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McCarthy fails in marathon votes for speaker, not giving up
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in marathon voting Tuesday to become House speaker, a historic defeat with no clear way out as House Republicans dug in for a long, messy start for the new Congress.
House speaker battle: Profanities fly as Republican factions get heated over McCarthy speakership bid
Profanities flew during a House GOP Conference meeting Tuesday regarding House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's bid for speakership.
McCarthy defeated three times in bid for speaker before House recesses for the day
The House cannot conduct any business until a speaker is elected, but adjourned just before 5:30 p.m. without one. It's unclear where Republicans go from here.
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Jeffries wins more votes than McCarthy in first round of Speaker contest
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.), the incoming House Democratic leader, won nine more votes than House Republican Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) in Tuesday’s first ballot vote for Speaker. Jeffries…
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McConnell celebrates milestone as Senate Dems retain power
Democrats are again claiming the Senate majority, but much of the chamber’s focus is on the top Republican as Mitch McConnell becomes the longest serving Senate leader in history.
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McCarthy falls short in second House speaker vote as 19 Republican defectors back Jordan
The vote for a new speaker in the House of Representatives ended in a stalemate Tuesday.
Rep.-elect Santos quiet as speaker vote delays swearing-in
Republican Rep.-elect George Santos, who is accused of lying about large swaths of his background and accomplishments, will have to wait to add one thing with certainty to his resume: U.S. congressman.
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Jim Jordan nominated for speaker by conservative hardliners amid GOP infighting for House leadership | CNN Politics
Conservative hardliners nominated Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio on Tuesday to be speaker of the House during the chamber's second and third votes amid the floor fight for House leadership.
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Biden world both humored and terrified by McCarthy meltdown
The president’s aides saw the failed House speaker votes as a political opportunity for them, but also as an ominous sign of battles to come.
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McCarthy: Gaetz said ‘I don’t care’ if Jeffries wins Speakership instead of me
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) criticized Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Tuesday after he reportedly told House GOP members that he doesn’t care if the chamber elects Rep. Hakeem Jeff…
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For the first time in 100 years, House has to hold multiple speaker votes: How it works
The House will vote at noon on Tuesday to determine if Kevin McCarthy will be the next speaker -- though it's possible the vote will spark more questions than answers
New documents detail Sen. Ron Johnson asking about electors
Newly released documents from the House Jan. 6 committee show that the former Wisconsin Republican Party chairman testified that U.S. Sen.
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White House: U.S. coordinating with South Korea on responses to the North, including nuclear scenarios
"We're not discussing joint nuclear exercises," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, noting that South Korea doesn't have nuclear weapons.
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Capitol police share changes made to prevent a second Jan. 6: "We will be ready"
The Capitol Police unveiled advancements they have made in order to protect against another large-scale assault on the Capitol.
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Large majority of GOP voters support replacing McDaniel as RNC chair: poll
A majority of Republican voters believe the party should move on from Ronna McDaniel and elect a new chairperson for the Republican National Committee (RNC), according to a new poll from a conserva…
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House speaker vote: Here are the 20 Republicans who sided against McCarthy
The House of Representatives moved into a second ballot for the speakership for the first time in a century after 20 Republicans did not vote for GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker.
Wall St starts the year with a dip; Apple, Tesla shares drag
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on the first trading day of 2023 with the biggest drags from Tesla and Apple, while investors worried about the Federal Reserve's interest-rate hiking path as they awaited minutes from its December meeting.
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Foreigners now banned from buying homes in Canada
The measure was enacted to tackle the pressing issue of housing affordability in the country.
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Biden renominates Garcetti, others as new Senate begins
President Joe Biden has begun the new Senate session by resubmitting 85 nominations that fell short last year.
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Russians are angry over deadly Ukrainian strike; Zelenskyy says Moscow aims to 'exhaust' Ukraine with attacks
Some Russian lawmakers are demanding punishment for commanders they say put troops in danger.
Biden renominates stalled picks for key administration posts
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday renominated a number of stalled picks for a slate of federal posts including nominees to head the Internal Revenue Service, Federal Aviation Administration, ambassador to India and a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) member, the White House said.
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What happens after McCarthy loses multiple speaker votes? Here's how the process works.
Candidates for speaker are nominated from the floor by members of their parties. The speaker who is chosen does not have to be a member of Congress.
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McConnell breaks Senate record for longest-serving leader
The chamber's minority leader officially beat the previous 16-year tenure of former Sen. Mike Mansfield with the opening of the new Congress Tuesday.
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Iran vows ‘harsh revenge’ for general’s killing three years ago
Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad on January 3, 2020.
McCarthy ends first day of speaker’s election on shaky ground
The House agreed to adjourn after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to secure the speakership in three ballots cast Tuesday, ending the day with his hard-fought bid for the gavel in jeopardy.
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Kevin McCarthy calls out Matt Gaetz and other members challenging his bid for speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy is facing challenges from other Republicans in his bid to be elected speaker of the House.
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It's not over for Kevin McCarthy's House Speaker bid - here's why
It's the first time in a century a nominee has lost three votes - the House has given up until tomorrow.
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DeSantis: Soft-on-crime policies, 'woke ideology' sparked 'mass exodus' to Florida from Democrat-run cities
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said "soft-on-crime" policies in Democratic-led cities and states have pushed U.S. residents to move to states like Florida.
Pro-Putin operatives in Germany work to turn Berlin against Ukraine
In Germany some are clamouring for a change in course on Ukraine. Key figures in the campaign have links to the Russian state or far right, a Reuters investigation has found.
Gaetz blasts McCarthy ahead of second speaker vote as rebels coalesce around Jordan
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) blasted House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in a speech nominating Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) for speaker of the House.
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Drone advances in Ukraine could bring dawn of killer robots
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Drone advances in Ukraine have accelerated a long-anticipated technology trend that could soon bring the world's first fully autonomous fighting robots to the battlefield, inaugurating a new age of warfare.
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U.S. seeks ‘sustainable’ assistance to Ukraine, Carpenter says
Ukrainians on the frontlines anticipate that the forthcoming battles against Russia will require advanced weapons.
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Makiivka: Russia points fingers after deadliest Ukraine attack
The deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers at Makiivka in Ukraine prompt recriminations in Russia.
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Three possible Speakers-in-waiting to watch if McCarthy falls
The fate of Speaker-designate Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is hanging by a thread as a group of nearly 20 House GOP lawmakers voted against him for the top spot on the first ballot to become Speaker. …
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Karl Rove: House speaker saga is an 'unmitigated disaster' for Republicans
Former White House adviser Karl Rove predicted that the inability of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to secure the speakership is likely just the beginning of the chaos.
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Man who challenged Alaska lawmaker eligibility won't appeal
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The man who unsuccessfully challenged Alaska state Rep. David Eastman's eligibility to hold office — over Eastman's membership in the far-right Oath Keepers group — does not plan to file an appeal.
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Democrats slam House GOP rules package as extreme ‘MAGA’ agenda
Top Democrats are disgruntled with the incoming GOP House majority's stated priorities, labeling it as "extreme MAGA."
Hardliner Jim Jordan emerges as a Republican alternative for U.S. House speaker
For much of the last 16 years Republican Jim Jordan's combative, in-your-face style of politics made the former college wrestler a constant source of trouble for his party's leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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‘Where woke goes to die’: DeSantis, with eye toward 2024, launches second term
Inaugural speech had national focus, signaled continued focus on culture war fights
www.politico.comMakiivka: Russia points fingers after deadliest Ukraine attack
The deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers at Makiivka in Ukraine prompt recriminations in Russia.
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Russians furious at commanders over Ukrainian rocket strike that killed scores
Russian nationalists and some lawmakers have demanded punishment for commanders they accused of ignoring dangers as anger grew over the killing of dozens of Russian soldiers in one of the deadliest strikes of the Ukraine conflict.
Feds launch FTX task force to recover victim assets, continue probes as Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty
The collapse of crypto exchange FTX led to criminal prosecutions of founder Sam Bankman-Fried and two of his lieutenants in New York federal court.
House Democrats cheer as McCarthy fails to clinch speakership multiple times
House Democrats cheered after Republicans failed multiple times to reach a majority to elect House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy to the speaker position.
Senior Army officer who sparred with Tucker Carlson honorably discharged
A senior Army officer who had his retirement plans on hold during an inspector general investigation into social media interactions with conservatives, including Fox News host Tucker Carlson, has been honorably discharged without reprimand.
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Braun fundraising points to pricey GOP Indiana governor race
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A few dozen big-money donors have helped Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Braun quickly catch up in fundraising with GOP rivals in the 2024 race for Indiana governor, with his campaign saying Tuesday it has raised about $1.5 million since formally launching his bid just over a month ago
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What can Congress do about Rep.-elect George Santos, who lied ahead of winning his election?
George Santos, a newly elected New York Republican congressman, admitted last week to lying to voters about his life. What can Congress do about it?
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Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to charges he defrauded FTX customers
FTX founder duped customers by using their crypto to pay debts at hedge fund Alameda Research, prosecutors say.
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ELN rebel group denies ceasefire with Colombian government
President Petro has asserted that five armed groups, including the ELN, committed to six months of peace through June.
McCarthy's bet on Trump has yet to pay off as he scrambles for speaker's gavel | CNN Politics
Being "My Kevin" isn't counting for much yet.
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Russia, shaken by Ukrainian strike, could step up drone use
Emergency crews are sifting through the rubble of a building that was struck by Ukrainian rockets, killing at least 63 Russian soldiers.
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Pivotal moments from the select committee Jan. 6 transcripts
The House Jan. 6 select committee released the transcripts as it wound down its work at the end of the 117th Congress before Republicans take control of the House on Tuesday.
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Mayors: More help needed to shelter the homeless in NH
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Two years after New Hampshire's 13 mayors sent a letter to Gov. Chris Sununu asking for help with a strategy to assist the homeless, eight wrote back Tuesday requesting that federal funds be allocated for more shelter beds and resources, with an emphasis on women and youth.
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Two years after Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol, former police chief warns "this could happen again"
Steven Sund told CBS News that stopping another attack may take more than better barriers and planning.
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Defiant McCarthy vows to fight to the end
A defiant Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) vowed Tuesday to fight as long as it takes to win the Speaker’s gavel in the new Congress, challenging his Republican detractors with threats of a marathon …
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McCarthy falls short in third House speaker vote as Jordan gains momentum
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy again failed to secure the necessary 218 votes to be House speaker during the third round of voting Tuesday afternoon.
Mastermind of Banksy removal could face years in jail, Ukraine says
The suspected mastermind behind the removal of a Banksy mural in a Ukrainian town could face up to 12 years in prison if found guilty, Ukraine's interior ministry said on Monday.
Notable lawmakers to know: McCarthy, Schumer and other leaders of the 118th Congress in 2023
It's the first day of the 118th Congress which means a fresh set of senators and representatives are being seated. Here are the lawmakers to watch.
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McConnell still 'pulling' for McCarthy amid speaker struggles
It comes as other senators fear a harmful, protracted speaker fight across the Capitol.
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Brazilian prosecutors seek to bring back check fraud charges against George Santos
Prosecutors in Brazil are seeking to renew charges against George Santos in relation to a 2008 case, a spokesperson for the Rio de Janeiro prosecutor's office says
Mexican drug lord on FBI's Most Wanted list among dozens busted out of prison near border
AUSTIN, Texas — A notorious Mexican drug cartel leader on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List was one of more than two dozen inmates busted out of a prison close to the U.S. border earlier this week.
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South Korea: Talks with US on management of nukes underway
South Korea maintains Seoul and Washington are discussing its involvement in U.S. nuclear weapons management in the face of intensifying North Korean threats, after President Joe Biden denied the allies were discussing joint nuclear exercises.
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New Congress live updates: What's next after Kevin McCarthy's speakership win
The next House speaker had to be elected before the new Congress could be sworn in, with Republicans in the House majority and Democrats in the Senate majority.
As fighting continues, a Mariupol survivor rebuilds life in Kyiv
Ulvi Zulfili fled one war as a child and found a new home in Ukraine, only to have to flee again – and barely survive.
Oil tycoon is donating $50M to Theodore Roosevelt library
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Oil industry giant Harold Hamm will contribute $50 million to the planned Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, Gov.
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Chicago mayoral challenger predicts controversial Mayor Lightfoot won't make runoff election
A new voter opinion survey suggests Mayor Lori Lightfoot would come in third if the Feb. 28 election were held today.
Motor sports star Ken Block dies from snowmobile accident at 55
Action sports star and Hoonigan founder Ken Block died at the age of 55 in a snowmobile accident near his home in Utah on Monday, Hoonigan Industries confirmed on its social media pages.
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Colorado plans to send more migrants to New York
"This is just unfair for local governments to have to take on this national obligation," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday.
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Press: George Santos for Speaker of the House
Today’s the big day, when Republicans, albeit narrowly, take control of the House of Representatives. But, as they meet to elect a new Speaker of the House, what should be a triumphal moment for Ho…
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‘Not business as usual’: Health lobbyists brace for Bernie Sanders
Sanders’ well-chronicled antagonism toward lobbyists has some concerned they’ll be unable to blunt criticism of their clients’ profits or corporate executive salaries.
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Louisiana superintendent urges schools to remove TikTok
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana's education chief urged public schools and systems Tuesday to remove TikTok from public devices amid concerns about security and the privacy of users’ data.
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Five political trends that could make 2023 a momentous year | CNN Politics
Republicans' take over of the House this week will usher in a two-year political era that threatens to bring governing showdowns and shutdowns as a GOP speaker and Democratic president try to wield power from opposite ends of Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Kemp orders special election after newly elected Georgia lawmaker charged with stealing narcotics
A newly elected Georgia state lawmaker has stepped down from office after being charged with stealing prescription drugs from a retirement complex, triggering a Jan. 31 special election to fill his seat.
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Speaker chaos delays swearing-in of new House members
The swearing-in of new House members on the opening day of the 118th Congress was delayed as the fight for who will serve as Speaker drags on. “Still not sworn in because the Republicans are having…
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Jerusalem: Palestinian anger over far-right Israeli minister's holy site visit
Itamar Ben-Gvir's walk on the holy site in Jerusalem is denounced as an "unprecedented provocation".
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What we know about Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka
On New Year’s Day, Ukrainian forces targeted barracks in one of the deadliest attacks on Russia since the war began.
Evers pushes for legal abortions, expanded Medicaid
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Tony Evers outlined a largely liberal agenda in his second inaugural address Tuesday, calling for overturning an 1849 state law banning abortions, expanding Medicaid coverage and legalizing marijuana.
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US had 'direct conversations' with Russia on Paul Whelan since Griner's release, State Department says | CNN Politics
US officials "have had direct conversations with Russian officials regarding Paul Whelan," an American wrongfully detained in Russia, since the release of fellow wrongfully detained American Brittney Griner, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Tuesday.
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Dan Crenshaw pitches solution to border crisis to unite Democrats and Republicans
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) went a step further than GOP leadership in his proposal to end the crisis at the nation's borders, where federal law enforcement has encountered illegal immigrants approximately 5 million times since President Joe Biden took office.
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'Fight we must': Ron DeSantis flames Davos 'jetsetters,' 'technocratic elites' in fiery inauguration speech
Gov. Ron DeSantis ravaged "jetsetters" and "technocratic elites" of the Davos World Economic Forum during a fiery speech following his inauguration for a second term as governor.
In inauguration speech, DeSantis highlights Florida as success story amid speculation about 2024 plans
DeSantis is beginning his second term as Florida governor.
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Jeremy Renner shares first photo since snow plowing accident | CNN
"Hawkeye" star Jeremy Renner thanked well-wishers for their "kind words" in his first post to social media since his New Year's Day snow plowing accident.
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Crenshaw says hard-line McCarthy opponents ‘are enemies now’
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) said the hard-line opponents to House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) becoming the next Speaker “are enemies now.” Crenshaw told CNN’s Manu Raju on Tuesday ahea…
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Brown sworn in as Maryland's first Black attorney general
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Anthony Brown was sworn in as Maryland's first Black attorney general Tuesday, pledging to work to increase equity and dismantle barriers to opportunities for all of the state's citizens.
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Fox News Politics: Republicans' first day in the House majority isn't going well for Kevin McCarthy
Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content
January 6 committee warns White House it can't ensure identity of anonymous witnesses will remain protected | CNN Politics
The House January 6 committee has warned President Joe Biden's White House that it cannot ensure that the identity of personnel who cooperated with its probe on the condition of anonymity will remain protected once the panel dissolves on Tuesday.
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Why Elon Musk’s ‘X App’ could be an even bigger headache for D.C. than Twitter
Twitter is crashing straight into politics — but Elon Musk’s grandiose next idea could be a full pile-up with the federal government.
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Israel far-right minister enters Al-Aqsa in ‘provocation’
Ben-Gvir’s visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound prompts condemnations from Palestinians and several Arab countries.
House adjourns with no Speaker
The House of Representatives adjourned Tuesday without a Speaker after three ballots for the gavel found no candidate with the majority. Speaker nominee Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) lost 19 GOP v…
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Former Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan dies at 89
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Former Kansas Attorney General Robert Stephan, who emphasized victims' rights and consumer protection during four terms in office, has died at the age of 89.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
The Russian offensive enters its 110th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of war.
Frank James pleads guilty to terrorism charges in Brooklyn subway shooting
Ten passengers were wounded in the shooting last April — a rush-hour attack that shocked New York City.
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Critic says McCarthy has ‘rejected’ path to Speaker
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), a critic of House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (Calif.) bid to become Speaker, argued ahead of the House leadership vote that McCarthy has “rejected” his opportunity to win…
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Dozens of Russian soldiers killed in Ukrainian strike
63 conscripts were killed in a Ukrainian HIMARS attack on an occupied region, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday.
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Kari Lake slams Arizona governor for laughing during swearing-in ceremony, vows 'justice'
New year, new Kari Lake? Don't count on it.
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First U.S. winter storm of 2023 brings snow, sleet and tornado threat
The first major U.S. winter storm system of the year dumped a frosty mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet from the Northern Plains to the Upper Great Lakes region on Tuesday while posing a tornado and flood threat to a large swath of the South.
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DHS proposes higher fees on immigrants applying for work-based visas
The Biden administration on Tuesday proposed a new fee structure for visas and naturalizations, raising costs on business-related applications while maintaining or reducing costs for humanitarian v…
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Grab a Beer, Don’t Stay Too Long and More Advice for the New Class of Congress
14 retiring lawmakers on what new members of Congress really need to know.
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Southwest giving passengers affected by meltdown 25,000 frequent flier points | CNN
Southwest Airlines is offering a new appeasement of 25,000 frequent flier miles to some customers after last week's glut of cancellations while the misplaced baggage fiasco could grind on for another week or longer.
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Virgin Islands AG fired days after filing suit alleging JPMorgan, Jeffrey Epstein ties; gov responds
Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan's office said reports trying to connect the firing of Attorney General Denise George to her recent lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase are "not entirely accurate."
Democrat voted Pennsylvania speaker, foiling GOP hopes
A Democrat who promised to govern as an independent was elected speaker of the narrowly divided Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday on the strength of every Democrat and more than a dozen GOP votes.
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DeSantis takes shot at 'floundering federal government' after being sworn in for second term
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a shot at Congress and the federal government during his inauguration speech on Tuesday, pointing to the Sunshine State as proof the country is “not destined for failure.”
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Bishop, Boebert vow ‘no’ votes on McCarthy
GOP Reps. Dan Bishop (N.C.) and Lauren Boebert (Colo.) on Tuesday officially came out against Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s bid for Speaker, piling onto the California Republican’s increasingly…
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NYC Mayor Adams calls out Biden, says migrant crisis a 'real embarrassment'
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is calling the migrant crisis plaguing the U.S. a "real embarassment" on a national level as the city deals with tens of thousands of migrants coming to the city.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition after cardiac arrest on field
Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin collapsed after making a tackle in the first quarter against the Bengals in Cincinnati.
Medicare lost millions in savings due to spotty oversight: federal watchdog
Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to reflect that CMS set Medicare payment amounts incorrectly for seven drug codes. A federal watchdog has found that Medicare lost out on millions…
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Fans donate millions to Damar Hamlin fundraiser after on-field collapse
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 24, saw a surge of support for his 2020 toy drive initiative on GoFundMe after his on-field collapse Monday night.
White House: ‘Southwest Airlines failed its customers’
The White House on Tuesday said it will hold Southwest Airlines accountable to ensure it reimburses customers who qualify after a wave of cancellations around Christmas left thousands stranded. “So…
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Southwest reports progress on flights, refunds, White House watching
Southwest Airlines on Tuesday said it was making "solid progress" in efforts to return operations to normal after cancelling nearly 16,000 flights in the week ended Dec. 29 due to bad weather and meltdown of its crew scheduling system.
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Israeli ultranationalist minister visits Jerusalem holy site
An ultranationalist Israeli Cabinet minister has visited a flashpoint Jerusalem holy site for the first time since taking office in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new far-right government last week.
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Times Square machete attack suspect wanted to 'kill an officer in uniform': Complaint
A Maine teenager charged in a machete attack on New York City cops was arraigned as an unsealed criminal complaint alleges he "wanted to kill an officer in uniform."
Welfare scandal sharpens contrasts in long-poor Mississippi
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is supposed to help some of the poorest people, and Mississippi has long been one of the poorest states in the U.S.
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Several homes in Arkansas damaged as tornado watches in effect throughout South
Multiple homes were damaged in Arkansas after a possible tornado passed through the area, according to law enforcement officials.
GOP anger at holdouts grows: Any vote against McCarthy 'damages the conference and our ability to govern'
Anger in the GOP is growing at the holdouts against voting for Rep. Kevin McCarthy for speaker as the House of Representatives is at a standstill until someone is elected.
UN Security Council welcomes new members; 2 are first-timers
Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland are getting a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council.
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Rep.-elect George Santos dodges reporters as he arrives at Capitol Hill office
Rep-elect George Santos, R-NY, appeared to flee from a gaggle of reporters loitering outside his office on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. Santos is facing multiple investigations.
Louisiana officer who fatally struck 2 teens during high-speed chase is arrested
Maggie Dunn, 17, and Caroline Gill, 16, were killed when the officer ran a red light while pursuing a suspect, officials say.
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The new, divided Congress
McCarthy’s bid for House speaker appears on shakier ground than ever as the new Congress begins.
www.politico.comGermany refuses WWII reparations talks, Poland turns to UN
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland said Tuesday it has been informed by Germany that it does not intend to engage in negotiations on any World War II reparations to Warsaw as Berlin considers the matter closed.
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More than 20 people, including 3 children, injured when car crashes into NYC sports bar
An Audi hit a Toyota RAV4 that was operating as an Uber at the time, causing it to crash into the Upper Manhattan sports bar Monday night, officials said.
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Wisconsin Gov. Evers outlines 'largely liberal' second term agenda in inaugural address
Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers outlined an agenda for his second term in office during his inaugural address Tuesday, addressing issues of abortion access and Medicaid expansion.
New York man sentenced to 2 yrs for conspiring to steal GE secrets for China
A New York man was sentenced on Tuesday to two years in prison for conspiring to steal General Electric Co's trade secrets to benefit China, the U.S. Justice Department said.
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DC mayor urges Biden to end telework policies or turn over federal buildings for housing
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is pushing President Joe Biden to either suspend current telework policies for federal employees or turn over government office buildings located in the district to be repurposed as affordable housing units.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sounded much like a 2024 presidential candidate as he was sworn in to a second term Tuesday, addressing national issues like immigration and inflation as much as highlighting his own plans for the state.
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George Santos votes for McCarthy to be next House speaker on first ballot
Rep.-elect George Santos, who admitted to lying about his background, supported GOP leader Kevin McCarthy in the first round of voting for House speaker.
NFL says no decision made yet on resumption of Bills-Bengals game after Damar Hamlin collapse
Week 18 games will go on as scheduled, the league said, with no decision on resuming the postponed "Monday Night Football" contest.
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Big questions on student loan forgiveness loom in 2023 | CNN Politics
Student loan borrowers are starting 2023 with a lot of uncertainty. The mired rollout of President Joe Biden's forgiveness program has created confusion for borrowers. Here are some of the big questions surrounding student loans this year.
White House: Biden will not ‘insert himself’ into Speakership vote
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday said that President Biden will not “insert himself” in the Speakership elections as the House is moving on to a third vote with…
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Sen. Patty Murray becomes first female president pro tempore
The president pro tempore ranks second under the president of the Senate — the vice president — and presides over the floor in the vice president’s absence.
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Ruslan Khasbulatov, who led Russian parliament revolt, dies
Ruslan Khasbulatov, who led a rebellion against Russia’s first post-Soviet president, has died. He was 80.
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Millions at risk for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flash floods
The Midwest and California are bracing for a messy winter storm, and record highs are forecast for the Midwest, the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic.
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Bill Cosby sued for sexual battery under new New York lookback law, following similar lawsuit from 5 accusers | CNN
A woman who says she was sexually assaulted by sitcom star and comedian Bill Cosby is suing him for sexual battery after five other women sued him in early December, according to a lawsuit filed last Friday.
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2 men arrested for allegedly sabotaging 4 Washington state power substations on Christmas
Two men have been arrested and charged for allegedly sabotaging four electrical power substations in Washington state.
Jordan nominates McCarthy for speaker on second ballot as Gaetz taps Jordan to take gavel
Jim Jordan nominated Kevin McCarthy to serve as speaker of the House on the historic second ballot on Tuesday, as GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, instead, tapped Jordan as an alternative.
Democrats take control as Minnesota Legislature convenes
Democrats took full control of state government as the Minnesota Legislature convened for its 2023 session Tuesday.
apnews.comGroup pushing more housing production backs 'good cause' eviction
Group advocating for more housing production backs "good cause" eviction.
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Who are the GOP’s ‘Five Families’ factions involved in McCarthy’s speakership negotiations?
The "Five Families" refers to the GOP factions within the House Republican Party, in a nod to the five well-known major organized Italian crime families in the New York City area.
Four bodies recovered from last week's fatal helicopter crash near New Orleans
The Bell 407 went down about 10 miles from the shipping channel Southwest Pass, at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
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Suspect in New Year's Eve NYC police attack reportedly linked to Islamic extremism
A teenager accused of attacking three policemen with a machete on New Year's Eve near Times Square was charged with attempted murder and attempted assault, New York police said on Monday, in an incident the New York Times said was linked to Islamic extremism.
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Police say gunman kills 2 Pakistani intelligence officers
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — A gunman shot and killed two intelligence officers in an attack outside a roadside restaurant in eastern Pakistan on Tuesday before fleeing, police and security officials said.
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Two charged with attacks on four power substations in Washington state | CNN Politics
Two men were arrested on New Year's Eve for allegedly shutting down four Washington state power substations in late December that led to power outages for thousands across Pierce County.
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Idaho murders: Suspect applied for internship with local police department
The suspect, Bryan Kohberger, 28, was arrested in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains in the early hours of Dec. 30, according to police.
California hospitals still stressed as flu, RSV, COVID remain at high levels
Southern California hospitals are still stressed as respiratory viruses circulate at a high level, despite reductions in cases.
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McCarthy claims Matt Gaetz told him he wouldn't care if speaker stalemate ends with Democrat leading the House
Kevin McCarthy claims Matt Gaetz told him he would not mind if Democrat Hakeem Jeffries were to win the speakership in a plurality vote due to the stalemate over McCarthy's bid.
Kentucky AG navigates GOP feud as he files for governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron said Tuesday that navigating the rift between former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell shows his ability to bring together Republican factions as he seeks to break through a crowded GOP primary for governo
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Video game workers form Microsoft’s first U.S. labor union
The Communications Workers of America said about 300 quality-assurance workers at Microsoft video game subsidiary ZeniMax Studios have voted to join the union.
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Tech CEO arrested, accused of peeping in Panera Bread women’s restroom
Police were alerted to the suspect’s behavior after a woman called to report a man sticking his head underneath her bathroom stall to look at her.
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Michigan AG sounds alarm on domestic terrorism after militia members sentenced in plot to kidnap governor
The Michigan AG says domestic terrorism is one of the biggest threats in the U.S. after last week's sentencing of two men who plotted to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Biden to resend former L.A. Mayor Garcetti's stalled ambassador nomination and others to Senate
The White House is trying to capitalize on Democrats’ expanded Senate majority to advance Garcetti's and other nominations, including his picks to head the IRS and the FAA.
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Democrat Dan McKee sworn in as Rhode Island's governor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Democrat Dan McKee was sworn in for his first full term as Rhode Island's governor Tuesday, saying he has never believed more strongly in the state's future.
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Amid 2022’s massive migrant surge, numbers in ICE detention remain low
Despite a massive surge in apprehensions of illegal immigrants in the last few years, the number of those in detention are relatively low compared to 2019.
US Virgin Islands fires attorney general in Epstein cases
The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands has fired the attorney general of the U.S. territory who led a lengthy legal case against disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein that resulted in a $105 million settlement
Tanzania president lifts 6-year ban on opposition rallies
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has lifted a six-year-ban on opposition rallies imposed by her autocratic predecessor, a move that was cautiously welcomed as a gain for democracy by the main opposition party.
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What caused Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest? Doctors say his heart likely healthy before collapse
The right hit at the wrong time may have triggered a rare phenomenon known as commotio cordis, heart experts suggest.
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Damar Hamlin injury: NFL will not resume Bengals-Bills game this week after horror incident
The NFL announced it would not resume Monday night's game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals after a player collapsed on the field.
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Damar Hamlin: Why do some young athletes suffer cardiac arrest?
American football star Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to encounter heart problems.
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Fake teen doctor, now 25, sentenced to prison for new scam
A serial grifter who gained national infamy as a teenager when he impersonated a doctor to defraud a patient is heading back to prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $10,000 from his employer
For freshman members of Congress, January 3 feels a bit like first day of school | CNN Politics
The 118th Congress will officially get underway Tuesday -- and for freshman lawmakers, the transition can feel a bit like the first day of school.
www.cnn.comSouthwest under the microscope
Southwest Airlines’ flight operations returned to relative normalcy by Dec. 30 and remained stable throughout the New Year’s holiday after an operational reset that meant thousands of canceled flights.
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Damar Hamlin injury tests ESPN with terrifying live television moment
It took the National Football League nearly an hour to officially suspend Monday night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals after Damar Hamlin suffered a frightening injury that …
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Ukraine offers Russian soldiers a hotline to surrender
More than a million Russians have called, texted or visited the website of a Ukrainian hotline that allows them to surrender.
Club for Growth urges no vote on McCarthy for House speaker unless conditions are met
The Club for Growth is urging lawmakers to vote "no" on any candidate for House speaker that does not promise to implement "transformational reforms" to the way the House conducts its business.
Winning Mega Millions numbers drawn for estimated $785 million jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot stands at an estimated $785 million for Tuesday night's drawing.
Damar Hamlin may have suffered "remarkably rare" condition, Dr. Agus says
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
www.cbsnews.comMan who challenged Alaska lawmaker eligibility won't appeal
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The man who unsuccessfully challenged Alaska state Rep. David Eastman's eligibility to hold office — over Eastman's membership in the far-right Oath Keepers group — does not plan to file an appeal.
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Brooklyn subway shooting suspect pleads guilty to federal terrorism charges
Frank James pleaded guilty to all 11 counts in his indictment, including 10 counts of committing a terrorist attack against a mass transit system — one for each wounded passenger.
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Mitch McConnell to set record for longest-serving Senate leader as Kevin McCarthy flounders
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY, will set a new record for longest-serving Senate leader of any party with his election to GOP leader on Tuesday as Kevin McCarthy struggles.
NFL balances emotions, tight schedule after Hamlin shock
The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals their suspended game will not be resumed this week while the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged
Two children and two adults survive after Tesla plunges 250 feet off California cliff
Fire officials said the children, 4 and 9, were in car seats that "saved their lives."
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Metal detectors removed from outside the House chamber
Metal detectors were removed from outside the House chamber with the start of the new Republican-controlled House on Tuesday. The extra layer of security was ordered put in place by then-Speaker Na…
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Tesla plunges 250 feet off a California cliff, all 4 occupants survive | CNN
Two adults and two children somehow escaped serious injuries after their Tesla plunged off a cliff along California's Pacific Coast Highway and crashed on a rocky beach some 250 feet below.
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Pro rally driver and YouTube sensation Ken Block dies in snowmobile accident
Block, 55, died Monday after a snowmobile he was riding upended and landed on top of him, the Wasatch County, Utah, Sheriff’s Office said.
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House Democrats mock Republican 'division and dysfunction' ahead of McCarthy speaker vote
House Democrats are mocking the fractured Republican majority as a handful of conservatives are opposing GOP leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy's bid for the speakership.
Startups spring from ashes of Big Tech purge
A wave of would-be entrepreneurs is emerging from the ashes of the mass job losses in Silicon Valley in the second half of 2022, venture capitalists say.
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Democrats on McCarthy, GOP chaos: Pass the popcorn
House Democrats appear to be pigging out on popcorn as they take in the drama unfolding among Republicans during the vote for the Speaker’s gavel. Nineteen House Republicans blocked Rep. …
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Cruise ships rescue migrants in small boats off Florida coast
The rescues were made amid a wave of landings in the Florida Keys in the past several days that the local sheriff’s office has called a “crisis.”
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House Republican calls conservatives opposing McCarthy ‘childish’
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) on Tuesday dismissed the idea that a group of hard-line conservatives had a viable alternative to Speaker-hopeful Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) waiting in the wings, instead…
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China Media Plays Down COVID Severity; WHO Seeks Variant Details
China has been asked to share data on hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations
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Jeremy Renner in intensive care after surgery
The actor suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in an accident plowing snow Sunday.
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The new omicron subvariant XBB.1.5: What you must know now
The new XBB.1.5 COVID-19 mutation is popping up in new cases across the country at a concerning speed. Health experts weigh in on the latest variant of the virus.
German doctor jailed for illegally issuing mask exemptions
A German doctor was sentenced late Monday to two years and nine months in prison for illegally issuing more than 4,000 people with exemptions from wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Covid’s winter surge is poised to exceed summer peak
Even if Covid will be little more than a nuisance for many on an individual level, others who may not realize the virus remains a threat to them — particularly older people — might also be shrugging off the risk.
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EU, Beijing heading for collision over China's COVID crisis
The European Union and China are moving closer to a political standoff over the COVID-19 crisis. Beijing vehemently rejects travel restrictions some EU nations have started to impose and which could be expanded over the coming days.
apnews.comFears of tridemic after holiday break
New York City is warning of the rising threat of the “tridemic” — a mix of an increase in Covid-19 cases, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus.
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Beijing threatens response to 'unacceptable' virus measures
The Chinese government has sharply criticized COVID-19 testing requirements being imposed on visitors from China and threatening countermeasures against countries involved.
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Stop blaming the COVID-19 vaccine for Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest
Do facts matter anymore? Does the truth? Or has society become so ingrained in believing rumors and conspiracies that echo chambers and partisan allegiances are prioritized over reality? These are some of the questions we must seriously ask ourselves after claims that the COVID-19 vaccine was to…
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As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home
A new U.S. study finds that reports of young children accidentally eating marijuana-laced treats rose sharply as pot became legal in more places.
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Could new Omicron variant XBB.1.5 fuel further Covid infections?
The offshoot accounts for 40% of Covid cases in the US, raising fears of fresh waves of illness as it spreads to other countries
EU offers help, prepares to counter China's COVID crisis
The European Union has offered China help to deal with its COVID-19 crisis and is willing to donate vaccines
Move on from COVID? Child care disruptions continue
For working parents of young children, it seems the rest of the world has moved on from the pandemic
Doctors: New Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 responsible for 75% of new COVID cases in Northeast
It's said to be highly transmissible, but doesn't appear to cause severe respiratory illness.
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China threatens response to ‘unacceptable’ Covid measures
China is battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
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Covid and flu putting massive pressure on NHS - health secretary
The health secretary blames the pandemic and flu for NHS pressures, but insists government has right plan.
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Impact of surge in China COVID-19 cases on epidemiological situation in EU/EEA
The number of COVID-19 cases has reached a record high in mainland China, peaking on 2 December 2022. In the past three weeks, incidence has fallen, likely also due to a lower number of tests being carried out, resulting in fewer infections being detected.
China Covid: Beijing criticises 'political' rules for its tourists
As China opens its borders, countries around the world have announced testing for arrivals.
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