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Jan. 6 panel urges Trump prosecution with criminal referral
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan. 6 committee urged the Justice Department on Monday to bring criminal charges against Donald Trump for the violent 2021 Capitol insurrection, calling for accountability for the former president and “a time of reflection and reckoning.”
1/6 takeaways: Record for history and 'roadmap to justice'
The Jan. 6 committee set out to compile a public record for history of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Jan. 6 committee makes criminal referrals: Key takeaways and what's next
The Jan. 6 committee ended its final meeting Monday by announcing multiple criminal referrals to the Department of Justice against former President Donald Trump.
Jan. 6 panel urges ethics review for McCarthy, GOP lawmakers
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack has referred Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and three other GOP lawmakers to undergo an ethics investigation for their refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas.
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McConnell on Jan. 6 criminal referral of Trump: ‘Entire nation knows who is responsible for that day’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Monday issued a terse response to the House Jan. 6 select committee’s decision to refer criminal charges against former President Trump to the Just…
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Jan. 6 Committee releases 154-page executive summary detailing Trump's 'unlawful' conduct, criminal referrals
The Jan. 6 House committee unveiled Monday an introductory report detailing its impetus for referring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the DOJ.
Title 42 on hold after Roberts grants temporary stay in states' appeal to keep restriction
A group of 19 Republican-led states on Monday asked the Supreme Court to stop the immigration restriction Title 42 from ending this week
The 17 key findings from the executive summary of the Jan. 6 committee's report
The committee laid out what it has established over the course of its year-and-a-half-long investigation.
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Raskin likens House GOP defending Trump over Jan. 6 to bank robbers
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Monday likened House GOP lawmakers who at first decried former President Trump and then defended him over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot to “bank robbers” for their eff…
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Hogan: Trump at 'lowest point ever' on day of Jan. 6 report
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican weighing a 2024 White House bid, said Monday he believes former President Donald Trump is “at his lowest point ever," as the House Jan. 6 committee wrapped up its investigation into what Hogan described as "one of the darkest days in Amer
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Trump responds to Jan. 6 criminal referrals: ‘It strengthens me’
Former President Trump on Monday responded to the Jan. 6 committee’s decision to urge the Justice Department to prosecute him and some of his associates over their involvement in the Capitol riot a…
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Trump lawyer John Eastman referred for prosecution by Jan. 6 committee
Eastman wrote a two-page memo laying out a plan for then-Vice President Mike Pence to refuse to certify the presidential electoral count on Jan. 6.
Jan. 6 committee tears into Ivanka Trump for not being ‘forthcoming,’ memory woes - Washington Examiner
The Jan. 6 committee chastised former first daughter Ivanka Trump for not being fully straightforward with the panel in an executive summary released on Monday. Ivanka reportedly sat for deposition before the committee for about eight hours, but during that time she often exhibited a "lack of...
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GOP hardliners ratchet up demands amid calls for unity behind McCarthy’s speakership bid | CNN Politics
The GOP fight for House speaker intensified on Monday with a group of incoming chairmen demanding that their party fall in line behind House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy – and his conservative critics pushing back.
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Jan. 6 hearing: Hope Hicks says Trump didn’t care about damaging legacy - Washington Examiner
Hope Hicks was concerned former President Donald Trump was damaging his legacy by continuing to contest the 2020 election results — but he didn't seem to care. "He said something along the lines of: Nobody will care about my legacy if I lose. So, that won't matter. The only thing that matters is...
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The Jan. 6 committee’s big reveal hasn’t happened yet
Monday’s vote teed up the release of most panel evidence — material that could shed explosive new light on the Trump-led campaign to subvert the 2020 election.
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‘These folks don’t get it’: Trump dismisses Jan. 6 criminal referrals, says it only makes him stronger - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump dismissed the House Jan. 6 committee's criminal referrals Monday, admonishing the panel for engaging in "double jeopardy." Deploying the battle cry "what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger," Trump rebutted the suggestion from the committee during the public meeting...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJan. 6 committee condemns Trump as 'central cause' of insurrection in sweeping report
The Jan. 6 committee culminated its sweeping investigation by announcing it would make multiple criminal referrals to the DOJ against former President Trump.
Jan. 6 committee launches ethics complaint against McCarthy, other GOP lawmakers
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol escalated its clash with Republican lawmakers on Monday, recommending a formal ethics inquiry into House Minority Lead…
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Supreme Court temporarily pauses lifting Title 42 border restrictions: Texas, DHS react
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from ending Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that expelled migrants at the border out of health concerns.
Opinion | The Criminal Referrals Are Not Enough
The Jan. 6 committee is warning that American democracy remains deeply fragile.
www.politico.comDOJ cares about the evidence, not the criminal referrals
"The referral will not change the outcome" of prosecution decisions, a former official says.
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Hope Hicks, other officials and advisers warned Trump about election fraud claims
Correction: This story has been updated to note that Hicks previously worked at Fox Corp. Former White House aide Hope Hicks said former President Trump shrugged off concerns from advisers and offi…
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Elon Musk Twitter poll ends with users seeking his departure
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Five takeaways as Jan. 6 panel criminally refers Trump
The House select committee on Jan. 6 delivered its final big public moment on Monday, with a meeting outlining its conclusions and recapping some of its most important revelations. The commit…
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Ukraine war live updates: Russian drone attack takes out power supplies in Kyiv; Ruble tumbles
Russian drone strikes damaged infrastructure in Kyiv, Ukraine, while European Union countries agreed to a compromise for a gas price cap.
Jury selection begins in major 1/6 Proud Boys sedition trial
A judge has begun questioning potential jurors in the seditious conspiracy case against former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and four other members of the extremist group charged in the attack on the U.S.
apnews.comDeSantis' latest education plan targets teachers' unions by ending automatic dues in favor of monthly mailed-in checks
The Republican governor's new education agenda would make it more difficult for teachers to enroll and stay in a union.
Title 42 on hold after Roberts grants temporary stay in states' appeal to keep restriction
A group of 19 Republican-led states on Monday asked the Supreme Court to stop the immigration restriction Title 42 from ending this week
Proud Boys stand trial on Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy charges
Enrique Tarrio and Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola all face at least nine counts each, including seditious conspiracy against the U.S.
January 6 committee: What's next for Trump legally and politically
While he could face jail if convicted, these are symbolic recommendations for now not formal charges.
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Chief Justice Roberts pauses lifting of Title 42, keeping migrant policy in place for now
Title 42 has been used to expel migrants more than 2.4 million times since 2020. GOP-led states want to require the Biden administration to continue.
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Pence says DOJ charges against Trump for Jan. 6 would be ‘terribly divisive’
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday urged the Justice Department against indicting former President Trump ahead of a House panel’s expected announcement to refer Trump on criminal char…
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From Belarus without much love: Russia’s exaggerated offensive aspirations - Washington Examiner
Concerns over a new multifront Russian offensive in Ukraine are legitimate but exaggerated. While Ukrainian generals are warning of such an offensive, their statements are primarily motivated by a need to maintain Western materiel and political support for Kyiv. With Vladimir Putin visiting...
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Boebert says she won’t support McCarthy without mechanism to remove Speaker
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Monday said she would not support House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as the next Speaker unless there is a mechanism to easily remove him from the top …
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Fox News Poll: 37% say 2022 was good to them, highest since 2019
A new Fox News poll said a little more than a third of all voters said 2022 was a good year from them, up from the 2020 COVID lows but still a reflection of higher inflation.
CNN chief says ‘uninformed vitriol’ from left has been ‘stunning’
Chris Licht, who became CEO of CNN earlier this year, said he has been surprised by the “uninformed vitriol” directed at him from liberals as he attempts to shift the network’s editorial direction,…
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The House panel referred McCarthy, the House GOP leader, and others to the House ethics committee for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas.
Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial
Jurors in Los Angeles have found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape at his second sexual misconduct trial.
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How Trump has responded to the Jan. 6 committee
The House Jan. 6 committee is expected to release its report Monday. What has Trump said about its work and public hearings?
Migrant spike on the horizon: What to know about Biden's meeting with Ecuador president
President Joe Biden is expected to meet with Ecuador President Guillermo Lasso. The two will discuss the Ukraine-Russia war and immigration.
House Jan. 6 final report: Donald Trump 'central cause' of Capitol attack
The House committee investigating the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, labeled Donald Trump the 'central cause' of the riot.
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New York passes sweeping plan to reduce emissions and ‘lead the way on solving climate change’
A climate plan approved Monday paves the way for New York to enact a “cap and invest” program similar to California’s long-established cap-and-trade system.
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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of three charges in rape trial involving Gov. Newsom’s wife - Washington Examiner
Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault in a mixed decision Monday. He was found guilty of all counts of rape and sexual assault pertaining to Jane Doe 1, but the jury acquitted him of sexual battery against Jane Doe 3 and was hung on the
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US Capitol riot: Lawmakers recommend filing charges against Trump
Congressional panel urges Justice Department to indict ex-president on four charges, including inciting insurrection.
Who Is Rep.-Elect George Santos? His Resume May Be Largely Fiction.
George Santos, whose election to Congress on Long Island in New York last month helped Republicans clinch a narrow majority in the House of Representatives, built his candidacy on the notion that he was the “full embodiment of the American dream” and was running to safeguard it for others. His...
Incoming Republican congressman George Santos under scrutiny for resume discrepancies | CNN Politics
Republican Rep.-elect George Santos may have misrepresented parts of his resume, a CNN review of his public statements confirms.
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Kari Lake calls for imprisoning Maricopa County election officials
Defeated Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake called for Maricopa County election officials to be “locked up” on Sunday as Lake gears up to contest her opponent’s certified victory …
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High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers.
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Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.
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Idaho murders: Tips reach 10,000 as police comb through 'hours and hours of digital content'
About 10,000 tips have been submitted so far in the unsolved murders of four University of Idaho students, police said Monday, but they still don't have a suspect.
White House unable to describe what Kamala Harris is doing on immigration
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday that she does not "have anything to lay out" on Vice President Kamala Harris' role to address the border crisis.
Jan. 6 panel recommends House Ethics committee investigates 4 GOP members
The Jan. 6 Committee recommended the House Ethics Committee investigate Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Jim Jordan, Rep Andy Biggs and Rep. Scott Perry
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FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, attorney says
Sam Bankman-Fried may be ready to come to the U.S. to face criminal charges related to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX following a chaotic court appearance in the Bahamas.
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Ukraine to boost Belarus border defences as Putin meets Lukashenko
Kyiv fears a fresh Russian assault is on the horizon after President Putin travelled to Minsk.
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Boebert says she won’t support McCarthy unless there’s a check in place to remove speaker - Washington Examiner
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is predicating the prospect of her backing House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for speaker on the establishment of a check and balance system on the speakership. Refraining from outright opposing him, the Republican firebrand stressed that no agreement had been...
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Chief justice temporarily pauses end of Title 42 border restrictions
In a one-page order on Monday, Roberts agreed to place on hold a lower court ruling that declared Title 42 illegal, pending further action from the full court.
www.cbsnews.comA GOP strategist says Mike Pence 'could not go to a Trump rally and be safe' and calls the former VP 'a relic'
Sarah Longwell, a Republican strategist, told Politico's Adam Wren that Pence received "meh" reactions from prospective presidential primary voters.
How former crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried and friends quietly donated to political groups and relatives
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, "SBF," faces a litany of campaign finance violations. He also generously gave to charities and causes championed by his family.
Coal for Christmas: Three signs Manchin could deliver Democrats a big blow before 2024 - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has been a frustration for many Democrats as one of the deciding votes in the evenly split Senate, but he could deal the party more headaches before 2024. One of Manchin's allies in the Senate, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), recently defected from the Democratic Party and...
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Official: Russia, Iran turmoil limited meddling in US vote
A senior U.S. military official says Russia's war in Ukraine and anti-regime protests in Iran limited both adversaries' ability to influence or interfere in the recent midterm elections.
apnews.comIncoming GOP congressman accused of lying about his employment history and where he went to college defends himself with a false Winston Churchill quote
Santos, who has not yet been sworn into Congress, is accused of fabricating his biography, including his work history and where he went to school.
EU countries agree gas price cap to battle energy crisis
The 27-nation bloc has agreed to trigger a cap if gas prices exceed 180 euros per megawatt hour for three days.
Afghan Adjustment Act not included in omnibus spending bill, source says | CNN Politics
The Afghan Adjustment Act will not be included in the omnibus spending bill, a source familiar told CNN.
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Supreme Court releases February calendar: Biden student loan handout, Twitter and Google on the docket
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in February on President Biden's student loan handout and cases that consider whether Twitter and Google can be held accountable for terrorism.
Elizabeth Warren calls out Elon Musk for ‘unavoidable’ conflicts of interest caused by Twitter takeover | CNN Business
Senator Elizabeth Warren is raising concerns about conflicts of interest and potential legal violations for Tesla following Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter.
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Musk’s Twitter poll says he should resign as head of Twitter
Musk hasn’t said yet whether he’ll follow through with his promise to step down.
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Moldova intel chief: Russia could aim for breakaway region
CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s national intelligence agency said Monday that Russia could launch a new offensive next year with an aim to “create a land corridor” through southern Ukraine to the Moscow-backed breakaway region of Transnistria.
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Larry Elder teases 2024 presidential bid - Washington Examiner
Talk show host and former California gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder says he may run for president in 2024.Elder, a Republican, made the surprising announcement Friday on Fox11 where he debated attorney Gloria Allred on a variety of political topics. Elder has been a frequent critic of the...
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Hope Hicks says she told Trump she was concerned he was 'damaging his legacy'
Former President Donald Trump's aide, Hope Hicks, testified before the Jan. 6 committee and said she was concerned about "damaging his legacy."
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What’s in the House January 6 committee report summary | CNN Politics
The full report was published December 22, 2021. Read here.
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Chainsaw-wielding man storms police station, holds 2 children hostage before arrest, police say
A man wielding a chainsaw allegedly attempted to storm a Massachusetts police station on Sunday, then allegedly held two small children hostage at a nearby home.
Capitol riot committee seeks four criminal charges for Trump
The committee airs critical testimony by a Trump loyalist and criticises his daughter, Ivanka Trump.
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Drew Griffin dead: Don Lemon breaks down in tears announcing death of CNN colleague - Washington Examiner
CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Drew Griffin died at the age of 60 after a battle with cancer, according to the network. “Drew’s death is a devastating loss to CNN and our entire profession,” CNN CEO Chris Licht said. “A highly acclaimed investigative journalist, Drew’s work had...
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New Jersey lawmakers pass gun carry legislation after ruling
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey lawmakers gave final approval Monday to legislation overhauling rules to get a firearm carry permit after this summer's U.S.
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Twitter announces, then quickly retracts ban on promoting other social media
CEO Elon Musk posted poll asking, "Should I step down as head of Twitter?" and says he'll abide by the results.
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Twitter users tell Elon Musk to step down after CEO asks in poll
The Twitter CEO polled users Sunday night, saying he'll "abide by the results."
Jan. 6 panel refers McCarthy, 3 other Republicans for ethics violations
The panel referred the lawmakers for a review by the bipartisan ethics committee, which is seen as unlikely to take action against the members.
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EU countries agree gas price cap to contain energy crisis
European Union energy ministers on Monday agreed a gas price cap, after weeks of talks on the emergency measure that has split opinion across the bloc as it seeks to tame the energy crisis.
As US debates Title 42 policy, asylum seekers left in limbo
The Supreme Court intervened on Monday to block the controversial immigration policy’s scheduled expiration this week.
Musk's Twitter rules: A dizzying, whiplash-inducing timeline
Since Elon Musk took control of Twitter in late October, confusion over what is, and what is not allowed on the platform, even what a verified account is, has run rampant.
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Jan. 6 panel recommends criminal charges against former President Donald Trump
The Jan. 6 committee refers four criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to Justice Department.
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Live coverage: Jan. 6 committee refers Trump for 4 criminal violations
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol held its final public meeting on Monday and made unprecedented criminal referrals against former President T…
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NASA says coldest place to spend holidays will see temperature of minus 135 degrees - Washington Examiner
The coldest place on Earth to celebrate the holiday season will have plenty of snow and blue skies — and a temperature of minus 135 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA Earth satellites discovered the coldest place on the planet is a high ridge on the East Antarctic plateau, closing in on minus 135.8...
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Russia, China to hold joint naval drills
Russian warships have set off to take part in a joint naval exercise with China, an exercise that showcases increasingly close defense ties between the two countries.
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Alex Jones seeks $1.3 million salary in Infowars bankruptcy
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Monday asked a judge to allow him to take a $1.3 million annual salary from the bankrupt parent company of his Infowars' website.
Juan Williams: Third party chatter opens door for Trump
Donald Trump — meet Kyrsten Sinema. Sen. Sinema (I-Ariz.) recently departed the Democratic Party to become an independent. If Trump follows her lead and runs for president as an independent he inst…
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EU accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads
The European Union has accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc’s antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business.
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House Jan. 6 committee votes to refer criminal charges for Trump
The meeting is the culmination of the committee's nearly 18-month-long investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Title 42 to remain in place for now as Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily freezes order meant to end it | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday put a temporary hold on the termination of a controversial Trump-era immigration policy known as Title 42 that was set to end on December 21, leaving it in place for now.
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Shelby's swan song: A spending spat within his party
The veteran appropriator, days from retirement, is becoming the GOP face of a $1.7 trillion deal he helped ink. And he's fine with the blowback from conservatives.
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Stacey Abrams campaign more than $1 million in debt after disastrous defeat to Brian Kemp - Washington Examiner
The Stacey Abrams gubernatorial campaign is in major debt on the heels of the Democrat losing for a second time to Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA), according to Abrams campaign manager Lauren Groh-Wargo. Abrams's campaign, which raised around $100 million, owes over $1 million to multiple vendors and...
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Biden: US looking to strengthen relationship with Ecuador
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is looking to expand and strengthen its relationship with Ecuador, one of its staunchest allies in South America and a country that’s also getting plenty of attention from China.
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FBI issues alert on 'explosion' in child 'sextortion' schemes with holidays on horizon
With the holidays on the horizon, the FBI issued an alert on an "explosion" in child "sextortion" schemes.
Jan. 6 committee summary: Ivanka Trump not 'forthcoming'; Giuliani changed tone on stolen election during deposition
The panel says none of its witnesses provided evidence to suggest the election result was tainted, concluding that the claim was “a big scam.” It also alleges a plot to obstruct its work.
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Sudanese security forces tear-gas pro-democracy protesters
Thousands of demonstrator in Khartoum demand an end to military rule and justice for those killed since last year’s coup
Economic pain, Turkish strikes drive Syrian Kurds to Europe
A growing number of Syrian Kurds are making the journey to Europe on a circuitous course that includes travel by car and plane across Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, then finally by boat to Spain.
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Takeaways from Monday’s Jan. 6 committee meeting | CNN Politics
The January 6 committee used its final public meeting Monday to summarize its 17-month investigation with a simple closing statement: All roads lead to Donald Trump.
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Pakistani Taliban overpower guards, seize police center
Pakistani officials say several Pakistani Taliban detainees overpowered their guards at a counter-terrorism center in the country's northwest, snatching police weapons, taking hostages and seizing control of the facility.
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New York Times criticized over crossword that resembles swastika on first day of Hannukah - Washington Examiner
The New York Times was criticized on social media on Sunday, for publishing a crossword puzzle on the first day of Hanukkah that some users claimed resembled a "swastika." Sunday's crossword puzzle designer Ryan McCarty, a Washington, D.C.-based consulting manager, claimed the crossword was...
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Putin arrives in ally Belarus after Russian drones hit Kyiv
Belarus allowed its territory to be used as a launchpad for Moscow’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine, but it has not joined the fighting directly.
www.nbcnews.comNew Jersey Republican seeks to throw out daughter’s absentee ballot for rival
Tom Baio, an incumbent member of the Mendham township committee, lost his bid by three votes to Democrat Laura Spirig
EXPLAINER: How do parties and states set presidential votes?
No sooner had President Joe Biden told Democrats his preference for reordering the presidential primary calendar than states began balking.
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Brutal weekend raises questions about Twitter’s future under Musk
Twitter’s potential for a viable future under Elon Musk appears to have reached its bleakest point in the course of his roughly seven-week run as its owner. Over the weekend, Musk faced a familiar …
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Agents say Diplomatic Security Service riven by mismanagement and failing key missions - Washington Examiner
A mix of five active and recently retired Diplomatic Security Service agents said that the State Department's primary security service is failing its criminal investigation mission and is beset by chronic mismanagement and poor morale. Without reform and greater resources, they said the agency...
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‘THE central issue’: How the fall of Roe v. Wade shook the 2022 election
More than 50 Democratic and Republican elected officials, campaign aides and consultants took POLITICO inside the first campaign after the Supreme Court's landmark ruling.
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U.S. accuses U.N. of yielding to Russian threats over Iran drone inquiry
The United States accused U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of "apparently yielding to Russian threats" and not sending officials to Ukraine to inspect drones used by Russia that Washington and others say were supplied by Iran.
Biden Energy Department clamps down on fluorescent light bulbs with new proposal - Washington Examiner
The Department of Energy proposed new regulations Monday designed to discourage the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs, adding to the dozens of rulemakings introduced under President Joe Biden to impose tighter efficiency rules for common household products. The new proposed rule would...
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U.S. Congress aims to pack additional measures into government funding bill
The U.S. Congress faces a tricky task this week as lawmakers try to use a $1.7 trillion government funding bill to also address other priorities, including tweaks to election rules, reforms to drug sentencing and a ban on TikTok from government-owned devices.
U.S. targeted adversary cyber infrastructure to safeguard midterm vote
The U.S. military's Cyber Command hunted down foreign adversaries overseas ahead of this year's mid-term elections, taking down their infrastructure before they could strike, the head of U.S. Cyber Command said.
3 condo board members among 5 people killed in shooting at Toronto-area building
Five people are dead after a gunman opened fire at a condo building in a suburb near Toronto, police said.
Biden comes up short on guessing game about his teacher wife
President Joe Biden is married to a longtime teacher but he came up short on a quiz about her. Biden correctly guessed that the Truman balcony is Jill Biden's favorite place in the White House.
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Vatican defrocks anti-abortion U.S. priest Frank Pavone for "blasphemous" social media posts
His bishop repeatedly told Frank Pavone to stop his partisan activism for Donald Trump.
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Twitter users to Elon Musk: Time to go
Musk runs a Twitter poll on his leadership after backlash to new policy banning ‘free promotion’ of other platforms.
Former NFL player Willie McGinest is arrested after Los Angeles nightclub assault
McGinest, an analyst for the NFL Network, was booked on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the Dec. 9 incident.
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Scientists: Atmospheric carbon might turn lakes more acidic
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The Great Lakes have endured a lot the past century, from supersized algae blobs to invasive mussels and bloodsucking sea lamprey that nearly wiped out fish populations.
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Lawmakers to push through first legislative response to January 6 Capitol attack by week’s end | CNN Politics
Lawmakers reached an agreement to include in must-pass legislation a measure aimed at making it harder to overturn a certified presidential election, marking the first legislative response to the US Capitol insurrection and then-President Donald Trump’s relentless pressure campaign to stay in...
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COP15: Five key takeaways from the UN biodiversity summit
Memorable moments from the Montreal meeting that brought a historic deal.
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Alcohol use blamed for death of Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer
Medical examiners say the death of Cincinnati Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer was caused by chronic alcohol use
Read the full text of the Jan. 6 committee's report summary
The Jan. 6 committee met Monday and released an overview of its findings in advance of making public its full report.
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Man convicted in slain Ohio family case gets life in prison
A man convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Biden administration finalizing its plans as it braces for end of Title 42 and a rush at the border | CNN Politics
The Biden administration is finalizing its response to Wednesday’s anticipated end of a Trump-era border restriction known as Title 42, according to officials familiar with the planning.
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Accused NYC burglar all smiles after breaking into Robert De Niro's home while actor, daughter inside: reports
A reported repeat offender was allegedly caught trying to use actor Robert De Niro’s iPad and "stealing Christmas presents" after breaking into his Upper East Side home.
Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands' role in slave trade
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has apologized on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery and the slave trade.
apnews.comTrump Faces a Week of Headaches on Jan. 6 and His Taxes
After more than five years of dramatic headlines about controversies, scandals and potential crimes surrounding former President Donald Trump, the coming week will be among the most consequential. On Monday, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol by...
Young conservatives send mixed messages on Trump at MAGA gathering
Some attendees are talking about the former president more as a historical figure than the GOP's future presidential nominee.
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Biden releases plan to reduce homelessness as numbers match pre-pandemic
About 582,000 people were counted as homeless in tallies earlier this year, the administration said. It aims to lower that by 25% by 2025.
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Iran protests: Family finds signs of torture on man's exhumed body
The 23-year-old's relatives say they found severe injuries and stitching when they exhumed his body.
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Johnny Depp, Amber Heard settle defamation appeals
Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard have settled their defamation lawsuits following a high-profile trial earlier this year in which the former couple accused each other of physical and verbal abuse.
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Exclusive: Flynn deposition reveals questions about pressure on U.S. intelligence ahead of Jan. 6
CBS News has obtained audio files of the Jan. 6 House select committee's deposition of Trump ally Michael Flynn.
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High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions
The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers
UN chief strongly hopes war in Ukraine will end in 2023
The United Nations chief has expressed strong hopes that the Ukraine war will end in 2023. As for other global hotspots, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the Iranian government’s crackdown on demonstrators, urged all countries to fight terrorist threats from the extreme right, neo-Nazis
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Thailand warship capsizes leaving 31 sailors missing
The navy is searching for survivors after the HTMS Sukhothai, carrying 106 crew, sank in a storm.
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Ohio teacher files lawsuit claiming she was forced to resign after refusing to use students' preferred names and pronouns
The middle school teacher says using the children's preferred names and pronouns violated her religious beliefs.
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Fortnite maker to pay $520M for privacy, e-commerce abuses
The maker of the popular Fortnite video game will pay $520 million in penalties and refunds to settle complaints revolving around children’s privacy and its payment methods that tricked players into making unintended purchases.
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Elon Musk’s poll results are in: He should step down, Twitter voters say | CNN Business
A Twitter poll created by Elon Musk asking whether he should “step down as head of Twitter” ended early Monday morning with most respondents voting in the affirmative.
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Former New York University finance director charged with $3.4 mln fraud
A former director of finance at New York University was indicted on Monday for what prosecutors described as the defrauding of the school to divert about $3.4 million intended to fund minority- and women-owned businesses.
Coast Guard searching for 9 missing from capsized boat off Florida coast
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for nine people who were aboard a capsized boat off the coast of Florida.
Germany pauses purchases of Puma tanks after operational problems
Germany will not purchase any more Puma infantry tanks until they have proven themselves to be reliable, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Monday after several of the vehicles were put out of service during a recent military drill.
Jan. 6 committee wraps up with a summary hearing designed for an attention-deficit era
The Jan. 6 committee’s final hearing Monday was a concise, efficient summary of the case against former President Donald Trump, designed for a digital age dominated by short attention spans.
Russia may expedite launch of next space capsule after leak
Russia’s space corporation Roscosmos says a coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station doesn’t require evacuation of the crew.
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Netanyahu shreds New York Times for 'demonizing Israel for decades' after scathing editorial
Israel's incoming PM Benjamin Netanyahu called out the New York Times for demonizing Israel for decades after the paper warned his new cabinet would undermine democracy.
N.Y. bishop robbed during livestreamed service is arrested on fraud and extortion charges
In one instance, Bishop Lamor Whitehead is accused of convincing a parishioner to invest around $90,000 of her retirement savings with him, which he allegedly spent on “thousands of dollars of luxury goods and clothing," according to court documents.
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Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens
Ghana on Monday suspended payments on most of its external debt, effectively defaulting as the country struggles to plug its cavernous balance of payments deficit.
Harvey Weinstein is convicted of 3 of 7 charges, including rape, in his Los Angeles sexual assault trial | CNN
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was found guilty Monday of rape and sexual assault against one of four women he was accused of assaulting in Los Angeles – a significant conviction in the second trial of a man at the center of allegations that fueled the global #MeToo movement.
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Historic biodiversity agreement reached at UN conference
Negotiators reached a historic deal at a U.N. biodiversity conference early Monday that would represent the most significant effort to protect the world’s lands and oceans and provide critical financing to save biodiversity in the developing world.
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Senator Warren, Tesla investor turn up heat over Musk's Twitter role
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a longtime critic of Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk, on Monday raised concerns that the automaker's board had failed to address the risks posed by his role as CEO of Twitter.
Sen. Raphael Warnock responds to Brad Raffensperger's op-ed calling him an "election denier"
Warnock's runoff election victory this month gave Democrats their 51st seat in the Senate.
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Central Park entrance renamed 'Gate of the Exonerated' for the 'Exonerated Five'
A Central Park entrance was renamed the "Gate of the Exonerated" on Monday in honor of the "Exonerated Five."
Biden condemns rising antisemitism in U.S. at Hanukkah reception
The president will say silence is complicity amid rising antisemitic attacks nationwide and around the world.
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Third air bag death confirmed, owners urged to get repairs
Stellantis and U.S. safety regulators have confirmed that an exploding Takata air bag inflator has killed another driver.
apnews.comKey takeaways from the House Jan. 6 committee’s final public meeting
The House Jan. 6 committee brought its 18-month investigation to a dramatic close by making Donald Trump the first former president to be the subject of a criminal referral from Congress.
Biden admin pushes consumers toward LED light bulbs with new energy efficiency standard
The Biden administration released a rule Monday aimed at moving consumers away from compact fluorescent bulbs and toward more energy efficient LED bulbs.
What’s on the FEC’s holiday wish list
On Friday the FEC sent its legislative recommendations up to the Hill after approving them unanimously a day earlier.
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Putin and Lukashenko dwell on cooperation, not Ukraine war, after summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart extolled ever-closer ties on Monday as Putin visited Minsk for the first time since 2019, hardly mentioning the war raging in nearby Ukraine at a joint news conference.
Jan. 6 riot panel urges prosecution of Trump, allies over U.S. Capitol riot
A U.S. House of Representatives panel on Monday asked federal prosecutors to charge former President Donald Trump with obstruction and insurrection for his role in sparking the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol.
Woman caught stealing Christmas presents from De Niro home
Police say a serial burglar has been caught attempting to poach Christmas presents from actor Robert De Niro’s Manhattan home.
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Schumer reflects on how Senate Democrats went from infighting to big policy wins and a larger majority
In an interview with NBC News, the majority leader looks back on his roller coaster of a year and previews how he'll deal with a Republican-controlled House.
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Toyota president says 'silent majority' questioning electric vehicle-only push: 'We shouldn't limit ourselves'
Toyota president Akio Toyoda is speaking out against the industry's push to go electric exclusively, saying some are afraid to say what he is saying about electric vehicles.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried back in Bahamian custody after apparent confusion in court over extradition
The 30-year-old FTX CEO, who was arrested Dec. 12 in the Bahamas, initially resisted extradition to the U.S. to face a spate of charges, including fraud.
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R. Kelly manager gets a year in prison for theater threat
R. Kelly’s onetime manager has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for calling in a shooting threat that halted a screening of a damning documentary about the R&B star.
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Supreme Court puts brakes on Title 42’s expiration
The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily halted the expiration of Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy that allows border officials to turn away asylum-seekers due to concerns about public healt…
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MOSCOW (AP) — Officials of the Jehovah's Witnesses say four Russian members of the religious denomination have been sentenced to prison terms ranging up to seven years.
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Biden political appointees to HIV council have 'woke' pasts tied to drag queen story hour, Planned Parenthood
Members of President Biden's Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS worked for prominent progressive advocacy groups and on "woke" issues such as "queer liberation" and "health equity."
Warren concerned that Tesla board failed to guard against Musk’s Twitter conflicts
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has sent a letter to the chairman of Tesla’s board raising concerns that CEO Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter is hurting shareholders and creating serious conflicts o…
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Canadian man accused of killing 5 had feud with condo board
A 73-year-old man who had a long-running dispute with his condo board in a suburb near Toronto killed five people, including three board members, after he claimed on social media that the building’s electrical room was making him sick.
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Why the market is obsessed with unemployment | CNN Business
As the year comes to a close, it seems that the market’s focus on inflation rates are shifting to a new area of concern: Unemployment. While the Federal Reserve has taken steps to fight inflation by curbing economic growth, the full extent of the damage to the employment market is yet to be seen.
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Supreme Court sets February date for arguments on Biden's student debt relief
The justices will hear the two cases on Feb. 28.
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Heavy metals found in dark chocolate including Trader Joe's and Hershey's
Consumer Reports says potentially harmful levels of cadmium and lead were detected in some chocolate brands.
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Asian markets follow Wall St lower amid gloomy outlook
Asian stock markets have slid further amid gloom about weaker global economic growth as central banks raise interest rates to cool inflation.
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Stocks closed lower on Wall Street as investors brace for higher interest rates from central banks to fight inflation.
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RNC chair Ronna McDaniel says her support is 'pretty solid' as she faces challengers in re-election bid
As Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel seeks another two-year term steering the GOP’s national committee, her rivals question her advertised support for re-election
Energy & Environment — Europe strikes deal on gas cap
The European Union reaches an agreement on a temporary natural gas price cap. Meanwhile, the Biden administration proposes a phase-out of compact fluorescent lightbulbs, and almost 200 countries an…
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Texas Border Patrol facility overwhelmed with illegal immigrants as Title 42 expiration looms
A Border Patrol facility in El Paso, Texas, was overwhelmed with an influx of migrants over the weekend, with video footage showing thousands in federal custody.
Air Force grounds entire B-2 fleet after emergency landing
The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years’ college bowl games.
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On The Money — McConnell touts elements of omnibus
See why Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is already celebrating the year-end deal on an omnibus spending package as a prize for his party. We’ll also look at some of the latest chatter aroun…
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World Series champ Tom Browning dead at 62
Tom Browning, a former star pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds who won a World Series in 1990 with the team, died Monday after officers found him unresponsive in his Kentucky home.
Prosecutors: Fraud fed Brooklyn preacher's flashy lifestyle
NEW YORK (AP) — A Brooklyn preacher known for his close friendship with New York City’s mayor and a previous stint behind bars was arrested Monday on charges he plundered a parishioner's retirement savings to bankroll his flashy lifestyle and extorted a businessman by falsely claiming he could lean
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Biden's midterm report card: Americans grade him on economy, immigration, foreign relations and climate change
Americans graded President Biden on his 2022 performance across several subjects, including the economy, immigration, foreign relations and climate change.
At least 36 people injured, some seriously, after ‘severe turbulence’ on Hawaiian Airlines flight | CNN
At least 36 people on a Hawaiian Airlines flight were injured, with 20 taken to emergency rooms, after their plane encountered “severe turbulence” on a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu on Sunday, authorities said.
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U.S. State Dept says toll of COVID in China a concern for the world
The United States hopes that China can address the current COVID-19 outbreak as the toll of the virus is a global concern due to the size of the Chinese economy, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.
Gottlieb: Drug shortage ‘isn’t like what we had with baby formula’
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said a shortage of antibiotic drugs in the U.S. is the result of pharmaceutical companies not expecting a surge in demand rathe…
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Children's medicine shortage hits as flu season starts fast
Caring for sick children has become extra stressful for many U.S. parents recently due to shortages of Children’s Tylenol and other medicines.
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Covid, flu and RSV: What the science shows about being contagious
How long do people remain infectious with respiratory viral diseases like Covid, flu and RSV?
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Loved or hated, Fauci’s parting advice: Stick to the science
Dr. Anthony Fauci is excited by the prospect of next-generation coronavirus vaccines but worried about health misinformation as he prepares to step down at the end of the month.
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Flu activity remains high but shows signs of slowing in parts of the US, CDC says | CNN
A flu season that hit the United States early and hard is showing the first signs of slowing in parts of the country.
www.cnn.comSupreme Court temporarily pauses lifting Title 42 border restrictions: Texas, DHS react
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from ending Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that expelled migrants at the border out of health concerns.
2 COVID-19 deaths reported in Beijing as virus surges
Chinese health authorities have reported the nation's first COVID-19 deaths in more than two weeks. The two deaths in Beijing come as the illness is surging after China eased the strict “zero-COVID” approach it credits with keeping its toll low.
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Why Democrats warmed to severing Medicaid eligibility from the Covid public health emergency
The Congressional Budget Office assumes the public health emergency for Covid will expire in July — barring another extension by the Biden administration.
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Avoiding COVID-19 during the holidays: Here's what doctors are recommending
According to the CDC, the counties of Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale all currently have high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Former NY teacher accused of injecting teen with COVID-19 vaccine without parental consent avoids jail time
Laura Russo, a former New York high school teacher accused of injecting a teenager with a coronavirus vaccine dose at her home in Long Island, has been sentenced.
Appeals court says U.S. cannot mandate federal contractor COVID vaccines
A U.S. appeals court on Monday said the White House could not require federal contractors to ensure that their workers are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of government contracts.
Chinese megacity Chongqing says people with Covid can go to work ‘as normal’ | CNN Business
The sprawling Chinese metropolis of Chongqing announced Sunday that public sector employees testing positive for Covid-19 can go to work “as normal,” a remarkable turnaround for a city that only weeks ago had been in the throes of a mass lockdown.
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COVID-19 cases continue sharp uptick in Florida
Florida had more than 22,500 reported new cases of COVID-19 last week, continuing a sharp increase. The Florida Department of Health on Friday released data...
Only 14% of diagnosed cancers in the US are detected by screening, report says | CNN
A small proportion – 14.1% – of all diagnosed cancers in the United States are detected by screening with a recommended screening test, according to a new report.
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China could see nearly a million deaths as it exits zero-Covid, study says | CNN
China’s abrupt and under-prepared exit from zero-Covid could lead to nearly 1 million deaths, according to a new study, as the country braces for an unprecedented wave of infections spreading out from its biggest cities to its vast rural areas.
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1,000 days later, experts say the COVID shutdown was the right move
While hospitals in Massachusetts were strained by COVID, they were never overwhelmed, infectious disease specialists say. They argue the order to shutter "nonessential" businesses made a difference.
More than half of people involved in road accidents had drugs or alcohol in their system, study says | CNN
More than 55% of people involved in serious or fatal road accidents tested positive for drugs or alcohol, according to a new study.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Overview
COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus that causes mild to severe cases. Here’s a quick guide on how to spot symptoms, risk factors, prevent spread of the disease, and find out what to do if you think you have it.
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