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.
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Republicans eye new priorities for House, starting with Biden probe
Come next year, Republicans have made clear, the Jan. 6 investigative committee will be no more. Instead, public probes into the president’s son, Hunter Biden, will begin.
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Robert Clary, last of the ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ stars, dies at 96
Clary died Wednesday of natural causes at his home in the Los Angeles area, his niece said Thursday.
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Gabby Petito’s family settles $3 million suit in killing by fiancé
The lawsuit involving the estates of Petito and Brian Laundrie, filed in May, claimed Laundrie was liable for damages because he caused her death.
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Lengthy vote counts frustrate, but don’t signal problems
Counting even in races where a winner can be called on election night doesn’t stop until every eligible ballot has been verified and counted.
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USDA proposes plan to keep COVID-era WIC expansion permanent
The update would add more whole grains, canned fish and non-dairy options to expand healthy food choices for pregnant women and children.
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After deadly missile strike, Poland fears Russia-Ukraine war could cross their borders
Since the war began, Poland has been aiding Ukraine and millions of its refugees. But after a recent missile strike, the country is feeling vulnerable.
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Russia launches missile barrage on Ukraine as first snow falls
Move comes the same day United Nations announce Russia and Ukraine brokered a deal to extend grain agreement ahead of its expiration Saturday.
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Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates tumble to 6.61%
The rate for a 15-year mortgage, popular with those refinancing their homes, fell to 5.98% from 6.38% last week. It was 2.39% one year ago.