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'Blizzard of the century': Death toll rises, military to enforce driving ban in Buffalo
At least 52 people have died nationwide from the wintry weather wreaking havoc across the U.S. over Christmas weekend. The most deaths are in New York state, where 30 people have died in the wake of a massive lake-effect snowstorm, according to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and local officials.
Star rising in Kremlin, Russia's Medvedev predicts war in West
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, an arch loyalist of Vladimir Putin given a new job this week, predicted war between Germany and France next year and a civil war in the United States that would lead to Elon Musk becoming president.
Greg Abbott pushes back on criticism after busing migrants to VP's home on freezing Christmas Eve
Greg Abbott said he bused migrants to Kamala Harris' home in Washington on Christmas Eve and pushed back on Harris and Joe Biden as "hypocrites"
1st 2 years revealed President Biden's generational ambition
When he ran for the White House, Joe Biden told voters his presidency would be a bridge to the next generation.
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Jan. 6 committee interview sheds light on origins of Proud Boys ‘1776 returns’ document
Samuel Armes, a cryptocurrency advocate from Florida, told investigators that he helped formulate some of the ideas the document relied on.
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Maricopa County seeks sanctions against Kari Lake: "Enough really is enough"
A judge dismissed the former gubernatorial candidate's lawsuit last week.
www.cbsnews.comTrump's lawyers keep getting in trouble with judges. Here are the 17 sanctioned so far.
Former President Donald Trump's election challenges have resulted in numerous sanctions for lawyers representing him or working on his behalf.
Time is running short for McCarthy to lock up Speakership
It’s crunch time for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). Members of Congress departed Washington on Friday with the group of House Republicans voicing opposition to McCarthy for …
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GOP stumbles with independents contributed to midterm woes
A sweeping national survey of the electorate, AP VoteCast, finds that Republican House candidates nationwide won the support of 38% of independent voters during last month's midterm elections.
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Air Force quietly speeds up plans to eliminate spy planes on the front line of America’s fentanyl war | CNN Politics
The US Air Force is moving up its timeline for scrapping a small fleet of surveillance planes used to help take fentanyl pills off the streets, telling National Guard pilots they must fly their aircraft to the boneyard by the end of the month so they can be stripped for parts, according to...
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North Korea drones: South's military apologises for pursuit failure
The military failed to shoot down five aircraft from North Korea despite a five-hour pursuit.
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Analysis: Why 2022 was a tough year for Trump and 2023 may not be much better | CNN Politics
This must feel like the year that won’t end for former President Donald Trump, whose actions appear to be catching up with him in public, painful and expensive ways.
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Fox News Politics: 2022's biggest flops, failures and political fakers
Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content
Why the U.S. isn’t ready for a fight in the Indo-Pacific
Pentagon’s promise to shore up its forces in the Pacific in 2023 is meeting skepticism.
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Insider trading convictions over healthcare leaks are voided by U.S. appeals court
A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday threw out the insider trading convictions of four defendants, including two former hedge fund partners, over leaks from a U.S. healthcare agency about planned changes to Medicare reimbursement rates.
India probing wealthy Russian politician’s fall to death at hotel
Billionaire Pavel Antov’s death came two days after another member of his party was found dead at the same hotel.
Belarus sentences in absentia former Olympian Herasimenia to 12 years in prison - BelTA
A Minsk court sentenced in absentia former Olympic swimmer Aliaksandra Herasimenia and political activist Alexander Opeykin to 12 years in prison for calling for sanctions and actions aimed at harming the national security of Belarus.
Judge denies Hobbs request to sanction Lake over Arizona election claims
An Arizona judge on Tuesday rejected a request to sanction Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) over her lawsuit challenging her defeat. Maricopa County and Katie Hobbs (D), in her capacit…
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Buffalo faces more snow after deadliest storm in decades
The death toll surpassed that of the historic Blizzard of 1977, blamed for killing as many as 29 people in a region known for harsh winter weather.
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Military police enforce driving ban in snow-stricken Buffalo
Officials in New York say state and military police were sent to keep people from driving in snow-choked Buffalo.
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For Jan. 6 committee, time for transparency is running out - Washington Examiner
FOR JAN. 6 COMMITTEE, TIME FOR TRANSPARENCY IS RUNNING OUT. Republicans take control of the House of Representatives in one week. When that happens, the Jan. 6 committee, with all its members selected by outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), will go out of existence. Now, as the clock...
www.washingtonexaminer.comTop talkers: These 20 lawmakers spoke the most on the House and Senate floors during the 117th Congress, including Rep. Buddy Carter and Sen. Marsha Blackburn
"I was not sent to Washington to be quiet," said Rep. Buddy Carter, a Georgia Republican, who made the list.
Joe Biden to spend New Year's holiday with family in U.S. Virgin Islands
Joe Biden will become the first sitting president to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands since Harry Truman delivered a speech there in 1948.
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Republicans see little resistance from the business lobby after 'anti-woke' attacks
Giant asset managers are finding few friends in Washington as GOP lawmakers attack them for their climate and social agendas.
Lake deletes tweet targeting Maricopa judge after officials seek sanctions
Defeated Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) deleted a tweet accusing the judge who dismissed her election challenge of integrity violations. The tweet, which was posted early Monday morn…
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Pennsylvania certifies election results after recount delay
Pennsylvania’s top elections official is fully certifying results from the November vote after recount petitions in some counties delayed the process.
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UN rights chief urges Taliban to drop restrictions on women
Last week, Taliban authorities stopped university education for women, sparking international outrage and demonstrations in Afghan cities.
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Why ethnic tensions are flaring again in northern Kosovo
Protesting Serbs in the ethnically divided city of Mitrovica in northern Kosovo erected new barricades on Tuesday, hours after Serbia said it had put its army on the highest combat alert following weeks of escalating tensions between Belgrade and Pristina.
Biden: Administration working to hold airlines accountable over flight cancellations
President Biden on Tuesday said his administration will hold airlines accountable after mass flight cancellations snarled travel after Christmas Day. “Thousands of flights nationwide have been canc…
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The seven most shocking results from the 2022 midterm elections
From "red wave" predictions that never materialized to a Democratic meltdown in New York to election-denier losses across the country, this year's elections were full of surprises.
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Mike Pence did not file paperwork to run in 2024, spokesperson says
There has been some speculation that former Vice President Mike Pence was considering running for president in the 2024 presidential election.
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Embattled Republican Santos faces new heat over 'Jew-ish' heritage claim
U.S. Representative-elect George Santos, a New York Republican who this week acknowledged lying about his education and employment history while running for Congress, faced fresh criticism on Tuesday over his claims of Jewish heritage.
DeSantis’s request for COVID vaccine probe denounced by health experts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) petition for a grand jury investigation into COVID-19 vaccines, in which he decries the ongoing vaccine campaign as “propag…
thehill.comColumn: I begged Santa — let Trump lead the Republican Party to defeat
What if Trump stays in the 2024 race and drags the GOP down to ignominious collapse? That's the gift I asked for.
Insight: India makes inroads into Sri Lanka under China's long shadow
When Sri Lanka slid into its worst economic crisis in seven decades leading to deadly riots and alarming shortages of fuel, food and medicines earlier this year, its giant northern neighbour stepped into the breach.
Republican Jewish Coalition says George Santos ‘not welcome’ at events after revelations
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) on Tuesday said Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) “deceived” the organization and “misrepresented” his Jewish heritage, adding the inco…
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‘Heartbreaking’: New York surveys damage after historic blizzard
Toll in US city of Buffalo reaches 27, mayor says, as residents urged to stay home while crews clear snow-covered roads.
Travelers "beyond frustrated" by Southwest Airlines cancellations: "It's been hell"
Carrier cancelled more than 60% of its flights Tuesday after giant winter storm, with federal airline regulators pledging to investigate.
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Co-leader of Whitmer kidnapping plot gets 16 years in prison
The co-leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.
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Hackers stole data from multiple electric utilities in recent ransomware attack | CNN Politics
Hackers stole data belonging to multiple electric utilities in an October ransomware attack on a US government contractor that handles critical infrastructure projects across the country, according to a memo describing the hack obtained by CNN.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem gets personalized flamethrower as Christmas gift from staff
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who asked for a flamethrower 2 years ago on social media, got a personalized flamethrower for Christmas from her staff.
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States banking big bucks as Fed attempts to fight inflation
State governments emerging from the coronavirus pandemic built historic cash surpluses as inflation in prices and wages drove up sales and income tax collections. Now many states are reaping another reward: banking millions of dollars off those surpluses as the Federal Reserve fights inflation...
U.S. FDA weighs regulating cannabis compound CBD in food, supplements - WSJ
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to make recommendations on how to regulate the use of popular cannabis compound CBD in food and supplements, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing agency officials.
Dems lambaste migrant buses as violating the spirit of Christmas
A spokesperson for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appeared to confirm his office's knowledge of dropping the migrants outside the vice president's D.C. residence.
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Situation at the front is "difficult and painful"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that the situation at the front in the Donbas region was "difficult and painful" and required all of the country's "strength and concentration".
Kari Lake deletes tweet against judge who dismissed her election lawsuit - Washington Examiner
Failed gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake deleted a tweet accusing an Arizona judge of being biased after he dismissed a lawsuit challenging her loss to Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs in the midterm elections. The tweet, posted on Monday morning, accused Maricopa County Superior Court...
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Why do the rich get richer — even during global crises?
Every 30 hours, the pandemic spawned a new billionaire, while pushing a million people into poverty. Here’s why.
Ukraine war: Five ways conflict could go in 2023
As the conflict enters its second calendar year, experts predict what could happen on the ground.
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As 2024 election looms, voters share what they want in presidential candidate - Washington Examiner
The 2024 presidential election is nearly two years away, but voters are already considering what characteristics they wish to see in their ideal candidate, ranging from age to work experience to gender. Although voters’ early preferences don’t have any sway over who will run in the next election...
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Pence spokesman says document showing FEC ‘filing’ is fake
Presidential campaign paperwork purporting to be from former Vice President Mike Pence is fake, according to a spokesman. Devin O’Malley, who served as press secretary to Pence while in the White H…
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After presidency, unclear fate for Brazil's brash Bolsonaro
Jair Bolsonaro said he would only leave the Brazilian presidency when he was dead, jailed or ready for his second term.
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Kosovo: Serbia puts troops on high alert over rising tensions
Sabre-rattling grows amid claims an attack is being planned on the territory's ethnic Serb areas.
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Man arrested after TikTok exposes homophobic and racist In-N-Out rant - Washington Examiner
A Colorado man was taken into custody Monday after a TikTok video exposed him spewing homophobic and racist remarks inside a California In-N-Out Burger. Jordan Krah was arrested by police on at least two counts of committing a hate crime, according to the San Ramon Police Department. WOMAN SHOT...
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Deadly blizzard leaves more than 60 dead across US
Nearly half of the confirmed deaths have been in the hard-hit town of Buffalo, New York.
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Katie Hobbs seeks sanctions against Kari Lake after Arizona judge dismisses election challenge lawsuit
"Enough really is enough," Maricopa County said in its motion, which Hobbs signed on to, after an Arizona judge denied Lake’s bid to reverse her defeat in the governor's race.
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Navy to name ship after Marine battles in Fallujah, Iraq
The Navy’s next amphibious assault ship will be named after the city of Fallujah, which saw some of the bloodiest battles in the Iraq war.
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Russia's Lavrov: Either Ukraine fulfils Moscow's proposals or our army will decide
Moscow's proposals for settlement in Ukraine are well known to Kyiv and either Ukraine fulfils them for their own good or the Russian army will decide the issue, TASS agency quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as saying.
A 22-year-old Buffalo woman dies after blizzard traps her inside car for 18 hours - Washington Examiner
A 22-year-old Buffalo woman was found dead Saturday after a lethal blizzard trapped her inside her car for at least 18 hours. Anndel Taylor's corpse was reportedly discovered by emergency officials a day after she told her family the snow was piling up on her way home from work. WOMAN SHOT DEAD...
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Potential Category 4 atmospheric river to hit Northern California
Southern California is experiencing a drop in temperatures and heavy rain expected to continue into the new year.
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NY Rep.-elect Santos admits lying about career, college
Congressman-elect George Santos, a New York Republican, has admitted that he lied about his job experience and college education during his successful campaign for a seat in the U.S.
apnews.comU.S. finance faces ESG backlash, more to come in 2023
A movement by financial firms and activists to challenge companies over their efforts on climate change and social inequality faced organised and growing push-back in 2022, led by Republican U.S. politicians. Focusing on environmental, social or governance-related issues, ESG in industry...
Despite Putin’s claims, Ukraine peace talks look unlikely in near future | CNN
Vladimir Putin has recently made a point of suggesting he is open to peace talks despite evidence to the contrary, with comments that have been dismissed by Kyiv and the West as a ruse at a time when the prospect of negotiations appears remote.
www.cnn.comGOP Sen. Mike Lee Called Rudy Giuliani A 'Walking Malpractice' In A Text: Jan. 6 Report
The text was regarding a voicemail apparently meant for GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville as part of Giuliani’s attempt to sway Republican Senators into blocking the Electoral College votes.
Google’s leading definition for the word ‘Jew’ showed offensive terms
A Google search for the word "Jew" on Tuesday temporarily showed a definition for a verb it described as "offensive," before the search engine changed it to a noun.
WATCH: Trump’s brand ‘no longer popular’ with Republicans, says Washington Examiner’s Sarah Westwood - Washington Examiner
President Donald Trump’s popularity with Republicans has “diminished,” and voters may no longer support his “brand,” the Washington Examiner's Sarah Westwood told Fox News’s Your World. “There’s evidence, electorally speaking, from 2022 that his brand of politics is no longer popular within the...
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Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections are suffering through another wave of scrubbed flights.
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Why Southwest Airlines canceled so many flights during the busiest holiday travel week of the year
"The Southwest of old is gone," said Casey Murray, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association.
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Home prices fell for fourth straight month in October amid Fed rate hikes
Home prices fell for the fourth straight month as high interest rates and stubborn inflation dampen the housing market, according to data released Tuesday. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. N…
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Newborn 'doing well' after allegedly being left in tent in freezing woods
A mom is facing charges after she allegedly left her newborn in the cold New Hampshire woods.
More illegal immigrants caught in October-November than in all of 2020 - Washington Examiner
In the latest shocking statistic from America’s southwest border with Mexico, border agents have already apprehended more illegal crossers than in all of fiscal 2020.According to former immigration court judge Andrew Arthur, the 411,000 illegal immigrants caught crossing in October and November...
www.washingtonexaminer.comAnalysis-Dealmakers grapple with unprecedented U.S. challenge to mergers
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Investment bankers and deal lawyers accustomed to regulatory hurdles to their mergers face an unprecedented challenge under U.S. President Joe Biden - antitrust watchdogs who are undaunted when they lose such battles in court. The U.S. Justice Department and...
S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, weighed by growth stocks
Wall Street ended lower at the beginning of a holiday-shortened week on Tuesday, as rising U.S. Treasury yields pressured interest rate sensitive megacap shares.
Why Republican elites backed Trump: power, belonging ... and voter pressure
Republicans backed Donald Trump in 2016, changing the identity of the party. Republican strategist Tim Miller explores this shift in his book Why We Did It: A Travelogue On The Republican Road To Hell
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More than 300 victims allege sexual abuse from staff in LA juvenile camps - Washington Examiner
A lawsuit filed earlier this month pushes the tally to more than 300 plaintiffs who allege they were subjected to a pattern of decadeslong sexual abuse by probation and detention officers at Los Angeles County juvenile camps.Attorneys for 279 plaintiffs filed a lawsuit on Dec. 20 detailing...
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat Are JDAMs? And What Will They Do For Ukraine?
An American weapon first dropped by stealth bombers over Kosovo in 1999 and then during combat in the post-9/11 wars will soon be used by Ukrainian pilots flying Russian-made jets to kill Russian soldiers. The weapon, called the Joint Direct Attack Munition, consists of a kit that turns a cheap...
Far-Right GOPer Unloads on Marjorie Taylor Greene: You ‘Crossed a Rubicon!’
Reuters/Amanda Andrade-RhoadesFar-right Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) accused Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) of having “crossed a Rubicon” after she slammed Republicans who intend to vote against a Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speakership.The remarks made by Biggs come as the race for Republican...
Biden’s year of forgetting, going the wrong way and saying the wrong thing
President Biden gaffed his way through 2022 as the oldest president in American history and showed no signs of slowing down as he prepares to announce a re-election bid.
Lavrov: Ukraine must demilitarize or Russia will do it
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that Ukraine must meet Moscow’s demand for “demilitarization” and the removal of the military threat to Russia
A way too early look at the 2024 presidential contenders - Washington Examiner
Now that the midterm elections have wrapped up, a political cold war is brewing for the next major electoral tussle on the horizon: the 2024 presidential race. Former President Donald Trump preempted his rivals by becoming the first heavyweight contender to enter the race in November, although...
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Whoopi Goldberg apologizes again after reiterating false claim that Holocaust "wasn't originally" about race
"I believe that the Holocaust was about race," Goldberg said in an apology, adding that she's still "learning a lot."
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Black creators say they ‘have to be perfect’ to get promotional products from brands. They want that to change.
Creators of color have spoken out about inequality in the influencer industry for years. But disparity in PR lists recently sparked debate on TikTok.
www.nbcnews.comTrump blasts Mitch McConnell over passage of government funding bill, claiming 'Democrats must have something really big' on him
Former President Donald Trump's "political clout has diminished," Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a recent interview.
Two Venezuelan families. Two immigration policies. Two different outcomes
Two families escaped Venezuela under two different immigration policies. A new Biden program allowed one family get travel approval in a matter of weeks. Another Trump-era program barred another family from seeking asylum in the U.S., deporting her.
Iranian woman competes at chess tournament without hijab- media reports
An Iranian chess player has taken part in an international tournament without a hijab, according to media reports, the latest of several Iranian sportswomen to appear at competitions without one since anti-government protests began.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ star Donna Reed quietly kept WWII letters from soldiers for decades, daughter says
Donna Reed, who starred as Mary Hatch Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life," died in 1986 at age 64 from cancer. Her daughter Mary Owen is helping to keep the star's legacy alive.
More than 6,000 children killed, hurt by gunfire in 2022: Report
More than 6,000 children have been killed or injured in the United States by gunfire.
Netanyahu closer to far-right Israel gov’t with new legislation
Amendments include revising ministerial fitness standards, meaning officials with suspended sentences can serve in gov’t
Southwest cancels 5,400 flights in less than 48 hours in a 'full-blown meltdown'
The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.
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Republican Jewish Coalition bans George Santos over fabricated background - Washington Examiner
The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) said it is banning Rep.-elect George Santos (R-NY) after news emerged that he fabricated large parts of his resume and misrepresented his heritage. Santos has come under fire in the wake of reports dispelling a claim on his campaign website that his mother...
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Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX execs received billions in hidden loans, ex-Alameda CEO says
Caroline Ellison said she agreed with Bankman-Fried to hide from FTX’s investors, lenders and customers that the hedge fund could borrow unlimited sums from the exchange, according a transcript of her Dec. 19 plea hearing that was unsealed on Friday.
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Southwest Airlines cancels thousands more flights following winter storm
Thousands of passengers are stranded and federal officials called the cancellations "unacceptable".
www.bbc.comPro-Biden super PAC plans 2024 focus on Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan
Biden carried those states in 2020 but he can't take them for granted after they swung for former President Donald Trump in 2016.
Angolan court orders seizure of dos Santos's assets - Lusa news agency
Angola's Supreme Court has ordered the "preventive" seizure of assets worth around $1 billion held by Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of the southern African country's former president, Portugal's Lusa news agency said on Tuesday.
Democrats call for George Santos to resign over ‘whopping lies’
Democrats are calling for Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) to resign his newly won Long Island House seat after the incoming lawmaker admitted to lying about his professional and educational backg…
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'This makes my brain hurt': Connecticut used disaster aid to rebuild million-dollar homes
Owners of 62 homes worth at least $1 million received recovery grants after Hurricane Sandy when HUD weakened rules meant to make needy people the priority, POLITICO’s E&E News found.
www.politico.comLaw protects export of sacred Native American items from US
Federal penalties have increased under a newly signed law intended to protect the cultural patrimony of Native American tribes, immediately making some crimes a felony and doubling the prison time for anyone convicted of multiple offenses. President Joe Biden signed the Safeguard Tribal Objects...
Russian sausage tycoon Pavel Antov dies in Indian hotel fall
Meat millionaire Pavel Antov, who recently denied criticising the war in Ukraine, had just turned 65.
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Bankman-Fried's criminal case assigned to judge in Trump, Prince Andrew cases
Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal case over the collapse of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange has been reassigned to a judge recently known for handling defamation lawsuits against former U.S. President Donald Trump and a sexual abuse lawsuit against Britain's Prince Andrew.
Jen Psaki Goes After Trump, Jan. 6 Witnesses For Leaning On 5th Amendment
Psaki remarked that Donald Trump must have been “so disgusted” by the witness testimony transcripts released earlier this week.
North Carolina could host record-setting $100 million governor’s race in 2024 - Washington Examiner
North Carolina could witness its most expensive governor’s race in history in 2024 as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) lays the groundwork for a gubernatorial bid that his campaign predicts may cost $100 million. In a fundraising email sent to supporters on Monday, Robinson’s campaign projected the...
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Ethnic Serbs erect more roadblocks as tensions soar in Kosovo
Kosovo has demanded barriers erected by Serb protesters be removed while Serbia has put its army on high alert.
Zero-COVID absolutely hammered China but rapid dropping of containment laws reveals extent of pressure it was under
More than 50% of the population of Beijing are thought to have been infected with COVID after the virus swept through China once strict containment laws were eased.
Buffalo, N.Y., digs out from deadly blizzard; warming could bring rain, slush
The region emerged as ground zero for an Arctic deep freeze.
Biden says his administration will hold airlines 'accountable' after nationwide flight cancellations
About 4,000 domestic U.S. flights were canceled Monday, according to the tracking website FlightAware, which tracks flight status in real time.
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Sen. Mike Braun's Indiana gubernatorial bid jump-starts the GOP's first open Senate seat race of 2024
GOP Sen. Mike Braun has his heart set on being governor of Indiana. His departure opens up a 2024 Senate seat where "there's interest already."
Brittney Griner’s time in Russia shined light on wrongfully detained Americans - Washington Examiner
Brittney Griner was the most prominent American wrongfully detained abroad and the biggest success story for the Biden administration's efforts to secure their freedom in 2022, but she wasn't the only one.Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens leads the State Department in...
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 148th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Oil steady as U.S. output ramps up after freeze, China eases COVID curbs
Oil prices were steady after hitting a three-week high on Tuesday as restarts at some U.S. energy plants shut by winter storms offset gains stemming from hopes of a demand recovery as China eases its COVID-19 restrictions.
An estimated 19 million US adults living with long-COVID
In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, a team of researchers examined the risk factors and prevalence and impact of long coronavirus disease (COVID) among a representative sample of adults in the United States (U.S.) and reported that close to 19 million U.S...
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Japan to require COVID-19 tests for all visitors from China
Japan will require COVID-19 tests for all visitors from China as a temporary emergency measure against the surging infections there after Beijing largely abandoned its “zero-COVID” policy
White House sees light at the end of the monkeypox tunnel
The administration's mpox response advisers asked for trust, patience and a chance. Even their critics say the work ‘paid off.’
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China scrapping mandatory quarantining for people arriving from abroad
Residents reacted gleefully to the news and the travel industry began to prepare for an expected surge. But COVID cases have leaped as key pillars of China's broader containment policy have ended.
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Covid in China: People rush to book travel as borders finally reopen
But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries - as some impose restrictions.
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Three Subvariants Now Make Up 90% of New England COVID Cases. These Are The Symptoms
Three omicron subvariants that more easily dodge immunity are now causing 90% of COVID-19 infections in New England, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The XBB variant, which accounted for only 11% of COVID cases in the region just two weeks ago...
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No immediate surge of Chinese tourists expected after re-opening
China's relaxation of COVID-19 rules for international arrivals has raised hopes that its multi-billion dollar travel business will soon flourish again but countries longing for the return of Chinese tourists will likely face more of a wait.
Maternal deaths in the U.S. are staggeringly common. Personal nurses could help
The nation has the highest rate of maternal mortality among wealthy countries. A long-standing program, Nurse-Family Partnership, which supports new parents, works to address this deadly trend.
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Long COVID: What scientists have learned about the symptoms affecting millions around the world
A British historian, an Italian archaeologist and an American preschool teacher each helped bring long COVID into the public's consciousness.
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FDA recalls blood pressure medication over cancer risks
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling four lots of its blood pressure medication, Quinapril Tablets, because of an impurity known as nitrosamine being found in recent testing of the product, acco…
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Thousands of workers were fired over vaccine mandates. For some, the fight goes on
As COVID has become less virulent, the debate over vaccine mandates has faded. But some workers who were fired for refusing the shots are still fighting to be reinstated.
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These states tried an Obamacare public option. It hasn’t worked as planned.
An early look at Washington, Colorado and Nevada show their plans to provide more affordable coverage to hundreds of thousands of people aren’t working out as hoped.
www.politico.comU.S. Weighs New Precautionary Measures for Travelers From China
Beijing ends zero-Covid, prompting a surge in flight bookings; Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong and Japan are favorite travel choices.
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‘Tragic Battle’: On the Front Lines of China’s Covid Crisis (Published 2022)
Medical staff are outnumbered and working sick as the nation’s health care system buckles under the strain of a spiraling crisis.
COVID infections surge in Beijing causing hospital shortages
Hospital staff and space are short in Beijing as a surge in COVID infections overwhelms China.
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Latest 'Twitter Files' alleges rigged COVID debate
The tenth installment of the “Twitter Files” alleges the social media platform rigged the COVID debate.
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