The story behind Black History Month — and why it's celebrated in February : NPR

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“Black History Month grew from a weeklong celebration that started nearly 100 years ago — and it's not random that it's in February.”

The stunning hypocrisy of special counsel John Durham's inquiry into Trump-Russia probe - Vox

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“A new report reveals how politicized and conspiratorial the Durham investigation was.”

Cohen Pleads Guilty and Details Trump's Involvement in Moscow Tower Project - The New York Times

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“Michael D. Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, pleaded guilty to making false statements to Congress about his efforts to pursue a Trump Tower...”

Durham's dud is worse than it looks — and now Trump suddenly doesn't want to talk witch hunts | Salon.com

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“Suddenly Trump doesn't want to talk witch hunts”

'Bill Barr's Sin': Trump AG's abuse of power defense shredded by Mueller vet

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“Trump Attorney General Bill Barr is under fire, after an explosive New York Times report exposed his pressure campaign meddling in the...”

New audio reveals Trump campaign efforts to continue pressing 2020 election lies in Wisconsin | AP News

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“MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A newly released audio recording offers a behind-the-scenes look at how former President Donald Trump's campaign team in a...”

Eyes on 2024: Questions about GOP nominee support are 2016 rewind

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“In 2016, Donald Trump refused to say he would back the eventual GOP presidential nominee, and some Republicans refused to believe that nominee...”

December Inflation Report: Consumer Price Gains Continue to Cool - The New York Times

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“The Consumer Price Index rose 6.5 percent annually through last month, in line with expectations. Federal Reserve officials are closely watching...”

Jobs report January 2023: Payrolls increased by 517,000, unemployment rate at 53-year low

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“Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 187,000 in January, according to Dow Jones estimates.”

Bill Barr Defends Durham Probe, Confirming What Republicans Are Really After: Raising Suspicion | Vanity Fair

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“We can expect House Republicans to run the exact same playbook against the Biden administration over its supposed "weaponization of the federal...”