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US warns China not to send weapons to Russia for Ukraine war
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. intelligence suggests China is considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia, an involvement in the Kremlin’s war effort that would be a “serious problem,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Special counsel shows signs of ramping up Trump investigation
The Justice Department probes into Donald Trump’s conduct appear to be ramping up, as special counsel Jack Smith approaches key allies of the former president with knowledge of his activities surro…
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Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants
A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.
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DeSantis kicks off pro-police tour in Democrat-run cities as White House rumors swirl
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is kicking off a pro-police tour on Monday to New York City, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Drama of McCarthy's election may open House to more cameras
Since the drama of Kevin McCarthy's election as House speaker, there's been some movement toward opening the chamber to more public view.
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It’s hard to bluff when everyone knows you don’t have the cards.
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North Korea fired 2 missiles, artillery after making threats
South Korea has boosted its surveillance posture and maintains a readiness in close coordination with the U.S., said South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Blinken bats down idea US in 'Cold War' with China, says relations can't be reduced to 'bumper sticker'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken denied the US and China were in a "Cold War" despite confronting diplomat Wang Yi over a spy craft that tried to surveil US military installations.
Meta to launch monthly subscription service priced at $11.99
Meta Verified will be rolled out in Australia and New Zealand this week, with gradual launches in other countries to follow.
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Bernie Sanders blasts Haley’s competency test suggestion as ‘ageism’ - Washington Examiner
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said Nikki Haley's suggestion for a mandatory mental competency test for politicians is "ageism" and should be tackled the same way as other forms of discrimination. The age of politicians has become a hot-button topic in the 2024 presidential race after Haley, who is...
www.washingtonexaminer.com‘One of the decisive moments of his presidency’: Biden heads to a troubled Europe
Heading to the doorstep of the war, Biden will talk up what the U.S. can do as Europe laments what it can’t do.
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U.S. ambassador to U.N. warns China would be crossing a ‘red line’ if it provides lethal aid to Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said China is considering providing lethal support to Russia in its war in Ukraine.
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Sanders targets drug companies over COVID-19 vaccine price hikes, high prescription costs
"Truth is, [the] pharmaceutical industry is enormously greedy, charging us outrageously, uncontrollably high prices," the senator told "Face the Nation."
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Russia again accuses Ukraine of planning ‘false flag’ attack
Ukraine and its allies have dismissed such accusations as cynical attempts to spread disinformation.
Hogan: Conservative leaders would privately agree election wasn’t stolen, but ‘go out and say complete opposite’
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Sunday said he knew conservative leaders who would privately agree the 2020 election wasn’t stolen but publicly say otherwise. Hogan made the comments on NBC…
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Va. Republicans shelve bill to protect menstrual data from search warrants
Despite passing the Senate in a bipartisan vote, the bill was defeated in a House subcommittee after an official from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration voiced their opposition to it.
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Gen. Keane: China spy craft shows how serious Beijing is in achieving ‘regional and global domination”
China's alleged spy crafts found penetrating the airspace of the U.S. and dozens of other countries is a "wake-up call," according to retired U.S. Gen. Jack Keane.
Pritzker embraces role as DeSantis foil on Illinois schools
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) is setting himself up as the liberal answer to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), advancing progressive policies across a range of culture war issues, including abortion…
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is in danger of an early re-election knockout
With nine people on the ballot, the Democratic first-term mayor faces credible threats from three opponents and might not even make it to the runoff.
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US has spent billions on Ukraine war aid. But is that money landing in corrupt pockets?
A special inspector general and House Republicans have called for more oversight of the more than $100 billion in aid sent to Ukraine.
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A look back at Jimmy Carter's health journey and thoughts on aging
Former President Jimmy Carter, who is receiving hospice care at home after a series of short hospital stays, has had several health issues in recent years.
Blinken to Turkey: 'the United States is here' with aid
Antony Blinken said Washington would provide longer-term help to Ankara following the deadly earthquake. Blinken also was expected to discuss Sweden's and Finland's bids to join NATO, which Turkey so far has refused to ratify.
US averts UN diplomatic crisis over Israeli settlements
The Biden administration has averted a potential diplomatic crisis over Israeli settlements at the United Nations.
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Graham calls on Biden to declare Russia a sponsor of terrorism after 'crimes against humanity' revelation
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., called on the Biden administration to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism and provide more military aid to Ukraine.
‘Buried alive’: Syrians recount losing family in the earthquakes
According to the Syria Civil Defence, 2,274 people died in the northwest region, with more than 12,400 others wounded.
Larry Hogan would rethink 2024 presidential run to keep Trump out of White House - Washington Examiner
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said he would rethink his candidacy if he thought it would inadvertently contribute to former President Donald Trump securing the White House in 2024. Hogan, who is among several former governors considering a 2024 GOP presidential bid, said on Sunday in an...
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Alleged Russian war crimes, US aid to Ukraine in spotlight nearly one year after invasion
Russia’s war on Ukraine dominated the Sunday morning political talk shows, with U.S. lawmakers and officials discussing alleged Russian war crimes, continued U.S. support for Kyiv and new concerns …
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Sen. Graham urges F-16s to Ukraine as US says invasion is crime 'against humanity'
Sen. Lindsey Graham pushed the Biden administration to provide more aid to Ukraine after Vice President Kamala Harris said Russia was committing crimes against humanity
Florida substitute teacher fired over video DeSantis called ‘fake narrative’
A Florida substitute teacher has reportedly been fired for posting a video of empty bookshelves in a middle school library, a video that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) called a “fake narrative…
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East Palestine residents worry rashes, headaches and other symptoms may be tied to chemicals from train crash | CNN
Some residents of East Palestine, Ohio, say they have developed rashes, sore throats, nausea and headaches after returning to their homes this week, and they’re worried these new symptoms are related to chemicals released after a train derailment two weeks ago.
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North Korea fires two more missiles into its Pacific 'firing range'
Analysts said the warning about the Pacific being a North Korean firing range from leader Kim's sister, Kim Yo Jong, could signal plans to fire more missiles, possibly in the direction of the U.S. territory of Guam.
Ukraine war: Blinken says China might give weapons to Russia
The US said China was considering "lethal support" for Russia in Ukraine - a claim denied by Beijing.
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Twitter Files: Sen. King and State Dept official allegedly leaned on site to target opponents - Washington Examiner
Independent journalist Matt Taibbi released another batch of "Twitter Files" Saturday night using a series of tweets to reveal the internal communications between Twitter executives and government officials looking to target constituents and a political rival, as well as label various users'...
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Husband of housekeeper arrested over fatal shooting of bishop in Los Angeles
David O'Connell, a long-serving Catholic bishop known as a "peacemaker," was shot and killed in Los Angeles on Saturday, officials said.
Georgia parental rights bill would bar teachers from discussing gender identity with students
A proposed parental rights bill in Georgia would block educators from discussing gender identity and prevent them from keeping a child's gender identity from their parents.
Iran denies enriching uranium to 84 percent purity amid IAEA row
The IAEA says it is talking to Iran over enrichment, as Tehran says the agency is being used as a ‘political tool’.
Kim’s sister makes ‘shooting range’ threat as North Korea tests more missiles | CNN
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula early Monday, and leader Kim Jong Un’s sister warned of more to come unless the United States halts military drills with South Korea.
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'I've had a wonderful life': Former President Jimmy Carter lived serving God and others
If anyone could perfectly sum up his life on this Earth, it is former President Jimmy Carter himself, a man who lived every day helping others.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Qualified Immunity Is Burning a Hole in the Constitution
Police officers’ go-to defense against civil suits allows them to violate the Constitution with impunity.
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Five key questions about the dwindling Social Security trust fund
Concerns are rising over the future of Social Security as lawmakers on both sides discuss potential changes to extend the lifetime of the program, which risks running a shortfall in funds sooner th…
thehill.comJohn Kirby denies U.S. sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines
"It’s a completely false story. There is no truth it," Kirby said when asked about reporting by journalist Seymour Hersh alleging U.S. involvement.
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine will defend Bakhmut within reason from Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview published on Sunday that Ukraine would maintain its months-long defence of the eastern city of Bakhmut, mindful of the price paid in human lives.
Nikki Haley on 2024 White House campaign: 'Why not me?'
The 51-year-old touted her experience as an accountant, "not a lawyer" and her relative youth compared to other prominent national political figures.
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‘Completely false’: John Kirby denies US involvement in Nordstream pipeline burst - Washington Examiner
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the claim that the United States played a role in the explosions along the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines is a "completely false story." Seymour Hersh, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and former New Yorker staff...
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Daylight saving time: Which states want to stop changing the clocks?
Roughly 30 states introduced legislation last year to keep their clocks from changing twice a year. Only about 20 have approved such legislation.
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UN ocean treaty talks: ‘Life support system of our planet’
Aim of UN meetings is to produce a unified agreement for the conservation and sustainable use of vast marine ecosystems.
Buttigieg warns Norfolk Southern to support Ohio community
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning the CEO of Norfolk Southern that the freight rail company must “demonstrate unequivocal support for the people” of East Palestine, Ohio, and surrounding areas.
apnews.comSanders calls Haley's proposal for age-based competency tests 'absurd'
"We are fighting racism, we're fighting sexism, we're fighting homophobia — I think we should also be fighting ageism," Sen. Bernie Sanders said.
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Maria Bartiromo discusses Biden's foreign policy agenda with Reps. Tenney, Arrington, Gooden, and more
Maria Bartiromo discusses the news of the day with Sen Eric Schmitt, Rep Lance Gooden, Rep Jodey Arrington, Peter Schweizer, Miranda Devine, and Rep Claudia Tenney...
Abortion among major issues at stake in Wisconsin court race
A conservative tilt on the Wisconsin Supreme Court has given Republicans victories in high-stakes cases in recent years, from voting restrictions to gerrymandered legislative districts.
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How ‘extraordinary’ survivors are still being pulled from rubble 10 days after massive earthquake | CNN
More than 10 days after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, people continue to be pulled from the rubble alive, defying expectations for survival after so many hours.
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A new life, a death and an escape: Three hours in the line of Russian fire
In Chasiv Yar, a town in the eastern Donetsk region that is in the direct path of Moscow's renewed offensive, both life and death are never far away.
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Blinken says ‘bumper sticker’ does not accurately describe ‘complicated’ US-China relations - Washington Examiner
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the "complicated" relationship between the United States and China should not be reduced to a "bumper sticker" or "label," adding that if China aided Russia, it could severely impact diplomatic relations.During an interview with Chuck Todd on NBC News's...
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Don Lemon back on 'CNN This Morning' following controversy: What he said about Nikki Haley
CNN CEO Chris Licht said Don Lemon received formal training after the TV host said Nikki Haley is not "in her prime," sparking backlash.
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When a Black Cop Kills a Black Man
In the aftermath of Tyre Nichols’ killing, commentators seized on the race of the police officers to claim his beating wasn't an instance of structural racism. The truth is much more complicated than that.
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New Zealand says cyclone damage could exceed $8 billion
Police confirmed 11 deaths related to the cyclone, most of those have been in Hawke’s Bay. The number of people still not reachable has fallen as communications in hard-hit areas improve.
Section 230, student debt top divisive Supreme Court agenda
The Supreme Court begins a two-week argument session on Tuesday that includes divisive clashes over student debt forgiveness and a controversial liability shield known as Section 230 that Big Tech …
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GOP former Gov. Larry Hogan says he would consider not running in 2024 if his candidacy would help Trump
Hogan also suggested that if Trump were the nominee, he would not support him.
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Thousands missing a week after Cyclone Gabrielle hits New Zealand
‘Steep mountain ahead,’ prime minister says as 11 deaths confirmed so far after storm sweeps north and east of country.
Minneapolis closes schools as city braces for massive winter storm
A massive snow storm is on its way to wreak havoc in several states as the South prepares for a record February heat wave.
5 'dirtiest' cities in America run by Democratic mayors, study says
The top five dirtiest cities in the country are run by Democrat mayors in Houston, Newark, San Bernardino, Detroit and Jersey City, new study says.
Suspect fatally shot 3 female teens before assaulting girl, 12, sheriff says
The man, who was dating the mother of two of the victims, was one of four people found dead in suburban Houston, the sheriff said.
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Wall Street Journal: Special counsel should drop Pence subpoena
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board said on Friday that the special counsel investigating former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election should drop the subpoena i…
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Playbook: What two new party chairs reveal about the GOP
And Jimmy Carter transitions to hospice care.
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Classes resuming at Michigan State University after on-campus shooting left 3 dead, 5 injured
In-person classes resume at Michigan State University on Monday, eight days after a gunman fatally shot three students and injured five others.
Back foot Biden: White House seen as slow to respond as controversies pile up - Washington Examiner
A consistent pattern has emerged within the Biden administration as the White House is often slow to release information and slow to react when news breaks. Not everyone agrees this is a bad thing, but there seems to be a broad consensus that President Joe Biden and company like to take their...
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Taliban plans to turn former foreign bases into special economic zones
The Taliban administration will move ahead with plans to turn former foreign military bases into special economic zones for businesses, the acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs said in a statement on Sunday.
If Trump runs in a third party he would face ballot access, ‘sore loser’ law hurdles — but it's not impossible
Could Trump run as a third-party candidate? He is the current front-runner in 2024 GOP primary, but if another candidate wins the Republican nomination, he would face a difficult path.
Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice
Well-wishes and fond remembrances for former President Jimmy Carter were pouring in a day after he entered hospice care at his home in Georgia.
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Before and after: New photos show remarkable recovery at California’s most beleaguered reservoir | CNN
California’s drought-stricken reservoirs have seen a remarkable recovery after a barrage of storms lashed the state last month. Officials say it’s a much-needed improvement after hovering at critically low levels for the past several years.
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Blinken describes confronting China about balloon, warns against support for Russia
Antony Blinken said he met with his Chinese counterpart at the Munich Security Conference and issued blunt warnings, including about the suspected spy balloon
Pressure on Biden to supply F-16s mounts ahead of Ukraine war anniversary
The Biden administration is facing mounting pressure from U.S. lawmakers and Ukrainian officials to equip Kyiv with F-16 fighter jets as Russia’s war approaches its one-year anniversary later this …
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Tim Scott's massive war chest could give him head start in 2024 presidential campaign
Republican South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has taken steps in recent days indicating he's positioning himself at a run for president in 2024. His campaign coffers could provide a boost.
Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on
NATO officials push for quick procurement of air defences for Ukraine as Russia eyes the skies for battlefield edge.
Dicey inflation news raises odds of drastic move by Fed that could spell recession - Washington Examiner
A one-two punch of reports of high inflation in January is upping the odds that the economy will crater into a recession as the Federal Reserve appears poised to tighten monetary policy further. Last month, it appeared that the Fed might be poised to pull off an elusive “soft landing,” a...
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‘Plan to compete’: Chechen leader eyes Wagner-like mercenary unit
President Vladimir Putin’s ally says he plans to set up his own private military company styled after the Wagner Group.
Police: 4 dead in N.J. as shooter is believed among deceased
Two children were killed in the attack in Lindon, authorities said.
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Ohio senator: East Palestine residents ‘right to be skeptical’ after train derailment
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Sunday said residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are “right to be skeptical” after a disastrous train derailment leaked toxic chemicals in the air, land and water near …
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One dead, 10 injured in two Memphis shootings police believe are connected
Police, who said it is unclear what occurred before the shootings, had no solid description of the shooter or shooters, who remain at large.
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How regional fault lines led to such a destructive earthquake in Turkey, Syria
It was only a matter of time before the region surrounding Turkey and Syria experienced "the big one," according to earthquake experts.
When do we vote for president in 2024? Everything to know about next presidential election.
Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are on the campaign trail for the next presidential election. Here's when we vote for president in 2024.
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Shares steady, dollar dips as US holiday lifts rates gloom
Trading was slow ahead of minutes of the last Fed meeting and a reading on core inflation.
Toxic train derailment due to greed and weakened rules, Sherrod Brown says
The Ohio senator cites pressure from corporate lobbyists to weaken regulations.
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Full transcript: Sen. Bernie Sanders on "Face the Nation," Feb. 19, 2023
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont that aired on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on "Face the Nation," Feb. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki that aired Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Dr. Joshua Gordon on "Face the Nation," Feb. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Joshua Gordon, the director of the National Institute of Mental Health, that aired Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Fiona Hill and John Sullivan on "Face the Nation," Feb. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill and John Sullivan that aired Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Feb. 19, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Sen. Bernie Sanders join Margaret Brennan.
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Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, enters hospice care at home
The Carter Center says former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care. The charity created by the 98-year-old former president says that after a series of short hospital stays, Carter “decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additi
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DeSantis approval shrinks in latest GOP primary poll - Washington Examiner
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) influence on a potential 2024 presidential run may be losing its strength if recent polling released Friday is any indicator. The poll results show DeSantis trailing behind former President Donald Trump, with Trump at 46% against DeSantis's 23%. The latest tally...
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Russian death toll in Ukraine war could be up to 60,000: UK intelligence
The death toll for Russian soldiers in the war in Ukraine could be as high as 60,000, according to intelligence from the United Kingdom. The U.K.’s Defense Ministry stated in an update posted to T…
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China offers 'no apology' in first meeting after spy balloon incident, Blinken says
Before an interview on “Meet the Press,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
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US: Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris says Washington has determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
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Blinken claims China ‘strongly considering’ providing Russia with ‘lethal assistance’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China is “strongly considering” providing Russia with “lethal assistance” in its nearly yearlong war with Ukraine. Blinken, who met with his Chinese counterpa…
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Mitch McConnell tells German audience that Republican leaders support aid to Ukraine: ‘Don’t look at Twitter’
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell says Republican leadership is in full support of continued military and financial aid to Ukraine, despite some dissenting voices.
Republican losses fan election conspiracies in rural Arizona
Election losses by Republican candidates last year who denied the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential results have only added fuel to voting conspiracies in rural Arizona.
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Why Buttigieg is drawing so much GOP scorn
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is increasingly in the eye of the GOP storm in the aftermath of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that spilled toxic chemicals. The disaster, which…
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Election conspiracist to lead Michigan GOP through 2024
The Michigan Republican Party has elected Kristina Karamo to be its next chair during a convention in Lansing.
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U.S. officials believe China may be providing Russia nonlethal military assistance in Ukraine war
While China has provided some help to Russia, including parroting Russian disinformation campaigns about the war, this is more tangible assistance for Russian troops in Ukraine.
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Fox News execs blocked Trump from doing Jan. 6 interview amid Capitol riot, filing shows
Fox News executives vetoed Trump from going on air Jan. 6, 2021, when hundreds of his supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol.
Trump slams DeSantis but says no to ‘Meatball Ron’ nickname
Former President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that he will not call Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) “Meatball Ron” following reports that he used the insulting nickname privately. “I…
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Blinken warns China's Wang Yi against aiding Russia in Ukraine
Relations between the two countries have been fraught since Washington said China flew a spy balloon over the U.S. The dispute came as the West watches Beijing's response to the Ukraine war.
'Never intended' to sunset Social Security, Sen. Rick Scott says amid Biden criticism
Sen. Rick Scott updated his controversial proposal to sunset federal programs every five years Friday after criticism from both sides of the aisle.
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Former WH doctor for Trump, Obama blasts 'alarming' Biden health report: 'The cover-up needs to end'
Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson, a former White House physician, is calling for an end to the “cover-up” of President Biden's health, saying the details left out of his physical are "alarming."
The son of Iran’s last shah says the Islamist regime is splintering
In an interview, Reza Pahlavi says the United States and Europe should help the Iranian people and a newly unified opposition exploit cracks in Iran’s leadership.
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Dominion voting case exposes post-election fear at Fox News
A court filing in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News lays bare fear at the network that it had alienated viewers and damaged its brand by not lining up with President Donald Trump's false 2020 election claims.
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US conducts helicopter raid in Syria capturing ISIS official | CNN Politics
The US military and Syrian Democratic Forces conducted a helicopter raid in eastern Syria early Saturday, capturing an ISIS official, according to a statement from US Central Command.
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FBI records deepen mystery of dig for Civil War-era gold
Under court order, the FBI has released a trove of photos, videos, maps and other documents involving its secretive search for Civil War-era gold.
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Ukraine war: Russia must be defeated but not crushed, Macron says
The French president reaffirms support for Kyiv but hints that talks with Russia are a final goal.
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'Crimes against humanity': Harris accuses Russia
Vice President Kamala Harris speak in Munich, says Russia committed "crimes against humanity" in Ukraine, also speaks about China and "authoritarian nations."
Rishi Sunak: Ukraine's long-term security must be ensured now
Allies must give advanced Nato-standard equipment and long-term security assurances, Sunak says.
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US presidents tend to live longer lives: Here's how Jimmy Carter's record age compares.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, has lived the longest of any other. His longevity may foretell a new trend among former U.S. presidents.
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Funerals held for victims of Michigan State campus attack
The first funerals are being held for students who were killed in this week’s mass shooting at Michigan State University.
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Jim Jordan to roll out legislation after House Judiciary Committee probes on border, Big Tech, DOJ, FBI
The House Judiciary Committee is planning on legislation once it finishes probes into border enforcement, DOJ and big tech, according to a senior aide.
California city bans people from living in tents amid homeless crisis
This type of ordinance, criticized as turning unhoused residents into criminals, has been tried before in other communities with little success.
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Ranking the GOP’s top 10 presidential candidates
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley this week became the second major Republican candidate for president in 2024, joining former President Trump in a field that is sure to grow. Other pote…
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Billionaire John Arnold’s group sent millions to groups that backed ‘defunding’ police - Washington Examiner
Left-wing advocacy groups that have supported the controversial "defund" police movement have received tens of millions of dollars from a Texas billionaire who has backed efforts across the United States to overhaul the criminal justice system, records show. John Arnold, a former Enron...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAhead of potential presidential bid, DeSantis heads to New York for law enforcement event
DeSantis is listed as a “special guest for a discussion on protecting Law and Order in New York."
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Turkish teen filmed 'last moments' from quake-hit apartment
ADIYAMAN, Turkey (AP) — A 17-year-old high school student has captured Turkish hearts after he filmed a farewell message to his loved ones as he was trapped under the rubble of his home during last week’s earthquake.
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Griner returns to Phoenix Mercury on 1-year contract following Russian detention: report
WNBA star Brittney Griner, has returned to the Phoenix Mercury on a one-year contract, after spending 10 months in Russian detention last year, according to ESPN. Griner, who is considered a free-a…
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Ohio train derailment: Trump confirms visit to East Palestine, Ohio, says he will visit on ‘Wednesday’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will visit East Palestine, Ohio, next week, following a report on Friday that claimed he would visit the town. Trump claimed on social media that President Joe Biden and the Federal Emergency Management Agency would not be sending federal aid...
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Marianne Williamson teases 'important announcement,' explores White House run to defend 'tenets of liberty'
Former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson touted an “important announcement” set for next month as she weighs a 2024 run for president.
Social Security, Medicare spared in debt limit negotiations. Will it be enough to save them?
As the number of beneficiaries grow, both entitlement programs must find ways to either increase revenue or decrease costs to avoid gaps in coverage.
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Man shot outside Tesla distribution center in California
A 26-year-old man was shot outside a Tesla Distribution Center in California. The suspect fled the area.
Sen. Hagerty slams Biden plan for Palestinian consulate as 'affront' to Israel, 'bizarre' act of diplomacy
Tensions in Jerusalem remain high as Israel and Palestine continue to seek retribution for acts of violence committed by each state against the other over the past few weeks.
Tesla driver killed after plowing into firetruck on freeway
Fire officials in Northern California say a Tesla driver was killed and a passenger was critically injured when the car plowed into a firetruck that was parked on a freeway.
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Iran International: Channel leaves UK after regime threats
Iran International says it's leaving the UK because of threats against its London-based journalists.
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Sheriff: Gunman kills 6, including ex-wife, in Mississippi
A Mississippi sheriff says a lone gunman killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather at multiple locations in a small, rural town near the Tennessee state line.
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Senior Israeli diplomat ejected from African Union summit as row escalates
A senior Israeli diplomat on Saturday was removed from the African Union's annual summit in Ethiopia, as a dispute over Israel's accreditation to the bloc escalated.
Rep. Angie Craig’s office releases threatening calls it received after congresswoman assaulted | CNN Politics
Rep. Angie Craig’s office released audio Friday of threatening, vulgar phone calls it said it received after the Minnesota Democrat was physically assaulted in her apartment building in Washington, DC, earlier this month.
www.cnn.comF-16s, longer-range missiles could help Ukraine beat Russia, U.S. general privately tells lawmakers
Gen. Christopher Cavoli’s comments go further than other administration officials.
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Subsidies have boosted Affordable Care Act’s enrollment. It’s setting up a potential fight
Health insurance sign-ups through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) jumped by nearly 2 million during the most recent enrollment period, which ended in mid-January, totaling 16.3 million people. &…
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Putin set for major Ukraine war speech after Biden walks streets of Kyiv
Russian President Vladimir Putin was due to make a speech on Tuesday setting out aims for the second year of his invasion of Ukraine, a day after U.S. President Joe Biden walked the streets of Kyiv promising to stand with Ukraine as long as it takes.
Mystery still swirls around three objects US shot out of the sky
Two weeks after the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon and one week after President Biden directed the military to shoot down three more unidentified objects, America is still gripped by question…
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Turmoil in courts on gun laws in wake of justices' ruling
A landmark Supreme Court decision on the Second Amendment is upending gun laws across the country, dividing judges and sowing confusion over what firearm restrictions can remain on the books.
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Alaska woman pleads guilty to killing 'best friend' after man catfished her and offered to pay $9 million for murder videos
Denali Brehmer, 22, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the June 2019 death of Cynthia Hoffman.
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With fighter jets on display at air show, the U.S. makes a stealth pitch to India
The strong American presence at Aero India fueled speculation about India's longstanding relationship with Russia, which has supplied most of its military equipment.
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Blinken meets Chinese counterpart in person for first time since spy balloon incident - Washington Examiner
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, on Saturday while the pair were in Munich. Saturday’s meeting at the Munich Security Conference was the first time the two top diplomats have spoken face-to-face since the U.S. shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the...
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New Zealand's cyclone death toll at 11, thousands still missing
The death toll from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand climbed to 11 on Sunday as thousands of people remained missing a week after the storm struck the country's North Island.
Couple has ‘range anxiety’ as electric vehicle requires 12 charging stops - Washington Examiner
A couple took their electric vehicle on a road trip from Michigan to Florida and said they experienced “range anxiety” the entire way. Bill and Joann Muller drove 1,500 miles from Michigan to Florida in a Kia EV6. WILL FERRELL NOT ENOUGH TO SAVE GM SUPER BOWL ELECTRIC VEHICLE AD “We were...
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Grieving Ukrainian mom finds refuge in UK, but little solace
Viktoria Kovalenko saw the death of her husband Petro and 12-year-old daughter Veronika last March when the car they were in was hit by a shell in northern Ukraine.
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Japan, South Korea foreign ministers meet on sidelines of Munich Security Conference
Japan's foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met his South Korean counterpart Park Jin on Saturday and reiterated the need for continued communications between the two countries to return to a "healthy relationship".
Transcript: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on "Face the Nation," Feb. 19, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken aired Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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VP Harris returns from Germany in C-17 support plane after Air Force Two experiences mechanical issues
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning home from the Munich Security Conference in Germany in a C-17 support plane due to maintenance issues on Air Force Two.
Blinken: China's balloon incursion 'must never happen again'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with China's top diplomat in the first high-level contact between the two countries since the U.S. shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon two weeks ago.
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Biden team faces challenges to fill top job with a complicated set of duties
The decision-making power is likely to remain in the White House.
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‘Florida win for Trump’: New Florida GOP chair concerns some DeSantis backers
Christian Ziegler has worked closely with former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski.
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The protesters who've gone missing as China deepens crackdown
Police have quietly gone after those who took part in the November protests that shook China.
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Finger-pointing flies from lawmakers over Ohio train derailment and spill
Lawmakers are doling out blame and demanding answers on the train derailment in Ohio. Legislators from both parties are expressing frustration and asking for more to be done, though Republicans in …
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Scotland's health minister Humza Yousaf to run for country's leadership
Scottish Health Minister Humza Yousaf said on Saturday he would run in the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party (SNP) leader and first minister.
How to keep your Twitter account secure — without paying
Twitter has given users an ultimatum. If they don't subscribe to a new premium service, they'll lose a popular account security feature.
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Blinken says spy balloon was ‘unacceptable’ in first meeting with Chinese official, but ‘no apology’ offered
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his Chinese counterpart on Saturday that the presence of a Chinese spy balloon in U.S. airspace was “unacceptable” in their first meeting since the balloon in…
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Ohio train derailment: FEMA to deploy team to East Palestine 2 weeks after disaster
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is deploying federal assistance to Ohio's village of East Palestine following the toxic Norfolk Southern train derailment.
Former judge and informal adviser to Pence questions strategy to avoid subpoena - Washington Examiner
A former judge and one-time informal adviser to Mike Pence threw doubt on a novel legal strategy the former vice president is using to avoid a subpoena. J. Michael Luttig, a former judge on the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, expressed skepticism on Twitter this week about Pence’s argument...
www.washingtonexaminer.comUkraine in mind, US frantic to avert Mideast showdown at UN
The Biden administration is scrambling to avert a diplomatic crisis this week at the United Nations over Israeli settlement activity. At issue is a proposed U.N.
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David Cross appears to trash Chappelle, Maher for complaining about cancel culture: They ‘b---- and moan’
Comedian and actor David Cross recently trashed comedians taking a stand against cancel culture, claiming they just "b---- and moan" and try to look like heroes.
Norfolk Southern CEO visits East Palestine derailment site ‘to support the community’
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw made a brief visit to East Palestine, Ohio, on Saturday amid heavy criticism about the company’s response to the train derailment earlier this month that prompt…
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Blinken warns Chinese foreign minister balloon incursion "must never happen again"
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's top diplomat in the first high-level contact between the U.S. and China since the U.S. shot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon two weeks ago.
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Aides, gov's office expect Fetterman to return to Senate
Fetterman’s aides said he will likely return from inpatient care in a few weeks.
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Texas death row inmate who cut out his eyes seeks clemency
Attorneys for a mentally ill Texas death row prisoner, along with faith leaders and mental health professionals are working to stop his April 5 execution, saying he'll never be sufficiently competent to be put to death
IRS processing returns almost 50% faster in first three weeks, but refunds down 14% - Washington Examiner
The Internal Revenue Service has issued more refunds in the first three weeks of this year's tax season than it had last year, but the refunds are not nearly as big. The IRS has accepted tax returns since Jan. 23, the start of the 2023 tax season, and since Feb. 10, has issued 13.3 million
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Mexico's Lopez Obrador orders ministry to step up lithium nationalization
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Saturday signed a decree handing over responsibility for lithium reserves to the energy ministry, after nationalizing lithium deposits last April.
China's top diplomat calls US response to balloon incident 'hysterical'
China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Saturday said the U.S. response to the balloon incident was "hysterical" and "absurd," accusing the U.S. of violating norms.
Zelenskyy 'born for this moment,' Sean Penn says at Berlin
Just hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago, actor Sean Penn had his first on-camera meeting with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Soccer star found dead and many people still missing in Turkey earthquake rubble
Christian Atsu had been scheduled to fly out of Turkey hours before the first temblor hit, but he chose to stay and celebrate his team's win.
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Momentum builds in Congress to crack down on TikTok
Lawmakers from both parties have increased their scrutiny of the app, with some backing a national ban to counter China as others probe its effects on young people.
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North Korea fires missile as US, S. Korea prepare for drills
North Korea has fired a long-range missile from its capital into the sea off Japan, a day after it threatened to take strong measures against South Korea and the U.S. over their joint military exercises.
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Former judge who advised Pence critiques his rejection of special counsel's subpoena
Pence is arguing that he can reject the subpoena by claiming the status of a member of Congress when he was president of the Senate.
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War for control of Haiti's capital targets women's bodies
She was 19, not ready to be a mother.
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Inside the stunning growth of Russia’s Wagner Group
Exclusive U.S. diplomatic cables and internal documents detail the expansion of the paramilitary force and global network led by a top Putin ally.
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GOP consultant sentenced for funneling Russian national campaign contribution in 2016 - Washington Examiner
A Republican political consultant was sentenced to 18 months in prison for funneling money from a Russian national to a presidential campaign in 2016. Jesse Benton, a Texas man who has worked for prominent GOP legislators and has a history of campaign finance crimes, was sentenced on Friday...
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Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake
Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under a collapsed building almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent confirms.
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Labor Department finds more than 100 children worked hazardous jobs for sanitation company
The Labor Department has found that more than 100 children worked in hazardous jobs for a major sanitation company, which has agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine in penalties. The department said in…
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Former US President Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care
The former president will spend his remaining time at home with his family, the Carter Center said.
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Doctors Without Borders gains access to quake zone in Syria
The medical charity said a convoy of trucks entered northwestern Syria to assist in earthquake rescue operations, as concerns grow over lack of access to the war-ravaged area. More than 46,000 people have died in Turkey and Syria.
NYC police cruiser kills pedestrian in multivehicle accident
A New York City police cruiser struck and killed a 52-year-old woman in a multivehicle accident while responding to an emergency call
Las Vegas school police officer captured on video last week slamming student to ground
The roughly minute-long video of the encounter has been viewed thousands of times on Twitter, with one of several of the posts circulating the video viewed about 50,000 times.
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Chief of staff exerts quiet power at center of White House
The White House chief of staff is at the fulcrum of the federal government as gatekeeper to the most powerful leader on Earth.
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Republicans on Haley’s 2024 bid: Don’t rule her out
Republicans are warning against counting Nikki Haley out in the 2024 presidential race after a better-than-expected campaign rollout this week that offered an early lens into how she plans to take …
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Six charged after 18 people found dead in truck in Bulgaria
Suspects face up to 15 years in prison if convicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter and organised crime.
Mike Pompeo on potential USA showdown with Chinese diplomat: 'Our response should be determined and real'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses the potential meeting between Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi.
Former Theranos exec seeks to avoid lengthy prison sentence
Former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani has returned to federal court in a last-ditch attempt to stay out of prison while he's appealing a jury’s verdict convicting him of orchestrating a blood-testing hoax with his former boss and lover, Elizabeth Holmes.
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Secret Service spokesman on Jimmy Carter's health: 'Forever by your side'
Secret Service Chief of Communications and spokesman Anthony Guglielmi, comments on former President Jimmy Carter's health as he enters hospice care.
Kimberly Guilfoyle slams ex-husband Newsom’s claims that she was a ‘different person’ - Washington Examiner
Kimberly Guilfoyle, ex-wife of Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and fiance to Donald Trump Jr, pushed back on comments made by her ex-husband about her political views, calling his governing "unrecognizable." In a Feb. 9 episode, Newsom was asked about his divorce from Guilfoyle on CNN's...
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Israeli-linked ship attacked last week in Arabian Sea, manager says
An Israeli-linked tanker was lightly damaged in an attack last week by an airborne object while sailing through the Arabian Sea, the ship's manager confirmed on Saturday.
Israelis protest again as government forges ahead with judicial changes
Tens of thousands of protesters returned to the streets of Israel on Saturday night to fight a plan to overhaul the country's court system that the justice minister said he is determined to carry out.
Playbook: A Valentine’s week guide to political relationships
And VP Kamala Harris formally accuses Russia of crimes against humanity.
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US denounces latest North Korean missile test
U.S. officials have denounced North Korea after its government fired a long-range missile into the Sea of Japan on Saturday. “This launch is a flagrant violation of multiple UN Security Council res…
thehill.comArizona city considers replacing street names tied to KKK
An Arizona city council is scheduled to vote next month on replacing park and road names that have century-old ties to the Ku Klux Klan
Florida classroom bookshelves left empty as education reform law goes into effect
Under Florida's House Bill 1467, beginning in 2023, schoolbooks must be reviewed to ensure they're free of pornography or certain race-based teachings.
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Nikki Haley’s first week as a 2024 candidate shows she has her work cut out for her - Washington Examiner
There were two kinds of stories written about former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley after she launched her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.One was skeptical. She has no chance, so what is she really running for? Vice president? The other take was more...
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TikTok plans 2 more European data centers amid privacy fears
TikTok is planning two more European data centers, as the popular Chinese-owned video sharing app seeks to allay growing concerns about data privacy for its users in the West.
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Another six-year-old boy brings gun to school in Virginia
One mother says the boy threatened to shoot her daughter in a PE class before police were called.
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Zelenskyy 'born for this moment,' Sean Penn says at Berlin
Just hours before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago, actor Sean Penn had his first on-camera meeting with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Two women, one Social Security number, and a mighty big mess
Jieun Kim of Los Angeles and Jieun Kim of Chicagoland say their lives were turned upside down because the SSA mistakenly issued them both the same number.
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Rise of Asian leads in network TV shows, now ABC's 'Company'
Growing up, Catherine Haena Kim never dreamed of being the lead. Now, the actor is reveling in the thrill and facing the pressure of taking the lead on a big stage.
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As residents near Ohio train derailment begin to file lawsuits, some report coughs or chest pain
Since the train accident, residents of the area around East Palestine have filed at least six class-action lawsuits.
www.nbcnews.comRussia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
VP Harris returns from Germany in C-17 support plane after Air Force Two experiences mechanical issues
Vice President Kamala Harris is returning home from the Munich Security Conference in Germany in a C-17 support plane due to maintenance issues on Air Force Two.
White House criticizes Youngkin over menstrual tracking bill
The White House has rebuked Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for supporting state lawmakers’ rejection of a bill that that would have prohibited police from issuing search warrants for digitized data about women’s menstrual cycles
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. These are the disease's symptoms.
Willis' family announced his diagnosis on Thursday. Frontotemporal dementia can affect parts of the brain associated with personality, behavior and language.
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Jimmy Carter had one of the 'greatest second acts' in American history, conservative historian says
An acclaimed historian reacted to news that President Carter has entered hospice care by saying he has led one of the "greatest second acts" in American history.
US formally determines Russia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine
Vice President Harris said the United States has formally determined that Russia has committed crimes against humanity during its war in Ukraine, vowing that it will be held accountable for its act…
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Jimmy Carter to receive hospice care following hospitalizations: Carter Center
Former President Jimmy Carter will receive hospice care following a series of short hospital stays, The Carter Center announced Saturday.
Four rail-borne risks moving through American communities
Communities alongside rail lines had two more close calls this week as freight trains carrying hazardous materials derailed in Houston and Detroit. For the communities where this week’s wreck…
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Military calls off recovery efforts for two of three downed airborne objects - Washington Examiner
The United States military has ended recovery efforts for two of the three unknown aerial objects it shot down in recent weeks.U.S. Northern Command said on Friday that it recommended concluding the recovery operations that day near Deadhorse, Alaska, and on Lake Huron, as investigators...
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Blinken meets Wang Yi, warns against helping Russia in Ukraine
US, Chinese top diplomats hold ‘direct, candid’ talks in first meeting since spat over suspected spying balloon.
Jimmy Carter, a 'model of kindness': Reaction pours in for 39th US president as he enters hospice
Politicians reacted to former President Jimmy Carter entering hospice care after a series of "short hospital stays," according to a statement from The Carter Center.
Twitter to limit use of text messages for two-factor authentication to paid subscribers
After March 20, “only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to use text messages as their two-factor authentication method,” the company tweeted.
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Kremlin critic missing amid prison transfer, allies say
Relatives and allies of an opposition politician imprisoned in Russia say they haven’t heard from him in a month and are worried about his well-being
Netherlands orders Russian diplomats to leave
Dutch government accuses Moscow of trying to send spies to the Netherlands, says ‘a number’ of diplomats to be expelled.
Six-year-old in Florida accidentally shot grandmother, police say
The shooting occurred after the girl got ahold of the firearm in the backseat of a car and accidentally shot her 57-year-old grandmother in the lower back.
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'I just want my legs back': Myanmar landmine casualties soar
BANGKOK (AP) — The 3-year-old boy had taken only two steps from his mother’s lap when a deafening explosion rang out.
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As 'Asbury Revival' stretches into 10th day, Mike Pence shares how the college moved him spiritually in 1978
Former Vice President Mike Pence took to social media on Friday to share how his experience at Asbury College more than four decades ago moved him spiritually.
Year of war in Ukraine left developing nations picking up pieces
Some of the harshest economic effects of the war are being felt much farther afield than Russia’s theatre of battle.
Police say mother's fatal 90-foot fall from Niagara Falls with her son is not believed to be an accident
The 5-year-old boy is in critical condition, authorities said.
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Blinken meets with China's top diplomat for first time since downing of spy craft
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with a top Chinese diplomat in Germany on Saturday two weeks after the U.S. shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon.
Earthquake death toll surpasses 46,000 in Syria, Turkey
Rescue teams are still finding survivors under the rubble of destroyed buildings.
18-year-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Temple University police officer
An 18-year-old man was arrested Sunday for the fatal shooting of a Temple University police officer in north Philadelphia, authorities said.
China blasts US over ‘hysterical’ balloon claim
Chinese FM Wang Yi describes Washington’s use of a missile to shoot down the balloon as ‘unbelievable’.
Political fallout over federal response to Ohio train derailment
East Palestine residents are angry and the Biden administration is taking political heat over what's being called a delayed over response to the Ohio train derailment.
Intel community 'blinking red' over ISIS, Al Qaeda rebuilding, Mike Waltz says: It's a 'simmering powder keg'
Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., sounds the alarm on the threat posed by ISIS forces rebuilding in the aftermath of President Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal.
Bruce Willis' functions will get "worse," may require in-home care as frontotemporal dementia progresses, Dr. Agus says
His family announced his FTD diagnosis on Thursday in a statement.
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Report: FBI says bomb threat to Texas flight not credible
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — A bomb threat against an American Airlines flight that diverted the plane from the tarmac of a Texas airport Friday was not credible, a law enforcement official said.
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Kyle Jacobs, songwriter and husband of country singer Kellie Pickler, dead at 49
Jacobs, 49, was found dead in the Nashville home he shared with Pickler.
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Boy, 5, among 9 kids injured in shooting at Georgia gas station
The victims ranged in age from 5 to 17, Columbus police said. No arrests have been made.
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Impeaching Biden over border crisis is Republicans' 'only tool,' Andrew McCarthy says
National Review contributing editor Andrew McCarthy urged Republican lawmakers to file articles of impeachment against President Biden over the border crisis.
Teachers union-backed Chicago mayoral candidate insists plan to raise taxes won't drive away residents
Chicago mayoral candidate Brandon Johnson insists that his plan to raise taxes on middle and upper class Chicagoans will not drive residents out of the city.
Richard Belzer, stand-up comic and TV detective, dies at 78
Richard Belzer, who played one of TV’s most indelible detectives as John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Law & Order: SVU,” has died.
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Dave Hollis, Disney exec turned self-help author, dies at 47
Dave Hollis, who left his post as a Disney executive to help his wife run a successful lifestyle empire, has died at his home in Texas. He was 47. A justice of the peace in Hays County says Hollis was pronounced dead Sunday afternoon in Dripping Springs, a city on the outskirts of Austin. An...
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'Amazing coincidence' Moderna offered free vaccines when asked to testify, Bernie Sanders says
But it was "a step in the right direction," the independent senator said Sunday.
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Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end
A federal mandate for health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been in place nationally for a year.
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How COVID-19 Changes the Heart—Even After the Virus Is Gone
A study adds new evidence that SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—could have a lasting impact on the heart
Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu
A recent bird flu outbreak at a mink farm has reignited worries about the virus spreading more broadly to people.
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Forget COVID; CDC now warns this virus is highly contagious
CDC now warns this virus is so highly contagious that one in 15 Americans will get it. Here’s how you can try to avoid it or tell if it's got you.
Analysis: U.S. food benefits for poor to shrink as pandemic provisions end
Low-income Americans will soon receive less in food assistance or completely lose their eligibility for the benefits, as the federal government ends policies adopted at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that kept millions from going hungry at a time of lockdowns and rising unemployment.
Overflowing demand for mental health care stretching hospitals, new data shows
Hospitals and clinics were stretched to 144% capacity to treat mental health patients in the 2021 survey.
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Could old coronavirus variants ever come back?
The virus is evolving through a “continual game of cat and mouse between the virus and our immune systems,” an epidemiologist explained.
www.ktsm.comArgentina reports new cases of bird flu in its territory
Argentina confirmed on Saturday two new cases of bird flu detected in wild birds, three days after reporting the first findings of the disease in the South American region.
Bird flu costs pile up as outbreak enters second year
The ongoing bird flu outbreak has cost the government roughly $661 million and added to consumers' pain at the grocery store as officials slaughtered more than 58 million birds to help limit the spread of the virus.
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Novel molecule shows promise against Covid variants: Study
The scientist noted that due to its multi-target properties, the compounds interfere with several stages of SARS-CoV-2 infection, including interacting with its cellular receptor, ACE2 and viral replication
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Hong Kong experts say 10-year death rate high not all down to Covid-19
Health specialists say death rate of 8.2 people per 1,000 could have been caused by fatalities involving other conditions.
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Nearly 1,100 New COVID Cases Reported in LA County
LA County health officials report over a 1,000 COVID-19 cases along with 17 new virus-related deaths.
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Pfizer COVID Vaccine Effective In Young Children, Study Shows
A new study shows the Pfizer vaccine is safe and highly effective against COVID-19 in children as young as 6 months old.
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Grieving Newark mother calls for all coaches to be CPR-trained after 12-year-old son dies playing football
The boy's coach, according to his mother, later said that no one on the field knew CPR.
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Could a bird flu pandemic spread to humans? Here’s what you need to know
As bird flu sweeps the nation, infectious disease experts say human transmission is rare -- but authorities are watching the situation closely.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine will remain free until health emergency ends
It may not feel like it, but the United States is still under a public health emergency declaration from the COVID-19 pandemic.
komonews.comEx-prison guard gets probation for COVID relief fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former prison guard at a federal facility in Mississippi has been sentenced to three years of probation for devising a scheme to cash in on COVID-relief loans, federal prosecutors said.
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