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Biden team weighs unprecedented sanctions against Russia over Ukraine

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Biden signs executive order to make U.S. government carbon neutral by 2050

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North Carolina's top court halts March primary due to remapping lawsuits

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Supreme Court appears likely to relax limits on public money for religious education

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Biden says U.S. will not unilaterally send troops to defend Ukraine

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No regrets, says House Republican who faces far right fury for backing infrastructure

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Rep. Ayanna Pressley spearheads resolution that would punish Rep. Boebert for her Islamophobic remarks

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Finland PM Sanna Marin apologizes after being seen at nightclub following Covid exposure

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Will children need Covid-19 booster shots?

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Pfizer says vaccine booster dose protects against omicron variant

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CDC’s Covid vaccination rates appear inflated, experts worry

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