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US, Ukraine top military chiefs meet in person for 1st time
A MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHEASTERN POLAND (AP) — The top U.S. military officer, Army Gen. Mark Milley, traveled to a site near the Ukraine-Poland border on Tuesday and talked with his Ukrainian counterpart face to face for the first time — a meeting underscoring the growing ties between the two militaries and coming at a critical time as Russia’s war with Ukraine nears the one-year mark.
Embattled Rep. Santos awarded seats on Science and Small Business committees
Some Republicans had called for the New York Republican to be barred from all committees after he lied about major parts of his personal biography.
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White House defends its delayed, limited document disclosure
The White House is brushing aside criticism of its fragmented disclosures about the discovery of classified documents and official records at President Joe Biden’s home and former office.
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House Republicans gear up for a debt ceiling fight with the White House and Senate Democrats
Newly empowered GOP conservatives, backed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, say they'll use the debt ceiling to force budget cuts.
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Police arrest failed candidate in shootings at Democrats
A 39-year-old felon who overwhelmingly lost his bid for the New Mexico statehouse as a Republican paid for four men to shoot at Democratic lawmakers’ homes in recent months, including one where a 10-year-old girl was sleeping, police said.
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Biden again ignores reporters' questions on classified documents
President Biden continued to ignore reporters as they shouted questions about the investigation of classified documents from his time as vice president found at his home.
Did Biden just give Trump a ‘get out of jail free’ card?
Let’s see if I have this right: If Donald Trump and Joe Biden are charged with violating laws resulting from their sloppy handling of classified documents, it’s possible, I guess, that they could w…
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Debt ceiling: Here's what could happen if lawmakers don't raise the country's borrowing limit
The federal government caps the amount of money it can borrow. But what are the risks if Congress fails to lift the debt limit?
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Biden’s most vocal Republican antagonists emerge from the sidelines – with subpoena power
Classified documents recovered at Biden's home and office offered up more fodder for already-eager House Republicans investigating the president.
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DOJ decided not to have FBI agents monitor Biden lawyers' search for more documents: Sources
They say Biden's cooperation versus Trump's resistance is a critical difference.
Biden, House GOP refuse to budge as key debt ceiling deadline looms
While Treasury can employ extraordinary measures to keep making payments for the next few months, it's a bad sign for how messy the standoff will grow.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar get committee assignments | CNN Politics
Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Paul Gosar of Arizona have been given committee assignments for the new Congress, after being booted from their committees by Democrats and some Republicans for their incendiary remarks, sources told CNN.
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‘Reckless’: Schumer warns McCarthy not to use debt limit as ‘political bargaining chip’ - Washington Examiner
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) warned House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) not to demand spending cuts as part of any extension of the country’s borrowing authority. “America pays its debts. Period. There should be no political brinkmanship with the debt limit,” Schumer said in a...
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White House charges GOP with hypocrisy on Trump, Biden
The White House blasted Republicans on Tuesday, accusing them of hypocrisy with how they’ve handled the separate controversies surrounding classified documents found at President Biden’s garage and…
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Lauren Boebert lands spot on powerful House Oversight Committee - Washington Examiner
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), one of the final holdouts in Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) bid for House speaker, received a spot on the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday. The Republican, who narrowly won her seat in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District in November, will sit on a panel already gearing...
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Democrats talk of fear and shock over alleged plot by Republican candidate
Solomon Pena lost an election then paid four other men to shoot the homes of Democrats, say police.
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Top Ukraine, US military leaders meet over ‘urgent needs’
Meeting comes as the international community ramps up military aid to Ukraine, including tanks and air defence systems.
After criticism for silence, Biden White House takes questions about classified documents
Allies of the president have called on his White House to be more forthcoming as he faces an onslaught of criticism about the found documents.
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White House struggles with messaging strategy over Biden documents
The White House is once again struggling with its messaging, this time on the discovery of classified documents from President Biden’s time as vice president, where administration officials have so…
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Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister in Kyiv as fighting rages on in east
Ukraine's interior minister and a child were among at least 14 people killed on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed into a nursery and set it ablaze in a suburb of the capital Kyiv.
Russian strike toll: 45 dead civilians, including 6 children
Emergency crews cleared almost 10 metric tons of rubble during a search and rescue operation.
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McCarthy says DOJ treatment of Trump, Biden classified document investigations 'does not seem fair'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the way former President Trump was treated for his handling of classified documents was not "fair" compared to how Joe Biden has been treated.
Greta Thunberg carried away by police at German mine protest
German news agency dpa is reporting that Swedish climate activist Great Thunberg and several other protesters have been carried away by German police from the edge of an open coal pit mine.
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House GOP lays groundwork for Mayorkas impeachment as moderates balk | CNN Politics
Senior House Republicans are moving swiftly to build a case against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as they strongly weigh launching rare impeachment proceedings against a Cabinet secretary, a plan that could generate sharp backlash from GOP moderates.
www.cnn.comColumn: The U.S. economy is again being held hostage to our ridiculous federal debt ceiling
The debt ceiling, being wielded by the ignorant children of the House GOP, is the stupidest feature of federal fiscal policy.
Zelenskyy says Russia used anti-ship missile on residential building; Biden speaks to top Dutch, German officials
Ukraine has said the battle for Soledar continues, but noted that Russian troops are trying to advance toward nearby Bakhmut.
Russia’s Dnipro strike exposes holes in Ukrainian defense system
A Russian missile strike over the weekend at an apartment complex in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro exposed a weakness in Ukraine’s air defenses, just as many fear more brutal…
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Netherlands says it will send Patriot assistance to Ukraine
Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that his country plans to "join" the U.S. and Germany’s efforts to train and arm Ukraine with advanced Patriot defense systems.
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Here are the 10 states with the least healthy populations
Story at a glance A new survey from Forbes Advisor ranked all 50 states from least healthy to most healthy. Survey crafters determined that West Virginia, followed by Mississippi and Kentuck…
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Biden campaign adds tax document links to website following Washington Examiner report - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — President Joe Biden's campaign has re-added links to his tax returns from 2016 to 2018 following a Washington Examiner report on them being quietly removed. The links went down sometime around July 2022 and, until Tuesday, redirected to an ActBlue page for people to donate to...
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Factbox: How China is seeking to boost its falling birth rate
China saw its population fall by roughly 850,000 last year - its first drop in six decades that marks the start of an expected long-term decline in citizen numbers with major economic consequences.
Greta Thunberg released after brief detention at German mine protest, police say
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained alongside other activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of a village to make way for a coal mine expansion but was released after an identity check, according to police.
Revealed: Who visited the Trump White House before Jan. 6
The Trump administration never publicly released White House visitor records. But new data released by the Jan. 6 committee offers a never-before-seen glimpse.
www.politico.comTrump said he 'can't think of any complaints' when asked if he ever forcibly kissed a woman; 26 have accused him of sexual misconduct
In deposition for the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, Donald Trump made no mention of the 26 women who've accused him of inappropriate behavior.
Biden mocks Trump while hosting Golden State Warriors at White House - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden took a slight shot at his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, on Tuesday while honoring the 2022 NBA champion Golden State Warriors at the White House.Near the top of his remarks, Biden commended the Warriors, whom he had previously hosted at the White House while...
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Trump insists he will 'handle' DeSantis should the Florida governor challenge him for 2024 GOP nomination
Former President Donald Trump said this week he will "handle" a potential 2024 Republican presidential primary challenge from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis "the way I handle things."
Passenger's video captures last moments before Nepal crash
The twin-engine aircraft that crashed in Nepal and killed all 72 on board was co-piloted by Anju Khatiwada.
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Border Patrol union rips Kamala Harris’ handling of border crisis: 'You should be fired'
The Border Patrol union on Tuesday criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her handling of the border crisis, which has exploded since the Biden administration assumed office.
GOP strategist files sexual battery lawsuit against Matt Schlapp | CNN Politics
The Republican campaign staffer who has accused Matt Schlapp, a high-profile conservative activist, of sexual assault is now suing Schlapp and his wife, Mercedes, for more than $9 million.
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Kazakhstan ends unlimited stay for Russians
Kazakhstan will no longer allow Russian citizens to stay in the Central Asian country indefinitely by doing so-called visa runs every three months, according to a government directive published this week.
Harris to defend Roe in anniversary speech, possibly from inside DeSantis country - Washington Examiner
Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a speech on abortion rights for the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, returning to a message that has animated Democratic voters as the race for 2024 comes into view.Harris rallied voters on abortion issues in the lead-up to the midterms after the Supreme...
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China records 1st population fall in decades as births drop
China has announced its first population decline in decades as what has been the world’s most populous nation ages and its birthrate plunges.
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McConnell calls on Department of Justice to treat Trump and Biden equally
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday called on special counsels at the Department of Justice to treat former President Trump and President Biden equally as they investigate t…
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‘Truth wins’: Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion
Appellate tax court clears Philippine Nobel laureate Maria Ressa of all four charges of tax evasion filed against her.
Why China’s potential economic rebound could boost the US
China could bounce back from its pandemic reopening swoon both stronger and sooner than expected, offering a rare source of optimism for the U.S. economy amid rising recession fears. The Chinese ec…
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White House to McCarthy: ‘Come clean’ on your backroom speaker deals
The president’s advisers are trying to paint the incoming House speaker as totally beholden to his most conservative members.
www.politico.comTeaching activist talks about selling illegal critical race theory curriculum - Washington Examiner
Critical Race Theory Teaching activist talks about selling illegal critical race theory curriculum By Brady Knox, Breaking News Reporter January 17, 2023 08:22 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Critical Race Theory Teaching activist talks about selling illegal critical race theory...
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Afghans braving severe cold face stark choice: Food or warmth
Many provinces have seen an exceptionally cold winter, with temperatures dropping to as low as -21 degrees Celcius.
'Fiscally demented:' In MLK Day remarks, Biden attacks Republicans' legislative priorities
During remarks honoring Martin Luther King Jr., President Biden told Black Americans they must "stand together" against the Republican Party.
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Analysis: Signs the White House is beginning to shift documents strategy | CNN Politics
The White House is scrambling to catch up to the classified documents controversy and to blunt a Republican effort to pin down President Joe Biden and get former President Donald Trump off the hook in his own secret records drama.
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Greg Abbott blasts ‘Biden’s open border’ in third inaugural address - Washington Examiner
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott blasted President Joe Biden during his inauguration speech outside the Capitol Tuesday and vowed to focus his third term on securing the state’s border.Abbott was sworn into office Tuesday morning surrounded by his family and state lawmakers. His...
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Violence looms over New Mexico Legislature as work begins
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for new gun control laws and greater accountability for firearm manufacturers while denouncing recent drive-by shootings against politicians in Albuquerque and what she called a national scourge of violence.
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Wyoming lawmakers propose ban on electric vehicle sales
A group of GOP Wyoming state lawmakers want to end electric vehicle sales there by 2035, saying the move will help safeguard the oil and gas industries. The measure, introduced to the state legisla…
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Vietnam president quits as Communist Party intensifies graft crackdown
Vietnam President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has resigned after the ruling Communist Party blamed him for "violations and wrongdoing" by officials under his control, the government said on Tuesday, in a major escalation of the country's anti-graft campaign.
Michael Cohen meets with NY prosecutors looking into Trump Org. and Stormy Daniels payments | CNN Politics
Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney to ex-President Donald Trump, is meeting Tuesday with the Manhattan district attorney’s office
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Bucs: Gage in hospital with neck injury, to have more tests
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say wide receiver Russell Gage has movement in his extremities after suffering a neck injury and concussion in the team's wild-card playoff game against Dallas.
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Ukrainian training on Patriot missile system begins in Oklahoma
About 90-100 Ukrainians are in the U.S. for the training, which is expected to last several months, the Pentagon said.
www.cbsnews.comFailed New Mexico GOP candidate visited homes of Democrats before shootings: report
Republican Solomon Peña is accused of conspiring with four others to shoot at the homes of four local Democratic officials.
‘I’m still trying to kill you’: Mike Pompeo told Kim Jong Un during secret 2018 meeting - Washington Examiner
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un tried to break the ice with Mike Pompeo by joking about the then-CIA director's efforts to "kill" him during an intense 2018 Easter weekend secret meeting. Pompeo was taken aback by the quip and quickly assured the notorious dictator to his face with a "little...
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Manchin, Sinema and Coons meet with CEOs at private Davos luncheon for World Economic Forum
Chris Coons discussed U.S. aid being given to Ukraine following Russia's invasion while Joe Manchin called for American energy independence, an attendee said.
Lucile Randon, the oldest person in the world, dies at 118
Randon, who became a nun in 1944, said work and caring for others were the main reasons for her longevity.
At Davos, Ukraine's first lady urges support for her nation
Ukraine’s first lady is pressing world leaders and corporate executives at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering to do more to help her country at a time when Russia’s invasion is leaving children dying and the world struggling with food insecurity.
apnews.comQuarles skips event with ex-officer involved in deadly raid
Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles backed out of a campaign event Tuesday, opting not to appear along with a now-retired Louisville police officer who fired at Breonna Taylor after being shot during the deadly raid on Taylor’s apartment three years ago. A few hours ahead of the event...
Schumer, McCarthy working relationship off to rocky start
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) are set to test each other’s mettle as they battle over the debt limit, government funding and the 2024 e…
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12-year-old girl dies after attempting ‘choking’ TikTok challenge - Washington Examiner
A 12-year-old girl from Argentina died last week after attempting a "choking challenge" she had reportedly seen on the social media app TikTok, according to local outlets. Milagros Soto was found dead in her home on Friday after allegedly attempting the "choking challenge," which prompts users...
www.washingtonexaminer.comFugees' Pras Michel plans subpoenas for Obama and Trump
Defense lawyer says the hip-hop artist wants the two former presidents to testify at his trial on foreign-agent and campaign-finance charges.
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Shapiro takes oath of office as Pennsylvania's new governor
Democrat Josh Shapiro has become the 48th governor of Pennsylvania at the inaugural ceremony at the state Capitol.
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Military veterans can now receive free emergency mental health care | CNN Politics
As of Tuesday, US military veterans in an “acute suicidal crisis” can receive free treatment including inpatient care up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
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Biden administration imposes visa restrictions on 25 Belarusian officials
The new order targets “regime officials,” including members of the National Assembly of Belarus, who took part in authorizing the death penalty for people convicted of supposed “attempted acts of terrorism.”
www.politico.comU.S. Supreme Court asks for gov't views on blockbuster Apple/Caltech patent dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for the Biden administration's views on Apple Inc and Broadcom Inc's bid to revive their challenges to patents owned by the California Institute of Technology, in a dispute in which Caltech previously won $1.1 billion in damages from the companies. The...
Losing GOP candidate arrested in string of shootings at New Mexico Democrats' homes
Albuquerque police announced the arrest of Solomon Peña and said that he had expressed anger over his loss in November and alleged that election fraud had played a role.
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OnPolitics: Americans don't expect divided government to accomplish much
Meanwhile, political lightning rods have been reinstated by Republicans to House committees after being removed by Democrats.
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City officials seize four aircraft of India's Jet Airways, CNBC-TV18 reports
India's local authorities seized four aircraft belonging to Jet Airways for non-payment of gratuity dues, CNBC-TV18 reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
‘Prison after prison’: Debts trap foreigners in Vietnamese jails
At least 16 foreigners continue to be held over alleged unpaid debts and compensation despite completing jail terms.
EXPLAINER: How ominous is the debt limit problem?
The U.S. government hit its debt ceiling, prompting the Treasury Department to take "extraordinary measures" to avoid a default. How worrisome is the situation? What steps is the Treasury Department taking?
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New PA House speaker says first meeting of bipartisan group got off to good start, hoping to bridge divide
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi said the first meeting of the bipartisan group he assembled got off to a good start. Rozzi hopes to bridge the chamber's partisan divide.
China warns Blinken to mind his manners on next visit - Washington Examiner
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang doesn’t want to hear about “confrontation” in his next meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.“China and the U.S. are in communication on the specifics of the visit,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Tuesday. “We also hope that the...
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U.S. prosecutors will not seek death penalty against accused Texas Walmart shooter
Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for the man accused of killing 23 people and injuring dozens more in a hate crime targeting people of Mexican descent at a Walmart store in El Paso, Texas, in 2019, a court document filed on Tuesday showed.
These US airports had the most guns confiscated from passengers
Last year broke another record for the most firearms confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), with 6,542 guns found in carry-on bags at airports throughout the country. …
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Democratic governor, leaders move to expand abortion access
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills and legislative leaders want to expand access to abortion — allowing abortions after 24 weeks with a doctor’s approval — and take steps to protect health care providers.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott previews push for school choice and property tax cuts in third inaugural address | CNN Politics
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott previewed a push for school vouchers and more parental influence over curriculum as part of an effort to “empower parents” in his inaugural address Tuesday in Austin.
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Trump says evangelical leaders not yet endorsing him is 'sign of disloyalty'
Former President Donald Trump is accusing evangelical faith leaders of "disloyalty" due to the lack of widespread endorsement for his 2024 presidential bid.
Analysis: Israeli government starts by pushing far-right agenda
Three weeks into office, the new Israeli government wants to change the judicial system, crack down on Palestinians.
Biden’s HBCU office promotes Wells Fargo products in email newsletter before backtracking
Education Department says it sent the ‘inappropriate’ email touting the bank by ‘mistake’
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Renner says he's home from hospital after snow plow accident
Actor Jeremy Renner says he is out of the hospital after being treated for serious injuries from a snow plow accident.
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National Hurricane Center issues rare January tropical weather outlook
The National Hurricane Center on Monday issued a rare tropical weather outlook for January.
US sends artillery shells stockpiled in Israel to Ukraine - Washington Examiner
The United States is sending artillery shells stockpiled in Israel to Ukraine in an effort to refill the embattled country's dwindling ammunition supplies. The massive War Reserve Stocks for Allies-Israel contains a plethora of advanced U.S. weaponry. Perhaps the most important of the stock are...
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DAVOS 2023: Spain says 'very close to deal' with Britain on Gibraltar
Spain's foreign minister said on Tuesday that Madrid and London were closing in on a deal to find a definitive solution settling the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar.
DC council softens penalties for violent crimes by overriding mayor's veto of criminal code rewrite
The D.C. City Council has overruled a veto from Mayor Muriel Bowser, forcing through a revision of the criminal code that would lighten penalties for violent crimes.
Greene, Gosar reinstated to committees by GOP-led House after Democrats had removed them
New York GOP Rep. George Santos, who faces growing calls to step down, was named to the Small Business and Science, Space and Technology committees.
UN's top woman in Afghanistan for talks on Taliban crackdown
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The highest-ranking woman in the United Nations arrived in Kabul on Tuesday at the head of a delegation promoting the rights of women and girls, a response to the recent crackdown by Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers.
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TSA confiscated record number of guns from airline passengers in 2022
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
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Twitter’s revenue down 40% year over year, report says - Washington Examiner
Twitter's year-over-year revenue declined by 40%, a report claims. The total was given to Platformer reporter Zoe Schiffer via an insider source. She noted that CEO Elon Musk's first interest payment on the company is due at the end of January. Tiny scoop: We learned today that Twitter’s revenue...
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Ukrainian civilians vanish and languish in Russian-run jails
Many civilians have been detained by Russian forces since the war in Ukraine began. They are languishing in jails for months without charges as their relatives seek to find out what's happened to them.
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Here’s how California is trying to hold on to its rainwater
Story at a glance Over the past few weeks, California has been inundated with heavy rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and power outages. Many communities already had processes in…
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Reversing abortion drug's approval would harm public interest, U.S. FDA says
President Joe Biden's administration is urging a judge to reject a request by abortion opponents for a court order withdrawing federal approval for the drug used in medication abortions - which account for more than half of U.S. abortions - citing potential dangers to women seeking to end their...
Dems debate influence of crypto money on key panel
Crypto-backed freshmen push for slots on key panel regulating industry
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Davos organizers: Musk wasn't invited despite what he says
The World Economic Forum says billionaire Elon Musk wasn’t on the guest list for the annual meeting of business executives, global leaders and cultural trend-setters in Davos, Switzerland — despite what the Twitter owner claims.
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Biden-era migrant crisis smashes another record as migrant encounters top 250,000 in December
There were more than 250,000 migrant encounters at the southern border in December, a new record multiple Customs and Border Protection sources tell Fox News.
Why Harris world thinks she may be the biggest winner of the midterms
No longer tied to the Senate, the vice president feels comfort and flexibility as she hits the road on abortion, climate and other issues
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Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at January SC event
Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two of his highest-profile South Carolina supporters at the first public campaign event of his 2024 White House bid later this month in the early voting state.
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Albuquerque police make arrest in shootings at 4 lawmakers' homes
Four local Democratic officials in Albuquerque have had their homes or offices targeted by gunfire, police said.
Leslie Jones promises to be herself hosting 'The Daily Show'
Comedian Leslie Jones will be taking a temporary whirl as host of “The Daily Show” this week and viewers can expect Jones’ trademark — some blunt, edgy humor.
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$10,000 reward posted in murder of six people at California home
Law enforcement officials in California on Tuesday offered a $10,000 reward and asked for the public's help in solving the "deliberate, intentional and horrific" murders of six people at a home in the state's Central Valley.
Feds to drop charges against NYPD officer accused of being spy for China
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have asked a judge to dismiss criminal charges against an NYPD officer charged with being a Chinese agent.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery rose 32 cents to $80.18 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for March delivery rose $1.46 to $85.92 a barrel.
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NGOs resume some Afghan operations with women workers
Three foreign aid groups restore work in health sector after Taliban bans women from working with NGOs in Afghanistan.
Space race: Astrophysics is racist, according to woke professor - Washington Examiner
The field of astrophysics is built on racist history, according to a professor at Colorado College. "As an astrophysicist, I'm a product of institutions that are steeped in systemic racism and white supremacy," Natalie Gosnell, Ph.D., said. OFFICER CHARGED AFTER TWO TEENAGERS DIE IN HIGH-SPEED...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMatt Schlapp sued by former Herschel Walker aide over sexual assault allegations
The conservative operative denies the charges and hints at a countersuit
Jackson's water crisis persists as national attention and help fade away
Grassroots organizers who supported the city’s residents during the water crisis last summer say they’re now out of resources to help those in need.
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Davos 2023: What you need to know about the WEF on Tuesday
The first day of official programming at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual meeting kicked off on Tuesday with bold declarations by Europe and China in attempts to bolster their positions in the world.
Where are the Gulf Arab tourists? Israel's hopes fall short
JERUSALEM (AP) — When Israel struck an agreement with the United Arab Emirates to open diplomatic ties in 2020, it brought an electrifying sense of achievement to a country long ostracized in the Middle East.
apnews.comSolomon Pena was belligerent to neighbors who opposed his political views, condo official says
Solomon Peña often promoted anti-Joe Biden rhetoric and was belligerent to residents who opposed his political views, a condo official said.
McCarthy says he ‘always had a few questions’ about Santos résumé
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said that he “always” had some questions about Rep. George Santos’s (R-N.Y.) résumé, showing some of his first apprehension about the first-term New York rep…
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Genaro Garcia Luna: Mexico's former security chief on trial in US over El Chapo bribes
Former security chief Genaro Garcia Luna denies he took millions of dollars from the Sinaloa cartel.
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Blinken to test limits of China’s diplomatic engagement on Feb. 5-6 Beijing trip
The secretary of State’s agenda is likely to include the war in Ukraine, Beijing’s growing nuclear arsenal, stalled counternarcotics cooperation and U.S. citizens held in China.
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Fake billionaire Justin Costello could plead guilty in $35 million fraud case, court filing indicates
Prosoecutors say Justin Costello falsely claimed to be a billionaire, a twice-wounded special forces vet and a a Harvard MBA to dupe alleged victims in frauds.
Asian shares decline as Bank of Japan keeps policy unchanged
Asian shares are mostly lower after Japan's central bank kept its lax monetary policy unchanged, contrary to speculation it would yield to pressure to tighten credit.
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NYC won't drop sanctuary status despite mayor saying 'no more room' for migrants
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he would not consider pausing or stopping sanctuary city policies as he called for federal assistance to respond to the migrant crisis.
Billions at stake as online fundraising practices turn off voters
Declining return on investment on digital list-building and concerns from surveys of donors have online fundraisers worried.
www.politico.comRepublican state officials question proxy advisers ISS, Glass Lewis over ESG
Republican attorneys general from 21 U.S. states on Tuesday wrote to proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, asking whether the companies' voting recommendations on such issues as climate and boardroom diversity violated duties to clients.
Sinema and Manchin high-five at Davos over blocking filibuster reform
Sens. Kirsten Sinema (I-Az.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) high-fived over their efforts to block Senate filibuster reform on stage at a panel with other U.S. lawmakers and governors in Davos, Switzerl…
thehill.comCapitol Police investigated more than 7,500 threats against lawmakers last year
U.S. Capitol Police investigated 7,501 threats against members of Congress last year, according to new figures released Tuesday.
Longtime politician, bridge namesake Arthur Ravenel dies
Arthur Ravenel, the former congressman and state lawmaker who helped build the Republican Party in South Carolina and get money for the graceful bridge that dominates the Charleston skyline and bears his name, has died. Ravenel spent six decades in public service, elected to the state Senate...
Harvard Medical School announces withdrawal from U.S. News & World Report rankings
Harvard University Medical School is withdrawing from U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of top medical schools in the country based on “philosophical” issues with the list. Dean …
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GOP Rep. Banks jumps into race for open Indiana Senate seat
Congressman Jim Banks of Indiana has launched a campaign for the U.S. Senate seat being given up by fellow Republican Mike Braun.
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Police identify person of interest in the Florida Martin Luther King Jr. Day shooting that left mother dead
Detectives with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office identified 27-year-old Frederick Lamar Johnson, Jr. as a person of interest in the shooting at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in Fort Pierce, Florida on Monday that left one person dead.
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Biden is 'fully cooperating' with DOJ probe of his handling of classified documents, White House says
"It's important to really understand the distinction here: President Biden is committed to doing the responsible thing and acting appropriately."
Wisconsin Senate OKs welfare vote, nixes Evers' abortion ask
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican Wisconsin lawmakers on Tuesday rejected calls from Gov. Tony Evers and other Democrats to ask voters whether the state should continue to ban abortions, opting instead to advance a ballot question on welfare eligibility.
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Searchers for missing Oklahoma girl find remains of child
Authorities searching for the body of a missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl say a child's remains have been found, but not yet identified.
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Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger wrote about 'delusions of grandeur' in online forum
University of Idaho quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger posted in an online forum years ago that he had "crazy thoughts."
Andrew Tate: Bodyguard says 'Some girls thought they'd be his next wife'
The British-US influencer is in custody over human trafficking and rape allegations, which he denies.
www.bbc.comBiden’s most vocal GOP antagonists emerge, World Economic Forum preview: 5 Things podcast
A look at how two Republicans could present headaches for President Biden, questions remain about what caused the Nepal plane crash: 5 Things podcast
Pakistan PM Sharif makes conditional talks offer to arch-rival India
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has made a conditional offer to his Indian counterpart to open talks on all outstanding issues between them, including disputed Kashmir, which he believes could be facilitated by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
House will look at Biden and Trump classified documents, according to McCarthy - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says the House will review the classified documents cases for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. McCarthy says his call to look into both sets of documents comes from the House's constitutional duty for oversight of the Justice Department...
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Tesla video promoting self-driving was staged, engineer testifies
A 2016 video that Tesla used to promote its self-driving technology was staged to show capabilities like stopping at a red light and accelerating at a green light that the system did not have, according to testimony by a senior engineer.
Fact check: Biden did have the authority to declassify documents as vice president
Legal experts told USA TODAY that Biden did have the authority to declassify documents when he was vice president under Barack Obama.
On King's holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
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White House refuses to say if Biden would sit for interview with special counsel in classified records probe
The White House won't say if President Biden would sit for an interview as part of the investigation into his improper retention of classified records.
Former Russian mercenary commander flees to Norway and seeks asylum
The Wagner group fighter said he fled Russia in fear for his life after deserting the front lines in eastern Ukraine, where he witnessed the execution of former prisoners recruited for the war.
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California residents struggle to recover after weeks of storms
Residents grapple with the effects of three straight weeks of severe weather as mudslides and rescue efforts continue.
Wisconsin judge dismisses complaint against GOP fake elector
A Wisconsin judge has dismissed an open records complaint against a Republican member of the Wisconsin Elections Commission who served as a fake elector for former President Donald Trump.
apnews.comBiden's handling of classified documents is concerning, should be handled like Trump's case, DC locals say
President Biden's handling of classified documents is concerning and should be handled similarly to President Trump's case, Washington, D.C. residents say.
Nevada lithium mine gets conditional $700M government loan
The U.S. Department of Energy says it plans to loan $700 million to an Australian mining company to pursue a proposed lithium project in Nevada.
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The week everything changed for the Biden White House | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden began the new year with the political winds at his back.
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Arizona town's residents resort to drastic measures after water supply is cut off
Residents of an Arizona town have resorted to drastic measures to conserve and use water after the city of Scottsdale cut off its water supply due to the extreme drought.
Norway wants to talk to asylum-seeker from Wagner Group
A Norwegian police unit that investigates war crimes wants to talk to a Russian asylum-seeker man who reportedly is a former high-ranking member of the private Russian military contractor Wagner Group.
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Two arrested in case of Indians who froze to death at US-Canada border
The frozen bodies of the four-member family were discovered near the US-Canada border in January 2022.
www.bbc.comThe Bathroom Fight Fueling Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert’s Break-Up
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/GettyWhen Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was finally elected speaker after 15 rounds of votes earlier this month, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) wasn’t in her normal seat.Instead of the middle section of the House chamber where conservatives and...
EXPLAINER: Biden inaction, mixed signals on death penalty
In Boston, the Justice Department is pressing judges to uphold Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence. In New York, it's asking jurors to impose the death penalty on a man who killed eight people in an attack on a bicycle path. President Joe Biden campaigned on a pledge to work...
Ukraine's top general outlines 'urgent needs' in talks with U.S. military chief
Ukraine's top general said he had outlined the "urgent needs" of his armed forces on Tuesday at a first personal meeting with the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, in Poland.
As elites arrive in Davos, conspiracy theories thrive online
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting — which will draw some of the world’s wealthiest and most influential figures to the Swiss mountain town of Davos this week — has increasingly become a target for bizarre claims from a growing chorus of commentators who believe the forum involves a group of
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FEC rules Google's Gmail spams emails on a 'politically neutral basis' after RNC complaint
The FEC ruled that Google’s email platform, Gmail, does not filter emails for political purposes after the RNC filed a complaint against the Big Tech giant.
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley begin federal prison sentences
He's in a center in Pensacola, Florida, and she's locked up in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Blinken says he had no knowledge of documents taken to Penn Biden Center
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday he had no knowledge at the time of any classified documents taken to the Penn Biden Center, after some classified documents from President Joe Biden's time as vice president were discovered at the center.
Suspect arrested after video shows man grabbing barista at Washington drive-thru window
Video showed a man grabbing the employee's hand and trying to use a looped zip-tie. The barista broke free, however.
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Biden, Dutch PM Rutte discuss China, Ukraine at White House meet
Meeting comes as US has sought support for export controls to limit Beijing’s access to advanced computer chips.
Memphis officials promise release of video of man's arrest
Officials say video footage of Tyre Nichols’ arrest will be released to the public after an internal investigation into the actions of Memphis Police Department officers is completed and his family can review it.
apnews.comNew details link George Santos to cousin of sanctioned Russian oligarch
George Santos, the freshman Republican congressman from New York who lied about his biography, has deeper ties than previously known to a businessman who cultivated close links with a onetime Trump confidant and who is the cousin of a sanctioned Russian oligarch, according to video footage and...
University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles provided gun in fatal shooting: Court docs
University of Alabama basketball player Darius Miles was among two suspects arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting near the campus.
Fastest Corvette ever is all-wheel-drive gas-electric hybrid
The fastest Corvette ever made comes out later this year, and it’s not powered soley by a howling V8.
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Elon Musk trial: Prospective jurors call him narcissistic, smart
He could be ordered to pay billions of dollars in damages if he loses the fraud lawsuit over a tweet.
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Belarus' opposition leader denounces her trial as a farce
A trial in absentia has opened for Belarus’ top opposition leader who denounced the proceedings as a farce and urged the West to bolster support for the country’s beleaguered opposition.
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‘Unforced errors’: A White House facing a fresh crisis | CNN Politics
Since the day in early November when President Joe Biden’s lawyers first found documents with classified markings at his private office in Washington, DC, the extraordinarily small number of aides kept in the loop have adhered to one rule: Say nothing publicly that could jeopardize the...
www.cnn.comWhite House prepares to resist Republican probes into Biden's handling of classified documents
A White House official attacked House Republicans on Tuesday for engaging in “political stunts” over the classified documents found in President Biden’s home and former office, declining to say whether it will cooperate with congressional investigations into the issue.
'I literally cried': Former Keystone XL workers still reeling two years after Biden axed pipeline
Workers who had jobs on the Keystone XL pipeline project detailed how their emotional reactions to hearing that President Biden had canceled the project two years ago.
Outrage after Missouri lawmakers implement a stricter dress code for women in the state House: "Absolutely disgusting"
The new dress code — part of a larger rules package — requires that women cover their shoulders.
www.cbsnews.comJury selected for Elon Musk trial about Tesla buyout tweets
A nine-person jury has been seated to hear a trial that will determine whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk cheated investors by asserting in 2018 tweets that he had lined up financing to take the electric automaker private.
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Newspaper obituary heaped praise on the Utah father accused of killing his family
The piece, which has been removed, did not mention the murder-suicide that killed eight family members.
www.nbcnews.comSix dead in California home shooting, including 6-month-old baby and her mother
Authorities described the attack in Goshen, California, as targeted and called it a "horrific massacre." Some victims were found in the street while others were found in the house.
Brian Walshe to be charged with murder of wife Ana Walshe, authorities say
Brian Walshe, 47, will be transported Wednesday to the Quincy District Court for arraignment on the murder warrant.
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Russia to make 'major changes' to armed forces from 2023 to 2026
Russia said on Tuesday that it would make "major changes" to its armed forces from 2023 to 2026, promising to shake up its military structure after months of setbacks on the battlefield in Ukraine.
5 Somali troops die in attack; 21 al-Shabab fighters killed
Somalia's military says five soldiers and 21 al-Shabab fighters have been killed north of the capital Mogadishu.
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Hakeem Jeffries gives Biden pass over mishandling of classified docs: 'Not intentional'
Democrat leaders in Congress didn't respond to a request for comment about concerns that President Biden's mishandling of classified documents jeopardized national security.
Pacific Islands urge Japan to delay release of Fukushima waste
Planned release of wastewater raises concerns among nations that are still grappling with legacy of nuclear testing.
Buffalo Bills gives Super Bowl tickets to winter blizzard hero
Seeking shelter, Jay Withey broke into a school to save two dozen people from the deadly blizzard.
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Moving species emerges as last resort as climate warms
In a desperate effort to save a seabird species in Hawaii from rising ocean waters, scientists are moving chicks to a new island hundreds of miles away.
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Women are speaking up about bar safety after rise in drugging across the US
Mia Mainville was at a Denver bar surrounded by friends when she said a stranger put drugs in her drink.
Norway archaeologists find 'world's oldest runestone'
Archaeologists in Norway have found a runestone which they claim is the world’s oldest. They say the inscriptions are up to 2,000 years old and date back to the earliest days of the enigmatic history of runic writing.
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McCarthy says Santos will be seated on committees
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Tuesday said Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) will be seated on committees, after the embattled freshman lawmaker admitted to embellishing parts of his résumé. “He’l…
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Biden admin releases first plan to support Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities
The plan's priorities are combating anti-Asian hate and discrimination, the disaggregation of data across the communities and better language access, according to the report.
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Blinken expected to visit China in early February | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to travel to China in early February for continued discussions related to one of America’s most complicated and consequential relationships.
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World Food Program chief: Somali famine slowed, not avoided
The head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning World Food Program says support from donors like the United States and Germany have allowed it to postpone — though not entirely avert — famine in Somalia.
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Former anti-Trump Rep. Adam Kinzinger removes, reposts listing for signed copies of Jan. 6 committee report
Former anti-Trump Rep. Adam Kinzinger has removed and reposted a listing from his political action committee's website for signed copies of the now defunct January 6 select committee's final report.
2 former Fox broadcast executives face trial in FIFA bribery case
Two former Fox executives will stand trial for their alleged participation in a scheme to pay bribes to soccer officials to secure the lucrative broadcasting rights.
White House Calls GOP Frenzy Over Biden Classified Docs 'Shamelessly Hypocritical'
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee is investigating the president over the documents, but has no plans to probe Donald Trump's cache of government files.
China’s economic growth falls to 3%, gradually reviving
China’s economic growth fell to its second-lowest level in at least four decades last year under pressure from antivirus controls and a real estate slump.
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Parents angry as Texas football practice sends students to hospital
A coach is on leave after the football players were reportedly forced to do 400 push-ups.
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Biden classified docs scandal: Watchdog files ethics complaint over White House Counsel's Office involvement
A government watchdog filed a federal complaint on Monday regarding the White House Counsel's Office's involvement in President Biden's growing classified documents scandal
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned against the rise of far-right political movements inside the European Union and called for unity to fight what he described as “the rotten seeds (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has planted in our countries.”
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British government revisits bill banning "conversion therapy" with new protections for trans people
The proposed legislation would outlaw "conversion" practices targeting people based on their sexuality or gender, officials said Tuesday.
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Sex pills, designer clothes found in mafia boss Messina Denaro's hideout
Perfumes, designer clothes and sex pills were found on Tuesday in an apartment which investigators believe was the last hideout of Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, judicial sources said, a day after the arrest of the fugitive.
White House accuses McCarthy of making 'secret agreements' to become speaker: 'Come clean'
Biden officials accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of making "backroom deals" with "ultra MAGA" Republicans to become speaker and called on him to "come clean" about the deals.
Scotland vows to challenge UK in court over gender law veto
Scotland’s leader says she will take the British government to court over its decision to block a law that makes it easier for people in Scotland to change their gender on official documents.
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Amid record book bans, queer writers come out swinging in 2023
The LGBTQ-inclusive books being released in 2023 are full of ambition and remain defiant after a record number of book bans in 2022.
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Polar bear kills woman, boy in Alaska
A polar bear killed two people in Alaska on Tuesday after it entered a community and chased multiple residents, Alaska State Troopers said. The troopers said in a post on the state Department…
thehill.comAt MLK event, Biden courts Black vote and bashes Republicans
U.S. President Joe Biden marked the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday by adopting a fighting stance against proposals floated by Republicans who control the House, dismissing some as "fiscally demented." Gearing up for an expected announcement in the weeks ahead that he will run for a...
Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 133rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Turkey's top diplomat to travel to US amid troubled ties
Turkey and the United States will aim to smooth out a series of disagreements between the NATO allies when Turkey’s foreign minister visits this week.
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EU outlines plan for clean tech future boosted by subsidies
The European Union is pushing forward with a major clean tech industrial plan that not only should keep the continent in the vanguard of plotting a greener future but also guarantee its economic survival as it faces challenges from China and the United States.
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Andrey Medvedev: How Russian mercenary says he made an icy escape to Norway
Andrey Medvedev's escape makes him the first Wagner Group mercenary to defect to the West.
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Porn actor Ron Jeremy found unable to stand trial for rape
A Los Angeles judge has declared that porn performer Ron Jeremy is mentally incompetent to stand trial on dozens of rape and sexual assault counts.
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Embattled Transportation Sec. Buttigieg in national spotlight again over plane groundings, department issues
Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg is again the center of public attention following numerous issues in his department, including a recent mishap that grounded all U.S. aircraft.
Biden to visit devastated areas of California on Thursday
President Joe Biden will travel to California’s central coast Thursday to visit areas that have been devastated by extreme weather.
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New Hampshire Democrats to Biden: Changing primary calendar will ‘wreak havoc’ on us
New Hampshire Democrats are urging President Biden not to switch up the party’s primary calendar, saying proposed changes will “wreak havoc” in the state. Two former U.S. lawmakers, a former…
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Prosecutor: Paramedics killed man by strapping him facedown
CHICAGO (AP) — Two Illinois paramedics face first-degree murder charges, having been accused of strapping a patient facedown on a stretcher while taking him to a hospital last month.
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First on Fox: Pompeo’s secret trip to North Korea detailed in former secretary of state’s new memoir
Former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spotlights his clandestine 2018 trip to North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong Un in his soon to be released memoir
NFL playoffs: Vegas believes some classics could be coming
If Vegas oddsmakers are correct — and there’s a reason those casinos are huge and luxurious — then football fans are in for a treat this weekend.
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Staley to return as Chargers coach; Lombardi fired as OC
Brandon Staley will be back for a third season as the Los Angeles Chargers head coach. The same can not be said for some of his offensive staff.
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A yellow kitchen in Ukraine is torn open, laying bare the sudden impact of Russia's war on innocent lives
The brightly colored kitchen belonged to the Korenovsky family of Dnipro, all but one of whom were out for a walk when a Russian missile tore through their building.
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Several celebrities test positive for COVID after Golden Globes
Several celebrities announced that they contracted COVID-19 after the Golden Globes, but a public health expert says this doesn't necessarily signal trouble for the U.S.
Study suggests US freshwater fish highly contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
Eating just one serving of freshwater fish each year could have the same effect as drinking water heavily polluted with “forever chemicals” for an entire month, a new study finds. The equivalent mo…
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Why no Pi? Variants are still stuck on Omicron even as coronavirus continues to mutate | CNN
You may have heard that there’s a new Omicron spinoff that’s quickly gaining ground in the United States. Maybe you wanted to ask your doctor about it or search for more information online – but what was it called again?
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Blood test could help predict which patients with colon cancer need chemotherapy after surgery: Study
A blood test may soon be able to help many patients with colon cancer decide whether they need chemotherapy after surgery, or if they can safely skip it.
DeSantis pushes to make Covid-19 changes permanent
Many of the changes were implemented through executive order, or on a temporary basis.
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CDC needs a reset requiring support from the federal level, new think tank report finds | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is in “a moment of peril” and a “strong, effective, and more accountable” agency is an urgent matter of national security, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ (CSIS) Commission on Strengthening...
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Supreme Court rejects Missouri challenge to tax cut rule in COVID aid package
The court fight took aim at the so-called "tax mandate" in the American Rescue Plan passed in 2021.
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What are the major findings of long COVID research?
Researchers explored existing literature on long coronavirus disease (COVID). They highlighted key immunological findings, similarities with other diseases, symptoms, and associated pathophysiological mechanisms, and diagnostic and therapeutic options, including COVID-19 vaccinations.
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DeSantis calls out 'biomedical security state,' seeks to permanently ban mandates on COVID-19 vaccine, masks
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Panama City Beach, Florida on Tuesday where he outlined a plan to permanently ban mandates on the COVID-19 vaccine and masks.
The CDC and FDA downplay an alert over a COVID vaccine’s link to strokes in seniors - Poynter
Plus, the shortage of children’s flu medication has ended, why a dozen eggs costs more than a gallon of gasoline, and more.
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DOJ defending mask mandate on planes months after Biden said pandemic is 'over'
The White House is fighting to keep a federal mask mandate for travel in place after Biden calling the pandemic "over," and despite calls from travel associations to end mask mandates.
Lunar New Year travel fuels fears of a rural Covid crisis in China
Migrant workers, students and others traveling from the country's Covid-ridden cities could also take the virus to their hometowns, raising fears especially for older rural residents.
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Nearly 40% of Americans skipped medical care in 2022 because of cost concerns, poll finds
Many people said they didn't seek treatment last year for serious conditions or illnesses, according to Gallup.
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What seniors need to know about taking Paxlovid | CNN
Seniors are still getting sick with Covid-19 with disproportionate severity, and paxlovid therapy is being underprescribed for people 65 and older, experts say.
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China's pessimistic Gen Z poses challenge for Xi post-COVID
The first weekend after COVID-19 restrictions ended last month, dozens of young Chinese jostled in the dark at a heavy-metal concert in a tiny Shanghai music venue that reeked of sweat and hard liquor.
Insight: In China, doctors say they are discouraged from citing COVID on death certificates
During a busy shift at the height of Beijing's COVID wave, a physician at a private hospital saw a printed notice in the emergency department: doctors should “try not to” write COVID-induced respiratory failure on death certificates.
