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huffpost— Jussie Smollett “is a real victim” of a “real crime,” his attorney said in opening statements at the ex-“Empire” actor’s trial...

npr- The United States plans to draw 50 million barrels of oil from its emergency oil reserves in coming months,...

republicworld- A Florida-based U.S. Navy flight officer has been convicted of buying guns for a Chinese businessman who was later...

bbc- A US judge has ruled a congressional committee investigating the Capitol riot can access some of ex-President Donald Trump's...

reuters -Voting technology company Smartmatic on Wednesday sued right-wing U.S. television network One America News for libel and slander, according...

 CNN- In the increasingly nationalized race to be Virginia's next governor, Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are closing their campaigns in decidedly...

CNN- US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky endorsed recommendations for booster doses for Moderna's and...

independent- Virginia Democrats are hoping the power of the presidency can help them retain the governor's seat in the closely watched and...

CNN- Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign...

theguardian- Evacuation orders were expanded Tuesday for a growing wildfire driven by intense winds that has shut down a key...