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On Jan. 6 many Republicans blamed Trump for the Capitol riot. Now they endorse his presidential bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the follow-up to their 2018 bestseller “How Democracies Die,” authors Daniel Ziblatt and Steven Levitsky write about three rules that political parties must follow: accept the results of fair elections, reject the use of violence to gain power and break ties to extremists.
Israel is entering a new phase of war. Is it still trying to ‘destroy’ Hamas? | CNN
Three months ago, speaking to citizens rocked by a horrific day of attacks by Hamas, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued his country a singular promise.
www.cnn.comTrump downplays Jan. 6 on the anniversary of the Capitol siege and calls jailed rioters 'hostages'
Former President Donald Trump campaigned in Iowa and spent time there marking the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 assault on the U.S.
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Dramatic new January 6 footage shows tense exchange between GOP congressmen and Capitol rioters | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has released new footage from the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol that shows a dramatic moment of rioters shouting through broken glass at two Republican lawmakers.
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Trump using Jan. 6 riot as campaign rallying cry
In Iowa, he called those convicted of attacking the U.S. Capitol "J6 hostages."
Three years after Jan. 6, where are the key players in Trump’s orbit?
Trump’s close network of former aides, lawyers and advisers have enjoyed mixed fortunes over the past year.
www.politico.comSenior Biden leaders, Pentagon officials unaware for days that defense secretary was hospitalized
Officials say that senior Biden administration leaders, members of Congress and top Pentagon officials were unaware that defense secretary Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.
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CBS News poll on Jan. 6 attack 3 years later: Though most still condemn, Republican disapproval continues to wane
Conspiracy theory still finds purchase; nation splits over Trump's name on ballots.
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Republicans cast doubt on whether Biden can win legitimately in 2024
A number of Republican candidates — and voters — are already questioning whether the system will be fair if President Joe Biden wins re-election.
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US Capitol officer who faced Jan. 6 attack runs for Congress: See his path to politics
Former US Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn announced he will enter Maryland's Democratic primary for Congress. See his path to politics in photos.
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January 6: The day that still divides America, three years on
To Trump, the Capitol riot was a "beautiful day". Biden cites it to emphasise Trump's threat.
www.bbc.comNearly 3,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents released, but some questions remain unanswered
Even after the release of thousands of pages of court records about Jeffrey Epstein in recent days, some questions about the millionaire pedophile remain unanswered.
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Ramaswamy to Trump voters: ‘Pick a general with fresh legs that is not yet wounded in that war’
CLARENCE, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is making a play for GOP caucusgoers who are still enthusiastic about former President Donald Trump, making the case that the former president can not win the general election because he is “wounded.”
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Nikki Haley says Chris Christie's candidacy 'has left everybody scratching their heads'
In an interview with the Des Moines Register and NBC News, Nikki Haley questions Chris Christie's strategy but says she wouldn't tell him to drop out.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged secret hospitalization, kept White House in dark for days
Lloyd Austin takes blame for secrecy on hospitalization but did not reveal new details about his condition in statement released by the Pentagon.
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On Jan. 6 anniversary, DeSantis accuses Democrats of waving ‘bloody shirt’
“[Biden] had a chance to be a uniter for this country but he has failed,” DeSantis said.
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Multiple Jan. 6 fugitives arrested at Florida ranch 3 years after Capitol attack: FBI
The fugitives include a Jan. 6 suspect who has been sought ever since the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack and two others who never showed up for trial, court records show.
2023 was a massive year in the Jan. 6 probe. 2024 will be even bigger.
After hundreds of convictions, there are still hundreds more cases left to go, including the trial of the biggest Jan. 6 defendant of all: former President Donald Trump.
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Trump and his MAGA allies turn their fire on Haley
The Trump campaign and its allied super PAC are spending a combined $4.5 million on anti-Nikki Haley ads.
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Special counsel Jack Smith argues Trump’s push to hold him in contempt in January 6 case is baseless | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith pushed back Friday against Donald Trump’s assertions that the prosecutor should be held in contempt for submitting filings while the federal election interference case is paused, calling accusations that he was intentionally violating a court order “false” and “baseless.”
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Here's who key lawmakers have already endorsed for president ahead of the Iowa caucuses
The 2024 Iowa Caucus, initiating the presidential race, offers crucial momentum and shapes voter perceptions for candidates in the primaries.
Ukraine-Russia war: Putin citizenship decree violates children's rights, Ukraine says
Kyiv condemns Putin's decree to give citizenship to Ukrainian children who were taken to Russia.
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Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the plan to import prescription drugs from Canada into law in 2019, but it required FDA approval.
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Michigan Republicans vote to oust embattled party leader Kristina Karamo | CNN Politics
Michigan Republicans voted Saturday to oust Kristina Karamo, the embattled chair of the state Republican Party, from her leadership role.
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‘Many casualties’ as Israel raids Jenin; military vehicle blown up
At least 6 Palestinians killed in Israeli drone strike on Jenin City during morning raid in the occupied West Bank.
Lloyd Austin was admitted to intensive care unit while hospitalized
Defense Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reportedly spent four days in the intensive care unit while he was hospitalized earlier this week due to complications from a minor procedure.
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DNC blasts NH Dems over ‘meaningless’ primary
The Democratic National Committee scolded New Hampshire Democrats for selecting delegates for the state's unsanctioned primary.
www.politico.comMichigan Republicans vote to remove election denier, chair Karamo, who promises not to accept result
Michigan Republicans plan to discuss removing state party Chairwoman Kristina Karamo. She has made it clear she will not recognize the vote if removed.
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Latino Senate hopeful says Hispanic voters being 'blindsided' by Dem policies, aims to flip border seat red
Republican New Mexico Senate candidate Ben Luna is aiming to flip his state's seat from the Democrats, and says Latino voters leaving the Democrat Party puts that goal within reach.
Biden accepts House Speaker Johnson's invitation to deliver State of the Union address on March 7
House Speaker Mike Johnson formally invited President Joe Biden to deliver his annual State of the Union address on March 7.
Trump sends support to Iowa school shooting victims, pivots to attacks on Biden, Haley, DeSantis
Donald Trump expressed sympathy to Perry shooting victims and families 'who are devastated right now': 'We are with you all the way.'
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NRA civil trial threatens to shake up gun rights organization even with leader’s resignation
Wayne LaPierre, two other current and former NRA leaders and the organization itself are facing a lawsuit that alleges they violated nonprofit laws and misused NRA funds to finance their lavish lifestyles.
www.nbcnews.comHezbollah, Israel trade heavy cross-border fire as Blinken seeks to prevent regional escalation
Hezbollah warned Israel that Saturday's barrage was its initial response to the targeted killing of a top leader from Hamas in Lebanon’s capital.
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As Iowa caucuses loom, Trump urges his supporters to 'vote, vote, vote'
The GOP frontrunner’s series of events comes as his campaign seeks to turn out thousands of first-time caucus-goers.
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Trump tells supporters 'we have to get over it' after Iowa school shooting
His comments came after nearly 36 hours of silence and a day after his GOP rivals addressed the shooting that took the life of a sixth grade student and injured others.
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Bangladesh goes to the polls boycotted by the opposition
Nearly 2,000 candidates vying for the 300 directly elected parliament seats in elections boycotted by the opposition.
New video shows Republican congressman scolding Jan. 6 rioters through barricaded House Chamber
In the video, a mob is shown crowded outside the doors of the House Chamber, yelling at congressional members through what appears to be broken glass.
www.cbsnews.comPlaybook: What hasn’t changed about Jan. 6
And the Supreme Court takes up the 14th Amendment case.
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No way back after Prince Andrew's nightmare new year
The problems for Prince Andrew from his association with disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein show no signs of going away.
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Trump barely mentions Jan. 6 on third anniversary of assault on the Capitol
One day after President Joe Biden portrayed Trump as an ongoing menace to the republic, Trump responded by criticizing the sitting president’s competency.
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What Did Josh Hawley’s Jan. 6 Fist Pump Really Mean? We Asked the Photographer Who Got the Shot.
A Q&A with POLITICO photographer Francis Chung on capturing an iconic moment.
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Trump says Civil War ‘could have been negotiated’ | CNN Politics
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday suggested the Civil War could have been avoided through “negotiation,” arguing that the fight to end slavery in the US was ultimately unnecessary and that Abraham Lincoln should have done more to avoid bloodshed.
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Gaza’s children dying ‘in every possible way’ as Israel widens operations
On average, the number of children being killed every day ‘is well over 100’, a Doctors Without Borders doctor warns.
To plead or not to plead? That is the question for hundreds of Capitol riot defendants
Hundreds of people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol three years ago have had a powerful incentive to plead guilty rather than go to trial.
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Hamas command in north Gaza destroyed, Israel says
Three months into the Gaza war, the militants are "without commanders" in the area, the IDF say.
www.bbc.comTranscript: Biden's first campaign speech of the 2024 election year
Transcript of President Joe Biden’s campaign speech delivered Friday, Jan. 5, in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, as prepared by the AP.
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Biden is forgiving millions in student loans. He wants all the credit.
Joe Biden has made no secret of his efforts to cancel student loan debt for millions of Americans. And it might be central to his reelection campaign.
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Third batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents unsealed | CNN Business
The third round of documents from a lawsuit connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted pedophile who died in jail before he could face trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, was publicly released Friday.
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Ex-AOC aide lined pockets with nearly $140K from his PAC while spending little on its mission
An ex-adviser to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has funneled nearly $140,000 from his PAC to himself for reported consulting services, while spending little to advance its purpose.
FBI arrests three January 6 defendants in Florida after prolonged search | CNN Politics
The FBI on Saturday arrested three people in Florida who were charged in connection with the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, and were considered fugitives after fleeing from law enforcement.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683
As the war enters its 683rd day, these are the main developments.
Iowa campaign trail recap: Trump calls Jan. 6 rioters serving prison terms 'hostages'
The latest news and live updates from the campaign trail as Republicans blanket Iowa ahead of the state's caucuses.
www.nbcnews.com‘January 6 never ended’: alarm at Trump pardon pledge for Capitol insurrectionists
The ex-president has said he would pardon those convicted of violence, obstructing Congress and seditious conspiracy
Nikki Haley raises eyebrows with 'change personalities' comment as her momentum sparks increased scrutiny
Nikki Haley faced heat this weekend ahead of the Iowa caucuses for a comment in which she talked about changing "personalities" while discussing the primary process in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Former NRA executive pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to testify in New York AG trial
The admission, hours after Wayne LaPierre's resignation, comes ahead of a trial scheduled to begin Monday.
MTG boasts after securing second location for Jan. 6 book event despite late cancellation
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) boasted Saturday on social media that she found a second location for her book signing after a Westgate resort in Kissimmee, Florida, canceled it Friday night.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden will give the State of the Union address March 7 in a 'moment of great challenge' for the US
President Joe Biden will give his annual State of the Union address on March 7. The invitation came Saturday from House Speaker Mike Johnson for the president to speak to a joint session of Congress.
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A starring role for NASA in Biden’s push to end cancer
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are using microgravity to unlock the disease’s secrets.
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Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal?
Ethiopia’s economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.
Trump’s rivals still haven’t figured out how to talk about January 6 | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s rivals have sharpened their attacks on the former president as they blanket Iowa just over a week before the state’s caucuses kick off the Republican presidential nominating race.
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White House wasn't notified of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for several days
The Pentagon's failure to disclose Lloyd Austin's hospitalization is counter to normal practice with the president and other senior U.S. officials and Cabinet members.
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State of the race: Are Iowa expectations too high for Trump and DeSantis?
Expectations are everything as Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses kick off the Republican presidential nominating calendar. Are Trump's too high? What about DeSantis and Haley?
DeSantis and Haley are battling to emerge in Iowa as the preferred Republican alternative to Trump
The rivalry between GOP presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley has become a leading storyline before the leadoff Iowa caucuses on Jan. 15.
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It may be a long time, if ever, before everyone involved in January 6 is punished. Here’s why | CNN Politics
As Americans gear up for another tense presidential election, the US legal system is still grappling with how to handle the hundreds of individuals who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, to keep former President Donald Trump in the White House.
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Trump has revamped his Iowa caucus playbook to make sure supporters vote
His campaign is focusing on its ground game after he lost Iowa in 2016.
Jan. 6 pipe bombs: What we know about one of the day's biggest mysteries
Saturday marks the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot at the United States Capitol in 2021, and at least one large mystery remains unsolved.
www.washingtonexaminer.comClashing Over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden Show Reality Is at Stake in 2024
Rarely in American politics has a leading presidential candidate made such grave accusations about a rival: warning that he is willing to violate the Constitution, claiming that he is eager to persecute political rivals and calling him a dire threat to democracy. Those arguments have come from...
Gaza war protest in Chicago blocks traffic on Lake Shore Drive
A protest in honor of Palestinians who have died in Gaza shut down traffic in both directions on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago on Saturday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comChris Christie’s growing dilemma
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Vivek Ramaswamy says there are only two 'America First' presidential candidates
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy highlighted in a town hall in Iowa that he and former President Donald Trump are the only "America First" candidates.
Thousands protest in Israel amid ‘unprecedented’ anger towards Netanyahu
Protesters angry at the government rallied in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem calling for return of captives held in Gaza.
Blinken says Turkey is committed to a 'positive' role in postwar Gaza as he opens a diplomatic push
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has kicked off Middle East diplomatic mission in Turkey as fears grow that Gaza war may engulf region.
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Social media mocks Biden being led offstage by first lady
Social media users mocked President Biden for being led offstage by his wife first lady Jill Biden following his speech blasting MAGA supporters on Friday.
Alaska Airlines passenger drafted final texts to her loved ones after section of the plane blew out midflight | CNN
Stephanie King told CNN she was returning to her home in California after a visit to Portland, Oregon, when she heard a loud roar of wind on her Alaska Airlines flight on Friday.
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Judge denied Epstein accuser's request to depose Bill Clinton, 'Epstein list' records show
A third trove of 'Epstein list' records shows former President Bill Clinton wasn't forced to testify in a civil lawsuit against Epstein's accomplice.
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Ray Epps, face of Jan. 6 conspiracies, to be sentenced
Ray Epps, who has been widely accused by former President Donald Trump’s supporters of secretly working on behalf of the federal government during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, is set to be sentenced next week for his actions that day.
www.washingtonexaminer.comA look back at Louisiana Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' eight years in office
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, currently the lone Democratic governor in the Deep South, has reached his final two days in office after eight years.
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Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues
South Korea says the North has again fired artillery shells near their sea border
South Korea says North Korea has conducted a new round of artillery firing drills near the rivals’ disputed sea boundary.
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The Republican governor and ex-Trump press chief seems to be popular with voters in her state. Does a national run beckon?
India’s Aditya-L1 sun mission reaches solar orbit
Launched in September, the solar observation mission will undertake a comprehensive study of the sun.
Why Is the Pundit Class Suddenly So Marriage-Obsessed?
We convened a roundtable of experts on the history of marriage to talk about why it’s becoming so politically charged.
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Biden calls on moderate Republicans and independents to join Democrats in saving democracy
Joe Biden makes the case that Donald Trump, MAGA are threats to democracy during a campaign event near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania.
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Winter weather batters both US coasts; Sierra snow shuts down I-80; East Coast storm into Monday
New Englanders braced for an even more potent mix of snow and rain through the weekend and a Sierra Nevada storm packing heavy snow shut down a stretch of I-80.
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Blinken meets with Turkey's Erdogan as Middle East tensions escalate
Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Turkey and met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the U.S. hopes to Ankara will help calm tensions in the Middle East.
Growing number of billionaires speaking out against DEI
A number of billionaires are speaking out against diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business world.
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Extreme heat is pushing India to the brink of ‘survivability.’ One obvious solution is also a big part of the problem | CNN
When blistering extreme heat gripped India’s capital this summer, Ramesh says he felt faint but had no option other than to keep on toiling under the burning sun to provide for his family.
www.cnn.comProminent Black church in New York sued for gender bias by woman who sought to be its senior pastor
A Yale professor has filed a federal gender discrimination lawsuit against a prominent Harlem church after it did not hire her for its senior pastor job.
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Taxpayers foot bill for $23M in DOJ investigations into Trump, $6.4M Biden probe
The DOJ's investigations into Donald Trump and Joe Biden have cost taxpayers a combined total of nearly $30 million, with $23 million being spent on Trump inestigations alone.
The next Republican debate is around the corner. See who qualified, how to watch
Only three candidates qualified for the fifth GOP primary debate at at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, including Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.
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Why Jan. 6 is a problem for Trump’s campaign
Views of the attack have shifted among Republicans, but it remains toxic with the rest of the electorate.
www.politico.comA California law banning the carrying of firearms in most public places is blocked again
A new California law that bans people from carrying firearms in most public places has once again been blocked from taking effect as a court challenge continues.
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Student loan forgiveness, ending payroll tax not part of Trump's 2024 plan | Fact check
The video of Trump is from 2020. He has not mentioned deferring student loan payments or terminating payroll tax as part of his 2024 campaign.
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Former NRA executive admits wrongdoing in New York civil corruption case
A former top National Rifle Association executive has admitted wrongdoing in a New York corruption case, agreeing to pay $100,000 just before he and four others are set to be tried next week.
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Here’s what the Supreme Court faces as justices discuss Trump’s eligibility | CNN Politics
The US Supreme Court is now confronting an election case of unparalleled weight that will determine Donald Trump’s prospects to regain the White House and influence public regard for an increasingly embattled court.
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Desert swallows livelihoods as climate shocks continue in northeast Nigeria
More communities on the fringes of the Sahara desert say they are losing their farmlands and homes.
The Vatican's investigation into former Archbishop John Nienstedt is complete
Archbishop John Nienstedt resigned from his position amid allegations of covering up crimes of a pedophile priest at the church. Eight years later, the investigation is complete.
www.cbsnews.comThings to know about a school shooting in the small Iowa town of Perry
Perry, Iowa is stunned after a school shooting in which a 17-year-old killed a sixth-grader and wounded seven other people before police say he died by suicide.
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ESPN's Pat McAfee publicly attacks network executive amid Aaron Rodgers controversy
McAfee publicly attacked a longtime ESPN executive, accusing him of leaking information to reporters.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recovering after being admitted to hospital | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center on New Year’s Day for complications from an elective medical procedure, the Pentagon said Friday.
www.cnn.comCumbersome process and 'arbitrary' Israeli inspections slow aid delivery into Gaza, US senators say
A cumbersome process of Israeli inspections and other hurdles are slowing the entry of aid into Gaza.
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Former Burisma lawyer registers as foreign agent more than seven years later amid Hunter Biden investigations
A lawyer who previosuly represented Burisma chief Mykola Zlochevsky registered Thursday as a foreign agent for work he did more than seven years ago.
Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later
More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
www.bbc.comVoters cast ballots in a Bangladesh election marred by violence and an opposition boycott
Polls have opened in Bangladesh as voters began casting their ballots in an election fraught with violence and a boycott from the main opposition party.
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Five House races to watch in California
While the Golden State has not been competitive in statewide elections for more than a decade, control of the House of Representatives after the 2024 election may rest with key races in California.
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Analysis: Biden’s plea to save democracy faces harsh democratic reality | CNN Politics
President Joe Biden commemorated January 6 as a day of American infamy, marking the third anniversary of the 2021 insurrection with a call for Americans to join him in defending US democracy from former President Donald Trump, who by comparison has promised to pardon the insurrectionists.
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Bill Ackman goes scorched earth on MIT and Business Insider after 'attacks on my family'
Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman is going on the offensive against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Business Insider after the news source reported allegations his wife plagiarized portions of her dissertation at the university. Ackman specifically targeted the research university's…
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Steve Scalise undergoing stem cell transplant in 'significant milestone' in battle against cancer
Steve Scalise, the No. 2 ranking House Republican, is undergoing a stem cell transplant in a 'significant milestone' as he battles cancer.
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FAA orders temporary grounding of certain Boeing planes after Alaska Airlines door detaches midflight
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
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Canada PM Justin Trudeau's official plane breaks down, again
The Canadian leader's travel travails continue, four months after he was left stranded in India.
www.bbc.comSnow hinders rescues and aid deliveries to isolated communities after Japan quakes kill 126 people
Rescue teams are working through snow to deliver supplies to isolated hamlets six days after a powerful earthquake hit western Japan, killing at least 126 people.
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Fact checking Ron DeSantis’ and Nikki Haley’s CNN town halls in Iowa | CNN Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley each participated in CNN town halls on Thursday in Iowa ahead of the state’s caucuses later this month.
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Third batch of Epstein documents unsealed in ongoing release of court filings
The new Jeffrey Epstein-related documents add to a trove of names of people connected to the investigation — most of whom have not been accused of any wrongdoing.
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More states are considering requiring full minimum wages for tip earners this year
Only seven states currently bar “subminimum” pay for tipped workers like bartenders and restaurant servers, but activists see 2024 as ripe to expand the tally to as many as 20.
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Trump goes after Liz Cheney on third anniversary of Jan. 6
NEWTON, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump criticized one-time Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney and President Joe Biden on the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot as he campaigns in Iowa days before 2024's opening nominating contest.
www.washingtonexaminer.comPolice probe UK Post Office for accusing over 700 employees of theft. The culprit was an IT glitch
U.K. police have opened a fraud investigation into Britain’s Post Office over a miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of postmasters wrongfully accused of stealing money.
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Why temples are a top campaign stop in Taiwan’s election
Temples help politicians meet local voters, but there are concerns some may be too close to Beijing.
Joe Biden Risks A Major Middle East War If He Makes The Wrong Choices
As Israel increases its aggression towards Lebanon, officials tell HuffPost Biden isn't doing enough to quell tensions and prevent conflict involving the U.S.
Fact check: Are Colorado Supreme Court justices ‘unelected,’ as GOP has claimed? | CNN Politics
After the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is ineligible for office because of the Constitution’s “insurrectionist ban,” some prominent Republicans bashed the “unelected judges” for their decision.
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Radio reporter fired over comedy act reinstated after an arbitrator finds his jokes 'funny'
A reporter who was fired for his standup comedy has been reinstated to his job at a Philadelphia-based public radio station through an arbitrator.
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Christine Granville: The Polish aristocrat who was Churchill's favourite spy
Christine Granville risked her life in missions across Europe only to be killed by her former lover.
www.bbc.comDeath toll in Islamic State-claimed suicide blasts rises to 91
Iranian officials say the death toll from an Islamic State group-claimed suicide bombing has risen to at least 91.
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Jan. 6 was not an insurrection, says Turley, warns Democrats of 'slippery slope' threatening democracy
Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley explained why the efforts to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot could backfire against Democrats.
Glynn Simmons: Freedom 'exhilarating' for man exonerated after 48 years
Glynn Simmons served the longest known wrongful sentence in the US for murder. Now he's tasting freedom.
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Lululemon founder’s remarks have some DEI experts calling for boycotts to combat ‘regressive values’
The company distanced itself from its founder, who has not had a role in business operations for more than eight years. Still, some customers are wary.
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Trump’s crowds don’t want to move on from Jan. 6. They want retribution for him.
"I watched it on TV that day, and I said this is a complete joke."
www.politico.comExperts warn that foreign armed forces headed to Haiti will face major obstacles
Experts are warning that foreign armed forces slated to fight gangs in Haiti this year will face multiple challenges — including widespread corruption.
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DeSantis baffled when asked if he'd pardon Hunter Biden during NBC interview: 'Why? No!'
GOP hopeful Ron DeSantis was quick to reject a question from NBC News correspondent Dasha Burns about whether he would pardon Hunter Biden as president.
Will the Houthi Red Sea attacks destabilise Yemen’s fragile peace?
The strikes have helped the Yemeni group gain recruits – and a domestic buildup of might could strain ceasefire attempts
Donald Trump defends former influencer convicted of election interference who has racist, antisemitic past | CNN Politics
Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have come to the defense of a one-time social media influencer who has been convicted of election interference and has a well-known history of pushing deeply racist, antisemitic, anti-Muslim and homophobic content online.
www.cnn.comPolish farmers suspend their blockade at the Ukrainian border after a deal with the government
Poland's state news agency is reporting that Polish farmers who had blockaded a border crossing to Ukraine have ended their protest after reaching an agreement with the government.
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FAA grounds 171 Boeing planes after mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines jet
It comes after part of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fell off, forcing an emergency landing.
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Bill Barr says he doesn't consider Trump's name-calling a violation of gag order
Former Attorney General Bill Barr shrugged off any name-calling from former President Donald Trump, claiming that it does not violate the gag order he is under.
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Sixth grader killed in Iowa high school shooting identified as victim count increases
An 11-year-old boy was killed and seven others -- three staff members and four students -- were injured in the shooting at Perry High School, authorities said Friday.
Jodie Foster: Gen Z can be 'really annoying' to work with
The Oscar winner says she feels compelled to help young actors "because it was hard growing up".
www.bbc.comStock market today: Wall Street shaves off some losses to close its worst week in the last 10
Wall Street ended a listless day with slight gains after reports showed workers are getting bigger raises, but also that key parts of the economy still don’t look like they’re overheating.
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Christian Oliver's wife speaks out after plane crash killed actor and their 2 daughters
Christian Oliver, his daughters Madita and Annik, and the pilot of their small plane all died when the plane crashed on Thursday.
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Cher is denied conservatorship over son's money for now
The singer says Elijah Blue Allman's struggles with addiction and mental health make him unable to manage his finances. Another hearing is set for Jan. 29.
www.nbcnews.comSorry, New York, it’s always sunny in California
The head of Equinor’s offshore wind projects in California talks economic headwinds, a long timeline and the need for ports.
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Ilhan Omar remembers Jan. 6 by seeking 'unified movement' to 'defeat Trumpism'
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) commemorated the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot by sharing a past op-ed she wrote detailing her experience combined with a call for unity among her colleagues to "restore our public."
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Former US police officer sentenced in killing of Black man Elijah McClain
Randy Roedema handed 14-month sentence for 2019 killing of McClain, who was put in a chokehold, injected with ketamine.
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