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Biden, McCarthy, once breakfast mates, wrangle over US debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Not so long ago, Joe Biden and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy used to talk things over at breakfast in Biden’s vice presidential home at the Naval Observatory. Biden was intent in those days on “keeping up relations with the opposition party,” as he writes in his memoir, and the new House majority leader often arrived with fellow GOP lawmakers in tow.Jan. 6 investigator says FBI could've done more to repel Capitol mob had they acted on intel
“Law enforcement had a very direct role in contributing to the security failures that led to the violence," said Tim Heaphy.
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How a group of Democrats and Republicans could bypass McCarthy and lift the debt ceiling
The House and Senate are at a standstill over passing the same bill to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a fiscal crisis and possible global economic meltdown.
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Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
Republican congressman George Santos of New York says he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees.
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Tyre Nichols' family grieves 'on sacred ground' in Memphis
On the eve of the funeral for Tyre Nichols, who died days after a brutal beating by Memphis police officers, his family are sharing remembrances and expressing grief.
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Trump struggles to fundraise in early weeks of 2024 campaign | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s political operation brought in $9.5 million in the roughly six weeks after he announced his latest White House bid, according to a source familiar with the fundraising numbers.
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GOP’s Santos, Omar battles collide
Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) decision to step away from committee assignments is colliding with another controversy over committees: House Republicans’ quest to block Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) fro…
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Nikki Haley planning Feb. 15 launch for 2024 White House bid
Nikki Haley is moving closer to making her presidential campaign official. On Wednesday, supporters of the former South Carolina governor will get an email invitation to a Feb. 15 launch event in Charleston, at which she plans to announce her campaign, according to a person familiar with the plans b
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Nine Republican-led states ask judge to block DACA program | CNN Politics
Nine Republican-led states asked a federal judge in Texas on Tuesday to block a rule providing protections to nearly 600,000 undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, a group often described as “Dreamers.”
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Republican House Oversight Committee disbands Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
The Republican-controlled House Oversight and Accountability Committee has disbanded the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which focused on issues including voting rights, freedom o…
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Cheaters beware: ChatGPT maker releases AI detection tool
The maker of ChatGPT is trying to curb its reputation as a freewheeling cheating machine with a new tool that can help teachers detect if a student or artificial intelligence wrote that homework.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams says police departments should focus on "basic aptitude" of officers, not just training
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is also a retired New York Police Department captain.
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Video shows Donald Trump give deposition ahead of $250 million lawsuit
The video obtained by ABC News shows Donald Trump mostly repeatedly invoking the Fifth Amendment after an opening statement denouncing the investigation.
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U.S. readies $2 billion-plus Ukraine aid package with longer-range weapons
The United States is readying more than $2 billion worth of military aid for Ukraine that is expected to include longer-range rockets for the first time as well as other munitions and weapons, two U.S. officials briefed on the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.
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U.S. curbs exports to Iranian firms for producing drones for Russia
The United States on Tuesday put new trade restrictions on seven Iranian entities for producing drones that Russia has used to attack Ukraine, the U.S. Department of Commerce said.
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Trump-DeSantis rivalry approaches boiling point
The long-simmering tensions between former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are nearing a boiling point amid signs that DeSantis and his team are actively moving toward a 2024 pres…
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In Haiti, gangs take control as democracy withers
At a time when democracy has withered in Haiti and gang violence has spiraled out of control, armed men like Jimmy Cherizier – known by the nickname Barbecue - have filled the power vacuum left by a crumbling government.
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Former Fox News host Chris Wallace sees worst ratings month since CNN move
Former Fox News anchor Chris Wallace's prime-time CNN venture saw its worst ratings month since its launch.
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Abbott issues disaster declaration as ice storm slams Texas
An ice storm is slamming Texas this week, crippling roads, closing schools and cancelling flights.
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Congress and Justice headed toward a showdown over classified documents
The Justice Department has historically refrained from sharing information from ongoing investigations with Congress.
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In pictures: One month in Israel and Gaza
Since Hamas fighters burst across the barrier fence and killed some 1,400 Israelis four weeks ago, Israel has responded with the most intensive air strikes of its 75-year conflict with the Palestinians.
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House GOP plans vote to remove Omar from Foreign Affairs as soon as Wednesday
House Republican leaders are prepared to hold a vote as soon as Wednesday to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) from the Foreign Affairs Committee. Plans to move ahead on the vote come after co…
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Biden and McCarthy clash over debt ceiling ahead of first big meeting
They will meet Wednesday in their first one-on-one since McCarthy became House speaker.
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts's wife could face ethics inquiry
Jane Sullivan Roberts, the wife of Chief Justice John Roberts, could face an ethics inquiry by the Justice Department.
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New York attorney general will seek sanctions against Trump in civil fraud lawsuit
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) plans to seek court sanctions against former President Trump in her civil fraud lawsuit, her office told a state judge on Tuesday. James’s office said fo…
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US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty
The Biden administration is faulting Russia for failing to allow on-the-ground nuclear inspections, accusing Moscow of endangering arms control efforts.
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GOP leaders work to lock down votes to remove Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee | CNN Politics
House Republican leaders have worked to lock down the votes to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota from the Foreign Affairs Committee after several members of their conference had signaled resistance to the move.
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Flights canceled, at least 2 dead as ice storm freezes US
Winter weather has brought ice to a wide swath of the United States, canceling more than 1,700 flights nationwide and snarling highways.
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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice to decide on race for Joe Manchin's Senate seat by end of February
His decision raises the prospect of blockbuster race against Sen. Joe Manchin and shift in balance of power in Senate.
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Kyiv pushes for fighter jets despite U.S., German refusal; Russia makes 'concerted assault’ on Donetsk
There's likely to be disappointment in Kyiv this morning after its biggest military supporter, the U.S., ruled out sending fighter jets to Ukraine.
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Kyiv berates Croatian president for saying Crimea won't return to Ukraine
Ukraine's foreign ministry criticised Croatian President Zoran Milanovic on Tuesday for saying Crimea would never return to Ukrainian control, describing his comment as "unacceptable."
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Lukashenko: Belarus willing to offer more help to Russia
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday that his country is willing to offer more assistance to close ally Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Trump committee burns through cash in early months, new filings show
The filings detail the full measure of Trump's campaign finance activity since he launched his 2024 campaign.
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Santos campaign treasurer quits as lawmaker's popularity continues to wane
Rep. George Santos's (R-NY) longtime campaign treasurer has resigned, according to filings to the Federal Election Commission.
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Trump's deluded endorsement of Putin over the US intelligence community
Former President Donald Trump showed a distinct lack of patriotism on Monday, describing the U.S. intelligence community as a collection of "lowlifes" and "misfits." Trump implied that he has greater trust in Russian president and former KGB officer Vladimir Putin.
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Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet
Boeing bid farewell to an icon Tuesday: It delivered its final 747 jumbo jet. Since it debuted in 1969, the 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500 passengers, and the Air Force One presidential aircraft.
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Spartz says she will support McCarthy in denying Omar seat on Foreign Affairs committee
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) said Tuesday that she’ll support Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in denying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) a seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, doubling back af…
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Promised green cards, catfishing, threats: How George Santos' ex-boyfriends say they were left feeling trapped, manipulated
Multiple men have described to ABC News past relationships with Rep. George Santos that they said turned toxic due to a flood of lies Santos told them.
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Biden highlights grant for Hudson tunnel, takes aim at GOP
President Joe Biden has showcased a $292 million mega grant that'll be used to help build a rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River.
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MTG compares Tyre Nichols and Ashli Babbitt, says rights of Capitol rioters 'being violated heavily'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) compared the deaths of Tyre Nichols and Ashli Babbitt in a House Oversight Committee hearing Tuesday, saying the civil rights of people who entered the Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot "are being violated heavily."
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Nikki Haley to announce 2024 presidential run on Feb. 15
Haley will become the first Republican to get in the 2024 presidential race since former President Donald Trump launched his bid.
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Meeting featuring Democratic state senator, far-right radio host raises eyebrows
This was the second time in recent months that Gopal has had a social call with a Republican rival of Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, the county GOP chair.
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Tyre Nichols beating raises scrutiny on 'elite' police units
Police departments across the country deploy plainclothes squads of officers in unmarked cars to tackle increasing crime rates or get guns off the street.
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How US Marines are being reshaped for China threat
Critics say a plan to dump all the Marines' battle tanks to prepare for a Pacific war makes little sense.
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Sen. John Kennedy pushes to scrap Biden’s pistol-stabilizing brace rule
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) is seeking to scrap the Biden administration's rule-tightening on pistol-stabilizing braces. He decries the crackdown as a breach of the Second Amendment.
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Russia claims village near embattled Ukrainian city of Bakhmut
Defence ministry says Blahodatne captured with help of aerial support; no immediate comment by Ukraine.
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Trump vows to 'stop' gender-affirming care for minors if re-elected president
Trump said he would also push schools to “promote positive education about the nuclear family” and “the roles of mothers and fathers."
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FBI searched Biden's former office last year after his lawyers found classified documents: Sources
The FBI searched the Penn Biden Center in November soon after Joe Biden's lawyers reported finding classified documents at a former office he used there, sources say
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Huge crowds march across France, raising pressure against Macron's pension reform
Huge crowds marched across France on Tuesday to say "non" to President Emmanuel Macron's plan to make people work longer before retirement, with pressure in the streets intensifying against a government that says it will stand its ground.
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Biden administration and Oversight Republicans strike deal to let Border Patrol agents testify
The Biden administration and House Oversight Committee Republicans have struck a deal in a fight over allowing Border Patrol agents to testify before Congress in a series of hearings examining the state of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Prominent Republicans hold off on backing Trump
GOP leaders are keeping their powder dry when it comes to former President Trump’s 2024 campaign, declining to publicly back him despite his lead in most primary polls. Prominent Republicans …
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DeSantis proposes banning diversity and inclusion initiatives at Florida universities | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he intends to ban state universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in hopes that they will “wither on the vine” without funding.
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Wall St gains over 1% after encouraging inflation data with Fed next
Major U.S. stock indexes closed over 1% higher on Tuesday as labor cost data encouraged investors about the Federal Reserve's aggressive approach to taming inflation a day ahead of the central bank's critical policy decision.
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Omaha police fatally shoot armed man in Target store
Omaha police say they have fatally shot a man who entered a Target store with an AR-15-style rifle and 13 loaded rifle magazines of ammunition.
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South Korea logs record trade deficit as tech demand falls
South Korea has logged its biggest monthly trade deficit ever, at $12.7 billion in January, as exports of computer chips and other high-tech items sank and costs for importing oil and gas surged.
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DeSantis says Florida will cut funding to all CRT, DEI programs: ‘wither on the vine’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed new legislation on Tuesday to cut funding to state college programs that include diversity, equity, and inclusion, and critical race theory
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Brazil's Lula to visit Biden on Feb. 10
The White House has announced that President Joe Biden will host Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for meetings on Feb. 10.
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White House calls Exxon record profit 'outrageous'
Exxon boss Darren Woods says the White House needed to "get its facts straight" over criticism.
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DeSantis responds to Trump attacks by pointing to his reelection
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Tuesday brushed off former President Trump’s latest attacks with a simple message: Check the scoreboard. Asked during a news conference about Trump’s criticism ove…
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NATO chief urges closer ties with Japan to defend democracy
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has sharply criticized China for “bullying its neighbors and threatening Taiwan” and stressed the need for Japan and other democracies to work together with the alliance to defend the international order.
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Republican-led states ask judge to shut down DACA program for immigrant "Dreamers"
DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.
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Italy facing attacks by international anarchists, foreign minister says
Italian embassies all over the world are at risk of anarchist attacks linked to the case of the hunger-striking Alfredo Cospito, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday.
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Conservative trustees oust president at Florida’s New College amid leadership overhaul
The decision came at the first board meeting since DeSantis appointed six new trustees with the idea of overhauling the liberal arts college.
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Radioactive capsule found in Australia could have been deadly with prolonged exposure, expert says
The health effects of coming into contact with a radioactive capsule no bigger than a coin that was found in Western Australia could have been severe.
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The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes — by the numbers
The Federal Reserve is set to raise interest rates after seven hikes last year, as the central bank tries to tamp down inflation while avoiding a recession. The Fed’s monetary policy committe…
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Man firing AR-15-style rifle inside Target fatally shot by responding officers: Police
A man armed with an AR-15-style rifle was shot and killed by police after opening fire in a Target store in Nebraska on Tuesday, authorities said.
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4 key suspects in Haiti presidential slaying in US custody
U.S. officials say four key suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been transferred to the United States for prosecution as the case stagnates in Haiti amid death threats that have spooked local judges.
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'New Years Revolution': What the Proud Boys said on Parler ahead of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Members of the Proud Boys took to Parler ahead of the Capitol attack to express frustration over the "stolen" election and plan to take action.
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Intel slashes employee, exec pay amid PC market downturn
Intel Corp said on Tuesday that it had made broad cuts to employee and executive pay, a week after the company issued a lower-than-expected sales forecast driven by a loss of market share to rivals and a PC market downturn.
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Rep. George Santos says he will recuse himself from committee assignments amid investigations
Federal and New York prosecutors are looking into the embattled congressman's finances and other issues.
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Myanmar anti-coup forces retain optimism in face of air attacks
Groups that rose up against the military after its February 2021 power grab say air raids are a sign of its weakness.
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Child care is already unaffordable for many families. Experts worry a spike could be ahead.
An end to federal pandemic funding this year could send prices for child care up, forcing businesses to close, and people — especially moms — out of the workforce.
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President's allies consider legal defense fund to support Hunter Biden in face of GOP-led probes
The potential legal effort could total over $10 million, three people involved in the discussions said.
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Woman accused of 'doppelganger murder' in plot to fake her own death
A 23-year-old woman, with the help of a friend, killed a stranger to stage her own death and "start a new life due to family problems," police and prosecutors in Germany said.
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Biden approval ratings remain well underwater, far below most recent presidents
As President Biden moves closer towards the likely launch of his 2024 re-election campaign, his approval ratings remain well in negative territory
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Former Ferguson police chief reflects on police reform following Tyre Nichols killing
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with former Ferguson, Missouri, Police Chief Jason Armstrong on police violence and racial bias in light of the beating of Tyre Nichols.
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Teachers join mass walkout in Britain after decade-long pay squeeze
London school teacher Lucy Preston will miss her son's fourth birthday on Thursday because she has to work a second job in the evening as a private tutor to make sure she can pay for her childcare and mortgage.
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New York AG will seek sanctions on Trump, lawyers over 'false' court filings in fraud suit
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump, the Trump Organization and others over alleged fraud involving false financial statements.
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10 years after EU's 'never again' tragedy, little's changed
Almost a decade after a tragedy that many thought would reshape the European Union's approach to migration, little of substance has changed.
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Record oil earnings fuel California backlash against industry profits
Gov. Gavin Newsom cites latest earnings in push for first-in-the-nation profit cap for refiners.
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Involuntary manslaughter charges formally filed against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting
Three people -- including star Alec Baldwin -- face charges after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of "Rust" in 2021.
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PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs in latest tech company cost-cutting
PayPal Inc. says it will trim about 7% of its total workforce, or about 2,000 full-time workers, as the digital payments company contends with a challenging economic environment.
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South Carolina's Nikki Haley to launch 2024 presidential campaign, joining Trump in nomination hunt
Nikki Haley of South Carolina, who served as United Nations ambassador during former President Donald Trump’s administration, will soon declare her candidacy for president.
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Unprecedented profit for Exxon as travel, and war, heated up
Exxon Mobil posted record annual profits in 2022 as consumers globally struggled with high prices for gasoline, home heating and consumer goods.
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Child welfare algorithm faces Justice Department scrutiny
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool used by a Pittsburgh-area child protective services agency following concerns that the tool could lead to discrimination against families with disabilities, The Associated Press has learned.
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Florida legislators expected to tackle Disney in special session next week
Bryan Griffin, a spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis, confirmed in a statement Tuesday that “the governor’s office anticipates a special session next week on Reedy Creek, and other items.
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Portland faces lawsuit from disabled residents over taxpayer-funded homeless tent crisis
A lawsuit on behalf of Portland residents with disabilities has been filed against the city due to the number of homeless encampments funded by taxpayers.
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California releases its own plan for Colorado River cuts
California has released a plan outlining how it thinks states should reduce their reliance on the Colorado River.
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Mitch Daniels opts against a run for the Senate
“It’s just not the job for me, not the town for me, and not the life I want to live at this point.”
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Google's ex-CEO Eric Schmidt tapped for federal biotech commission that allows members to keep biotech investments
Schmidt holds stakes in several biotech companies through a venture capital firm known as First Spark Ventures.
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K Street's crypto gold rush continues
Nearly 60 crypto and Web3 startups as well as more-established companies, trade groups and other heavy crypto players reported pouring $26.6 million into lobbying efforts in D.C. last year.
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Democrat wants to expand House of Representatives by 150 seats to create smaller voting districts
A House Democrat says there aren't enough House members to represent a growing U.S. population, and is proposing the addition of 150 more lawmakers to the House chamber.
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Hungary FM: Sweden should 'act differently' to join NATO
Hungary’s foreign minister says the Swedish government should “act differently” if it wants to gain Turkish support for its NATO membership bid.
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Alaska gold, copper mine blocked over environmental worries
Federal environmental regulators have blocked a proposed Alaska mine heralded by backers as the most significant undeveloped copper and gold resource globally. The U.S.
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Arkansas bill would require transgender students use restroom according to biological sex
An Arkansas House panel advanced legislation preventing transgender people at public schools from using restrooms that match their gender identity.
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Peshawar mosque bombing survivors traumatised but undeterred
At least 100 people killed and more than 225 wounded in a suicide attack in the northwestern Pakistani city.
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Timeline: String of suspicious incidents under investigation at Dallas Zoo
The Dallas Zoo has been struck by a string of suspicious incidents in recent weeks that are under criminal investigation.
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Fate of last ex-cop charged in Floyd murder lies with judge
A defense attorney says a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd is innocent of criminal wrongdoing and should be acquitted.
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Boeing CEO hints at higher jet output, optimistic on China
Boeing Co Chief Executive Dave Calhoun pointed toward future increases in narrow-body jet production and voiced hopes that an upcoming visit to China by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken would lead eventually to "robust" plane orders.
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Dems call on Biden to stop security assistance to Peru amid human rights violations including the death of over 50 civilians.
The letter, signed by 20 mostly progressive Democrats, also urges Biden to publicly denounce the human rights situation in Peru. Over 50 civilians have been killed.
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2 emperor tamarin monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo have been found, police say
Dallas police located the monkeys late Tuesday afternoon in the closet of an empty home.
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Musk blows off Dems in first Capitol tour as Twitter CEO
Elon Musk's whirlwind Washington trip left off Democrats from his calling card, but the minority party still wants to hear from him.
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New College of Florida board ousts president as DeSantis aims to overhaul progressive college
The conservative Florida governor announced that he's requesting millions to recruit new faculty at the progressive, public New College
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George Santos to step down from House committees
The Republican, who has admitted fabricating parts of his CV, says he does not want to become a "distraction".
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House GOP plans Wednesday vote on booting Omar from Foreign Affairs
The House is slated to vote Wednesday on a resolution to remove progressive Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from her position on the House Foreign Affairs Committee after days of uncertainty over whether the measure had enough GOP support to pass.
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Top U.S., Chinese and Russian officials tour Africa as global charm offensive gathers pace
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, new Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen all embarked on African tours within the past month.
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Mississippi's 1st Black woman legislator won't seek new term
The first Black woman elected to the Mississippi Legislature 38 years ago says she will not seek another term. Democratic Rep.
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Former NASA astronauts awarded Congressional Space Medal of Honor | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to two former NASA astronauts at the White House.
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George Santos controversy: Here's a look at investigations of the House Republican
Here's a look at investigations of the embattled GOP House member accused of falsifications, questionable finances, campaign finances problems, etc.
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Biden to discuss police reform with Congressional Black Caucus members Thursday
The Congressional Black Caucus said it requested a meeting to “push for negotiations on much needed national reforms to our justice system."
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Meet the Republican at the center of the House GOP’s investigations into Biden
Rep. James Comer, one of the most powerful House Republicans in the new majority, faces a delicate challenge as he takes the reins of the Oversight and Accountability Committee: showing substance w…
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Trump seen in 2022 video decrying 'witch hunt,' pleading the Fifth in deposition before New York AG
Former President Trump pleads the Fifth Amendment in a newly released video from his August 2022 deposition before New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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Moderate House Democrats offer help to McCarthy, Biden on debt limit
A coalition of moderate House Democrats is offering a helping hand to Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and President Biden in debt limit talks while urging them to work toward “good faith negotiat…
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House to vote on plan to end telework for hundreds of thousands of federal workers
The legislation raises debate over effectiveness of work-from-home.
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Dems name new members to combat GOP investigations — including Schiff
The House this week approved the full roster of lawmakers named to the Oversight and Judiciary Committees, the front lines of probes into the Biden administration.
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House GOP sets its expectations low for McCarthy-Biden debt meeting
With Democrats showing no signs of giving ground and Republicans still not agreed on their spending cuts plan, any agreement to negotiate would feel like a win.
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French Quarter Festival unveils lineup for 40th anniversary
Organizers have announced a lineup of more than 270 acts for New Orleans’ 40th annual French Quarter Festival, billed as Louisiana’s largest free showcase of music, food and culture.
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Chinese chipmakers caught in U.S.-China tech spat
China's semiconductor industry has become a key target of the United States, which has imposed a slew of export restrictions targeting several parts of the country's chip sector supply chain as it bids to slow its rival's technological advancement.
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Myanmar: Air strikes have become a deadly new tactic in the civil war
The regime increasingly uses air strikes to crush resistance that emerged after the coup two years ago.
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Myanmar junta extends emergency as coup anniversary marked by 'silent protest'
Myanmar's junta extended the country's state of emergency by another six months, the acting president said at a leadership meeting broadcast on state TV on Wednesday, as protesters marked the anniversary of a 2021 military coup with a "silent protest".
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Biden says climate change is bigger threat to humanity than nuclear war: 'We’re going to have a real problem'
President Biden said during a fundraiser on Tuesday night that climate change is a bigger threat to humanity than the possibility of nuclear war is.
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Australia targets Myanmar, Iran with economic sanctions
Australia on Wednesday announced targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against “individuals responsible for egregious human rights abuses” in Myanmar two years after a military junta seized power in the Southeast Asian country.
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California school district to raise Black Lives Matter flag for Black History month
The San Diego Unified School District in California will host a ceremony to raise the Black Lives Matter flag in honor of Black History Month in February.
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DeSantis claps back at Trump criticism: 'In my case ... we won'
The Florida governor responded to the former president's criticism over Covid, pointing out that voters rewarded him, and not Trump, with a second term in office.
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Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets.
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White women have long been unreliable voters for Democrats. Could that change in 2024?
As 2024 congressional and presidential election loom, Democrats need to persuade white women to join their multiracial coalition.
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Deadly ice storm sweeps parts of southern US
Nearly 2,000 US flights have already been cancelled, with airports in Texas particularly affected.
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Border Patrol union rips Biden admin's new pursuit policy: 'Smugglers will be encouraged to drive recklessly'
The Border Patrol union argued on Tuesday's that CBP's new pursuit policy incentivizes human smugglers to drive recklessly and handcuffs the agents tasked with stopping them.
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Academics revising the AP African American studies course insist they won't cave to pressure from Ron DeSantis
A number of the educators working on the framework for the course said the criticisms from the Florida governor's administration were rooted in racism, ignorance and politics.
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Lost radioactive capsule found in Australian Outback after huge search
Australian authorities on Wednesday found a radioactive capsule smaller than a coin that was lost in the vast Outback after nearly a week-long search involving around 100 people along a 1,400 kilometres (870 miles) stretch of highway, officials said.
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Trump big money machine prepares for battle with DeSantis, other rivals
The super PAC backing Trump, MAGA Inc., is getting material ready for an ad offensive against other Republican 2024 hopefuls.
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'Dances With Wolves' actor arrested in Nevada sex abuse case
Las Vegas police have arrested former actor Nathan Chasing Horse at his home after uncovering what they describe as two decades of sexual assault and human trafficking allegations.
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Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in Rust shooting
Prosecutors accuse the actor of many "extremely reckless acts" as he is charged with an on-set death.
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Raskin seeks Trump and Pence visitor information from Secret Service
The ranking House Oversight Committee Democrat said his demand is “similar” to Republican Chairman James Comer’s recent requests related to classified documents discovered at President Joe Biden’s home in Delaware.
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Group works to save animals left behind amid Ukraine war
Some Ukrainians are risking their lives to save cats, dogs and other animals made homeless by the Russian invasion. The fighting has destroyed entire towns and leveled large stretches o…
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Top Arizona election official requests probe of Kari Lake over potential campaign violation
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes cited a tweet Lake posted last week that he said could violate state law about disclosing voter signatures.
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Unions buoyant as 1.27 million French protest pension reform
French authorities say an estimated 1.27 million people have joined in nationwide protests against the government’s planned pension reforms.
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EV battery maker ONE raises $300 million, now valued at $1.2 billion
Michigan-based battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) on Wednesday said it closed a $300 million Series B funding round that takes the three-year-old company’s valuation to $1.2 billion.
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Capitol Police arrest alleged police impersonator with stash of knives
Officers said they found multiple knives, a chain saw blade, a smoke grenade and a gas mask on the suspect, who the Secret Service wanted for questioning.
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Suspects in assassination of Haiti's president transferred to U.S. for prosecution
Four suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were transferred to the U.S. for prosecution as the case stagnates in Haiti
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Boris Johnson meets with lawmakers in Capitol
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with Republican leadership and key players on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, lobbying to maintain support of Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Johnson m…
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My Big Coin cryptocurrency firm founder gets 8 years in prison for fraud
The founder of a defunct cryptocurrency business was sentenced on Tuesday to more than eight years in prison for defrauding investors and customers out of millions of dollars by marketing a virtual currency called My Big Coin with lies and half-truths.
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Ukraine war: Russian threat growing, front line troops fear
While morale remains high, Ukrainian forces in the east fear the Russians are improving.
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Pro-life groups slam Biden administration for forcing contraception services on providers
Healthcare providers may soon be forced to provide contraception in response to a Biden administration rule that religious liberty groups call an illegal abuse of power.
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Federal judge blocks New Jersey law that allows state to sue gun industry
The order comes one day after another federal judge blocked a separate New Jersey law that addressed restrictions on concealed carry in New Jersey.
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Canadian province tries decriminalizing drugs to fight overdose crisis
A three-year pilot program to stop prosecuting people for carrying small amounts of heroin, meth, ecstasy, or crack cocaine is an an effort to fight a crisis that worsened with the pandemic.
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How Myanmar is faring 2 years after army ousted Suu Kyi
Two years after Myanmar's generals ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, thousands of people have died in civil conflict and many more have been forced from their homes in a dire humanitarian crisis.
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George Santos’s treasurer resigns amid scrutiny over finances
The treasurer for Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) campaign has resigned, according to a letter sent to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) Tuesday. Nancy Marks, who served as treasurer for S…
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Trump invokes Fifth repeatedly in deposition video; Santos quits House committees: recap
Video showed Trump being questioned under oath in a massive civil fraud lawsuit filed against him, his business and family members in New York.
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Vice President Kamala Harris to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral
Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to attend Tyre Nichols' funeral on Wednesday.
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N.Y. AG's office: Trump and kids 'falsely deny facts they have admitted'
Both the former president and his children “falsely deny facts they have admitted in other proceedings,” said Kevin Wallace, senior enforcement counsel in the Attorney General’s office.
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McConnell mocks Biden judicial nominee for flubbing basic legal questions
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday ridiculed President Biden’s nominee to serve as district judge for the Eastern District of Washington for flubbing basic questions about th…
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Biden announces $60M grant for I-10 corridor in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's Department of Transportation has received a $60 million grant to make improvements to the Interstate 10 freight corridor in Diamondhead, President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday.
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Phil McGraw to end 'Dr. Phil' after 21-year daytime TV run
The talk show host, who started on Oprah Winfrey's show in the late 1990s, has been on daytime television for more than 25 years.
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Ukraine raids home of billionaire in war-time anti-corruption crackdown
Security services searched the home of one of Ukraine's most prominent billionaires on Wednesday, moving against a figure once seen as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's sponsor in what the authorities called a wartime anti-corruption purge.
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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 1/31/2023
Wall Street closed out a strong January with more gains. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% Tuesday, marking its third winning month in the last four.
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DHS to allow Chief Border Patrol agents to testify after GOP Rep. James Comer threatened subpoena
The House Oversight Committee says Chief Border Patrol officials will testify before Congress next week after GOP Rep. James Comer threatened DHS with a subpoena.
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Sweden PM says 'foreign actors' exploiting protests
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has denounced activists who burned the Quran and hanged an effigy of Turkey’s president in Stockholm as “useful idiots” for foreign powers who want to inflict harm on the Scandinavian country as it seeks to join NATO.
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Stocks rally, dollar slumps after Fed statement, Powell remarks
A gauge of global stocks rallied and the U.S. dollar slumped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised its target interest rate by the expected 25 basis points but comments from Chair Jerome Powell were interpreted as dovish by the market.
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Failed political candidate indicted in shootings at New Mexico officials’ homes
The shootings at the homes and businesses of Democratic state and Bernalillo County officials occurred after Solomon Pena lost an election by a significant margin.
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Exclusive: Netanyahu says don't get 'hung up' on peace with Palestinians first | CNN
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said people can get “hung up” on peace negotiations with the Palestinians, saying he has opted for a different approach in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Tuesday.
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South Korea slides toward recession as Jan exports plunge
South Korea's economy inched toward its first recession in three years as data on Wednesday showed its January trade deficit soared to a record thanks to a plunge in exports caused by a combination of long holidays and cooling global demand.
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Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence
The pair, both in their early 20s, were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption and propaganda.
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Campaign staffer who accused Matt Schlapp of fondling him sues GOP fundraiser
The lawsuit against Caroline Wren alleges that she posted “false and defamatory” statements about Schlapp’s accuser after he came forward.
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UN expert: Myanmar junta will seek legitimacy in `sham' vote
The independent U.N. special investigator on Myanmar is warning that the country’s military rulers plan to seek legitimacy by orchestrating a “sham” election this year and is urging all countries to reject the illegal vote.
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OpenAI launches tool to catch AI-generated text
The AI Text Classifier, released by the makers of ChatGPT, "may help" determine whether a school essay was AI-generated.
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Dems’ new primary calendar nabs support from Southern DNC members
The Democratic National Committee is slated to vote on the proposal this weekend.
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Two men say one of the Memphis police officers accused of killing Tyre Nichols pulled a gun on them
"I'll blow your face off," fired Memphis Police Officer Emmitt Martin III reportedly said.
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Police find 2 homicide victims while searching for Oregon man who tortured woman: Police
A man accused of torturing a woman who authorities believe uses dating apps to find victims or people to help him evade police is dead, Oregon police said.
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San Francisco pizza shop fires employee who told police officers they 'were not welcome'
A San Francisco pizza shop fired an employee who allegedly told police officers they weren't welcome in the restaurant.
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Dems press GOP on whether anti-socialist bill could hit Medicare, Social Security
House Democrats pushed Republicans to clarify the implications of a new bill that would denounce the “horrors of socialism” and socialist policies, expressing concern that it may include Medicare a…
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Asian stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision
Asian stock markets are higher after Wall Street rose ahead of what traders hope will be the last Federal Reserve interest rate hike for some time.
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At least 100 killed in Pakistan mosque bombing
The Pakistani Taliban denied responsibility for the attack in Peshawar, one of the worst in months in the cash-strapped South Asian nation.
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Virginia bill would ban transgender athletes from women's sports
A Virginia bill that would require transgender athletes in public schools to play on teams that match their biological sex passed in the House.
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Payments firm PayPal to lay off 7% of its workforce to cut costs
PayPal Holdings Inc said on Tuesday it is planning to cut 7% of its workforce, or about 2,000 employees, the latest in a list of fintech firms to be hit by the economic slowdown.
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US accuses Russia of violating major nuke treaty
The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of violating a major nuclear arms control agreement by not allowing on-site inspections and refusing to meet to discuss such concerns. “Russia…
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GM conditionally OKs $650M Nevada lithium mine investment
General Motors has conditionally agreed to invest $650 million in Lithium Americas in a deal that will give GM exclusive access to the first phase of a mine planned near the Nevada-Oregon line with the largest known source of lithium in the U.S.
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Maxine Waters paid daughter $192,000 in campaign funds during 2022 cycle, filings show
Rep. Maxine Waters, D.-Calif., continues dishing out campaign cash to her daughter to run a moneymaking slate mailer operation involving California politicians.
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On The Money — Fed drives down wage growth
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve after new data showed wage growth slowing. We’ll also look at billions of dollars in potential pandemic loan fraud, Biden’s late budget proposal and a report fin…
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Monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo found in abandoned home
The primates were recovered miles away in a closet, and police are seeking a person of interest.
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Is the U.S. economy really heading for a recession? Here's what economists think
There's never been an aggressive fight against inflation that hasn't been accompanied by a rapid economic slowdown, as in the 1980s. Could this time be different?
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Rare, green comet to pass by Earth Wednesday
The night sky will look a tiny bit greener this week as a rare comet travels close to Earth.
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Australian nuclear body joins search for missing radioactive capsule
Authorities have now been on a weeklong search for the capsule, which is believed to have fallen from a truck that made a 870-mile journey in Western Australia.
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'Anti-religious bigotry': Nebraska Dem's amdt. would ban kids from vacation Bible schools, church youth groups
A Nebraska Democrat was accused of "anti-religious bigotry" after introducing an amendment to ban children from church youth groups in response to GOP attempts to ban minors from drag shows.
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Washington DC man charged with shooting boy, 13
Arrest documents say that as he was being shot, Karon Blake shouted: "I am sorry" and "I'm a kid."
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Biden offers millions and hope for delayed Hudson River tunnel project
President Joe Biden traveled to New York City on Tuesday to tout nearly $300 million in new spending for a critical underwater tunnel that connects Manhattan and New Jersey, an effort that has been mired for more than a decade in partisan bickering and ballooning budgets.
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DeSantis targets ‘ideological’ programs in proposed university changes
He is also asking the Legislature to pass a measure that would give university officials the power to launch a tenure review at any time.
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Elected in upset, Pennsylvania House Speaker looks to retain position
Democratic Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi, elected earlier this month as a 'compromise candidate,' says he has no intentions of forfeiting the speakership in the future.
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Durenberger, former US senator from Minnesota, dies at 88
Former U.S. Senator David Durenberger has died at age 88. Durenberger was a Minnesota Republican who espoused a progressive brand of politics.
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AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints
A person with knowledge of the pact tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints to hire Sean Payton as their head coach.
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How costs for Covid tests and treatments will change after the emergency declarations end
The White House has announced an expiration date for the national and public health emergencies tied to the coronavirus, which have been in place since early 2020.
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What the end of the COVID-19 emergencies in the US means
The Biden administration said it intends to let the COVID-19 emergency declaration expire May 11. But what benefits will end once that happens?
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How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?
The declaration of a COVID-19 public health emergency three years ago changed the lives of millions of Americans by offering increased health care coverage, beefed-up food assistance and universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests.
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House ignores White House objections, votes to end COVID health emergency
Some Democrats voted with Republicans to end the vaccination requirement for federal health workers, and the House also voted to end the public health emergency related to COVID.
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Mpox is almost gone in the US, leaving lessons and mysteries in its wake | CNN
The US public health emergency declaration for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, ends Tuesday.
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Hong Kong bans CBD, forcing businesses to shut or revamp
Hong Kong has banned CBD as a “dangerous drug” and imposed harsh penalties for its possession, forcing fledging businesses to shut down or revamp.
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Covid emergency’s end will mean new costs, hassles
Some Americans will have to pay for Covid vaccines and treatments, but the changes don’t end there.
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Health care spending in the US is nearly double that of other wealthy nations: report
Story at a glance In the U.S., health care spending made up 17.8 percent of GDP in 2021. This is nearly double that of other high-income countries. Obesity rates are also higher in the U.S. In 2021…
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Ultraprocessed foods linked to ovarian and other cancer deaths, study finds | CNN
Cancer risk and mortality, especially for ovarian cancer, rose as more ultraprocessed foods were eaten, a new study found.
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Seven Democrats join Republicans in vote to lift vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
Seven House Democrats voted with all Republicans for a bill to lift COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.
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House Republicans pass bill to end COVID-19 public health emergency
House Republicans passed a bill on Tuesday to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, moving ahead with the legislation despite the Biden administration announcing one day earlier that the declar…
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Indiana justices won't hear 2nd abortion case for now
Indiana’s high court says it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state’s abortion ban that is based on the argument that the law violates some people’s religious freedoms, leaving that decision to an appeals court, at least for now.
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$5 billion in potential COVID aid fraud: Watchdog | Fox News Video
Marc Thiessen and Ari Fleischer weigh in on the distribution of COVID aid following a recent watchdog report on 'The Story.'
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Global factory activity contracted again in January, highlighting fragile recovery
Manufacturing activity across the United States, Europe and Asia contracted again last month, underscoring the fragility of the global economic recovery, although factories in the euro zone at least may have passed the trough, surveys showed on Wednesday.
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Obesity can cause similar brain changes as Alzheimer's, new study shows. Does losing weight help?
Brain scans show patterns of shrinkage in regions involved in learning, memory and judgment. Experts hope losing weight could reverse some of the damage.
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Former school official accused of embezzling $1.5 million worth of chicken wings
Vera Liddell is the former director of food services of a school district in the Chicago suburb of Harvey. Her alleged embezzlement happened while schools were closed due to the pandemic.
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FDA revamping foods program to move past ‘constant turmoil’
The head of the Food and Drug Administration has announced an overhaul of the agency's food safety and nutrition division. FDA Commissioner Dr.
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CDC advises against using EzriCare eye drops as it investigates dozens of infections and one death in 12 states | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging health care providers and consumers to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears as it conducts an investigation into at least 55 infections in 12 states that have led to instances of permanent vision loss, hospitalization and one death.
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Minnesota governor signs broad abortion rights bill into law
Gov. Tim Walz has enshrined the right to abortion and other reproductive health care into Minnesota statutes.
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