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'Rust' assistant director David Halls has agreed to testify in criminal cases brought by the prosecution. "Maybe his testimony will be more helpful to Mr. Baldwin," Halls' attorney said. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Does justice include the rich?
Blinken held several hours of consultations in one-on-one meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, who has been on the job just under a month as part of Netanyahu's new far-right government. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Blinken is an idiot.
The Hulu docuseries of the New York Times’ 1619 Project attempts to bolster creator Nikole Hannah-Jones' most troublesome claim. New York Post
VOA VIEW: "1619" is a bunch of crap.

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Researchers found convenience food eaters are potentially at a higher risk of cancer, while data also emerged suggesting Americans are addicted to processed junk foods. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Not a good finding.
"Their self-entitlement is beyond belief," Rodriguez continued. "They believe that… the hotel is theirs, and they're going to do what they want.” New York Post
VOA VIEW: The migrants should be deported.
Republicans in Congress are seeking to capitalize on discontent about the federal coronavirus response while the party’s presidential contenders are vying to be the biggest foe of restrictions. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Republicans must act, not just talk.
The chief justice’s wife, Jane Sullivan Roberts, has made millions in her career recruiting lawyers to prominent law firms, some of which have business before the court. Now, a letter sent to Congress claims that may present a conflict of interest. New York Times
The decision to charge the men, considered to be ringleaders in the assassination plot, in the United States is an indication of the chronic dysfunction of the Haitian justice system. New York Times
He could be seen as the savior of the free world, or as the man who came up short. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Biden has come up short, short.

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GWU is the 32nd university with an emergency contraception vending machine, according to the American Society for Emergency Contraception.       USA Today
Frontier announced the new summer pass while introducing new nonstop service between several cities and Puerto Rico.       USA Today
VOA VIEW: A good deal for those who can travel freely.
Here's how to pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and get up to $100 worth of Samsung credit for free. This Samsung deal ends soon, so act now!       USA Today
Rep. Max Miller introduced a resolution Tuesday to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee over past remarks that he says are anti-semitic. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Omar should be removed from Congress - but she was voted in.

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Republicans in Congress are seeking to scuttle new rules from the Biden administration that allow retirement fund managers to consider climate change and other factors that conservative critics call "woke capitalism." Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Talk is cheap.
When Adam Schiff announced his bid to become the next U.S. senator from California, he promoted himself as a fighter against the lies and corruption that can bring down democracy. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Schiff will soon be gone.
An 18-month investigation by the liberal media watchdog Columbia Journalism Review has delivered a major black eye to the New York Times and other Pulitzer Prize winners for their stories about the Trump-Russia saga, finding "serious flaws" in their coverage and no acknowledgment that the allegations of collusion with Moscow were never substantiated. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The liberal media will be ousted by the people.

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President Biden has decided the coronavirus emergency will be over in early May -- which is a problem for his lawyers, who are about to go to the Supreme Court and argue that the pandemic gives him the legal leeway to forgive student debt. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Biden undermines himself.
Because the money for the program was reallocated from federal COVID relief funds, some white residents may also apply and benefit. ABC
VOA VIEW: Reparations is a foolish thought and plan.
The head of the Food and Drug Administration has announced an overhaul of the agency's food safety and nutrition division ABC
The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” features ABC
VOA VIEW: A check maybe worthwhile.
Santos told House Republicans Tuesday that he would recuse himself from sitting on committees. ABC

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The previously undisclosed search came after Biden lawyers found top secret documents on Nov. 2. CBS
VOA VIEW: The American people were deceived.
The decision comes after an analysis found some 2015-19 Hyundai and Kia vehicles lack protections to prevent theft. CBS
VOA VIEW: Reasonable!
General Motors executives blamed U.S. battery cell plants for the company's slow rollout of EVs. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

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Sales of Paxlovid surged to $18.9 billion in 2022, which was the first full year the antiviral pill was available. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A lot of money was made over a tragedy.
Sens. Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal reintroduced legislation that would strengthen airline passengers' rights. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It will be costly and problematic to passengers.
The FDA has used separate emergency powers to authorize the Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Novavax vaccines. CNBC
It's tax season, and Americans are trying to make sense of various tax breaks. Tax credits are generally more valuable than deductions. CNBC
VOA VIEW: There is a big difference.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Donald Trump, the Trump Organization and others over alleged fraud involving false financial statements. CNBC
VOA VIEW: James is an anti-Trump idiot.
Rising costs took a toll on household budgets across the board in 2022. These moves can keep your finances in check going forward. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Unfortunately, the number is probably higher.
If you worked from home in 2022, you may wonder if you qualify for the home office deduction. Here's what to know before filing your return. CNBC
As homeowners eye their home equity as a source of cash, there are aspects of so-called HELOCs to consider before signing on the dotted line. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Everyone is different.
The FBI searched President Joe Biden's former think tank office in Washington in November after his team notified the National Archives that they found classified documents there, according to a Justice Department official and another source familiar with the matter. CNN
VOA VIEW: There was a coverup.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's position that cuts to Medicare and Social Security are not on the table in exchange for a debt ceiling increase has drawn skepticism from his primary negotiating partner: The White House. CNN
VOA VIEW: Biden is grandstanding.
Russia is violating a key nuclear arms control agreement with the United States and continuing to refuse to allow inspections of its nuclear facilities, a State Department spokesperson said Tuesday. CNN
VOA VIEW: Russia does not care what the US thinks or says.
A rumored relationship between Tyre Nichols and the wife or girlfriend of one of the five Memphis cops accused of his murder is not true, his stepfather said. FOX News
VOA VIEW: There is more to be discovered.
New Orleans officials announced the city will bring additional officers from departments across the state to help patrol Mardi Gras parades amid an ongoing police staffing crisis. FOX News
The United States Treasury Department has designated individuals and entities linked to the military regime of Myanmar for sanctions. The action is being carried out in coordination with Britain, Australia and Canada. UPI
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to attend Wednesday's funeral for Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tenn. UPI
VOA VIEW: This is a black thing.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met Tuesday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, where they presented a unified front while talking up stronger ties between the two. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good!
Employment costs for U.S. businesses rose slightly less than anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2022 as federal officials continue to watch such indicators for possible breaks in inflation. UPI
VOA VIEW: Don't believe all you read.
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for a visa extension that would allow him to remain in the United States amid mounting legal troubles back home. UPI

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Inflation and Russia's war on Ukraine will see global economic growth slow to 2.9% this year, down from an estimated 3.4% last year, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Nothing new.

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