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U.S. intelligence: Saudi crown prince approved operation to kill Jamal Khashoggi

U.S. intelligence: Saudi crown prince approved operation to kill Jamal Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia's crown prince approved an operation in 2018 to "capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi," according to a report from the U.S. intelligence community released Friday.
by Greg Myre

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Understanding the burden of ‘actual malice’ in high-profile defamation cases

Understanding the burden of ‘actual malice’ in high-profile defamation cases

There’s a spate of high-profile defamation lawsuits being filed over disinformation spread during the 2020 election. Two lawyers described the high burden of proof needed to prevail in these cases and their implications for free speech. 
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

With House voting on relief bill, Democrats mull wage plan rescue

A $1.9 trillion package aimed at helping the country rebuild from the pandemic seems headed toward House passage. Now, Democrats are also searching for a way to revive their drive to boost the minimum wage. 
by The Associated Press

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Militia official: U.S. strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several

Militia official: U.S. strike in Syria kills 1, wounds several

A U.S. airstrike in Syria targeted facilities belonging to a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi armed group, killing one of their militiamen and wounding a number of others, an Iraqi militia official said Friday.
by The Associated Press

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With one move, Congress could lift millions of children out of poverty

With one move, Congress could lift millions of children out of poverty

Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to give families with kids a monthly, cash benefit to help ease the lifelong pull of poverty. Experts say it could cut U.S. child poverty nearly in half.
by Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz

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Budget turnaround: Projected $1.6B surplus shoves aside deficit

Budget turnaround: Projected $1.6B surplus shoves aside deficit

Minnesota finance officials say higher revenue and lower spending have turned what had been a budget deficit into a projected $1.6 billion surplus. Policymakers will use the latest figures to set a new two-year state budget, with taxes at the center of the discussion. 
by Brian Bakst and Tim Pugmire

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U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-back militia

U.S. bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-back militia

The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against facilities in eastern Syria that the Pentagon said were used by Iran-backed militia groups, in response to recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq. 
by The Associated Press

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