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Biden signs stopgap spending bill averting government shutdown

By Zeke Miller, Alan Fram, Associated Press

Both parties hope the short-term measure will be the last one needed as negotiators craft compromise bills to finance federal agencies through Sept. 30.

WATCH: Biden is 'convinced' Putin has decided to invade Ukraine in 'coming days'

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

After weeks of saying the U.S. wasn’t sure if Putin had made the final decision to launch a widespread invasion, Biden said that assessment had changed, citing the Americans' “significant intelligence capability.”…

WATCH: White House accuses Russia of cyberattacks targeting Ukraine

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The announcement from Anne Neuberger, the White House's chief cyber official, was the most pointed attribution of responsibility for cyberattacks that unfolded as tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine.

Experts say Brazil's deadly mudslides reflect poor planning in the face of climate change

By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press

Authorities have long blamed extreme rainfall as responsible for the many tragedies that have hit the region. But experts, former and current public servant disagree.

WATCH: Vice President Harris meets with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg

By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris has heralded NATO unity during the escalating Ukraine crisis and warned Russia that the U.S. and Western allies stood ready to respond with tough sanctions if President Vladimir Putin moves forward with an invasion of Ukraine.

Federal shutdown adverted as Senate sends Biden bill to keep agencies afloat until March 11

By Associated Press

The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.

Minnesota Rep. Jim Hagedorn dies at 59 after cancer battle

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Under state law, Gov. Tim Walz must call a special election to fill the vacancy for the seat held by the conservative Republican lawmaker.

Amid fears of invasion, tensions flare in Ukraine region with Russia-backed rebels

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

Amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, tensions have also soared in the country's east, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a nearly eight-year conflict with Russia-backed separatists.

Senate launches group to examine reports of corruption and abuse in federal prisons

By Michael Balsamo, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

The U.S. Senate is launching a bipartisan working group of lawmakers to scrutinize conditions within the Bureau of Prisons following reporting by The Associated Press that uncovered widespread corruption and abuse in federal prisons.

'Civil Rights Queen' examines the legacy of Constance Baker Motley

By Nicole Ellis, Saher Khan, Tyriana Evans

As President Biden prepares to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, we revisit another historic first. Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary and the first to argue before the Supreme…

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