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US announces sanctions against Kremlin-controlled media companies and bans Russia from using some American consulting services – CNN

US announces sanctions against Kremlin-controlled media companies and bans Russia from using some American consulting services  CNN U.S. unveils additional sanctions targeting Russian media, financing and elites  NBC News U.S. and allies announce new sanctions against Russian bank executives, state-owned media, military

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G-7 leaders stress unity on Ukraine as U.S. rolls out new sanctions against Russia

Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies have pledged to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stress their support.

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‘Doctor Strange 2’ Conjures Up Biggest Opening of 2022

The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to “ Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.” The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters,

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WATCH: Schumer holds news briefing to discuss plan to codify Roe into law

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated during a news briefing Sunday that he planned to hold a vote this week in the Senate on a bill that would codify Roe v. Wade into federal law.

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A look at the historic realignment in US politics since Roe v. Wade in 1973 – NPR

A look at the historic realignment in US politics since Roe v. Wade in 1973  NPR Opinion | The Supreme Court’s anti-democratic actions extend far beyond Roe  The Washington Post Overturning Roe v. Wade may reshape midterms, Dems hope and GOP fears  USA

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Why Selling Off Russian Oligarchs’ Assets Will Take Years

It could take years for Russian assets seized by the United States to be permanently confiscated and sold to benefit the Ukrainian people. The Biden administration wants to speed up the process.

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Georgia will again be at the centre of fights over electoral fairness

The state is perhaps the most important case of Republicans’ intra-party struggle, nationwide

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Jill Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine, says she wanted to come on Mother’s Day

US first lady meets Ukrainian counterpart near border with Slovakia, tells her America stands with people of Ukraine; Olena Zelenska thanks her for ‘courageous act’

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Havana Hotel Death Toll Rises to 30 as Dogs Search for Survivors

HAVANA — Search crews with dogs hunted through the ruins of a luxury hotel in Cuba’s capital Sunday for survivors of an apparent gas explosion and officials raised the number of known dead to 30. The Hotel Saratoga, a five-star

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U.S. Senate to vote Wednesday on abortion rights bill, Schumer says – Reuters

U.S. Senate to vote Wednesday on abortion rights bill, Schumer says  Reuters Inside the Supreme court’s deliberations on abortion  The Washington Post Abortion bans ‘will be swift’ if Roe v. Wade is overturned: Sen. Amy Klobuchar  ABC News Editorial: Restricting abortions in Florida

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