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Ukraine top of agenda as China, EU prepare to meet at summit
The European Union is seeking China's assurances that it won't assist Russia in circumventing economic sanctions for invading Ukraine and cooperation on ending the war at today's virtual meeting.
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Labor groups close in on Amazon in 2 tight union elections
One labor and employment observer said the New York vote was "shocking," since Amazon workers there had no support from an established union.
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Citing race, a federal judge strikes down parts of a 2021 Florida election law
The judge says the state's Republican-led government was using subtle tactics to suppress Black voters. An appeal of the ruling is expected.
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Biden is considering tapping oil reserves to control gas prices
The consideration to tap the strategic reserve comes as prices have spiked since the U.S. and allies have imposed steep sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
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The U.S. men's soccer team qualifies for the World Cup despite its loss to Costa Rica
The U.S. will learn on Friday which three nations it will face in the group stage of the World Cup, which starts Nov. 21. The men's team returns after a 2018 loss that broke its qualifying streak.
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A driver who killed 4 homeless people in Oregon was drunk, a prosecutor says
Enrique Rodriguez Jr., 24, had roughly double the legal limit of alcohol in his blood when he allegedly plowed into a homeless encampment in Salem, Ore., early Sunday morning.
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Canadian Indigenous leaders meet with the pope in hopes of apology
Indigenous leaders are speaking with Pope Francis about abuses committed against them by Catholic priests and school workers.
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Utah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite governor's veto
Lawmakers voted to override GOP Gov. Spencer Cox's veto of legislation banning transgender youth athletes from playing on girls teams. The move comes amid a nationwide culture war over trans issues.
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A previously stable ice shelf, the size of New York City, collapses in Antarctica
The collapse, captured by satellite images, occurred in East Antarctica — an area long thought to be stable and not hit much by climate change, scientists say.
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Alex Jones again fails to show up for a deposition in the Sandy Hook case against him
The Infowars host had been scheduled to appear Wednesday and Thursday. Jones' lawyer said his client was following his doctor's guidance not to attend court proceedings.