The role will be filled by Jack Smith, a veteran prosecutor who led the Justice Department’s public integrity section in Washington.
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U.S. says Saudi prince should be shielded from lawsuit over journalist’s killing
The Biden administration spoke out in support of legal immunity for Prince Mohammed against a suit brought by the fiancée of slain Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Kherson’s newly liberated residents wonder: Which of them collaborated with the Russians?
Criminal and forensics investigators are rushing to document evidence of executions and torture on the part of Russian troops, digging up bodies and coaxing traumatized witnesses to come forward.
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Potentially dangerous storm moves into Buffalo, western New York
The National Weather Service said up to 4 feet might fall in Buffalo through Sunday.
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Stocks fall as Fed signals rates need to go still higher
The Fed has been raising rates aggressively in order to tame inflation by applying the brakes to the economy.
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EU shakes up climate talks with surprise disaster fund offer
The proposed approach would create a fund for poor countries and push for steeper emissions cuts by all countries, as well as the phasing down of all fossil fuels.
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Senators ask Federal Trade Commission to probe Twitter security
They also asked Lina Khan, head of the FTC, to take action if needed against Twitter and company executives for “any breaches or business practices that are unfair or deceptive.”
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Three convicted in 2014 downing of Malaysian jet over Ukraine
The convictions were seen as directing blame at the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin, even though the Kremlin has always denied any connection.
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Biden administration to ask high court to take up student debt plan
The Justice Department is fighting to keep Biden’s plan alive after it was halted by two federal courts in recent weeks.
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Asia-Pacific leaders tackle trade, sustainability in Bangkok
The Ukraine war, great power rivalry, inflation and food and energy shortages are among the troubles vying for attention at an Asia-Pacific Rim summit.