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Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Department of Justice on Wednesday as Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, right, looks on.

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The indictment, unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia, marks the first time the U.S. has brought war crimes charges in connection with the Russian assault on Ukraine.

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There is good news about a beloved tree that was cut down in September. Arborists in England say they're encouraged after seeds and cuttings show signs of successful propagation.

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Since the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 and Israel's bombardment of Gaza in response, the keffiyeh has drawn increased attention in the United States.

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The development comes as House Republicans inch closer to a vote to officially begin an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

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The field is smaller and stakes are higher at tonight's fourth GOP primary debate. As death and injuries mount, safety experts call for more speed intelligence technology in cars.

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Israel's intensified combat operations throughout Gaza come as Palestinian civilians are being pushed farther south to escape the fighting.

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Israel was already known for having lots of firearms. But since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the Israeli government has moved to loosen gun restrictions and fast-track permits for civilians.

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Of the 177 environmental activists killed around the world last year, 60 were murdered in Colombia, says the advocacy group Global Witness. In most cases, no one is tried or convicted.

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