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Mar 2022
In Capitol riot, man who held Confederate flag pleads guilty

David Blair is facing a maximum five-year sentence after pleading guilty in a felony case of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder. Blair's sentencing guidelines suggest a sentence of eight to fourteen months. U.S. District Judge Christopher...

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Mar 2022
In Morocco, Blinken amid shifts in Mideast and NAfrica diplomacy

Blinken visited Morocco the day after a remarkable gathering in Israel's Negev Desert. He was accompanied by four Arab foreign ministers. In talks with Blinken, the de facto leader in the United Arab Emirates, at his private residence, Blinken discussed...

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30
Mar 2022
What would a billionaire's income tax look like?

Biden stated Monday that one-hundredths of 1% of Americans would be taxed during a press conference to highlight the budget. He stated that the minimum tax on billionaires is fair and raises $360 billion which can be used to reduce costs for families and...

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Mar 2022
Texas immunity claim is questioned by the justices in vet's case

In a dispute about a federal law passed in 1994 to provide job protections for veterans, the justices heard arguments. The justices spent 90 minutes discussing the Vietnam War, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Alexander Hamilton. They also tried to figure...

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Mar 2022
Blinken to visit Israelis, Arabs are wary about Iran, Ukraine

Concerns that America may not be paying enough attention to Russia's invasion in Ukraine have been fuelled by the U.S. concern and support for NATO's presence there. Blinken's trip to Israel was delayed several times because of developments...

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Mar 2022
Albright was a mentor and model for many generations of women.

She felt pressured to find work through her Middle East studies and public policy. On her lunch break, Dharmapuri looked through a newspaper and found an ad that featured a section of Madeleine Albright's speech on the efforts to reach peace between...

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28
Mar 2022
Trump's grip on the GOP is being tested when he returns to Georgia

Former president has given highly-coveted endorsements for races that range from governor to commissioner of state insurance. His support of football legend Herschelwalker opened the way to the party's nomination in the U.S. Senate. Trump played a significant...

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28
Mar 2022
Biden budget will reduce deficits by $1T over the next decade

This would reduce projected deficits by more that $1 trillion over the next ten years. His Monday proposal reflects the economy's recovery as the United States emerges form the pandemic. It also reflects likely tax law changes which would raise more...

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28
Mar 2022
Black women feel the sting of Jackson hearings that 'traumatize' them

In that moment Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Jackson spoke on behalf of countless Black women who had to find the strength, patience and grace to answer insinuating question about their qualifications, character, and credentials. It was Day One of the Senate...

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Mar 2022
Opening Day: CNN+ streaming service available for launch Tuesday

CNN+ will launch next Tuesday after much discussion, with nearly $100 million in development expenses and 500 employees -- many of them new hires, just like Cornish. On Thursday, the company revealed its typical day's schedule. It included a news countdown...

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26
Mar 2022
Riz Ahmed discovers catharsis in a blistering Oscar short film

Aneil Karia directed "The Long Goodbye", starring Riz Ahmed, and was written by both. It is up for the best live-action short at Sunday's Academy Awards. The film's first scene is very naturalistic. It follows the preparations for a South Asian...

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26
Mar 2022
No funds are available to the IRS unit for sanctions enforcement against rich Russians

A money infusion for the IRS criminal investigation arm, which is charged with finding the Russian elite's expensive properties didn't make it into the package. The White House's request for $30 million to the IRS to trace financial transactions...

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Mar 2022
The high court will not say if Thomas is still in hospital

According to the court, Thomas was admitted to Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington Friday due to "flu-like" symptoms. He was later diagnosed with an infection. The court stated that Thomas' "symptoms are improving" and that he would be released on...

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Mar 2022
Nominated by the high court, she would skip Harvard Race case

However, the court offers a possible workaround that would allow Jackson to still be considered by the Supreme Court for a dispute that could end the use of race in college admissions. Her vote is unlikely to have a pivotal role on a court that has a conservative...

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Mar 2022
Scientists are concerned that a virus variant could increase the number of COVID cases in the US.

Experts also keep an eye on a rare mutant called a delta-omicron hybrid, which they claim doesn't pose a significant threat but shows just how clever the coronavirus is. According to Dr. Eric Topol of Scripps Research Translational Institute, the U.S....

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Mar 2022
"Torture and Murder": The Ronald Greene case is turning cop vs. police

The video was described by the agency's expert as "torture or murder" Legislators heard explosive testimony by a supervisor, who claimed he was told not to reveal body-camera footage that showed troopers punching, dragging and stunning Greene. Lt. Scott...

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Mar 2022
California Supreme Court confirms Judge as 1st Latina

Justice Patricia Guerrero was voted in favor by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. This vote filled the vacancy left vacant by Associate Justice MarianoFlorentino Cuellar who resigned last year. Guerrero, 50 years old, was raised in the agricultural...

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Mar 2022
Jackson calls her Christian faith but is mum about specifics

Although she has spoken out strongly about the importance of faith in her career and life, she has not gone into detail about that commitment. During her hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week, her beliefs are being scrutinized. Jackson...

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Mar 2022
Tornado that swept her house onto the street kills girl

Neighbors reported that the parents of a little girl ran out of the wreckage, screaming for help. Their daughter was now stuck in an enclosed room because she was on a breathing device. Chuck Heirsch stated to The Times-Picayune / New Orleans Advocate, that...

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Mar 2022
26-year-old woman charged with murdering NYC singing coach, 87

Lauren Pazienza of Port Jefferson on Long Island was arrested to face a manslaughter accusation in the death Barbara Maier Gustern. Police said it was the result "of an unprovoked and senseless attack." Gustern was hit on the head by a car and suffered severe...

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Mar 2022
Reese Witherspoon purchases film rights to Dolly Parton's novel

Parton will be working with Hello Sunshine media company Witherspoon to adapt "Run, Rose Run," the best-selling novel she wrote with James Patterson. Parton said that the book, which is set in Nashville, centers on the bond between aspiring country singers...

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Mar 2022
Daddy Yankee declares he is retiring: "I see the finish line"

He did this more than 30 years after a career that saw reggaeton take to the global stage with hits like "Gasolina", 'Somos de Calle", and "Despacito". His success has made him one the most beloved Latin musicians and won six Latin Grammy Awards. "This...

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Mar 2022
Artifacts taken from the U.S. billionaire were returned to Israel

The items were to be returned to Israel where Steinhardt is well-known as a patron for cultural institutions. Two gold masks, dating back to around 5000 B.C., are among the 39 items that Israel will return. They are valued at $500,000, and a set three death...

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Mar 2022
Students from California have enjoyed the work of Simon Rattle and London Symphony.

He said, "It's almost a miracle it's happening." The U.S. Tour began Saturday in Palo Alto and continued to Berkeley, Costa Mesa, before ending with three concerts in Santa Barbara. In 2018, the symphony began its partnership with the academy. Five...

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