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Supreme Court won’t review contempt conviction of anti-Chevron environmental lawyer

The US Supreme Court left in place the conviction of attorney Steven Donziger — a long-time foe of Chevron Corp. — who sought to challenge the appointment of private attorneys to prosecute criminal contempt of court.

Supreme Court declines to hear Kansas racial gerrymandering case, leaves congressional map in force

The US Supreme Court on Monday declined a request from voters in Kansas to review a state court decision they say allows for racial gerrymandering of congressional districts there.

Strikes in Germany disrupt flights and trains, ‘paralyzing’ Europe’s biggest economy

Nationwide strikes in Germany — among its worst in decades — are causing huge disruption at the country’s airports, on public transport and its largest port Monday.

Asian Americans are anxious about hate crimes. TikTok ban rhetoric isn’t helping

Ellen Min doesn’t go to the grocery store anymore. She avoids bars and going out to eat with her friends; festivals and community events are out, too. This year, she opted not to take her kids to the local St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces a new threat from Senate Republicans

President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program may face a new threat from Senate Republicans even before the US Supreme Court rules on whether it can be implemented.

Understanding inflation

Why prices rise
     

Trump repeats false claims during rally in Waco, Texas

Former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail Saturday with a rally speech in Waco, Texas, that was littered with false claims — many of which he has made before.

12 injured in floor collapse at off-campus apartment party near Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Twelve people were injured Saturday night when a floor collapsed at an off-campus apartment party near Indiana University of Pennsylvania, according to state police.

Death toll from explosion at Pennsylvania candy factory climbs to 4 as hope of finding more survivors wanes

A fourth person has been confirmed dead in an explosion at an eastern Pennsylvania candy factory, officials said Sunday, as rescue crews continue to search for three others amid waning hope of finding more survivors.

Biden’s pick to lead the FAA withdraws from nomination

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Aviation Administration is withdrawing his name from nomination, a person familiar with the decision told CNN.

Skin care for tween boys is taking off

Check the aisles at Walmart, Target or your neighborhood drug store and you’ll find them chock full of scented, lathering, moisturizing, bubbling — even glittering — face and body cleansers for kids and adults.

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