His recusal is likely to throw the case into disarray and trigger new hearings and appeals of every consequential ruling he’s made.
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NYC shutters 4 parking garages after deadly collapse
A three-story structure imploded into shards of concrete and twisted metal on April 18, crushing to death its manager.
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Trump raises competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa
The caucuses in February will offer opportunities for them to cement their status atop the GOP.
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U.S. conducts 1st evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war
The U.S., which had none of its officials on the ground for the evacuation, has been criticized by families of trapped Americans for initially ruling out any U.S.-run evacuation for Americans who wish to leave.
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Pope in Hungary meets with Ukrainian refugees, Russian envoy
He called for a culture of charity in a country where the prime minister justified firm anti-immigration policies with fears migration threatens Europe’s Christian culture.
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As battle for Sudan continues, civilian deaths top 400
The civilian death toll jumped Saturday to 411 people, according to the Sudan Doctors’ Syndicate, which monitors casualties.
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Russian official: Ukrainian drones hit Crimea oil depot
The incident comes a day after Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Ukraine, killing at least 23 people.
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Conflict over transgender rights simmers across the U.S.
The push by conservatives has mushroomed over the last few years and become, alongside abortion, a major theme running through legislative sessions across the country in 2023.
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Congress’ anger at FBI shapes surveillance program’s future
Key lawmakers say they won’t vote to renew programs that expire at the end of this year without major changes.
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Colorado governor signs gun control bills after massacre
The new laws are aimed at quelling rising suicides and youth violence, preventing mass shootings, and opening avenues for gun violence victims to sue the firearm industry.