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Nation & World

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February 14, 2023

Rising toll makes quake deadliest in Turkey’s modern history

Many of the tens of thousands of survivors left homeless were still struggling to meet basic needs, like finding shelter from the bitter cold.
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February 14, 2023

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein not seeking reelection

The oldest member of Congress, who has represented the state for 31 years, will keep her seat until the end of her current term.
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February 14, 2023

Lawyer for Pamela Smart asks New Hampshire court to give her hope

Smart has served over 30 years of a life sentence for plotting with her teenage lover to kill her husband in 1990.
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February 14, 2023

Biden, Yellen warn of ‘catastrophe’ if debt limit not raised

The Treasury Secretary said auto loans, mortgage and credit card payments will rise if the nation defaults.
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February 14, 2023

U.S. inflation slows to 6.4%, but price pressures reemerge

High costs keep pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rate further and to keep it there through year's end.

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February 14, 2023

Pence to fight special counsel subpoena on 2020 election

Even if former Vice President Mike Pence's objection is rebuffed by the courts, an antagonistic posture could allow him to argue that he tried to fight the Justice Department – a potentially useful position in a Republican primary.
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February 14, 2023

Rumors swirl about balloons, UFOs as officials stay mum

Officials have offered few details about four aerial objects recently shot down over North America, helping to fuel conspiracy theories and conjecture on the internet
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February 14, 2023

Police seek motive of gunman who killed 3 at Michigan State

The gunman, who fatally shot himself during a confrontation with police, was neither a student nor an employee.
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February 14, 2023

Nikki Haley announces presidential campaign, challenging Trump

Haley, 51, is the first in a long line of Republicans who are expected to launch 2024 campaigns in the coming months.
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February 14, 2023

Judge affirms placing Massachusetts tribal lands into trust

The decision was the latest in a legal battle spanning 3 presidential administrations over tribal land and whether the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has the right to build a casino.