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‘Hundreds’ injured, trapped in battered Mariupol steel plant; Russian assault on Donbas behind schedule: Live Ukraine updates

‘Hundreds’ injured, trapped in battered Mariupol steel plant; Russian assault on Donbas behind schedule: Live Ukraine updates

Many badly wounded fighters are among the 1,000 Ukrainian troops still holed up on the Azovstal metal plant in Mariupol. Newest news.   &#one hundred sixty;  &#one hundred sixty;

 
 

Abortion is an economic issue, argues Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Abortion is an economic issue, argues Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Yellen argued all the way through an oversight committee annual report back to Congress that get right of entry to to abortion improves economic results for ladies and children.  &#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  &#one hundred sixty;

 
 

‘Anemic’ Russian attack making little headway, Pentagon official says; Ukraine joining EU could take ‘decades’: Live updates

‘Anemic’ Russian attack making little headway, Pentagon official says; Ukraine joining EU could take ‘decades’: Live updates

The Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine has made limited progress, a Pentagon official said, calling the gains ‘incremental.’ Latest information. &#one hundred sixty;  &#a hundred and sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Major internet providers to slash cost of broadband service for low-income Americans

Major internet providers to slash cost of broadband service for low-income Americans

Millions of Americans will be capable to get excessive-velocity web for no more than $30 a month under a deal President Joe Biden introduced Monday. &#one hundred sixty; &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

McConnell calls US abortion ban ‘possible,’ says he won’t change filibuster to pass it

McConnell calls US abortion ban ‘possible,’ says he won’t change filibuster to pass it

GOP officials are advising candidates to gentle-pedal the potentialities of anti-abortion rules as they combat Democrats for regulate of Congress. &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;  

 
 

G-7 will ban Russian oil imports as US adds new sanctions; first lady Jill Biden visits Ukraine: Live updates

G-7 will ban Russian oil imports as US adds new sanctions; first lady Jill Biden visits Ukraine: Live updates

G-7 leaders met Sunday and introduced new sanctions, including a ban on the import of Russian oil and limits on Russian TV stations. Updates.  &#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;  &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

First lady Jill Biden makes trip to Slovakia, Ukraine

First lady Jill Biden makes trip to Slovakia, Ukraine

Biden spent part of her day traveling with Olena Zelenska, partner of Ukrainian’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Ukraine during an surprising discuss with. &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty; &#one hundred sixty; &#one hundred sixty;

 
 

Would Roe v. Wade’s demise reshape the midterm elections? Ask that question in October.

Would Roe v. Wade’s demise reshape the midterm elections? Ask that question in October.

The success of anti-abortion activists in enacting ‘trigger laws’ manner the impression of a Supreme Court docket decision would instantly be felt. &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Women and children evacuated from Mariupol steel plant; Russia presses for new gains before Victory Day celebration: Live updates

Women and children evacuated from Mariupol steel plant; Russia presses for new gains before Victory Day celebration: Live updates

President Joe Biden stated the latest spherical of assist for Ukraine has “nearly exhausted” the quantity authorized for help. &#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Mitch McConnell says a national abortion ban is ‘possible’ as GOP candidates dodge topic

Mitch McConnell says a national abortion ban is ‘possible’ as GOP candidates dodge topic

GOP officials are advising candidates to tender-pedal the prospects of anti-abortion regulation as they fight Democrats for keep an eye on of Congress.  &#a hundred and sixty;&#one hundred sixty;   

 
 

At least 9 midterm candidates face misconduct or abuse allegations. Will voters care?

At least 9 midterm candidates face misconduct or abuse allegations. Will voters care?

Polling signifies voters do care whether candidates had been accused of sexual misconduct or home abuse. However how so much falls along partisan strains. &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;  &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

The Roe v. Wade decision could upend the midterms. Here’s where it might matter most

The Roe v. Wade decision could upend the midterms. Here’s where it might matter most

Democrats consider public opinion is on their aspect concerning abortion, but Republicans see possibility to grab on ‘extreme views’ of their opponents. &#one hundred sixty;&#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty; &#a hundred and sixty;

 
 

Ukraine officials warn of offensive; Biden to meet virtually with G7 leaders, Zelenskyy – Live Ukraine updates

Ukraine officials warn of offensive; Biden to meet virtually with G7 leaders, Zelenskyy – Live Ukraine updates

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned in a social media put up Friday there is a “high chance” of rocket fire throughout Ukraine within the coming days.  &#one hundred sixty;    

 
 

Karine Jean-Pierre named new White House press secretary; Psaki departs May 13

Karine Jean-Pierre named new White House press secretary; Psaki departs May 13

Karine Jean-Pierre will be the first Black lady and in addition first openly LGBTQ person to carry the position of White Home press secretary.   &#one hundred sixty;&#a hundred and sixty; &#one hundred sixty;

 
 

Ukraine soldiers ‘dying in agony’; $300M superyacht seized; Belarus leader surprised Russian invasion ‘drags on’: Live Ukraine updates

Ukraine soldiers ‘dying in agony’; $300M superyacht seized; Belarus leader surprised Russian invasion ‘drags on’: Live Ukraine updates

The Ukraine defense force said it had reclaimed some territory in the south while repelling Russian attacks within the hotly contested Donbas. &#a hundred and sixty;&#a hundred and sixty;