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Moscow’s move matches part of the U.S. action to impose targeted sanctions and order 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country as punishment for Russian election interference and suspected hacking.
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The reversal by the National Institutes of Health gives university researchers and government scientists freer rein to use material from elective abortions.
After blistering criticism, the White House press secretary said the refugee cap for this year would be announced by May 15.
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GOP leaders are working to tie Vice President Kamala Harris to the problems at the border, hoping to weaken her politically. She is trying to push back.
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