The indictment names 11 Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Trump won Arizona in 2020. The identities of the seven other defendants were identifiable based on descriptions.
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Loose military horses stampede through central London
Four soldiers from the Household Cavalry, which patrols the grounds outside Buckingham Palace, were thrown from their saddles.
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Arizona House advances a repeal of the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban to the Senate
The breakthrough came Wednesday when a second Republican joined all Democrats in voting to overrule the Republican House speaker, who has steadfastly blocked repeal.
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Students protesting on campuses across U.S. ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel
Protesters have a unified demand for their schools: Stop doing business with Israel — or any companies that support its ongoing war in Gaza.
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Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
The endorsement adds to Biden’s considerable union support. The United Auto Workers and the United Steelworkers Union have both backed him.
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by U.S. to hit Russian-held areas
The new missiles give Ukraine nearly double the striking distance – up to 190 miles – that it had with the mid-range version of the weapon that it received from the U.S. last October.
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Columbia University extends talks with Gaza war protesters, averting another confrontation
On Wednesday about 60 tents remained at the encampment, which appeared calm, with students going in and out.
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Biden administration announces schedule for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
The five-year plan announced Wednesday includes auctions in 2024 and 2028 for areas in the Gulf of Maine.
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About 1 in 4 U.S. adults over 50 say they expect to never retire, an AARP study finds
About 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income.
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Boeing’s financial woes continue, while families of crash victims urge U.S. to prosecute the company
Boeing is reporting a $355 million loss for the first quarter.