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Associated Press
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![Jackson Confirmed As First Black Female High Court Justice](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/02/attachment-GettyImages-1232580351.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jackson Confirmed As First Black Female High Court Justice
Jackson was confirmed was confirmed 53-47, mostly along party lines but with three Republican votes.
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Pelosi Positive for COVID-19, Was at White House with Biden
Pelosi received a positive test result for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic.
![Russia-Ukraine War: What to Know on Day 9 of Russian Assault](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/03/attachment-GettyImages-1377903979.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Russia-Ukraine War: What to Know on Day 9 of Russian Assault
Russian forces have shelled Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, sparking a fire there that was extinguished overnight.
![AP FACT CHECK: Biden’s State of Union Is Off On Guns, EVs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/03/attachment-biden-sotu.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
AP FACT CHECK: Biden’s State of Union Is Off On Guns, EVs
We look at some of his claims Tuesday night and a glance at the Republican response.
![State of the Union: Biden Vows to Halt Russia, Hit Inflation](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/03/attachment-GettyImages-1238865604.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State of the Union: Biden Vows to Halt Russia, Hit Inflation
Biden declared that he and all members of Congress are joined “with an unwavering resolve that freedom will always triumph over tyranny.”
![Ukraine Slows Russian Advance Under Shadow of Nuclear Threat](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/02/attachment-GettyImages-1373280833.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ukraine Slows Russian Advance Under Shadow of Nuclear Threat
Belarus could send troops to help Russia as early as later today.
![Russian Military Says It Takes Strategic Airport Near Kyiv](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/02/attachment-GettyImages-1372734042.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Russian Military Says It Takes Strategic Airport Near Kyiv
Explosions sounded before dawn in Kyiv and gunfire was reported in several areas.
![Russia Attacks Ukraine, ‘Shattering’ European Peace](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/02/attachment-GettyImages-1372500810.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Russia Attacks Ukraine, ‘Shattering’ European Peace
Russian President Vladmir Putin threatened any foreign country attempting to interfere with “consequences you have never seen.”
![Lawmakers Launch ‘All Levels’ Probe Into Ronald Greene Death](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2021/07/attachment-edwards-11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers Launch ‘All Levels’ Probe Into Ronald Greene Death
House Speaker Rep. Clay Schexnayder said he launched the probe.
![Retired Pope Asks Pardon for Abuse, But Admits No Wrongdoing](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/02/162790273.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Retired Pope Asks Pardon for Abuse, But Admits No Wrongdoing
Benedict was responding to a Jan. 20 report from a German law firm.
![Biden: U. S. Raid in Syria Killed Top Islamic State Leader](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/02/attachment-GettyImages-1320356175.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Biden: U. S. Raid in Syria Killed Top Islamic State Leader
President Biden said he would address the American people later Thursday on the raid.
![AP Sources: Justice Breyer to Retire; Biden to Fill Vacancy](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/stephenbreyer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
AP Sources: Justice Breyer to Retire; Biden to Fill Vacancy
President Joe Biden has pledged to fill the spot by naming the first Black woman to the high court.
![Emmy-Winning Comedian Louis Anderson Has Died](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/01/attachment-Louis-Anderson-GettyImages-1020432894.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Emmy-Winning Comedian Louis Anderson Has Died
Anderson was 68.
![Hostages at Texas Synagogue Safe; Captor Dead](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/08/FBI-getty-e1517591388951.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Hostages at Texas Synagogue Safe; Captor Dead
The FBI is now on the scene.
![WHO: Global COVID Cases Up 11% Last Week, Omicron Risk High](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2021/03/GettyImages-1224274139.jpg?w=980&q=75)
WHO: Global COVID Cases Up 11% Last Week, Omicron Risk High
WHO said that the number of newly reported deaths worldwide last week was down 4%.
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Harry Reid Remembered As a Fighter, Skilled Senate Dealmaker
Reid died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
![Former Minneapolis Officer Guilty of Manslaughter in Daunte Wright Death](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/04/Daunte-Wright.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Former Minneapolis Officer Guilty of Manslaughter in Daunte Wright Death
The shooting happened in April.
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Louisiana’s Float Will Roll in Tournament of Roses Parade
Louisiana has paid $700,000 to be in the Tournament of Roses Parade for one year, with an option for two more years.
![Charges Filed Against Parents of Accused Michigan Shooter](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/08/Handcuffs-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Charges Filed Against Parents of Accused Michigan Shooter
Authorities allege Ethan Crumbley opened fire killing four people.
![New Virus Variant Emerges in Africa, Stokes Worldwide Fears](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/03/GettyImages-1291822267.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Virus Variant Emerges in Africa, Stokes Worldwide Fears
The World Health Organization has convened a technical group of experts to decide whether the new variant warrants being designated a variant of interest or a variant of concern.