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Why do police believe someone is targeting homeless people for violence?
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    DC and NYC police announce investigation into string of shootings targeting homeless.
    Washington Examiner (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 74% • 2 min read

    The shootings have occurred over two weeks, starting in Washington. The shootings have killed two men and injured three so far. The first shooting was on March 3, when police discovered an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The next incident occurred on Tuesday, when a second man was found injured from gunshot wounds.
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    [A Metropolitan Police Department] officer observed a tent fire on Wednesday. After the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department extinguished it, they discovered the burnt remains of an adult male. An autopsy revealed the man died of stab and gunshot wounds.
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    The shooter then allegedly moved to New York, where the man shot two and killed one man on Saturday. The attacks are occurring as NYC Mayor Eric Adams is pushing to move the homeless from the subway system. Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has also been aggressively pushing to clear the city's homeless encampments in recent months.
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    As gunman targets homeless, mayors urge all to seek shelter.
    Associated Press (Center) • Factual Grade 68% • 4 min read
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    Violence against the homeless is increasing, advocates say. [Read free here]
    Washington Post (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 73% • 6 min read

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Will President Biden's Fed nominee be confirmed by the Senate?


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Why is the US Postal Service buying gas-powered vehicles despite opposition?


    House Oversight and Reform Committee chair Carolyn Maloney and other lawmakers asked the Postal Service Office of Inspector General to review USPS's plan to buy a new mu...

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What is the UK's plan to settle Ukrainian refugees?


    The scheme will initially only facilitate sponsorship between people with known connections so it can be “up and running as soon as possible”, [Communities Secretary Michael Gove told [members of Parli...

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Should the US impose penalties on China if it continues to trade with Russia?

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Context: U.S. warns China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions.

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“ Yes - We should be weaning ourselves of trade with China whether they continue to trade with Russia or not. China has its own issues whether it is with the human rights with its Uyghur population or with crackdowns in Hong Kong. Imposing penalties on China I believe is inevitable whether Russia is involved or not.”


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“ Unsure - I don’t think this question is phrased properly, because even countries that condemn the Russian invasion and are helping Ukraine are still technically trading with Russia, ...”



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How is China's Covid-19 zero-tolerance policy faring?


    China reported 1,800 new symptomatic Covid-19 cases on Sunday, representing the highest daily figure in two years and more than triple the number from the d...

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