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The last days of Woodrow Wilson

On the 100th anniversary of Woodrow Wilson’s death, a presidential historian looks at how he was able to stay in power despite his illnesses.

The last days of Woodrow Wilson
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Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny is urging Russians to show their protest of President Vladimir Putin during next month’s presidential balloting by voting at a specific time on election day

Kremlin foe Navalny urges election day protests in Russia next month by voting at a specific hour
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Russian court extends detention of Russian-US journalist

A Russian court has ordered a detained Russian-American journalist to be held in jail for two more months pending her trial on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent

Russian court extends detention of Russian-US journalist
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Oregon high court says 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection

The Oregon Supreme Court said Thursday that 10 Republican state senators who staged a record-long walkout last year to stall bills on abortion, transgender health care and gun rights cannot run for reelection

Oregon high court says 10 GOP state senators who staged long walkout can’t run for reelection
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Why Taylor Swift is an antihero to the GOP − but Democrats should know all too well that her endorsement won’t mean it’s all over now

The idea that the Swift-Kelce romance is some sort of deep-state plot is perhaps gaining traction in far-right circles because it lines up with the political right’s broader agenda and beliefs.

Why Taylor Swift is an antihero to the GOP − but Democrats should know all too well that her endorsement won’t mean it’s all over now
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US House Democrats urge Biden to name new U.S. Postal board members

More than 80 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives urged President Joe Biden to nominate two candidates to open seats on the U.S.

US House Democrats urge Biden to name new U.S. Postal board members
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US official to testify at Senate hearing looking into Biden's LNG pause

Deputy U.S. Energy Secretary David Turk will testify at Feb. 8 U.S.

US official to testify at Senate hearing looking into Biden's LNG pause
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Mexican president suggests US talks on migration and drugs may suffer after drug money allegations

Mexico's president has suggested that talks with the U.S. government on migration and drug trafficking could suffer after media reports of a U.S. investigation into alleged drug money donations for his 2006 campaign

Mexican president suggests US talks on migration and drugs may suffer after drug money allegations
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US Senate to vote on bipartisan border bill next week, Schumer says

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US Senate to vote on bipartisan border bill next week, Schumer says
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Zelenskiy: EU funding decision a clear signal to Moscow, the United States

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that the European Union's approval of a major aid deal for Ukraine was a "clear signal" both to Russia and the United States, where an

Zelenskiy: EU funding decision a clear signal to Moscow, the United States
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Analysis-'Open warfare': Philippines' Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles

The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused each other of using drugs -

Analysis-'Open warfare': Philippines' Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles
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Haley insists she's staying in the GOP race. Here's how that could cause problems for Trump

Nikki Haley’s path to the Republican presidential nomination is rapidly shrinking

Haley insists she's staying in the GOP race. Here's how that could cause problems for Trump
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Ukraine says Russia has refused to turn over bodies of plane crash victims

A Ukrainian intelligence official says that the country has repeatedly asked Russia to hand over the bodies of scores of prisoners of war who Moscow claimed were killed in the downing of a Russian military transport plane by Ukrainian forces

Ukraine says Russia has refused to turn over bodies of plane crash victims
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UK's Cameron says he raised Palestinian state with Netanyahu

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "start talking about the things a Palestinian state can be rather than the things

UK's Cameron says he raised Palestinian state with Netanyahu
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Biden to meet Black entertainment figures in Los Angeles -Deadline Hollywood

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to meet with Black entertainment industry leadership in Los Angeles on Saturday, Deadline Hollywood reported on Friday, citing a source.

Biden to meet Black entertainment figures in Los Angeles -Deadline Hollywood
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Trump spent $76 million over last two years on attorneys as legal troubles mount ahead of election

An Associated Press analysis of new Federal Election Commission filings shows Trump's political fundraising machine spent more than $76 million on legal fees over the last two years as he faces multiple lawsuits and federal and state criminal charges

Trump spent $76 million over last two years on attorneys as legal troubles mount ahead of election
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Biden to release proposed U.S. budget plan on March 11

U.S. President Joe Biden will put forth his proposed U.S. spending plan on March 11, according to the White House Office of Management and Budget.

Biden to release proposed U.S. budget plan on March 11
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Ohio Attorney General given until Monday to explain rejection of voting rights amendment to court

The Ohio Supreme Court has given Republican Attorney General Dave Yost until Monday to respond to the legal claims of the coalition of civil rights organizations that is challenging his rejection of a package of proposed voter protections they are working to place on November’s ballot

Ohio Attorney General given until Monday to explain rejection of voting rights amendment to court
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As impeachment looms, Homeland Security secretary says his agency will not be distracted by politics

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says he is “totally focused on the work” that his agency does and is not distracted by politics

As impeachment looms, Homeland Security secretary says his agency will not be distracted by politics
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Small Texas border city lands unsolicited spotlight in state-federal showdown over border security

A Texas border city has gained an unsolicited spotlight in an extraordinary showdown between the state's Republican governor and Democratic White House over border security

Small Texas border city lands unsolicited spotlight in state-federal showdown over border security
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Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela

Hamas’ demand that Israel release Marwan Barghouti brings new attention to a man many Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela

Hamas demands Israel release Marwan Barghouti, a man some Palestinians see as their Nelson Mandela
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The RNC chairwoman calls for unity as the party faces a cash crunch and attacks by some Trump allies

Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is calling for the party to unite behind the goal of defeating President Joe Biden

The RNC chairwoman calls for unity as the party faces a cash crunch and attacks by some Trump allies
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For the first time, an Irish nationalist is set to lead Northern Ireland's government

An Irish nationalist is set to make history by becoming Northern Ireland's first minister

For the first time, an Irish nationalist is set to lead Northern Ireland's government
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Mayorkas is driven by his own understanding of the immigrant experience. Republicans want him gone

Supporters of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says he brings a prosecutor’s tenacity and a personal understanding of the immigrant experience in America to the job of running the sprawling agency

Mayorkas is driven by his own understanding of the immigrant experience. Republicans want him gone
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Senegal's leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidates list

Senegalese President Macky Sall has postponed Feb. 25 presidential elections, citing controversies over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases

Senegal's leader postpones Feb. 25 presidential vote, citing controversies over candidates list

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