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SportsMar 7

2026 Winter Paralympics Begin in Milan-Cortina Amid Ukraine-Led Boycott

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics opened Friday with competition across six sports, as Ukraine leads ceremony boycott over Russian participation.

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PoliticsMar 6

Virginia Court Allows Redistricting Referendum as Obama Endorses Democratic Plan

Virginia's Supreme Court approved an April 21 referendum on a redistricting constitutional amendment backed by Obama that could affect four House seats.

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WorldApr 4

Afghanistan Hit by Deadly Flooding and Earthquake, Killing Nearly 90 People

Severe flooding and a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan within days, leaving 77 dead from floods and 12 from the quake, with infrastructure heavily damaged.

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WorldMar 26

European Parliament Approves EU-US Trade Deal After Months of Delays

European lawmakers have given approval to a trade agreement with the United States that had been delayed for several months.

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PoliticsMar 13

Cuba Announces Prison Releases as US Political Tensions Rise Over Island Policy

Cuba says it will release 51 prisoners while US lawmakers debate congressional oversight of potential military action against the island nation.

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FinanceMar 31

Businesses Face Mixed Impact from Trade Policies as Global Supply Chains Shift

Companies navigate tariff refunds and supply chain disruptions while some nations benefit from trade pattern changes.

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PoliticsMar 17

Democrats seek DOJ investigation into former DHS Secretary Noem's congressional testimony

House and Senate Democrats have requested a Justice Department investigation into whether Kristi Noem made false statements during congressional testimony.

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PoliticsApr 4

Polymarket apologizes for allowing bets on fate of downed U.S. pilots

Prediction platform Polymarket removed betting page and apologized after allowing wagers on when U.S. pilots shot down over Iran would be found.

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WorldMar 29

European Attitudes Toward Trump and US Show Complex Division

European perspectives on Trump administration reveal nuanced views separating presidential policies from broader American sentiment.

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PoliticsMar 12

California Gov. Newsom Meets with Fire Survivors Amid Federal Aid Dispute

Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Palisades fire survivors to discuss federal rebuilding funding while continuing disagreements with President Trump over disaster aid.

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PoliticsMar 21

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon Press Access Policy After New York Times Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled Friday that key portions of the Pentagon's new press credentialing policy are unlawful and blocked its enforcement.

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PoliticsApr 11

Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy makes emergency landing after engine failure

Republican Senator Tim Sheehy safely executed an emergency landing in a Montana field Friday after his aircraft experienced engine failure during training.

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TechnologyMar 19

Micron Reports Strong Revenue Growth Driven by AI Demand, Stock Falls on Spending Plans

Micron Technology reported revenue that nearly tripled and exceeded estimates, driven by artificial intelligence demand, but shares declined following the company's increased spending guidance.

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WorldMar 9

Tourists stranded in Dubai hotels amid Middle East tensions seek evacuation

International visitors report being trapped in Dubai hotels during regional missile activity, facing high costs to return home.

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OtherMar 12

Multiple Tornadoes Strike Five Midwest States, Causing Widespread Damage

A severe weather system produced tornadoes across at least five Midwest states, destroying homes and communities.

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