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Republican National Committee plans to soon consider declaring Trump the ‘presumptive 2024 nominee’
The Republican National Committee is expected to consider a resolution next week to declare Donald Trump the party’s “presumptive 2024 nominee,” even though only two states have voted and the former president has nowhere near the requisite number of delegates to clinch the mantle.
Trump Says Anyone Who Donates to Haley Is 'Permanently Banned' From MAGA
Donald Trump threatened anyone donating to Nikki Haley's campaign in the GOP race and said any donors would be banned from the "MAGA camp."
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Biden mocks Trump’s infrastructure record as he goes on offense in Midwest swing | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden needled former President Donald Trump while heralding a major infrastructure investment during a visit to the critical battleground state of Wisconsin Thursday.
www.cnn.comSenate deal on border and Ukraine at risk of collapse as Trump calls it 'meaningless'
A bipartisan Senate deal to pair border enforcement measures and Ukraine aid faced potential collapse Thursday.
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Republicans exhausted with Comer's 'complete failure' to deliver on promise to impeach Biden: Report
Despite a monthslong impeachment inquiry, chairman James Comer has yet to bring any articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden.
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Biden credits Americans for strong economy, touts his legislative wins for 'turning the economy around'
President Joe Biden on Thursday continued to praise the recent GDP report and he gave credit to Americans for an economy that has exceeded expectations.
Senate immigration talks continue as divisions among Republicans threaten to sink deal
Republican leaders are also trying to gauge how much GOP support for a border security agreement with Democrats has shifted after former President Donald Trump's victory in New Hampshire.
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McConnell asserts Biden's 'clear authority' for Iran airstrikes, says president should do more to deter terror
Sen. McConnell supports President Biden's authority for Iran airstrikes, urging stronger action against terrorist threats.
Trump White House official Peter Navarro gets a 4-month sentence for defying a House Jan. 6 subpoena
Trump White House official Peter Navarro is sentenced to four months of imprisonment for defying House Jan. 6 probe.
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‘Preposterous’: Federal judge decries efforts to downplay Jan. 6 violence, label perpetrators ‘hostages’
Judge Royce Lamberth, who has handled dozens of Jan. 6 cases, lamented the false rhetoric spread by Donald Trump and his allies.
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MTG files complaint against 'secret boyfriend' of Georgia DA prosecuting Trump: 'Serious violations'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a complaint with the Georgia ethics commission alleging DA Fani Willis' 'secret boyfriend' violated state law.
A Democrat raised protecting Johnson as speaker in a meeting with Biden and congressional leaders
The president didn't engage with the suggestion in the moment, but it reflects a growing question among Democrats about what to do if the right tries to depose the new speaker.
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Hawaii considers bill that could block Donald Trump from state's 2024 primary ballot
The federal courts or the state Supreme Court would determine whether a political candidate is disqualified under the 14th Amendment.
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Takeaways from Donald Trump’s testimony at the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial | CNN Politics
Two days after dominating the New Hampshire GOP’s presidential primary, all but assuring himself a third straight nomination and rematch with President Joe Biden, Donald Trump returned to a Manhattan federal courthouse.
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Growing number of Democrats call on Biden to federalize Texas National Guard
A growing group of liberal politicians and commentators are calling on Biden to federalize the Texas National Guard.
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White House stays the course on border talks — despite Trump’s interference
The restraint from Biden aides signals the White House is still hopeful a deal is possible.
www.politico.comIsrael vows to fight Hamas all the way to Gaza's southern border. That's fueling tension with Egypt
Israel faces a growing risk of damaging its peace with Egypt as its military pushes the offensive against Hamas further south in the Gaza Strip.
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Trump defends himself on the stand, blasts E Jean Carroll trial: 'This is not America'
Former President Trump took the stand on Thursday in his defense in the civil defamation damages trial stemming from E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit claiming he sexually attacked her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says 2024 is going to be a 'very good' year for the economy
With the economy looming large in the 2024 election, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she sees “no reason” for a recession this year.
Majority of college grads and independents not behind Trump in early states: Poll
A survey discovered Donald Trump has yet to win over those with college degrees or independents ahead of the 2024 election.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTucker Carlson wanted a fight with Team Trudeau. He got one.
Alberta’s premier is also under fire for her appearance with the far-right star.
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Senate Republicans fracture as Donald Trump influences fragile border, Ukraine negotiations
Senate Republicans are grappling with Donald Trump's reelection bid as he endangers bipartisan talks on border and migrant policy changes.
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GOP senators seethe as Trump blows up delicate immigration compromise | CNN Politics
Senior Senate Republicans are furious that Donald Trump may have killed an emerging bipartisan deal over the southern border, depriving them of a key legislative achievement on a pressing national priority and offering a preview of what’s to come with Trump as their likely presidential nominee.
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Trump goes over Biden's head and 'encourages' states to defy him over 'invasion' at border
Donald Trump threw his full support behind Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), urging all governors to follow his lead.
www.washingtonexaminer.comAP VoteCast: What the first contests tell us about the Trump and Biden coalitions
With momentum from this month’s presidential contests in Iowa and New Hampshire, Joe Biden and Donald Trump appear poised to give the nation a sequel to the 2020 election — but even strong victories this week for both men highlighted weak spots for each of them.
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Defiant Trump takes legal risk on stand in New York defamation trial
The lawyers and the judge spent more time arguing about the scope of the former president's testimony.
www.bbc.comThe Looming Contest Between Two Presidents and Two Americas
WASHINGTON — Each of them has sat behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, signed bills into law, appointed judges, bartered with foreign leaders and ordered the armed forces into combat. They both know what it is like to be the most powerful person on the planet. Yet the general election...
Haley remains defiant as Trump ratchets up attacks on last-standing 2024 GOP rival | CNN Politics
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is growing more defiant in the face of Donald Trump’s efforts to push her out of the 2024 Republican primary race, poking and prodding at the former president and encouraging supporters to wear Trump’s attacks as a badge of honor.
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Fetterman rejects top Democrat's attempted crackdown on Zyn: 'On the side of more freedom'
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania opposes Sen. Chuck Schumer's push for a Zyn crackdown, emphasizing personal freedom and adult choices.
'Immoral': Some Republicans rebuke efforts to kill immigration deal to help Trump
The fight over an emerging border and foreign aid bill grew tense Thursday as the GOP split over whether to sink the deal to boost Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
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Biden spoke with ceasefire advocates as his team grapples with reality of regular protests | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden was working a photoline backstage on Wednesday after receiving the United Auto Workers’ coveted political endorsement at its’ annual conference in Washington, DC, when a small group of union members supporting a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war approached him.
www.cnn.comUkraine and Russia trade accusations over fatal plane crash that Moscow says involved Ukrainian POWs
The Il-76 crashed in a rural area of Russia on Wednesday, and authorities said all 74 people on board were killed.
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E. Jean Carroll defamation case: Judge denies Trump's motion for mistrial
Get live updates from the federal defamation trial of former President Trump to determine any additional damages for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll in 2019.
All but two Senate Democrats sign on to Palestinian statehood measure
All but two Senate Democrats have signed on to a resolution to the upcoming national security supplemental package that endorses the creation of a Palestinian state.
Jill Biden tells school principals 'enough is enough' while promoting a gun safety initiative
Jill Biden on Thursday declared that “enough is enough” as she did her part to encourage school leaders to promote storing firearms safely to help protect children. Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. A new initiative was announced at a White House event for school...
GOP governors show support for Texas in border standoff
A coalition of 24 Republican governors released a joint statement Thursday in support of Abbott’s efforts to exercise what he claims is Texas’ “constitutional right to self-defense.”
www.politico.comUS warned Iran that ISIS-K was preparing attack ahead of deadly Kerman blasts, a US official says
The official did not detail how the U.S., which does not have diplomatic relations with Iran, conveyed the warning.
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Bill Belichick exemplifies the foolishness of the NFL's Rooney Rule
Any interested NFL team has a great opportunity awaiting it. The New England Patriots cut ties with longtime head coach Bill Belichick earlier this month, making him available for other teams to hire. The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly interested. However, due to the NFL‘s “Rooney Rule,” teams...
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Qatar 'appalled' by reported criticism from Israel's Netanyahu
The Israeli PM was apparently recorded calling its role as a mediator in the Gaza war "problematic".
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States turn their attention to regulating AI and deepfakes as 2024 kicks off
Since the beginning of the year, lawmakers in at least 14 states have introduced legislation to combat the threats AI and deepfakes can pose to political campaigns.
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Drones attack deep in Russia as Medvedev threatens Ukraine’s ‘existence’
Ukraine attacks military and energy infrastructure in at least three cities inside Russia, showing new drone abilities.
Bill to ban minors from social media and terminate youths' accounts passes Florida House
A Florida bill that would ban social media for users under 16 passed the House Wednesday. Similar bills in other states have been snared in legal battles.
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Trump testifies briefly at defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump was on and off the witness stand at a jury trial Thursday in less than 3 minutes but not before breaking a judge’s rules on what he could say by claiming that a writer’s sexual assault allegations were a “false accusation.”
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Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani raises less than $1 million from 13 donors in legal defense fund
Rudy Giuliani turned to longtime allies to help pay his massive legal bills. He also saw help from supporters of Donald Trump.
Biden family business associate had no contact with Joe Biden, lawyer says | CNN Politics
House Republicans interviewed a former business associate of Hunter and James Biden on Thursday who told Congress ahead of the interview he had “no contact” with President Joe Biden, according to a letter obtained by CNN.
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Trump joins motion seeking to disqualify DA Fani Willis, dismiss Georgia election charges
Attorneys representing former President Trump have moved to join a motion filed by Georgia co-defendant Mike Roman that seeks to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis.
Senate GOP in 'quandary' over border security, Ukraine aid package: 'Designed not to solve the problem'
Senate GOP erupts in confusion over border negotiations following Wednesday night's closed-door meeting on Ukraine.
First tech platform breaks ranks to support kids online safety bill
Snapchat breaks from its trade group to support a bipartisan bill that’s meant to bolster protections for children online.
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Pentagon watchdog says "uncoordinated" approach to UAPs, or UFOs, could endanger national security
The Defense Department's inspector general said the Pentagon lacks a comprehensive strategy to address unidentified aerial phenomena.
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Biden travels to swing state Wisconsin to tout economy, infrastructure spending
Biden travels to swing state Wisconsin to tout economy, infrastructure spending
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Boris Nadezhdin: Putin's would-be opponent vows to end Ukraine war
Boris Nadezhdin has gathered tens of thousands of signatures in his bid to stand for Russia's presidency.
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'Mr. Trump, keep your voice down'
A courtroom eruption from Donald Trump. It's Thursday's news.
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Israelis protest against their government, calling for the end of war in Gaza and the release of hostages
Hundreds of protesters briefly blocked the main highway in Tel Aviv on Wednesday night, calling on the government to end the war in Gaza and free remaining hostages.
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House Ethics Committee drops its investigation of Rep. Jamaal Bowman
The New York Democrat pulled a fire alarm in a Capitol office building in September as Republicans called a vote to avoid a government shutdown.
www.nbcnews.comGeorgia lawmakers consider bills to remove computer codes from ballots
Georgia's state House and Senate are pursuing separate bills to remove barcodes from most of the state's ballots, part of a continuing Republican pushback against Georgia's voting machines. The Senate Ethics Committee voted 8-2 on Thursday to advance Senate Bill 189 to the full Senate. It's...
Biden runs through red light in latest part of $25 billion electric vehicle push
President Joe Biden vetoed a GOP led electric vehicle bill in the latest development of his $25 billion EV charging plan.
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Arizona GOP head Jeff DeWit resigns amid Kari Lake audio scandal
Arizona GOP head Jeff DeWit is stepping down from his role amid a controversy over a recording that featured a conversation between him and GOP senate candidate Kari Lake.
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Levi Strauss plans to cut at least 10% of its global corporate workforce in restructuring
Levi's announced the layoffs as the apparel retailer reported fourth-quarter earnings.
Igor Girkin shot down a passenger jet, then insulted Putin. Which one put him in jail?
Igor Girkin escaped justice for downing flight MH17 but goes to jail after criticising Russia's leader.
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Haley campaign lashes out at RNC, Ronna McDaniel over resolution to declare Trump presumptive GOP nominee
Nikki Haley's campaign is lashing out at the Republican National Committee and its chairwoman Ronna McDaniel following a report that it is considering a resolution to declare former President Donald Trump the presumptive GOP nominee.
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war rages, UN shelter in Gaza hit by tank fire
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured after shelling struck an area near Gaza City where people were awaiting aid delivery, according to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. Follow live updates.
U.S. won’t leave Iraq or Syria any time soon
What is happening, more generally, are discussions throughout the administration about where in the region forces are most needed.
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How Israel controls $188 million of Palestinian money every month
Palestinian tax revenue destined for Gaza has been frozen by Israel since November – here’s what’s happening now.
Trump racks up endorsements from Republicans in Congress as any resistance that once existed fades
After Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden and inspired a mob of supporters to attack the Capitol trying to overturn the 2020 election, the defeated president started laying the groundwork for the support in Congress he would need for a return.
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‘I think they’re rushing these planes into the sky’: Fears cloud return of Boeing’s 737 MAX 9
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, the two carriers with Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 in their fleet, have begun fixing their planes — and could be flying again as soon as this weekend.
www.politico.comMichigan GOP chair Kristina Karamo rightly ousted, say RNC lawyers
Swing state’s Republican party has seen two feuding groups claiming to be its legitimate leaders in recent weeks
Biden administration warned Iran before terror attack that killed over 80 in Kerman, U.S. officials say
The U.S. warning about the Jan. 3 ISIS' terrorist strike was delivered over a week before dual suicide bombings took place.
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Trump says Nikki Haley donors 'permanently barred' from MAGA movement
Former President Trump announced on Truth Social that donors to former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley will be "permanently barred" from the "Make America Great Again" movement.
OnPolitics: Who could Donald Trump choose as VP?
As Trump campaigned in Iowa and New Hampshire, he conducted what looked like auditions for a running mate.
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The 24 Republican governors backing Abbott in his fight against Biden over the border
Governors rush to defend Greg Abbott against Biden on the border chaos: a complete list of every Republican governor supporting Abbott's cause
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience
Americans showed a continued willingness to spend freely despite high interest rates and price levels.
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Biden administration moves to increase assistance to Ecuador amid concerns over the deteriorating situation | CNN Politics
The Biden administration plans to increase assistance to Ecuador amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the country, ranging from equipment to deploying personnel, according to a senior administration official.
www.cnn.comAll but two Senate Democrats sign on to Palestinian statehood measure
All but two Senate Democrats have signed on to a resolution to the upcoming national security supplemental package that endorses the creation of a Palestinian state.
New House maps in New York stall as deadline for June primaries nears
There are few signs that the redistricting process will be wrapped up soon.
www.politico.comA witness says the fatal shooting of an American-Palestinian teen in the occupied West Bank was unprovoked
The passenger in a pickup truck where an American-Palestinian was fatally shot in the occupied West Bank says the shooting was unprovoked.
apnews.com‘No Time to Go Wobbly’: Why Britain Is Lobbying U.S. Republicans on Ukraine
LONDON — When David Cameron, Britain’s foreign secretary and onetime prime minister, visited Washington last month, he took time out to press the case for backing Ukraine with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the far-right Georgia Republican who stridently opposes further American military aid to...
Judge in Georgia election interference case hears motions from Trump co-defendant Jeffrey Clark
A lawyer for ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark argued for access to communications between prosecutors and the White House related to his Georgia election interference case.
Will a US court order Biden to stop ‘complicity’ in Gaza genocide?
Lawsuit asks court to order President Joe Biden to end US assistance to Israel that enables alleged genocide in Gaza.
The Labor Department wants to decide how and when you work
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su’s new rule may have a drastic effect on gig workers. Learn what it means for you.
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EXCLUSIVE: Willis, Wade and others expected to be subpoenaed for hearing on Fulton County DA affair allegations | CNN Politics
A current and former law partner to Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor leading the 2020 election subversion case in Georgia, have been told to expect a subpoena to testify at a hearing next month on whether he and the district attorney who brought the case should be disqualified over their...
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Florida Supreme Court to take up challenge to congressional redistricting plan
But the case will not likely be resolved before an election deadline.
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Israel-Hamas war: CIA director to meet with Israel and Qatar representatives over hostage deadlock
Israel-Hamas war: deadly U.N. building strike, Khan Younis fighting intensifies, Qatar criticizes Netanyahu amid hostage talks
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Trump cites allegations of improper relationship in effort to dismiss Georgia election charges
A Trump co-defendant in the election interference case alleged this month that two key prosecutors in the case were engaged in a romantic relationship.
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Pennsylvania governor's new slogan isn't fit for kids' ears
Gov. Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for how he wants to run Pennsylvania. And it's profane. (Jan.25)
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Biden lucks out with 'higher than expected' GDP, says Tiana Lowe Doescher
Tiana Lowe Doescher referred to the fourth quarter gross domestic product as President Joe Biden's "boon" for his reelection campaign.
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MSNBC host Joy Reid compares Trump to Hitler during rant on 'how fascism takes root'
MSNBC host Joy Reid compared former President Donald Trump to Hitler on Wednesday during a rant about fascism and how it "takes root."
Why Hochul’s budget is a headache for Suozzi
Republicans see an opening in the migrant crisis and school spending.
www.politico.comFight brewing over Biden climate funds that help farmers in Republican-leaning states
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -An effort by Republican U.S. lawmakers to reallocate $18 billion in climate-friendly agriculture funding under President Joe Biden's signature climate law would shift money away from programs that primarily benefit farmers in Republican-leaning states, a Reuters analysis...
Igor Girkin shot down a passenger jet, then insulted Putin. Which one put him in jail?
Igor Girkin escaped justice for downing flight MH17 but goes to jail after criticising Russia's leader.
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CIA director headed abroad for Gaza hostage talks: US officials
CIA Director Bill Burns will soon travel to Europe to meet with Middle Eastern officials as part of an effort to release Hamas' hostages.
Trump joins effort to get Fulton County DA dismissed from 2020 election case over affair allegations | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s attorneys are joining calls for the dismissal of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in the 2020 election subversion case against the former president and his co-defendants in Georgia, pointing to alleged misconduct between Willis and her lead prosecutor.
www.cnn.comDespite 2 losses, Nikki Haley tries to claim victory in the Republican presidential race so far
Despite losing both Iowa and New Hampshire to Donald Trump, Nikki Haley is nevertheless trying to frame those losses as a victory.
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Analysis: Biden has a bridge to reelection – but has to rebuild it first | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s voters get all the attention. But it’s Joe Biden’s who may decide the general election.
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Highlights: Trump takes the stand in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case
Read highlights of Trump’s testimony in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial.
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Woman, 25, dies from allergic reaction after eating mislabeled cookies with peanuts from Stew Leonard's
A 25-year-old woman died from an allergic reaction after eating a cookie sold by Stew Leonard's that was not properly labeled as containing peanuts, officials said.
Netanyahu under fire as CIA chief prepares ceasefire talks
Israel's prime minister is under fire from families of hostages held by Hamas, as U.S. officials try to broker a deal for their release.
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Mike Johnson picks Derek Merrin in Republican primary to face Marcy Kaptur for Ohio House seat
Republicans are fearful 2022 failed nominee J.R. Majewski could cost them a prime pickup opportunity.
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How much did candidates, PACs spend on the New Hampshire primary? See what Trump, Haley and Biden invested
Much of the money poured into New Hampshire for the 2024 primary race came from super PACs supporting the candidates.
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Sen. Cotton wants to crack down on cybersecurity threats to US agriculture
Sen. Tom Cotton introduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act to bolster defenses against cyberattacks on vital food sectors.
The primaries have just begun. But Trump and Biden are already shifting to a November mindset
The Republican primary campaign has barely begun. Barely 400,000 votes have been cast in two rural states over the span of eight days.
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Girl, 10, charged with threatening to shoot and kill classmates
An 11-year-old was also charged in a similar incident at another school in the same South Carolina town.
www.bbc.comGaza's Health Ministry blames Israeli troops for deadly shooting as crowd waited for aid
Gaza’s Health Ministry and witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as a crowd of Palestinians gathered for humanitarian aid in Gaza City, killing at least 20 and wounding dozens.
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New long COVID study uncovers high inflammation in patients as Senate calls for more research on 'crisis'
A new study in Science is shining a light on the continuing impact of long COVID.
Trump's live appearances pose a riddle that news executives still haven't solved
News executives are certainly familiar with Donald Trump as he seeks his third straight Republican nomination for president.
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Donald Trump threw his full support behind Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), urging all governors to follow his lead.
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RNC draft resolution that would have declared Trump presumptive nominee withdrawn amid pushback from him | CNN Politics
A Republican National Committee draft resolution that would have formally declared Donald Trump the Republican Party’s 2024 presumptive nominee was withdrawn Thursday amid pushback from the former president.
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Endangered right whales at risk from Biden energy push have new lifeline
Endangered whales that are considered at risk could have a new lifeline because of a new strategy released by the administration on Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comStock market today: Asian shares mostly fall despite solid signs of U.S. growth
Asian shares are mostly lower despite upbeat news on the U.S. economy, with Japan’s benchmark falling after the latest data showed inflation has been slowing faster than expected.
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Why is Canada asking Palestinians to list scars on Gaza visa applications?
Canada’s new temporary visa programme boasts strict requirements for Palestinians hoping to flee Israel’s war in Gaza.
White House gas export review to freeze new projects for more than a year
The White House is expected to make the announcement Friday, though that could slip to early next week depending on last-minute planning.
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How GOP politics played a hand in Louisiana’s high-profile redistricting fight
In order to add a second black-majority district, it was expected at least one Republican incumbent would be forced into a more difficult district.
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US and Iraqi governments expected to start talks on future of US military presence in the country | CNN Politics
The US and Iraq are expected to soon begin talks on the future of the US military presence in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter, amid public calls from the Iraqi government for the US to withdraw its troops.
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Michigan GOP descends into chaos amid an escalating leadership battle
Kristina Karamo has refused to accept a vote to oust her as chair of the battleground state party and replace her with Pete Hoekstra.
www.nbcnews.comTrump loses battle with E. Jean Carroll judge as testimony gets cut short
The judge in E. Jean Carroll's trial kept a tight muzzle on Donald Trump, who tried to veer into out-of-bounds territory while testifying.
Trump-aligned super PAC sees surge in fundraising
A super PAC supporting former President Donald Trump's 2024 White House run hauled in over $46 million in fundraising during the second half of last year.
Gangs, gunmen, and cartels running amok. As terror grips the streets of Ecuador, even the armed forces live in fear | CNN
Camille Gamarra and Diego Gallardo sat in their living room and watched as armed gunmen stormed a local television news studio, taking anchors and staff hostage during the live broadcast.
www.cnn.comGOP pressures Biden to release evidence against Maduro ally pardoned as part of prisoner swap
A group of Senate Republicans is urging the Justice Department to release its investigative file on a key financial fixer for Venezuela’s socialist government pardoned by President Joe Biden ahead of trial on money laundering charges.
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Trump testifies against E. Jean Carroll in brief witness stand appearance
Trump took the witness stand in a defamation trial in New York City and briefly defended claims he has made about E. Jean Carroll.
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Analysis: Why Trump’s hold on evangelicals is so hard for DeSantis and Haley to break | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s convincing victory in the Iowa caucuses Monday provided the first evidence that his secret weapon in the 2016 GOP presidential nomination contest – his strong support among blue-collar evangelical Christians – is still working for him in 2024.
www.cnn.comYellen visits Midwest to showcase improving consumer sentiment, take aim at Trump tax cuts
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting Illinois and electoral battleground Wisconsin this week to make a case for the Biden administration’s economic agenda and offer a reminder of the Trump administration tax cuts, which she says added to the deficit and did little to promote investment.
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Tesla stock plummets more than 10% after earnings miss expectations
Tesla also warned of sluggish production in 2024.
Reporter's Notebook: NATO goes back to the Cold War to fend off Russia
Amid rising tensions and threats from Russia, NATO begins its largest military exercise since the Cold War. Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 24" some 90,000 troops will be involved in the exercise.
Pentagon's UFO tracking is 'uncoordinated,' watchdog says
The Department of Defense does not have a comprehensive or coordinated effort to track and analyze unidentified flying objects, according to the DOD inspector general.
www.washingtonexaminer.comRepublicans Flail On Bipartisan Border Deal After Trump Orders Them To Reject It
The bill will be ready for a Senate vote as early as next week. The GOP has to decide: obey Trump or tackle the border crisis they've been screaming about.
Alabama GOP congressman disagrees with Nikki Haley: 'Everyone has some racist in them'
Rep. Jerry Carl, R-Ala., said that in his experience, the GOP presidential candidate's comments that America is "not a racist country" was not true.
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Talks to get underway on potential end to US-led coalition in Iraq
The meetings aim to ensure the transition to “an enduring bilateral security partnership.”
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Biden's hecklers are a warning sign for his reelection bid
Joe Biden was interrupted by left-wing protesters at two campaign events this week. The two incidents are warning signs for his campaign.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden returns to a deteriorating Wisconsin bridge for an election-year pitch on policy achievements
President Joe Biden has returned to a deteriorating Midwestern bridge to argue that his administration is keeping its pledge to fix the critical link between the port cities in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban
Talks aimed at extending a rolled-over EU-era deal broke down over Britain's ban on hormone-treated meat.
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Arizona GOP forced to cancel Freedom Fest over Trump's appearance in court
Arizona's Republican Party was forced to cancel its Freedom Fest after its star speaker, Donald Trump, was made to appear in court.
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Biden to host Japanese PM for official state visit in April | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko Kishida, at the White House this April for an official state visit and state dinner, the White House announced Thursday.
www.cnn.comHaley raises $1 million since Trump donor warning, but loses two prominent funders
(Reuters) -Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign said it had raised $1 million since Donald Trump issued a warning to her donors, even as at least two prominent benefactors of hers turned off the taps, saying Trump was now the de facto party nominee. Trump issued a threat to...
Alabama to perform 1st nitrogen gas execution: What to know about this method
Kenneth Smith, from Alabama, is set to be the first person executed with nitrogen gas. Experts said concerns are being raised about whether or not it is cruel.
US and UK sanction four Yemeni Houthi leaders over Red Sea shipping attacks
The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed sanctions on four leaders of Yemen’s Houthi rebel group who have supported the militant group’s recent attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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Democrats blast impeachment inquiry after GOP witness says he was 'unaware' of Joe Biden's role in family biz
House Democrats blasted the impeachment inquiry Thursday after a witness testified he was “unaware" of any involvement President Biden may have had in his son’s business dealings.
Analysis: This is why nothing gets done in Congress on border policy | CNN Politics
It might surprise Americans to learn that high-level bipartisan talks have been underway to find a compromise solution to the crisis at the border.
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Opinion | I’m an Election Law Expert. Here’s What I Fear Most in 2024.
Trump has undermined a crucial pillar of American democracy.
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US Marshals offering $5,000 reward in 'dangerous' Philadelphia teen murder suspects escape
Police say 17-year-old murder suspect Shane Pryor who escaped from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is "considered dangerous."
PM Netanyahu lashes out at Qatar, a key mediator in Israel-Hamas talks, in leaked remarks
Qatar said it was appalled Wednesday by leaked remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he criticized the country’s mediation efforts with Hamas, complicating already arduous negotiations meant to halt the hostilities in exchange for a hostage release.
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Hunter Biden business associate to testify on Biden's alleged role in China deals amid impeachment inquiry
Hunter Biden’s business associate involved in his dealings with Chinese energy firm CEFC is to appear for a closed-door interview before the House Oversight and Judiciary committees.
McConnell puts to rest doubts over commitment to Ukraine-border package
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) dispelled rumors that he is ready to abandon a border deal as part of any aid package for Ukraine.
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Iranian activists go on hunger strike over execution of protester Mohammad Ghobadlou
Mohammad Ghobadlou, 23, was executed in Iran on Tuesday.
Transgender veterans sue the VA for gender-affirming surgery
The Department of Veterans Affairs excludes gender-confirming surgery from veteran health benefits, even though major medical groups say it can be lifesaving.
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Protests around Latin America against Javier Milei
Just over a month after taking office in Argentina, right-wing President Javier Milei on Wednesday faced a general strike. (Jan 24).
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North America experienced an unprecedented 'hot drought' in the last century, new research shows
Western North America has experienced an unprecedented "hot drought" over the last century, especially over the last two decades, according to new research.
South braces for flooding as dense fog impacts millions across US
Communities in the southern and eastern United States are grappling with dangerous floods from heavy rainfall, while dense fog envelops a swath of the country.
Michigan school shooter's mum weeps as she goes on trial
Jennifer Crumbley is the first US parent to face a manslaughter trial for such an attack by their child.
www.bbc.comAlabama prepares to carry out the first US execution by nitrogen gas
Kenneth Eugene Smith, a 58-year-old convicted killer is scheduled to be executed at a south Alabama prison.
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Biden admin probed after Fox News Digital shows it may have fabricated paper trail to shutter chemical plant
House Science Committee leaders are calling for an inspector general probe following a Fox Digital report uncovering federal officials' apparent actions fabricating a paper trail.
Auto dealers up campaign urging Biden administration to halt EPA tailpipe emission limits regulation
More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the United States urged President Joe Biden in a letter Thursday to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards. The missive comes just weeks before the agency’s expected ruling on its...
What will the ICJ announce on Israel’s Gaza war? The possible scenarios
The World Court’s interim measures could being relief for Israel, vindication for Palestinians or offer a bit of both.
Florida House of Representatives approves bill to ban social media for kids under 16
A Florida bill that would prohibit kids under 16 from signing up for most social media platforms has passed the state House of Representatives.
Ex-employee accuses scandal-plagued Capitol manager's office of ‘sexist environment’
The former Architect of the Capitol, J. Brett Blanton, had a host of well-known problems that culminated in his firing last February.
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What is nitrogen hypoxia? Alabama's Kenneth Smith execution proceeds with unprecedented, controversial method
A death row inmate in Alabama was executed on Thursday, Jan. 25, using nitrogen gas. It marked the first U.S. execution carried out this way.
www.cbsnews.comWith beds scarce and winter bearing down, a tent camp grows outside NYC's largest migrant shelter
An unsanctioned tent camp is growing outside New York City's largest migrant shelter. New immigrants trying to earn a living are also operating a makeshift bazaar, selling coffee, snacks and other items.
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Google, Amazon, and other tech companies start off 2024 with mass layoffs
Technology companies are laying off thousands of workers in 2024, continuing a trend of job cuts in 2022 and 2023.
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81-year-old woman with a knife suffering a mental health episode is fatally shot by Florida deputy
Authorities said the deputy “took evasive action backing up while simultaneously drawing his service weapon and fired” at Janet Sours, striking her.
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Inside Mexico's 'Gringo Hunters' as they track down, capture foreign fugitives
"Impact x Nightline" gets an inside look at Mexico's International Liaison Unit and on hand as it tracked and captured U.S. fugitives.
Economic growth continues, as latest GDP data shows strong 3.3% pace last quarter
Economy remained resilient from October through December as Americans showed a continued to spend freely despite high interest rates.
www.cbsnews.comMedia workers strike to protest layoffs at New York Daily News, Forbes and Condé Nast
Journalists at The New York Daily News and Forbes are striking amid contentious contract talks with management and a difficult few weeks in the news industry.
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Opening statements at trial of Jennifer Crumbley focus on how she parented her son in the lead-up to the school shooting
Ethan Crumbley killed four students at Oxford High School in Michigan days after Thanksgiving in 2021.
www.nbcnews.comIn Trump’s Defamation Trial, the Nine Most Important People Are Enigmas
NEW YORK — Attorneys for E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump, pitted against each other in a civil defamation trial in Manhattan, know little about the nine people considering her claim for millions of dollars in damages against the former president. So, their lawyers have been left making pitches...
Gang violence is surging to unprecedented levels in Haiti, UN envoy says
An unprecedented surge in gang violence is plaguing Haiti, with the number of victims killed, injured and kidnapped more than doubling last year
Rents fall nationwide for third straight month as demand cools, report shows
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
www.cbsnews.comFormer WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon
A former WWE employee has filed a federal lawsuit accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct.
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Texas metal band apologizes for tossing severed pig head into crowd, is criticized for apologizing
Some fans aren't happy with Martyrdom after it apologized to vegans and Muslims who may have been offended by the stunt at the Houston show.
www.nbcnews.comRights group reports more arrests as Belarus intensifies crackdown on dissent
A Belarusian rights group is reporting dozens more home raids and arrests in the latest intensification of a years-long crackdown on dissent in Belarus
How many countries still have the death penalty, and how many people are executed?
The number of executions is rising globally, but many countries have banned capital punishment.
www.bbc.comProsecutor tells jury that mother of Michigan school shooter is at fault for 4 student deaths
Jurors in Michigan have heard opening statements in the trial of Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley.
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An Illinois deputy arrested a DoorDash driver and then delivered the food to the person waiting for it
“My deputies always follow through,” Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain said.
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Biden unveils nearly $5 billion in new infrastructure projects
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
www.cbsnews.comWhat you should know if you're about to fly on a Boeing Max 9
Those grounded Boeing jets are coming back starting Friday. Air travelers will want to know if they are safe.
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Here’s how lawmakers want to pay for $78 billion child tax credit and business tax bill
The $78 billion plan to expand the child tax credit and renew key business investment deductions intends to be fully paid for — here is how.
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No, New Hampshire didn't ban 'chemtrails.' No votes taken on House emissions bill | Fact check
A House bill would prohibit some emissions linked to the baseless conspiracy theory. It is still being amended and has not been voted upon or signed.
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Report finds 93 US deaths after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic since 2009
U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009
What to expect from this year's rare double brood of cicadas
Two broods of cicadas are due to emerge from the ground this April at the same time for the first time in 200 years. It's going to be loud, messy and very interesting.
www.bbc.comFTC opens inquiry into Big Tech's partnerships with leading AI startups
U.S. antitrust enforcers are opening an inquiry into the relationships between leading artificial intelligence startups such as ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Anthropic and the tech giants that have invested billions of dollars into them.
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A white dad’s plea for help in raising a Black daughter prompts social media backlash
A recent TikTok video has reopened the debate over the complexities behind transracial adoption.
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Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime fire which killed 36
The arson attack in a revered Kyoto animation studio killed 36 people and injured dozens more.
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As measles spreads in England, health authorities warn the outbreak could snowball
Already, the country has confirmed 216 cases, with many more suspected. That’s far higher than the totals from the last two years.
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The timing of the Red Sea attacks could not be worse for Democrats
The growing military conflict in a key trade corridor is threatening to unleash economic havoc on the global economy ahead of November.
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Israeli attacks on Gaza shelters a ‘pattern’, says UN
UNRWA says Israeli assurances of protecting civilians “not followed up”, as death toll from shelter attack rises to 13.
A jobs crisis in India is driving workers to Israel
The rush for construction jobs in war-torn Israel paints a grim picture of the jobs situation in India.
www.bbc.comNASA's little helicopter on Mars has logged its last flight
NASA says its little Mars helicopter has flown its last flight. The space agency announced Thursday that the 4-pound chopper named Ingenuity can no longer fly because of rotor blade damage, and its mission is officially over.
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How life is going for this former McCarthy deputy: Not great
Republicans in the Bayou State are privately speculating if Garret Graves made too many enemies, both in Washington and back home.
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The Excerpt podcast: States can't figure out how to execute inmates
An Alabama inmate is scheduled to be the first in the nation put to death by nitrogen gas.
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Peter Navarro, ex-Trump official, sentenced to 4 months in prison for contempt of Congress
Peter Navarro was sentenced on two charges of contempt of Congress stemming from his refusal to comply with a subpoena.
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Doctor shines spotlight on inequalities in US medical system on Black patients
Dr. Uché Blackstock spoke with ABC News Live's Linsey Davis about her new book and her advocacy to improve health care for Black patients.
Maine's supreme court declines to hear Trump ballot eligibility case
It comes after Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows concluded that former President Donald Trump didn't meet ballot qualifications under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause.
www.cbsnews.comOnce unknown emperor penguin colonies have been spotted in Antarctica — though some are moving away
Scientists have spotted previously unknown colonies of emperor penguins in new satellite imagery. At least some emperor penguins are moving their colonies as melting ice from climate change threatens breeding grounds.
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Fatal plane crash spotlights Russia and Ukraine's battle to control the skies
The incident comes at a crucial moment for Kyiv, which is battling to retain Western support and has enjoyed recent success in its bid to counter the Kremlin's superiority in the air.
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Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees in its gaming division following Activision Blizzard buyout
Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, according to an internal company memo, just over three months since the tech giant completed its $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard
Opinion | Trump’s Supreme Court Justices Must Kick Him Off the Ballot
It’s their only choice if they want to maintain their commitment to originalism.
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Ingenuity: Damage puts end to ground-breaking Mars helicopter mission
The first vehicle to achieve powered flight on another planet suffers rotor damage three years into tour.
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Taters the cat steals the show in first video sent by laser from deep space
An orange tabby cat named Taters stars in the first video sent by laser from deep space, stealing the show as he chases a red laser light. (Dec. 19)
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The economy is doing better than expected. Your 401(k) probably is, too.
Optimism on Wall Street is boosting stocks — and many of the retirement accounts that are tied to them.
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Some Robitussin cold and flu cough syrups recalled due to potential contamination
Some Robitussin products are being voluntarily recalled by Haleon.
Netanyahu under fire as CIA chief prepares ceasefire talks
Israel's prime minister is under fire from families of hostages held by Hamas, as U.S. officials try to broker a deal for their release.
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Why do some people feel tired all the time?
It's surprisingly common to still feel tired after a long night's sleep.
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Man denied bail in Massachusetts crash that killed officer and utility worker
A judge has denied bail for a truck driver who authorities say crashed into a Massachusetts police officer and a utility employee, killing them
SAG-AFTRA puts support behind Alec Baldwin following manslaughter charge in 'Rust' movie shooting
The actors union said it isn't an actor's job to inspect firearms on set.
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Trump defamation trial delayed because of sick juror, not linked to NH primary | Fact check
The trial was delayed due to a sick juror and didn't resume until Jan. 24, after the New Hampshire primary. It's not proof of election interference.
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How life is going for this former McCarthy deputy: Not great
Republicans in the Bayou State are privately speculating if Garret Graves made too many enemies, both in Washington and back home.
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In India, an algorithm declares them dead; they have to prove they’re alive
Haryana state ended old age and widow pensions for thousands of claimants because they were dead. But they weren’t.
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