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Lawmakers seek to bar insurrectionists from holding office
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in a handful of states are trying to send a message two years after the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol: Those who engage in an attempted overthrow of the government shouldn’t be allowed to run it.
Germany would not block Poland from sending tanks to Ukraine, minister says
Berlin has so far held back from sending them or allowing other NATO countries to do so.
Hockey brawls to debt limit: Emmer wrangles House GOP votes
It's not an easy job corralling votes from House Republicans and trying to hold together a fractious majority well enough to pass party priorities.
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Biden docs: White House requested FBI search that uncovered latest batch of classified documents
President Biden's lawyers requested the Friday search of Biden's residence that uncovered a fourth batch of classified documents, according to media reports.
White House to McCarthy: No negotiations on debt limit
The White House says President Joe Biden “looks forward” to sitting down with new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to discuss a range of topics.
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Manchin says it’s a ‘mistake’ for White House to want Democrats to address debt ceiling without GOP | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Sunday that it’s a “mistake” for the White House to want Democrats to deal with the debt ceiling without negotiating with congressional Republicans.
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Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights
Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying supporters against efforts in Washington and in Republican-led states to restrict abortion on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe vs.
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Al-Shabab: US air strike in Somalia 'kills 30 militants'
The US military says it helped government troops fighting al-Shabab Islamists northeast of the Somali capital.
www.bbc.comGOP Rep. Mike Turner, who suggested Trump took about 300 classified documents to write a memoir, calls Biden a 'serial classified document hoarder'
Turner, who once questioned whether Trump's document possession was an "immediate national security threat," now worries Biden is a serial "hoarder."
POLL: Most Americans think both Biden and Trump inappropriately handled classified documents
Strong majorities of Americans believe both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump acted inappropriately when it comes to handling of classified documents
U.S. lawmakers preparing plan to avert debt-ceiling crisis
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is preparing a plan to defuse a looming crisis over the nation's debt ceiling by changing it from a fixed dollar amount a percentage of national economic output, the group's top Republican said on Sunday.
Monterey Park shooting: 11 killed at Lunar New Year celebration, suspect dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
The suspect went to a second dance studio after the shooting, but someone there managed to disarm him, the Los Angeles County sheriff said.
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Sheriff: Suspect in dance club shooting killed self in van
Police say a suspect remains on the loose after killing 10 people and wounding 10 others at a Los Angeles-area dance club late Saturday.
apnews.comFormer GOP Sen. Rob Portman: Trump won't be the Republican nominee
When Rob Portman announced he was retiring from the Senate two years ago, it was taken as another sign that Congress was going to the dogs.
Donald Trump plans campaign stops targeting Republican opponents – and prosecutors
Former President Donald Trump is campaigning for the White House again, even as legal troubles mount and Republican rivals like Ron DeSantis circle.
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Manchin doesn’t rule out running for president or Senate reelection under different party
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) during an interview on Sunday did not rule out the idea he could run for president or Senate reelection under a different party in 2024, saying he has yet to make a decis…
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Sanders' Latinx ban wades into community's generational rift
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is tapping into a debate that's sharply divided Latinos with her decision to ban most state agencies from using the gender neutral term Latinx.
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Trump resort in Miami set to host conference bolstering conspiracy theories
The conference, known as the ReAwaken America Tour, had no official lineup of speakers for the May event at Trump's Doral hotel in Miami.
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The West’s ‘indecision’ is killing our people: Ukraine
Germany has been under growing pressure to provide Leopard tanks to Kyiv but says it has yet to make a decision.
Biden and Trump documents expose wider problem: Missing classified records not uncommon
Biden and Trump's classified documents expose long-held issues with how the U.S. government tracks sensitive documents, experts say.
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In conservative states, abortion opponents push back on Republicans
Debates about rape, incest and health exceptions are dividing Republicans.
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Harris on Roe anniversary: ‘No one is immune’ to impacts of Supreme Court decision
Vice President Harris on Sunday warned that the right of every woman across the United States to make her own reproductive decisions is on the line in the wake of the Supreme Court decision that st…
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The AP Interview: Yellen says debt standoff risks ‘calamity’
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says in an Associated Press interview that she expects Congress will ultimately vote to raise America's debt limit.
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Dems: Biden should be 'embarrassed' by classified docs case
Senior Democrats are expressing criticism of how President Joe Biden handled classified material after leaving office as vice president.
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Six arrested after protesters attack businesses, set police car on fire in Atlanta - Washington Examiner
Police arrested six protesters who turned violent in downtown Atlanta late Saturday night, setting a police car on fire and smashing windows of local businesses. Law enforcement have not identified the protesters and the charges have not been released. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens confirmed that...
www.washingtonexaminer.com5 key questions we still don't know about Biden documents
The White House has been unable or unwilling to answer several basic questions about President Biden's handling of classified documents.
How economic headwinds are posing a challenge to Biden
Economic headwinds are posing a challenge to President Biden as he readies a possible reelection bid during which jobs and the economy are likely to take center stage. The White House has sought to…
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FBI searched Biden home, found items marked classified
Another search, this one by the FBI at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, has turned up more material containing classified markings.
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House Foreign Affairs chairman says some members don’t understand what’s at stake in Ukraine | CNN Politics
The Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee sought Sunday to tamp down speculation that the new GOP majority will be less likely to fund aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia, though he did suggest some members of his party may need to be convinced about the need to...
www.cnn.com‘Totally irresponsible’: Biden faces backlash after new classified documents found at Wilmington home
President Biden faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans after Saturday’s revelation that classified documents had been found at his private home in Wilmington, Del.
Democrats may have to bend on negotiations with GOP on debt ceiling
Strategists and policy experts in both parties believe Democrats will have to come to the bargaining table soon to negotiate a debt ceiling deal that would avoid an economic catastrophe. Pre…
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Biden to tap former COVID czar Jeff Zients as new chief of staff
President Biden plans to tap former COVID-19 czar Jeff Zients to be his new chief of staff after Ron Klain steps down in the coming days, Fox News confirmed.
‘I’m not the Speaker’: McCaul sidesteps questions on Marjorie Taylor Greene committee posts
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) deflected questions about Rep. Marjorie Greene’s (R-Ga.) committee posts on Sunday, saying that it’s not up to him to decide panel assignments. Greene was …
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Noem wants investigation into social security number leak
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem is demanding the U.S. Department of Justice investigate why her family’s social security numbers were leaked when Congress released its findings in the Jan. 6 investigation.
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GOP Rep. Mike Turner "can think of no reason" for Biden to have documents marked classified at home
"Why did he have these documents to begin with?" Turner asked in an interview with "Face the Nation."
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Timeline of political relations between Sweden and Turkey
Sweden’s bid for NATO membership faces a dead end after a rally by the far right burns the Quran.
10 dead, 10 wounded in mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, with suspect found dead
Multiple people were shot late Saturday in Monterey Park, California, a city near Los Angeles hosting a Lunar New Year festival this weekend.
Top House Intel GOP says Biden probe ‘looks more like a cover-up than an investigation’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) criticized the Justice Department’s probe of President Joe Biden's alleged mishandling of classified documents, following an announcement on Saturday that the DOJ found more classified documents in the president's possession. Turner, the highest ranking GOP member of the...
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Top Biden aide Ron Klain expected to soon leave White House
White House chief of staff Ron Klain is preparing to leave his job in the coming weeks. That word comes from a person familiar with Klain’s plans who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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California shooting suspect kills himself after Lunar New Year massacre
A 72-year-old gunman killed himself when approached by police on Sunday, about 12 hours after he had carried out a Lunar New Year massacre at a dance club that left 10 people dead and another 10 wounded.
AP sources: Biden to pick Zients as his next chief of staff
President Joe Biden is expected to name the man who ran his administration’s initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic as his next chief of staff.
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Former President Donald Trump is campaigning for the White House again, even as legal troubles mount and Republican rivals like Ron DeSantis circle.
Trump v Biden: how different are their policies on the US-Mexico border?
Biden’s immigration promises fall short as some of Trump’s policies remain in place – here’s what’s similar and what’s different
AI experts on whether you should be "terrified" of ChatGPT
OpenAI's artificial intelligence writing program can, with a few prompts, compose poetry, prose, song lyrics, essays, even news articles. And that has ethicists and educators worried about the program's ease at replacing human ideas with chatbot-generated words.
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The Women of Iran Are Not Backing Down
The protest movement led by Persian women seeks to unravel the Iranian regime’s oppression.
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Wagner Group to send Kyiv bodies of soldiers killed in Soledar, report says
The private Russian military group Wagner plans to send the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers killed in fighting in the captured town of Soledar to territory held by Ukraine, a website linked to the group's founder Yevgeny Prigozhin reported on Saturday.
Manchin says he would support Sinema if she runs for reelection
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on Sunday he would support Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.) if she seeks reelection in 2024, even if the newly Independent senator is challenged by a Democrat. When asked…
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California rampage is the latest U.S. mass shooting
A rampage at a ballroom dance venue in Monterey Park, California, that killed at least 10 people on Saturday was one of the most deadly mass shootings in the state's modern history.
German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture
Germany has become one of Ukraine’s leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia’s invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each new step — generating impatience among allies.
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Justice Department investigators find 6 more items marked classified in search of Biden's Delaware home, attorney says
Bob Bauer, a personal attorney for Mr. Biden, said the search lasted about 13 hours.
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GOP investigations of Biden to test Chairman Comer’s power
Rep. James Comer has a balancing act ahead of him as the new chairman of the powerful House Oversight and Accountability Committee.
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DOJ seizes more classified docs from Biden's Wilmington home after 12-hour FBI search
The Justice Department seized additional classified records from President Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home during an FBI search it conducted on Friday, Fox News has learned.
The December Omnibus Bill's Little Secret: It Was Also a Giant Health Bill
The giant spending bill passed by Congress last month kept the government open. But it also quietly rewrote huge areas of health policy: Hundreds of pages of legislation were devoted to new health care programs. The legislation included major policy areas that committees had been hammering away...
Senate Democrat Dick Durbin says elected officials bear ‘responsibility’ for classified materials - Washington Examiner
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) conceded President Joe Biden has lost the "high ground" on the handling of classified documents. Durbin proclaimed that an elected official is responsible for classified documents while speaking with Dana Bash on CNN's State of the Union Sunday. BIDEN CLASSIFIED...
www.washingtonexaminer.com'We will not back down': Harris spotlights abortion, challenges GOP in Florida speech
Vice President Kamala Harris, who has emerged as the face of the White House fight for abortion rights, said Biden will take steps to protect abortion pill access.
Border Patrol official quit after allegedly pressuring women for sex, officials say
Tony Barker, who was acting chief of the law enforcement operations directorate, is under investigation by Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Professional Responsibility.
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'Here again': Abortion activists rally 50 years after Roe
Women's marches demanding the protection of abortion rights drew thousands of people to the streets across the country on Sunday.
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What would have been 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade sees protests, celebration
Sunday marks what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and is being commemorated by protests and celebrations of the fight for abortion rights.
Putin ally says new weapons for Kyiv will lead to global catastrophe
A close ally of President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that deliveries of offensive weapons to Kyiv that threaten Russia's territories will lead to a global catastrophe and make arguments against using weapons of mass destruction untenable.
Sundance doc looks into Brett Kavanaugh investigation
A new documentary looks into the sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
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Red state Democrat doesn't 'lift a finger' against Biden policies ravaging his citizens: GOP governor hopeful
Republican Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles accused the state's Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, of being unwilling to "lift a finger" to stand up to the president.
Feds seize more than $600 million in assets from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried: Court filing
The federal government has seized more than $600 million in assets from disgraced cryptocurrency executive Sam-Bankman Fried this month, according to a new court filing.
Minister: Germany won't block Poland giving Ukraine tanks
Germany’s top diplomat says her country won't object if Poland decides to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine.
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Harris speaks to Florida lawmakers about DeSantis rejection of African American studies class
Vice President Harris spoke with Democratic leaders in Florida about Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) decision to block an Advanced Placement African American studies course, blasting Republicans in the sta…
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Afghan soldier seeks asylum after arrest at US-Mexico border
An Afghan soldier seeking asylum in the U.S. has been jailed at an immigrant detention center in Texas since he was arrested trying to cross the Mexico border.
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‘Saturday Night Live’ targets George Santos
“Saturday Night Live” targeted Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) in its opening sketch this weekend, roasting the embattled lawmaker over his embellished résumé and recent controversies. The …
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France, Germany renew alliance strained amid war in Ukraine
France and Germany have commemorated the 60th anniversary of their post-World War II friendship treaty by committing to “unwavering support” for Ukraine and to strengthening the European Union.
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Democrats ding Biden on documents even as they push back against GOP
"Joe Biden has shown total cooperation in this effort. That's a sharp contrast to President Trump,” Sen. Dick Durbin said.
www.politico.comThe 'roller coaster' state of abortion access 50 years after Roe v. Wade was decided
A patchwork of abortion restrictions and bans are shaping the post-Roe landscape in the U.S. since it was overturned.
On 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, clerks who witnessed history reflect on ruling
Some who clerked for the Supreme Court at the time of the 1973 abortion decision said they could not fathom how historical and divisive it would become.
www.nbcnews.com'Weekend Update' Anchor Colin Jost Clears Out George Santos' Wardrobe Of Fibs
The "Weekend Update" anchor called one of the embattled Republican's lies "an insane thing to pretend to be."
Turkey condemns Sweden protests, cancels ministers' meeting
Turkey has canceled a planned visit by Sweden’s defense minister in response to the Nordic country’s issuing of permits for anti-Turkish protests.
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Almost two-thirds of respondents in a new survey said that they believe President Biden acted inappropriately in handling classified documents when he left office as vice president. The ABC N…
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Shock Mississippi poll has Elvis Presley cousin, a Democrat, within four points of upsetting GOP governor
A poll of registered Mississippi voters shows incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves narrowly leading Democratic challenger Brandon Presley by just four points in the upcoming gubernatorial election.
Violent West Virginia prison plagued by officer shortages, pushing staffers to exhaustion
Short staffing persists at a federal prison in West Virginia, even as a startling number of makeshift weapons were recovered this month.
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Chief diplomats boycott Libya-hosted Arab League meeting
CAIRO (AP) — A handful of top Arab diplomats met Sunday in the Libyan capital in a gathering boycotted by powerful foreign ministers who argued that the mandate of the Tripoli-based government has ended.
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Brazil and Argentina to discuss common currency
Brazil and Argentina aim for greater economic integration, including the development of a common currency, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez said in a joint article they penned.
Kamala Harris mourns victims of Monterey Park shooting before speech to mark 50 years since Roe | CNN Politics
Vice President Kamala Harris declared Sunday that “this violence must stop” in her first on-camera remarks about the mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, that has left at least 10 people dead.
www.cnn.comMitt Romney could face a 'divisive' re-election campaign in 2024 after backing both Trump impeachments and breaking with conservatives
Romney told Insider last month that he still hasn't decided on his re-election. The chairman of the Utah GOP says he "may have an uphill battle."
Send Ukraine tanks to get Germany to do so, McCaul urges
“Even saying we’re going to put Abrams tanks in, I think would be enough for Germany to unleash,” Rep. Michael McCaul said.
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Walmart stores in 6 states no longer provide single-use bags at checkout: Which states are next?
Paper? Plastic? Or none of the above?
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Brazil's new president works to reverse Amazon deforestation
Environmentalists, Indigenous people and voters sympathetic to their causes were important to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election to a third term as Brazil's president.
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Al Gore has history of climate predictions, statements proven false
Former Vice President Al Gore, who warned this week that climate change was leading to "atomic bombs exploding every day," has made extreme predictions in the past.
Israel's Netanyahu fires Cabinet ally, heeding court ruling
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired a key Cabinet ally, heeding a Supreme Court ruling commanding him to do so and deepening a rift over the power of the courts.
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The House's legal lieutenant in its Trump wars speaks out — about Jan. 6 and more
In a wide-ranging interview with POLITICO, Doug Letter described his tenure battling a former president who tested the limits of executive power at every turn.
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Revelations grow on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents; here's what we know so far
The discovery of more documents during an FBI search of President Joe Biden's home raised new questions about his handling of classified information.
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Sen. Coons says one key thing separates Biden, Trump docs cases -- but acknowledges political 'fallout'
Chris Coons insisted there was a key difference between Biden and Trump's handling of classified documents: the need for a search warrant
Arizona’s new attorney general to use election fraud unit to boost voting rights
Democrat Kris Mayes will repurpose unit created by Republican predecessor to focus on protecting voting access
Hacker leaks TSA’s ‘no fly’ list from unsecured airline server - Washington Examiner
A hacker leaked the TSA 'no fly' list and its Terrorist Screening Database to various outlets. The hacker, a Swiss 23 year old that goes by the name "maia arson crimew" online announced in a blog post that she was able to access over 1.5 million rows of data which included the personal...
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Coons says Biden documents not an issue ‘keeping Americans up at night’
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said on Sunday that the discovery of classified documents in President Biden’s private residence and office will not be a “deciding issue” for voters dur…
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Biden's 'stature' diminished by classified documents scandal, Sen. Durbin says
Top Senate Democrat Dick Durbin on Sunday said President Biden "bears ultimate responsibility" for the classified documents that were found at his house, not his staff.
Protesting against Congress may get you a $50 fine. Disrupting the Supreme Court is a different story.
Protesters disrupting oral arguments can face at least a night in jail and a criminal conviction.
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Venezuela frees former spy chief who defied Nicolás Maduro
Venezuela’s government has released a former spy chief for the late President Hugo Chavez who spent nearly five years in prison for spearheading a movement of disgruntled leftists that defied President Nicolás Maduro’s rule.
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Manchin says he hasn’t decided on supporting Biden in 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on Sunday that he has not decided whether he will support President Biden if he runs for reelection in 2024. “He’ll have to make that decision,” Ma…
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How CBS News covered Roe v. Wade in 1973
On Jan. 22, 1973, Walter Cronkite reported on the Supreme Court abortion decision that would shape American lives and political debate for the next 50 years.
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La Niña shows signs of ending. Is El Niño next?
The long reign of La Niña may soon be over.
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EXPLAINER: Tensions high over isolated Azerbaijan region
Tensions between Armenia and Armenia are high again two years after both countries ended a war that killed about 6,800 soldiers and displaced around 90,000 civilians.
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Nancy Pelosi called priests to perform 'exorcism' after husband's hammer attack, daughter says
Nancy Pelosi allegedly had priests enter her San Francisco home to perform an "exorcism" after Paul Pelosi was attacked in November, according to her daughter.
McCaul calls on US to send 'just one' Abrams tank to Ukraine to spur European support
The U.S. should send at least one tank to Ukraine to push Germany to allow for its own tanks to help Kyiv fight Russia's invasion, Rep. Michael McCaul said on "This Week"
How a serial killer used the highways in Texas and Oklahoma to help him get away with multiple murders
It took more than two decades to bring William Reece to justice for the murders of Laura Smither, Kelli Cox, Tiffany Johnston and Jessica Cain.
www.cbsnews.comDemocrats Are Mounting A Push To Expand Voting Rights After Big State-Level Midterm Wins
After winning legislative seats and taking over governor’s mansions, Democrats will try to implement reforms and beat back Republican efforts to restrict voting access.
2 Minnesota brothers investigated in TikTok gambling scheme
Investigators in Minnesota are looking into allegations two men have been running a TikTok gambling scheme in the state's casinos.
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Biden issues memorandum to protect access to abortion pills
Vice President Harris announced President Biden signed a memorandum Sunday to further protect access to abortion medication on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
Biden classified documents: What is known about where, and how many, documents have been found - Washington Examiner
Several batches of classified documents have been found in President Joe Biden's possession over the past few months. The various batches of documents have been found several locations, including Biden's home in Delaware and the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement. Here is what...
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Comer: Investigating Biden family like ‘tracking a bleeding bear through a snowstorm’
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Sunday gave the latest rundown of House Republicans’ investigations into President Biden and his family, making various claims of connections to China and stating …
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The U.S. has hit the debt limit. Now what?
Here are the options Congress has to avert a first-time U.S. credit default and the severe economic consequences that could follow.
www.cbsnews.comRevelations grow on Joe Biden's handling of classified documents; here's what we know so far
The discovery of more documents during an FBI search of President Joe Biden's home raised new questions about his handling of classified information.
Biden makes surprise video appearance on 'SNL,' joining host Aubrey Plaza
President Joe Biden made a surprise video appearance on "Saturday Night Live" during host Aubrey Plaza's monologue.
Harris calls out ‘extremists’ over abortion as Florida Republicans eye more restrictions
The decision to give her speech in the state capital was seen as a direct rejoinder to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
www.politico.comWalmart stores in 6 states no longer provide single-use bags at checkout: Which states are next?
Paper? Plastic? Or none of the above?
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Brazil’s right-wing movement persists without Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s defeated former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was in Florida this month when his supporters tried — but failed — to overthrow the country’s young democracy.
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This ‘Cryptoqueen’ scammed investors out of $4 billion, the FBI says. Then she boarded a plane and disappeared | CNN Business
Ruja Ignatova launched her cryptocurrency OneCoin with bold statements like, “In two years, nobody will speak about bitcoin anymore.” Investors around the world flooded her with cash, but as OneCoin collapsed under criminal investigations, she boarded a flight to Greece and vanished.
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Biden classified documents: Republicans react to DOJ seizing more secret materials from Wilmington home
Republicans are reacting after the DOJ found more classified documents in President Biden's Wilmington, Delaware home on Friday during a search.
Religious leaders sue to block Missouri's abortion ban
A group of religious leaders who support abortion rights has filed a lawsuit challenging Missouri’s abortion ban, saying lawmakers openly invoked their religious beliefs while drafting the measure and thereby imposed those beliefs on others who don’t share them.
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Santos admits he dressed up as a woman for ‘fun,’ but denies being a drag queen
Embattled Rep. George Santos admitted to dressing as a woman in Brazil "for fun" on Saturday, telling reporters questioning him to "sue me for having a life."
‘Wow’: Ex-RNC Spokesperson Shocks MSNBC Anchor With Trump’s Biggest Vulnerability
Former GOP operative Tim Miller surprised Alex Wagner with his prediction for the 2024 presidential contest.
LA County shooting: Officials release photos of suspect in Lunar New Year massacre - Washington Examiner
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has released images of the suspect in the shooting that took place during a Lunar New Year celebration Saturday night. The man is described as an Asian adult male with a dark complexion who is roughly 5'10" and 150 lbs. He was wearing a black leather...
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Red-hot rental market is cooling in a good sign for inflation
Economic jitters and a construction boom are helping cool a red-hot rental market in a shift that could be good news for the overall economy.
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Biden calls on Congress to protect abortion on Roe anniversary
President Biden is calling on Congress to codify protections for abortion in federal law, pressuring lawmakers on the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that was struck do…
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Police: Heroic actions kept shooter from doing more harm
Police in Indiana say that heroic actions by a Walmart employee and law enforcement officers kept a gunman who shot and injured one female employee from doing more harm.
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Biden Docs: DOJ prosecutors weighing search of Biden's Rehoboth home
Justice Department prosecutors are reportedly considering requests to search President Biden's home in Rehoboth Beach after more classified documents were found in Wilmington.
FBI finds more classified documents in 13-hour search of Biden home
The Biden White House has been criticized for how it has handled the discovery of classified records in private locations used by Joe Biden.
Italy's FM meets with Egyptian officials on migration, Libya
CAIRO (AP) — Italy’s chief diplomat held talks Sunday with Egyptian and Arab League officials in Cairo that focused on regional security and the conflict in neighboring Libya, as well as sensitive bilateral issues.
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First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained
Palestinian Sally Azar became the region's first female church leader at an event in Jerusalem.
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How the Catholic Church helped shape the anti-abortion movement in America
From its inception in 1974, the annual March for Life has been a surefire place to encounter a host of Catholic clergy, laypersons, nuns, and monks.
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Atlanta protest against shooting death of activist briefly turns violent
A protest in Atlanta briefly turned violent on Saturday as demonstrators set a police car on fire and smashed windows of buildings.
Ukraine's tragic week shows there's no safe place in war
BROVARY, Ukraine (AP) — A small broom and dustpan in hand, Olga Prenzilevich cleans up the debris along the road in a sleepy Kyiv suburb next to a cordoned-off mound of charred vehicles and misshapen wreckage.
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Woman allegedly killed terminally ill husband in Florida hospital room in planned shooting: Police
A woman allegedly shot and killed her terminally ill husband in his Florida hospital room in what police said was a "tragic" incident that was planned by the couple.
Kansas senator's campaign says 'cyber-criminal' took $690,000
A cyber criminal took hundreds of thousands of dollars from Sen. Jerry Moran's campaign last year, the Kansas Republican's campaign said in an FEC filing.
Woman pleads guilty to stealing $1 million lottery prize from her cousin | CNN
A Texas woman pleaded guilty to a felony charge and is facing up to four years in prison for stealing her cousin’s $1 million New York state lottery jackpot, officials said.
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Turkmenistan's president expands his father's power
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan (AP) — Turkmenistan’s president has appointed his father to lead the country's newly formed supreme representative body, further expanding the older man's clout in the gas-rich Central Asian nation.
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10 Democrats who have vowed support for Biden in 2024 as voters await his official re-election decision
Biden has received multiple endorsements from those on the left who have vowed to support his 2024 bid for president, even though his official intentions are unknown.
Tennessee fires officials after damning death penalty report
The lethal injection is under increased scrutiny after a series of botched executions in several states.
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State lawmakers propose power grid protections after attacks
Lawmakers in at least two states that have seen recent attacks to electrical infrastructure are proposing new legislation to improve security around substations and increase the penalties for damaging utility equipment.
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10 dead in shooting after Los Angeles-area Lunar New Year celebration
At least 10 people died in a mass shooting following a Lunar New Year festival in a city east of Los Angeles, according to authorities. The shooting in Monterey Park, Calif., occurred at a dance cl…
thehill.comRNC chair challenger looks to Never Trumpers for a boost
Harmeet Dhillon is trying to flip votes. And she’s looking at interesting factions for help.
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House Oversight zeroes in on Biden finances in wake of classified documents - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) said his committee will zero in on Biden family finances in the "next phase" of his investigation into President Joe Biden's classified documents and his son Hunter Biden's business dealings.Comer aims to expose foreign donations...
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Newsom budget would cut some money for flood protection
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Multiple flood protection projects in California are on hold after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting their funding to help cover a $22.5 billion budget deficit — a decision disappointing environmental advocates as weeks of powerful storms have caused widespread flooding th
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Terror watchlist arrests have exploded at the border under Biden
Apprehensions of individuals on the U.S. terror watchlist have skyrocketed at the U.S. border since President Biden took office as groups see an opportunity in the chaos.
Heitkamp: Biden aides need ‘course correction’ on handling documents investigation
Former Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) criticized the Biden administration over its handling of the discovery of classified documents from the president’s time as vice president and the revelati…
thehill.comBitter cold continues in Southwest into next week, NV to NM
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Unusually cold weather is expected to continue across most of the Southwest into next week from the Sierra to New Mexico, the National Weather Service said late Saturday.
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'Anger, revenge, resentment': A deeper look at what drives some husbands to kill their wives
The psychology behind why some husbands kill their wives instead of getting a divorce.
Turkish Muslims protest Quran-burning in Sweden
Outrage over a Quran-burning protest in Sweden produced a second day of protests in Turkey. Some 250 people gathered outside the Swedish Consulate in Istanbul, where a photo of Danish anti-Islam activist Rasmus Paludan was set on fire.
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Ukraine war: Resilient civilians return to liberated town of Lyman
Ukrainian civilians are returning to Lyman, close to the front line, despite the threat of strikes.
www.bbc.comArizona executions on hold amid review ordered by governor
Arizona’s attorney general has put a hold on executions in the state until the completion of a review of death penalty protocols ordered by the new governor due to the state's history of mismanaging executions. The review ordered Friday by Gov. Katie Hobbs, Arizona’s first Democratic governor...
Two Democrats openly call for full investigation into Biden classified documents - Washington Examiner
At least two Senate Democrats have joined Republicans in calling for a full investigation into President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents after multiple batches were found in his think tank office and private Delaware residence. Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), who are...
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CNH Industrial union workers end strike at two U.S. plants with deal
Members of two local unions at CNH Industrial NV factories in Wisconsin and Iowa reached an agreement over a new labor contract on Saturday, ending a strike that has been ongoing since last May, the United Auto Workers union said.
Storied Senate Judiciary panel eyes a new era of quieter productivity
Democrats' new 51-seat majority, coupled with divided government and possibly fewer presidential contenders, means a Congress of judges, judges, judges.
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German finance minister warns against quick decoupling from China
Germany must reduce its dependence on China gradually as decoupling from the Chinese market would costs jobs in Europe's biggest economy, Finance Minister Christian Lindner was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Obnoxiously loud car? A traffic camera might be listening
New York City's latest weapon in its fight against street noise is a traffic camera equipped with a sound meter.
apnews.comRon Klain says Putin using a nuclear weapon is 'not impossible to imagine' and Biden is preparing for the possibility, book
Biden is "'very focused on being prepared in case Putin does it, and trying to figure out what we can do to deter him...'" Klain told the author in October.
2024 Watch: Top Haley adviser poached by Pence as shadow GOP presidential primary heats up
Donald Trump's in, but, behind the scenes, potential Republican presidential contenders like Mike Pence and Nikki Haley are making moves ahead of 2024.
Bulgaria, North Macedonia condemn ethnic-related violence
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — The foreign ministers of Bulgaria and North Macedonia paid a joint visit to a hospital Sunday where a North Macedonian citizen who identifies as Bulgarian is being treated after he was severely assaulted.
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U.S. to designate Wagner mercenary group a ‘transnational criminal organization’
The U.S. believes the private military company received rockets and missiles from North Korea, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.
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At least five killed in bomb, gun attack in Somalia’s Mogadishu
A-Shabab armed group claims responsibility for deadly bombing and storming of a gov’t building in the Somali capital.
Biden classified documents: Republicans react to DOJ seizing more secret materials from Wilmington home
Republicans are reacting after the DOJ found more classified documents in President Biden's Wilmington, Delaware home on Friday during a search.
Building collapse in Syrian city of Aleppo leaves 16 dead
Syrian state media says a building has collapsed in a neighborhood in the northern city of Aleppo, killing at least 16 people, including one child, and injuring four others.
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Boris Johnson visits Kyiv, pledges help
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Kyiv on a surprise trip on Sunday, meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and pledging that Britain would "stick by Ukraine as long as it takes".
When politicians climb down the ladder
A handful of former members of Congress run for local office after retiring. Former Rep. Albio Sires is vying to be the latest.
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Former NFL player Derek Wolfe kills mountain lion in the name of ‘predator control’ - Washington Examiner
Former NFL defensive lineman Derek Wolfe announced Friday that he'd performed "predator control" in killing a cougar in a Colorado neighborhood on Tuesday. "Late Tuesday night I got a call from [a fellow hunter] to see if I wanted to stalk a giant Tom (male mountain lion) who has been wreaking...
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Black mayors call public safety, homelessness biggest issues for New York, LA and Houston
ABC News' Jonathan Karl sat down with Eric Adams, Karen Bass and Sylvester Turner in Washington
Chris Hipkins confirmed as New Zealand leader, picks deputy
Chris Hipkins has been confirmed as New Zealand’s next prime minister and he chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen to that rank.
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Peru closes Machu Picchu as anti-government protests grow
Peru has indefinitely shut its iconic tourist site Machu Picchu in the latest sign that anti-government protests are increasingly engulfing the South American country
Report: Man loses testicle after clubbing by Paris police
PARIS (AP) — Doctors amputated the testicle of a young man who got clubbed in the groin by a police officer during a huge Paris demonstration and who plans to file a lawsuit, daily French newspaper Liberation quoted him as saying in an article published Sunday.
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Israelis press on with protests against new government
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul the judicial system, measures that opponents say imperil the country's democratic foundation.
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Matteo Messina Denaro: How silence and compliance kept Mafia boss at large
Fear and the old code of silence helped shield Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro for 30 years.
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Extremists storm govt office in Somalia's capital; 5 dead
Somalia’s government says five civilians were killed when al-Qaida-linked extremists stormed a regional government office in the capital.
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Retired general Pavel leads in poll ahead of Czech presidential vote
Retired general Petr Pavel held a 15 percentage point lead over billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis heading into a Jan. 27-28 presidential run-off vote, a Czech Television poll showed on Saturday.
Florida Rep. Steube out of hospital after accident at home
A U.S. congressman from Florida who was seriously injured in a tree-trimming accident in Sarasota says he has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home.
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AOC says Biden border policies 'replications' of Trump-era rules
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed the Biden administration's recent announcement on immigration measures, comparing them to Donald Trump-era policies.
NYC to use cruise ship terminal as asylum-seeker shelter
New York City is temporarily turning a cruise ship terminal into a shelter and services hub for asylum-seekers
Three days of events planned for the coronation of King Charles
Buckingham Palace on Saturday released the schedule for the coronation weekend, which will begin with the crowning of Charles and Camilla on May 6.
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She made history as Chicago mayor. Reelection may be harder
Lori Lightfoot made history four years ago as the first Black woman and first openly gay person to serve as Chicago mayor.
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Security for Jewish communities still vital a year after Colleyville hostage crisis, groups say
A year after the Colleyville, Texas, synagogue hostage crisis, security in Jewish communities remains vital and efforts to bolster it are ongoing.
Violent protest in downtown Atlanta over killing of activist
A protest has turned violent in downtown Atlanta in the wake of the killing of an environmental activist by authorities.
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Egg smuggling attempts are on the rise, say US Customs officials | CNN
High prices are driving an increase in attempts to bring eggs into the US from Mexico, according to border officials.
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Losing their religion: why US churches are on the decline
As the US adjusts to an increasingly non-religious population, thousands of churches are closing each year – probably accelerated by Covid
Brazil's army chief fired in aftermath of capital uprising
Brazil's president has fired the army chief after the leftist leader openly said some military members allowed the Jan. 8 uprising in the capital by far-right protesters.
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Canada settles residential schools lawsuit for $2.8bn
The compulsory boarding schools were part of a policy designed to assimilate indigenous children.
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The Ukrainians using embroidery to stand up to Russia
How artists, volunteers and designers turned a Ukrainian folk blouse and craft into symbols of defiance.
As Haitian gangs expand control, cop's family is left shaken
One of Haiti’s nearly 200 gangs ambushed a police unit, sending gunfire echoing through the streets in an unexpected area — a mansion-lined stretch of the country’s capital, Port-Au-Prince.
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Border Patrol nabbed 17 people on FBI terror watch list at southern border in December
Border Patrol agents patrolling the southern border stopped 17 people on the FBI's Terrorist Screening Database in December, according to new CBP figures put out on Friday.
Burkina Faso ends ties with French troops, orders departure
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso's junta government late Saturday ordered hundreds of French troops to depart the West African country within a month, following in the path of neighboring Mali, whose nation is also headed by a coup leader.
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Missouri inmates remove sink, climb through wall to freedom
Authorities are piecing together how five inmates escaped from a Missouri jail
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
The first Native American woman in space has ventured out on her first spacewalk. NASA astronaut Nicole Mann was joined Friday by Japan's Koichi Wakata, another first-time spacewalker.
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LBJ and his monumental presidency
Fifty years after the death of Lyndon Baines Johnson, biographer Robert Caro, historian Mark Updegrove, and Luci Baines Johnson (LBJ's youngest daughter) discuss one of the most consequential, yet underappreciated presidencies in U.S. history.
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Britain urges parties, volunteering to accompany coronation
Buckingham Palace plans a weekend of community events and voluntarism to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
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DC police chief gets passionate in crime meeting: 'Something going on within the culture of our young people'
Washington, D.C. Police Department Chief Robert Contee appeared Saturday at a meeting alongside Mayor Muriel Bowser to discuss the rise of crime in the city.
Native Hawaiians flock to Las Vegas for affordable living
Native Hawaiians who have been priced out of Hawaii are finding more affordable places to live in cities like Las Vegas.
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Dolphins seen in Bronx River for first time in five years
Authorities keep the Bronx River in south-east New York City stocked with a plentiful supply of fish.
www.bbc.com3 more Alabama counties eligible for FEMA aid for storms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More Alabama counties are now eligible for federal help after last week's storms and tornadoes.
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A new monument dedicated to MLK and Coretta Scott King sparks debate | CNN
Backlash ensued soon after a monument meant to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King’s legacy in Boston was unveiled.
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Ghislaine Maxwell claims in jailhouse interview that photo of Prince Andrew with his accuser is fake: "I don't believe it's real for a second"
Maxwell is imprisoned in Florida after her conviction and 20-year sentence for helping late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls.
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Greece expanding border wall, calls for EU help on migration
An official in Greece says the country has prevented around 260,000 migrants from entering illegally in 2022 and arrested 1,500 traffickers.
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Fans, celebs gather at Graceland to mourn Lisa Marie Presley
Lisa Marie Presley, a singer, songwriter and the daughter of Elvis Presley, has been remembered during a funeral service as a loving mother and an “old soul” who endured tragedy but persevered as a dedicated protector of her father’s legacy.
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Transcript: Sen. Tim Kaine on "Face the Nation," Jan. 22, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia that aired Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Mayors Francis Suarez, LaToya Cantrell, Andre Dickens and John Giles on "Face the Nation," Jan. 22, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Mayors Francis Suarez of Miami, LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans, Andre Dickens of Atlanta and John Giles of Mesa, Arizona, that aired Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation," Jan. 22, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Jan. 22, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Mike Turner and Sen. Tim Kaine joined Margaret Brennan.
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COVID-19 Vaccines You Can Drink, Snort or Inhale Could Be the Future
Researchers are calling for vaccine types that better protect us against infection, not just severe disease. But more money and data are needed to widen their scope.
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Health experts still learning about omicron subvariant, now dominant in Northeast
As a version of COVID-19’s omicron variant —the XBB.1.5 subvariant — grows more prevalent in some parts of the U.S., health experts say it likely escapes immune protection better than previous muta…
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Bali welcomes back 1st flight from China as COVID rules ease
A direct flight from China has landed in Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for the first time in nearly three years after the route was suspended due to the pandemic.
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What we know about how COVID-19 vaccines may affect menstrual cycles
Since early in the pandemic, women have reported experiencing changes in their menstruation after they got COVID-19 or were vaccinated against it. Their cycles had gotten longer, some said. Their b…
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China rings in Year of Rabbit with most COVID rules lifted
People across China are ringing in the Lunar New Year with large family gatherings and crowds visiting temples after the government lifted its strict “zero-COVID” policy.
apnews.comThree years on, how COVID-19 has changed health care
Michel Martin talks with Advocate Health CEO Eugene A. Woods about how COVID-19 has changed health care in the U.S. since its arrival three years ago.
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Small-town nursing homes closing amid staffing crunch
Many facilities that remain open are limiting admissions, while others shutter. That means more patients are marooned in hospitals or placed far away from their families.
www.nbcnews.comBrazil declares public health emergency for Yanomami people
Brazil’s government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people in the Amazon who are suffering from malnutrition and diseases such as malaria as a consequence of illegal mining.
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Biden said the pandemic is over, but the pandemic won't cooperate
The public mood has shifted from fear of COVID to acceptance. That has allowed people to return to their regular lives but has undermined efforts to protect the vulnerable.
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China rings in Year of Rabbit with most Covid rules lifted
For the past three years, celebrations were muted in the shadow of the pandemic.
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Long Covid could be more severe, have longer impact than estimated, says research
The impact of long Covid or post-Covid conditions (PCC) is more severe than we had thought till now, says a new research. Tens of millions of people across the globe have the symptoms of long Covid, according to a new study by a group of researchers from the United States. The research team...
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Can you get COVID and the flu at the same time?
If you're like most Americans, someone in your family or social circle is sick right now with COVID, flu, a cold or RSV. With the rolling waves of sickness hitting
SENIOR NEWS LINE: COVID ... it's still here
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of COVID cases has steadily risen since December. Earlier in the fall, COVID took a short break while the
Biden to issue memorandum to protect access to abortion pills
President Biden will issue a presidential memorandum that will further protect access to medication abortion by ensuring doctors can prescribe and dispense it across the United States to mark 50 ye…
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DOJ investigating conduct at Abbott infant formula plant
The Justice Department is investigating conduct at the Abbott infant formula plant in Sturgis, Michigan, a source familiar with the matter told ABC News.
China says 80% of population have had Covid-19, as millions travel for Lunar New Year | CNN
Eight in 10 people in China have now been infected with Covid-19, a prominent government scientist has claimed.
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Tennessee cuts HIV program with Planned Parenthood ties
Documents show that top Tennessee health officials attempted to oust Planned Parenthood from a program designed to prevent and treat HIV before deciding to forgo federal funding for it.
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Wisconsin poses latest setback for conversion therapy opponents
Wisconsin LGBTQ advocates and lawmakers are recalibrating after state GOP legislators last week voted for a second time to block a ban on conversion therapy from taking effect. “I’m…
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Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation
The Navajo Nation has rescinded a mask mandate that's been in effect since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sewage from planes is a key Covid tracking tool, reports say, as CDC talks to airlines about wastewater testing
Analyzing airplane sewage could help scientists track new Covid variants entering the U.S., or identify novel pathogens.
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