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AP-NORC Poll: Trump evokes more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans
ATLANTA (AP) — Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential election. But presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appears to stoke more anger and fear among Americans from his opposing party than President Joe Biden does from his.Hurry up and wait: Trump's classified documents case is mired in delays that may run past election
The classified documents investigation of Donald Trump appeared to have clear momentum in 2022 when FBI agents who searched the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate recovered dozens of boxes containing sensitive documents.
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Bridge collapse live updates: Capt. of the Port of Baltimore is preparing to open a 'temporary alternate channel' in the vicinity of the Key Bridge
A container ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.
Trump ally Jeffrey Clark disciplinary hearing begins over role trying to overturn 2020 election
Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark could face sanctions, including disbarment in Washington, D.C., if a three-person panel thinks he violated ethics rules in his role in trying to help former President Donald Trump overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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RNC staffers and new hires asked whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen | CNN Politics
Current and potential staffers at the Republican National Committee have been asked in recent job interviews whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen, according to two sources familiar with the questioning.
www.cnn.comNBC has cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections, some on the air
NBC News will cut ties with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel, hired last week as an on-air political contributor.
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Republicans blast departing GOP lawmakers as razor-thin majority fuels fears of Dem takeover
House Republicans are at odds once again while staring down a looming one-seat majority over Democrats, at least until June.
Judge issues gag order barring Donald Trump from commenting on witnesses, others in hush money case
A New York judge has issued a gag order barring Donald Trump from commenting publicly about witnesses, prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming hush-money criminal trial.
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Gaza ceasefire hopes ‘drowned out’ by Israel’s non-stop bombing
Israel ignores UN resolution demanding an immediate truce with dozens of Palestinians killed in ongoing bombardment.
Israeli forces’ hospital raid highlights Hamas’ return to areas IDF says it has cleared
The Israel Defense Forces say they have killed over 170 militants and detained hundreds of others in the raid at what was once considered Gaza’s main medical facility. Hamas and health authorities say patients and civilians have also died.
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President Biden to bring out the celebrities at high-dollar fundraiser with Obama, Clinton
Stephen Colbert will moderate an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton. Lizzo and Queen Latifah are among the musical guests.
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Analysis: Why the 2024 election is about far more than Trump’s legal nightmare | CNN Politics
It’s not only about Donald Trump courtroom dramas.
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Biden directs federal government to 'move heaven and earth' to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge
President Joe Biden says he plans to travel to Baltimore “as quickly as I can” and that he intends for the federal government to pick up the entire cost of rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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The Supreme Court puts the GOP’s abortion dilemma back in the spotlight: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a look at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s murky effect on Biden and Trump in the general election.
www.nbcnews.comVenezuelan opposition coalition able to register provisional candidate after electoral outcry
Venezuela’s main opposition coalition says that the country’s government allowed them to register a provisional candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.
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In abortion pill arguments, Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about FDA accountability experts say
Legal experts say the Supreme Court seemed skeptical of a lack of accountability on the FDA during oral arguments in the abortion pill case Tuesday.
50 years after the former Yugoslavia protected abortion rights, that legacy is under threat
Religious and neo-conservative groups have been ramping up pressure to ban abortions in staunchly Catholic Croatia.
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Breyer blames ‘white men’ who ratified Constitution for Supreme Court abortion decision: Book - Washington Examiner
Stephen Breyer wrote the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade marked a "deeply regressive feature" of the approach to law by the majority.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLands, a Democrat who ran on reproductive rights, flips seat in Alabama House
A Democrat who made reproductive rights a centerpiece of her campaign in deeply conservative Alabama has won a special election to the Alabama Legislature.
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Trump blasted ‘chain migration’ policies that made it easier for Melania Trump’s mother to come to US - Washington Examiner
Melania Trump's mother was able to immigrate to the U.S. using policies that Donald Trump repeatedly decried as president.
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Diddy’s attorney responds to raids at hip-hop mogul's Los Angeles, Miami homes
HSI agents raided the rap mogul's homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
Youngkin acts on gun bills, vetoing dozens as expected, amending six and signing two pairs
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he has vetoed 30 pieces of gun-related legislation, including measures that would have halted the sale of certain semi-automatic firearms.
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Unfounded conspiracy theories spread online after Baltimore bridge collapse
Major news events — like the pandemic, natural disasters and mass shootings — now consistently serve as fodder for fringe figures.
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Oklahoma official facing recall over white nationalist ties defends marching in Charlottesville
Judd Blevins, who is fighting to keep his seat on the Enid, Oklahoma, City Council, said he was motivated by “the same issues that got Donald Trump elected."
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Court tosses Republican Pennsylvania lawmakers’ challenge of state, federal voter access actions
A federal court has dismissed an attempt by conservative Pennsylvania lawmakers to overturn automatic voter registration, along with lawmakers' other challenges to actions designed to boost voter access.
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Moscow attack: Russia blames West and Kyiv for jihadist massacre
Ukraine accuses the Kremlin of lies, after it alleges Kyiv and the West were involved in the atrocity.
www.bbc.comThey fled kibbutzim after Hamas attacked. Now, many Israelis must decide whether to go back.
Months after Hamas attackers killed 1,200 people, a string of Israeli farming communities they targeted just across the border fence with Gaza remain all but empty.
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Trump spotlights Democrat-aligned prosecutors: ‘These are all Biden trials’ - Washington Examiner
Trump railed against officials working behind-the-scenes on the criminal cases against him, claiming they were Biden supporters attempting to interfere with the election
www.washingtonexaminer.comSenegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old
Senegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political novice.
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Supreme Court arguments on abortion pill could unify judges
A Supreme Court bitterly divided two years ago over the right to an abortion appeared to find something close to unity in arguments about mifepristone.
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Why the Baltimore bridge stood little chance against a fully loaded cargo ship
Although bridges are designed to withstand impacts from ships, experts said, some events go beyond what a structure can handle.
www.nbcnews.comColombia threatens to break ties with Israel if it doesn't comply with a UN cease-fire resolution
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has threatened to break off diplomatic ties with Israel if the country doesn't comply with a U.N.
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The Supreme Court might help kill the Democrats’ abortion playbook - Washington Examiner
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to strike down a challenge to the abortion pill mifepristone. It could suck the air out of Joe Biden's campaign playbook.
www.washingtonexaminer.comLebanese Sunni militant group head says coordination with Shiite Hezbollah is vital to fight Israel
The head of a Lebanese Sunni political and militant group that has joined the Shiite militant group Hezbollah in its fight against Israel on Lebanon’s border says the conflict has helped strengthen cooperation between the two groups.
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Former Justice Breyer rips conservative Supreme Court for giving nation 'Constitution no one wants'
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer criticized the court's current conservative majority, particularly their originalist interpretation of the Constitution.
Trump’s Truth Social is now a public company. Experts warn its multibillion-dollar valuation defies logic | CNN Business
For the first time in almost 30 years, part of Donald Trump’s business empire has gone public. Trading started with a bang.
www.cnn.comSupreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone
At stake is the ease of access to mifepristone, a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.
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5 takeaways as Supreme Court questions sweeping challenge to abortion pill access
Here are key takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over access to the abortion pill mifepristone
When will Trump pay his $175 million appeals bond? Here's what's next in his civil fraud case
Former President Donald Trump got a break this week when an appeals court cut down the amount of money he needs to put up in order to pause collection of a huge judgment his New York civil fraud case.
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Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Tuesday.
Russia persists in blaming Ukraine for concert attack despite its denial and Islamic State's claim
Russian officials persist in saying Ukraine and the West had a role in last week’s deadly Moscow concert hall attack despite vehement denials of involvement by Kyiv and a claim of responsibility by an affiliate of the Islamic State group.
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Ken Paxton, prosecutors agree to pre-trial deal to drop felony fraud charges
The Texas attorney general agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution as part of the agreement with prosecutors.
www.cbsnews.comTrump is selling 'God Bless the USA' Bibles for $59.99 as he faces mounting legal bills
Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House. The presumptive Republican nominee Tuesday released a video on his Truth Social platform urging supporters to buy the “God Bless the USA Bible."
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NBC News plans to dump Ronna McDaniel after staff revolt to her hiring: Report
Former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel has been dropped as a paid analyst by NBC News after a network-wide revolt over her hiring.
Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge
Minutes after a container ship sent a mayday call, it crashed and caused a bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead.
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Who is Nicole Shanahan? Meet the wealthy entrepreneur RFK Jr selected as his VP running mate
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. selected California entrepreneur, philanthropist and attorney Nicole Shanahan to be his vice presidential running mate.
NBC News ousts Ronna McDaniel after network’s anchors launch unprecedented on-air rebellion | CNN Business
NBC News on Tuesday ousted former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel, just days after her hiring as a paid political analyst sparked intense backlash from the network’s top television anchors over McDaniel’s role in subverting the 2020 election and attacks on the press.
www.cnn.comControversial military reproductive health care travel policy was used just 12 times in 7 months
The Pentagon says a controversial policy that allows service members to be reimbursed for travel if they or a family member have to go out of state for reproductive health care — including abortions — was only used 12 times from June to December of last year.
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Officials stopped traffic onto Baltimore Key Bridge before collapse: 'These people are heroes'
The Singapore-flagged vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge at about 1:30 a.m. ET, causing the bridge to partially collapse, officials said.
Biden aims to make North Carolina a top battleground — but Trump isn't worried yet
Trump won North Carolina by the narrowest margin in 2020. Now, Biden believes he can win it based on the changing demographics and bomb-throwing GOP nominees.
www.nbcnews.comRobert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has chosen Nicole Shanahan to be his vice presidential pick. Kennedy is mounting an independent White House bid that has spooked national Democrats.
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Baltimore Key Bridge: Rescuers searching river after Baltimore bridge collapse - BBC News
The container ship issued a mayday call moments before hitting and bringing down the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Kari Lake declines to defend her statements in defamation suit filed by Arizona election official
The Senate candidate's legal team indicated she doesn't contest her culpability regarding the statements, though she is seeking to dispute the damages.
www.nbcnews.com5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications.
apnews.comBiden responds to pro-Palestinian protesters in North Carolina: ‘They have a point’ - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden conceded that pro-Palestinian protesters who disrupted his healthcare speech in North Carolina have a point with their appeals about the lack of medical care in the Gaza Strip amid the Israel-Hamas war. After encouraging his supporters to be patient with the protesters as...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penalty,.
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The twisted wreckage in Baltimore stands as a memorial to people gathering to grieve
Many woke this morning to the frightening news that the Francis Scott Key Bridge had been struck by an immense cargo ship and collapsed.
www.nbcnews.comUkraine ramps up spending on homemade weapons to help repel Russia
The effort ramped up sharply over the past year as the U.S. and Europe strained to deliver weapons and other aid to Ukraine.
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Some creators say they're frustrated after Instagram starts limiting political content recommendations
Users are noticing that the app rolled out a new setting filtering out "political content" from account recommendations by default.
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New York judge imposes gag order on Trump in Bragg hush money case
New York Judge Juan Merchan has imposed a gag order on former President Trump in the hush-money payments case, granting Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's request.
Biden and Harris argue that Democrats will preserve health care and Republicans would take it away
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are promoting their health care agenda during an appearance in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Donald Trump media firm soars in stock market debut
The long awaited moment hands the former president a stake worth more than $4bn.
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Trump tops Biden with double-digit lead in deep-red state being targeted by Democrats: poll
Donald Trump tops President Biden by 11 points in Texas, according to a new poll of the 2024 election. The survey also indicates Sen. Ted Cruz is leading Democratic challenger Rep. Colin Allred by 6 points.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Six missing victims presumed dead - Washington Examiner
The Coast Guard announced that the six people missing are presumed dead following the Baltimore bridge collapse.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPresident Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic primary
President Joe Biden has won Missouri's primary. The state Democratic Party announced Biden's win several days after polls closed Saturday. Biden's win was not in doubt.
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The federal government is asking a court to halt California’s enforcement of a rule requiring prison guards be clean-shaven, saying it amounts to religious discrimination for Sikhs, Muslims and others who wear beards as an expression of their faith.
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NY judge issues gag order on Trump in hush money trial | CNN Politics
A New York judge has imposed a gag order on Donald Trump, limiting the former president from making statements about potential witnesses in the criminal trial relating to hush money payments scheduled to begin next month.
www.cnn.comTrump ally Clark attempted 'coup' at US Justice Dept, ethics counsel says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Jeffrey Clark, a former senior official in the U.S. Justice Department, made false claims as he attempted to enlist the agency in former President Donald Trump's efforts to undo his 2020 election loss, a Washington ethics lawyer said on Tuesday. Clark is facing a...
Beni kōji: One dead and dozens sick after taking red yeast pill in Japan
The Japanese drugmaker links the cases to its fermented rice products, which it has now recalled.
www.bbc.comUkrainian navy says a third of Russian warships in the Black Sea have been destroyed or disabled
Ukraine's navy spokesman says that Ukrainian forces have sunk or disabled a third of all Russian warships in the Black Sea, a major blow to Moscow’s military capability as the war has dragged into a third year.
apnews.comBridge collapse live updates: Capt. of the Port of Baltimore is preparing to open a 'temporary alternate channel' in the vicinity of the Key Bridge
A container ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.
Who is Nicole Shanahan, the philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office to be his running mate in his independent bid for president.
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Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: What we know about ship and bridge
How events unfolded when a cargo ship crashed into and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Biden pokes fun at Trump’s ‘orange hair’ during closed-door fundraiser - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden mocked former President Donald Trump's appearance to donors as he and his campaign escalate their attacks on their 2024 general election opponent.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWho Could Sway the Outcome of the U.S. Election? Mexico’s President
MEXICO CITY — Migrants were streaming across the U.S. southern border in record numbers, international rail bridges were abruptly shut down and official ports of entry closed. Desperate for help in December, President Joe Biden called President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, who told him...
Democrat wins Alabama special election in early test for IVF as a campaign issue
Marilyn Lands, who defeated Republican Teddy Powell, highlighted IVF and abortion rights in her campaign for a state House seat that had been held by the GOP.
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How Nicole Shanahan rose through tech and law to RFK Jr.'s ticket
The 38-year-old tech lawyer lacks experience and name recognition but has wealth, youth, and commitment to Kennedy’s campaign.
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Minnesota governor shares personal IVF journey: 'No one's business but your own'
'You have my pledge ... IVF will continue to offer a lifeline of hope for Minnesota families,' said Tim Walz in an emotional speech.
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Former state senator Tom Campbell drops bid for North Dakota's single U.S. House seat
A former North Dakota Republican state senator has ended his campaign for the state’s only U.S. House seat.
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After UN Security Council rebuke, Israel says Hamas deputy commander killed
Announcement that Hamas number three Marwan Issa was killed March 10 comes just a day after UN’s Gaza ceasefire call.
New York City begins giving illegal immigrants prepaid debit cards as part of $53 million pilot program
New York City officials have begun handing out debit cards, which are meant to be used to purchase food and baby supplies, to migrant families residing in the Big Apple.
Tulsi Gabbard says it’s not ‘a leap’ to think Hillary Clinton controlling US government - Washington Examiner
Gabbard left the Democratic Party in October 2022, and has since spoken out against her party on several occasions.
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House Ethics Committee is investigating Republican Texas Rep. Troy Nehls
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, the committee confirmed in a Tuesday statement.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 762
As the war enters its 762nd day, these are the main developments.
San Francisco residents protest probation sentence in 94-year-old Asian woman's assault
“When we see our seniors being violently attacked and there be no actual consequences for it,” District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said. “Yes, we are going to come together and we are going to stand together against what is happening.”
www.nbcnews.comTimeline of the Assange legal saga as he faces further delay in bid to avoid extradition to the US
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been fighting for more than a decade to avoid extradition to the United States to face charges related to his organization’s publication of a huge trove of classified documents.
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Republicans need to win back Senate before worrying about McConnell successor, Blackburn says - Washington Examiner
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) said the race to succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) should not be a major focus in the months leading up to the 2024 election, and instead Republicans should be concentrating on taking control of the upper chamber.
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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: All we know about the ship crash and victims
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses after a container ship smashes into the four-lane span, plunging cars into the river.
Texas AG Paxton settles securities-fraud investigation, ending decadelong legal saga | CNN Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday struck a deal with prosecutors investigating him for felony securities fraud, closing a legal saga that has dogged the state’s top law-enforcement officer and close ally of former President Donald Trump for nearly a decade.
www.cnn.comLouisiana Legislature opened window for sex abuse survivors to sue, but state's high court shut it
Advocates for adult victims of childhood sexual abuse say they will ask Louisiana’s Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that wiped out 2021 legislation giving them a renewed opportunity to file damage lawsuits.
apnews.comOhio GOP Senate nominee Bernie Moreno benefited from the kind of diversity initiative that Republicans hate
The GOP's Senate nominee in Ohio vocally opposes affirmative action. But he benefited from a version of it as he started his car dealership empire.
What the cargo ship bridge crash in Baltimore means for the economy
The Port of Baltimore, the ninth-busiest for foreign cargo, closed on Tuesday after a cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its partial collapse.
With its soldiers mired in Gaza, Israel fights a battle at home over drafting the ultra-Orthodox
As Israel battles a prolonged war in Gaza, exemptions from mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox men have reopened a divide in the country and rattled the government coalition.
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Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas speaks out on her abduction and sexual assault in Gaza | CNN
Amit Soussana has become the first Israeli woman to speak publicly about enduring what she says was a sexual assault and other forms of violence during her 55 days in captivity.
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Pentagon releases data on controversial abortion travel policy for service members
The Department of Defense on Tuesday released partial data for its policy that covered travel expenses for service members seeking an abortion.
New Mexico regulators worry about US plans to ship radioactive waste back from Texas
Top officials were gathering Tuesday in southern New Mexico to mark the 25th anniversary of the nation’s only underground repository for radioactive waste.
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Virginia county declares Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter this year
Fairfax County declares Trans Visibility Day on significant Christian holiday.
The British royal family learns that if you don't fill an information vacuum, someone else will
The British royal family learned the hard way: in the modern media world, if you don't fill an information vacuum, others will fill it for you, and it's not likely to be pretty.
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone | CNN Politics
A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday of the idea of a nationwide ban or new limits on mifepristone, the primary drug used for medication abortions.
www.cnn.comNevada Supreme Court will take another look at Chasing Horse's request to dismiss sex abuse charges
The full seven-member Nevada Supreme Court will reconsider Nathan Chasing Horse’s request to dismiss a sprawling indictment against him.
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Letitia James rallies pro-choice crowd outside Supreme Court: 'March to the polls'
AG Letitia James took a trip to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to address a crowd of protesters outside the Supreme Court and encourage them to 'march to the polls and vote.'
Kate rumours linked to Russian disinformation
Researchers say a co-ordinated campaign deliberately heightened rumours about the Princess of Wales.
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Two rescued, search ongoing after Baltimore bridge hit by ship collapses
At least two people have been pulled from water after a ship crashes into a US bridge, causing it to collapse.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reaches deal to avoid securities fraud trial
Paxton agreed to pay $300,000, take ethics classes and complete community service just weeks before his case was scheduled to go to trial.
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Gas-powered vehicle phaseout begins as several states look to join California in adopting Biden’s EV mandate - Washington Examiner
In the wake of President Joe Biden's electric vehicle mandate, states are hopping on board with California to adopt a gas-powered vehicle ban by 2035.
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Georgia makes purges to voter registration rolls
The Georgia Secretary of State's Office is canceling some voter registrations. It is an effort, they say, to clean up the voter rolls.
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Trump gagged in NY hush-money case. The judge bans statements about witnesses, court staff, and jurors.
Trump's hush-money judge, Juan Merchan, banned the GOP frontrunner from making statements about witnesses, court staff, or jurors.
Baltimore bridge collapses after powerless cargo ship rams into support column; 6 presumed dead
Baltimore Francis Scott Key bridge collapses. Live Updates
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Democratic Washington governor signs law allowing illegal immigrants to obtain commercial licenses - Washington Examiner
A new law out of Washington will allow illegal immigrants to obtain professional licenses for certain jobs that previously required citizenship.
www.washingtonexaminer.comKentucky House passes bill to have more teens tried in adult courts for gun offenses
Legislation intended to prosecute more Kentucky teenagers on gun-related felony charges in adult courts has moved closer to clearing the legislature.
apnews.comAn imprisoned journalist in Belarus designated a political prisoner by a leading rights group
A prominent journalist in Belarus has been designated a political prisoner by the country’s leading human rights group.
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HSI agents raided the rap mogul's homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
Republicans see embattled Menendez's potential independent bid as chance to flip Senate seat
Sen. Bob Menendez's potential independent Senate bid presents what some Republican candidates believe to be their best shot at earning a seat in decades.
Biden administration approves the nation's seventh large offshore wind project
The Biden administration greenlit the seventh large offshore wind project in the United States Tuesday.
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Baltimore Key Bridge collapse - in pictures
Dramatic photos show the extent of the US bridge collapse following a collision with a container ship.
www.bbc.comIsrael and Hamas dig in as international pressure builds for a cease-fire in Gaza
As the war in Gaza grinds through a sixth month, each side has publicly insisted that its own idea of victory is in reach.
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Dramatic video shows moment Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed
Dramatic video shows the moment Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed into the river after a ship struck one of its support columns.
What’s behind Macron’s ‘hardened stance’ on the Russia-Ukraine war?
The French president has adopted a bellicose stance in recent months, even suggesting troops could be sent to Ukraine.
North Carolina elections board finalizes results from primary marked by new voter ID rules
North Carolina's primary election results from earlier this month have been made official, with a handful of key incumbents losing and a few U.S.
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Judge temporarily blocks Texas AG from investigating nonprofit supporting transgender minors
The temporary injunction blocks Attorney General Ken Paxton from demanding LGBTQ nonprofit PFLAG's information on trans youth seeking gender-affirming care.
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Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction should be paid for by federal government, Biden says
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
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Third parties are like 'cockroaches in the kitchen,' former Clinton adviser says: 'Foul it up' for Biden
Paul Begala, a CNN political commentator, compared third parties to cockroaches on Monday and said RFK Jr. could propel Donald Trump to victory in 2024.
OnPolitics: Could Trump pick Rubio as VP? There are hurdles
Donald Trump‘s list of potential vice presidential picks is ever growing.
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Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries.
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She secretly educated herself to escape Afghanistan. Now, she's working to help women still there
The school year in Afghanistan began this month without the 1 million girls estimated to be barred from school since the Taliban returned to power.
www.nbcnews.comSouth Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should go
South Carolina has collected about $1.8 billion in a bank account over the past decade and state and private accountants are still trying to figure out where the cash came from and where it was supposed to go. “It's like going into your bank and the bank president tells you we have a lot of...
Virginia port offers support as alternative for ship traffic affected by Baltimore bridge collapse - Washington Examiner
The Virginia Port Authority offered to help ships that were previously expected to travel through Baltimore before a container ship caused a bridge to collapse.
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Stephen Colbert addresses backlash to Kate Middleton jokes, but stops short of apology
"But there’s a standard that I try to hold myself to, and that is I do not make light of somebody else’s tragedy," Colbert said on "The Late Show."
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Would a TikTok ban threaten free speech and the economy?
Community, the economy, and fair representation are at the heart of concerns for users as a bill that could ban TikTok sits in the Senate.
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Gaza war: UN rights expert accuses Israel of acts of genocide
Francesca Albanese says Israel seeks to destroy Palestinians, in a report Israel calls "outrageous".
www.bbc.comKansas moves to join Texas and other states in requiring porn sites to verify people's ages
Kansas is poised to require internet pornography sites to verify that visitors are adults. It would join Texas and a handful of other states despite concerns about privacy and how broadly the law could be applied.
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Who is election disrupter Robert F Kennedy Jr?
Could the candidate projecting himself as an outsider really crash the two-party US electoral system?
Pro-life groups assail FDA for 'reckless disregard' in Supreme Court abortion pill case
Pro-life and pro-choice groups are sounding off after the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could curb access to abortion medication.
Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone | CNN Politics
A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday of the idea of a nationwide ban or new limits on mifepristone, the primary drug used for medication abortions.
www.cnn.comRFK Jr.'s VP pick is a Silicon Valley lawyer who's given thousands to Democrats — including AOC's 2020 primary challenger
Before Nicole Shanahan emerged as RFK Jr.'s VP, she was a major donor to a variety of Democratic campaigns, including Joe Biden.
RFK Jr picks California lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate
Silicon Valley lawyer and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan, 38, has never before run for political office.
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Judge in New York hush money case places limited gag order on Trump
The judge in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case in New York has granted the Manhattan district attorney's request for a limited gag order on the former president.
With death toll unknown and bridge collapsed, Biden pledges federal support for Baltimore
President Biden pledged the federal government will cover the full cost of the Scott Key Bridge rebuilding effort.
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National monument on California-Oregon border will remain intact after surviving legal challenge
The remote expanse of wilderness along the California-Oregon border that makes up the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument will not lose any of its acreage after the U.S.
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Cancer patients face anxious wait as Israel's top court decides whether to send them back to Gaza
“They would be sending us to the area of hell,” Reem Abu Obeida told NBC News. “Our fate will be death.”
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US Supreme Court appears sceptical of abortion pill case
Both conservative and liberal justices seemed dubious about limiting access to a drug used by million of women.
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A controversial Supreme Court decision could hurt Biden in November | CNN
The racial turnout gap between White and non-White voters has grown since a controversial 2013 Supreme Court decision gutted part of the Voting Rights Act, a new study finds. Experts say this could hurt Democrats in November’s election.
www.cnn.comChina to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO
China says it has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization over U.S. subsidies for electric vehicles.
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US must stop Iran’s terrorist proxies in the Red Sea - Washington Examiner
It is long past time to put aside naive hopes that Iran will play by the rules. America needs to make preventing Iranian hegemony a top priority.
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Donald Trump given gag order about witnesses in NYC criminal hush money trial
A judge issued a limited gag order against Donald Trump commenting on jurors and witnesses, such as Stormy Daniels, in his New York hush money case.
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Jen Psaki erupts over comparisons between her and Ronna McDaniel: ‘Truth versus lies’
MSNBC host Jen Psaki addressed comparisons between her and Ronna McDaniel on-air after NBC News hired the former RNC chairwoman as a paid contributor.
Analysis: Trump’s DJT stock creates a unique new ethical nightmare | CNN Politics
The newly public company trading on the Nasdaq with the ticker “DJT” has one dominant shareholder: Donald John Trump, the cash-strapped former president of the United States.
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Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals, local driver killed in a suicide attack
Authorities in Pakistan say that a suicide bomber has rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle in the northwest of the country
US appeals court finds for Donald Trump Jr. in defamation suit by ex-coal CEO Don Blankenship
A federal court has rejected an appeal from former coal executive Don Blankenship, who argued that Donald Trump Jr. defamed him by calling him a “felon.” The 4th U.S.
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Kids as young as 14 were found working at a Tennessee factory that makes lawn mower parts
The company, Tuff Torq, was fined nearly $300,000 for hiring 10 children. It must also set aside $1.5 million to help the immigrant minors who were illegally employed.
www.nbcnews.comHow the criminal case against Texas AG Ken Paxton abruptly ended after nearly a decade of delays
The criminal case against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on securities fraud charges has ended after nine years — a span during which the Republican was reelected twice, impeached and acquitted, and emerged more politically powerful than ever. The deal with special prosecutors abruptly ends...
Supreme Court appears inclined to preserve broad access to abortion drug
The Supreme Court is preparing to dissolve matters that restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone, which was encouraged by the Food and Drug Administration.
Israel’s toxic legacy: Bombing southern Lebanon with white phosphorus
Scientists, historians point to a pattern in Israel’s white phosphorous use that destroyed swathes of southern Lebanon.
Formal talks to end war in Sudan may restart in mid-April, US special envoy says | CNN Politics
Formal talks aimed at ending the war in Sudan may restart in mid-April, US Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello said Tuesday, as the conflict nears its one year mark.
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Ship apparently lost power before slamming into Baltimore bridge causing collapse
The ship that struck the Francis Key Bridge in Baltimore apparently lost power before drifting into the structure. The FBI said terrorism was unlikely.
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‘Squad’ member Bowman backtracks comment calling accounts of rape in Israel on Oct. 7 ‘propaganda’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Jamaal Bowman stated after the Oct. 7 attacks that accusations of rape and babies being beheaded were "propaganda" but has walked that back.
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Washington state signs "Strippers' Bill of Rights" providing adult dancers workplace protections
New state law requires training for employees in clubs to prevent sexual harassment, among other safeguards.
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Comer fundraising email dampens prospects of Biden impeachment, says 'criminal referrals' are goal
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer sent a fundraising email to supporters saying 'criminal referrals' are the 'culmination' of his impeachment inquiry.
Who was Francis Scott Key, whose namesake bridge fell? His poem became 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
A major bridge that collapsed in Baltimore after getting hit by a ship is named for Francis Scott Key, who turned a wartime experience into the poem that became the national anthem of the United States.
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Biden pledges support for Baltimore in wake of Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, leading to a near-total collapse of the span.
North Korea TV censors Alan Titchmarsh's trousers
The gardening presenter fell foul of the secretive state's strict rules because of his choice of attire.
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Democrats’ chances in New Jersey Senate race improve as primary field clears - Washington Examiner
The chances of Democrats holding on to indicted Sen. Bob Menendez's (D-NJ) seat is looking increasingly more likely after Tammy Murphy dropped out of the race.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAbout 2,000 migrants begin a Holy Week walk in southern Mexico to raise awareness of their plight
About 2,000 migrants have begun walking in southern Mexico in what has become a traditional demonstration during Holy Week before Easter to draw attention to their plight.
apnews.comGoldberg: Why Trump's running mate is less likely to be Marco Rubio than Marjorie Taylor Greene
In this election, the Republican has less reason to lean toward a more traditional vice president pick in the vein of Marco Rubio, Tim Scott or Mike Pence.
Who is Nicole Shanahan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new running mate?
An unconventional choice, Nicole Shanahan brings youth and considerable wealth to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s long-shot campaign but is little known outside Silicon Valley.
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AP Explains: A container ship lost power and caused a major bridge collapse in Baltimore
A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below.
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Why Stumpy, DC's iconic cherry blossom tree, is drawing so much attention
A hallowed-out, small cherry blossom tree in D.C. is getting a major amount of attention ahead of its removal from the Tidal Basin.
Texas Rep. Troy Nehls' campaign finances being investigated by ethics committee, he says
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Troy Nehls, the panel said in a statement on Tuesday
If Biden won’t aid Cuba’s revolt against communism, he should at least stay out of the way - Washington Examiner
If the Biden administration won't support Cubans' revolt against communism, at the very least, it should not try to bail out the Cuban government.
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Analysis: Trump is just 3 weeks from becoming the first ex-president to go on trial | CNN Politics
In 60 surreal New York minutes, Donald Trump staved off a personal and financial disaster but moved perilously closer to historic ignominy.
www.cnn.comBoston to pay $4.6M to settle wrongful death suit stemming from police killing of mentally ill man
The city of Boston will pay about $4.6 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from the police killing of a mentally ill man in 2016.
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At least 12 Palestinians drown trying to retrieve aid parcels dropped into the sea | CNN
Footage obtained by CNN shows hundreds of Palestinians rushing to the site of the aid drop, with some venturing into the water as parcels crashed down on the shores of Gaza.
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Will the UN ceasefire resolution stop Israel’s war on Gaza?
While the US did not veto the recent Gaza ceasefire resolution, it continues to supply arms to Israel.
Senegal’s little-known opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is named the next president
Faye’s victory reflected frustration among youth with high unemployment and concerns about governance in the West African nation.
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British court rules Julian Assange extradition on pause until US guarantees no death penalty: report
The Biden administration has pursued a case against Wikileaks founder Julian Assange with crimes under the Espionage Act, which some argue is a threat to journalism.
US Rep. Tim Burchett sued for tweet falsely identifying man as Chiefs parade shooter
Denton Loudermill sued Rep. Tim Burchett Monday for $75,000 after post on X incorrectly identified him as the Super Bowl parade shooter and 'illegal.'
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Former Trump campaign official subpoenaed in Arizona probe of efforts to overturn 2020 election | CNN Politics
A former Trump 2020 campaign official has been subpoenaed by officials in Arizona as part of the ongoing criminal investigation focused on efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s win, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
www.cnn.com2 pilots taken to hospital after Army helicopter crashes during training in Washington state
An Army helicopter crashed at a military base in Washington state during a routine training exercise, sending the two pilots to a hospital.
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Russia again extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after a year behind bars
Evan Gershkovich will remain in custody until at least June 30 after a Moscow court on Tuesday again extended his pre-trial detention on espionage charges.
DOJ steps up prosecutions on threats to election officials ahead of November contests - Washington Examiner
The Justice Department has secured 20 prosecutions in relation to threats on election officials in recent years
www.washingtonexaminer.comVenezuelan opposition coalition able to register provisional candidate after electoral outcry
Venezuela’s main opposition coalition says that the country’s government allowed them to register a provisional candidate for the upcoming presidential elections.
apnews.comDutch hyperloop center aims to advance futuristic transport technology
A 420-meter or quarter-mile white steel tube running alongside a railway line in the windswept northern Netherlands could usher in a new era in the transportation of people and freight.
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13 protesters arrested near Supreme Court ahead of abortion pill arguments
Capitol Police on Tuesday morning arrested 13 protesters who were demonstrating against the Supreme Court's examination of the abortion pill restrictions.
Trump’s rioters are neither hostages nor patriots - Washington Examiner
The Jan. 6 Capitol rioters are not "hostages" and "patriots" but seditious thugs. So is their leader, former President Donald Trump.
www.washingtonexaminer.comYou might spot a mountain lion in California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rare
A mountain lion killed a man and seriously wounded his brother last weekend in northern California. But such attacks on humans are rare.
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Person killed after being shoved in front of New York City subway in unprovoked attack
A 24-year-old man has been charged with murder in the unprovoked subway shove that killed a person at a busy East Harlem station, authorities said Tuesday.
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Trump tells Israel to 'finish up' Gaza offensive because nation is 'losing a lot of support'
Former President Donald Trump told Israeli newspaper Israel Hayom that they must "finish up" their offensive in Gaza quickly, because they are "losing a lot of the world."
Kenya starts to hand over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult
Kenya's government has begun handing over to relatives the bodies of 429 members of a doomsday cult at the center of a legal case that has shocked the country.
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Biden and Harris team up for a rare joint appearance in North Carolina to take on GOP over health care | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will seek to take on Republicans over health care when they visit North Carolina on Tuesday, looking to press what they believe is a winning issue ahead of November’s election.
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Israel defense minister’s meeting with Lloyd Austin comes at a delicate moment in push for US weaponry | CNN Politics
When Israel’s defense minister Yoav Gallant meets with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday, Gallant is expected to ask for more US weaponry and equipment to support Israel’s war in Gaza, US officials said — an extremely delicate request at a moment when US weapons sales to the country...
www.cnn.comSpraying manure and throwing beets, farmers in tractors again block Brussels to protest EU policies
Farmers are throwing beets and spraying manure at police as hundreds of tractors have sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters.
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California Democrats play a corrupt game of fast-food winners and losers - Washington Examiner
Part of California’s decay can be attributed to the corrupt governance and legislating that comes from the Democratic Party’s single-party rule.
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When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, it opened the floodgates for abortion-related lawsuits | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear its first abortion case since the 2022 reversal of Roe v. Wade and upheaval of reproductive rights in America.
www.cnn.comBaltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast.
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IVF, abortion dominate Alabama legislative special election as Supreme Court weighs mifepristone
Democrat Marilyn Lands is facing off against Republican Teddy Powell in an Alabama state house race that could test could the political salience of abortion in 2024.
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Trump media company, parent of Truth Social, begins trading on Nasdaq
Trading in former President Trump's Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent of Truth Social, began on the Nasdaq Tuesday morning after last week's merger vote.
Greek opposition party seeks to bring down the government over its handling of a 2023 rail disaster
A Greek opposition party has submitted a motion of no-confidence in the government over its handling of a deadly railway disaster last year.
apnews.comHere are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy
The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in December.
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Why Poland must expel the Russian ambassador - Washington Examiner
Poland must expel the Russian ambassador in response to Russia's missile incursion into Polish airspace.
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NBC News planning to fire Ronna McDaniel: Report - Washington Examiner
NBC News is reportedly planning to drop former Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as a paid contributor.
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Sen. Kennedy torches Olympic skier's 'expert' climate change testimony: The 'Kardashian-ing of America'
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., elaborates on his fiery exchange with Olympic skier Gus Schumacher who testified before the Senate Budget Committee as an expert witness.
Stock market today: Asian shares trading mixed after Wall Street’s momentum cools
Asian shares were mixed in muted trading, as buying in some markets was soon erased by profit-taking.
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'Bitter' Christine Blasey Ford describes chaotic experience in memoir about accusing Kavanaugh
Christine Blasey Ford's memoir about accusing Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault describes how her life was turned upside down by politicians, lawyers and journalists.
Warming temperatures could make 70% of the world's wine-growing regions unsuitable to produce grapes: Scientists
Rising global temperatures could change where the majority of the world's wine is produced as mid-latitude regions may no longer be able to grow grapes.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 3/26/2024
Wall Street slipped a bit further from its record heights. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Tuesday for its third straight modest drop.
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Utah women’s basketball team switched hotels after experiencing racism, says head coach | CNN
The Utah women’s basketball team had to switch hotels after experiencing what head coach Lynne Roberts called “racial hate crimes” ahead of its first NCAA tournament game.
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Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
Visa and Mastercard have announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending nearly two decades of litigation between merchants and the major payment companies over credit card fees
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for May delivery fell 33 cents to $81.62 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for May delivery fell 50 cents to $86.25 per barrel.
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Israel’s Gallant visits Pentagon after Netanyahu scrapped other DC delegation visit - Washington Examiner
U.S and Israeli leaders met at the Pentagon, a day after the U.S. decision not to veto a U.N. Security Council resolution prompted outrage from Israeli leaders.
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Baltimore bridge collapse will have ‘ripple effect’ on economy and global supply chain - Washington Examiner
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland has profound economic effects on imports, exports, auto industry, and tourism.
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Julian Assange extradition decision delayed by UK court, allowing time for appeal
Assange was arrested in 2019 after spending seven years living in the Ecuador Embassy in London. He spent the last five years in Belmarsh High Security Prison.
Doctors challenging mifepristone face scrutiny over their limited experience with the abortion drug | CNN Politics
The blockbuster case at the Supreme Court that could make it harder for millions of Americans to access the abortion pill mifepristone has turned almost entirely on 11 anti-abortion doctors and advocates who say their work has been upended by patients experiencing complications from the drug.
www.cnn.comDo you want fries with that? Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald's
Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s are getting together over breakfast. The companies plan to offer Krispy Kreme products at McDonald’s locations across the U.S.
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'Squad' member said claims of Hamas rapes were 'propaganda' days after lawmakers saw videos of 10/7 atrocities
Reports of Hamas raping Israeli women were 'propaganda,' Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., said on social media just days after legislators were shown video of the 10/7 atrocities.
Trader Joe's raises banana prices less than a nickel but drops prices on other produce, various products
Trader Joe's confirmed the bananas that previously sold for just 19 cents a piece will now cost 23 cents.
Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into law
Krispy Kreme, McCormick rise; Consol Energy, Lear fall, Tuesday, 3/26/2024
Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Krispy Kreme, McCormick rise; Consol Energy, Lear fall.
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Author suggests guidelines for parents on kids' phones and social media usage
Jonathan Haidt is the author of a new book on kids and mental health.
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