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WATCH: White House holds briefing as the U.S. continues strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

U.S. warships and aircraft, in rapid succession, have taken out Houthi missiles poised to launch over the past few days, underscoring the military's increasing ability to watch, detect and strike militant activities in Yemen.

U.S. launches 5th strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen

By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani, Tara Copp, Associated Press

President Joe Biden said the U.S. would continue the strikes, even though so far they have not stopped the Houthis from continuing to harass commercial and military vessels.

What to expect in the New Hampshire primaries

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

The Republican primary will test former President Donald Trump’s front-runner status in a state he carried by a comfortable margin in the 2016 primary but has a considerably more moderate electorate than the one that delivered him a big win…

Fani Willis accuses a special prosecutor's estranged wife of 'interfering' with Trump election case

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Willis is accusing the estranged wife of a special prosecutor she hired of trying to obstruct her criminal election-interference case against former President Donald Trump and others by seeking to question her as part of the couple's divorce proceedings.

German parliament approves legislation easing deportations of rejected asylum seekers

By Associated Press

The legislation approved Thursday foresees increasing the maximum length of pre-deportation custody from 10 days to 28 and specifically facilitating the deportation of people who are members of a criminal organization.

The federal debt tops $34 trillion and some in Congress want a commission to find ways to tackle it

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

A bill to create a bipartisan commission that would tackle the nation's soaring debt and make policy recommendations to Congress has won approval from a House committee. House Republicans are making the bill a priority.

World Economic Forum spotlights the opportunities and risks of AI

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Advances in generative AI stunned the world last year, and the elite crowd is angling to take advantage of its promise and minimize its risks.

House GOP is moving swiftly toward Mayorkas' impeachment

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Committee Chairman Mark Green says "no American is safe" under Mayorkas' handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. But Democrats say disagreement over President Joe Biden's policies is not grounds for impeachment of Mayorkas.

Congress sends Biden temporary funding bill to avert government shutdown

By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens

Congress dodged a partial government shutdown with just one day to spare. A temporary funding bill passed with strong bipartisan support, but a long-term fix and tougher debates remain. Lisa Desjardins reports on what this means and what it doesn't.

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'Stop Cop City' attacks have caused costs to balloon for Atlanta police training center, officials say

By R.J. Rico, Associated Press

Officials say the longstanding and at times violent protests against Atlanta's planned police and firefighter training center are partially responsible for a nearly $20 million rise in costs connected with the project.