Trump doubles down on support for Hegseth, admits he hasn’t gotten assurances from senators he’ll be confirmedABC News - Lalee Ibssa and Kelsey Walsh and Soo Rin Kim
Missouri student asserts district discipline violates free speech rightsmissouriindependent.com - Annelise Hanshaw
South Korea's President Yoon survives impeachment motion after ruling party boycotts voteCNBC - Ruxandra Iordache
Austin Tice’s family says he is alive and well, but they are deeply frustrated after meeting with Biden administrationCNN
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An Indian state prepares for a Hindu festival that's the largest such gathering on EarthAssociated Press - By RAJESH KUMAR SINGH and ASHWINI BHATIA
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