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What to watch as Jan. 6 panel cites Trump’s ‘attempted coup’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House committee investigating the Capitol riot will make its final public presentation Monday about the unprecedented effort by Donald Trump to overturn the results of the presidential election he lost in 2020. The committee has called it an “attempted coup” that warrants criminal prosecution from the Justice Department.
Jan. 6 panel could make ethics referrals for lawmakers who ignored subpoenas, Schiff says
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday said the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol could make ethics referrals for lawmakers who ignored congressional …
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McCarthy's race for speaker risks upending House on Day One
Kevin McCarthy is charging straight into history with his quest to become House speaker. The California Republican could become the first nominee in 100 years who's unable to win the speaker's job on a first-round floor vote.
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What could GOP control of the House mean for U.S.-China tensions?
“Whatever the Biden administration does, the Republican opposition will take a position to the right of that and say that it’s not enough,” one analyst said.
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Key Ukrainian city's rapid fall leaves unanswered questions
About two dozen Ukrainian civilian volunteers were killed on March 1 by Russian troops who entered the southern city of Kherson.
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Liz Cheney's mission on Jan. 6 committee: Keep Donald Trump out of the White House
Outgoing Rep. Liz Cheney risked her political career in making a criminal case against Donald Trump in the aftermath of Jan. 6. She makes a last stand Monday.
Adam Schiff says ‘sufficient evidence’ to charge Trump ahead of final Jan. 6 public meeting - Washington Examiner
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a member of the Jan. 6 committee, said he believes there is “sufficient evidence” to charge former President Donald Trump for crimes in connection to last year’s riot at the Capitol. "I think that the evidence is there that Donald Trump committed criminal offenses," he...
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Schiff declines to say which criminal referrals the Jan. 6 committee might make
But the California Democrat makes it clear he believes former President Donald Trump broke the law.
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Elon Musk Twitter poll ends with users seeking his departure
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
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Schumer reflects on how Senate Democrats went from infighting to big policy wins and a larger majority
In an interview with NBC News, the majority leader looks back on his roller coaster of a year and previews how he'll deal with a Republican-controlled House.
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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.
After a week of sagging polls and mockery, Trump faces looming Jan. 6 action
Things are going from bad to worse for former President Trump. And last week didn’t do him any favors. A major poll showed Trump trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) by a wide margin in a h…
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Elon Musk posts Twitter poll asking users if he should remain CEO - Washington Examiner
Elon Musk is asking Twitter users to decide if he should remain CEO of the social media platform in a just-launched poll. Musk, who purchased the company and installed himself as CEO in October, posted the 12-hour poll at 6:20 p.m. Sunday evening. Musk pledged in a tweet linked to the poll that...
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‘Your brain is too small’: Elon Musk slams Adam Schiff in deleted tweet - Washington Examiner
Twitter chief Elon Musk slammed Rep. Adam Schiff’s (D-CA) brain size in a now-deleted tweet after the latter said Musk was not a “free speech absolutist” for temporarily suspending a handful of journalists from the platform. “Thankfully, you lose your chairmanship very soon. Your brain is too...
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Vatican dismisses Trump-supporting, anti-abortion leader from priesthood
Father Frank Pavone, a leader of the U.S. anti-abortion movement and a strong supporter of former president Donald Trump, has been dismissed from the Catholic priesthood for "blasphemous" social media posts and disobedience to bishops.
US border cities strained ahead of expected migrant surge
Cities along the U.S.-Mexico border are setting in motion humanitarian efforts including emergency shelter, food and transportation services ahead of an expected dramatic increase in the number of asylum-seekers as pandemic-era immigration restrictions are set to expire this week.
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Here’s what to know about criminal referrals the January 6 committee may make | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection is set to make announcements at its final public meeting on Monday about criminal referrals to the Justice Department.
www.cnn.comPompeo claims there is ‘no hope’ in US working with Iran’s current regime - Washington Examiner
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo argued on Saturday that there could be "no hope" for the United States in cooperating with the current regime of Iran because of its brutality, including against its own citizens.Pompeo said it was good that the world was waking up to the cruelty of the...
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Donald Trump brings new meaning to ‘guilt by association’
Tyrants, according to Aristotle, “are always fond of bad men, because they love to be flattered.”
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Texas governor warns of 'total chaos' on border when Title 42 ends this week
The southern border will be overwhelmed this week by the ending of a Trump-era policy known as Title 42, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned on Sunday.
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House Republican says ‘we will get there’ on McCarthy Speakership
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) on Sunday expressed optimism that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will find the necessary votes to become Speaker next month. “I think we will get there…
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How to watch final Jan. 6 committee hearing on the Capitol attack
The final Jan. 6 committee hearing on the Capitol attack is Monday at 1 p.m. EST. Watch the hearing live at USA TODAY.
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Republicans talk of 'chaos' at the border without Title 42 but don't have better plan: Padilla
Sen. Alex Padilla on Sunday pushed back against what he called "Republican rhetoric" around the expected expiration of Title 42
Biden marks 50th anniversary of death of wife, daughter
President Joe Biden and his family held a private memorial service Sunday to mark the 50th anniversary of the car crash that killed his first wife and their baby daughter.
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Dem rep says Biden border strategy will not address problem: ‘I’ve looked at that plan … it hasn’t worked’
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, on Sunday said that the Biden administration's border plan needs to address security issues as migrants continue to surge into the U.S.
El Paso Democratic mayor declares emergency over Biden’s ‘not safe’ border crisis - Washington Examiner
The Democratic mayor of El Paso declared a state of emergency over the continued influx of immigrants, which is expected to get worse with the expiration of Title 42 immigration rules. "I said from the beginning that I would call it when I felt that either our asylum-seekers or community were...
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What is Title 42 -- the Trump-era immigration order at the US-Mexico border?
The Biden administration is defending its use of Title 42 -- a Trump-era border policy -- to rapidly deport migrants without giving them a chance to apply for asylum.
FBI facing subpoenas after Twitter Files, Rep. Mike Turner says
Ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee Rep. Mike Turner said the FBI is facing subpoenas after the Twitter Files released by CEO Elon Musk over the last two weeks.
N Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles capable of reaching Japan
North Korea has test-fired a pair of ballistic missiles with a potential range of striking Japan in a possible protest of Tokyo’s adoption of a new security strategy to push for more offensive footing against North Korea and China.
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Manchin says "I have no intentions" of changing parties as of now
Manchin said he "doesn't put much validity" into party affiliation.
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Arizona judge dismisses Finchem’s election challenge in secretary of state race
Republican Mark Finchem, a prominent election denier, filed a lawsuit seeking a redo of the election after losing to Democrat Adrian Fontes in November.
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Trump calls Jan. 6 panel members ‘Thugs and Scoundrels’ ahead of Monday hearing
Former President Trump on Sunday slammed lawmakers on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, calling them “Thugs and Scoundrels” as the p…
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How Gotham and OC star Ben McKenzie became the biggest celebrity cryptocurrency critic - Washington Examiner
Actor Ben McKenzie, who starred in Gotham and the OC, has become a vocal critic of cryptocurrency, going as far as calling it the "largest Ponzi scheme in history." McKenzie, who plans to release a book next year about the cryptocurrency industry, became vocal about the issue last year, writing...
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What it would mean for the Jan. 6 committee to make criminal referrals
The Jan. 6 committee is likely to send criminal referrals to the Justice Department for former President Donald Trump and some of his key allies this week
Trump on race for RNC chair: ‘I like them both’
Former President Trump declined to endorse a candidate for next month’s election to determine the chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) during an interview with Breitbart. Ronna McDaniel…
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Ukraine aid opened the floodgates for more Pentagon spending as US eyes Russia, China
U.S. aid for Ukraine has opened the door to a flood of new military spending as officials seek to replenish supplies and prepare for a potential conflict with Russia or China.
How the midterms changed the 2024 primaries for Biden and Trump | CNN Politics
Much of the conversation in the leadup to the midterms revolved around how Republicans were clamoring for former President Donald Trump’s endorsement, while Democrats wanted President Joe Biden to stay away. A little over a month after the election, however, the picture looks quite different.
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Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer. Argentina beat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout to claim a third World Cup title despite Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years.
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Gonzales says it's a "dire situation" in El Paso as city preps for Title 42's end
The Biden administration has asked Congress for an additional $3.4 billion to respond to the end of Title 42.
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What Trump promised, Biden seeks to deliver in his own way
Donald Trump pledged to fix U.S. infrastructure as president. He vowed to take on China and bulk up American manufacturing.
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'How dare he?' New Hampshire seethes at Biden's planned changes to the 2024 Democratic presidential primaries
Resistance to the president's proposed changes to the 2024 Democratic presidential primary calendar has unified Granite State residents across party lines.
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Chip Roy says border will shift from Biden's crisis to GOP's if McConnell passes spending bill
Rep. Chip Roy warned that the GOP will take ownership of the border crisis if they agree to an onmibus bill that gives DHS billions to continue failed policies.
Anti-abortion priest Pavone defrocked for blasphemous posts
The Vatican has defrocked an anti-abortion U.S. priest, Frank Pavone, for what it says were “blasphemous communications on social media” as well as “persistent disobedience” of his bishop.
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Why the GOP has Ducey at the top of its Senate candidate wish list
A Republican Party already bullish about its Senate chances in 2024 is smelling blood in the water following Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s (Ariz.) decision to become an Independent last week, and one name …
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SNL staff exodus continues with veteran star calling it quits - Washington Examiner
It has been a rough couple of years for NBC’s 47-year-old Saturday Night Live. The pandemic caused the sketch comedy show to morph into a hybrid of virtual and home-filmed skits. Then, earlier this year, it lost four top longtime stars — Kate McKinnon, Kyle Mooney, Aidy Bryant, and Pete...
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The student loan company being used to attack Biden's debt relief plan
The Missouri-created firm is at the center of six GOP states' lawsuit that's headed to the Supreme Court.
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Retiring GOP senator says Trump’s influence on party is ‘waning’ | CNN Politics
Retiring Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey offered a pointed closing message for his fellow Republican colleagues on Sunday, saying that former President Donald Trump’s hold on the party is “waning.”
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Tucker Carlson on 2024 presidential race: ‘I’m not endorsing anybody’
Fox News host Tucker Carlson lauded both Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Trump during a speech on Saturday, but he declined to endorse a candidate for the 2024 Republican presidentia…
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EXPLAINER: How do parties and states set presidential votes?
No sooner had President Joe Biden told Democrats his preference for reordering the presidential primary calendar than states began balking.
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Twitter announces, then quickly retracts ban on promoting other social media
CEO Elon Musk posted poll asking, "Should I step down as head of Twitter?" and says he'll abide by the results.
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Analysis: US Patriots could protect Ukraine’s power grid; Russia threatens ‘unpredictable consequences’ | CNN Politics
Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s power grid are targeting the entire population, casting people into darkness and cold, and pushing the US closer to sending the Patriot missile defense system long sought by Ukraine’s government.
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Calif. police captain dead after arrest in husband's slaying
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The body of a California Highway Patrol captain was found just days after a man was arrested in the shooting death of her husband in Kentucky, investigators said.
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Biden skewered for ‘ridiculous tall tale’ about giving uncle a ‘Purple Heart’: ‘Biggest serial liar elected'
President Biden was grilled for making an unsupported claim that he gave his own uncle a Purple Heart while he was Vice President of the United States.
Student tracking Elon Musk’s jet defends his program, considers legal threat a bluff
Despite a threat of legal action from Elon Musk, Jack Sweeney said he believes in the value of tracking private jets of celebrities and thinks Musk is bluffing.
GOP rep says U.S. users should delete TikTok
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) on Sunday said U.S. users should delete the social media app TikTok, owned by the China-based parent company ByteDance, over concerns about its ties to the Chinese Comm…
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North Korea confirms 'important' spy satellite test for April launch
North Korea's state media KCNA said on Monday the country conducted an "important, final phase" test on Sunday for the development of a spy satellite, which it seeks to complete by April 2023.
Arkansas GOP governor will make 2024 presidential decision ‘the first part of next year’ | CNN Politics
Arkansas Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he will decide in “the first part of next year” if he wants to mount a campaign for president in 2024.
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Drones credited with catching 50,000 illegal entries at border - Washington Examiner
The Border Patrol credited its eyes in the sky for leading agents to more than 50,000 immigrants who illegally crossed the border in the government’s most recent fiscal year.In the government’s fiscal 2022 year, which ended Sept. 30, Border Patrol reported that 51,248 apprehensions of illegal...
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Ex-NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire charged with punching daughter
Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire is facing a misdemeanor battery charge after police say he punched his teenage daughter in the face
White House leans on Congress, rallies allies, to aid Ukraine through winter of war
Republicans threaten to trim funding, but will they prevail?
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Arctic air will blast much of US just before Christmas
Forecasters are warning of treacherous holiday travel and life-threatening cold for big parts of the nation, an arctic air mass blows into the already-frigid southern United States.
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Major snowstorm could deliver white Christmas in much of US
A major snowstorm will head across the central U.S. toward the eastern seaboard next weekend, potentially delivering a white Christmas to many states. The low-pressure storm is expected to develop …
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Analysis: Republicans won the popular vote, but they’re not used to this feeling | CNN Politics
The cruel truth of American democracy, usually experienced by Democrats, is that a political party can get more votes than the other without winning much power. This year, however, it’s Republicans who got more votes and don’t have as much to show for it.
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Ukraine: Russia to deploy musicians to front to boost morale
The new "front-line creative brigade" will consist of volunteer musicians and mobilised recruits.
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Jan. 6 committee finalizes criminal referral plan for Trump
The committee, which is gathering publicly Monday, is expected to vote to urge the Justice Department to pursue at least three criminal charges against the former president.
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January 6 committee considering how to handle uncooperative GOP lawmakers, Schiff says | CNN Politics
Rep. Adam Schiff, a member of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, said Sunday the panel is considering how to hold accountable the GOP lawmakers who defied their subpoenas.
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Court hands legal victory to transgender athletes in Connecticut case - Washington Examiner
Transgender athletes in Connecticut scored a victory on Friday when the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference may move forward with a policy that allows transgender students to compete on women's and girls sports teams in the state. The case...
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Ex-Mafia boss 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme dies in prison at 89
Former New England Mafia boss Francis “Cadillac Frank” Salemme has died in federal custody at the age of 89.
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Twitter bans ‘free promotion’ of other social media platforms
Twitter announced that it will prohibit any “free promotion” of other social media platforms on its site, marking the latest major policy change under billionaire owner Elon Musk. “We recognize tha…
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Wine tasting in Napa and a staff revolt: How a progressive powerhouse went kaput
Founded after the 2004 Howard Dean presidential campaign, Democracy for America was felled by poor fundraising and what many former employees described as shoddy management.
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Black Americans' complex response to Harry and Meghan's Netflix series
Many say the series resonated because of their own experiences - but it also raised questions about race.
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Bill to ban biological males from girls' sports teams fails in Ohio General Assembly
The Ohio General Assembly narrowly failed to pass a bill that would ban biological males from competing on girls' sports teams after the bill was repeatedly amended.
Reno mayor sues after finding tracking device on vehicle
Reno's mayor is suing a private investigator and his company after finding a tracking device attached to her vehicle that was capable of tracking its real-time location.
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Trump calls on his supporters to stand down on McCarthy opposition | CNN Politics
Donald Trump has weighed in on the contentious battle confronting GOP leader Kevin McCarthy in his bid to be the chamber’s next speaker, with the former president calling on his supporters in Congress to halt their opposition tactics against McCarthy and stop “playing a very dangerous game.”
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Idaho student murders: Video appears to show victim talking about ‘Adam’ shortly before death - Washington Examiner
A newly uncovered video might provide fresh clues into the murder of four University of Idaho students. The surveillance video, provided to Fox News by a Facebook group scrutinizing the murder, appears to show two of the victims walking in downtown Moscow, Idaho, with an unidentified man shortly...
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Senate banking chairman says ‘maybe’ to cryptocurrency ban
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Sunday said federal agencies need to address the cryptocurrency market and “maybe” ban it after the high-profile collapse of cryptocurrency market FTX las…
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Militants seize counter-terrorism centre in Pakistan, take hostages
Islamist militants seized a counter-terrorism centre in the northwestern Pakistani area of Bannu on Sunday and took hostages to negotiate with government authorities, officials said.
Rocket Lab set for takeoff on new era of launches in Virginia
Following more than two years of delays, NASA and Rocket Lab aim to open up a new launch pad with smoke and flame today as the company’s first Electron rocket will launch from the U.S., at NA…
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WATCH: Tucker Carlson asked to choose Trump or DeSantis for president in 2024 - Washington Examiner
Fox News host Tucker Carlson said he’s “not endorsing anybody” before the Republican primary in the 2024 presidential race. “I’m not endorsing anybody. I have no idea what’s going to happen in the Republican primary,” Carlson said Saturday at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona...
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Investors ramp up pressure on Big Oil firms to set 2030 climate targets
A group of investors has tabled resolutions urging four of the world's top oil and gas companies to set broad climate targets for 2030, reviving pressure on the sector after a year that saw governments shift their focus to energy security.
‘Saturday Night Live’ targets Trump digital trading cards announcement
“Saturday Night Live” poked fun at former President Trump’s release of a line of digital trading cards bearing his likeness, which he had teased last week as a “major announcement.” &nbs…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls for federal, state help after Title 42 ends
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is warning that the city is expected to receive over 1,000 asylum-seekers each week, with Title 42 set to be lifted.
Elon Musk launches poll asking if he should quit as Twitter CEO
Twitter CEO Elon Musk launched a poll on the social media platform on Sunday asking users whether he should step down as head of the company, adding that he would abide by the poll results.
POLITICO Playbook: Biden plans, Elon purges, Licht speaks
And Rep. Adam Schiff previews the Jan. 6 committee's Monday meeting.
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White House adviser cites disruptive presidential travel as reason Biden hasn’t gone to border
White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms on Sunday cited the disruptiveness caused by presidential travel as a reason why President Biden hasn’t been to the southern border, a …
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ALS patients contend with $158K price tag on new drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — For two years, Becky Mourey pushed the Food and Drug Administration to approve an experimental drug for her Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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New York bans pet stores from selling cats, dogs, rabbits
The new law, which was signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and takes effect in 2024, lets pet shops work with shelters to offer rescued or abandoned animals up for adoption.
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Elon Musk Twitter poll ends with users seeking his departure
More than half of 17.5 million users who responded to a Twitter poll created by billionaire Elon Musk over whether he should step down as head of the company had voted yes by the time the poll closed
EU reaches deal on emissions trading, social climate fund
European Union governments and lawmakers reached a deal Sunday on key elements of the 27-nation bloc’s green deal
Border authorities are encountering up to 1,200 migrants a day in South Texas, source says | CNN
Border authorities in the Rio Grande Valley have encountered between 900 and 1,200 migrants daily during the past two weeks, according to a federal law enforcement source familiar with daily operations in South Texas.
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Iowa Democratic Party chair won't seek reelection
The head of the Iowa Democratic Party won't seek reelection in the wake of a vote by the national party to put the South Carolina primary ahead of Iowa’s caucuses.
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Twitter CEO Elon Musk blasts Rep. Adam Schiff in deleted tweet: 'Your brain is too small'
Twitter CEO Elon Musk and Democratic congressman Adam Schiff clashed over free speech on the platform after Twitter suspended a number of journalists from the platform.
Iraq: At least nine police killed in bomb and gun attack
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack near Kirkuk in northern Iraq.
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Toomey’s advice to Fetterman: Don’t kill the filibuster
“It would lead to a radical increase in polarization, volatility in policy,” the retiring Pennsylvania senator said.
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Congress set to tackle crack, powder cocaine sentencing disparity before year’s end
Lawmakers are making a last-ditch push to pass legislation that seeks to reduce — but not entirely erase — sentencing disparities for crack and powder cocaine offenses before the year is finished. …
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Vote counting finishes in Fiji election with no clear winner
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Vote counting finished in Fiji's general election Sunday but there was no clear winner, and various political parties are now negotiating to form a coalition government.
apnews.comWhite House adviser cites disruptive presidential travel as reason Biden hasn’t gone to border
White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms on Sunday cited the disruptiveness caused by presidential travel as a reason why President Biden hasn’t been to the southern border, a …
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NYPD searching for man who said 'Kanye 2024' during antisemitic attack in Central Park
The man attacked a 63-year-old man in an assault in which he made antisemitic remarks.
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Argentina defeats France in epic World Cup final following penalty kicks
The World Cup final today between France and Argentina is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. ET at Lusail Stadium in Qatar.
Texas mayor declares state of emergency over migrant swell
El Paso Deputy City Manager Mario D’Agostino said the declaration would give the city greater flexibility in operating larger sheltering operations and providing additional transportation for asylum-seekers.
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Low turnout in Tunisia parliament vote amid economic vows
Tunisians voted for a new parliament to the backdrop of a dire economic crisis and concerns of democracy backsliding in the North African country — the cradle of Arab Spring protests a decade ago.
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Biden attends private church mass on anniversary of wife, child deaths
President Biden on Sunday attended a private church mass with his family to mark the 50th anniversary of the deaths of his first wife and daughter. The White House said the president and first la…
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Massive wave hits Durban beach in South Africa; 3 dead
South Africa’s coastal city of Durban has closed its North Beach after three people died when they were caught in a freak wave
Brittney Griner says she will advocate for Americans detained abroad, resume career
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who on Friday left an Army medical center where she had been recuperating following her release from a Russian penal colony as part of a prisoner swap, said she would work to help bring other detained Americans home and planned to resume her WNBA career.
House Republicans planning response to Jan. 6 panel report, GOP rep says
House Republicans are preparing to rebut the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, which is set to release its findings later this week, an Indiana lawmaker …
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Meghan Markle and Harry want 'apology' and 'royal summit' with family post Netflix docuseries
Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle need an "apology" from royals after confronting racist allegations in their documentary from when they were royals.
UK sending 1,200 troops to fill in as ambulance crews strike
The British government says it will dispatch 1,200 troops to fill in for striking ambulance drivers and border staff as multiple public sector unions walk off the job in the week before Christmas.
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Senate Republican says Trump’s 2024 campaign has had ‘terrible rollout’
Retiring Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) on Sunday said former President Trump’s 2024 campaign is having an “unbelievably terrible rollout” while assessing Trump’s influen…
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2 teens dead, multiple injured in shooting at Atlanta apartment complex
Two people were killed and multiple injured in a shooting at an Atlanta apartment complex Saturday.
'How dare he?' New Hampshire seethes at Biden's planned changes to the 2024 Democratic presidential primaries
Resistance to the president's proposed changes to the 2024 Democratic presidential primary calendar has unified Granite State residents across party lines.
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American tourists stranded in Machu Picchu as deadly unrest hits Peru
Violent protests erupted following the ouster and detention of President Pedro Castillo, who had sought to dissolve Parliament in a last-minute power grab.
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Prosecutor: Arkansas police recruit's death was accidental
A case file reviewed by a local prosecutor says that an Arkansas police recruit died of natural causes while attending a law enforcement academy where there are “concerning issues with the culture of the training program.”
Chris Christie blames Biden administration for border crisis: ‘They have induced this problem’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Sunday knocked President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for not visiting the U.S.-Mexico border amid a surge in migrants and blamed the administ…
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How the world reacted to ‘the best World Cup final ever’ | CNN
This World Cup final was a game that seemed to defy comprehension, conventions and any attempt to describe it.
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Jan. 6 committee formally accuses Donald Trump of 4 crimes
The select panel held its final public meeting Monday afternoon and released the first components of its final report.
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Maine TSA finds hatchet, homemade gun in passenger's carry-on bag
TSA officers at Portland International Jetport last week detected a hatchet and a homemade gun in the bag of a passenger attempting to board a plane.
Israel deports Palestinian activist to France
Israel says it has deported a Palestinian lawyer and activist to France, claiming he has ties to a banned militant group, despite objections from the French government
Musk and Kushner spotted at World Cup final
Twitter CEO Elon Musk and former White House senior adviser Jared Kushner were spotted enjoying the 2022 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar. Musk live-tweeted the mat…
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‘They’ve gotta have something in place’: Critics circle as Biden admin prepares for end of Title 42
The imminent expiration of the immigration policy on Wednesday has prompted concern of a surge of arrivals at the southern border.
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A US airman relives the horror of the Vietnam ‘Christmas bombings’ 50 years later | CNN
It was one of the heaviest bombardments in history. A shock-and-awe campaign of overwhelming air power aimed at bombing into submission a determined opponent that, despite being vastly outgunned, had withstood everything the world’s most formidable war machine could throw at it.
www.cnn.comOil industry faces end of the road in California regardless of Newsom penalty on profits
Fossil fuel companies face an existential threat in California as the state shifts to a carbon neutral future.
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Biden comes under pressure over expected easing of U.S. asylum rules
U.S. lawmakers, both Republicans and Democrats, on Sunday pressed Democratic President Joe Biden to take action to manage an expected wave of asylum seekers at America's southern border when COVID-era restrictions are set to end this week.
Schiff says Trump’s political relevance may have slowed DOJ probes
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday said former President Trump’s political relevance may have impacted the Justice Department’s probes involving Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020…
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Zelenskiy says peace message heard despite FIFA broadcast refusal
Ukraine's president asked for the video to be broadcast, including his call to hold a global peace conference to help resolve the war triggered by Russia's invasion. Ukrainian soccer players and other officials publicized the message, he said.
Keystone cleanup turns remote Kansas valley into a small town
The rupture was the third in the last five years for the Keystone Pipeline, and the worst of the three. TC Energy has not said when repairs will finish and the line will restart, and crews will remain busy through the holidays.
The ‘Twitter Files’ Congressman on Elon Musk and Taming Silicon Valley
Rep. Ro Khanna still believes in Silicon Valley. But after a brutal year for tech, even its biggest optimist wants more guardrails.
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GOP rep says ‘hurricane of migrants’ hitting El Paso
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) said on Sunday that a “hurricane of migrants” is hitting the city of El Paso, Texas, as migrants surge to the U.S.-Mexico border. “It is a dire situation in El P…
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Argentines erupt in joy after epic World Cup final
Argentines let loose on Sunday and streets across the country became places of celebration after an epic World Cup final in which the national team beat France on penalties.(Dec 18)
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Libya militia held Lockerbie suspect before handover to U.S.
Analysts said the Tripoli-based government responsible for handing over the suspect was likely seeking U.S. goodwill.
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Dead boy pulled from rubble after latest Russian hit on Ukraine
For several days, Moscow has been pounding civilian infrastructure in what has been the Kremlin's most sustained drone and missile campaign on Ukraine since the war began.
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A Battle for the Arctic Is Underway. And the U.S. Is Already Behind.
Climate change is opening the Arctic. Can the U.S. and NATO surpass Russian capabilities and ambitions in a new Cold War?
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Tens of thousands without power in New England and New York after powerful snowstorm
As of Sunday morning, more than 58,000 customers were without power in Maine, according to poweroutage.us.
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Here’s the latest for Sunday, December 18: El Paso, Texas mayor calls state of emergency over migrant swell; At least 19 dead in Afghanistan fuel tanker blast; Machu Picchu tourists remain stranded amid unrest; Argentina wins World Cup final against France.
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‘I’ll let you know later’: Manchin avoids questions on his future with the Democratic Party - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) dodged questions on whether he would consider leaving the Democratic Party on Sunday. Manchin, once one of the two centrist Democrats in the Senate alongside Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), is now the sole centrist following Sinema's recent announcement that she was...
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Britain is 'resolute' on nurses' pay, senior minister says
The British government is "resolute" it will not budge on nurses' pay, senior minister Oliver Dowden said on Sunday, ahead of a planned second nationwide walkout by the profession over an average pay offer of 4% while inflation runs at more than 10%.
Argentina wins World Cup final against France in penalty shootout
Argentina scored four of the penalty kicks to France's two.
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Transcript: Sen. Joe Manchin on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Joe Manchin that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Rep. Henry Cuellar on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Henry Cuellar that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Keisha Lance Bottoms on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Dec. 18, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Joe Manchin, Reps. Tony Gonzales and Henry Cuellar joined Margaret Brennan.
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Covid, flu and RSV: What the science shows about being contagious
How long do people remain infectious with respiratory viral diseases like Covid, flu and RSV?
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As post-Thanksgiving COVID hospitalizations spike, Dr. Jha urges people to get new booster
A sharp increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations since the Thanksgiving wasn't a surprise, Dr. Ashish Jha said Sunday, urging people to get the new vaccine
COVID response coordinator: People ‘confused’ about whether they need updated booster
Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said Americans seem “confused” about whether they need an updated COVID-19 vaccine booster, urging people to get anothe…
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COVID-linked deaths seen in Beijing after virus rules eased
Deaths linked to the coronavirus are appearing in Beijing after weeks of China reporting no fatalities, even as the country is seeing a surge of cases.
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During the holidays, “people are gathering, as they should,” White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Ashish Jha said.
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comOver 7 million misdiagnoses made in emergency rooms each year, study finds - Washington Examiner
Approximately 1 in 18 patients visiting the emergency room receives an incorrect diagnosis, a new analysis finds. An estimated 7.4 million misdiagnoses are made each year, with 2.5 million suffering an adverse event as a result of the error, according to a report published by the Department of...
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'I don't trust it:' Vaccine hesitancy lingers even as China COVID cases surge
The problem is a growing headache for Beijing as it tries to persuade more people to get vaccinated in the face of a spike in infections and the prospect of more than 1.5 million deaths after the lifting of strict anti-COVID measures.
At least 7 million people have long COVID. Here's how to support them
Long COVID patients, doctors and disability experts offer advice on how to best support patients with the debilitating condition.
China's COVID case "explosion" not due to relaxed rules, WHO says, as 1st deaths reported since easing
Despite official promises of a vaccine surge and calls for most of those infected to just ride it out, sudden policy changes have left many people nervous.
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Thailand's king, queen test positive for COVID-19
Thailand’s king and queen have tested positive for COVID-19, and so far have only mild symptoms. The royal palace in Bangkok says doctors prescribed treatment for King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida, and requested them to refrain from public duties.
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China Covid: Health expert predicts three winter waves
The country is currently facing a spike in cases after restrictions were eased earlier this month.
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Racist Doctors and Organ Thieves: Why So Many Black People Distrust the Health Care System
It’s more than just Tuskegee. Racism still poisons American health care.
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'Utter betrayal': Florida pastor accused of Covid scam slammed by ex-associate's son
ASLAN International Ministry’s PPP loan application contained the signature of an elderly accountant stricken with dementia. His family is speaking out for the first time.
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CDC study confirms not getting updated COVID booster leaves Americans vulnerable this winter
The study confirms researchers' warnings that immunity wanes with time.
ADHD in women: Symptoms develop in childhood, but the signs are often missed
A national shortage of the drug Adderall has spotlighted a spike in demand for medications that treat the disorder, especially among women.
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Updated booster shot prevents a majority of Covid hospitalizations in older adults
New data from the CDC finds that the booster shot is particularly effective at keeping older adults out of the hospital.
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