Trump’s former aides have said he sequestered himself in the room off the Oval Office to watch, at times even rewinding and rewatching some parts.
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Rural hospitals are closing maternity wards. People are seeking options to give birth closer to home
A growing number of rural hospitals have been shuttering their labor and delivery units, forcing pregnant women to travel longer distances for care or face giving birth in an emergency room.
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First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port after Russia’s exit from grain deal
For months, Ukraine, whose economy is heavily dependent on farming, was able to safely export its grain from Black Sea ports under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to ensure safe shipments.
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UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?
UAW President Shawn Fain has repeatedly said executive pay has risen by 40% in four years, contrasting it with the 6% raises autoworkers have received in the same time.
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The gray zone: A Maine lobsterman’s journey to Ukraine’s front lines
Civilian volunteer Alex Curtis, of North Haven, is preparing to make his fourth trip to the war-torn country in November.
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Anchorage scrambles to find enough housing for the homeless before the Alaska winter sets in
The Anchorage Assembly just approved $4 million in funds and will vote on additional elements of an emergency plan next week.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acquitted of 16 corruption charges at impeachment trial
The Republican was acquitted Saturday after a historic impeachment trial that divided his party over whether to remove a powerful Trump defender after years of scandal and criminal charges.
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North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn’t make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says
Foreign governments and experts have speculated that Kim will likely supply ammunition to Russia in exchange for receiving advanced weapons or technology from Russia.
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Libya investigates dams’ collapse after a devastating flood last weekend killed more than 11,000
One result has been the neglect of crucial infrastructure, even as climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and severe.
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New Mexico governor amends order suspending right to carry firearms to focus on parks, playgrounds
At least a half dozen lawsuits are challenging provisions of the governor’s original order.