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Biden's trademark political traits tested by war in Ukraine
When President Joe Biden labeled Russia's actions in Ukraine "genocide" this week, the response by his team looked much different than when he declared, also unplanned, that Vladimir Putin shouldn't be in power.
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State Supreme Court races draw new attention and money amid redistricting fights
Conservative groups plan to invest record sums this year to shape below-the-radar state Supreme Court races, after Republicans suffered setbacks in redistricting court battles in several key states.
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4 states moved to restrict abortion access this week
Four states moved to curtail abortion access this week, with two of them advancing their own versions of a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy -- similar to the controversial Mississippi law before the US Supreme Court that's set up a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.
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As Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance, Democratic candidates prioritize abortion rights in 2022
States across the country are rolling back access to abortion, and the fate of Roe v. Wade is up in the air -- two factors that Democrats believe could elevate the issue of abortion rights this midterm cycle to a level not reached in recent memory.
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Secret Service on the defensive over allegations agents were duped by men impersonating feds
A series of embarrassing security lapses involving two men charged with impersonating federal agents have put the Secret Service on the defensive and angered at least one top national security official in DC, sources tell CNN.
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CDC mask mandate for travelers struck down by federal judge
A federal judge in Florida struck down on Monday the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and other public transport methods.
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Cardi B. and Offset reveal their son's name
Rappers Cardi B. and Offset welcomed their son seven months ago and we now know his name.
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Scott Disick feels 'left out' and more we learned from 'The Kardashians' premiere
"The Kardashians" debuted Thursday on Hulu and there was quite a bit going on.
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'Fantastic Beasts' turns 'The Secrets of Dumbledore' into too much of a snore
Despite the enticing subtitle "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore," the second sequel to J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World franchise mirrors the first, which is to say that it feels like an extended prologue for a better movie that's yet to materialize. In hindsight, Rowling should have funneled her Harry Potter prequel into a limited series, where leisurely pacing is more the norm.
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Coachella 2022: How to watch the performances
If you didn't score tickets for Coachella, it's all good. The annual music and arts fest held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California runs for two weekends, April 15-17 and April 22-24.
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Inflation, explained: Why prices keep going up and who's to blame
Confused about inflation? You're not alone. Inflation is, paradoxically, both incredibly simple to understand and absurdly complicated. Let's start with the simplest version: Inflation happens when prices broadly go up.
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Living organ donations save lives. This is how you become a donor
Samira Jafari is at home now resting from a surgery that saved a life -- not her own, but her colleague's.
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2 house parties, an Easter fete and a mall were among the sites of at least 10 weekend US mass shootings
At least 10 mass shootings across the US this weekend left eight people dead and dozens injured, disrupting gatherings including an Easter celebration and a massive house party.
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Democrats Warnock, Kelly continue to outpace GOP candidates and other takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports
Senate Democrats face strong political headwinds in this year's midterm elections, but they have maintained -- and in some cases, super-charged -- their fundraising in pivotal states, new campaign finance reports show.
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Celebrity chef's Ukraine charity kitchen destroyed by Russian missile
A Ukraine-based humanitarian kitchen linked to celebrity chef José Andrés has been destroyed by a Russian missile in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, according to the charity that runs it.
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Around The Bases: Astros Drop Series Against Mariners
I don’t want to get too excited nine games into the season, but rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña is giving me those “It” factor vibes with his play so far. Even though he was given the day off in the last game of the series, he made his presence felt in the second game.
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Justin Verlander Turns Astros "Check Engine" Light Off In Shutout Win Over The Mariners
The good thing for Houston is they have one of the best baseball mechanics in the game in right-hand pitcher Justin Verlander. The former two-time Cy Young Award winner knew how to turn off the check engine for the Astros as he pitched eight scoreless innings in Houston’s 4-0 victory over the Mariners
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Chef Jacoby Ponder Tantalizes Taste Buds With Delicious Peach Bourbon BBQ Chicken Recipe
As spring approaches and the weather warms up outside, Chef Jacoby Ponder will tantalize your taste buds with his Peach Bourbon BBQ Chicken recipe, available in his new “Supper” cookbook set to drop in Fall of 2022. This recipe offers a refreshing blend of both sweet and savory flavors, while maintaining the classic smoky flavor of fresh-off-the-grill barbecue.
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Pew Poll: Being Black Is Central to Sense of Identity for Most Black Americans
Black adults in America are nearly 40 points more likely than the general population to say that their racial background is central to the way they think about themselves, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, and how Black Americans view their racial identity affects their sense of connection with the Black community locally, in the US and around the world.

