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U.S. defense chief vows continued aid to Ukraine, even as Congress is stalled on funding billMar 19, 2024 6:38 am - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed Tuesday that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine's war effort against Russia, even as the U.S. Con...
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Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously approve law that gives government more power to curb dissentMar 19, 2024 6:33 am - HONG KONG — Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed a new national security law on Tuesday that grants the government more power to quash dissent, widely seen as the lates...
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$510 Dodgers jerseys and $150 caps. Behold the price of being an Ohtani fan in JapanMar 18, 2024 9:53 pm - SEOUL, South Korea — Mai Fukuo was gift-shopping for a friend. Hideki Chiba was in the same sports store in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo looking for something for his fathe...
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Trump's lawyers say he can’t post bond for $454 million civil fraud judgmentMar 18, 2024 9:41 pm - NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it's impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of a $454 million civil...
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U.N. calls for ‘unfettered’ aid to Gaza amid report of imminent famineMar 18, 2024 9:40 pm - Famine may already be happening in northern Gaza, and it risks spreading across the besieged enclave, plunging 2.2 million Palestinians into the broadest and most severe...
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In Vermont, 'Town Meeting' is democracy embodied. What can the rest of the country learn from it?Mar 18, 2024 9:40 pm - ELMORE, Vermont — Julie wants more donations to the food pantry. Kipp is busy knitting a sweater. Shorty is ready to ask: Why is so much being spent on a truck? The coffe...
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Biden signs executive order on advancing study of women’s healthMar 18, 2024 9:40 pm - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Monday aimed at advancing the study of women's health by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportun...
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Supreme Court rejects appeal by New Mexico official ousted from office over Jan. 6Mar 18, 2024 9:39 pm - The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up an appeal by a former New Mexico county commissioner who was removed from office after he participated in the deadly Jan. ...
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Fabulous freshmen set to dazzle on big stage as NCAA Tournament arrivesMar 18, 2024 8:26 pm - Several fabulous freshmen are poised to make an impact on the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.
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Is there a way to slow Caitlin Clark in March Madness? Here's how some have triedMar 18, 2024 8:18 pm - Many have tried to slow down Caitlin Clark. Few have succeeded. The numbers bear that out. Opposing coaches will try again in the NCAA Tournament to come up with schemes ...