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New study calculates climate change’s economic bite will hit about $38 trillion a year by 2049

by SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

The world’s poorest countries will suffer 61% bigger income loss than the richest ones, the study calculated.

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Senate dismisses both impeachment articles against Homeland Security secretary, ending trial

by MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

The votes effectively end the trial before arguments ever began, an embarrassing defeat for House Republicans and embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Israel says it will retaliate against Iran. These are the risks that could pose.

by JULIA FRANKEL and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press April 17, 2024April 17, 2024

Israel’s war cabinet has spent the last two days debating their next move. Here are some considerations key to their decision.

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Bob Graham, former U.S. senator and Florida governor, dies at 87

by Associated Press April 16, 2024April 17, 2024

Former Florida Sen. Bob Graham, who chaired the Intelligence Committee following the 2001 terrorist attacks and opposed the Iraq invasion, has died.

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Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on U.S. aid for Ukraine, allies

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The speaker is considering a complicated approach that would break apart the Senate’s $95 billion aid package – for separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region.

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Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on U.S. aid for Ukraine, allies

by LISA MASCARO Associated Press April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

The speaker is considering a complicated approach that would break apart the Senate’s $95 billion aid package – for separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region.

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House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing a trial

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

While the Senate is obligated to hold a trial under the rules of impeachment once the charges are walked across the Capitol, Democrats are expected to try to dismiss or table the charges.

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Maine is among 15 states recruited to help enforce airline consumer laws

by DAVID KOENIG Associated Press April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

Under an agreement, attorney general offices in Maine and 14 other states will be able to investigate complaints about airline service, and could then refer cases to the U.S. Transportation Department for enforcement.