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McCarthy downplays N.Y. case against Trump, dismisses it as `personal money`
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) sought to downplay the N.Y. case against former president Donald Trump, saying it involved “personal money” and shouldn`t be able to be prosecuted under the statute of limitations.
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3 intersecting truths drive the Trump hush-money case
The Trump case in New York will turn on these realities.
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`An indictment would help Trump!` is wholly premature
Charges against the former president are unlikely to do him the political good that some suspect.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Tuesday briefing: U.N. climate change report; possible Trump protests; Irvo Otieno video; L.A. school strike; and more
 The Washington Post General 6 hours 7 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 C_image2.png
Tuesday briefing: U.N. climate change report; possible Trump protests; Irvo Otieno video; L.A. school strike; and more
Tuesday briefing: U.N. climate change report; possible Trump protests; Irvo Otieno video; L.A. school strike; and more
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Some Republicans attack Bragg, but don`t defend Trump
In today`s edition … Debt limit, work requirements and 2024 tidbits from the GOP retreat … What a year this month has been for the Fed … What we`re watching: Second day of Xi`s visit to Russia … The companies saved from Silicon Valley Bank`s financial meltdown, visualized … but first …
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A president has never been indicted. But one was arrested.
Donald Trump claims he`ll be arrested imminently. One president has been arrested before: In 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant was arrested in D.C. for speeding.
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Stormy, Trump and more: The names to know in historic hush-money case
As the Manhattan D.A. winds down its Trump probe, a refresher on `who`s who` in the case.
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What Trump's 'arrest' claim says about his hold on politics and the 2024 election
Donald Trump claimed on social media that he will be arrested on Tuesday and called for mass protest. His unfounded claims showed his continued influence on the Republican Party.
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N.Y. prosecutor`s office pushes back on GOP demands on Trump probe
New York District Attorney`s office responds to House GOP`s demand for information on Donald Trump case.
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Iowa`s sharp right turn: From centrist state to `Florida of the North`
From Obama to Trump, from supporting same-sex marriage to anti-LGBTQ bills, Iowa has turned conservative amid shifts by working-class and independent voters.
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Is the Credit Suisse sale the end of the crisis, or the beginning?
The last time the banking world trembled, the crisis unfolded over several years.
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With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visiting Ukraine...
China`s Xi Jinping`s state visit is strongest show of support yet for Moscow since Russia`s invasion of Ukraine.
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U.S. could sanction Chinese firms if Beijing sends arms to Russia
American officials have options for targeted financial moves in response to any military support.
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Japan`s Kishida visit to Kyiv gives sharp contrast to Xi in Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is in Kyiv to see Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as China`s Xi Jinping meets Russia`s Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
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China portrays Xi`s Russia trip as bid for leadership of non-Western world
Chinese media was awash with coverage of the visit as evidence of China`s mettle when it comes to standing up to Washington and offering a model to the rest of the world.
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The latest: Tech group launches litigation hub as regulation battle moves to courts
President Biden is scheduled to address a White House conference on land conservation before presenting awards for the arts and humanities to Americans including Bruce Springsteen and Gladys Knight.
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Biden to protect a half-million acres in Texas and Nevada
President Biden on Tuesday will designate two new national monuments: Castner Range in Texas and Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada.
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Biden is creating new national monuments to protect land in Nevada and Texas
The national monument designation effectively preserves the land from new development. President Biden is also starting the process for a vast new marine sanctuary southwest of Hawaii.
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   Bank 12345
Can banks be sued for profiting from Epstein's sex-trafficking? A judge says yes
A trio of lawsuits allege that JP Morgan Chase and Deutsche Bank actively enabled Jeffrey Epstein to run a sex-trafficking ring for underage girls. A judge partially denied a motion to dismiss.
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Fighting inflation, rescuing banks: The Fed`s sprawling jobs collide
The central bank must plot its next interest rate move while the financial system remains unsettled.
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Fate of First Republic Hangs in Balance as Shares Plummet Again
A $30 billion cash infusion and a frantic effort to sell a stake in the bank have done little to calm investors.
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After Silicon Valley Bank failure, American start-ups still need a bank
Silicon Valley Bank`s collapse must not obscure the importance of banking innovative American start-ups.
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   Iraq 12345
Before the U.S. rolled into Baghdad 20 years ago, Iraqis warned us what would happen
When the U.S. invasion of Iraq began, NPR's Mideast editor Larry Kaplow was a reporter in Baghdad. Looking back now, he writes that the signs and warnings of the chaos to come were all too clear then.
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Earth`s oceans are showing early and surprising record warming
One indicator shows surface waters have already reached their highest level — a worrisome sign ahead of a predicted El Niño that could boost warming further.
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He ran D.C. half marathon dressed as Sean Taylor — helmet, pads and all
Rusty Burrell has also run races dressed as a Star Wars Stormtrooper, Juan Soto and Allen Iverson.
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Sign up for expert home advice delivered right to your phone
“Live Better with Little Effort” is a new (free!) course from The Washington Post, offering easy ways to upgrade your living space.
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Google`s catch-up game on AI continues with Bard launch
Google is making its chatbot Bard available to the public, weeks after Microsoft launched its own.
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A banana iPhone? Alexandra Petri answered your questions,
Alexandra`s Q\u0026A with readers was at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Read the transcript.
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Fox News producer alleges sexism, coached testimony, in new lawsuit
Abby Grossberg alleges that she faced discrimination at Fox News and that she was coached to mislead in her Dominion defamation case deposition.
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Texas players make it clear with words and play — they want Rodney Terry
After allegations against its coach rocked Texas`s season, Rodney Terry led the Longhorns to their first Sweet 16 in 15 years. Now, about that interim tag.
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Video shows Va. deputies pile on top of Irvo Otieno before his death
Seven sheriff`s deputies and three hospital workers have been charged with murder in the case.
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What to know about xylazine, the drug authorities are calling a public safety threat
The veterinary tranquilizer has been linked to a growing number of overdose deaths across the country, especially in the Northeast. It's often combined with fentanyl, but can't be treated with Narcan.
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Spring in Paris is still lovely. Just ignore the mountains of trash.
Paris is about beauty. But right now, not so much, with more than 10,000 tons of garbage piled up on the streets and sidewalks.
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America faces a crisis of belonging
Most Americans now report feeling a sense of national non-belonging. This is a problem.
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Fox Producer Says She Was Set Up in Dominion Case
The producer, Abby Grossberg, said in a pair of lawsuits that the effort to place blame on her and Maria Bartiromo, the Fox Business host, was rooted in rampant misogyny and discrimination at the company.
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Tennessee musicians grapple with potential impact of new anti-drag legislation
Due to a new Tennessee law limiting drag performances, many drag artists, as well as trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming musicians, worry about their prospects in Nashville and beyond.
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Social media is devastating teens` mental health. Here`s what parents can do.
Social media is devastating teens` mental health. Here`s what parents can do.
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The GOP gains among `voters of color` are overhyped
Political analysts and the news media shouldn`t emphasize a rightward shift so much that it obscures that these voting blocs remain very Democratic leaning.
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The climate warnings are consistently bad. And about to get worse.
The latest IPCC report has some good news, but mostly bad news — and worse news.
 The Washington Post Environment 6 hours 9 The climate warnings are consistently bad. And about to get worse. C_image2.png
The pre-Pearl Harbor GOP is back
Republicans have been drawn to a quasi-isolationist, Asia First foreign policy.
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Why Americans should eat lentils every day
When it comes to combating climate change, the lentil may be the perfect legume.
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12 things to know about wallpaper before you try it in your home
Insights from design pros, including the problem with darker colors, why you shouldn`t fear paste, and why peel-and-stick wallpaper isn`t always easier.
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Can dogs talk by pressing buttons? What science says about the debate.
Can dogs talk by pressing buttons? What science says about the debate.
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Producer sues Fox News, alleging she's being set up for blame in $1.6 billion suit
Abby Grossberg says she was misled by Fox lawyers who prepared her to testify in the defamation lawsuit. Fox News says she's revealed confidential information and has sued her.
 NPR Business 7 hours 4 Producer sues Fox News, alleging she's being set up for blame in $1.6 billion suit C_image2.png
The Colorado River Is Running Dry, but Nobody Wants to Talk About the Mud
It’s time to drill holes in Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River and empty Lake Powell.
 The New York Times (opinion) Science 8 hours 8 The Colorado River Is Running Dry, but Nobody Wants to Talk About the Mud L_image2.png
Over 1,000 L.A. schools to shut down due to mass school workers strike
Los Angeles Unified School District teachers are not directly involved in the dispute, but a major union has said that educators will not cross the picket line.
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'Benjamin Banneker and Us' traces generations of descendants of the mathematician
Rachel Jamison Webster learned she is related to Benjamin Banneker at a cousin's wedding. The news was unexpected, not only because of Banneker's place in history but also because the author is white.
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Can moderates survive state politics? In Montana, they may be going extinct
Across the country, parties are consolidating political power in states and squeezing out the moderate middle. In Montana, that squeeze is changing political representation and whose voice counts.
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The FBI raided a notable journalist's home. Rolling Stone didn't tell readers why
Rolling Stone broke the story of an FBI raid on the home of national security journalist James Gordon Meek. As edited, the story left out a key detail originally included: why Meek had been targeted.
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Wyoming governor calls trans athlete ban bill 'draconian' and then allows it to pass
The law, which takes effect July 1, is among dozens of Republican proposals pushing back against transgender rights in statehouses across the U.S.
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The potentially deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading quickly in the U.S.
Cases of the fungus that did not respond to antifungal medicine tripled in 2021. It can be deadly, but does not seem to have adverse effects on healthy people.
NPR General 15 hours 0 The potentially deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading quickly in the U.S. C_image2.png
This Stomach Bug Isn’t Responding to Antibiotics. Scientists Are Worried.
Five percent of Shigella infections are now resistant to standard antibiotics. This could be a predictor of what’s to come with other bacteria.
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American Held Hostage in Africa Is Freed
Jeffery Woodke, an aid worker abducted in Niger by militants, was released after more than six years in captivity. A second hostage was also released: Olivier Dubois, a French journalist who disappeared in April 2021.
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Sailboat crew rescued in Pacific after abandoning ship sunk by whale
Raindancer owner Rick Rodriguez and his three friends escaped the sinking ship and sent out a distress signal after an encounter with a massive whale.
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Is Sean Hannity a journalist? Role of hosts is key in Fox News lawsuit.
It`s an issue that could cut both ways for Fox News in the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems,
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Deadly fungal infection rapidly spreading in U.S. health facilities
Fungal infections from the yeast strain known as Candida auris tripled nationally from 476 in 2019 to 1,471 in 2021, according to CDC data.
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Nigeria points the way toward democracy in a region in which it is scarce
The continent`s most populous country just held a vote that was at times chaotic — but still encouraging.
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The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights
Almost a third of the reservation's 170,000 residents lack access to clean, reliable drinking water. The tribe wants to be able to represent itself in litigation over the Colorado River.
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Montgomery County should adopt ranked-choice voting. So should everyplace else.
The voting method makes it more likely winners reflect the public`s true preferences.
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Colon Cancer Is Rising Among Younger Adults. Here’s What to Know.
With cases projected to continue climbing through 2023, scientists are racing to understand why.
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What France's revolt over raising the retirement age says about the attitude to work
France is in turmoil over President Emmanuel Macron's move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
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