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Trump calls for GOP unity, says he won’t start another party

Taking the stage for the first time since leaving office, former President Donald Trump on Sunday called for Republican Party unity in a speech at a conservative political conference, even as he exacerbated its divisions and made clear he intended

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Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma – The White House

Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Violence Against Peaceful Demonstrations in Burma  The White House

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US ‘disappointed,’ but still open to Iran nuclear talks after Tehran’s rejection

Senior official says Iran’s refusal to join EU-brokered talks was expected and part of posturing by the Islamic Republic; US to consult other parties on way forward

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After Purim breaches, Health Ministry said to weigh delay in easing restrictions

Official tells newspaper that government needs to see if illicit gatherings negatively affect morbidity rate

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Why this small, Black-owned bookstore is hallowed ground for some

Many Black-owned independent bookstores experienced a surge in sales this past summer after the George Floyd protests ignited more interest in learning about Black history, white supremacy, and systemic racism. Marcus Books is the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the country,

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In Richmond, VA, eviction burden weighs heavier on Black and Brown residents

The federal ban on evictions, extended by President Biden through March, is a much-needed, yet only temporary pause on a looming crisis impacting hundreds of thousands of American families. Retro Report, a non-profit news organization, reports from Richmond, VA, which

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How online misinformation from local-level Republicans helped fuel the Capitol riot

What level of online influence did local and state-level Republican officials have in the lead-up to the Capitol insurrection? An Associated Press investigation delved into the public and private social media accounts of nearly 1,000 Republican officials to look at

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How online misinformation from local-level Republicans helped fuel the Capitol riot

What level of online influence did local and state-level Republican officials have in the lead-up to the Capitol insurrection? An Associated Press investigation delved into the public and private social media accounts of nearly 1,000 Republican officials to look at

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Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal Talks With U.S. Proposed by Europe – The New York Times

Iran Rejects Nuclear Deal Talks With U.S. Proposed by Europe  The New York Times Iran Rejects Offer of Direct U.S. Nuclear Talks, Ratcheting Up Tension With West  The Wall Street Journal Iran rejects offer of direct US nuclear talks, senior diplomats say  Fox

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Crisis deepens for Cuomo; AG wants to lead harassment probe

Democrats statewide appeared to be abandoning Cuomo in large numbers as Attorney General Letitia James rejected two proposals by the governor for an investigation of his conduct.

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