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Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case
ATLANTA (AP) — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case cleared the way Wednesday for Donald Trump and other defendants to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the prosecution.Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee’s ruling means defense attorneys can ask the Georgia Court of Appeals to review the judge’s decision not to disqualify Willis or dismiss the indictment over her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. It will be up to the appeals court to decide whether to hear the matter.
Selloffs, seized assets and bankruptcy: Trump options narrow as bond deadline approaches
In a court filing this week, Trump's lawyers said obtaining a bond to secure a $464 million judgment against him and his co-defendants was a "practical impossibility."
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Analysis: Supreme Court escalates high-stakes border drama between Biden, Texas and Trump | CNN Politics
For a few fleeting hours Tuesday, Texas was able to enforce a hardline immigration law blasted by critics as an affront to human rights – thanks to a huge assist from the conservative majority on the US Supreme Court.
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Gov. Abbott says Texas has the right to take action as immigration law teeters in court
A law that would allow Texas law enforcement to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. is back on hold.
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New York attorney general disputes Trump's claim that he can't secure $464 million to post bond
A lawyer for New York's attorney general disputed former President Donald Trump's claim that he can't secure more than $460 million needed to post bond and appeal his civil fraud ruling.
www.cbsnews.comTrump favorites Moreno and Merrin win GOP primaries to face 2 vulnerable Ohio Democrats this fall
Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno will face vulnerable Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown this fall.
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Social Security clawed back overpayments by docking 100% of benefits. Now it's capping it at 10%.
The Social Security Administration said it's overhauling how it recovers benefits from people after an outcry over its policies.
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Lev Parnas, ex-Giuliani associate, testified allegations against Bidens are false and 'spread by the Kremlin'
Parnas also called out Trump allies in Congress such as former Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., for spreading misinformation about the Bidens.
www.nbcnews.comA Russian border region reels from sustained Ukrainian artillery and drone strikes
A Russian border region being pounded by Ukrainian shelling and drones is expanding its closure of schools and colleges amid a major evacuation plan.
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Ukraine aid has stalled in Congress, but a Trump-backed plan is picking up steam
The proposal first floated by former President Donald Trump is gaining traction as a Senate-passed package stalls in the House.
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Key Republican Senate candidates trail Democrats even as Trump leads Biden: Polls - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump is beating President Joe Biden in Arizona and Nevada, but GOP Senate candidates aren't having similar success.
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Texas immigration law blocked again, just hours after Supreme Court allowed state to arrest migrants
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would empower state officials to arrest and jail migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
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Biden’s cash edge widens, Trump’s lawyer fees pile up and other takeaways from latest filings | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s campaign saw an uptick in donations in February but failed to match the accelerating fundraising pace set by Joe Biden, new filings show.
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Bernie Sanders introduces a 4-day workweek bill in the Senate
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and make a 32-hour workweek the new standard.
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Biden touts 'landmark agreement' with Intel in battleground state of Arizona
President Joe Biden is celebrating an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in funding for computer chip plants around the country.
apnews.comBiden is using the 'are you better off today' question to contrast himself with Trump
President Joe Biden has opened a new line of attack against former President Donald Trump. At a campaign fundraiser in the Dallas area on Wednesday, Biden asked and answered the classic “are you better off today than you were four years ago” question to remind voters of what it was like when Trump w
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Republicans will invite Joe Biden to testify in his impeachment investigation
Oversight Chair James Comer announced he will invite President Joe Biden to testify before GOP investigators in their impeachment inquiry.
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Appeals court seems skeptical of Texas' argument for immigration law
The court temporarily paused the enforcement of the law late Tuesday after the U.S. Supreme Court said hours earlier that it could take effect.
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First human with brain implant plays online chess with his mind: ‘Like using the Force on a cursor’ - Washington Examiner
The first human to be seen using a brain implant was live-streamed on the social platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday.
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Manchin launches his ‘own little filibuster’ against Biden’s judicial nominees - Washington Examiner
Joe Manchin announced his own version of the filibuster, saying he won't vote for Biden's judicial nominees if there isn't Republican support.
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Fed holds interest rates steady, postponing rate cuts amid stubborn inflation
Inflation fell sharply last year but progress has stalled in recent months.
Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
The campaign did not offer details on Trump’s plans, only saying he planned to “negotiate a deal” on abortion.
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Biden and Trump vie for Latino support with very different pitches
President Biden campaigned in Arizona and Nevada this week, as he looks to shore up the key voter bloc.
www.cbsnews.comNetanyahu addresses Senate Republicans days after Schumer calls for his ouster
Israeli PM speaks via video link and answers questions after his request to talk to Democrats was turned down
Trump got the candidate he wanted in Ohio's Senate primary. But can Bernie Moreno win in November?
Voters in Ohio nominated GOP businessman Bernie Moreno Tuesday for a U.S. Senate race that could expand Republicans’ power in Washington. He will face Sen.
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Trump raises over $20 million in February with nearly $42 million in cash on hand, far behind Biden and Democrats | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and joint fundraising committee together brought in $20.3 million in February and entered this month with a combined $41.9 million cash on hand, according to a Trump campaign official.
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Biden and Trump’s post-Super Tuesday campaign schedules are a study in contrasts | CNN Politics
Joe Biden has been to every top battleground state but one since the Super Tuesday primaries. He has also been on unannounced calls pushing negotiators toward a Gaza ceasefire, among other official White House duties.
www.cnn.comNearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in the US think abortion should be legal, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason.
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Biden finalizes crackdown on gas cars, forcing more than half of new car sales to be electric by 2030
President Biden finalized high-profile regulations targeting traditional gas cars in an effort to combat global warming and increase the number of new electric vehicles.
Kristi Noem pumps up vice presidential rumors with answer to pointed policy question - Washington Examiner
Kristi Noem avoided answering a question about potential effects Trump's proposed tariffs on farmers, an issue they've previously been divided on.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS violent crime decreased in 2023, continuing to reverse pandemic-era spike, FBI data shows
New FBI statistics show violent crime in the U.S. dropping again last year, continuing a downward trend after a pandemic-era spike.
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Fed holds interest rates steady but signals cuts ahead
Forecasts from the Federal Reserve show officials still expect cuts by the end of the year.
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House Republican budget calls for raising the retirement age for Social Security
A budget by the Republican Study Committee, a group of more than 170 GOP lawmakers, highlights how many in the party would seek to govern if Republicans win in November.
www.nbcnews.comHead of fractured Ohio House loses some GOP allies, but may yet keep leadership role amid infighting
Foes of Republican Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens picked off four of his allies, including one of his leadership team, in this week's primaries.
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'Trying to nail Jell-O to a wall': On hot-button issues, Trump avoids straight answers
On issues like abortion and the war in Gaza, Trump dodges, flip-flops, contradicts himself or takes more than one side of the issue. But his polling has held strong.
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New York AG pushes back on Trump's 'extraordinary' request to stay $464M fraud judgment
Trump's lawyers argued that the former president is unable to secure a bond for the judgment.
Blinken adds Israel stop to latest Mideast tour as tensions rise over Gaza war
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Israel this week as part of his sixth urgent mission to the Middle East since Israel's war with Hamas began in October.
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California voters approve Prop. 1, ballot measure aimed at tackling homeless crisis
California voters have approved a measure that Gov. Gavin Newson says he needs to tackle the state's homelessness crisis.
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House Republicans pass energy bills meant to provide contrast with Biden - Washington Examiner
House lawmakers will vote on six energy-focused bill this week in a bid to combat Biden's energy agenda, which they argue restricts U.S. production.
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Schumer rejects Netanyahu's request to talk to Democrats as Israeli leader addresses GOP
The split-screen highlighted how the Israeli prime minister is fraying long-standing bipartisan U.S. support for his government. Democrats say he has only himself to blame.
www.nbcnews.comCalifornia wants to pay doctors more money to see Medicaid patients
California wants to pay doctors more money to convince them to see more Medicaid patients. Medicaid is the government-funded health insurance program for people with low incomes or disabilities.
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Kennedy family set to step up its efforts to help Biden's campaign
The Kennedys' recent visit to the White House, and big family photo with the president, previewed the coming push.
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Ken Buck removed from House Freedom Caucus days before retirement from lower chamber - Washington Examiner
The House Freedom Caucus has reportedly removed one of its members from the group, just days before the lawmaker is set to retire from Congress.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump legal news brief: Letitia James counters Trump claim he can’t raise $464 million bond as deadline looms
Lawyers with New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office cast doubt on former President Donald Trump’s claim that he cannot find a company to lend him the $464 million bond he needs to appeal the judgment in his financial fraud trial.
Budget Office report credits immigration and spending deals with improved outlook despite huge debt
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says it expects the federal government will be awash in debt over the next 30 years.
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‘World must not turn its back’ on Gaza as Israel readies Rafah invasion: UN
UNICEF says ‘children need a ceasefire now’ as Israel threatens to attack southern city with 1.5 million people.
This state senator eviscerated Trump's voter fraud claims. Now, he's back on the Trump train.
Ed McBroom, a GOP state senator in Michigan who batted down voter fraud claims as part of a lengthy 2021 probe, explained his endorsement in an interview with NBC News.
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Biden upsets local community leaders after skipping trip to a Black church in Michigan: 'Missed opportunity'
Black community leaders in Saginaw, Michigan, were reportedly upset by President Biden's trip to the town, saying it was a "missed opportunity" for him to talk to local leaders.
A Greek F-16 crashes during a training mission, sparking rescue operation for pilot
Greek authorities say an F-16 fighter jet crashed in the Aegean Sea during a training flight
In Pennsylvania's Senate race, Casey puts 'greedflation' and corporations on the ballot
For Democrats trying to defend the White House and Senate majority, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is emerging as the tip of the spear in trying to reframe the election-year narrative around inflation.
apnews.comIndonesia's defense minister, accused of abuses under dictatorship, is declared election winner
His rivals have vowed to contest the results.
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House holds public hearing on Biden family 'influence peddling' with ex-Hunter Biden associates
Ex-Hunter Biden associates testify Wednesday at a public hearing following a series of closed-door depositions conducted as part of the House's impeachment inquiry into President Biden
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China pushes back on international criticism of restrictive new Hong Kong law
Known as Article 23, the law has drawn opposition from the U.S. and other governments for its potential to further erode civil liberties in the Chinese territory.
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200,000 illegal immigrants escaped deportation because of paperwork problems - Washington Examiner
Illegal immigrants escaped deportation under President Joe Biden because the Department of Homeland Security failed to file the proper paperwork.
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Who will have the most delegates at the Republican National Convention besides Trump?
Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has the most delegates but Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy secured GOP support, as well.
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They may not agree on how to define DEI, but that's no problem for Kansas lawmakers attacking it
Kansas lawmakers are joining fellow Republicans in other states in trying to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on university campuses.
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Appeals court blocks Texas immigration law shortly after Supreme Court action
The decision comes just hours after the Supreme Court said the measure, known as SB 4, could go into effect while litigation continues.
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Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz slams Congress for "failing" Maui wildfire survivors
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D) - Hawaii said that Congress is "failing" to adequately support disaster survivors "whether in Lahaina or in Burlington."
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Advocates gird for Texas migrant law that could upheave US immigration
SB4 allows Texas to detain and deport migrants. Experts say it would beckon in new era of US policy if allowed to stand.
IRS chief zeroes in on wealthy tax cheats in AP interview
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel says in a new interview that the IRS will expand its pursuit of high-wealth tax dodgers in the coming months.
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US airlifts more than 30 citizens out of Haiti's capital amid gang rebellion: Officials
The U.S. on Wednesday orchestrated two helicopter airlifts from Port-au-Prince -- evacuating more than 30 stranded Americans to the Dominican Republic, officials said
Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno rush to define each other as Ohio's Senate race shifts to the general election
Brown and Moreno are attempting to run on their own brands of populism while casting the other as out of touch in one of the year’s top Senate battles.
www.nbcnews.comRepublicans make last-ditch request for Biden to testify as impeachment inquiry winds down
The Republican chairman of the House Oversight Committee, James Comer, has signaled an interest in another direction.
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Georgia judge allows Trump, co-defendants to appeal Fani Willis disqualification decision
A Georgia judge presiding over the 2020 election interference case against former President Trump on Wednesday announced that Trump and eight co-defendants can appeal his decision to not disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel can’t achieve its goal of “total victory” against Hamas without tackling Rafah.
apnews.comBernie Moreno: the Trump-convert firebrand targeting Ohio Senate seat
Colombia-born populist once called Trump a ‘lunatic’ but now leads Republican bid to oust Sherrod Brown and seize Senate
1 of the few remaining survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor has died at 102
One of the few remaining survivors of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has died. Richard C. “Dick” Higgins died at home in Bend, Oregon, at the age of 102.
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Trump has message for Pence, other Republicans who refuse to endorse him
Former President Trump had some choice words for his former running mate and vice president, Mike Pence, who still has yet to endorse Trump in the 2024 general election.
Navy fires Naval Special Warfare Group Eight commodore - Washington Examiner
Navy Capt. Richard Zaszewski was fired on Wednesday as commodore of Naval Special Warfare Group Eight, the service announced. Rear Adm. Keith Davids, commander of Naval Special Warfare Command, made the decision to relieve Zaszewski due "to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,"...
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Hamas: Israeli response to truce proposal ‘negative’ as Doha talks continue
Negotiation could lead to a ‘dead end’ says Hamas official Hamdan as US’s Blinken arrives in Saudi to push deal.
Nebraska lawmakers fail to override governor's veto of 'safe needles' bill
The “safe needles” bill would’ve established a syringe service program to reduce HIV and other blood-borne infections by distributing clean syringes.
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Texas wants to arrest immigrants in the country illegally. Why would that be such a major shift?
The news in Texas over local immigration enforcement is so unusual because immigration laws are federal laws and enforcement of immigration law is the domain of federal law enforcement.
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Dreams of his basketball court: Obama sees All Star hoops at his presidential library | CNN Politics
The hoop and change president is enshrining his love for basketball in his presidential library.
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Riley Strain's stepdad opens up about family's difficult conversations as Nashville search intensifies
The stepfather of missing college student Riley Strain opened up to ABC News about the excruciating search for his son.
Princess Kate hospital notes breach claims probed by privacy watchdog
The London Clinic, where Kate underwent abdominal surgery, said in a statement Wednesday that "in the case of any breach, all appropriate investigatory, regulatory and disciplinary steps will be taken."
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National security adviser Jake Sullivan meets with Zelenskyy as Ukraine aid stalls in Congress
The trip to Ukraine comes against the backdrop of a bitterly divided Congress that shows no signs of moving closer to an aid package.
www.nbcnews.comNY state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454M bond during fraud case appeal
New York state lawyers are urging an appeals court not to buy former President Donald Trump’s claims that it’s impossible to post a bond fully covering a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.
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Trump is having trouble getting cash for his bond. And he's growing frustrated.
The former president is in the unenviable position of attempting to raise cash for both his campaign and his legal battles.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene sign altered to reference Trump's 'bloodbath' comment | Fact check
The video was digitally edited to change the message on the sign. In the original video, Donald Trump's name and campaign slogan appear on it.
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Biden casts the election as prom night for the voters who 'brung me to the dance'
When President Joe Biden talks to his supporters, he can make the presidential election sound like a high school prom.
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Blinken says negotiations on ceasefire, hostage release ‘getting closer’ | CNN Politics
Negotiations to secure an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza tied to the release of hostages held by Hamas are “getting closer” to a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday.
www.cnn.comJudge says Michael Cohen may have committed perjury, refuses to end his probation early
A federal judge has suggested Michael Cohen has committed perjury under oath, giving fresh support to former President Donald Trump's claims that his onetime personal lawyer and star witness at his upcoming criminal trial in New York is an untrustworthy liar.
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Trump visited US troops in Iraq and Afghanistan while president | Fact check
Trump visited U.S. troops overseas multiple times, including trips to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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What's next for the disputed Texas immigration law on hold after whiplash court rulings?
Texas' controversial immigration law is on hold again after court moves that confounded the Biden administration and spurred outrage from Mexico's government.
Mogul known as 'cryptocurrency king' to be extradited to South Korea, court says
An appeals court in Montenegro has confirmed that cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon will be handed over to his native South Korea
Leo Varadkar steps down as Irish prime minister in shock move
“I’m proud that we have made the country a more equal and more modern place,” the taoiseach said in Dublin.
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Gorsuch begins to ‘regret’ giving government authority over Rio Grande water deal - Washington Examiner
Justice Neil Gorsuch quipped that he's coming to "regret" a 2018 ruling that said the federal government had special interests in a Rio Grande water compact.
www.washingtonexaminer.comElection misinformation is a problem in any language. But some gets more attention than others
Meta says it has teams monitoring for misinformation in dozens of languages, and has announced other election-year policies for AI that will apply globally.
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Guam won’t have missile defenses in time for Taiwan war, admiral fears - Washington Examiner
President Biden and Congress have neglected to provide money for missile defenses around Guam in time to ward off an attack from China, a top admiral fears.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says 'next stop' for Haitians who land in Florida Keys may be Martha's Vineyard
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says any Haitians who land in the Florida Keys could get sent off to the liberal island, Martha's Vineyard.
Former NBC executive sparks backlash for saying 18-year-old Barron Trump is now 'fair game'
Former NBC executive Mike Sington went viral Wednesday for his bizarre post targeting Barron Trump, saying he's "fair game" now that he's 18 years old.
Neuralink livestream shows paralyzed person playing chess on laptop
Elon Musk said in January that the company he co-founded had implanted its first device in a human with the goal of allowing people to control devices “just by thinking.”
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In Indonesia and Malaysia, boycotts hammer McDonald’s, Starbucks
Boycotts over the Gaza war are hitting big brands in Southeast Asia despite local owners denying links to Israel.
Gangs target peaceful communities in new round of attacks on Haiti's capital
Armed gangs are launching new attacks in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince, with heavy gunfire echoing across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital.
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Supreme Court should consider presidential immunity for Trump, Ohio attorney general says
Ohio's Attorney General joined Alaska and Wyoming in asking the Supreme Court to support Trump's argument that he has presidential immunity.
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How climate change is affecting DC's iconic cherry blossoms
D.C.'s iconic cherry blossoms are a prime example of the wide-reaching effects of climate change.
Alabama lawmakers advance expansion of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
The measure would expand the existing restrictions on discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with elementary schoolers to all grades.
www.nbcnews.comTexas immigration ruling puts spotlight on nation's most conservative federal appeals court
The federal appeals court that heard arguments over a Texas law that would allow the state to arrest and deport people who enter the U.S. illegally is a favorite for Republicans.
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How would Texas' controversial SB4 immigration law work?
If it comes into effect, Texas' SB4 law could lead to a patchwork of rules across Texas and the US.
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Daniel Penny to stand trial in October for NYC subway chokehold death
Daniel Penny, the man who choked a homeless man to death on a New York City subway car, will stand trial beginning Oct. 8, a judge determined Wednesday.
Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, was drunk when she drove into pond, police say
Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, was intoxicated when she drove into a pond and died last month in Texas.
apnews.com‘I need you back’: Biden visits western states in effort to firm up Latino vote
The president headed to Nevada, Arizona and Texas to appeal to voters, saying that Donald Trump ‘despises Latinos’
University of California system considering a move to ban political speech - Washington Examiner
The University of California system is considering a move to ban political speech on department websites in the wake of rising antisemitism on campuses.
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Top chaotic moments from the House Oversight hearing into Biden family's 'influence peddling'
Former Hunter Biden business associates testified publicly Wednesday as the GOP pushed forward with its impeachment inquiry against President Biden, leading to several tense moments.
United Steelworkers union endorses Biden, giving him more labor support in presidential race
The United Steelworkers Union has endorsed President Joe Biden, giving him support from another large labor union.
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Pakistan’s Gwadar port attacked, eight armed fighters killed
Security forces fought for two hours before the attackers were killed, at a facility that is a showpiece project.
What the GOP primary exit polls tell us about 2024: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the two types of voters who will decide the Biden-Trump race.
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Democrats elevate reproductive rights in Alabama special election amid fallout over IVF ruling | CNN Politics
A month after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling thrust in vitro fertilization treatment into the national spotlight, Democrats are looking at a special state House election here on Tuesday for signs of how strong abortion rights resonate with voters in a red state with some of the most restrictive...
www.cnn.comJury finds former Milwaukee election official guilty of obtaining fake absentee ballots
A jury has found a former Milwaukee election official accused of obtaining fake absentee ballots guilty of misconduct in office and fraud.
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Private US firm wants to coordinate aid boats to Gaza
A group of former senior American military and CIA officials wants to orchestrate the movement of international aid ships from Cyprus to the Gaza coast.
House Republicans move to strengthen protections for DOJ whistleblowers
House Republicans are unveiling a new bill that would bolster whistleblower protections for people who speak out against the DOJ from within.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri's Democratic presidential primary
President Joe Biden goes before Missouri primary voters on Saturday, and much has changed since the last time he was on the state’s ballot seeking the Democratic presidential nomination.
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U.S. flying Americans out of troubled Haiti capital
The flights, chartered by the State Department, will fly U.S. citizens from Port-au-Prince, which has been overrun by gangs, to the Dominican Republic.
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Speaker Mike Johnson considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress | CNN Politics
• Speaker Mike Johnson is considering inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress after House members raised the idea in their closed-door conference meeting this morning.
www.cnn.comHats, T-shirts and dolls reflect outgoing Mexican president's outsized presence in upcoming election
Souvenirs bearing the image of 70-year-old Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sell like T-shirts at a Taylor Swift concert.
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Fourth ex-police officer sentenced in Mississippi torture case
Christian Dedmon, 29, was sentenced to 40 years behind bars for his role in assaulting two black men.
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Trump rakes in more than $20 million in February, eclipses January haul
Former President Trump raised more than $20 million in February—a massive increase from December and January—bringing his cash-on-hand to nearly $42 million at the end of last month, Fox News Digital has learned.
Greg Abbott Has Been Gunning for a Battle on the Border
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Since the start of the Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has mounted an increasingly brazen challenge to the federal government over immigration, questioning the notion, long upheld by federal courts, that it is Washington, and not border states, that sets...
Brother of Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee killed by family member, sheriff says
Tim Kildee was shot in Vienna Township, north of Flint, after getting into a “yelling match” with his 27-year-old son, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson said.
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It could be months before the Senate takes up a TikTok bill, despite warnings about China
Members of both parties believe TikTok's ties to China are a potential danger to America and its people. But the Senate wants to write its own bill to address the app.
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Sudan crisis one of the ‘worst humanitarian disasters in recent memory’: UN
The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction.
German woman loses appeal of 14-year sentence for letting enslaved Yazidi girl die in Iraq
A German federal court has rejected a woman’s appeal of her 14-year sentence for allowing a Yazidi girl she and her husband enslaved when they were members of the Islamic State group in Iraq to die of thirst
The EU's new import deal would support Ukraine while protecting the bloc's farmers
European Union lawmakers have agreed to renew Ukraine’s import rates, which have been in place since shortly after Russia invaded while adding protective measures for agricultural products such as grain and honey to address the concerns of farmers across the 27-nation bloc.
apnews.comUS national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid
President Joe Biden’s top foreign policy adviser Jake Sullivan sought to reassure Ukrainians during an unannounced visit to Kyiv Wednesday that the U.S. will continue to support their efforts to fend off Russia’s two-year-old invasion.
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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $977 million after no winner in Tuesday’s drawing - Washington Examiner
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $977 million for Friday night’s drawing after no tickets matched numbers drawn on Tuesday night.
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Iranian threats to US have 'metastasized' as proxies employ tactics targeting homeland: House hearing
The regime of Iran and its terror proxies continue to pose considerable threats to the U.S. homeland, according to a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing.
AOC grills Bobulinski about Biden’s criminal record: ‘Did the president commit a crime?’ - Washington Examiner
AOC got into a heated exchange with former Hunter Biden business associate Tony Bobulinski over whether he personally witnessed Joe Biden commit a crime.
www.washingtonexaminer.comSeveral probes target Brazil's Bolsonaro, but his COVID decisions are catching up to him first
Bolsonaro wasn't the only one indicted on Tuesday: Cid and 15 others were accused of involvement in the scheme to falsify records for themselves and others.
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Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong resigns amid anticorruption campaign
Governing party says that Thuong’s ‘shortcomings’ had negatively affected the reputation of the party and the state.
President Biden releases his brackets for 2024 NCAA March Madness tournaments
Former President Barack Obama was the first president to release a bracket each year, and Mr. Biden has continued the tradition since he took office.
www.cbsnews.comA Nebraska bill to subject librarians to charges for giving 'obscene material' to children fails
A bill that would have held school librarians and teachers criminally responsible for providing “obscene material” to Nebraska students in grades K-12 failed to advance Wednesday in the Legislature.
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Christine Blasey Ford was 'devastated' by investigations finding no evidence to support Kavanaugh accusations
Christine Blasey Ford said investigations finding no evidence to support assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh were "devastating" and led to a dark period.
Nebraska lawmaker faces calls to resign after invoking colleague's name in book's rape scene passage
Republican Nebraska state Sen. Steve Halloran later defended reading the graphic text but apologized for adding his colleague's name to it.
www.nbcnews.comTexas woman denied abortion decries ‘cruelty’ of Trump 15-week ban proposal
Amanda Zurawski, who nearly died waiting for procedure, says Trump will inflict ‘chaos’ in remarks released by Biden camp
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Louisiana's presidential primaries
Louisiana politics have been dominated this year by new Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s special legislative sessions to address crime and adopt new congressional maps. On Saturday, the focus will shift to the state’s presidential primaries. Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican Donald...
‘Uncharted’: Texas argues in support of sweeping immigration law amid scrutiny in court
Texas' Senate Bill 4, or SB4, allows state authorities to arrest unauthorized immigrants and order them to leave the United States or face prison time
Cuba protesters demand food, electricity as Rubio says nation on ‘verge of collapse’ from Marxist policies
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., says Cuba's Marxist policies are to blame for the food and energy shortages plaguing the island as its leaders accuse the U.S. of contributing to the crises.
Georgia lawmakers approve income tax cuts for people and businesses
Income taxes for Georgia residents and businesses are set to fall after the state Senate gave final passage to a pair of tax cuts Wednesday.
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Leo Varadkar: I am no longer best man to be Irish PM
Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar became the Republic of Ireland's youngest prime minister in 2017.
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Hero bus driver saves 9 kids before school bus goes up in flames
A school bus driver in Louisiana is being hailed a hero after she helped nine children off a school bus before the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
As Texas border arrests law teeters in court, other GOP states also push tougher immigration policy
Republican lawmakers across the country were already jockeying to inject their states deeper into immigration enforcement when the Supreme Court, if only briefly, let Texas enforce a new law giving police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.
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$2.72 billion expected to bet on March Madness as online sports betting legalization grows - Washington Examiner
March Madness attracts millions of viewers, but this year, it is also expected to attract millions of dollars in wagers as legal online sports betting grows.
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Pakistan repulses attack near Chinese-funded port, killing 8, officials say
Pakistani officials say security forces have killed at least eight insurgents as they repulsed an attack by a separatist group on a sprawling government building outside the Chinese-funded Gwadar port in the volatile southwest
Federal Reserve still foresees 3 interest rate cuts this year despite bump in inflation
Federal Reserve officials signaled that they still expect to cut their key interest rate three times in 2024 despite signs that inflation remained elevated at the start of the year.
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Israeli military says 90 people killed in Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital raid
As siege on medical complex enters third day, survivors recount harsh detentions, humiliation and abuse.
Hispanic voters deliver blow to 'Latinos con Biden-Harris' campaign: 'They're pandering to us'
Arizona voters join "Fox & Friends First" with pushback on the Biden-Harris campaign's latest measure to appeal to Latino voters.
Maryland labor attorney becomes first openly gay judge on 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals
A Maryland labor lawyer is set to become the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after winning final confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
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Biden makes biggest CHIPS announcement yet as he sells his economic wins to Arizona amid climate worries | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden is set to announce Wednesday one of the biggest federal investments in US chip manufacturing – a $8.5 billion grant to tech giant Intel – as he visits the battleground state of Arizona and struggles to get his key legislative accomplishments to register with voters.
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New EPA vehicle standards would cut US emissions, ramp up pressure for more EVs
The Environmental Protection Agency announced new vehicle emissions standards Wednesday that will push the U.S. auto industry to make more electric cars and trucks.
Minnesota penalizes county jail for depriving inmate of food and water for more than 2 days
The Minnesota Department of Corrections has penalized a county jail for depriving an inmate of food and water for more than two days as punishment after he smeared feces in his cell and refused to clean it up.
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Boeing CFO says company will spend more than expected on security fixes following quality concerns - Washington Examiner
Boeing CFO says company will burn through more cash than expected in the first quarter as lawsuits and plane delays pile up.
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LGBTQ rights lawyers face potential sanctions over Alabama ‘judge shopping’
The eleven attorneys allegedly tried to steer litigation challenging Alabama's transgender health care restrictions away from a Trump-appointed judge.
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Biden administration unveils strictest ever US car emission limits to boost EVs
It includes a goal for more than half of all new vehicles sold to be electric by 2032. It was 7.6% last year.
www.bbc.comAlabama enacts new restrictions on absentee ballot requests
Alabama has placed new restrictions on absentee ballot requests. The new law makes it illegal to return another person’s absentee ballot application or distribute an application prefilled with the voter's name.
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Senate Democrats could spoil Biden's Muslim judicial nominee over ‘deeply concerning’ ties
Biden's nominee for federal circuit court, who would be the first Muslim to serve, faces an uncertain future as Democratic support for the president's choice appears to wane.
Biden tells Latino voters they're the reason he defeated Trump in 2020
“I need you back,” President Biden told supporters Tuesday at a Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona.
www.nbcnews.comBiden touts Arizona as America's 'future' as government invests $8.5 billion in chipmaker Intel
President Joe Biden is celebrating an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants nationwide.
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Canada stops arms sales to Israel: Who else has blocked weapons exports?
Canada becomes the latest country to halt arms sales to Israel, as global calls for other countries to follow suit grow.
Supreme Court hears arguments from ex-council member who claims she was arrested for challenging a city official
Sylvia Gonzalez sued officials in Castle Hills, Texas, alleging she was arrested for criticizing the city manager and organizing a petition to oust him.
www.nbcnews.comSudan is on course to become the world's worst hunger crisis, with children already dying, UN says
The nearly year-long conflict between Sudan’s military and paramilitary forces has put the African nation on course to become the world’s worst hunger crisis with malnutrition soaring and already claiming children’s lives, the U.N. humanitarian office is warning.
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Hogan leads Democratic competitors by double digits in Maryland Senate race: Poll - Washington Examiner
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan leads his Democratic opponents for a coveted Senate seat by double digits, according to a new poll released Wednesday.
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Trump's coalition boosted Bernie Moreno in the Ohio GOP Senate race, NBC News exit polls show
Key parts of Trump's base helped lift Moreno to victory in a crowded Republican primary to take on Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown.
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Senate Republicans speak with Netanyahu, claim partisan split over supporting Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent about 45 minutes in a dialogue with Senate Republicans behind closed doors at their lunch Wednesday.
GOP state attorneys push back on Biden's proposed diversity rules for apprenticeship programs
Republican attorneys general in two dozen states are pushing back against a proposed Biden administration rule that seeks to expand diversity in apprenticeship programs.
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Biden and Obama look to capitalize on Trump’s latest threats to repeal Obamacare | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama will team up to rally supporters around the Affordable Care Act’s 14th anniversary this weekend as Democrats make their latest move to capitalize on former President Donald Trump’s threats to repeal Obamacare.
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Gangs target peaceful communities in new round of attacks on Haiti's capital
Armed gangs are launching new attacks in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince, with heavy gunfire echoing across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital
Court action on Texas' migrant arrest law leads to confusion at the US-Mexico border
A federal appeals court has again prevented Texas from arresting and deporting migrants accused of entering the U.S. illegally.
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US evacuates first American citizens from Port-au-Prince as Haiti crisis deepens
The U.S. on Wednesday began evacuating American citizens from Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, with government chartered flights to the Dominican Republic.
Government funding deal includes ban on U.S. aid to UNRWA, a key relief agency in Gaza, until 2025, sources say
The funding deal reached between Congress and the White House will include a ban on direct U.S. funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees until March 2025, sources say.
www.cbsnews.comAI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum
An interactive exhibit opening Wednesday at the National WWII Museum uses artificial intelligence to let visitors hold virtual conversations with images of veterans, including a Medal of Honor winner who died in 2022.
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Foreign investors on alert as Senegal nears election marred by uncertainty
Investors in wait-and-see mode as key opposition leaders have pledged economic changes if voted into power.
US port of entry stops 5 separate human smuggling attempts in less than 48 hours
Five separate alleged human smuggling attempts at a single port of entry into the U.S. have been intercepted in less than 48 hours.
Election night results: Biden and Trump sweep five states, and congressional showdowns set in three - Washington Examiner
Voters in multiple states are voting in the Democratic and Republican primaries on Tuesday, but most excitement will come from races down the ballot.
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US man pleads guilty to 'killing spree' of eagles
Travis John Branson killed about 3,600 protected birds to sell their parts online from 2015-21.
www.bbc.comMississippi ex-deputy gets 40-year sentence as judge decries brutal attack on 2 Black men
All six of the former officers pleaded guilty last year to breaking into a home without a warrant and torturing the Black men.
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Obama, Pelosi to rally for Biden on Obamacare anniversary
President Biden will be joined by former President Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a virtual event with activists celebrating Biden's health care wins.
Double trouble: Billions of cicadas are set to emerge this spring from a rare double brood - Washington Examiner
When soil temperatures reach about 64 degrees, the emergence of periodical broods will begin to emerge for the spring. This year will be a unique year with the emergence of two broods. This occurrence of two broods hasn't happened in 221 years, which was 1803.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIdaho police search for escaped inmate and accomplice after ambush at Boise hospital
An Idaho prison gang member and an accomplice remained on the loose after the accomplice staged a brazen overnight attack to free the inmate.
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Senate confirms LGBTQ labor lawyer to seat on appeals court
Nicole Berner will be the first openly LGBTQ judge to serve on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Who is Bernie Moreno, the GOP nominee for the Senate seat in Ohio? | CNN Politics
The matchup in one of the most competitive Senate races of the year was set Tuesday, when voters chose Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno, who had the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, to take on Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown this fall.
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Manchin slams Biden for ‘reckless’ EV mandate telling people ‘what kind of car’ they can have - Washington Examiner
Joe Manchin bashed Joe Biden for his new EV mandate that regulated tailpipe emissions standards.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMan convicted of ex-girlfriend's killing scheduled to be first Georgia inmate executed in years
A Georgia man was scheduled to be put to death Wednesday evening in what would be the state’s first execution in more than four years.
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How IVF and abortion access could shape the 2024 election
538's polling column examines Americans' opinions on IVF and abortion access, Trump and Biden's job approval ratings and college athlete unionization.
Chuck Todd: The two types of voters who will decide 2024
Analysis: Call them the “aspirationalists” and the “transactionalists.” They will have a lot to say about whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump gets a second term.
www.nbcnews.comStock market today: Wall Street rallies to records as Federal Reserve still sees rate cuts for 2024
Stocks rallied to more records after the Federal Reserve indicated it’s still likely to deliver the cuts to interest rates this year that Wall Street craves.
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England is limiting gender transitions for youths. U.S. legislators are watching
U.S. lawmakers have routinely cited non-U.S. research or policies to justify their proposals to tighten or remove access to transgender health care for minors.
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1 of 17 bus companies sued by NYC agrees to temporarily stop transporting migrants, Mayor Adams says
Roadrunners Charters, Inc. said it will no longer bus migrants to New York City or the surrounding area while the case is pending.
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Dutch court ruling considers national airline guilty of greenwashing
KLM found to have used ‘misleading and therefore illegal’ adverts to bolster green credentials.
Borse Dubai plans to sell part of stake in the Nasdaq in a deal potentially worth some $1.6 billion
A Dubai sovereign wealth fund that’s the single-largest shareholder in the Nasdaq stock index plans to sell a third of its shares in the exchange.
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Supreme Court debates whether Texas councilwoman who says her arrest was politically motivated can sue the mayor | CNN Politics
Several members of the Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared to be searching for a way to allow a retired Texas councilwoman sue the mayor after she was arrested for removing a public document.
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GOP lawmaker apologizes after telling fellow Republican 'go f--- yourself' at House hearing
House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Michael McCaul, R-Texas, made the remark to Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., during a hearing on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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Why pollen season is starting earlier and how it could affect allergies
Climate change is making pollen seasons start earlier and last longer, and experts say this can affect the millions of Americans suffering from allergies.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 3/20/2024
Stocks rallied to more records after the Federal Reserve indicated it’s still likely to deliver the cuts to interest rates this year that Wall Street craves.
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'Most valuable treasure': $17 billion Spanish shipwreck from 1708 to be recovered
The shipwreck's deep-sea location, which remained a mystery until 2015, has been entangled in an international ownership debate.
National security group launches 7-figure ad campaign targeting TikTok
FIRST ON FOX: A newly formed national security group is unveiling a seven-figure ad campaign targeting TikTok and seeking to expose its ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
Environmental Defense Fund will oppose Trump's candidacy as it aims to spend $20M before election
While the group's political arm isn't explicitly endorsing Biden, a source told NBC News that opposition to Trump opens the door to working in support of re-electing the president.
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Battle over Texas’ controversial immigration law continues with federal appeals court hearing Wednesday | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether to allow Texas to temporarily enforce its controversial law that allows state officials to arrest and detain people they suspect of entering the country illegally.
www.cnn.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for April delivery fell $1.79 to $81.68 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for May delivery fell $1.43 to $85.95 per barrel.
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GOP lawmaker says Republicans ‘don’t have the guts’ to impeach Biden
Rep. Tim Burchett, a Republican on the House Oversight Committee, predicted the panel’s hearing would not sway his fellow lawmakers into supporting President Biden’s possible impeachment.
EU agrees to cap tariff-free Ukraine farm imports
Beset by angry farmer protests, EU to implement ‘safeguards’ to prevent cheap imports flooding market.
Lawmakers seek bipartisan breakthrough for legislation to provide federal protections for IVF
Rep. Susan Wild is trying to forge a bipartisan coalition on a politically charged issue: federal legislation to offer broad protections for in vitro fertilization treatment.
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Judge denies Michael Cohen bid to end supervised release and suggests he committed perjury | CNN Politics
A federal judge on Wednesday denied Michael Cohen’s attempt to end his supervised release early after finding Donald Trump’s former attorney likely “committed perjury” in past testimony.
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