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WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot has reached an agreement with the White House to defer its request for hundreds of records from the Trump administration.
Live updates: 'Music Man' revival on hold as star infected
The Broadway revival of “The Music Man” has been one of the hottest tickets in town and it has limped along without co-star Sutton Foster.
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White House, Jan. 6 committee agree to shield some documents
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has agreed to defer its request for hundreds of pages of records from the Trump administration.
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DA: No charges for Cuomo from allegations by 2 women
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges stemming from allegations from two women that he planted unwanted kisses on their cheeks.
apnews.comState legislatures in US poised to act on abortion rights
Early in the new year, the Vermont House of Representatives is due to begin debate on an amendment that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution and send the question to voters in the fall. Because the process began two years ago, it's a coincidence that Vermont lawmakers...
Myanmar: Save the Children says army attack killed staff
The charity says two of its workers, both new fathers, are among the 35 bodies found on 24 December.
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Judge refuses to dismiss alleged Proud Boys leaders' charges
A federal judge has refused to throw out an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to attack the U.S.
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US warships stay in Mediterranean amid Ukraine, Russia fears
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group to stay in the Mediterranean Sea region rather than move on to the Middle East, amid worries about the buildup of thousands of Russian troops near the Ukraine border.
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Oprah Winfrey offers first comment on Dr. Oz Senate run
Oprah Winfrey is offering her first comments on the GOP Pennsylvania Senate bid from Mehmet Oz, a frequent guest on her former daytime television talk show. Oz, more popularly known …
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Georgia review found just four deceased voters’ ballots cast in 2020 election
Election investigators in Georgia found just four absentee ballots that had been cast in the 2020 election on behalf of voters who had died, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) said on Monday…
thehill.comMarjorie Taylor Greene tries to explain Trump's pro-vaccine stance, bashes mandates
The far-right congresswoman relayed former President Donald Trump’s position on Twitter Monday, apparently attempting to assure skeptics that Trump’s promotion of the jab does not equal support for COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Outrage over father telling Biden 'Let's go, Brandon' louder than when Trump incurred similar insults
Outrage over the Oregon father who concluded his family's call with President Biden by saying "Let's go, Brandon" is being mocked online, with critics pointing out there was little outrage when profane insults were aimed at former President Trump.
Patients won’t have to fear as many surprise medical bills come January | CNN Politics
Americans are set to have one less health care headache in 2022. The No Surprises Act, which bans most unexpected medical charges from out-of-network providers, is scheduled to go into effect January 1.
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‘Unruly’ passenger taken into FBI custody after mask dispute on Delta flight
An “unruly” passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight going from Tampa, Fla., to Atlanta on Dec. 23 was taken into FBI custody following a reported heated argument about masking on boa…
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France shuts mosque in Beauvais for sermons 'defending jihad'
An imam in the northern town of Beauvais was accused of inciting hatred and violence in his preaching.
www.bbc.comTrump claims 5,000 dead people voted in Georgia – but the real number is four
Claim was part of push to overturn election but officials confirm four cases, all involving family members submitting votesRobert Reich: 6 January shows we must answer neofascism Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in December 2020. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Donald Trump...
Cross-country storms bring extreme weather from California to Maine
Cross-country storms are bringing below zero temperatures from the West into the Midwest and Northeast on Tuesday.
Mexico detained more than 250,000 migrants in 2021
Mexican authorities detained 252,256 migrants from January to November of 2021, breaking the country’s yearly record for migrant detentions.The statistics, released this month by Mexico’…
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Border Patrol official’s tweet on capture of ‘potential terrorist’ deleted; CBP says it violated protocol
A tweet by a top Border Patrol official identifying a "potential terrorist" captured at the U.S.-Mexico border has now been deleted, with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) saying it was deleted because it contained "law enforcement sensitive information" and violated protocols.
Nashville will bid to host 2024 Republican, Democratic National Conventions
The Tennessee capital's convention and visitors agency said it will bid to host both the DNC and RNC at the request of the governor's office.
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PGA, Trump Org. announce settlement over axed Bedminster golf tournament
The settlement involved the PGA's decision to nix Trump Bedminster as the site of its 2022 championship tournament.
www.nbcnews.comBiden may face a North Korea crisis within months
It may not be long before President Biden has to grapple with a North Korea crisis.The big picture: Dictator Kim Jong-un has remained relatively quiet during Biden's presidency so far, keeping his threats and missile testing well below the “fire and fury” levels of the early Trump...
Experts pull documents, money from Lee statue time capsule
Conservation experts in Virginia’s capital pulled books, money, ammunition, documents and other artifacts from a time capsule found in the remnants of a pedestal that once held a statue of Confederate Gen.
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Maryland judiciary postpones jury trials, grand juries amid COVID-19 surge
Maryland will reschedule jury trials starting on Wednesday as a result of COVID-19 concerns, according to a Monday court order.“The emergence of the highly contagious Delta variant and now the subs…
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Westchester County will not criminally charge Gov. Cuomo over sexual misconduct allegations
The District Attorney's office in Westchester County, New York, announced Tuesday that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not be criminally charged for two sexual misconduct allegations against him, despite “credible evidence" that such events occurred.
The year Supreme Court conservatives made their mark | CNN Politics
Over the last year, the Supreme Court’s newly solidified conservative majority has made clear that it is willing to forgo a deliberate pace of justice in favor of a race to the right, leaving behind the liberal justices and at times Republican-appointed Chief Justice John Roberts.
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Oklahoma lawmaker introduces book-banning bill with $10,000-a-day penalty
“More and more schools are trying to indoctrinate students by exposing them to gender, sexual and racial identity curriculums and courses.”
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An 1865 newspaper clipping and a bible were removed from second time capsule found at former site of Robert E. Lee statue | CNN
A second time capsule recently found buried beneath the pedestal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Virginia, was opened Tuesday.
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Proud Boys members must face Jan 6 charges, U.S. judge rules
A U.S. judge on Tuesday allowed a criminal case relating to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack to move forward, declining to dismiss charges against four members of the far-right Proud Boys group.
Alexa tells 10-year-old girl to touch live plug with penny
Amazon has fixed its voice assistant so that it will not suggest the dangerous “challenge” again.
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Judge in Ghislaine Maxwell case extends jury deliberations due to omicron concerns
Citing concerns about the omicron variant, the judge overseeing the sex trafficking trial of Ghislaine Maxwell wants the jury to extend the hours they deliberate.
Elizabeth Holmes jury finishes fifth day of deliberations
The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes left the court Tuesday without reaching a verdict after a fifth day of deliberations
US condemns attack by Myanmar military that killed dozens, including two aid workers
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday condemned attacks by the Myanmar military last week that killed at least 35 people, including women, children and two staff members of the internat…
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Former ‘Real Housewives’ star ends marriage to Biden’s nephew after two months
Former “Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Meghan King revealed on Instagram Monday that she and President Biden’s nephew, Cuffe Owens, are ending their marri…
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Tennessee woman charged after alleged assault on Spirit flight | CNN Politics
A Tennessee woman turned herself into the FBI on Tuesday after she was accused of assaulting two flight attendants during a Spirit Airlines flight last month, the Justice Department announced.
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U.S. House panel eyes interim report by summer 2022 on Jan. 6 attack
The congressional committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is aiming to release an interim report in the summer of 2022 and a final report in the fall, a source familiar with the investigation said on Tuesday.
Biden's Afghanistan, China, Russia policies in 2021 sparked concern over America's standing in the world
Repeated blunders have led foreign policy experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to argue that the Biden administration's foreign policy has diminished U.S. standing in the world.
Mayor says "city and police are responsible" after death of 13-year-old dirt bike rider in traffic stop
Police said the boy was driving the dirt bike recklessly when he "went down" on Sunday.
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Severe Brazil flooding spreads in Bahia and beyond
A total of 116 cities in the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia were in a state of emergency from flooding as of Tuesday due to heavy rains that have been pounding the region since the end of November.
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Hawaii official calls Navy underground fuel storage facility a ‘ticking time bomb’
A Hawaii official says that the Navy’s Red Hill underground fuel storage facility is a “ticking time bomb” as both sides grapple with the fallout of a leak that contaminated an important source of …
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Egyptian pharaoh reveals his secrets after ancient mummy is 'digitally unwrapped'
“The technique enabled me to ... visualize the amulets in between the layers, and to visualize the face,” one researcher said.
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Home prices jumped 19.1% in October from a year earlier | CNN Business
Home prices saw double-digit price growth yet again in October, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National home price index.
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Dole salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
The Food and Drug Adminstration is warning consumers to watch out for certain Dole salads that may be contaminated with listeria.
Russian court orders oldest civil rights group Memorial to shut
The Supreme Court dissolves a civil rights group formed to remember victims of Communist repression.
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Manuel Perez, former Editorial Director of CNN Digital, dies at 57 | CNN
Manuel Perez, who won a Pulitzer Prize and was widely respected at CNN for his thoughtful and humane newsroom leadership, died Monday following a struggle with cancer.
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Israel tries to contain avian flu outbreak after 5,000 wild cranes die
Some 5,000 wild cranes have died and hundreds of thousands of chickens and turkeys are being culled.
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Year in climate: Extreme weather events prove climate change is already here
2021 may have been the year the world finally began to pay attention to climate change.
The Fed’s Doomsday Prophet Has a Dire Warning About Where We’re Headed
Thomas Hoenig knew what quantitative easing and record-low interest rates would bring.
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Russian court shuts down human rights group Memorial International | CNN
Russia’s supreme court has ruled that the prominent human rights organization must cease all its operations, in the latest blow to the country’s shrinking civil society.
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2021 was pivotal year for abortion laws in America
A half century of abortion rights for American women faltered in 2021 and may be more widely rolled back in 2022.
Many Black veterans were denied G.I. Bill benefits after World War II. Some lawmakers want to correct the historical error.
The G.I. Bill is largely credited with helping build America's middle class — but that economic opportunity was wrongly denied to many Black veterans.
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Federal appeals court to hear Texas abortion case on Jan. 7
The Supreme Court this month declined to block enforcement of the Texas law but allowed abortion providers in the state to proceed with their legal challenge.
www.nbcnews.comTrump Adviser Peter Navarro Lays Out How He and Bannon Planned to Overturn Biden’s Electoral Win
Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/GettyA former Trump White House official says he and right-wing provocateur Steve Bannon were actually behind the last-ditch coordinated effort by rogue Republicans in Congress to halt certification of the 2020 election results and keep President Donald...
House GOP ready to end real investigations, start political probes
If House Republicans are given the chance, they'll end real investigations and start electoral schemes masquerading as oversight hearings.
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Madison Cawthorn slams ‘conspiracy theorists’ suggesting soon-to-be ex-wife is Russian honeypot - Washington Examiner
Rep. Madison Cawthorn shot back at online chatter speculating Russia could be mixed up in his now-ending marriage.Less than a week after announcing he would be getting a divorce from his wife, Cristina Bayardelle, the Republican congressman from North Carolina cast those who are now suggesting...
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Immigrants welcome Afghan refugees, inspired by own journeys
A San Francisco Bay Area health clinic founded four decades ago to screen refugees from Southeast Asia is part of the U.S. effort to resettle tens of thousands of people from Afghanistan.
apnews.comProud Boy Named in Feds’ James O’Keefe Search Warrant
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyA Justice Department investigation into conservative operative James O’Keefe and his Project Veritas group includes a review of O’Keefe’s ties to a member of the far-right Proud Boys, according to a federal search warrant.On Nov. 6, FBI...
Congress zooms in on cybersecurity after banner year of attacks
The past 12 months stand as a banner year in the severity of cyberattacks that wreaked havoc on organizations large and small. But in the wake of the chaos, a silver lining has emerged around …
thehill.comRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene denounced Kwanzaa as a 'fake religion created by a psychopath'
Though Greene condemned the holiday, her GOP counterparts, including Trump, previously offered greetings to those who celebrate it.
Top 5 foreign policy lessons Biden taught the world in 2021
Let’s get the obvious out of the way. President Biden’s foreign policy has been marked by a series of missteps, misdeeds and misfires.
The latest tug-of-war: Billions in farm subsidies and rural aid
The next farm bill may be Democrats’ best chance to scale up funding for agriculture programs that fight climate change. But time isn’t on their side.
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On The Money — Stocks set new highs amid omicron surge
Happy Monday and welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.Today’s Big Deal: Wall S…
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'She died in my arms': Parents of teen killed by LAPD gunfire in Burlington dressing room speak out
Valentina Orellana-Peralta, 14, was trying on a dress for her quinceañera when she was fatally shot.
www.nbcnews.com‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Dad Runs to Bannon, Claims ‘Election Was 100% Stolen’
War Room PandemicThe Oregon father of four who quickly rose to infamy by blurting out “Let’s Go Brandon” during a Christmas Eve call with President Joe Biden is—of course—now fully leaning into his newfound right-wing celebrity status.Jared Schmeck on Monday donned a red MAGA hat and embraced...
Inflation, supply chain issues will affect polling numbers in 2022, says political insider
WASHINGTON (TND) — After enduring historic levels of inflation, the spread of a new COVID-19 variant, and stalled agendas, what will President Joe Biden and his administration face in 2022? “Inflation is certainly a critical issue that he has to deal with going into 2022. And the supply chain is...
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Holmes jury ends fourth inconclusive day of deliberations
The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes completed a fourth day of deliberations Monday without reaching a verdict.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister confirms political disagreements with China
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed that Kiev and Beijing disagree on a number of political issues Russian media reported on Tuesday
Elon Musk criticised after China space complaint to UN
The SpaceX boss is attacked on Chinese social media after the complaint was made public.
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Which 2024 Candidates Won 2021?
This time, it’s actually not too early to game out the next presidential contest. The potential contenders are already maneuvering.
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Washington grapples with how to expand crypto oversight
The cryptocurrency explosion has forced Washington to adapt federal financial rules to a quickly growing and changing industry.Americans have poured billions of dollars into cryptocurrencies and a …
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Political Uncertainty Means Clients Must Still Brace For Tax Changes
Advisors are still expecting tax law changes even with President Biden's social agenda in political limbo.
Los Angeles woman faces federal charge after allegedly punching another passenger on Delta flight | CNN
A Los Angeles woman is facing a federal assault charge after allegedly hitting and spitting on another passenger on a December 23 Delta flight from Tampa to Atlanta.
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Los Angeles officer told to 'slow down' before shots fired at Burlington store, killing 14-year-old girl
The lone officer who opened fire inside the Burlington store was told to "slow down" more than a dozen times by other officers, video footage shows.
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Tutu: a man of empathy, moral ardor, and some silly jokes
Desmond Tutu was, for many around the world, an icon. A spiritual compass. A champion of the anti-apartheid struggle.
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Presidential referendum in Mexico becomes political football
A referendum allowing Mexicans to vote midterm on whether the president should remain in office has become a strange political football involving all three branches of government
Top California Political Stories of 2021
There’s little doubt that California went through numerous political highs and lows during 2021, some solved, others not. NBC Bay Area political analyst Larry Gerston discusses his take on the biggest political blockbusters over the past year in the Golden State.
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Denver-area shooting spree leaves five dead, including suspect, and officer wounded
It also left three wounded, including an officer. Police said the gunman managed to elude them twice. The suspect's motive wasn't immediately clear.
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WATCH: Missouri girl injured in tornado gets Christmas gifts from Trump - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump surprised one Missouri family with Christmas presents after their home was destroyed in a recent tornado. Avalinn Rackley, 7, appeared to be in shock when her grandmother told her two large boxes of gifts came from the former...
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The Indian economy is growing fast, but problems loom
In 2022, India will have to deal with ongoing inflation of fuel, food prices as well as rising urban unemployment.
Activists denounce China’s secret residential surveillance system
Campaigners say China has ‘systematised arbitrary and secret detention’ with its RSDL system.
Conservatives and Liberals Are Wrong About Each Other
New research shows that Americans on both sides of the political spectrum overestimate how radical the other side is.
Israel hits Syrian port for second time this month - Syrian state media
Israel has mounted attacks against what it says are Iranian targets in Syria, where Tehran-backed forces have deployed in support of President Bashar al-Assad.
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Redistricting commission couldn’t get much more wrong
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission was wrong. Not just a little wrong, but really wrong. So wrong a majority of Michigan Supreme Court justices were forced to tell them as much, and order the commissioners to release a recording and documents they erroneously withheld...
New Mexico will raise minimum wage to $11.50 for 2022
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's hourly minimum wage is set to increase by a dollar to $11.50 at the start of 2022.
Nearly $1 million worth of handbags stolen from luxury boutique store in Florida
One-of-a-kind Hermes handbags were taken from a Florida luxury boutique during a smash-and-grab the night of Dec. 14.
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Gunman kills four in Denver-area shooting spree before he is killed by police
A lone gunman shot four people to death and wounded three, including a police officer, on Monday in a Denver-area shooting spree that unfolded at several locations and ended with police killing the suspect, authorities said.
Esports giant Riot Games agrees to pay $100 million to settle gender-based class action suit
The class action suit alleged the esports giant that runs "League of Legends" engaged in equal pay violations, gender discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation toward female employees.
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Paing Takhon: Myanmar celebrity gets three years in jail for mass protests
Paing Takhon, who has millions of fans, took part in protests against a military coup.
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2021 saw some big changes to Texas power grid after winter freeze
The year 2021 was when Texans, through a calamitous winter storm that killed more than 200, became acutely aware of the lack of stability in a self-contained...
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Asian shares mostly slip amid lingering omicron worries
Asian shares are mostly lower amid lingering worries about the omicron coronavirus variant’s potential to damage the regional economy and mixed cues from Wall Street.
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A gunman killed 5 people and wounded others in a shooting spree across the Denver area, police say | CNN
A gunman killed five people and wounded several others, including a police officer, in a Denver metro area shooting spree that included a car chase and gunfights with law enforcement, authorities said.
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Ohio Supreme Court hears arguments on GOP-drawn congressional redistricting map
Does Ohio's congressional map violate voters' wishes? The Ohio Supreme Court is expected to rule soon.
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DA to seek reduced prison term for truck driver given 110 years in fatal crash
The district attorney will seek a sentence of 20 to 30 years instead. The judge had said his hands were tied under Colorado law.
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Kentucky death toll from Dec 10 tornadoes climbs to 77
The official death toll in Kentucky from a swarm of devastating tornadoes that struck the state on Dec. 10 has climbed to 77, with an infant in hard-hit Graves County counted as the latest fatality, Governor Andy Beshear said on Monday.
Indonesian migrants brave treacherous seas for Malaysian dream
The danger of illicit sea crossings was highlighted by the recent capsizing of a boat off Malaysia’s Johor.
Bush, Obama and a view of bipartisan problem-solving
A shared concern for the welfare of the American people, as well as mutual respect between the two men, whatever their differing philosophies, made for a singular moment in American history.
www.deseret.comFive governorships most likely to change party control in 2022 - Washington Examiner
The balance of power could flip in Washington after next year’s midterm elections if Republicans win a House and/or Senate majority. But state legislatures and governor’s mansions could be in for dramatic changes as well. With 36 governorships up in 2022, here are five among the most likely to...
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Britons think politicians’ hypocrisy will hamper tackling climate crisis
Net Zero Diaries focus group finds people sceptical about whether Cop26 commitments will stick
Here are 5 stories that shaped Oregon politics in 2021
From COVID-19 to the historic expulsion of an Oregon House member, 2021 politics never stopped being interesting.
Changes to Belarusian Constitution may extend leader's rule
Belarus’ authorities have released a draft document proposing amendments to the country’s constitution that may allow authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to further cement his grip on power after months of mass protests and remain in office until 2035.
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'They're going to lose': Treatment of Vanessa Bryant shows cracks in case
"The Los Angeles County sheriff is not beloved. I would expect they’re going to lose a large sum of money if they go to trial," a former federal prosecutor said.
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Santa Monica offering families displaced by historical construction projects priority in affordable housing
Reports estimate 600 Black families were displaced by a highway construction.
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These 10 races could determine control of the Senate in 2022
Republicans have history on their side, but retirements by several reliable vote-getters and Trump’s polarizing presence are potential hazards on the road back to a majority.
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New law could give campaign finance scofflaws a big break
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware election officials have failed to take action as mandated by law against political candidates and committees who haven’t filed required campaign finance reports, but the
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene rants against ‘fake religion’ Kwanzaa as Black holiday begins
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene denounced Kwanzaa as a “fake religion” just as millions of Black people start to celebrate the weeklong holiday. The far-right Georgia lawmaker berated the n…
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Israeli attack on Syria port causes ‘significant material damage’
Attack caused ‘significant material damage’, but no casualties were reported, SANA news agency says.
Energy & Environment — 2021’s weather disasters cost $170B
Welcome to Monday’s Overnight Energy & Environment, your source for the latest news focused on energy, the environment and beyond. Subscribe here: thehill.com/newsletter-signup.Today we’re look…
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China pursues tech 'self-reliance,' fueling global unease
China's ruling Communist Party is pressing entrepreneurs to make the country a “technology superpower” that doesn’t need the United States or other foreign suppliers.
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Opinion | The message that the Vikings who reached North America in 1021 had for us in 2021
If the felling of three trees 1,000 years ago can shed light on a history that helps us make sense of the world today, what little event might provide insight in 3021?
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Snow buries north and west Japan
The snow has meant grounded flights and stranded travellers as people are told to stay indoors.
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Somalia’s allies fear instability as political crisis deepens
Intensifying row between president and prime minister sparks concerns as the country struggles to hold elections.
Year In Review 2021: Trump’s Cult of toxic patriotism that fueled the Big Lie | Milwaukee Independent
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Opinion: Guard members should not be political pawns, Beto O’Rourke says - El Paso Matters
By Beto O’Rourke Terrible news came to light last week that four Texas National Guardsmen who’d been activated for Operation Lone Star have committed
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North Dakota man convicted in grisly deaths sentenced to life in prison
A jury found Chad Isaak guilty in the April 2019 stabbing and shooting deaths of four people at a property management firm in the city of Mandan.
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Evangelicals a rising force inside Argentine prisons
Evangelical pastors have become increasingly influential inside Argentine prisons, especially in Santa Fe province.
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The housing market was on a wild ride this year. Here’s what to expect in 2022 | CNN Business
The US housing market has had a white hot year. Home sales are on track to reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021.
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Now pharmacies don't have enough staff to keep up with prescriptions
Pushed to the breaking point, pharmacy technicians are quitting in waves and stores are struggling to hire, leading to shorter hours, delayed prescriptions and risky mistakes.
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Edward O. Wilson, biologist known as 'ant man,' dead at 92
Edward O. Wilson, the pioneering Harvard biologist who advanced the provocative theory that human behavior such as war and altruism has a genetic basis, has died.
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Bush biographer, Texas political reporter Wayne Slater killed in car crash - Preston Hollow
Wayne Slater, the retired Dallas Morning News political writer known for his book about George W. Bush and Karl Rove has died.
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US move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt
U.S. health officials’ decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts and could create confusion among many Americans.
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Pediatric COVID-19 case rates, hospitalizations 'on fire' amid nation's latest surge
More than 2,100 children are currently hospitalized in the U.S. with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19, which is up by about 50% since the beginning of December.
CDC sharply drops estimate of Omicron prevalence in U.S.
The agency said the disparity was due to the rate with which the highly transmissible Omicron spread.
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Analysis: Rising child hospitalizations loom large over US Covid-19 response | CNN Politics
While kids rarely get seriously sick from Covid-19, variants have shown that they can and do feel the effects of the pandemic. And Omicron is fueling a surge in child hospitalizations in a way we haven’t seen before. It remains unclear if this will convince unvaccinated Americans they need to...
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1 in 50 people in Manhattan test positive for COVID-19 over last week
The Big Apple is experiencing a spike in new COVID-19 cases.
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COVID updates: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin tests positive
As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.4 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 824,000 Americans.
De Blasio announces NYC schools will open as planned after holiday recess
Outgoing New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) on Tuesday announced that schools will reopen as planned following the winter break on Jan. 3, despite the rapid rise in COVID-19 cases driven b…
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FDA: Antigen tests may have reduced sensitivity detecting Omicron
The new warning is based on preliminary studies by the National Institutes of Health’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics initiative.
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Pentagon goes on offense vs GOP on vaccine mandates
The Pentagon is on the offensive after a cascade of Republican lawmakers have pushed back over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members.The issue has quickly snowballed since early last month…
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Biden issues proclamation revoking southern Africa travel restrictions | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden issued a presidential proclamation Tuesday revoking a proclamation put in place last month that enacted travel restrictions on eight southern African nations, including South Africa, as the Omicron variant began to spread.
www.cnn.comCourt Allows Biden Employer Vaccine Mandate To Take Effect
A federal appeals court panel allowed Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for larger private employers to move ahead.
Child Covid hospitalizations are up, especially in 5 states
Child hospitalizations have grown at nearly twice the rate of adults in the past 4 weeks, an NBC News data analysis shows.
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Flight attendants fume as CDC gives airlines what they want on quarantine change
Just days before the CDC announced the change, the airline industry united to press for a shortened quarantine timeframe.
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More kids hospitalized with COVID-19 as Omicron spreads: "We need to get child vaccinations up"
The U.S. is averaging 260 pediatric COVID hospitalizations a day, up nearly 30% from last week.
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Biden, after claiming no 'federal solution' to COVID-19 pandemic, boasts about 'federal plan'
Biden tweeted on Tuesday that his administration was behind every governor across the U.S. as they combat the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC moves 3 more European destinations to its highest travel risk category | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added three destinations in Europe to its highest-risk category (Level 4) for travel on Tuesday.
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New CDC isolation guidance may ease COVID-related flight cancellations
On Monday, U.S. airlines received their first sign of possible relief, with the CDC shortening the isolation period for asymptomatic and fully vaccinated individuals.
Critics slam 'hypocrite' Biden for claiming 'no federal solution' to pandemic after vow to 'shut down' COVID
Critics on both ends of the political spectrum went full blast on President Biden's claim Monday that states are responsible for solving the coronavirus crisis, pointing out Biden's long history of claiming he would bring the country out of the pandemic.
Austria's Innsbruck airport denies 110 Britons entry over new Covid rules
Innsbruck airport in Austria refused to let in tourists caught out by updated restrictions.
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Pregnant cop challenges Boston Dem mayor over vaccine mandates: 'Take full responsibility'
An expectant mother in Boston is furious that the city has expanded its vaccination mandates.
What the CDC's latest COVID-19 quarantine recommendations mean for you
New CDC guidance for asymptomatic individuals differs greatly depending on one’s vaccination status.
Undertakers, rabbis join global fight promoting COVID shots
From South African undertakers to ultra-Orthodox Israeli rabbis, an unconventional cadre of people has joined global efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates.
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Study suggests coronavirus lingers in organs for months
Data from a new study suggests that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can persist in different parts of the body for months after infection, including the heart and brain.Scientists at the Natio…
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Omicron, storms disrupt air travel for 4th consecutive day
Flight cancellations that disrupted holiday travel stretched into Monday. Staffers calling out sick because of COVID-19 have left airlines short in recent days.
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President Joe Biden and his team repeatedly promised more Covid-19 testing, including at-home kits that deliver rapid results, but they are now admitting a virus that is more adaptable than the politicians who fight it has outpaced them again.
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The Memo: COVID surge multiplies dangers for Biden
President Biden is facing steep political risks as the omicron variant surges, propelling the fight against the pandemic into a new phase.New infections have risen to more than 200,000 per day — an…
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France to roll out new COVID-19 restrictions as Omicron surges
New measures on working from home, limits to public gatherings to take effect from January 3.
Apple closes swath of retail stores in New York amid city’s COVID-19 surge
Apple has closed 16 of its stores in New York as the city sees a significant uptick in COVID-19 infections. During the temporary closures, customers will be permitted to place o…
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CDC shortens Covid isolation period to 5 days for people without symptoms
The agency attributed the change to growing evidence that the virus is most infectious in the two or three days after symptoms arise.
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In eastern Germany, pastors push for shots despite protests
Lutheran pastors across Germany's Saxony state have used their sermons and opened their churches to promote vaccines as the most efficient way to prevent severe illness and to end the pandemic.
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New York state makes up almost 45% of new COVID-19 cases in US - Washington Examiner
New York state appears to have about 45% of the nation's recorded new positive COVID-19 cases. New York state had 82,350 positive cases on Sunday, while the United States had 181,948 cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. This comes amid new data from Gov. Kathy Hochul that...
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Australia COVID numbers hit a peak as Omicron outbreak strains domestic politics
Australia recorded another record surge in COVID-19 infections on Tuesday as an outbreak of the highly infectious Omicron variant disrupted reopening of the economy, while state leaders argued over domestic border controls.
Did you test positive on a home Covid kit? Your local health department wants to know
“Understanding what’s going on in the community helps us to understand do we need to dial things up or dial things down?” one public health official said.
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'Not in a good place': Hospitals prepare for omicron surge after holidays
Health care workers, already pushed to their limits, are bracing for an onslaught of Covid patients after the holiday season.
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Australia: Hundreds given false Covid results in Sydney lab error
At least 886 people were told they did not have Covid, when they in fact had tested positive.
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First COVID-19 shot recipient in US now a vaccine activist
New York nurse Sandra Lindsay became a vaccine activist after being hailed as the first person in the United States to get a COVID-19 shot a year ago
China tightens Xi’an lockdown as city reports highest daily Covid-19 cases in nearly 2 years | CNN
China’s Xi’an has further tightened lockdown measures and rolled out a fifth round of mass testing as it reported the highest daily count of local symptomatic Covid infections in a Chinese city since March 2020.
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What to do if your flight is canceled due to omicron-related crew shortages
Passengers stranded by the rise in airline cancellations have some options to get to their destinations or accommodate their extended stay, travel experts say.
Doctor explains how to tell the difference between Covid-19 and a cold
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