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McCarthy and Biden failed to reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling following a high-stakes meeting at the White House but planned to press ahead with talks as the U.S. nears a deadline to prevent a first-ever default. https://ift.tt/i3yE1ls

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A district judge in Idaho entered a not guilty plea for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of killing four University of Idaho students last year. https://ift.tt/A3FQZKo

Russia said its military and security forces were fighting against Ukrainian units that had crossed into its southern Belgorod region. https://ift.tt/PRTaypW

Foreign-born workers’ share of the U.S. labor force rose last year to the highest level in 27 years of records, as labor demand surged and the pandemic faded. https://ift.tt/v4ZncTG

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina formally announced his bid for the presidency. https://ift.tt/Ft7nNsx

The U.S. signed deals that will deepen security ties with Papua New Guinea, representing a success for Washington as it seeks to counter China’s influence in the Pacific. https://ift.tt/EPsBYFi