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Homeland Security warns of potential domestic extremist-fueled violence related to Title 42
The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed U.S. border officials to continue expelling migrants under the pandemic-related measure indefinitely, granting a petition from Republican-led states.
Judge orders longest prison term so far in Gov. Whitmer plot
A Delaware trucker described as an architect of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan’s governor has been sentenced to more than 19 years in prison.
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Judge says Trump may have been urging supporters to 'do something more' than protest on Jan. 6
U.S. District Judge John Bates said Trump’s use of the phrase “fight like hell” could have signaled to supporters that entering the Capitol “would be unlawful.”
www.nbcnews.comTranscript tales: Notable moments from Jan. 6 panel interviews
The select committee is releasing thousands of pages of transcripts in its final week, with new details on Mark Meadows, Mike Pence's aides and members of Congress.
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House committee expected to release Trump's taxes Friday
Former President Donald Trump’s tax returns are expected to be released by the House Ways and Means Committee on Friday.
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Conservative Supreme Court once again looms as threat to Biden agenda in 2023
The court is set to rule in a series of high-profile cases in the next six months, including Biden's bid to revive his student loan forgiveness plan.
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After court setback, migrants cling to hopes of reaching US
A familiar mix of disappointment, patience and determination spread among migrants on Mexico’s northern border waiting to enter the United States as they faced the reality that pandemic-era asylum limits would remain for now.
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‘No Plan B’: House Republican criticizes plans to block McCarthy speakership bid - Washington Examiner
One House Republican is criticizing his fellow GOP lawmakers for threatening to vote against House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become the next House speaker, maintaining that there is “no Plan B.” Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) denied whispers that McCarthy might not have the majority...
www.washingtonexaminer.comJan. 6 Transcripts Shed New Light on How Trump Considered Blanket Pardons
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol released on Tuesday 18 additional transcripts that provided more details about how former President Donald Trump considered “blanket pardons” for those charged in connection with the Capitol riot, and how several of...
Voters want out with the old, in with the new for presidential candidates in 2024 election: poll
President Biden, the oldest-serving president to sit in the Oval Office, has said that he will make a final determination on his re-election intentions "early next year."
How Murdoch’s media empire turned on Trump in 2022
An increasingly sour relationship between former President Trump, Fox News and the rest of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire that has been building for months has come to a head in the weeks following …
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NY Rep.-elect Santos investigated for lying about his past
U.S. Rep.-elect George Santos of New York is now under investigation by the Nassau County District attorney's office.
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Russia-Ukraine live updates: Putin suspends key US-Russia nuclear treaty in speech denouncing West
Live updates on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Jan. 6 transcripts: Hicks texted 'we all look like domestic terrorists'; Ginni Thomas regrets election texts
The committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol has released interview transcripts that shed light on avenues of inquiry big and small.
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U.S. stocks drop on recession fears, Nasdaq closes at new bear market low
Wall Street's main indexes ended weaker on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq hitting a 2022 closing low, as investors grappled with mixed economic data, rising COVID cases in China, and geopolitical tensions heading into 2023.
MTG attacks Tulsi Gabbard for ripping into incoming GOP representative over falsehoods - Washington Examiner
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) attacked former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard after the ex-Democrat ripped into an incoming GOP congressman for fabricating information about himself on the campaign trail. Gabbard is going viral for an interview with Rep.-elect George Santos (R-NY) in which she...
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Hutchinson: Marjorie Taylor Greene discussed QAnon with Trump, Meadows
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) brought up QAnon several times with former President Trump and former White House chief of staff Mark M…
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Airline passengers face extraordinarily high ticket prices amid flight cancellations
Despite price caps, some airfares have climbed to four digits during this week's travel nightmares.
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Judge orders Kari Lake to repay thousands of dollars in fees related to election lawsuit
But the judge did not grant a request to sanction the failed GOP candidate for Arizona governor.
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McCarthy: US Capitol to reopen in six days under Republican Party - Washington Examiner
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) tweeted screenshots Wednesday of a letter he sent to legislative branch officials that said the United States Capitol would reopen to the public on Jan. 3 when the Republican Party takes over the lower chamber. McCarthy tweeted a screenshot of the...
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Cassidy Hutchinson transcript reveals new low for Trump World
Passantino’s conduct was not merely unethical; it may also have been a federal crime.
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US-Mexico border: A ‘pressure cooker ready to explode’
Rising number of migrant and refugee arrivals is problem decades in the making and made worse by US policy, experts say.
Hazy weed enforcement sparks reefer madness in New York
The state has ramped up enforcement efforts ahead of the launch of recreational sales on Dec. 29.
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Supreme Court asked to bar punishment for acquitted conduct
In courtrooms across America, defendants get additional prison time for crimes juries found they didn’t commit.
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READ: Former Trump White House aide’s testimony to House January 6 committee | CNN Politics
The House January 6 committee released another batch of transcripts Tuesday, including two more of its interviews with blockbuster witness Cassidy Hutchinson.
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Buttigieg faces key test amid Southwest meltdown
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faces one of his biggest tests yet as tens of thousands of outraged Southwest Airlines travelers remain stranded at airports across the country. Buttig…
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Santos scandal crashes into McCarthy speakership battle
The GOP leader has stayed silent as the incoming Republican congressman has admitted to several lies about his background.
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South Korea must respond to N.Korea despite its nuclear arms: President Yoon
"We must punish and retaliate against any provocation by North Korea," Yoon said in a meeting with his aides, according to his press secretary.
Bill forcing feds to fix prison cameras is signed into law
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill requiring the federal Bureau of Prisons to overhaul outdated security systems and fix broken surveillance cameras.
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Paul Pelosi attack: Suspect enters not-guilty plea
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man who allegedly broke into U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s home and beat her 82-year-old husband in October pleaded not guilty Wednesday to six charges, including attempted murder, prosecutors said.
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'Disruption we've never seen': What's causing the Southwest Airlines meltdown?
By Wednesday afternoon, the company had canceled more than 2,500 flights planned for that day, which amounted to 62% of the day's total.
2022 review: Visualising how the Russia-Ukraine war unfolded
Al Jazeera looks at how the conflict unfolded on the ground, the human costs of 10 months of war and the global response
‘He didn’t trust them’: Book dishes on Biden concerns about Secret Service - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has had trouble trusting members of his Secret Service detail stemming from their support of former President Donald Trump, according to an explosive new book about Biden's administration.In his forthcoming book, The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden’s White House, Chris...
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DeSantis administration launches investigation into holiday drag show
Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) on Wednesday announced it was investigating a holiday-themed drag show in South Florida. It said the department had received “mul…
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Trump may have urged Jan. 6 rioters to break law: Judge - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump may have urged his supporters to break the law during the Jan. 6 insurrection on Capitol Hill, a federal judge said Wednesday. But that does not absolve those who listened of legal responsibility, the judge ruled. U.S. District Judge John Bates rejected a claim that...
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Judge: Jan. 6 committee evidence suggests Trump asked rally crowd to break the law
The federal ruling is the first to reckon with the select committee’s final report and criminal referrals.
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US Supreme Court keeps asylum limits in place for now
The Supreme Court is keeping pandemic-era limits on people seeking asylum in place for now, dashing hopes of migrants who have been fleeing violence and inequality.
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EXPLAINER: Kansas' Democratic governor imposes TikTok ban
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has become one of the first Democratic governors to ban the use of TikTok on state-issued devices.
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Here’s what the Supreme Court’s decision on Title 42 means
The Supreme Court has punted a brewing debate over immigration policy until the spring with its decision to keep a Trump administration border measure in place that restricts the flow of migrants i…
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Arizona Republican Kari Lake appeals her loss in election lawsuit, judge's order to pay rival $33K in fees
Failed GOP Arizona gubernatorial candidate Lake is appealing her election challenge loss and a decision ordering her to pay Katie Hobbs' legal fees.
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Hackers accessed data on 270,000 patients from Louisiana hospital system in attempted ransomware attack | CNN Politics
Hackers accessed the personal data of nearly 270,000 patients in an attempted ransomware attack on a Louisiana health care system in October, a spokesperson for the system told CNN Wednesday.
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Ten convicted in attempted killing of slugger David Ortiz
A Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of baseball Hall of Famer David Ortiz, authorities confirmed on Tuesday.
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Santos scandal has no parallel: top crisis communicators
Support for the incoming congressman is eroding at home.
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As thaw from Buffalo's deadly blizzard begins, troops check for more victims
Erie County updated the death toll from the storm, reporting 37 deaths there.
Little prospect of peace as Ukraine war passes 10-month mark
Putin signals willingness for peace but makes clear he means peace on Russia’s terms.
Report: Tenn has broken its lethal injection rules since '18
Tennessee has not complied with its own lethal injection process ever since it was revised in 2018, resulting in several executions being conducted without proper testing of the drugs used, according to an independent review released Wednesday. The report was requested by Republican Gov. Bill...
Independent voters abandon Biden, choose DeSantis and Trump - Washington Examiner
Independent voters have lost faith in President Joe Biden to handle the problems facing the United States and would choose former President Donald Trump or Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis instead in 2024, according to a new post-election survey of the influential and growing group.In a new Zogby Poll...
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North Korea's Kim unveils new military goals at key party meeting -KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled new goals for the country's military for 2023 at an ongoing meeting of the ruling Workers' Party, state media reported on Wednesday, hinting at another year of intensive weapons tests and tension.
Jan. 6 transcript: Mnuchin briefly discussed 25th Amendment removal of Trump
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he briefly talked about using the 25th Amendment to remove former President Trump from power during a discussion with former Secretary of State Mike Po…
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Police rule out Idaho professor who sued TikToker over allegations in student slayings
University of Idaho professor Rebecca Scofield is trying to clear her name after baseless claims were made by a TikTok user, Ashley Guillard, a self-proclaimed internet sleuth and Tarot card reader.
www.nbcnews.comU.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has launched a broad effort to halt Iran’s ability to produce and deliver drones to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, an endeavor that has echoes of the yearslong U.S. program to cut off Tehran’s access to nuclear technology. In interviews in the United...
Mexico draws more asylum-seekers despite grisly violence
Mexico has become the world’s third most popular destination for asylum-seekers after the United Sates and Germany, despite its widespread violence.
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Lawmakers speak out as George Santos admits to lying about biography
New York Rep.-elect George Santos is facing mounting criticism from his future Democratic colleagues for fabricating parts of his biography
Newly released records show top DeSantis adviser used private email and alias to coordinate migrant flights
DeSantis has said the flights were designed to draw attention to the Biden administration’s southern border policies.
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Federal and county prosecutors probing Rep.-elect George Santos
Federal prosecutors are interested in the congressman-elect's financial history and financial disclosures.
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‘Only a few’ people left in Bakhmut, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
All the updates from December 28: Zelenskyy says “only a few” left in Bakhmut, home to 70,000.
George Santos admits to lying about his education. How easy is it to lie on your resume?
New York Rep.-elect George Santos misrepresented his education. He joins a tradition of other American leaders who have done the same.
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Incoming NY lawmaker joins growing GOP chorus demanding answers from Santos
Incoming New York Republican Rep.-elect Mike Lawler on Wednesday joined a growing number of GOP voices demanding answers from Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) after he confessed to fabri…
thehill.comGeorge Santos: What We Know and Don't Know About the Representative-Elect
For a week, Rep.-elect George Santos avoided answering questions from the media, after The New York Times reported several notable fabrications on his résumé. Now, Santos has swapped out silence for a new tactic: creating the appearance of coming clean. In three separate interviews — two of them...
'Do You Have No Shame?' George Santos Gets Epic Takedown On Fox News
“A lie is not an embellishment on a resume,” guest host Tulsi Gabbard told the GOP congressman-elect.
Texas ranch owner near border catches men attempting to break into house
A Texas ranch owner has filmed the attempted break-in of her home, 50 miles from the besieged southern border, as officials deal with a surge in "gotaways."
U.S. plans to expand border expulsions for Cubans, Nicaraguans and Haitians
The Biden administration is planning to use pandemic-era restrictions to expel many Cuban, Nicaraguan and Haitian migrants caught at the southwest border back to Mexico, while simultaneously allowing some to enter the United States by air on humanitarian grounds, according to three U.S...
Vatican says health of retired pope Benedict XVI 'worsening'
The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's health has worsened over the past hours and doctors are constantly monitoring his condition.
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Tulsi Gabbard tears into George Santos during Fox interview: ‘Do you have no shame?’
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) ripped into Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) over his embellishments and fabrications about his background, asking him point-blank, “Do you have no shame?” “If…
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Chechens in Bosnia seek to dodge Russian draft, reach EU
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — A group of ethnic Chechens fleeing Russia arrived in Bosnia this week, hoping to use the Balkan country as a launchpad to reach the European Union and avoid getting sent to fight in Ukraine.
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Barry Croft Jr. sentenced to more than 19 years for role in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Croft was convicted in August on conspiracy charges and of possessing an unregistered explosive.
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Southwest flight upheaval a 'system failure,' U.S. says
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ratcheted up pressure on Southwest Airlines.
Arizona AG Brnovich, after SCOTUS win on Title 42, slams ‘anarchy and chaos’ at border under Biden
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said he was pleased with the ruling from the Supreme Court which stops the Biden administraton from endingTitle 42.
Rocky ride: Tesla stock on pace for worst year ever
Owning Tesla stock this year has been anything but a smooth ride for investors. Shares in the electric vehicle maker are down nearly 70% since the start of the year, on pace to finish in the bottom five biggest decliners among S&P 500 stocks.
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Congress wants to change how you save for retirement. Here's what to know.
Experts say new legislation will make it easier to put money away, including for millions of Americans with student loans.
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Putin in crosshairs as Ukraine pushes for prosecuting crime of aggression
Ukrainian officials are increasing their calls to establish a special tribunal to criminally prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin and target the core group of advisers and military offic…
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Asian shares mixed after tech-led decline on Wall Street
Shares are mixed in Asia after a post-holiday retreat on Wall Street, as markets count down to the end of a painful year for investors
Appeals court restores N. Carolina law addressing farm labor
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina law preventing legal settlements between farms and workers from requiring a farm operation to become a union employer doesn't violate the U.S.
apnews.comBiden signs bill to study salt lakes in drought-hit US West
Scientists will get $25 million to study salt lake ecosystems in the drought-stricken U.S. West, as President Joe Biden signed legislation Tuesday allocating the funds in the face of unprecedented existential threats caused by the lack of water. The funding allows the United States Geological...
SCOTUS blocks President Biden from ending the migrant expulsions of Title 42
The policy, which has been in place since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, must continue while courts assess a lawsuit filed by 19 states.
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Brazil’s top court bans guns from capital for tense inauguration
Some supporters of outgoing far-right President Jair Bolsonaro have called for a coup to prevent a transition of power.
America’s ‘neediest’ cities ranked, from poverty to adequate plumbing
Detroit, Cleveland, Philadelphia and Los Angeles all rank among the nation’s 10 “neediest” cities, according to an analysis by the personal finance website WalletHub. The report ranked 182 cities o…
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Six highlights from testimony released by the Jan. 6 committee
The U.S. House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol wrapped up its work with a recommendation that former President Donald Trump be charged with insurrection and conspiracy to commit fraud against the United States.
Serbs in northern Kosovo to start removing barricades from Thursday
Kosovo Serbs who have been blocking roads in northern Kosovo for 19 days have agreed to start removing barricades from Thursday morning, bowing to calls by the United States and European Union to defuse tensions.
Santos struggles in Fox News interview about lying and integrity
Guest host Tulsi Gabbard came down hard on the New York congressman-elect, who has admitted to fabricating significant parts of his résumé and embellishing his background.
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US military bases that housed Afghan evacuees suffered $260 million in damage
A new Pentagon report found that U.S. military installations that housed Afghan evacuees sustained $260 million in damages, with the Air Force saying the damage is "unrepairable."
EXPLAINER: How blizzard stunned even winter-wise Buffalo
The death toll from the blizzard that hit the Buffalo area over the weekend has grown to nearly 40. Homes are only beginning to warm after days without heat, and drivers are still claiming cars they had to abandon.
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Millions of Americans to lose Medicaid coverage starting next year
Recently passed government spending bill allows states to kick people off the program as early as April.
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Estimated 1,000 travelers slept at Denver airport Monday amid Southwest cancellations
An estimated 1,000 travelers spent Monday night at Denver International Airport amid a wave of flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines. The number of people having to spend the night in the airp…
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EPA investigates Colorado for possibly discriminating against Hispanic residents with air pollution regulations
Federal investigators said they will scrutinize oversight of Colorado’s biggest polluters, like the Suncor oil refinery, and whether the pollution is discriminatory.
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On the ballot in 2023: Southern governors, big-city mayors
Much of the focus on politics in 2023 will be on the emerging presidential race. But voters in some states will be weighing in on lower-profile contests that will nonetheless provide fresh insight into their priorities.
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George Santos scandal brings renewed attention to Biden's fabrications
Rep.-elect George Santos, R-N.Y., has admitted to lying about his résumé on the campaign trail, bringing renewed attention to President Biden’s long history of fabrications.
78 members of Congress have violated a law designed to prevent insider trading and stop conflicts-of-interest
Insider has identified numerous members of Congress who have violated the STOCK Act. Congress is now considering banning lawmakers from trading stocks.
Pelé nears 1 month in hospital with no sign of improvement
One of Pelé’s daughters says she and her family are enduring moments of sadness and despair as the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer great’s hospitalization nears one month.
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Buffalo's recovery from "paralyzing" winter storm continues as death toll rises
Temperatures were beginning what was forecast to be a steady rise but the storm's death toll was still ticking up as well.
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OnPolitics: What's on voters' presidential wish list?
The leadership style, age, gender, experience and where their ideal candidate would call home, revealed in the latest exclusive poll.
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A Republican free-for-all looms in 2024 Indiana Senate race
But the question on everyone’s mind is: Will former Gov. Mitch Daniels run?
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Biden doesn’t trust some Secret Service, doesn’t believe ‘details’ of dog biting incident: report
President Biden doesn’t trust some of the Secret Service agents around him and doesn’t believe certain details of the biting incident with his dog Major, according to a new book about the administr…
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Suspected Stockton serial killer linked to 7th murder with latest charges
An alleged serial killer in the California city of Stockton has been linked to a seventh murder in the region, according to an amended complaint filed Tuesday.
New Biden administration guidance closes ‘ghost guns’ loophole in federal rule
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) issued an open letter to federal firearms dealers on Tuesday saying a rule that went into effect in August applies to certain…
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Maryland Rep. Raskin says he's been diagnosed with lymphoma
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin says he has a type of lymphoma that is a “serious but curable form of cancer” and he is beginning several months of treatment.
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Rep.-elect George Santos admits to lying about bio, but says he still intends to serve in Congress | CNN Politics
GOP Rep.-elect George Santos of New York admitted in two separate interviews on Monday to lying about parts of his resume but claimed that he hasn’t committed any crimes and intends to serve in Congress.
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Dr. Zhevago: Ukrainian oligarch accused of embezzlement arrested at French ski resort - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian oligarch Konstantin Zhevago, accused of embezzlement and money laundering, was arrested at an elite French ski resort. Zhevago was arrested by French law enforcement at the request of the Ukrainian State Bureau of Investigation, the agency said Wednesday in a statement. ZELENSKY...
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EPA investigating Colorado for discriminatory air pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating whether Colorado’s regulation of air pollution from industrial facilities discriminates against Hispanic residents and other racial minorities, according to a letter released by the agency Wednesday.
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With Supreme Court halt, controversial Title 42 is now in limbo -- but still in effect at the border
A Supreme Court decision on Wednesday halted the looming rollback of Title 42, preserving a controversial status quo at the southern border
Bolivian police detain prominent opposition leader as tensions flare
Bolivian police on Wednesday detained prominent opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho on charges of "terrorism", significantly escalating tensions between the national government and Camacho's base in the Santa Cruz region.
AG charges former officer in Floyd protest beating
Attorney General Keith Ellison has charged a former Minneapolis police officer with beating a man during protests over George Floyd's death.
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Stranded Southwest customers detail efforts to get home amid flight cancellations
Stranded Southwest customers details efforts to get home amid flight cancellations.
Winter weather upends water systems across the Deep South
A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes.
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Poll: Most Americans see US influence around the globe on the decline
Nearly half of Americans think the United States' influence on the rest of the world has declined in recent years, according to a new Pew Research Center poll.
With campaign lies exposed, Santos could face legal consequences
While he’s vowed to take his seat in Congress, Rep.-elect George Santos could still face a number of investigations over false statements he made during the campaign.
Biden arrives in US Virgin Islands to relax between holidays
President Joe Biden is in St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands to enjoy some downtime and warmer weather and to ring in the new year with family. St.
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Michelle Obama says she 'couldn't stand' Barack for 10 years
Former first lady Michelle Obama said she "couldn't stand" her husband, Barack, when their children were at a young stage.
1st 2 years revealed President Biden's generational ambition
When he ran for the White House, Joe Biden told voters his presidency would be a bridge to the next generation.
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Meat cleaver-wielding suspect shot dead by police in video released by authorities - Washington Examiner
A bicyclist waving a meat cleaver and claiming to be the Antichrist was shot to death by sheriff’s deputies in Riverside County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles, a video shows.The video, narrated by Sheriff Chad Bianco, was taken from the bodycam of an unnamed deputy who confronted the suspect...
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Pennsylvania certifies election results following delay over recounts
The Pennsylvania Department of State confirmed to Fox News on Tuesday that the certification of all races in the November midterm election had been completed.
Jihadi violence hits Benin, shows spread across West Africa
Violence linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, which has wracked much of West Africa’s inland Sahel region for more than seven years, is spreading to the region's coastal states and Benin is the hardest hit.
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Supreme Court says Trump-era border restriction will remain in effect while legal challenges play out | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the controversial Trump-era border restriction known as Title 42 will remain in effect while legal challenges play out, a move that ensures that federal officials will be able to continue to swiftly expel migrants at US borders at least for the next several...
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US marks anniversary of Paul Whelan's detention in Russia
The Biden administration is marking the four-year anniversary of the detention in Russia of American businessman Paul Whelan.
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Woman struck by estranged husband's SUV, then he stabbed her in front of kids, officials say
The victim, Sophia Giraldo, is hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Buffalo storm victims: What we know about the lives lost
Thirty-nine people have died in Erie County from the historic winter storm.
Southwest Airlines cancels thousands more flights following winter storm
Thousands of passengers are stranded and federal officials called the cancellations "unacceptable".
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US Virgin Islands sues JPMorgan, alleging it turned ‘blind eye’ to Jeffrey Epstein
The U.S. Virgin Islands on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against banking giant JPMorgan Chase, accusing the Wall Street corporation of turning a “blind eye” toward the conduct of the late dis…
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Minister: Ukraine aims to develop air-to-air combat drones
The Ukrainian government minister in charge of technology says his country is developing combat drones that attack the ones Russia has used during its invasion of Ukraine.
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Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announces he has ‘serious but curable form of cancer’ | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland announced on Wednesday that he has a “serious but curable form of cancer” and will begin outpatient treatment.
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Jamaica renews regional states of emergency due to gang violence
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness renewed states of emergency in eight parishes on Wednesday to control an ongoing threat of crime linked to gang activity in the Caribbean nation.
Lockheed's Sikorsky seeks review of Black Hawk replacement contract
Lockheed Martin Corp's Sikorsky unit on Wednesday sought a review of the U.S. Army's decision to award a contract for its next-generation helicopter to Textron Inc's Bell unit.
POLITICO Playbook: How do you solve a problem like George Santos?
And the Supreme Court keeps Title 42 in place.
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Nord Stream 2 pipeline firm gets 6-month stay of bankruptcy
A Swiss court has granted a six-month “stay of bankruptcy” to the operating company for the never-opened Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
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Zelensky announces alliance with BlackRock for reconstruction of Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a continuation of a partnership with the investment management company BlackRock for rebuilding Ukraine from the ruins of war. He also said Ukraine would participate in next month's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM...
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80-year-old California store owner who shot robber dies
NORCO, Calif. (AP) — An 80-year-old Southern California liquor store owner who opened fire with a shotgun and wounded a would-be armed robber this summer has died, the store reported Tuesday. Craig…
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WH chief of staff revealed media's coverage 'frenzy' of supply chain crisis 'frustrates' Biden: book
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said it "frustrates" President Biden when the media "invents" panic on the supply chain crisis, according to a forthcoming book.
North Korea's Kim lays out key goals to boost military power
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented new plans to further bolster his military power next year at a meeting of the nation's political officials.
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DHS warned of domestic violent extremist threats related to end of Title 42 | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security recently warned of potential domestic violent extremist acts related to the anticipated lifting of a Trump-era border restriction, according to a memo obtained by CNN, just days before the termination of those limits was halted by the Supreme Court.
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Congress passes bill to cap 'predatory' prison phone calls
The Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act will allow for the price of intrastate inmate phone calls to be regulated by the FCC
Kremlin says any Ukraine peace plan must include annexed regions
The Kremlin on Wednesday dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's 10-point peace plan, saying that proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine must take into account what it calls "today's realities" of four Ukrainian regions having joined Russia.
Asian shares extend losses after Wall Street decline
Shares have fallen in Asia after benchmarks skidded more than 1% on Wall Street. U.S. futures were mixed and oil prices fell.
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Arizona judge orders Kari Lake to compensate Katie Hobbs for some fees for election lawsuit, but declines to sanction her | CNN Politics
A Maricopa County judge on Tuesday ordered Arizona Republican Kari Lake to compensate Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs for some legal fees related to the election lawsuit Lake had brought challenging her loss, but he stopped short of sanctioning Lake for filing the lawsuit.
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Flight PS752: Calls on Iran to settle dispute over downing of Ukraine jet
Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing of flight PS752.
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France to provide 2 satellites, receiving station to Poland
The French and Polish defense ministers have agreed to a deal under which France will provide Poland with two observation satellites and a receiving station.
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U.S. regulators to probe power outages during historic winter storm
An inquiry will be opened into the power outages caused by extreme weather during historic winter storm Elliott, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other North American regulatory authorities said on Wednesday.
Netanyahu government makes West Bank settlement its expansion top priority
The coalition agreement also includes language endorsing discrimination against LGBTQ people, contentious judicial reforms and generous stipends for ultra-Orthodox men who prefer to study instead of work.
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Israeli minister sees possible attack on Iran "in two or three years"
Israel could attack Iranian nuclear sites in two or three years, its defence minister said on Wednesday, in unusually explicit comments about a possible timeline.
Italy demands Iran halt its deadly crackdown on protesters
ROME (AP) — Italy’s foreign minister on Wednesday summoned Iran’s new ambassador to Rome to express his country’s concerns over the Iranian authorities’ crackdown on anti-government protests that have been underway for over three months.
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House sergeant-at-arms to Jan. 6 panel: Response ‘would have been different’ if rioters were Black
House Sergeant-at-Arms William Walker, who led the D.C. National Guard during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, said law enforcement would have responded differently if the rioters had been Black. …
thehill.comButtigieg pledges 'extraordinary effort' as Southwest Airlines cancels more flights
The Transportation secretary upped the pressure on Southwest, pointedly saying the travel meltdown goes beyond a weather-driven issue.
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Homelessness in San Francisco: talk of frustration, survival
Victoria Solomon has been woken up by police, told to move off public sidewalks and had her belongings trashed.
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FTX case reassigned, Bankman-Fried set to be arraigned next week
The fraud case on the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been reassigned to a new judge, with an arraignment set for next week for FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Judge Lewis Ka…
thehill.comUS military bases that housed Afghan evacuees suffered $260 million in damage
A new Pentagon report found that U.S. military installations that housed Afghan evacuees sustained $260 million in damages, with the Air Force saying the damage is "unrepairable."
Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax
The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.
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French defense chief visits Ukraine, pledges more support
France’s defense minister has pledged further military support for Ukraine, insisting his government’s backing is unflagging while efforts are also being made with Moscow to reach an eventual negotiated end to Russia’s invasion.
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97-year-old former Nazi death camp secretary appeals conviction
Irmgard Furchner was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders this month.
www.nbcnews.comTurkish, Syrian, Russian defense chiefs hold surprise talks
Officials say the Turkish, Syrian and Russian defense ministers have held previously unannounced talks in Moscow.
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Biden and his team feeling vindicated by a 2022 turnaround built on the same decades-old principles | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden spent hours during his first foreign trip behind closed doors, attempting to reassure a shaken group of US allies that America was back. It was clear, he later told advisers, just how much work remained to convince them of the durability of that commitment.
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Mega Millions jackpot up to $640M after no big winner
A giant Mega Millions jackpot has grown larger to an estimated $640 million after another drawing without a winner.
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Top court bans guns from Brazil's capital ahead of Lula's inauguration
Tensions remain high after the most fraught election in a generation.
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Biden administration renews commitment to free Paul Whelan on fourth anniversary of his detention in Russia | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Wednesday renewed its commitment to secure the release of American Paul Whelan on the fourth anniversary of his wrongful detention in Russia, as Whelan’s family expressed hope that he would not mark yet another milestone in Russian prison.
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State pension plans were hammered in 2022. Next year will be worse.
With Wall Street CEOs warning of financial carnage ahead, governors overseeing some of the nation’s largest pension systems are bracing themselves.
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In Venezuela, Maduro-like Christmas toy stirs controversy
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Every year, Venezuela’s socialist government hands out thousands of Christmas presents to the nation’s poorest children, including bicycles, Barbie dolls and plastic trucks imported from China.
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Baby formula imports to face tariffs again in 2023 - WSJ
Imported baby formula would be subject to tariffs again in the new year after the expiration of exemptions implemented amid a nationwide shortage, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Defining ‘woman’ battle heads to states amid new wave of LGBTQ bills
Many Republicans say their laws on gender issues are a response to President Joe Biden’s interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling on workplace discrimination.
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Arizona judge orders Republican Kari Lake to pay $33K in fees to Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs
Failed Republican candidate Kari Lake has filed an appeal after an Arizona judge rejected her bid to overturn the 2022 gubernatorial election and ordered her to pay $33,000 in legal fees.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 12/28/2022
The benchmark S&P 500 fell 1.2% Wednesday.
apnews.comLarger squad? How the Hill’s newest progressives plan to wield power.
Five new members-elect are taking cues from the liberal squad, ready to bypass the limits of being a first-term lawmaker and use their voices to turn the party leftward.
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Pope Francis appeals for prayers for 'very ill' predecessor Benedict
The Vatican says the ex-Pope's condition has worsened and Pope Francis asks pilgrims to pray.
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Bolivian police detain country's main opposition leader
Police in Bolivia have detained the country’s main opposition leader in connection with 2019 protests that forced a president from power.
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New York prosecutor looking into Rep.-elect George Santos, citing 'fabrications and inconsistencies'
“No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it," Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly said in a statement.
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Investigators seek video in sabotage of Washington power grid
Four power substation facilities were vandalized in Pierce County, Washington, on Christmas morning, knocking out power to more than 14,000 customers.
Social Security update: Direct monthly payment worth up to $4,194 arriving today
The final round of Social Security beneficiary payments worth up to $4,194 for both this month and 2022 are set to go out to recipients on Wednesday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOregon governor appoints 2 more state Supreme Court judges
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday she is appointing two justices to the Oregon Supreme Court before she leaves office, which makes every justice on the state’s highest court a Brown appointee.
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The Bidens make an island escape ahead of consequential 2024 announcement | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden this week returns to St. Croix, one of his and first lady Jill Biden’s beloved vacation spots, seeking a final opportunity for rest before what is expected to be a contentious 2023 and reelection run.
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Rep. Jackie Speier on surviving Jonestown, retirement : "When you look death in the eye, you are not afraid anymore"
Her final day in office is Jan. 2.
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Greta Thunberg claps back at controversial influencer Andrew Tate
Tate had requested the 19-year-old climate activist's email address so he could send a "complete list of my car collection and their respective enormous emissions."
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U.S. pending home sales sag more than expected in November
Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes fell far more than expected in November, diving for a sixth straight month in the latest indication of the hefty toll the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are taking on the housing market as the central bank seeks to curb inflation.
Massachusetts' anti-Trump GOP governor ends time in office
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, an anti-Trump Republican who easily won reelection four years ago, learned his earliest political lessons listening to his Democratic mother and Republican father hashing out the issues of the day.
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Gavin Newsom eyes Sacramento mayor for key judgeship
Mayor Darrell Steinberg has two years left in his term.
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Kosovo Serbs to remove barricades that triggered tensions
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says Serbs will start removing their barricades in Kosovo on Thursday in a move that deescalates tensions that triggered fears of new clashes in the Balkans.
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Key architect of Michigan governor kidnapping plot sentenced to over 19 years in prison
Barry Croft Jr. was sentenced a day after another ringleader received 16 years. They were among 13 men arrested in October 2020 in the kidnapping conspiracy.
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
The U.S. will soon require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China. The U.S. joins a few other nations imposing travel restrictions because of a surge of infections in China.
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EXPLAINER: What happens if COVID asylum restrictions end?
The U.S. has been using a public health rule intended to limit the spread of disease to expel migrants seeking asylum since the pandemic began. It’s called Title 42.
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Shortfalls of some cold and flu meds continue amid shifting respiratory virus season | CNN
Experts say there will likely be a post-holiday bump in respiratory virus numbers, and that could put an even greater strain on supplies of some medications that have been hard to find amid a severe illness season.
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U.S. records 100 million Covid cases, but more than 200 million Americans have probably had it
As the U.S. enters the fourth year of the Covid pandemic, the virus keeps mutating into more transmissible variants, making it even more difficult to control.
China lifts travel restrictions despite surging COVID cases, prompting concern in U.S. and other nations
The fast-changing rules have fueled excitement and a boom in travel queries in China, but with hospitals overwhelmed, many other nations are imposing new restrictions.
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Covid in China: US imposes Covid testing for visitors from China
Several other countries have imposed restrictions on travellers from China as Covid cases surge.
www.bbc.comMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have Covid
(Bloomberg) -- Italian health authorities will begin testing all arrivals from China for Covid after almost half of the passengers on two flights to Milan were found to have the virus. Most Read from BloombergMilan Reports 50% of Passengers on China Flights Have CovidOne of World’s Most Crowded...
China to resume issuing passports, visas as virus curbs ease
China will resume issuing passports for tourism in another big step away from anti-virus controls that isolated the country for almost three years.
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As the market for new weight loss drugs soars, people with diabetes pay the price | CNN
Every winter, millions of Americans end the year with tighter waistbands, leading to another annual ritual: the New Year’s pledge to lose weight. Nearly 1 in 4 Americans vowed to live healthier in 2022, making it the number one New Year’s resolution.
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Doctors describe chaos in hospitals as COVID sweeps across China
Some doctors have spoken exclusively to Sky News to describe how much pressure the health system is under, revealing how emergency departments are "packed" with patients.
Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The ghostly form floating in a large jar had been the robust reddish-brown of a healthy organ just hours before.
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As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It (Published 2022)
Doctors are exasperated by the persistence of false and misleading claims about the virus.
Should you attend that New Year’s Eve party? Our medical analyst weighs in | CNN
After two years of muted celebrations, New Year’s Eve events are back in a big way, even as the US faces a triple threat of RSV, flu and Covid-19. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen shares ways to stay safe if you’re attending social functions.
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Hong Kong to scrap almost all its Covid rules
The Chinese city once had some of the toughest restrictions in the world, but is now opening up.
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India makes negative COVID test mandatory for five countries
Travellers arriving from countries, including China, will have to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country.
World Health Organization reports insufficient evidence to support syndromic screening for COVID-19
According to a scientific brief by the World Health Organization (WHO), there is insufficient information to implement syndromic COVID-19 testing for SARS-CoV-2 transmission prevention across land borders.
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Biden administration announces new COVID test requirement on travelers from China
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday that it is implementing pre-departure testing and requirement to show a negative COVID test to travelers from China.
It's not too late to get a COVID booster — especially for older adults
Public health officials want more Americans to get the latest COVID vaccine booster. Only 35% of people over 65 have gotten the shot, though 75% of COVID deaths are among people in this age group.
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