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New Year: Countries around the world celebrate after Covid lull
Countries around the world have celebrated New Year, after two years of muted or cancelled events due to the Covid pandemic. Celebrations have taken place on the east coast of the United States, and in Brazil, Argentina and the Caribbean. Cities across Europe, Africa and Asia have also held firework-filled festivities marking the start of 2023.
Biden to laud economic wins with McConnell as GOP takes over House
Mitch McConnell and other leaders from both parties will join Biden this week to announce a major project funded by the infrastructure law.
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Trump rings in 2023 facing headwinds in his White House run
Donald Trump began 2022 on a high. But the former president is facing a very different reality one year later as he runs again for the White House.
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What's ahead for Congress in 2023? Republicans looking for payback
In the House, where a slim Republican majority will lead, a bipartisan coalition of moderates, dubbed the Problem Solvers Caucus, hopes to get legislation through. But they'll have to contend with GOP members spoiling for a fight.
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Ginni Thomas says she regrets post-election texts to Meadows
Virginia Thomas says she regrets sending texts to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows after the 2020 election, telling the House Jan. 6 committee in a September interview that “I would take them all back if I could today.”
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Donald Trump could return to Facebook by the end of January: report
Former President Donald Trump could return to Facebook and Instagram by the end of January following a decision from parent company Meta, according to a Sunday report.
Dems, GOP have distinct priorities for 2023: AP-NORC poll
A poll finds Republicans and Democrats have sharply distinct views of what’s most important for the government to address amid high inflation.
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Here are some of the major new laws that go into effect in 2023
As the new year rings in, several new state regulations on criminal justice employment, employment and other sectors will go into effect.
Trump's returns shed light on tax offsets, foreign accounts
Democrats in Congress have released thousands of pages of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns.
apnews.comBiden begins 2023 with a stronger hand to play and an inclination to play it
A reelection announcement is not yet finalized. But, should it come, it may be sooner than expected.
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Kinzinger blames McCarthy for Trump ‘factor,’ ‘crazy elements’ in Congress
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said on Sunday that he blamed House Minority Leader (R-Calif.) for what he called the “crazy elements” in Congress and for the reason former President Trump is “s…
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Jan. 6 'disqualifies' Trump from GOP presidential nomination, Asa Hutchinson says
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, R, said Sunday that the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on Capitol Hill "disqualifies" Donald Trump from winning the 2024 GOP nomination.
Will Biden’s Democrats go for woke or tack back to the center in 2023? - Washington Examiner
Faced with a divided government for the first time since taking office, President Joe Biden has a choice: to move to the center or hew to the left.Democrats picked up an additional Senate seat and minimized their House losses in the midterm elections as Biden campaigned against “ultra-MAGA”...
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What's on tap for the first week of the new Congress? A new speaker, investigations and more
The 118th Congress is due to be seated on Tuesday and lawmakers have some housekeeping before they can get to business. Here's what to keep an eye on.
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GOP Rankings: The Republicans most likely to be the party’s 2024 presidential nominee
Former President Trump is already in the race. Other major contenders are openly contemplating bids. And speculation is swirling around big names who have so far kept their intentions quiet, such a…
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The war in Ukraine: Convincing Putin he holds a losing hand
After 10 months of intense combat, the war in Ukraine heads into a cold and dark New Year. For Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, it's a fight for survival; for Russia and its president, it's a military debacle.
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Still no major breakthroughs as McCarthy makes more concessions in House speaker race | CNN Politics
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy still does not have commitments that he will have the votes to be the next speaker following a nearly hour-long call with various factions of his Republican conference, and even as he has made a number of significant concessions in recent days.
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Chief justice: Judges' safety 'essential' to court system
Chief Justice John Roberts is praising programs that protect judges, saying that “we must support judges by ensuring their safety.”
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Trump threatens to do to his political career what GOP establishment can’t — end it - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has been undermining his 2024 bid through a series of self-inflicted political wounds suffered both before and since launching his campaign, doing for his opponents inside the Republican establishment what they are powerless to do themselves.Trump announced his...
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Ukraine war: Zelensky tells Russians - Putin is destroying you
Ukraine's president says his country will never forgive Russians for the terror they have inflicted.
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Benedict XVI, the first to resign the papacy in 600 years, dies at 95
Benedict's resistance to what he saw as campaigns to secularize the church, promote women as priests and "normalize" homosexuality led to his characterization as “God’s Rottweiler.”
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Russian strikes intensify as Ukrainians return for holiday
Officials say at least one person has been killed and 14 others hospitalized as multiple blasts rocked Kyiv.
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North Carolina AG won't bring charges against Mark Meadows over voter registration
Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff to then-President Trump, will not face voter fraud charges, according to the North Carolina attorney general.
Trump wanted to trademark ‘Rigged Election!’ and other key findings from the Jan. 6 panel’s latest release | CNN Politics
The House select committee investigating January 6, 2021, on Friday released another wave of witness interview transcripts.
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Black support for GOP ticked up in this year's midterms
Black voters have been a steady foundation for Democratic candidates for decades, but that support appeared to show a few cracks in this year’s elections.
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Ukraine faces grim start to 2023 after fresh Russian attacks
Ukrainians have had a grim start to 2023 following a blistering New Year’s Eve assault that authorities say killed at least three civilians across the country
Arizona governor's tenure defined by push right, Trump feud
Republican Doug Ducey spent his eight years as Arizona governor outmaneuvering Democrats to advance GOP priorities and he reshaped the state in a decisively conservative direction.
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No other arrests likely in Idaho murders, chief says: 'We believe we have our guy'
"We believe we have our guy," Moscow Police Chief James Fry said a day after a suspect was arrested in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students.
Zelenskyy and Putin promise victory in contrasting New Year speeches
A few minutes after the Ukrainian leader's speech — released just before midnight Kyiv time on New Year’s Eve — numerous blasts were heard in the capital and around the country.
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Analysis: Europe’s big question is what a diminished Russia will do next | CNN
Russia’s war in Ukraine has proven almost every assumption wrong, with Europe now wondering what left is safe to assume.
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Separating school bathrooms based on sex is constitutional, court rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that separating bathrooms based on sex doesn't violate the Constitution or Title IX, a decision with repercussions for the nationwide debate over transgender issues.
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Ukraine war: New year in Putin’s Russia - nothing is normal
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Kremlin's alternative reality as 2023 begins.
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EXPLAINER: What's ahead for Ohio's unsettled political maps?
The election contests of 2022 may have been held and decided, but Ohio’s political maps remain far from settled.
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World welcomes 2023 amid concerns over war and inflation
It was a stormy year, marked by the conflict in Ukraine and the economic stresses it caused.
From Watergate to Jan. 6: Patrick Leahy leaves the Senate after nearly 50 years
In a new interview, the Vermont Democrat recalled Republicans' telling Richard Nixon to step aside and expressed alarm that the GOP hasn't done the same for Donald Trump.
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3 police officers near Times Square injured in machete attack on New Year's Eve: Officials
Multiple NYPD officers were injured in a machete attack near Times Square on New Year's Eve, police said.
Year in Review: Poland and Ukraine defy Putin to emerge as ‘new powers in defense in Europe’ - Washington Examiner
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has wrought “a new geopolitical reality” in Europe, according to a senior European defense official, but not the one that Kremlin officials expected."The balance is definitely being shifted towards the east,” Czech Deputy Defense Minister Tomas Kopecny told the...
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Kim orders an ‘exponential increase’ in N Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Kim’s comments came as N Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile in a rare late-night, New Year’s Day weapons test.
Families of Idaho murder victims address suspect's arrest: 'We are on the path to justice'
The father of University of Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves spoke to ABC News following the suspect's arrest on Friday.
Appeals court upholds Florida high school’s transgender bathroom ban
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the St. Johns County School Board did not discriminate against transgender students based on sex, or violate federal civil rights law.
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Suspect in Idaho killings had made 'creepy' comments to brewery staff and customers, owner says
For people who met the suspect in passing, knowing now that he has been accused in the Idaho murders has left them uneasy.
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Ukraine's debts: US aims to get IMF to reexamine loan fees
A provision in the recently signed defense spending bill mandates that the United States work to ease Ukraine’s debt burden at the International Monetary Fund.
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In testimony to Jan. 6 committee, former White House deputy chief of staff Anthony Ornato said he didn't recall heated motorcade interaction with Trump
"I don't recall any conversation taking place about the possible movement of the president to the Capitol," Anthony Ornato testified.
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Extreme disasters and policy change: These are the biggest climate stories of 2022
Climate change -- and the drastic need to curb greenhouse gas emissions -- has been at the forefront of international conversation in 2022.
UN official meets Taliban deputy premier over women NGO ban
The U.N. says one of its top officials in Afghanistan has met the Taliban's deputy prime minister to discuss a ban on women working at nongovernmental groups.
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New Year, more crime: Crime across the country as 2023 arrives
Criminal acts were occurring all across the country leading up to and into the New Year after a year of several major crime stories.
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Incoming Kansas attorney general fined for 2020 Senate campaign finance violations | CNN Politics
The Federal Election Commission has levied a $30,000 fine on incoming Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and a private border wall organization he was once affiliated with due to campaign finance violations committed during his unsuccessful 2020 Senate bid.
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Russians furious at commanders over Ukrainian rocket strike that killed scores
Russian nationalists and some lawmakers have demanded punishment for commanders they accused of ignoring dangers as anger grew over the killing of dozens of Russian soldiers in one of the deadliest strikes of the Ukraine conflict.
Power failures amplify calls for utility to rethink gas
A federal utility’s decision to resort to rolling blackouts after coal and natural gas units went offline during dangerously cold conditions has intensified questions about the Tennessee Valley Authority’s recent decision to double down on fossil fuels
Brazil's Lula sworn in, vows accountability and rebuilding
Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as president in the capital, Brasilia, assuming office for the third time after thwarting outgoing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s reelection bid.
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2023 elections: Chicago chooses a mayor, states vote on legislatures in contentious upcoming races
Thousands of voters will head to the polls in 2023 to elect state and local leaders in different corners of America.
New Year's celebrations ring in 2023 in U.S. and around the world
New Year's celebrations across the globe marked an end to a year that brought war in Europe, a new chapter in the British monarchy and global worries over inflation.
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‘To Hell with It’: A GOP Congressman Reflects on His One Term in Trump’s Party
Michigan’s Peter Meijer torches Trump, Democratic ‘cynicism’ and won’t rule out another run.
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Virginia Lt. Gov. Sears calls for investigation into national merit award scandal - Washington Examiner
Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears asked Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate one of the state's top high schools for not informing students that they had qualified for a national award until after important deadlines, a failure critics are attributing to the school...
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Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear assets, inmates
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and neighboring India exchanged lists of their nuclear facilities on Sunday as part of a 1988 pact that bars them from attacking each other’s nuclear installations, according to official statements from both sides.
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Idaho murders: Police tracked suspect across country and surveilled parents’ house - Washington Examiner
Police tracked the prime suspect in the Idaho quadruple killings across the country before his arrest, law enforcement officers say. After becoming a suspect through DNA evidence and his ownership of a white Hyundai Elantra, matching the description of the vehicle spotted near the crime scene...
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The left’s 5 biggest unknowns for 2023
Progressives are leaving 2022 riding high. This year, liberals pushed President Biden to the left, passed legislation in line with their philosophy and expanded their united bargaining power in Con…
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Power outages at Philippine airports disrupt travel for thousands
Hundreds of flights to and from Manila halted due to air traffic control malfunction, stranding passengers at airports.
Chief Justice in year-end report reinforces need for judicial security after contentious year at Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts' report was notable for his thanking Congress for increasing security for justices, as well as it not mentioning a major leak.
Andrew Tate to be detained in Romania for 30 days on human trafficking, rape charges
Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate will be detained in Romania for 30 days on charges of human trafficking and rape, officials said.
NKorea's Kim orders 'exponential' expansion of nuke arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to “exponentially” increase the production of his country's nuclear warheads.
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Czechoslovakia: Czechs and Slovaks mark 30 years since Velvet Divorce
Thirty years since their break-up, Slovakia and the Czech Republic have a harmonious relationship.
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The coming immigration argument between Biden and the GOP - Washington Examiner
As President Joe Biden enters year three of his administration alongside a Republican-controlled House, expect a renewed argument over immigration.Congressional Republicans will say Biden should sack his secretary of homeland security (if they don’t impeach him first) and head to the border for...
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Supreme Court's John Roberts says judicial system 'cannot and should not live in fear'
In his year-end report, Chief Justice John Roberts addressed the avalanche of criticism, political attacks and threats of violence that besieged the Supreme Court.
Time zone by time zone, another new year sweeps into view
Revelers are celebrating the traditional ball drop in New York City’s Times Square, ushering in 2023 in the largest New Year’s celebration in the United States.
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Mothers share how crisis pregnancy centers helped them walk away from abortion: 'huge enlightenment'
Pro-life crisis pregnancy centers have been labeled as villainous, but their work is anything but. Fox News Digital spoke with two centers in DC and Virginia to learn about their work.
Suspect in Idaho killings plans to waive extradition hearing
A suspect arrested in connection with the slayings of four University of Idaho students plans to waive his extradition hearing so he can be quickly brought to Idaho to face murder charges.
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4 million border encounters since Kamala Harris assigned to address 'root cause' of problem
Four million migrants have flocked to the southern border since Vice President Kamala Harris was assigned the task of addressing the "root cause" of the border crisis.
Croatia adopts euro, enters borderless Europe club on New Year
The Balkan nation bids farewell to its kuna currency as it enters Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone.
The political winners and losers of 2022
2022 had plenty of political drama: the midterm elections, the congressional investigation into Jan. 6, 2021, record numbers of migrants at the southern border, big pieces of legislation and former…
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Colombia announces ceasefire with five illegal armed groups
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, a leftist and former guerrilla, announced late on Saturday a January ceasefire with five illegal armed groups to support peace talks.
A pregnant mom crossed the Rio Grande decades ago to give her unborn child a better life. Now her daughter is becoming a member of Congress | CNN Politics
Delia Ramirez of Illinois, whose mother carried her in her womb to the US from Guatemala, is about to become the first Latina congresswoman from the Midwest. Her husband is a DACA recipient who cannot vote and faces risk of deportation.
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GOP sounds alarm over struggles with Gen Z voters
Republicans are urging the party to do a better job engaging with young voters after the GOP saw Generation Z voters cast ballots by large margins for Democrats in the November midterms, making the…
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Huge crowds of Palestinians mark Fatah anniversary in Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have thronged a Gaza City park to mark the 58th anniversary of the founding of the Fatah party.
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Taliban: Kabul checkpoint bomb blast kills, wounds several
A spokesman for the Taliban-led government says a bombing at a military airport checkpoint in the Afghan capital, Kabul, has killed and wounded several people
Pope Francis and world leaders pay tribute to Benedict XVI
The head of the Catholic Church pays his respects to his predecessor Benedict, who resigned in 2013.
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Lebanese and UN troops rescue migrants vessel, 2 killed
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's navy and U.N. peacekeepers on Saturday rescued more than 200 migrants from a boat sinking in the Mediterranean Sea hours after it left northern Lebanon’s coast, the military said in a statement.
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Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert helped rescue family from a helicopter crash via Jet Ski | CNN
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert used Jet Skis to help rescue the occupants of a helicopter after it crash landed in the water on Thursday, he said in a press conference on Friday.
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Barbara Walters remembered as paving 'the way for so many'
Barbara Walters was remembered as an icon who paved the way.
Suspect wielding machete injures three NYPD officers near Times Square New Year’s celebration
A suspect wielding a machete injured three New York Police Department (NYPD) officers on Friday near Times Square during the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration. New York Police Commissioner Keechan…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s military tested new attack drones in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the strategic Strait of Hormuz Saturday as part of its ongoing annual drill, state TV reported.
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Judicial security focus of U.S. Chief Justice Roberts' annual report
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on Saturday focused a year-end report on the judiciary on the need for stepped up security for federal judges, amid a surge in threats and as the United States is embroiled in a bitter debate over abortion.
Russia’s New Year raids on Ukraine kill four, wound dozens
All the updates from January 1 as they happened.
Judge gave felon who killed California deputy light prison sentence instead of life - Washington Examiner
A serial felon who killed a patrol deputy should have been spending his life in prison for a violent crime just a year ago, yet he was on the streets, the Riverside County, California, sheriff said.William Shae McKay, 44, could have been incarcerated under California’s three strikes law, but he...
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'Lord, I love you': Aide recounts Benedict's last words
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's longtime private secretary says the dying pope's last words were “Lord, I love you."
From increases in minimum wage to recreational marijuana, these new laws take effect in 2023 | CNN Politics
As President Joe Biden scored several legislative wins last year, voters across the country headed to the polls in November to decide on local measures.
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'PARTING SHOTS': Dems blasted for attempt to score last-minute 'cheap political points' with Trump taxes
Democrats and the Biden administration offered last minute jabs at Republicans in the days leading up to the new Congress, and strategists suggest it was all for "cheap political points."
Taxes fall, wages rise and jaywalking OK'd by new state laws
Taxes will be falling and wages rising as new laws take effect Sunday in numerous states. The new year will bring higher minimum wages in 23 states.
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GOP faces delay in unlocking full powers of House if McCarthy cannot clinch speakership
Republicans face delays in exercising their control of the U.S. House of Representatives if wayward GOP lawmakers cannot agree on who will be speaker next Congress.
Apple's value plunged nearly $1 trillion in 2022. Here's what that says about the economy
Apple's decline came amid unsettling economic trends.
Bolsonaro flies to Florida in last days as president of Brazil, stoking speculation - Washington Examiner
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has reportedly flown to Florida in his last days in office, stirring speculation. Brazil has been in a state of high tension for nearly two months after left-wing politician Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was declared the victor of the presidential election. Many of...
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Ukraine conflict casts shadow on Russia as it enters 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s New Year’s address to the nation usually is rather anodyne and backed with a soothing view of a snowy Kremlin.
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New York OKs human composting law; 6th state in US to do so
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a law making her state the sixth in the nation to allow human composting as a method of burial
JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank seek dismissal of lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein accusers
The banks said they did not participate in or benefit from sex trafficking by their former client.
Labor market mystery: Why higher-income workers are hurting the most
Wall Street and Silicon Valley have been slammed by the Fed's inflation fight.
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Arrest in Idaho murders caps weeks of fear, frustration: "We hope ... they picked the right guy"
"This is the first bit of joy that we've had in close to seven weeks," said Steve Goncalves, father of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the victims.
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Recession threat: What’s in store for inflation and unemployment for 2023 - Washington Examiner
Inflation was a big story of this past year, and while it isn’t going away anytime soon, the prospect of a recession will likely be an even bigger story in 2023. Those hoping for the economy to return to its pre-pandemic equilibrium of low unemployment and moderate price increases will have to...
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Erie County sheriff on deadly winter storm: ‘This was unlike anything I’ve ever seen’
The sheriff of Erie County, New York, said the deadly winter storm that led to almost 40 deaths in Buffalo last week was “unlike anything” he has seen before. John Garcia told radio talk show host…
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Troubles aside, Xi says China on 'right side of history'
Chinese leader Xi Jinping says his country is on the “right side of history" in a New Year's address that comes as questions swirl over his government's handling of COVID-19 and economic and political challenges.
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Santos campaign finances show dozens of expenses just below FEC’s threshold to keep receipts | CNN Politics
Records that Rep.-elect George Santos’ campaign filed with the Federal Election Commission show 37 expenditures, on office supplies, hotels, ride-share app Uber, restaurants and more, for the exact same amount: $199.99.
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Scarborough's New Year fireworks cancelled to protect walrus
The council called off the fireworks display over concerns it "could cause distress to the mammal".
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Colorado library closes due to meth contamination | CNN
Boulder, Colorado, has closed its main public library due to methamphetamine contamination in the facility’s bathrooms and some seating areas, city officials say.
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Army in strife-torn Myanmar lifts curfew for New Year's Eve
BANGKOK (AP) — Authorities in military-ruled Myanmar announced a suspension of the normal four-hour curfew to allow New Year's celebrations in three biggest cities, but opponents of army rule urge people to stay away and claimed security forces might stage an attack and blame it on them.
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15 dead, 47 injured in Mexico bus crash
Prosecutors in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit said the bus flipped occurred on a rural stretch of road. They said the dead included at least four children.
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Criminal-justice postgrad charged with murdering four Idaho university students
A grad student seeking a criminal justice degree from Washington State University has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students more than six weeks ago, officials said on Friday.
Nancy Pelosi boosts maximum pay for House staff to $212,000 as she ends speakership
Speaker Nancy Pelosi raised the maximum rate that lawmakers can pay House staff to $212,100 annually — roughly $38,000 more than what members of Congress make.
Idaho student murders: Police found suspect using public genealogy data, report says - Washington Examiner
Police reportedly identified the suspect in the fatal stabbings of four Idaho students through genealogy. A law enforcement source familiar with the matter told CNN that police found unknown DNA at the scene of the killings. However, the DNA didn't match anything within the police system, so...
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Queen guitarist, women's soccer team top UK honors list
Those at the forefront of the U.K.'s response to Russia's war in Ukraine joined Queen guitarist Brian May and a fashion designer dubbed “the mother of the miniskirt" on the country's new year's Honors list.
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Butterfield resigns from Congress ahead of starting lobbying job
Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) resigned from Congress on Friday, days before the end of his term, ahead of starting a new lobbying position on Saturday. Butterfield, who did not run for reelection,…
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Ukraine war: Putin should face trial this year, says top lawyer
Russia's leader is a "guilty man", says the barrister who led the case against Serbia's ex-leader Milosevic.
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One fatality at Alabama airport after baggage handler sucked into plane engine - Washington Examiner
One airport employee was killed at the Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama on Saturday, after the individual was sucked into the engine of an American Airline subsidized plane, airport authorities confirmed. The employee, identified only as a baggage handler, was killed while the American...
www.washingtonexaminer.comMeet the renewable energy source poised for growth with the help of the oil industry
Companies already normally associated with oil and gas drilling in the United States have started delving more deeply into geothermal projects
www.politico.comEric Adams fights crime by day, parties by night and thinks he’s the future of the Democratic Party
This new type of sharp-dressing, crime-fighting Democrat has emerged at a time when his party is searching for its next generation of leaders.
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UK problems won't go away in 2023, Sunak warns
LONDON (AP) — Britain has had a tough 12 months and its problems will not “go away” in 2023 — but the coronation of King Charles III will help bring the country together, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Saturday in his New Year message.
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World leaders pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after his death
Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's death, world leaders are offering their condolences and remembrances.
FEC levies $30K penalty tied to Kobach's 2020 US Senate bid
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Incoming Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach agreed to help pay a $30,000 penalty to resolve a federal complaint over the improper use of a group's email list during his unsuccessful 2020 campaign for the U.S.
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Roberts calls for judicial security in year-end report while avoiding mention of ethics reform or abortion draft leak | CNN Politics
Chief Justice John Roberts urged continued vigilance for the safety of judges and justices in an annual report published Saturday, after a tumultuous year at the US Supreme Court.
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NC State announcer suspended for controversial ‘illegal aliens’ reference - Washington Examiner
North Carolina State University sports announcer Gary Hahn has been indefinitely suspended following controversial comments during the Duke’s Mayo Bowl game on Friday, his employer said. Hahn, who has worked for Learfield Communications as a radio broadcaster since 1991, referenced the “illegal...
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Despite rhetoric, Greek-Turkish armed conflict seen remote
Even by the standards of Turkey’s and Greece’s frequently strained relations, it was a remarkable escalation.
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Former Pope Benedict XVI asks for forgiveness, thanks God in final published letter | CNN
Former Pope Benedict XVI, who died Saturday in a monastery in the Vatican at the age of 95, asked for forgiveness for those he has “wronged” in the spiritual testament published following his death.
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Jan. 6 transcripts detail numerous warning signs of potential for violence before Capitol attack
The ample evidence laid out in interviews with law enforcement officials contrasts in part with the final report from the committee and its focus on former President Donald Trump.
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Libya says boat with 700 Europe-bound migrants intercepted
Coast guard forces in eastern Libya say they have intercepted a vessel carrying at least 700 migrants off the coast of the North African country.
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‘We’re trapped’: Britons in homes with unsafe cladding see no way out as living costs soar | CNN
As energy prices and inflation soar in the UK, residents in some high-rises are facing an impossible situation, burdened not only by sky-high bills but also the eye-watering expense of remediating properties that now feel more like prisons than homes.
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Rep. Katie Porter used racist language, ‘ridiculed people for reporting sexual harassment,' ex-staffer claims
An ex-staffer for Democrat Rep. Katie Porter of California made the allegation that the congresswoman had use racial slurs while talking to staffers.
Five hottest US political races to watch in 2023 - Washington Examiner
While all eyes are already shifting to 2024 when Democrats and Republicans will once again wrestle over party control of Congress and the White House, there are a number of off-year statewide races in 2023 that may set the stage for bigger national races in the following year. There are a number...
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N. Korea fires 3 missiles amid tensions over drone flights
North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, the latest in a barrage of weapons tests this year that comes days after it increased tensions by flying drones into South Korea.
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Ukraine rings in the New Year under Russian attack
Dozens of young revelers partied in a Kyiv industrial warehouse Friday, seizing the opportunity to briefly forget the warning sirens and explosions that dominated 2022.
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Lula sworn in as president of divided Brazil amid tight security
Veteran leader taking third term in office faces challenge of uniting nation polarised under predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.
Suspect in NYC police stabbing may have Islamic extremist ties
New York City investigators are reportedly looking into whether Trevor Bickford, the suspect accused of stabbing two NYPD officers, has ties to Islamic extremism.
Barbara Walters, news pioneer and 'The View' creator, dies
Barbara Walters, the first woman to become a TV news superstar, has died. She was 93. Her death was announced by ABC on air Friday night.
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Kevin Brady says George Santos has to take ‘huge steps’ to regain public trust
Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) said on Sunday that Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) must take “huge steps” to regain public trust after Santos admitted to lying about his background on the…
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‘We better watch out’: NASA boss sounds alarm on Chinese moon ambitions
In an interview with POLITICO, Bill Nelson expressed confidence the U.S. can win the moon race. But he warned there is little time to lose.
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Thirteen bison killed in traffic accident near Yellowstone Park | CNN
Multiple bison died near the western entrance of Yellowstone National Park in Montana on Wednesday after being struck by a semi-truck, according to police.
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Biden makes 1st public appearances during St. Croix vacation
After two days out of sight while vacationing in the U.S. Virgin Islands, President Joe Biden has ventured out for a round of golf and dinner with his wife and grandchildren.
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Idaho murder suspect Kohberger wearing suicide-prevention vest, police used crime scene DNA: sources
Bryan Kohberger is wearing a suicide-prevention vest while he is being held in Pennsylvania following his arrest for the murder of four University of Idaho students.
Venezuelan opposition strips Guaidó of 'presidential' role
For three years, Juan Guaidó has led the Venezuelan opposition’s efforts to bring about new elections and remove socialist President Nicolás Maduro.
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Sesame joins the major food allergens list, FDA says | CNN
Sesame is now included in the list of major food allergens and subject to food allergen regulatory requirements Here’s what changed starting January 1.
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Death toll: What were the biggest US causes of death in 2022? - Washington Examiner
Heart disease is on track to remain the leading cause of death in the United States this year, accounting for the largest number of deaths since 1950. As of September, behind heart disease, cancer and COVID-19 were the second- and third-highest, respectively, underlying causes of deaths in the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comOregon: People convicted by split juries can have new trial
The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that people who were convicted of a crime by a non-unanimous jury have a right to a new trial.
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2022 was the year of drought
Lakes and rivers in several countries shrank to extreme lows, and dry conditions threatened crops and fueled destructive wildfires across the globe.
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Oops! The Worst Political Predictions of 2022
The red wave never arrived, nor did the Russian victory over Ukraine. And that’s just the start of an incredible year in bad prognostication.
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Tribes get advisory role in New Mexico utility regulation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed a former state lawmaker and two energy policy experts on Friday to a powerful regulatory commission whose decisions have direct economic and environmental consequences for the state's utility customers.
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Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters dies at age 74
Anita Pointer, one of four sibling singers who earned pop success and critical acclaim as The Pointer Sisters, died Saturday at the age of 74
N. Carolina doesn't pick electric mix to lower carbon levels
North Carolina utility regulators have told Duke Energy Corp. to carry out a series of activities to generate electricity that they say will help ensure greenhouse gas reductions set in a new state law are met.
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New Year's Eve shooting in south Alabama leaves 1 dead, 9 injured
A shooting in downtown Mobile, Alabama on New Year's Eve left at least one person dead and nine others injured as thousands flocked to the city for the annual MoonPie Over Mobile event.
Zelensky tells Russians ‘no one will ever forgive you’ after NYE strike on Ukraine - Washington Examiner
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russians that "no one" would ever forgive the country for attacking it with missiles on New Year's Eve in an address Saturday. Zelensky said the Russian people were hiding behind President Vladimir Putin and that the world would never forgive them...
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Idaho police chief said he should have been more open in slaying of 4 college students
“I took the responsibility at the very beginning for not getting out into the press and talking about it," Moscow Police Chief James Fry said. "That would be a thing I would change in the future. It’s a learned lesson."
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Storm dumps heavy rain and snow across California
Rainfall in downtown San Francisco on Saturday topped 5 inches, making it the second-wettest day on record for the city.
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Venezuelan opposition strips Juan Guaidó of ‘presidential’ role
The vote reflects a changing balance of power within the opposition, which is trying to find new ways to connect with voters ahead of the nation’s 2024 presidential election.
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2022 ends with looming risk of a new coronavirus variant, health experts warn | CNN
As the world enters a new year, many public health and infectious disease experts predict that monitoring for new coronavirus variants will be an increasingly important part of Covid-19 mitigation efforts – and some are turning their attention to a surge in cases in China.
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Canada, Australia impose COVID rules on travelers from China
Australia and Canada have joined a growing list of countries requiring travelers from China to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding their flight, as China battles a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
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What is the XBB.1.5 subvariant? CDC reports a new strain of omicron taking over in the U.S.
About 40% of confirmed U.S. Covid cases are caused by the XBB.1.5 strain, up from 20% a week ago.
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Taiwan willing to offer help to China to deal with Covid-19 surge | CNN
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said the self-ruled democratic island is willing to provide assistance to help China deal with its Covid surge after Beijing eased its hardline approach last month.
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Drugmakers to raise prices of 350 drugs at start of 2023 - Washington Examiner
Drugmakers are set to raise the prices of 350 drugs at the beginning of 2023. Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca PLC, and Sanofi SA are among several drugmakers set to raise prices, according to healthcare research firm 3 Axis Advisors, Reuters reported. The price...
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Court: Abortion doctors can’t be charged under Arizona law
An Arizona court ruled abortion doctors can’t be prosecuted under a pre-statehood law that criminalizes nearly all abortions yet was barred from being enforced for decades.
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A cardiologist shares the 4 worst foods for high cholesterol—and what she eats to keep her ‘heart healthy’
Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Klodas shares the worst foods for high cholesterol and what she eats instead to maintain a healthy heart and brain.
A new weight loss drug could become the best-selling drug of all time. Who can afford it?
In 2023, the FDA will likely approve Eli Lilly's diabetes drug tirzepatide for weight loss — but there's little indication insurers will widely cover the medication.
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Will the US plan for testing travelers from China help stem the spread of COVID?
Experts say the U.S. plan to required a negative COVID-19 test for people flying from China will only prevent a few cases and not help stem spread much.
European countries join US in restricting travel from China amid COVID-19 outbreak - Washington Examiner
Spain, France, and the United Kingdom are the latest of several countries to impose travel restrictions on China amid fears of a renewed COVID-19 outbreak.China faces a surge in travel after Beijing eased its draconian COVID-19 policies as Chinese citizens look to capitalize on renewed...
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Once-favored Covid drugs ineffective on Omicron may be putting millions at risk
While antiviral pills are plentiful and remain an option for some with weak immune systems, they won’t work for everyone — Pfizer’s Paxlovid interacts with many widely prescribed drugs.
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Highly immune evasive omicron XBB.1.5 variant is quickly becoming dominant in U.S. as it doubles weekly
XBB.1.5 now represents about 41% of new cases nationwide in the U.S., according to CDC data.
Inflation struggles, China's Covid: What to watch for in the economy in 2023
The economic turbulence of 2022 is expected to persist into 2023 with a variety of factors shaping the outlook, from the Federal Reserve to China’s Covid policies.
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‘I know firsthand they failed’: Parents decry lack of FDA action on infant formula safety
Reviews by outside experts and internal officials found serious flaws in the nation’s food-inspection programs after four infant hospitalizations and two deaths were linked to infant formula. But the FDA is still processing the recommendations.
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Where to travel in 2023: The best destinations to visit | CNN
As peak vacation season sails into view and the world shakes off the last shackles of the pandemic, it feels like the appetite for hitting the road has never been greater. Thankfully, there are so many great places to experience.
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