Mark Katkov

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The White House Says It Has Started Shipping Surplus COVID-19 Vaccines Abroad

Thursday, June 03, 2021

The White House laid out a plan for sharing the nation's vaccine surplus with parts of the world struggling to get shots in arms.

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Churchill Downs Has Suspended The Trainer Of The Kentucky Derby's Winning Colt

Wednesday, June 02, 2021

Medina Spirit tested positive for a type of banned steroid known as betamethasone after winning the legendary race on May 1. The same steroid was found in a second test.

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Cancel The Olympics, Says Tokyo Doctors Association

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Tokyo-area hospitals "have their hands full," the Tokyo Medical Practitioners Association says in an open letter to Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. The group represents some 6,000 primary care doctors.

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Biden Administration Limits Power Of ICE To Arrest Immigrants In Courthouses

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The decision rolls back a Trump administration practice of seizing people who were in courthouses for reasons unrelated to their immigration status.

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NYC Man Accused Of Threatening To Kill Members Of Congress Says It Was Just 'Blather'

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Although he was not at the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, Brendan Hunt allegedly posted statements on social media prior to and following the riot calling on people to kill elected officials.

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Biden Nominates Harris County, Texas, Sheriff To Be Director Of ICE

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Ed Gonzalez spent 18 years with the Houston Police Department as a civilian and officer, then served three terms on the Houston City Council. He criticized ICE raids during the Trump administration.

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Effort To Remove Calif. Gov. Newsom Collects Enough Signatures To Force Recall Vote

Monday, April 26, 2021

The announcement by the California secretary of state's office kicks off a months-long complex timeline before the recall petition is certified and an election date set.

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Florida State Senate Approves Tighter Rules On Vote-By-Mail And Drop Boxes

Monday, April 26, 2021

The bill passed on a near party-line vote, with one Republican joining all Democrats in opposition. Among other changes, the legislation would put an end to 24/7 ballot drop boxes.

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U.S. Warns Kabul It May Withdraw All Forces By May 1 If Peace Talks Do Not Progress

Monday, March 08, 2021

In a letter reportedly sent to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. "has not ruled out any option" and asked him to "understand the urgency of my tone."

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House Cancels Thursday Session After Police Warn Of Possible Attack On Congress

Wednesday, March 03, 2021

The U.S. Capitol Police says it is aware of and preparing for a threat by an identified militia group to breach the Capitol complex on Thursday.

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Perseverance's Video Cameras Capture Its Arrival On Mars (There's Audio, Too)

Monday, February 22, 2021

Six off-the-shelf cameras comprised the spacecraft's EDL Cam system (Entry, Descent and Landing). Together they provided a spectacular view of the Rover's arrival on the red planet.

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Biden Administration Ends U.S. Support Of Saudi-Led Offensive In Yemen

Thursday, February 04, 2021

U.S. support to the coalition over the course of the war has included inflight refueling of Saudi warplanes and the sale of precision bombs dropped on Yemeni targets.

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Captain Tom, Centenarian Who Inspired The U.K. With His Fundraising Walks, Has Died

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

The World War II veteran gained fame by raising funds for the U.K.'s National Health Service by walking sponsored laps in his garden. His family says he contracted COVID-19.

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China Will No Longer Recognize British Hong Kong Travel Document

Friday, January 29, 2021

Britain had offered Hong Kong holders of overseas citizenship a path to residency and citizenship in the U.K. China rejects the move as an infringement on its sovereignty.

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Suspect Pleads Guilty In Plot To Kidnap Michigan Governor, Turns Government Witness

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Ty Garbin is one of six defendants charged with conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. In exchange for his conspiracy guilty plea, the government agreed not to bring further charges.

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Biden Administration Restores Aid To Palestinians, Reversing Trump Policy

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The acting U.S. ambassador to the U.N. announced a renewed commitment to the two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a resumption of U.S. contact with Palestinian leaders.

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New Capitol Police Chief Offers 'Sincerest Apologies' To Congress

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman told a House committee that the department expects to answer "for our failings on Jan. 6."

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Uganda Security Forces Ordered To Stop Detention Of Losing Presidential Candidate

Monday, January 25, 2021

A judge ruled Monday that security forces surrounding the home of Bobi Wine, who lost a disputed election to President Yoweri Museveni, must leave. It's not clear if the ruling will be obeyed.

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Like So Much This Year In The NFL, The Pandemic Is Taking A Toll — On Super Bowl Ads

Monday, January 25, 2021

For the first time in 37 years Budweiser will not directly advertise its beer during the game. Other famous brands are also taking a pass.

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New 007 Release Delayed For 3rd Time As Pandemic Continues To Batter Film Industry

Friday, January 22, 2021

No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond saga, is scheduled to premiere in theaters Oct. 8, a year and a half past its original debut date, MGM said Friday.

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