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What to know about Russia's election, sure to hand Putin another term

Putin forever? Russia's president goes into this week's election with no serious contenders, cementing his already quarter-century hold on the Kremlin through at least 2030.

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Former LA Dodger Steve Garvey aims for the wall in U.S. Senate race

When the former baseball star won a runoff spot for California's open senate seat, he reminded supporters that his primary victory was only "the first game of a doubleheader."

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They were injured at the Super Bowl parade. A month later, they feel forgotten

A Kansas family remembers Valentine's Day as the start of panic attacks, life-altering trauma and waking to nightmares of gunfire. They wonder how they'll recover from the Kansas City parade shooting.

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Suspected tornadoes kill at least 3 in Ohio as severe storms tear through central U.S.

Tornadoes tore through several states, flattening homes and trailers in an RV park and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said.

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Officials say regulations around Kentucky's medical cannabis program are taking shape

State officials say progress is being made in establishing the regulations for Kentuckians to use medical cannabis

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Colorado snowstorm knocks out power for thousands

The snowstorm also forced flight cancellations and shut down a highway that connects Denver to Colorado ski resorts for much of the day, stranding some people in their cars for hours.

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Family of slain Ukrainian journalist sues Fox News, alleging a cover-up

Oleksandra Kuvshynova's parents say Fox News put their daughter in harm's way unnecessarily, then promoted a false account of her death. They also point blame at a reporter who was with her that day.

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James Crumbley, father of school shooter, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

A Michigan jury found James Crumbley was criminally responsible for the four murders his son, who was 15 at the time, committed at Oxford High School in 2021.

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Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.

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San Francisco Symphony music director Esa-Pekka Salonen resigns

Citing creative differences with the orchestra's board, the famed Finnish conductor and composer plans to leave when his contract expires at the end of the 2025 season.

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Pierce Brosnan is fined for leaving trail in Yellowstone National Park thermal area

The James Bond actor pleaded guilty to stepping off a trail in a thermal area during a visit to Yellowstone. He was fined $500 and ordered to donate $1,000 to a nonprofit that supports the park.

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American Library Association report says book challenges soared in 2023

Overall, the number of individual titles challenged in both school and public libraries spiked by 65% — the highest level ever recorded by the ALA.

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Elliott County firefighter remembered as good public servant – and friend

Elliott County lost two first responders on Tuesday. First, emergency medical technician Drake Adams died. Then, on his way to visit the funeral home where Adams’ body was taken, firefighter Frank Whitt died in a single-vehicle accident.

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West Point axed 'duty, honor, country' from its mission statement. Conservatives fumed

The three iconic words remain the motto of the U.S. military academy. But an update to its mission statement, where the words had appeared for 26 years, has sparked outrage among conservatives online.

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Manhattan prosecutors open to a 30-day delay in Trump's criminal trial

They said a delay would ensure that Trump's legal team has sufficient time to review a new tranche of materials in the case. Jury selection is scheduled to begin March 25.

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Biden opposes Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel. It's an issue in some swing states

Former President Donald Trump has already said he would block the deal between U.S. Steel and its Japanese rival. Now President Biden is speaking out about it, too.

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Kentucky Senate panel rejects House-approved child labor law changes

A Kentucky Senate committee has rejected legislation aimed at modifying Kentucky’s child labor law. The measure would open the door to 16-and 17-year-olds working many more hours outside of school.

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35 miles east of Long Island, the U.S. has its first large offshore wind farm

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul went to Long Island to announce that the turbines are delivering clean power to the local electric grid, flipping a massive light switch to "turn on the future."

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Baseball-sized 'gorilla hail' hits Kansas and Missouri during severe storms

Severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening produced huge chunks of hail in parts of Missouri and Kansas. "Gorilla hail" can create lots of damage and even has the potential to be fatal.

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Former Prestonsburg mayor facing sexual abuse suit will receive legal assistance through Kentucky Le

Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton’s resignation message was read by a city councilmember at a specially-called meeting Tuesday. He said he was shocked at the allegations made by a former city employee and was stepping down due to injuries from a fall off his roof the week before.

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Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, breaking with Benjamin Netanyahu

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, called for new elections in Israel as the country continues its war with Hamas.

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Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he's interested in buying TikTok

Mnuchin said he's in touch with other investors to try to buy the popular social media app as lawmakers are seeking to force its Chinese owners to sell the business.

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Third time's the charm: SpaceX's massive Starship reaches space

SpaceX has successfully conducted a test launch of its massive Starship rocket in a major success for company, which saw the rocket explode in two previous test flights

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Michael Knott, who changed the course of Christian rock, dies at 61

An entire industry wouldn't exist without him, yet few know his name. In his songs, Knott challenged the faithful to examine their faults and hypocrisies.

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An aid ship is en route to Gaza, in a test of a sea corridor for the war-torn enclave

A humanitarian ship is piloting a new sea route to bring food to Gaza to help avert famine after five months of war and Israeli restrictions on aid.

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