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Govt dismisses Polovenko as Dpty Defense Minister

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Vitaliy Polovenko as Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine on Tuesday.

Representative of the Cabinet of Ministers in the Verkhovna Rada Taras Melnychuk said this on the Telegram channel following a government meeting.

As reported, the government appointed Polovenko as Deputy Defense Minister on December 1, 2023. From 2019, he headed the rear logistic department of the National Defense University of Ukraine. Polovenko is a combatant.

UnitedHealth CEO testifying about cyberattack before Congress.

UnitedHealth CEO testifying about cyberattack before Congress.

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is testifying on Capitol Hill Wednesday about a crippling cyberattack on the company in February. CBS News Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored str...

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Potential negative effects of easing marijuana restrictions.

Potential negative effects of easing marijuana restrictions.

As the Biden administration is set to ease federal marijuana restrictions, NBC News’ Tom Llamas spoke with Kevin Sabet, the President at Smart Approaches to Marijuana, on what he believes are the potential dangers of reclassifying the drug. » Subs...

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Trailer: 20/20 ‘The Hungryland Homicide - Premieres May 3rd on ABC.

Trailer: 20/20 ‘The Hungryland Homicide - Premieres May 3rd on ABC.

A mysterious true crime, a young mother murdered, and the stunning details of what happened next. 20/20 “The Hungryland Homicide” full episode premieres Friday, May 3rd on ABC. Stream later on Hulu.

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What to expect from Federal Reserve's third interest rate decision of 2024.

What to expect from Federal Reserve's third interest rate decision of 2024.

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its third interest rate decision of 2024 on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, discusses what to expect. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored stre...

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Watch live: Senators deliver statement on university protests.

Watch live: Senators deliver statement on university protests.

Sens. Cotton, Lankford, Kennedy, Scott, Ernst, others hold a news conference on protests at universities and colleges in the US. #US #Protests #ISraelHamasWar #Universities SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Li...

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Drone shows destroyed Ukrainian city

Drone shows destroyed Ukrainian city

Months of Russian artillery strikes have devastated the strategically important city of Chasiv Var in eastern Ukraine, forcing its 12,000 residents to flee. Capturing the city would give Russia access to a key hilltop from which they can strike ot...

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