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Associated Press:
World leaders focus on how to punish Russia over Ukraine — BRUSSELS (AP) — With the smell of war in the air over Europe, world leaders got over the shock of Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine and they are focused on producing as forceful a reaction as possible.
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Melissa Eddy / New York Times:
Germany puts a stop to Nord Stream 2, a key Russian natural gas pipeline. — Germany halted certification of the pipeline linking the country to Russia in response to the Kremlin's recognition of two separatist regions in Ukraine. — Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday that Germany …
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The Bulwark:
Ukraine Isn't the Only Target of Putin's Aggression — Even as Ukraine defends its independence, the Russian “sphere of influence” is growing. — While Russian President Vladimir Putin is focused on Ukraine now, his goals are broader. He is intent on keeping Russia's neighbors looking to Moscow, and not to the West.
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BBC:
Five banks and three wealthy Russians hit by UK sanctions — Summary — Western countries are imposing sanctions on Russia after it ordered troops to be sent to eastern Ukraine — The UK hit five banks and three wealthy individuals with sanctions in response
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Politico:
As Putin sends troops into Donbas, White House avoids the ‘I’ word
As Putin sends troops into Donbas, White House avoids the ‘I’ word
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Reuters:
Germany freezes Nord Stream 2 gas project as Ukraine crisis deepens
Germany freezes Nord Stream 2 gas project as Ukraine crisis deepens
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Wall Street Journal:
White House Calls Russian Moves an Invasion After Initially Refraining From Using Term
White House Calls Russian Moves an Invasion After Initially Refraining From Using Term
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Ben Gittleson / ABC News:
After Biden's threat, White House grapples with how much to sanction Russia
After Biden's threat, White House grapples with how much to sanction Russia
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David Ignatius / Washington Post:
Surprising cracks, if small ones, appear in Kremlin support for Putin on Ukraine
Surprising cracks, if small ones, appear in Kremlin support for Putin on Ukraine
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Lucy Fisher / Telegraph:
Oligarchs lobby Foreign Office in bid to avoid sanctions
Oligarchs lobby Foreign Office in bid to avoid sanctions
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Lawrence Hurley / Reuters:
U.S. Supreme Court formally ends Trump's fight over Capitol attack records … The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday brought a formal end to former President Donald Trump's request to block the release of White House records sought by the Democratic-led congressional panel investigating …
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John Kruzel / The Hill:
Supreme Court turns away Trump's appeal in dispute with House Jan. 6 panel — The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away an appeal by former President Trump in his dispute with congressional investigators who have sought access to Trump-era records as part of a House panel's investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Supreme Court to decide web designer's duty to work on same-sex wedding site
Supreme Court to decide web designer's duty to work on same-sex wedding site
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Stephen Fidler / Wall Street Journal:
Putin's Endgame: Unravel the Post-Cold War Agreements That Humiliated Russia — Moscow's military forces threaten Ukraine, but the bigger prize is restoration of Russia's sphere of influence stretching through Eastern Europe — The world's attention is on eastern Ukraine, where Moscow's forces circle.
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Chris Cillizza / CNN:
It's time to admit it: Mitt Romney was right about Russia — A decade ago, Mitt Romney went on CNN and made a statement that was widely perceived as a major mistake. — “Russia, this is, without question, our number one geopolitical foe,” Romney, who would be the Republican presidential nominee …
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Russ Bynum / Associated Press:
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing — BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery's fatal shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes and other lesser charges Tuesday for violating Arbery's civil rights and targeting him because he was Black.
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Washington Post:
Three White men guilty of hate crimes charges in connection with Ahmaud Arbery murder
Three White men guilty of hate crimes charges in connection with Ahmaud Arbery murder
New York Times:
3 Men Are Found Guilty of Hate Crimes in Arbery Killing
3 Men Are Found Guilty of Hate Crimes in Arbery Killing
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Rich Mckay / Reuters:
Ahmaud Arbery's killers convicted on all federal hate-crimes charges
Ahmaud Arbery's killers convicted on all federal hate-crimes charges
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Michael R. Bloomberg / Bloomberg:
San Francisco Shows Democrats Have a Seismic Challenge Ahead — The political earthquake that just occurred in San Francisco should be a dire warning to the national Democratic Party, because the same fault line stretches across the country and the tremors are only increasing.
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Barbara McQuade / Just Security:
United States v. Donald Trump — A “Model Prosecution Memo” on the Conspiracy to Pressure Vice President Pence — The following memorandum is a model “prosecution memo” analyzing potential charges against former President Donald Trump for his efforts to pressure Mike Pence to abuse …
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Rick Scott pushes own GOP agenda as McConnell holds off — Senate Republican leaders have no plans to release an alternative agenda as they try to win back the majority this fall. So Rick Scott is pursuing his own plan. — The Florida Republican senator is devising a conservative blueprint …
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New York Times:
The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas — The Supreme Court justice and his wife battled for years for a more conservative America. New reporting shows how far she was willing to go after Donald Trump's 2020 election loss. — The call to action was titled “Election Results and Legal Battles: What Now?”
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Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
Biden Ratings on Economy, Foreign Affairs, Russia Near 40% — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Forty-one percent of U.S. adults approve of the job Joe Biden is doing as president, similar to his 40% rating for handling foreign affairs, while approval of his handling the economy and the situation with Russia are slightly lower.
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Michael Wilner / Kansas City Star:
Only one former secretary of state is praising Putin and criticizing Biden in Ukraine crisis — During a moment of peril in Europe, Pompeo is taking to cable news and social media to praise Russian President Vladimir Putin and chastise the Biden administration.
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Billy Corriher / Bolts:
Meet the Local Judge Mitch McConnell's PAC Wants to Unseat — A conservative gain in a small Kentucky county this year could further narrow one of the remaining paths for civil rights litigation in Kentucky. — A small court in Franklin County, Kentucky, will hold a trial to decide whether …
Ben Terris / Washington Post:
Whatever became of the anti-Trump prophets? … For years, the actor Tom Arnold occupied himself with a singular goal: ending Donald Trump's presidency. And what does he have to show for it? — “My ex-wife did put in her divorce filings that I was suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome …
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Democrats tune out national news during Biden era — A new poll from Gallup and the Knight Foundation finds that younger Democrats are driving a huge decline in national news consumption in the U.S. — Why it matters: It marks the first time since the study began in early 2018 …
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Fox News:
Bob Beckel, former co-host of ‘The Five,’ dead at 73 — The Democratic strategist was a founding co-host of the long-running Fox News show — Sean Hannity reflects on the life of Bob Beckel — Bob Beckel, a Democratic strategist and former co-host of “The Five,” has died at age 73.
Dillon Collier / KSAT-TV:
Castroville police chief accused of repeatedly using N-word during murder investigation — Castroville city council to discuss employment status of Chief Brian Jackson during Tuesday night board meeting — Castroville, Texas - The Castroville city council is scheduled to discuss …
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Ismael Lopez / Reuters:
Nicaragua's Ortega defends Russia's stance over Ukraine … Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega became one of the first world leaders to back Russia's stance over Ukraine on Monday, saying President Vladimir Putin was right to recognise two regions controlled by Moscow-backed separatists as independent.
Jim Rosica / USA Today:
Florida 'Don't Say Gay' bill could require schools to out students to parents — The bill seeks to regulate discussions in schools of sexual orientation and gender identity … The original Florida House sponsor of what's been dubbed the “Don't Say Gay” bill is proposing …
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Brianne Pfannenstiel / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver Republicans' State of the Union response after President Joe Biden's speech — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver the Republican Party's rebuttal to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address next week. — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell …