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CIA director: Putin too confident he can grind down Ukraine
Wilmington, Del. (AP) — As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, CIA Director William Burns said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is being “too confident” in his military’s ability to grind Ukraine into submission.
Fox News’ Howard Kurtz says company won’t let him cover Dominion voting case
Fox News host Howard Kurtz said on Sunday that the network will not allow him to cover the defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox. Kurtz said on his “MediaBuzz”…
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Millions who rely on Medicaid may be booted from program
If you get health care coverage through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing that coverage over the next year.
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U.S. Energy Department assesses with 'low confidence' Covid may have originated from Chinese lab leak
The intelligence community is still in disagreement about the origins of Covid.
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Putin: will 'take into account' NATO's nuclear capability
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that after Russia suspended its participation in the New START treaty, it would “take into account” the nuclear weapons capabilities not only of the United States but of other NATO countries such as France and Britain.
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'Drive out Santos' caravan demands Rep. Santos be expelled from Congress
The "Drive out Santos" caravan protested around New York's 3rd congressional district Saturday demanding that Rep. George Santos be expelled fron Congress.
China hasn't yet provided weapons to Russia, which would be 'real mistake': Sullivan
The U.S. national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said on "This Week" that U.S. is closely watching to see if China will provide Russia with lethal weapons in Ukraine
CIA chief: China has some doubt on ability to invade Taiwan
The CIA director says U.S. intelligence shows that China’s President Xi Jinping has instructed his country’s military to “be ready by 2027” to invade Taiwan.
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What we know about Energy Department’s COVID lab leak conclusion
The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday that the Energy Department has concluded with “low confidence” that the COVID-19 virus emerged from a laboratory in China. The newspaper, citi…
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Trump will have to make loyalty pledge to join RNC debate stage, Ronna McDaniel says
Former President Donald Trump will have to vow to support the eventual Republican nominee in 2024 in order to join the RNC debates, Ronna McDaniel said Sunday.
Ohio train derailment: JD Vance calls for PPP-style program for East Palestine residents - Washington Examiner
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) called for a Paycheck Protection Program-style program Sunday to ease the burden afflicting residents of East Palestine, Ohio. Vance contended in an op-ed that the recent toxic spill and burn-off of dangerous chemicals from the train derailment only compounds long-standing...
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Trump lawyers ‘lost 100% confidence’ in Georgia investigation after jury foreperson media tour - Washington Examiner
Defense attorneys for former President Donald Trump believe that the investigation into efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the Georgia 2020 general election has been tainted by the jury foreperson's media tour. "We've lost 100% confidence in this process. We feel this...
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Lawmakers pass energy bill, ‘skinny’ budget as session ends
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The politically divided Virginia General Assembly worked through dozens of pieces of legislation, including a major energy bill and stop-gap budget bill, on Saturday as lawmakers reached the end of their regularly scheduled session without a deal on the entire state spending pla
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February 26, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news | CNN
The director of the CIA says the US is “confident” that China is considering sending lethal aid to Russia.
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On Ukraine front, civilians cling on as troops repel Russia
The town of Vuhledar has become one of the deadliest hot spots on the largely static front line between Ukrainian and Russian forces that stretches hundreds of kilometers (miles) in eastern Ukraine.
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Nevada Democrats implode over battle for party control
The Democratic establishment accuses state chair Judith Whitmer of dividing the party. The democratic socialist leader says it's a "smear campaign."
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Nearly all Republican senators bow out of 2024 race, while governors gear up - Washington Examiner
As the 2024 race heats up, Republican senators have kept a wide berth from the presidential arena. Despite the Senate being packed with ambitious, big-name politicians, Republicans in the upper chamber have been hesitant about going toe-to-toe with former President Donald Trump in a marked...
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Massive winter storm that brought rare snow to parts of California now moving east
The massive winter storm that brought rare snowfall to rare parts of Californias is threatening to do the same on the East Coast.
Arizona governor orders ethics probe into former Republican AG over handling of 2020 election fraud claims
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs reportedly requested the State Bar conduct an ethics review into former state Attorney General Mark Brnovich's for failing to debunk 2020 election fraud claims.
Leaders of House China panel denounce attack on Rep Judy Chu
The leaders of a new House select committee on China are defending Democratic Rep. Judy Chu on Sunday after a GOP lawmaker questioned her loyalty to the U.S. based on her Chinese heritage.
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Rashida Tlaib, 'Squad'-linked committees pushed large sums to anti-Israel activist's consulting firm
Two Rashida Tlaib committees and the Squad Victory Fund dished out nearly $270,000 to a firm owned and operated by an anti-Israel activist during the 2022 midterm elections.
CIA director: Iran's nuclear program advancing at "worrisome pace"
CIA director William Burns said that although Iran has not resumed its nuclear weapons program, its nuclear technology is increasingly advanced.
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Failing at polls, election deniers focus on state GOP posts
Election deniers who were unable to succeed at the polls last year have targeted the one political post that depends entirely on the most hard-core of Republican voters — state party chair.
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Biden says China negotiating Russia-Ukraine peace deal ‘not rational’
President Biden said a Chinese-brokered peace plan between Russia and Ukraine is “not rational” in a new interview, noting that the proposed plan would only benefit Russia. ABC NewsR…
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Some Republicans' call to pick East Palestine over Ukraine is 'false choice,' McCaul says
Michael McCaul said it was a "false choice" on whether the U.S. should prioritize domestic issues like the East Palestine train derailment or support for Ukraine
Trump, Haley to battle for spotlight at CPAC
Former President Trump and his ex-United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are set to give dueling addresses at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) next week, putting a sharp focus on …
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‘They Can’t Attack Me. Now They’re Coming After Kids’
Missouri’s legislature has set a national mark for proposed restrictions on transgender people. The lone gay member of the Senate decries his Republican colleagues’ priorities.
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National security adviser: No ‘definitive answer’ on COVID lab leak
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday responded to a new Wall Street Journal report that found the Department of Energy has concluded the COVID-19 pandemic most likely devel…
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With Trump running, nearly all Republican senators say no to a presidential bid
“In 2024, you’re running against an incumbent president and a former president, so historically it’s a big hill to climb,” says a veteran GOP strategist.
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Election results only announced for 1 of Nigeria's 36 states
Nigeria’s election commission has announced the first results from the country’s closely watched presidential election, but it could days before a winner is declared.
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U.S. warns China that helping Russia in war in Ukraine would 'alienate' it from world
National security adviser Jake Sullivan also said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that the U.S. had not yet seen China provide any help.
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Conservatives rejoice after Florida Dems elect failed gubernatorial candidate as party chair: 'Great news'
Republicans mocked Florida Democrats for electing Nikki Fried as their next party chair, predicting more red waves after she lost lost soundly in last year's gubernatorial primary.
Russia, Iran sending top envoys to UN's human rights council
The latest session of the Human Rights Council opens Monday with the U.N. secretary-general joining three presidents to speak, and foreign ministers from countries including France, Germany and Iran set to attend.
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Condoleezza Rice says "we have to do everything we can to convince" Putin that he is wrong on Ukraine
Looking ahead to the 2024 presidential race, Rice said it's important that whoever mounts a bid for the White House "understands the essence of this conflict."
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Tim Scott says Democrats seem to be ‘working on a blueprint on how to ruin America’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Democrats are trying to "ruin America" on the second stop of his listening tour promoting Republican values ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Scott said in an interview on Fox News Sunday that Democrats are to blame for political division, as polls show how...
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China considers sending artillery and ammunition to Russia, U.S. officials say
The disclosure comes days after Beijing put forward a 12-point peace plan for Russia and Ukraine.
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Jill Biden sees East Africa drought up close, seeks more aid
U.S. first lady Jill Biden has gotten an up-close look at the historic East Africa drought. She ended a five-day visit to Africa on Sunday by walking along arid land in an affected village in Kenya after a nearly three-hour drive south of Nairobi, the capital.
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin rings death knell on CCP buying American land near military sites
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he will sign a bill that will prevent the Chinese Communist Party from buying farmland in the state, including near the Pentagon.
GOP rep on Greene’s ‘national divorce’ remarks: divisive rhetoric ‘hurts this nation’
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said on Sunday that divisive rhetoric “hurts this nation” when asked about recent remarks from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) calling for a “nationa…
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Pickup truck driver arrested in Arizona crash that killed 2 cyclists, injured 11
At least two cyclists are dead and 11 others injured after a pickup truck crashed into a large group of cyclists in Arizona Saturday morning, police said.
Manchin sidesteps question about whether he will run for Senate in 2024 - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) sidestepped questions about whether he will run for reelection in 2024 amid reports of him privately being undecided on the matter. Host Maria Bartiromo asked the senator about his election plans for 2024, noting that he appeared to rule out a 2024 run for president in a...
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Belarus leader and Putin ally Lukashenko to visit China
China says Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus and a close ally of the Russian leader, will visit Beijing this week.
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Storms knock out power to tens of thousands in Los Angeles area
A historic winter storm on the west coast left tens of thousands of homes without power in California, stranding motorists and closing businesses over the weekend. As of Sunday afternoon, ove…
thehill.comMcCaul accuses Biden administration of ‘slow walking’ aid to Ukraine
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) slammed the Biden administration for its “slow-walk” on sending aid to Ukraine, adding that the move is dragging out the conflict, which is “precisely what Putin wants.” During an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” McCaul told host...
The 9-person stage drama in Chicago that won’t end on Election Day
Rahm Emanuel couldn’t escape a runoff when he faced three rivals for his reelection bid in 2015. Lori Lightfoot has eight.
www.politico.comWhat to expect from this year’s CPAC: Biden bashing, 2024 Republican primary chatter and lawsuit gossip
The gathering of conservatives returns to Washington and could prove to be a crystal ball into the GOP’s 2024 outlook
Top Republican slams UN human rights office for thanking China for donation: 'Pathetic!'
Rep. Jim Banks slammed the U.N. after its human rights office thanked China for donating money, saying U.S. tax dollars shouldn't be funding an organization "shilling" for Beijing.
Will he or won't he? Republican Sen. Tim Scott weighs a historic White House bid
The South Carolina lawmaker's call for a 'new American sunrise' could be the long-awaited alternative to Trumpism in 2024, but skeptics remain.
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Israeli settlers rampage after Palestinian gunman kills 2
Scores of Israeli settlers have gone on a violent rampage in the northern West Bank, setting cars and homes on fire after two settlers were killed by a Palestinian gunman.
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Top Dem senator calls for 'consequences' if China supplies Russia with weapons to fight Ukraine
Sen. Ben Cardin warned China against sending weapons to help Russia fight Ukraine, suggesting the U.S. could respond by sanctioning the Chinese government.
Afghan refugees in Pakistan protest delay in US resettlement
Hundreds of Afghan refugees facing extreme delays in the approval of U.S. visas are protesting in Pakistan’s capital on, as an American program to help relocate at-risk Afghans fleeing Taliban rule stalls.
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Israel and Palestinians pledge to reduce violence
As rare talks were held in Jordan, a Palestinian gunman killed two Israelis in the occupied West Bank.
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How the Biden administration will try to save its student loan relief plan at the Supreme Court
President Biden’s student loan relief plan faces a do-or-die moment on Tuesday as it reaches the Supreme Court for oral arguments. The up to $20,000 in debt relief that could go to mill…
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In 2024 campaign, kingmaker reprise for South Carolina?
South Carolina is accustomed to increased attention in the years leading up to presidential elections, given that the state has hosted the South’s first voting contests for several of the last cycles.
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Israeli settlers rampage after Palestinian gunman kills 2
The violence raised doubts about Jordan’s declaration it had received pledges from Israeli and Palestinian officials to calm a wave of violence.
www.politico.comPete Buttigieg has become the GOP's favorite lightning rod for controversy. Why him?
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has become a lightning rod for controversy among the political right after a series of transit crises.
Marjorie Taylor Greene nailed it: Support ‘across the board’ for ‘national divorce’ - Washington Examiner
She has been mocked by elites for suggesting that politically divided liberals and conservatives stop faking it and get a “national divorce,” but pollsters who have studied the controversy agree that there is widespread support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s proposition of a...
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Is Biden's student debt forgiveness plan dead? Four questions the Supreme Court could answer
The Supreme Court's decision could torpedo President Biden's ability to pursue other policies unilaterally – such as on abortion and immigration.
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SpaceX aborts launch of four-man crew to space station just before liftoff
An issue with the Falcon 9 rocket's engine ignition system prompted the postponement.
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In heart of Haiti's gang war, one hospital stands its ground
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — When machine gun fire erupts outside the barbed-wire fences surrounding Fontaine Hospital Center, the noise washes over a cafeteria full of tired, scrub-clad medical staff.
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Snowfall tops 6.5 feet and rainfall tops 5 inches across southern California | CNN
A winter storm dumped massive amounts of precipitation across southern California this weekend, including more than 6.5 feet of snow to Mountain High and more than 5 inches of rain to Cucamonga Canyon.
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Death of former American swimming champion probed in Virgin Islands
The sudden death of former American collegiate swimming champion Jamie Cail is under investigation by authorities in the U.S. Virgin Islands, authorities said.
Black Mississippi capital distrusts plans by white officials
People in Mississippi's majority-Black capital city say the mostly white state Legislature is trying to encroach on their rights of self-government.
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Crypto firms brace for ‘carpet-bombing moment’ in U.S. as Europe beckons
The EU's openness toward crypto is a striking turnaround.
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Release of Jan. 6 video footage to Tucker Carlson is a five-alarm fire for Democrats - Washington Examiner
Opinion Release of Jan. 6 video footage to Tucker Carlson is a five-alarm fire for Democrats By Elizabeth Stauffer February 26, 2023 08:50 AM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Opinion Release of Jan. 6 video footage to Tucker Carlson is a five-alarm fire for Democrats By Elizabeth Stauffer...
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Fox News Poll: Trump, DeSantis top 2024 Republican preference
The first Fox News Poll on the 2024 presidential primaries shows former President Donald Trump with strong support among Republicans, as President Biden faces doubt among Democrats.
‘You’re not forgotten‘: how the right racialized the Ohio train disaster
Fox News, Trump and JD Vance claim Biden overlooked East Palestine’s plight, citing residents’ whiteness as the reason
Hong Kong model’s in-laws charged after body parts found
Police in Hong Kong have filed criminal charges against the in-laws of a model whose body parts were found in a refrigerator and a skull believed to be hers in a pot
Carter: Still a model for candidates asking 'Why not me?'
As 2024's campaign season begins, politicians are looking in the mirror and deciding whether they see an American president staring back.
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Italy migrant boat shipwreck: Nearly 60 killed off Calabria coast
Twelve children, including a baby, were among those who died after their boat broke apart in stormy seas.
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Leaders of House China panel condemn attack on Rep. Judy Chu
"Absolutely, we shouldn't question anybody's loyalty," Rep. Mike Gallagher said.
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Sen. Tim Scott eyes possible 2024 bid with positive message, claims Dems selling ‘drug of victimhood’
In a "Fox News Sunday" interview, Sen. Tim Scott touted a message of positivity about the U.S., claiming that the progressive left focuses on "grievances."
One year after Russian invasion, Condoleezza Rice warns against saying 'time is on the Ukrainian side'
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may believe Ukraine is running out of time as the invasion enters its second year.
Manchin says remarks on not running for president were made ‘in jest’
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) on Sunday said his earlier remarks that he wasn’t running for president were made “in jest.” “I’m not running for president of the United States. I can assure…
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UK and EU leaders to meet amid hope of Brexit trade spat fix
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen are due to meet, with expectations high they will seal a deal to resolve a thorny post-Brexit trade dispute.
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How Jimmy Carter became a post-White House progressive hero
Jimmy Carter’s post-presidential life outshined the time he spent at the White House and won him the praise of the progressive left — a more dominant part of the Democratic Party 42 years after the…
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Michigan power crews work, California recovers after storms
Some Michigan residents faced a fourth straight day without power as crews worked to restore electricity to more than 165,000 homes and businesses in the Detroit area after last week’s ice storm.
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Arrest made in 21-year-old cold case murder of pregnant teen soldier
Amanda Gonzales was excited to be a mother and had a reputation of defending others.
Tens of thousands protest Mexico's electoral law changes
Tens of thousands of people filled Mexico City's vast main plaza to protest electoral law reforms that they say threaten democracy.
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Electric vehicle drivers get candid about charging: 'Logistical nightmare'
Charging an electric vehicle on the go is neither easy nor fast.
Nigeria's electoral commission starts announcing state-wide results
It is not expected to name a victor in the race to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari for several days.
Fleeing Nicaraguans a boon to economy back home
Remittances to Nicaraguans sent home last year surged 50%, a massive jump that analysts say is directly related to the thousands of Nicaraguans who emigrated to the U.S. in the past two years.
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Will Utah's Great Salt Lake disappear?
Owing to climate change, drought, and over-use of water resources, the lake is now one-third the size it was in the 1980s. A new report warns that, unless aggressive action is needed, the lake could vanish in just five years.
www.cbsnews.comPlaybook: RNC corners Trump with debate pledge
And President Joe Biden decries China's peace plan for the war in Ukraine.
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Migrant boat breaks up off Italian coast, killing nearly 60
A wooden boat crowded with migrants smashed into rocky reefs and broke apart before dawn off the Italian coast.
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Ukraine splits emerging GOP 2024 presidential field a year into the war - Washington Examiner
A year into the war in Ukraine, the United States's commitment to funding and supplying the fight against Russia has emerged as a dividing line in the nascent 2024 Republican presidential field.Former President Donald Trump has warned that the conflict could metastasize into World War III with...
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Republican calls questioning of Judy Chu’s loyalty ‘out of bounds’
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), chair of the House Select Committee on China, on Sunday appeared to call out his Republican colleague Rep. Lance Gooden (Texas) for comments questioning the loyal…
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Biden doubts there's any merit in China's Russia-Ukraine plan
He said: "Putin is applauding it, so how could it be any good?"
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Sullivan won’t say whether US will back Ukraine in retaking Crimea
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan wouldn't say whether the U.S. would support Ukraine in trying to retake Crimea during a "Meet the Press" appearnce on Sunday.
Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk
Huge crowds gathered to condemn government moves to shrink the electoral authority, in what appeared to be the largest protest so far against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's administration.
Biden on economy: 'It's understandable why people are just down'
"I can't think of a time when there's been greater uncertainty," the president said.
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Antarctic sea ice hit record lows again. Scientists wonder if it’s ‘the beginning of the end’ | CNN
Sea ice in Antarctica hit a record low this year and is “on a very steep downward trend,” a sign this complex and isolated region may finally be responding to the climate crisis.
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'They're all dead': Horror stories emerge from migrant smuggling boat crash
At least 62 migrants were killed and more than 81 were rescued Sunday when the wooden smuggling boat they were aboard crashed in southern Italy.
Transcript: CIA director William Burns on "Face the Nation," Feb. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with CIA director William Burns that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
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Transcript: Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi on "Face the Nation," Feb. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi that aired on "Face the Nation," on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023
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Transcript: Trump attorneys Drew Findling and Jennifer Little on "Face the Nation," Feb. 26. 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Drew Findling and Jennifer Little, attorneys for former President Donald Trump, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on "Face the Nation," Feb. 26, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Feb. 26, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, CIA director William Burns and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice join Margaret Brennan.
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Zelenskyy plans to meet Xi Jinping after China proposes Russia peace plan
A meeting would “benefit our countries and security in the world,” the Ukrainian president said on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion on Friday.
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Ukrainian children taken to Russia brings back fear, memories of a similar Nazi effort
A lasting consequence of Russia's war on Ukraine: The coerced and forced deportation of potentially tens of thousands of Ukrainian children.
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Some Democratic-led states seek to bolster voter protections
Lawmakers in several Democratic-controlled states are advocating sweeping voter protections. It's a reaction to what they view as a broad undermining of voting rights by the Supreme Court and Republican-led states, as well as Congress' failure to bolster access to the polls.
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Russia's UN diplomat accuses West of arm twisting in vote isolating Moscow
Russia's senior diplomat to the United Nations accused the West on Sunday of "cowboy" methods and "arm twisting" of some countries during last week's United Nations General Assembly vote that demanding Moscow withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
Justice Thomas wrote of 'crushing weight' of student loans
The Supreme Court won’t have far to look for a personal take on the “crushing weight” of student debt that underlies the Biden administration’s college loan forgiveness plan.
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Longtime Trump backers flock to DeSantis event
The Florida governor is hosting a retreat for donors and other supporters in Palm Beach, Fla.
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News outlets request McCarthy share Jan. 6 footage that Tucker Carlson says he has access to
The Fox News host said this week he had been given access to 44,000 hours of security tapes from the 2021 attack on the Capitol.
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At least 8 people stabbed after 'large fight' breaks out at Oklahoma City nightclub: Police
At least eight people were stabbed, including two who were critically wounded, after a "large fight" broke out at an Oklahoma nightclub early Saturday, police said.
Three weapons that changed the course of Ukraine’s war with Russia | CNN
Javelin anti-tank missiles, HIMARS rocket systems and Turkish-designed Bayraktar TB2 drones have been used by Ukraine to devastating effect, helping to change the course of its war with Russia.
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More than 126,000 without power in California as storm brings rain, heavy snow, damaging winds
Major storm leaves more than 126,000 without power in California amid record rainfall, heavy snow and damaging winds. The storm will move across the entire country.
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as neutrality claims questioned - Washington Examiner
China called for a ceasefire in Ukraine while unveiling a Moscow-friendly peace plan on Friday as part of a larger effort to defend Beijing's claims of neutrality in Russia's war amid increased pressure from the West. The 12 point proposal, released by China's Foreign Ministry, mostly reiterated...
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Belarus says it has 1.5 million potential soldiers outside armed forces
Belarus, a small Russian ally bordering Ukraine, has as many as 1.5 million potential military personnel outside its armed forces, a senior official was quoted as saying on Saturday.
Russia could find itself 'naked and barefoot' without assistance from China: Former Russian commander
A former Russian military official suggested the Russian military could run out of equipment this year if China doesn't step in and provide weapons and ammunition.
Biden administration moves to establish ‘guardrails’ for telehealth prescriptions | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has proposed new rules that will require patients to have an in-person medical evaluation before being prescribed most prescription medications by their doctors, with limited exceptions, according to a statement released on Friday.
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Apple Watch ban: Here’s what happens next
An extensive legal battle is brewing after the Biden administration declined to veto an International Trade Commission (ITC) import ban on the Apple Watch. The ITC ruled in December that Appl…
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Yoko Ono joins the NYC exodus after 50 years to move to an upstate farm - Washington Examiner
Yoko Ono, the widow of the late Beatles singer John Lennon, is reportedly leaving her sprawling residence on the seventh floor of the famed Dakota building on 72nd Street and Central Park West for an upstate New York farm. For the past 50 years, Ono has lived in the Dakota, where 40-year-old...
www.washingtonexaminer.comZelenskyy plans to meet Xi Jinping after China proposes Russia peace plan
A meeting would “benefit our countries and security in the world,” the Ukrainian president said on the first anniversary of the Russian invasion on Friday.
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Ukraine: Zelenskyy seeks more sanctions, fighting grinds on
Fighting is grinding on in Ukraine after the country marked the anniversary of Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian authorities on Saturday reported dozens of new Russian strikes and attacks on cities in the east and south.
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Hobbs urges state bar to conduct ethics review of former Arizona attorney general
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) is urging the Arizona State Bar to launch an ethics investigation of former state Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) following a report that he worked to hide a report that ref…
thehill.comAudi eyes U.S. factory, showing Biden's green manufacturing push is bearing fruit
In revealing Friday that it is considering building a U.S. factory for electric vehicles, German automaker Audi became the latest company to signal that the Biden administration's support for high-tech and green-energy manufacturing is bearing fruit. The German carmaker joins a string of...
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Tulsi Gabbard says Biden and Democrats share same ‘core principles’ as Hitler - Washington Examiner
Ex-Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard claimed on Friday that President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party share the same "core principles" of Adolf Hitler and Nazism. The Democratic Party's “agenda of identity politics” is one of the main reasons Gabbard left, she told Fox News's Jesse...
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Macron to visit China, seek Xi’s help to end Russia-Ukraine war
French president’s announcement comes after China published a 12-point position paper calling for a truce in Ukraine.
EU slaps sanctions on top Russia officials, banks, trade
The European Union is imposing new sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine
Russia's Prigozhin, Ukraine give varying accounts on fighting near Bakhmut
Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin said forces of his Wagner group had captured the village of Yahidne, just north of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine on Saturday.
The Memo: Trump’s surprise — a slightly conventional campaign
Former President Trump is doing something shocking — he’s running a campaign that is starting to look quite conventional. This week alone, Trump has issued several policy proposals. He has announce…
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Florida Dems pick Fried to lead party after tough midterms
Florida Democrats have selected former state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to lead their party after a disastrous midterm performance in the onetime presidential battleground state.
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GOP reps get birds-eye view of migrant crossings during border tour, mull legislative fixes to tackle crisis
A Republican delegation from the House Homeland Security Committee toured the border in a "border bootcamp" this week in El Paso, Texas as they eye legislative fixes.
Yellen says she will talk deficit-reduction with Republicans, not debt limit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday she was willing to negotiate with Republicans in Congress over the Biden administration's budget proposal to be unveiled next month - but not as a condition of raising the debt ceiling. "And we're going to show how we're going to accomplish...
No 'apologists for Putin': Pence draws contrast with DeSantis on Ukraine
The former vice president laid out his positions in a foreign policy speech on the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
www.nbcnews.comSanders supporters took over the Nevada Democratic Party. It’s not going well.
The senator lets it be known that he’s unhappy with work his followers have done in the critical battleground state.
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Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China silent
India, which hosted the meeting of finance ministers and central-bank leaders, was reluctant to raise the issue of the Ukraine war, but Western nations insisted they could not back an outcome that did not include a condemnation.
Chicago mayor's race dominated by concerns about city crime
For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of violence that need tough-on-crime policies.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Haley promises sharp break from Biden on foreign aid: ‘Can’t buy our friends’ - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is seeking to set herself apart from previous administrations, vowing to make a sharp break from President Joe Biden on how the country disburses foreign aid. In an op-ed to the New York Post, Haley outlined the ways in which the U.S. has supported...
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Mike Pence, possible Trump 2024 challenger, slams 'apologists for Putin' in the GOP
Pence did not call out former President Donald Trump or any other Republicans by name in a speech on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
CIA confirms possibility of Chinese lethal aid to Russia
CIA Director Bill Burns said that U.S. intelligence is confident that Chinese leadership is considering providing lethal aid to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Far-left Nevada Democrats furious with party members over ‘horrors of socialism’ vote - Washington Examiner
Nevada progressives are furious with establishment Democrats in the state after they voted in favor of a House resolution to “condemn the horrors of socialism,” setting up a showdown between the party’s far-left flank and its more centrist officials. The Las Vegas chapter of the Democratic...
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Nigeria’s presidential, parliamentary vote marked by long delays
Election officials cited technical problems and the absence of voter registers as causes of the delays.
‘Déjà vu’: A train derailment 40 years ago holds clues for East Palestine’s future
Cleanup efforts, health monitoring and water testing continued for at least three decades after train cars spilled chemicals in Livingston, Louisiana.
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Appreciating Jimmy Carter, outspoken but 'never irrelevant'
As former President Jimmy Carter remains in hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, many people are considering his impact.
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Confiscated Nintendo Switch prompts student to pummel high school worker
The attack at Matanzas High School in Palm Coast, Florida, was captured on video. A teen has been charged with felony aggravated battery.
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GOP congressman warns of Chinese 'police stations' in US: 'How have we allowed this to happen?'
House China Select Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher spoke at a press conference in front of a recently raided "police station" illegally operated by the Chinese Communist Party in Manhattan.
Yellen says World Bank nominee's credentials will overcome selection criticism
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she believes the strong qualifications of the U.S. nominee to lead the World Bank, ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, will overcome any criticism of the selection process.
GOP congressman questions her 'loyalty.' Rep. Judy Chu, House Democrats blast 'racist' rhetoric
Rep. Judy Chu and other House Democrats have fired back after a Republican congressman questioned her loyalty to the U.S. using what they say is anti-Asian rhetoric.
Jill Biden talks safe sex, condoms with Kenya's young adults
U.S. first lady Jill Biden is close to wrapping up her five-day visit to two African countries. On Saturday, she was in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, where she praised young adults for learning about safe sex and dating practices.
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Thai economy to grow 3.8% this year, inflation to ebb
Thailand's economy is expected to grow 3.8% this year, helped by a rebound in the vital tourism sector, while inflation should cool to its target range, the finance minister said on Saturday.
Norfolk Southern derailment revives railway safety battle in Washington
As safety investigators search for the cause of the derailment in Ohio, there has been growing speculation and finger-pointing among lawmakers and regulators.
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Pence slams special counsel Jack Smith over requests to testify in Jan. 6 inquiry - Washington Examiner
Mike Pence hit out against special counsel Jack Smith over his efforts to compel the former vice president to testify against former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election, arguing the move is “unprecedented” and possibly “unconstitutional.” Since being appointed to head...
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G20 meeting: Germany regrets China's position on Ukraine war
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Saturday it was "regrettable" that China had blocked a Group of 20 communique to condemn Russia's war on Ukraine.
George Santos was questioned by U.S. Secret Service in 2017 credit card fraud probe
The future congressman was questioned after his address was found in a car tied to the suspect in an ATM skimming case.
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Thousands rally in Berlin, Paris to call for peace in Ukraine
Thousands in Berlin take part in a protest against the delivery of weapons to Ukraine.
Tester hands Democrats 2024 boost with tough road ahead
Democrats got a shot in the arm this week with Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) decision to seek reelection. His announcement hands Democrats a real chance at retaining a seat in GOP territory and puts …
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EPA orders 'pause' of derailment contaminated waste removal
Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment in Ohio involving hazardous materials.
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Chinese military orders US plane away from its airspace, flies fighter jet 500 feet from wing
A U.S. Navy plane in the South China Sea was warned by the Chinese military to stay away and a Chinese fighter jet was scrambled to monitor it for
Perry court fight keeping over 2,000 records from Trump investigators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A Republican congressman's court battle to protect his cellphone records has prevented federal investigators from reviewing over 2,200 documents in their investigation of then-President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 election, according to newly...
Why Russia's war is causing blackouts in Asia
The fighting on Ukrainian battlefields has disrupted the supply of energy worldwide. Some of the biggest impacts are happening in countries far from the war.
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Michigan, Texas officials complain they weren’t warned of contaminated soil, water shipments from Ohio train wreck
Michigan and Texas officials are complaining that they were not told in advance about the shipment of contaminated soil and water from East Palestine, Ohio — where a train derailment earlier this m…
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Map: Where gender-affirming care is being targeted in the US
States across the country are considering bans on transgender health care for youth and young adults.
Man killed by Virginia police officers responding to reported shoplifting at mall
Timothy Johnson was shot and killed Wednesday after he was accused of shoplifting at Tysons Corner Center in Fairfax County. Police said they have not yet determined if Johnson had a weapon.
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Inadequate investigation? Takeaways at Murdaugh murder trial
Defense lawyers in the double murder trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh want jurors to believe the crime scene can’t tell them much about the deaths of his wife and son because state agents did a poor job investigating.
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Florida bill would ban dogs from sticking heads out car window | CNN
A new bill in Florida might mean no more joyrides for Fido.
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Nearly all companies who tried a 4-day workweek want to keep it
A large trial of a 4-day workweek in the U.K. led to more employee happiness, less burnout and higher company revenues.
www.cbsnews.comElon Musk has called Biden a 'damp sock puppet' and feuded with the president for months, but Biden shared some rare praise for the billionaire earlier this month
Elon Musk hasn't been a fan of President Joe Biden in the past, though the billionaire appeared to extend an olive branch earlier this month.
Rights to 'Crying Indian' ad to go to Native American group
Since its debut in 1971, an anti-pollution ad showing a man in Native American attire shed a single tear at the sight of smokestacks and litter taking over a once unblemished landscape has become an indelible piece of TV pop culture
How AI could influence learning across subjects, while becoming a crucial one itself
The education industry is having to grapple with where artificial intelligence can fit into schools, from lesson plans to teacher training, since the technology has been propelled to the forefront …
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Jordan hosts Israel-Palestine talks as violence escalates
Jordan says the talks in Aqaba are part of an effort to halt a ‘security breakdown that could fuel more violence’.
5 dead, including patient, in medical flight crash in Nevada
An air ambulance company says all five people aboard one of its flights have been killed in a crash in Nevada.
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Russian replacement spacecraft for astronauts stranded by coolant leak docks with space station | CNN
Russia launched a Soyuz spacecraft that will replace a capsule that sprang a coolant leak in December, leaving two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut without a ride home. The capsule docked with the space station Saturday evening.
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Mark Brnovich faces ethics review amid allegations he hid evidence disproving election fraud - Washington Examiner
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) is seeking an ethics review into former state Attorney General Mark Brnovich amid allegations he buried findings from his office’s investigation into the 2020 election that showed there was no evidence of widespread fraud or misconduct. In a letter sent to the...
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Gerber ends Tesla board run, says carmarker creating 'own voice'
Tesla Inc investor Ross Gerber said on Friday he will end his run for the electric carmaker's board of directors, citing changes investors can expect to see next week.
Ukraine gears up for new phase of cyber war with Russia
Ukraine withstood a deluge of cyberattacks from Russia in the past year, but Russia will test its cyber defenses further as the war drags on.
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Biden clashed with ABC’s Muir over classified documents: ‘You’re a good lawyer’ - Washington Examiner
During an ABC World News Tonight interview with David Muir, President Joe Biden pushed back on questions about his own comments calling former President Donald Trump "irresponsible" last year when the FBI searched his Mar-a-Lago residence amid having presidential documents in boxes in his own...
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Nigeria election 2023: Early results arriving
The first of Nigeria's 36 states announces results, with more expected on Monday morning.
www.bbc.comBiden's student-loan forgiveness is about to have its day at the Supreme Court. Here's everything you need to know.
The Supreme Court will hear two challenges to Biden's student-debt-cancellation plan on February 28. Here's what borrowers should know.
Warren Buffett, in annual letter, stays upbeat and preaches patience
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett on Saturday signaled he has lost none of his enduring confidence in the U.S. economy and his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc .
Black History Month traces its origins to a Chicago YMCA
Its origins trace back to a building on Chicago's South Side, where a critical meeting was held over a century ago by a man considered the father of Black history.
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Bills would let transgender people seal name-change requests
Legislators in at least two states are trying to allow transgender people to keep records of their name change out of the public record.
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Dismembered body of Chinese model found in Hong Kong; ex-husband and former in-laws arrested
Police said they found body parts belonging to Abby Choi in a refrigerator inside a house believed to have been rented by her former father-in-law.
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More than 70 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso, extremists say
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing more than 70 soldiers, wounding dozens and taking five hostage in an ambush on a military convoy in northern Burkina Faso
Trump impeachment whistleblower and retired colonel says Russian leaders will ‘never escape accountability’
Retired Col. Yevgeny “Eugene” Vindman, who blew the whistle on the 2019 call between former President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that resulted in Trump’s first impeachment, sa…
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Los Angeles area still blanketed by snow in rare heavy storm
A powerful winter storm that swept the West Coast with flooding and frigid temperatures has shifted to southern California, swelling rivers to dangerous levels and dropping snow in even low-lying areas around Los Angeles.
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Migrant encounters at southern border hit 1,000,000 mark for FY 2023, outpacing prior year: sources
There have been more than one million migrant crossings at the U.S. southern border since October, multiple Customs and Border Protection sources tell Fox News this week.
UK, EU inching towards Northern Ireland deal, Irish PM says
Momentum has been building for weeks towards a deal to ease checks on trade introduced under Northern Ireland protocol.
Vivek Ramaswamy would ‘be surprised’ if Trump targets him in 2024 race - Washington Examiner
The latest candidate to enter the GOP primary for the 2024 presidential race is not afraid of facing fights with the field's front-runner. The comments from Vivek Ramaswamy, a 37-year-old billionaire who announced his run in the next presidential election on Tuesday, come after former President...
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Alex Murdaugh: Power, privilege, murder and the downfall of a dynasty
Alex Murdaugh's trial for the killing of his wife and son uncovered fraud, drug abuse and a suicide plot.
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Analysis: Incoming World Bank chief faces tests before he gets to climate
Ajay Banga, U.S. President Joe Biden's pick to run the World Bank, will face a tough slate of issues around the institution's finances and capital structure from the get-go, thorny problems he must address as he reshapes the bank into a force for combating climate change on top of its...
A juror in Georgia's Trump investigation gabbed about her experience on TV. Experts say that's actually OK.
Donald Trump's lawyers say the juror "poisoned" Georgia's case against the former president. Legal experts told Insider he's doomed anyway.
Zelensky shows some openness to China’s cease-fire proposal: ‘The question is what follows the words’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled he is somewhat open to working with China on its cease-fire plan for the war between Russia and Ukraine. “I believe that the fact that China started …
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Brockovich warns Ohio town of dangers after train crash
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they are still fearful as activist Erin Brockovich warns they are in for a long battle after a train derailment earlier this month.
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California Gov. Newsom's latest war on oil is off to a rough start
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to limit oil companies' profits was met with criticism by Democrats, Republicans and experts alike at a state hearing earlier this week.
Husband of woman murdered with an ax convicted 40 years after her death
In 1982, Cathy Krauseneck, a young mother, was killed in her bed – an ax lodged in her head. Investigators believe the crime scene was staged to look like a burglary to cover up the real crime – the intentional murder of Cathy by her husband.
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Blackstone's Schwarzman received over $1 billion in pay, dividends in 2022
Blackstone Inc Chief Executive Officer Steve Schwarzman took home about $1.26 billion in pay and dividends for 2022, a regulatory filing showed.
AI Can Tell Us How Russians Feel About the War. Putin Won’t Like the Results.
Russian propaganda is good at manipulating public opinion. But its effects aren’t working like they used to.
www.politico.comSome Ukrainians Think GOP Talk About Cutting Ukraine Aid Is All Bluster
Faith in the House GOP “Mikes,” efficiency is what besieged country’s advocates point to as isolationism grows in the Republican Party.
Polish refiner says Russia halted pipeline oil supplies to Poland
Moscow’s move comes a day after the Warsaw government delivered its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Pipeline debate at center of California carbon capture plans
Twenty years into climate change efforts, California is now relying heavily on a controversial technology — capturing climate pollution from industry and piping it underground, where it's supposed to remain permanently.
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Russians more optimistic than not about economy despite war-related sanctions: poll
Russians are more optimistic than pessimistic about the outlook for their local economy despite a year’s worth of significant sanctions related to the country’s invasion of Ukraine, according…
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Media drop Dilbert after creator's Black 'hate group' remark
Some prominent media publishers are dropping the comic strip Dilbert after its creator referred to people who are Black as members of “a hate group” and urged white people to "get away" from them
By the numbers: US military aid to Ukraine
Correction: Annual spending on the Iraq war was approximately $120 billion per year on average between 2003-2019. A previous chart had incorrect information. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, lau…
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Eric Swalwell faces FEC complaint for thousands spent on child care after election - Washington Examiner
California Rep. Eric Swalwell could find himself in trouble for lavish child care spending after his 2022 campaign ended. While candidates are allowed to dip into their campaign’s pockets to pay for child care in the thick of a race, they aren’t allowed to keep paying babysitters after Election...
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Dismembered model’s ex-husband arrested at pier trying to ‘abscond,’ police say | CNN
Police in Hong Kong say they have arrested the ex-husband of model and influencer Abby Choi, following the discovery of parts of her dismembered body at a rental unit in the north of the city.
www.cnn.comMike Pence Shades Donald Trump With Line About ‘Respect'
The former vice president said the GOP will have "better choices" than his former boss for 2024, and he revealed when he may throw his own hat into the ring.
2 killed, 11 hurt after pickup strikes bicyclists in Arizona
Two people were killed and 11 others injured after a pickup truck crashed into a group of bicyclists Saturday morning in Arizona.
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With food stamp cuts just days away, millions of Americans brace for tougher times in the grocery aisle
Extra SNAP payments under a pandemic-era policy are set to expire in 32 states, ending a program that economists have linked to reductions in poverty.
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Omagh police shooting: Sixth man, aged 71, arrested
A 71-year-old man is the latest person to be detained in connection with the attack.
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After delays, Nigerians keep watch for key vote's outcome
People are still lined up hours after voting was supposed to close in Nigeria during the country’s presidential and parliamentary election which opened with large delays.
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Lukashenko to visit China as US worries about Beijing assisting Russia in war
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko plans to visit China next week amid concerns about Beijing taking steps to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. Belarus, which has long been an al…
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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley pledges to cut billions in foreign aid to China, other US adversaries
Former U.S. ambassador to the UN and 2024 GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley vowed to cut billions in foreign aid to adversaries if she becomes president.
Florida Dems elect Nikki Fried to lead the party after 'horrific November'
In her remarks following her victory, Fried vowed to unite the party, and work to deny the White House to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to run for president.
www.politico.comImmigrant advocates are attacking a new Biden policy. Jim Jordan is not.
More than 100 immigration advocacy groups have launched a public campaign against the Biden administration's new proposal to restrict asylum access at the southern border.
G20 meeting ends without consensus over Russia’s war in Ukraine
China and Russia refuse to sign statement condemning Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Thousands join Berlin rally calling for Ukraine peace talks
Thousands of people have protested in Berlin to condemn Germany’s supply of arms to Ukraine and call for peace talks to end the war.
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Buffett's Berkshire has record annual operating profit despite inflation, rate pressures
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Saturday reported its highest-ever annual operating profit, even as foreign currency losses and rising interest rates contributed to lower earnings in the fourth quarter.
Arrest warrant issued for rapper Kodak Black after he allegedly tested positive for fentanyl
The hip-hop hit-maker was on bail for a drug charge and missed a mandatory drug test before he tested positive, authorities in South Florida say.
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Jordan questions Biden's hiring of Pete Buttigieg amid East Palestine fallout: 'no transportation experience'
Rep. Jim Jordan is now questioning why President Joe Biden ever selected Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in the first place, amid fallout of the East Palestine train derailment.
‘I never sought this life’: FBI whistleblower Stephen Friend writes tell-all book - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — FBI whistleblower and former Special Agent Stephen Friend said he’s “lived a few years over the last few months,” and now, he is putting his story on paper.Friend sat down for an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner to talk about his new memoir, what he saw during his...
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Mom influencer Taylor Frankie Paul arrested and charged with assault and domestic violence, officials say
The Mormon MomTok influencer went viral last year for her "soft-swinging" story.
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Republicans introduce legislation to recover stolen unemployment benefits - Washington Examiner
House Republicans introduced legislation on Friday to recover billions of dollars that have been stolen related to unemployment benefits. The bill, H.R. 1163, Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act, would incentivize states to investigate and recover lost funds, fight and...
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Nevada far-left fumes after Democratic reps vote to condemn 'horrors of socialism'
Progressive Democrats in the state of Nevada are furious after the state Democratic Party refused to take a stance on the vote to condemn the "horrors of socialism"
German leader seeks Indian support for Russia's isolation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought assurances Saturday from India that it would support, or at least not block, Western efforts to isolate Russia for waging a devastating war against Ukraine.
apnews.comTimeline of the Ohio train derailment response: From EPA’s initial response to Buttigieg visit
In the wake of a train derailment that spilled hazardous chemicals in an eastern Ohio town earlier this month, Republicans have slammed the Biden administration, and Transportation Secretary Pete B…
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Mardi Gras: Australia's PM Anthony Albanese first to join march
Anthony Albanese's presence at Mardi Gras has been welcomed by many but he has also faced criticism.
www.bbc.comPlaybook: DeSantis encroaches further on Trump’s turf
And the U.S. warns that China is weighing drones and ammunition for Russia.
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Nigeria presidential election 2023: Who are the main candidates and what are the key issues?
Nigeria's 2023 presidential election is widely seen as a potential turning point for Africa's most populous country, largest democracy and biggest economy.
More than 450,000 remain without power in Michigan after ice storm
More than 450,000 Michigan locations remain without power Saturday following an ice storm that brought freezing temperatures to the state. The power-outage tracking website poweroutage.us rep…
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Northern Ireland Protocol: Sunak 'giving it everything' to reach Brexit deal
The prime minister says no agreement has been made but he is hopeful of a "positive outcome".
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News outlets demand Jan. 6 footage after Tucker Carlson granted exclusive access - Washington Examiner
A slate of news organizations is calling on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to release a trove of surveillance footage that was recorded during the Jan. 6 riot just days after it was reported the Republican leader would grant exclusive access to Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Attorney Charles...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJudge rejected Perry’s bid to shield thousands of emails from Jan. 6 investigators
The Pennsylvanian lawmaker's phone was seized and imaged by the FBI as part of the 2020 election investigation.
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Elderly man killed, woman critically injured in 'horrific' dog attack in San Antonio
An elderly man was killed and a woman critically injured in a "horrific" dog attack in Texas on Friday, authorities said.
Iran's currency slides to record low as savers buy dollars
Iran's rial currency sank to a record low against the U.S. dollar on Saturday despite central bank measures aimed at cooling demand for foreign currency from savers worried about inflation and the country's economic prospects.
Vivek Ramaswamy says he’d ‘be surprised’ if Trump targets him in 2024 race
Vivek Ramaswamy, the latest Republican presidential contender to jump in to the White House race, isn’t worried about incoming fire from Donald Trump
Google's news-blocking test in Canada a 'terrible mistake', says PM Trudeau
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday it was a "terrible mistake" for Alphabet Inc's Google to block news content in reaction to a government bill that would compel the tech giant to pay publishers in Canada for news content.
Research group that improperly obtained military records of GOP candidates was paid by two Dem committees
The DSCC and DCCC contributed funds to a research firm that improperly obtained military records of Republican congressional candidates ahead of the 2022 midterms.
Biden faces prospect of being unable to deliver on student loan forgiveness - Washington Examiner
At least 40 million voters are likely to pay very close attention to a Supreme Court case this week that has big implications for the Biden administration. Among the most high-profile decisions President Joe Biden has made since taking office was a move last August to "cancel" up to $20,000 of...
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Irish leader: Brexit talks over N Ireland close to a deal
Ireland's prime minister says the U.K. and the European Union are “inching” closer to agreeing on a deal to resolve a thorny post-Brexit dispute in Northern Ireland
Dow said it was recycling our shoes. We found them in Indonesia
A Reuters investigation found some shoes meant for recycling in Singapore ended up in shops in Indonesia, where it is illegal to import second-hand clothing.
U.N. food-agency chief tells of 'apocalyptic' scenes in Turkey
The head of the United Nation's World Food Programme (WFP) said on Saturday he was confronted with "apocalyptic" scenes as he visited earthquake-stricken areas in southern Turkey.
Ukraine's Banksy stamps feature art of Putin in judo match
They reproduce a mural by the UK graffiti artist on a Ukrainian house devastated by Russian shelling.
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Russian Soyuz spacecraft docks at ISS to bring back stranded crew
A Russian spacecraft on a mission to bring back to Earth a crew stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) has docked at the station, Russian space agency Roscosmos said early on Sunday.
Yellen says U.S. inflation fight 'not a straight line' after price rise data
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told Reuters on Saturday that new U.S. data showing inflation jumped unexpectedly in January signals that the fight against inflation "is not a straight line" and more work is needed.
Los Angeles areas bundled up under historic blizzard warning - Washington Examiner
Typically warm and sunny Southern California is experiencing winter conditions it rarely sees as it waits out a historic blizzard warning. Areas in the West Coast, such as the Los Angeles and Ventura counties, are undergoing chilling winter conditions of up to a foot of snow and winds up to 80...
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Bellator 291: Ukraine's Yaroslav Amosov outclasses Logan Storley to retain welterweight title
Ukraine's Yaroslav Amosov produces a masterclass against Logan Storley to retain his welterweight title in Dublin at Bellator 291.
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El Salvador begins transfers to 'mega prison' amid gang crackdown
It is the latest in a controversial crackdown on crime that has caused the nation's prison population to soar.
‘Someone on the staff blew it’: Biden and Buttigieg’s bad week in East Palestine - Washington Examiner
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are reeling from a train derailment and chemical spill that poisoned their water, soil, and air.But President Joe Biden and his administration's uneven response to the health, environmental, and economic disaster may have undermined the president's reputation...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJames Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92
James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. Abourezk died at his home in Sioux Falls on his birthday after entering hospice...
Fact check: Ilhan Omar removed from House committee, not Congress
Omar was removed from the House Foreign Affairs Committee in a Feb. 2 vote, but she remains a member of Congress.
Nigeria’s elections will determine the course of its democracy
Africa’s largest democracy has voted — what’s at stake for its people and the continent?
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Tunisia judge imprisons politicians, businessman amid crackdown
A wave of raids and arrests has targeted opposition figures and government critics.
Marianne Williamson confirms she will run for president in 2024
Williamson, labeled a prominent progressive by many in political circles, delivers most of her political messages with a spiritual touch.
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Gordon Pinsent, award-winning Canadian actor, dies at 92
Gordon Pinsent, an award-winning Canadian actor acclaimed for his performance as a heartbroken husband in the film “Away From Her,” has died at 92
Walter Mirisch, Oscar-winning producer, dead at 101
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says Oscar winning film producer Walter Mirisch has died at age 101
Madonna's older brother Anthony Ciccone dies aged 66
The star's older brother had struggled with alcoholism and was reportedly homeless for many years.
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COVID's origins 'most likely' lab leak, agency reportedly says
The Energy Department's assessment of COVID-19's origin as a likely lab leak was reported Sunday by The Wall Street Journal.
Republicans erupt after Energy Dept reportedly says COVID-19 likely came from Chinese lab: 'We need answers'
Republicans are demanding answers after the U.S. Energy Department assessed that the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from an accidental lab leak in China, according to a new report.
Sen. Sullivan calls for public hearings if intel shows China covered up lab leak
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) says there should be public hearings if U.S. intelligence determines China covered up a lab leak that started Covid.
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Energy Department concludes lab leak likely sparked COVID pandemic: reports
The Energy Department recently disseminated a report among government agencies that concluded with “low confidence” a laboratory leak was the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, according t…
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Coronavirus most likely originated from a lab leak, US department concludes - Washington Examiner
A lab leak is the most likely culprit for the COVID-19 respiratory illness that devastated the world, the U.S. Energy Department reportedly concluded. Leaning on new intelligence, the department, which oversees numerous United States labs and research centers, made a judgment in "low confidence"...
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Studying Nature's secrets, and animals' medical superpowers
There are examples from across the animal kingdom of medical marvels – animals whose genetics, behaviors or diets may point to ways in which humans might reduce heart disease, cancer or dementia. Can we learn from them?
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US agency to reverse Covid-19 policy for frequently abused prescription drugs
Patients using Adderall, OxyContin and other medicines with ‘high potential for abuse’ will be required to physically visit a doctor
How the Ohio train derailment could impact pregnant women and young children, experts weigh in
Experts reveal the effect that exposure to toxic chemicals from the East Palestine train derailment could have on pregnant people and young children.
CDC issues warning over an increase of drug-resistant bacteria | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory to warn the public of an increase of a drug-resistant bacteria called Shigella.
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FDA authorizes combination flu-COVID test for home use
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first combination test for flu and COVID-19 that can be used at home, giving consumers an easy way to determine if a runny nose is caused by either disease.
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COVID-19 testing mandated for some Alaska capitol staff
The leaders of Alaska’s Senate Finance Committee are going to require all senators and staff of that committee to get weekly COVID-19 tests, starting Monday.
N. Korea food shortage worsens amid COVID, but no famine yet
Speculation about North Korea’s food insecurity has flared as its top leaders prepare to discuss the “very important and urgent task” of formulating a correct agricultural policy.
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Lawsuit aims to remove abortion pills from market in light of Dobbs decision oveturning Roe
The FDA's 23-year approval of the abortion drug, mifepristone, could be vacated in a Texas case arguing the agency improperly fast-tracked the drug for the market in 2000.
Researchers, providers seek answers on long COVID
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — In the three years since COVID-19 became a household name, the United States has seen over 103 million cases of the illness, causing more than
Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them
Programs assisting people with dementia — and their caregivers — improve quality of life and care. But millions of families may not know where or how to find help
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Covid shrank the restaurant industry. That's not changing anytime soon
It's never been easy to operate a restaurant, and in recent years it's been even harder.
After Ohio train wreck, Biden orders door-to-door checks
President Joe Biden has directed federal agencies to go door-to-door in East Palestine, Ohio, to check on families affected by the toxic train derailment that has morphed into a political controversy.
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New ‘Frankenstein’ opioids more dangerous than fentanyl alarming state leaders across US as drug crisis rages
The emergence of "Frankenstein" opioids is concerning to a number of state leaders who are grappling with the ongoing drug crisis.
Is Remdesivir Effective Against New COVID-19 Variants?
“The biggest take-home message is to treat early,” says remdesivir investigator Mark Thrun, MD.
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