European allies are appealing to the U.S. Congress to approve a package that includes aid for Ukraine – $60 billion that would go largely to U.S. defense entities to manufacture missiles, munitions and other military hardware.
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Navalny’s team confirms death, says mother searching for his body
The loss of the Russian dissident was a crushing blow to those who had pinned their future hopes on Vladimir Putin’s seemingly indefatigable foe. It also prompted questions about what killed him.
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What does it mean to claim the U.S. is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?
Does the U.S. Constitution establish Christianity as an official religion? No.
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U.S. aid to Ukraine hinges on House speaker, as far right tests his leadership
The Republican leadership will determine whether the House will agree to approve more aid or allow the U.S. commitment to wither.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky in Paris signed security agreement with France after similar deal with Germany
Zelensky earlier said more deals were in the works with other countries.
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New York judge imposes $364 million penalty in Trump civil fraud case
The stiff penalty was a victory for New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, who sued Trump over what she said was not just harmless bragging but years of deceptive practices.
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West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announces he won’t run for president in 2024
Manchin, the only Democrat holding statewide office in West Virginia, has been at odds with members of his own party over his support for coal and other fossil fuels.
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‘No evidence’ Russia has decided what to do with emerging anti-satellite weapon, Biden says
The news of the capability emerged this week after a cryptic warning from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner
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Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?
A bill before the Washington Legislature would bring more state funding to tribes like Lummi that are trying to keep opioids from taking the next generation too.
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Two juveniles charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade
Police are looking for others who may have been involved and are calling for witnesses, victims and people with cellphone video of the violence to call a dedicated hotline.