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Thousands of demonstrators cloaked in pink marched through cities in Mexico and abroad on Sunday in what they called a "march for democracy" targeting the country's ruling party in advance of the country's June 2 elections. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: A liberal over hall is needed.
Denmark will send its "entire artillery" to Ukraine, and other European nations should do more to help the war-torn country in its fight against Russia, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Sunday at the Munich Security Conference. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: All NATO countries must invest all to defend themselves against Putin.
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., says the American people are more concerned about the country’s future than they are about former President Donald Trump’s "past." Newsmax
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Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. And yet, the nation will once again commemorate the first U.S. president on Monday, 292 years after he was born. Newsmax
President Joe Biden's administration intends to relax limits on tailpipe emissions that are designed to get Americans to move from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: The EV rule is a mess.
The United States conducted five self-defense strikes in areas of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, U.S. Central Command said Sunday. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: The US must take offensive strikes.
NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is tasked with identifying such a threat decades in advance to give experts and leaders the chance to avoid catastrophe. New York Post
A close ally of Vladimir Putin warned Sunday that Russia will launch Armageddon by nuking cities such as Washington and London if Moscow is forced to give up Ukrainian territory it has taken over. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It shows Putin is mad and we need a strong president - Trump.
Fearful of antagonizing the former president, congressional Republicans downplayed the remarks, instead lauding the former president’s record and criticizing President Biden. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump is the future.
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A Venezuelan businessman who helped hide almost $17 million in bribe payments by an ally of President Nicolas Maduro was sentenced to six months in prison Friday by a federal judge who expressed frustration that his cooperation with law enforcement was undone by President Joe Biden's recent pardon of a top U.S. criminal target. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Biden is weak on crime everywhere.
The U.S. Constitution doesn't mention Christianity or any specific religion. The Declaration of Independence famously proclaims that people's rights come from a "Creator" and "Nature's God" - but doesn't specify who that is. Washington Times
Sen. Lindsey Graham called a new House foreign aid and border security bill a "winning combination." CBS
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Russian forces raised their flag in the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka Saturday after Ukrainian troops withdrew from what had been a Ukrainian stronghold and symbol of resistance since Russia's invasion nearly two years ago. CBS
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The West is suffering a "colossal failure of imagination" in thinking Russia's war in Ukraine will not hit them next. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It's time to worry.
More Black women are flocking to entrepreneurship for more freedom, fulfillment and flexibility in their careers. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Extreme liberal optimism.
The Archdiocese of New York has denounced the “scandalous" funeral of trans activist Cecilia Gentili after the Catholic community called it "sick." FOX News
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Two police officers and a paramedic in Burnsville, Minnesota, were killed in a shooting early Sunday while responding to a domestic situation, reports say. FOX News
A lawsuit against New York National Guard troops alleges that the Guardsman engaged in multiple instances of sexual exploitation, including demanding sexual favors. FOX News
Chuck Mawhinney, the most deadly sniper in US Marine Corps history, passed away earlier this week at his home in Baker City, Oregon. He had 103 confirmed kills. FOX News
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has compared what he called the genocide of Palestinian people with the Holocaust, hours after blasting the U.N. Security Council, leading Israel to summon Brazilian ambassador. UPI
VOA VIEW: A foolish position.
Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Alexei Navalny, made her first online post Sunday since the death of her husband at a Russian penal colony. UPI
VOA VIEW: Putin seems guilty.
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The United Auto Workers are threatening strike at Ford's largest and most profitable plant next week if local union demands are not met. UPI
VOA VIEW: It's time for backbone against union demands.
Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips said Saturday he is laying off a significant portion of his staff but vowed to continue running as speculation mounted he will drop out soon. UPI
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
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