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Strykers, Bradleys likely in huge US aid package for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is finalizing a massive package of military aid for Ukraine that U.S. officials say is likely to total as much as $2.6 billion. It’s expected to include for the first time nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles and at least 50 Bradley armored vehicles to allow Ukrainian forces to move more quickly and securely on the front lines in the war with Russia — but not the tanks that Ukraine has sought.
Manchin calls for deal with McCarthy on spending cuts: 'We have a debt problem'
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) is breaking with President Joe Biden on the debt ceiling, calling for Democrats to work with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) on a compromise to lift the nation’s borrowing limit.
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New Mexico GOP leaders try to distance themselves from suspect in shootings
Failed state House candidate Solomon Pena was arrested Monday in connection with a string of shootings at the home of Democratic officials.
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Trump says Facebook 'needs us more than we need them,' as campaign calls for reinstatement
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday told Fox News Digital that Facebook "needs us more than we need them," but confirmed that his campaign is working to discuss his reinstatement to the platform with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ahead of the 2024 election cycle.
Prosecutor: Riot was 'moment to celebrate' for Oath Keepers
A government lawyer says the Capitol riot was the culmination of weeks of preparation and was a moment of triumph for members of the far-right Oath Keepers.
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'Unprecedented' special counsels for Biden, Trump put 'enormous pressure' on Garland: Experts
The Biden and Trump special counsels over classified documents put a spotlight on Merrick Garland and the DOJ, former federal prosecutors say
Donald Trump prepares for his return to Facebook and Twitter
Trump's presidential campaign formally petitioned Facebook's parent company Tuesday to unblock his account, according to a letter reviewed by NBC News.
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DeSantis targets trans health care in Florida universities
The request asks for a breakdown of how many people were prescribed puberty blockers, hormones or hormone antagonists, or underwent a medical procedure.
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US citizens get chance to play role in resettling refugees
A government program launched Thursday is giving American citizens the chance to play a role in resettling the thousands of refugees who arrive every year in the United States.
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Republicans Gaetz and MTG trade blows on Twitter as bad blood from House speaker fight continues
Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia on Wednesday traded barbs on Twitter after the congressman praised his colleague for her new committee assignments.
Prosecutors: New Mexico candidate is a danger to community
Prosecutors say a failed GOP candidate accused of orchestrating a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic elected officials in New Mexico’s largest city is a danger to the community and should be detained pending trial.
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'That's your opinion': Tempers flare as White House deflects documents questions
Wednesday’s White House briefing was once again dominated by questions about President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents, but answers were few.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden world giddy at MTG, Gosar, and Boebert being placed on Oversight
House Democrats are a bit more apprehensive.
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NATO allies US, Turkey try to mend fences but rifts persist
The United States and Turkey are looking to brush aside differences that have strained relations for years, but have yet to report progress in resolving disagreements over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have soured ties between the allies.
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SCOTUS shoots down appeal of NY concealed carry restriction ruling, allowing gun law to still be enforced
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a request for an injunction against New York's concealed carry restrictions brought by a group of gun store owners.
Delta rated top U.S. airline in 2022: Report
Delta Air Lines was ranked as the top airline, and JetBlue was ranked as the worst airline for 2022 for several key areas of service.
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Biden again avoids questions on classified documents special counsel
President Joe Biden has not publicly commented on the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the potential mishandling of classified documents.
Lesion removed from Jill Biden's eyelid was non-cancerous
The White House says a lesion removed by surgeons last week from first lady Jill Biden’s left eyelid was a non-cancerous growth. Dr.
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First migrants cross into U.S. from Mexico using mobile app
Migrants on Mexico's northern border on Wednesday began entering the United States using a mobile app designed to facilitate the process of applying for asylum, although several quickly reported difficulties in using the system.
GOP insiders say Newsom won’t save Democrats in 2024 if Biden bows out, vow to 'mop the floor’ with him
GOP insiders say Democrats shouldn't count on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep the White House if President Biden decides against running again in 2024.
Two-year sentence for Hawaii woman's Trump lobbying scheme
HONOLULU (AP) — An American consultant was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for an illicit lobbying effort to get the former Trump administration to drop an investigation into the multibillion-dollar looting of a Malaysian state investment fund, and to arrange for the return of a Chinese d
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New York City starts offering free abortion pills at sexual health clinics | CNN Politics
New York City on Wednesday began providing free abortion pills at a city-run sexual health clinic in the Bronx.
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Burgess Owens slams San Francisco's $5 million reparations plan: 'Condescending, counterproductive, illogical'
Rep. Burgess Owens is slamming a reparations proposal in San Francisco, saying it "conveys a racist narrative that Black Americans are a hopeless."
Transgender youth reemerge as statehouse focal point in Utah
Utah is among a group of states considering limiting transgender kids from receiving certain health care, including puberty blockers, hormones and surgery.
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Hunter Biden blacked out near classified documents while working with Chinese businessman: Report
Classified documents were being held at a residence where Hunter Biden would reportedly black out from drinking and drug use during a time when he was working with a Chinese businessman with intelligence connections.
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Airfares jumped last year, amid flight disruptions
The average airfare in the third quarter of 2022 was $384, up from the inflation-adjusted fare of $340 during the same time in 2021.
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Minnesota Democrat argues for menstrual products in boys' bathrooms: 'Not all who menstruate are female'
The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill that would require all public and charter schools to make menstrual products available in girl and boy restrooms.
Hochul's chief judge pick rejected by her own party in stunning defeat
The committee’s decision to reject Hector LaSalle after a bruising confirmation hearing means that the full Senate will not consider her choice.
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Biden reelection plans on track despite documents controversy
President Biden is on track to signal his reelection plans in the next few weeks, despite a self-inflicted classified documents controversy that has energized the GOP and put his political team on …
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South Carolina's James Clyburn says he is convinced Biden will seek second term
The congressman and key Biden supporter warns other Democrats against mounting a primary challenge.
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STOCK MARKET NEWS: Dow drops over 600 points, Microsoft, Amazon layoffs, retail sales slide
Amazon and Microsoft step up layoffs, Davos organizers slam Elon Musk, mixed data on producer prices and retail sales. FOX Business is providing real-time updates on the markets, commodities and all the most active stocks on the move.
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Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, others
Authorities say a helicopter carrying Ukraine’s interior minister and other government officials crashed into a kindergarten in suburban Kyiv, killing him and about a dozen other people, including a child on the ground.
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Idaho murder case: Search warrant details items seized from Pennsylvania home where Bryan Kohberger was arrested
Law enforcement officials seized dark clothing, medical gloves, a flashlight and other items from a Pennsylvania home where they arrested Bryan Kohberger.
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GOP candidate participated in shooting at Democrat's home in Albuquerque, police say
A former Republican candidate in Albuquerque personally participated in one of several shootings at the homes of Democratic officials, according to police.
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Kamala Harris is Biden's 'shrewd insurance policy' against impeachment, Boebert says
Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert told Fox News Digital that she thinks President Biden has a "shrewd insurance policy" against impeachment, citing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Davos 2023: Marcos says Philippines to resist 'recessionary forces'
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his country would resist global recessionary headwinds, but warned that increasing tensions in the South China Sea were harming trade.
Senator calls for probe of mass surveillance tool used by U.S. law enforcement
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden on Wednesday called for the Justice Department inspector general to investigate federal, state and local law enforcement access to a database of more than 150 million money transfers, citing concerns it disproportionately affects minorities and low-income individuals.
Democratic lawmaker writes op-ed on Santos: House ‘hijacked by yet another liar, cheat and fraud’
Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres (N.Y.) in a new op-ed wrote that the House has been “hijacked by yet another liar, cheat and fraud,” in reference to fellow Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who is curren…
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George Santos accused of stealing funds for veteran's dying dog as accusations pile up
The Republican is facing growing calls to resign as stories about his past continue to surface.
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Rep. Greg Steube hurt after falling 25 feet from ladder at Florida home
The 44-year-old Steube suffered "several serious injuries" at his property, his office reported.
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Mayors bring Biden's border crisis to his doorstep and demand national solution
The mayors of big and small cities across the country attended Washington with a call for President Joe Biden to end the border crisis, the impacts of which have been felt thousands of miles north of the U.S.-Mexico boundary.
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U.S. won't send long-range ATACMs to Ukraine right now, official says
“We think the Ukrainians can change the dynamic on the battlefield and achieve the type of effects they want to push the Russians back without ATACMS,” said Colin Kahl.
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Defendant cross-examines Kansas congressman he threatened
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man on trial for threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner cross-examined the Kansas Republican on Wednesday in federal court, with the congressman rejecting the defendant's suggestions that he was conveying a message from God.
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As South Korean government proposes flexible overtime rules, some fear workers may suffer
The administration of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol wants to allow people to work up to 69 hours a week - up from the current 52 - and bank overtime hours in exchange for time off.
Factbox: Matteo Messina Denaro: what's next for the Italian mafia after boss's arrest?
Matteo Messina Denaro, a brutal Sicilian Mafia boss who was Italy's most wanted criminal before his capture last week, had been on the run for 30 years. Here are some key facts about his arrest and what it means:
Ukraine's president Zelensky addresses Davos forum after fatal helicopter crash
Ukraine's interior minister is among the 14 killed in the helicopter crash beside a nursery.
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Election denial drove New Mexico attacks on Democrats, officials say
Election conspiracy theories drove a defeated Republican candidate in New Mexico with a criminal past to hire gunmen to attack homes of Democratic legislators, marking a dangerous new level of U.S. political violence, officials said.
Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death "deferred," coroner says
The star died earlier this month after being rushed to the hospital from her Calabasas home after experiencing cardiac arrest.
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Al Gore says Inflation Reduction Act mainly climate change bill
Former Vice President Al Gore said the Inflation Reduction Act is mainly a climate change bill during a panel discussion.
Court challenge to Indiana trans sports ban has been dropped
A lawsuit challenging an Indiana law prohibiting transgender students from competing in girls school sports has been dropped just weeks before it was to be heard by a federal appeals court.
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Fugitive $100 million New Jersey deli defendant Peter Coker Jr. arrested in Thailand
Hometown International, which only owned a small New Jersey deli, was once valued at $100 million on the stock market.
Jacinda Ardern: New Zealand PM quits citing burnout
An emotional Jacinda Ardern says she no longer has "enough in the tank" after nearly six years as leader.
www.bbc.comMexico launches search for missing anti-mining activists
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in western Mexico said Wednesday they have launched a search for two community activists who went missing after their bullet-ridden vehicle was found on a rural roadway.
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Supreme Court again declines to block New York gun restrictions
The justices last week rejected a separate bid to block much of the recent concealed carry law. Justice Samuel Alito said that decision did not express a view on the merits of the case.
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Actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains
Authorities say actor Julian Sands, who starred in the Oscar nominated film “A Room With a View," has been missing for five days in the Southern California mountains
Biden classified documents: National Archives won't share info with House Republicans without DOJ approval
Information about the Joe Biden classified documents cannot be shared with Congress without approval from the Justice Department, the National Archives said.
Auditors wary of child health, safety in Nevada care centers
A new report released this month in Nevada says state auditors in 2022 found a troubling pattern of lax oversight at five child care facilities.
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Biden-McConnell: Personally mismatched, professionally bound
By temperament and manner, Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell are decidedly mismatched. But with the days of politically divided government under Biden underway, their long relationship will become even more important.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene declares herself top MAGA voice in Congress
Georgia firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has just declared herself a top leader of half of the Republican Party.
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Trump’s in, but where’s everybody else? Why the GOP presidential campaign is off to a slow start
Former President Donald Trump is the only major Republican to declare his candidacy so far in the 2024 White House race. We look at the reasons behind the slow start to this cycle
More McCarthy holdouts added to House Oversight, Judiciary committees
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy added more GOP firebrand members to a few of the most high-profile committees in the House, despite their initial opposition to his bid for speaker.
Donald Trump prepares for his return to Facebook and Twitter
Trump's presidential campaign formally petitioned Facebook's parent company Tuesday to unblock his account, according to a letter reviewed by NBC News.
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US divided over Roe's repeal as abortion foes gird for march
Anti-abortion activists will have multiple reasons to celebrate — and some reasons for unease — when they gather Friday in Washington for the annual March for Life.
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Americans see Biden's handling of classified docs as inappropriate — but not criminal, poll shows
Americans viewed former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents differently than President Joe Biden's situation, Quinnipiac polls showed.
White House rips appointment of ‘extreme MAGA members’ to House Oversight panel
The White House on Wednesday bashed House Republicans for placing some of their most controversial members on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, accusing the GOP of “handing the keys o…
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What the 21 McCarthy holdouts got in committee assignments
Nearly two dozen House Republicans prevented Kevin McCarthy from quickly securing the speaker’s gavel. Some made out better than others in committee seats.
www.nbcnews.comGeorge Santos accused of swindling $3,000 in donations for disabled veteran’s dying service dog
‘He stopped answering my texts and calls’
Putin: Russian military-industrial might makes victory in Ukraine 'inevitable'
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia's powerful military-industrial complex was ramping up production and was one of the main reasons why his country would prevail in Ukraine.
Russia is planning a major offensive. Here’s what that might look like.
After facing a string of setbacks nearly a year into its war on Ukraine, Russia is planning another major offensive to make up for its losses on the ground and justify its heavy human cost at home.…
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Helicopter crash kills top Ukrainian officials; Zelenskyy pleads for Western tanks
The leadership of Ukraine's Interior Ministry and other members of the public, including three children, have died in a helicopter crash in Brovary near Kyiv.
Trump trounces DeSantis in potential GOP primary match-up, new poll finds
Former President Trump holds at 17-point lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in a hypothetical GOP primary match-up, according to a new poll. A Morning Consult poll released Wednesday sho…
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After criticism for silence, Biden White House takes questions about classified documents
Allies of the president have called on his White House to be more forthcoming as he faces an onslaught of criticism about the found documents.
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FBI offers implausible excuse for not overseeing Biden document search
The sickening, pro-Democratic double standards at the Justice Department and FBI continue in full force.
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McCarthy goes on attack against red-state Senate Democrats
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is playing offense by putting early pressure on Senate Democrats running for reelection in red states to back proposals being passed out of the GOP-controlled Hous…
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‘Russia is exporting terror,’ says Zelenskyy at Davos
All the updates from January 18, as they happened.
Israel, US meet to smooth relations under new government
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel and the United States sought to smooth relations between their countries Wednesday in the allies' first meeting since Israel's new ultranationalist government, its most right-wing ever, assumed power.
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N.Y. Governor Hochul's pick for top judge rejected by Senate panel
A New York state Senate panel on Wednesday rejected Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul's nominee to become the state's chief judge after some lawmakers and advocacy groups expressed concerns he was too conservative for the job.
New Mexico lawmaker says shootings suspect confronted her outside her home: "He was definitely aggressive"
Solomon Pena, who is accused of orchestrating shootings at the homes of four Democratic lawmakers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was arrested on over a dozen charges.
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell accused of affair with former security officer
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D-LA) has been accused of having an affair with a former security officer, according to recent divorce papers filed by the officer's wife.
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At Davos, Zelenskyy urges allies to speed up push vs. Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told political leaders at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, that supplies of Western weapons must come quicker than Russia’s attacks.
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Six GOP congressmen from NY say embattled Rep. George Santos should resign for lies
Six fellow New York Republican congressmen who took office this month say Rep. George Santos should resign for deceiving voters about his background.
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Texas Gov. Abbott enters 3rd term with vow for safer schools
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott used his third inaugural address Tuesday to push for safer classrooms and improved mental health infrastructure.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to block New York gun restrictions
The court turned away a challenge by a group of firearms dealers to Democratic-backed measures regulating gun purchases, some of which imposed gun safety requirements on retailers.
George Santos denies scamming disabled veteran by raising money for their dog's cancer treatment
GOP Rep. George Santos is denying accusations that he used a fake animal charity to scam a disabled veteran by raising money for their dog's surgery.
Dems 'want answers' on Biden documents, Rep. Porter says: 'Classified documents belong in classified settings'
Rep. Katie Porter of California said Tuesday at a town hall event that Democrats want "honest" answers from President Biden about his storage of classified documents.
‘Russia is exporting terror,’ says Zelenskyy at Davos
All the updates from January 18, as they happened.
Opinion | The Co-dependency of Biden and Trump
The classified documents saga underscores how much they need each other in a 2024 rematch.
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New Hampshire Dems warn Biden’s push to hold first primary in South Carolina could backfire
More than 20 New Hampshire Democrats on Tuesday criticized President Biden for his decision to move the first primary election from their state to South Carolina.
Davos elites see a major risk ahead for markets with looming U.S. debt standoff
Budding optimism at the annual meeting of billionaires, heads of state and business leaders in the Swiss Alps collided with a fresh threat.
Twitter gave Trump leniency out of fear of backlash, Jan. 6 committee says
Twitter employees gave then-President Donald Trump leniency on the platform in the lead-up to the Jan. 6, 2021, riots out of fear of the backlash that could arise if they limited his presence, new documents reveal.
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Guatemala ups persecution of those who pursued the corrupt
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — The Guatemalan government’s effort to undo more than a decade of United Nations-backed anti-corruption work moved even beyond its borders this week, in what experts say is an election year attempt to assure conservative voters its like won’t be seen again.
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Davos struggles to get used to a world without Russia
Behind the scenes, global CEOs and leaders question how long the West can ignore Moscow and still find new markets for energy, metals and food.
www.politico.comDavos elites see a major risk ahead for markets with looming U.S. debt standoff
Budding optimism at the annual meeting of billionaires, heads of state and business leaders in the Swiss Alps collided with a fresh threat.
S&P 500 posts worst day in more than a month, Dow closes 600 points lower
Stocks' January rally lost steam on Wednesday, with the Dow sliding more than 600 points.
Lindsey Graham and Republican anti-abortion leaders endorse McDaniel for RNC chairwoman
EXCLUSIVE — A group of Republican anti-abortion leaders, including Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), has backed Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel for reelection, offering the chairwoman one of her most high-profile endorsements yet just one week before the committee is set to elect…
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U.S. prepping major military package for Ukraine
Friday’s announcement is expected to include Stryker vehicles, but not tanks.
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John Kerry says climate threat calls for wartime urgency: ‘Turn factories into solar panel producers’
U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said a wartime footing is needed to fight climate change, and said global targets will not be met at the current pace of effort.
Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’
A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine.
Fake cannabis billionaire Justin Costello pleads guilty in $35 million fraud, with recommended prison term of 10 years
Justin Costello pretended to be a billionaire, a Special Forces veteran and Harvard MBA as he duped hundreds of people in a large fraud, prosecutors say.
Russia's Lavrov compares West's approach to Russia with Hitler's 'Final Solution'
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov drew a sharp rebuke from the White House on Wednesday for saying the United States had assembled a coalition of European countries to solve "the Russian question" in the same way that Adolf Hitler had sought a "final solution" to eradicate Europe's Jews.
South Carolina Supreme Court set for all-male bench
The South Carolina Supreme Court is set for an all-male bench for the first time in 35 years. Two of the three candidates to replace Justice Kaye Hearn have withdrawn from consideration.
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Democrats block Youngkin effort to ditch California electric vehicle rules
Democrats on a Virginia Senate committee blocked a GOP-led effort to repeal parts of a state law designed to increase the uptake of electric vehicles by adopting California's strict air quality standards, thwarting the efforts of Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA).
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'You have failed': Texas lawmakers call on Biden's DHS secretary to abandon 'misguided liberal policies'
A coalition of Republican lawmakers from Texas urged Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to change the way he is approaching the migrant crisis, saying he has "failed."
Supreme Court justices are showing their willingness to boost conservative causes | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court’s reversal of abortion rights last year deviated so much from traditional decision-making that it might have soon appeared an aberration. But now into 2023, the six conservative justices are plainly positioned to remake the law across the board.
www.cnn.comAs Biden documents probe unfolds, Americans weigh in on how well federal officials handle classified material
After classified documents were discovered at President Biden's home and office, Washington, D.C., residents said the government needs to do a better job handling such material.
POLITICO Playbook PM: Trump makes a friend request
And NYC Mayor Eric Adams asks for help on immigration.
www.politico.comWhite House prepares new tenant protections, alarming housing industry
Democrats want the administration to enact new restrictions on rent hikes and punish landlords they accuse of price-gouging.
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Harris to push abortion fight in Florida on Roe anniversary
Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Florida on Sunday to speak about abortion on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
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Supreme Court turns down request from New York firearms dealers to block new gun law
The order comes days after the Supreme Court allowed New York's new gun restrictions to remain in place.
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Cohen meets Trump prosecutors amid renewed hush money probe
Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen says he met Tuesday for about 2½ hours with Manhattan prosecutors, who are again investigating hush money payments he made to a porn star who said she had an extramarital affair with the former president.
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Whatever happened to the Trump classified documents 'damage assessment?'
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE TRUMP CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS 'DAMAGE ASSESSMENT?' It was big news at the time. Shortly after the Aug. 8, 2022, FBI raid to seize classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, the winter home of former President Donald Trump, Democrats in Congress asked the intelligence community to do…
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New Mexico shootings follow two years of election assaults
Two years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, a series of drive-by shootings targeting Democrats in New Mexico is a violent reminder that the false claims about a stolen election persist in posing a danger to public officials and the country’s democratic institutions.
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Alabama withdraws from voter registration data sharing group
New Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen's first official act after taking office was withdrawing Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center, a 32-state voter registration partnership.
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US set to finalize massive security aid package for Ukraine, including Stryker combat vehicles for the first time | CNN Politics
The US is set to finalize a huge military aid package for Ukraine totaling approximately $2.5 billion worth of weaponry, including for the first time Stryker combat vehicles, two sources briefed on the next tranche of aid told CNN.
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Trump wants back on Facebook, set to hit campaign trail; White House blasts GOP: Politics recap for Jan. 18
Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign, while the probe of President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents continues. Live updates.
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Supreme Court again declines to block New York gun restrictions
The justices last week rejected a separate bid to block much of the recent concealed carry law. Justice Samuel Alito said that decision did not express a view on the merits of the case.
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US to help Ukraine repair power grid after Russian strikes
The Biden administration will provide $125 million for parts and other supplies to help repair crews in Ukraine keep up with Russian strikes pounding the country’s electrical system.
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Man who threatened Kansas Rep. LaTurner representing self in court
Chase Neill, 32, of Lawrence, Kansas, is acting as his own attorney in a federal court case where he stands accused of repeatedly threatening U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner.
Exclusive: U.S. energy head warns Republicans oil bill would lift pump prices
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Republicans in a letter seen by Reuters on Wednesday that limiting President Joe Biden's authority to tap the nation's oil reserves would undermine national security, cause crude oil shortages and raise gasoline prices.
Gov. Kristi Noem says she would "nudge" GOP governors, including Florida's Ron DeSantis, to do more to restrict abortion
Her comments on abortion, in an interview with CBS News, came days after a top aide criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for "hiding" behind the state's 15-week abortion ban.
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Trump complains about 'great disloyalty' as feud with evangelicals continues
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at evangelicals, torching them for declining to endorse his 2024 presidential bid.
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Justice Dept. charges Russian founder of cryptocurrency firm
A Russian national who founded a cryptocurrency exchange the Justice Department says evaded U.S. regulations and became a haven for proceeds of criminal activity has been arrested.
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Kansas researcher sentenced to time served in China-related case
“This is not an espionage case,” the judge said.
www.politico.com‘Russia is exporting terror,’ says Zelenskyy at Davos
All the updates from January 18, as they happened.
American Conservative Union Chairman Matt Schlapp accused in lawsuit of groping 'John Doe' political aide
A political aide claimed Matt Schlapp, the chairman of the American Conservative Union, groped him one night while the two were alone in a car in October.
Usain Bolt seeks missing $12.7 mln from Jamaica investment firm
Olympic champion Usain Bolt is seeking to recover more than $12.7 million that disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm and is willing to take the case to court if necessary, Bolt's attorney said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams demands 'national czar' for migrant surge, a role VP Kamala Harris already has
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in discussing the surge of migrants into the Big Apple, demanded a border "national czar" be appointed -- a job Vice President Kamala Harris already has.
US, Chinese officials discuss climate, economy, relationship
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has met with her Chinese counterpart and pledged an effort to manage differences and “prevent competition from becoming anything ever near conflict.”
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Climate protest not a crime, Greta Thunberg says after detention
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg swiftly resumed campaigning on Wednesday after she was briefly detained in Germany during a protest against a coal mine expansion, tweeting that protecting the climate was not a crime.
Analysis: Former CIA officer Rolf Mowatt-Larssen on Russia-Ukraine war — "Intelligence Matters"
Mowatt-Larssen predicts that Putin will launch an offensive in 2023, but not until he has mobilized a sufficient number of troops, which he failed to do last year.
www.cbsnews.comDelta rated top U.S. airline in 2022: Report
Delta Air Lines was ranked as the top airline, and JetBlue was ranked as the worst airline for 2022 for several key areas of service.
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Stacey Abrams-tied group kept money flowing to anti-police organizations and campaigns, tax docs show
The Marguerite Casey Foundation, where Abrams serves as a board member, continued dishing out large sums to various groups that back defunding and abolishing police in 2021.
Justices seem to lean toward deaf student in education case
The Supreme Court seemed sympathetic to the arguments of a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education.
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Don’t believe the hype; tanks are still vital for Ukraine
Some say the time of the tank is over, but Ukraine needs the weapons to push Russia out of its territory.
Oath Keepers accused of sedition could not accept Biden win, prosecutor says
A prosecutor urged a jury to convict four members of the far-right group of seditious conspiracy, saying they plotted to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election.
US has moved munitions stored in Israel for use by Ukraine | CNN Politics
The United States has transferred American munitions stored in Israel for use in Ukraine and plans to send more soon, US and Israeli officials told CNN Wednesday.
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House Oversight chairman asks University of Pennsylvania for info on Biden think tank donors, visitor logs
Comer sent a letter to University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill on Wednesday seeking more information on the Penn Biden Center.
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Trump criticizes evangelical leaders for not backing his 2024 presidential bid | CNN Politics
Just days before Donald Trump hosts his first 2024 event in South Carolina, a state whose evangelical population has long played a critical role in its presidential primary, the former president is lashing out at religious conservatives who have declined to endorse his third presidential campaign.
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‘A completely broken ship’: Megyn Kelly Show says CNN’s ‘sinking’ problem is approach
Media personalities Megyn Kelly and Glenn Greenwald mocked CNN’s plans to hire a comedian to save its prime-time lineup.
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NATO warns of Russia's long war in Ukraine, vows to be ready
NATO says Russia is preparing for a long war so the alliance must get ready to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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GOP moves to protect Mount Rushmore from activists looking to rename it or tear it down
House Republicans put forward legislation aimed at protecting Mount Rushmore from being renamed, altered or torn down by activists who say it disrespects Native Americans.
Exclusive: Europeans dial down the heating, heed calls to save energy
Europeans have dialled down their heating this winter, apparently heeding government calls to conserve energy amid the Ukraine crisis.
Here are the 10 states with the least healthy populations
Story at a glance A new survey from Forbes Advisor ranked all 50 states from least healthy to most healthy. Survey crafters determined that West Virginia, followed by Mississippi and Kentuck…
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CALIBRI CRISIS: Biden State Department focuses on 'accessible' font choices amid world instability
Secretary of State Antony Blinken directed agency staff to switch from using Times New Roman font to Calibri font amid a number of ongoing global crises.
Legal group asks authorities to launch Title IX investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools
EXCLUSIVE — A conservative legal group is demanding that the Department of Education initiate a Title IX investigation into Loudoun County Public Schools over its response to two sexual assaults that occurred in the school district in 2021.
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What is ChatGPT? AI technology sends schools scrambling to preserve learning
Not even two months after its creation, a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology called ChatGPT is getting banned from schools and stirring controversy among educators. ChatGPT, a free a…
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F-16 sale, Syria, NATO on agenda as top US, Turkey diplomats meet
The meeting is the first official US visit by Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu since Biden administration took office.
Feds to investigate nursing home abuse of antipsychotics
The federal government says it will begin a targeted crackdown on nursing homes’ abuse of antipsychotic drugs and misdiagnoses of schizophrenia in patients.
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Read the memos Amazon execs sent to employees about job cuts
Amazon's HR boss and retail chief sent memos to staff Wednesday saying the company had begun eliminating jobs.
South Carolina bill increasing fine for left lane slow drivers gets quick traction
A South Carolina bill is allowing an increased fine for slow drivers in the left lane. A Senate subcommittee approved the fine increase from $25 to $100 on Tuesday.
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Two U.S. citizens, two legal permanent U.S. residents among those killed in Nepal crash
Two U.S. citizens and two legal permanent U.S. residents were among those killed in Nepal's worst air disaster in 30 years, in which at least 71 people died including small children, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.
Gaetz introduces 'Abolish the ATF Act' after ruling against stabilizing braces
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Abolish the ATF Act" on Tuesday following a controversial ruling by the agency that tightens regulations on pistol-stabilizing braces.
Yellen, China's Liu agree to enhance communication after 'frank exchange' - U.S. Treasury
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen agreed with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He to enhance communication about macroeconomic and financial issues during a "candid, substantive, and constructive" meeting in Zurich on Wednesday, the Treasury said.
Kyle Rittenhouse finds new venue for Texas rally days after Vegas event is canceled
Kyle Rittenhouse announced a new venue for an anti-censorship rally in Texas on Wednesday just days after his "private reception" event in Las Vegas was canceled.
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EU lawmakers replace disgraced VP as suspect cuts plea deal
European Union lawmakers have voted to replace a disgraced former parliament vice president suspected of involvement in a major corruption scandal.
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U.S. says Russian national ran crypto exchange widely used by cybercriminals
Anatoly Legkodymov, the founder of Bitzlato, was arrested Tuesday night in Miami.
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Baby among six killed in possible cartel attack in California
California police say six people, including a grandmother and 10-month old child, were shot dead.
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What happens if the US hits the debt ceiling? Here's what to expect if we reach debt limit.
The federal government is set to run up on its debt limit this week. A US debt default could result in economic disaster; the debt ceiling explained.
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Yellen to travel to China as US weighs investment restrictions
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is planning a trip to China “in the near future,” the Treasury Department announced Wednesday, following a meeting between Yellen and a top Chinese offic…
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US arrests Russian crypto boss who ‘catered to known crooks’
Justice dept says Anatoly Legkodymov operated the Hong Kong-registered Bitzlato exchange as a money laundering haven.
Pa. Senate advances bill to drop school religious garb ban
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Two decades after a teacher’s aide was suspended for wearing a cross necklace at school, Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking to remove a provision in state law that bars educators from wearing religious garb while in the classroom.
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Putin could be ready to announce a second mobilization drive
Russian President Vladimir Putin could be ready to announce another mobilization round, as Moscow looks to bolster its armed forces in Ukraine, analysts believe.
Michigan GOP lawmakers urge DeSantis to run for president
A group of Michigan state House lawmakers is urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024, calling him "uniquely and exceptionally qualified."
Arizona town cut off from water using rain to flush toilets
Rio Verde was cut off from its water supplies on 1 January by the nearby city of Scottsdale.
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Wagner chief Prigozhin attacks Putin administration over failure to block YouTube
The increasingly prominent head of the Russian private military group Wagner on Wednesday took aim at the Kremlin administration for failing to block the U.S.-owned video sharing platform YouTube.
White House calls Lavrov's Holocaust comparison 'truly offensive'
The White House on Wednesday called Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's statement comparing the United States' assembly of a coalition to take on Russia to Adolf Hitler's actions to eradicate Jews in Europe "truly offensive."
WATCH: Swalwell defends Chinese spy scandal on The View, claims no wrongdoing
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) told viewers to "take the FBI’s word for it" regarding his connection to a suspected Chinese spy while on The View on Wednesday.
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Brian Walshe accused of killing and dismembering his wife Ana Walshe, prosecutors say | CNN
Brian Walshe killed and dismembered his wife Ana Walshe and disposed of her remains in dumpsters because he wanted to end their marriage, a prosecutor with the Norfolk district attorney’s office said at his arraignment on Wednesday.
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Live updates | World Economic Forum gathering in Davos
Colombia President Gustavo Petro described U.S.-led efforts to fight drug trafficking as “an absolute failure” during a panel with Latin American political leaders at the World Economic Forum gathering.
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Why 200 millionaires want higher taxes: Inequality is "eating our world alive"
Tax cuts enacted under President Donald Trump have allowed rich to become richer while national debt has soared.
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Taiwan ruling party's new chair vows to safeguard democracy
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The new head of Taiwan's ruling party who described himself as pro-independence vowed to uphold the self-ruled island's democracy in face of China's authoritarianism and continue with policies that have defined relations with China and the U.S.
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Brazil moves forward with riot investigation after capital attack
Brazilian authorities have launched a probe to discover who financed the far-right effort to overturn the 2022 election.
Mexico’s Maya Train will need over 6,500 permanent officers to guard tracks
The project will require over 6,500 soldiers and National Guard officers to permanently guard its tracks and stations, out of the country’s total 166,000-member combined force.
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Is Trump returning to Facebook and Instagram? He has formally petitioned Meta to lift bans
Donald Trump has petitioned Meta Platforms to unblock his Facebook and Instagram accounts that were locked after the Capitol attacks two years ago.
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No evidence of Taco Bell employees putting rat poison in Colorado man's food, police say
Investigators with a Colorado sheriff's office have been reviewing video footage from a Denver-area Taco Bell where a man bought food and later fell ill.
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Ana Walshe disappearance: Brian Walshe's alleged chilling search history revealed
Prosecutors unveiled evidence in the murder trial against Brian Walshe on Wednesday, including a list of gruesome internet searches.
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Tear gas fired at Congo protesters opposing foreign troops
Police in eastern Congo have fired tear gas at demonstrators who were protesting the arrival of foreign troops.
apnews.com'They're boiling the frog': SEC's new crypto crackdown roils industry
The SEC's move last week to charge two digital asset giants with selling unregistered products to individual investors was a stark warning to crypto exchanges, lenders and other platforms.
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Family believes California public defender who died in Mexico was 'victim of a brutal crime'
U.S. citizen Elliot Blair was found dead at a Mexican resort on Jan. 14.
Church of England bishops refuse to allow same-sex marriages
The Church of England is central to the wider Anglican communion, which represents more than 85 million people in over 165 countries.
www.nbcnews.comUkraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, others
Authorities say a helicopter carrying Ukraine’s interior minister and other government officials crashed into a kindergarten in suburban Kyiv, killing him and about a dozen other people, including a child on the ground.
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Greta Thunberg: German police deny protest detainment was staged
"We are not extras for Greta Thunberg" police say, after false claims her detainment at a protest was set up.
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EU lawmakers want Iran's Guards branded terrorist group
The European Parliament called on Wednesday for the EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation, blaming the powerful force for the repression of protesters and the supply of drones to Russia.
Heavy snowstorm slams Denver, takes aim on Plains, Midwest, Northeast
A rare mid-January heavy snowstorm is slamming Denver.
The top Biden lawyer with his sights on Apple and Google
The DOJ’s Jonathan Kanter is taking on the tech giants and 40 years of Washington laissez-faire. But he may be stretching his own troops too thin.
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Putin foe Browder slams jacked-up fee to attend Davos event
Bill Browder, a leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticized the World Economic Forum on social media for jacking up his entrance fee to the annual meeting in Davos that he has attended for the last 27 years.
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Planned Parenthood set on fire just 2 days after state passes abortion rights law
Police are hunting for a person involved in an arson attack at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Illinois just two days after enacting major abortion protections into law.
Threats, advantages seen in China's shrinking population
For seven decades, China’s Communist Party has ruled the world’s most populous country. As the country’s population crests and begins to shrink, experts say, it will face challenges ranging from supporting the elderly to filling the ranks of its military.
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Greenland temperatures hottest in 1,000 years: Study
A new study of Greenland’s ice cores indicates that rising temperatures bear the ‘clear signature of global warming’.
Texas electrical grid still at risk in extreme weather -Dallas Fed
The Texas electrical grid is still vulnerable to severe weather despite safeguards following a deadly February 2021 deep freeze that brought widespread power outages, the Dallas Federal Reserve said on Tuesday.
Democratic attorney general runs for North Carolina governor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced a bid for governor in 2024 on Wednesday, with the Democrat pledging to focus on public education, economic advancement and equality, and to provide a sharp contrast with a potential Republican opponent.
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Energy secretary says Republican oil bill would weaken energy security tool, result in higher gas prices
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is pushing back on a Republican proposal to put stipulations on withdrawing oil from the country’s strategic reserve, arguing that the measure would cur…
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Polar bear kills mother, 1-year-old son after rampage through remote Alaska village
A polar bear chased down and killed a woman and her 1-year-old son when it entered a remote village in Alaska before it was shot by a resident.
Girl, 13, leads Nebraska troopers on 100 mph chase with boy, 11, in the passenger seat, officials say
Troopers searched the vehicle and found a firearm and a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, the State Patrol said.
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Pentagon pivot: Officials ‘not pursuing’ back pay for troops fired after refusing vax
The Department of Defense is not "currently pursuing" back pay for unvaccinated and terminated troops, despite signaling that it was exploring the issue recently.
Newspaper apologizes for truncated 'I Have A Dream' speech
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A Maine newspaper that was criticized for publishing an edited version of Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech has offered an apology.
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Court asked to void verdict against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd's murder
Floyd died May 25, 2020, after Derek Chauvin, who is white, pinned the Black man to the ground with his knee on his neck for 9½ minutes.
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Lebanon to take out $116m in loans for ailing electric grid
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's caretaker government Wednesday approved opening credit lines totaling $116 million to help fix its crippled state electricity grid.
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A voting system error in New Jersey could flip the outcome of a local school board race | CNN Politics
A voting system error that caused some votes to be double-counted could flip the outcome of a non-partisan local school board race in New Jersey, according to Monmouth County election officials.
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Fed's Mester: Rate hikes have begun to quell US inflation
Growing evidence that high inflation is finally easing shows that the Federal Reserve’s sharp interest rate hikes are working as intended, says Loretta Mester, a key Fed policymaker
Lawsuits challenge recent Illinois semiautomatic gun ban
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Legal challenges to Illinois' semiautomatic weapons ban began Wednesday with a federal complaint that the 8-day-old law prohibits “commonly possessed” and constitutionally protected guns.
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Iranian man who beheaded 17-year-old wife jailed for eight years
The judiciary says the lenient sentence was due to the 17-year-old victim's parents "pardoning" him.
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North Dakota considering ban on sexual, LGBT-centric library books
North Dakota lawmakers are weighing a potential ban on books containing sexually explicit content, including depictions of LGBT identity, from libraries.
Man killed, trooper shot while ‘Cop City’ protesters cleared
Authorities say they killed a man who shot and injured a Georgia state trooper as law enforcement officers tried to clear protesters from the site of a planned public safety training center just outside Atlanta
Mayors to meet behind closed doors to discuss migrant crisis amid tensions over buses
Mayors from across the U.S. are meeting Wednesday to discuss the influx of migrants into cities, and perhaps dilute some of the growing tensions between cities.
Dems: Remove Wisconsin election official for voting comments
Wisconsin Democrats are calling for the Republican leader of the state Senate to remove his appointee to the state's bipartisan election commission over comments he made about minority turnout in Milwaukee.
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Chicago's Lightfoot faces competitive re-election bid over crime fallout ahead of Thursday's debate
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will battle for re-election in a competitive race against eight challenging candidates in February after facing backlash over soaring crime rates .
Mental health expert questions forced hospitalization of New York's homeless
A New York City mental health expert speaks with ABC News' "Start Here," podcast about the controversial plan to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill homeless people.
Helicopter crash near Ukraine kindergarten kills more than a dozen, including a child and top officials
At least 13 people died in the "terrible tragedy," Ukrainian officials said, including at least one child who was in the kindergarten building.
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Critics slam UK bid for post-Brexit bonfire of EU laws
LONDON (AP) — First came Brexit. Now comes Britain’s bonfire of European laws. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is pushing ahead with a contentious plan to remove all remaining European Union laws from Britain’s statute book by the end of 2023, despite opponents’ claims that the move is rash and...
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Heathrow beefs up security after rise in US cannabis smuggling arrests
At least 11 US nationals have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling the drug since 10 January.
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Microsoft is laying off 10,000 workers amid tech downturn
The layoffs at Microsoft will affect nearly 5% of the company's global workforce.
Brian Walshe, accused of killing wife Ana Walshe, used son's iPad to look up ways to dispose of body, prosecutors say
Brian Walshe appeared in court at his arraignment on murder and other charges.
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Israeli high court: Netanyahu must fire key Cabinet ally
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must fire a key ally from the country's new Cabinet.
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Chinese donors funneled millions into university running Penn Biden Center during Biden presidency: report
The University of Pennsylvania has received millions from Chinese donors amid the Biden presidency and classified documents scandal, a new investigation found.
What extraordinary measures can Treasury take to prevent US from default?
As lawmakers gear up for a fight over whether to raise the U.S. debt limit, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that the country will reach its borrowing cap by Thursday. But while Yellen ga…
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — State Rep. Richard Nelson launched his campaign for Louisiana governor on Wednesday, joining a swelling list of prominent Republicans who are running to lead the state.
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These are all the public universities that have instituted TikTok bans
Following state bans of the app on state-owned devices and networks, several colleges have blocked the platform from campus Wi-Fi.
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After California’s deadly storms flooded towns and farmland, residents are struggling to recover
Many Latino farmworkers have lost their homes and paychecks. One Central Valley town was underwater for several days.
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Ukraine city mourns dead, cares for survivors of airstrike
Since Russia invaded Ukraine almost 11 months ago, many Ukrainians had fled to Dnipro. The city with a prewar population of nearly 1 million seemed relatively safe compared to to other areas in Ukraine’s war-torn east.
apnews.comJustices seem to lean toward deaf student in education case
The Supreme Court seemed sympathetic to the arguments of a deaf student who sued his public school system for providing an inadequate education.
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Ohio lawmakers ask for immigration relief for Mauritanians at risk of slavery
A Senate Democrat and a House Republican from Ohio are asking the Biden administration to grant immigration relief to Mauritanian nationals in the United States, some of whom are at risk of being p…
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Putin: Ukraine action aimed to end 'war' raging since 2014
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow’s action in Ukraine was intended to stop a “war” that has raged in eastern Ukraine since 2014.
apnews.comNATO allies US, Turkey try to mend fences but rifts persist
The United States and Turkey are looking to brush aside differences that have strained relations for years, but have yet to report progress in resolving disagreements over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have soured ties between the allies.
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Japan court acquits utility executives in Fukushima disaster
A Japanese court has found three former utility company executives not guilty of negligence over the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster and the subsequent deaths of more than 40 elderly residents during their forced evacuation.
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Chinese who lost relatives to COVID angry at failure to protect elderly
Former high school teacher Ailia was devastated when her 85-year-old father died after displaying COVID-like symptoms as the virus swept through their hometown in the southeastern province of Jiangxi.
Avian flu confirmed in three grizzly bears euthanized in Montana
Three juvenile grizzly bears found disoriented and suffering from neurological issue such as partial blindness tested positive for avian flu, Montana wildlife officials confirmed Tuesday.
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How your first brush with COVID warps your immunity
The immune system responds more strongly to the strain of a virus that it first met, weakening response to other strains. Can this ‘imprinting’ be overcome?
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tests positive for COVID-19
U.S. central bank chief is isolating at home while "experiencing mild symptoms," according to the Fed.
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Moderna says its RSV vaccine for older adults is 84% effective at preventing serious illness
Moderna announced Tuesday its RSV vaccine for older adults was about 84% effective at preventing severe disease and the company plans to ask the FDA for approval in 2023.
Vulnerable Dem governor skewered by challengers for rejecting records request on COVID closures
Kentucky Republicans hoping to unseat Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear skewered him Wednesday for rejecting a records request concerning correspondence about COVID school closures.
Walgreens, Rite Aid drop purchasing restrictions on children's over-the-counter medicine
National pharmacy chains, including Walgreens and Rite Aid, announced they are dropping their caps on how much children's over-the-counter medication customers can buy.
When young children test positive for Covid-19 and another respiratory virus, their illness may be much more severe, a new study suggests | CNN
When Covid-19 patients younger than 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to become sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study suggests.
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Researchers reveal genetic predisposition to immunity against new variants of COVID-19
The SARS-CoV-2 delta variant that caused the third wave of COVID-19 in mid-2021 turned out to be more contagious than earlier SARS-CoV-2 variants. In addition, protein mutations in the delta variant were found to significantly reduce the effect of acquired humoral immunity to COVID-19 from prior...
Connecticut bill would let 12-year-olds get vaccines without parental consent
A bill proposed in the Connecticut state legislature would provide children 12 years and older with the right to get vaccines without parental consent.
Reducing overall calories may promote weight loss more effectively than intermittent fasting, AHA study finds
Calorie restriction may be more effective at promoting weight loss than intermittent fasting, based on findings from a new American Heart Association study.
Kentucky governor accused of violating open records act on COVID school closures
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has been accused of violating an open records law by denying a request for communications related to school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where are the safest places to travel in 2023? It depends on how you define 'safe'
New reports show the "safest" travel destinations vary by whether crime, terrorism, quality of medical care or people's perceptions are analyzed.
Republicans introduce ‘Pandemic Is Over’ act after Biden’s ‘unacceptable’ extension of COVID emergency
House Republicans on Tuesday proposed new legislation to end the COVID public health emergency after the Biden administration extended it again for 90 days.
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes permanent ban on Covid mandates in Florida
The Republican governor, who is considering whether to challenge former President Donald Trump in 2024, showed last month that he is positioning himself to the right of Trump on the issue of Covid vaccines.
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FDA argues public harm if court reverses abortion pill approval
A lawsuit challenging the decades-old Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of mifepristone has no merit, and a Texas judge should reject a request for a court order revoking that approval, t…
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More than two years of long COVID research hasn't yielded many answers: scientific review
A new paper reviewing the existing studies on long COVID is suggesting that research is still sorely lacking in providing relief for patients, and that clinicians and researchers need to learn more about a chronic fatigue syndrome known as ME/CFS if we want to get to the bottom of long COVID.
CMS, patient groups at odds over new Alzheimer’s drug
For the second time in two years, government officials and public health advocates are grappling with how to make a newly approved Alzheimer’s drug affordable for millions of desperate patients.
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Chinese travelers are returning to Singapore, but a full recovery is not expected this year
Singapore is welcoming travelers from China, but tourist numbers may return to just 30%-60% of pre-pandemic numbers by year-end.
U.S. asks court to reverse order banning airplane mask mandate to combat COVID
The Justice Department on Tuesday asked an appeals court panel to reverse an April 2021 ruling that declared unlawful a government order requiring masks on airplanes, buses, trains, ridesharing services and at airports and other transportation hubs.
The pandemic according to Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he will push the state’s legislature to make permanent several of the Covid-19 policies he helped put in place.
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