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1 killed in San Francisco subway train shooting

The station where the suspect ran out is at the heart of San Francisco’s famous Castro neighborhood, which is internationally known for its LGBTQ activism.

Biden to call for suspension of gas taxes

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months — an election year move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump as the public is increasingly concerned about high gas prices and inflation.

 
At least 1K killed in Afghanistan, deadliest quake in decades

KABUL, Afghanistan — A powerful earthquake struck a rugged, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing at least 1,000 people and injuring 1,500 more in the country’s deadliest quake in two decades, the state-run news agency reported. Officials warned that the already grim toll may still rise.

 
Jan. 6 panel focuses on Trump’s relentless pressure to overturn election

The House 1/6 committee outlined on Tuesday Donald Trump’s relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election, aiming to show it led to widespread personal threats on the stewards of American democracy.

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Uvalde police response an ‘abject failure,’ official testifies

Police officers with rifles stood and waited in a hallway for nearly an hour while the gunman carried out the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

Pain is felt at the pump around the world

Energy prices are a key driver of inflation that is rising worldwide and making the cost of living more expensive.

War could last ‘years’ warns NATO chief

“Combat units from both sides are committed to intense combat in the Donbas and are likely experiencing variable morale,” Britain’s defense ministry said in its daily assessment of the war.

1st COVID-19 shots authorized for infants, preschoolers

The Food and Drug Administration’s action follows its advisory panel’s unanimous recommendation for the shots from Moderna and Pfizer.

MLB commissioner says A’s need ballpark deal soon

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics need to reach new ballpark deals soon and left open the possibility of considering relocation if agreements are not struck.

Baby formula factory halts production again

Severe weather has forced Abbott Nutrition to pause production at a Michigan baby formula factory that had just restarted after being closed for several months, contributing to a national shortage.

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