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Special forces swiftly evacuate US embassy staff from Sudan
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Sudan on Sunday, sweeping in and out of the capital with helicopters on the ground for less than an hour. No shots were fired and no major casualties were reported. With the final embassy employee out of Khartoum, the United States shuttered its diplomatic mission indefinitely.
38 percent in new poll say they feel ‘exhaustion’ over prospect of rematch between Biden, Trump
Many Americans are not excited about a potential rematch between President Biden and former President Trump, according to a new poll, with more respondents saying they feel “exhaustion” over the pr…
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Russia 'will not forgive' US denial of journalist visas
Russia says that the United States has denied visas to journalists who wanted to cover Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s trip to New York. And Lavrov suggested on Sunday that Moscow would take strong retaliatory measures. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. State Department about the...
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DeSantis takes shot at Trump for Fauci’s role during admin’s coronavirus response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took at shot at former President Donald Trump over Dr. Anthony Fauci's role during the pandemic; speculation grows DeSantis will announce a presidential run.
The Surprising Geography of Gun Violence
America’s regions are poles apart when it comes to gun deaths and the cultural and ideological forces that drive them.
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Why 2024 could be the most boring presidential primary season ever | CNN Politics
For people who write about electoral, or “horse race,” politics, few things are more enjoyable than an exciting presidential primary season. But the current dynamics in both parties suggest 2024 could be one of the most, if not the most, boring primary cycles in the last 50 years.
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Fox News faces new legal threat from Smartmatic
Fox News has settled a blockbuster case brought by Dominion Voting Systems, but the network’s legal headaches are not over yet. A separate lawsuit from voting systems company Smartm…
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Fox's settlement with Dominion unlikely to cost it $787.5M
Fox Corp.’s $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower. Fox has several levers it can pull to help defray the cost of the settlement. It can deduct the settlement from its...
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US embassy staff in Sudan evacuated in 'fast and clean' operation amid fighting
The successful operation took place amid the conflict in Sudan.
McCarthy says Biden is ‘afraid to even negotiate’ about budget, debt ceiling
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Sunday that President Biden is “afraid” to negotiate about the budget and debt ceiling, blaming him for the U.S. potential default on loans. ̶…
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NBC News poll: Nearly 70% of GOP voters stand behind Trump amid indictment and investigations
But large majorities of Americans sour on a Trump v. Biden rematch in 2024.
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Abortion is now political Kryptonite for Republicans
Donald Trump, it’s worth noting, is hedging his bets.
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Twitter's blue tick restored to high profile accounts
Many accounts with large numbers of followers have regained their blue tick despite not paying for it.
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Diplomats flee Sudan fighting as citizens struggle to escape
Foreign governments have been evacuating diplomats, staff and others trapped in Sudan as rival generals battled for a ninth day with no sign of a truce that had been declared for a major Muslim holiday. World powers like the United States, Britain, France and Italy airlifted their diplomats from...
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Biden vs. Trump: Big challenges, but opposite ones, as 2024 rematch begins – Poll
Biden's support is wide but shallow, vulnerable to a 3rd-party challenge. Trump's support is deep but narrow, a risk in a one-on-one general election.
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Sununu: Trump is positioning himself to be a ‘four-time loser’ in 2024
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said on Sunday that Republicans want “someone who can win” as their presidential candidate, adding that former President Trump lost the past three el…
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Sudan violence: UK diplomats evacuated from Khartoum
Hundreds of people have died after fierce fighting erupted last week between two opposing forces.
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Republicans will 'lose huge' without finding 'middle ground' on abortion, Nancy Mace says
Nancy Mace warned her party on ABC's "This Week" that they would "lose huge" by embracing strict abortion bans at the state level rather than finding a "middle ground"
Dick Durbin: Clarence Thomas would have ignored our request anyway
Durbin asked Chief Justice John Roberts to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee next month.
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Ron DeSantis, facing challenges at home, will test presidential ambitions overseas | CNN Politics
After a trying week for his national political ambitions, Gov. Ron DeSantis is headed abroad this week for a series of visits to allied nations – an opportunity for the Florida Republican to step onto the international stage for the first time as a likely presidential contender.
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National push to bolster security of key election technology
An effort to create a national testing program for technology central to U.S elections will get underway later this year. The aim is to strengthen the security of equipment that's been targeted by foreign governments and that's provided fertile ground for conspiracy theories. So far, states have...
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Dick Durbin says allegations against Thomas regarding undisclosed gifts show a ‘conflict of interest’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed gifts and trips from GOP donor Harlan Crow show a "conflict of interest." The Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman said if Thomas were a judge on a circuit court, it would be a violation of law, while speaking...
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Paris, Kyiv, Baltic states dismayed after China envoy questions Ukraine sovereignty
Ex-USSR countries don't have actual status in international law because there is no international agreement to materialize their sovereign status, China's ambassador in Paris said.
'We are holding on': Scars of war visible near the front in eastern Ukraine
ABC News travelled to an area of eastern Ukraine, where the scars of war were visible for those leaving, those staying behind and the wounded in hospitals.
Stay or flee: Residents in Sudan face a difficult decision
Harrowing conditions have triggered a mass exodus and transformed Khartoum into what feels like a ghost town.
Clarence Thomas' gifts from a wealthy GOP donor show a 'conflict of interest,' says Sen. Dick Durbin
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Dick Durbin said on NBC News' "Meet the Press" that the Supreme Court "has exempted itself" from ethics standards that apply to other judges.
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'Embarrassing wrench': How Pentagon leak complicates South Korean president's state visit with Biden
A problematic document leak may add weight for Joe Biden's administration to give South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol a win at a White House summit.
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Homeowner heist? Supreme Court to decide limits of property seizures to satisfy tax debts
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday about a property rights case involving a 94-year-old who's home was seized in Minnesota for unpaid taxes.
Dingell says McCarthy might not have votes to pass budget proposal
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on Sunday poured cold water on the idea that House Republicans could pass the budget proposal they laid out on the floor last week, seeking to cut spending while raisi…
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Mark Warner says US should ‘classify less’ following classified documents leak - Washington Examiner
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) proposed a few reform proposals in the wake of classified military documents leaking online. Warner suggested that the intelligence community should classify less material and tighten access to its most sensitive secrets. Warner also said...
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Ukraine slams China envoy’s ‘absurd’ remarks on ex-Soviet nations
Beijing’s ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, questioned the sovereignty of post-Soviet countries in a media interview.
Texas prom after-party ends with gunfire, 9 wounded
Nine teens suffered gunshot wounds during a prom after-party in Jasper, Texas.
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Graham will support replacing Feinstein on Judiciary Committee if she resigns, following precedent | CNN Politics
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he will follow precedent for replacing Sen. Dianne Feinstein on the Judiciary Committee if she resigns, signaling a willingness to vote to replace the California Democrat if she left the chamber altogether.
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Graham spars with CNN’s Dana Bash over abortion pill ruling
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sparred with CNN’s Dana Bash over the recent abortion pill ruling, questioning whether the Food and Drug Administration has gone “too far” in app…
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says middle class was 'wiped out' during COVID-19 lockdowns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in 2024, said he's in a better spot to run against Trump.
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Unprepared for long war, US Army under gun to make more ammo
One of the most important munitions of the Ukraine war comes from a historic factory in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Steel rods are brought in by train to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant to be forged into the artillery shells Kyiv can’t get enough of. The plant is at the vanguard of a...
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Classified docs leak not a 'surprise' but shows need for reforms: Senate intel chair
Mark Warner said on "This Week" that the leak of classified U.S. documents, allegedly by Jack Teixeira, didn't come as a complete surprise
War of words: The fight over banning books
Between 2020 and 2022, book titles banned in libraries and schools (including books on race, slavery, sex and gender identity) rose more than 1,100%. "Sunday Morning" talks with advocates for removing books from shelves, and those fighting to preserve access.
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It's not 2020 anymore. Biden's re-election campaign faces new challenges
It won't be a campaign from the basement this time.
What Older Voters Say About Biden 2024: From ‘He’s Fine’ to ‘Oh, God’
PLANTATION, Fla. — Over the last three decades, Americans have chosen presidents who felt their pain and channeled their anger, who shattered historical barriers or seemed like enjoyable beer-drinking companions. But if voters often desire leaders who reflect themselves and their struggles...
Warner says Texas ruling on abortion pill was ‘crazy’
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said the federal Texas judge ruling that invalidated the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decades-old approval on the abortion pill mifepristone was “crazy.”…
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AOC admits 'massive' scale of Green New Deal, says climate change will be even worse
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez acknowledged the "massive" scale of the Green New Deal on Sunday, but argued the threat of climate change is even greater.
These women ran an underground abortion network in the 1960s. Here’s what they fear might happen today | CNN
In the 1960s, a courageous group of young women braved the risk of arrest and imprisonment to provide abortions to over 11,000 women in Chicago. Here’s what they want you to know to survive today’s struggle over reproductive rights.
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Lawmakers stay in their lanes on Supreme Court abortion pill ruling
Politicians on both sides of the aisle used the case to reiterate many of the abortion arguments they’ve made since the landmark Dobbs decision.
www.politico.comWhat Older Voters Say About Biden 2024: From ‘He’s Fine’ to ‘Oh, God’
PLANTATION, Fla. — Over the last three decades, Americans have chosen presidents who felt their pain and channeled their anger, who shattered historical barriers or seemed like enjoyable beer-drinking companions. But if voters often desire leaders who reflect themselves and their struggles...
Foreigners evacuated as factions battle in Sudan’s Khartoum
Countries scrambled to evacuate their diplomats and citizens from the Sudanese capital on Saturday and Sunday.
Baltics condemn China envoy's stance on ex-Soviet nations
The three Baltic states have strongly condemned comments by China’s envoy to France who appeared to say in a recent French television interview that the former Soviet republics aren't sovereign nations. The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in separate announcements late...
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Biden is making you subsidize mortgages for deadbeats - Washington Examiner
Homebuyers today face a number of challenges and obstacles. Aside from all the pain normally associated with the process of finding a house and assembling the paperwork to apply for a mortgage, they are also facing an environment in which interest rates are more than twice what they were just...
www.washingtonexaminer.comScholz party paves way for new center-right mayor in Berlin
Members of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party have narrowly approved a local coalition deal in Berlin with Germany's main center-right opposition party, a decision which should pave the way for the capital's first conservative mayor in more than two decades. The Social Democrats' Berlin branch said...
Hutchinson on supporting Trump if he is the nominee: ‘I don’t prefer party loyalty oaths’
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), who earlier this month announced a 2024 White House campaign, dodged when asked on Sunday whether he would support former President Trump if Trump were to b…
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GOP candidates pitch Iowa evangelicals with promises to restrict transgender and abortion rights
A number of midtier candidates addressed the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition's spring kickoff in an attempt to break out from the pack.
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Russia claims progress in battle for Bakhmut
Russia on Sunday said its forces had advanced in Bakhmut while a top Ukrainian commander said his troops were holding the frontline through the city, all but destroyed in some of the bloodiest combat of the 14-month war.
How the mayor of a small Inland Empire town became one of Congress' most powerful Democrats
A decade ago, Pete Aguilar was mayor of Redlands. How did he become the highest-ranking Latino serving in Congress?
Veteran pundits debate merits of veteran presidential candidates
"The country can do better than an 82-year-old and a 78-year-old," Karl Rove said.
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Huge majority of Americans oppose Biden running again, citing one 'major' factor: poll
A NBC News poll shows 70% of Americans don't believe President Biden should run for reelection, citing his age as the "major" reason why, days before his expected campaign announcement.
Key Democrat fears only a market crash will resolve debt limit impasse
A key Democrat is warning this week that only a stock market collapse will break the partisan stalemate over raising the debt ceiling and preventing a government default over the summer. Rep.…
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Asa Hutchinson says DeSantis-Disney battle is ‘not what a conservative is about’ - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson slammed Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) feud with Disney, saying it is "not what a conservative is about." The former Arkansas governor accused DeSantis of punishing Disney for its speech, while speaking on Fox News Sunday. FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL...
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Sudan rivals pledge evacuation help, US diplomats airlifted
American embassy staffers are being airlifted from Sudan, as forces loyal to rival generals battle for control of Africa’s third-largest nation for a ninth day. The warring sides said they are helping coordinate the evacuation of foreigners, though continued exchanges of fire in Sudan’s capital...
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Trump touts efforts to restrict abortion rights in speech to Iowa evangelicals
Former President Trump stressed his efforts to restrict abortion access during remarks to a group of evangelicals over the weekend in the early nominating state of Iowa. “Last year, after decades o…
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We are already in the food fight portion of the GOP primary | CNN Politics
The 2024 Republican presidential primary is not fully underway as yet and already we are in the food fight phase.
www.cnn.comColumn: Trump seems to have a firm grip on GOP polls — but his rivals think they can do better
Potential Republican presidential candidates have popped up in Iowa and New Hampshire, hoping conservative donors and voters want more alternatives to Trump.
Mike Pence, Tim Scott spotlight differences with Donald Trump as they move closer to launching 2024 campaigns
Sen. Tim Scott and former Vice President Mike Pence spotlight their differences with former President Trump, as does GOP White House candidate Vivek Ramaswamy
Amritpal Singh: Who is he and why was he arrested?
The 30-year-old self-styled preacher and Sikh separatist has been arrested after a month-long manhunt by Indian police.
Breakingviews - ‘South Park’ showdown animates streaming dilemma
Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery are fighting over “South Park” like the foul-mouthed characters on the show. The spat highlights the arms-dealer mentality sweeping media, Jennifer Saba writes.
GOP lawmakers push for state control of St. Louis police
Republican lawmakers in Missouri are pushing for a state takeover of the St. Louis police department. Supporters cite high violent crime rates as a reason for such action. But data suggest neither state nor local control may make much difference in stemming homicides. Criminologist Richard...
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Centrist Democrats push Biden to negotiate with McCarthy over debt ceiling - Washington Examiner
With the danger of default looming, some centrist Democrats are slowly splitting from President Joe Biden over his apparent refusal to negotiate on the debt ceiling. Still siding with Biden on opposition to GOP tactics and demands, a handful of moderate Democrats have started to assert publicly...
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Russia running the U.N. Security Council is going about how you’d expect
The Security Council’s presidency is rotated on a monthly, alphabetical basis, and April has put the Kremlin at the head.
www.politico.comThousands of Afghan evacuees remain in limbo nearly 2 years after chaotic U.S. withdrawal
Despite the support of the White House, as well as members of both parties in the House and Senate, Congress has thus far failed to pass legislation that would offer Afghan evacuees a path to permanent residency.
Klobuchar says Biden and McCarthy should negotiate over budget, not debt limit | CNN Politics
Sen. Amy Klobuchar believes President Joe Biden should sit down with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and negotiate his proposed spending cuts, but she insisted those talks should be in relation to the federal budget – not raising the debt limit.
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Lizzo brings drag queens on stage, protesting Tennessee law restricting performances in public
In February, Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed the legislation against “adult cabaret” in public or in front of minors.
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Nations rush high-risk Sudan evacuation, some foreign citizens hurt
The eruption of fighting eight days ago between the army and the RSF paramilitary group has triggered a humanitarian crisis, killed 420 people and trapped millions of Sudanese without access to basic services.
Dollar plunges 7.4% in past six months — what it means - Washington Examiner
The U.S. dollar has been in quick decline over the past several months, one of several indicators raising fears that the economy could be headed for a recession. Since a recent peak in early November, the greenback has fallen by 7.4%, according to the nominal broad U.S. dollar index. The falling...
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Trump, addressing Iowa evangelicals, touts ‘pro-life’ credentials after slap by major anti-abortion group
Former President Donald Trump – after being heavily criticized by a leading anti-abortion group – spotlighted his efforts to restrict abortions, in a speech to Iowa evangelicals
Ex-president Toledo returns to Peru after US extradition
Peruvian authorities accuse Alejandro Toledo of receiving millions of dollars in return for public works contracts.
Congress squabble over debt ceiling as risk of default inches closer
Kevin McCarthy kickstarted talks with the White House, but his proposal may not even have the Republican votes to move forward
3,000 migrants begin walk north from southern Mexico
Around 3,000 migrants have begun what they call a mass protest procession through southern Mexico to demand the end of detention centers like the one that caught fire last month, killing 40 people. The migrants set out early Sunday from the city of Tapachula, near the Guatemalan border. They say...
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Dem Rep. Dingell admits she is 'worried' American money is flowing to terrorism: 'We need to ask questions'
Rep. Debbie Dingell said she is "worried" about American taxpayer money possibly flowing to the Taliban, calling on the Pentagon to "do a better job."
Why Biden world cares — a lot — about when he announces his reelection
While the political world waits on a public decision, few outside Washington are clamoring for it.
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American Airlines plane engine catches fire, makes emergency landing in Ohio after bird strike
Video recorded by a passenger seemed to show flames coming from the right engine.
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Tensions over Karabakh rise after Azerbaijan blocks land route from Armenia
Azerbaijan said on Sunday it had established a checkpoint on the only land route to the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a step that was followed by claims of border shootings by both Azeri and Armenian forces.
Maggie Haberman Reveals Why A 2024 Biden-Trump Rematch Is Set To Be 'Much Uglier'
"I expect that this is going to be incredibly nasty and an X factor is what Biden running is going to look like," Haberman said.
Crowdsourcing #safety: How Twitter is helping civilians in Sudan
A civilian network organised mainly through Twitter is helping Sudanese people where aid groups cannot.
Ukrainian troop positions spark counteroffensive speculation
A Washington-based think tank says that Ukrainian forces have successfully crossed the wide Dnieper river in the country's south to establish and maintain positions on its east bank. That prompted Ukrainian media on Sunday to hail the reported advances as an early sign of Kyiv's long-awaited...
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California farming valley scrambles to save future as Tulare Lake floods take over
The relentless downpour from this year's record rain season in California has caused a long-dormant lake to remerge after generations.
US denies paramilitary group’s claim it helped evacuate Americans from Sudan
The U.S. refuted a claim from the paramilitary group fighting the Sudanese military that it helped evacuate U.S. personnel from the country over the weekend, after Americans were airlifted from the…
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Trump praises Bill Clinton, slams Hillary’s 2016 election strategy in new interview - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump revealed details about his cordial relationship with former President Bill Clinton and his wife, Hillary Clinton, before his entrance into politics. "They came to my wedding," Trump said in a new Fox News interview, referring to his 2005 nuptials to his current...
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Five adults cited in brawl at middle school basketball game that led to a death | CNN
Vermont State Police announced Friday five adults are receiving citations related to their involvement in a brawl that broke out at a middle school basketball game, leading to the death of a 60-year-old man.
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Number of bodies exhumed from suspected Kenyan cult graves jumps to 47
Kenyan police have now exhumed the bodies of 47 people thought to be followers of a Christian cult who believed they would go to heaven if they starved themselves to death.
Top election official in Myanmar assassinated by guerrillas
A top election official in Myanmar has been fatally shot in Yangon in the latest attack attributed to militants opposed to military rule. The military’s information office, media reports and a statement of responsibility from an urban guerrilla group said the deputy director-general of the...
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Feinstein’s future ‘in her own hands’ amid extended health absence from Judiciary Committee, Durbin says
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin said Sen. Dianne Feinstein has spoken with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer about returning.
A journey across Sudan's capital Khartoum, a city transformed by war
In the Sudanese capital, charred paramilitary pick-up trucks hit by air strikes litter main streets and weary residents queue for bread in neighbourhoods largely emptied of civilian life.
Democratic Denver mayor calls for Biden to share his physical health updates to make sure he's 'ready and fit to serve' ahead of 2024 race
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said he wants to make sure Joe Biden is "ready and fit to serve." A February physical exam found Biden "fit for duty."
Limit access to most secret US documents, Senate intel panel head says
Too many people have access to the U.S. government's closest secrets and a central entity should oversee the classification process, the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Sunday, addressing leaks of documents in an online chat group.
Giant dragon catches fire during Disneyland's Fantasmic! show
The 45-foot-tall animatronic dragon caught fire during the Fantasmic! nighttime water and fireworks show held on Tom Sawyer Island.
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Netanyahu says he would be willing to meet with DeSantis during governor’s trip to Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he would be willing to meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) when the governor makes his trip to Israel, which is expected this week as DeSan…
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Former Burundi Prime Minister Alain Guillaume Bunyoni arrested
Authorities arrest Alain Guillaume Bunyoni seven months after his sacking in a high-level political purge.
President Biden leads charge to protect LGBTQ rights as GOP legislates culture wars ahead of 2024
The culture wars are back–in time for the 2024 election–and Joe Biden is leading the charge to protect the LGBTQ community's rights.
Slotkin's Senate run may complicate Dems bid to retake House
In campaign 2024, Democrats are looking to find a successor for one of their top House candidates as they try to retake the majority in the House. Elissa Slotkin, a three-term congresswoman from the Lansing, Michigan, area, is running to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow...
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Top 2024 Republicans divided on whether abortion is a state issue as presidential race heats up - Washington Examiner
Top 2024 Republican hopefuls are divided over whether to kick the growing issue of abortion to the states or lean on the federal government to safeguard the unborn. A barrage of polls has indicated that anti-abortion policies could be a potent liability in the general election, but primary...
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Ukraine aims to create its own Arlington National Cemetery as a ‘’memorial for all of the defenders’ | CNN Politics
For Yulia Laputina, Ukraine’s Minister of Veterans Affairs, a visit to Arlington National Cemetery was a deeply moving experience.
www.cnn.comPeter Navarro Slams Sidney Powell's 'Far Out' Election Denial Claims In Leaked Clip
In newly released audio from 2021, Navarro is heard criticizing Powell, a fellow ally of Donald Trump, for damaging the efforts to overturn the 2020 vote.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says judicial system overhaul is an "internal matter"
Netanyahu said Sunday that he isn't concerned about damage to his relationship with President Joe Biden.
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US House to vote on Republican debt limit bill this week
Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday the House would vote on his spending and debt billthis week, and invited President Joe Biden to discuss the debt ceiling with him.
This Syrian refugee couldn't speak a word of German. Now he's the mayor.
Ryyan Alshebl's election was greeted as a victory for diversity in a country that struggles with small but regular neo-Nazi gatherings and has had a surge in popularity of the far right.
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James Comer alleges Biden made ‘concerning’ decisions about family’s overseas business dealings - Washington Examiner
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) alleged on Sunday that there are at least six decisions President Joe Biden made throughout his time in office that are "very concerning" in light of his family's overseas business dealings. Comer, a Biden critic, did not provide any evidence to back...
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2024 GOP hopeful goes after Trump, DeSantis: 'Not what Republicanism is about'
Asa Hutchinson criticized Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying the latter's approach to Disney "is not what Republicanism is about."
Pollution lawsuit could curb use of aerial fire retardant
A legal dispute in Montana could drastically curb the government’s use of aerial fire retardant to combat wildfires. Environmentalists have sued the U.S. Forest Service over waterways being polluted with the potentially toxic red slurry that’s dropped from aircraft. Forest Service officials have...
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Navajo families’ miles-long journey for water highlights access disparities
Nearly a third of Navajo households do not have running water, officials say.
Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection
Bed Bath & Beyond — one of the original big box retailers known for its seemingly endless offerings of sheets, towels and kitchen gadgets — has filed for bankruptcy protection, following years of dismal sales and losses and numerous failed turnaround plans. The beleaguered home goods chain...
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Why the 155 mm round is so critical to the war in Ukraine
The 155 mm howitzer round is one of the most requested artillery rounds of the Ukraine war. Already the U.S. has shipped more than 1.5 million rounds to Ukraine, but is seeking more. One reason it is so commonly used is the size and weight of the munition, which have been refined to give it the...
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Transcript: Former Vice President Mike Pence on "Face the Nation," April 23, 2023
The following is the full transcript of an interview with former Vice President Mike Pence that aired on "Face the Nation" on April 23, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on "Face the Nation," April 23, 2023
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that aired on "Face the Nation" on April 23, 2023.
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Transcript: Sen. Chris Coons on "Face the Nation," April 23, 2023
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, that aired on "Face the Nation" on April 23, 2023.
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Transcript: Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas on "Face the Nation," April 23, 2023
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas that aired on "Face the Nation" on April 23, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on April 23, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sen. Chris Coons join Margaret Brennan.
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Special forces swiftly evacuate US embassy staff from Sudan
U.S. special operations forces have carried out a precarious evacuation of the American Embassy in Sudan, where fights has broken out between two warring factions. U.S. officials announced the evacuation late Saturday night, saying American forces had swept in and out of Sudan's capital on...
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DeSantis PAC offers to pay for Trump to move out of Florida - Washington Examiner
A political action committee supporting a presidential run by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has offered to relocate former President Donald Trump to California, where he can be "close to his good buddy Gavin Newsom." Never Back Down offered to fund the move on Saturday, shortly after Trump released...
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Will Fox settlement alter conservative media? Apparently not
Now that Dominion Voting Systems' defamation lawsuit against Fox News ended in a $787 million settlement, what will be the impact on media outlets that appeal to conservatives? Some experts suggest there won't be much. But the settlement could make organizations less willing to be specific when...
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How Trump turned the tables on DeSantis
Former President Donald Trump is leaning on a network of personal and political relationships to rack up broad congressional support for his 2024 White House bid and undercut his chief Republican r…
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Latest on the Ukraine war: Drones attack Kyiv and Dnipro
Oil depots were ablaze in both Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday as both sides escalated a drone war targeting infrastructure ahead of Kyiv's planned spring counter-offensive to try to end Moscow's all-out invasion.
Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one
Imagine it’s April 22, 2027, and we're 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack against Taiwan. The U.S. military has responded, the toll on all sides is staggering, American allies are sitting on the sidelines and Chinese leaders aren’t picking up the phone to talk about stopping the...
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Ukrainian officials sought pathway to victory with allies at Ramstein meeting
A year after first meeting with its partners and allies at Ramstein Air Base, Kyiv’s thinking has transformed from survival to victory, Ukraine defense officials said.
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44 percent of Republicans don’t want Trump to run for reelection: poll
A new poll found that 70 percent of Americans, including 44 percent of Republicans, do not want former President Trump to make a White House run in 2024. The poll, released Thursday from The Associ…
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Trump defends push to restrict abortion rights after rebuke
Donald Trump, stinging from a rebuke by the nation’s leading anti-abortion group, used a speech Saturday before influential evangelicals in Iowa to spotlight his actions as president to try to restrict abortion rights. Chief among the accomplishments Trump listed to the Iowa Christian group were...
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Brazil’s Lula backs Russia-Ukraine talks to end war
Brazilian president says he does not want to ‘please anyone’ with his views about the conflict.
Manhattan DA and House Republicans resolve court dispute over Trump probe
Mark Pomerantz, who worked for the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, is set to provide testimony before the House Judiciary Committee after the DA’s office withdrew its appeal.
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Chief Justice John Roberts punts on request to investigate Clarence Thomas | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts has declined to directly respond to a congressional request to investigate Justice Clarence Thomas’ alleged ethical lapses.
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Rape lawsuit trial puts spotlight back on Trump and women
Former President Donald Trump’s behavior toward women has long been a source of flashpoints in his political career. Now he faces a new level of scrutiny: a trial in a lawsuit accusing him of rape. Jury selection is set to start Tuesday. The case involves allegations by former advice columnist...
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Lee, Porter, Schiff running in the 2024 California Senate race. Here's how they will stand out
The Democratic candidates in the 2024 California Senate race all consider themselves progressives, campaigning to stand out to California voters.
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New wave of GOP candidates poised to join 2024 campaign
A second wave of Republican candidates is preparing to enter the presidential race later this spring following a monthslong lull as the GOP field finally takes shape. These potential candidates include former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Sen. Tim...
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8 people, including a 12-year-old girl, shot in Washington, DC
Multiple people have been injured in a shooting Friday night in Washington, D.C, police said.
Longtime Trump ally Laxalt joins PAC supporting DeSantis
Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, a longtime Donald Trump ally, will help lead a political action committee that's encouraging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The Never Back Down super PAC confirms that Laxalt, who roomed with DeSantis...
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Greene silencing leads to new pledges of civility
The silencing of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) after she called Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas a liar in a hearing has led to a pledge for a more civil House Homeland Security…
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After Russia bombs own city, explosive found at same site
Authorities say 17 apartment buildings were evacuated in a Russian city near the Ukrainian border after an explosive device was found at the site where a bomb accidentally dropped by a Russian warplane earlier caused a powerful blast. The bomb blast late Thursday rocked part of Belgorod, leaving...
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China lodges complaint over South Korean president's 'erroneous' Taiwan remarks
China's Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong has lodged solemn representations with the South Korean ambassador over "erroneous" remarks by the South Korean president about Taiwan, China's foreign ministry said on Sunday.
President Biden leads charge to protect LGBTQ rights as GOP legislates culture wars ahead of 2024
The culture wars are back–in time for the 2024 election–and Joe Biden is leading the charge to protect the LGBTQ community's rights.
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Texas man accused of threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters is indicted
The 60-year-old man from Houston allegedly left a voicemail for the Democratic lawmaker saying he would "cut your throat.”
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Philippines, China to set up more lines of communication to resolve maritime issues
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his foreign secretary met Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Saturday with Manila and Beijing pledging to work together to resolve their maritime differences in the South China Sea.
Alabama education director ousted over book's stance on race
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book that the Republican governor denounced as teaching “woke concepts” because of language about inclusion for all families and battling racism. Barbara Cooper was forced out as head...
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Progressive Democrat brings pitch to rural America
DES MOINES, Iowa — Democrats have watched in dismay as voters in rural and old industrial strongholds say they want more of what the Republican Party is offering, resisting the establishment’s appr…
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Ohio GOP Senate candidate Bernie Moreno proposes reparations for White descendants of Civil War soldiers
Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno has floated the idea of reparations for the White descendants of northern soldiers who fought in the Civil War for the freedom of enslaved people.
Russia announces 'reciprocal' expulsion of more than 20 German diplomats, RIA reports
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday that Moscow was expelling more than 20 German diplomats, the RIA Novosti news agency said, as Berlin said some Russian diplomats had left Germany.
Japan prepares to shoot down North Korea satellite if it falls on Japan
Japan's Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada on Saturday ordered the country's military to prepare to shoot down a North Korean spy satellite should it fall within Japan's territory.
Guo Wengui, Chinese billionaire and associate of Steve Bannon, denied bail in $1 billion fraud case
It was on Guo’s yacht that Bannon, the former chief White House strategist for Donald Trump, was arrested in a criminal fraud case in 2020.
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Explorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs
Explorers have announced they found a sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942, resulting in Australia’s largest maritime wartime loss with a total of 1,080 lives. The wreck of the Montevideo Maru was...
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Ten Commandments would be required in public classrooms under bill passed by Texas Senate
The measure, one of several GOP-backed bills focused on religion in schools, now heads to the Republican-led House for consideration.
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Foreign states begin Sudan evacuations as fighting rages
Some foreign nationals have begun evacuating from Sudan, as army uses air raids against RSF during battles in Khartoum.
Billionaire Dem donor defends bankrolling Trump accuser's rape lawsuit as judge seals funding docs
A Democratic megadonor admitted he's funding a rape lawsuit against Donald Trump, raising questions about why the accuser's attorneys are trying to keep relevant documents hidden.
House GOP, Bragg reach agreement for ex-prosecutor to testify in Trump indictment probe
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the House Judiciary Committee on Friday came to an agreement for Mark Pomerantz, a former senior prosecutor in the office’s criminal investigation…
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Extreme weather is nearly universal experience: AP-NORC poll
An overwhelming majority of people in the United States say they have recently experienced an extreme weather event, and most of them attribute that to climate change. That's according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The survey shows relatively few...
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20 million Americans face severe weather threat on East Coast
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued from New Jersey to South Carolina.
DOJ sends letter urging judges to watch out for discriminatory fees
The Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a letter to state, local and juvenile courts on Thursday, warning judges to watch out for fees and fines that could unfairly burden low-income individuals and m…
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Kathy Hochul quietly stirring up support for a ban on the sale of tobacco products - Washington Examiner
New York's Health Department has reportedly commissioned a new “New York Local Opinion Leaders Survey” aimed at testing support for an all-out ban on the sale of tobacco products in the state. “What is your opinion about a policy that would end the sale of all tobacco products in New York within...
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Russia advising citizens to avoid traveling to Canada, citing attacks
Russia is advising citizens to avoid travel to Canada, citing what it calls numerous cases of discrimination against Russians, including physical violence, its foreign ministry said on Saturday.
PAC backing Ron DeSantis to air ads in early states: Iowa, New Hampshire, S.C., Nevada
The ads in early primary states are another signal that the Florida governor will soon announce plans for the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Sudan rivals pledge evacuation help, US diplomats airlifted
American embassy staffers are being airlifted from Sudan, as forces loyal to rival generals battle for control of Africa’s third-largest nation for a ninth day. The warring sides said they are helping coordinate the evacuation of foreigners, though continued exchanges of fire in Sudan’s capital...
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Tennessee governor to address gun reform, public safety in special session
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) is set to call a special session of the state legislature to address gun reform and public safety following a school shooting in Nashville nearly a month ago. During the…
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Reporters’ notebook: An intensely personal trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau | CNN Politics
This week, we traveled to Poland to help commemorate the 80th anniversary of the start of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, when Jews revolted against their Nazi oppressors, who had forced them to live behind barbed wire walls in horrific conditions. For both of us, this trip was intensely personal.
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Florida police decline to make arrests after neighbor shoots at grocery delivery car
A man opened fire after feeling threatened by the driver's actions, police said, and the driver was justified in an erratic escape.
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Brazil's Lula doesn't want to 'please anyone' with Ukraine stance
Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday he did not want to "please anyone" with his views about Russia's invasion of Ukraine, after provoking criticism in the West for suggesting Kyiv shared the blame for the war.
Pence says June is final deadline for any ‘serious’ 2024 candidates to enter race - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Mike Pence said in a new interview that anyone "serious" about running in the 2024 GOP presidential primary needs to enter the race by June. Pence made the comments after being asked by CBS News about his own timeline for launching a presidential bid, telling the outlet he...
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Mexico migrant camp tents torched across border from Texas
Witnesses say makeshift tents were deliberately set ablaze in a large camp of migrants in Mexico across the border from South Texas this week. About 25 tents were destroyed in the fires Wednesday and Thursday in Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas. The camp is home to about 2,000 people...
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Israelis protest planned judicial overhaul ahead of 75th independence day
Tens of thousands of Israelis joined protests on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to tighten controls on the Supreme Court, ahead of Israel's independence day marking 75 years since establishment of the Jewish state.
Tens of thousands of Israelis rally against judicial reform plan
Plans by Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to weaken the Supreme Court have outraged many in Israeli society.
The underrated dividing line in Trump vs. DeSantis: Feelings have consequences - Washington Examiner
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — In his keynote address at the Heritage Foundation’s 50th anniversary gala, Tucker Carlson made an observation that might be discomfiting to a think tank and its supporters.“It might be time to reassess the terms we use to describe what we’re watching,” Carlson said...
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The seat belt sign is on: Viral videos and climate change boost concerns about turbulence
Scientists have warned that climate change could cause more severe turbulence over the coming decades, and some studies have already observed an increase in such disruptions.
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Biden approves Texas disaster declaration amid recovery from ‘severe winter storm’
President Biden declared a natural disaster in Texas due to severe winter storms that affected the state in the beginning of 2023, and ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to supp…
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Brazil's school violence mirrors US. Its reaction doesn't
About two weeks after a man killed four children in a Brazilian daycare center, authorities already have rounded up some 300 adults and minors nationwide accused of spreading hate speech or stoking school violence.
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Insight: How the Clean Air Act lets closed coal plants keep polluting for years
A loophole allows power plants to collect emissions allowances after they close, and there is a huge volume of credits on the market that will take years to work their way through the system.
Democrats breathe temporary sigh of relief after Supreme Court order on abortion pill
The top Republicans in each chamber — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — did not weigh in on the court's action.
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Utah lawmaker's home vandalized after he introduced bill to ban transgender surgeries: 'Trannies bash back'
A Utah Republican's home was vandalized with red spray paint after he introduced legislation banning transgender medical surgeries and puberty blockers for children.
High-profile Republicans call on Blinken to resign over Hunter Biden laptop letter - Washington Examiner
Two high-profile Republicans are calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to resign or face impeachment charges in the wake of allegations that the Biden administration official intentionally misled the public on the Hunter Biden laptop case to help then-candidate Joe Biden win the 2020...
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Minister: Ukraine will beat Russia in war of technologies
As Ukrainian and Russian troops fight conventional battles on the front lines, Europe’s first major war of the internet age has also sparked a war of technology as both sides vie for advantage with their drones and satellite communications. Ukraine’s minister in charge of technology tells The...
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Pentagon leak spotlights surprising interplay between gaming and military secrets | CNN Politics
The recent leak of classified US documents on social media platform Discord seemingly caught many at the Pentagon by surprise. But it wasn’t the first time that a forum popular with online gamers had hosted military secrets, underlining a major challenge for the US national security...
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Mike Pence says anyone serious about 2024 needs to enter race ‘by June’
Former Vice President Mike Pence told CBS News that anyone "serious" about seeking the Republican nomination would need to enter the contest by June.
DeSantis seeks federal aid for Fort Lauderdale flood victims
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will ask the Biden administration to declare Broward County a disaster area due to flooding earlier this month after record rainfall
Bud Light exec takes leave after boycott calls, reports say
Reports say a Bud Light marketing executive is taking a leave of absence after overseeing a partnership between the company and a transgender influencer, drawing cries for boycotts. Beer Business Daily and Ad Age report that Alissa Heinerscheid will be replaced by Todd Allen, most recently...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 424
As the war enters its 424th day, we take a look at the main developments.
8 people shot, including 12-year-old, in Washington, D.C.
Seven people were shot at one location, and the wounded girl was found at a second location, police said. All are expected to survive.
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Ukraine war: Russian artists back Putin or face censorship
Russian musicians and artists face a choice: support Putin and the war, or lose the spotlight.
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2024 Republican hopefuls set to meet with Iowa evangelicals
The Faith and Freedom Coalition event gives presidential prospects a chance to make their pitch to evangelicals in a state where the GOP will kick off the nominating process next year.
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Abortion dominates as GOP 2024 hopefuls court evangelical voters in Iowa | CNN Politics
Republican presidential hopefuls seeking support from evangelical voters in Iowa again staked out their positions on abortion Saturday in the wake of a Supreme Court order that shielded access to abortion pills, less than a year after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Confusion as Musk's Twitter yanks blue checks from agencies
Twitter has been a way for people to keep track of tornado watches, train delays, news alerts or the latest crime warnings from their local police department. But when the Elon Musk-owned platform started stripping blue verification check marks this week from accounts that don’t pay a monthly...
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Nearly 70 percent of older gamers say they’re an afterthought in video game development: survey
Older gamers are feeling left out of the video game space, according to a new study from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) — a group supporting more than 38 million people over the…
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Kerry says US, China must work together on climate, world 'not doing enough'
Climate envoy John Kerry said Friday that it is imperative that the U.S. and China cooperate on the climate crisis for the good of the world. Tensions in Taiwan had gotten in the way.
Ken Potts, one of last 2 USS Arizona survivors, dies at 102
One of the last two remaining survivors of the USS Arizona battleship, which sank during the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, has died
Faith lifted Pittsburgh Jews in long wait for massacre trial
Three Jewish congregations in Pittsburgh are still waiting for justice four and a half years after the massacre that changed everything. On Oct. 27, 2018, a gunman invaded the Tree of Life synagogue and killed 11 worshippers from three congregations. On Monday, jury selection is scheduled to...
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Montana Republicans condemn 'hate-filled' remarks by transgender Rep. Zooey Zephyr: 'Not public service'
Montana state representative Braxton Mitchell said Friday that Zooey Zephyr's controversial attack against Republican representatives were "hate-filled" and a violation of decorum.
Minnesota Democratic governor expected to sign bills further protecting abortion and gender-affirming care | CNN Politics
Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign a series of bills that would further enshrine the right to abortion and gender-affirming care into state law while banning so-called conversion therapy.
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The Kremlin wants 'real men' to prove it by joining the war in Ukraine
The ad comes as Moscow prepares for a counteroffensive expected to be launched by Ukraine this spring, having seen its own winter push falter.
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NAACP sues Mississippi over ‘separate and unequal policing’
Republican Gov. Tate Reeves decried accusations of racism.
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AP PHOTOS: Glimpses of a changing Earth, as seen from above
Charred, drained or swamped, built up, dug out or taken apart, blue or green or turned to dust: this is the Earth as seen from above.
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More than 40 bodies found at Kenya Christian cult graves site
Police began investigations amid reports that cult followers believed they would go to heaven if they starved to death.
Koko Da Doll, star in documentary about transgender sex workers, is killed in Atlanta
Koko Da Doll is featured prominently in the forthcoming documentary "Kokomo City." Three transgender women have been fatally shot in Atlanta this year, police said.
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Biden admin preparing major crackdown on power plants that fuel nation's grid
The Biden administration is expected to soon unveil aggressive environmental regulations forcing power plants to reduce emissions substantially within two decades.
Sudan fighting: Diplomats and foreign nationals evacuated
Overnight evacuations see hundreds of foreign diplomats and citizens leave Khartoum, following a week of fighting.
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Here are most and least environmentally friendly states
Story at a glance The study, published by WalletHub, ranked the 50 states on three factors — environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions. The greenest state…
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California researchers attempt ocean climate solution
Engineering faculty at the University of California Los Angeles say they have developed a technique that can remove carbon dioxide from seawater and produce green hydrogen, a clean fuel, in the process. The project is the latest effort by scientists who are increasingly looking to the ocean's...
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New York Democrats in Congress aren’t backing Adams blasting Biden for migrant surge - Washington Examiner
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seemingly on his own in regards to Democrats criticizing the Biden administration, claiming the Big Apple is "being destroyed by the migrant crisis." Adams's critique of President Joe Biden comes after he criticized the Biden administration for refusing to...
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Longtime DeSantis friend Adam Laxalt to chair super PAC backing Florida governor's expected 2024 run
Fox News confirms that former Nevada attorney general Adam Laxalt, a longtime friend of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, is joining the pro-DeSantis ‘Never Back Down’ super PAC as chair
Pence to decide on presidential run "well before late June"
When asked whether he is leaning towards running, former Vice President Mike Pence answered, "Well, I'm here in Iowa."
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Meghan hits out at UK media over King Charles letters
Meghan, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry, criticised the British media on Saturday over reports that letters exchanged with King Charles played a part behind her decision not to attend his coronation, her latest confrontation with the press.
Michael Schumacher: Magazine editor sacked over AI-generated 'interview' with seven-time F1 champion
The editor of a German magazine that published an artificial intelligence-generated 'interview' with Michael Schumacher has been sacked.
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New Disney penalties hint at DeSantis’ punitive streak
The governor sends messages to would-be opponents through his actions, and has the backing of a supportive Florida Legislature.
Jewish student with autism had swastika carved onto his back, mother says
The woman said she noticed the hate symbol after her nonverbal son came home from Clark High School in Las Vegas.
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US has evacuated American diplomatic personnel from Sudan | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden on Saturday said that US government personnel had been evacuated from Sudan.
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California man who was exonerated after 20 years in prison launches bid for Congress
A man who spent 20 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit is now running for Congress in Southern California. Francisco “Franky” Carrillo was wrongly convicted of committing a 199…
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Hollywood Beach: Waterspout crashes on to beach full of people
Strong winds send a man flying, luckily to no harm, while sun chairs scatter along Miami beach front.
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Drinking definitely hurts us. Science may yet prove it helps us, too
Americans who drink alcohol have endured years of ambiguous studies, some telling them moderate drinking might help them, others saying it will definitely hurt them. So, is having a drink wit…
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Rep. Dan Kildee released from hospital after surgery to remove cancerous tumor | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee of Michigan announced Saturday that he has been released from the hospital after undergoing surgery this week to remove a small cancerous tumor in his tonsil.
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DeSantis PAC targets early primary states as governor’s shadow campaign falters - Washington Examiner
A political action committee supporting Ron DeSantis for the GOP nomination purchased a set of TV ads to air in four key early-voting states, marking the latest sign that the Florida governor is preparing to launch a presidential bid. The group, called Never Back Down, produced the ads to target...
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Biden admin is rushing to industrialize US oceans to stop climate change: 'Environmental wrecking ball'
The Biden administration has aggressively pushed for offshore wind energy expansions, which critics say would amount to the industrialization of oceans.
Ukraine war: The Russian ships accused of North Sea sabotage
Disguised Russian ships are said to be preparing sabotage plans in case of war with Western powers.
www.bbc.comPlaybook: Inside the ‘diploma divide’ shaping 2024
And the Supreme Court maintains abortion pill access for now.
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Kenya cult deaths: 47 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'
A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus".
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In Abortion Pill Ruling, the Supreme Court Trades Ambition for Prudence (Published 2023)
The court’s order seemed to vindicate a commitment in last year’s decision in Dobbs: to leave further questions about abortion to the political process.
Trump makes surprise visit to Florida pizza place, hands out slices to supporters
Former President Donald Trump hosted an impromptu pizza party with a crowd of supporters on Friday in Fort Myers, Florida.
Georgia political candidate arrested on kidnapping, aggravated assault charges out of Cobb County
Zeph Baker, a former mayoral candidate out of Columbus, Georgia, has previously run for office numerous times, including the Georgia House.
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US embassy staff, families evacuated from war-torn Sudan
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said that it had coordinated the evacuation with US forces on Sunday.
Analysis: The Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade now takes it slow on abortion | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court that erased a constitutional right to abortion 10 months ago took a breath on Friday.
www.cnn.comA debt limit fight helped Democrats in 2011. This time, it’s no guarantee.
An impasse could hurt Biden if it supplants more Democratic-friendly issues like abortion in the news.
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Montevideo Maru: Australia finds wreck of Japanese WW2 disaster ship
The Japanese ship was torpedoed off the Philippines in 1942, killing nearly 1,000 Australian prisoners.
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U.S. government personnel evacuated from Sudan amid violence, embassy shuttered
In a statement following the evacuation, President Biden confirmed that the U.S. was "temporarily suspending operations" at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.
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'Shelter in place,' U.S. Embassy warns citizens as fighting rages in Sudan
The embassy issued a security alert after the Sudanese military said it would evacuated U.S., British and French citizens.
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Airman Jack Teixeira leaked intelligence documents to larger group, report says
Suspected Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira posted classified intelligence to a larger chat group earlier than previously disclosed, according to The New York Times.
Facebook users can now claim their share of a $725M privacy settlement. Here's how
Facebook users who had an account at any time from May 2007 to the end of last year can now apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement.
How the White House sees its debt ceiling standoff with McCarthy
As angst around the standoff grows, Biden is confident and not budging.
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Nearly half of people who've dealt with extreme weather express concern about having to move: CBS News poll
Views on climate change as a factor are shaped by experience with extreme weather and by partisanship.
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What to know about the emerging crisis in Sudan
Heavy fighting continued in Sudan for a sixth day on Friday, even as both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a brief three-day truce for the Muslim holiday …
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'Park outside': GM recalls 40,000 pickups to fix fire risk
General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model year 2019 or later
DoorDash driver kidnapped and assaulted by man while attempting delivery at Tampa hotel
Police said an armed man approached the victim and forced her back into her car. A suspect, Joseph Killins, 38, was arrested on several charges.
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Mexico seizes 10 tigers, 5 lions in cartel-dominated area
The seizure came a week after U.S. prosecutors revealed grisly details about how some drug lords use tigers.
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One reason the debt fight is getting awkward for Republicans
GOP lawmakers want to repeal clean-energy programs as part of a deal to avert a default. But those programs are creating jobs in Republican-held districts.
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Armed forces member appears in court accused of 'sharing highly sensitive information'
A serving member of the UK armed forces appears in court charged under the Official Secrets Act.
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Pro-DeSantis PAC offers to pay for Trump to move out of Florida after he called it the 'worst state'
A super PAC supporting a potential White House bid from Ron DeSantis said Saturday it will financially support former President Donald Trump's move to California after calling Florida the “worst state."
Russian army launches campaign encouraging men to join
The campaign comes as Russian armed forces apparently suffer heavy losses in Ukraine.
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Apartments evacuated after explosive found near site where Russian warplane bombed its own city
The bomb blast late Thursday rocked part of Belgorod, leaving a large crater and three people injured.
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Australia to fast track citizenship for New Zealanders
New Zealanders residing in Australia for four years or more can now apply directly for citizenship.
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Majority of adults have been personally affected by extreme weather, climate change: poll
The vast majority of U.S. adults have been personally affected by some form of extreme weather in the last five years, according to a new poll released on Saturday. Seventy-one percent in…
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'One of a kind': Australians pay tribute to 'icon' Barry Humphries
Australians have paid tribute to Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, as both a "one-of-a-kind" entertainer and a charming and intelligent man.
Seeking a rebound, CNN turns to Charles Barkley, Gayle King
TV personalities Gayle King and Charles Barkley will headline a new prime-time weekly CNN show
DeSantis Faces Republican Scrutiny on Issues While Trump Skates By (Published 2023)
Republican voters seem to be grading Donald Trump on a curve in his third presidential campaign, while Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida faces a more traditional form of scrutiny.
House Republicans punt on national abortion ban amid fears of 2024 backlash | CNN Politics
House Republicans are abandoning a years-long push by their party to pass a federal abortion ban and are exploring other ways to advance their anti-abortion agenda – a remarkable shift that underscores how the GOP is wrestling with an issue that has become a political landmine for their party.
www.cnn.comMike Pence says he wants abortion pill mifepristone "off the market"
The Supreme Court on Friday preserved access to the abortion drug mifepristone while lower court proceedings continue.
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2024 candidate Asa Hutchinson would sign a national abortion ban: What other GOP hopefuls have said
2024 GOP presidential hopeful Asa Hutchinson weighed in on a national abortion ban. What former President Trump and other leaders have said.
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How will COVID shots be paid for after emergency ends?
The era of free COVID-19 vaccines is coming to a close as the federal government wraps up its public health emergency for the pandemic. The Biden administration and manufacturers are taking steps t…
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Trump, Pence and other potential GOP nominees split on abortion restrictions at Iowa event
GOP presidential hopefuls are courting Iowa's religious conservatives, pledging opposition to abortion and transgender medical care for minors.
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Health care access for trans youth is crumbling — and not just in red states
The impact of gender-affirming care bans — inflamed by the rhetoric on the right about “child grooming” — is rippling beyond Republican-controlled states.
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Lindsey Graham snaps at CNN to stop ‘covering’ for Dems on late-term abortion: ‘Barbaric’
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said during a CNN interview that host Dana Bash should "quit covering" for Democrats pushing for late-term abortion access.
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RFK Jr. claims middle class was ‘systematically’ wiped out under COVID lockdowns
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who recently announced a 2024 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, suggested on Saturday that the American middle class was “systematically” wiped out as a result …
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What's next for abortion pill after Supreme Court's order
Nothing will change for now. That’s what the Supreme Court said Friday evening about access to a widely used abortion pill. A court case that began in Texas has sought to roll back Food and Drug Administration approval of the drug, mifepristone. Lower courts had said that women seeking the drug...
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Abortion pill will remain widely available but advocates look ahead to future fights
During last year's fight over Roe, some hoped the Supreme Court could send the abortion issue to the states to resolve. It hasn't worked out that way.
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Owner, employees of New York midwife practice charged with distributing fake vaccine cards
The owner and two employees of a New York midwife practice have been charged with distributing fake vaccine cards, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced. Two nurse midwives at Sage-Femme Midwifery…
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Arcturus COVID strain invades Florida, may be linked to pink eye. Where did the name come from?
Some arcturus cases have seen conjunctivitis, known as pinkeye. The strain is between 4% and 15% of the cases in the Southeast.
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COVID-19 Variant Arcturus: World's First Fatality Recorded In Thailand
New COVID-19 variant Arcturus claims the life of an elderly person in Thailand.
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To Your Good Health: People who get COVID vaccine less likely to die from any cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you referred to a U.K. source that stated “all-cause mortality is very significantly reduced in people who have had the COVID vaccine, compared
Young and 'healthy' British doctor died from severe reaction to AstraZeneca COVID vaccine: coroner
A severe reaction to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine was blamed for the death of Dr. Stephen Wright by a coroner in the United Kingdom. Wright passed away in January 2021.
Doctors received bonus payments to administer COVID-19 shots
ORLANDO, FL – The Biden administration and health insurers incentivized doctors and health care providers with bonus payments and reimbursements – much of it taxpayer dollars – to vaccinate large
New York midwifery charged with distributing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
skaman306/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Employees and the owner of an upstate New York midwife practice are facing federal charges due to allegedly running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Licensed midwife Kelly McDermott, 61, who owns Sage-Femme
www.wsjm.comTwo men were consumed by Covid psychosis. Their wives say one lived and the other died because of how doctors reacted
Two men developed psychosis after becoming infected with Covid-19. One of them ultimately received treatment after his concerns were repeatedly dismissed, while the other died of a possible suicide. Now, their families are trying to raise awareness about the rare and devastating condition...
A sign of the times: Embry Health holds massive sale on equipment used during COVID-19 pandemic
It's a sign of the times. Embry Health, one of Arizona's largest COVID-19 testers, is holding a massive sale on equipment used during the pandemic. Arizona, at a point during the pandemic, was one of the top states experiencing the highest COVID-19 infections and deaths.
Heart injury biomarker might help COVID-19 patients avoid hospitalization: Study - ET HealthWorld
Cardiac troponins are proteins that form part of the heart's contractile machinery and are released into the bloodstream when the heart is damaged. Heart injury biomarker can be used to measure blood test which is widely used in the assessment of heart attacks and other heart conditions.
India reports over 10,000 COVID cases for fifth straight day - ET HealthWorld
The country saw a little dip from Saturday's COVID cases tally. India recorded 12,193 on April 22, 11,692 on April 21, 12,591 on April 20, 10,542 on April 19, 7,633 on April 18, and 9,111 on April 17. The total number of tests conducted in the last 24 hours is 1,43,899, the health ministry...
I am over inaccurate, misleading misinformation about COVID-19
I am over it. You probably have said this to yourself and you probably have heard others state the same thing, “I am over it.” Well, I am over social media, political influence and anyone putting their spin on the day’s happenings. Speak with five people who witnessed an event, and you will most...
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