The sanctions also target individuals and entities involved in supplying drones to Russia.
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In Haiti, gangs take control as democracy withers
In December, the U.N. estimated that gangs controlled 60% of Haiti’s capital, but nowadays most on the streets of Port-au-Prince say that number is closer to 100%.
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Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
Several Western leaders have expressed concern that providing warplanes could escalate the conflict and draw them in deeper.
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FBI searched Biden’s former office in November, according to source
It was not immediately clear whether the FBI search of the president’s former office uncovered additional classified documents beyond those found on Nov. 2 by Biden’s attorneys.
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Massachusetts abortion hotline now offering free legal advice
The service comes as other states pass more restrictive abortion laws in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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White House: VP Harris will attend Tyre Nichols’ funeral
She’ll be joined by former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, a senior adviser to the president for public engagement, and Mitch Landrieu, a White House senior advisor and infrastructure implementation coordinator.
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Agent insists Alex Murdaugh suggested he killed his son
At question is whether Murdaugh, a prominent South Carolina lawyer who is on trial in the killings of his wife and son, said ‘I did him so bad’ or ‘They did him so bad’ as he sobbed and spoke to state agents.
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Manslaughter charge for Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ set shooting
Baldwin was pointing a pistol at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during rehearsals on Oct. 21, 2021, when the gun went off and killed her.
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Blinken’s Mideast visit highlights U.S. limitations
Two senior officials are staying in the region, but the secretary of state hasn’t given details on his short or long-term goals.
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Youth center abuse scandal presents New Hampshire with complex challenges
While law enforcement and the legal system grapple with the Manchester facility’s troubled past, lawmakers are still figuring out its future.