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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains: Manhunt under way after a downpour destroyed the perimeter fence of the medium-security ...
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More than 100 inmates escape from Nigeria prison after heavy rains
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Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine, Kremlin warns : Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu warned Kremlin will intensify attacks ...
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Russia to intensify attacks on Western weapons stored in Ukraine ...
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Senate tees up Ukraine, Israel aid bill for final passage: The Senate on Tuesday advanced the House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited ...
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Senate tees up Ukraine, Israel aid bill for final passage
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Schumer says he will move to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Wednesday he will offer a motion to dismiss ...
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Schumer says he will move to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment
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Tennessee Legislature passes bill to arm teachers despite fierce opposition: The Tennessee state House passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow teachers who are ...
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Tennessee Legislature passes bill to arm teachers despite fierce ...
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Trials against former US presidents: Even in prison, Trump would be entitled to personal protection
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Trials against former US presidents: Even in prison, Trump would be ...
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"Your impeachment investigation is over": White House rejects Comer's Biden testimony invite
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"Your impeachment investigation is over": White House rejects ...
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Imprisoned Palestinian Writer Walid Daqqa Dies of Cancer After 38 Years in Israeli Jails
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Imprisoned Palestinian Writer Walid Daqqa Dies of Cancer After 38 Years in ...
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Why Is Architecture World Mad at Pratt and Schwarzenegger? : Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have demolished a beloved home built in 1950 ...
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Why Is Architecture World Mad at Pratt and Schwarzenegger?
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Demolition of Historic Home in LA
  • Actor Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash for demolishing a historic home to make way for a massive mansion.

  • The 1950 Zimmerman house designed by Craig Ellwood with landscaping by Garrett Eckbo was purchased for $12.5 million and torn down.

  • Despite being a potential historic site, the house was demolished to make room for a modern farmhouse, sparking regret and criticism from architecture enthusiasts.

  • The Los Angeles Conservancy and Eichler Network raised concerns and lamented the loss of the architectural gem, while designers and Mid-Century architecture fans expressed frustration over the demolition.
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Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that ...
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Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’
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Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison: Lee Amos was jailed in 2009 for the drive-by killing of Tyrone Gilbert
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Notorious Manchester gangster Lee Amos who ran 'Gooch Gang' dies in prison
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Utah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years: John Earle Sullivan recorded himself inciting violence and breaking a window before ...
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Utah man who recorded fatal Jan. 6 Capitol shooting sentenced to 6 years
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How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer was eager to take the reins of a high-stakes ...
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How the House GOP’s Biden impeachment effort fell apart
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Emigrant Elisabeth lives the Norway dream: “We wanted to work in order to live”: Elisabeth (64) emigrated to Norway with her family 14 years ago ...
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Emigrant Elisabeth lives the Norway dream: “We wanted to work in order to ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming Hours: U.S. President Joe Biden has signed a long-delayed military aid package hours ...
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Biden Signs Ukraine Aid Package, Says Weapons Shipments To Start In Coming ...
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He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school.: “From the day after I committed that horrible act, I was focused on bettering myself ...
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He got a college degree while he was in prison. Next up is law school.
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Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden interview with special counsel
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Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden ...
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New York’s House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid protests: All 10 House Republicans from New York on Monday called on Columbia University ...
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New York’s House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid ...
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YOURSAY | Punishment should fit the crime no matter who commits it: ‘Real criminals have their sentences reduced while the poor go to jail.’
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YOURSAY | Punishment should fit the crime no matter who commits it
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George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with Ukraine aid opposition
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George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with ...
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Firecrackers thrown in the stadium: Three years in prison for Hoffenheim fan: Twelve people are injured when an explosion rocks the almost full Augsburg football ...
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Firecrackers thrown in the stadium: Three years in prison for Hoffenheim ...
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down: Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the ...
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
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Gustav Klimit's Portait of Miss Lieser auctioned for $49 million: The painting had disappeared for almost 100 years before it was put on display by Kinsky Art ...
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Gustav Klimit's Portait of Miss Lieser auctioned for $49 million
Quick Glance: Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' Sells for $32 Million Euros at Auction
  • Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' sells for $32 million euros at auction despite subject's uncertainty.

  • The painting depicts a young woman in a turquoise dress and floral gown against a red background.

  • The current owners reached a 'fair and just solution' with the legal successors of the Lieser family.

  • The painting's history post-Klimt's death and during the Nazi era raises significant questions.
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Teenager, 18, to open The Spud House in Darwen in May: A Darwen entrepreneur, 18, has launched her own spud shop after becoming ‘fed up’ of a 9am to 5pm job.
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Teenager, 18, to open The Spud House in Darwen in May
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Donald Trump: Is the ex-president immune from prosecution?: Former President Donald Trump insists on immunity The Supreme Court faces a difficult decision.
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Donald Trump: Is the ex-president immune from prosecution?
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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If Trump gets convicted, what happens next? : Jailing an ex and possibly future president would be unprecedented. But these are unprecedented times.
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If Trump gets convicted, what happens next? 
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Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday that he will co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga ...
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Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster
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Biden Shades Trump Over No-Glasses Eclipse Moment in Special PSA: The former president ignited a memestorm in 2017 when he stared into the sun with no eye ...
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Biden Shades Trump Over No-Glasses Eclipse Moment in Special PSA
Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
  • The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.

  • The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.

  • The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.

  • An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
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Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for protecting life’
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Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for ...
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House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins: "If you were a true conservative, you would actually advance border security ...
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House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins
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Moscow Accuses Hunter Biden-Linked Company Burisma of Terror Attacks: Offering no evidence whatsoever, federal investigators claim they are also looking into the ...
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Moscow Accuses Hunter Biden-Linked Company Burisma of Terror Attacks
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Judge refuses to toss out Hunter Biden's federal gun case: The president's son was indicted last year over his alleged illegal possession of a firearm.
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Judge refuses to toss out Hunter Biden's federal gun case
Quick Glance: Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Attempt to Dismiss Federal Gun Charges
  • A judge in Delaware has denied attempts by President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden to dismiss three federal gun charges, all but ensuring a trial will move forward this summer.

  • Hunter Biden's lawyers had pinned their hopes for dismissal largely on the belief that an immunity provision in their plea agreement, which eventually collapsed, was validated upon both parties signing it. However, Weiss' office contended that the agreement necessitated approval from a probation officer, a requirement that was never fulfilled.

  • This ruling signifies another legal setback for Hunter Biden following a federal judge in California recently rejecting similar objections to a nine-count indictment related to tax offenses. The trial for this case is anticipated to commence shortly after the Delaware gun case.

  • Hunter Biden also alleged that Weiss succumbed to political pressure from Republicans and former President Donald Trump. Nonetheless, Noreika delivered a scathing criticism.
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House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key hurdle: On Friday, Capitol Hill saw one of the most significant votes of the year ...
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House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key ...
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Municipalities complain about construction site chaos during fiber optic expansion
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Municipalities complain about construction site chaos during fiber optic ...
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Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: Myanmar's detained former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi has been ...
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Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
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SNP set to break off power-sharing Bute House Agreement with Scottish Greens: Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are sacked from government after ...
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SNP set to break off power-sharing Bute House Agreement with Scottish ...
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NPR editor says network 'turned a blind eye' to Hunter Biden laptop story because 'it could help Trump'
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NPR editor says network 'turned a blind eye' to Hunter Biden laptop story ...
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NATO head Stoltenberg on whether delayed U.S. aid can still make a difference in Ukraine
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NATO head Stoltenberg on whether delayed U.S. aid can still make a ...
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Trump to seek federal investigations of Biden if re-elected, report says: ‘Trump ally’ tells Axios federal charges all were precedent ex-president would need to ...
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Trump to seek federal investigations of Biden if re-elected, report says
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GOP-controlled Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban: The Arizona House on Wednesday passed legislation that would repeal the state’s 1864 ...
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GOP-controlled Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Mace: Americans ‘have every right to be angry’ over border bill ‘fumble’: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Americans have “every right to be angry” about a border ...
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Mace: Americans ‘have every right to be angry’ over border bill ‘fumble’
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In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the latest battle
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In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the ...
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John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us, and he doesn’t want us here’
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John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us ...
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GOP Reps Have a Familiar Strategy for Trump Trial: What About Hunter Biden?: As Trump starts his first criminal trial, GOP allies are laying the groundwork for a ...
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GOP Reps Have a Familiar Strategy for Trump Trial: What About Hunter ...
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U.S. tourist faces 12 years in prison after bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos
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U.S. tourist faces 12 years in prison after bringing ammunition to Turks ...
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House approves resolution condemning Palestinian rallying cry as antisemitic: The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution condemning as antisemitic the phrase ...
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House approves resolution condemning Palestinian rallying cry as ...
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Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
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Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
  • Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.

  • Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.

  • The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.

  • Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
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Honor Killing Trial: “My Sister Is Trying to Be a Slut”: It's an unbelievable crime: first he killed his sister with five stab wounds, then he called the police ...
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Honor Killing Trial: “My Sister Is Trying to Be a Slut”
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Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too: Officials have had preliminary discussions about how to protect the former president in the ...
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Could Trump Go to Prison? If He Does, the Secret Service Goes, Too
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Browbeating Jewish voters hasn’t yet worked for Trump: The presumptive Republican nominee will nonetheless keep trying.
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Browbeating Jewish voters hasn’t yet worked for Trump