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U.S. judge in Texas blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

Pittman is an appointee of former President Donald Trump based in Fort Worth. The debt forgiveness plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income.

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A Texas judge strikes down Biden’s student loan-forgiveness plan

District Court Judge Mark Pittman, an appointee of former President Donald Trump based in Fort Worth, said the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws. (Image credit: Evan Vucci/AP)

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Ukraine Moves Forward in South, With Little Resistance From Russia

A day after Russia said it was withdrawing from Kherson City in the south, Ukraine’s forces moved into villages without a fight, indicating the Russians were, indeed, retreating.

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Ukrainian troops reclaim dozens of towns from Russian control, close in on Kherson

By Tom Balmforth, Max Hunder and Jonathan Landay KYIV/FRONTLINE NORTH OF KHERSON, Ukraine (Reuters) – Ukrainian troops have reclaimed dozens of landmine-littered settlements abandoned by Russian forces in southern Ukraine, officials said, the day after Moscow announced its withdrawal from

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At least two reported dead as Nicole weakens to a tropical storm after striking Florida’s east coast as the first US hurricane in November in nearly 40 years – CNN

At least two reported dead as Nicole weakens to a tropical storm after striking Florida’s east coast as the first US hurricane in November in nearly 40 years  CNN Live coverage of Nicole impacts on News4JAX  News4JAX Nicole Tracking Across Florida After

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South Korea to Sell Arms to U.S. for Ukraine

The confidential deal to supply artillery shells reflects a global scramble for munitions after months of war with Russia.

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Top U.S. General Urges Diplomacy in Ukraine While Biden Advisers Resist

Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has made the case that the Ukrainians should try to cement their gains at the bargaining table.

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Georgia Senate Runoff: How It Works and Why It Is Important

The race between Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger, Herschel Walker, will be decided in a Dec. 6 runoff.

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Musk Paints Bleak Picture for Twitter as Executives Depart

In his first communications with Twitter’s staff, the company’s new owner painted a bleak picture as more executives resigned.

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People with disabilities gained a voice in global climate talks. Here’s what that means

A group of climate activists who focus on disability rights have been pushing for several years for inclusion of disability rights in international climate action pledges.

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