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Trump’s potential indictment caps decades of legal scrutiny
NEW YORK (AP) — For 40 years, former President Donald Trump has navigated countless legal investigations without ever facing criminal charges. That record may soon come to an end. Trump could be indicted by a Manhattan grand jury as soon as this week, potentially charged with falsifying business records connected to hush money payments during his 2016 campaign to women who accused him of sexual encounters.
Fox, Dominion face off over airing of false election claims
Fox News and a voting machine company that claims the conservative network defamed it by amplifying baseless allegations of fraud following the 2020 presidential election are facing off in a courtroom over whether journalists have a responsibility to be cautious with explosive and implausible allega
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Tucker Carlson ‘enraged’ private texts revealed; ‘I love Trump’
Fox News host Tucker Carlson said he is angry that his private text messages about former President Trump to fellow network employees were made public as part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit facin…
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US speeds up Abrams tank delivery to Ukraine war zone
The Pentagon says it is speeding up its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, opting to send a refurbished older model that can be ready faster.
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‘Normalize’ doomsday? Dems lambaste GOP’s latest debt-limit gambit
House conservatives are pushing a plan to guarantee payments to U.S. debt holders — including some foreign nations — while freezing out nearly every domestic obligation.
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Trump’s possible indictment: What to watch for
Former President Trump could be indicted in the coming days, a seismic event that will ripple through the political world. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has signaled he is prepared to bri…
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Trump has not been notified whether Manhattan DA plans to bring charges: sources
Former President Trump has not been formally notified about whether Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg could bring charges against him amid speculation of a possible indictment.
Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says she's focused on stabilizing the U.S. banking system following regional bank failures in California and New York.
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Justice Department convinces federal judge Trump used his attorney in furtherance of a crime in classified docs probe | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has convinced a federal judge that former President Donald Trump used one of his defense attorneys in furtherance of a crime or fraud related to the existence of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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Fox faces skeptical judge in Dominion defamation suit
Lawyers for Fox Corp faced a skeptical judge on Tuesday as they sought to block a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems from going to trial, while the voting-technology company accused Fox News of knowingly airing vote-rigging claims that the network knew were false.
Sources: Special counsel claims Trump deliberately misled his attorneys about classified documents, judge wrote
A federal judge ruled the special counsel has presented evidence that Donald Trump may have broken the law in his handling of classified documents, sources told ABC News.
Porn stars and grooming allegations: How the Trump-DeSantis cold war turned hot
Donald Trump's allies have been going after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for how he has responded to the possibility the former president might get indicted.
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Pence seeks 'common sense' Social Security, Medicare reform
Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling for “common sense and compassionate solutions” to reform entitlement programs and the nation’s debt burden.
apnews.comThe Supreme Court has been paying Michael Chertoff’s firm for 5 years
The former judge and DHS secretary sent Congress a letter confirming his firm undertook secret assignments for the justices.
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Trump is 'sad' not 'scared,' his lawyer says of looming indictment threat
Donald Trump expects to face a criminal charge over the Stormy Daniels hush money payment by Michael Cohen. He would be the first ex-president to be indicted.
Putin touts China's peace plan after talks with Xi; Russian mercenaries say Kyiv is preparing counterattack
It's the second day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Moscow Tuesday. He and President Putin could sign a number of bilateral agreements today.
NY DA Alvin Bragg could eye various charges in Trump prosecution
Former President Trump could face a wide variety of charges if he is indicted in connection with an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) over his role in organizing hush-mon…
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How Trump could be indicted: What to know about the hush money case
The indictment of a former president would be a remarkable moment in the country’s history in a case with a legal underpinning that appears far from open-and-shut.
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Putin: China plan could end war, but Ukraine and West not ready for peace
Mr Putin says China's plan could end the war - but he claims Ukraine and the West are not ready for peace.
www.bbc.comOpinion: Kevin McCarthy's Republicans have a clear stance on Trump's alleged crimes: They support them
Republicans in Congress launched an investigation of New York prosecutor Alvin Bragg as a grand jury mulled charges for Donald Trump's Stormy Daniels payoff.
Graham warns Trump arrest would ‘blow up our country’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is warning that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) arresting former President Trump would “blow up our c…
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Porn star Stormy Daniels says she'll 'dance down the street' if Trump goes to jail
A 2016 hush money payment by Michael Cohen to porn star Stormy Daniels is the focus of a New York grand jury probe into former President Donald Trump.
DeSantis blasts Trump’s ‘character’ in wake of Stormy Daniels hush money scandal - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) took aim at former President Donald Trump's character in a new interview with Piers Morgan. The comments come as Trump endures a possible indictment from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The Florida governor has generally made a point to avoid commenting on...
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DeSantis fails to stem hits from Trump world
The governor waded into the former president's likely indictment, with expected results.
www.politico.comTrump's looming indictment causes his feud with DeSantis to boil over into insults and insinuations about a 'porn star' and 'underage' classmates
DeSantis faces a fraught choice over how to confront Trump over the indictment as he's expected to challenge him for the GOP nomination.
'Written in stone': N.Y. judge refuses to delay Trump civil fraud trial
Justice Arthur Engoron denied a request from the former president's lawyers that could have pushed the trial into next year.
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Effort to recall New Orleans' first female mayor fails
The effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has failed. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday the number of valid signatures needed to force a referendum was short by nearly 18,000.
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Analysis: House GOP uses its new power in extraordinary effort to shield Trump from indictment | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s Republican allies in the House are doing what the former president taught them to do – use government power to try to keep his legal threats at bay.
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Why Trump supporters are wary of joining protests he called for
Donald Trump demanded protests over his possible arrest, but his supporters fear being set up.
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Japan's PM offers Ukraine support as China's Xi backs Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has made a surprise visit to Kyiv and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
apnews.com'Don't Say Gay' lawmaker pleads guilty to COVID relief fraud
The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud. Joseph Harding, a 35-year-old Republican, pleaded guilty in Gainesville federal court to wire fraud, money laundering, and making...
Jackson pens solo dissent as Supreme Court vacates abortion ruling
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal court ruling upholding the right for a minor to go to court to get permission to undergo an abortion, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson penning a …
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House Republicans demand answers from Trump prosecutor by Thursday: Chad Pergram | Fox News Video
Fox News congressional correspondent Chad Pergram details how Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg could 'upgrade' the misdemeanor charges against former President Donald Trump to a felony on 'Special Report.'
Biden creates national monuments in Nevada, Texas mountains
President Joe Biden has established national monuments in Nevada and Texas and creating a marine sanctuary southwest of Hawaii.
apnews.comEverything you should know about the potential Trump indictment
Is Trump definitely going to be indicted? What does the grand jury vote entail? Will his mug shot be taken?
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Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News face key hurdles in defamation suit hearing
Pretrial rulings from Tuesday's summary judgment hearing could sharply limit and shape the future of the historic and sweeping defamation case.
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Border Patrol agents encounter 1 million illegal migrants so far in FY 23
Border Patrol agents at the southern border have encountered more than 1 million illegal immigrants at the southern border this fiscal year, the latest crisis milestone.
Ukraine, Russia trade claims after blast rocks Crimean town
Russian and Ukrainian officials have given conflicting accounts of what appeared to be a brazen attack on Russian cruise missiles being transported by train in Moscow-annexed Crimea.
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Advocates praise new monuments, but work remains on access
President Joe Biden, who has vowed to conserve more public lands and waters, will create national monuments in Texas and Nevada. But at the Castner Range National Monument outside El Paso, in particular, a lot of work remains to make the former Army artillery range accessible to the public.
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Van Jones says Bragg may ‘step back from the brink’ on charging Trump
CNN political commentator Van Jones said Monday that he would not be surprised if Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg held back on indicting former President Trump — arguing that the prosecutor…
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Nevada governor blasts Biden for locking up mineral-rich land: 'A historic mistake'
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo blasted Biden for designating a national monument in his state that effectively locks 506,000 acres up, preventing economic development in the area.
Comer, Republicans’ Investigative Chief, Embraces Role of Biden Antagonist
DANVILLE, Ky. — Steering his SUV through pounding rain on his way to the state capital on a recent Thursday, Rep. James R. Comer, the chair of the Oversight and Accountability Committee, reflected on the pressure he often faced from constituents to investigate unhinged claims about President Joe...
Why Putin is casting the Ukraine war as a fight for Russia’s survival
Russian President Vladimir Putin has increasingly cast the Ukraine war as an epic fight for Russia’s survival, accusing the West of “using Ukraine as a battering ram against Russia and as a testing…
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Norfolk Southern supports some new regs after Ohio disaster
Norfolk Southern’s CEO is offering support for some parts of a bipartisan Senate bill to put tougher safety regulations on railroads. A fiery hazardous materials train derailed last month on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. CEO Alan Shaw is under pressure from senators and federal safety regulators...
apnews.comLooming Trump indictment puts his GOP competitors in a tough spot
Here’s a look at how Donald Trump’s likely rivals for the Republican nomination are seeking to navigate the issue.
California bill would ban police dogs from arrests, crowd control; cites racial bias, trauma
A bill passed in the California Assembly Public Safety Committee moves to ban use of police dogs for arrests, apprehensions, crowd control due to racial bias against Black Americans.
Xi doubles down on China’s support for Putin
The three-day visit underscores how Chinese President Xi Jinping wants to position himself as a world-shaping leader and his country as a counterweight to U.S. dominance.
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Comer agrees it could be politically unsustainable to investigate Kushner
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, agreed that it could be politically unsustainable to investigate Jared Kushner — former President Trump’s son…
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A Texas landscape generations fought to preserve now a national monument
Castner Range in El Paso, home of Indigenous ancestral lands, dozens of archaeological sites and wildlife, was designated as a national monument by President Joe Biden.
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At Ukraine's front, police try to evacuate holdout families
For months, authorities have been urging civilians in areas near the fighting in eastern Ukraine to evacuate to safer parts of the country.
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DeSantis expresses confidence he could beat Biden
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) says he can defeat President Biden in a 2024 matchup. In a Monday interview with Piers Morgan, published by The New York Post, the rising Republican star and likely pr…
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US to send Patriot missile systems and tanks to Ukraine faster than originally planned | CNN Politics
US Patriot missile defense systems and Abram tanks are set to be deployed to Ukraine faster than originally planned, US defense officials said on Tuesday.
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Russia's Putin blasts UK move to send ammo with depleted uranium to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday condemned British plans to send tank ammunition that contains depleted uranium to Ukraine, saying Moscow would be forced to respond accordingly.
Only 1 Black rep gets role in talks on Mississippi policing
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One Black lawmaker and nine white ones have been chosen to negotiate final versions of bills that could expand the territory of a state-run police department inside Mississippi's majority-Black capital city.
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Candida auris fungal infections spreading in US at 'alarming' rate, says CDC
Candida auris causes severe illness in those with weakened immune systems, the CDC says.
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Trump misled his attorneys on classified documents: Report - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump misled his own attorneys on his retention of classified documents after leaving office, a judge wrote, according to ABC News. Sources told ABC News that U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell wrote on the matter before she stepped down as the U.S. District Court for the...
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Amid extreme climate and natural disasters, is California still a desirable place to live and vacation? Experts weigh in.
Earthquakes, snow, wildfires, flooding, smog, fog, heat, drought -- these are just some of extreme disasters experienced in California.
Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training
A group of 65 Ukrainian soldiers are wrapping up their training on the Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Oklahoma.
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Republicans take aim at offshore wind as whale deaths surge: 'Moratorium on all projects'
A group of Republicans introduced a resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on all offshore wind projects until an investigation of their environmental impacts is conducted.
States cranking out even more tax cuts amid cash surpluses
The tax-cutting trend is going full force in states even as some are raising concerns about a slowing economy.
apnews.comOne-third of Americans would consider EV purchase -Reuters/Ipsos poll
Just over one-third of Americans would consider buying an electric vehicle for their next model, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found. EVs represented nearly 6% of all U.S. sales in 2022, with EV sales up by more than 60% last year. President Joe Biden wants 50% of all new vehicles sold in 2030 to...
The growing Chinese investment in illegal American weed
Multiple states in the West are seeing an increase in Chinese workers and funding at unlicensed cultivation operations.
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At least 13 dead after earthquake jolts Afghanistan, Pakistan
Tremors of the magnitude 6.5 quake were felt as far as the Indian capital New Delhi.
Comer demands White House ‘correct’ Biden’s ‘dishonest’ denial of Chinese payments to family - Washington Examiner
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) wants White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to “correct” President Joe Biden’s “dishonest” denial that his family members received more than $1 million from a Hunter Biden business associate. Comer, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee...
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TikTok bans deepfakes of young people as it updates guidelines
CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to appear Thursday before U.S. lawmakers.
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In deep-red Texas, officials warn GOP plans could doom rural public schools
Classroom battles over racism and LGBTQ inclusion have supercharged the movement for private school choice. Remote public schools like the one in Robert Lee, Texas, could pay the price, opponents warn.
www.nbcnews.comTucker Carlson Desperately Tries to Walk Back Trump ‘Hate’
Lucas Jackson/ReutersFox News star Tucker Carlson really wants his MAGA-loving viewers to forget that he said that he hates Donald Trump “passionately” and believes “there isn't really an upside” to the former president because he’s a “demonic force.”Appearing on conservative radio host Bo...
Man gets 4 years for attacking police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot
A Virginia man who assaulted police with a stolen baton and used a flashing strobe light to disorient officers trying to defend the U.S.
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Trump loses last bid to keep key evidence out of rape trial
A federal judge ruled that key witnesses will be allowed to testify and that misogynistic remarks Trump made about women in 2005, when he apparently didn’t realize he was being recorded, can be played for a jury.
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Trump lawyer: If he’s indicted ‘this is an all-out war’
A lawyer for former President Trump said on Monday that it will be “an all-out war” if Trump is indicted in the Manhattan district attorney’s probe into a 2016 hush-money payment. “They can do what…
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Crime becomes flash point in Kentucky GOP race for governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Dozens of law enforcement officials in Kentucky came to Attorney General Daniel Cameron's aid on Tuesday, pushing back against a new attack aimed at his record on combating crime as the contest for the Republican gubernatorial nomination becomes increasingly testy.
apnews.comSen. Rand Paul says Manhattan DA leading Trump investigation should 'be put in jail'
House GOP committee chairs have asked Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to testify on the investigation into money paid to Stormy Daniels.
Texas billionaires are spending millions to support private school vouchers
School board wars over Covid safety measures and race have “softened the ground” for school choice. Now groups like Defend Texas Liberty are spending big to get the policy across the finish line.
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US flying surveillance drones farther south over Black Sea after collision with Russian fighter jet, officials say | CNN Politics
The US is flying surveillance drones farther south above the Black Sea after a Russian jet collided with a US drone last week, according to two US officials.
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Russia's reliance on China rises amid Ukraine sanctions
BEIJING (AP) — Like a salesman buttering up his best customer, President Vladimir Putin gushed about China's economic success as he welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin.
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House Judiciary report: 'No legitimate basis' for Biden admin to target parents at school board meetings
Documents show the Biden administration had “no legitimate basis” for the use of law enforcement and counterterrorism resources on school board-related threats.
Noem approves tax cut, budget plan, despite disagreements
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem signed legislation Tuesday that will reduce overall sales taxes in the state for four years, even though the bill fell short of the permanent tax breaks she had urged.
apnews.comWhy Biden has to stay quiet about the biggest news story in politics
Dems hope Biden will keep mum about Trump's indictment. "Don't say a word," one Democratic consultant said. "Let Trump steep in his own juices."
To stay or go? The dilemma Ukrainians near front face every day
It was finally time for Vasyl Kurlyshchuk to leave.
Rand Paul tweets NY DA ‘should be put in jail’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Tuesday suggested that the Manhattan district attorney “should be put in jail” amid anticipation that former President Trump could be hit with an ind…
thehill.comPoll: No sign of populist backlash against Biden after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Despite Republican criticism of the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll finds no sign of a populist backlash to the Biden administration’s response.
NATO to hold Ukraine meeting despite Hungary's objections
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he will call a high-level meeting of the military organization’s main forum for cooperation with Ukraine next month despite objections from Hungary.
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Potentially deadly fungus spreading rapidly in US health care facilities
A recent report from the CDC found cases of C. auris, a potentially deadly fungus, have been increasing in the U.S. Here's what you need to know.
Member of California Reparations Task Force tells residents to prepare for ‘breathtaking’ proposals - Washington Examiner
A member of the California Reparations Task Force told residents to prepare for its "breathtaking" recommendations. The task force, established in 2020 by the state government amid the riots surrounding the death of George Floyd, was tasked with coming up with recommendations for the official...
www.washingtonexaminer.comStaying out of the fight: LA’s new mayor avoids public role in school strike
The newly elected mayor has gone out of her way to avoid a public role in the bitter fight while insisting she has been actively involved behind the scenes.
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Apaches tell court copper mine would harm sacred sites
A Native American group that’s trying to stop an effort to build one of the largest copper mines in the United States told a full federal appeals court panel Tuesday that the project would prevent Apaches from exercising their religion by destroying land they consider sacred.
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Microsoft wins dismissal of gamers' suit over $69 billion Activision deal
Microsoft Corp on Monday won dismissal of a private consumer antitrust lawsuit over its $69 billion proposed purchase of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard Inc , but the plaintiffs were given 20 days to refine their legal challenge.
Soros family helped push Manhattan DA Bragg into power
George Soros' donation to a group that backed Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is back in the spotlight, but he's not the only Soros family member to support him.
What legal woes does former US President Donald Trump face?
Trump, who is seeking the presidency in 2024, faces numerous lawsuits and investigations. Here is where things stand.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg defiant after House GOP demands answers over a possible Trump indictment: 'We will not be intimidated'
Bragg's office has been investigating Donald Trump's role in hush-money payments made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
Oregon Democrats poised to expand voting rights to people in prison
If a bill in the state's Democratic-controlled Legislature is enacted, Oregon would become just the third state to allow people to vote while they are in prison or jail.
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Putin, Xi pledge friendship but talks yield no Ukraine breakthrough
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin emerged from two days of talks on Tuesday with warm words of friendship between China and Russia and joint criticism of the West, but no sign of a diplomatic breakthrough over Ukraine.
It’s Massive. It’s Trumpian. And Now It’s Mysteriously Missing.
It was the commission of a lifetime for this artist, who grew up poor in El Salvador with no formal training: Paint a portrait of the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump. His personal mission? Make it larger than life, to show a great man, doing great things, with God on his side...
US regulators delay decision on nuclear fuel storage license
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S. regulators say they need more time to wrap up a final safety report and make a decision on whether to license a multibillion-dollar complex meant to temporarily store tons of spent fuel from commercial nuclear power plants around the nation.
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McCarthy brushes off Trump’s payment to Stormy Daniels as ‘personal money’
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday said former President Trump’s payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016 involved “personal money,” an apparent attempt to minimize the Manhattan…
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Meet China’s ‘junior partner’
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Supreme Court humors itself as it considers whether Jack Daniel’s can stop a dog toy company from parodying its brand | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Wednesday delved into the complexities of federal trademark law in a case concerning a poop-themed dog toy that resembles a Jack Daniel’s bottle, at times erupting into laughter as the justices explored how much protection should be given to parodists that rip off trademarks...
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DeSantis claims he could beat Biden and win presidency: ‘He’s failed the country’ - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) claimed he could beat Joe Biden if he ran against him for the presidency. In an interview for Piers Morgan Uncensored on Fox Nation, DeSantis expressed confidence that he would win if he were to run in 2024, Morgan wrote in the New York Post. TRUMP SURGES TO BIGGEST 2024...
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Eastern Europe ups pressure on US to send jets to Ukraine
Both Poland and Slovakia took the initial step to send fighter jets to Ukraine in a move spurring western allies closer to finally supplying modern warplanes to Kyiv. Last week, Poland announced it…
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New Orleans mayor won’t face recall election, but voter anger is real - Washington Examiner
NEW ORLEANS — The apparent failure of a spirited petition drive here to force a recall election of Mayor LaToya Cantrell should give no solace to arrogant, leftist politicians. The petition drive failed more because of a lack of professionalism than a lack of public support. Cantrell is blamed...
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Debate on Nebraska gender-affirming care bill gets combative
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Debate that began Tuesday on a Nebraska bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors, which led one lawmaker to stage an epic weekslong filibuster, quickly grew contentious, with supporters and opponents angrily voicing their frustration and admonishing each other for a lack of
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TikTok lands first major ally on Capitol Hill: Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman
Bowman, of New York, is defending the app, rejecting efforts to ban TikTok as "ill-advised" and part of a "fearmongering" campaign with undertones of "xenophobia" around China.
www.nbcnews.comRepublicans take aim at offshore wind as whale deaths surge: 'Moratorium on all projects'
A group of Republicans introduced a resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on all offshore wind projects until an investigation of their environmental impacts is conducted.
Boris Johnson says 'partygate' untruths were honest mistake
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has acknowledged that he misled Parliament about rule-breaking government parties during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What the Biden administration isn't telling Congress about spy balloons
Officials inside the Pentagon and intelligence community still haven’t answered questions about what they know about foreign objects floating in U.S. airspace.
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Police raid on Russian human rights group draws condemnation
International human rights experts denounce ‘witch hunt’ against Nobel Prize-winning group Memorial on Tuesday.
‘Never-again Trumper’ Paul Ryan says indictment would help former president - Washington Examiner
Former House Speaker Paul Ryan said an indictment would help Donald Trump’s 2024 bid and that he is rooting for anyone but the former president this time around. Ryan, speaking Tuesday at Finseca’s annual Advanced Markets conference, was asked about Trump’s possible indictment from the Manhattan...
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Treasury says it may not know debt ceiling deadline until after tax filing season
The Treasury made the estimate in a letter to Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., who wrote to the department earlier this month asking whether it had a backup plan to avoid default.
US: No reason for China to react to Taiwan leader stopover
The Biden administration is stressing to China unofficial stopovers to the U.S. by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen should not be used as pretext by Beijing to increase aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait.
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Bidding for First Republic lasts into the night: A guide to the latest banking crisis
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation talks with possible buyers of First Republic Bank are extending into the night Sunday, with no news that a specific competitor has won the bid for the troubled…
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Zuckerberg, Meta are sued for failing to address sex trafficking, child exploitation
A new lawsuit accuses Mark Zuckerberg and other Meta Platforms Inc executives and directors of failing to do enough to stop sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram.
Former Trump official says TikTok ‘disguised as candy’ but is ‘cocaine’
A former Trump administration official said TikTok is “disguised as candy” but is actually “cocaine” as pressure has ramped up to ban the app in the country. Keith Krach, who served as unders…
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Los Angeles schools shut down as staff strike for better pay
Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District are walking off the job over stalled contract talks.
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‘Absolutely a quick study’: Ukrainians master Patriot system faster than expected
“They are the best of the best in what they do in air defense for Ukraine," a U.S. general said.
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Idaho lawmakers approve execution by firing squad | CNN Politics
Idaho lawmakers approved a bill Monday that would allow execution by firing squad, according to the legislature’s website.
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Anti-porn bills in 8 states could force device makers to censor sexual material
The bills would require phone and tablet manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to turn on content filters by default, but their reach could be deeper than intended.
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Putin hosts Xi in the Kremlin with imperial palace pageantry
Russia and China have showcased their “no-limits friendship” during a pomp-laden Kremlin ceremony intended to further cement ties amid the fighting in Ukraine.
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US targets Iranian drone industry in latest round of sanctions
Sanctions target firms and individuals accused of buying drone parts on behalf of the Iranian government.
Storm-weary California lashed with 12th 'atmospheric river' cloudbursts
The latest burst of heavy, wind-blown rain and snow churned out of the Pacific into California on Tuesday, triggering scattered floods and mudslides, uprooting trees and leaving thousands of storm-weary residents under evacuation orders.
Pence warns of entitlement and debt ‘iceberg’ sinking US in break with Trump - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence struck a dire tone about the looming threats of insolvency in Medicare and Social Security while blasting politicians such as former President Donald Trump who shy away from reform. "My old running mate holds the same position that Joe Biden holds and that is we...
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Secret Service has met with New York police on security plans in the event Trump is charged
The Secret Service has participated in meetings as recently as Monday to discuss security preparations in the event charges are filed against Trump.
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Leader of White supremacist group arrested for threatening to kill journalist trying to report on organization | CNN Politics
A California man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill a journalist who was trying to report on his organization, the Justice Department said.
www.cnn.comPhotos from Putin's big meeting with China's Xi show no absurdly long tables but feature unexpectedly giant flags
Putin's meetings with Xi this week come as the Biden administration keeps a close watch on Moscow's warming relationship with Beijing.
DeSantis goes after digital currency in attempt to ban federal effort
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), is urging Florida lawmakers to pass a bill that would ban a federal digital currency in his state, calling it an attempt to push “woke ideology,” the Orlando Sentinel re…
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Killing of Kurds in northern Syria sparks protests, tensions
JINDERIS, Syria (AP) — Thousands of Kurds took to the streets of the earthquake-ravaged Syrian town of Jinderis on Tuesday to protest the killing of four men as they lit a fire to celebrate the Kurdish new year the night before.
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TikTok CEO says company at 'pivotal moment' as some U.S. lawmakers seek ban
Chinese-owned short video app TikTok faces a "pivotal moment" as a growing number of U.S. lawmakers seek to ban the popular app over national security concerns, CEO Shou Zi Chew said.
Judge approves $600 million settlement over Flint water crisis
Michigan will pay $600 million to settle lawsuits over the contamination of Flint’s water supply, which combined with settlements from the city and a local hospital will comprise the largest legal …
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Russia-China ties enter ‘new era’ as Xi meets Putin in Moscow
Xi signs an agreement with Russian president Vladimir Putin cementing their ‘no limits’ partnership.
Japan, China push opposing visions in top-level visits
Asia’s stake in Europe’s war was made crystal clear when the leaders of the region’s two richest countries sat in the capitals of Russia and Ukraine in strong shows of support for the opposing sides.
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Fox News producer files explosive lawsuits against the network, alleging she was coerced into providing misleading Dominion testimony | CNN Business
A Fox News producer on Monday filed a pair of explosive lawsuits against the right-wing talk channel, alleging that the network’s lawyers coerced her into providing misleading testimony in Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion defamation case against the company.
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Uganda Anti-Homosexuality bill: Life in prison for saying you're gay
The legislation makes it an offence to simply identify as gay, and obliges relatives to alert police.
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EU warns Spain over expanding irrigation near prized wetland
The European Union has warned Spain that it won’t tolerate renewed plans by regional politicians in the country’s south to expand irrigation near its endangered Doñana wetlands.
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Morning Bid: Hoping Powell sheds light in fog of uncertainty
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Jamie McGeever.
Fox News producer says network coerced her testimony in Dominion case
NEW YORK (Reuters) -A Fox News producer filed a lawsuit accusing network lawyers of pressuring her to provide misleading testimony in a lawsuit accusing Fox of promoting Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud. The accusations by Abby Grossberg, who has been Tucker Carlson's head of...
LA schools closed for 2nd day as service workers walk picket lines
Classes were canceled Tuesday for approximately 420,000 Los Angeles public school students after tens of thousands of service workers went on strike.
Video shows police piling on Irvo Otieno before his death in custody
A US grand jury has indicted 10 people charged with second-degree murder for Irvo Otieno's death.
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Dodge announces final gas-powered muscle car as brand makes mandated EV switch - Washington Examiner
Dodge unveiled its final gas-powered muscle car as a vehicle with a supercharged engine and a whole lot of horsepower. The 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 is powered by a 6.2 liter supercharged V-8 engine generating 1,025 horsepower, according to a report. NHL GOALIE AND CHRISTIAN JAMES REIMER...
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With a little luck, Biden and McCarthy's St Patrick's Day lunch may help build a bridge on debt ceiling
Biden and McCarthy joked and smiled at a St Patrick's Day "Friends of Ireland" lunch over the weekend as the pair inch closer to a debt ceiling standoff
Supreme Court rules for deaf student in education case
The Supreme Court has ruled unanimously for a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over 1849 abortion ban in lone debate | CNN Politics
The two candidates battling for a seat on Wisconsin’s Supreme Court clashed Tuesday over the state’s 1849 abortion ban in their lone debate, underscoring the high stakes of an election that could decide the issue in one of the nation’s most important swing states.
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Veterans reflect on deployments 20 years after Iraq War began
Veterans reflect on their Iraq War deployments 20 years later.
Footage captures moments surrounding Irvo Otieno's death at hospital
Video showing in-custody death of Irvo Otieno is set to be released Tuesday.
Russia’s Supreme (Court) loss
A recent decision by the UK’s top court ruined Putin’s efforts to break the Western-led economic order from within.
White House homes in on Republican tax plans as budget debate escalates
FIRST ON FOX: The White House is slamming House Republicans, telling Fox News Digital that the budget being discussed by GOP lawmakers is simply “deficit-escalating tax welfare for the rich.”
Ukraine war: UK defends sending depleted uranium shells after Putin warning
The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard".
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Which lawmakers were most effective in last Congress? Nonpartisan center ranks them
Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.), and Sens. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) top their respective lists of most effective lawmakers during the last Congress, accor…
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Georgia bill restricting vaping in public gets final passage
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers gave final final passage Tuesday to a bill that would restrict vaping in public spaces.
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Exclusive: Middlemen have left Venezuela's PDVSA with $21.2 billion in unpaid bills
Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA has accumulated $21.2 billion in accounts receivable, according to documents viewed by Reuters, after turning to dozens of little known intermediaries three years ago to export its oil under U.S. sanctions.
Analysis-How Trump will use Stormy Daniels case to fire up his campaign for 2024 election
(Reuters) -Donald Trump will try to turn any indictment to his advantage by stoking anger among core supporters over what they see as the weaponization of the justice system, though it may also push more Republicans tired of the drama around him to look for another presidential candidate. A...
Stocks rebound as US and UK seek to calm investors
Markets higher after UK and US again seek to calm investor fears over banks' stability.
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Renewable energy accounted for 83% of new power capacity added in 2022 - Washington Examiner
Global renewable energy capacity increased by 9.6% in 2022, a new report found, as more countries sought to diversify their energy mixes due to the crisis caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine. Renewable energy sources accounted for roughly 83% of new power capacity added last year, the...
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Special education clash: Supreme Court sides unanimously for student with disability
Miguel Perez was assigned an aide who didn't know sign language. The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that he didn't have to wait to sue for damages.
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Russia flies strategic bombers near Japan as its PM visits Ukraine
Two Russian strategic bomber planes flew over the Sea of Japan for more than seven hours, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday in a statement released as Japan's prime minister was beginning a visit to Ukraine.
US not interested in ending the Ukraine war, Iran’s Khamenei says
The supreme leader accuses Washington of starting the war, saying it benefits US weapons manufacturers.
UN chief's call for ambition on climate gets muted response
Senior government officials at a climate meeting in Copenhagen have given a muted response to calls from the head of the United Nations for greater ambition when it comes to reducing countries' greenhouse gas emissions.
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‘Cancer alley’ residents say they are victims of environmental racism in new lawsuit
Residents of an area of Louisiana that has become known as “cancer alley” due to the prominence of pollution coming from industry there are alleging that they are the victims of environmental racis…
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Feds proceed with caution as potential Trump indictment fuels sporadic calls for violence online | CNN Politics
Federal officials, including those at the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, are monitoring what they say has been an uptick in violent rhetoric online including calls for “civil war” since former President Donald Trump asked supporters to “protest” what he said was his impending arrest.
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Joe Biden honors Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling, Gladys Knight with delayed National Medal of Arts
President Joe Biden doled out medals — and some jokes — to the 2021 recipients of the National Humanities Medals and National Medals of Arts.
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U.S. seeks to prevent China from benefiting from $52 billion chips funding
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said "these guardrails will help ensure we stay ahead of adversaries for decades to come."
GOP leader passes confidence vote after social media uproar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally's Republican colleagues in the Senate have voted 19-7 that he should keep his leadership post in the wake of revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other LGBTQ personalities.
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What Russia-Chinese joint statement says about Ukraine
Russia and China issued a joint statement on Thursday following talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Here is the section of the statement that relates to the war in Ukraine.
How the banking crisis throws a wrench into Fed rate-hiking
Some bankers and analysts think the Federal Reserve may take a break from its rate hikes after the failures of several banks in the U.S. and Europe. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fe…
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Experts answer questions on home, car buying amid high interest rates and banking crisis
ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis and Becky Worley share what consumers need to know.
Boris Johnson says 'I did not lie' over lockdown parties
If the Committee of Privileges finds the former prime minister intentionally misled parliament, then he could be suspended.
UN: Fresh gang violence in Haiti leaves 187 dead in 11 days
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — New clashes between gangs in Haiti’s capital and beyond have killed at least 187 people in less than two weeks and injured more than 150 others, the U.N. said Tuesday.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 125th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
This blue city wants to ban new gas and auto service stations over climate change
The City Council for Louisville, Colorado, is considering an ordinance that would cap the number of gas and auto service stations to six to combat climate change.
Superbug Candida auris now reported in more than half of states
U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court finds ‘limited right’ to abortion in state constitution, leaving access out-of-reach for many
The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the state’s constitution guarantees a “limited right” to abortions after reproductive rights activists challenged the abortion ban…
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Israel repeals 2005 act on West Bank settlement pullout
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli lawmakers on Tuesday repealed a 2005 act that saw four Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank dismantled at the same time as Israeli forces withdrew from the Gaza Strip.
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'Reckless' Gwyneth Paltrow caused Utah ski crash, lawyer says
The Oscar winner denies claims she caused serious injuries to a man on the slopes in Utah.
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McCaul threatens State Department with subpoena over Afghanistan documents
The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee is warning that the State Department will face a subpoena if it fails to deliver on repeated document requests related to the chaotic …
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Doctors question aspects of Missouri transgender care limits
Missouri’s attorney general says he will issue an emergency regulation that at least temporarily puts strict limits on transgender medical treatment for youth.
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Bomb threat disrupts NY court where Trump case is being heard
A bomb threat was called into a lower Manhattan court on Tuesday just before a judge was set to hear a $250 million lawsuit against former President Trump. The threat was investigated by police and…
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Mexican president calls U.S. State Department 'liars' after rights report
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday forcefully rejected criticism of his government's record on human rights, describing reports of official abuses made in a new U.S. State Department study as "lies."
Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship and create one of sports’ most enduring examples of playing through pain, has died
Chinese COVID data from Wuhan market gives clues on origins, researchers say
Data from the early days of the COVID pandemic, briefly uploaded to a database by Chinese scientists, gives information on its origins, including suggesting a role for raccoon dogs in the coronavirus reaching humans, international researchers said.
North Carolina House advances ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The North Carolina House advanced a bill that would ban universities from requiring students to prove COVID vaccinations. The bill also prohibits schools from requiring booster shots.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers moves against state abortion ban ahead of Supreme Court election
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is working alongside fellow party members to keep the state's 1849 abortion ban in the spotlight as a key Supreme Court race nears.
Ignoring experts, China's sudden zero-COVID exit cost lives
BEIJING (AP) — When China suddenly scrapped onerous zero-COVID measures in December, the country wasn’t ready for a massive onslaught of cases.
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Abortion pill access threatened in Nevada amid legal uncertainty
Drug distributor AmerisourceBergen, the sole supplier of the pills to all pharmacies, is accused of taking an approach that could limit access.
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For many insulin users, new price cuts will be a 'lifeline'
Three major insulin makers said this month they will lower the cost of the medication. Many insulin users are breathing a sigh of a relief.
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COVID-19: Study Suggests Long-term Damage to Immune System
NIH News Release: "...findings suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infection damages the CD8+ T cell response, an effect akin to that observed in earlier studies showing long-term damage to the immune system after infection with viruses such as hepatitis C or HIV."
Moderna CEO faces Sen. Sanders in COVID-19 vaccine pricing hearing Wednesday
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel is set to face Sen. Bernie Sanders to defend the company's fast growth and planned price hike of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Lawsuit seeks to block abortion pill ban in Wyoming
Abortion-rights supporters filed an amended lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Wyoming’s new ban on abortion pills from taking effect.
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China rebukes United States' push to declassify COVID origins investigation | Fox News Video
Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich shares details on the concerns raised over data being made public from the COVID origins investigation on 'Special Report.'
If you had Covid before you were vaccinated, you might have less immunity than you think, study says
The study, led by Stanford University researchers, challenges prior studies that suggest a Covid infection enhances a vaccinated individual's immune response.
Gerber powdered infant formula voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria exposure
Some of Gerber's Good Start SoothePro powdered infant formula products have been recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.
Texas bill would ban taxpayer funding for gain-of-function research amid COVID-19 origins hunt - Washington Examiner
A new bill has been introduced in Texas that would ban taxpayer cash from going to gain-of-function research as the controversial method continues to be blamed by some experts for the COVID-19 pandemic. Texas State Sen. Bob Hall (R) put forward a bill on Monday related to “prohibiting...
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The Achilles Heel That Could Lead to Universal Coronavirus Treatments
AUSTIN, Texas — Researchers behind discoveries that led to vaccines for the virus that causes COVID-19 have identified a potential Achilles heel that
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What to know about the drug xylazine and why it's making fentanyl worse
DEA issues public safety alert for mixture of powerful veterinary drug with fentanyl
Sick With Something That Isn't COVID-19 or the Flu? Here's What It Might Be
HMPV is causing a high percentage of positives among test results tracked by the CDC
Josh Hawley says 'accountability' is next after Biden signs COVID declassification bill
Sen. Josh Hawley gave his prediction of what comes next after President Biden signed a law allowing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify COVID origins.
