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‘I think we should kill ’em all’: GOP Rep. Andy Ogles on Palestinians in Gaza

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee said Tuesday that “we should kill ’em all” after an activist pressed him to respond to atrocities that the U.S.-backed Israeli military is committing against Palestinians in Gaza, including children. “I’ve seen the footage

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Biden Cancels $1.2 Billion in Student Loan Debt for 150000 Borrowers – The New York Times

Biden Cancels $1.2 Billion in Student Loan Debt for 150000 Borrowers  The New York Times Nearly 153,000 people enrolled in Biden’s new student loan plan will get an email Wednesday that their debt is canceled  CNN Some student loan borrowers to see

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Biden signs executive order to boost cybersecurity at American ports

The new requirements are part of the federal government’s focus on modernizing how critical infrastructure like power grids, ports and pipelines are protected.

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Lawyers for U.S. urge U.K. court to reject Assange appeal bid

Lawyers for the United States on Wednesday urged a U.K. court to block a last-ditch bid by Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the country to face espionage charges. Washington indicted the WikiLeaks founder multiple times between 2018 and

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How Alabama’s ruling that frozen embryos are ‘children’ could impact IVF

Frozen embryos are people and you can be held legally responsible if you destroy them, according to the Alabama Supreme Court. The decision could have wide-ranging implications for IVF clinics. (Image credit: Sang Tan)

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How Alabama’s ruling that frozen embryos are ‘children’ could impact IVF – NPR

How Alabama’s ruling that frozen embryos are ‘children’ could impact IVF  NPR In unprecedented decision, Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are children. It could have chilling effects on IVF, critics say  CNN Alabama IVF ruling sparks frantic calls, concern over embryo

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As 2024 election picks up, Biden campaign signals a more aggressive challenge to the press

Within the past two weeks, an administration aide sent an unusual letter to White House correspondents complaining about their coverage of a special counsel’s report on Biden’s handling of classified documents.

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Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists Are Breaking Up With China

Under intensifying scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers, top firms have pulled back from investing in Chinese start-ups.

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A man sues Powerball after being told his $340M ‘win’ was a mistake

In early January 2023, John Cheeks saw that the winning Powerball numbers online matched his lottery ticket. But when he tried to redeem the prize he was told it was a “mistake.” Now, he’s suing. (Image credit: Tasos Katopodis)

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