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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.
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
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
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
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
Belarus could send troops to help Russia as early as later today.
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
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
House Speaker Rep. Clay Schexnayder said he launched the probe.
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
President Biden said he would address the American people later Thursday on the raid.
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
Anderson was 68.
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
WHO said that the number of newly reported deaths worldwide last week was down 4%.
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
The shooting happened in April.
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
Authorities allege Ethan Crumbley opened fire killing four people.
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.