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What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass: The long-awaited passing of the U.S. aid bill in the House of Representatives over the weekend was ...
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What Ukraine lost while waiting for the US aid bill to pass
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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Senate tees up Ukraine, Israel aid bill for final passage: The Senate on Tuesday advanced the House-passed supplemental funding package to provide long-awaited ...
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Senate tees up Ukraine, Israel aid bill for final passage
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Prosecutor's Office: 15 people suffer concussion after Russian attack on Beryslav in Kherson Oblast
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Prosecutor's Office: 15 people suffer concussion after Russian attack ...
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Russia attacks 20 settlements in Kherson Oblast, 1 injured: In a post on Telegram, head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration, Oleksandr Prokudin ...
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Russia attacks 20 settlements in Kherson Oblast, 1 injured
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Schumer says he will move to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Wednesday he will offer a motion to dismiss ...
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Schumer says he will move to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment
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Tennessee Legislature passes bill to arm teachers despite fierce opposition: The Tennessee state House passed a bill on Tuesday that would allow teachers who are ...
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Tennessee Legislature passes bill to arm teachers despite fierce ...
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Why Is Architecture World Mad at Pratt and Schwarzenegger? : Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have demolished a beloved home built in 1950 ...
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Why Is Architecture World Mad at Pratt and Schwarzenegger?
Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Demolition of Historic Home in LA
  • Actor Chris Pratt and his wife Katherine Schwarzenegger face backlash for demolishing a historic home to make way for a massive mansion.

  • The 1950 Zimmerman house designed by Craig Ellwood with landscaping by Garrett Eckbo was purchased for $12.5 million and torn down.

  • Despite being a potential historic site, the house was demolished to make room for a modern farmhouse, sparking regret and criticism from architecture enthusiasts.

  • The Los Angeles Conservancy and Eichler Network raised concerns and lamented the loss of the architectural gem, while designers and Mid-Century architecture fans expressed frustration over the demolition.
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Russian attack on Kherson kills 80-year-old woman: In a post on Telegram, the head of the city's military administration, Roman Mrochko ...
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Russian attack on Kherson kills 80-year-old woman
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Russian attacks against 5 Ukrainian regions kill 5, injure 12 over past day: Casualties were reported in Donetsk, Kherson, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv oblasts.
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Russian attacks against 5 Ukrainian regions kill 5, injure 12 over past ...
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Emigrant Elisabeth lives the Norway dream: “We wanted to work in order to live”: Elisabeth (64) emigrated to Norway with her family 14 years ago ...
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Emigrant Elisabeth lives the Norway dream: “We wanted to work in order to ...
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How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp: 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia was abducted to a Russian re-education camp in Crimea ...
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How 17-year-old Ukrainian Valeriia escaped a Russian re-education camp
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New York’s House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid protests: All 10 House Republicans from New York on Monday called on Columbia University ...
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New York’s House Republicans call on Columbia president to resign amid ...
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George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with Ukraine aid opposition
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George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger ‘civilization’ with ...
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down: Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the ...
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Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
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Gustav Klimit's Portait of Miss Lieser auctioned for $49 million: The painting had disappeared for almost 100 years before it was put on display by Kinsky Art ...
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Gustav Klimit's Portait of Miss Lieser auctioned for $49 million
Quick Glance: Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' Sells for $32 Million Euros at Auction
  • Klimt's 'Portrait of Miss Lieser' sells for $32 million euros at auction despite subject's uncertainty.

  • The painting depicts a young woman in a turquoise dress and floral gown against a red background.

  • The current owners reached a 'fair and just solution' with the legal successors of the Lieser family.

  • The painting's history post-Klimt's death and during the Nazi era raises significant questions.
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Donald Trump: Is the ex-president immune from prosecution?: Former President Donald Trump insists on immunity The Supreme Court faces a difficult decision.
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Donald Trump: Is the ex-president immune from prosecution?
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden interview with special counsel
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Justice Department rebuffs Republican requests for audio of Biden ...
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Teenager, 18, to open The Spud House in Darwen in May: A Darwen entrepreneur, 18, has launched her own spud shop after becoming ‘fed up’ of a 9am to 5pm job.
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Teenager, 18, to open The Spud House in Darwen in May
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 12, injure 35 over past day: Russia targeted a total of nine Ukrainian oblasts – Odesa, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia ...
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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 12, injure 35 over past day
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Humeniuk dismissed as press chief for southern military command: The General Staff's announcement did not mention the reason for Humeniuk's dismissal ...
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Humeniuk dismissed as press chief for southern military command
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Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster: Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) announced Friday that he will co-sponsor Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga ...
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Third House Republican backs Johnson ouster
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Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for protecting life’
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Zelensky lauds House passage of Ukraine aid bill: ‘This is a solution for ...
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House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins: "If you were a true conservative, you would actually advance border security ...
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House Republicans blame Greene and Freedom Caucus for lack of border wins
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Municipalities complain about construction site chaos during fiber optic expansion
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House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key hurdle: On Friday, Capitol Hill saw one of the most significant votes of the year ...
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House leaders work together to push aid for Ukraine and allies over key ...
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure 8 over past day: Russia targeted a total of 13 Ukrainian oblasts — Chernihiv, Sumy, Mykolaiv, Luhansk, Odesa ...
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Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 3, injure 8 over past day
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SNP set to break off power-sharing Bute House Agreement with Scottish Greens: Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater are sacked from government after ...
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SNP set to break off power-sharing Bute House Agreement with Scottish ...
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NATO head Stoltenberg on whether delayed U.S. aid can still make a difference in Ukraine
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NATO head Stoltenberg on whether delayed U.S. aid can still make a ...
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Mace: Americans ‘have every right to be angry’ over border bill ‘fumble’: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said Americans have “every right to be angry” about a border ...
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Mace: Americans ‘have every right to be angry’ over border bill ‘fumble’
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In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the latest battle
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In the unending war between Calipari and Pitino, Ricky P. has won the ...
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Russia Fired Commanders Amid Failure to Recapture Kherson Ground: Report: Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief said Moscow has set itself the goal of capturing the town ...
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Russia Fired Commanders Amid Failure to Recapture Kherson Ground: Report
Quick Glance: Russia Aims to Capture Chasiv Yar by 9 May
  • Ukraine's top commander stated that Russian forces aimed to capture the town of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, marking a crucial battle for control of high ground in the east where Russia is directing its assaults.

  • The potential fall of the town before the Soviet Victory Day would signal increasing Russian battlefield momentum amid a slowdown in Western military aid to Kyiv.

  • Kyiv's brigades are currently holding back the assaults near Chasiv Yar and have received reinforcements in terms of ammunition, drones, and electronic warfare devices.

  • Recent escalations in the war have raised concerns about the resilience of Ukraine's energy system, with Russia conducting significant air strikes on Ukrainian power plants and substations.
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Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
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Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
  • Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.

  • Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.

  • The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.

  • Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
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House approves resolution condemning Palestinian rallying cry as antisemitic: The House on Tuesday adopted a resolution condemning as antisemitic the phrase ...
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House approves resolution condemning Palestinian rallying cry as ...
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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress: Two heavy-hitters in the House Democratic Caucus have endorsed former U.S ...
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Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress
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Live updates: House approves Ukraine, Israel aid bills: The House is expected to vote Saturday on legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan ...
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Live updates: House approves Ukraine, Israel aid bills
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House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the U.S.: A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly ...
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House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in ...
Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
  • A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.

  • The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.

  • The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.

  • Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
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Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel
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Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
  • An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.

  • The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.

  • The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.

  • It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
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GOP-controlled Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban: The Arizona House on Wednesday passed legislation that would repeal the state’s 1864 ...
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GOP-controlled Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
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First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years, lenders say: First-time buyers depend on two high incomes or parental support, the Building Societies ...
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First-time buyers face toughest test for 70 years, lenders say
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WATCH: Garland defends Biden's mental fitness and says he has 'complete confidence' in him
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WATCH: Garland defends Biden's mental fitness and says he has ...
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Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election wins: Democratic candidates Peter Herzberg and Mai Xiong are projected to win their ...
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Democrats retake control of Michigan Statehouse after special election ...
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Dudley pub and hotel Himley House reopens after major refurb: DUDLEY pub and hotel Himley House has reopened its doors today (Monday April 22) after a major ...
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Dudley pub and hotel Himley House reopens after major refurb
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IAEA: Drone detonated at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant: The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that a ...
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IAEA: Drone detonated at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
  • According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.

  • The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.

  • No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
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Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’: House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that ...
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Comer: Criminal referrals in Biden probe could come ‘within weeks’
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Impending drought: How to store rainwater for bad times: In times of global warming, water is often in short supply. It is therefore not only useful for garden ...
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Impending drought: How to store rainwater for bad times
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Gran who worked two jobs wins plush £3million coastal home: Rose Doyle is over the moon with her new luxury home
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Gran who worked two jobs wins plush £3million coastal home
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They Love Their $14.95 Million Hamptons House. The Problem? Their Dog Hates It: Bryan Graybill and Daniel Dokos built their dream home in Sag Harbor but are now ...
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They Love Their $14.95 Million Hamptons House. The Problem? Their Dog ...
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House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP: The House on Friday advanced legislation to send aid to Ukraine and other embattled U.S ...
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House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP