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US officials offer Congress briefing on Trump, Biden papers
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have offered to brief congressional leaders on their investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence as well as President Joe Biden’s Delaware home and former private office, people familiar with the matter said Sunday.
Trump, Christie exchange fire after gloomy 2024 prediction
Former President Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) sparred online Sunday after Christie predicted that Trump couldn’t beat President Biden if they run against each other in the 20…
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Balloon bickering over Biden's actions, China's intentions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Sunday accused China of deliberately surveilling sensitive U.S. military sites with a suspected spy balloon and said the Biden administration had given Beijing an intelligence opening by not downing the balloon during its high-altitude drift through...
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Christie slams Trump as 'only man to lose to Biden outside Delaware' after Trump calls him 'sloppy'
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Sunday that former President Donald Trump is still scorned from his 2020 loss to President Biden.
US searches for wreckage of suspected Chinese spy balloon
The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.
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Biden's State of the Union to tout policy wins on economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will use his second State of the Union address on Tuesday to remind Americans of how their lives have been improved over his first two years in office, as he tries to confront pessimism in the country and navigate the tricky politics of a newly divided...
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Koch network maneuvers to 'turn the page' on Trump in 2024 race
Americans for Prosperity Action, the political arm of a network with ties to the Koch brothers, is nudging the Republican Party away from former President Donald Trump.
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Lawmakers praise successful downing of suspected Chinese spy balloon while concerns linger
The downing of a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon was met by lawmakers with a mix of praise, criticism and concern.
Chinese balloons flew over US three times during Trump administration: officials
Balloons similar to the one that was shot down off the coast of South Carolina this weekend flew over the U.S. at least three times during the Trump administration, according to a senior U.S. defen…
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Trump officials deny Chinese spy balloons flew above U.S. on their watch
On Saturday, a senior DoD official told reporters that Chinese spy balloons flew above the U.S. three times during the last administration.
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‘Mission completed’: Ukraine minister says warplanes on the way
Russia may launch a major offensive in coming weeks, but Ukraine says it has troops and resources to repel the attack.
DeSantis wants a ‘core curriculum.’ That idea is college kryptonite.
Ron DeSantis, Florida’s governor and a potential Republican presidential prospect, says he wants to mandate a “core curriculum” in public universities as a way to ensure young Floridians are ground…
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Iran acknowledges 'tens of thousands' detained in protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader on Sunday reportedly ordered an amnesty or reduction in prison sentences for “tens of thousands” of people detained amid nationwide anti-government protests shaking the country, acknowledging for the first time the scale of the crackdown.
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China says it reserves right to respond to downing of surveillance balloon
The FBI is expected to take custody of any recovered components of the balloon and ship them to its lab in Quantico, Virginia, a senior government official told ABC News.
Most Americans think changes to policing are necessary — CBS News poll
Black Americans continue to see racial disparity in how people are treated by police.
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Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe imposed a ban Sunday on Russian diesel fuel and other refined oil products, slashing energy dependency on Moscow and seeking to further crimp the Kremlin's fossil fuel earnings as punishment for invading Ukraine .
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US states take control of abortion debate with funding focus
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Though the Insight Women’s Center sits at the epicenter of a reinvigorated battle in the nation’s culture wars, the only hint of its faith-based mission to dissuade people from getting abortions is the jazzy, piano rendition of “Jesus Loves Me” playing in a waiting room.
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Cruz says Biden "telegraphed weakness" with response to suspected Chinese spy balloon
U.S. fighter jets shot down a suspected Chinese reconnaissance balloon on Saturday, days after it was initially spotted over Montana.
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Spy balloon likely sent extensive intelligence to China, experts say
The Chinese spy balloon was likely able to send sensitive data to China before it was shot down by the U.S. military Saturday, foreign policy experts told Fox News Digital.
Rubio says China flew balloon over US to send 'a message': They think America is 'in decline'
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that despite China's claims otherwise, they sent a balloon into the U.S. to send a message about the country's sway across the globe. "The key part here is they knew exactly what they were doing and...
Ukraine braced for renewed Russian offensive later in February
A large Russian attack is likely to come from the east and south, Kyiv says, but it has the reserves to repel it.
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Five things Biden is likely to say and not say in the State of the Union
President Biden on Tuesday will deliver the State of the Union address to a divided Congress, which will bring him face-to-face for the first time with the new GOP House majority. The address alway…
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They eat ice cream and read 'Harry Potter,' but these North Korean YouTubers aren't what they seem | CNN
But not all is as it seems in these videos, and the lives displayed are far from the norm for the impoverished millions under the dictatorship of leader Kim Jong Un.
Mike Turner says Congress will receive Biden, Pence, Trump classified docs assessment
Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) said he is expecting a briefing regarding the classified documents found in the possession of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and former Vice President Mike Pence.
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Schumer: All senators to receive briefing on spy balloon Feb. 15
The Senate majority leader praised President Joe Biden and his team as "calm, calculating and effective."
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Former Israeli PM: Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia's war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart.
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Gang of Eight briefing on suspected Chinese spy balloon could occur as early as Tuesday
China has accused Washington of 'seriously violating international practice' after the US military shot down a suspected spy balloon over the ocean. Follow here for live updates.
Biden only mentioned China 3 times in 2022 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden only mentioned China and Chinese President Xi Jinping three times during his last State of the Union address on March 1, 2022.
University apologizes after students chanted ‘Russia’ at Ukrainian basketball player
Colorado State University (CSU) has apologized for chants of “Russia” form its student section near the end of a basketball game Saturday night while an opposing player from Ukraine was…
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Iran protests: Protesters among prisoners pardoned by leader
Iranians involved in anti-government demos are among those set to be released.
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Trump denies accounts of Chinese balloons entering US under his watch
Former President Donald Trump denied claims that Chinese balloons entered U.S. airspace on at least three occasions under his watch, stressing it "NEVER" happened.
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Record numbers of people are worse off, a recipe for political discontent: POLL
There is record dissatisfaction with Biden and Trump ahead of the 2024 election, according to a new poll.
As GOP Rails Against Federal Spending, Its Appetite for Earmarks Grows
WASHINGTON — In 2020, Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., told C-SPAN that his constituents were not in favor of earmarks, so he wasn’t either. Two years later, he earmarked a total of $37.9 million in two separate spending bills for projects in his district. When House Republicans voted to place their own...
Trump and Biden admins clash over reports of previous Chinese balloons
Former President Trump and a number of the top defense and intelligence officials from his administration are refuting a claim that Chinese espionage balloons flew over the U.S. multiple times duri…
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Views of U.S. economy improve but remain low; debt ceiling uncertainty looms — CBS News poll
Americans want compromise. The prospect of default impacts views.
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The U.S. has a long history of environmental protests. Police had never killed an activist — until now.
Police have often been important intermediaries in environmental protests. In a forest outside Atlanta, they were opponents.
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What is the ‘Arctic blast’ deep-freezing the US and Canada?
Recent temperatures of -78 Celsius (-108 Fahrenheit) are reportedly the lowest ever recorded in the United States.
Ukraine defense minister expects help from West on warplanes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine's defense minister expressed confidence Sunday that Western allies would agree to the country's latest weapons request — warplanes to fight off Russian forces that invaded nearly a year ago.
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Booker sees "a pathway forward" on police reform in Senate after Tyre Nichols' death
"There is a pathway forward, and I'm going to be tireless and not stop until we do significant things to make Americans safer," the Democratic senator said on "Face the Nation."
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Chinese spy balloons over US during Trump admin 'discovered after' he left office: senior Biden official
Information suggesting that Chinese spy balloons traveled over the U.S. during the Trump administration was “discovered after” Trump left office, a senior administration official says
IMF managing director says U.S. economy will slow, but could avoid recession
International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva spoke with Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes.
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Americans unenthused about Trump-Biden rematch: Poll
Most voters are unhappy about the prospects of former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden having a rematch in 2024.
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Biden, the balloon, and the age of anti-China one-upmanship
The fascination with how to down the intelligence gathering balloon quickly gave way into the new geopolitical reality: There is no downside to being a China hawk.
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It wasn’t me: Ex-UK PM Truss blames 'system' for her failure
LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss says her failure wasn't her fault.
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Ukraine war: The five key cities and towns in Russia's sights
There are signs Russia is preparing a new offensive - James Waterhouse in Kyiv looks at Moscow's objectives.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Obama defense secretary questions Biden’s response to Chinese balloon
Leon Panetta, a former defense secretary in the Obama administration, questioned the Biden administration’s response to the suspected Chinese spy balloon that drifted across the U.S. before being s…
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Judge: Banning guns for marijuana users unconstitutional
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A federal judge in Oklahoma has ruled that a federal law prohibiting people who use marijuana from owning firearms is unconstitutional, the latest challenge to firearms regulations after the U.S.
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EU migration impasse leaves many refugees out in the cold
BRUSSELS (AP) — Some refugees and asylum-seekers in Brussels have been spending months in between the Street of Palaces and the Small Castle — quite literally.
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Sunday shows: Joe Biden's downed China spy balloon deepens political fight ahead of State of the Union
Democrats said Biden showed strength in taking down the balloon; Republicans said the incident reflected Biden weakness toward China.
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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian leaders denounce anti-gay laws
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.
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Hunter Biden's former business associate has raked in over $500K from pro-Biden super PAC
The consulting firm co-founded by Hunter Biden’s former business associate raked in over $500,000 from a super PAC that helped elect President Biden.
Turmoil risks financial stability Peru long took for granted
CUSCO, Peru (AP) — Marco Gonzales ventured to the Andean city of Cusco from his home in the Peruvian Amazon in 2007 with little more than $20, a smidgeon of English and a change of clothes poorly suited for the icy mountain air.
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NH GOP Gov. Sununu says Trump would lose to Biden in 2024
Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said that former President Donald Trump would be unable to defeat President Biden in an election rematch in 2024.
Former spy chief John Ratcliffe denies reports of Chinese balloon instances under Trump
Former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe refuted accounts from Pentagon officials that Chinese balloons entered U.S. airspace on at least three occasions under the Trump administration.
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Timeline: A Chinese spy balloon’s 7-day trip across the United States
As a Chinese spy balloon made its way east across the United States last week, a military and diplomatic crisis played out on the ground.
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Is a Florida pastor accused of fraud feigning illness to avoid prison?
A court-ordered psychiatrist ruled that Evan Edwards was incompetent to stand trial, but the doctor’s report raised more questions than answers.
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In Tyre Nichols' neighborhood, Black residents fear police
MEMPHIS (AP) — In a terrible way, the death of Tyre Nichols brings vindication to members of the Black community in Memphis who live in constant fear of the police. Often, before, people didn't believe them when told how bad it is.
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Anti-TikTok pressure is bipartisan and mounting in Congress
Anti-TikTok pressure is mounting in Congress from both sides of the aisle, with lawmakers proposing legal measures to ban the popular video sharing app from use in the U.S. to requests for dominant…
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Cubans respond with zeal to new US migration policy
HAVANA (AP) — In barely a week, 25-year-old engineer Marcos Marzo went from riding his small electric motorcycle past the low buildings of Havana’s Vedado district to traveling the mega-highways of Florida, amazed by the towering high-rises and giant supermarkets.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee set to have historically diverse leadership
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) announced the subcommittee gavels, with the new leadership being one of the most historically diverse as the panel looks to utilize the expertise of its members.
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Former prospective aide accuses George Santos of ethics violations and sexual harassment
In a letter to the House Ethics Committee, Derek Myers accused Santos of groping him when they were alone in the lawmaker's office on Capitol Hill.
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171 Republican lawmakers join effort to stop student loan forgiveness program
One hundred and twenty-eight House Republicans and nearly all Republican senators on Friday filed amicus briefs opposing Biden's federal student debt cancellation plan
How will EU ban and West's price cap on Russian diesel work?
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia .
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How a Trump pardon resurrected one of New Jersey’s most powerful Republicans
George Gilmore lost his influence after three felony convictions. Now he's back — and working to shape the state's next race for governor.
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Jupiter's moon count jumps to 92, most in solar system
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That's more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a close second with 83 confirmed moons.
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'Very extreme': Donald Trump cannot beat Biden in 2024 rematch says Sununu and Christie
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) do not think former President Donald Trump could defeat President Joe Biden in the race for the White House in 2024.
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Rep. Clyburn expects positive response to Biden's reelection bid, despite negative poll ratings
Rep. James Clyburn said Sunday he expects the U.S. will respond positively to President Biden's candidacy despite staggering poll numbers showing Americans' dissatisfaction.
Flexing his wins and eyeing a 2nd term, Biden will lay out contrasts with GOP in State of the Union
The annual speech will hit an array of issues, but mainly will reflect the political reality of a divided Congress.
www.politico.comTranscript: Sen. Cory Booker on "Face the Nation," Feb. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Reps. Robert Garcia, Mike Lawler, Summer Lee and Zach Nunn on "Face the Nation," Feb. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Robert Garcia, Mike Lawler, Summer Lee and Zach Nunn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Sen. Ted Cruz on "Face the Nation," Feb. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Gary Cohn on "Face the Nation," Feb. 5, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Gary Cohn that aired Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comFull transcript of "Face the Nation" on Feb. 5, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sens. Ted Cruz and Cory Booker join Margaret Brennan.
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US downs Chinese balloon, drawing a threat from China
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Saturday shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America. China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian aircraft and threatened repercussions.
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Lax Supreme Court security made leak investigation far more difficult: Report
Lax security protocols at the Supreme Court, particularly around securing and tracking documents, might have made an investigation into a historic leak last year much harder.
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State of the Union: Biden sees economic glow, GOP sees gloom
Going into Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Joe Biden sees a nation with a glowing economic future. But Republicans take a far gloomier view.
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2016 Trump campaign in $450,000 lawsuit settlement voids worker non-disclosure pacts
The settlement comes as former President Donald Trump is running for the 2024 presidential nomination, which could set up a rematch with President Joe Biden.
How Democrats’ early-voting order in 2024 compares with 2020
The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved a new calendar lineup for the early stages of the party’s presidential nominating contests in 2024.
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25 million under wind chill alerts as record-breaking cold temperatures hit Northeast
A dangerous and possibly record-shattering freeze is invading the northeastern U.S., leaving 25 million Americans under wind chill alerts.
Trump campaign staff on 2020 election lies: ‘fan the flame’
A newly released audio recording offers a behind-the-scenes look at how former President Donald Trump’s campaign team in a pivotal battleground state knew they had been outflanked by Democrats in the 2020 presidential election.
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DOJ to conduct review of Memphis Police Department after Tyre Nichols' death
The Department of Justice will help conduct a review of the Memphis Police Department following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, city officials said.
Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022
A year ago, President Joe Biden used his first State of the Union address to push top Democratic priorities that were sure to face a battle in the narrowly divided Congress — tough asks like an assault weapons ban.
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Biden tells DNC that House Republicans "intend to destroy the progress we've made"
President Biden addressed the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in Philadelphia.
www.cbsnews.comThe Powerful Lobbyist Behind Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON — As he waged his messy campaign to become House speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy turned to a longtime friend, Jeff Miller, to serve as a kind of field general. Miller, his closest confidant, top fundraiser and sometimes enforcer, hosted a pasta dinner and strategy session for the...
China plays down Blinken's canceled visit over balloon
Blinken was due to visit Beijing on Sunday for talks aimed at reducing U.S.-China tensions.
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Eight Republicans who could challenge Trump in 2024
The possibility of a crowded GOP presidential primary in 2024 has grown likelier in recent days following reports that former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley is gearing up to offi…
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Elon Musk found not guilty of fraud over Tesla tweet
The Tesla boss is cleared of fraud charges over a tweet about taking the carmaker back into private ownership.
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Biden sounds ready to seek 2nd term while rallying Democrats
President Joe Biden sounded like a candidate making his case for a second term as he rallied a raucous meeting of national Democrats who chanted, “Four more years!”
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Fallout from suspected spy balloon kills 'huge propaganda win' for China
This incident confirms the fears of most Western nations about China's power ambitions, one expert says.
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DNC passes new primary calendar making South Carolina first and booting Iowa
New Hampshire's place in the process is still an open question, after state Democrats say they could skip the line.
www.cbsnews.comGeorge Santos admits he 'lied to everyone' in leaked audio recorded this week by a prospective staffer
The New York representative is under pressure after a series of claims he made about his career and personal history were exposed as fabrications.
Shrinking Colorado River hands Biden his first climate brawl
California, Arizona and Nevada are among the states at odds over how to divide the river's water — a fight among powerful political and economic interests with dire consequences.
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Another Chinese 'surveillance balloon' is flying over Latin America, Pentagon says
A Defense Department spokesperson revealed the additional balloon after one was assessed to be flying 60,000 feet above the continental United States.
www.nbcnews.comSelling Trump Isn't What It Used to Be
When Donald Trump announced his foray into NFTs late last year, capitalizing on public interest in his presidential campaign to sell cartoonish virtual trading cards depicting him as a superhero, he was derided for retreating to his huckster impulses. Anyone seeking insight into Trump’s decision...
Fed seen hiking policy rate above 5% as job gains surge
The U.S. Federal Reserve is likely to need to lift the benchmark rate above 5% and keep it there to squeeze too-high inflation out of an economy where the labor market remains strong even after nearly a year of the most aggressive round of Fed rate hikes in 40 years.
DeSantis files complaint against Orlando Philharmonic for hosting drag holiday event
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) administration has filed a complaint against an Orlando foundation over a drag holiday event it hosted in which minors were allowed to attend the show. T…
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Electronic pollbook security raises concerns going into 2024
High-profile problems involving electronic pollbooks in recent years have opened the door for those peddling election conspiracies.
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Florida schools directed to cover or remove classroom books that are not vetted
The state board of education said a law restricting school libraries from displaying or lending books that have not been vetted applies to books displayed in classrooms.
From burgers to bagels, Biden turns to brands to boost everyman image
WASHINGTON - The cameras were rolling in the Oval Office as President Biden placed a surprise call last month to Ghostburger, a local eatery with bright pink decor that debuted during the pandemic in 2020, ordering cheeseburgers to the White House for his weekly lunch with the vice president...
CIA Director William Burns: "I wouldn't underestimate" Xi's ambitions for Taiwan
"We know as a matter of intelligence that he's instructed the People's Liberation Army to be ready by 2027 to conduct a successful invasion," Burns also said.
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White officer involved in Tyre Nichols arrest fired
Preston Hemphill, the white Memphis Police officer who was one of the first cops to confront Tyre Nichols, was fired from the force.
Dianne Feinstein getting pushed out in drastic turn for California legend
A California political juggernaut appears to be on her way to an unceremonious exit.
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Biden, Cabinet visiting 20 states after State of the Union
President Joe Biden and his Cabinet will embark on a post-State of the Union “blitz” to visit at least 20 states next week to discuss his economic agenda after his Tuesday night address to Congress.
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China urges calm over 'spy' balloon in US airspace
The US condemns China's intrusion as the Pentagon reports a second Chinese balloon over Latin America.
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US military shoots down Chinese spy balloon over Atlantic Ocean
The Chinese spy balloon has been shot down by the U.S. military while hovering over the Atlantic Ocean off of the South Carolina coast on Saturday afternoon.
‘Miserable’ Marjorie Taylor Greene Whines That Her Congressional Salary Is Too Low
RumbleRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) lamented this week about how little she was getting paid as a member of Congress, claiming that her low congressional salary had made her “life miserable” as she “made a lot more money” before stepping into public service.The MAGA firebrand, who fashions...
Gloves off: Conservatives fight the NHL in a culture war clash
The National Hockey League has become the latest professional sports league to become entangled in the culture war.
www.nbcnews.comThe race for the 2024 election is on. But who will take on Trump?
The ex-president is daring Republican challengers to make the first move – and some are preparing to attack
Iran, West clash over UN watchdog report on Fordow nuclear plant
The latest row comes as the IAEA chief hopes for progress in a potential visit to Tehran in February.
SEC’s Gensler weighs scaling back climate rule as lawsuits loom
Potential changes to the proposal have been debated for months.
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Conservatives angry about school ‘indoctrination’ are telling on themselves | Jan-Werner Müller
Ideologues like Ron DeSantis aren’t angry at politics in education; they’re angry their politics don’t have a monopoly
Hackers who breached ION say ransom paid; company declines comment
The hackers who claimed responsibility for a disruptive breach at financial data firm ION say a ransom has been paid, although they declined to say how much it was or offer any evidence that the money had been handed over.
DNC votes for Biden's plan to upend presidential nominating calendar, angering Iowa, NH
The Democratic National Committee overwhelmingly voted to upend the top of the DNC presidential nominating calendar for 2024, bumping Iowa and New Hampshire from their lead off positions
Classified U.S. Report Highlighted Foreign Power Surveillance With Advanced Technology
WASHINGTON — The Chinese spy balloon floating over the continental United States generated deep concern on Capitol Hill in part because it came on the heels of a classified report to Congress that outlined incidents of U.S. adversaries potentially using advanced technology to spy on the country...
Afro Latino educators scorn Florida governor's dissection of African American studies course
Rejecting an AP course on African American studies, the Florida governor now has a bigger plan to ban diversity programs in all state colleges by prohibiting funding.
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'Are you with me?': Biden sounding more and more like a candidate amid 2024 speculation
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris's appearances in Pennsylvania, a state that helped clinch them the 2020 election, is just one more indication the pair is inching closer to announcing a 2024 reelection campaign.
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Video 23andMe DNA test links woman to unsolved murder
A woman learned she may be the key to solving a murder mystery after she got a phone call from the police thanks to her DNA.
Thousands mistake US owned research balloon for Chinese spy balloon
FlightRadar 24 changed the classification of a standard United States based high altitude research balloon on Saturday morning, after thousands of Americans mistook it for the suspected Chinese spy balloon.
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Two suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder
One suspect in the murder of six family members is taken into custody after a shootout with police.
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North Carolina Supreme Court will rehear redistricting, voter ID cases that GOP had lost | CNN Politics
The North Carolina Supreme Court, which flipped to a Republican majority with last year's elections, said Friday it would rehear a redistricting case and a voter ID case -- cases that the state's GOP legislature had lost when they were previously before the state's highest court.
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Former senior military official slams 'feckless' Pentagon response to Chinese balloon, warns of consequences
A former assistant secretary of the Army under President Trump is taking issue with the Pentagon's response to the Chinese balloon, warning of consequences for the military.
Brazil sinks aircraft carrier in Atlantic despite pollution risk
Critics of Brazil’s planned sinking of the Sao Paulo described it as a ‘state-sponsored environmental crime’.
DNC approves adjusted early presidential primary schedule
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday approved an adjusted early presidential primary state schedule, formalizing their intentions to move Iowa out of the early lineup and shake up th…
thehill.comThe US promised the Cherokee Nation a seat in Congress in a treaty that fueled the Trail of Tears. 188 years later, the Cherokee say lawmakers may finally fulfill that promise.
Seating a Cherokee in Congress would show that the US is capable of keeping its word to tribes, Kim Teehee, the proposed delegate, told Insider.
Republicans Push To Rename Part Of John Lewis Way In Nashville To 'Honor' Trump
Two Tennessee Democrats blasted the bill that could christen a stretch of the street named for the late civil rights icon "President Donald Trump Boulevard."
China’s Mideast buildup stirs security worries for U.S.
Chinese state-owned companies are making billions of dollars in investments near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's prime conduits for oil shipments — a move that could lay the groundwork for a future military presence.
www.politico.comChina says it reserves right to respond to downing of surveillance balloon
The FBI is expected to take custody of any recovered components of the balloon and ship them to its lab in Quantico, Virginia, a senior government official told ABC News.
MTG moving on up, while Omar is out: Washington Photos of the Week
Capitol Hill was filled with committee drama this week. The GOP-led House voted to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from the Foreign Affairs Committee for past antisemitic statements.
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Biden speaks about Chinese spy balloon on camera for first time, says 'we're gonna take care of it'
President Biden on Saturday promised action on the Chinese spy balloon traveling across the United States that has sparked international controversy and infuriated Republicans.
Six Republicans most likely to challenge Trump in 2024
A crowded GOP primary seems increasingly possible in 2024, as more Republicans are expected to emerge to face former President Donald Trump for the party's nomination next year.
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Why the discovery of a Chinese balloon in US skies is such a big deal
Tensions between the U.S. and China are on the rise again after the discovery of what the Biden administration is describing as a sophisticated Chinese espionage tool flying over the United States.…
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Indian watchdog tells investors markets stable despite Adani rout
India's market regulator moved to calm investor concerns on Saturday, saying that its financial markets remain stable and continue to function in a transparent and efficient manner, despite recent dramatic stock falls in Adani Group companies.
Democrats Becoming ‘Majority-Minority Party’ Led by College-Educated Whites: Report | National Review
The political realignment is a significant departure from the traditional view of Democrats as the party of the working class.
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Olympic echoes of boycott era as Ukraine vs IOC intensifies
A contest that could define the 2024 Paris Olympics is playing out 18 months before medals are awarded.
apnews.comEric Trump Blames Dad's Beloved Brexit For Millions In Losses At Scottish Golf Courses
Donald Trump has previously hailed the U.K.'s departure from the European Union as a "great thing" for Britain and for business.
Japan PM fires aide over derogatory LGBT remarks
Masayoshi Arai was dismissed after reportedly saying he would not want to live next to same-sex couples.
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Regional leaders urge immediate cease-fire in eastern Congo
Regional heads of state have called for an immediate cease-fire by all parties in eastern Congo, where tensions have grown amid talk of war as Congo and neighboring Rwanda trade allegations of backing armed rebels.
apnews.comRepublicans pounce on Biden over appearance of Chinese spy balloon
Republican politicians sharply criticized President Biden shortly after an apparent Chinese spy balloon appeared in the sky above Montana.
Japan to restrict chip manufacturing machine exports to China, Kyodo reports
Japan's government will begin restricting exports of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China in Spring after it amends a foreign exchange law to allow the change, Kyodo News reported on Saturday.
'Border-free Biden:' Republicans connect China spy balloon fiasco to migrant crisis at southern border
The Chinese surveillance balloon that traveled into U.S. territory this week has sparked comparisons from Republicans with the ongoing crisis at the southern border.
DeSantis admin revokes liquor license to venue after 'Drag Queen Christmas' event
Florida state officials are pulling the liquor license of an Orlando venue after they hosted a Christmas-themed drag queen show containing sexually explicit content aimed at children on Dec. 28.
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'Kidnapped' by Russian soldiers: Ukrainian orphans, guardian share their story after release
ABC News’ Ines de La Cuetara spoke with 15 Ukrainian orphans who were abducted by the Russian military and moved out of the country.
Balloon incident adds new tension to US-China relationship
The Chinese balloon incident came on the eve of a Beijing visit Secretary of State Blinken has now postponed, adding new tension to the U.S.-China relationship.
Will Gillibrand face a primary challenge from the left in 2024?
Correction: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand last won reelection in 2018. A previous version of this article included incorrect information. Progressives are looking at New York as a way to make the Senate …
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February 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news
France and Italy will send a long-range air defense system to Ukraine this spring, the countries' defense ministers said. The system can target drones, missiles and jets.
China balloon: Could it have been blown off course as Beijing claims?
Wind speed and weather data has been used to track its possible path.
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‘It’s about damn time’: College workers organize amid nationwide labor unrest
After fearing the National Labor Relations Board under President Donald Trump would roll back graduate students' power to unionize, campus organizers are energized under President Joe Biden.
www.politico.comBiden’s ‘Sputnik moment’: Is China’s spy balloon political warfare?
The spy balloon that China sailed over the United States and Canada should compel Americans to ask what, exactly, Beijing is doing. China claims the balloon is a weather “airship” that went off cou…
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Funeral held for Belarusian activist killed in Ukraine
A funeral for a Belarusian military volunteer and dissident was held in Ukraine's capital. Eduard Lobau died fighting Russian troops in Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine.
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Tennessee board suspends licenses of two EMTs who responded to Tyre Nichols arrest
Two emergency medical technicians have had their licenses suspended after a Tennessee regulatory board found that they failed to give medical attention to Tyre Nichols for nearly 20 minutes as he l…
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'Died suddenly' posts twist tragedies to push vaccine lies
A growing online conspiracy theory is using the tagline “died suddenly” to baselessly claim that COVID-19 vaccines are killing people
Nikki Addimando case puts spotlight on criminal justice for victims of domestic violence
Domestic abuse victims' advocacy groups are calling for reforms for laws that affect victims.
Grocery consumers sue to block Kroger’s $25 bln buy of Albertsons
A private lawsuit filed in California on Thursday seeks to stop Kroger Co's planned $25 billion purchase of rival Albertsons Companies Inc , a deal that state attorneys general, consumer groups and some U.S. lawmakers have questioned as harmful to competition in the grocery market.
Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
Officials on both sides of Russia's war in Ukraine says dozens of prisoners have returned home following a prisoner swap.
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Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for 'blasphemous content'
The country's internet regulator says the ban will remain in place until all material is removed.
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Officers kill man in S. Carolina after he stabs police dog
Officers in South Carolina have shot and killed a man who stabbed a police dog during a raid on a home
Biden admin to brief 'Gang of Eight' on Chinese spy balloon after Speaker McCarthy's request
The Biden administration plans to brief the "Gang of Eight" next week about an alleged Chinese spy balloon that is flying over the continental United States.
Ohio train derailment: Controlled burn of toxic chemicals went 'as planned,' PA gov says
A controlled release of chemicals on a derailed train in Ohio has taken place, resulting in a large ball of fire and plume of black smoke, authorities said on Monday.
Ukraine war: For all its political bluster, the invasion has shattered Russia's illusion of invincibility
There is a huge disparity between Russia's political bluster and its actual warfighting capability - its illusion of invincibility has been shattered.
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Liz Truss says she didn’t get ‘realistic chance’ to enact tax-cutting agenda
Former PM writes that ‘powerful economic establishment’ and lack of party support contributed to her downfall
The Manhattan DA was skeptical about using Michael Cohen to testify against Trump. He's now helping the office investigate the ex-president's hush-money scandal.
A grand jury is now reportedly weighing charges against Donald Trump for the 2016 hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels.
Dianne Feinstein's extremely awkward, very uncomfortable exit from the political stage
Democrats in her home state are moving on even as she isn’t.
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Wife pays tribute to 'selfless' Marine veteran who died treating people in Ukraine
“I can’t imagine our lives without him. I loved him so much, and he loved me so well,” Alex Potter said of her husband, Pete Reed.
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Montana congressman concerned with 'lack of transparency' on spy balloon and possible explosion
Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT) says he is concerned over the "lack of transparency" regarding the Chinese spy balloon spotted over his district earlier this week.
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Sri Lanka marks independence anniversary amid economic woes
Sri Lanka has marked its 75th independence anniversary as a bankrupt nation, with many citizens angry, anxious and in no mood to celebrate.
apnews.comPolice: 2 Pakistani Taliban commanders killed in northwest
Pakistani police say they have killed two militant commanders in the country's northwest
Elon Musk likely to 'double down' on tweets after court victory
Elon Musk may become even more emboldened in his Twitter use after a jury cleared the billionaire Tesla Inc chief executive over his missive that he had "funding secured" to take his electric car company private.
6th officer fired after beating death of Tyre Nichols
Officials say a sixth Memphis officer was fired Friday after an internal police investigation showed he violated multiple department policies in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, including rules surrounding the deployment of a stun gun.
apnews.comThe U.S. could knock the Chinese balloon out the sky, but it's risky
Still, says Tom Karako of the Center for Strategic & International Studies, "it's a very bad precedent to let this go."
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Manhattan DA will likely 'move toward an indictment' in Trump case, legal expert says
A familiar legal pattern emerged in Manhattan this week. It likely foreshadows an indictment in the case against former President Donald Trump, according to a former U.S. prosecutor.
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Israeli army besieges homes of fugitives in West Bank raid
The Israeli army has raided a refugee camp near the Palestinian city of Jericho, besieging houses it said were being used as hideouts for Palestinian attackers and shooting at residents who opened fire.
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British sailors hospitalized after drinking water on naval ship
A Royal Navy warship has returned to port in Britain after several sailors got sick from the vessel's drinking water.
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Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's bodies recovered in prisoner swap - Ukraine
Kyiv says Chris Parry and Andrew Bagshaw's remains were handed over as part of a prisoner swap.
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Democrats make South Carolina first presidential primary voting state
The DNC officially moved the state ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire for its 2024 primary, following President Biden's recommendation.
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Qatar boosts influence in Lebanon amid multiple crises
BEIRUT (AP) — Most wealthy Gulf Arab nations followed Saudi Arabia’s lead in recent years and ostracized crisis-hit Lebanon because of the growing influence of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.
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'Are you with me?' Biden previews re-elect campaign at DNC
The president, in rare joint appearance with VP Harris, touts first-term accomplishments ahead of an expected formal announcement later in the year.
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China says political trust with Russia has deepened after envoy's visit
China said on Saturday that mutual political trust with Russia has continued to deepen after Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu visited the country this week and met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Tesla hikes price of Model Y after US alters tax credit rule
Tesla has raised prices on its Model Y in the U.S., apparently due to rising demand and changes in U.S. government rules that make more versions of the small SUV eligible for tax credits
Jordan, Cruz shred Biden over suspected Chinese spy balloon by comparing him to past presidents: 'Weakness'
Rep. Jim Jordan said President Biden's inaction on the suspected Chinese spy balloon flies in the face of previous presidents, like Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy.
ASEAN vows to conclude pact with China on disputed territory
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Southeast Asian foreign ministers vowed to finalize negotiations with China over a proposed pact aimed at preventing conflicts in the disputed South China Sea in their annual retreat on Saturday in Indonesia’s capital.
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Tens of thousands of Israelis protest against justice reform plans
Tens of thousands of Israelis braved heavy rain on Saturday for a fifth week of protests against judicial reform plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government that critics say threaten democratic checks on ministers by the courts.
Final Boeing 747 rolls off assembly line: "It's not just another airplane"
The jet has ruled commercial airways since its debut in 1969.
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A death, an escape and a burglary: Even with an arrest, answers hard to come by in Dallas Zoo crimes
“I don’t know of a zoo that has been subjected to this kind of weirdness,” one expert said.
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Man rescued by Coast Guard wanted in 'Goonies' fish incident
A man who was saved by a Coast Guard rescue swimmer at the mouth of the Columbia River on Friday was wanted by police for a bizarre fish dumping incident at the home featured in the classic film, “The Goonies.”
apnews.comEx-Prosecutor’s Book Details Struggle Over Indicting Trump On His Business Records
“Once again, Donald Trump had managed to dance between the raindrops of accountability,” writes Mark Pomerantz.
Pope in South Sudan tells clergy to raise voices against injustice
Pope Francis is on an unprecedented trip to the war-torn country with two other Christian leaders.
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Eric Swalwell roasted on social media after asking why GOP colleague's 'gun' is 'so small'
Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, prompted backlash after he inquired about the size of a Republican colleague's pin, which is in the shape of a rifle.
Bolsonaro ponders election defeat, as crowd chants ‘fraud’
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro spoke to hundreds of supporters at a property owned by former U.S.
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Odesa battles to restore power after fire wipes out substation
The damage left nearly half a million people without power in a new blow to Ukraine's ailing energy grid which has been hammered by Russian strikes for months. Officials said repairs could take weeks.
Arctic blast brings dangerously cold temperatures to the Northeast
The Arctic air included a record-setting wind chill of minus 108 degrees Fahrenheit on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
www.nbcnews.comKansas police responding to overdose call shoot, kill man
Police in Kansas say an officer shot and killed an armed man after he fled from the scene of an opioid overdose on a bicycle
ChatGPT can help you fool OpenAI’s anti-cheating tool
Despite OpenAI's effort to address concerns around academic cheating, ChatGPT itself will help you get around the company's new AI detection technology.
www.nbcnews.comN. Carolina Supreme Court to rehear voter ID, redistricting
The new Republican majority on North Carolina’s Supreme Court has agreed to rehear redistricting and voter identification cases less than two months after the court’s previous edition controlled by Democrats blocked a voter ID mandate and a district map.
apnews.comFailed GOP Candidate Pleads Not Guilty In Shootings Of Democrats' Homes
New Mexico Republican Solomon Peña is accused of coordinating the shootings along with four others.
Vengeance a blot on Pakistan's political landscape
Vengeance a blot on Pakistan’s political landscape
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In South Dakota Senate, far-right lawmakers rankle GOP
In the South Dakota Senate, a group of far-right Republican lawmakers are looking to challenge the establishment by pushing for hardline stands on social issues.
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Canadian teen wins $48m lotto jackpot on first try
Sensible Juliette Lamour, 18, immediately turned to a financial planner, or Dad, as she calls him.
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Good-bye Iowa! Democrats approve Biden's revamped primary calendar
Black voters will have a greater say in the nominating process and carving an easier path for President Joe Biden's expected re-election bid.
Friend of slain mother Heidi Broussard sentenced to 55 years in prison | CNN
The Texas woman accused of killing Heidi Broussard and kidnapping the victim's infant has been sentenced to 55 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2019 murder, according the Travis County District Attorney's Office.
www.cnn.comMan given 16 years for shooting at kids throwing snowballs
A Wisconsin man convicted of shooting at a group of children who threw snowballs at his car in 2020 has received a 16-year prison sentence
Former Arkansas lawmaker sentenced to 46 months in prison
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas lawmaker who admitted to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes and filing a false income tax return was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in federal prison.
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Connecticut's first LGBTQ-centered school to open later this year
As lawmakers continue to debate LGBTQ representation in U.S. schools, Connecticut’s PROUD Academy plans to open its doors to queer youths and allies this fall.
www.nbcnews.comThis week in politics: China spy balloon, Haley enters '24 race, Omar ditched from House committee
What happened this week in politics? Biden and McCarthy met at the White House to talk debt ceiling and news of a Nikki Haley White House run leaked.
Warmer weather helps restoration efforts, but thousands still lack power in Austin
The city-owned utility had no estimate on when power would be fully restored.
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Feds say cyberattack caused suicide helpline's outage
A cyberattack caused a nearly daylong outage of the nation’s new 988 mental health helpline late last year, federal officials tell The Associated Press.
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Breakingviews - America isn’t quitting gas guzzlers yet
The home of SUVs will be ruled by fossil fuels for a while. Indeed, GM and Ford might be counting on it if a look at last year's annual profits are any indication, Jonathan Guilford writes.
US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies
U.S. wildlife officials have taken the first step to lift federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the door to future hunting in several states.
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Chinese spy balloon: Blinken calls out China for 'irresponsible act' in phone call with CCP official
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called out China after a surveillance balloon was spotted over the northern United States, calling it an “irresponsible act."
South Carolina sheriff’s office asks residents not to ‘shoot’ at Chinese surveillance balloon
The sheriff’s office in York County, South Carolina, is imploring residents not to shoot at the Chinese surveillance balloon traveling over the U.S. after eyewitnesses in the region spotted t…
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At least 23 dead as dozens of wildfires torch forests in Chile
Dozens of wildfires blazing though Chile caused the government to extend an emergency order to another region on Saturday, as a scorching summer heat wave complicates efforts to control fires that have claimed at least 23 lives so far.
Family found dead in Pennsylvania made a 'joint decision' to kill themselves, police say
Morgan Daub, 26, and her parents, James Daub, 62, and Deborah Daub, 59, were found dead in the backyard of their home in York County, in what police say was a suicide pact.
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Five players ejected in a mass brawl marring the Orlando Magic's victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves | CNN
Five players were ejected after a fight, in which punches were thrown and almost every player on the court was involved, marred the Orlando Magic's 127-120 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Actress Melinda Dillon of 'A Christmas Story' and 'Close Encounters' dies at 83 | CNN
Actress Melinda Dillon, a two-time Oscar nominee best known for the movies "A Christmas Story" and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," has died, according to a cremation service in Long Beach, California.
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The science behind the zombie fungus from 'The Last of Us'
The hit HBO series "The Last Of Us" describes a post-pandemic world devastated by a mass outbreak of a "zombie fungus" that infects and takes over the mind of its hosts.
A shot to protect babies from RSV is almost here, but kids in need could have trouble getting it
A federal program provides free vaccinations to children who are uninsured or on Medicaid, but the new RSV shot isn't technically a vaccine — it's an antibody drug.
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U.S. plans to stop buying Covid shots for the public this fall. Here's what that means for you
Under the Affordable Care Act, most Americans would still get their Covid shots for free once the vaccine program goes commercial.
The COVID emergency declaration is ending: What it means for tests, vaccines, treatment
When Biden ends the emergency declaration May 11, access to COVID tests, vaccines and treatment will now depend on insurance coverage.
California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools. The California Department of Public Health said Friday it is not exploring emergency rules to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required school vaccinations.
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Playbook: The White House’s new Medicare salvo
And the DNC meets to vote on states' presidential primary order.
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Why a new Alzheimer's drug is having a slow US debut
The first drug to show that it slows Alzheimer’s is on sale, but treatment for most patients is still several months away
New Mexico legislators may block local abortion ordinances
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A standoff over abortion in politically conservative regions of New Mexico escalated Friday as Democratic state legislators advanced a bill that would prohibit local governments from interfering with women's access to reproductive health care.
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What to know about Paxlovid, the COVID antiviral that keeps people out of the hospital
Paxlovid is one of the only antiviral pills to effectively treat COVID-19 symptoms. As a more contagious variant spreads, here's what to know.
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Women suing J&J await their day in court after the company failed to get talc cases moved to bankruptcy court
Thousands of lawsuits allege that Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder caused cancer. The company's attempt to move those suits to bankruptcy court has been rejected.
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California reverses COVID vaccine requirement for students as it ends Newsom emergency declaration
California officials said Friday that its children will not be required to receive the COVID-190 vaccine to attend schools. The state's emergency declaration ends this month.
How a DHS whistleblower was silenced over early COVID failures
Former DHS employee Tom McGinn was sidelined almost three years ago for questioning his agency’s response to the outbreak of the COVID pandemic.
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What’s tricky about the latest round of COVID-19 variants?
No matter where we come from or what we look like, all humans share the same 99.6% of our DNA. That means that all the beautiful, biologically-driven diversity among people comes from a tiny fraction of our genetic material. In half of the population —biologic human males — the single...
Paging Dr. AI? What ChatGPT and artificial intelligence could mean for the future of medicine | CNN
Without cracking a single medical text book, without a day to medical school, the co-author of a study draft on artificial intelligence passed the US Medical Licensing Examination. It was the artificial intelligence ChatGPT.
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FDA faults company behind recalled eye drops for multiple violations, bans imports
Global Pharma's eye drops have been linked to a U.S. outbreak which has led to at least five people losing their vision.
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Tracking the opioid crisis: Inside the DEA's secret lab | CNN
CNN was granted rare access to the secret lab where the DEA tests and analyzes seized illicit drugs in order to stay ahead of the opioid crisis and track what could be coming next.
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Study links Merck COVID-19 drug to new virus mutations
Merck & Co.’s COVID-19 pill is giving rise to new mutations of the virus in some patients, according to a study that underscores the risk of trying to intentionally alter the pathogen’s genetic code.
The COVID emergency declaration is ending: What it means for tests, vaccines, treatment
When Biden ends the emergency declaration May 11, access to COVID tests, vaccines and treatment will now depend on insurance coverage.
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