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As Manchin pushes for speedy passage of new deal, Sinema stays quiet  NBC News Manchin says climate and tax deal “all about” fighting inflation  Face the Nation Sen. Manchin explains why he changed his mind on massive bill  CNN The Schumer-Manchin Tax Increase

Trump-backed conspiracy theorist makes charge for chief election position in Arizona  POLITICO

Treasury assessment identifies 29% average salary difference between veteran education staff and newer faces; teachers’ union dismisses data as ‘manipulation’ amid wage dispute

First Ukraine grain ship since start of war leaves Odesa  Reuters.com Latest Russia-Ukraine War News: Live Updates  The New York Times 1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa  The Associated Press First grain ship could leave Ukraine on Monday, Turkish

China warns its military will ‘not sit idly by’ if Pelosi visits Taiwan  Reuters Nancy Pelosi Confirmed To Visit Four Asian Countries, But No Mention Of Taiwan  NBC News Nancy Pelosi’s Asia visit itinerary leaves out mention of possible stop in Taiwan  Fox

Police say Alika Ogorchukwu, 39, killed in broad daylight by man after asking him and girlfriend for pocket change, while bystanders stood by and filmed

Merav Michaeli unveils five-year program that will see 4,000 new surveillance cameras installed on roads, as well as new enforcement procedures

Australia’s Northern Territory in 1995 became the first place in the world to legalize voluntary euthanasia, but the law was quickly overturned two years later. The new bill seeks to lift the ban. (Image credit: Mick Tsikas/AP)

Guest stars David Broza, Mira Awad, Sameh Zakout and Guy Mintus to join alumni and members for evening of song and stories

Civilian rescue teams extract soldier from pit near Mevo Modi’im