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GOP’s McCarthy rejected for House speaker — again and again
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans flailed through a long second day of fruitless balloting Wednesday, unable to either elect their leader Kevin McCarthy as House speaker or come up with a new strategy to end the political chaos that has tarnished the start of their new majority.
As McCarthy flails, Republicans refuse to cut a speaker deal with Democrats
Moderate Republicans' resistance to going around a small group of far-right rebels could signal how the group will approach fights on must-pass bills with the party's slim majority.
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McCarthy fails for 3rd day in bitter GOP House speaker fight
The House stalemate over choosing a new speaker has held firm through a long, excruciating third day and evening of voting with no conclusion.
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House adjourns as speaker stalemate drags on with 11 ballots cast over 3 days
Rep. Matt Gaetz, one of the holdouts against McCarthy, nominated former President Donald Trump on the 11th ballot.
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'A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum
The stalemate over the Republican House speaker vote is more than just an embarrassment for Kevin McCarthy, who is now the first person in a century to muddle through multiple ballots.
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McCarthy, House Freedom Caucus discussing concessions in effort to sway 20 Republican voters
Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is considering giving more power to House Freedom Caucus members in an efforts to sway more voters toward electing him as the Speaker of the House.
Biden announces new program to curb illegal migration as he prepares for visit to border
Under pressure to address influx, the president also warns potential migrants: ‘Do not just show up at the border.’
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Four key things to watch on third day of chaotic speaker vote - Washington Examiner
The House is set to reconvene at noon on Thursday for its third day of leadership elections as lawmakers brace for a seventh round of roll call votes, and possibly more, to elect their next speaker and get the 118th Congress underway. House lawmakers voted to adjourn shortly after 8 p.m. on...
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Ukraine slams Putin’s Christmas ceasefire
All the updates from January 5 as they happened.
New Congress live updates: What's next after Kevin McCarthy's speakership win
The next House speaker had to be elected before the new Congress could be sworn in, with Republicans in the House majority and Democrats in the Senate majority.
Ukraine war live updates: Putin orders cease-fire over Russian Orthodox Christmas; Ukraine dismisses temporary truce as 'hypocrisy'
Ukraine is continuing to press its allies to provide it with modern Western tanks to fight Russia, having been offered lighter armored vehicles this week.
US House has no members, no rules as speaker race drags on
As Republicans squabble over who will be the next speaker, there are essentially no members in the U.S. House of Representatives — only members-elect.
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A chaotic day in US House... frayed tempers, frustration and popcorn
Some booing, plenty short fuses and gleeful Democrats munching popcorn as turmoil engulfs Republicans.
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Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw blasts anti-McCarthy Republicans: ‘tired of your stupid platitudes’
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas lashed out against 20 Republican holdouts Wednesday, accusing them of having no plan in their failure to support Kevin McCarthy for speaker of the House.
Turkish court orders temporary freeze of Kurdish party funds
Turkey’s highest court has ordered a temporary freeze on the funds of the country’s pro-Kurdish party as it mulls whether to disband it over accusations of links to Kurdish militants.
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High winds, torrential rains lash California, killing at least two
At least two more back-to-back storms forecast in the coming days.
Russia is bombarding Ukraine with drones guided by U.S.-made technology, and the chips are still flowing
A CBS News investigation has found that satellite guidance chips from multiple American companies are still "going indirectly to Russia" and being used in the killer drones.
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Elon Musk tweets support for Kevin McCarthy, as speaker vote heads into third day
Twitter CEO Elon Musk posted a message early Thursday morning in which he supported House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy to be the next speaker of the House.
Tucker Carlson: ‘Hatred’ of liberals ‘clouded my judgment’ before midterms
Fox News host Tucker Carlson said in an interview released Monday that his “hatred” of liberals led to his inaccurate predictions of a red wave in November’s midterm elections. “That loathing cloud…
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The state of mental health and substance use in the U.S.
Nearly 94 percent of people with substance use disorder didn’t receive any treatment in 2021.
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Matt Gaetz vows to continue speaker stalemate until McCarthy concedes or limits power - Washington Examiner
One of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s most stubborn opponents in his House speaker bid is vowing not to fold and to continue the current stalemate until the California Republican either agrees to the defectors’ demands or drops out altogether. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), who has been one of McCarthy’s most...
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Chip Roy issues fiery response after Gingrich calls anti-McCarthy bloc 'blackmailers'
Texas Congressman Chip Roy gave a fiery response after former speaker of the House Newt Gingrich called the 20 Republicans opposing Kevin McCarthy for speaker "blackmailers."
Hardline Republicans dig in against McCarthy's House speaker bid
Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives rejected Kevin McCarthy's speakership bid for an 11th time, while his supporters worked behind closed doors in hopes of cementing a deal.
House Speaker race: Byron Donalds responds after Cori Bush says his 'being Black' makes him 'a prop'
Republican Rep-elect Byron Donalds is pushing back on fellow Rep-elect Cori Bush, who has attacked him for his race amid his push for the House Speaker position.
House adjourns after McCarthy loses 11th vote for speaker
GOP leader Kevin McCarthy gave in to key demands from conservative rebels, including making it easier to oust a sitting speaker. But his opponents have stuck together.
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Missile destroys "the last place for children" in eastern Ukrainian city
The general manager of the professional hockey team that used the rink said the space is "more than just a building" — "this is the second home for our club."
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Lawmakers say McCarthy Speaker fight portends debt ceiling crisis
The messy, drawn-out battle over electing the next Speaker is raising the danger of a debt limit crisis later this year, lawmakers in both parties warn. Conservative rebels in the House are …
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House adjourns for third day without picking a speaker in longest contest in 164 years | CNN Politics
The House has adjourned for the third day without electing a new speaker after Kevin McCarthy continued to suffer a string of defeats in multiple rounds of voting on Thursday. As the fight for the gavel drags on, it has now become the longest speaker contest in 164 years.
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Biden intends to make his first visit to US-Mexico border
President Joe Biden says he intends to visit the U.S.-Mexico border in connection with his meeting next week in Mexico City with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.
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The motion to vacate the chair and other provisions in House rules of the 118th Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agreed to a demand to allow a single House member to call for a no-confidence vote in the speaker.
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Trump loyalist Kash Patel denies Jan. 6 testimony he was briefly installed as CIA director - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — A Trump loyalist who served in the former president's Department of Defense and National Security Council denied a rumor that he briefly led the CIA, a claim that emerged during a deposition with the Jan. 6 committee and a former Trump White House official.Kash Patel, who was...
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Biden border speech may extend 'Title 42' to Cuba, Haiti migrants
The White House is expected to announce Thursday that the country will extend a COVID pandemic-era program to include expelling people from Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti who illegally cross into the country from Mexico.
Who is Byron Donalds? Before landing on McCarthy, GOP rebels offered this alternative
Republican opponents to GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker nominated Florida Rep. Byron Donalds before finally granting the gavel to McCarthy.
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Jan. 6 Capitol attack 2 years later: Trump still plagued by multiple investigations
Two years after the deadly Capitol attack, Trump’s potential legal exposure has only grown more perilous, with his future political viability unknown.
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N.H. Gov. Sununu targets ‘woke policy’ but criticizes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ culture war tactics
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu agrees with fellow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis that “we need to push back on woke policy" but criticizes DeSantis‘ culture wars’ tactics against businesses
Seoul: Kim's daughter reveal hints at prolonged family rule
South Korea's spy agency says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s disclosure of his daughter in recent public events was likely an attempt to show his people that one of his children would one day inherit his power.
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Sotomayor describes 'sense of despair' following Dobbs abortion ruling
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in its last term, Justice Sonia Sotomayor felt 'shell-shocked' and had 'a sense of despair' about the high court's direction.
Kevin McCarthy makes new concessions to rebels as third day of voting looms
Could fresh concessions by Kevin McCarthy to the rebels give him the Speaker votes he needs?
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Ukraine chipping away at Russian forces as it awaits armor from the West - Washington Examiner
THE EBB AND FLOW OF WAR: The front lines in Ukraine haven’t moved much in recent weeks, but the momentum remains with Ukrainian forces who have successfully targeted Russian troop concentrations, forcing their commanders to scramble to reassess tactics.The British Defense Ministry reported that...
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U.S. House adjourns without a speaker after GOP leader McCarthy loses sixth vote
Republican House leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed six times to secure enough votes to be House speaker, leaving his party in disarray.
Putin's call for Orthodox Christmas truce in Ukraine greeted with scepticism
Russian President Putin called for a 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Orthodox Christmas, a move rejected by Kyiv which said there could be no truce until Russia withdraws its troops from occupied land.
'We can work together': Biden, McConnell share spotlight as House GOP fight rages
McConnell hailed a $1.6 billion bridge project for Kentucky and Ohio a legislative miracle.' Biden said it proves "we can work together."
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8 dead in Utah murder-suicide after wife sought divorce
A Utah man fatally shot his five children, his mother-in-law and his wife, then killed himself two weeks after the woman had filed for divorce, according to authorities and public records.
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Analysis: McCarthy takes desperation for speakership to new level | CNN Politics
Kevin McCarthy is so desperate to be speaker, he’s ready to gut his own power just to get the job.
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The Hill’s Morning Report — Speaker drama intensifies heading into day three
Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. The House is expected to meet at noon …
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'Bomb cyclone' brings damaging winds, drenches California
Damaging winds and heavy rains in California have knocked out power to tens of thousands, caused flash flooding and contributed to the deaths of at least two people.
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Trump’s endorsement proves worthless to Kevin McCarthy in speaker bid
The former president's endorsement didn't move any votes.
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Amazon to axe 18,000 jobs as it cuts costs
Most of the job losses will come from human resources and retail including its shops.
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Analysis: Democrats' downgrade of Iowa's role is a blow to Corn Belt, biofuels
The Democratic Party’s unseating of Iowa from its position as host of the first U.S. presidential nominating contest every four years is a blow that could also reshape the corn and biofuels industries.
McCarthy offers opponents new concessions in bid to break speaker stalemate - Washington Examiner
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has offered members opposing his speakership bid a new set of concessions, including seats on the powerful House Rules Committee, as he seeks to break a stalemate keeping him from winning the speaker’s gavel. McCarthy said Wednesday evening that talks with his...
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Arizona judge's decision on election misconduct challenged by Kari Lake
Former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake is filed two appeals on Wednesday, challenging a judge's decision on widespread election misconduct.
Millionaire? Here's how likely you are to be audited by the IRS.
Although IRS critics raise concerns about onerous enforcement, high-income earners have little to fear, group finds.
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Tesla, EV rivals absorb costs after China pulls plug on subsidy
China’s decision to end a more than decade-long subsidy for electric vehicle purchases has forced automakers, including Tesla , to deepen discounts to maintain sales as demand eases in the world's largest market.
Hobbs calls on elected officials to end conspiracy theories
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pledged in her inaugural address Thursday to work with her political rivals as she ushers in a period of divided government and Democratic ascendance in a state long dominated by Republicans.
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Democrats' big presidential primary changes are still stuck in limbo
There are few obstacles to moving South Carolina up -- but moving up Georgia and pushing back New Hampshire is more complicated.
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Watchdog releases ‘top ethics violators’ list for members of Congress during 2022 - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — A right-leaning watchdog group is releasing a list on Thursday compiling what it alleges are the foremost examples of members of Congress violating federal ethics laws in 2022. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust lists seven instances of alleged member violations, as...
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'Groundhog Day': House adjourns without a speaker as McCarthy loses round six - recap
Republicans adjourned after Kevin McCarthy lost a sixth vote for speaker of the House as GOP opposition blocked him on the second day of Congress.
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U.S. warns Israel against "unacceptable" moves after new far-right cabinet member Itamar Ben-Gvir visits holy site
Several countries voiced frustration after security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was once convicted on racism charges, visited a site holy to both Jews and Arabs.
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House Speaker vote: House votes to adjourn after McCarthy falls short 11th time
The House has voted to adjourn after a Thursday evening vote marked the 11th straight loss for Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in his quest to become Speaker of the House. The results were largely u…
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President Biden’s student debt relief is 'comfortably within' law, DOJ argues to SCOTUS
The Department of Justice filed an opening brief on Wednesday night defending President Biden's ill-fated attempt to erase billions in student loan debt.
US jobless claim applications fall to lowest in 14 weeks
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level in more than three months last week, reflecting a still-robust job market despite the Federal Reserve’s efforts to cool the economy and bring down decades-high inflation.
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In memoir, Prince Harry says William attacked him during row
Prince Harry alleges in a much-anticipated new memoir that his brother Prince William lashed out and physically attacked him during a furious argument over the brothers’ deteriorating relationship
Dell to stop using Chinese chips in computers by 2024 amid tech war - Washington Examiner
Semiconductor Dell to stop using Chinese chips in computers by 2024 amid tech war By Christopher Hutton, Technology Reporter January 05, 2023 10:11 AM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Semiconductor Dell to stop using Chinese chips in computers by 2024 amid tech war By Christopher Hutton...
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Palestinian backers and Israel at odds over holy site visit
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Palestinians and many Muslim and non-Muslim supporters sharply disagreed with Israel on Thursday at an emergency U.N.
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Exxon signals strong Q4 profit to drive annual record
Exxon Mobil Corp on Wednesday signaled another strong operational profit of about $15.4 billion in its fourth quarter, pushing it toward a record take for all of 2022.
Biden, McConnell Kentucky event is a roadmap for White House under new Congress
U.S. President Joe Biden and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell made a rare joint appearance on Wednesday at a bridge in Kentucky in a display of bipartisanship that offers a guide to how the White House hopes to govern in months to come.
The lack of a new speaker has ground House business to a halt | CNN Politics
House Republicans’ failure to elect a speaker after days of voting has frozen business in the chamber – and some GOP members are now warning that the impasse has implications on national security-related briefings and oversight.
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Biden tests countermessaging to Republicans as House GOP feuds
The White House’s strategy for blunting GOP attacks in the new year got a test run Wednesday when Biden visited Kentucky with Mitch McConnell.
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Pope Benedict XVI's funeral led by his successor, Pope Francis, in a first for the Catholic Church
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
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US settles with Mexican man arrested despite DACA status
A Mexican man who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents in 2017 despite his participation in a program designed to protect those brought to the U.S. illegally as children will be allowed to remain in the country for at least the next four years under a settlement with the Justice Department.
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Donald Trump's McCarthy endorsement a non-factor in GOP speaker standoff
Former President Donald Trump's warning to Republicans to back Kevin McCarthy for speaker has made no difference.
McCarthy keeps losing, Biden mocks House GOP: 5 takeaways from Day 2 of the new Congress
The ongoing defeats came despite pleas to the rebel faction from former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence to back McCarthy.
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Gallego builds political team ahead of Sinema showdown
The congressman appears unbowed by the senator’s party shift.
www.politico.comWarning shots fired as Greek, Turkish patrol boats face off
Greece's coast guard says one of its patrol boats has fired warning shots to deter a Turkish coast guard vessel that was trying to ram it in the eastern Aegean Sea, as tensions between the two neighbors remain high.
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‘New normal’ in gun sales: 16 million or more - Washington Examiner
Gun sales have crossed into new and historic territory, averaging over 16 million sold annually as buyers who are concerned about violent crime arm up.According to the FBI, the last three years have recorded new highs in gun sales and background checks.In 2022, the FBI this week said that it...
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Jeremy Renner posts video update: ‘ICU spa moment to lift my spirits’ | CNN
Jeremy Renner is getting pampered a bit in the hospital.
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Kentucky gov touts economy, resilience after tragedies
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Heading into a tough election year, Gov. Andy Beshear asserted Wednesday evening that Kentucky's future is “brighter than it has ever been” while touting a record of economic development and resilience to make his case.
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Family of eight found shot dead in Utah home
Eight members of a family including five minors were found dead of gunshot wounds in a southwestern Utah home on Wednesday, a tragedy that officials said devastated the small town of Enoch City.
Read full transcripts of "Face the Nation" from 2023
Browse all of our full transcripts from 2023 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Dan Crenshaw: Subpoena Biden transition team for truth on border crisis origin - Washington Examiner
Expect subpoenas to fly if Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) secures the House Homeland Security Committee gavel.The Republican lawmaker has vowed not only to target top Biden administration officials if appointed chairman in the coming days but to force the transition team to testify on what exactly...
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Stabenow to retire, creating GOP pickup opportunity in Michigan
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), the chairwoman of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee and a close ally of Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), announced Thursday she is n…
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Wall Street braces for earnings to get hit by inflation
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street expects companies to face a reckoning with the realities of hot inflation, a slowing economy and rising interest rates in the latest round of earnings results.
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Lebanon charges 7 suspects in killing of UN peacekeeper
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's military tribunal on Thursday charged seven suspects in last month's attack that killed an Irish peacekeeper when a group of armed local residents ambushed his convoy and opened fire, officials said.
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Ex-D.C. officer Fanone and veterans urge GOP House leaders to condemn political violence
Michael Fanone and dozens of military veterans delivered letters to top Republicans in the House to make the demand as the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot approaches.
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Iran vows "decisive response" to French magazine Charlie Hebdo's printing of "insulting" ayatollah cartoons
While the magazine is independent and often controversial, Iran's top diplomat said Tehran would "not allow the French government to go beyond its bounds."
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Biden launches defense of student debt relief at Supreme Court
Efforts to cancel debt "fall comfortably" within the law, the DOJ says.
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Crow meets Joe: Biden and McConnell’s temporary truce - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) putting their differences aside to underscore their billion-dollar infrastructure bill is a temporary ceasefire between the pair before normal hostilities resume ahead of the 2024 elections.But McConnell's appearance alongside...
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Russia's hypersonic missile-armed ship to patrol global seas
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a frigate armed with the country’s latest hypersonic weapons on a trans-ocean cruise in a show of force as tensions with the West escalate over the war in Ukraine.
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Peru police use tear gas to clear protests after Machu Picchu evacuated
Police used tear gas to disperse protesters trying to approach Peru's Congress headquarters on Wednesday, as thousands took to the streets two weeks after a wave of deadly protests over the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo.
Ukraine starts new year with major attack on Russian troops
2023 begins with a Ukrainian offensive and defensive success, while the prospect for peace remains dim.
Damar Hamlin updates: Buffalo Bills player asked in writing if team won the game, doctors said
The Buffalo Bills said Thursday that while Damar Hamlin is still critically ill, 'he appears to be neurologically intact.' Here's the latest.
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GOP holdout Dan Bishop denies claiming he'll resign if bid to stop McCarthy fails
North Carolina's Dan Bishop, one of the 20 House Republicans opposing Kevin McCarthy's speaker bid, said he's “out” if lawmakers don't see institutional change in the House.
Rapper Theophilus London found after missing for months, says family
Police said Theophilus London was last seen in October and his family had lost contact with him.
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Explainer: What does the FDA's new rule mean for the fight over abortion pills?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule allowing mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions, to be dispensed by retail pharmacies. The rule will make medication abortion, which accounts for more than half of U.S. abortions, more accessible in states...
Faithful mourn Benedict XVI at funeral presided over by pope
Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass for a dead pope presided over by a living one.
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Latest California atmospheric river storm quickly turns deadly
It's already being blamed for at least two deaths including that of a toddler. The storm is bringing high winds, heavy rain, flooding, widespread power outages and possible mudslides.
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Eric Adams accuses de Blasio administration of leaving city in ‘disarray’ - Washington Examiner
New York City mayor Eric Adams hit out against his predecessor’s administration on Wednesday, accusing the former mayor of leaving the city in “disarray” that has been difficult to repair. Adams specifically targeted former Mayor Bill de Blasio for his administration’s policies regarding...
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Watch live: House gavels in for third day of Speaker votes
The GOP-led House of Representatives on Thursday will again hold a vote for its new Speaker as the first contested election for the leadership role in a century continues. So far, the vote remains …
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Cuban migrants flow into Florida Keys, overwhelm officials
More than 500 Cuban immigrants have come ashore in the Florida Keys since the weekend, the latest in a large and increasing number who are fleeing the communist island.
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Biden expands Title 42 expulsions while opening legal path for some migrants
Under the plan, some migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti would be allowed to enter the U.S. legally if they have financial sponsors.
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Josh Shapiro taps a Republican who stood up to Trump to be Pennsylvania's top elections official
The incoming Democratic governor is nominating Al Schmidt, a former city commissioner in Philadelphia who was at the center of defending the 2020 election in the Keystone State.
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Idaho murders: Roommate saw killer in mask leaving the house, docs say
Bryan Kohberger, the 28-year-old suspect in the University of Idaho murders, has arrived back in Idaho to face charges.
U.S. Senate Commerce chair plans hearings after Southwest Airlines meltdown
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee chair Maria Cantwell on Wednesday said the panel intended to hold hearings after Southwest Airlines' recent meltdown that led to nearly 16,000 flight cancellations in the week ending Dec. 29.
New Biden-picked majority sworn in for federal utility
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A new board majority appointed by President Joe Biden to oversee the nation’s largest public utility has officially been sworn into office.
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McCarthy’s political machine spent millions electing lawmakers now blocking his speaker bid
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., helped bankroll the campaigns of more than a dozen Republican lawmakers who now oppose his bid to become speaker of the House.
Trump lawyers questioned Nevada’s 2020 vote, records show
Nevada’s most populous county has provided the U.S. Justice Department special counsel with correspondence that shows lawyers for then-President Donald Trump raising concerns about the integrity of the 2020 voting process that were later deemed baseless.
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RNC's election audit will scrutinize Trump’s role in the GOP’s losses
Henry Barbour, who will co-write the review, said it will look at what Trump has "gotten right" and "what has he gotten wrong."
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Biden says Bradley Fighting Vehicles are on the table for Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that sending Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine was being considered to help the that country fight Russia's invasion.
Pelosi pans Republican attitudes as ‘unworthy of this institution’ over speakership tumult - Washington Examiner
Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) waded into the House speakership spectacle, ripping Republicans' attitudes as "unworthy of this institution." Pelosi declared that the House must be opened and proceed with its business, something that has been stalled due to the Republican power...
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Biden agenda, lithium mine, tribes, greens collide in Nevada
Opponents of the largest lithium mine planned in the U.S. urged a federal judge in Nevada to vacate the U.S. government’s approval of the project until it completes additional environmental reviews and complies with all state and federal laws.
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California Republicans fear McCarthy’s loss would be theirs as well
As Washington Republicans maneuver, those in California wince.
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What to know about the defectors against Kevin McCarthy
The battle between hardliners and Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy heated up when Rep-elect Matt Gaetz accused him of being a "squatter" in the speaker's office.
Sen. John Kennedy tells supporters he won't run for governor
Louisiana's Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy told supporters on Wednesday that he will not run for governor in October.
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Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow won’t seek reelection in 2024 | CNN Politics
Sen. Debbie Stabenow will not seek reelection in 2024, the longtime Michigan Democrat said Thursday, opening up a Senate seat in a key swing state.
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Longest-serving Palestinian prisoner released from Israeli prison
Karim Younis, 66, has been released from Israeli prisons after serving 40 years for the killing of an Israeli soldier.
Trump's plea to back McCarthy falls flat with hardline U.S. House Republicans
Donald Trump failed on Wednesday to persuade 20 fellow Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to fall in line behind Kevin McCarthy's bid for speaker, underscoring the former president's declining power over the party he reshaped.
Trump’s abortion remarks underscore political peril for GOP
Former President Trump’s criticism of hard-line abortion opponents is laying bare the tension over the issue within the GOP as the party looks to regroup after a bruising midterm election. On…
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Bowser battle with Biden over telework latest in on-again off-again pandemic - Washington Examiner
The latest in a long line of pandemic-related policy spats for President Joe Biden erupted on Tuesday morning when Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) called for the federal government to send employees back to the office or abandon its real estate for housing projects. Federal employees...
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House speaker battle: Nancy Pelosi 'happy as hell' with GOP chaos, Van Drew says
New Jersey Republican Rep.-elect Jeff Van Drew told Fox News Digital that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is 'happy as hell' with the GOP's speakership election chaos.
NFL says Bills-Bengals game will not be completed as doctors outline and supporters cheer Damar Hamlin’s improvement | CNN
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin is awake in a Cincinnati hospital, appears neurologically intact and is moving his hands and feet, doctors said Thursday, news that has drawn relief and joy from supporters nationwide days after the 24-year-old’s in-game cardiac arrest.
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French court frees Ukrainian mining boss on $1 million bail
A French court has ordered the release from custody of a Ukrainian billionaire and former lawmaker suspected of embezzling on $1 million bail.
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House Republicans quit for the day after McCarthy loses sixth speaker vote
The California Republican and his allies met Wednesday night with conservatives who have continued to deny him the speaker's gavel. They did not appear to reach an agreement.
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Five challenges Black voters want tackled in 2023
Black Americans in 2022 saw several Black candidates make history and multiple pieces of landmark legislation become law. The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush (…
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Ronna McDaniel's challenger for RNC chair says after losses like midterms, leaders 'typically move on'
Harmeet Dhillon is challenging Ronna McDaniel, the current chair who has served three terms leading the Republican National Committee.
WATCH: Gingrich says speaker vote delays show ‘healthy, tough, serious conversation’ - Washington Examiner
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich dismissed concerns that Republicans are falling apart, saying Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) inability to secure the speaker's gavel thus far shows the party’s ability to engage in “healthy, tough, serious conversation.” After six ballots cast and McCarthy still...
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Prince Andrew case cited by woman who accused Trump of rape
Lawyers for a former advice columnist who says Donald Trump raped her in a department store in the 1990s are fighting his efforts to toss out a lawsuit by reminding a judge of his own ruling in a similar lawsuit against Prince Andrew.
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What do these hardliners want? Here’s what they’ve said | CNN Politics
It’s a very small minority of a slim majority that’s kept Congress from convening and is on the cusp of derailing Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker. Here are some of the stated reasons and accepted motivations of why these lawmakers are unwilling to support McCarthy.
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Trump’s spell over GOP breaks with McCarthy meltdown
The ex-president has endorsed the congressman for the Speaker role. But that hasn’t been enough to sway the skeptics.
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Evacuations ordered in California as deadly storm slams into coast
The storm is bringing deadly flooding, landsides, winds and power outages affecting millions.
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Putin orders weekend truce in Ukraine; Kyiv won't take part
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his armed forces to observe a 36-hour unilateral cease-fire in Ukraine this weekend for the Orthodox Christmas holiday.
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Ohio man, jailed for fake Facebook page, asks SCOTUS to let him sue police
An Ohio man, jailed in 2016 over a parody of his local police department on Facebook, is asking the Supreme Court to allow him to sue the cops for violating civil rights.
Maine governor celebrates inauguration with heating aid win
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Legislature cleared the way for $450 relief checks to help residents struggling with high winter heating costs Wednesday before decamping to the Augusta Civic Center to hear Democratic Gov.
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Chaotic Chicago scene after man crashes carjacked vehicle into pole with owner inside - Washington Examiner
The struggle between a vehicle owner and two alleged carjackers led to a chaotic scene in Chicago Wednesday night. Just before 5:45pm, a man and woman allegedly attempted to carjack an Infiniti FX35 near the 100 block of Lake Street, according to FOX 32. ROMEO AND JULIET STARS SUE PARAMOUNT FOR...
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Pelosi calls Republicans' attitude toward McCarthy's speakership 'frivolous, disrespectful and unworthy'
Outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said Republicans' "cavalier attitude" toward electing a new speaker is "unworthy of this institution" as voting heads into its seventh round.
Putin ally grants freedom to first convicts who fought in Ukraine
After President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine on Feb. 24, the Wagner mercenary group's founder emerged from the shadows and recruited thousands of men from prisons.
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Hannity presses Boebert on Speaker chaos: ‘Is this a game show?’
Fox News host Sean Hannity repeatedly pressed Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Col.) about her efforts to block Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) bid to claim the Speakership this week during a tense in…
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Australia to buy US-made HIMARS in boost to defense systems
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia announced Thursday it will boost its defense capabilities by spending more than 1 billion Australian dollars ($700 million) on new advanced missile and rocket systems, including U.S.
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New York City buying more than 900 EVs for government fleets
New York said on Wednesday it will replace more than 900 city-owned fossil-fuel powered vehicles with electric models and install 315 additional EV charging ports after receiving a $10.1 million U.S. Transportation Department grant.
Kevin McCarthy’s Speaker bid blocked for sixth time
The House of Representatives failed to elect the next speaker for the sixth time after a small group of right-wing Republicans blocked off GOP leader Kevin McCarthy from getting the votes he needed. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles shares more on what’s next for Congress.
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House GOP holdouts defend their past praise of McCarthy: 'no vendetta'
A handful of Republicans' continued refusal to vote for Rep. Kevin McCarthy as the new House speaker shows a lot can change in two years.
Wagner chief frees prisoners who fought in Ukraine for Russia
Yevgeny Prigozhin filmed telling convicts who served six months on the front line, ‘don’t rape women’ in Russia.
South Korea to develop ‘stealthy drones’ and ‘drone killer system’ - Washington Examiner
South Korea will speed up development of stealth drones this year, according to South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s team, in response to North Korea's threats.“[Yoon] called for accelerating the development of stealthy drones this year and quickly establishing a drone killer system," press...
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Electric chair, firing squad's legality at S. Carolina court
South Carolina’s highest court will hear arguments on whether a newly organized firing squad or the old electric chair are legal ways to execute inmates in the state.
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Republican who drew Trump’s ire tapped to oversee Pennsylvania elections
A Pennsylvania Republican who helped deny former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election is set to be nominated as the state’s chief elections official, Democratic Gov.-elect Josh S…
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Jill Biden to have lesion removed from above right eye
Jill Biden will undergo a medical procedure next week to remove a small lesion from above her right eye that was discovered during a routine skin cancer screening. Dr.
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George Santos arrived in Washington this week. No one is more riled than N.Y.'s other gay congressman.
Rep. Ritchie Torres, a Democrat, has quickly become an outspoken frontman in the chorus of criticism against GOP Rep.-elect George Santos.
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Man whose foot was found in Yellowstone pool left poems, $447 in cash in car: investigators
After a human foot was found floating in a hot pool at Yellowstone National Park, investigators uncovered hundreds of dollars in cash and handwritten poems in the missing man’s car, according…
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Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles due to engine stalling
Mercedes is recalling nearly 324,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the engines can stall while they’re being driven
Man accused of chewing off man's ear said victim was a robot
A man accused of chewing off the ear of a 78-year-old man on a light-rail train platform near Portland, Oregon, told detectives he thought the victim was a robot trying to kill him, police said.
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Biden’s Venezuela strategy upended along with US-backed opposition
The Biden administration’s Venezuela policy is in flux after the country’s U.S.-backed opposition leader was ousted late last month amid political infighting within the Venezuelan democratic politi…
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Burning down the House: The colorful chaos of a speaker-less chamber
From literal popcorn-popping to infant-changing to smartphone games, lawmakers vented, fretted and killed time as Kevin McCarthy flailed.
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Police: Idaho slaying suspect's DNA found at crime scene
Authorities say the DNA of the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students was found on a knife sheath recovered at the crime scene.
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Australia helicopter collision: Passenger tapped pilot before crash, footage shows
A survivor of a deadly helicopter collision in Australia is seen apparently trying to warn a pilot.
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Ex-Bolivia official receives stiff jail sentence for bribes
MIAMI (AP) — A former Bolivian interior minister was sentenced to nearly six years in U.S. prison Wednesday for taking at least $532,000 in bribes to help a Florida company win a lucrative contract to sell tear gas to his country's government.
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Biden administration under fire from Democratic strongholds over lack of help to handle influx.
www.politico.comChina ramps down semiconductor chip war with US - Washington Examiner
Semiconductor China ramps down semiconductor chip war with US By Christopher Hutton, Technology Reporter January 04, 2023 02:46 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Semiconductor China ramps down semiconductor chip war with US By Christopher Hutton, Technology Reporter January 04, 2023 02:46...
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The speaker election drama: Who won and who lost
The House of Representatives has failed to elect a speaker for the first time since 1923 — here are the winners and losers so far from the ongoing debate over the speakership.
UK saw hottest-ever year in 2022 as Europe's climate warms
Britain had its warmest year on record in 2022, the latest evidence that climate change is transforming Europe’s weather.
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Pope Francis presides over Benedict's funeral, speaks of friendship in historic moment
A funeral mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is scheduled to begin 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Vatican.
Massachusetts GOP Gov. Baker marks final full day in office
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker engaged in a series of traditional ceremonies during his last full day as governor on Wednesday, marking the transition of power in the top office on Beacon Hill from Republican to Democratic hands.
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Supporters demand sainthood for Benedict as Pope Francis leads funeral
Pope Francis led the funeral of former Pope Benedict on Thursday, tenderly touching the coffin of his predecessor as he stood supported on a cane before tens of thousands of mourners, with some calling for the late pontiff to be made a saint.
House speaker race: Byron Donalds responds to 'retribution' for running against Kevin McCarthy
Rep.-elect Byron Donalds addressed the prospect of potentially facing 'retribution' for running against Rep-elect. Kevin McCarthy in the House speaker election.
Supply chain woes caused US auto sales to fall 8% last year
Shortages of computer chips and other parts continued to hobble the U.S. auto industry last year
California congressman-elect to be sworn in on rare Superman comic book - Washington Examiner
When California Rep.-elect Robert Garcia is sworn into office, he'll do so on not only a signed copy of the U.S. Constitution but also on a vintage Superman comic book from 1939.The Long Beach Democrat has been a vocal comic book fan and after he won his election in November tweeted he was...
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Lobbyists relish return to Capitol after years of COVID restrictions
Lobbyists are celebrating their return to the Capitol as it reopens to the public, ending nearly three years of pandemic restrictions that severely limited physical access to lawmakers. The decisio…
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Bolivia: Spanish, Chilean lawmakers meddled in local affairs
A Spanish lawmaker says he was formally kicked out of Bolivia as he was getting ready to leave the South American country after he visited to demand the release of opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho.
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Missing NYC woman who vanished after New Year's Eve subway ride is found safe
Adamaruis Garcia, 21, returned home “in good health and condition” Thursday, five days after she vanished, police said.
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Evacuations ordered as California storm knocks out power
Officials in California have ordered evacuations in a high-risk coastal area where mudslides killed 23 people in 2018 as a huge storm barrels through the state.
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California Rep. Kevin McCarthy loses, gains as House speaker election drags on: 'I voted present'
Kevin McCarthy lost support from some Republicans in his bid for House speaker, as Rep. -elect Victoria Spartz, R-Ind. switched her vote to present on Wednesday.
Consumers spent more than $200B online during holiday season, breaking record
Consumers spent more than $200 billion online during this past holiday season, breaking another record for e-commerce this season. Data from Adobe showed that online shopping from Nov. 1 to D…
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Heavy discounts drive record U.S. online holiday spending, report says
U.S. online spending during the 2022 holiday season rose by a better-than-expected 3.5%, a report by Adobe Analytics showed, as retailers used hefty discounts to lure inflation-weary consumers into spending on everything from toys to electronics.
Philippine leader cites stable ties on visit to Beijing
BEIJING (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has cited stable ties with China during a visit to Beijing in which he has sought to downplay territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
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The cashless future is here. So is Big Brother.
Story at a glance Two-fifths of Americans used no cash in 2022. Paper currency and coins have downsides: they are unsanitary, inconvenient, costly to handle and easy to steal. Credit and debit card…
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Judge slashes millions in damages due by hate groups that participated in Charlottesville rally - Washington Examiner
A federal judge has drastically reduced the amount of money in damages that some of the country's most prominent white supremacist groups were ordered to pay for their participation in the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Judge Norman Moon ruled last week that the $24 million...
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Olympic skiing champion Rosi Mittermaier dies at 72
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Rosi Mittermaier, who won downhill and slalom gold medals at the 1976 Winter Olympics and narrowly missed a sweep of all three women's Alpine skiing events at the Games, has died.
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Palestinians say teen killed by army in West Bank clashes
The Palestinian Health Ministry says that a 16-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli fire during an arrest raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus.
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US planning to accept up to 30,000 migrants monthly under expanded humanitarian program
The United States is expanding a border control program that pairs migrant expulsions with a limited number of pre-approved entries per month, according to reports. Under the program, the United St…
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Republican military veterans urge support for McCarthy: 'It’s actually becoming detrimental to our nation'
Republican military veterans who were elected to the House of Representatives urges their colleagues to support Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.
Pakistan unsure flood aid conference to translate into funds
Pakistani officials are increasingly concerned whether next week’s U.N.-backed conference will succeed in raising the billions of dollars needed to help survivors and launch reconstruction efforts following last summer’s devastating floods.
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In a story published January 5, 2023, about the U.S. Agency for International Development providing $30 million in aid to Moldova, The Associated Press erroneously reported that some of the funds will be used to reimburse the country for previous elect...
In DC and Tallahassee, a split-screen moment for the Republican Party - Washington Examiner
IN DC AND TALLAHASSEE, A SPLIT-SCREEN MOMENT FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. Two contrasting realities of the present-day Republican Party were on display on Tuesday. In the House of Representatives, 20 members of the GOP's so-called chaos caucus blocked the efforts of 202 fellow Republicans to elect...
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Bed Bath & Beyond shares plummet after company warns of potential bankruptcy
The embattled home goods retailer said it is struggling to attract customers and drive sales.
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Philippine police chief offers to quit over drug-linked cops
The Philippine national police chief says he has tendered his resignation to encourage nearly a thousand other police officials to heed an official appeal for them to resign en masse to regain public trust after some enforcers were implicated in drug trafficking.
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Londoner solves 20,000-year Ice Age drawings mystery
Furniture conservator Ben Bacon spent hours of his own time decoding cave paintings.
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‘Popcorn and blankets and alcohol’: GOP lawmaker jabs Democrats amid Speaker vote
Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) took a jab at Democrats as she spoke to nominate Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) for Speaker as the House began its sixth consecutive vote for the top leaders…
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Ukraine to get French combat vehicles in key move by West
The French Defense Ministry says it will hold talks “very quickly” with its Ukrainian counterpart about the number of armored combat vehicles it will deliver to help the country in its fight against Russian forces.
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These four House Republicans voted against adjourning amid Speaker fight
Four Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday night in voting against adjourning the House, pushing the motion to the cusp of failure after the GOP was unable to elect a Speaker for the second day in…
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Ukrainian forces were able to shoot down more than 80 aerial vehicles this week.
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France offers ‘high-performance’ tanks to Ukraine, in contrast with Biden and Germany - Washington Examiner
French President Emmanuel Macron has agreed to send “wheeled tanks” to Ukraine, a milestone arms transfer that could set a precedent for other Western states.“We will receive more armored vehicles, in particular wheeled tanks of French production,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAttackers wound 5 Pakistani policemen guarding polio workers
Pakistani police say attackers armed with guns and hand grenades ambushed a police van assigned to guard polio workers in the country's northwest, wounding five officers.
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White House cautions against panic as XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant spreads
White House health officials are cautioning against a rush to panic over the XBB.1.5 omicron subvariant, which has rapidly grown to account for 40 percent of U.S. COVID-19 cases, with officials sta…
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New COVID omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in US: Health experts reveal why
A new COVID-19 subvariant, XBB.1.5, is picking up speed nationwide. Dr. Marc Siegel and University of Arizona medical professor Dr. Shad Marvasti reveal what's worrisome about the contagious strain.
Beds run out at Beijing hospital as COVID-19 spreads
The COVID-19 outbreak is stretching public health facilities in China. At the Chuiyangliu hospital in the east of Beijing on Thursday, beds ran out by midmorning, even as ambulances continued to bring more people in.
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China defends its COVID response after WHO, Biden concerns
China defended on Thursday its handling of its raging COVID-19 outbreak after U.S. President Joe Biden voiced concern and the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Beijing was under-reporting virus deaths.
Expected surge in virus that can paralyze kids didn’t happen, baffling experts
An outbreak of acute flaccid myelitis, a virus that can paralyze children, was expected to spread across the U.S, but never did -- baffling experts.
WHO sounds the alarm: XBB.1.5 is most transmissible omicron subvariant yet
The World Health Organization said the new subvariant of omicron, XBB.1.5, is the most transmissible seen to date and could cause a spike in cases and hospitalizations.
India finds 11 Omicron subvariants of COVID-19 in international travellers
India detected a total of 11 variants of COVID-19 in international travellers who arrived in the country during Dec. 24 to Jan. 3, health ministry sources said on Thursday.
China Covid: Celebrity deaths spark fears over death toll
News of public figures' deaths has sparked speculation about greater losses than officials have reported.
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Afghan hospital wards fill with children suffering from pneumonia
In a bitterly cold bedroom at the start of winter in Kabul, 22-year Maryam sat with her baby son bundled up in a red jumper as he coughed days after being discharged for the third time from a hospital ward for suspected pneumonia.
COVID infected Chinese tourist caught in South Korea after fleeing quarantine center
A Chinese man was able to evade South Korean authorities for two days after fleeing mandatory quarantine when he tested positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in the country.
A new test for autism hopes to help doctors diagnose before symptoms show
The test — which is still in the early stages of development by the startup LinusBio and a ways from federal approval — is a diagnostic aid, meant to assist clinicians in identifying autism but not to be relied on alone.
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Hong Kong residents rush to get vaccinated ahead of China border reopening
Hong Kong residents have swamped clinics to get vaccinated against COVID-19 ahead of the expected reopening of the city's border with mainland China, which some people fear will bring a surge of infections to the financial hub.
Why Xi Jinping Reversed His Zero-Covid Policy in China
A wave of protests coupled with urgent pleas from many corners of the government finally prodded the leader to scrap the strict lockdown system he had touted throughout the pandemic. China now faces a flood of infections.
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Hamlin’s collapse spurs new wave of vaccine misinformation
Even before Hamlin was carried off the field in Cincinnati, posts amassing thousands of shares and millions of views began circulating online claiming without evidence that complications from Covid-19 vaccines caused his health emergency.
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COVID drug Paxlovid was hailed as a game-changer. What happened?
Insufficient investment and fears about rebound and side effects are driving down use of a lifesaving antiviral.
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German health minister voices concern over new COVID variant
Germany's health minister has expressed concern over a new COVID-19 subvariant linked to growing hospitalisations in the northeastern United States, adding that Berlin was watching the situation closely.
Uganda’s Ebola outbreak nearly under control, says Africa CDC
The continental health body says the Ebola outbreak will be over if no new cases are reported in Uganda by January 10.
China’s ‘zero-COVID’ U-turn leads to loss of faith in leadership
Chinese people were told they were fighting the virus together, now some are disillusioned by the abrupt policy change.
