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Narges Mohammadi, an Iranian human rights activist, has been awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned in Tehran.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum criticized the recent Republican presidential primary debate for excessive crosstalk and lack of control.

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is shifting its focus from the second Republican debate to Michigan and the general election.

Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul who transformed British media, has stepped down as leader of Fox and News Corp.

Protests are planned outside Indian consulates in Canada after the murder of a Sikh leader in the country. Sikhs for Justice, an organization known for organizing referendum votes on Khalistan, is seeking the expulsion of the Indian High Commissioner to Canada and urging the Canadian government to label India a state sponsor of terror. The Indian government has strongly denied any involvement in the murder and has called on the Canadian government to take action against anti-India elements operating from their soil. The murder is currently being investigated by the RCMP.

Los Angeles County politician Mark Ridley-Thomas sentenced to prison for accepting benefits while favoring USC in county contracts.

Former President Jimmy Carter, 98, is in the "final chapter" of his life, according to his grandson. Carter entered hospice care in February and has faced health scares in recent years. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, who has dementia, still knows her family and is able to form new memories. The couple, married for 77 years, continue to hold hands and are an inspiration to many.

Hillary Clinton laughs at news of indictment against former campaign opponent, frames interview as "getting the last laugh."

Monique Worrell has been replaced as State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Florida after being suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis.

"Unveiling the Key Figures: Trump Co-Conspirators in the 2020 Election Interference Indictment" - Shocking revelations of individuals closely linked to Trump implicated in election interference. Demand for transparency and accountability grows.

Mitch McConnell's falls raise concerns about his health and future.

Niger President removed in military coup; international concern grows.

Vladimir Putin envisions a new multipolar world order for justice and democracy.

SAG AFTRA President Fran Drescher faces controversy over antivax stance.

Declaration of Independence shaped British history, inspired political and social reforms.

The US Supreme Court has rejected a controversial legal theory that could have changed the way elections are run across the country. The court ruled 6-3 that legislatures do not have absolute power in setting the rules of federal elections and can be second-guessed by state courts. However, the court also stated that state courts must act within "ordinary bounds" when reviewing laws governing federal elections. This has left the door open to more limited challenges that could increase the Supreme Court's role in deciding voting disputes during the 2024 presidential election.