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Judge threatens to boot Donald Trump from courtroom over loud talking as E. Jean Carroll testifies
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump was threatened with expulsion from his Manhattan civil trial Wednesday after he repeatedly ignored a warning to keep quiet while writer E. Jean Carroll testified that he shattered her reputation after she accused him of sexual abuse.
Trump butts heads with judge in heated courtroom exchanges during E. Jean Carroll case
The defamation damages trial of former President Trump has been marked by a series of tense exchanges between Trump's defense team and U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan.
White House apologizes to former 2024 candidate Asa Hutchinson as Biden courts anti-Trump GOP
The White House has apologized to former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson for a DNC statement that mocked the end of 2024 bid for the GOP presidential nomination.
apnews.comMedicine for hostages and Palestinians arrives in Gaza under first Israel-Hamas deal since November
The deal came more than 100 days into a conflict that shows no sign of ending and which has sparked tensions across the Middle East
apnews.comBiden brings congressional leaders to White House at pivotal time for Ukraine aid and US border deal
A meeting between President Joe Biden, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other officials highlights the precarious nature of the complex talks to unlock aid for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies.
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Frustrations between Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu mount
Biden administration officials are laying the groundwork with other Israeli leaders in anticipation of a post-Netanyahu government.
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These Republicans want to punish conservative rebels as tensions erupt in the House
“To use a football analogy, they want to throw a hail mary pass on every play. You don’t win ball games that way.”
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Pakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran over airstrikes by Tehran that killed 2 people
Pakistan has recalled its ambassador to Tehran a day after Iran conducted airstrikes inside Pakistan that it claimed targeted bases for a militant Sunni separatist group.
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'She's a killer': Trump eyes Rep. Elise Stefanik as a potential VP pick
The former president has spoken highly of the New York congresswoman, and his allies say she's high on the list of vice presidential prospects.
www.nbcnews.comMaine judge delays decision on removing Trump from ballot until Supreme Court rules in Colorado case
A Maine judge delays a decision on removing Donald Trump from the ballot until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a similar case in Colorado.
apnews.comUS military launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen
The U.S. military has launched another wave of missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, marking the fourth time in days it has directly targeted the group.
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Trump levies accusations at E. Jean Carroll after contentious day in defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump levied accusations against his accuser, E. Jean Carroll.
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Texas defies federal threat to abandon border area, setting up legal showdown
"Because the facts and law side with Texas, the State will continue utilizing its constitutional authority to defend her territory," Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote.
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Judge threatens to bar Trump from courtroom over interjections during E Jean Carroll trial
Former President Donald Trump was admonished in civil court Wednesday over his loud reactions to testimony from E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual abuse.
DHS letter contradicts GOP claim that Mayorkas refused to testify
A letter obtained by NBC News indicates Mayorkas could not testify this week because he's hosting Mexican officials for border talks, but was willing to appear on a different date.
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MTG threatens new round of speaker chaos if Johnson cuts deal with Democrats on Ukraine
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would put forward a motion to vacate Mike Johnson as speaker if he passed funding for Ukraine.
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Trump escalates attacks on Haley as he seeks New Hampshire knockout | CNN Politics
Donald Trump is seeking to deliver a knockout blow to Nikki Haley in New Hampshire’s Republican primary, deploying racist dog whistles against the former South Carolina governor as the former president ramps up his campaign schedule and hammers his rival on the airwaves.
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E. Jean Carroll defamation case: Judge denies Trump's motion for mistrial
Get live updates from the federal defamation trial of former President Trump to determine any additional damages for defaming writer E. Jean Carroll in 2019.
E Jean Carroll trial: Judge threatens to remove Trump from court
The threat came after the ex-president was overheard criticising his accuser's testimony in court.
www.bbc.comIn new filing, Trump lawyers foreshadow potential lines of defense in classified documents case
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are foreshadowing elements of their defense in the criminal case charging him with illegally retaining classified documents.
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FBI and CISA warn companies to be wary of using Chinese-made drones over national security risks | CNN Politics
Chinese-made drones “continue to pose a significant risk to critical infrastructure and US national security” and companies should be wary of using them, the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned in a new memo issued Wednesday.
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DeSantis sets sights on weakening Haley in South Carolina as both push for 1-on-1 race with Trump
DeSantis will make more stops in South Carolina before New Hampshire voters cast their ballots, sources said
DeSantis shifts his campaign away from New Hampshire days before the state's primary, AP sources say
Ron DeSantis has decided to shift his presidential campaign away from New Hampshire just six days before the state’s first-in-the-nation Republican primary while his leading super PAC executes another round of layoffs.
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Conservative Supreme Court justices consider weakening federal agency power
The dispute arising from a fisheries regulation is the latest attack on the federal bureaucracy as part of what has been called a war on the administrative state.
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McConnell to Speaker Johnson: Prepare to get a border-Ukraine deal from the Senate
Johnson and House conservatives may still stop a massive foreign aid and immigration deal in its tracks, but the Senate appears resolved to take a gamble.
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Judge warns Trump he could be barred from E. Jean Carroll trial
"Mr. Trump has a right to be present here. That right can be forfeited if he is disruptive and if he disregards court orders," Judge Lewis Kaplan said.
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Haley says Trump is 'lying' about her record, chides him for refusing to debate
Nikki Haley mocked former President Donald Trump for throwing a "temper tantrum" and said he was "lying" about her record at a New Hampshire rally.
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Agitated Trump says 'I would love it' after judge threatens to boot him from E. Jean Carroll defamation trial
Trump complained repeatedly to his lawyers during Carroll's testimony, leading U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan to ask him "to keep his voice down so the jury does not overhear it.”
www.nbcnews.comYellen says current US economic growth 'vindicates' Biden's COVID-19 pandemic stimulus spending
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making an election-year pitch that the current state of the economy “vindicates” Democrats’ decision to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus pandemic response package back in 2021.
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Rep. Maxwell Frost calls on 'bigoted' GOP to introduce bill to remove Statue of Liberty
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL) called on his fellow Republican lawmakers to introduce a bill that removes the Statue of Liberty because of their support for H.R. 2, known as Secure the Border Act of 2023, that would make sweeping policy changes to immigration laws.
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Border package on life support as Speaker Johnson digs in on opposition to deal with Biden
Ahead of a meeting with the White House Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson said "I don't think now is the time" for the bipartisan border deal.
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West Bank strike: Israel accused of targeting civilians in deadly attack
The IDF says the strike hit a “terrorist squad”, but witnesses tell the BBC the group posed no threat.
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E. Jean Carroll defamation trial against Donald Trump
A jury will be asked to decide how much in damages former President Donald Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll for his 2019 defamatory statements about Carroll's sexual assault allegations.
Democratic drama and Biden write-ins promise a New Hampshire primary to remember
There’s something different this year about this year's first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary, at least on the Democratic side.
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‘That’s Bidenomics at work': White House eager to take credit for retail sales bounce
Bidenomics is a central pillar of the president's 2024 reelection campaign.
Jamie Dimon says Trump 'wasn't wrong' about critical issues, warns Biden campaign on MAGA label
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon voiced support for many of former President Donald Trump's policies in an interview this week, praising his stances on immigration, China and more.
Republicans in two key swing states are charting very different paths after getting crushed in 2022
GOP leaders in Pennsylvania are presenting a unified front entering a critical election year, while infighting has plagued their counterparts in Michigan.
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Democratic Denver mayor to lead coalition of mayors asking for federal help for immigrants
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is leading a coalition of mayors to ask for federal help with migrants being sent to their cities from Texas.
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Texas' floating U.S-Mexico border barrier can remain, court rules in reversal
Wednesday, a federal appeals court reversed an order requiring Texas to move a floating barrier on the Rio Grande.
www.cbsnews.comYemen's Houthi rebels attack a US-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden with bomb-carrying drone
A U.S.-owned ship in the Gulf of Aden has come under attack from a bomb-carrying drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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Nancy Mace under pressure to pick between Trump and Haley by 2024 challenger
Nancy Mace's 2024 challenger is looking to push the South Carolina Republican into making an endorsement in the GOP primary.
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Iran says attack in Pakistan targeted ‘Iranian terrorist group’
At least two children were killed and three others injured due to the Iranian air attacks in Pakistan.
Kentucky lawmaker says proposal to remove first cousins from incest law was 'inadvertent change'
A bill filed by Kentucky state Rep. Nick Wilson, 33, would have removed cousins from the list of familial relationships barred by incest laws.
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Iran admits carrying out deadly strike on Pakistan territory
Islamabad says the attack killed two children - it follows Iranian strikes on targets in Syria and Iraq.
www.bbc.comProposed Louisiana congressional map advances to the House with a second majority-Black district
A proposed Louisiana congressional map that would create a second majority-Black district has sailed through the state Senate.
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Florida Board of Education bans DEI on college campuses, removes sociology core course
The Florida Board of Education approved rules that prohibit DEI spending and remove sociology from general education core course options.
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A climate conspiracy theorist said the government deliberately lit wildfires. He just pleaded guilty to starting 14 himself | CNN
A Canadian man who posted conspiracy theories claiming the government was deliberately starting wildfires has pleaded guilty to starting more than a dozen blazes, forcing hundreds of people from their homes.
www.cnn.comUS pledges new sanctions over Houthi attacks will minimize harm to Yemen's hungry millions
The United States has put Yemen’s Houthis rebels back on its list of specially designated global terrorists.
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Reporter's notebook: Ukrainian doctor recounts 'non-stop carnage,' seeing 15,000 casualties
ABC News Tom Soufi Burridge reports from the frontlines in Ukraine.
Divisions emerge within Israel's war Cabinet as military scales back Gaza offensive
Leaders needed to “show courage and to lead to a large deal which will bring home the hostages,” former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot said.
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'Alarming' surveillance: Feds asked banks to search private transactions for terms like ‘MAGA,’ ‘Trump’
The Treasury Department asked banks to search and filter customer transactions for terms like “MAGA" and “Trump" as part of its probe into Jan. 6, the House Judiciary Committee revealed.
Aide asked 911 dispatcher to send ambulance to Austin’s house without lights and sirens before Walter Reed hospitalization | CNN Politics
An aide who called 911 requesting an ambulance to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s house on New Year’s Day asked that the ambulance be discreet and “not show up with lights and sirens.”
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U.S. in new strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen
The U.S. military conducted strikes on 14 Houthi missiles that were loaded to be fired from Yemen, presenting an imminent threat to vessels and U.S. Navy ships.
At Davos, Blinken calls a pathway to a Palestinian state a necessity for Israeli security
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Israel cannot achieve “genuine security” without a pathway to a Palestinian state, insisting such a move could help unify the Middle East and isolate Israel’s top rival: Iran.
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Lucy Williamson: Hamas support soars in West Bank - but full uprising can still be avoided
Calls by Hamas for an uprising in the West Bank have come and gone, despite rising support for the group.
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Elise Stefanik has had enough of Hochul’s immigration policies: ‘Putting illegal immigrants first’
Rep. Elise Stefanik chides NY Gov. Kathy Hochul over prioritizing illegal immigrants over the state's taxpaying citizens with new budget plan
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Pakistan-Iran border tensions: A timeline
The Iranian missile attacks on Pakistan are only the latest incident of tension along their border.
Feds seek 5-year prison term for IRS contractor who leaked Trump's tax records
Government prosecutors are seeking the maximum penalty.
www.nbcnews.comNew Hampshire residents seek answers on the opioid crisis from 2024 candidates
Drug overdose deaths in New Hampshire have increased in recent years, and some residents want to hear more from the presidential candidates about how they'd help.
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Supreme Court signals openness to curtailing federal regulatory power in potentially major shift
The Supreme Court heard two cases that call for it to overturn a 40-year-old decision that says courts should defer to an agency's reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute.
www.cbsnews.comAnother Republican debate is canceled after Haley says she'll only participate if Trump does, too
Another Republican presidential debate has been canceled after Nikki Haley’s refusal to participate in any forum that doesn’t include ex-President Donald Trump.
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Blinken grounded in Davos as plane has 'critical failure'
The US secretary of state was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the issue occurred.
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Trump lawyers preview arguments of 'political bias' in classified documents case
Trump's lawyers allege the investigation was “politically motivated and biased” and are seeking communications between prosecutors at the Justice Department and associates of President Joe Biden.
www.nbcnews.comWe asked a dermatologist about the mystery marks on Trump's hands. Here's what he said.
Former president Donald Trump recently displayed mysterious red marks on his hands. A dermatologist said they're likely rashes but could be caused by a number of sources.
New Hampshire GOP primary a 2-person race between Trump and Haley, new poll indicates
A new poll in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary indicates former President Trump at 50%, with former Gov. Nikki Haley at 34% and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 5%.
Johnson says he speaks ‘pretty frequently’ with Trump about border deal
The speaker said he believes President Joe Biden should use executive authority to end the border crisis.
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Maine Superior Court issues a stay on state's decision to bar Trump from primary ballot
The Maine Superior Court issued a stay of the Secretary of State’s decision to remove former President Trump from the state's Republican primary ballot pending a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Supreme Court conservatives signal willingness to roll back the power of federal agencies | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority has spent several hours Wednesday attacking a longstanding legal doctrine that gives federal agencies wide latitude to create policies and regulations in various areas of life.
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Gaza will be the grave of the Western-led world order
By supporting Israel’s war on Gaza, the West brought its so called ‘rules-based’ world order to the point of no return.
What to know about Texas' clash with the Biden administration over Border Patrol access
Texas’ refusal to allow Border Patrol agents into a park along the U.S.-Mexico border is a new marker in the state’s deepening rift with the Biden administration over immigration.
apnews.comBiden's international economics adviser to step down
Mike Pyle oversees an expansive portfolio at the NSC, including global trade, critical mineral negotiations and President Joe Biden’s international investment agenda.
www.politico.comGOP lawmakers hail Trump’s ‘big victory’ in Iowa; some call for DeSantis, Haley to drop out
Republican lawmakers are galvanized after former President Trump's victory in the Iowa caucuses, with some calling on the other candidates in the race to drop out.
Neil Gorsuch has a grudge against federal agencies. He holds their fate in his hands | CNN Politics
Business groups and conservative activists – including a network founded by Charles and David Koch helping to finance the challenge – say “Chevron deference” has led to an uncontrolled bureaucracy.
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Dejan Milojevic: Golden State Warriors assistant coach dies aged 46
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojevic dies at the age of 46 after suffering a heart attack, the NBA team confirms.
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What lies beneath (is it Cadiz?)
Environmental groups are worried that a group promoting water rights could be trying to open the door to an old foe.
www.politico.comThe Supreme Court wrestles with major challenges to the power of federal regulators
Lawyers for the fishermen are asking the justices to overturn Chevron that is among the most frequently cited high court cases in support of regulatory power.
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Arizona judge rules No Labels can stop people from running under its banner
A federal judge in Arizona ruled that No Labels can block people running for state office from attaching their name to the party’s banner.
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White House chief of staff called Asa Hutchinson to apologize for snarky DNC statement | CNN Politics
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients called Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday morning to apologize for a statement issued by the Democratic National Committee’s press secretary that mocked Hutchinson’s withdrawal from the presidential race.
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Gilgo Beach: 'Cutting edge' DNA evidence helped link suspect to 4th victim, DA says
Some of the new evidence released against alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is "cutting edge" DNA evidence, the district attorney told ABC News.
Washington state officers acquitted in Manuel Ellis' death to receive $500K to leave police department
Timothy Rankine, Matthew Collins and Christopher Burbank were acquitted on charges related to the 2020 death of Ellis, who was shocked, beaten and restrained.
www.nbcnews.comBusinessman Bernie Moreno, Trump's Senate pick in Ohio, faced discrimination lawsuits, the AP finds
An Associated Press review has found businessman and Trump-backed Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno faced lawsuits alleging discrimination against employees before he sold his high-end Cleveland car dealership.
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Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis say the U.S. is not a racist country
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis are both battling for second place in the New Hampshire primary next week.
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Will Pakistan retaliate against ‘unacceptable’ Iran air attacks?
A counterattack is possible, but Pakistan would be wary of getting pulled into a wider conflict.
Vice President Harris says she's 'scared as heck' that Donald Trump could win
Vice President Kamala Harris says she's “scared as heck” about the possibility of Donald Trump winning another term.
apnews.comJohnson Casts Doubt on Border Deal to Unlock Ukraine Aid, Defying Biden
WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday threw cold water on the idea of striking an immigration deal with Democrats that could revive stalled legislation to send aid to Ukraine, hours before a meeting in which President Joe Biden planned to make a renewed push for the plan. “I don’t think...
'Squad' lawmaker explains 'creative' way to pay $14 trillion in reparations: 'Moral and legal obligation'
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., wants the federal government to acknowledge the harm of slavery and push a $14 trillion reparations measure to aid descendants of enslaved people.
The missing people with ties to online cult ‘don’t want to be found,’ police say
The four adults, who have two kids with them, appear to have ties to the cult led by Rashad Jamal, a former rapper who is serving an 18-year prison sentence in Georgia for child molestation.
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Yemen strikes: Houthis hit US-owned ship after 'terror' designation
US military says a Houthi drone hit the vessel after Washington re-designated group as "global terrorists".
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US redesignates Houthis as global terror group
The U.S. on Wednesday designated the Houthis as a global terror group, citing their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
Nikki Haley turns to New Hampshire for a new chance at victory in Republican presidential primary
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley has a one-week sprint ahead of next Tuesday’s primary in New Hampshire, where voters pride themselves for their independent streak as longtime hosts of the nation’s first Republican presidential primary.
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Biden and lawmakers seek path forward on Ukraine aid and immigration at White House meeting
"I am more optimistic than ever before that we come to an agreement," Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters.
www.cbsnews.comElise Stefanik has had enough of Hochul’s immigration policies: ‘Putting illegal immigrants first’
Rep. Elise Stefanik chides NY Gov. Kathy Hochul over prioritizing illegal immigrants over the state's taxpaying citizens with new budget plan
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‘Big comedown’ as DeSantis abandons New Hampshire
DeSantis’ brand of conservatism was never a natural fit for the Granite State.
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Winter storm: More snow forecast as millions face dangerously cold temperatures
As dangerously low temperatures paralyze parts of the country from Chicago to Tennessee, the West and the Northeast are bracing for more snow.
How the AP counts the vote and declares winners in US elections
Instead of relying on crowd-sourcing or vulnerable technology, our 50-state network of local reporters have first-hand knowledge of their territories and trusted relationships with county clerks and other local officials.
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Experts bash White House claims of shrouding Hunter Biden’s art buyers: 'Proved as abstract' as his art
Legal and ethical experts weighed in with Fox News Digital on the recent revelations of Hunter Biden's knowledge of his art buyers by his gallerist, Georges Bergès.
Princess Kate hospitalized after 'planned abdominal surgery,' palace says
Kate, 42, could remain in the hospital for as long as two weeks, the palace said.
Winter weather is snarling air travel. Here's what to do if your flight is canceled
Winter weather is causing flight delays and cancellations. Experts have tips on what to do when your itinerary gets scrambled by a storm.
apnews.comFor Biden, Another Trump Nomination Presents Opportunity, and Great Risk
WASHINGTON — To be clear, no one in President Joe Biden’s White House would ever root for Donald Trump. To a person, they consider him an existential threat to the nation. But as they watched Trump open the contest for the Republican presidential nomination with a romp through Iowa, they also...
What to know about false ‘birther’ claims about Nikki Haley | CNN Politics
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is eligible to serve as US president, despite right-wing “birther” questions about her natural-born citizenship that have been circulating in conservative media outlets and were recently amplified by former President Donald Trump.
www.cnn.comWashington to Israel: Turn the lights back on in Gaza
The White House is leaning on Israel to restore internet and mobile connections in the Gaza Strip as the blackout lingers.
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Google to tweak search results to comply with E.U. tech rules
Under the Digital Markets Act, Google is obligated to treat rival services and products the same way it treats its own when it ranks them in search results.
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Law enforcement investigating comments made by Roger Stone appearing to discuss assassinating 2 House Democrats, sources say | CNN Politics
US Capitol Police is investigating comments made by pro-Trump political operative Roger Stone in the weeks before the 2020 election in which he appears to discuss assassinating two well-known House Democrats, two sources familiar with the probe confirm to CNN.
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Overdraft fees would drop to as little as $3 under Biden proposal
New rule would effectively eliminate what the White House calls "exorbitant" charges for overdrawn bank accounts.
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As PM, India’s Modi secretly tried to massively cut state funds
Revelation came from a top gov’t official who also said budgets have ‘layers and layers of attempt to cover the truth’.
Gorsuch calls out Chevron's 'disparate impact' on regular citizens
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch takes a stand against federal agency overreach with the Chevron doctrine. Fishermen align with Gorsuch's argument.
www.washingtonexaminer.comUS woman gets 26 years in prison for helping kill her mother in Bali and stuffing body in a suitcase
A federal judge has sentenced an American woman to 26 years in prison for helping to kill her mother at a luxury resort in Bali then stuffing her body into a suitcase.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Netanyahu says war to continue 'on all fronts'
Live updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Frigid weather can cut electric vehicle range and make charging tough. Here's what you need to know
For nearly a week, frigid temperatures from Chicago to northern Texas have made life difficult for electric-vehicle drivers.
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Hollywood producer who introduced Hunter Biden to art dealer raised at least $25K for Joe Biden's campaign
Lanette Phillips, a Hollywood producer who introduced Hunter Biden to his art dealer, helped gather together at least $25,000 in donations from individuals for Joe Biden's 2020 campaign.
Kate in hospital after surgery as King to get prostate treatment
The Princess of Wales will step back from royal duties for months and the King will attend hospital next week.
www.bbc.comPower line falls on car during Oregon ice storm, killing 3 and hurting a baby, authorities say
Authorities says a power line fell on a car in Portland, Oregon, killing three people and injuring a baby during an ice storm that turned roads and mountain highways treacherous in the Pacific Northwest.
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Club Q shooter faces more than a century in prison for hate crime charges
Anderson Aldrich is expected to plead guilty in exchange for a sentence of more than 100 years.
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Johnson maintains hardline border position following White House meeting
“We must insist that the border be the top priority," the speaker told reporters after the sitdown with congressional leaders and President Joe Biden.
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Judge rejects Daniel Penny's bid to dismiss charge in NYC subway chokehold death
A judge declined to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges against Daniel Penny, who choked a man to death on the New York City subway.
Capitol rioter who assaulted at least 6 police officers is sentenced to 5 years in prison
A Florida man described by prosecutors as one of the most violent rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison, court records show. Kenneth Bonawitz, a member of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group's Miami chapter, assaulted at least six police...
Election 2024: Why does Iowa launch presidential race?
Iowa assumed its position as the state that votes first for a presidential nominee more than 50 years ago.
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Trump attacks Haley while referring to her by her first name Nimarata | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after Nikki Haley while referring to her by her first name, Nimarata, in the latest example of Trump using racist dog whistles to attack his GOP presidential rival.
www.cnn.comFreezing temperatures complicate Chicago’s struggles to house asylum-seekers
As temperatures hover below freezing in Chicago, dozens of asylum-seekers are staying in the lower level of a city library until the bitter cold gripping much of the country lifts.
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Hunter Biden's gun pouch had cocaine residue on it, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a leather pouch used by Hunter Biden to store his gun had residue on it that tested positive for cocaine by the FBI lab.
Maine secretary of state ordered to delay Trump ballot decision until after Colorado ruling by Supreme Court
A Maine judge delayed Trump's Maine ballot decision until after the Supreme Court made a decision regarding a similar case from Colorado.
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Griselda: Colombian 'Cocaine Godmother' given Hollywood makeover by Sofia Vergara
The ruthless criminal mastermind ran one of the most profitable cartels in history in 1980s Miami.
www.bbc.comNeil Gorsuch has a grudge against federal agencies. He holds their fate in his hands | CNN Politics
Business groups and conservative activists – including a network founded by Charles and David Koch helping to finance the challenge – say “Chevron deference” has led to an uncontrolled bureaucracy.
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Biden ‘playing with fire’ by redesignating Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorists’
Advocates say labelling Houthis a ‘global terrorist group’ risks worsening already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Stock market today: Wall Street dips as hopes dim for an imminent cut to interest rates
Wall Street slipped again after a stronger-than-expected report on the U.S. economy weakened hopes that easier interest rates would arrive soon.
apnews.comHaley moves to preempt Trump’s attacks on her
The former UN Ambassador seeks to remind voters of all the times Trump praised her.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett claims Republicans are using racial targeting of big city leaders in sending immigrants
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) accused Republicans of targeting 'communities of color' when sending migrants from the border to major cities like Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia."Republicans are yelling that the states don't have the tools to help with migrants but rather than work with...
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Russian riot police clash with protesters after activist sentenced | CNN
Riot police fired tear gas, flash grenades and used batons to disperse demonstrators in Russia’s Bashkortostan region after a local activist was sentenced on Wednesday to four years in prison.
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Nearly 50,000 veterans used free emergency suicide prevention in first year of program, VA says
In January 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs instituted a new policy allowing eligible veterans in acute suicidal crisis to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility to receive emergency care at no cost.
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Stefanik hits back at House Democrat pushing to censure her: 'Desperate free fall'
House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is hitting back at Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman, who is targeting her with a censure resolution on Wednesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won't sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will not sign a proposed ban on tackle football for kids under 12.
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Texas has until the end of today to stop blocking federal access to miles of the US-Mexico border | CNN
A migrant surge continues to overwhelm authorities at the US-Mexico border — and in US cities where many asylum-seekers are being sent.
www.cnn.comSenate Republicans warn House they won't get a better immigration deal under Trump
Senate Republicans say the emerging border deal with the White House is the best immigration agreement they can get, even if Donald Trump wins re-election.
Australia floods: Deadly fire ants form rafts to spread
Australian experts fear one of the world's most invasive species is gaining footholds in new areas.
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Florida tries to crack down on campaigns using AI
Florida lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday requiring a disclaimer for political ads using artificial intelligence.
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US hiring stalled and prices increased modestly, Fed report says
Fresh data suggests high interest rates have cooled the economy.
Conservative Supreme Court majority leans into diminishing agency power
Criticism of federal agencies gaining too much power through a Supreme Court precedent reignites controversy.
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Senate rejects Bernie Sanders' bid to probe Israel over Gaza human rights concerns
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
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Man accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges
A man accused of faking his death and fleeing the U.S. to avoid rape charges in Utah denied at a court appearance that he is the suspect and, in an apparent British accent, called allegations that he wasn't giving his true name “complete hearsay."
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Rubio introduces bill to safeguard tax-exempt groups from federal regulations
Sen. Marco Rubio introducing a bill to protect tax-exempt organizations from federal regulations after recent court decisions put private institutions at risk of penalties.
U.S. renews terrorist designation of Houthi rebels amid Red Sea attacks
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
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The big reason banks despise the Fed’s capital rule
It’s related to “operational risk,” and if that sounds vague and broad, it is.
www.politico.comImmigration issue challenges delicate talks to form new Dutch government
Delicate talks to create a new Dutch government around anti-Islam firebrand Geert Wilders suffered a setback when a lingering immigration issue divided the parties involved in brokering a coalition.
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"Spidermen" narcos use ropes in Ecuador's biggest port to hide drugs on ships bound for the U.S. and Europe
The intruders usually act under the cover of darkness, sometimes with the complicity of the crew, according to Ecuador's coast guard.
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Iran warns attacks on Israel, US will continue as long as IDF remains in Gaza
Iran's foreign minister says attacks on Israel by Iran and its allies would stop if Israel withdraws its forces from Gaza on Wednesday.
Union, kin of firefighters killed in cargo ship blaze call for new Newark fire department leadership
Families of two New Jersey firefighters killed in a cargo ship fire and a powerful firefighters' union want the top leadership of the Newark Fire Department to be replaced.
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Most say Fani Willis ‘compromised’ and should drop Trump prosecution
Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis has lost the support of the public in her election racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, and many now believe that she should drop the charges. In a survey that found an unusually high percent of the nation aware of and focused on the...
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Phillips battles DEI controversy at the worst possible time
The Democratic presidential candidate is scrambling to tamp down an uproar just days before New Hampshire’s primary.
www.politico.comNo Labels recognized as political party in Kansas
No Labels has achieved ballot access in at least 14 states, with Kansas becoming the latest one to recognize the group as a political party.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhy is the Guatemala attorney general going after the new president?
Despite having the support of millions of Guatemalans, newly installed President Bernardo Arévalo has a clear obstacle — the attorney general’s office and its leader, Consuelo Porras.
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No. 3 House Republican backs White House declaring Houthis a terror group: 'No time like the present'
The Biden administration announced it was designating the Houthis on the Specially Designated Global Terrorist list.
Spending stopgap slogs through snowy Washington
The Senate moved forward with a procedural vote Tuesday night, after flight and weather delays pushed votes into the evening.
www.politico.comColorado congressional candidate Mike Lynch was arrested for drunken driving in 2022
The Denver Post reports Colorado state Rep. Mike Lynch was arrested in 2022 on suspicion of drunken driving and possession of a gun while intoxicated.
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Iran says attacks by its allies won’t stop until Israel’s war in Gaza ends | CNN
Attacks by Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East won’t stop until Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza ends, Tehran’s top diplomat warned on Wednesday, as tensions across the region threaten to spiral into wider conflict.
www.cnn.comJudge says No Labels can block candidates from running for offices other than president in Arizona
A federal judge has ruled that the third-party group No Labels can prohibit members from using its ballot line to run for office in Arizona.
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Pierce Brosnan pleads not guilty to hiking off trail in Yellowstone thermal area
The James Bond star pleaded not guilty to entering the park's restricted area of acidic hot springs.
www.bbc.comBipartisan measure introduced to combat Kentucky's high maternal mortality rate
Kentucky lawmakers from both parties have endorsed a bill to expand access to health insurance coverage for expectant mothers.
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Montana's Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the state's Republican governor to block a landmark climate ruling that said regulators must consider the effects of greenhouse gas emissions when issuing permits for fossil fuel development. Justices, in a 5-2 Tuesday decision, declined the...
Iran missile strikes in Pakistan show tension fueled by Israel-Hamas war spreading
Pakistan has condemned Iran for a "blatant violation" of its airspace over deadly missile strikes that show the risk of the Israel-Hamas war sparking a much wider conflict.
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Kamala Harris defends Biden’s intelligence when pressed on mental sharpness: ‘He is extraordinarily smart’
Vice President Kamala Harris defended President Biden's age and intelligence in a Monday interview, calling him "extraordinary smart" amid concerns from voters.
This is what it looks like as winter blasts the US into a deep freeze
Winter turned its icy glare on the U.S. this week, blanketing cities and states from east to west with snow and sending temperatures into an Arctic spiral.
apnews.comEx-NATO chief: World conflicts result of American hesitancy
“Recent global events in the Taiwan Strait, in the Middle East, in Ukraine,” he said, “are all results of American hesitance to actually lead.”
www.politico.comKing Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery
The former Kate Middleton is expected to be hospitalized for two weeks, will return to public duties after Easter.
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Russia will open election polling stations in US for citizens voting overseas this March
The Russian government has announced its intentions to open multiple polling locations in the United States for the country's upcoming presidential election in March.
Louisiana looks to revive black bear hunting for 1st time in decades, but there's pushback
A move is underway that wildlife advocates hope will persuade Louisiana to end plans to overturn a nearly 40-year-old hunting ban on black bears.
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Union watchdog claims prominent teachers unions spent millions on politics instead of representing members
Americans for Fair Treatment, a union watchdog, is claiming two prominent teachers unions are spending more money on politics than people.
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Maine judge pauses decision removing Trump from ballot until Supreme Court rules in Colorado case
In her decision, the judge said that the issues raised in the Maine case mirror the issues raised in the Colorado case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
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More Americans are getting colon cancer, and at younger ages. Scientists aren't sure why.
Cancer deaths continued to decrease, according to the report, but experts warned that the rise in some of the most deadly forms of cancer could mean an increase in deaths is ahead.
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Nebraska Democrats back Omaha activist Preston Love Jr. to challenge Ricketts for US Senate seat
Longtime Omaha community activist Preston Love Jr. has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination to represent Nebraska in the U.S. Senate.
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Biden administration relists Houthis as terror organization after reversing Trump move
President Biden will redesignate the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist group in response to recent attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.
'We have some consensus': Speaker Johnson, Sen. Schumer exit Biden meeting on Ukraine aid with optimism
President Joe Biden in October requested $105 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and the U.S. border. Congress has yet to approve the package.
Congress demands answers after safety regulator misses deadline on potentially lifesaving new rules for vehicle seats
Sen. Ed Markey leads the effort in Congress to require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to draft a new strength standard for vehicle seats within two years.
www.cbsnews.comGOP Congressman Jeff Duncan won't run for 8th term in his South Carolina district
Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Duncan says he will not run for an eighth term in his solidly Republican South Carolina district.
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White House dodges question about Biden's surprise over $6 smoothie in Pennsylvania: 'Joking around'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that President Biden was joking around when he acted shocked about the $6 cost of a smoothie in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
7 giant tortoises found dead in U.K. forest, sparking police appeal for info to solve the mystery
Police in England would like to speak with anyone who's missing some giant tortoises, or "knows of anyone who normally has a large number of tortoises but has fewer now."
www.cbsnews.comRetail sales up strongly in December as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
Americans stepped up their spending at retailers in December, closing out the holiday shopping season and the year on an upbeat tone and signaling that people remain confident enough to keep spending freely.
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Vivek Ramaswamy urges DeSantis and Haley to drop out of race
Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called on Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley to drop out of the race, saying endorsing Trump would be more "healthy" for the country.
‘You just can’t control yourself’: Judge threatens to kick Trump out of courtroom
Lawyers for E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of muttering "it is a witch hunt" within earshot of the jury.
www.politico.comWith merger scuttled, Spirit Airlines faces an uncertain future. Is bankruptcy a possibility?
What's next for Spirit Airlines, now that it won't be merging with JetBlue? Some Wall Street analysts are starting to raise the possibility of bankruptcy.
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Shark Tank powerhouse investor says he won't invest in California: 'Bad policy'
"I don't invest in New York, I don't invest in Massachusetts, I don't invest in California." Kevin O'Leary said.
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Thailand fireworks factory explosion kills at least 20 people
Photos posted online by rescue workers in Thailand show a fireworks factory leveled by an explosion that one first responder says may have killed almost 20 people.
www.cbsnews.comStock market today: Asian shares mostly fall after Wall Street drop, Tokyo hits new 34-year high
Asian shares are trading mostly lower after a decline overnight on Wall Street. Tokyo’s main benchmark momentarily hit another 30-year high in Wednesday morning trading, while shares slipped in Sydney, Seoul, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
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Food stamps: Direct payments worth up to $1,751 for January end in Delaware in six days
Delaware’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will finish sending January payments worth up to $1,751 in six days.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGun control measures advance out of Democratic-controlled Pennsylvania House committee
Democrats in majority control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives have advanced several gun control measures.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained at Germany airport over luxury watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained over a luxury watch he owns after traveling to Germany to host a charity auction, a source told Fox News Digital.
Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević dies after suffering heart attack in Salt Lake City
Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died late Wednesday morning at a Salt Lake City hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday night, the team confirmed.
www.cbsnews.comHow major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 1/17/2024
Wall Street slipped again after a stronger-than-expected report on the U.S. economy weakened hopes that easier interest rates would arrive soon.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger detained by customs officers at Munich airport over luxury watch
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing.
www.cbsnews.comFlorida Republicans eye new target: Flags
"What hurts people in this culture war codification is hate and … violence," says one Democrat.
www.politico.comClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery rose 16 cents to $72.56 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for March delivery fell 41 cents to $77.88 per barrel.
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5 reasons Democrats are in the lead in 2024 elections
As the presidential primary season begins, I’m optimistic. But I’m also realistic, and see five reasons Democrats are doing the right things to win in November.
Josef Fritzl, sex offender who locked up his daughter for 24 years, could be eligible for parole
Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.
www.cbsnews.comFederal labor investigators say poultry company's inaction led to the death of a teenage worker
Federal regulators say a Mississippi poultry plant’s failure to follow safety protocols led to the death of a 16-year-old worker who was pulled into a machine last July.
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The 'toxic' media of the early 2000s hasn't changed, but its targets have
"Toxic: Women, Fame & Tabloid 2000s" by Sarah Ditum dives into the world of 21st century privacy & its consequences for celebrities -- and everyone else.
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Johnson plagued by GOP leaks as tensions escalate
The speaker pleaded with GOP members to stop sharing details of internal drama to the press. It fell on deaf ears.
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Deadly blast rocks city in southern Nigeria
Authorities say at least three people died and 77 others were injured after a massive blast caused by explosives rocked more than 20 buildings in one of Nigeria's largest cities Tuesday night.
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14 House Democrats join Republicans to rebuke Biden over border crisis
House Republicans formally rebuked President Biden on his border and immigration policies on Wednesday.
Montana Supreme Court upholds climate ruling that said emissions can't be ignored
Montana's Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the governor and several state agencies to block a landmark court ruling in a climate case
Scaramucci's Trump warning for Davos
'The Mooch' says business leaders should back Biden in a face-off against Trump.
www.politico.comFrench President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn't faded
French President Emmanuel Macron has made a point of showing his leadership hasn’t faded in more than two hours of answering questions at a news conference in which he promised a stronger France to face with world’s challenges.
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Interior expands Western solar plan to include five additional states
The Biden administration expanded its proposed solar development plan for public lands in the West, a step it sees as crucial to delivering on its goal of reaching a 100% emissions-free power grid by 2035.
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NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson talks emotions after in-laws killed in apparent murder-suicide
NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson talked about his emotions in the months after his in-laws were killed in an apparent murder-suicide back in June.
How watermelon imagery, a symbol of solidarity with Palestinians, spread around the planet
The colors of sliced watermelon — with red pulp, green-white rind and black seeds — are the same as those on the Palestinian flag.
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DeSantis super PAC rolls out layoffs after second-place finish in Iowa
A super PAC boosting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) presidential bid began staff layoffs on Wednesday, two days after the Florida governor placed second in the Iowa Republican caucuses.
www.washingtonexaminer.com'Alarming' surveillance: Feds asked banks to search private transactions for terms like ‘MAGA,’ ‘Trump’
The Treasury Department asked banks to search and filter customer transactions for terms like “MAGA" and “Trump" as part of its probe into Jan. 6, the House Judiciary Committee revealed.
Obamacare enrollment is surging. Here’s where.
Many Southern states are seeing Affordable Care Act enrollment surge as the number of people covered under such plans hits new highs.
www.politico.comPakistan recalls its ambassador to Iran over airstrikes by Tehran that killed 2 people
Pakistan has recalled its ambassador to Tehran a day after Iran conducted airstrikes inside Pakistan that it claimed targeted bases for a militant Sunni separatist group.
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Why a California lawmaker is fighting to flip statehouses blue
A national Democratic campaign committee is looking to California for help in its effort.
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Rare coins and part of ancient aqueduct built by Roman emperor unearthed in Greece
Greek archaeologists uncovered the trove while exploring the lost city of Tenea, which legend suggests was built some 3,000 years ago by Trojan prisoners of war.
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5 relatives struck, killed by tractor trailer on Pennsylvania interstate
Five relatives were hit and killed by a tractor trailer on a Pennsylvania interstate, according to the local coroner.
Guinness World Records reviews 'world's oldest dog' title
Guinness World Records is reviewing whether a Portuguese dog called Bobi actually lived to 31 years.
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'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak yells at contestant to 'shut up' in awkward moment
Pat Sajak, longtime "Wheel of Fortune" host, appeared to have an awkward encounter with a contestant after she shrieked "Shut up!" with excitement and he yelled back.
Newsom intercepts a lawmaker's proposal — again
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Families of Hamas hostages urge Congress to help secure release of loved ones
The families of hostages being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza came to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to urge Congress to help secure the release of their loved ones.
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