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Advocates work to get Native American voters registered in the key state of Arizona
Ahead of 2024 elections, voting advocates in the swing state of Arizona are aiming to boost voter registration strategies for Native voters, as they still face barriers to the ballot.
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South Africa tells the U.N. top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
In a landmark case that strikes at the heart of Israel’s national identity, South Africa pleaded Thursday with the U.N.’s top court to order an immediate halt to Israeli military operations in Gaza.
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Alaska Airlines cancels all flights on the Boeing 737 Max 9 through Saturday
The airline said that it would cancel 110 to 150 flights a day while the Max 9 planes remain grounded, as signs indicate some travelers may at least temporarily try to avoid flying on Max 9 jetliners.
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Nick Saban retires as Alabama’s football coach after a record 7 national titles
Saban is famed for his sideline scowl and fiery demeanor — and for winning. He won more national titles than any other major college coach, the last coming in 2020.
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Vocal anti-Trump candidate Chris Christie exits presidential race with hot mic moment
The former governor of New Jersey — and onetime Trump ally — announced the end of his campaign Wednesday, just days before the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses.
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U.S. says yes to new bitcoin funds, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto
Bitcoin ETFs get greenlight from top federal regulator, after years of resistance. The fund will track the price of the cryptocurrency.
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Hunter Biden makes a surprise appearance at his own contempt hearing
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, appeared in the audience at a congressional hearing on holding him in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify behind closed doors.
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A sprawling storm in the U.S. spawns high winds in the South and snow in the Midwest
The storm caused deaths and damage in the Southeast and stranded motorists on highways in the Midwest. It is expected to bring heavy rain to the Northeast, parts of which got a foot of snow on Sunday.
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Armed men are arrested after storming an Ecuador TV studio during a live broadcast
The men armed with pistols and what looked like sticks of dynamite entered the set of the TC Television network in the port city of Guayaquil and shouted that they had bombs.