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Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses with heaping snow drifts and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses.
GOP senators slam McConnell, Republican colleagues for supporting omnibus
Republican Sens. Ron Johnson (Wis.) and Mike Lee (Utah) slammed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and their GOP colleagues on Sunday for supporting the $1.7 trillion omnibus package th…
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Putin says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine, Kyiv says Moscow doesn't want talks
The Kremlin says it will fight until all its aims are achieved while Kyiv says it will not rest until every Russian soldier is ejected from all of its territory.
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Busloads of migrants dropped off at vice president’s DC home on Christmas Eve
Multiple busloads of migrants were dropped off at Vice President Harris’s residence in Washington, D.C. on Saturday — Christmas Eve — leaving migrants on the streets in below-freezing temperat…
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Love, respect, and common ground would be a Christmas miracle - Washington Examiner
Belief in God and participation in regular religious gatherings have reached an all-time low in recent years. The share of people lacking a church or religious affiliation fell below 50% during the pandemic era. Although most people still believe in God, the number overall who do not has reached...
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Putin claims Moscow ready for Ukraine talks as attacks go on
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Vladimir Putin claimed that Russia is ready for talks to end the war in Ukraine even as the country faced more attacks from Moscow — a clear sign that peace wasn't imminent.
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Ukrainians 'know what we are fighting for,' Zelenskyy says in defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes
“We endured attacks, threats, nuclear blackmail, terror, missile strikes. Let’s endure this winter because we know what we are fighting for,” Zelenskyy said.
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Spending bill aids retirees, and boosts financial industry
A section of the new $1.7 trillion spending bill from Congress has been billed as a dramatic step toward shoring up retirement accounts of millions of workers.
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Democrats outraged over Christmas Eve migrant drop-off at VP’s house
Democrats are blasting the busing of migrants to Vice President Harris’s Washington, D.C., residence on Christmas Eve, taking aim at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), whom they blame for dropp…
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Trump Christmas message: 'The USA is dying from within!!!'
His holiday messages mixed cheers and jeers.
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Deadly winter storm brings travel chaos, 'life-threatening' frigid temperatures to much of the U.S.
At least 46 people have been killed, according to an NBC News tally.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin says Jan. 6 committee report reveals "real villainy" but also a "resurgent democratic spirit"
"With democracy under attack all over the world ... it's good to know that we have a strong resurgent democratic spirit in America," Rep. Jamie Raskin said on "Face the Nation."
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Judge won't drop charges for former gubernatorial candidate
A federal judge in Florida has refused to throw out criminal charges against former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum
Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin says Moscow is ready for talks
All the updates from December 25, 2022 as they happened.
GOP opponents of omnibus secured billions in funding for ‘pet projects’ to districts - Washington Examiner
GOP lawmakers who voted against a massive $1.7 trillion spending package secured billions in earmarks, known as community project funding, which direct federal dollars to specific “pet projects” in members' home states and districts. The bill contains over 7,200 projects, often known as “pork,”...
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China defends Ukraine war stance, aims to deepen ties with Russia
Foreign Minister Wang Yi defends Chinese position in Ukraine, hails ‘historic’ improvement in ties with Arab countries.
Texas Republican trashes $1.7T government spending bill
"It was an absolute piece of garbage," Rep. Pat Fallon said.
www.politico.comRepublicans divided on fight to take on Big Tech - Washington Examiner
Most Republicans readily agree they should use their forthcoming House majority to take on the so-called Big Tech companies that dominate everything from social media to online shopping.But many disagree on how to do it.Video EmbedCAPITOL COIN: CRYPTO GIANTS HAVE SPENT OVER $10M
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Biden, first lady thank service members in Christmas calls
President Joe Biden is celebrating a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and has spoken with American service members stationed around the world.
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Deadly winter storm continues to unleash mayhem: Latest updates
As the holiday travel rush begins, a cross-country storm is bringing heavy snow, blizzard conditions and damaging winds.
US warns of possible attack in Islamabad amid security fears
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is warning its staff of a possible attack on Americans at a top hotel in Pakistan’s capital
'Blizzard of the century': Death toll rises as Buffalo digs out
At least 60 people have died from the cold, wintry weather that wreaked havoc across the U.S. over Christmas weekend.
Biden, first lady thank service members in Christmas calls
President Joe Biden is celebrating a quiet Christmas with his family at the White House and has spoken with American service members stationed around the world.
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China stages 'strike drills' around Taiwan, citing provocation
Taiwan said the drills showed Beijing was destroying regional peace and trying to cow Taiwan's people.
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Investigators seek video in sabotage of Washington power grid
Four power substation facilities were vandalized in Pierce County, Washington, on Christmas morning, knocking out power to more than 14,000 customers.
A national weed glut is causing prices to plummet and imperiling businesses
In Michigan, the number of cultivators has doubled while prices have dropped by 75 percent.
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DHS warns immigrants of Title 42 enforcement, border temperatures
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning immigrants that the administration is continuing to enforce Title 42, after the Supreme Court this week temporarily halted the expiration of the…
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King Charles addresses late queen and Prince William in Christmas speech, snubs Prince Harry - Washington Examiner
King Charles III delivered his first Christmas message on Sunday following the death of Queen Elizabeth II this year. "I am standing here in this exquisite chapel of St. George in Windsor Castle so close to where my beloved mother, the late queen, is laid to rest with my dear father," he said. "I am
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How House Republicans’ effort to eliminate proxy voting could backfire - Washington Examiner
Republicans are set to take control of the House in January, and top party leaders are already eyeing immediate changes they want to make to the lower chamber with their new majority power.Among those changes, Republicans have vowed to end the practice of proxy voting, which allows lawmakers to...
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DeSantis: Angling to become king of ‘the stupid party’
What he’s offering is Trumpism without Trump. But will it work?
thehill.comRussia’s war has mobilized $500 billion in clean energy spending - Washington Examiner
Video EmbedRussia’s war in Ukraine has accelerated the pace of clean energy spending, according to a report from the world’s leading energy agency, sparking $500 billion in new government investments alone, as leaders seek to transition away from fossil fuels and keep costs
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Raskin: Electoral Count Act reform ‘doesn’t solve the fundamental problem’ of Electoral College
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said the Electoral Count Reform Act that Congress passed to adjust federal election law was necessary but “doesn’t solve the fundamental problem” of the Electoral College.…
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TikTok bans on government devices raise questions about platform’s future
TikTok is getting banned from a growing number of federal and state devices, underscoring how political winds are turning against the platform given worries about China and raising questi…
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January 6 panelist points to Electoral College reform as next priority to safeguard democracy | CNN Politics
Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the House January 6 select committee, said reforming the Electoral College to ensure the presidential winner reflects the outcome of the popular vote would be the next step to safeguard democracy.
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Winter storm kills at least 12 in New York, with more deaths expected to be announced
A massive blizzard in New York killed at least 12 people on Christmas, with officials saying more bodies have been found but weren't identified.
Some Ukrainians move up Christmas to part ways with Russia
Ukrainians usually celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7, as do Russians. Not this year, or at least not all of them.
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Taliban use water cannon on women protesting education order in Afghanistan | CNN
A group of women took to the streets in the city of Herat in Afghanistan on Saturday, protesting against a Taliban order this week suspending all female students from attending university in the country.
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Year in Review: The most outlandish statements made on the campaign trail this cycle - Washington Examiner
Georgia GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker made headlines this year more for his political gaffes than his policy points.The football legend called himself "220 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal" at a campaign stop on Nov. 29. That same day, he talked himself through the ins and outs of a...
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16 dead after Buffalo area hit by ‘devastating’ snowstorm, governor says
“This will go down in history as the most devastating storm in Buffalo’s long, storied history of having battled many battles, many major storms,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
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Police say 2 dead, incendiary devices found at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton Police confirmed that the two adults found dead were a married couple who were former members of the Kingdom Hall congregation.
www.cbsnews.comRussia-Ukraine updates: Putin says Moscow is ready for talks
All the updates from December 25, 2022 as they happened.
4 NGOs suspend work in Afghanistan after Taliban bar women
Four major international aid groups say they will suspend their operations in Afghanistan following a decision by the country’s Taliban rulers to ban women from working at non-governmental organizations.
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Putin says he is ready to negotiate ‘with everyone involved’ over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he’s ready to negotiate “with everyone involved” in the war with Ukraine. Putin told a Russian news reporter in an interview that aired on Russian m…
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Zelensky rallies Ukrainians with defiant Christmas message after deadly Russian barrage in Kherson | CNN
President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Ukrainians to have “patience and faith” in a defiant Christmas address after a deadly wave of Russian strikes pounded the southern city of Kherson.
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All the updates from December 25, 2022 as they happened.
Nepal's 'fierce' ex-guerrilla chief becomes new prime minister
A former Maoist guerrilla who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal's Hindu monarchy was on Sunday appointed prime minister for a third time, in alliance with the main opposition after last month's election returned a hung parliament.
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Porn site founder accused of sex trafficking caught in Spain
The founder of a California-based porn empire that coerced young women into filming adult videos has been arrested in Spain, three years after he fled while facing federal sex-trafficking charges.
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Thousands without power as deadly winter storm's deep freeze stretches through Christmas Day
In New York's Erie County, home to Buffalo, ambulances were taking more than three hours to make a single hospital trip and the blizzard may be "the worst storm in our community's history."
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Paris shooting suspect expressed 'hatred of foreigners', says prosecutor
A suspect accused of gunning down three Kurdish people in Paris told investigators of his "hatred of foreigners", the Paris prosecutor said on Sunday.
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Blinken: Taliban decision to ban women from NGO jobs could be ‘devastating’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that a decision by the Taliban to prohibit women in Afghanistan from working for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) could be “devastating” for t…
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Foreign aid groups halt work after Taliban ban on female staff
Five NGOs suspend operations in Afghanistan after women are banned from working for them.
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Netanyahu rebukes far-right ally for anti-LGBTQ comments
He pledged there would be no harm to their rights by his upcoming government in Israel.
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Four die after coach crashes on icy road in Canada
An intercity coach overturns on Christmas Eve in British Columbia in "extremely icy road conditions".
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Christmas celebrations: Five cultures with unique holiday traditions - Washington Examiner
Christmastime has come around again, and many cultures and countries celebrate one of the most beloved holidays with their own set of traditions. From a giant straw goat to "Christmas Tree Jenga," here's a closer look at five of the most interesting ways that countries bask in the good tidings...
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US flight cancellations on Christmas Day top 3,100 | CNN
With much of the United States still reeling from a nearly weeklong winter storm, flight cancellations and delays and other transportation challenges continued to pile up on Christmas Day.
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Democrats close legislative year with final swipes at Trump: The Note
Consider the ways in which Trump was rebuked and rebuffed:. His taxes were exposed; his actions around Jan. 6 were called out
King Charles' first Christmas speech reflects cost-of-living crisis
In his first Christmas speech, King Charles praises public services and volunteers helping those in need.
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The 5 most tax-friendly states for retirement in 2023
With inflation hovering near a 40-year high, more retirees are looking to make a move to cut costs. Here are the most tax-friendly states in the U.S. for 2023.
James Webb telescope: Amazing images show the Universe as never before
It's a year since the James Webb telescope launched, and we've marvelled at its pictures ever since.
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Immigrants dropped outside Kamala Harris’s DC residence on Christmas Eve - Washington Examiner
Three busloads of immigrants arrived in the nation’s capital on Saturday evening from Texas, including one that unloaded passengers outside Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence late Saturday night, according to multiple reports. The Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network was on hand to...
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Prince Andrew surprisingly attends Christmas service with King Charles III, Prince William
Prince Andrew accompanied his extended family for church services on Christmas morning. The disgraced royal surprisingly walked alongside the senior-most members of the family.
Migrants in El Paso have trouble finding shelter as dangerously cold temperatures arrive | CNN
As freezing temperatures from a coast-to-coast winter storm arrive in El Paso, Texas, some migrants who haven’t turned themselves in to border agents or officials after crossing the US-Mexico border are having a difficult time finding shelter.
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Al-Shabab: 14 Iranian fishermen freed years after abduction
Some of the 14 fishermen were abducted by al-Shabab militants off the Somali coast eight years ago.
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El Salvador conducts anti-drug military operation on Christmas Eve
El Salvador started Christmas Eve with a military operation against drug dealers in a San Salvador community, the government said on Saturday, part of the country's controversial attempt to fight criminal gangs.
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How San Antonio became a hub for migrants
The U.S. is straining to handle the migrant influx. San Antonio may be a model.
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Pope's lament: Icy winds of war buffet humanity at Christmas
Pope Francis has used his Christmas message Sunday to lament the “icy winds of war” buffeting humanity.
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Ex-Maldives leader gets 11 years for money laundering, bribe
A court in Maldives has found the former president guilty of money laundering and accepting a bribe and sentenced him to 11 years in prison
Inside Putin’s Mind, Living in Post-Roe America and a Midterm Stunner: An Astonishing Year in 22 Stories
POLITICO Magazine editors pick the stories that best explain 2022 — and offer a hint of what might come next.
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Pope Francis says world suffering a 'famine of peace'
In his Christmas Day message, the pontiff also called for an "immediate end" to the war in Ukraine.
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How the James Webb Space Telescope transformed astronomy this year
One year ago, on Christmas Day, the James Webb Space Telescope was launched. Since it began collecting data, it has captured - in stunning detail - previously unobservable stars, planets and galaxies.
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Judge kept FTX execs' plea deals secret to get founder to US
A judge kept secret that two of Sam Bankman-Fried's executive associates were cooperating with investigators so the cryptocurrency entrepreneur wouldn't get spooked and fight extradition from the Bahamas to the United States.
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Full transcript: Correspondents roundtable on "Face the Nation," Dec. 25, 2022
Full transcript of the year-end CBS News correspondents roundtable that aired on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Dec. 25, 2022
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Jamie Raskin and our roundtable of correspondents join Margaret Brennan.
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18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US
A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the United States.
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Federal effort to boost election worker protections fizzles
Federal proposals that would have significantly boosted security funding for election offices and heightened penalties for threatening their staff failed to advance this year.
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Trump White House spokeswoman learned mid-lunch about the Capitol riot, new transcript shows | CNN Politics
A newly released transcript of Kayleigh McEnany’s interview with the January 6 committee revealed how the Trump White House press secretary learned, while eating lunch in her office, that the situation at the US Capitol had become violent.
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Potential GOP presidential contenders face crossroads as 2024 decisions near
Before they begin to court voters, ambitious politicians often have to gauge whether their families are on board.
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Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge has thrown out Republican Kari Lake’s challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor’s race to Democrat Katie Hobbs, rejecting her claim that problems with ballot printers at some polling places on Election Day were the result of intentional misconduct.
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More migrants dropped off outside vice president’s home in freezing weather on Christmas Eve | CNN Politics
Several busloads of migrants were dropped off in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence in Washington, DC, on Christmas Eve in 18 degree weather late Saturday.
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Year in Review: Vladimir Putin’s biggest setbacks in 2022 - Washington Examiner
When Russian President Vladimir Putin shocked the world with an all-out invasion of Ukraine in February, he expected a quick victory that would bring military glory to Russia. Instead, 10 months later, Putin’s army is demoralized, with an estimated 100,000 Russian troops dead, injured, or...
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Congress misses its deadline to fund the government again
Despite the sturm and drang about “funding the government before the deadline,” Congress punted, again, approving yet another interim spending bill.
Five major bills Congress passed in 2022
From measures tackling climate change to protecting same-sex marriage, a slew of consequential legislation landed on President Joe Biden’s desk this year.
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Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies
A special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies illegally tried to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election in Georgia appears to be wrapping up its work, but many questions remain.
apnews.comRep. Raskin: Trump could spend ‘the remaining days of his misanthropic life behind bars’
A leading member of the Jan. 6 select committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said Friday he “really would be surprised” if Attorney General Merrick Garland doesn’t act on the panel’s criminal referrals and indict former President Donald Trump for his conduct relating to the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Ukraine’s Zelenksyy warns of Russian attacks over Christmas
The Ukrainian president also issued a warning to Russian people that ‘terror never goes without a response’.
Ukraine war: Zelensky delivers defiant Christmas message after Russian strikes
President Zelensky urges his people to persevere as Russian attacks leave millions without power.
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Twitter Files part 9: Vast web of coordination between tech giant and CIA, State Department, other agencies
The "Twitter Files' part nine dropped on Christmas Eve and showed a vast amount of coordination between multiple government agencies and the tech giant.
McConnell team raised worries about attack on Biden inauguration, ex-NSA O’Brien told Jan. 6 committee
Robert O’Brien described urgent calls and texts from Senate allies, including McConnell, not to resign during the final days of Trump’s presidency.
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EXPLAINER: Arctic blast sweeps US, causes bomb cyclone
An arctic blast has brought extreme cold, heavy snow and high winds to much of the U.S. Cold air moving down from Canada has caused temperatures to plunge dramatically.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill 10
At least 10 people are killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the recently liberated city.
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House Republicans suggest investigation into FBI in vein of 1970s Church Committee - Washington Examiner
House Republicans are suggesting a top-to-bottom investigation of the FBI ahead of the party retaking the lower chamber of Congress in January. The move comes amid growing accusations against the agency, specifically of being politicized and corrupt. Incoming House Judiciary Committee Chairman...
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Zelensky condemns Russia as ‘absolute evil’ after deadly Christmas Eve strikes on Kherson
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia as “absolute evil” on Saturday after a series of deadly strikes were launched on the city of Kherson on Christmas Eve. Zelensky posted …
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Tesla stock has plummeted since Elon Musk took over Twitter. Here's why.
Shares of Tesla have fallen 45% in two months since Elon Musk acquired Twitter.
Biden's 2022 solution to student debt could fall apart in 2023
Progressives who spent more than a year pushing President Joe Biden to cancel debt in the first place say they’re mobilizing in the coming year to hold onto a hard-fought victory.
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Kari Lake's lawsuit over defeat in Arizona governor's race thrown out by judge
Kari Lake asked a judge to either declare her the winner or order a revote in a key county.
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Belarus parliament passes law targeting exiled political critics
The upper chamber of the Belarusian parliament Wednesday passed amendments to a citizenship law that could be used to target political opposition and critics in exile. Although it has not yet been end...
After Jan. 6: Congress born of chaos ends in achievement
The 117th Congress opened with the unfathomable Jan. 6, 2021, mob siege of the Capitol. But it's closing as one of the most consequential legislative sessions in recent memory.
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Student borrowers reminded not to start repayments in January
The Biden administration had earlier extended a repayment pause while its student-debt relief program remains tied up in court.
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Russia accused of war crimes cover-up by razing Ukraine theatre
Ukraine says at least 300 people were killed when Russia bombed Mariupol’s drama theatre where civilians had sheltered.
Ukraine says Russia strike kills at least 10; Moscow blames pro-Kyiv forces
Fresh from a trip to Washington seeking weapons to resist the Russian invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy published photos showing streets strewn with burning cars, smashed windows and bodies.
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Twitter Files author Taibbi slams Dem congressman after accusation of 'gaslighting' Americans
Twitter Files author Matt Taibbi is responding to Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., who accused him of "gaslighting" Americans with the revelations into Twitter's previous conduct.
China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it
China has blasted an annual U.S. defense spending bill for hyping up the “China threat” while Taiwan welcomed the legislation, saying it shows U.S. support for the self-governing island that China says must come under its rule.
apnews.comDeadly winter storm continues to unleash mayhem: Latest updates
As the holiday travel rush begins, a cross-country storm is bringing heavy snow, blizzard conditions and damaging winds.
‘Forgotten Jan. 6?’: Pelosi slams McCarthy’s ‘most shameful act’ comment on omnibus - Washington Examiner
Outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) pushed back on House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) claim that the omnibus spending bill was “one of the most shameful acts,” inquiring if he had forgotten about the Capitol riot in 2021. “This will probably be my last speech as speaker of the...
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Shells pummel Ukraine's Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded
Russian shells have killed at least 10 people in the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted photos of the wreckage, showing cars on fire, bodies on the street and building windows blown out.
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Arizona judge rejects Republican Kari Lake's challenge to gubernatorial election
Republican Kari Lake has lost her legal challenge to the November gubernatorial election won by Democrat Katie Hobbs but says she will appeal.
January 6 panel’s criminal referrals are ‘worthless,’ Trump lawyer says | CNN Politics
The January 6 committee’s criminal referrals to the Justice Department, urging the prosecution of Donald Trump, are “worthless,” one of the former president’s lawyers told CNN on Saturday.
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Taliban ban women from working for domestic, foreign NGOs
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has ordered all foreign and domestic non-governmental groups to suspend employing women.
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‘Big Brother is protecting you’: Eric Adams pledges stronger policing, more technology in 2023
How his aspirations play out in a city where fears of increasing crime followed wide-scale protests against police violence in 2020 remains to be seen.
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Pelosi mocked for wishing ‘Happy Shwanza’ in final speech as House speaker - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) used her final remarks as speaker to wish everyone a "Happy Shwanza" following the passing of the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill. The soon-to-be former speaker closed the 2022 session of Congress by sharing holiday greetings, including incorrectly pronouncing the...
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Trump attacks Jan. 6 report, claiming it 'did not produce a single shred of evidence'
Former President Trump responded publicly Friday night to the final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee, attacking the committee and refuting its findings.
US winter storm: Icy blast hits 250m Americans and Canadians
At least 19 deaths are linked to the freeze, which has brought blizzards and floods to the US and Canada.
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Kurds, anti-racism groups gather after deadly Paris shooting
Kurdish activists, left-wing politicians and anti-racism groups are holding a protest in Paris after three people were killed at a Kurdish cultural center a day earlier.
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Arizona judge rejects Lake's election lawsuit
The Republican gubernatorial candidate's lawsuit filed Dec. 9 alleged that illegal votes were cast in the Nov. 8 midterm election.
www.politico.comShapiro's big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge
Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania's next governor in January after running a campaign in which he spoke early and often about his Jewish religious heritage. At a time of rising concern about overt expressions of antisemitism, some observers are seeing a bright spot in his...
University of California workers approve contract agreement, ending longest higher education strike in U.S.
Part-time academic employees will receive pay raises of up to 80 percent.
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Afghanistan: Taliban ban women from working for NGOs
The latest move by Afghanistan's Islamist rulers is condemned by the United Nations and the US.
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President Biden asked to intervene by veterans in asylum case of Afghan soldier detained after border crossing
President Biden is being asked to intervene in an asylum case who previously fought against the Taliban alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don't be power-hungry
In the splendor of St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis was presiding over Christmas Eve Mass. During his homily Saturday evening, the pontiff hailed Jesus' birth in a stable and admonished people against being “ravenous” for power and wealth.
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Russia-Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy says ‘won’t wait for miracle’
All the updates from December 24, 2022 as they happened.
Four things to know about the massive winter storm hitting this Christmas
A massive winter storm pummeled much of the U.S. on Saturday with freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall on Christmas Eve, resulting in nearly two dozen deaths and leaving hundreds of thousands w…
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How the January 6 panel unearthed key details from little-known insiders | CNN Politics
The story of January 6 has largely focused on a cast of very prominent characters, including former President Donald Trump and members of his inner circle who have become household names, like his former attorney Rudy Giuliani and his White House chief of staff Mark Meadows.
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WATCH: Ben Carson blasts the Left for ‘woke’ changes to Christmas classics - Washington Examiner
Dr. Ben Carson, who served as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Trump administration, says political correctness has only made things “worse” while blasting recent changes to Christmas classics. “The first time I spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1997 about the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comArizona judge rejects Republican Kari Lake's challenge to gubernatorial election
Republican Kari Lake has lost her legal challenge to the November gubernatorial election won by Democrat Katie Hobbs but says she will appeal.
Arizona judge rejects Kari Lake’s election challenge and confirms Hobbs’ victory | CNN Politics
An Arizona judge on Saturday rejected Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s lawsuit attempting to overturn her defeat, concluding that there wasn’t clear or convincing evidence of misconduct, and affirming the victory of Democratic Gov.-elect Katie Hobbs.
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Stuck at the border, migrants find a little Christmas cheer
Tens of thousands of migrants who fled violence and poverty are spending Christmas in crowded shelters or on the dangerous streets of Mexican border towns.
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WISH LIST: Americans reveal Christmas requests for President Biden. Many ask for his resignation
Americans’ Christmas wishes to Biden ranged from brokering peace to fixing the economy, but most said they would ask the president to step down from office.
Five signs Biden is definitely running for another term
President Biden is expected to announce another bid for the presidency sometime in the early months of the new year. Officially, Biden is still considering whether to run for a second t…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 304
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 304th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Republicans navigate tricky relations with a damaged Trump
Republicans are struggling to navigate an increasingly complicated relationship with former President Trump, who has emerged from the midterms in arguably the weakest position he has been in but wh…
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Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits
The biblical town of Bethlehem is marking what is shaping up to be a merry Christmas. Thousands of visitors have descended upon the traditional birthplace of Jesus as it rebounds from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Buffalo, New York, winter storm leaves three dead as area buried in 28 inches of snow: 'life-threatening'
Buffalo, New York is experiencing a winter storm with up to four feet of snow expected in some areas, and three people have died during the blizzard.
Shells pummel Ukraine's Kherson, killing 7 and wounding 58
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, just back from his trip to Washington, posted photos of the wreckage on his social media accounts
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Fiscal doom: Five ways the $31 trillion national debt threatens the economy - Washington Examiner
Fueled by the pandemic and years of fiscal splurging, the national debt of the United States blew past a record-shattering $31 trillion in October, and the country is barreling toward a future economic reckoning. Economists have long debated the precise repercussions of skyrocketing debt, with...
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'The Serpent' serial killer Charles Sobhraj returns to France
Charles Sobhraj, a convicted killer who police believe killed more than 20 western backpackers on the "hippie trail" through Asia in the 1970s and 1980s, returned to France on Saturday after nearly two decades behind bars in Nepal.
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In Mexico, posadas bring early Christmas spirit, community
Since Dec. 16, a joyful parade of people has wound its way through the streets of the Mexico City borough of Xochimilco.
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University of California academic workers end weeks-long strike
University of California (UC) academic workers ended a nearly six-week strike on Friday that unions described as the biggest work stoppage ever at a U.S. institution of higher education.
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Emhoff battles antisemitism as historic ‘first’ on White House team
When Doug Emhoff made history as the first second gentleman, he knew another title — first Jewish spouse of a U.S. president or vice president — was just as significant. Emhoff has…
thehill.comJames Webb telescope: Amazing images show the Universe as never before
It's a year since the James Webb telescope launched, and we've marvelled at its pictures ever since.
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Biden dials back fight with Saudi Arabia as gas prices drop - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden’s promised reckoning for Saudi Arabia has faded as the spike in energy prices has done the same, leaving the White House to temper Democratic ire.When a coalition of oil-producing states led by Saudi Arabia slashed oil production quotas weeks before the midterm elections...
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Idaho professor sues TikToker over allegations in the killing of 4 university students
The University of Idaho history professor accuses the TikToker of defamation in a federal lawsuit, saying videos with the allegations have been viewed millions of times.
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Days before new president, old divisions tearing at Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) — Trumpets and snares will play Brazil’s national anthem at Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s swearing-in on Jan. 1.
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These fast food places, restaurants will be open on Christmas Day 2022
Looking for a quick bite to eat on Christmas? Check out these places.
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ordered to take paternity test
A Texas judge issued the order for genetic testing Thursday in a paternity case brought by Alexandra Davis.
www.cbsnews.comRahul Gandhi's cross-India march reaches capital city Delhi
A cross-country march led by Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi reached the capital New Delhi on Saturday, hoping to regain some of the popularity it lost to the ruling Hindu-nationalist party. More than 1,000 people joined Gandhi's march against "hate and division", which aims to turn the...
West Point to remove Robert E. Lee portrait, bust
West Point over its holiday break will remove a portrait of Robert E. Lee in Confederate uniform as well as a bust of the general from prominent spots on campus, carrying out directives that were i…
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22 dead in fire at illegal shelter in Russia
Russian officials say 22 people died in a fire at a private shelter in the Siberian city of Kemerovo that was operating illegally.
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Capitol riot panel's final report sets out case to try Trump
The congressional panel probing the attack on the U.S. Capitol outlined its case that Trump should face criminal charges.
SEE IT: 2,000-year-old silver coins found in Judean cave near Dead Sea - Washington Examiner
A wooden box containing 15 silver coins that are said to be around 2,200 years old was found in a Judean Desert excavation in Israel. In addition to the coins, which date back to the reign of Antiochos IV in 176 BC and were minted by Ptolemy VI, the then-King of Egypt, the box contained
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UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at 45
Stephan Bonnar, UFC Hall of Famer best known for his bout against Forrest Griffin on season one of "The Ultimate Fighter," died Thursday at age 45.
Prince Harry and Meghan criticise the Sun's Jeremy Clarkson apology
A spokesperson for the royal couple says the newspaper profited off "hate, violence and misogyny".
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Kurdish protest over Paris shooting turns violent
Clashes broke out for a second day in Paris on Saturday between police and Kurdish protestors angry at the killing of three members of their community by a gunman.
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A Christmas season without its traditional glow in Ukraine
Just a year ago, Sophia Square in Kyiv was all about the big Christmas tree and thousands of lights spreading over the plaza.
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U.S. deep freeze leaves hundreds of thousands without power
Disruptions upended daily routines and holiday plans for millions of Americans during one of the year's busiest travel periods.
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Analysis: This is how your government works now | CNN Politics
The annual dash to fund the government is starting to sound like a bad Christmas carol: 12 spending bills, $1.7 trillion, 4,000-plus pages, a single massive end-of-year vote and a lifeline for the lobster industry.
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3 men killed in Mexico City following monthslong dispute over house
The grisly pre-Christmas killings are casting attention on the dark side of the capital's booming property market.
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Baby, it's cold outside: Teams, fans adapt as deep freeze hits U.S.
The National Football League (NFL) was hit by the cold that pummeled the United States on Saturday as fans bundled up to watch late-season showdowns in punishing conditions.
www.reuters.comJan. 6 Report Leaves Questions About What Happened in Trump's SUV
The House Jan. 6 committee’s final report provides new details of its efforts to get to the bottom of one of the most explosive pieces of the public testimony heard by the committee — an account of President Donald Trump trying to grab the steering wheel of his SUV just before the assault on the...
India opposition’s ‘unity march’ against hate enters capital
Members of India’s main opposition Congress party and thousands of supporters have walked into New Delhi as part of a cross-country “unity march” seeking to challenge what they say is a “hate-filled” version of the country under the Hindu nationalist government.
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El Paso council members call for Biden to visit border as humanitarian crisis continues
The mayor said emergency measure is "a band-aid on a broken system" and some council members say President Biden needs to see the crisis in El Paso.
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Airlines cancel 5,700 U.S. flights amid fierce winter storms
Airline cancellations topped 5,700 U.S. flights on Friday as massive winter storms snarled airport operations around the United States and frustrated tens of thousands of holiday travelers.
South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 15 near hospital
A fuel tanker that apparently got stuck under a bridge explodes in a huge fireball, killing at least 15 people.
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Biden celebrates Christmas with mass, Italian dinner at White House
President Biden is celebrating a chilly Christmas Eve in Washington, D.C., at the White House, where he will attend an evening mass with first lady Jill Biden and family. The White House said the B…
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Rabuka sworn in as Fiji prime minister after close election
Sitiveni Rabuka has been sworn in as Fiji’s prime minister, capping a tense week in a fragile Pacific democracy where the former military commander first held office more than two decades ago.
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'Real Housewife' Jen Shah should get 10 years in prison after guilty plea for wire fraud, feds say
A new filing says Shah appeared to mock the charges in her "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" season two tagline: "The only thing I’m guilty of is being Shah-mazing."
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In the end, solar power opponents prevail in Williamsport, Ohio
EDF Renewables is abandoning plans for a 400-megawatt photovoltaic array in response to intense local opposition.
Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies
Will Donald Trump face charges in Georgia? A special grand jury is wrapping up its work investigating allegations of interference in the election.
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Harry and Meghan dismiss Sun apology for offending column as 'PR stunt'
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Saturday dismissed an apology by the tabloid Sun newspaper for publishing a column highly critical of Meghan as a "PR stunt" and said the newspaper had not contacted her to say sorry.
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China sanctions 2 US citizens over action on Tibet
China has sanctioned two U.S. citizens in retaliation for action taken by Washington over human rights abuses in Tibet.
apnews.comHope Hicks told Trump that January 6 was as bad as everyone said it was and he complained that it wasn't fair that he was being blamed
The January 6 House Select Committee released almost 50 witness testimony transcripts Friday, days after recommending that the DOJ prosecute Trump.
Winter storm updates: Widespread freezing temperatures to continue through Christmas; deaths reported
Nationwide, officials have attributed at least 18 deaths to the storm as of Saturday night.
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IRS delays $600 income reporting rule for U.S. gig workers
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service said on Friday it would delay a new rule requiring more extensive reporting by gig workers and others who are paid through third party apps, after complaints the rule was too onerous.
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US strike kills 6 al-Shabaab militants in Somalia | CNN Politics
The US carried out a strike in Somalia that killed six al-Shabaab militants on Friday, US Africa Command said in a statement.
www.cnn.comCubans search for holiday food amid deepening crisis
Scarcity and economic turmoil are nothing new to Cuba, but soaring inflation and deepening shortages have made holiday shopping even more difficult for Cubans this year.
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'He makes his own category': How Nyckoles Harbor's unique size, speed compares to NFL stars
With the speed of NFL's Tyreek Hill and the size of Randy Moss, high school senior Nyckoles Harbor has top colleges vying for his signature
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‘An empty seat at the table’: Christmas without Shireen Abu Akleh
She was a renowned journalist, but to her niece, Shireen was a Christmas-loving aunt and the ‘backbone’ of the family.
Will you have a white Christmas this year? Here's where snow is forecast for the holiday
Is it going to snow on Christmas? The forecast calls for snow and winter weather across much of the country setting many up for a white Christmas.
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Rishi Sunak hires journalist James Forsyth as political secretary
Spectator political editor and Times columnist is friend of prime minister’s
Illinois’ annual population loss is accelerating - Washington Examiner
(The Center Square) – For the ninth consecutive year, Illinois lost population and the losses are accelerating. Overall, the United States grew by 0.4% over the past year that ended July 1. That’s 1.25 million additional people for a total of nearly 333.3 million nationwide. Most of the states...
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Tunisia's political experiment threatens economic collapse
Tunisia’s political crisis has brought the already struggling economy closer to collapse. The IMF has frozen a loan deal the government badly needs to cope with budget fallout from the pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Taliban bans female NGO staff, jeopardizing aid efforts
They said some did not adhere to the administration's interpretation of Islamic dress code for women.
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High mortgage rates send homebuyers scrambling for relief
Mortgage rates are more than double what they were a year ago, so many homebuyers are looking for ways to put off some of the pain for a few years.
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Jan. 6 report says Trump floated plan for 10,000 troops to protect him - recap of findings
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol released its highly-anticipated final report. Read it here.
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Kari Lake loses lawsuit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
A judge has thrown out Republican Kari Lake's challenge of her defeat in the Arizona governor's race to Democrat Katie Hobbs.
Pelé's family gathers at hospital in Sao Paulo
Family members of Brazilian soccer great Pelé are gathering at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo where the 82-year-old global icon has been since the end of November.
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Suspect in Paris shooting transferred to psychiatric unit
Authorities say the 69-year-old suspect, who allegedly killed three people, was removed from custody for health reasons.
Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX execs received billions in hidden loans, ex-Alameda CEO says
Caroline Ellison said she agreed with Bankman-Fried to hide from FTX’s investors, lenders and customers that the hedge fund could borrow unlimited sums from the exchange, according a transcript of her Dec. 19 plea hearing that was unsealed on Friday.
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White House cautiously optimistic over economy in 2023: ‘Absolutely no sign’ job growth will tumble or unemployment will spike | CNN Politics
As Wall Street and Main Street fret about a potential recession, White House officials are projecting confidence about the economy’s ability to weather the storm in 2023.
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Is Elon Musk going to turn into the same sort of joke that Trump has become? | Arwa Mahdawi
Musk’s cult-like fans haven’t entirely lost faith in their leader yet, but it’s getting a lot harder for him to keep up his image
Identity is complex for Lebanon's Christian Palestinian camp
DBAYEH, Lebanon (AP) — Tucked away in the hills north of Beirut below a Maronite monastery, Lebanon’s only remaining Christian-majority Palestinian camp gives few outward clues to its identity.
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Migrants face freezing Christmas at US-Mexico border
Migrants almost certain to spend Christmas in crowded shelters or on streets of Mexican border towns amid winter storm.
Kentucky Lawmaker Speaks Out About Transgender Son's Suicide
When Henry Berg-Brousseau appeared before Kentucky lawmakers at a hearing in 2015 about a proposed transgender bathroom bill, he closed his testimony with an introduction. “If you don’t know a transgender kid already, you do now. You know me, Henry,” he said. “And I’d be honored to continue to...
Head of major Russian shipyard dies suddenly, no cause given
A major Russian shipyard that specialises in building non-nuclear submarines said its general director had died suddenly on Saturday after 11 years in the job, but gave no details.
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Winter storm causes power outages, hits Americans with snow and freezing temperatures before Christmas
Blinding blizzards, freezing rain and frigid cold knocked out power from Maine to Seattle.
www.cbsnews.comJan. 6 committee lays out damning case against Donald Trump in final report
The House select committee’s Jan. 6 report provides overwhelming evidence of former Donald Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, including multiple instances in which Trump was fully aware that he had lost.
Death toll in South Africa fuel tanker explosion rises to 15
Deadly blast took place after a tanker carrying LPG got caught beneath a bridge close to a hospital and houses.
Armed Arab assailant rams car into Israeli police, shot dead
Israeli police have killed an Arab assailant who rammed into them with his car after attempting to shoot an officer in central Israel on Friday, leaving three policemen wounded.
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Staying warm this winter: How to beat rising home energy costs
Al Jazeera looks at how soaring heating and power costs are affecting millions on the brink of energy poverty.
El Salvador conducts anti-drug military operation on Christmas Eve
El Salvador started Christmas Eve with a military operation against drug dealers in a San Salvador community, the government said on Saturday, part of the country's controversial attempt to fight criminal gangs.
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Russia-Ukraine war in maps and charts: Live Tracker
As the Russian offensive enters its 148th week, we track where battles are taking place and the human cost of the war.
South Africa marks holidays despite nationwide power cuts
South Africa’s Christmas 2022 is a start/stop affair because the country’s daily power cuts are hitting just about every aspect of the holiday.
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Twitter restores suicide prevention feature after Reuters report
The social media platform came under pressure from some users and consumer safety groups over the removal of the feature.
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5 arrested in fatal shooting of 19-year-old at Nordstrom in Mall of America, police say
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was shot during a fight Friday night, the Bloomington, Minn., police chief said. No other injuries were reported.
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Taliban ban women from working for domestic, foreign NGOs
The Taliban government on Saturday ordered all foreign and domestic non-governmental groups in Afghanistan to suspend employing women.
5 arrested in deadly shooting at Minnesota's Mall of America
Police say five people have been arrested in a fatal shooting at Minnesota's Mall of America that sent the sprawling commercial center into lockdown on one of the final days of the holiday shopping season.
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Republican senator called Giuliani ‘walking malpractice’, January 6 report says
Mike Lee of Utah made comment in text message to Trump aide on evening after the Capitol attack
Hong Kong’s filmmakers stifled by tight political script
Directors say territory’s once-acclaimed movie industry is under threat from Beijing’s crackdown
Actor Orlando Brown pleads not guilty to assault charges
Former child star Orlando Brown has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation in Lima, Ohio
Spending bill secures funds for Native American health care
Access to health care for Native Americans and Alaska Natives will be bolstered with funding included in a massive government spending bill awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature. The U.S. House passed the measure Friday, avoiding a government shutdown and providing more certainty for a...
Asian shares higher in thin holiday trading
Shares have advanced in Asia in thin holiday trading. Markets in Hong Kong, Sydney and several other markets were closed.
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What’s behind the Unite India March?
The opposition Congress Party says its rally aims to highlight what it calls the ‘danger’ of the ruling BJP.
Harris' widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No. 32 retired
The Pittsburgh Steelers retired the No. 32 of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris during a bittersweet halftime ceremony
Wall Street may get much worse in 2023 before getting better
NEW YORK (AP) — The worst may be yet to come for the stock market. Wall Street's mini-rebound since mid-October has recovered some of the index's sharp losses from the first 10 months of the year.
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Republicans calling Trump’s tax returns ‘private’ don’t understand privacy | Jan-Werner Müller
The Trump years demonstrated that the norm of presidential candidates voluntarily releasing their returns is too weak
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $640 million on Friday, after no tickets matched Tuesday's numbers
The cash prize option for Friday's drawing is expected to top $328 million, the lottery said.
Plan B gets new label by FDA to clarify it doesn't cause abortion
After more than two decades on the market, the FDA wants to give the emergency contraception drug "Plan B" a new label to clarify that it doesn't cause an abortion.
China's COVID-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus mutant
Could the COVID-19 surge in China unleash a new coronavirus mutant on the world? Scientists don’t know but worry that might happen.
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China's Zhejiang has 1 mln daily COVID cases, expected to double
Despite a record surge of cases nationwide, China reported no COVID deaths on the mainland for the five days through Saturday.
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US hits more than 100M COVID-19 cases. Experts say this is likely an undercount
On Thursday, the U.S. hit officially more than 100 million COVID-19 cases, but experts say this is likely an undercount of the true number of infections.
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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Packed ICUs, crowded crematoriums: COVID roils Chinese towns
BAZHOU, China (AP) — Yao Ruyan paced frantically outside the fever clinic of a county hospital in China’s industrial Hebei province, 70 kilometers (43 miles) southwest of Beijing.
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A Covid-19 ‘senior wave’ is driving up hospitalizations | CNN
This winter, Covid-19 trends are again on the rise across the country. For older adults, the situation is much more severe. Hospitalizations among seniors are nearing the peak from the Delta surge and rising fast, and the age gap has never been wider.
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Free COVID test orders have topped 10 million this round. Here's how to get yours.
The Biden administration reopened requests for four free tests per household through the U.S. Postal Service portal a week ago.
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Hong Kong leader aims to reopen border with China next month
Hong Kong’s leader says China has agreed to a reopening of the city’s border with the mainland, which has been largely closed by pandemic restrictions.
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Shanghai asks residents to stay in on Christmas as China Covid surges
The omicron variant is surging weeks after the authorities abruptly ended their zero-Covid policy, lifting strict testing requirements and travel restrictions.
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Most Americans don't have peak vaccine protection against COVID
Only 36% of Americans 65 and older have received an updated booster shot.
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Chinese City Seeing Half a Million COVID Cases A Day, Official Says
Rare acknowledgement is quickly censored
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Biden administration offers to release Tamiflu from Strategic National Stockpile | CNN
With an early and severe flu season straining resources, the Biden administration says it will release the prescription antiviral Tamiflu from the Strategic National Stockpile to states and territories that request it.
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Tracking flu, Covid-19 and RSV hospitalizations | CNN
Infections from influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus came earlier and hit harder in the United States this year, driving up hospitalizations to rates not seen in years. CNN is tracking the impact.
www.cnn.comChina's Zhejiang has 1 mln daily COVID cases, expected to double
Despite a record surge of cases nationwide, China reported no COVID deaths on the mainland for the five days through Saturday.
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Elderly leave cities as COVID infections surge in China
Families tell of sending elderly relatives away from China’s cities amid reports of surging cases and deaths.
Apple’s business under growing threat from China’s coronavirus wave
Supply chain experts warn outbreak following reversal of zero-Covid curbs creates uncertainty for iPhone maker
As COVID stages another winter comeback, many Californians don’t appear to care
The public approach to the coronavirus has become more laissez-faire. But during this...
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India makes negative COVID test mandatory for five countries
Travellers arriving from countries, including China, will have to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country.
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