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Ukraine building suffers deadliest civilian attack in months
DNIPRO, Ukraine (AP) — The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro rose to 29 Sunday, the regional governor reported as rescue workers scrambled to reach survivors in the rubble.
Document discovery differences divide House GOP and Democrats
Lawmakers volleyed talking points back and forth in reaction to the discovery of classified documents outside the Biden White House.
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New York Democrats urge McCarthy, Stefanik to "forthrightly" cooperate with Santos probes
Rep. Dan Goldman called Santos a "complete and total fraud" in an interview with "Face the Nation."
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Biden classified documents need to be reviewed for national security risks, Schiff says
Rep. Adam Schiff said Sunday that the classified documents recently discovered to be in President Joe Biden's possession could have implications for national security
Biden: Americans should 'pay attention' to MLK's legacy
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls “America’s freedom church” to mark Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.
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Republicans want Biden home visitor logs - but not Trump's
Legal experts say there are stark contrasts between the two documents cases.
McCarthy rips Biden document discovery handling, calls out DOJ's 'hypocrisy' as a 'weaponization'
Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Biden's classified material investigation is a "prime example" of why Jim Jordan will lead a special committee on the weaponization of government.
Risk of default is 'real' if Democrats, Republicans can't compromise on debt ceiling: Bacon
Don Bacon warned Sunday that there is a "real" risk of a default on the federal government's debts without any compromise on the nation's debt ceiling
GOP action on mail ballot timelines angers military families
Ohio’s restrictive new election law significantly shortens the window for mailed ballots to be received, even though there's no evidence that the extended timeline has led to fraud or any other problems.
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House Speaker says Democrats should cap spending to avoid U.S. debt default
House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy said on Sunday he believes Democrats would agree to cap government spending to avoid a U.S. debt default and he wants to discuss the idea with President Joe Biden.
‘A treasure of humanity’: 102-year-old Nazi prosecutor is still pushing for peace
Ben Ferencz secured the convictions of 22 Nazi death squad leaders 75 years ago in what was billed “the biggest murder trial in history.”
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Netanyahu moving ahead on legal overhaul despite outcry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government plans to charge ahead with an overhaul of the country’s judicial system.
apnews.comMcCarthy rips Biden document discovery handling, calls out DOJ's 'hypocrisy' as a 'weaponization'
Speaker Kevin McCarthy says Biden's classified material investigation is a "prime example" of why Jim Jordan will lead a special committee on the weaponization of government.
Biden reflects on MLK in sermon at his Atlanta church: 'Progress is never easy, but it's always possible'
Biden will speak at Ebenezer Church on Sunday, which would have been King's 94th birthday.
‘A complete smear job against me’: Johnson spars with ‘Meet the Press’ host
The Wisconsin senator battled with Chuck Todd in a truculent discussion.
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In tribute to rights leader King, Biden invokes 'battle for the soul of this nation'
President Joe Biden told Americans to look towards Martin Luther King Jr.'s life for lessons on repairing their divisions, extremism and injustice, as he become the first sitting U.S. president to speak at a Sunday service in the civil rights leader's church in Atlanta.
Ark. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says US would be better now with Trump; stops short of 2024 endorsement
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she believes the U.S. would be better off with former President Trump in office, but would not say if she will endorse him for 2024.
68 dead, 4 missing after plane crashes in Nepal resort town
A plane making a 27-minute flight to a Nepal tourist town crashed into a gorge Sunday while attempting to land at a newly opened airport, killing at least 68 of the 72 people aboard in a fiery wreck where at least one witness reported hearing cries for help.
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Goldman says Biden administration is "doing things by the book" on classified documents
Rep. Dan Goldman told "Face the Nation" the Biden administration's actions regarding the documents marked classified is in "direct contrast" to former President Donald Trump's.
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Republicans look for Hunter Biden connection as documents furor roils White House - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has tried to protect his son Hunter, under persistent scrutiny for controversial foreign business dealings, from an onslaught of political attacks since announcing his 2020 campaign. But the discovery of classified documents at the president's Wilmington, Delaware, home...
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Video appears to show Nepal plane moments before crash
The plane can be seen making a sudden sharp turn on its side as it descends.
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At least 68 dead after plane crashes in Nepal
The "full force" of the Nepali army and police have been deployed in the rescue, said Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who set up a panel to investigate the crash.
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Nursery worker recounts moments when tornado hit Alabama day care
An employee at a daycare in Alabama said she and a coworker worked to ensure the safety of the toddlers.
Ukrainian first lady: ‘We are capable of persevering for even longer’
Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska on Sunday said Ukrainians can persevere “for even longer” as the country’s war with Russia nears the one-year mark, and as the world responded in horror to …
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House Oversight chair wants more information on Biden classified documents from White House | CNN Politics
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Sunday slammed President Joe Biden and his team for their handling of classified documents, announcing on CNN’s “State of the Union” that he is requesting additional information about the situation.
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Rescuers search for survivors after deadly Russian strike on Dnipro apartment block
“Round the clock. We continue to fight for every life,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post.
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Grim task of identifying the dead begins after Nepal plane crash
Gov’t to probe Yeti Airlines flight that crashed on way from Kathmandu to Pokhara with 72 on board, killing at least 68.
Progressives battle for Feinstein’s Senate seat
Before California Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has even announced her retirement from public office, two prominent progressives have already made plans to run for her likely-to-be-vacant seat.&…
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HOW MONTANA, LONG KNOWN FOR ITS POLITICAL INDEPENDENCE, BECAME A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD AND A TESTING GROUND FOR CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM. The fifth season of the hit show “Yellowstone” premiered on the Sunday after the midterm elections, with Kevin Costner’s character, the rancher John Dutton...
Biden: ‘Intimidating’ to speak at MLK’s church
President Joe Biden’s Atlanta speech reiterated his stated focus on redeeming “the soul of America.”
www.politico.comDocuments Inquiry Puts Spotlight on Biden's Frenetic Last Days as Vice President
WASHINGTON — Those last days were a blur of phone calls, meetings, farewell events, and visits to Ukraine and Switzerland. As he wrapped up his tenure as vice president in January 2017, Joe Biden was packing in as much as he could. The question now is: What else was being packed? And by whom...
A loving dad and his injured son pay war's costs in Ukraine
In a Ukrainian hospital ward for wounded soldiers, where daylight barely penetrates, a father talks to his injured son for hours.
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Comer suggests ‘influence peddling’ in Trump admin will be part of Biden investigation
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., suggested on CNN Sunday that "influence peddling" in the Trump administration will be part of the House Oversight Committee's Biden investigation.
Biden declares emergency for Alabama due to tornadoes
U.S. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Alabama on early Sunday after at least nine people died in tornadoes that destroyed homes and knocked out power to tens of thousands in the U.S. Southeast this week.
In 2024, Republicans may regret McCarthy’s 2023 deal-making - Washington Examiner
Striking a deal with hard-line conservatives may have won Kevin McCarthy the House speakership, but some strategists are warning that the concessions he made may tank the Republican Party's shot in the 2024 elections by alienating moderate and suburban voters.McCarthy became House speaker in the...
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White House approves disaster declaration for California as 2 more storms approach rain-soaked state
“The reality is this is just the eighth of what we anticipate will be nine atmospheric rivers,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Saturday. “We’re not done.”
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Sen. Warnock supports special counsel in Biden classified documents case
The Department of Justice was right to appoint a special counsel to investigate Biden's handling of classified documents, Sen. Raphael Warnock said on Sunday
GOP lawmakers decry ‘hypocrisy’ in Biden, Trump classified document cases
Republican lawmakers on Sunday accused authorities of “hypocrisy” when it came to the handling of classified documents by President Biden and former President Trump after leaving office. While some…
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House Dem says there is 'no doubt' that Biden classified docs scandal is an 'embarrassment'
Rep. John Garamendi on Sunday weighed in on the scandal involving classified documents being discovered at President Biden's Wilmington home, calling it an "embarrassment."
‘We have no one’: The women and girls sold as brides in Kashmir
For as little as $35, Indian women and girls are being sold by traffickers and forced into marriages against their will.
Indiana University student stabbed in alleged racially motivated attack on bus: Police
A white woman was arrested after she allegedly confessed to repeatedly stabbing an Asian Indiana University student on a public bus in Bloomington, Indiana.
In Video, George Santos Encourages Transgender People to Join GOP
NEW YORK — Months before beginning his first, and unsuccessful, bid for Congress, George Santos appeared at an event that urged members of the LGBTQ community to leave the Democratic Party and embrace Republicans and Donald Trump, who was president at the time. “My name is Anthony Devolder,” he...
Wealth looms big as ever in post-scandal college admissions
In the wake of the college admissions bribery scandal, experts say there’s little evidence that it stirred significant change in the world of college admissions.
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Raskin gives update on cancer treatment: ‘I’m losing about 40 or 50 hairs a day’ | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland said Sunday he’s “very optimistic” about his cancer treatment and has “gotten lots of support” from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
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Biden gets pushback over TSA airport face scanners - Washington Examiner
While gas stoves are heating up all the headlines, the Biden administration faces another regulation controversy that could affect the people's everyday lives, this time at the airport. In December, the Transportation Security Administration began rolling out technology that allows airline...
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Italian energy company says new gas discovered off Egypt
Italian energy giant Eni has announced what it calls a significant gas discovery offshore of Egypt in the eastern Mediterranean
Uranium: Man arrested over find at Heathrow airport
A man in his 60s, held on suspicion of terror offences over the incident, has been released on bail.
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California braces for final burst of heavy snow and rain
Storm-lashed California is bracing for what may be a final battering of rain and snow starting late Sunday, adding to the damage unleashed by a weather system that has caused severe flooding and killed at least 19 people across the state.
Debt limit fight puts McCarthy on collision course with White House - Washington Examiner
The new Republican majority in the House is headed for a debt ceiling fight with President Joe Biden after the White House reiterated that the borrowing limit be increased "without conditions." The remarks by press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, made Friday during the White House press briefing...
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Biden documents: Republicans want more information; Democrats say GOP defending Trump
Republicans say the White House needs to provide more information about Biden's handling of classified information. Democrats say it's all political.
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Justice Department sees first acquittal of Jan. 6 rioter found not guilty on obstruction charge
A Jan. 6 rioter shot in the face by a police projectile at the Capitol who said his goal was to praise "the name of Jesus on the Senate floor" was acquitted of obstruction of justice.
A GOP postmortem: What went so wrong in Pennsylvania?
The state party is conducting research and paying a big D.C. firm to help gather insights.
www.politico.comThe ways federal officials from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump — and now Joe Biden — have been accused of mishandling government records
The raid at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago was unprecedented, but other federal officials have been accused and even charged with mishandling records.
EXPLAINER: Tackling threat of mudslides in soaked California
The record rainfall in California has soaked its steep hillsides, causing hundreds of landslides and heightening the threat to communities.
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‘I Have a Dream’ is MLK’s most radical speech — not because of what he said then, but because of how America has changed since | CNN
Forget the version of the speech you’ve been taught that emphasizes King’s vision of Black, White and brown Americans living in blissful racial harmony. The core concept of King’s dream is racial integration – and it still terrifies many people 60 years later.
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Several killed in DR Congo church bomb attack
Attack took place during a Sunday service in the eastern city of Kasindi, the army said.
Stabenow calls Biden comments on Trump documents ‘embarrassing’
Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) on Sunday called President Biden’s comments last year about former President Trump’s handling of classified documents “embarrassing&#…
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Kevin McCarthy says Biden documents discovery highlights ‘hypocrisy’ in government - Washington Examiner
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says the discovery of more classified documents in President Joe Biden's possession from his days as vice president highlights the "hypocrisy" within the federal government. McCarthy said in an interview with Fox News' Maria Bartiromo Sunday that the...
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Santos to be removed from U.S. Congress if he broke campaign finance laws, committee chairman says
U.S. Representative George Santos, who lied about much of his resume and life story, will be removed from Congress if found to have broken campaign finance laws, fellow Republican and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Sunday.
Russia-Ukraine updates: Death toll from attack in Dnipro rises
All the updates from January 15 as they happened.
Kentucky AG, governor hopeful rejects Democrats' treatment of minority Republicans: 'A lot of grief'
Republican Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a Black conservative and a candidate for governor, is pushing back on Democrats' treatment of minority Republicans.
Omar ‘glad’ special prosecutor appointed to investigate Biden documents
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Saturday said she’s “glad” a special prosecutor has been appointed to investigate classified Obama-era documents found in now-President Biden’s possession aft…
thehill.comGov. Brian Kemp Says Trump 'Didn’t Do A Good Enough Job' To Get Reelected
Another prominent Republican has reminded Trump that he's a loser.
Iraq prime minister al-Sudani backs continued US troop presence
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says foreign forces still needed in training capacity to combat ISIL (ISIS).
Maryland's new governor Wes Moore on the power of second chances
The former Army captain, bestselling author, and anti-poverty advocate, who will be sworn in this week as Maryland's first African American governor, talks about his unique career path to the governor's residence in Annapolis.
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Repaired German Leopard tanks for Ukraine ready in 2024 at earliest, armsmaker says
German armsmaker Rheinmetall could deliver repaired Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest and would need a confirmed order to begin repairs, its chief executive was quoted as saying by Bild newspaper on Sunday.
Kyle Rittenhouse rally refusal prompts backlash for Texas brewery - Washington Examiner
A brewery in Texas is facing backlash for refusing to rent a space for a rally in the name of Kyle Rittenhouse. Southern Star Brewing Company announced in various social media posts Friday that it would no longer host the “Rally Against Censorship” scheduled for Jan. 26 on its 13.5-acre...
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Progressives may tank Hochul’s pick to lead New York’s top court. She's fighting back.
The confirmation fight pits the moderate governor against the party’s progressives, and it is dividing the state Senate.
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Minnesota university under fire for professor’s dismissal over showing images of Prophet Muhammad
While some, including an official with the local chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, praised the school's response, others said it went too far.
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New Jersey home explodes with firefighters inside; 5 injured
Authorities say a New Jersey house where smoke had been reported exploded with volunteer firefighters inside, injuring five and sending two to a hospital for treatment of burns.
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Soros-backed open borders group suing Ron DeSantis violates federal law - Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — A George Soros-backed immigration nonprofit group that is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and supports open borders has run afoul of a federal disclosure law. Alianza Americas alleged in a September lawsuit against DeSantis that he "intentionally targeted" illegal immigrants upon...
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Ukraine war: Chances of more survivors from Dnipro strike minimal - mayor
The death toll rises to 40 after a Russian missile wrecked an apartment block in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro.
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Rescue hopes fade after Russian attack on Dnipro apartment block
At least 30 killed after Russian attack as mayor of Ukrainian city says there is little hope of finding more survivors.
Jen Psaki On Biden's Classified Docs Case: Political Problem Hasn't 'Played Out'
Psaki said the difference between President Joe Biden's classified documents case and former President Donald Trump's case "is who’s defending democracy."
Analysis: Akbari execution signals rising Iran tensions with West
The execution of the former deputy defence minister has led to a backlash from the UK, where he had held citizenship.
Chuck Todd Shreds Ron Johnson’s Attempt to Attack Hunter Biden
NBCSen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) tried to stick to GOP talking points during a Meet The Press appearance on Sunday, but moderator Chuck Todd wasn’t having any of it.Todd repeatedly pressed Johnson on the Republican Party’s obsession with investigating Hunter Biden, questioning why the party sought to...
UGa football player killed in wreck after title celebration
Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship.
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How Ukraine became a testbed for Western weapons and battlefield innovation | CNN Politics
Last fall, as Ukraine won back large swaths of territory in a series of counterattacks, it pounded Russian forces with American-made artillery and rockets. Guiding some of that artillery was a homemade targeting system that Ukraine developed on the battlefield.
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The Merrick Garland You Don’t Know
The nation’s famously low-key attorney general is actually quite comfortable in the spotlight. Now he has to decide whether to take on Donald Trump.
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Schiff says it’s possible national security was jeopardized with Biden documents
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said Congress could not “exclude the possibility” that national security was jeopardized by the handling of President Biden’s classified documents, which are now at the …
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Turley says latest document dump ‘undermines’ White House’s central claim on treatment of classified info
Liberal law professor Jonathan Turley reacted on Twitter to news that more classified information was found at President Biden's Wilmington, Delaware, home.
Police: Ex-Afghan female lawmaker, guard shot dead at home
Police say a former Afghan female lawmaker and her bodyguard were shot dead by unknown assailants at her home in the capital, Kabul.
apnews.comUkraine calls for ‘Cyber United Nations’ amid Russian attacks
A top cyber official proposed the idea as Moscow targets Ukraine's infrastructure.
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Three dead, 16 hurt in ammo blast in Russian region near Ukraine
An ammunition explosion caused by "careless" handling of a grenade in Russia's Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine killed three soldiers and injured 16, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday.
Comer sidesteps questions about why Oversight panel won’t investigate Trump
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the newly appointed House Oversight and Accountability Committee chairman, on Sunday sidestepped multiple questions about why the panel won’t investigate former President …
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Jamaica launches fraud probe after Bolt reports millions missing
Millions of dollars were reported missing from the Olympic champion’s account at a private wealth management company.
Driven by Election Deniers, This County Recounted 2020 Votes Last Week
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — On the 797th day after the defeat of former President Donald Trump, a rural Pennsylvania county on Monday began a recount of ballots from Election Day 2020. Under pressure from conspiracy theorists and election deniers, 28 employees of Lycoming County counted — by hand —...
WATCH: Biden talks about democracy’s future at MLK Jr.’s Atlanta church - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden spoke during the Sunday worship service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, where Martin Luther King Jr. once preached, to mark what would have been his 94th birthday. The president expounded on his popular speech "The Battle for the Soul of this Nation," which he...
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Five unanswered questions about Biden’s classified documents
It’s a controversy that erupted out of nowhere to dominate the headlines. On Monday, CBS News revealed that documents marked as classified had been discovered in an office used by President Biden a…
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Netanyahu defiant despite protests against Israel judicial reform
Opponents say changes would cripple judicial independence, foster corruption, set back minority rights.
Why Michigan is trying to shut down Canada's Enbridge Line 5 pipeline
An ageing pipeline is at the centre of a heated debate about environmental and energy concerns.
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Dems still silent after latest batch of classified documents found at Biden's Delaware home
Many senior Democrats have been noticeably silent as more documents have been found at President Biden's Delaware home, days after previous documents were found at a DC think tank.
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel wins Miss Universe Competition
R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, has been crowned Miss Universe.
apnews.comTrump used his deposition in a defamation case to boast, complain, insult Joe Biden, and threaten to sue the attorney questioning him
During an October 2022 deposition, Donald Trump took the time to gloat about his social media platform and threatened to sue his deposer.
4 members of the same family among those killed in Alabama during tornado, officials say | CNN
Four members of the same family were among the seven people killed in Autauga County, Alabama, last week, the sheriff’s office said, as a powerful tornado swept the area.
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George Soros-backed open border group suing DeSantis over migrant flights violates federal tax laws: report
The George Soros-backed open borders group Alianza Americas, which is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard, reportedly violated federal tax law.
California pummeled by heavy rain amid another round of storms
A series of atmospheric rivers are responsible for the storms which have battered California since late December.
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Rep. James Comer asks for release of visitor logs for Biden Delaware home - Washington Examiner
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to White House chief of staff Ron Klain requesting the visitor logs for President Joe Biden's Delaware home, where several classified documents have been found. Three batches of documents have been found across Biden's Delaware home and his old office at the...
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Lax campaign finance rules likely to survive Bankman-Fried scandal
Washington is so fatalistic about money in politics that even a major campaign finance watchdog group took money from the disgraced cryptocurrency executive.
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US more lenient on transgender treatment than Europe, study shows
U.S. policy and access for the medical gender transitions of children is more lenient than in any European country, according to a new study published by Do No Harm.
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.
Santos will appear before ethics committee but shouldn’t be shunned, Gaetz says - Washington Examiner
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) says that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) will go before the House Ethics Committee, but fellow Republicans shouldn't "subject to shunning" him. Santos is under severe scrutiny from Democrats and GOP alike, after several reports came out indicating that he fabricated his...
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Why Black voters are more important in Georgia than in any other state | CNN Politics
On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President Joe Biden is visiting Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to pay tribute to the late civil right pioneer, who helped lead the drive for equal voting rights for Black Americans. Georgia is also the state where the political importance of Black...
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MLK Jr.’s dream not yet achieved, but still attainable, advocates say
Sixty years after Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, racial justice advocates say that dream has not been achieved. As Black Americans continue to face economic, social a…
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Former FBI assistant director sees 'glaring disparity' in DOJ's 'kid gloves' treatment of Biden
Former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker told Fox News Digital there is a "glaring disparity" in how Biden and Trump are treated by the DOJ as it relates to classified materials.
Transcript: Rep. Chris Stewart on "Face the Nation," Jan. 15, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with GOP Rep. Chris Stewart of Utah that aired on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Biden underscores US at ‘inflection point’ in MLK Jr. tribute
President Biden on Sunday reiterated that the U.S. is at a crucial “inflection point” in the fight for democracy while speaking in the Atlanta church where Martin Luther King Jr. preached to mark w…
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Transcript: Chris Whipple on "Face the Nation," Jan. 15, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chris Whipple, author of "The Fight of His Life: Inside Joe Biden's White House," that aired on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
www.cbsnews.comTranscript: Rep. Daniel Goldman on "Face the Nation," Jan. 15, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Daniel Goldman of New York that aired on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Supreme Court to hear immigration case brought by transgender woman against Biden administration
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear the case of a Guatemalan transgender woman seeking to avoid deportation from the U.S. after a lower court denied her claim.
Karine Jean-Pierre said search for documents was 'completed' before WH announced more classified docs found
Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday afternoon lawyers had finished searching for classified documents, but more were found during a search later that day.
More classified documents found at Biden's home by lawyers
The White House says lawyers for President Joe Biden found more classified documents at his home in Wilmington, Delaware, than previously known.
apnews.comDon't tell anyone, but Democrats and Republicans agree on fixing Congress and have even been working on it
Behind the scenes in Congress, a committee with equal numbers of Democrats and Republicans has been working on how to foster cross-party cooperation and reduce gridlock in Washington.
UK to supply tanks; Russian missiles hit across Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to provide tanks and artillery systems to Ukraine amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting multiple Ukrainian cities for the first time in nearly two weeks.
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With over 100 anti-LGBTQ bills before state legislatures in 2023 so far, activists say they're 'fired up'
The bills continue to limit gender-affirming health care for minors, while a slate of newer bills target drag performers.
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Analysis: Documents probe dents Biden's claims to competence
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden offered himself to Americans as a president they wouldn’t have to think about after the tumult of his predecessor.
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Oversight chairman promises swift investigation over ‘alarming’ new Biden classified documents discovery - Washington Examiner
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) reprimanded President Joe Biden's "mishandling" of classified documents and warned that "oversight is coming" Saturday. Biden was rocked this week by a slow trickle of revelations that his associates recovered documents with classified markings from...
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Under oath, Trump hurled insults at woman who alleges rape
A federal judge denied a request by Trump's attorneys to throw out the lawsuits from writer E. Jean Carroll alleging sexual assault and defamation.
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Reports: Biden selects top Democratic attorney as personal lawyer in classified documents probe
Biden is selecting top Democratic attorney Bob Bauer to serve as his personal lawyer as the Justice Department launches a classified documents probe.
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Iran hangs Iranian-British ex-defense official for spy claim
Iran says it has executed a dual Iranian-British national who once worked for its defense ministry. That's despite an international outcry over his death sentence and those of others held amid nationwide protests.
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Trump calls E. Jean Carroll 'whack job' in newly released deposition transcript
Donald Trump denied a writer’s rape claim and called her a “whack job” in an October deposition as part of a defamation lawsuit, according to a newly released transcript.
Kyiv denies Russia's claim of control over contested Soledar; Ukraine set to receive more Western tanks
Ukraine is denying Russia's claim of control over Soledar. If true, it would be Moscow's first significant victory in months.
Deaths, blackouts as Russian missiles hit multiple Ukraine cities
Russian missiles smash into Dnipro residential building, killing 14 people and wounding 64 others.
READ IT: Judge unseals portions of Trump deposition in E. Jean Carroll sexual assault case - Washington Examiner
Excerpts of former President Donald Trump's deposition in a lawsuit alleging he committed sexual assault against author E. Jean Carroll in the 1990s have been unsealed. Manhattan Federal Court Judge Lewis Kaplan spurned Trump's application to toss out the case and repudiated his pleas to keep...
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Five political events this year that will shape 2024
The first presidential primaries and caucuses are still more than a year away, but the next several months will see a series of marquee events in the political world that will almost certainly carr…
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Buttigieg finds himself in the spotlight for better or worse
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been in the national spotlight a lot lately, and not always for positive reasons.
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Alexei Navalny: Concern grows for health of jailed Putin critic
Alexei Navalny says he has been denied access to hospital treatment by Russian prison officials.
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The big problem with the Joe Biden documents story - Washington Examiner
THE BIG PROBLEM WITH THE JOE BIDEN DOCUMENTS STORY. This could be the shortest newsletter ever. The biggest problem with the Joe Biden documents story is this: We know only what Joe Biden's lawyers have told us. And the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the case will make the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comDemocrats slough off attacks on Buttigieg
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg finds himself in the midst of criticism for his handling of a spate of airline disruptions, and Republicans are eager to press their attack.
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Garland faced pressure to appoint special counsel in Biden case – and maybe had no choice
If he hadn't appointed a special counsel in the Biden case, Garland would have thrust DOJ into a firestorm he sought to avoid, legal analysts said.
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Risk of prosecution on Biden, Trump docs differs due to cooperation
Two presidents. Two tranches of classified documents. Two special counsel investigations. But the similarities in the cases between President Biden and President Trump appear to take a sharp divide…
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Victory claims over small Ukrainian town expose rift among Russian forces
After the head of the Wagner Group accused it of stealing credit, Russia's Defense Ministry said troops from the private military force had captured the town of Soledar.
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Tens of thousands of Israelis protest Netanyahu’s legal changes
Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption, has made changing the legal system a centrepiece of his agenda.
Medvedev says Japanese PM should disembowel himself
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev accused Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday of shameful subservience to the United States and suggested he should ritually disembowel himself.
'A fraudulent candidacy:' Former House Speaker Paul Ryan calls on George Santos to resign
Rep. George Santos vows to serve full two-year term despite growing calls from Republicans, including former House Speaker Paul Ryan, to step down.
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California lashed by fresh rain, snow and wind
The weather heralded the latest in a parade of atmospheric rivers that have wreaked havoc across the state.
Op-ed: Making the case for oil CEO Sultan Al Jaber to lead the UN climate conference this year
Some climate activists were aghast when the UAE named the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as president of this year's COP 28.
UK condemns 'barbaric' execution of British-Iranian national
Britain on Saturday called the execution by Iran of British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari a barbaric act, and imposed sanctions on Iran's prosecutor general in response.
‘WH keeps digging a hole deeper’: Legal Twitter aghast at Biden’s documents saga - Washington Examiner
Legal Twitter was largely aghast at the White House's handling of President Joe Biden's classified document controversy, as a slow-drip drop in the saga continues to unfold. Earlier this week, it was revealed that a Biden lawyer flagged a stash of classified documents at a think tank stemming...
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Matt Gaetz says George Santos should go through House ethics process but should not be shunned | CNN Politics
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz said Saturday that fellow Republican Rep. George Santos, the embattled New York congressman who has admitted to lying about parts of his biography and faces federal and local investigations into his campaign finances, “will have to go through the congressional ethics...
www.cnn.comTennessee GOP split over adding exceptions to abortion ban
For months, Tennessee's Republican leaders have maintained that the state's abortion ban — known as one of the strictest in the U.S. Since some isolated Republican lawmakers vouched for exceptions, this week a key legislative leader acknowledged that the skeptics had a point — and he thinks the...
Virginia bill would consider fetuses as car passengers in HOV lanes - Washington Examiner
Pregnant women who are driving on Virginia highways could begin designating their fetus as a passenger in order to travel in the HOV lane, according to a bill being introduced in the state legislature. Under House Bill 1894, which was filed on Tuesday, a fetus would be considered a car passenger...
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Greta Thunberg joins anti-coal activists to save German village
Activists march in Luetzerath against a plan to tear down the village to build a coal mine extension.
Key dates in discovery of classified records tied to Biden
Key dates related to the discovery of classified documents tied to President Joe Biden, based on statements from the White House, the president and Attorney General Merrick Garland:
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Trump's 2016 playbook vanquished Republican challengers. Can he do it again in 2024?
With Trump's 2024 White House campaign, the power of his punches is likely to be put to its greatest test
Video shows George Santos calling himself Anthony Devolder at a 2019 event, raising questions about his name
Newly surfaced videos and social media posts reveal Rep. George Santos previously used the names George Devolder and Anthony Devolder.
Democrats worry Biden controversy will be Clinton emails repeat
Democrats are increasingly worried that the controversy surrounding the classified documents found at President Biden’s Wilmington, Del., home and at his former office will loom large over his expe…
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Opinion | Biden’s Documents Case Isn’t Similar to Trump’s. It’s Really Like Hillary’s.
And that’s both a good and bad thing for the president.
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Alireza Akbari: Widespread outrage after British-Iranian executed
The UK described the Iranian regime, which sentenced Alireza Akbari to death for spying, as "barbaric".
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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.
Erdogan aide says time running out to ratify Sweden, Finland NATO bids
Ratification depends on how quickly Stockholm fulfils counter-terrorism promises, Ibrahim Kalin said.
Judge acquits Jan. 6 Capitol rioter of obstruction charge for first time - Washington Examiner
A Jan. 6 Capitol rioter who stormed the Senate floor was acquitted of obstruction charges Friday, reportedly marking a first such acquittal in the sprawling Justice Department prosecutions of the riot. Joshua Black managed to avoid obstruction charges for his actions, but was convicted of...
www.washingtonexaminer.comSantos' Lies Were Known to Some Well-Connected Republicans
In late 2021, as he prepared to make a second run for a suburban New York City House seat, George Santos gave permission for his campaign to commission a routine background study on him. Campaigns frequently rely on this kind of research, known as vulnerability studies, to identify anything...
Russia’s frenzied fight for Ukraine’s strategic eastern towns
Capturing Bakhmut would be a tremendous ‘morale booster’ for the Russian war effort after a series of setbacks.
Elon Musk rebuffed in bid to move Tesla tweet trial to Texas
A federal judge on Friday rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to move or delay a trial over a misleading tweet about a potential buyout of the electric automaker, setting the stage for the mercurial billionaire to be thrust into a legal drama amid the turmoil of his Twitter takeover.
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Alireza Akbari: the British-Iranian executed by Tehran
Iran has executed British-Iranian national Alireza Akbari, the judiciary's Mizan news agency reported on Saturday, after sentencing the former Iranian deputy defence minister to death on charges of spying for Britain.
Americans are flocking to Mexico – a trend ignored during Biden's immigration-focused visit
President Joe Biden focused his visit to Mexico on immigration. But a trend of US natives moving to Mexico is rising.
Biden's 'irresponsible' handling of classified docs bigger 'leakage' risk than Trump's, experts say
Security experts suggest Biden's handling of classified documents, as compared to that of former President Donald Trump, posed a greater threat of leaks.
Prince Harry: Memoir is about saving royals from themselves
Prince Harry has said he had enough material for two memoirs. But Harry said in an interview published in British newspaper The Telegraph on Saturday that he held back because he didn't think his father and brother would “ever forgive him.”
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More classified material found at Joe Biden's Delaware home
The US president's lawyers found additional documents at his property in Delaware.
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Newsom asks Californians to stay vigilant about more storms
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other officials are pleading with Californians to stay alert through several more rounds of stormy weather over the weekend and into next week.
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Man tried 4 times for killing set free after charges dropped
Keith Davis Jr. was accused of fatally shooting Pimlico Race Course security guard Kevin Jones in 2015.
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Biden plan to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey draws Democratic opposition - Washington Examiner
A planned sale of 40 F-16 fighter jets to Turkey that might help thaw relations with Ankara is rankling a top Senate Democrat. Turkey was ousted from the United States's F-35 program in 2019 after it purchased a Russian missile defense system. The country has also been a thorn in Washington's...
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Trump insults rape accuser Carroll in unsealed testimony, falsely says she indicated 'she loved it'
Ex-president Donald Trump faces two defamation lawsuits by E. Jean Carroll, who accuses him of raping her in a New York City department store decades ago.
Violence soars in Mali in the year after Russians arrive
Western officials say violence against civilians in Mali has risen in the year since hundreds of Russian mercenaries have started working alongside the West African country's armed forces to stem a decade-long insurgency by Islamic extremists.
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Biden's counsel finds five more classified pages at president's Delaware home
U.S. President Joe Biden's counsel said on Saturday that five additional pages with classified markings were discovered at the president's Wilmington, Delaware, home on Thursday, and they were immediately handed to Justice Department officials.
Line of succession: Senate Democrats overthrow tradition in a victory for common sense
Democrats named Patty Murray as Senate president pro tempore, the third in line for the presidency.
thehill.comDemocratic allies grow frustrated with White House response to Biden's classified documents
Democratic allies are voicing frustration with the White House's tight-lipped approach to classified documents found in an office and residence of Joe Biden.
UK's Sunak preparing to block Scottish gender reform bill -The Times
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is poised to block Scottish laws that make it easier for people to change their gender, The Times reported on Friday.
In unsealed deposition, Trump repeatedly insults E. Jean Carroll and denies rape accusation
A federal judge on Friday ordered an excerpt of the October deposition be made public after denying Trump's motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit.
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George Santos' backers include a migrant smuggler, a big Trump donor and the cousin of a sanctioned Russian oligarch
Here's what we know about the campaign finance issues surrounding freshman GOP Rep. George Santos.
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Taliban ban on female aid workers poses big dilemma for US
The Taliban's ban on female aid workers is posing one of the biggest policy challenges over Afghanistan for the United States and other countries since the American military withdrawal in 2021 opened the door for the Taliban takeover.
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McCarthy takes charge and Biden stumbles: Washington Photos of the Week - Washington Examiner
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) began his first full week on the job after a bruising speakership race by pushing through a series of bills from the House GOP agenda. Republicans quickly approved legislation to cut funding to the IRS, preserve the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and...
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Questions answered about tracking classified documents
The most sensitive classified documents are serialized, whereas less-sensitive files are not Most often, missing or mishandled documents are discovered in one of two ways
White House under pressure to explain why it didn’t reveal documents discovery earlier
The White House is under mounting pressure to explain why the discovery of classified Biden documents was not immediately revealed to the public, with critics openly questioning if there was an int…
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Illegal immigrant fugitives wanted for homicide and human trafficking deported by ICE
ICE announced this week that it had deported multiple illegal immigrants wanted for homicide and human trafficking, as deportations remained low during FY 2022.
MLK weekend features tributes, commitments to race equity
On Monday, the federal observance of the King holiday, commemorations continue in Atlanta, as well as in the nation's capital and beyond.
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AP source: Hamlin visits teammates for 1st time since injury
Damar Hamlin visited with teammates at the Bills' facility on Saturday for the first time since being discharged from a Buffalo hospital.
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Georgia boy killed during tornado after tree falls on car
A 5-year-old boy was killed when a tree crashed into his parent's car during a tornado that struck Georgia Thursday, according to his family and officials.
Biden documents bungle seen as political black eye before 2024 launch
This week's revelations that U.S. President Joe Biden stored classified documents in his Delaware home from his time as vice president has caused a political headache for him and the Democratic party, just as he approaches a difficult re-election bid. Biden began 2023 buoyed by unexpectedly...
Wisconsin Republicans block 'conversion therapy' ban
At least 20 states and the District of Columbia have restricted the discredited practice of trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Romanian police seize luxury cars from Andrew Tate's property
Vehicles including a Rolls-Royce and Mercedes were taken away from the influencer's Romanian home.
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Five killed as Russian missile hits apartment block in Ukraine's Dnipro
The major missile attack smashed a nine-story apartment block in Dnipro, killing at least five people, and struck vital energy facilities across the country, Ukrainian officials said.
New ‘random’ Martin Luther King Jr. sculpture in Boston draws mixed reviews - Washington Examiner
A bronze sculpture called The Embrace honoring Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled Friday in Boston, but the 20-feet long and 26-feet wide bronze sculpture is drawing a lot of mixed reviews. The bronze structure, designed by conceptual artist Hank Willis Thomas, depicts the arms, shoulders, and...
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Catholic bishops celebrate Born Alive Act, condemn 210 Democrats who voted against
Several Catholic bishops in the United States weighed in on the House's successful passage of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
Illinois paramedics face first-degree murder charges over patient’s death
Two paramedics in Illinois are facing first-degree murder charges after they allegedly did not offer assistance to a patient who eventually died last month. The Springfield Police Department …
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Former Mueller prosecutor: White House 'digging a hole deeper' by failing to answer classified doc questions
Former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann says the Biden administration has dug itself a deeper hole by failing to answer questions about the handling of classified info.
Wagner boss talks up role in rift with defense establishment
Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary group, boasted of his forces' prowess on Saturday amid a simmering rivalry with the defence ministry over who should get credit for leading Russia's assault on the Ukrainian town of Soledar.
Storm-battered California gets more wind, rain and snow
Storm-battered California is getting more wind, rain and snow, raising flooding concerns, causing power outages and making travel dangerous.
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Arrests made in New Year's Day shootout where nearly 600 rounds were fired: Police
Six men have been arrested in a connection with a massive shootout in which nearly 600 rounds were fired near an apartment complex in Louisville, Kentucky, police said.
George Santos Allegedly Wore a Stolen Scarf to Stop the Steal Rally in 2021
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesTruth-allergic congressman George Santos—or Anthony Devolder, depending on who’s listening—appeared at a 2021 Stop the Steal rally just one day before the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. And, according to a former friend and roommate, he was decked out in a...
Lisa Marie carved her musical path as she bore Elvis' legacy
Lisa Marie Presley may have been dubbed a “rock princess," but she staked claim as a singer-songwriter, even as she bore the legacy of her father.
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Missouri lawmakers adopt stricter dress code for women in state House | CNN Politics
Lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives this week adopted a stricter dress code for women as part of a new rules package, and now requires them to cover their shoulders by wearing a jacket like a blazer, cardigan or knit blazer.
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Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu government
Tens of thousands of Israelis have gathered in central Tel Aviv to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul the country’s legal system and weaken the Supreme Court.
apnews.comWhite House approves disaster declaration for California as 2 more storms approach rain-soaked state
“The reality is this is just the eighth of what we anticipate will be nine atmospheric rivers,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Saturday. “We’re not done.”
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University: Student stabbed on bus because she is Asian
A 56-year-old woman has been charged after an 18-year-old Indiana University student repeatedly was stabbed in the head on a public bus in an attack the school says was because the victim is Asian.
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Retired general, ex-premier to square off in Czech presidential runoff
Retired general Petr Pavel scored a narrow win over billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis in the first round of the Czech presidential election on Saturday, securing a solid base for a runoff in two weeks, nearly complete results showed.
POLITICO Playbook: Return of the default deniers
And McCarthy sets a date for Biden's State of the Union address.
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What we know so far: Timeline of Biden's classified documents debacle
A timeline of the discovery of now three sets of classified documents at the Penn Biden Center in Washington, D.C., and the garage of President Biden's personal residence in Wilmington, Delaware.
Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland next to son
Lisa Marie Presley will be buried at Graceland, her father Elvis’ mansion that on Friday was a gathering place for fans who were distraught over the singer-songwriter’s death at 54 a day earlier.
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Russia fires new waves of missiles at Ukraine and hits energy infrastructure
Several cities were struck including Dnipro, where an apartment block was hit, killing at least 20.
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Baby orphaned in military raid now at center of custody battle with her relatives and Marine
Baby Doe's parents were killed in a military raid in 2019 and two sides are fighting for custody: her Afghanistan relatives and U.S. Marine Maj. Joshua Mast
Rocket debris found again in Moldova, from war next door
Moldovan authorities said on Saturday that the remains of a rocket “originating from Russia’s air attacks on Ukraine” was found by border officials in a northern village near to the country’s border with war-torn Ukraine.
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Japanese prime minister’s visit highlights cornerstone of Biden foreign policy | CNN Politics
As President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met privately in Tokyo last year, Biden delivered a message that was as strategic as it was genuine.
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and husband struck by a car in Portland, Oregon
The Oregon Democrat was briefly hospitalized for a concussion and a laceration to her head. She is expected to make a full recovery, said her spokesperson.
www.nbcnews.comThis week in politics: Biden's document scandal, House GOP launch investigations
News of classified documents in the office and home of President Biden broke this week. In Congress, the House GOP announced two investigative panels.
Booker lands job in Kentucky governor's administration
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has hired former U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker for a lead role in efforts to connect state government with community and faith-based groups in policy partnerships.
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Oregon congresswoman suffers concussion after being hit by car
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon is expected to make a full recovery after she and her husband were hit by a car while crossing a street.
Oregon congresswoman suffers concussion after being struck by car while crossing street | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon is recovering at home after she and her husband were struck by a car Friday evening “while were they walking across a street in a crosswalk.”
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Top Brazil court greenlights probe of Bolsonaro for riot
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has authorized adding former President Jair Bolsonaro in its investigation into who incited the Jan. 8 riot in the nation’s capital.
apnews.comKellyanne Conway says 2020 election should've been a 'blowout' for Trump but his campaign squandered a $1.6 billion war chest. Millions went into merchandise and Trump properties.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars also went into purchasing Donald Trump Jr.'s books, "Triggered" and "Liberal Privilege," ABC News reported.
7 dead after powerful storm front, tornadoes slammed South were identified Saturday
Nationwide, there were 33 separate tornado reports Thursday from the National Weather Service as of Thursday evening.
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Push for life sentence in Sarah Lawrence College sex manipulation case
Prosecutor say Larry Ray, alleged sex trafficker, extortionist and master manipulator of young women and men at Sarah Lawrence College deserves a life sentence.
Iran and Syria set to renew long-term economic agreement
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria and key ally Iran agreed Saturday to renew an economic strategic arrangement between the two countries as Damascus prepares to welcome Iran’s president in the near future.
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Thousands of teachers take to Lisbon streets to demand higher wages
In a fresh blow to Portugal's government, tens of thousands of Portuguese teachers and school staff poured into the streets of the capital Lisbon to demand higher wages and better working conditions in one of the biggest protests of recent years.
Concerns over Santos’ backstory were known prior to the election | CNN Politics
Concerns over Rep. George Santos’ backstory became louder over the summer and into the fall campaign season, and issues surrounding the recently elected Republican congressman from New York had not been a secret, a GOP source told CNN on Friday.
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Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket sold in Maine
Mega Millions jackpot prize surged to $1.35 billion, the second-largest prize in the game's history, but one lucky person in Maine has matched all the winning numbers.
Nicolas Cage ‘heartbroken’ over death of ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley, actor says
Nicolas Cage, who was briefly married to Lisa Marie Presley in the early 2000s, says he’s “heartbroken” following news of his ex-wife’s death on Thursday.
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North Macedonia: 4 officers arrested over convict's escape
Authorities in North Macedonia have announced that four prison officers including a police commander have been arrested under suspicion of having helped a prisoner convicted of murder escape while being transferred to a hospital.
apnews.comHouse Republicans probe Biden documents, ask if Hunter had access
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives launched an investigation on Friday into the Justice Department's handling of improperly stored classified documents possessed by President Joe Biden, and questioned whether his son, Hunter, had access to any. In a Jan. 13 letter to Attorney...
Kari Lake Says If She's Not Made Arizona Governor, America Will 'Turn Into A Venezuela'
"There's a boatload of evidence in our favor," the Republican who lost in November said. There isn't.
5 more classified documents found at Biden's Delaware home, White House lawyer says
White House aides announced the discovery of five additional documents with classified markings at President Biden's home in Wilmington, Delaware, on Thursday.
Parents of murdered Idaho student Kaylee Goncalves say she was preparing to move to Texas before slayings
Kaylee Goncalves had lined up a job with an IT firm in Austin and recently moved out of the house where she was killed.
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Inside 5 days of a White House determined to maintain business as usual | CNN Politics
A White House facing the first full day of a special counsel investigation sought to maintain a business-as-usual attitude, highlighting what has become a central objective amid an uncertain and potentially perilous new reality.
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Ukraine official says Zelenskyy hopes to visit UN next month
A senior Ukrainian Foreign Ministry official says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to visit the United Nations to address a high-level meeting of the 193-member General Assembly on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of his country if the security situation permits.
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At least 74 Illinois sheriff’s departments vow to defy state assault weapons ban
At least 74 Illinois sheriff's offices have publicly vowed to defy a recent gun-control law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, which banned assault weapons.
2 Earth-size worlds revealed beyond our solar system | CNN
This week, welcome two new Earth-size exoplanets, learn about record-breaking lightning, marvel at an ancient flower trapped in amber, uncover the secrets of Europe’s bog bodies, and more.
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Biden welcomed back to Georgia after lying low in midterms
During the 2022 midterm campaign, President Joe Biden steered clear of Georgia as Sen. Raphael Warnock, like other battleground-state Democrats, sought to distance himself from the White House amid an inflationary economy and the president’s lagging approval ratings.
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Supreme Court takes up religious freedom case involving postal worker who refused to work on Sunday
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a religious liberty case concerning a U.S. Postal Service worker who declined to work on Sundays.
30-year-old deputy shot dead, leaves behind pregnant wife
A 30-year-old sheriff's deputy in California has been shot and killed in the line of duty, just weeks after another deputy in his department was killed.
Adams says NYC at 'breaking point' as asylum seekers continue to arrive in record numbers
Mayor Eric Adams said Friday that New York City was at its "breaking point" after reportedly receiving more than 3,100 asylum seekers over the course of the past week.
Lithuania gas explosion blamed on technical malfunction
The head of Lithuania's national gas transmission system says a powerful gas pipeline explosion that prompted the evacuation of a village in the Baltic country was most likely caused by a technical malfunction.
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California's hydro-climate whiplash explained
From droughts and wildfires to floods and landslides - why extreme weather may be the new norm.
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Paramedics in Illinois charged with murder after patient dies | CNN
Two paramedics in Illinois are facing murder charges after a patient died of positional asphyxiation shortly after he was taken to a hospital in December, court documents say.
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Idaho murder victims' friends and family remember lost loved ones
A new “20/20” that looks at the University of Idaho murders case and includes exclusive sit-down interviews with parents and loved ones of the victims.
McCarthy hits the ground running as Republican majority notches up productive first week
House Republicans are off to a running start under new Speaker Kevin McCarthy, passing an ambitious rules package and other legislation in the first week.
Prince Harry: Family would never forgive me if I told all
In a new interview with the Daily Telegraph, the prince says he wants an apology for his wife, Meghan.
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Texas man allegedly admits to murdering and mutilating his new wife
The young couple had been married by Waller County Judge Trey Duhon in Oct. 2022.
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Biden classified doc storage a 'brazen disregard for the law': Sen. Ron Johnson | Fox News Video
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., reacts to the appointment of a special counsel to investigate the Biden documents and discusses the investigation into the safety of the Pfizer COVID vaccine.
Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Bette Midler and more remember Lisa Marie Presley
Many in Hollywood grieve over the passing of Lisa Marie Presley.
Why Kevin McCarthy booted three left-wing Democrats from their House committees
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has confirmed that House Democrats Adam Schiff, Ilhan Omar, and Eric Swalwell will not retain their committee assignments over past actions.
4 things to know about the gas stove frenzy
The media storm surrounding gas stoves has shined a light on the environmental effects of the appliances and existing policies governing them. Here's what to know.
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Lisa Marie Presley was a devoted mom who lived in ‘horrific reality’ of son’s suicide | CNN
Lisa Marie Presley loved being a mother to her “cubs.”
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Company creates 2 artificial intelligence interns: 'They are hustling and grinding'
Artificial intelligence is being utilized by one company that has created two new interns.
McCarthy scores bipartisan victories on China in first week of 118th Congress
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy notched two big bipartisan wins this week on China, a sign Democrats are hungry for more oversight of America's biggest strategic competitor.
Rapper Meek Mill says he was pardoned by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf for 2008 charges
Governor Tom Wolf issued 369 pardons this week, according to a news release published Thursday.
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Remains found positively identified as missing 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma
Oklahoma police began searching for 4-year-old Athena Brownfield after a postal carrier found her sister wandering alone outside near their Oklahoma home, police said.
Man on US Marshals 15 Most Wanted list, who appeared on ‘90 Day Fiancé,’ arrested in Florida | CNN
A fugitive once featured on the reality show “90 Day Fiancé” was arrested in Florida on Friday in the death of his former boss in Pennsylvania, authorities said.
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GOP lawmakers, NRA slam ATF rule to regulate pistol braces: 'Unconstitutional overreach'
Republican lawmakers and gun rights groups slammed the Biden administration after ATF finalized a new rule regulating pistols equipped with a stabilizing brace accessory as a short-barreled rifle.
Biden welcomed back to Georgia after lying low in midterms
During the 2022 midterm campaign, President Joe Biden steered clear of Georgia as Sen. Raphael Warnock, like other battleground-state Democrats, sought to distance himself from the White House amid an inflationary economy and the president’s lagging ap...
Missouri Republicans pass a rule requiring women to cover their arms in the state House chamber
"We are again fighting for a woman's right to choose something and this time it is how she covers herself," one Democrat said during the debate.
AI Chat used by mental health tech company in experiment on real users
A chat app used for emotional support used a popular chatbot to write answers for humans to select. Controversy followed.
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Brazil riots: Brasília's ex-security chief arrested on return to city
Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil's congress on 8 January.
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George Santos dismissed calls to resign from campaign staff after background check uncovered lies: report
Rep. George Santos dismissed calls from his campaign staff to resign after a background check uncovered lies. He is now facing calls to resign from members of Congress.
Vatican holds funeral for Cardinal George Pell, who decried Pope Francis’ rule
Right after Pell died, it was revealed that he was the author of a memo that lamented the current papacy as a “disaster” and a “catastrophe.”
www.nbcnews.comIndonesia sends warship to monitor Chinese coast guard vessel
Indonesia has deployed a warship to its North Natuna Sea to monitor a Chinese coast guard vessel that has been active in a resource-rich maritime area, the country's naval chief said on Saturday of an area that both countries claim as their own.
NHL backtracks after Florida Gov. Ron Desantis' office blasts league for 'discriminatory' job fair
The NHL is playing clean-up after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office blasted the National Hockey League for hosting a "discriminatory" job fair
Robbie Knievel, daredevil stunt performer and son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60
Robbie Knievel died early Friday at a hospice in Reno after battling pancreatic cancer, his brother said.
www.nbcnews.comWith over 100 anti-LGBTQ bills before state legislatures in 2023 so far, activists say they're 'fired up'
The bills continue what advocates have called a troubling trend of states attempting to limit gender-affirming care for minors, while a new slate of bills targets drag performers.
‘People aren’t taking this seriously’: experts say US Covid surge is big risk
Fewer precautions, recent holidays and subvariants have driven rise in cases but boosters, masks and other precautions are still effective
WHO appeals to China to release more COVID-19 information
The World Health Organization has appealed to China to keep releasing information about its wave of COVID-19 infections.
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WHO questions severity of XBB.1.5 COVID subvariant as U.S. cases rise
The XBB.1.5 COVID subvariant — nicknamed the “Kraken” variant — is representing more and more cases across the U.S.
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Pakistan launches anti-polio drive targeting 44M children
Pakistan is launching its first anti-polio campaign of the year, targeting more than 44 million children under the age of five.
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Why manufacturers are hiking COVID vaccine prices
Since COVID vaccines first became available in the U.S., the federal government has been buying them from manufacturers and distributing them for free. But soon, the manufacturers will be distributing them at higher prices. Jen Kates, senior vice president and director of global health at the...
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Will 2023 partisanship lead to more Covid surges?
There is a noticeable divide at the state level between who is getting those booster shots and who isn't. The 2020 presidential results hold the key.
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Long COVID can be debilitating, even for healthy kids - WTOP News
Jessica Rosario loved watching her 15-year-old, Eliana, play flute with the rest of the marching band during Open Door Christian School football games. But after the homecoming game in 2021, she got an alarming call from the Ohio school’s band director.
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Have More Athletes Died Suddenly Since Covid-19 Vaccines Arrived? Such Claims Lack Evidence
FOX News host Tucker Carlson has claimed on his show, “Since the vax campaign began, there have been more than 1,500 total cardiac arrests in those leagues and two-thirds of those were fatal.”
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China, Hong Kong Resume High-Speed Rail Link after 3 Years of COVID Curbs
Despite the infections, some passengers voiced excitement and relief about being able to more easily return to their hometowns in time for the approaching Lunar New Year
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COVID was the leading cause of law enforcement deaths in 2022 for 3rd year in a row: Report
A report released Wednesday found that COVID-19 was the leading cause of death among law enforcement officers in 2022, which marks the third year in a row.
China reports 60,000 COVID-related deaths, says peak passed
China has reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December following complaints it was failing to release data about the status of the pandemic.
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WHO says its chief spoke with Chinese officials, welcomes COVID-19 data
The World Health Organization's head has spoken with Chinese authorities and the agency welcomed new information about the situation in the country, WHO said on Saturday after Beijing released new data showing a big jump in COVID-19-related deaths.
What do we know about new COVID variant XBB.1.5?
The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 has been reported in dozens of countries and has been called the most transmissible yet.
CDC identifies possible safety issue with Pfizer’s updated Covid-19 vaccine but says people should still get boosted | CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that there is a possible safety issue with the bivalent Covid-19 vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech but that it is unlikely to represent a true risk. The agency said it continues to recommend that people stay up-to-date with Covid-19...
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China reports huge rise in COVID-related deaths after data criticism
China said nearly 60,000 people with COVID-19 died in hospital since abandoning its zero-COVID policy, a huge increase from previously reported figures that follows global criticism of the country's coronavirus data.
Holidays didn't lead to feared bump in flu cases, CDC says
New U.S. government data suggests holiday gatherings didn’t spark surges in respiratory diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that visits to doctors’ offices for the flu-like illnesses fell for the sixth straight week.
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HRT could cut Alzheimer's risk in some women - early study
Alzheimer's Research UK said the findings were encouraging but said more and larger studies were needed.
www.bbc.comDavid Kessler, top health official for Covid vaccines, to leave Biden administration
David Kessler, a key official in the Biden administration's Covid vaccine and treatment efforts, is stepping down from his position as chief science officer.
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy still remains even though acceptance rates have increased in 2022
Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines increased overall by 5.2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to a survey of 160,000 individuals in 23 countries, published in the journal Nature Medicine.
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Dr. Leana Wen slammed after admitting there's been 'overcounting' of COVID deaths: ‘TWO AND A HALF YEARS LATE’
CNN medical analyst Leana Wen admitted in a Washington Post column that the U.S. medical community has been overcounting the hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19.
U.S. FDA, CDC see early signal of possible Pfizer bivalent COVID shot link to stroke
A safety monitoring system flagged that U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech's updated COVID-19 shot could be linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults, according to preliminary data analyzed by U.S. health authorities.
Child Care Disruptions Continue With ‘Tripledemic’
This fall and winter has severely disrupted life for working parents of little children, who thought the worst of the pandemic was behind them. A record-high 104,000 people missed work in October because of child care problems.
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Global COVID-19 Tracker | KFF
This tracker provides data on global COVID-19 cases and deaths by country, region, and income-level. Additionally, the tracker reports current closure, economic, and health system policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic globally. This tracker will be updated as new data are available.
www.kff.orgHospitalizations for COVID-19 down by 20%, even as 'Kraken' cases rise
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 declined by more than 20% in a week and counties at an elevated transmission level for the virus also decreased, the Illinois Department of Health reported Friday. That'...
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China finds no new COVID variants but mutation threat lingers - ET HealthWorld
The bolstering hope that a new variant after omicron — one that could set the world back in its attempts to move past the pandemic — is less likely to emerge, even as China contends with an explosive wave.
Jamie Lee Curtis to Miss Critics Choice Awards After Testing Positive for COVID-19
The actress was just at the Golden Globes, where she was nominated for best actress in a supporting role for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
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