Protection of the whale is a source of dispute between conservationists and commercial fishermen because one of the top threats to the animals is entanglement in fishing gear.
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Supreme Court keeps immigration limits in place indefinitely
Under the restrictions, officials have expelled asylum-seekers inside the United States 2.5 million times and turned away most people who requested asylum at the border on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
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Achievements in Congress reveal extent of Biden’s ambition
The president’s legislative accomplishments extend to nearly every aspect of American life – although their impact may take years to be felt in some cases.
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Co-leader in plot to kidnap Michigan governor gets 16 years in prison
Adam Fox’s 16-year sentence is the longest of anyone convicted in the plot so far.
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Russia foreign minister says Ukraine must demilitarize or Russia will do it
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s comments reflected persistent unfounded claims by the Kremlin that Ukraine and its Western allies were responsible for the 10-month war.
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State, military police will enforce driving ban in snow-choked Buffalo
More than 30 people are reported to have died in the region, officials say.
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Southwest Airlines cancels more flights, draws federal investigation
A day after most U.S. airlines had recovered from the storm, Southwest called off about 2,600 more flights on the East Coast by midafternoon.
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New York Rep.-elect Santos admits lying about career, college
The Republican has admitted that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S. House.
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Manhattan man charged in 2 random knife slashing murders
New York police officials say they’ve captured a city resident they say is responsible for knifing to death a pediatrician in a Manhattan park and another man who had just left a bar in the East Village.
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Western New York death toll rises to 28 from cold, storm chaos
Nationwide, the storm is blamed for at least 52 deaths, with rescue and recovery efforts ongoing Monday.