The Russian president, who has held power for nearly 24 years, recently announced he is running for reelection.
Erica Nitschke
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Israeli defense minister says war on Hamas will last months as U.S. envoy pushes for ‘lower-intensity operations’
The U.S. has expressed growing discomfort over civilian deaths in what is already one of the 21st century’s most devastating military campaigns.
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Hunter Biden defies Republican subpoena, risking contempt of Congress charge
In a rare public statement, the Democratic president’s son slammed a Republican subpoena requesting closed-door testimony, saying it could be manipulated.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales
While not as aggressive as California’s standard, Maine’s proposal would eventually require 82% of new vehicles sold to produce zero emissions.
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Supreme Court to hear case that could undo Capitol riot charge for hundreds – and Trump
The court’s decision to weigh in on the obstruction charge could threaten the start of Trump’s trial, currently scheduled for March 4.
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Supreme Court will rule on limits on commonly used abortion medication
The justices will hear appeals to a ruling that would cut off access to mifepristone through the mail and impose other restrictions.
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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in U.S. to fix Autopilot monitoring system
The recall covers models Y, S, 3 and X produced between Oct. 5, 2012, and Dec. 7 of this year.
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House Republicans unite to approve impeachment inquiry into President Biden
Donald Trump has pushed his Republican allies in Congress to move swiftly on impeaching Biden, part of his broader calls for vengeance and retribution against his political enemies, even though they have no evidence of wrongdoing.
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U.S. consumer inflation eased slightly as gas prices fell, though some costs kept surging
Compared with a year earlier, prices were up 3.1% in November, down from a 3.2% year-over-year rise in October.
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Zelensky pleads for Ukraine aid at Capitol, says to U.S.: Our fight is yours
Prospects for a congressional deal on funding seemed all but out of reach.