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US government moves to stop potential banking crisis
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring all depositors at the failed institution that they could access all their money quickly, even as another major bank was shut down.
Moscow fumes as Ukraine considers changing Russia’s official name
Russian officials railed against Ukraine’s talk of changing Russia’s official name to Muscovy, after a Ukrainian petition regarding a potential name change garnered 25,000 signatures. U…
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McCaul says Pence "avoided a major constitutional crisis" on Jan. 6
"There was a dark, dark day, and I think history will judge everyone by what they did that day," McCaul said of Jan. 6, 2021.
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McCarthy spurns Biden’s $6.9 trillion budget, says ‘don’t play games with the debt ceiling’ - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) panned President Joe Biden's roughly $6.9 trillion budget proposal as "not serious" and warned him not to "play games with the debt ceiling." McCarthy contended that Biden's budget proposal would be dead on arrival in the House and speculated that even...
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Russian advance stalls in Ukraine's Bakhmut, think tank says
A leading think tank says Russia’s advance seems to have stalled in Moscow’s campaign to capture the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
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GOP senator says McCarthy should not have released Jan. 6 tapes to only Tucker Carlson
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Sunday that Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) should not have released the thousands of hours of unaired footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol excl…
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says war was ‘unleashed’ on Russia
Live updates on Russia's war in neighboring Ukraine.
Prosecutors dispute Tucker Carlson’s depiction of QAnon Shaman in Jan. 6 footage - Washington Examiner
The newly released footage of Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman" from the Capitol protest on Jan. 6, only shows four minutes of his time inside the Capitol, according to a new court filing. The footage, released by Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Monday, does not include most of the evidence...
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Carlson comes up short on Jan. 6 bombshells
Fox News host Tucker Carlson promised never-before-seen footage of the Jan. 6 riot that would reveal new details and alter public perceptions of the Capitol breach. But in his first shows dedicated…
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Fox News takes the hits, but its audience looks resilient
Fox News’s reputation as a serious news source is being strained by the drip-drip of leaked texts and emails from a massive defamation lawsuit it is facing from Dominion Voting Systems. …
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GOP presidential candidates react to Silicon Valley Bank collapse; Trump blames ‘out-of-control Democrats'
Former President Trump blamed the Biden administration’s "anti-America policies" for contributing to the shocking collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
Anti-Trump GOP voters mostly loyal in 2022, but not entirely
Donald Trump may hold a tight grasp on much of the Republican base, but there's a notable minority of GOP voters who don’t consider themselves members of his “Make America Great Again” movement.
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Regulators shut down Signature Bank two days after Silicon Valley Bank collapse - Washington Examiner
Federal and state banking regulators announced Sunday that Signature Bank, one of the main financial institutions for cryptocurrency firms, had been shut down. The decision to shutter the New York-based bank was revealed in a joint statement from the Federal Reserve, Treasury Department, and...
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Biden indefinitely blocks millions of acres of land, water from future oil drilling
The Department of Interior announced aggressive actions blocking fossil fuel production in and off the coast of Alaska ahead of an expected announcement green-lighting other drilling.
Kevin Cramer says DeSantis has earned right to be ‘at the head of the class’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) advocated for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the lead 2024 presidential candidate, arguing he has earned the right to be “at the head of the class.” Cramer argued the Republican Party is “in desperate need of some new leadership” and that former President Donald Trump...
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Time’s up: Why this could be the last time you have to spring your clock forward - Washington Examiner
Today could be the last time that people in the United States need to spring their clocks forward for daylight saving time. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) reintroduced the "Sunshine Protection Act" of 2023 into the Senate last week, which seeks to make daylight saving time permanent and eliminate the...
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US, South Korea hold drills as North sub test-fires missiles
The South Korean and U.S. militaries have begun their biggest joint military exercises in years. In apparent protest, North Korea said it conducted submarine-launched cruise missile tests.
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Biden’s $5 trillion tax gambit catches Congress by surprise
President Biden went big in his $6.8 trillion annual budget proposal to Congress by calling for $5 trillion in tax increases over the next decade, more than what lawmakers expected after the presid…
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Youngkin scores some legislative wins as he eyes White House
In two years as Virginia's governor, Republican Glenn Youngkin has gone from political newcomer to potential 2024 presidential candidate.
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Republicans look to end Florida’s abortion-haven legacy
Florida’s proposal signals that the battle over reproductive rights will continue long after the Supreme Court's decision.
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Republicans brace for Tim Scott’s entrance into 2024 race
Republicans are bracing for Sen. Tim Scott’s (S.C.) increasingly likely entrance into the 2024 presidential race, arguing that he could be a voice for unity in a party that has become dominated by …
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Kamala Harris not returning calls to Elizabeth Warren: Report - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly is not returning Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-MA) phone calls due to comments the senator made back in January. Warren has called Harris at least twice to apologize for comments she made in a Boston radio interview about whether Harris should remain...
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'Freaks.' 'Big spenders.' Why 2024 GOP hopefuls Trump, Haley, DeSantis are ripping their own party
Donald Trump's 2016 win on an anti-establishment message is prompting other Republicans to try to mirror that approach as they look ahead to 2024.
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McCarthy says he will ‘slowly roll out’ Jan. 6 tapes to other news agencies
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said on Sunday that he will begin to “slowly roll out” access to official tapes from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection to other news outlets, after he faced criticism…
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Inside Pence world’s decision to go hard at Trump at the Gridiron
The former VP has been simmering about Jan. 6 for some time. But he wanted to take advantage of his speech before a room full of top political journalists.
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As atmospheric river exits, a new storm threatens California
Wet, miserable weather is continuing across huge swaths of California as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward.
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Treasury, Fed and FDIC announce steps to ensure deposits will be paid in full
The Fed, Treasury and FDIC said they will make additional funding available to ensure all Silicon Valley Bank deposits, both insured and uninsured, will be paid in full.
British PM Rishi Sunak says China is a 'systemic challenge' to the world order
“Britain is back” and ready to counter the challenge posed by a more “assertive” China, Sunak tells NBC News’ Lester Holt in an interview.
www.nbcnews.comWhy New York’s cannabis equity program is stranding women entrepreneurs
Fewer than 15 percent of licenses for retail shops have gone to female applicants.
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Texas legislators look to give voters final decision on Daylight Saving Time
Texas state lawmakers introduced two bills last week to eliminate Daylight Saving Time and put the final decision in the hands of voters.
Nancy Mace says US must take up entitlement reform, ‘got to get serious about it’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) voiced openness to raising the retirement age for Social Security as many conservatives have pushed against entitlement reform. Warning that Social Security appears to be careening toward insolvency, Mace said that 2024 Republican contender Nikki Haley's call to change the...
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Russian wives and mothers call on Putin to stop sending mobilized men ‘to the slaughter’ | CNN
A group of Russian wives and mothers have called on President Vladimir Putin to stop sending their husbands and sons “to the slaughter” by forcing them to join assault groups without adequate training or supplies.
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Khanna calls on Biden administration to take "decisive action" on Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Silicon Valley Bank, headquartered in Khanna's congressional district, was abruptly shut down by California regulators on Friday.
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Large group in Mexico attempted mass entry into US at El Paso, Texas, border crossing, officials say | CNN
A large group of people in Mexico approached a US border entry point in El Paso, Texas, Sunday in an attempt at mass entry into the country, causing disruptions along the border and authorities to erect barricades, US Customs and Border Protection said.
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: No bailout for Silicon Valley Bank; focus is on helping depositors
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen ruled out a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank but sought to assure Americans that the banking system is "resilient."
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Biden expected to OK controversial Alaska drilling project Monday
The Biden administration is expected to approve a controversial Alaska oil drilling project known as the Willow Project on Monday, a source familiar with the plans told The Hill. ConocoPhillips’s …
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GOP senator: Only way to improve Biden's budget 'is with a shredder'
Louisiana Sen. John N. Kennedy took shots at President Joe Biden’s proposed budget.
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Mace says raising retirement age should be ‘on the table’
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said on Sunday that she believes that raising the retirement age for people who receive Social Security benefits should be “on the table.” During an appearance on CNN…
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ICC expected to launch war crimes cases against Russians over Ukraine
The International Criminal Court is expected to seek the arrest of Russian officials for forcibly deporting children from Ukraine and targeting civilian infrastructure, a source said on Monday, in what would be the first international war crimes cases arising from Moscow's invasion.
Russian opposition leader’s wife gives emotional speech after ‘Navalny’ wins Oscar
Alexey Navalny’s wife delivered a message for the imprisoned Russian opposition leader from the Oscars stage after a documentary about him won an Academy Award, saying she’s “dreaming of the day” t…
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New York casino contracts are ‘absolute petri dish for corruption’
Lobbying firms behind 10 New York City metro area casino proposals have made at least $7.2 million over the past 14 months speed dialing decision-makers on behalf of gaming operators like Bally’s and Caesars.
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Xi Jinping says security the foundation for China’s development
President emerged from the annual meeting of China’s parliament with loyal aides in place, and his power entrenched.
Russian mercenary chief sets out ambitions for an 'army with an ideology'
The head of Russia's Wagner mercenary force said in an interview published over the weekend that he had ambitions to turn his private military company into an "army with an ideology" that would fight for justice in Russia.
McCaul says Pence right in condemning Trump for Jan. 6
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on Sunday said former Vice President Mike Pence was right to criticize former President Trump for Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, saying “history …
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Ukraine war: Life in Mariupol under Russian occupation
Russia captured Mariupol in May after a brutal siege. Now, it's trying to win hearts and minds.
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Wall Street — not taxpayers — will pay for the SVB and Signature deposit relief plans
The funds to reimburse depositors will be paid out of the Deposit Insurance Fund, which is made up of quarterly fees assessed on financial institutions.
Border crisis: Over 1,000 migrants rush bridge linking Mexico to US in El Paso, Texas
A group of more than 1,000 migrants, mainly from Venezuela, rushed the Paso Del Norte bridge in El Paso, Texas on Sunday in an effort to enter the U.S.
Regulators auctioning Silicon Valley Bank in effort to contain fallout: reports
Federal officials are auctioning off Silicon Valley Bank, according to multiple reports Sunday, as they try to contain the fallout of the bank’s historic failure last week. Regulators started the a…
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Heavy casualties reported in Bakhmut as battle for city rages
Ukraine and Russia say thousands have been killed or badly wounded as each side battles for control of the town.
Why the new Air Force One won't be red, white, and blue as Trump asked
The president of the United States will get new Air Force Ones that will closely resemble the familiar robin's egg blue design. Here's why.
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India government opposes recognising same-sex marriage
The Indian government opposes recognising same-sex marriages, it said in a filing to the Supreme Court on Sunday, urging the court to reject challenges to the current legal framework lodged by LGBT couples.
China’s NPC: Who are the top men tapped to support Xi Jinping?
China’s National People’s Congress wrapped up on Monday after announcing a host of top officials that will assist Xi.
Is Silicon Valley Bank getting a government bailout? Not in the 2008 sense
Federal officials insisted their emergency measures to shore up deposits wouldn't come at taxpayers' expense. But the public could still bear some indirect costs, one expert warned.
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Saudi Arabia executes Jordanian man after allegedly giving forced confession
The family of Hussein Abu al-Khair say he was tortured into confessing to drugs charges.
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North Korea launches missiles from submarine as U.S.-South Korean drills begin
KCNA called the missiles "strategic," a word typically used to describe weapons that have a nuclear capability.
Long Island stepmother found guilty of murder in 8-year-old boy's freezing death
Angela Pollina, 45, was convicted in the death of Thomas Valva, who died the day after he slept in the garage in the family’s home in temperatures under 20 degrees.
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Republicans use new majority to take on Biden regulations
Republicans are using their new control of the House and Democrats’ slim majority in the Senate to target Biden administration regulations governing everything from retirem…
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Silicon Valley Bank: Regulators offer plan to 'ensure U.S. banking system continues to perform its vital roles'
Treasury Department, Federal Reserve and FDIC said all Silicon Valley Bank clients will be protected and have access to their funds.
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‘Little fissures’: The U.S.-Ukraine war unity is slowly cracking apart
A tough week for U.S.-Ukraine news reveals an imperfect harmony.
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J6 Prison Choir song featuring Trump reaches No. 1 on iTunes
A song by a group of men convicted for the Jan 6., 2021 attack at the Capitol, featuring former President Trump, reached the top spot on the iTunes music charts over the weekend. On Saturday, the J…
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As Biden weighs Willow, he blocks other Alaska oil drilling
As President Joe Biden prepares a final decision on the huge Willow oil project in Alaska, his administration says he will prevent or limit oil drilling in 16 million acres in Alaska and the Arctic Ocean.
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Taxpayers could see 1st 'normal filing season' in years
The IRS is answering 90% of calls to its customer service line this year.
'There's going to be more': How Washington is bracing for bank fallout
Battle lines are already being drawn over what caused Silicon Valley Bank's stunning demise.
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Oil giant Saudi Aramco records historic $161bn profit in 2022
Saudi Aramco announces highest-ever annual profit by a publicly listed company, drawing criticism from activists.
International Church of Cannabis spars with liberal city — but it's not because of drugs
The Church of Cannabis sparked a dispute with the City of Denver. Not over pot, but over first amendment freedom of religion rights, the church co-founder says.
Moldova police say they foiled Russia-backed unrest plot
Police in Moldova say they foiled a plot by groups of Russia-backed actors who were trained to cause mass unrest during a protest against the country’s new pro-Western government.
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Mace doesn’t support a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Sunday said she doesn’t support a bailing out of Silicon Valley Bank, which has rocked the tech sector with its abrupt collapse late last week. “As a member of Congress,…
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ATLANTA — At a Georgia state Senate hearing a few weeks after President Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection, Rudy Giuliani began making outlandish claims. “There are 10 ways to demonstrate that this election was stolen, that the votes were phony, that there were a lot of them — dead people...
Biden to put Arctic waters off limits to new oil leases as Willow decision looms
The new rules would not affect the controversial Willow project, which the administration is expected to greenlight this week, because ConocoPhillips already has leases.
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China's new premier seeks to reassure private sector as parliament wraps up
New Chinese Premier Li Qiang sought to reassure the country's private sector on Monday, saying the environment for entrepreneurial businesses will improve and that equal treatment would be given to all types of companies.
Gun bills coming in Michigan after 2nd school mass shooting
Michigan Democrats are poised to bring an 11-bill package to the Legislature that would implement safe storage laws, universal background checks and extreme risk protection orders, also known as red flag laws.
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US calls Iran's prisoner swap claim a 'cruel lie'
Iran’s top diplomat claims a prisoner swap is near with the U.S., though he has offered no evidence to support his assertion.
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Lady Gaga trades glam for makeup-free Oscars performance
Lady Gaga was nominated for best original song.
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Boat capsizes off Madagascar on way to Mayotte, 22 killed
Twenty two people died when a boat carrying them off Madagascar capsized while they attempted to sail to the French island of Mayotte, Madagascar's port authority said on Sunday.
8 dead after smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast
Authorities say at least eight people were killed when two migrant smuggling boats overturned off the coast of San Diego.
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Rep Comer says Biden 'unintentionally helped' GOP by stonewalling on business dealings
Republican Kentucky Rep. James Comer said stonewalling from the Biden administration over business dealings has "unintentionally helped" Republicans.
Iran signals US prisoner exchange could be close
US official denies claims by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian that an initial deal has been reached.
Civil disobedience needed if Israel passes judicial changes, former prime minister says
"It's an attack on the very soul and nature of our democracy," Ehud Barak said.
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Menendez worries Biden could become ‘asylum denier-in-chief’ in weighing family detention policy
Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) on Sunday expressed concerns that President Biden could become known as an “asylum denier-in-chief” after reports last week that indicated the administration is weighi…
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Prosecutors say newly aired Chansley footage paints misleading portrait of his Jan. 6 conduct
The Justice Department says a four-minute segment played by Fox News' Tucker Carlson omitted the most incriminating aspects of the so-called QAnon Shaman's time in the Capitol.
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Pence says ‘Trump was wrong’ for Jan 6 handling, ‘history will hold’ him ‘accountable’
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday that former President Donald Trump was "wrong" in his handling of the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
European arms imports climb, U.S. dominance in exports grows, think tank says
European states increased their imports of major weaponry by 47% in the five years to 2022, while the United States' share of global arms exports rose to 40% from 33%, a leading conflict think-tank said on Monday.
FBI finds personal information of Capitol Hill lawmakers and staff being sold on dark web
A top House official says that the personal information of lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill has been exposed by hackers in a data breach. The FBI alerted they were able to purchase some of the hacked information on the dark web. NBC's Ken Dilanian reports.
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Proud Boys prosecutors push back on claims of misconduct after discovery of internal FBI messages
Defense lawyers said the filtered messages included significant and suspicious exchanges that appeared to relate to the seditious conspiracy case against their clients.
www.politico.comInternational Church of Cannabis spars with liberal city — but it's not because of drugs
The Church of Cannabis sparked a dispute with the City of Denver. Not over pot, but over first amendment freedom of religion rights, the church co-founder says.
Transcript: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on "Face the Nation," March 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
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Transcript: Christopher Krebs on "Face the Nation," March 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with cybersecurity expert and analyst Christopher Krebs that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
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Transcript: Rep. Michael McCaul on "Face the Nation," March 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Michael McCaul, Republican of Texas, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation," March 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
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Transcript: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on "Face the Nation," March 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey that aired on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on March 12, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, join Margaret Brennan.
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Pope Francis at 10 years: A reformer's learning curve, plans
Pope Francis is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his election Monday, far outpacing the “two or three” years he once envisioned for his papacy.
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Saudi Arabia's golf case threatens to spill kingdom secrets
Saudi officials who oversee the kingdom’s U.S. investments haven’t been shy about flaunting their ties with top American business and political figures.
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Michelle Yeoh makes Oscars history with best actress win
Michelle Yeoh has won the Academy Award for best actress and made history all at once. The Malaysian-born actor became the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress on Sunday for her multifaceted performance in the multiversal “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
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Oscars 2023: List of winners and nominees
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" stormed through awards season, taking the top prize for each of Hollywood's major award shows.
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Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap
"If anything unpredictable or violent happens during the ceremony, just do what you did last year — nothing," the host said during his monologue.
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'Navalny,' film about dissident fighting Kremlin, wins Academy Award
It was the most political moment in an otherwise mostly politics-free telecast.
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Stars shimmer as Oscars abandon red carpet for champagne-like color
Hollywood stars arrived at the Oscars on Sunday in shimmering column dresses, jewel-toned gowns and structured and voluminous attire, flaunting bold choices that stood out on the novel champagne-colored carpet ensconced under a tent.
Oscars 2023 updates: Everything Everywhere All at Once wins big
The events from the 95th annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12, as they unfolded at Los Angeles’s Dolby Theatre.
Jamie Lee Curtis wins for best supporting actress: "I just won an Oscar!"
Jamie Lee Curtis made her long-waited first Oscar nomination count.
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'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars
The metaphysical multiverse comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” wrapped its hot dog fingers around Hollywood’s top prize Sunday, winning best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
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The 95th Academy Awards are here. With the ceremony well underway, here's what you can expect from the Oscars Sunday night.
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Michelle Yeoh makes history with best actress win at the Oscars
"For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility," she said during her speech.
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Offbeat multiverse movie 'Everything Everywhere' dominates the Oscars
"Everything Everywhere All at Once" won the coveted best picture trophy at the Academy Awards on Sunday as Hollywood embraced an off-kilter story about a Chinese-American family working out their problems across multiple dimensions.
Best red carpet fashion at the 2023 Oscars | CNN
From Lady Gaga to Michelle Yeoh, see the best-dressed celebrities at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
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List of 2023 Oscar winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar winners announced Sunday: Best picture: “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Best actress: Michelle Yeoh, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
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Oscars 2023 live updates: Highlights, best moments, speeches and more
Oscars 2023: Highlights, best moments, speeches and more
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Ruth E. Carter becomes 1st Black woman to win 2 Oscars
Ruth E. Carter hs made history: The costume designer behind the “Black Panther” films has become the first Black woman to win two Oscars.
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Jamie Lee Curtis wins Oscar for best supporting actress
Jamie Lee Curtis made her long-waited first Oscar nomination count. Curtis won best supporting actress for her role as Deirdre Beaubeirdre in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
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"Everything Everywhere All at Once" star Ke Huy Quan delivers emotional acceptance speech for best supporting actor Oscar win
The actor excitedly thanked his mother and told viewers not to give up on their dreams while accepting the award for his role in the hit sci-fi film.
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Oscars 2023: Salma Hayek, Colin Farrell, Angela Bassett and more bring their kids
Salma Hayek posed on the red carpet with her daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault.
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Oscars (not red) carpet: The best fashion looks - in pictures
The famous Hollywood red carpet may have changed colour, but the glamour was the same as ever.
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Oscars 2023: The 95th Academy Awards | CNN
Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the 2023 Oscars, winning seven awards including best picture and directing. Michele Yeoh won best actress in a leading role, while Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis won best actor and best actress in supporting roles.
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Pence says Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence has unleashed his harshest criticism yet of former President Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Records in Fox defamation case show pressures on reporters
Documents from a defamation lawsuit against Fox News illustrate the pressures its journalists faced in the weeks after the 2020 presidential election.
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White House brands Freedom Caucus deficit plan as ‘tax breaks for the super wealthy’
The White House branded the House Freedom Caucus’ deficit plan as “tax breaks for the super wealthy and wasteful spending for special interests,” as the two sides continued to trade jabs amid an es…
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Former Trump officials skeptical of Biden admin’s reported plan to resume migrant family detention
Former Trump administration officials were skeptical of new reports that the Biden administration is considering reinstating family detention at the southern border.
California's Pajaro River breaches overnight, residents urged to evacuate
As California faces heavy rainfall and flooding, the Pajaro River levee was breached overnight.
March 11, 2023 - Russia’s war in Ukraine | CNN
Russia continues its brutal fight for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, hoping to land a rare but symbolic victory after a series of setbacks on the battlefield. Follow here for live news updates.
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Michael Cohen to testify Monday in Trump hush-money probe
Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify Monday before a Manhattan grand jury investigating hush-money payments made on the former president’s behalf.
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City with world’s most expensive housing asks: what to do with 40,000 empty quarantine units? | CNN
Behind the gleaming skyscrapers and multimillion-dollar homes that have made this city the world’s most expensive property market lies a far less attractive parallel reality: one of the world’s seemingly most intractable housing crises.
www.cnn.comTrump is fixated on Ron DeSantis' disloyalty. Jeb Bush saw what it was like to be upstaged by a protégé.
Trump's pursuit of loyalty hangs over the GOP primary as Ron DeSantis weighs his future. Another Floridian can relate to Trump's plight.
Trump control of key voting bloc slipping as 2024 contest heats up - Washington Examiner
Early surveys suggest former President Donald Trump might have lost the historic grip he had on some of the most pivotal voters in the country. A recent survey of GOP county chairs across the country shows trouble ahead for Trump, who has dominated grassroots support in the party for much of the...
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From wine country to London, bank's failure shakes worldwide
It was called Silicon Valley Bank, but its collapse is causing shockwaves around the world. From California to to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, companies and people are scrambling to figure out how to manage their finances after their bank suddenly shut down Friday.
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Mexico too dangerous for spring break, Texas officials say
Texan officials say that cartel violence represents a significant threat for those entering Mexico.
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Elon Musk asks to ‘free’ QAnon Shaman of Jan. 6 Capitol riot from prison - Washington Examiner
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has called for the release of Jacob Chansley, the "Qanon Shaman" who was sentenced to prison following entering the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021. Newly released footage of the Capitol riot showed Chansley telling supporters of former President Donald Trump to "go home"...
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DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival rises
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa, introducing himself to expectant audiences of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid.
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Israel sees one of its biggest-ever protests
At one of Saturday's rallies, opposition leader Yair Lapid said this was Israel's "greatest crisis".
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Trump indictment? Possibility throws wrench into campaign plans
Former President Trump is reportedly on the brink of facing charges related to a hush money payment during the 2016 campaign, throwing a wrench into the nascent 2024 GOP presidential primary. …
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Bill banning marriages under age 16 passes in West Virginia
A child marriage bill is heading to the West Virginia governor’s desk after lawmakers agreed to let 16- and 17-year-olds get married with restrictions.
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3 women missing for 2 weeks after traveling from Texas to Mexico
Three women have been missing for two weeks after traveling from Texas to Mexico for a shopping trip, authorities said.
Show me the money: The highest revenue raising taxes in Biden's proposed budget
President Joe Biden released his 2024 budget plan Thursday which promises to cut the deficit by $3 trillion over the next decade.
Pence says "history will hold Donald Trump accountable" for his election denial
Speaking Saturday night, the former vice president also criticized right-wing politicians and media personalities who have sought to sanitize the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
www.cbsnews.comAt the End of a Hard Journey, Migrants Face Another: Navigating Bureaucracy
WASHINGTON — Etienne Termulis spent nine days trying to make an appointment with the U.S. government for a chance to seek asylum. The process is part of a new border management plan the Biden administration announced this year to decrease the number of illegal crossings at the southern border...
Will it take market crash for Congress to raise debt limit?
What might it take to get President Joe Biden and Congress to reach a deal on raising the debt limit?
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The Serbian who inspired US Capitol rioters, then emigrated to Texas
The scientist emigrated to Texas after the riot and continues to call for political violence in the US.
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Wagner chief demands more ammunition for Bakhmut battle
Head of Russian private army says his forces are close to the centre of front-line city in eastern Ukraine.
Ron DeSantis feels the love in Iowa. That might not be enough.
Iowa Republicans want to make sure the Florida governor is the winner he says he is.
www.nbcnews.comCongressional briefing on Silicon Valley Bank failure postponed
The bank’s collapse has sparked concern about ripple effects through the U.S. economy.
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Storm breaches California river's levee, thousands evacuate
A Northern California agricultural community famous for its strawberry crop has been forced to evacuate after the Pajaro River’s levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river that pummeled the state.
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Opinion: If Republicans want to beat Biden, they can’t ignore this reality | CNN
Patrick T. Brown writes that Republicans would be wrong to see President Joe Biden as too politically vulnerable to win reelection. In recent weeks, he has been taking intentional steps to appeal to moderate voters, echoing the successful path walked by President Bill Clinton on his way to...
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Canadian police investigating alleged Chinese 'police stations'
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have identified two alleged Chinese police stations in Quebec and are investigating them.
Colorado GOP selects combative, election-denying new leader
The Colorado Republican Party has selected a combative former state representative who promised to be a “wartime” leader as its new chairman.
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Federal judge denies media request for records related to Trump grand jury subpoena
A federal judge on Saturday denied a request from news outlets to provide access to records related to former President Trump’s compliance with a grand jury subpoena to turn over classified materia…
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California faces persistent flooding over the weekend after rounds of deadly storms | CNN
Forceful flooding that washed away roads and sent residents across parts of northern and central California fleeing their homes is expected to continue Saturday and through the weekend as more rain arrives.
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Trump beating both DeSantis and Haley among Republican women: Poll - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is still the preferred Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election among Republican women, far outpacing both Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley. A new poll found that 40% of Republican women voters would support...
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3D-printed rocket remains grounded after more launch aborts
A rocket made almost completely of 3D-printed parts remains grounded after back-to-back launch aborts
Support grows for reestablishing Trump-era China initiative: ‘They do not respect weakness’
Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, is calling on the Department of Justice to reestablish its Trump-era China initiative and says China only understands "tough and aggressive" messaging.
Ex-Navajo president honored in funeral procession, reception
Former Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah is being remembered as an inspirational, humble leader with a passion for education and commitment to his people.
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Op-ed: Biden's American Rescue Plan props up underserved communities with jobs, education
We approach both the second anniversary of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on Saturday — and the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's speech.
Silicon Valley Bank failure having worldwide repercussions
Across the Atlantic, startup companies woke up Saturday to find that Silicon Valley Bank's U.K. business will stop making payments or accepting deposits.
www.cbsnews.comFact check: False claim video shows Texas Rep. Chip Roy grilling Kamala Harris
The video is miscaptioned. It shows Roy talking about the Biden administration's border policies at a committee hearing.
Jennifer Granholm claims US can ‘learn from what China is doing’ - Washington Examiner
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm argued on Friday that the United States can "learn from what China is doing" regarding climate change. Granholm's statement on China was made during an appearance she made at the annual SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. During an interview with...
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Five Democrats who may retire ahead of 2024 Senate elections as GOP seeks control
Five Senate Democrats could retire ahead of the 2024 elections in America, relinquishing their seats to other individuals as the GOP seeks to gain control of the legislative chamber.
Rishi Sunak flies to U.S. to advance three-way submarine pact with Australia
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is flying to the United States on Sunday to meet U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in order to finalise details of a submarine pact aimed at countering China.
Americans' fun road trip to Mexico became days of horror
It was supposed to be a fun road trip to Mexico for a group of childhood friends. But once they got there, the trip took a terrible turn, and two members of the group would never make it home.
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What does the Iran-Saudi Arabia truce mean for Washington’s standing on the global stage?
As China takes a victory lap over brokering a deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia, some raise concerns Washington’s influence on the global stage could be waning.
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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson: Trump should quit 2024 presidential race if indicted
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Donald Trump, who faces possible indictment, should end his presidential bid if he's charged with a crime.
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Haunted by post-election riot, Brazil's Lula reins in army
SAO PAULO (AP) — When rioters stormed Brazil’s top government buildings in January to dispute the outcome of the presidential election, many soldiers stood by as far-right protesters broke windows, defecated in offices and destroyed valuable art.
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Hutchinson calls Manhattan probe ‘a distraction,’ says Trump should end 2024 bid if indicted
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) this week warned that former President Trump’s legal troubles could become a “distraction” for the 2024 contender, especially if indicted. “It’s …
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Florida's battle over how race is taught in schools
As Republicans ban "woke ideology" in classrooms, some teachers warn of a chilling effect on debate.
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Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools
Oregon lawmakers are deciding whether to make the state the second in the nation to require climate change lessons for K-12 public school students.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to testify to grand jury in Stormy Daniels payoff probe
If Donald Trump is charged in connection with a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, he will be the first U.S. president to face criminal charges.
An anti-government protest in Czech capital draws thousands
PRAGUE (AP) — Thousands of people in the Czech Republic rallied against the government Saturday, protesting high inflation and demanding an end to the country's military support for Ukraine.
apnews.comBiden reversed a Trump-era decision to change the colors of Air Force One. Here's what it looked like throughout the years
The Air Force said that President Joe Biden's planes would feature a "slightly deeper, more modern tone" of blue than its predecessors.
China-brokered Iran-Saudi deal raises red flags for US
An agreement struck by Iran and Saudi Arabia on Friday to re-establish relations has shifted concerns back to the state of the U.S. role in the Middle East — especially since the deal was brokered …
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Tiger Woods denies he had a tenancy deal with ex-girlfriend
Lawyers for the golfer argue Erica Herman was a "guest" who had been "invited" to stay with him.
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‘I’m no mastermind’: Santos denies any wrongdoing in ATM fraud scheme
The embattled New York Republican rejected allegations made in a sworn statement that said he orchestrated a 2017 credit card scam.
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Women now binge drinking more than men for first time in history, doctor warns - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — For the first time in history, women are outpacing men in binge drinking, which is a growing concern among health officials as overall drinking for young adults is on the rise. As the pandemic came to an end, they seem to be drinking more than ever. In 2020, during the pandemic, we saw
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Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issues
With the early 2024 conservative field led by two Floridians, the priorities for faith leaders in the state who have interacted with former President Donald Trump and/or Gov.
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Biden expected to approve enormous oil drilling project in blow to climate activists: 'Complete betrayal'
President Biden is reportedly green-lighting a massive oil drilling project that climate activists have dubbed a "carbon bomb" and lawmakers have cheered for its economic benefits.
'Pineapple Express' winter storm pummels California
The state's 10th atmospheric river this winter brings flash flooding and landslides.
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Republicans have an eye on the future as they address spending in the present - Washington Examiner
Plans to trim the national budget might play well in speeches and plans, but hard votes to pare back spending on Social Security or Medicare could harm Republican chances of winning back the Senate in 2024. House Republicans are firming up their positions on government spending as they now have...
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Turkey earthquake: Istanbul residents fear homes will collapse
After quakes in Turkey's south claimed 50,000 lives, the race is on to protect its biggest city.
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China denies hidden motives after hosting Iran-Saudi talks
BEIJING (AP) — After hosting talks at which Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations, China said Saturday it has no hidden motives and isn’t trying to fill any “vacuum” in the Middle East.
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Thousands evacuated after California levee breached by flooding
The levee breach occurred as California was hit by its tenth atmospheric river of the winter season.
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How a tummy-tuck kidnap ended in cartel confusion
Two US citizens have been returned and a Mexican drug cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.
www.bbc.comNew Hampshire lawmaker arrested for obstructing snowplow
A Republican lawmaker in New Hampshire was arrested Friday for allegedly screaming and swearing at a snowplow truck operator who recorded the confrontation and later reported him to police. Rep. Jeffrey Greeson, 51, of Wentworth was charged with disorderly conduct, criminal threatening and...
What comes next for Mississippi’s Jackson court bill
The Mississippi legislation that critics have slammed as a “Jim Crow” bill has taken a turn after the state Senate passed it Tuesday with a couple of amendments that would both expand its scope and…
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IS group says it killed more than 35 'Christians' in Congo
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for killing more than 35 people and wounding dozens in eastern Congo.
apnews.comFormer Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to testify to grand jury in Stormy Daniels payoff probe
If Donald Trump is charged in connection with a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, he will be the first U.S. president to face criminal charges.
Climate activists, Dems turn on Biden over likely Alaskan oil drilling project: 'An existential threat'
Climate activists are in disarray over the “existential threat” posed by an oil drilling project in Alaska that has reportedly received support from the Biden administration.
Crew concerns, air traffic strains could be behind near-miss flight incidents at airports
“Now is the time to stare into the data and ask hard questions," FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen said.
www.nbcnews.comBiden expected to OK Alaska oil project — a blow to his green base
The expected approval of the massive Willow oil project would be just the latest shift by Biden toward the political center before a potential reelection bid.
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Saudi deal with Iran worries Israel, shakes up Middle East
News of the rapprochement between long-time regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran sent shock waves through the Middle East and dealt a symbolic blow to Israel's prime minister.
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Native American tribe barricading Wisconsin families in homes has received millions of dollars in govt funds
The Native American tribe blocking four roads in Wisconsin over a legal dispute has received about $272 million in federal funding from taxpayers since 2013.
Sunday shows preview: Silicon Valley Bank collapses; US relations with China, Russia remain tense
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank — the biggest bank failure since the 2008 recession — and increasingly strained U.S. relations with China, Russia and other adversaries will likely domina…
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Cyclone Freddy: Winds and rain lash Mozambique as storm arrives
Freddy, which has caused at least 28 deaths over a month, has hit mainland Africa for a second time.
www.bbc.comJudge denies media access to records in Mar-a-Lago grand jury fight
Press outlets sought information on prosecutors’ drive for contempt citation on subpoena for classified records.
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Wagner mercenaries boss reveals recruitment drive due to Bakhmut
Yevgeny Prigozhin says he opened recruitment centres in 42 Russian cities to replenish ranks due to losses in Bakhmut.
Scientists: Hawaii's Kilauea not erupting, reversing warning
Scientists say Hawaii’s second-largest volcano is not erupting. The U.S. Geological Survey released a statement late Saturday saying seismic activity beneath the summit of Kilauea “has returned to background levels, ground deformation has stabilized, and no lava has been observed at the surface.”
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Crew Dragon astronauts return to Earth, closing out action-packed 157-day mission
Streaking through the night sky like a brilliant meteor, the Crew Dragon capsule safely splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Here's how progressive lawyers are using public nuisance lawsuits to outlaw guns
Alliance For Consumers is warning GOP governors against "public nuisance" lawsuits the group claims are being weaponized by left-leaning trial lawyers to push a "progressive agenda."
Five things to know about the Iran-Saudi deal brokered by China
A major breakthrough in international diplomacy was announced Friday when Saudi Arabia and Iran revealed that they had agreed to resume normalized relations in a deal brokered by China. The countri…
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Ukrainian firefighters on risky mission to save lives, homes
KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Thick grey smoke pours from the roof as the firefighters arrive at the brick house, one of several homes hit by Russian shelling in a residential neighborhood of Kostiantynivka.
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Can Trump’s ‘Straight Man’ Lighten Up?
The famously bland former vice president has a chance to remake his public image with a little levity. His advisers think his shot at the presidency might depend on it.
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Who do Republican women support in the 2024 GOP presidential nomination race?
According to a recent Fox News poll, Republican women voters are so far largely leaning toward former President Donald Trump as their choice in 2024.
DR Congo's M23 ceasefire: Angola to deploy troops after failed truce
Angola's soldiers are to help secure M23 rebel areas after a ceasefire it brokered failed.
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GOP House member introduces bill to allow congressional employees to store firearms at offices
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a bill Friday to allow congressional employees who can legally own firearms to carry them to and from House buildings for protection and store them in the Capit…
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Ukraine rebounds from Russian barrage, restores power supply
Officials in Ukraine's capital say most of Kyiv's power supply has been restored as the country again responds swiftly and defiantly to the latest Russian barrage targeting the country’s critical infrastructure.
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McCarthy returns to his home state to rally beleaguered California Republicans
Republicans haven't won a statewide office in California since 2006 but could play a role in 2024 GOP primary.
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Govs. Youngkin, Moore to play 1-on-1 basketball game to potentially decide home of FBI headquarters
Virginia Gov. Genn Youngkin accepted a challenge from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who suggested the two play a basketball game to determine the FBI headquarters' new home.
More than 1,300 migrants brought ashore in Italy after multiple rescues
The rescues came two weeks after at least 74 people died when their boat hit rocks near the Calabrian coast.
Biden’s free college proposal is dead. High schoolers are tapping a solution.
A booming number of teens taking college-level courses is rescuing community colleges.
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Gary Lineker revolt becomes a test of BBC's values
The broadcaster is facing a test of its fundamental values and mission following a day of tumult.
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Biden selects new Air Force One design after discarding Trump’s
President Biden has selected a new design for Air Force One after discarding the one former President Trump chose during his administration. An Air Force release from Friday states that Biden…
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Rising violence, growing political crisis in Israel strain U.S. support
The Biden administration is facing growing calls to act over far-right rhetoric supporting violence against Palestinians and government plans to weaken the judiciary.
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Mass protests against Israeli judicial overhaul enter 10th week
Israelis packed city streets on Saturday in nationwide demonstrations now in their 10th week against plans by the hard-right government to curb the Supreme Court's powers, which critics see as a threat to judicial independence.
Democrat senator rails against 'multi-millionaires' despite large wealth and campaign-funded fine dining
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., who recently took aim at "multi-millionaires" and concluded that they didn't “understand what a hard day's work looks like," has spent heavily on fine meals.
Ahmaud Arbery’s killers deny racist motives in federal appeals
The three white men convicted of the 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery have submitted appeals to have their federal hate crimes overturned, claiming there was no racial motivation behind the killing — d…
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Four astronauts splash down off Florida coast ending 5-month mission
Less than 19 hours after the astronauts checked out of the space station Saturday, their Dragon capsule was bobbing in the sea as they awaited pickup.
www.nbcnews.comFormer Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson: Trump should quit 2024 presidential race if indicted
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Donald Trump, who faces possible indictment, should end his presidential bid if he's charged with a crime.
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Republicans slam Biden energy secretary for claiming US can 'learn from what China is doing' on climate change
Republican lawmakers tore into Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm after she said that China has set an example on climate change that the U.S. should follow
Etsy warns sellers of payments delays due to Silicon Valley Bank collapse
The tech platform said that only 0.5% of its active sellers experienced delayed payments due to the shutdown and that it has begun resolving the issues using a different processor.
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Russian Orthodox head appeals against eviction of church from Kyiv
Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, on Saturday asked Pope Francis and other religious leaders to persuade Ukraine to stop a crackdown against a historically Russian-aligned wing of the church.
California levee breaches amid storm; second atmospheric river on the way
Flooding, road closures, and a levee break impacted the northern half of the state on Saturday, and forecasters said another punch could land Monday.
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Former congressman convicted of insider trading
Former Rep. Stephen Buyer (R-Ind.) was convicted of insider trading in New York on Friday after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged he used nonpublic information to buy stocks last…
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White House denies reports Biden has decided to sign off on controversial Alaska oil project
The Biden administration denied multiple media reports that it will announce its approval next week of a controversial Arctic oil drilling project long opposed by environmentalist and Native Americ…
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Jackie Kennedy’s former DC home hits the market – at a price fit for a queen | CNN
You can live like American royalty in the capital kingdom of Washington, DC.
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When parents are the activists: PFLAG celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ advocacy
A mother's unconditional love and support for her gay son turned into a national organization celebrating a half-century of LGBTQ advocacy.
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One of Silicon Valley’s top banks fails; assets are seized
NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators rushed Friday to seize the assets of one of Silicon Valley’s top banks, marking the largest failure of a U.S. financial institution since the height of the financia…
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White House ramps up attacks on DeSantis ahead of his likely 2024 presidential run
The White House beefed up its attacks on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday, calling his “despicable” efforts to dismantle far-left ideology a rallying call for anti-transgender bigotry.
US-sanctioned general to become public face of China's growing military
General Li Shangfu, named on Sunday as China's new defence minister, is a veteran of the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) modernisation effort - a drive that led the United States to sanction him over the acquisition of weapons from Russia.
Ukraine, Russia say hundreds of enemy troops killed in battle for Bakhmut
Ukraine and Russia claimed on Saturday that hundreds of enemy troops were killed over the previous 24 hours in the fight for Bakhmut, with Kyiv fending off unabating attacks and a small river that bisects the town now marking the new front line.
A years-old fight between Trump, House Democrats over a hotel lands at the Supreme Court
Democrats sued the Trump administration for documents in 2017. That suit has now landed at the Supreme Court, with implications for future presidents.
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House Republicans could force a vote on Biden's budget: 'Every Democrat will be put on the record'
House Republicans told Fox News Digital that they want to put Democrats on the record as to whether they support the president's progressive agenda.
White House Report Card: Jobs bolster Biden, but his budget is DOA - Washington Examiner
This week’s White House report card finds President Joe Biden buoyed by a very positive jobs report and continued low unemployment rate. His approval rate is improving, and Rasmussen Reports even has him at 50% positive, his best in months.But that good news is doing nothing to help his swollen...
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Minnesota father allegedly uses moose antler, shovel to fatally beat man he suspected of abusing children, police say
Levi William Axtell, 27, turned himself in to police Wednesday and admitted to killing a 77-year-old man, a criminal complaint states.
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Biden isn’t out of the woods on the economy yet despite job growth, experts say - Washington Examiner
Even as President Joe Biden spoke glowingly Friday morning about a strong jobs report, he acknowledged it could be followed by bad news next week. Biden spoke at the White House after the economy added a strong 311,000 jobs in February, which could lead the Federal Reserve to pursue more...
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China names Li Qiang premier nominally in charge of economy
China has named Li Qiang, a close confidant of top leader Xi Jinping, as the country’s next premier nominally in charge of the world's second-largest economy.
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict is the biggest wildcard for investors
This is not a time to be adding risk to investment portfolios, especially with the Federal Reserve poised to tighten monetary policy further.
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After SVB failure, US acts to shore up banking system confidence
U.S. authorities launched emergency measures on Sunday to shore up confidence in the banking system after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank threatened to trigger a broader financial crisis.
This week in politics: Biden's budget; McConnell hospitalized; Americans divided on 'woke'
President Joe Biden released his budget proposal this week that includes new taxes on wealthy Americans and a federal deficit reduction.
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Bud Grant, stoic coach of powerful Vikings teams, dies at 95
Stoic Hall of Fame football coach Bud Grant has died at the age of 95. The Vikings announced his death on Saturday.
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In Peru's Andes, scars of protest deaths cut deep as families seek justice
In a small bedroom of a tin-roofed home in Peru's southern city of Juliaca, Asunta Jumpiri holds the torn red and black sweatshirt of her 15-year-old son, whose dark eyes stare back at her from half a dozen framed photos around the room.
Meta looking into new social platform that could rival Twitter
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, is looking into a new social media platform that could potentially rival Twitter, as the company remains in turmoil under CEO Elon Musk’s leadership. “We’re explori…
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Disinformation Inc: 12 Republicans press State Department over grants to Global Disinformation Index - Washington Examiner
This is part of a Washington Examiner series on self-styled 'disinformation' tracking groups that are blacklisting and trying to defund conservative media. Here is where you can read other stories in the series. EXCLUSIVE — A dozen Republican members of Congress are demanding answers from the...
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Favoring continuity, China reappoints central bank governor
China has reappointed Yi Gang as head of the central bank in an effort to reassure entrepreneurs and financial markets by showing continuity at the top while other economic officials change.
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Navy renames ship over ties to Confederate officer
The United States Navy will be renaming oceanographic survey vessel USNS Maury as part of its bid to cut ties with all Confederate namesakes in the military.
Silicon Valley Bank: What was it and why did it fail? - Washington Examiner
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced Friday that they had closed down the California-based Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th-largest federally insured bank in the country. Its remaining assets were moved to the newly created Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara. Prior to the...
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Ukraine says Bakhmut battle grinding down Russia’s best units
Comments from presidential aide are the latest signal of a shift by Kyiv to continue the defence of the city.
Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi has erupted with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano.
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Rush Limbaugh’s widow sells their Palm Beach home for $155 million to billionaire Estee Lauder heir - Washington Examiner
Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, Rush Limbaugh’s widow, has sold their lavish Florida mansion for a record-setting $155 million, reportedly the largest real estate sale in the Palm Beach area. The home was sold to billionaire William Lauder, executive chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies. LIMBAUGH'S...
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Insight: Canada immigration: Why asylum seekers are crossing the border
Almost 40,000 asylum seekers entered Canada through irregular border crossings from the United States last year.
West still welcoming Ukrainian refugees, but challenges lie ahead
Two Berliners share their different experiences playing host, as analysts say support for Ukrainians remains steady.
'It's hard to focus': Schools say American kids are hungry
When students don’t have enough to eat, it can affect their ability to learn and perform up to their ability.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 381
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 381st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Everything we know about the kidnapping of 4 Americans in Mexico
The two Americans who survived a kidnapping ordeal in Mexico are back in the U.S., as questions remain surrounding what happened to the two members of the group who died.
Federal judge heckled at Stanford says 'don't feel sorry for me,' says mob behaved like 'dogs**t'
A federal judge who was heckled at Stanford Law School says people should not feel sorry for him, but adds he is outraged, because the protesters treated their peers like "dogs**t."
Sorrow and shock in Germany after Jehovah’s Witness hall shooting
Some want more gun restrictions after a man shot and killed seven people at a place of worship in Hamburg on Thursday.
Jaded with education, more Americans are skipping college
Americans who came of age in the pandemic are skipping college for jobs that don’t require a degree or student loans. Economists warn of dire impacts.
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Texas Ranger 2023 group calls for return of Ranger statue at Dallas airport - Washington Examiner
Texas Ranger 2023 Chairman Russell vowed in an interview on Friday to bring back the 12-foot tall brass sculpture depicting Texas Ranger Captain Jay Banks that welcomed air travelers at Dallas Love Field from 1961 to 2020. “We’re putting it back up,” Texas Rangers 2023 Chairman Russell Molina...
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Pence says Trump 'endangered my family' on Jan. 6
Former Vice President Mike Pence has unleashed his harshest criticism yet of Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Texas man files wrongful death suit against 3 women he claims aided ex-wife's abortion
A Texas man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against three women he claims helped his then-wife obtain abortion medication.
French Senate adopts Macron's pension reform in wake of days of protests
The French Senate on Saturday adopted President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform plan, with 195 votes for and 112 votes against, a bill whose key measure is raising the retirement age by two years to 64.
US-Mexico economic ties tested by cross-border tensions
The kidnapping of four American health care tourists in Mexico, which resulted in two of their deaths, has rattled an already shaky political detente across the Rio Grande, setting off tit-for-tat …
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Every Oscars best picture winner, ranked: Where does 'Oppenheimer' land on the list?
"Oppenheimer" is the latest movie to win best picture at the Oscars. Here's where it ranks among all 96 films to win the Academy Awards' top prize.
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University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles indicted on murder charges - Washington Examiner
University of Alabama forward Darius Miles, 21, has been indicted on murder charges following the shooting death of a 23-year-old woman on Jan. 15 that occurred near campus. Miles claims he gave the weapon to Michael Davis, 20, who then allegedly used it to kill Jamea Harris, 23, near...
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These Gen Zers are crazy about the ‘Edgar’ — a viral but divisive haircut
Videos, images and memes have turned the haircut and its associated culture into something of a punchline and a stereotype. But its wearers love it.
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SVB is largest bank failure since 2008 financial crisis
Startup-focused lender SVB Financial Group became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis on Friday, in a sudden collapse that roiled global markets, left billions of dollars belonging to companies and investors stranded.
Silicon Valley Bank: What was it and why did it fail? - Washington Examiner
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced Friday that they had closed down the California-based Silicon Valley Bank, the 16th-largest federally insured bank in the country. Its remaining assets were moved to the newly created Deposit Insurance National Bank of Santa Clara. Prior to the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comGOP House member introduces bill to allow congressional employees to store firearms at offices
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a bill Friday to allow congressional employees who can legally own firearms to carry them to and from House buildings for protection and store them in the Capit…
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Silicon Valley Bank's demise began with downgrade threat
SVB got an alarming phone call about its credit rating from Moody's last week, one that set the bank on course toward Friday's spectacular collapse that jolted global markets and walloped banking stocks.
Kat Cammack claims Biden is ‘dragging his feet’ on releasing COVID origins intel - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) has accused President Joe Biden of "dragging his feet" on legislation regarding the origins of COVID-19, arguing that the president acting on the legislation would "open Pandora's Box." Both the House and the Senate voted to pass the COVID Origins Act, which would force...
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'Indentured servitude': Nurses hit with hefty debt when trying to leave hospitals
Requiring nurses to repay for training programs has become increasingly common, with some hospitals sending $15,000 bills.
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Sudden unexpected infant deaths surged among Black babies in 2020 | CNN
Each year, thousands of babies die suddenly and unexpectedly, and more than 3,300 young lives were lost in 2020. Rates remained stubbornly high in the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, even as overall infant mortality dropped to a record low.
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US agencies debunk Florida surgeon general's vaccine claims
U.S. health agencies have sent a letter to Florida’s surgeon general, warning him that his claims about COVID-19 vaccine risks are harmful to the public.
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CDC, FDA warn Florida surgeon general over his COVID-19 vaccine guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — as well as the Food and Drug Administration — have published a joint letter denouncing Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo.
West Virginia GOP Legislature passes transgender care ban
A bill that would ban evidence-based health care for transgender minors in West Virginia is headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice.
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Most men with prostate cancer can avoid or delay harsh treatments, long-term study confirms | CNN
Most men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer can delay or avoid harsh treatments without harming their chances of survival, according to new results from a long-running study in the United Kingdom.
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What people with ‘super immunity’ can teach us about Covid and other viruses
Do a lucky few have a kind of biological armor against infection? Scientists are just beginning to unlock the mystery of the true Covid dodgers.
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5 women sue Texas over abortion bans, saying their lives were put at risk.
Five women are suing Texas, saying they were denied life-saving care and their health was put at risk, due to the state's strict abortion bans.
Stockbridge woman has to pay back $1.8 million for COVID-19 loan fraud
The woman is connected to 17 fraudulent loan applications that were submitted.
Republicans have an eye on the future as they address spending in the present - Washington Examiner
Plans to trim the national budget might play well in speeches and plans, but hard votes to pare back spending on Social Security or Medicare could harm Republican chances of winning back the Senate in 2024. House Republicans are firming up their positions on government spending as they now have...
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Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
A study finds long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer can be a safe alternative to immediate surgery or radiation.
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For some long Covid patients, acupuncture and other Eastern remedies offer relief
Many people with long-term Covid symptoms say they've improved with acupuncture, meditation and ancient herbs.
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Federal telework isn’t going away when COVID ends: ‘Face time is not a proxy for performance’
The top HR manager for the federal government said telework policies are here to stay for federal workers, even after the COVID emergency ends in May.
Over 3.2 million Calico Critters toys recalled due to choking hazard after two children die
More than 3.2 million Calico Critters toys have been recalled over a potential choking hazard after two young children died from using pacifiers the company sold. The Consumer Product Safety …
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6 bodies, 154 remains found at suspended crematorium's warehouse: Officials
Six bodies and the remains of 154 were found in the warehouse of a suspended crematorium. Officials are working to reunite the remains with their next of kin.
LA County eases COVID vaccine, testing restrictions as emergency declarations end
Los Angeles County coronavirus restrictions are being phased out to align with California rules. The local emergency declaration is slated to end on March 31.
What people with ‘super immunity’ can teach us about Covid and other viruses
Do a lucky few have a kind of biological armor against infection? Scientists are just beginning to unlock the mystery of the true Covid dodgers.
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Walgreens gets dragged into abortion war
Walgreens, the nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain, has found itself embroiled in the abortion battle after confirming that they will not dispense abortion pills in certain states, even in…
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What's your current risk of getting long Covid? Estimates hover around 5%-10%
Seven researchers investigating the prevalence of long Covid in the U.S. said the current risk for vaccinated people is probably 10% or less.
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Research shows long COVID increases risk of death and heart, lung problems, report says
A recent study examined insurance data for 13,435 adults with long COVID and 26,870 without COVID during a 12-month follow-up period.
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