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Wealthy candidates pour millions into 2022 campaigns

Members of sports team families and business leaders are among those pouring their personal fortunes into campaigns for office in 2022, making an early impact on primary contests for key midterm races.

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Bill to help veterans suffering from toxic burn pit exposure takes key step forward in Congress

The Senate took a significant step in recent days to help former military service members suffering from toxic burn pit exposure by passing a bill to expand access to health care for post-9/11 combat veterans.

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Headstone makers struggle to serve grieving families as supply chain woes continue

One of the toughest parts of Jonathan Modlich's job these days is telling grieving families that he doesn't know when he'll have the headstones for their loved ones ready.

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US says it has credible information about Russian 'kill list' in potential Ukraine invasion

The US has written to the top United Nations human rights official that it has "credible information" that Russian forces are identifying Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" if it further invades Ukraine and occupies it.

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Student debt: What Biden is doing (and not doing)

There have been good and bad headlines related to student loans in recent days. Good -- The government was praised for canceling $415 million in student debt for victims of for-profit college fraud. Bad -- The Biden administration has been criticized for failing, so far, to change student loan bankruptcy rules. I went to Katie Lobosco, the CNN writer who covers student loans, for a better understanding of how much student debt exists, who holds it, and what else the government might do about it.

A running list of who the January 6 committee has subpoenaed or requested to appear

The committee investigating the deadly Capitol Hill riot on January 6, 2021, has issued scores of subpoenas to individuals and organizations as part of its probe into circumstances and coordination leading up to the storming of the US Capitol.

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US ambassador to UN says Putin's claim he's sending 'peacekeepers' into eastern Ukraine is 'nonsense'

US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of pro-Moscow regions in Ukraine as independent was an "attempt to create a pretext for a further invasion of Ukraine" and that his claim that the Russian forces he has ordered to enter those regions are "peacekeepers" is simply "nonsense."

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US official says Russian troops could move into pro-Moscow regions of Ukraine in the coming hours

The US expects Russian troops could move into the Donbas region of Ukraine as soon as Monday evening or Tuesday eastern time, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the two pro-Moscow territories as independent, a senior US official familiar with latest the intelligence tells CNN.

Supreme Court takes up case of web designer who won't work with same-sex couples

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to take up the case of a graphic designer in Colorado who creates websites to celebrate weddings but does not want to work with same-sex couples out of religious objections.

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Eating veggies won't protect your heart, study says, but critics disagree

Eating a plant-based diet has been shown to be very good for your heart and your overall health, as well as that of the planet. In fact, a recent study found a young person could live an additional 13 years by eating more vegetables and legumes, as well as whole grains, fruit and nuts.

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Jamal Edwards, pioneering music entrepreneur, dead at 31

Jamal Edwards, a music entrepreneur best known for founding media platform SBTV, has died at the age of 31. His mother confirmed Monday that her "beautiful" and "inspirational" son died on Sunday morning from a "sudden illness."

Is it Presidents' Day, President's Day or Presidents Day?

Some American federal holidays are fairly simple and celebrated by everyone, such as Independence Day and Thanksgiving. Others are controversial, like Columbus Day. And then there is the case of the third Monday of February.

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Carnival Cruises relaxing mask mandates March 1

Carnival Cruises will be relaxing its mask rules. A release from the company indicated masks will be recommended but not required on board from sailings departing on and after March 1.

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Kamila Valieva thanks coaches and fans for support following Winter Olympics

Kamila Valieva took to social media on Monday to thank her coaches and fans for their support following her first Winter Olympics -- one which was shrouded in controversy as the 15-year-old became embroiled in a doping scandal.

The US still isn't getting Covid-19 data right

As the Omicron wave recedes in the United States, public health officials are faced with a new round of decision-making on the best way for the country to move forward.

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Snow, sleet and freezing rain to cross the US in series of storms

Beginning today, a series of winter storms will impact the northern tier of the country, mainly from the northern Plains through the Great Lakes.

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US says it has credible information about Russian 'kill list' in potential Ukraine invasion

The US has written to the top United Nations human rights official that it has "credible information" that Russian forces are identifying Ukrainians "to be killed or sent to camps" if it further invades Ukraine and occupies it.

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Gabriela's Group Expands to Houston - New Restaurant Gabriela's Midtown Opens This Spring

Gabriela’s Group, one of Austin’s premier restaurant and bar management groups, is excited to announce that the team will soon expand to Houston, Texas. Located at 1910 Bagby Street, Houston TX 77002, Gabriela’s Midtown will open in spring 2022.

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H-E-B issues Texas-wide call for entries in 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition

Quest for Texas Best 2022 Submissions Accepted February 23rd – April 7th

H-E-B continues its search for the Lone Star State’s finest foods, beverages, beauty items, toys, home goods, household necessities, gardening supplies, coolers, and everything in between. The call for entries is now open for the 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. Submissions will be accepted February 23rd through April 7th, and qualified participants will compete for a combined $70,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to feature their product on H-E-B shelves across the state.

Normal Anomaly Announces Black Queer+ Advancement Festival: A Celebration of Black, Queer+ Culture through Music, Community and Disruptive Advocacy in Houston

BQ+AF is a first-of-its-kind Houston-based music festival that centers and spotlights Black, queer+ voices.