Biden’s formal entry into the 2024 campaign clarifies the contours of down-ballot races.
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Prince William got ‘very large sum’ in phone hack settlement
Court papers say Prince William quietly received ‘a very large sum of money’ in a 2020 phone hacking settlement with the British newspaper arm of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
Two killed, 10 wounded as Russian forces hit Ukrainian museum
Ukrainian officials say a Russian missile has hit a museum building in the north of the country, killing at least 2 and wounding 10 other people.
Trial opens in rape lawsuit against Trump
Trump wasn’t in court, and his lawyers haven’t yet previewed their case for the 6-man, 3-woman jury.
Biden announces 2024 reelection bid: ‘Let’s finish this job’
President Biden has formally announced he’s running for reelection in 2024.
Planned Senate bill would counteract Mining Law ruling
The bill would amend a 1993 budget reconciliation act but primarily clarifies definitions of activities and rights central to the 1872 Mining Law.
Over 1,000 migrants reach Italian isle; 23 reported missing
Over 1,000 migrants have arrived since Sunday on a tiny Italian island.
Black history class to undergo changes, College Board says
It remains unclear what the changes are or when they will be made public.
North Dakota governor signs law banning nearly all abortions
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed legislation Monday banning the procedure throughout pregnancy, with slim exceptions up to six weeks’ gestation
Biden says teaching should not be ‘life-threatening’ job
President Biden said, ‘educators should not need to be armed to feel safe in the classroom.’