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Top Stories
- Biden to Announce New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Invasion: The White House is expected to impose new sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, according to officials.
- U.S. and China Reach Deal on Climate Change: The United States and China have reached a deal on climate change, with the two countries agreeing to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote clean energy.
- FBI Raids Home of Trump's Former Lawyer, Michael Cohen: The FBI has raided the home and office of Michael Cohen, the former lawyer for President Trump, as part of an investigation into his business dealings.
- North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile into Sea: North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea, in a move that is likely to escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
- U.S. Economy Grows at 2.1% Annual Rate in First Quarter: The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual rate in the first quarter, according to the Commerce Department, a slower pace than expected.
World
- Ukraine Says Russia Has Launched 'Full-Scale Invasion': Ukraine has accused Russia of launching a "full-scale invasion" of the country, with Russian troops moving into several regions.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Says U.S. 'Will Regret' Killing of Top General: Iran's supreme leader has vowed that the United States will "regret" the killing of a top Iranian general, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
- China's Xi Jinping Reappointed as President: China's National People's Congress has reappointed Xi Jinping as president, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader in decades.
- Turkey's Erdogan Says He Will 'Never' Recognize Armenian Genocide: Turkey's president has said that he will "never" recognize the Armenian genocide, a move that is likely to further strain relations between Turkey and Armenia.
- South Africa's President Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal: South Africa's president has resigned amid a corruption scandal, in a move that is likely to bring an end to a tumultuous period in the country's politics.
Politics
- Biden to Propose New Gun Control Measures: President Biden is expected to propose new gun control measures, including universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons.
- House Democrats Introduce Bill to Expand Voting Rights: House Democrats have introduced a bill to expand voting rights, including automatic voter registration and same-day registration.
- Senate Republicans Block Voting Rights Bill: Senate Republicans have blocked a voting rights bill, citing concerns about the bill's impact on state election laws.
- Trump's Impeachment Trial to Begin in February: The impeachment trial of former President Trump is expected to begin in February, with the Senate set to hear arguments from both sides.
- Biden to Nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court: President Biden is expected to nominate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first black woman to serve on the court.
Business
- Stock Market Rises as Investors Cheer Economic Data: The stock market has risen as investors cheered economic data, including a strong jobs report and a decline in unemployment claims.
- Walmart to Acquire Indian E-commerce Company Flipkart: Walmart has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Indian e-commerce company Flipkart, in a move that is likely to expand its presence in the Indian market.
- Tesla's Stock Price Falls Amid Concerns Over Production: Tesla's stock price has fallen amid concerns over the company's production capacity and its ability to meet demand for its electric vehicles.
- Amazon to Launch New Grocery Store Chain: Amazon is set to launch a new grocery store chain, with the first location expected to open in the coming months.
- Gold Prices Rise Amid Global Economic Uncertainty: Gold prices have risen amid global economic uncertainty, with investors seeking safe-haven assets in response to concerns over the global economy.
Sports
- N.F.L. Players' Union Files Grievance Over League's Handling of Concussions: The N.F.L. players' union has filed a grievance against the league, alleging that it has failed to properly handle the issue of concussions and their impact on player health.
- U.S. Women's Soccer Team to Play in SheBelieves Cup: The U.S. women's soccer team is set to play in the SheBelieves Cup, a tournament featuring some of the world's top women's teams.
- N.B.A. Players' Union Files Grievance Over League's Handling of Social Justice Issues: The N.B.A. players' union has filed a grievance against the league, alleging that it has failed to properly address social justice issues and support players who are speaking out on these issues.
- Tiger Woods to Miss Masters Tournament Due to Injury: Tiger Woods has announced that he will miss the Masters Tournament due to an injury, in a move that is likely to disappoint fans and fellow golfers.
- U.S. Open Golf Tournament to Feature New Course Design: The U.S. Open golf tournament is set to feature a new course design, with the course expected to be more challenging and demanding than previous years.