in January, touts 'historic' cash-on-hand
The Biden campaign raised more than $42 million in January and has $130 million in cash-on-hand--a figure President Biden’s re-election team is touting as "the highest total amassed by any Democratic candidate in history" at this point in the election cycle, Fox News Digital has learned.
What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic Circle prison
Many believe the opposition leader paid the ultimate price for opposing Putin - what do we know?
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Police called to investigate alleged LGBTQ propaganda at Russian ‘My Little Pony’ convention
The Russian Supreme Court banned what the government called the LGBTQ “movement” in Russia in November, labeling it an extremist organization.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Tech stocks pull Wall Street lower with focus on Nvidia
Asian stocks were mixed after technology stocks led Wall Street broadly lower, with investors waiting for chipmaker Nvidia’s quarter earning report later in the day.
apnews.comBiden admin was working behind closed doors to dissuade Russia from testing space weapon
Administration officials say last week’s revelations might have jeopardized U.S. efforts to dissuade Russia from moving forward.
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Biden loses key supporter in Michigan: ‘Cannot in good conscience support the continuation of a genocide’ - Washington Examiner
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud will vote "uncommitted" in the Michigan presidential primary next week over Joe Biden's approach to the Israel-Gaza war.
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Brightest and hungriest black hole ever detected
Astronomers report an object that shines with a brightness equivalent to 500 trillion suns.
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Julian Assange appeals in ‘most important press freedom case in the world’
A court will decide if Julian Assange may appeal extradition to the US, where relatives say he could die in jail.
Hungary says it's ready to approve Sweden's NATO accession on Monday
A vote in Hungary’s parliament on ratifying Sweden’s bid to join NATO could come as early as Monday
Crypto attorney launches Senate bid against Elizabeth Warren
John Deaton launched his Senate campaign on Tuesday “to continue my life’s mission to shake things up for the people who need it most."
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How far will $100,000 take you in the U.S.? Here's where it's worth the most — and least.
A $100,000 salary is effectively halved in four cities in California and elsewhere.
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Historic California palm trees come crashing down into ocean amid powerful winter storms
Los Angeles has seen 75% of its annual average rainfall in just the first three weeks of February.
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Trailing in South Carolina primary, Nikki Haley says she won't quit
Polling shows that Ms Haley is behind Donald Trump by more than 30 points ahead of Saturday's vote.
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Audrii Cunningham: A ‘person of interest’ in the 11-year-old’s disappearance actually helped in the search, sheriff says | CNN
The “number one person of interest” in the disappearance of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham joined in the search efforts for the missing Texas girl, the Polk County sheriff told CNN.
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Giant brawl breaks out during handshakes after college basketball game in San Antonio
The fight erupted moments after Texas A&M University–Commerce defeated host Incarnate Word in overtime.
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Putin gifts luxury Aurus car to North Korea's Kim
The Kremlin says it was an Aurus, a full-sized sedan of the type used by the Russian president himself.
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Video shows man stealing cash from Girl Scouts as they sell cookies at Texas Walmart
Fort Worth Police are asking for help identifying the person they say stole cash from Girl Scouts earlier this month.
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Who is Julian Assange? A look at the WikiLeaks founder as he fights extradition to US
Julian Assange is fighting extradition to the U.S., where he has been indicted on 17 counts of espionage involving WikiLeaks and Chelsea Manning.
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Taliban’s conditions to attend UN meeting ‘unacceptable’, Guterres says
Taliban snubs an invitation to a two-day meeting of international envoys to Afghanistan in Doha.
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