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Russian journalist who covered Navalny's trials is jailed in Moscow on charges of extremism

By Associated Press

Russian journalist Antonina Favorskaya, was arrested earlier in March as part of a crackdown on dissent in Russia. She is to remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism.

What to expect in Wisconsin's presidential primaries and ballot questions

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

While Trump and Biden aren't competing head-to-head on Tuesday's ballot, their campaigns are now fully focused on what's expected to be another close general election fight in the Badger State.

WATCH: Joe Lieberman remembered at memorial service in Connecticut hometown

By Associated Press

Vice President Al Gore and other politician dignitaries remembered the late Joe Lieberman as a “mensch” who both bridged partisan political divides and wasn’t afraid to go against mainstream political currents.

Biden raises record $26 million at star-studded New York campaign event

By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and some big names from the entertainment world teamed up Thursday night to deliver a rousing New York embrace of President Joe Biden.

Tennessee Gov. Lee signs bill to undo Memphis traffic stop reforms after Tyre Nichols death

By Jonathan Mattise, Associated Press

By enacting the legislation, the Republican governor sided with GOP lawmakers who forged ahead despite pleas from Nichols' parents to give them a chance to find compromise.

Russian veto effectively ends the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions

By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press

Russia's vote on Thursday prompted Western accusations that Moscow was acting to shield its weapons purchases from North Korea for use in its war against Ukraine, in violation of sanctions.

Sen. Blumenthal on Joe Lieberman's legacy: 'He was ferociously independent'

By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura

Memories and condolences are pouring in for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, the Democrat turned independent who never shied away from bucking the party line. Lieberman had a lengthy political history and was the first Jewish candidate on a major party…

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House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, sent a letter Thursday to the Democratic president, inviting him to sit for a public hearing to "explain, under oath," what involvement he had in the Biden family businesses.

Palestinian Authority announces a new Cabinet amid calls for reform

By Associated Press

The Palestinian Authority has announced the formation of a new Cabinet as it faces international pressure to reform. President Mahmoud Abbas, who has led the PA for nearly two decades, announced the new government in a presidential decree on Thursday.

UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for food and water into Gaza

By Associated Press

The International Court of Justice issued two new so-called provisional measures in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of acts of genocide in its military campaign launched after the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas.