2002 Iraq War authorization to be repealed by House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-led House, with the backing of President Joe Biden, is expected to approve legislation to repeal the 2002 authorization for use of military force in Iraq,…
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Portland tries to come back despite unrest and violence
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The smell of fresh empanadas wafted through the stands at Portland’s Saturday Market. People talked through their masks with artists as others sifted through fork windchimes,…
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Abused athletes demand U-Michigan probe
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former athletes on Wednesday urged the University of Michigan’s governing board to launch a full investigation of sexual abuse committed by a late doctor and…
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J-Department says rioter used charity for Capitol violence
Washington, Newslooks, (AP) — A California man charged with joining anti-government extremists in rioting at the U.S. Capitol told the IRS last year that he formed a charity called the…
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‘Micropolitan’ label for cities is under protest
Both a Democrat senator and Republican senator introduced legislation that would block the federal government from increasing the size required to label a city a metropolitan. The left out cities…
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Ex-wife of Jeff Bezos announces latest 286 donations
The former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced $2.7 billion in giving to 286 organizations. She chose “equity-oriented” nonprofits working in long-neglected areas. The Associated Press has the…
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Emails show Trump pressures over 2020 election
WASHINGTON (AP) — During the last weeks of his presidency, Donald Trump and his allies pressured the Justice Department to investigate unsubstantiated claims of widespread 2020 election fraud, despite his…
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Democrats in House going ahead investigating Jan. 6
With legislation stalling in the Senate due to Republican opposition, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said House Democrats are going ahead with their own investigation of the January 6 insurrection at…
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Biden mulling next steps on infrastructure plan
With talks over the infrastructure plan stalling in Congress, the Biden administration is going to give negotiations a little more time before considering alternative options. Special reconciliation rules would enable…
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Drought depletes California waters with hot summer
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Each year Lake Oroville helps water a quarter of the nation’s crops, sustain endangered salmon beneath its massive earthen dam and anchor the tourism economy of…
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Biden picks 9 for high-profile ambassador postings
GENEVA (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled picks for several high-profile ambassadorial postings, tapping career diplomats steeped in foreign policy experience — as well as political allies and…
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