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Title 42 Ends, Swelling Immigration Case Backlog Amid Judge Shortage
New York Times A severe shortage of immigration judges has led to long delays for asylum cases. The backlog is expected to grow now that pandemic-era border restrictions have been lifted. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/us/politics/immigration-courts-delays-migrants-title-42.html
Read MoreRussian cosmonauts unfold radiator on Nauka science module during spacewalk
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The ISS Russian crew conducted their two previous spacewalks on the morning of April 19 and overnight to May 4 https://tass.com/science/1616865
Read MoreHow Ukrainian forces denied Russia victory in Bakhmut by Victory Day
Washington Post A surprise offensive outside the city and dogged resistance in the center kept Putin from being able to trumpet the conquest of Bakhmut on Russia’s May 9 holiday. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/12/bakhmut-ukraine-russia-prigozhin/
Read MoreUkraine struck polymer manufacturing plant in Lugansk — former LPR envoy
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. A plume of smoke rose immediately afterward, which could be seen from around the city https://tass.com/politics/1616861
Read MoreNY gov. announces $25 million in funding for hate crimes prevention
Jerusalem Post The announcement was made at New York’s first-ever Unity Summit, a statewide convening of more than 500 New Yorkers representing community groups. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-742873
Read MoreImmigration Politics Return to the Forefront as the 2024 Race Picks Up Pace
New York Times Donald J. Trump rode border security to the presidency in 2016. Republicans hope the issue will be at the center of the debate again. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/12/us/politics/immigration-politics-2024-election.html
Read MoreRussian national accused by US of cybercrimes refused plea bargain — ambassador
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Our compatriot is holding up with dignity. He didn’t agree to a plea bargain,” Anatoly Antonov said https://tass.com/politics/1616859
Read MoreRussian-installed officials say Ukraine missiles hit Luhansk city
Jerusalem Post Because the city lies far away from Ukrainian positions, the alleged strikes sparked speculation among analysts that Ukraine could have used a new missile with a longer range. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-742877
Read MoreOver dozen shelling attacks staged by Ukrainian troops on DPR settlements in seven hours
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that three shelling attacks were staged by Ukrainian troops on Vladimirovka https://tass.com/politics/1616857
Read MoreKazakh president praises Shanghai bloc’s influence, diverse programs
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev specified that the SCO “has established itself as a very promising and influential organization” https://tass.com/world/1616855
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