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Source: Biden team finds more docs with classified markings
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s legal team has discovered additional documents containing classification markings in a second location, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The revelation comes days after an attorney for the president said Biden’s lawyers had discovered a “small number” of classified documents at his former office space in Washington.
Computer breakdown sows chaos across US air travel system
Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed after a system that offers safety information to pilots failed.
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McCarthy doesn’t call for Santos to resign: ‘The voters elected him to serve’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Wednesday declined to call for Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) to resign over fabrications about his résumé and questions about his finances even as New York …
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'We've seen the corruption': House GOP aims to end career politics with vote on term limits for Congress
Republicans are renewing their push for congressional term limits after taking a majority in the House this month, vowing to end career politics in Washington.
Putin snaps in recorded meeting with ministers - Washington Examiner
A recorded meeting shows Russian President Vladimir Putin losing his temper when arguing with his deputy prime minister. In Putin's first video call meeting of the year with government ministers, he sparred with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov before...
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Battle rages in Ukraine town; Russia shakes up its military
The fate of a devastated salt-mining town in eastern Ukraine is hanging in the balance. Ukraine says its forces are holding out against a furious Russian onslaught in one of the fiercest and bloodiest recent ground battles of the nearly 11-month war.
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House passes first GOP abortion bill days into new session
The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would require that all infants born after attempted abortions get medical care, the first abortion-related legislation from the House GOP majority after th…
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GOP opens long-promised investigation into Biden family
House Republicans have opened their long-promised investigation into President Joe Biden and his family.
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McCarthy confirms Schiff, Swalwell, Omar will lose committee seats
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said this week that he will keep his long-standing promise to remove three Democratic lawmakers from their committee assignments.
Another ‘radical’ change to the Voting Rights Act could reach the Supreme Court | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court appears open to further shrinking the scope of the Voting Rights Act in a case that could lead to another major Supreme Court showdown over voting rights.
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Second batch of classified Biden documents discovered during extensive search
Aides to Joe Biden have found a second batch of documents, some of which may be classified, at a new location that Biden was known to use, ABC News has learned
The Biden papers and the Mar-a-Lago documents: Apples and oranges?
Does Biden’s apparent mistake exonerate Trump? The choice is yours.
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Biden 'adamantly opposes' GOP bill to abolish IRS, eliminate income tax, says burden will fall on middle class
EXCLUSIVE: President Biden “adamantly opposes” a Republican bill the House of Representatives plans to hold a vote on that would abolish the IRS and eliminate the national income tax.
‘Brutal, bloody battles’: Russia’s ‘insane’ fight for Soledar
Ukraine has been crying out for more heavy armour, longer range weapons and air defence systems to end the war.
Brazil rioters plotted openly online, pitched huge 'party'
The rioters who stormed Brazil's capital buildings on Sunday used coded language on social media to coordinate and carry out their plans in plain view.
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House Oversight chairman seeks Biden family financial transaction data | CNN Politics
Rep. James Comer, in one of his first moves as House Oversight Chairman, is seeking information from the Treasury Department about the Biden family’s financial transactions and calling on a handful of former Twitter executives to testify at a public hearing.
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Questions about Joe Biden documents escalate as second batch of records is found
The review move towards an inflection point with many questions unanswered. President Joe Biden has maintained the matter was handled appropriately.
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Appeals court seems poised to void part of sex trafficking law
The D.C. judges expressed skepticism about the constitutionality of language in a law that makes it a crime to operate a computer service with the intent to promote prostitution.
www.politico.comWatchdog sees 'light at the end of the tunnel' for the IRS
The IRS is beginning to see “a light at the end of the tunnel” of its customer service struggles, thanks to tens of billions of new money from the Democrats' climate and health law and the authority to hire more people, according to an independent watchdog within the agency. In the report...
GOP-led House creates a new committee to tackle threats from China, McCarthy's first big bipartisan win
The overwhelming 365-65 vote to create the China committee gave House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., a genuine bipartisan victory.
U.S. first lady had all cancerous tissue removed after surgery - White House
U.S. first lady Jill Biden had all cancerous tissue removed after spending hours at a military hospital on Wednesday for outpatient surgery, the White House said.
The American public no longer believes the Supreme Court is impartial
Never in recent history, perhaps, have so many Americans viewed the Supreme Court as fundamentally partisan. Public approval of the nine-justice panel stands near historic lows.…
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Biden leaves questions unanswered on classified documents, as GOP pounces
President Joe Biden on Wednesday faced a growing political headache after classified documents were found in his former office in Washington.
Idaho Lawmaker Goes Beserk at School Board Meeting Over Trans Issues
Caldwell School DistrictA retired Marine who survived combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, newly elected Idaho State Sen. Chris Trakel waded into a culture war skirmish over transgender students’ rights this week.The Republican ended up being shut down by a volunteer school board chair, who otherwise...
China’s flight bookings way down despite reopening, data shows
Outbound flight bookings are only at 15 percent of pre-pandemic levels despite reopening, according to travel firm.
Ronna McDaniel says she’ll win RNC chair despite state defections - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Ronna McDaniel is confident she will secure a fourth term as leader of the Republican National Committee despite Southern states’s attempts to unseat her.In a conversation with the Washington Examiner, the RNC chairwoman touted the written support of two-thirds of states — more than...
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These House Democrats supported GOP-sponsored abortion measures
Four House Democrats voted with Republicans on Wednesday to support GOP-sponsored abortion measures, crossing the aisle to help pass the first anti-abortion pieces of legislation in the House Repub…
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5 reasons why the Republican claim about 87,000 new IRS agents is an exaggeration | CNN Politics
In its first vote on legislation, the new Republican-controlled House approved a bill Monday that would rescind nearly $80 billion for the Internal Revenue Service – with key GOP lawmakers making the exaggerated claim that the money would be used to hire 87,000 auditors who will target...
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Two more New York House Republicans demand Rep. George Santos resign - Washington Examiner
Two more New York House Republicans have come forward demanding that Rep. George Santos (R-NY) resign over his resume falsehoods. Reps. Nick LaLota and Brandon Williams are the latest of several New York Republican figures or organizations to advocate Santos's resignation. He has faced scrutiny...
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Exclusive: U.S. and Brazil lawmakers seek to cooperate on investigation of Brasilia riots
This could involve sharing lessons from inquiries into the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Top Russian general put in charge of ‘more dangerous’ Ukraine war
Move makes General Valery Gerasimov directly accountable for the fate of the faltering Ukraine campaign.
Russia's cyberattacks aim to 'terrorize' Ukrainians
“The longer Russia wages this war, the harder it is going to be on those Ukrainian people,” an NSA official said.
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Race, religion and debt: Here are the biggest cases of the Supreme Court's 2022-2023 term
Here's a guide to some of the biggest cases decided by the Supreme Court in the 2022-2023 term, from affirmative action to student loans.
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GOP House passes two anti-abortion bills among first votes of new Congress - Washington Examiner
The Republican-led House approved two anti-abortion bills on Wednesday, legislation intended to communicate the GOP majority's opposition to abortion and disapproval of the Biden administration. The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO), passed in a...
www.washingtonexaminer.comIRS Backlogs Continue as Republicans Mount Offensive
WASHINGTON — The IRS will begin the 2023 tax season bogged down in 10 million unprocessed tax returns from prior years and struggling to answer taxpayer phone calls, putting the embattled tax agency in a fraught position as Republicans try to gut its funding. The tax collector’s struggles were...
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans critical race theory in schools
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders banned critical race theory in schools with an executive order Tuesday as one of her first acts as governor, vowing to be an education reformer.
Japan and US equip Marines to strike Chinese ships in a crisis - Washington Examiner
A reorganized U.S. Marine Corps regiment in Japan will be equipped with “long-range fires” by 2025, U.S. and Japanese officials announced, as the allies overhaul their defenses against China.“We're replacing an artillery regiment with an outfit that's more lethal, more agile, more capable,”...
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Guantanamo at 21: Advocates renew calls for closing US prison
Guantanamo’s legacy of abuse, injustice and ‘lawlessness’ gets worse with each passing year, former detainee says.
Poland to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, if others do, too
Polish President Andrzej Duda says that the European Union nation has decided to send a company of Leopard tanks to help neighboring Ukraine in the war with invading Russia.
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US and Japan strengthen military relationship with upgraded Marine unit in attempt to deter China | CNN Politics
The US and Japan announced a significant strengthening of their military relationship and upgrade of the US military’s force posture in the country on Wednesday, including the stationing of a newly redesignated Marine unit with advanced intelligence, surveillance capabilities and the ability to...
www.cnn.comBiden's mishandling of classified records isn't as legally perilous as Trump's, but may pose serious national security risks
Ex-prosecutors say that so far the "aggravating factors" in Trump's case — like obstruction and willfulness — aren't present in the Biden case.
Biden administration: We have no plans to ban gas stoves
A Biden administration official said Wednesday there is no ban on the sale of new gas stoves in the works, after a colleague’s Monday comments raising the possibility sparked backlash from conservatives.
Russia's Wagner Group claims 'liberation' of Soledar, says about 500 Ukrainians killed
The head of Russia's private military firm Wagner on Wednesday said his forces had achieved the complete "liberation" of the eastern Ukrainian mining town of Soledar, killing around 500 pro-Ukraine troops.
Republican House will vote on bills to curtail abortion and immigration
Two abortion bills have caused some consternation in the GOP conference. The conservative measures face long odds in the Democratic Senate but set up a political contrast for 2024.
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UN takes aim at Biden border measures, warns of threat to 'fundamental human rights'
The U.N. is taking aim at the Biden administration's latest border security measures, warning that they represent a threat to fundamental human rights of asylum seekers.
Handful of McCarthy detractors get new top committee assignments
Four of the Republicans whose votes against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) led to a historic four-day Speakership floor fight last week will get new roles on top committees. Rep. Byr…
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GOP sticks to its abortion playbook as House acts
Republicans condemned violence against anti-abortion groups and reaffirmed protections for infants born after botched abortions. Neither measure is likely to move in the Senate.
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Lindsey Graham calls for special counsel over Biden document revelations - Washington Examiner
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called for a special counsel to investigate President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents. In an appearance on Fox News, Graham called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel. He said failing to do so would "hurt the country." WHAT...
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Michigan and California institutions ban the word ‘field’ as racist - Washington Examiner
Censorship Michigan and California institutions ban the word 'field' as racist By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer January 11, 2023 05:15 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Censorship Michigan and California institutions ban the word 'field' as racist By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer...
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White House refuses to answer key questions about Biden classified documents
The White House pointed to an ongoing Justice Department review, declining to answer when President Joe Biden knew about the classified documents.
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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.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy won't push Rep. George Santos to resign, says NY voters should decide
Santos, who admitted fabricating swaths of his resume in his run for office and is now facing multiple investigations, has declared he "will not" resign.
Explainer: Why the U.S. is overhauling its marines on Japan's Okinawa
The United States plans to shake up its marine force on Japan's Okinawa islands as Tokyo undertakes its biggest military build up since World War Two that will double defence spending over five years to deter China from attacking Taiwan or nearby Japanese islands.
Nation closing in on $31.4T borrowing limit
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct debt ceiling estimate. We regret the error. The federal government is closing in on the $31.4 trillion borrowing limit, meani…
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U.S. ending arrival Ebola screening for travelers from Uganda
The Biden administration said on Wednesday it has lifted restrictions imposed in October that redirected U.S.-bound travelers who had been to Uganda within the previous 21 days to five major American airports to be screened for Ebola.
Nebraska governor to announce Ben Sasse replacement on Thursday - Washington Examiner
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen will announce former Sen. Ben Sasse's (R-NE) replacement on Thursday morning, days after Sasse stepped down to become president of the University of Florida. Pillen, who was just elected in November, may choose his predecessor for the role. Former Gov. Pete Ricketts said...
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Biden administration commends new assault weapon ban in Illinois
Illinois joins eight other US states, including California and New York, in banning the sale of military-style firearms.
'Not mere fibs.' NY Republicans call for George Santos to resign, McCarthy won't remove him
Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Majority Leader Steve Scalise told reporters they had not seen the call from New York Republicans for Santos to step down.
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White House touts biggest single investment in US solar energy by Korean company
Korean solar power company Hanwha Q Cells will spend more than $2.5 billion to expand its Dalton, Ga., facility, the largest one-time investment in solar manufacturing in U.S. history, Biden admini…
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School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road
Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem in the mental health crisis among youth.
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Brazilian authorities brace for possible repeat of uprising
Brazilian authorities took preventive measures to secure the country's capital after a call to action circulated online promoting a “mega-protest to retake power.”
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What to know about the study behind the push to ban gas stoves - Washington Examiner
Editor's Note: An earlier version of this report accidentally referred to Brady Seals as "he." In addition, it quoted her referencing one study when in fact she was referring to a different study. The Washington Examiner regrets both errors. A member of the Consumer Product Safety Commission set...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMinnesota lawmakers start down path to legalizing marijuana
The Minnesota Legislature embarked on a path toward legalizing recreational marijuana for adults Wednesday when a legislative committee held the first hearing of the year on a bill that backers say is designed to avoid the pitfalls experienced by states that have already legalized it. The bill...
Putin replaces top general in Ukraine; defiant Kyiv says Russia doesn't control war hot spot Soledar
There are conflicting reports about whether the strategically important town of Soledar in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine has been captured by Russian forces.
Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority
House Republicans are taking early action on abortion now that they are in the majority. Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.
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Race for Florida GOP chair heats up ahead of 2024
A DeSantis-Trump collision course is impacting the perception of the race.
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Alireza Akbari: Iran preparing to execute British citizen - family
Alireza Akbari's wife says his family were told to go to his prison in Tehran for a "final visit".
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 133rd week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
Judge will allow Trump’s ‘stand back and stand by’ comment in Proud Boys trial | CNN Politics
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that prosecutors can use video of then-President Donald Trump telling the far-right group the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by” in the trial against several of the group’s leaders charged with seditious conspiracy.
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Rouda launches bid for Porter’s California House seat
Former Rep. Harley Rouda (D-Calif.) is launching a campaign for Rep. Katie Porter’s (D-Calif.) House seat after Porter announced that she would run for the Senate in 2024. The announcement gives De…
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US authorities charge more than 100 with gun, drug crimes
U.S. authorities say they have charged more than 100 people with federal gun and drug crimes in separate blitzes in three states. In southern Georgia, U.S.
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Pressure mounts on House GOP to punish Santos
House Republican leadership is facing growing pressure to punish Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) after GOP leaders in New York called on the congressman to step down for fabricating large parts of his …
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Texas Border Patrol temporary processing facility nearly doubles capacity at El Paso
U.S. Custom Border Protection built a new temporary processing facility in El Paso, Texas that nearly doubles the capacity of the current Central Processing Facility.
SEE IT: Crenshaw fires back at detractors after missing vote for Navy SEAL’s funeral - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) responded to critics on social media in simple terms on Wednesday after he missed voting this week because he was attending the funeral of one of his fellow Navy SEAL veterans. After missing votes for a handful of items this week, Crenshaw's opponents began speculating...
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Porter rakes in $1.3M in first 24 hours of Senate bid
Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) raked in more than $1 million in the 24-hour stretch since she launched her bid for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D-Calif.) seat, her campaign said. Porter, who became the …
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U.S. beefs up Marine unit in Japan amid fresh threats from China
New Marine littoral regiment will include anti-ship missiles.
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Supreme Court allows provisions of New York's new gun law to remain in place for now
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the law after a Supreme Court ruling in June made it far easier for many Americans to carry handguns in public.
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'A huge vulnerability': lawmakers vow probe of FAA outage grounding thousands of flights
Congress plans to investigate the FAA"s computer outage that cancelled more than 7,300 flights and sparked outrage from Republican lawmakers.
Peru anti-government protests spread, with clashes in Cusco
Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte’s government that have left 48 people dead since they began a month ago are spreading through the south of the Andean country with new clashes reported in the tourist city of Cusco.
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George Santos refuses to resign after Nassau County GOP calls on disgraced congressman to step down
Embattled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., refused to resign from Congress on Wednesday after Nassau County Republican leaders called on him to step down over revelations that he lied about his qualifications.
Supreme Court asks Biden administration to pick sides in North Carolina school skirt case - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court asked the Biden administration this week to weigh in on whether it should take a case over a North Carolina charter school's dress code requiring its girl students to wear dresses or skirts.In a brief order Monday, the high court asked Justice Department Solicitor General...
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Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan's decision to double defense spending
The United States applauded Japan's decision to double defense spending by 2027, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday, ahead of planned talks later this week between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Syrian refugee who lived in airport gains Canadian citizenship
Hassan Al Kontar told Al Jazeera he has not seen his family since 2008 and hopes to obtain a Canadian passport.
White House spars with reporters over Biden classified documents questions
The White House on Wednesday sparred with reporters over questions surrounding classified documents found in a former private office belonging to President Biden. White House press secretary Karine…
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Biden aides find second batch of classified documents at new location
On Monday, the White House acknowledged a "small number" of classified documents had been found in an office Biden used.
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AP: WHO knew of past sex misconduct claim against doctor
The World Health Organization is forming a committee on “formal complaints of abusive conduct.” The announcement came hours after The Associated Press reported that the U.N.'
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Unease about strategy simmers below House GOP antiabortion votes
The new House Republican majority is battling to unify on the issue of abortion less than a year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Unity was on display Wednesday when Republicans appr…
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Corrupted file to blame for FAA aviation stoppage that delayed thousands of flights
The system was restored after it halted all departures across the country.
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POLITICO Playbook PM: Flights take off again, but Santos may be grounded
And SCOTUS declines to block New York's gun law.
www.politico.comHow do you solve a problem like George Santos? GOP faces catch-22 with embattled freshman congressman
With a slim House majority, the GOP has a quandary when it comes to Rep. George Santos, the Republican who admitted to falsifying his resume after being caught in lies.
White House: Jill Biden has two cancerous lesions removed
The White House says surgeons have removed a cancerous lesion above first lady Jill Biden’s right eye and one on her chest, and that a third lesion on her left eyelid is being examined.
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Analysis: Biden classified documents: What we know so far | CNN Politics
The discovery of documents with classified markings in a Washington, DC, office used by President Joe Biden after his time as vice president might have been a relatively small story that got little attention.
www.cnn.comWyoming governor: 'Make hay' and save amid near-$1B surplus
Booming oil and gas revenue has put Wyoming back among states with big budget surpluses but Republican Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers Wednesday to save, not splurge, out of concern that tough times will eventually return. Gordon often sprinkles his speeches with cowboy references. When...
Russia is using old Ukrainian weapons for its devastating war
During a disarmament campaign after fall of Soviet Union, Moscow received weapons as payment for Kyiv’s gas debts.
'We have to be judicious': Top US senator backs sending long-range missiles to Ukraine
The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee supports sending advanced, long-range missiles to Ukraine.
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Social isolation linked to greater risk of dementia in the elderly, study finds
Story at a glance Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found a connection between social isolation among older adul…
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GOP-led Oversight Committee issues flurry of letters to begin probe of Biden, Twitter
The new GOP-led House Oversight Committee has issued a flurry of letters as part of the first step in its long-promised probe of President Joe Biden and his family.
Mike Pompeo says ‘FAA owes the American people an answer’ after system outage - Washington Examiner
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Wednesday Federal Aviation Administration disruption warrants an answer to the public, per a spokesperson. "The FAA owes the American people an answer as to why its system failed and left thousands stranded," a statement from Pompeo's spokesperson...
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Santos scoffs at Kinzinger’s call to resign: Go on CNN and ‘cry about it’
Embattled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who is facing growing calls to resign just days after being sworn into Congress, took a shot at a former Republican lawmaker who said he should step down, moc…
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Ukraine war: Sergei Surovikin removed as commander of Ukraine invasion force
The reshuffle comes as Russians claim to be making progress in eastern Ukraine after months of reverses.
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Exclusive: Myanmar junta chief family assets found in Thai drug raid
Title deeds and bankbooks belonging to Min Aung Hlaing’s daughter and son were found during a raid on the Bangkok apartment of a Myanmar tycoon charged with drug trafficking and money laundering.
Pharmacies in the crosshairs
Fresh off winning their decadeslong battle to overturn <i>Roe v. Wade</i>, abortion-rights opponents are going after two of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains.
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Can US avoid a recession? As inflation eases, optimism rises
For months, the outlook for the U.S. economy has been a mostly bleak one: Inflation hitting a four-decade high, consumer spending weakening, interest rates surging.
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Why reporting on Iran comes at a heavy price
BBC Persian journalists are trolled and harassed on a daily basis, and their families persecuted.
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Thousands of flights delayed after computer outage at FAA
The FAA said its preliminary investigation traced the outage to a "damaged database file," but has found "no evidence of a cyber attack."
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Blinken says no request so far from Brazil over events of Jan. 8
The United States has not received any specific requests from Brazil over the storming of Brazil's top institutions in Brasilia by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.
Biden's classified records mistakes are serious and so far largely unexplained
The secret documents had apparently been sitting in a think tank's office for years, inside a closet that may not be as "secure" as Biden has suggested.
Democratic win in Virginia special election stymies Gov. Youngkin's push for 15-week abortion ban
Aaron Rouse's victory in the state Senate race comes as Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, is calling on the Legislature to pass a bill to ban abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
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Pennsylvania school district offers race-based affinity groups for fourth graders - Washington Examiner
Critical Race Theory Pennsylvania school district offers race-based affinity groups for fourth graders By Jeremiah Poff, Commentary Writer January 11, 2023 06:33 PM Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Email Print Critical Race Theory Pennsylvania school district offers race-based affinity groups for...
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Former N.Y. election official pleads guilty to 2021 ballot fraud
Jason Schofield, a Republican who recently resigned from the Rensselaer County Board of Elections, admitted he applied for absentee ballots using other voters' personal info.
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Why does ‘Putin’s chef’ want Ukraine’s Soledar so badly?
Seizing the salt-mining town could offer the Wagner Group chief Kremlin clout. Ukraine says it is still in Kyiv’s hands.
Report: Oil price cap takes small slice of Russia's revenue
Russia's still making plenty of money from oil sales despite a price cap imposed by the Group of Seven major democracies.
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House passes ‘born alive’ abortion bill | CNN Politics
House Republicans are spotlighting the issue of abortion as they roll out their legislative agenda in the new Congress – a move that comes after the Supreme Court’s highly consequential decision last summer to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling.
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WATCH: NASA discovers Earth-sized, habitable planet in other solar system - Washington Examiner
NASA has discovered an Earth-sized planet that is considered "habitable." On Tuesday, at the 241st meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Seattle, Washington, it presented the finding. FLIGHTS RESUME NATIONWIDE AFTER FAA SYSTEMS REBOOTED According to postdoctoral fellow at NASA’s Jet...
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Alleged gun smugglers indicted in New York City under new federal law
Four men were arrested Wednesday in a gun trafficking conspiracy case that federal prosecutors said was the first of its kind under a new federal law.
Davos report: Cost-of-living crisis overshadows climate
A report by the World Economic Forum says climate change is the global economy’s biggest long-term challenge but one the world is least prepared to tackle because of short-term problems led by a cost-of-living crisis.
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Gov. Tate Reeves seeking 'complete elimination' of income tax in Mississippi as he runs for re-election
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves is working toward the “complete elimination" of the state's income tax as he seeks re-election later this year.
Here are the K Street lobbyists closest to McCarthy
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (Calif.) ascension to Speaker could be a boon for a small group of lobbyists within his inner circle. McCarthy has relied on a handful of lobbyists for advi…
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Illinois lawmaker seeks legalization of psychedelic mushrooms
An Illinois state legislator opened the legislative session this week with a bill that would legalize psychedelic mushrooms for therapy and other uses.
California storms wreak havoc: How an elongated jet stream is driving the deadly weather
Since Christmas, parts of the state have received up to 3 feet of rain and more than 10 feet of snow.
Advertisers hesitant to return to Twitter due to Musk unpredictability - Washington Examiner
Advertisers remain hesitant to return to Twitter because of owner Elon Musk's unpredictable management.GroupM, one of the largest ad-buying firms, saw its clientele cut spending on Twitter advertising by 40%-50% since Musk's takeover in October, according to the Information. The advertising...
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Supreme Court allows New York gun law to remain in effect for now
The law imposing new firearms restrictions was enacted in the wake of Supreme Court’s June ruling that expanded gun rights.
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FAA meltdown is Buttigieg's next political headache
The computer failure's cause remains unknown, though the FAA and White House have said there's no evidence of a cyberattack.
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Russia's Wagner Group says it found body of a missing Briton in Ukraine
Forces from Russia's Wagner Group on Wednesday found the body of one of two British voluntary aid workers reported missing in eastern Ukraine, the private military firm said in a statement.
5 things to know about the system outage at the FAA
Departures of domestic flights are resuming across the country after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restored a system that warns pilots of hazards during their upcoming flights. The FAA …
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20 killed in ‘suicide blast’ outside Afghan foreign ministry
The ISIL (ISIS) group claims the attack that left 20 dead, as Taliban is accused of underreporting casualty figures.
South Carolina Republican Congressman introduces resolution to place Zelenskyy bust in US Capitol
A South Carolina Congressman introduced a resolution that could result in a bust of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the U.S. Capitol.
Car insurance rates to rise 8.4% in 2023: Report
The average cost of full coverage car insurance will be $1,780 a year, report finds.
Bolsonaro may leave Florida for Brazil early as pressure to extradite him grows
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro may head home for Brazil earlier than expected as calls for him to be extradited out of Florida continue to grow.
Prince Harry condemns 'dangerous spin' about his Taliban comments
Responding for the first time to coverage of his book, the prince accuses some in the press of "lies".
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Analysis: Investors brace for U.S. debt-ceiling fight after House speaker saga
A tumultuous start for the new U.S. Congress has some investors worried about what could be a prolonged battle over raising the U.S. debt ceiling later this year.
Migrants take to social media to show the world their dangerous journeys to the US
Migrants are using TikTok videos and other social media avenues to give the world a direct look at their dangerous travel up north.
Rep. Nancy Mace files bill requiring Buttigieg to fly commercial until FAA, Southwest debacles resolved
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., has filed a bill that would require Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to fly commercial until an investigation into airline mishaps is resolved.
Alleged 'boogaloo' member denies threatening law enforcement
An Ohio man who federal officials say is a member of the far-right anti-government group the “boogaloo boys” has pleaded not guilty to charges that he threatened law enforcement and unlawfully possessed a machine gun
BLM-backed Dem candidate sentenced to 22 months in prison for wire fraud scheme
Karen Carter Peterson, the only federal candidate backed by the Black Lives Matter PAC since January 2021, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for a wire fraud scheme.
Federal regulator won't ban gas stoves after all
Gas stoves are linked to health problems such as asthma — but a regulator who floated a ban met severe pushback.
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Pressure builds on Garland to appoint special counsel after second batch of classified Biden documents found
A series of Republicans joined calls Wednesday for the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel to investigate President Biden's handling of classified documents.
Illinois becomes latest US state to ban assault weapons
For Illinois, the ban came six months after a gunman wielding a semiautomatic rifle shot and killed seven people at a 4th of July parade in a Chicago suburb.
210 Democrats vote against bill requiring medical care for babies born alive after abortion attempt
Nearly every House Democrat on Wednesday voted against legislation to require medical care for infants who are born alive after an attempted abortion.
Stuck in space: Russia, US announce plan to bring cosmonauts home
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin will be getting a ride home from the International Space Station — but it may take a while. The trio flew…
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The Los Angeles City Council struggled again Wednesday with a still-unfolding racism scandal that led to the resignation of its former president and left behind a quandary about how to deal with a disgraced member who has resisted calls from President Joe Biden to step down. On a 12-2 vote, the...
America’s abortion access divide is reshaping blue-state border towns
New or expanded health care clinics are starting to bring more people into small towns after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
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In Mexico, Jill Biden makes case for democracy — as Joe tackles other priorities
First lady Jill Biden used a series of speeches this week to make the case that democracy is worth saving.
www.nbcnews.comBiden, Japan's Kishida expected to discuss security, global economy-U.S. official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are expected to discuss joint security issues as well as the global economy in summit talks on Friday, a senior administration official told Reuters. The talks between the close allies are likely to include...
Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' is released: 8 surprising details we learned
Harry gives a behind-the-scenes look at royal life in “Spare.”
More Biden documents marked classified found in at least one other location
The discovery was made after Biden's lawyers found roughly 10 classified documents at the Penn Biden Center in early November.
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California is deluged by record rain with more storms coming
The seventh consecutive atmospheric river since Christmas dumped more rain on Northern California on Wednesday, offering little relief for a state already battered by floods, gale force winds, power outages and evacuations of entire towns.
Russia will launch new capsule to return space station crew
Russia will send up a new capsule next month to bring back three space station astronauts whose original ride home was damaged.
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GOP bill says only the American flag can fly over US embassies: No more pride, BLM flags
A GOP bill would prohibit anything other than the American flag from being flown from U.S. embassies, in response to the Biden administration's move to allow pride and BLM flags.
Questions about Joe Biden documents escalate as second batch of records is found
The review move towards an inflection point with many questions unanswered. President Joe Biden has maintained the matter was handled appropriately.
Nassau County GOP calls for Santos to resign | CNN Politics
Leaders of the Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for Rep. George Santos, elected to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District in November, to resign from office over his lies to voters and fabrications about his personal life.
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California storms updates: Woman found dead in submerged in car
A series of deadly and destructive storms has led to flooding and power outages.
People in Alabama can be prosecuted for taking abortion pills, state attorney general says
Attorney General Steve Marshall indicated that he would use the state's chemical-endangerment law to prosecute pregnant people who took abortion pills.
www.cbsnews.comCalifornia storms updates: Woman found dead in submerged in car
A series of deadly and destructive storms has led to flooding and power outages.
Next frontier in the abortion wars: Your local CVS
The emerging strategy could further limit the Biden administration’s already limited policy.
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Illinois sheriff says will not arrest people solely for possessing semiautomatic weapons after state ban
The Edwards County, Illinois sheriff said this week that his office will not be arresting or housing any person who solely violates HB 5471, which places bans on assault rifles.
Outrage after Washington DC homeowner fatally shoots boy, 13
Karon Blake was shot in a confrontation in a residential neighbourhood of the US capital.
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House GOP seeks Biden family 'suspicious activity reports' from Treasury
Newly minted House Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer renewed his request for the private documents, noting that he's in charge now.
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Los Angeles chief 'deeply concerned' by 2 police shootings
The Los Angeles police chief says he is concerned about two recent fatal police shootings, including one in which officers failed to call for a specially trained mental health team during an interaction with a man in crisis.
apnews.comAs storms batter California, Newsom says state is 'proof that the climate crisis is real'
In the course of the last few weeks, California has gone from extreme drought to unrelenting flooding, experiencing "whiplash" that its governor says is "proof that the climate crisis is real."
U.S. and Japan agree to strengthen alliance, citing China and North Korea
The U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers said China presents an “unprecedented” threat to international order and vowed to redouble their efforts to counter it.
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College basketball star saves endorsement money for 2 years to be able to pay off sister's student loans
Anthony Leal said he saved for over one year to pay off his sister's five-figure debt.
High rollers vie for New York casino in Times Square — or the Mets’ parking lot
The political response to a Manhattan gambling complex has ranged from skeptical to hostile.
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EXPLAINER: How NOTAM caused widespread flight disruptions
Until Wednesday, few travelers had heard of a Notice to Air Missions, or NOTAM. Nor did they know that the system used to generate those notices could cause widespread travel misery.
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Rep. Barbara Lee tells colleagues she's running for California's Senate seat in 2024
Lee, 76, has represented Oakland, Berkeley and other parts of the Bay Area since 1998.
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Airlines hope for return to normal Thursday after FAA outage snarls U.S. travel
The U.S. aviation sector was struggling to return to normal on Wednesday after a nationwide ground stop imposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over a computer issue that forced a 90-minute halt to all U.S. departing flights.
Top Republican demands answers from Biden official working mostly outside of Washington, DC
House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer, R-Ky., sent a letter to General Services Administration administrator Robin Carnahan regarding whistleblower reports of her working remote most of the time.
Police identify Toronto man allegedly stabbed to death by teen girls
Ken Lee, 59, was fatally stabbed in Toronto in December, allegedly attacked by eight teenaged girls.
www.bbc.comDoes South Carolina's decision protecting abortion mean other states will follow?
Last week, the South Carolina Supreme Court became the first state high court to find a state-level right to abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, abolishing the federal constitutional right to abortion.
A ‘green’ comet will pass by Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. Here’s where and when to see it.
Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance to see the comet in the predawn hours as it approaches the planet.
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Pam Smart case getaway driver denied parole supervision end
A man swept up in a murder case more than 30 years ago will remain under parole supervision. Vance Lattime Jr. was 17 in 1990 when he supplied the car and his father’s gun, which was used to kill Gregory Smart in Derry, New Hampshire.
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Opinion | The Near-Implosion of Kevin McCarthy Offers Lessons for the Left
It’s time progressives created a Freedom Caucus of their own.
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Biden documents could help Trump 'muddy the waters,' Democrats lament
"It sort of perfectly tees up the narrative that they want," said a Democratic strategist involved in efforts to defend the president.
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Rep. George Santos rebuffs calls for his "immediate resignation" by Long Island Republicans
Republicans in Nassau County, New York, held a press conference Wednesday calling on the congressman to step down.
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House Republicans say Dems court-packing attempt is ‘dangerous’, will ‘weaponize’ court
GOP House members criticized the move to pack the US Supreme Court during a Wednesday press conference in support of a Constitutional amendment that would cap the number of justices at nine.
Biden’s legal team found another batch of classified documents in search of second location | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden’s legal team found another batch of classified government records following the initial discovery of classified documents at his former think tank office in Washington this past fall, people briefed on the matter told CNN on Wednesday.
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Fire rages at Illinois chemical plant, residents ordered to shelter
A chemical plant in northern Illinois went up in flames on Wednesday morning, sending up plumes of black smoke and prompting officials to advise nearby residents to shelter in place as emergency crews responded to the blaze.
The legislation the new House GOP majority is taking up in its first full week in power
The measures touch on a number of priorities for Republicans, including abortion, U.S. competition with China and the so-called "weaponization" of the federal government.
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U.K. police investigate uranium-tainted cargo at Heathrow
Metropolitan Police said “a very small amount" of contaminated material was identified after a routine screening.
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Cubans weigh options on migration to U.S. after new Biden border rules
The new regulations block Cubans at the border but also open a new avenue to enter the U.S. legally.
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Pence on possible 2024 presidential run: "I think we've got time"
In an interview, the former vice president left the door open to a White House bid and weighed in on President Biden's handling of documents marked as classified.
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Insight: How India's ruling party is tightening its grip on Kashmir
For the first time in her life, Asha, a street cleaner in the Indian city of Jammu, will be allowed to vote in upcoming local elections. And she's in no doubt who will get her ballot.
Brutality of prehistoric life revealed by Europe’s bog bodies | CNN
Bodies were buried in bogs across northern Europe for thousands of years. Archaeologists have undertaken the first comprehensive study of more than 1,000 bog bodies found across Ireland, Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavia and uncovered some intriguing findings.
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In Remembrance of a Beloved and Very Online Journalist
Blake Hounshell loved great scoops, pithy framing and a sharp tweet. In fact, he would have made this headline much better.
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Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin discharged from hospital week after collapsing on field
Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been discharged from the hospital nine days after he collapsed during a game from cardiac arrest, the team said.
Classified documents, Brazilian protests overshadow Mexico summit
Yet Biden, López Obrador and Trudeau stress progress on tackling migration, drug trafficking and other issues.
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Search for 5-year-old boy swept away by floodwaters in California is "top priority," sheriff says
Kyle Doan was pulled from his parents' car and into the San Marcos Creek near San Miguel on Monday, officials have said.
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Jill Biden ‘feeling well’ after two cancerous lesions removed during hospital trip | CNN Politics
First lady Dr. Jill Biden on Wednesday spent several hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, undergoing a scheduled outpatient procedure that revealed a second area of concern for skin cancer.
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Neighbor of Bryan Kohberger says suspect talked about Idaho student murders
"'Yeah, seems like they have no leads. Seems like it was a crime of passion,'" the neighbor said Kohberger said.
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Byron Donalds' wife decries 'racist attacks' from the left: 'Cry harder, haters’
Erika Donalds, wife of Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds, decried the "racist attacks" made against her and her husband, telling her "haters" to "cry harder."
Inside Facebook’s high-stakes debate to reinstate Trump after a two-year ban | CNN Business
Facebook-parent Meta is preparing to announce one of the most consequential decisions in the company’s history, a landmark move that will set a precedent for online speech and could affect the course of the 2024 US presidential election.
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Robbers pull off multimillion-dollar copper heist in Chilean port
Chilean authorities said on Wednesday they were investigating a violent heist in Chile's main seaport where thieves stole several shipping containers filled with copper belonging to state-owned giant Codelco.
Embattled George Santos defies New York Republicans' call to step down
The New York Republicans made their plea at a news conference due to what they called "lie after lie after lie" about Santos' career and history.
Tatjana Patitz, supermodel of '80s and '90s, dies at 56
One of an elite group of glamorous supermodels who graced magazine covers in the ’80s and ’90s and appeared in George Michael’s “Freedom!
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GOP strategist alleges powerful conservative Matt Schlapp sexually assaulted him | CNN Politics
A Republican strategist alleges that Matt Schlapp, the influential chairman of the American Conservative Union, groped and fondled his groin as he drove Schlapp back to an Atlanta hotel several weeks before the November midterm election.
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‘We started running’: Pelosi aide tells jurors about flight from Jan. 6 chaos
Emily Berret described the scene in testimony at a criminal trial.
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Jimmy Page, Rod Stewart pay tribute after death of Jeff Beck
Fellow rock legends are paying tribute to Jeff Beck, the guitar virtuoso and musical innovator who died Tuesday.
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Africa should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister
Africa should not be an arena for competition between world powers, China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Wednesday, opening a new headquarters for a pan-African health body at the start of five-country Africa tour.
Jeff Beck, British guitar legend who rose to fame as an influential rocker in the 1960s, dies at 78
The guitarist contracted meningitis suddenly, his family said.
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Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
A guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, Jeff Beck has died. He was 78.
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Republicans demand end to COVID-19 emergency declaration
Republicans are calling on the Biden administration to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, saying its continued extensions set "a terrible precedent for future public health emergencies."
Companies look at increasing price of their COVID-19 vaccines. Bernie Sanders is not happy
Bernie Sanders, the incoming chair of the Senate committee focused on health, called out Moderna in a letter for looking at a spike of its COVID-19 vaccine prices
More than 24K people have reported COVID test results to new NIH website
The NIH says 24,000 people have reported a COVID test result to its new website, but experts say it only tells part of the story in how far the virus is spreading.
WHO, officials say Uganda's latest Ebola outbreak is over
Uganda’s latest outbreak of the Ebola virus is over. Uganda’s government and the World Health Organization made the announcement Wednesday.
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Biden administration renews Covid-19 public health emergency | CNN Politics
The Biden administration on Wednesday again renewed the Covid-19 public health emergency, a provision that gives the administration authorities to respond to the pandemic as cases are again on the rise.
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Japan, South Korea protest China visa stoppage in COVID spat
Japan and South Korea are defending their public health restrictions on travelers from China after Beijing stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent retaliation.
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Kansas Gov. Kelly COVID positive, State of the State address delayed
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's annual State of the State address will be postponed after her office announced she had tested positive for COVID-19.
'This will get better': Long Covid symptoms tend to ease within a year, new research finds
Ongoing fatigue, loss of smell, weakness and trouble breathing can be scary and debilitating following Covid. A new study suggests most people do get better.
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UK Conservatives suspend lawmaker for vaccine misinformation
Britain’s governing Conservative Party has suspended a lawmaker who spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Younger, healthy people don't need another Covid booster, vaccine expert says, challenging FDA guidance
Protecting against Covid infection with the current mRNA technology is unrealistic, a vaccine expert said in a paper published in a major medical journal.
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Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. hospitalized patients experience harmful events, study finds
Experts say U.S. hospitals still have a long way to go to improve patient safety.
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Ex-doctor convicted of overprescribing opioids to addicted patients
Freeda Flynn was found guilty on eight counts of unlawfully distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydrocodone and methadone
WHO officials recommend mask-wearing for travel in light of XBB.1.5, stop short of endorsing travel checks
Officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) are recommending that COVID-19 mitigation methods such as masking on planes be reemphasized for regions such as North America and Europe in respon…
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