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Texas Supreme Court blocks ruling protecting Democratic lawmakers from arrest -Washington Post
(Reuters) -The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a rule protecting state Democratic lawmakers from arrest after they went to Washington to avoid a quorum as state Republicans attempt to pass voti...
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Exclusive: Exxon launches U.S. shale gas sale to kick-start stalled divestitures
By Sabrina Valle and Liz Hampton HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp has begun marketing U.S. shale gas properties as it ramps up a long-stalled program that aims to raise billions of dollars to shed...
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Exclusive: U.S. weighs 2050 target in bid to wean airlines off fossil fuels
By Allison Lampert and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is quietly discussing a target date of 2050 for weaning aircraft off fossil fuels as part of the White Hous...
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Explainer – U.S. Senate’s reconciliation process: it’s not the way it sounds
By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Having passed President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure bill with bipartisan support, U.S. Senate Democrats are moving on to the even more ambitious goa...
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Soccer-Messi heads to Paris and, in Rosario, a dream dies for now
By Andrew Downie and Ramiro Scandolo BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Lionel Messi is joining Paris St Germain and in one corner of Argentina, the dream has died, at least for now. Messi grew up in Rosario su...
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Myanmar junta leader aims to solidify grip on power -U.N
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. special envoy on Myanmar said on Tuesday the country's military leader appears determined to solidify his grip on power following a February cou...
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“Free Media”: Poles protest against changes to broadcasting law
By Alicja Ptak and Pawel Florkiewicz WARSAW (Reuters) - Thousands of people across Poland protested in defence of media freedoms on Tuesday, objecting to draft legislation that critics say could shut ...
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U.S. Senate Democrats open debate on $3.5 trillion budget plan
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to open debate on a landmark budget plan authorizing $3.5 trillion of spending for social programs and climate change, with all 48 Democrats and the ...
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No trials before January for ‘Oath Keepers’ facing Jan 6 riot charges
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Next January will be the earliest possible start of any trial for members and associates of the Oath Keepers militia movement facing Jan. 6 riot charges, givin...
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New Zealand should only reopen border in early 2022, panel advises
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand should keep its borders shut until early 2022 and reopen only after the vast majority of its adults have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, a government-appoin...
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