Michelle Obama, other Black leaders praise ‘historic’ anti-lynching law. Some say more change is needed

Supporters praised the passage of the Emmett Till anti-lynching act, but some said more needs to be done to address anti-Black terrorism in the U.S.       

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Kirby: Russian troops regrouping for redeployment

The Pentagon says Russia’s troop movement near Kyiv comes amid growing indications the Kremlin is using talk of de-escalation as cover while regrouping for deployment elsewhere. (March…

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Anthony Albanese pledges $2.5 billion to ‘fix the crisis in aged care’ in budget reply

Leader of the opposition, Anthony Albanese, has used his budget reply speech to outline changes to the aged care sector should Labor form government.

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Russia’s War Lacks a Battlefield Commander, U.S. Officials Say

Poor logistics and flagging morale have plagued a disjointed military campaign in Ukraine, according to American officials and independent analysts.Poor logistics and flagging morale have plagued a…

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Here’s where the US gets its oil and what happens when there’s global disruptions

The U.S. is the largest crude oil producer in the world, but it still relies on oil from other countries. Here’s why.       

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Singer Selena’s sudden death came 27 years ago, but her memory lives on – and new music may be coming

Latin icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez died on March 31, 1995 when she was shot dead by her fan club president. More of her music may be out in…

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Transgender ‘Jeopardy!’ winner visits White House

“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider, the first openly transgender winner on the popular quiz show, visited the White House Thursday to meet with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. (March…

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Student in custody after fatally shooting classmate at South Carolina middle school, police say

A 12-year-old boy is in custody after fatally shooting another student on Thursday at Tanglewood Middle School in Greenville, South Carolina.       

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Australian climate scientist on new UN panel probing business’ net zero claims

A 16-member panel including Australian climate scientist Bill Hare has been appointed by the United Nations to scrutinise firm’s efforts to curb emissions.

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Fourteen tons of food and medications confiscated along humanitarian corridor as Ukraine tries to evacuate hard-hit cities

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AP Top Stories March 31 P

Here’s the latest for Thursday, March 31: US to release oil from strategic reserve; Red Cross warehouse in Mariupol struck; Strong storms rake through Deep South; Blue…

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Blue Origin passengers marvel at space view

Blue Origin launched and landed its fourth human flight for the New Shepard program, blasting off Thursday from rural Texas. (Mar. 31)       

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Scientists finish decoding entire human genome

Scientists have finally assembled the full genetic blueprint for human life, adding the missing pieces to a puzzle nearly completed two decades ago. (March 31)       

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State Dept. believes intel on Putin is correct

The State Department says they have confidence in the intelligence information they are getting regarding Russian president Vladimir Puting being misinformed by advisers about his military’s performance…

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Three Australians to remain on Hong Kong’s highest court after UK judges quit

Retired former Australian Chief Justice Robert French says he and his two Australian colleagues will stay on Hong Kong’s top court following two resignations.

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Corridor to allow rescue of civilians is ‘insufficient,’ France says, as NATO says Russia is ‘not withdrawing but repositioning’

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