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#Immigration #DetentionCenters #LocalOpposition
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Federal immigration officials scout warehouses as they eye more detention space
Federal immigration officials are scouting warehouses and beginning to purchase some of them to transform into detention and processing facilities.
#FirstAmendment #MilitaryRights #PoliticalRepercussions
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Judge presses DOJ lawyers for a precedent for Pentagon to punish Sen. Mark Kelly over video
A federal judge on Tuesday sharply questioned Justice Department lawyers whether there was a legal precedent for the Defense Department's attempt to punish Democratic Sen.
#Justice #LegalSystem #SexualAssault
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Lawyers for patients of doctor say clients shaken by court overturning conviction
LOS ANGELES -- Two years after a former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist was convicted of sex abuse and sentenced to 11 years in prison, an attorney working to prepare an appeal of the case stumbled across an astounding find for the defense counsel.
#ElectionIntegrity #VoterFraud #SAVEAct
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Trump doubles down on suggesting federal government 'get involved' in state elections
President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his controversial suggestion that Republicans "nationalize" elections as he continued to make false claims of widespread voter fraud and refused to accept his 2020 defeat.
#SuperBowlLX #BadBunny #LatinMusic
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Bad Bunny heads to the Super Bowl: What to know about him after historic Grammys win
Super Bowl LX is almost here and fans can't wait to experience a "baile inolvidable" with Bad Bunny.
Following his own unforgettable and historic night at the 68th Grammys, where he took home three awards, including album of the year for "DeBí TiRaR Más FOToS," the singer will take the Super Bowl LX halftime stage for the first time on Feb.
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Some big-name companies are laying off workers. Here's what it means
Amazon, UPS and Pinterest are among the companies that announced layoffs.
A series of job cuts in recent days slashed tens of thousands of workers combined at name-brand companies like Amazon, UPS and Pinterest.
#Roblox #OnlineSafety #ChildProtection
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What parents should know about Roblox safety features amid renewed concerns over online child exploitation
Interest in Roblox is surging following headlines about two Florida siblings who were previously reported missing after they were allegedly kidnapped by a 19-year-old they met on the platform and later communicated with on Snapchat, according to law enforcement.
#DeathPenalty #Clemency #JusticeSystem
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Alabama man faces execution despite not pulling the trigger in auto store customer's death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Charles "Sonny" Burton didn't kill anyone. The state of Alabama could execute him anyway.
Burton, 75, is facing execution for his role as an accomplice in a 1991 robbery at an auto parts store where customer Doug Battle was killed.
#Inequality #ConsumerSpending #EconomicTrends
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The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds
WASHINGTON -- Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than other consumers, according to new data released Tuesday, evidence of worsening inequality that may explain some of the growing pessimism about the economy.
#Immigration #FamilySeparation #HumanRights
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Disabled US citizen's family says ICE stopped his father from attending his funeral
Wael Tarabishi died three months after his caregiver father was detained by ICE.
A family in Arlington, Texas, grieved as they laid 30-year-old Wael Tarabishi to rest.
#TradeRelations #GlobalEconomy #USTariffs
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Seeking shelter from Trump's fury, U.S. trade partners reach deals with each other
WASHINGTON -- Bullied and buffeted by President Donald Trump's tariffs for the past year, America's longstanding allies are desperately seeking ways to shield themselves from the president's impulsive wrath.
#Olympics #WinterGames #TeamUSA
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Speedskater, bobsledder picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics
NEW YORK -- Speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca have been chosen as the U. S. flagbearers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.
#SocialMedia #Cybercrime #ChildSafety
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Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images
PARIS -- French prosecutors searched the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into a range of alleged offences, including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.
#TradeDeal #IndiaUSRelations #TariffReduction
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India's Modi praised for US trade deal as opposition questions impact on agriculture
NEW DELHI -- Indian lawmakers from the ruling coalition praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for striking a deal with the U.
#ElonMusk #SocialMedia #Cybercrime
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Paris prosecutors raid X offices in probe into child abuse images and deepfakes
PARIS -- French prosecutors searched the offices of Elon Musk's social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into a range of alleged offences, including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.
#NASA #Artemis #SpaceExploration
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NASA targets a March launch of the moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks
The space agency said in a statement that the launch delay will "allow teams to review data and conduct a second wet dress rehearsal" before the flight test.
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Russia hits Ukraine energy targets with hundreds of drones, missiles, ahead of talks
LONDON -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged "maximum pressure" on Russia from the international community after Moscow fired hundreds of drones and missiles into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday morning, in a major attack that Zelenskyy said focused on the country's critical energy infrastructure.
#ElectionIntegrity #FBI #ElectionSecurity
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Intelligence director says Trump requested her presence at FBI search of Georgia election center
WASHINGTON -- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told lawmakers in a letter Monday that she attended an FBI search of the elections hub in Fulton County, Georgia, last week because President Donald Trump asked for her to be there.
#ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy #CoalPolicy
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Why China is building so many coal plants despite its solar and wind boom
BEIJING -- Even as China's expansion of solar and wind power raced ahead in 2025, the Asian giant opened many more coal power plants than it had in recent years -- raising concern about whether the world's largest emitter will reduce carbon emissions enough to limit climate change.
#VaticanTrial #Justice #LegalSystem
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Vatican's 'trial of the century' resumes after prosecutors suffer setbacks on appeal
VATICAN CITY -- The appeals phase of the Vatican's "trial of the century" resumed Tuesday after a pair of setbacks for the pope's prosecutors that could have big repercussions on the outcome of the troubled case.
#SpaceX #ArtificialIntelligence #ElonMusk
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Elon Musk combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year
NEW YORK -- Elon Musk is joining his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into a single company before what's expected to be a massive initial public offering for the business later this year.
#SuperBowl #BadBunny #ImmigrationPolicy
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Football, politics and protest: This year's Super Bowl comes at a tinderbox moment in the US
WASHINGTON -- Don't tune into the Super Bowl hoping for a break from the tumultuous politics gripping the U. S.
The NFL is facing pressure ahead of Sunday's game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots to take a more explicit stance against the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement.
#Drones #DefenseIndustry #UAVs
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Even small EU nations go big on arms production
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- There's a chance the dreaded buzz of propellers heard on Ukrainian battlefields is coming from drones built in a country with a population of just over a million on Europe's southeastern fringe: Cyprus.
#GovernmentShutdown #FundingBill #Congress
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GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote
WASHINGTON -- Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to carry out President Donald Trump's "play call" for funding the government will be put to the test Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown.
#GovernmentShutdown #FundingPackage #Congress
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GOP leaders labor for support ahead of key test vote on ending partial government shutdown
WASHINGTON -- Speaker Mike Johnson's ability to carry out President Donald Trump's "play call" for funding the government will be put to the test Tuesday as the House holds a procedural vote on a bill to end the partial shutdown.
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Even small EU nations go big on arms production, sending drones to the Ukrainian front and beyond
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- There's a chance the dreaded buzz of propellers heard on Ukrainian battlefields is coming from drones built in a country with a population of just over a million on Europe's southeastern fringe: Cyprus.
#Iran #USRelations #NuclearTalks
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Iran's president seeks 'fair and equitable negotiations' with the United States
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran's president said Tuesday that he instructed the country's foreign minister to "pursue fair and equitable negotiations" with the United States, the first clear sign from Tehran it wants to try to negotiate as tensions remain high with Washington after the Mideast country's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests last month.
#JusticeSystem #MediaBias #TrialTransparency
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Defense seeks to block videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias
Graphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk while he spoke to a crowd on a Utah college campus quickly went viral, drawing millions of views.
#SafetyOnline #KidnappingPrevention #SocialMediaAwareness
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Siblings rescued after alleged kidnapping by 19-year-old they met online
Communication with the suspect is believed to have started over the summer.
Previously missing siblings, both girls and minors, have been located after allegedly being kidnapped by a man whom they met on Roblox and continued to speak with on Snapchat, according to a press conference from a Florida sheriff's department on Monday.
#Trump #VotingRights #MidtermElections
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Trump urges Republicans to 'take over' and 'nationalize' voting
President Donald Trump on Monday called on Republicans to "take over" and "nationalize" voting as he continued to make false claims about the electoral process in the U.
#AnthonyKennedy #SupremeCourt #LGBTRights
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Former Justice Anthony Kennedy sees an uncertain future for his legacy gay rights rulings
Kennedy reflects on his life, legacy and new memoir in a rare interview.
In his 30 years on the Supreme Court, former Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered key votes in narrowly decided cases that struck down state bans on anti-discrimination protection for LGBT people, overturned state laws criminalizing same-sex intimacy, and required the federal government to recognize legal marriages of same-sex couples under state law.
#AnthonyKennedy #SupremeCourt #LGBTRights
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Former Justice Anthony Kennedy sees an uncertain future for his legacy gay rights rulings
Kennedy reflects on his life, legacy and new memoir in a rare interview.
#DiversityInSports #WinterSports #RepresentationMatters
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Programs aim to diversify winter sports, but gaps persist at Winter Olympics
Organizations like the National Brotherhood of Snowsports and Skate Global Foundation are working to diversify winter sports
Whether it's on indoors halfpipes in New Jersey or the Rocky Mountains slopes of Colorado and Wyoming, there seems to be plenty of programs aimed at developing a diverse new generation of skiers, skaters and snowboarders.
#MurderTrial #DomesticViolence #TrueCrime
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Brendan Banfield double murder trial: Verdict reached for man accused of elaborate plot to get rid of his wife
Banfield is accused of killing his wife and a stranger to be with his au pair.
A jury has reached a verdict in the double murder trial of a Virginia man accused of killing his wife and a stranger lured to their home under false pretenses in an elaborate plot to get rid of his spouse so he could be with his au pair, with whom he was having an affair.
#SexualAbuse #AthleteRights #TitleIX
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17 former NC State athletes join lawsuit alleging abuse by ex-head trainer, bringing total to 31
RALEIGH, N. C. -- Seventeen additional former N. C. State male athletes have joined a state lawsuit alleging sexual abuse under the guise of treatment and harassment by the Wolfpack's former director of sports medicine, pushing the total number to 31 in a case that began with a federal lawsuit from a single athlete more than three years ago.
#OffshoreWind #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy
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Another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, says NY project can resume
A federal judge on Monday ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction, the fifth such project put back on track after the Trump administration halted them in December.
#SistineChapel #Michelangelo #ArtRestoration
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Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment' fresco undergoes 3-month cleaning at Sistine Chapel
VATICAN CITY -- Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment," the imposing fresco of heaven and hell which dominates the Sistine Chapel, is undergoing its first major restoration in three decades, the Vatican said Monday.
#JusticeForVictims #EpsteinFiles #DOJTransparency
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Epstein files: DOJ says it's taken down 'several thousand documents' that mistakenly identified victims
It comes after victims' lawyers asked that the website itself be taken offline.
Department of Justice officials say they have taken down "several thousand documents and media" from its website containing files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that "may have inadvertently included victim-identifying information due to various factors, including technical or human error," according to a letter filed on the dockets of two federal judges Monday.
#NASA #LaserCommunications #ArtemisII
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Lasers could allow the world to watch Artemis II astronauts travel to the moon and back
The O2O system could send more data to Earth than ever before, NASA says.
Traveling to the moon presents significant communication challenges.
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Woodie King Jr., founder of powerhouse off-Broadway New Federal Theatre, dies at 88
NEW YORK -- Woodie King Jr.
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NASA fuels moon rocket in crucial test to decide when Artemis astronauts will launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA fueled its new moon rocket in one final make-or-break test Monday, with hopes of sending astronauts on a lunar fly-around as soon as this coming weekend.
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NASA fuels moon rocket in crucial test to decide when Artemis astronauts will launch
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#HeartHealth #CPRSavesLives #CardiacArrest
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Woman searching for bystanders who helped her during cardiac arrest
Lindsay Macoldrum was on vacation when her heart stopped pumping.
A 41-year-old mom who nearly died after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest while riding a bicycle is searching for the strangers who helped save her life.
#RareEarthElements #TradePolitics #USChinaRelations
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Trump administration to create a strategic reserve for rare earths elements
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks.
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What to know after a deadly landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 200 miners
DAKAR, Senegal -- A landslide last week collapsed several tunnels at a major coltan mine in eastern Congo, leaving at least 200 people dead in the rebel-controlled site.
#PFAS #WaterSafety #EnvironmentalHealth
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When forever chemicals contaminate drinking water, private well owners may be the last to know
STELLA, Wis. -- Kristen Hanneman made a small decision in 2022 that would upend life for her entire town.
State scientists were checking private drinking water wells across Wisconsin for a widely used family of harmful chemicals called PFAS.
#PFAS #WaterSafety #EnvironmentalHealth
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When forever chemicals contaminate drinking water, private well owners may be the last to know
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#RareEarths #Japan #MiningInnovation
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Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
TOKYO -- Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China.
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Germany detains 5 men accused of illegally exporting goods to Russia
BERLIN -- German authorities on Monday detained five men accused of being part of a network that illegally exported goods to Russian defense companies after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
#Roblox #ChildSafety #OnlineProtection
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Hundreds of parents ask Roblox board to stop attempts to force lawsuits out of the public eye
The gaming platform faces over 100 lawsuits, which were recently consolidated.
A group of 800 parents -- including those who have already filed suit and those who have retained lawyers with the intent to sue --sent a letter to the board of directors of Roblox demanding the gaming company stop attempts to keep lawsuits out of the public eye.
#Kpop #GrammyAwards #CulturalImpact
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South Korea celebrates K-pop's 'Golden' historic Grammy win
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Koreans celebrated on Monday as "Golden," from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," claimed K-pop's first Grammy Award, a milestone that critics say highlights the genre's global appeal and signals broader acceptance in the American mainstream.
#Kpop #GrammyAwards #CulturalImpact
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South Korea celebrates K-pop's 'Golden' historic Grammy win
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Koreans celebrated on Monday as "Golden," from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," claimed K-pop's first Grammy Award, a milestone that critics say highlights the genre's global appeal and signals broader acceptance in the American mainstream.
#Kpop #GrammyAwards #SouthKorea
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South Korea celebrates K-pop's 'Golden' historic Grammy win
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Koreans celebrated on Monday as "Golden," from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," claimed K-pop's first Grammy Award, a milestone that critics say highlights the genre's global appeal and signals broader acceptance in the American mainstream.
#Kpop #GrammyAwards #SouthKorea
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South Korea celebrates K-pop's 'Golden' historic Grammy win
SEOUL, South Korea -- South Koreans celebrated on Monday as "Golden," from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters," claimed K-pop's first Grammy Award, a milestone that critics say highlights the genre's global appeal and signals broader acceptance in the American mainstream.
#Corruption #Bangladesh #LegalSystem
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Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and her UK lawmaker niece sentenced in graft case
Judge Mohammed Rabiul Alam of the Special Judge's Court-4 also handed down seven-year prison sentences to another niece, Azmina Siddiq, and a nephew, Radwan Mujib Siddiq.
#JeffreyEpstein #SexTrafficking #HighProfileConnections
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From Elon Musk to the former Prince Andrew, a who's who of powerful people named in Epstein files
NEW YORK -- From tech titans to Wall Street power brokers and foreign dignitaries, a who's who of powerful men make appearances in the huge trove of documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations of Jeffrey Epstein.
#Israel #PalestinianRights #GunViolence
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Besieged by gang violence, Palestinian citizens in Israel demand more security
KAFR YASIF, Israel -- Nabil Safiya had taken a break from studying for a biology exam to meet a cousin at a pizza parlor when a gunman on a motorcycle rode past and fired, killing the 15-year-old as he sat in a black Renault.
#Elections2025 #PoliticalFundraising #RepublicansVsDemocrats
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Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections
WASHINGTON -- The Republican National Committee has vastly outpaced Democrats in the crush for cash ahead of the midterm elections, holding a nearly $100 million advantage at the close of 2025, according to year-end filings to the Federal Election Commission.
#Bidets #Hygiene #Sustainability
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Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidet
NEW YORK -- Once considered an oddity in American homes, bidets are becoming increasingly common as more people seek a hygienic and sustainable alternative to toilet paper or a hand managing certain physical conditions.
#TexasElection #DemocraticVictory #PoliticalShift
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Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flipped a reliably Republican state Senate district in Texas in Saturday's special election, continuing a string of surprise victories for Democrats across the U.
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Iran summons ambassadors to protest Revolutionary Guard being listed as terror group
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran said Monday it had summoned all of the European Union ambassadors in the Islamic Republic to protest the bloc's listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terror group.
#AI #JobCuts #CorporateLayoffs
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Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy's push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains
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#ArtistsAgainstICE #ImmigrationReform #CulturalRevolt
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Music's biggest stars use the Grammys stage to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Artists this awards season are having to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against the Trump administration's immigration crackdowns
Entertainment's awards season has coincided with the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign in Minneapolis, forcing artists to decide whether and how to join the growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdowns.
#Venezuela #Politics #EconomicCrisis
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A mix of hope and fear settles over Venezuela after US-imposed government change
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Time in Venezuela feels like it's moving both too fast and too slow. The pillars of the country's self-proclaimed socialist government are falling at a dizzying pace or not quickly enough.
#Ethiopia #Oromia #HumanRights
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'Executions, torture, abductions, rape': Ethiopia's hidden conflict
Ethiopia's Oromia is the country's biggest state, with 35% of the population and home to the capital, Addis Ababa
Wanted by the Ethiopian government, rebel military leader Jaal Marroo moves constantly to stay ahead of drones hunting him from the skies.
#China #LatinAmerica #TradeRelations
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Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries
HONG KONG -- HONG KONG (AP) -- China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.
#LeBronJames #NBAAllStar #Basketball
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LeBron James wasn't thinking about his All-Star streak after being injured to start the season
NEW YORK -- For two decades, LeBron James being an All-Star was almost a certainty.
This season, it was no sure thing.
#Immigration #AsylumSeekers #ChildWelfare
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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep.
#WinterStorm #ColdWeather #SevereWeather
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More frigid temperatures expected in much of US after a weekend of heavy snow
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Forecasters warned that dangerous extra-cold conditions will persist into Monday morning for a huge swath of the U.
#ImmigrationReform #GovernmentShutdown #HomelandSecurity
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Speaker Johnson faces tough choices as partial government shutdown drags and debate over ICE deepens
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson faces tough days ahead trying to muscle a federal funding package to passage and prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown as debate intensifies over the Trump administration's sweeping immigration enforcement operations.
#Finance #StockMarket #EconomicNews
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US futures and Asian shares slip as worries over Trump's Fed chief pick and AI weigh on markets
U. S. futures and Asian shares have skidded as worries over President Donald Trump's nominee to be the next Federal Reserve chair amplified jitters over a possible bubble in the artificial intelligence boom
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#KennedyCenter #ArtsAndCulture #TrumpAdministration
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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers' backlash
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.
#EpsteinFiles #JusticeDepartment #CriminalInvestigation
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Top Justice Department official plays down chance for charges arising from Epstein files revelations
WASHINGTON -- A top Justice Department official played down the possibility of additional criminal charges arising from the Jeffrey Epstein files, saying Sunday that the existence of "horrible photographs" and troubling email correspondence does not "allow us necessarily to prosecute somebody.
#Gaza #RafahCrossing #HumanitarianAid
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Gaza's crucial Rafah crossing prepares for limited travel to resume Monday
CAIRO -- Palestinians in Gaza watched with hope and impatience Sunday as workers laid the groundwork to reopen the territory's Rafah border crossing with Egypt, its lifeline to the world.
#GrammyAwards #ImmigrationRights #MusicForChange
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Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and more winners share pro-immigration message
Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean were among the winners at Sunday night's 2026 Grammy Awards who used the platform to speak out in support of immigrants amid ongoing backlash to the Trump administration's immigration policy and mass deportation campaign.
#JeffreyEpstein #VictimPrivacy #JusticeDepartment
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Epstein victims' lawyers ask court to order DOJ to take down Epstein Files website
Attorneys for alleged victims of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- citing an "unfolding emergency" -- are urging two federal judges in New York to order the immediate takedown of the Justice Department's Epstein Files website.
#BiologicalLab #Investigation #PublicSafety
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FBI investigating possible 'biological lab' operating inside Las Vegas home: Sources
Local and federal investigators in Las Vegas are actively working to determine what substances were found inside a home described as a possible biological lab, law enforcement sources told ABC News.
#GunViolence #TeenCrime #MardiGras
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Teenagers charged in Louisiana parade shootings that injured child, 4 others
The suspects, ages 19 and 15, face charges including attempted murder.
CLINTON, La. -- Authorities in Louisiana said Sunday they have arrested two teenagers in the shootings of a 6-year-old child and four others wounded during a small town's weekend parade.
#PortlandProtests #ImmigrationPolicy #PoliceBrutality
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Portland mayor demands ICE leave city after federal agents gas protesters
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas at a crowd of demonstrators -- including young children -- outside an ICE facility during a weekend protest that he and others characterized as peaceful.
#EpsteinCase #Justice #SexTrafficking
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After Epstein's death, investigation weighed potential charges against co-conspirators
An 86-page "prosecution memo" from 2019 was among the new DOJ disclosures.
When the central target of their investigation took his own life in jail, federal investigators sought to widen their aperture into who else might have helped Jeffrey Epstein commit his crimes, according to documents included in the Department of Justice's release Friday.
#Hazing #StudentSafety #FraternityInvestigation
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3 Arizona fraternity leaders arrested on hazing charges following death of 18-year-old pledge
The death occurred at a fraternity associated with Northern Arizona University.
Three leaders of an Arizona university's fraternity have been arrested on criminal hazing charges after an 18-year-old student died at a rush event over the weekend, according to police.
#LawEnforcement #PoliceShooting #GeorgiaNews
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Police officer killed, another critically wounded in shooting at Georgia hotel
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- A police officer was killed and another was critically wounded Sunday in a shootout at a hotel in suburban Atlanta.
#HumanRights #Iran #FilmIndustry
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Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter arrested in Tehran
No details on the charges against the screenwriter were available.
One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama "It Was Just an Accident" has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards.
#Balochistan #Counterterrorism #Pakistan
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Pakistan says it has killed 145 'Indian-backed terrorists' in Balochistan after deadly attacks
QUETTA, Pakistan -- Pakistani police and military forces killed over a 100 "Indian-backed terrorists " in counterterrorism operations across the restive southwestern province of Balochistan over the past 40 hours, government officials said on Sunday, a day after coordinated suicide and gun attacks killed 33 people, mostly civilians.
#Sudan #HumanitarianCrisis #Aviation
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Sudan's war-torn capital sees second commercial flight land since conflict began
CAIRO -- A commercial flight landed in the Sudanese capital Sunday for the second time since a devastating war broke out in the northeastern African country nearly three years ago.
#AlpineSkiing #WorldCup #OlympicGames
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Von Allmen hands Crans-Montana 2nd Swiss victory in 2 days in last World Cup race before Olympics
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland -- CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) -- World champion Franjo von Allmen dominated the last men's World Cup downhill before the Olympics on Sunday, giving troubled ski resort Crans-Montana a second Swiss victory of the weekend.
#Diversity #Judaism #WomenRabbis
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The ranks of US rabbis grow more diverse, with rising numbers of women and LGBTQ people
Rabbis and rabbinical students in the United States are more diverse than ever
Rabbi Laura Geller recalls how of the 30 people in her class at Hebrew Union College, she was the only woman.
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Further Russia-Ukraine talks scheduled for next week, says Zelenskyy
KYIV, Ukraine -- The next round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday.
#Ukraine #Russia #EnergyCrisis
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'Normal life has disappeared': Russia's energy offensive plunges Ukraine into dark and bitter cold
LONDON -- The cacophony of war has become familiar to the residents of Ukraine's major cities after nearly four years of Russia's full-scale invasion.
#HeartHealth #WomenWellness #CardiovascularAwareness
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Heart disease remains the top threat many women never see coming
Many women may not realize their greatest health threat isn't cancer; it's heart disease.
In 2023, heart disease led to one in five female deaths in the U.
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Next round of US-Russia-Ukraine talks to begin Feb. 4, Zelenskyy says
LONDON -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that the next round of trilateral U. S. -Ukraine-Russia peace talks will be held in the United Arab Emirates on Feb.
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NATO's ability to deter Russia has taken a hit with trans-Atlantic infighting
BRUSSELS -- European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their budgets to defend their territories.
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Iran says it now considers EU militaries to be terrorist groups
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The speaker of Iran's parliament said Sunday that the Islamic Republic now considers all European Union militaries to be terrorist groups, lashing out after the bloc declared the country's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard a terror group over its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.
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Trump says US is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE -- President Donald Trump said the U. S. was beginning to talk with Cuban leaders as his administration is putting greater pressure on the communist-run island and cutting off key oil supplies.
#Journalism #Immigration #Minneapolis
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In Minneapolis, all-encompassing immigration story tests a newsroom in midst of digital transition
With the eyes of a nation upon it, the Minnesota immigration enforcement effort has tested a local newsroom in the midst of a digital transformation -- and it hasn't left the local journalists overmatched
With the eyes of a nation fixed on the unrest in Minneapolis, the events haven't left local journalists overmatched.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRights #Education
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Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States
For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CivilRights #Education
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Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
Despite proclaiming last February as National Black History Month, President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by what critics say are attacks on Black history in the United States
For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States.
#ChildCare #Immigration #Fraud
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Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety
It all began after a viral video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis: strangers peering through windows, right-wing journalists showing up outside homes, influencers hurling false accusations.
#Meta #ChildSafety #SocialMediaLawsuit
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Undercover investigation of Meta heads to trial in New Mexico in first stand-alone case by state
SANTA FE, N. M. -- The first stand-alone trial from state prosecutors in a stream of lawsuits against Meta is getting underway in New Mexico, with jury selection starting Monday.
#TrumpAdministration #FederalResponse #ImmigrationPolicy
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Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests occurring in cities led by Democrats unless local authorities ask for federal help amid mounting criticism of his administration's immigration crackdown.
#NASA #MoonMission #SpaceExploration
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NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four astronauts blast off on a lunar flyby.
#PoliceViolence #RacialJustice #CivilRights
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As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have déjà vu
The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans
The shooting deaths of white protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis followed a playbook that is painfully familiar to Black Americans: Authorities quickly moved to disparage the victims, only to be contradicted as more evidence emerged.
#Ukraine #EnergyCrisis #WinterWar
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Power outages hit Ukraine and Moldova as Kyiv struggles against the winter cold
KYIV, Ukraine -- Emergency power cuts swept across several Ukrainian cities as well as neighboring Moldova on Saturday, officials said, amid a commitment from the Kremlin to U.
#Syria #HumanitarianCrisis #SaveTheChildren
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Supplies running out at Syria's al-Hol camp as clashes block aid deliveries
DAMASCUS, Syria -- An international humanitarian organization has warned that supplies are running out at a camp in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the Islamic State group, as the country's government fights to establish control over an area formerly controlled by Kurdish fighters.
#ColorectalCancer #EarlyDetection #HealthAwareness
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Why are so many younger Americans getting and dying of colorectal cancer?
1 in 5 people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer are under age 55.
Colorectal cancer was once viewed as being mostly diagnosed among middle-age and older adults, but that's changing.
#PublicTrust #LawEnforcement #Accountability
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Former officials say DHS tactics undermine public trust after series of contradictory statements
It's "incredibly irresponsible to rush to conclusions," an ex-ICE official says.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday said that in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday, federal officials issued public statements about the incident based on "the best information" they had at the time and "what we knew to be true on the ground.
#StraitOfHormuz #Iran #GlobalShipping
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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz as Iran plans military drill while tensions are high with US
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, again has become a focus of tensions as Iran prepares to launch a military drill that could see fire into a lane crucial for global shipping.
#Congo #HumanitarianCrisis #MiningDisaster
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At least 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in eastern Congo, rebel authorities say
GOMA, Congo -- At least 200 people were killed earlier this week when a landslide collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo, rebel authorities said Saturday.
#CatherineOHara #ComedyLegend #FilmAndTelevision
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Catherine O'Hara was the best part of any scene
Catherine O'Hara was never afraid to go big. The wild accent as Moira Rose on "Schitt's Creek. " Delia Deetz's possessed dance to "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" in "Beetlejuice.
#CatherineOHara #ComedyLegend #FilmAndTelevision
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Catherine O'Hara was the best part of any scene
Catherine O'Hara was never afraid to go big.
#Mexico #Vaping #OrganizedCrime
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After Mexico bans vapes, cartels tighten their grip on a booming market
MEXICO CITY -- When a drug cartel came calling at a store selling vapes in northern Mexico, the owners knew they were powerless.
#WinterStorm #PowerOutage #SevereWeather
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Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow
NASHVILLE -- A powerful storm bore down on the East Coast on Saturday, with forecasters warning of howling winds, flooding and heavy snow, including in some Southeast coastal communities more accustomed to hurricanes than blizzards.
#Immigration #Healthcare #HumanRights
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ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
MINNEAPOLIS -- Intensive care nurses immediately doubted the word of federal immigration officers when they arrived at a Minneapolis hospital with a Mexican immigrant who had broken bones in his face and skull.
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Arab allies urge restraint from US and Iran as Trump demands deal on nuclear program
WASHINGTON -- U. S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region, according to an Arab diplomat familiar with the matter.
#Journalism #FreePress #CivilRights
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What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota
Seven people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and another journalist -- have been charged with violating two different federal laws in connection with the protest that interrupted a worship service at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
#Journalism #FreePress #CivilRights
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What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota
Seven people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and another journalist -- have been charged with violating two different federal laws in connection with the protest that interrupted a worship service at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
#History #Justice #Preservation
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Judge calls Justice Department's statements on slavery exhibit display 'dangerous' and 'horrifying'
PHILADELPHIA -- A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers on Friday that they were making "dangerous" and "horrifying" statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of American history to display at National Park Service sites.
#JeffreyEpstein #Politics #JusticeSystem
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Huge cache of Epstein documents includes emails financier exchanged with wealthy and powerful
WASHINGTON -- A huge new tranche of files on millionaire financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein released Friday revealed details of his communications with the wealthy and powerful, some not long before he died by suicide in 2019.
#VotingRights #ElectionIntegrity #Citizenship
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Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Trump's election executive order
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A federal judge on Friday blocked certain federal agencies from requesting citizenship status when distributing voter registration forms, the latest blow to a wide-ranging executive order on elections President Donald Trump signed last year.
#TexasAM #AcademicFreedom #GenderStudies
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Texas A&M University to end women's studies due to new policy on race and gender topics
HOUSTON -- Texas A&M University is ending its women's and gender studies program, changing the syllabuses of hundreds of courses and canceling six classes as part of a new policy that limits how professors can discuss some race and gender topics, school officials announced Friday.
#ArmsSales #MiddleEast #USForeignPolicy
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US approves major new arms sales to Israel worth $6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totaling $6. 67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth $9 billion.
#SNAP #FoodAssistance #WorkRequirements
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Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states
Work requirements are kicking in for many older adults and parents of teenagers to continue receiving benefits from the biggest U.
#UnitedNations #FinancialCrisis #GlobalGovernance
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United Nations faces 'imminent financial collapse' without urgent action, UN chief says
UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations chief is warning that the world body faces "imminent financial collapse" unless its financial rules are overhauled or all 193 member nations pay their dues -- a message likely directed at the United States and the billions it owes.
#Venezuela #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners
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Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons.
#WinterSafety #Hypothermia #ColdWeatherHealth
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It's freezing cold and you've lost power. Here's what emergency doctors want you to do
MILWAUKEE -- Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time.
#Journalism #FreedomOfSpeech #Protests
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What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota
Seven people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon and another journalist -- have been charged with violating two different federal laws in connection with the protest that interrupted a worship service at a Minnesota church earlier this month.
#CatherineOHara #ComedyLegend #InMemoriam
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Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep and more pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara, who died at 71
The death of Catherine O'Hara at 71 prompted an outpouring from the actor's co-stars and friends over the decades.
#JusticeForIndigenousWomen #SexualAssaultAwareness #NathanChasingHorse
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'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse convicted on sexual assault charges
LAS VEGAS -- A Nevada jury on Friday convicted "Dances With Wolves" actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls in a case that sent shock waves through Indian Country.
#Iran #NuclearProgram #MiddleEast
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Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as tensions rise over protest crackdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- As tensions soar over Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests, satellite images show activity at two Iranian nuclear sites bombed last year by Israel and the United States that may be a sign of Tehran trying to obscure efforts to salvage any materials remaining there.
#EpsteinFiles #Transparency #JusticeDepartment
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Key Democratic lawmakers demand DOJ explain only partial Epstein files release
Not long after the Justice Department on Friday released millions of additional files related to the probe of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein -- but withheld others -- key congressional Democrats demanded explanations about the partial release.
#JeffreyEpstein #SexTrafficking #LegalSystem
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2007 memo laying out Epstein case revealed for the 1st time
The proposed indictment and memo were never pursued in court.
After being shrouded in secrecy for nearly two decades, a 2007 draft memo laying out the evidence gathered against Jeffrey Epstein -- and the argument to move forward with a 60-count indictment against him -- has come to light, as part of the document trove released by Justice Department on Friday.
#EpsteinEstate #TrustAgreement #WealthDistribution
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How Epstein planned to dole out his millions, new documents show
The late sex offender's trust agreement has never before been made public.
Jeffrey Epstein planned to distribute his considerable wealth among an array of friends, family, employees and associates upon his death, according to the files the Justice Department released Friday.
#ElectionSecurity #VotingIntegrity #PoliticalAccountability
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DNI Gabbard's role in Trump election probe under scrutiny
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has now become a central figure in President Donald Trump's demands for a criminal probe into his false claims of fraud in the 2020 election.
#GovernmentShutdown #EconomicImpact #FederalWorkers
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Would a partial government shutdown impact the economy? Experts weigh in
The federal government on Friday hurtled toward a government shutdown.
The federal government hurtled toward a partial shutdown on Friday as the Senate negotiated a funding deal with hours left before a midnight deadline.
#CatherineOHara #IconicRoles #ComedyActress
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Catherine O'Hara's most memorable roles, from Moira Rose on 'Schitt's Creek' to Kevin's mom in 'Home Alone'
The late Catherine O'Hara became a household name for her many iconic TV and film roles over the years, earning critical and fan acclaim alike.
#GovernmentShutdown #Congress #FundingBill
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Graham blockade stalls government funding deal with just hours to shutdown deadline
With just hours until the partial government shutdown deadline, the Senate on Friday remained stalled on a path forward because of an objection by Republican Sen.
#SNAP #FoodAssistance #PovertyReduction
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New SNAP work requirements set to go into effect on Feb. 1 with millions at risk of losing benefits
Estimates suggest more than 2 million Americans could lose SNAP benefits.
New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to go into effect on Feb.
#CatherineOHara #HollywoodTribute #ActressLegacy
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Hollywood pays tribute to actress Catherine O'Hara following her death
The Hollywood community is mourning veteran actress Catherine O'Hara, who died at the age of 71.
O'Hara's manager confirmed news of her death Friday.
#FloridaExecutions #DeathPenalty #CriminalJustice
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Florida sets up a third execution in 2026 as state leads US death penalty surge
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop is set to be Florida's third execution of 2026, keeping the state on pace to match or possibly exceed last year's record 19 executions.
#Justice #PoliticalViolence #CapitolAttack
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Judge refuses to release man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
WASHINGTON -- A federal judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with placing two pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of a mob's Jan.
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Ethiopia's national carrier cancels flights to Tigray region as fears grow of renewed fighting
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- Ethiopia's national carrier canceled flights to and from the troubled northern region of Tigray, as fears grow of renewed fighting between federal troops and regional forces.
#Deportation #ImmigrationReform #EuropeanUnion
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Denmark unveils legal reform to allow the worst foreign criminals to be deported
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Denmark unveiled a legal reform on Friday allowing foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes to be deported.
#TrueCrime #LegalSystem #JusticeForVictims
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Luigi Mangione latest: Judge could rule if death penalty stays on the table
Mangione is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The judge overseeing Luigi Mangione's federal case may decide on Friday if the death penalty will remain a sentencing option if he's convicted.
#NativeAmericanRights #Immigration #TribalIdentity
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Fearing ICE, Native Americans rush to prove their right to belong in the US
MINNEAPOLIS -- When U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement flooded Minneapolis, Shane Mantz dug his Choctaw Nation citizenship card out of a box on his dresser and slid it into his wallet.
#TrueCrime #JusticeForVictims #MurderMystery
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Amanda Plasse's murder: Inside the brutal killing of a young woman and her mother's fight for justice
When Amanda Plasse failed to show up for work in August 2011, her loved ones had no idea it would lead to the discovery of a horrifying crime.
#Colombia #AviationSafety #HumanRights
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Cause of plane crash in Colombia that killed 15, including Congress member, under investigation
BOGOTA, Colombia -- Colombian airline company Satena said Thursday it had not received any prior warning of adverse weather conditions that would have prevented the flight of a plane that crashed and killed 15 people, but that it is awaiting the results of a formal investigation.
#Uganda #PoliticalTension #BobiWine
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Uganda's army chief accuses US Embassy officials of aiding opposition figure who went into hiding
KAMPALA, Uganda -- Uganda's army chief accused U. S. Embassy officials of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine as he went into hiding, in an escalation of political tensions that have alarmed Ugandans days after a disputed presidential election.
#ElectionSecurity #ImmigrationPolicy #VotingRights
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Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials
WASHINGTON -- Aggressive immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which resulted in the shooting deaths of two U. S. citizens by federal agents, and this week's FBI search of the election office in Georgia's most populous county have Democratic election officials concerned about what could be in store for this fall's midterm elections.
#AustralianOpen #CarlosAlcaraz #Tennis
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Alcaraz fends off Zverev in an epic semifinal to reach the Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Carlos Alcaraz overcame cramps and injury to fend off Alexander Zverev in an epic, momentum-swinging five-setter Friday to become the youngest man in the Open era to reach the finals of all four Grand Slam events.
#UkraineWar #EnergyCrisis #RussiaUkraineConflict
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Ukraine is bracing for brutal weather; Trump says Putin agreed to halt power attacks
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine awaited signs Friday that Russia is abiding by a commitment that U. S. President Donald Trump said it made to temporarily halt attacks on Ukraine's power grid, as Kyiv and other regions are gripped by the bitterest winter weather for years.
#NativeAmericanIssues #JusticeForElla #MissingAndMurderedIndigenousWomen
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Man could avoid more prison time with guilty plea in Navajo woman's disappearance
EDGEWOOD, N. M. -- A man charged in connection to the 2021 disappearance of a Navajo woman pleaded guilty Thursday to robbery, marking the latest turn in a case that been emblematic of the epidemic of killings and disappearances in Native American communities.
#EnvironmentalJustice #MiningPollution #CorporateResponsibility
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Liberia's largest gold miner repeatedly spilled dangerous chemicals, records show
JIKANDOR, Liberia -- For generations, families in Jikandor village fished and drank from the river that runs through Liberia 's dense rain forest.
#NBA #RookieRecord #Basketball
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Cooper Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49 points in Mavs' loss to Hornets
DALLAS -- As Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg set the NBA record for points by a teenager with 49 on Thursday night in a 123-121 loss to Charlotte, he broke the franchise rookie scoring record he shared with Mark Aguirre -- whose jersey was retired at halftime.
#Immigration #Surveillance #CivilLiberties
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Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen? Inside Trump's Minnesota crackdown
Luis Martinez was on his way to work on a frigid Minneapolis morning when federal agents suddenly boxed him in, forcing the SUV he was driving to a dead stop in the middle of the street.
#GovernmentShutdown #BipartisanDeal #ImmigrationPolicy
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Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight
WASHINGTON -- Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday as Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country.
#ColdWeather #Hypothermia #EmergencyResponse
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Hypothermia risks increase in Mississippi and Tennessee with next wave of frigid temperatures
BELZONI, Miss. -- With another wave of dangerous cold heading for the U. S. South on Friday, experts say the risk of hypothermia heightens for people in parts of Mississippi and Tennessee who are entering their sixth day trapped at home without power in subfreezing temperatures.
#Venezuela #OilIndustry #Privatization
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Venezuela's acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed a law that opens the nation's oil sector to privatization, reversing a tenet of the self-proclaimed socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.
#FederalReserve #TrumpAdministration #InterestRates
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Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, a long-awaited decision that could set up a showdown on whether the U.
#FederalReserve #DonaldTrump #EconomicPolicy
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Trump says he will announce his Federal Reserve chair nominee on Friday morning
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his choice for chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, a long-awaited decision that could set up a showdown on whether the U.
#Venezuela #OilPrivatization #EconomicReform
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Venezuela's acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday signed a law that opens the nation's oil sector to privatization, reversing a tenet of the self-proclaimed socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.
#IranProtests #CivilRights #HumanRights
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Through the eyes of Iranian protesters, glimpses of disorder, disarray and death
The 25-year-old Iranian fashion designer hoped that mass protests nearly four years ago -- the ones that erupted after a young woman was arrested and died in custody for not wearing the hijab properly -- would improve civil rights in the Islamic Republic.
#PanamaCanal #ChinaInfluence #NationalSecurity
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Hong Kong company's concession to operate Panama Canal ports is ruled unconstitutional
PANAMA CITY -- Panama's Supreme Court ruled late Thursday that the concession held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison Holdings to operate ports at either end of the Panama Canal was unconstitutional, an outcome that advances a U.
#TrumpLawsuit #TaxDisclosure #ConfidentialityBreach
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Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info
The suit, filed in a Florida federal court Thursday, includes the president's sons Eric Trump and, Donald Trump Jr. and the Trump organization as plaintiffs.
#NSA #CyberSecurity #NationalSecurity
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Trump's pick to lead the NSA vows to follow the law if confirmed
WASHINGTON -- The Army general tapped to lead the U. S. National Security Agency assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law when it comes to using the NSA's powerful surveillance tools.
#Immigration #RuleOfLaw #Accountability
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Conservative judge in Minnesota tries to keep Trump administration in check during crackdown
The chief federal judge in Minnesota has added his voice to the weekslong confrontation between the public and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement
A law enforcement agency executing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown has been described as a serial violator of court orders in Minnesota.
#Assault #IlhanOmar #Minneapolis
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Man faces federal assault charge in attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall
The man who was arrested after charging at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis has been charged by the Justice Department with assaulting a federal representative, a complaint shows.
#RoadSafety #Africa #PublicHealth
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Africa has the worst road safety record in the world. Here's what to know
JOHANNESBURG -- A deadly car crash in Nigeria involving former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and two minibus accidents in South Africa days apart that killed at least 25 people have underlined Africa's poor road safety record.
#Vatican #ClergyAbuse #PopeLeoXIV
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Pope tells Vatican office that processes sex abuse cases to uphold truth, justice and charity
VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Leo XIV told the Vatican's doctrine office on Thursday to uphold truth, justice and charity when deciding clergy sex abuse cases, confirming a calibrated approach to dealing with a scandal that has tarnished the Catholic Church's credibility worldwide.
#VotingRecords #ElectionIntegrity #FBISeizure
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Fulton County official slams Trump administration over FBI's seizure of 2020 ballots
County officials said the FBI seized original 2020 voting records Wednesday.
A top Fulton County, Georgia, official on Thursday blasted the Trump administration for the FBI's seizure of 2020 election ballots, saying the move is about "intimidation and distraction.
#LifeExpectancy #PublicHealth #COVID19
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US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
NEW YORK -- U. S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 -- the highest mark in American history.
It's the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning death rates from all the nation's top killers, including heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses.
#VotingLaws #ElectionIntegrity #VoterID
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House Republicans propose stricter voting requirements as Trump administration eyes the midterms
WASHINGTON -- House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, a long-shot priority for President Donald Trump that would impose stricter requirements before Americans vote in the midterm elections in the fall.
#Yemen #HumanitarianCrisis #UNFoodProgram
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UN food agency is shutting down operations in rebel-held northern Yemen, officials say
CAIRO -- The United Nations food agency is shutting down its operations in the northern, rebel-held part of Yemen, following restrictions imposed by the Houthi rebels and harassment from the Iranian-backed group, U.
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German leader hails Europe as an 'alternative to imperialism and autocracy'
BERLIN -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed the European Union on Thursday as an "alternative to imperialism and autocracy" that can forge deals with like-minded partners in a world of increasing great power rivalry.
#WinterStorm #PowerOutage #EmergencyServices
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Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages
JACKSON, Miss. -- Mississippi dispatchers are fielding desperate calls for medication or oxygen from people stuck in their homes.
#UkraineWar #Russia #DroneAttack
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Russian drone attack kills 3 in southern Ukraine as further US-led peace talks approach
KYIV, Ukraine -- A Russian drone attack killed three people in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region overnight, authorities said Thursday, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Moscow is planning another large-scale barrage despite plans for further U.
#Iran #USMilitary #NuclearDeal
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Iranian 'fingers on triggers' amid US military buildup, Trump threats, Tehran says
LONDON -- Iranian military forces are prepared to "immediately" retaliate against any U. S. attack, Tehran's top diplomat warned on Wednesday, as more American military assets arrived in the region and U.
#FEMA #DisasterRelief #GovernmentShutdown
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FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.
#ClimateChange #SouthernAfrica #ExtremeWeather
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Climate change worsened rains, floods which killed dozens in southern Africa: Study
Researchers say human-induced climate change worsened recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa
JOHANNESBURG -- Human-caused climate change worsened the recent torrential rains and floods which devastated parts of southern Africa, killing more than 100 people and displacing over 300 000, researchers said Thursday.
#Immigration #Activism #CommunitySupport
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A shadow network in Minneapolis defies ICE and protects immigrants
If there's been a soundtrack to life in Minneapolis in recent weeks, it's the shrieking whistles and honking horns of thousands of people following immigration agents across the city
MINNEAPOLIS -- If there's been a soundtrack to life in Minneapolis in recent weeks, it's the shrieking whistles and honking horns of thousands of people following immigration agents across the city.
#KingCharlesIII #ClimateChange #Sustainability
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King Charles III's documentary sets out his philosophy for saving the planet
WINDSOR, England -- King Charles III is clearly thinking about his legacy.
In his new film, "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision," Charles delivers a simple message -- that humanity needs to restore the balance between man and nature if it hopes to solve global warming and many of the other problems facing the world today.
#LifeExpectancy #PublicHealth #USA
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US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
U. S. life expectancy has hit the highest mark in American history
NEW YORK -- U. S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 -- the highest mark in American history.
#LifeExpectancy #PublicHealth #USA
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US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says
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#Immigration #Trump #CulturalRevolt
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Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown
NEW YORK -- No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has begun to break out across American culture, spanning the worlds of business, sports and entertainment.
#JusticeForSonya #PoliceAccountability #BlackLivesMatter
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Former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey faces up to 20 years in prison
The former Illinois sheriff's deputy who was convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in her Springfield home could be facing up to 20 years behind bars
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.
#Homelessness #SocialImpact #CommunityEmpowerment
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TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58
Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for the homeless, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz
Shirley Raines, a social media creator and nonprofit founder who dedicated her life to caring for people experiencing homelessness, has died, her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz said Wednesday.
#Obesity #PublicHealth #Nutrition
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Obesity to rise by 19 million and affect 126 million American adults by 2035, new study finds
Researchers reviewed the body mass index of over 11 million Americans.
The number of Americans living with obesity is expected to rise by 19 million and affect nearly 126 million people by 2035, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Wednesday.
#AirPollution #EPA #EnvironmentalPolicy
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EPA plan would begin rolling back 'good neighbor' rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
The Trump administration is taking a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration on Wednesday took a step toward rolling back a rule that limits smokestack emissions that burden downwind areas in neighboring states.
#Immigration #Protest #Detention
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Protesters clash with law enforcement outside Texas facility where detained 5-year-old is held
Law enforcement deployed tear gas during a clash with protesters outside a Texas detention facility on Wednesday, where a 5-year-old boy and his father are being held.
#RioDeJaneiro #FavelaTourism #AuthenticExperiences
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Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion
RIO DE JANEIRO -- As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city's iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city's favelas to learn more about the often-stigmatized territories that are also beacons of urban culture and art.
#TrumpAdministration #NationalGuard #FederalTroops
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Federal troop deployments to US cities cost taxpayers $496M and counting
The Trump administration's deployment of federal troops to six U. S. cities has cost taxpayers about $496 million through December
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration's high-profile deployment of federal troops to six U.
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Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in US
A U. S. immigration judge has granted asylum to Guan Heng, who exposed human rights abuses in China and fears persecution if sent back
WASHINGTON -- An immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese national who he said had a "well founded fear" of persecution if sent back to China after exposing human rights abuses there.
#Immigration #Protests #CongressionalOversight
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Democrats Castro, Crockett set out to visit detention center housing family detained in Minnesota
DILLEY, Texas -- Democratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday set out to visit the Texas facility holding a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father whose detention has fueled protests over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
#WinterWeather #FlightCancellations #AmericanAirlines
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Airlines work to rebound flights after major weather-related disruptions
Severe winter weather across the country has impacted airlines and their crews and caused record numbers of flight cancellations and delays over the past several days, leaving travelers stranded and carriers in search of operational solutions.
#Tesla #ElectricVehicles #Musk
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Tesla annual profit plunges to lowest level since pandemic
Tesla's annual profit plunged to its lowest level since the pandemic as it ceded the title of the world's biggest electric vehicle maker to a Chinese rival and boycotts hammered sales
NEW YORK -- Tesla's annual profit plunged to its lowest level since the pandemic five years ago as it ceded the title of the world's biggest electric vehicle maker to a Chinese rival and boycotts hammered sales.
#Botulism #InfantFormula #FoodSafety
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Two companies supplied dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula
Two suppliers provided dried milk powder that could be linked to the outbreak of botulism in ByHeart formula that has sickened dozens of babies
Two suppliers provided dried milk powder that could be a culprit in the outbreak of botulism tied to ByHeart infant formula that has sickened dozens of babies, The Associated Press has learned.
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Trump accounts, deductions for tips: What's new for tax filing this year
The IRS said it expects 164 million individual tax returns to be filed.
Tax season kicked off this week as the U. S. Internal Revenue Service began allowing filers to submit completed tax forms.
#PropertyTaxes #Homeownership #TaxReform
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In some states, a push to end all property taxes for homeowners
Anti-tax advocates are pushing to eliminate property taxes for homeowners
ATLANTA -- It is a goal spreading among anti-tax crusaders -- eliminate all property taxes on homeowners.
#Immigration #MentalHealth #DetentionCenters
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Nicaraguan man's death at troubled Texas detention camp was reported as a suicide, 911 records show
A 911 call shows that a Nicaraguan man who died at a Texas detention camp days after he was detained by immigration authorities in Minneapolis is suspected of dying by suicide
Associated Press -- A Nicaraguan man who died at a troubled Texas detention camp days after he was detained by immigration agents in Minnesota appeared to have died by suicide, according to a 911 call and records released Wednesday.
#BruceSpringsteen #Immigration #Minneapolis
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Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'
Bruce Springsteen has released a new song, "Streets of Minneapolis," criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement
Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, criticizing President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city.
#OrganDonation #TransplantPolicy #HealthcareReform
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Medicare proposes new transplant system rules that might spur use of less-than-perfect organs
The government has proposed new rules for the nation's transplant system that aim to increase use of certain donated organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups
WASHINGTON -- The government proposed new rules for the nation's transplant system Wednesday that aim to increase use of less-than-perfect organs and set additional safety standards for donor groups.
#Justice #MurderTrial #UnitedHealthcare
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Manhattan DA wants Luigi Mangione state trial to start July 1, before federal case
Mangione is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione should stand trial in State Supreme Court in New York starting July 1, at least three months ahead of when the accused killer could stand trial in federal court, the Manhattan district attorney's office said in a letter Wednesday.
#Independents #MidtermElections #PoliticalPolarization
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Record-high 45% identify as political independents as high-stakes midterm elections approach
With a polarized political climate approaching the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections, more Americans are identifying as independents than ever before, according to a Gallup poll conducted throughout 2025.
#JobMarket #Layoffs #EconomicUncertainty
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are the biggest recent cuts
As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market
NEW YORK -- As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market.
#LGBTQ #HeatedRivalry #IceHockey
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Gay hockey drama 'Heated Rivalry' a surprise hit in Russia despite anti-LGBTQ+ laws
The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian hockey players
LONDON -- If you haven't heard of gay ice hockey TV drama "Heated Rivalry" and its two lead stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie yet .
#SexualAbuse #GangViolence #Haiti
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Haiti faces sexual violence and abuse crisis as gang violence spreads, charity warns
The number of sexual abuse cases being treated at a clinic in Haiti's capital has tripled in the past four years as gang violence surges across the troubled Caribbean country
HAVANA -- The number of sexual abuse cases being treated at a clinic in Haiti's capital has tripled in the past four years as gang violence surges across the troubled Caribbean country, a health charity warned Wednesday.
#IranDeal #NuclearNegotiations #TrumpAdministration
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Trump says 'massive Armada' heading to Iran, warns time is running out for nuclear deal
The president advised Iran make a deal or "the next attack will be far worse. "
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a "massive Armada" was heading toward Iran and warned Tehran to make a nuclear deal or the attack will be "far worse.
#ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice #Bonaire
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Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- A court on Wednesday ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents on the tiny Caribbean island of Bonaire from the devastating effects of climate change -- a sweeping victory for the islanders.
#Trump #Minnesota #FederalOperations
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Trump hints at 'more relaxed' federal tactics in Minnesota after shootings
Trump told ABC News in an exclusive interview that operations will continue.
President Donald Trump previewed a "more relaxed" approach from federal agents operating in Minnesota following two deadly shootings in Minneapolis in recent weeks, during an exclusive interview with ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on Tuesday.
#IdentityTheft #EducationFraud #GhostStudents
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Inside the 'ghost student' scam that uses identity theft to steal college loans and financial aid
Murat Mayor has no need for an associate's degree. The 58-year-old business analyst already has a Ph. D. But when he and his son, a high school senior, attempted last fall to apply for federal student financial aid, they learned that an account associated with both of their identities already existed.
#Semiconductors #AI #Innovation
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ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Dutch semiconductor chip machine maker ASML recorded a record net profit of 9. 6 billion euros ($11.
#MentalHealth #Violence #Trauma
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'A very distressing thing to witness': Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings
Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed in shootings involving federal agents.
Over the last several days, many Americans have seen upsetting, and often violent, images and videos of protests in Minneapolis amid a flood of ICE agents entering the city for a federal immigration enforcement operation.
#FederalReserve #InterestRates #EconomicPolicy
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Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady, defying Trump
Trump has urged the Fed to significantly lower interest rates.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is set to announce its latest decision on the level of interest rates, marking its first rate move since news surfaced of a federal criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
#HeartHealth #NightOwls #CardiovascularRisk
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'Night owl' lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study
"Evening type" people had a 16% higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
So-called "night owls" may face a higher risk for heart attack and stroke, a new study published Wednesday finds.
#HeartHealth #NightOwls #CardiovascularRisk
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'Night owl' lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study
"Evening type" people had a 16% higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
#NoKings #Protests #Authoritarianism
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More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths
Organizers are planning what they anticipate will be the largest "No Kings" protests yet, targeting what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump
A third round of "No Kings" protests is coming this spring, with organizers saying they are planning their largest demonstrations yet across the United States to oppose what they describe as authoritarianism under President Donald Trump.
#ClimateJustice #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalRights
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Dutch court to rule on climate change case brought by Caribbean islanders
A court is ruling Wednesday on a case brought by eight residents of a Caribbean island against the Dutch government for not protecting them from climate change
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- A Dutch district court is ruling Wednesday in a case brought by eight residents of a tiny Caribbean island who accuse the Netherlands' government of not doing enough to protect them from the devastating effects of climate change.
#NewYorkCity #Homelessness #ExtremeWeather
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Ten people die in NYC's frigid cold, raising questions about the city's preparedness
At least 10 people have died in New York City since bitter cold and snow hit this weekend
NEW YORK -- One man was discovered under a layer of snow on a park bench in Queens.
#Venezuela #USDiplomacy #EmbassyReopening
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US takes first steps to possibly reopen embassy in Venezuela after Maduro's ouster
The Trump administration has notified Congress that it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen the shuttered U. S.
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A month after Iran protests began, worry and fear pervades Mideast over possible US strike
Iranian officials have reached out to the Middle East as fears grow of a possible U. S. military strike
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iranian officials reached out to the wider Middle East on Wednesday over the threat of a possible U.
#HigherEducation #Affordability #DiversityInEducation
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Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000
Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families.
#OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #VineyardWind
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Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
BOSTON -- A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court.
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South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption
SEOUL, South Korea -- SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- The wife of South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption Wednesday, as her husband awaits a verdict on high-stakes rebellion charges that could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment.
#NipahVirus #PublicHealth #WestBengal
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India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
NEW DELHI -- Indian authorities said they had contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in the eastern state of West Bengal, as several Asian countries tightened health screenings and airport surveillance for travelers arriving from India.
#FreeTrade #EUTies #GlobalPartnerships
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The EU is seeking new trade partnerships. Here's why
The European Union and India have reached a free trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties after nearly two decades of negotiations
BRUSSELS -- The ambitious free trade agreement between the European Union and India underscores the EU's efforts to ink new global partnerships at a time when the Trump administration has rattled the region's capitals which have long relied on a stable relationship with Washington on trade, defense and diplomacy.
#Finance #Investing #StockMarket
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Asian shares are mixed after Wall St sets a record, and the US dollar's value slides further
Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after the S&P 500 ticked to a record, as the U. S. dollar's value slid further.
Later Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will announce its next move on interest rates.
#NorthKorea #NuclearWeapons #KimJongUn
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North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress, as he observed the North's latest weapons launch, state media reported Wednesday.
#KristiNoem #Impeachment #HomelandSecurity
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment
A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go
WASHINGTON -- A groundswell of voices have come to the same conclusion: Kristi Noem must go.
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Trump warns Iraq against returning former PM al-Maliki to power amid worries about Iran influence
President Donald Trump is warning Iraqi officials that the U. S. would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump warned Iraq on Tuesday that the U.
#Medicare #DrugPricing #HealthPolicy
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Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers
NEW YORK -- Drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes, HIV and arthritis are among 15 new medications chosen for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers, the Trump administration said Tuesday.
#UKChinaRelations #TradeOpportunities #DiplomaticVisit
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What to know about UK-China relations as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing
U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing for a four-day visit to China aimed at repairing ties and expanding opportunities for British businesses in the world's second-largest economy
BEIJING -- U.
#FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy
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Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health
Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves.
#FederalReserve #InterestRates #Economy
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Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health
Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves.
#PoliticalViolence #IlhanOmar #ImmigrationPolicy
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Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall
MINNEAPOLIS -- A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U. S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.
#IlhanOmar #PoliticalViolence #ImmigrationReform
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Man arrested after spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall
MINNEAPOLIS -- A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic U. S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and was tackled to the ground Tuesday during a town hall Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.
#Immigration #Asylum #ChildDetention
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Judge blocks removal of 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was apprehended by ICE last week.
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the removal of a 5-year-old and his father who were detained last week as part of the federal government's ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
#MentalHealth #InsanityDefense #TrueCrime
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Man who beat people to death on NYC streets heard voices telling him to kill: Lawyer
A man on trial for bludgeoning four men to death with a metal bar as they slept on the New York City streets had been diagnosed with schizophrenia when he left jail months earlier and was hearing voices telling him he needed to kill 40 people or he wou.
#Medicare #PrescriptionDrugs #DrugPrices
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Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program
The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers
NEW YORK -- Drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes, HIV and arthritis are among 15 new medications chosen for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers, the Trump administration said Tuesday.
#NursesStrike #HealthcareWorkers #LaborRights
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Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing
OAKLAND, Calif.
#HigherEducation #CollegeAffordability #DiversityInEducation
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Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000
Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families.
#HumanRights #WrongfulDeath #ExtrajudicialKillings
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Families of 2 Trinidadian nationals killed in strikes sue Trump administration
The families of two Trinidadian nationals killed in an October airstrike are suing the U. S. government for wrongful death and extrajudicial killings.
#measles #vaccination #publichealth
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Nearly 800 cases in South Carolina's record-breaking measles outbreak
At least 557 people are currently in quarantine across the state.
The record-breaking measles outbreak in South Carolina continues to grow with 89 new cases reported since the last update on Friday.
#DoomsdayClock #NuclearWeapons #ClimateChange
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'Doomsday Clock' 2026: This is how close we are to self-annihilation, scientists say
Nuclear weapons, climate change and biological threats are the biggest concerns.
The "Doomsday Clock" -- a symbolic clock that represents how close humanity is to global catastrophe -- has moved closer to midnight.
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Carney rolls his eyes at US treasury secretary, telling Trump he meant what he said at Davos
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says told U. S. President Donald Trump that he meant what he said in his speech at Davos, and he plans diversify away from the United States with a dozen new trade deals
TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday he told U.
#SocialMedia #MentalHealth #TechTrial
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Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
Three of the world's biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm children
Three of the world's biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims that their platforms -- Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok and Google's YouTube -- deliberately addict and harm children.
#DigitalMarketsAct #AIRegulation #BigTech
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EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services
BRUSSELS -- The European Union said Tuesday it's stepping in to make sure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to Gemini AI services and data as required by the bloc's flagship digital rulebook.
#Odesa #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict
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Russian drones kill 1 and injure children in Ukraine as Zelenskyy urges speedier diplomacy
A heavy Russian drone attack on Odesa has killed at least one person and injured 23, including children and a pregnant woman
KYIV, Ukraine -- A heavy Russian drone bombardment of Ukraine's southern city of Odesa killed at least one person and injured 23, including two children and a pregnant woman, officials said Tuesday as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for faster U.
#SocialMedia #ChildSafety #Legislation
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French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15
PARIS -- French lawmakers approved a bill banning social media for children under 15, paving the way for the measure to enter into force at the start of the next school year in September, as the idea of setting a minimum age for use of the platforms gains momentum across Europe.
#IranProtests #HumanRights #RegimeChange
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Iranians detail 'bloodbath' crackdown said to have killed 5,700 protesters, as internet blockade eases
Iranians described the regime's crackdown as a "massacre" or "apocalypse. "
LONDON -- As the internet blackout in Iran appears to be easing after weeks of protests across the country, the scale of the Islamic Republic regime's bloodiest crackdown in decades is now being made public, according to activist groups.
#NorthKorea #BallisticMissiles #InternationalRelations
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North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles toward sea, Japan and South Korea say
The missiles were fired from the Pyongyang area at about 4 p. m. , Japan said.
SEOUL and LONDON -- North Korea test-launched two short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday afternoon, South Korean and Japanese officials said.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #PowerOutages
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More arctic air expected in parts of the South still covered in ice and riddled with power outages
When a massive winter storm descended on the Northeast and parts of the South over the weekend, Lisa Patterson planned to stick it out at her family's home in Nashville.
#Immigration #GovernmentShutdown #HomelandSecurity
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The shootings in Minneapolis are upending the politics of immigration in Congress
WASHINGTON -- The shooting deaths of two American citizens during the Trump administration's deportation operations in Minneapolis have upended the politics of immigration in Congress, plunging the country toward another government shutdown.
#Investigation #Justice #CivilRights
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What we know about the investigations into the Minneapolis shooting death of Alex Pretti
The fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers has sparked calls for an independent investigation
WASHINGTON -- The fatal shooting over the weekend of a Minneapolis man has prompted calls for a thorough independent investigation into the second death at the hands of federal immigration officers since the Trump administration began its large-scale operation in the city late last year.
#NelsonMandela #Documentary #SundanceFilmFestival
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Antoine Fuqua's 'Troublemaker' lets Nelson Mandela speak for himself
Antoine Fuqua's new documentary, "Troublemaker," explores Nelson Mandela's life beyond his iconic status
PARK CITY, Utah -- PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- Antoine Fuqua always knew Nelson Mandela as an icon.
#NelsonMandela #Documentary #SundanceFilmFestival
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Antoine Fuqua's 'Troublemaker' lets Nelson Mandela speak for himself
Antoine Fuqua's new documentary, "Troublemaker," explores Nelson Mandela's life beyond his iconic status
PARK CITY, Utah -- PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- Antoine Fuqua always knew Nelson Mandela as an icon.
#WinterStorm #EconomicImpact #ClimateChange
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Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on the US economy, but how much?
Experts say the massive winter storm hitting the American East is taking a multi-billion dollar toll on the U. S. economy
HOUSTON -- The deadly and widespread winter storm paralyzing much of the American East with ice, snow and cold is also taking a multi-billion dollar bite out of the U.
#Trust #Credibility #Immigration
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Trump administration's trust and credibility tested in wake of Pretti's death in Minneapolis
Lawmakers in both parties are calling for investigations following the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by a U. S. Border Patrol officer
WASHINGTON -- Sen.
#StormDamage #PowerOutages #SevereWeather
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Storm leaves thousands in the South facing freezing temperatures without power. Here are the numbers
A severe storm has left thousands without power across the South and Northeast
KENNESAW, Ga. -- As a deadly storm that brought crippling ice to the South and deep snow to the Northeast finally began to swirl out to sea Monday, it represented light at the end of the tunnel for some.
#SexTrafficking #Justice #Trial
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Opening statements set in sex trafficking trial of 2 real estate agents and their brother
NEW YORK -- A New York jury will hear a prosecutor on Tuesday deliver an opening statement describing evidence to support sex trafficking charges alleging that two sibling real estate agents who catered to the jet-set crowd and a third brother sexually attacked dozens of women over a 12-year stretch.
#Immigration #Minnesota #Misinformation
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Experts say the divide between Minnesota and federal authorities is unprecedented
A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what state officials have called federal misinformation after immigration officials fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown
A new Minnesota website lays out evidence to counter what officials have called federal misinformation after immigration agents fatally shot two residents during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, deepening an unprecedented divide, experts said Monday.
#Trump #Immigration #Minnesota
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Trump's about-face in Minnesota after Pretti's death is latest in pattern of sudden shifts
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump shifted toward a more conciliatory approach with Democratic leaders in Minnesota on Monday, a sudden change in tack following an outcry over the second fatal shooting by federal agents in the state this month during the administration's nationwide crackdown on undocumented immigrants.
#HolocaustSurvivor #RememberTheHolocaust #ChildOfSurvival
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A Holocaust survivor born in a concentration camp shares her story
Ilana Kantorowicz Shalem was born in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945, and is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors
TEL AVIV, Israel -- In the last months of World War II, Lola Kantorowicz tried her best to hide her pregnancy.
#HolocaustSurvivor #RememberTheHolocaust #ChildOfSurvival
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A Holocaust survivor born in a concentration camp shares her story
Ilana Kantorowicz Shalem was born in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in March 1945, and is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors
TEL AVIV, Israel -- In the last months of World War II, Lola Kantorowicz tried her best to hide her pregnancy.
#Russia #UkraineWar #MilitaryRecruitment
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Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine
Russian authorities use various strategies to recruit new troops to replenish its supply of soldiers for its nearly 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine
For average wage earners in Russia, it's a big payday.
#IranProtests #HumanRights #MilitaryResponse
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At least 6,126 people killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say
Activists say that at least 6,126 people were killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.
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The first refugee to lead the UN refugee agency calls this a 'very difficult moment in history'
ROME -- The first refugee to lead the U. N. refugee agency said Monday the world faces "a very difficult moment in history" and is appealing to a common humanity amid dramatic change.
#NorthKorea #BallisticMissiles #InternationalRelations
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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea, neighbors say
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday in apparent weapons tests, according to its neighbors, as the North heightens animosities with rival South Korea ahead of a major political meeting.
#HumanTrafficking #LaborExploitation #UkraineWar
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Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but got sent to combat in Ukraine
An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia by the false promise of civilian jobs and thrust onto the battlefield in the Ukraine war
LAKSHMIPUR, Bangladesh -- A labor recruiter persuaded Maksudur Rahman to leave the tropical warmth of his hometown in Bangladesh and travel thousands of miles to frigid Russia for a job as a janitor.
#UKChinaRelations #Geopolitics #EconomicDiplomacy
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UK's Starmer heads to China seeking a thaw in relations but risking a rift with Trump
U. K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, aiming to improve relations with Beijing amid tensions with the United States
LONDON -- U.
#TradeAgreement #IndiaEU #EconomicPartnership
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India's prime minister says it has reached a free trade deal with the EU
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen their economic and strategic ties
NEW DELHI -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen their economic and strategic ties.
#SocialMedia #MentalHealth #TechTrial
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Meta, TikTok and YouTube face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
Three of the world's biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm children
Three of the world's biggest tech companies face a landmark trial in Los Angeles starting this week over claims that their platforms -- Meta's Instagram, ByteDance's TikTok and Google's YouTube -- deliberately addict and harm children.
#AviationSafety #NTSB #PlaneCrash
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NTSB to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, at daylong hearing
WASHINGTON -- A daylong hearing on Tuesday should make clear what factors played the biggest role in causing last January's midair collision near Washington, D.
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Top US trading partners pledged to invest $5 trillion in America. These researchers have doubts.
President Donald Trump strong-armed America's biggest trading partners into pledging trillions of dollars of investment in the United States
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has strong-armed many of America's biggest trading partners into pledging trillions of dollars of investment in the United States.
#AviationSafety #NTSB #PlaneCrash
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NTSB to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, at daylong hearing
WASHINGTON -- A daylong hearing on Tuesday should make clear what factors played the biggest role in causing last January's midair collision near Washington, D.
#MarineMammals #AnimalWelfare #Conservation
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Canada gives approval for Marineland to export remaining belugas to the US
Canada's last captive whales have a received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the United States
TORONTO -- Canada's last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the government conditionally approved a plan Monday to export them to the United States.
#Fraud #Nonprofit #Homelessness
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Los Angeles homeless services CEO charged with defrauding taxpayers to pay for luxury lifestyle
The CEO of a Los Angeles homeless services charity faces federal and state fraud charges after prosecutors said he lived a luxury lifestyle that included lavish vacations and designer clothes paid for with $23 million in public money meant to keep peop.
#NFL #SamDarnold #Perseverance
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Sam Darnold is one win away from a Super Bowl victory that's eluded fellow QBs in the 2018 draft
Sam Darnold will be starting in the Super Bowl before Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and the rest of the NFL's Class of 2018 quarterbacks.
#SnowShoveling #HeartHealth #WinterSafety
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Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Officials warn that shoveling snow after this weekend's massive storm could be hazardous to your heart
Digging out from the weekend's massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart.
#Reggae #SlyDunbar #MusicLegends
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Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer on tracks by Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, dies as 73
Two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae drummer Sly Dunbar has died at 73
Two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, who fueled countless tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan and was one-half of the influential reggae rhythm section Sly & Robbie, has died.
#Reggae #SlyDunbar #MusicLegends
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Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer on tracks by Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, dies as 73
Two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae drummer Sly Dunbar has died at 73
Two-time Grammy Award-winning reggae drummer Sly Dunbar, who fueled countless tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan and was one-half of the influential reggae rhythm section Sly & Robbie, has died.
#GovernmentShutdown #FundingBills #PoliticalStandoff
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Minneapolis shootings raise stakes between Dems, GOP at odds over funding DHS
A partial government shutdown happens if Congress doesn't approve funding bills.
With just days until a partial government shutdown, the shootings in Minneapolis have left Senate Democrats and Republicans in a standoff over how to advance a package of bills necessary to fund the government.
#Immigration #ICE #PublicOpinion
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Americans largely at odds with Trump administration on immigration, ICE tactics: Polls
After Good's shooting, 61% of voters said ICE tactics had "gone too far. "
In the days after federal officers shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, there has been little polling on how Americans are reacting to the issue.
#DarkMatter #Astrophysics #SpaceScience
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Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
NEW YORK -- A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand a mysterious invisible substance that helps hold the universe together.
#DarkMatter #Astrophysics #SpaceScience
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Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies
A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand the mysterious dark matter holding the universe together
NEW YORK -- A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand a mysterious invisible substance that helps hold the universe together.
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Gold hits record high as investors seek safety
Gold hits record high as investors seek safety
Gold topped $5,000 per ounce for the first time ever on Monday.
Gold soared to a new record high on Monday, topping $5,000 per ounce for the first time ever as investors rushed toward the safe-haven asset amid geopolitical unrest.
#AviationSafety #PlaneCrash #NTSB
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Investigators will detail causes of the midair collision over Washington, DC, and recommend changes
So many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the collision between an airliner and a U. S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people that the National Transportation Safety Board isn't likely to identify a single cause at its hearing
So many things went wrong last Jan.
#HumanRights #NorthKorea #Justice
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Japanese court orders Pyongyang to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program
A Japanese court has held North Korea responsible for human rights violations against four plaintiffs lured to the country by false promises of a "paradise on Earth.
#SexualAssault #DrugFacilitatedAssault #JusticeForSurvivors
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What to know about a French ex-senator on trial for drugging a lawmaker to sexually assault her
PARIS -- A French former senator goes on trial Monday in Paris over accusations of drugging another lawmaker to sexually assault her in a case that echoes the landmark drugging-and-rape trial that riveted France and turned Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon of the fight against sexual violence.
#SexualAssault #DrugFacilitatedAssault #JusticeForSurvivors
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What to know about a French ex-senator on trial for drugging a lawmaker to sexually assault her
PARIS -- A French former senator goes on trial Monday in Paris over accusations of drugging another lawmaker to sexually assault her in a case that echoes the landmark drugging-and-rape trial that riveted France and turned Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon of the fight against sexual violence.
#SouthChinaSea #Philippines #ChinaRelations
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Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute
The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing territorial dispute between the two countries in the South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines told China on Monday that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing, seething territorial dispute between the two countries in the South China Sea.
#JapaneseAmericanHeroes #WWIIMemorial #CulturalRecognition
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Japanese American soldiers once branded 'enemy aliens' to be promoted posthumously
Seven Japanese American soldiers are being promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony that comes eight decades after they died fighting for the U.
#Ukraine #Russia #Negotiations
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Talks with US and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi were constructive but major challenges remain, Kremlin says
Negotiations to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine are showing signs of progress, but major challenges remain, according to a senior Kremlin official
Negotiations aimed at ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine are yielding apparent signs of progress, but major challenges remain on the path to a final settlement, a senior Kremlin official said Monday.
#DigitalServicesAct #ArtificialIntelligence #Deepfake
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European Union opens investigation into Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images
LONDON -- The European Union opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X on Monday after his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok started spewing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images on the platform.
#SocialMediaBan #ChildSafety #MentalHealth
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Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for children under 15
PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 can enter into force in September at the start of the next school year.
#Myanmar #AviationFuel #HumanRights
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Myanmar uses 'ghost ships' to import aviation fuel for deadly air attacks, Amnesty says
Amnesty International says Myanmar's military is using evasive tactics to import aviation fuel for air attacks in its civil war
BANGKOK -- Military-ruled Myanmar appears to have adopted the tactics of sanction-busting nations such as Russia, Iran and North Korea by using evasive sailing routes and dodgy ships to disguise the sources of aviation fuel it uses for air attacks in the country's civil war, the human rights group Amnesty International said Monday.
#SexTrafficking #Justice #CriminalTrial
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'A Team' of real estate brokers faces sex crimes trial in New York
NEW YORK -- The brothers operated in the glitz and glamour of the Hamptons and South Beach. Two were high-end real estate brokers dubbed "The A Team.
#InternationalCriminalCourt #HumanRights #CrimesAgainstHumanity
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ICC judges find former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit to stand trial
Judges at the International Criminal Court have ruled that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- Judges at the International Criminal Court ruled on Monday that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, after postponing an earlier hearing over concerns about the octogenarian's health.
#SodiumReduction #HeartHealth #ProcessedFoods
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Reducing salt in processed foods could lower rates of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke: Study
Manufacturers often add salt to processed foods in order to prolong shelf life.
Reducing the sodium in pre-packaged and prepared foods may prevent thousands of cases of heart disease, stroke and death, according to two new studies.
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How a purge of China's military leadership could impact the army and Taiwan
China says it is investigating the army's top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law
BEIJING -- China made a major announcement over the weekend, saying it was investigating the army's top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
#AviationSafety #NTSB #AirCrashInvestigation
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Investigators will detail the causes of the midair collision over Washington and recommend changes
So many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the collision between an airliner and a U. S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people that the National Transportation Safety Board isn't likely to identify a single cause at its hearing Tuesday
So many things went wrong last Jan.
#ReligiousFreedom #CivilDisobedience #ProtestRights
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Protests inside churches are unusual despite long history of civil disobedience in the US
American religious history is rife with protest movements and civil disobedience. Yet it is rare for political protests to happen inside a house of worship.
#Policing #UseOfForce #CivilRights
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Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statements
Leaders of law enforcement organizations expressed alarm Sunday over the latest deadly shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis while use-of-force experts criticized the Trump administration's justification of the killing, saying bystander footage contradicted its narrative of what prompted it.
#DHSFunding #GovernmentShutdown #ICEAbuses
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Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funds after Minnesota shooting as shutdown risk grows
WASHINGTON -- Democratic senators are vowing to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security following the shooting death of a 37-year-old Minnesota man, a stand that increases the prospect of a partial government shutdown by the end of the week.
#winterstorm #snow #severeweather
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Massive winter storm dumps sleet, freezing rain and snow around much of US
A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U. S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and halting air and road traffic.
#JusticeForAlex #CommunityImpact #ImmigrationReform
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Minneapolis mourns ICU nurse killed by a Border Patrol agent as a warmhearted neighbor and caregiver
MINNEAPOLIS -- As Minneapolis mourned the intensive care nurse killed by Border Patrol officers in a hail of gunfire, those who knew Alex Pretti came forward Sunday to dispute the narrative of top Trump administration officials that he was a violent "domestic terrorist" and would-be assassin.
#Trump #Venezuela #MilitaryOperations
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Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan equipment in Maduro raid
President Donald Trump says the U. S. used a secret weapon he called "The Discombobulator" to disable Venezuelan equipment when the U.
#ColorectalCancer #AlcoholRisk #CancerPrevention
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Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds
Consistent heavy drinking may raise cancer risk more than previously understood.
Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal Cancer.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #SnowImpact
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Northeast gets last brunt of winter storm that brought ice, snow, cold to much of the US
The U. S. work week opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States.
#ImmigrationDebate #TrumpAdministration #MinneapolisShooting
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Trump, unbowed by backlash to Minneapolis shooting, blames Democrats for 'chaos'
The fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a federal immigration officer touched off a firestorm and prompted some fellow Republicans to question President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration crackdown, but the president on Sunday night doubled .
#ImmigrationReform #FederalLaw #MinnesotaJustice
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Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after fatal shootings
MINNEAPOLIS -- A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.
#InternationalStudents #StudyAbroad #TravelBan
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He left the US for an internship. Trump's travel ban made it impossible to return
The Trump administration has thrown up new obstacles for international students, from travel bans to a pause in visa appointments and new layers of vetting
The first time Patrick Thaw saw his University of Michigan friends together since sophomore year ended was bittersweet.
#AirSafety #HelicopterCrash #AviationAccident
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Timeline of the year since an Army helicopter and plane collided over Washington
A collision between a U. S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet killed 67 people in January 2025
Investigators have uncovered numerous factors that contributed to a U.
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Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza
NAHARIYA, Israel -- Israel said Sunday its military was conducting a "large-scale operation" to locate the last hostage in Gaza, as Washington and other mediators pressure Israel and Hamas to move into the next phase of their ceasefire.
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Sam Darnold and Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game
Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns, the Seahawks' "Dark Side" defense came up with a critical fourth-down stop, and Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in an electrifying NFC championship game
SEATTLE -- Sam Darnold was cast aside by the New York Jets, who drafted him No.
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Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act.
Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch: The New England Patriots vs.
#CervicalCancer #HPVVaccination #YouthEmpowerment
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Health officials team with a soccer tournament for cervical cancer vaccination for African girls
For a young girl, losing the soccer final 5-0 meant little compared to the goals of a tournament held in Zimbabwe to promote trust in cervical cancer vaccination
NORTON, Zimbabwe -- Lesotho's Lishoeshoe soccer club was losing by four goals at halftime against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of a regional Under-17 girls' tournament in Zimbabwe aimed at promoting cervical cancer vaccination.
#PoliceBrutality #FederalAgents #VideoEvidence
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A minute-by-minute timeline of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a federal agent
As federal officers piled on top of Alex Pretti on a Minneapolis street on Saturday morning, at least five bystanders used their phones to record the encounter.
#Congo #IslamicState #HumanRights
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25 killed in attack by Islamic State-backed group in eastern Congo, rights group says
A militant group linked to the Islamic State has attacked eastern Congo, killing at least 25 people
GOMA, Congo -- An attack by an Islamic State-linked militant group in eastern Congo killed at least 25 people early Sunday, a rights group based in Ituri province said.
#Immigration #GunRights #Investigation
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Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting
A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics after a U. S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis
WASHINGTON -- A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.
#JusticeForAlex #HealthcareHeroes #MinneapolisShooting
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Alex Pretti's 'life was just starting,' mentor says
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.
A doctor who mentored and worked with Alex Pretti described him as "a good citizen" whose "life was just starting.
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US security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed, Zelenskyy says
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is waiting for its partners to set a signing date.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.
#Iran #USRelations #MilitaryTensions
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Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strike
Authorities in Iran have unveiled a new mural in a central Tehran square with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- A new mural unveiled in a central Tehran square on Sunday contains a direct warning by Iran to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country.
#PublicHealth #SmallpoxEradication #GlobalHealth
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Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies
The 6-foot-7 inch Foege literally stood out in the field of public health.
ATLANTA -- Dr. William Foege, a leader of one of humanity's greatest public health victories -- the global eradication of smallpox -- has died.
#PublicHealth #SmallpoxEradication #GlobalHealth
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Dr. William Foege, leader in smallpox eradication, dies
The 6-foot-7 inch Foege literally stood out in the field of public health.
#Iraq #IslamicState #CounterTerrorism
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Baghdad says it will prosecute Islamic State militants being moved from Syria to Iraq
BAGHDAD -- Baghdad will prosecute and try militants from the Islamic State group who are being transferred from prisons and detention camps in neighboring Syria to Iraq under a U.
#Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #EuropeanUnity
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Getting to 'no': Europe's leaders find a way to speak with one voice against Trump
European leaders are finding a way to speak with one voice against President Donald Trump and they're increasingly willing to say "no" to his demands
LONDON -- No more fawning praise.
#WinterStorm #FlightCancellations #TravelDisruptions
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US airlines and airports brace for a brutal travel day amid massive winter storm
A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation's busiest airports
LAS VEGAS -- A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation's busiest airports.
#SocialMedia #ChildSafety #Legislation
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France's Macron pushes for fast-track ban on social media for children under 15
PARIS -- French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 can enter into force in September at the start of the next school year.
#Trump #FarRight #EuropeanUnion
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Trump's Greenland ambitions strain MAGA ties with Europe's far-right
BRUSSELS -- Tensions over U. S. President Donald Trump's plans to take control of Greenland have driven a wedge in the once iron-clad link between MAGA and Europe's far-right.
#Minneapolis #GunControl #PoliceBrutality
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Minnesota officials sue Trump administration officials to preserve evidence from shooting
The second fatal shooting this month of an American citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of a federal agent has ratcheted up tensions in the city once again -- and led to disputed accounts of what happened.
#MinneapolisShooting #GunControl #DomesticTerrorism
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Judge grants order sought by local officials to preserve evidence
The second fatal shooting this month of an American citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of a federal agent has ratcheted up tensions in the city once again -- and led to disputed accounts of what happened.
#Minneapolis #GunViolence #FederalAgency
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City officials describe chaotic moments after shooting
The second fatal shooting this month of an American citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of a federal agent has ratcheted up tensions in the city once again -- and led to disputed accounts of what happened.
#Immigration #Minneapolis #Protests
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Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis after man is shot and killed during crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS -- Democrats demanded that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota after a U. S. Border Patrol agent fatally a man in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and increasing tensions in a city already shaken by another shooting death weeks earlier.
#Minneapolis #GunLaws #DomesticTerrorism
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Witness describes shooting in federal court filing
The second fatal shooting this month of an American citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of a federal agent has ratcheted up tensions in the city once again -- and led to disputed accounts of what happened.
#Minneapolis #GunLaws #PoliceAccountability
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Witness describes shooting in federal court filing
The second fatal shooting this month of an American citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of a federal agent has ratcheted up tensions in the city once again -- and led to disputed accounts of what happened.
#Minneapolis #Protests #Immigration
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From frigid quiet to outraged sorrow, a few hours on Minneapolis street where agents killed man
MINNEAPOLIS -- Saturday morning started frigid and quiet on Minneapolis' "Eat Street," a stretch of road south of downtown famous for its small coffee shops and restaurants ranging from New American to Vietnamese.
#Immigration #FamilyRights #Protest
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Immigrant families protest at Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota
Dozens of immigrant families protested behind the fences of a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old boy Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota
Dozens of immigrant families protested Saturday behind the fences of a Texas detention facility where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father were sent this week after being detained in Minnesota.
#Minneapolis #PoliceBrutality #Protests
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Videos show deadly Minneapolis shooting and political leaders reach different conclusions
A second fatal shooting in Minneapolis again led tensions to boil over as local, state and national leaders weighed in with conflicting accounts of how the situation unfolded
Videos quickly emerged Saturday showing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a Border Patrol agent, with Democratic leaders in Minnesota saying the footage showed the deadly encounter was the result of untrained federal officers overreacting and the Trump administration saying the man provoked the violence.
#Minneapolis #GunViolence #Investigation
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What we know about Alex Pretti, ICU nurse killed by federal agent in Minneapolis
As investigators continue to gather evidence on Saturday about the second fatal shooting this month of an American citizen in Minneapolis at the hands of a federal agent, more information is emerging about the victim, Alex Pretti.
#TradeRelations #Tariffs #USCanadaRelations
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Trump threatens 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a deal with China
President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada if the country goes through and solidifies a trade deal with China.
#Uganda #HumanRights #PoliticalViolence
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Wife of Uganda's opposition leader recounts how armed men attacked her at her home
Armed men have attacked the home of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, targeting his wife, Barbara Kyagulanyi
KAMPALA, Uganda -- The armed men who forced their way into Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine's house on Friday night wanted to know where he was, and they attacked his wife to try to find out.
#Tariffs #TradeWar #CanadaUSRelations
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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariffs over its new trade deal with China
President Donald Trump is threatening to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor goes ahead with its trade deal with China
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor went ahead with its trade deal with China.
#HousingFinance #MortgageRates #TrumpAdministration
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Trump housing finance chief OKs more mortgage spending and adds risk for government-backed lenders
President Donald Trump's federal housing finance director, Bill Pulte, quietly granted government-backed lenders the authority to nearly double a $200 billion bond purchase that Trump ordered to try to lower mortgage rates
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump's federal housing finance director, Bill Pulte, quietly granted government-backed lenders the authority to nearly double a $200 billion bond purchase that Trump ordered to try to lower mortgage rates, a move that could introduce a new level of risk for the companies.
#Immigration #FamilySeparation #CommunitySupport
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Minneapolis residents shelter immigrant children separated from parents and sought by federal agents
When federal immigration agents pounded on the door of his Minneapolis home, the oldest son in a family of 10 knew he had to move his siblings to a safer place.
#NationalDefense #USSecurity #ForeignPolicy
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How the old and new U.S. defense strategies differ on traditional priorities
The new U. S. National Defense Strategy released by President Donald Trump's administration is the first since 2022 and contrasts with its predecessor, issued under former President Joe Biden
The new U.
#Iran #RevolutionaryGuard #Protests
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander warns the US, says his force has its 'finger on the trigger'
The commander of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, a force which was key in putting down recent nationwide protests in a crackdown that left thousands dead, says the force is "more ready than ever, finger on the trigger.
#Afghanistan #NaturalDisasters #HumanitarianCrisis
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Heavy snow and rain kill 61, injure 110 over 3 days in Afghanistan, authorities say
Heavy snow and rainfall over the past three days have killed more than 60 people and injured over 100 across Afghanistan, the country's disaster management authority says, as authorities in the impoverished country struggle to open roads and gain acces.
#Tennis #NovakDjokovic #AustralianOpen
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Djokovic secures 400th Grand Slam match win to extend record, ties Federer's Australian Open mark
MELBOURNE, Australia -- An even 400 in Grand Slams and 102 in Australia. Novak Djokovic just keeps setting tennis records.
#UkraineCrisis #RussiaUkraineWar #DiplomaticTalks
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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 1 and wound 18 ahead of second day of peace talks
Russian attacks on Ukraine killed one person and wounded 18 overnight, as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were set to met in Abu Dhabi for a second day of talks aimed at ending Moscow's nearly four-year invasion
KYIV, Ukraine -- Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 18 overnight into Saturday, as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were set to meet in Abu Dhabi for a second day of talks to end Russia's nearly four-year full-scale invasion.
#IranProtests #HumanRights #Repression
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Scale of Iran's nationwide protests and bloody crackdown comes into focus
The scale of nationwide protests in Iran and the bloody crackdown that has followed is slowly coming into focus, even though authorities have cut off the country from the internet
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The bloodiest crackdown on dissent since Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution is slowly coming into focus, despite authorities cutting off the Islamic Republic from the internet and much of the wider world.
#WinterStorm #TravelDisruptions #SevereWeather
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Over 8,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US
DALLAS -- More than 8,000 flights across the U. S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country bears down, threatening to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways.
#TravelTips #WinterWeather #FlightCancellations
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Stranded by winter weather? Here's what airlines owe you
Winter weather can upend even the best-laid travel plans, but one less thing to worry about is losing money if your flight is canceled: U.
#Ukraine #Blackouts #DisabilityAwareness
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Freezing and in the dark, Kyiv residents are stranded in tower blocks as Russia targets power system
KYIV, Ukraine -- Olena Janchuk spends another day of freezing isolation in her high-rise apartment.
The former kindergarten teacher suffers from severe rheumatoid arthritis, and has been trapped for weeks on the 19th floor of her Kyiv tower block, 650 steps from the ground.
#Immigration #ICE #CriminalJustice
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Court records raise doubts that ICE is detaining the 'worst of the worst' in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement has highlighted the detention of people whom it called some of Maine's most dangerous criminals during operations this past week, but court records paint a more complicated picture.
#NationalDefenseStrategy #AmericaFirst #Geopolitics
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Trump administration's defense strategy tells allies to handle their own security
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon released a priority-shifting National Defense Strategy late Friday that chastised U. S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserted the Trump administration's focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere above a longtime goal of countering China.
#Immigration #ChildWelfare #ICE
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What Trump officials and immigration lawyers say about ICE detaining a 5-year-old
Federal immigration agents in Minnesota are accused of using a 5-year-old boy as "bait" to arrest his father
MINNEAPOLIS -- The detention of a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy with his father outside their home in Minnesota has become the latest lightning rod for America's divisions on immigration under the Trump administration.
#Asylum #HumanRights #Immigration
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Chinese asylum seeker who exposed rights abuses fights to stay in the US
Guan Heng sought asylum in the United States after exposing human rights abuses in his native China
WASHINGTON -- Guan Heng, who exposed human rights abuses in his native China, has been in U.
#Sustainability #ClimateChange #Harmony
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King Charles III believes 'harmony' can help save the planet. His documentary explains how
King Charles III has teamed up with Amazon Prime to make a film about his vision for saving the planet, 16 years after he wrote a book on the subject
LONDON -- Can it be that, like many baby boomers, King Charles III feels misunderstood.
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Former 49ers quarterback John Brodie, an NFL MVP and a prolific passer, dies at 90
One-time NFL MVP and longtime San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie has died at the age of 90
John Brodie, who won an MVP award and was one of the NFL's most prolific passers during a 17-year career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died.
#InfantHealth #FoodSafety #Botulism
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Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show
U. S. health officials say testing showed that powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of infant botulism that has sickened dozens of babies
Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.
#Immigration #Asylum #FamilySeparation
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Top ICE official accuses father of detained 5-year-old of 'abandoning his child'
Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, was taken into custody along with his father on Tuesday.
A top federal official has accused the father of a 5-year-old detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement of "abandoning his child," despite school officials saying the boy's mother was home and begged for him.
#NATO #Afghanistan #MilitarySacrifice
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UK PM, others outraged at Trump's comments downplaying NATO allies' role during Afghanistan war
Prince Harry and British Prime Minister Kier Starmer on Friday slammed President Donald Trump's comments after he claimed troops from NATO allies were "a little off the front lines" during fighting in Afghanistan.
#Justice #Crime #LawEnforcement
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5 charged in connection with shooting of Indiana judge, including man facing trial in his court: Court docs
Five people have been charged in connection with the shooting of an Indiana judge and his wife at their home -- including a man who was about to go to trial in a case overseen by the judge involving a series of violent felonies, according to court filings.
#SaveUkraine #ChildProtection #HumanRights
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The 'underground railroad': Saving Ukraine's children from Russia
A humanitarian group is rescuing Ukraine's children from Russia in a special operation described by its CEO as the "underground railroad.
#TikTok #SocialMedia #USInvestors
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What does the finalized TikTok deal mean for what users see on the app?
The deal keeps TikTok available for 200 million users across the U. S.
TikTok struck an agreement to establish a U. S.
#Philadelphia #TrumpAdministration #SlaveryMemorial
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Philadelphia sues Trump admin over removal of memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washington
The exhibit was removed to comply with Trump's executive order.
The city of Philadelphia filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday against the Trump administration over the National Parks Service's removal of the slavery memorial at the President's House in the city -- an exhibit that honored the lives of the nine people enslaved there by George Washington.
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Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC
Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
#NativeAmericanHeritage #CivilRights #EducationPolicy
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New York school violated civil rights law by changing name from 'Thunderbirds' to 'T-Birds,' US says
Federal education officials say a New York school district is "erasing its Native American heritage" and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the "Thunderbirds" to the "T-Birds.
#InternationalRelations #GlobalPolitics #Leadership
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Trump rescinds Canada's invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney
Carney had warned of a "rupture" in the world order in a headline-making speech.
President Donald Trump rescinded an invitation for Canada to join his newly-formed "Board of Peace" amid his escalating feud with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
#History #Slavery #NationalParks
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Philadelphia sues over removal of slavery exhibit
PHILADELPHIA -- Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of "whitewashing history" on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive order "restoring truth and sanity to American history" on display at the nation's museums, parks and landmarks.
#IranSanctions #USForeignPolicy #HumanRights
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US hits 9 tankers with sanctions over Iranian oil during protest crackdown
The United States has imposed sanctions on a fleet of nine ships accused of transporting hundreds of millions of dollars in forbidden Iranian oil to foreign markets
WASHINGTON -- The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a fleet of nine ships and their owners accused of transporting hundreds of millions of dollars in forbidden Iranian oil to foreign markets.
#Diplomacy #UkraineWar #PeaceTalks
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Russia, Ukraine and the US are holding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. They're coming at a key moment
Ukrainian, Russian and U. S. envoys are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, the first known instance that officials from the Trump administration have sat down with both countries as part of Washington's push to end Moscow's nearly 4-year-old invasion
Ukrainian, Russian and U.
#Ukraine #PeaceTalks #InternationalRelations
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Envoys travel the globe to push a US plan for ending Russia's war in Ukraine
The U. S. -led push to end Russia's nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last year and is moving ahead in 2026, with leaders, diplomats and envoys traveling to a flurry of meetings to discuss a potential deal.
#Measles #PublicHealth #Vaccination
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US measles cases surpass 400 with infections in 14 states: CDC
US measles cases surpass 400 with infections in 14 states: CDC
At least 245 new cases have been recorded, CDC data shows.
#ImmigrationRights #PoliceBrutality #CivilLiberties
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Army vet detained by ICE for 8 hours says he wasn't allowed to call an attorney
An Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient says that he was tackled and arrested by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis and held in a cell for eight hours without being allowed to contact an attorney or his family.
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Russia, Ukraine and US set to hold 1st trilateral talks since start of war
The talks will take place in Abu Dhabi and won't include heads of state.
LONDON -- Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States are set to hold trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday in what officials say will be the first trilateral meeting since Russia launched a full-scale invasion on Ukraine almost four years ago in February 2022.
#WorldEconomicForum #GlobalEconomy #Inequality
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Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite disruption from Trump
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out the turmoil from a week of clashes with the Trump administration and focus on boosting growth and fighting inequality in a world where trade will continue to flow and international cooperation is still badly needed.
#Cholera #Malawi #PublicHealth
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Malawi rolls out cholera vaccines as rains and floods raise the threat of deadly outbreaks
The southern African nation of Malawi has started a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of a disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year
BLANTYRE, Malawi -- The southern African nation of Malawi began a cholera vaccination rollout this week in a bid to stem the threat of the disease that kills tens of thousands of people globally each year.
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'The ultimate insult': Trump downplaying NATO's Afghanistan involvement causes distress in UK
U. S. President Donald Trump has provoked outrage and distress in the U. K. with his suggestion that troops from NATO countries stayed away from the frontline during the war in Afghanistan
LONDON -- LONDON (AP) -- U.
#SouthKorea #OnlineScams #Cybercrime
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73 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia to face investigations over online scams
Dozens of South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams have been returned home to face criminal investigation
SEOUL, South Korea -- Dozens of South Koreans allegedly involved in online scams in Cambodia were returned to South Korea on Friday to face investigations in what was the largest group repatriation of Korean criminal suspects from abroad.
#TrueCrime #JusticeForJessie #InterpersonalViolence
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The death of Jessie Blodgett: How a teenage friendship turned deadly
Blodgett's ex-boyfriend Daniel Bartelt was eventually convicted in her death.
At 19, Jessie Blodgett was just a college freshman with her whole life ahead of her.
#MurderCase #LegalNews #JusticeForVictims
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Ex-husband charged in Ohio couple's double murder to appear in court
Michael McKee is accused of gunning down his ex-wife and her husband.
The surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife and her husband in their Ohio home is due to appear at an arraignment on Friday.
#VitaminK #NewbornHealth #PublicHealth
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More parents are refusing vitamin K shots for newborns, doctors say. Here's why that could be dangerous
Doctors say not getting a vitamin K shot puts babies at risk of severe bleeding.
For more than 60 years, doctors have recommended that babies receive a vitamin K shot at birth to protect them from severe bleeding in early life.
#Greenland #USPolitics #InternationalRelations
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Europe must 'play the power game' with Trump over Greenland, former Danish FM says
The U. S. president is waging a pressure campaign to acquire the Arctic island.
LONDON -- Denmark's new government was less than two months old when U.
#BlakeLively #TaylorSwift #Hollywood
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Blake Lively and Taylor Swift's texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.
#Flooding #SouthernAfrica #NaturalDisaster
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What to know about the devastating floods in southern Africa
Torrential rains and severe flooding across parts of southern Africa have killed more than 100 people in three countries, destroyed thousands of homes and caused tens of millions of dollars' worth of damage in one of Africa's premier wildlife parks
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Torrential rains and severe flooding across parts of southern Africa have killed more than 100 people in three countries, destroyed thousands of homes and caused tens of millions of dollars' worth of damage in one of Africa's premier wildlife parks.
#Conservation #Biodiversity #EndangeredSpecies
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An ancient forest in Ecuador is the last stand for a tiny hummingbird facing extinction
QUITO, Ecuador -- Deep in the Ecuadorian Andes, an ancient forest stands as a final sanctuary against the encroachment of human activity.
#HongKong #Democracy #TiananmenSquare
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Hong Kong vigil organizer says she was seeking democracy, not end to Communist Party rule
A prominent activist who organized Hong Kong's decades-old vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown has defended their demand for ending "one-party rule" in court
HONG KONG -- A prominent activist who organized Hong Kong's decades-old vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square military crackdown on democracy protesters said Friday that her group's demand for "ending one-party rule" was a call for democratization, not for an end to the Communist Party's leadership in China.
#Ukraine #Russia #PeaceNegotiations
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Putin meets Trump's envoys as Kremlin says Ukraine settlement hinges on territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with U. S. President Donald Trump's envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #IceStorm
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Texas and Oklahoma brace for snow and ice as winter storm barrels toward eastern two-thirds of US
DALLAS -- Texas and Oklahoma braced for heavy snow and ice that could make roadways treacherous Friday in what forecasters predict will be some of the initial effects of a huge, dayslong winter storm threatening catastrophic damage, extensive power outages and bitterly cold weather to the eastern two-thirds of the U.
#ImmigrationRights #ICE #FourthAmendment
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Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers
SAN DIEGO -- Since coming to the United States 30 years ago from Mexico, Fernando Perez said U. S. immigration officers have stopped by his home numerous times, but he has never once answered the door.
#IranProtests #HumanRights #InternetCensorship
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Toll in Iran's protest crackdown reaches at least 5,002 dead as Trump says US 'armada' approaching
Activists report that Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 5,002 people
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The toll in Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has reached at least 5,002 people killed, activists said Friday, warning many more were feared dead as the most comprehensive internet blackout in the country's history crossed the two-week mark.
#SupremeCourt #FederalReserve #TrumpAdministration
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In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception
The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court for the past year has repeatedly allowed President Donald Trump to fire heads of independent agencies, but it appears to be drawing a line with the Federal Reserve.
#FirstAmendment #FreeSpeech #ImmigrationRights
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Judge warns Trump administration from changing plaintiffs immigration status in First Amendment case
A federal judge ruled that the academics, who are party to a lawsuit alleging U. S. policy singles out noncitizens for detention or deportation over their pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses, can seek relief from the court if their immigration .
#IranProtests #HumanRights #Activism
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Toll in Iran's protest crackdown reaches at least 5,002 dead as Trump says US 'armada' approaching
Activists report that Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 5,002 people
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The toll in Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has reached at least 5,002 people killed, activists said Friday, warning many more were feared dead as the most comprehensive internet blackout in the country's history crossed the two-week mark.
#ChileWildfires #ForestFire #DisasterResponse
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Firefighters face attacks, drones and arsonists while battling deadly blazes in Chile
Firefighters and security forces in Chile are battling deadly wildfires that have killed at least 21 people and destroyed vast areas of forests
FLORIDA, Chile -- Firefighters and security forces battling blazes in Chile that have killed at least 21 people and ravaged swaths of forest this week faced other dangers, too, from attempted attacks to the threat of drone collisions.
#ClassifiedInformation #PressFreedom #NationalSecurity
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Pentagon contractor indicted in leak case tied to search of Washington Post reporter's home
Federal prosecutors say a Pentagon contractor has been indicted on charges that he illegally handled classified national defense information that he took home from work and later gave to a news reporter
WASHINGTON -- A Pentagon contractor was indicted Thursday on charges that he illegally removed and shared classified national defense information with a journalist, a case that has drawn national attention after federal agents searched a reporter's home as part of the investigation.
#Immigration #Protests #Solidarity
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Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest Friday despite dangerous cold
A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state
MINNEAPOLIS -- A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy has been urging Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores Friday to protest against immigration enforcement in the state.
#MarineConservation #FisheriesManagement #SustainableFishing
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The fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite protection promises
KYLEAKIN, Scotland -- Bally Philp hauls up his baited traps from the waters off Scotland's Isle of Skye, checking each one methodically.
#WHO #GlobalHealth #USWithdrawal
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US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization
NEW YORK -- The U. S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday.
#Cybercrime #OnlineScams #Repatriation
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73 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia being investigated for alleged online scams involvement
73 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams have been returned home to face criminal investigation
SEOUL, South Korea -- Dozens of South Koreans allegedly involved in online scams were returned to South Korea on Friday to face investigations in what was the largest group repatriation of Korean criminal suspects from abroad.
#SolarEnergy #PuertoRico #RenewableEnergy
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Trump administration scraps multimillion-dollar
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump is canceling solar projects in Puerto Rico worth millions of dollars as the island struggles with chronic power outages and a crumbling electric grid
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The administration of U.
#Uvalde #SchoolShooting #LawEnforcement
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ABC News Exclusive: Former Uvalde officer Adrian Gonzales speaks out after acquittal
Former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzales says he has no regrets about his actions nearly four years ago when he was the first officer to respond to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
#Immigration #HumanRights #ICE
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Cuban immigrant's death at ICE facility ruled a homicide, autopsy report says
Geraldo Lunas Campos, 55, died in ICE custody in Texas, according to the DHS.
A Cuban immigrant's death at a Texas immigration detention facility has been ruled a homicide, according to an autopsy report from El Paso County.
#SlaveryMemorial #IndependenceHall #HistoricalReview
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Trump admin removes memorial honoring people enslaved by George Washington in Philadelphia
This comes amid a review directed by President Donald Trump's executive order.
The National Park Service began removing a slavery memorial at the President's House in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon -- an exhibit that opened in 2010 and honored the lives of the nine people held there who were enslaved by President George Washington.
#SolarEnergy #PuertoRico #RenewableEnergy
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Trump administration scraps multimillion-dollar solar projects in Puerto Rico as grid crumbles
The administration of U. S. President Donald Trump is canceling solar projects in Puerto Rico worth millions of dollars as the island struggles with chronic power outages and a crumbling electric grid
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The administration of U.
#Venezuela #Trump #WarPowersAct
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House Republicans barely defeat Venezuela war powers resolution to check Trump's military actions
The House has barely rejected a Democratic-backed resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from sending U.
#Justice #Innocence #RacialBias
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Tommy Lee Walker exonerated 70 years after execution for rape and murder of Venice Parker
Walker and Parker's sons met and embraced during a meeting on Wednesday.
Tommy Lee Walker was declared "innocent" by a Dallas court on Wednesday, 70 years after he was executed for the rape and murder of Venice Parker.
#Justice #Innocence #RacialBias
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Tommy Lee Walker exonerated 70 years after execution for rape and murder of Venice Parker
Walker and Parker's sons met and embraced during a meeting on Wednesday.
#WinterStorm #IceStorm #SevereWeather
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What to know about ice storms, the dangerous winter conditions coming for much of the US
More than a third of the U. S. will be impacted by the upcoming winter storm.
Not all winter storms are the same, of course.
#USWithdrawal #PublicHealth #GlobalCooperation
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US officially exits World Health Organization, accusing agency of straying 'from its core mission'
Trump signed an executive order last year, beginning the withdrawal process.
The U. S. has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Trump administration announced on Thursday.
#CivilRights #Diversity #EqualProtection
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Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
Florida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments
ORLANDO, Fla.
#Abortion #Research #FetalTissue
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Trump administration halts use of human fetal tissue in NIH-funded research
The Trump administration is ending the use of abortion-derived fetal tissue in research funded by the National Institutes of Health
The Trump administration announced Thursday that human fetal tissue derived from abortions can no longer be used in research funded by the National Institutes of Health.
#Immigration #DueProcess #CommunityConcerns
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Maine's governor demands data on immigration arrests as fear spreads amid enforcement surge
PORTLAND, Maine -- Maine's Democratic governor challenged federal immigration officials Thursday to provide arrest warrants, real-time arrest numbers and basic information about who is being detained in a sweeping enforcement operation in her state, saying residents have been left largely in the dark as fear spreads through immigrant communities.
#Bankruptcy #LuxuryRetail #SupplyChainChallenges
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Saks' bankruptcy filing creates uncertainty for iconic stores, suppliers and shoppers
An appeal for bankruptcy protection filing of the operator of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus has left the luxury department stores' suppliers with unpaid bills and caused a rift with Amazon, one of Saks Global's minority investors
NEW YORK -- An appeal for bankruptcy protection filing of the operator of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus has left the luxury department stores' suppliers with unpaid bills and caused a rift with Amazon, one of Saks Global's minority investors.
#Karachi #FireDisaster #SafetyStandards
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Death toll in Pakistan shopping plaza fire rises to 67, officials say
KARACHI, Pakistan -- The death toll from a devastating fire at a shopping plaza in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi jumped to 67 on Thursday after police and a hospital official confirmed that the remains of dozens more people had been found.
#ColorectalCancer #CancerAwareness #PublicHealth
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Cancer deaths of Americans under 50 have nearly halved -- but not colon cancer
It's the top cause of cancer death for men and women combined, a new study says.
The top causes of cancer death in Americans under age 50 fell by 44% overall in the past three decades -- but the notable exception was rising colorectal cancer deaths, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.
#SpaceDebris #SonicBooms #SeismicMonitoring
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Study shows how earthquake monitors can track space junk through sonic booms
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track incoming objects by tuning into their sonic booms.
#ArtificialIntelligence #GoogleSearch #Personalization
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Google offers users option to plug AI mode into their photos, email for more personalized answers
SAN FRANCISCO -- Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people's interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries.
#Wildfires #ClimateChange #Chile
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Why Chile's wildfires are spreading faster and burning hotter
Chile is facing a severe wildfire emergency marked by unusually large and fast-moving fires that have killed people, destroyed homes and forced tens of thousands to flee
BOGOTA, Colombia -- Chile is reeling from one of its most serious wildfire emergencies in years.
#USEconomy #ConsumerSpending #EconomicGrowth
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Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
Powered by strong consumer spending, the U. S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade rom its first estimate
WASHINGTON -- Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.
#Espionage #UkraineWar #DiplomaticRelations
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Germany expels a Russian diplomat after a suspect is arrested in an espionage case
The German government has expelled a Russian diplomat over a case involving espionage related to the war in Ukraine
BERLIN -- The German government on Thursday announced the expulsion of a Russian diplomat over a case in which a woman was arrested on suspicion of supplying information related to the war in Ukraine to an intelligence contact at Moscow's embassy in Berlin.
#FoodAid #HumanitarianCrisis #Nigeria
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UN warns of 'catastrophic' hunger crisis in Nigeria as food aid funding runs out
The U. N. World Food Program warns that over a million people in northeast Nigeria could lose emergency food aid soon without new funding
DAKAR, Senegal -- The U.
#Greenland #NuclearDefense #USMilitary
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What to know about Greenland's role in nuclear defense and Trump's 'Golden Dome'
Greenland's strategic location makes it a focal point if there were to be a nuclear conflict involving Russia, China and the United States
PARIS -- In a hypothetical nuclear war involving Russia, China and the United States, the island of Greenland would be in the middle of Armageddon.
#CrimeReduction #HomicideRate #PublicSafety
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Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows
A report issued by the Council on Criminal Justice is showing a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, based on data collected from 35 American cities
Data collected from 35 American cities showed a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, translating to about 922 fewer homicides last year, according to a new report from the independent Council on Criminal Justice.
#US250 #HistoricalArtifacts #AmericanHistory
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Auction marking the US' 250th birthday features some of its most iconic documents
An auction house in New York is marking the United States' 250th birthday by selling items that trace the nation's history through some of its most iconic documents
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, an auction in New York will feature rare items that trace the nation's history.
#TransatlanticRelations #EUUSRelations #TradeAgreements
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EU leaders gather to chart a new course for transatlantic ties after Trump threats over Greenland
BRUSSELS -- European Union leaders are gathering for emergency talks on Thursday to chart a new course in transatlantic relations after a tumultuous two weeks dominated by U.
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NATO chief Mark Rutte's shows he's the 'Trump Whisperer' after Greenland diplomacy with Trump
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte appears to have been instrumental in persuading U. S. President Donald Trump to scrap his threat of tariffs as he presses for control over Greenland
THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- For days it seemed there was no way out of the latest standoff between Europe and the United States: U.
#JackSmith #TrumpTrial #ElectionInterference
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Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify in front of House Judiciary Committee
Smith testified to the committee behind closed doors in December.
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who charged President Donald Trump with crimes in Florida and Washington, D.
#PressFreedom #Journalism #HumanRights
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Philippine court convicts journalist of terror financing charge in ruling condemned by media groups
A Philippine court has found a Filipina journalist guilty of financing terrorism in a verdict that was condemned by press freedom watchdogs but welcomed by anti-communist insurgency officials
MANILA, Philippines -- A Philippine court Thursday found a Filipina journalist guilty of financing terrorism in a verdict that was condemned by press freedom watchdogs but welcomed by anti-communist insurgency officials.
#WinterWeather #StormPreparedness #IceSafety
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Crews spread salt on roads and people stock up on batteries as a winter storm threatens the US
ATLANTA -- Bags of ice-thwarting salt aren't usually a hot item at Bates Ace Hardware in Atlanta, but store manager Lewis Pane sold all 275 he had in stock in one morning as residents braced for a major storm to deliver heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain on a broad section of the U.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #SnowAndIce
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Millions of Americans brace for potentially catastrophic ice storm. What to know, by the numbers
ATLANTA -- Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days, while many northern states all the way to New England could see enough snow to make travel nearly impossible, forecasters say.
#NuclearEnergy #Fukushima #Japan
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Nuclear reactor owned by Fukushima plant operator TEPCO suspends hours-old restart
The restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant was suspended only hours after it resumed for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster
TOKYO -- The restart of the world's largest nuclear power plant was suspended Thursday only hours after it resumed for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
#FreeSolo #RockClimbing #Taipei101
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Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement -- and concern
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Towering high above Taiwan's capital city at 1,667 feet (508 meters), Taipei 101 dominates the skyline.
#USLeadership #TransatlanticRelations #GlobalPolitics
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Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties
WASHINGTON -- Barely a month into his presidency, Joe Biden had a message for Europe.
"America is back," Biden told the Munich Security Conference in 2021.
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Brazilians affected by US visa suspension evoke frustration but try to remain hopeful
Brazilians hoping to move to the U. S. are frustrated by the suspension of immigrant visas
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazilians nursing the dream of moving to the United States and obtaining a green card say they were frustrated at the suspension of immigrant visas that came into effect on Wednesday.
#Wildfires #Chile #DisasterRelief
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In the ashes of Lirquén: How a small town is rising from Chile's devastating wildfires
Wildfires continue to devastate central and southern Chile, consuming over 170 square miles and causing at least 20 deaths
LIRQUÉN, Chile -- The thick smoke hovering over the city is a grim reminder that the flames are still nearby.
#TiananmenSquare #Democracy #HumanRights
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National security trial for Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organizers opens
A trial against two pro-democracy activists behind a group that for decades organized a vigil that commemorated people killed in Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 opened on Thursday
HONG KONG -- A trial against two pro-democracy activists behind a group that for decades organized a vigil that commemorated people killed in Beijing's Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 opened Thursday, in another landmark case brought under a China-imposed national security law that has practically crushed protests in the semiautonomous Chinese city.
#Chess #Overdose #MentalHealth
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Chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died of abnormal heartbeat from accidental overdose, report says
RALEIGH, N. C. -- Daniel Naroditsky, an influential American chess grandmaster who was found dead at his North Carolina home in October at age 29, had multiple drugs in his system at the time and was killed by an abnormal heartbeat caused by an accidental overdose, according to a toxicology report.
#MassShooting #FirstDegreeMurder #GunViolence
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Teen pleads guilty to North Carolina mass shooting that killed 5
An 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in North Carolina in 2022
RALEIGH, N.
#USArmy #Immigration #Protests
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Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says
The U. S. Army has ordered several dozen additional active-duty soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to Minneapolis if needed amid protests over the Trump administration's immigration enforcement crackdown
WASHINGTON -- The U.
#UnitedNations #GlobalPeace #TrumpAdministration
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Trump's Board of Peace poses latest in a series of US challenges to the United Nations
UNITED NATIONS -- President Donald Trump's ambition for the "Board of Peace" to play a role in global conflicts beyond Gaza appears to be the latest U.
#Redistricting #VoteDilution #Gerrymandering
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Judge tosses lines of NYC's only Republican House seat, as state enters redistricting wars
A judge has thrown out the boundaries of New York City's only Republican congressional seat, ordering a redrawing due to unconstitutional vote dilution of Black and Hispanic residents
ALBANY, N.
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Mexico's president says it was 'sovereign decision' to send cartel members to US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that her government sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the U.
#Immigration #EconomicImpact #Minneapolis
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Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
Business in Minnesota has taken a hit as President Donald Trump's administration carries out an immigration sweep that has spurred protests
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren't familiar with the food but are trying to support a restaurant challenged by a federal immigration enforcement surge.
#Immigration #JewelryHeist #CriminalJustice
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Immigration officials allow suspect in $100M jewelry heist to self deport, avoiding trial
LOS ANGELES -- Federal immigration authorities allowed a suspect in a $100 million jewelry heist believed to be the largest in U.
#Cybercrime #OnlineScams #Repatriation
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Cambodia will send 73 online scam suspects to South Korea
73 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams will be brought back home this week to face criminal investigation
SEOUL, South Korea -- Dozens of South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scam compounds will be sent home this week to face investigations, officials said Thursday, in what would be the largest group reparation of Korean criminal suspects from abroad.
#Coal #ClimateChange #EnergyTransition
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Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia's transition to renewable energy
HANOI, Vietnam -- Southeast Asia's demand for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining efforts to lower carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
#Immigration #ICE #FourthAmendment
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ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judicial warrant: Whistleblower complaint
A U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo issued in May authorizes agents to enter the homes of those suspected of being in the U.
#SoutheastAsia #CoalEnergy #ClimateChange
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Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia's transition to renewable energy
HANOI, Vietnam -- Southeast Asia's demand for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining efforts to lower carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
#Haiti #PoliticalCrisis #Democracy
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US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country
The U. S. has warned the transitional council in charge of Haiti against making changes to the troubled country's government, as pressure mounts for the unelected body to move toward elections for the first time in a decade
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The U.
#Immigration #HumanRights #DetentionDeaths
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Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia
WASHINGTON -- A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday that ruled the death a homicide.
#Redistricting #VotingRights #Gerrymandering
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New York's congressional map must be redrawn, state judge rules
The judge said one district dilutes the votes of Blacks and Latinos.
A state judge on Wednesday ordered that New York must redraw its congressional map by early February and cease using its current map, ruling that the state's current 11th Congressional District violates the New York State Constitution and dilutes the votes of Black and Latino voters.
#Uvalde #SchoolShooting #LawEnforcement
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Uvalde trial: Verdict reached in case against former school police officer Adrian Gonzales
Nineteen students and two teachers were killed in the Uvalde school shooting.
A verdict has been reached in the trial of former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales.
#ElizabethHolmes #Theranos #InvestorFraud
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Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump administration to commute her prison sentence
Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has asked the Trump administration to commute her prison sentence, according to the U.
#Immigration #EconomicImpact #MinnesotaBusinesses
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Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump's immigration enforcement surge
Business in Minnesota has taken a hit a President Donald Trump's administration carries out an immigration sweep that has spurred protests
At Taste of East African in Minneapolis, the manager and owner are the only employees who come to work now, serving new customers who aren't familiar with the food but are trying to support a restaurant challenged by a federal immigration enforcement surge.
#WinterWeather #SafetyTips #ColdTemperatureHazards
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
HOUSTON -- HOUSTON (AP) -- Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.
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ICE activity increases in Maine as anxiety grows in immigrant communities
PORTLAND, Maine -- The Trump administration is now targeting its mass deportation campaign on Maine, a state with relatively few residents in the United States illegally but a notable presence of African refugees in its largest cities.
#ImmigrationPolicy #ICE #FourthAmendment
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant
WASHINGTON -- Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press, marking a sharp reversal of longstanding guidance meant to respect constitutional limits on government searches.
#SpaceTravel #MedicalEmergency #Ultrasound
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Astronauts say space station's ultrasound machine was critical during medical crisis
The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in "super handy" during the medical crisis
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
#WaterCrisis #Sustainability #GlobalWaterScarcity
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The planet has entered an era of 'water bankruptcy,' according to new UN report
Some of the impacts to water systems are irreversible, according to the report.
The world has entered an era of global "water bankruptcy," as irreversible damage experienced by water systems has pushed many basins around the world beyond recovery, recent research has shown.
#WinterSafety #ColdWeatherPreparedness #ChildHealth
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Expert tips to keep kids safe as winter storms threaten millions
Millions of Americans are gearing up for freezing cold temperatures, rain, snow, and icy conditions that are expected to sweep the country later this week and over the the coming weekend.
#FordRecall #VehicleSafety #EngineIssues
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Ford recalls around 119,000 vehicles over fire risk: NHTSA
The recall includes some Explorer, Focus and Escape models, the agency said.
Ford is recalling up to 119,000 vehicles because the engine block heater could short circuit and cause a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
#FreePress #FirstAmendment #Journalism
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Washington Post seeks court order for government to return electronics seized from reporter's home
The Washington Post has asked a federal court for an order requiring federal authorities to return electronic devices that they seized from a Post reporter's Virginia home last week
WASHINGTON -- The Washington Post asked a federal court on Wednesday for an order requiring federal authorities to return electronic devices that they seized from a Post reporter's Virginia home last week.
#Mexico #Cartels #NationalSecurity
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Mexico President Sheinbaum says cartel members sent to US were requested by Trump administration
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico sent 37 cartel members to United States at the request of the Justice Department
MEXICO CITY -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico sent 37 cartel members to United States at the request of the Justice Department, but insisted it was a "sovereign decision" by Mexico.
#Greenland #USRussiaRelations #NATO
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Russia watches US-European tensions over Greenland with some glee, gloating and wariness
As tensions simmered between the United States and Europe over President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, Russian officials, state-backed media and pro-Kremlin bloggers watched with a mixture of glee, gloating and wariness
As tensions simmered between the United States and Europe this week over President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, Russian officials, state-backed media and pro-Kremlin bloggers responded with a mixture of glee, gloating and wariness.
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A US shift marked Kurdish-led forces' fall from power in Syria
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have fallen from power in Syria as the U. S. shifts its backing to the country's new leaders in Damascus
BEIRUT -- Two tumultuous weeks saw the fall from power in Syria of the Kurdish-led force that was once the main U.
#GhislaineMaxwell #JeffreyEpstein #TransparencyLaw
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Judge rules against lawmakers pressing for monitor to ensure release of Epstein files
NEW YORK -- A judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell's criminal case said Wednesday that two members of Congress lacked the legal right to intervene and press their demand for a court-appointed observer to ensure the government complies with a new law ordering release of its files on Jeffrey Epstein.
#Diversity #Education #FirstAmendment
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Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation's schools and colleges
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation's schools and colleges.
#WinterStorm #WeatherPreparedness #ColdWeatherSafety
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Winter storms: How to prepare and everything else you need to know
ABC News meteorologists break down answers to your common weather questions.
The South is bracing for a potentially major winter storm this weekend, impacting Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
#Religion #Catholicism #LatinAmerica
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Catholicism shrinks in Latin America while more are religiously unaffiliated, Pew surveys find
Surveys by the Pew Research Center find the Catholic population in Latin American countries has shrunk over the last decade
Catholicism in Latin American countries has shrunk over the last decade, while a growing percentage of adults identify as religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheist, agnostic or "nothing in particular.
#PolarVortex #WinterWeather #ClimateChange
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Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture, lack of sea ice for dangerous winter blast
Meteorologists warn that a stretched polar vortex could bring severe winter weather to much of the United States
WASHINGTON -- Warm Arctic waters and cold continental land are combining to stretch the dreaded polar vortex in a way that will send much of the United States a devastating dose of winter later this week with swaths of painful subzero temperatures, heavy snow and powerline-toppling ice.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #EmergencyPreparedness
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South braces for potentially major winter storm this weekend: Latest forecast
More than 30 million are under a winter storm watch, from Texas to Tennessee.
The South is bracing for a potentially major winter storm this weekend, impacting Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee.
#PrinceHarry #TabloidNews #PrivacyRights
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Prince Harry set to give evidence at London's High Court in privacy case
LONDON -- Prince Harry entered the witness box Wednesday for his testimony against the publisher of the Daily Mail in the final round of his battle against the British tabloids.
#Greenland #NATO #Independence
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Greenland relegated to 'stepping stone' in Trump-Europe standoff, party leader says
"Simple solutions are no longer available," Pele Broberg told ABC News.
LONDON -- Thousands of people thronged the snowy streets of the Greenlandic capital of Nuuk on Saturday to have their say on a transatlantic crisis that has shaken the 76-year-old NATO alliance.
#UvaldeShooting #PoliceAccountability #MassShootingTrial
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Closing arguments to begin in Uvalde school shooting trial for former officer
Former Uvalde schools police officer Adrian Gonzales faces 29 charges.
As soon as Wednesday afternoon, a Texas jury will begin deliberating whether a law enforcement officer should be held criminally responsible for failing to act in the face of one of the worst mass shootings in U.
#HeartHealth #CardiovascularDisease #Prevention
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Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report
Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U. S. , a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) finds.
#NathanChasingHorse #IndigenousRights #SexualAssault
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Opening statements begin in sex assault trial of 'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse
Opening statements have begun in the trial for Nathan Chasing Horse, the former "Dances With Wolves" actor accused of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls
LAS VEGAS -- Prosecutors say Nathan Chasing Horse used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on Indigenous women and girls and sexually assault them, while his defense attorney said during opening statements at his trial Tuesday that the former actor is being falsely accused.
#SecondAmendment #GunRights #SupremeCourt
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Supreme Court seems likely to strike down Hawaii's restrictions on guns in stores and hotels
The Supreme Court seems likely to strike down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns in stores in the justices' latest firearm case since their landmark decision expanding Second Amendment rights
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court seemed likely to strike down Hawaii restrictions on carrying guns into stores Tuesday in the justices' latest firearm case since their landmark decision expanding Second Amendment rights.
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Ally of S. Korea's Yoon given 23 years in prison for rebellion over martial law
SEOUL, South Korea -- A South Korean court ruled Wednesday that the 2024 imposition of martial law by then President Yoon Suk Yeol constituted an act of rebellion as it sentenced his prime minister to 23 years in prison for his involvement.
#Peace #GlobalConflict #InternationalRelations
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A look at Trump's Board of Peace and who has been invited
JERUSALEM -- The Board of Peace led by U. S. President Donald Trump was originally envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza ceasefire plan.
#Immigration #HealthCare #Midterms2022
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After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration
WASHINGTON -- Democrats had planned to campaign in the midterm elections on affordability and health care, two issues where Americans are particularly unhappy with President Donald Trump.
#TrumpAdministration #PoliticalRevenge #JusticeDepartment
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Trump's list of targeted opponents grows longer with action against Minnesota's governor
ATLANTA -- Donald Trump promised in his second inaugural address to fairly apply the law, unlike how he said he'd been treated by federal authorities.
#HongKong #ProDemocracy #NationalSecurityLaw
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What to know about the trial in Hong Kong against Tiananmen vigil organizers
HONG KONG -- Two former leaders of a Hong Kong pro-democracy group that for decades organized a vigil commemorating people killed during Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen crackdown are set to stand trial in a case brought under a national security law that has all but silenced dissent in the city.
#Trump #Politics #Misinformation
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FACT FOCUS: Trump highlights familiar false claims as he reviews his first year back in office
President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office with a lengthy press briefing, repeating false claims about the 2020 election, foreign policy, the economy, and energy
President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office by presiding over a meandering, nearly two-hour-long press briefing to recount his accomplishments, repeating many false claims he made throughout 2025.
#ActiveShooterResponse #SchoolSafety #JusticeSystem
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Closing arguments set in former Uvalde officer's trial over actions during 2022 school attack
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- The trial of a former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer accused of failing in his duty to stop a gunman in the critical first minutes of the 2022 Robb Elementary School attack was expected to go to the jury on Wednesday.
#Immigration #Minnesota #Protests
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Legal battles over immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota intensify
MINNEAPOLIS -- As confrontations with federal officers over their massive immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota showed no signs of stopping Wednesday, legal battles over the surge and the local response were also intensifying.
#China #OneChildPolicy #PopulationControl
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Why experts question whether China's one-child policy was necessary in the first place
China's one-child policy led to harsh measures like forced abortions and sterilizations
BEIJING -- China's one-child policy, one of the harshest attempts at population control the world has seen, forced abortions on women, made sterilization widespread and led to baby daughters being sold or even killed, because parents wanted their only child to be a male.
#IranProtests #InternetShutdown #EconomicCrisis
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Internet shutdown squeezes Iran's ailing businesses already hurt by crashing currency
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic Republic -- one that has not only restricted their access to information and the outside world, but is also throttling many businesses that rely on online advertising.
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FTC says it will appeal Meta antitrust decision
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday it will appeal the November ruling in favor of Meta in its antitrust case against the social media giant.
#Iran #USMilitary #MiddleEastTensions
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Iran's top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to US as crackdown over protests squeezes nation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran's foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet Wednesday against the United States after Tehran's bloody crackdown on protesters, warning the Islamic Republic will be "firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack.
#ShinzoAbe #Japan #MurderTrial
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Man who assassinated former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison
TOKYO -- A Japanese court sentenced a man who admitted assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life imprisonment on Wednesday, according to NHK public television.
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Iran's top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to US
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran's foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet Wednesday against the United States after Tehran's bloody crackdown on protesters, warning the Islamic Republic will be "firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack.
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A year later, some Jan. 6 rioters are emboldened by Trump's pardons
One said he hopes judges and prosecutors who oversaw his case are jailed.
On the first day of his second term in office, President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 individuals who were charged with or convicted of crimes related to the Jan.
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Trump to speak at Davos amid feud with NATO allies over Greenland
Trump hints at Greenland deal that will be "good for everybody. "
President Donald Trump is making his first international trip of 2026 to Davos, Switzerland, where he is expected to deliver remarks focused on his vision of American dominance, including his desire to take over Greenland.
#UvaldeShooting #SchoolSafety #LawEnforcement
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Uvalde school shooting timeline: Prosecutors say officers arrived before gunman entered building
School police officer Adrian Gonzales is on trial over his role in the response.
Over three years after one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, a school police officer who was one of the first to arrive on the scene is on criminal trial for his actions during the response.
#TimothyBusfield #ChildAbuse #LegalNews
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New Mexico judge orders release of actor Timothy Busfield from jail pending child sex abuse case
ALBUQUERQUE, N. M. -- A judge ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail pending trial on child sex abuse charges, at a detention hearing Tuesday.
#Valentino #ParisFashionWeek #Couture
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Paris mourns Valentino, the last titan of couture's golden age
PARIS -- PARIS (AP) -- Valentino Garavani's death cast a long shadow over the opening day of Paris Fashion Week menswear Tuesday, with front-row guests and industry figures mourning the passing of one of the last towering names of 20th-century couture -- an Italian designer whose working life was closely entwined with the Paris runways.
#ItEndsWithUs #HollywoodDrama #SexualHarassment
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Newly unsealed text messages from Baldoni, Lively show animosity on set
The messages show Lively and Baldoni venting to others during filming.
Animosity on the set of the film "It Ends With Us" was evident well before highly publicized lawsuits between stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were filed, newly unsealed text messages show.
#SupremeCourt #FederalReserve #PresidentialPower
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As Trump pressures Fed, Supreme Court weighs his bid to fire board governor Lisa Cook
The justices will decide what "cause" is sufficient for a removal.
As President Donald Trump mounts an unprecedented campaign to control the Federal Reserve, the U.
#HatchAct #ElectionIntegrity #DataPrivacy
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2 DOGE staffers at Social Security agency may have violated Hatch Act, DOJ says
They allegedly communicated with an advocacy group seeking data, a filing said.
Two members of Elon Musk's DOGE team at the Social Security Administration were referred for possible Hatch Act violations over allegedly secretly communicating with an advocacy group seeking data to overturn election results, according to a Justice Department court filing disclosed Tuesday.
#NFL #SuperBowl #CoachingChanges
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In the NFL, winning seasons and playoff appearances don't always equate to job security
Winning isn't everything. Winning the Super Bowl matters most.
Sean McDermott became the latest coach to learn that harsh reality when the Buffalo Bills fired him after falling short in the playoffs for the seventh straight season.
#TrumpAdministration #JusticeSystem #FederalCourt
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Federal judge says Trump-appointed federal prosecutor in Virginia is 'masquerading' in the job
WASHINGTON -- Two judges in Virginia are rejecting Trump administration arguments that a White House loyalist can continue serving as a top federal prosecutor in the state, with one on Tuesday soliciting applications for a replacement and the other prohibiting Lindsey Halligan from continuing to represent herself in his court as a United States attorney.
#PrinceHarry #PrivacyInvasion #MediaEthics
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Prince Harry to testify Wednesday in privacy case against UK tabloids
Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, will take the stand Wednesday in a London courtroom.
Harry is scheduled to testify in the privacy invasion case against publisher Associated Newspapers Limited, the publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.
#Immigration #Healthcare #PatientSafety
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Doctors in Minnesota decry fear and chaos amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown
Doctors say immigrant patients are missing key medical appointments, afraid to come to medical clinics amid the Trump administration's sweeping Minnesota immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS -- There was the pregnant woman who missed her medical checkup, afraid to visit a clinic during the Trump administration's sweeping Minnesotaimmigration crackdown.
#BloodDonation #RedCross #Healthcare
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Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate
The demand from hospitals has outpaced the supply of blood, the Red Cross said.
The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate.
#MassShooting #LegalProceedings #GuiltyPlea
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18-year-old to plead guilty to North Carolina shooting that left 5 dead, lawyers say
Attorneys say an 18-year-old suspect plans to plead guilty to a 2022 mass shooting in North Carolina that left five people dead and two wounded
RALEIGH, N.
#Artemis #MoonMission #SpaceExploration
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Artemis II rocket mission to the moon: What you need to know
In 1961, during the height of the Cold War with the Soviet Union and in an address to a joint session of Congress, President John F.
#FederalReserve #SupremeCourt #TrumpAdministration
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Supreme Court takes up politically charged case with independence of the Federal Reserve at stake
President Donald Trump's bid to reshape the Federal Reserve board is putting the Supreme Court in a familiar position, weighing an emergency appeal from the president's lawyers in a politically charged case
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump's unprecedented bid to reshape the Federal Reserve board is putting the Supreme Court in a familiar position, weighing an emergency appeal from the president's lawyers in a politically charged case.
#Telecom #Cybersecurity #EURegulations
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EU plans phase out of high risk telecom suppliers, in proposals seen as targeting China
The European Union plans to phase out telecom gear from companies in "high risk" countries, targeting Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE
LONDON -- The European Union said Tuesday it plans to phase out gear supplied by companies based in "high risk" countries from critical infrastructure such as high-speed telecom networks, in a move seen as targeting Chinese companies including Huawei and ZTE.
#NursesStrike #HealthcareReform #LaborRights
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NYC Mayor Mamdani and Sen. Sanders rally with nurses on 9th day of strike
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U. S. Sen. Bernie Sanders are rallying with nurses in Manhattan during the ninth day of their strike
NEW YORK -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.
#NursesStrike #HealthcareReform #LaborRights
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NYC Mayor Mamdani and Sen. Sanders rally with nurses on 9th day of strike
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and U.
#FoodPrices #Inflation #GroceryCosts
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Grocery price inflation is picking up, defying Trump's claims. Here's why.
Food prices are rising at their fastest monthly pace since 2022, data showed.
President Donald Trump in recent days claimed progress in his administration's effort to tackle rising food prices.
#FoodPrices #Inflation #GroceryCosts
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Grocery price inflation is picking up, defying Trump's claims. Here's why.
Food prices are rising at their fastest monthly pace since 2022, data showed.
#FoodPrices #Inflation #GroceryCosts
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Grocery price inflation is picking up, defying Trump's claims. Here's why.
Food prices are rising at their fastest monthly pace since 2022, data showed.
#SchoolShooting #Justice #PublicSafety
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Uvalde prosecutors rest their case against former officer Gonzales
Nineteen students and two teachers were killed in the Uvalde school shooting.
Prosecutors rested their case against former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian Gonzales on Tuesday following nine days of testimony and three dozen witnesses.
#Tariffs #TradeWar #StockMarket
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Stocks fall as Trump threatens tariffs on European countries over Greenland
The selloff came in the first trading session since Trump floated the levies.
Stocks tumbled in early trading on Tuesday as President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on multiple European countries as part of a push for U.
#WomensSports #FlagFootball #DianaFlores
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QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject
Quarterback Diana Flores has become a prominent figure in women's flag football, winning world titles and MVPs
Quarterback Diana Flores has won world titles and MVPs on the flag football field.
#WomensSports #FlagFootball #DianaFlores
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QB Diana Flores hypes flag football ahead of its 2028 LA Olympics debut, now an open book on subject
Quarterback Diana Flores has become a prominent figure in women's flag football, winning world titles and MVPs
Quarterback Diana Flores has won world titles and MVPs on the flag football field.
#TimothyBusfield #ChildAbuse #TheWestWing
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Timothy Busfield due in court for pretrial detention hearing on child sex abuse allegations
Timothy Busfield of "The West Wing" is facing child sex abuse allegations.
Actor Timothy Busfield, who was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, is due back in court on Tuesday to determine whether he will remain in custody in New Mexico or be released pending trial.
#BeThePeople #CommunityEngagement #AmericanDemocracy
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The new 'Be The People' campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems
A privately funded initiative called "Be The People" will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States
As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems.
#BeThePeople #CommunityEngagement #AmericanDemocracy
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The new 'Be The People' campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems
A privately funded initiative called "Be The People" will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States
As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems.
#BeThePeople #CommunityEngagement #AmericanDemocracy
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The new 'Be The People' campaign wants to unite hundreds of millions of Americans to solve problems
A privately funded initiative called "Be The People" will try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems as part of a vision for the next 250 years of the United States
As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems.
#OneChildPolicy #PopulationControl #ChinaDemographics
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Why experts question whether China's one-child policy was necessary in the first place
China's one-child policy led to harsh measures like forced abortions and sterilizations
BEIJING -- China's one-child policy, one of the harshest attempts at population control the world has seen, forced abortions on women, made sterilization widespread and led to baby daughters being sold or even killed, because parents wanted their only child to be a male.
#OneChildPolicy #PopulationControl #ChinaDemographics
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Why experts question whether China's one-child policy was necessary in the first place
China's one-child policy led to harsh measures like forced abortions and sterilizations
BEIJING -- China's one-child policy, one of the harshest attempts at population control the world has seen, forced abortions on women, made sterilization widespread and led to baby daughters being sold or even killed, because parents wanted their only child to be a male.
#OneChildPolicy #PopulationControl #ChinaDemographics
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Why experts question whether China's one-child policy was necessary in the first place
China's one-child policy led to harsh measures like forced abortions and sterilizations
BEIJING -- China's one-child policy, one of the harshest attempts at population control the world has seen, forced abortions on women, made sterilization widespread and led to baby daughters being sold or even killed, because parents wanted their only child to be a male.
#SocialMedia #ChildSafety #OnlineRegulation
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British leader says 'no option off the table' as UK considers Australia-style teen social media ban
LONDON -- The British government says it will consider banning young teenagers from social media as it tightens laws designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time.
#ChagosIslands #UKMauritiusDeal #InternationalRelations
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Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
The British government is defending its decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.
#Terrorism #Afghanistan #IslamicState
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Islamic State group claims attack on a Kabul restaurant that killed 7, including a Chinese national
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility overnight for an explosoin at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan's capital that killed at least seven people including a Chinese national
KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an explosion at a Chinese restaurant in Afghanistan's capital that killed at least seven people, including a Chinese national.
#ChagosIslands #Sovereignty #InternationalRelations
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What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal
President Trump has criticized a deal between Britain and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, calling it "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY.
#ChagosIslands #Sovereignty #InternationalRelations
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What to know about the Chagos Islands as Trump slams the UK's sovereignty deal
President Trump has criticized a deal between Britain and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, calling it "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY.
#GunControl #HateSpeech #Australia
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Australia's Parliament passes gun laws, and debates anti-hate speech bill after Sydney attack
Australia's Parliament has passed new gun restrictions and begun debating proposed anti-hate speech laws after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month in an attack that authorities say was inspired by the Islamic State g.
#GunControl #HateSpeech #Australia
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Australia's Parliament passes gun laws, and debates anti-hate speech bill after Sydney attack
Australia's Parliament has passed new gun restrictions and begun debating proposed anti-hate speech laws after two shooters killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Sydney last month in an attack that authorities say was inspired by the Islamic State g.
#Tariffs #EUUSRelations #GlobalTrade
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Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat
The European Union's top official has described U_S_ President Donald Trump's planned new tariffs over Greenland as "a mistake especially between long-standing allies.
#Tariffs #EUUSRelations #GlobalTrade
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Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat
The European Union's top official has described U_S_ President Donald Trump's planned new tariffs over Greenland as "a mistake especially between long-standing allies.
#Iran #InternetShutdown #EconomicImpact
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Internet shutdown squeezes Iran's ailing businesses already hurt by crashing currency
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iranians have been struggling for nearly two weeks with the longest, most comprehensive internet shutdown in the history of the Islamic Republic -- one that has not only restricted their access to information and the outside world, but is also throttling many businesses that rely on online advertising.
#SexTrafficking #LuxuryRealEstate #MeToo
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Alexander brothers set to face federal sex trafficking charges
Their brand was ultra-lux real estate, and the lifestyle to match.
For more than a decade, brothers Oren and Tal Alexander built a rep of jetsetting glamour and partying at hot spots, flanked always by beautiful women.
#TrumpPolitics #ForeignPolicy #ImmigrationReform
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1 year into Trump's 2nd term, here are some of the seismic shifts in foreign and domestic policies
Trump has enacted many sweeping foreign and domestic policies that he promised.
When President Donald Trump capped a historic political comeback on Inauguration Day last Jan.
#TrumpPolitics #ForeignPolicy #ImmigrationReform
#SecondAmendment #GunRights #PrivateProperty
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Supreme Court weighs state limits on carrying guns on private property
Gun owners want the right to carry firearms on private property without consent.
Three years after affirming a constitutional right of Americans to carry a gun for self-defense, the U.
#SecondAmendment #GunRights #PrivateProperty
#measles #vaccination #publichealth
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1 year since measles cases found in Texas, US still seeing surge of infections with elimination status at risk
Last year, the U. S. saw the highest number of measles cases in 33 years.
One year ago, health officials confirmed that cases of measles were cropping up in a small town in western Texas.
#Greenland #NATO #TransatlanticRelations
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EU leaders talk coordination over Greenland as Trump readies for Davos
LONDON -- The escalating showdown between the U. S. and its NATO allies over the fate of Greenland looks set to be a dominant topic of conversation as leaders gather at this week's World Economic Forum event in Davos, with U.
#Immigration #CivilRights #ICE
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US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U. S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in subfreezing conditions, according to his family and videos reviewed by The Associated Press.
#Immigration #CivilRights #ICE
#CollegeFootball #NationalChampionship #SportsSuccess
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Curt Cignetti finishes his masterpiece, coaching unbeaten Indiana to title in his 2nd season
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Curt Cignetti came to Indiana to win championships.
The old-school, blunt-spoken coach who began his Hoosiers tenure with a promise to bring swift success to the losingest program in college football completed his masterpiece on Monday night, guiding Indiana to a 27-21 win over Miami in the College Football Playoff final and the first national championship in school history.
#CollegeFootball #NationalChampionship #SportsSuccess
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Curt Cignetti finishes his masterpiece, coaching unbeaten Indiana to title in his 2nd season
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.
#GullahGeechee #PropertyRights #CommunityPreservation
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Slave descendants take a fight to protect their Georgia island homes to voters
SAVANNAH, Ga.
#GullahGeechee #PropertyRights #CommunityPreservation
#ClimateChange #Penguins #WildlifeConservation
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Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that's a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said.
#ClimateChange #Penguins #WildlifeConservation
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Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that's a problem
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- Warming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier and that's a big problem for two of the cute tuxedoed species that face extinction by the end of the century, a study said.
#ClimateChange #Penguins #WildlifeConservation
#China #Population #Demographics
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Analysis: China's birth-rate struggles underscore its millennia-long effort to manage 'the masses'
BEIJING -- From ancient times until today, an enormous population has been a foundational way for China to project its strength.
#China #Population #Demographics
#SexTrafficking #RealEstate #LegalNews
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Luxury real estate brothers face trial Tuesday in sex trafficking case
NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Two luxury real estate brokers and their brother are scheduled to go on trial in New York City on sex trafficking charges Tuesday, just days after their lawyers renewed their request to a New York judge to toss out charges that they sexually abused dozens of women over the course of a dozen years.
#HighSpeedRail #Spain #TrainAccident
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Deadly wreck is the first blight on Spain's leading high-speed rail service
BARCELONA, Spain -- The deadly train wreck in southern Spain has cast a pall over one of the nation's symbols of success.
#HousingAffordability #EconomicInequality #Davos2024
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Surrounded by billionaires in Davos, Trump plans to lay out how he'll make housing more affordable
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump plans to use a key address Wednesday to try to convince Americans he can make housing more affordable, but he's picked a strange backdrop for the speech: a Swiss mountain town where ski chalets for vacations cost a cool $4.
#Mexico #USMilitary #SecurityCooperation
#DigitalWellbeing #ChildHealth #ScreenTime
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New report says screen time limits for children are no longer enough
The guidance was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children are growing up in an increasingly digital world that affects sleep, learning and mental health, making screen-time limits alone no longer enough, according to new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
#DigitalWellbeing #ChildHealth #ScreenTime
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New report says screen time limits for children are no longer enough
The guidance was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
#DigitalWellbeing #ChildHealth #ScreenTime
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New report says screen time limits for children are no longer enough
The guidance was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
#GunViolence #MassShooting #MichiganNews
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Michigan church gunman called 911 with bomb threats to local churches minutes before attack
Four people were killed and eight others were injured in the September attack.
Gunman Thomas Jacob Sanford made his own call to emergency dispatchers minutes before he drove to a Michigan church in September, rammed his truck into the chapel, opened fire and set the building ablaze, according to newly released records.
#Immigration #CustodyDeath #ICE
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ICE detainee dies of 'presumed suicide' at Texas detention facility, agency says
The man was being held in a tent complex at the U. S. Army's Fort Bliss base.
An undocumented immigrant died while in custody at a U.
#ReligiousFreedom #ImmigrantRights #FaithLeaders
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Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
Several faith leaders are urgently calling for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants
Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants after anti-immigration enforcement protesters disrupted a service at a Southern Baptist church in Minnesota.
#ReligiousFreedom #ImmigrantRights #FaithLeaders
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Christian leaders urge protecting worshippers' rights after protesters interrupt service
Several faith leaders are urgently calling for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants
Several faith leaders called urgently for protecting the rights of worshippers while also expressing compassion for migrants after anti-immigration enforcement protesters disrupted a service at a Southern Baptist church in Minnesota.
#Greenland #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics
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Breaking down Trump's argument for acquiring Greenland
In recent days, President Donald Trump has ratcheted up his pressure campaign to acquire Greenland, the Arctic island and semi-autonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark, citing U.
#Wildfires #Chile #DisasterResponse
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Chile fights wildfires that killed 19 and forced massive evacuations
SANTIAGO, Chile -- Firefighters in Chile are battling forest fires Monday that have killed at least 19 people and forced 50,000 to evacuate their homes as they swept through thousands of acres in the center and south of the country.
#MLKDay #CivilRights #SocialJustice
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The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
Communities across the U.
#MLKDay #CivilRights #SocialJustice
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The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday
Communities across the U.
#Immigration #Congress #Oversight
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Judge refuses to block new DHS policy
WASHINGTON -- A federal judge refused Monday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring a week's notice before members of Congress can visit immigration detention facilities.
#mpox #publichealth #longtermhealtheffects
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More than half of mpox patients in 2022 outbreak experienced lasting physical effects: Study
Many patients who contracted mpox during the 2022 outbreak experienced physical effects more than a year later, a new study published on Monday finds.
#mpox #publichealth #longtermhealtheffects
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More than half of mpox patients in 2022 outbreak experienced lasting physical effects: Study
Many patients who contracted mpox during the 2022 outbreak experienced physical effects more than a year later, a new study published on Monday finds.
#mpox #publichealth #longtermhealtheffects
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More than half of mpox patients in 2022 outbreak experienced lasting physical effects: Study
Many patients who contracted mpox during the 2022 outbreak experienced physical effects more than a year later, a new study published on Monday finds.
#Iran #InternetFreedom #HumanRights
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Can the US end the communication blackout in Iran?
LONDON -- Iranian activists say they are lobbying the Trump administration to allow U. S. satellite and communications companies to switch on their direct-to-cell service over Iran.
#Iran #InternetFreedom #HumanRights
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Can the US end the communication blackout in Iran?
LONDON -- Iranian activists say they are lobbying the Trump administration to allow U.
#Resilience #MentalHealth #Wellness
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ABC News' chief medical correspondent shares a blueprint for resilience
Narula is the author of a new book, "The Healing Power of Resilience.
#Politics #Israel #Antisemitism
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Gov. Josh Shapiro alleges in memoir that Kamala Harris' team asked him if he had ever been an Israeli agent
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, in a forthcoming memoir, claimed that the running mate vetting team for Vice President Kamala Harris during her 2024 run for the presidency asked him if he were ever an agent of the Israeli government, ABC News has confirmed.
#Politics #Israel #Antisemitism
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Gov. Josh Shapiro alleges in memoir that Kamala Harris' team asked him if he had ever been an Israeli agent
Pennsylvania Gov.
#BuffaloBills #NFL #CoachingChange
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Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of the Super Bowl
ORCHARD PARK, N. Y. -- The Buffalo Bills fired coach Sean McDermott on Monday after the team again failed to reach the Super Bowl in his nine seasons.
#Syria #KurdishForces #IslamicState
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Syrian government forces clash with Kurdish fighters as IS prisoners escape
RAQQA, Syria -- Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters clashed Monday around two prisons housing members of the Islamic State group in Syria 's northeast.
#Sudan #WarCrisis #HumanRights
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Aid workers, women say they face brunt of violence in Sudan amid deadly conflict
A pregnant woman and medical workers discuss the war-torn North African country.
Walking 25 miles surrounded by armed guards, Nadra Ahmed was seven months pregnant when she was beaten in the leg by a member of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
#SundanceFilmFestival #IndependentFilm #FilmLegacy
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The Sundance Film Festival prepares to bid farewell to Park City, and Robert Redford
The Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday in Park City, Utah, marking its final year there
The Sundance Film Festival may be a little bittersweet this year.
#SundanceFilmFestival #IndependentFilm #FilmLegacy
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The Sundance Film Festival prepares to bid farewell to Park City, and Robert Redford
The Sundance Film Festival kicks off Thursday in Park City, Utah, marking its final year there
The Sundance Film Festival may be a little bittersweet this year.
#NewOrleans #GunViolence #CommunitySupport
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Man killed, 3 bystanders hurt in shooting at iconic New Orleans restaurant
Police are searching for the gunman and are asking for the public's help.
A man was killed, and three bystanders were wounded, in a shooting in the foyer of an iconic New Orleans restaurant, authorities said, and the gunman remains at large.
#Nigeria #ChurchAttack #Abduction
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Gunmen abduct over 150 worshippers from 3 churches in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria -- Gunmen abducted more than 150 worshippers in simultaneous attacks on three separate churches in northwest Nigeria, a state lawmaker told The Associated Press on Monday.
#PrinceHarry #MediaEthics #LegalBattle
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Prince Harry returns to UK for 1st day of tabloid court case
The Duke of Sussex and six others are suing Associated Newspapers, Limited.
Prince Harry is back in the U. K. and was seen arriving at the Royal Courts of Justice in London for the first day of a case against publisher Associated Newspapers, Limited, the publishers of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.
#PrinceHarry #MediaEthics #LegalBattle
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Prince Harry returns to UK for 1st day of tabloid court case
The Duke of Sussex and six others are suing Associated Newspapers, Limited.
#ChildAbuse #TimothyBusfield #LegalIssues
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Melissa Gilbert writes emotional letter to judge in defense of husband Timothy Busfield
Timothy Busfield of "The West Wing" is facing child sex abuse allegations.
Actress Melissa Gilbert is speaking out in an emotional plea to a judge after her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse.
#Syria #KurdishForces #SyrianArmy
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What to know about Syria's main Kurdish-led force and its deal with Damascus
BEIRUT -- Over the past decade, the religiously and ethnically mixed Syrian Democratic Forces had been the most effective force in the battle against the Islamic State group in Syria.
#PeaceProcess #GazaConflict #InternationalRelations
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EU executive arm, Russia and Thailand asked to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza
The European Union's executive arm, Russia and Thailand on Monday were the latest to be asked to join U. S. President Donald Trump's new Board of Peace that will supervise the next phase of the Gaza peace plan, as a top Israeli official said the initiative is "bad for Israel" and should be scrapped.
#Davos2023 #WorldEconomicForum #Inequality
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Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with pro-business Trump set to attend
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Corporate chiefs and government leaders including U. S. President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland, this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress -- even as a domineering tone from Washington has upended the global order and billionaires have reaped trillions in new wealth as the poor lag behind.
#IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalJustice #HumanRightsDefenders
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Five face trial in Peru in rare prosecution over the killing of an Amazon defender
BOGOTA, Colombia -- The trial is due to start Tuesday for five men over the killing of an Indigenous Amazon leader, in a rare legal case that prosecutors and advocates say could test whether Peru can hold perpetrators accountable for violence linked to illegal logging and drug trafficking in one of the world's most dangerous regions for environmental defenders.
#ForeignPolicy #HumanDignity #MoralCompass
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US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy
ROME -- Three U. S. Catholic cardinals urged the Trump administration on Monday to use a moral compass in pursuing its foreign policy, saying U.
#InfantHealth #BabyFormula #FoodSafety
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Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families
A Portland, Oregon, boy is struggling to recover from infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart baby formula donated through a program that aims to help poor and homeless families.
#InfantHealth #BabyFormula #FoodSafety
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Oregon baby is still battling infant botulism after ByHeart formula exposure
A Portland, Oregon, baby got sick with infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart formula donated through a program that helps poor and homeless families
A Portland, Oregon, boy is struggling to recover from infant botulism after drinking contaminated ByHeart baby formula donated through a program that aims to help poor and homeless families.
#Nutrition #DietaryGuidelines #Protein
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New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary
The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to "prioritize protein foods at every meal" and advise increasing daily intake -- up to double the amount of previous recommendations.
#Nutrition #DietaryGuidelines #Protein
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New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary
The latest federal dietary guidelines tell Americans to "prioritize protein foods at every meal" and advise increasing daily intake -- up to double the amount of previous recommendations.
#SharkAttacks #Sydney #PublicSafety
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Man and boy critical after 3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours
MELBOURNE, Australia -- A man and boy were critically injured and another boy had his surfboard bitten during three separate shark attacks in Sydney in just over 24 hours, police said on Monday.
#HighSpeedTrain #Spain #TrainAccident
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What to know about the train crash in Spain
MADRID -- A high-speed train in southern Spain derailed Sunday evening, colliding with another high-speed train and killing at least 39 people and injuring more than 150 others, Spanish authorities reported.
#SchoolSafety #RoadAccident #ChildSafety
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School bus crash in South Africa kills at least 13 children, police say
JOHANNESBURG -- A truck collided with a school minibus in South Africa's Gauteng province, killing at least 13 children, authorities said Monday.
#WorldEconomicForum #Davos2023 #GlobalCooperation
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What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and outside observers are converging in the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum's annual meeting.
#TrainAccident #RailSafety #SpainDerailment
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A look at some of Europe's deadliest train accidents in recent years
A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain has left at least 39 people dead and injured more than 150, according to authorities
MADRID -- A high-speed train derailment in southern Spain has left at least 39 people dead and injured more than 150, according to authorities.
#GunLaws #SecondAmendment #Hawaii
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Hawaii's strict gun law faces Supreme Court scrutiny in landmark case
HONOLULU -- HONOLULU (AP) -- Hawaii's gun laws, long among the strictest in the nation, will be the focus of arguments before the U.
#NBA #KevinDurant #DirkNowitzki
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Durant moves past his 'idol,' Dirk Nowitzki, into 6th place on the NBA's career scoring list
HOUSTON -- Kevin Durant knew Sunday exactly how close he was to surpassing his idol, Dirk Nowitzki, on the NBA's career scoring list.
#TradeWar #InternationalRelations #Diplomacy
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Starmer says a trade war is in no one's interest after Trump's Greenland tariff threat
LONDON -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that U. S. President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs against allies over Greenland is "completely wrong" and a trade war is in no one's interest.
#CollegeFootball #NationalChampionship #MiamiVsIndiana
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Miami and Indiana turned college football final into one of the toughest tickets in memory
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Take a long-downtrodden team that happens to have the world's largest alumni base and another playing a home game while in search of its first national title in 25 years and the math is simple.
#CivilRights #WomenInHistory #MLKDay
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Don't forget these women who helped propel the civil rights movement
As the nation celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, it is also a time to remember the women who helped King propel the civil rights movement forward.
#CivilRights #WomenInHistory #MLKDay
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Don't forget these women who helped propel the civil rights movement
As the nation celebrates Rev.
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Trump's Greenland threats prompt 'extraordinary meeting' of European leaders
LONDON -- The leaders of all 27 European Union nations will meet for an "extraordinary meeting" later this week, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Sunday, in response to U.
#NaturalGas #Philippines #SouthChinaSea
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Philippine president announces new gas find in waters facing disputed South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near an existing gas field in waters facing the disputed South China Sea, which could shield his country from a potential power crisis.
#Davos2023 #WorldEconomicForum #Inequality
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Inequality and unease are rising as elite Davos event opens with Trump set to attend
DAVOS, Switzerland -- Corporate chiefs and government leaders including U. S. President Donald Trump swarm into Davos, Switzerland this week, joining an elite annual meeting that promotes dialogue and economic progress -- even as a domineering tone from Washington has upended the global order and billionaires have reaped trillions in new wealth as the poor lag behind.
#MLKDay #CivilRights #SocialJustice
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The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday
As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr.
#IranProtests #Hacktivism #MediaFreedom
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Hackers target Iran state TV satellite transmission to broadcast exiled crown prince
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and calling on security forces to not "point your weapons at the people," footage online showed early Monday, the latest disruption to follow nationwide protests in the country.
#PrinceHarry #PrivacyLawsuit #MediaReform
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Prince Harry returns to court in battle with British tabloids
LONDON -- Millions of dollars are on the line as Prince Harry returns to court this week for the third and final chapter that starts Monday in his legal quest to tame the British tabloids.
#China #Population #FertilityRate
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China's population falls again as births drop 17% a decade after policy ended
BANGKOK -- How do you convince a population to have more babies after generations of a policy that limited families to just one.
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Syrian government announces a ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces
RAQQA, Syria -- The Syrian government Sunday announced a ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, taking almost full control of the country and dismantling the Kurdish-led forces that controlled the northeast for over a decade.
#ChinaEconomy #EconomicGrowth #TradeRelations
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China's economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump's tariffs
HONG KONG -- China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U. S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
#ImmigrationRights #DueProcess #ConstitutionalRights
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Lawyers allege Dept. of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees
Thousands of people have been arrested during ICE operations in Minneapolis over the past two weeks. Multiple attorneys allege that for some of those detained, including at least one U.
#Guatemala #OrganizedCrime #PrisonRiots
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Gang violence in Guatemala kills 7 police officers after inmates take over prisons
ESCUINTLA, Guatemala -- Suspected gang members in Guatemala's capital Sunday killed seven police officers, authorities said, shortly after officials in the country's southwest retook control of one of three maximum security prisons where inmates had rioted and taken hostages the day before.
#Wildfires #Chile #NaturalDisaster
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Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee
PENCO, Chile -- Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a heat wave.
#TrainAccident #SpainNews #PublicSafety
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High-speed trains collide after one derails in southern Spain, killing at least 20
MADRID -- A high-speed train derailed in southern Spain on Sunday, jumping onto the track in the opposite direction and hitting an oncoming train in an accident that authorities estimate left more than 20 people dead and dozens injured.
#Wildfires #Chile #NaturalDisasters
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Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee
PENCO, Chile -- Wildfires raging across central and southern Chile on Sunday left at least 18 people dead, scorched thousands of acres of forest and destroyed hundreds of homes, authorities said, as the South American country swelters under a heat wave.
#MilitaryDeployment #ImmigrationPolicy #InsurrectionAct
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Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.
#WinterWeather #Snowstorm #ArcticBlast
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Arctic blast expected to bring bone-chilling conditions from Midwest to Northeast
With the windchill, the temperature in New York City could feel like 8 degrees.
An Arctic blast coming down from Canada is expected to send temperatures plummeting this week from the upper Midwest to the Northeast.
Nová vláda Andreje Babiše získala důvěru v Poslanecké sněmovně. Její protiproudová politika se odklání od podpory Ukrajiny a odmítá klíčové politiky EU. Vzniklo silné spojení s anti-migračními stranami, což může výrazně změnit naše zahraniční a domácí směřování.
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New Czech government of populist leader Andrej Babiš wins a mandatory confidence vote
PRAGUE -- The Czech Republic's new government led by populist Prime Minister Andrej Babiš won a mandatory confidence vote in the lower house of Parliament on Thursday over its agenda aimed at steering the country away from supporting Ukraine and rejecting some key European Union policies.
#DeafCommunity #SignLanguage #Inclusion
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This cafe takes orders in sign language. It's cherished by the Deaf community
PORTLAND, Ore. -- An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the Deaf community, providing a unique gathering place as well as employment for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
#DeafCommunity #SignLanguage #Inclusion
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This cafe takes orders in sign language. It's cherished by the Deaf community
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#ExpectantMothers #ChildPoverty #PublicHealth
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Detroit joining Michigan program that gives cash to expectant mothers for essentials
DETROIT -- A program that provides cash to help expectant mothers cope with bills, expenses and the high cost of taking care of children is coming to Detroit.
#China #SouthKorea #RegionalStability
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China and South Korea pledge to bolster ties as regional tensions rise
BEIJING -- China and South Korea's leaders pledged to boost trade and safeguard regional stability on Monday during a visit to Beijing by the South Korean president that was overshadowed by North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests.
#Pakistan #Counterterrorism #Balochistan
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Pakistani counterterrorism police seize 2 tons of explosives and arrest 3 in Karachi
KARACHI, Pakistan -- Pakistani counterterrorism police raided multiple militant hideouts in the southern port city of Karachi, arresting three suspects and seizing about 2 tons of explosives in an operation officials said thwarted planned attacks.
#HolyYear #Vatican #Pilgrimage
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Vatican claims a Holy Year success with 33 million pilgrims
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican on Monday gave a final accounting of its 2025 Holy Year, saying more than 33 million pilgrims had participated and that the only real dispute with the city of Rome concerned the style of fountains built for the event's main public works project.
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Wegovy daily pill now available: How to get it, how much it costs
The first and only oral GLP-1 for weight loss in adults is now available to consumers.
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced Monday that its daily oral Wegovy pill is now available by prescription.
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Wegovy daily pill now available: How to get it, how much it costs
The first and only oral GLP-1 for weight loss in adults is now available to consumers.
#HolocaustEducation #EvaSchloss #NeverForget
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Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96
The Anne Frank Trust UK, of which Schloss was honorary president, said she died Saturday in London, where she lived.
Britain's King Charles III said he was "privileged and proud" to have known Schloss, who co-founded the charitable trust to help young people challenge prejudice.
#HumanRights #Gaza #NGOAssistance
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Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF claims killing of 2 Hezbollah members in Lebanon
Foreign ministers from 10 countries urge Israel to allow NGO work
The foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.
#Vietnam #Manufacturing #BacNinh
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This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it's asking what's next?
BAC NINH, Vietnam -- The transformation of Vietnam's Bac Ninh is evident in the signs above its shops and the spicy Chinese and Korean dishes on its tables.
Skvělý výkon Česka! 🇨🇿 V semifinále ME v hokeji jsme porazili Kanadu 6:4 a postoupili do finále proti Švédsku! 🎉 Tomas Poletin rozhodl gólem v závěru. V posledním evropském finále jsme se potkali v roce 2016. Připravujeme se na velký souboj! 🏒💪 #Hokej #ČeskáRepublika
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Czechia beats Canada 6-4 in world junior hockey to set up all-European final with Sweden
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Tomas Poletin scored on a deflection off his skate with 1:14 left and Czechia beat Canada 6-4 on Sunday night to advance to face Sweden in the first all-European world junior hockey final since 2016.
#Vietnam #Manufacturing #BacNinh
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This Vietnamese town boomed as factories left China. Now it's asking what's next?
BAC NINH, Vietnam -- The transformation of Vietnam's Bac Ninh is evident in the signs above its shops and the spicy Chinese and Korean dishes on its tables.
#CES2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics
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What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?
LAS VEGAS -- With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.
#CES2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics
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What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?
LAS VEGAS -- With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.
#CES2026 #ArtificialIntelligence #Robotics
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What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?
LAS VEGAS -- With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.
#MediaLiteracy #Disinformation #AILiteracy
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Finland's battle against fake news starts in preschool classrooms
For decades, the Nordic nation has woven media literacy, including the ability to analyze different kinds of media and recognize disinformation, into its national curriculum for students as young as 3 years old.
#MediaLiteracy #Disinformation #AILiteracy
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Finland's battle against fake news starts in preschool classrooms
For decades, the Nordic nation has woven media literacy, including the ability to analyze different kinds of media and recognize disinformation, into its national curriculum for students as young as 3 years old.
#RoadSafety #Zimbabwe #TrafficAccidents
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Driving instructors teach students to dodge danger on Zimbabwe roads
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- When Tafara Muvhevhi, a Zimbabwean driving instructor, began work 16 years ago, his job was simple: teach the highway code and prepare learners to ace their driving test.
#RoadSafety #Zimbabwe #TrafficAccidents
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Driving instructors teach students to dodge danger on Zimbabwe roads
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- When Tafara Muvhevhi, a Zimbabwean driving instructor, began work 16 years ago, his job was simple: teach the highway code and prepare learners to ace their driving test.
#RoadSafety #Zimbabwe #TrafficAccidents
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Driving instructors teach students to dodge danger on Zimbabwe roads
HARARE, Zimbabwe -- When Tafara Muvhevhi, a Zimbabwean driving instructor, began work 16 years ago, his job was simple: teach the highway code and prepare learners to ace their driving test.
#WildfireRecovery #HealingThroughNature #CommunityResilience
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Amid wildfire grief, an LA-area resident sowed sunflowers and hope where her home once stood
ALTADENA, Calif. -- Missi Dowd-Figueroa brought life back to the fire-ravaged plot where her home once stood -- one sunflower at a time.
#ElephantConservation #WildlifeProtection #KenyaWildlife
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Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved 'super tusker' elephant Craig, who died at age 54
NAIROBI, Kenya -- Kenyans are mourning the death of a beloved "super tusker" elephant whose long life in the wild came to symbolize the country's increasingly successful efforts to protect the mammals from ivory poachers.
#RelationshipGoals #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance
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Why ordering takeout or calling the dog walker might lead to a happier relationship
Couples who spend money on small, time-saving services like takeout or housecleaning or dog walking report greater relationship satisfaction
It turns out, love may benefit from a little less labor.
#Ukraine #Zelenskyy #MilitaryIntelligence
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What to know about the Ukrainian general picked by Zelenskyy to be his new chief of staff
KYIV, Ukraine -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has chosen Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's head of military intelligence, as his new chief of staff, a move that comes at an especially critical moment in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion.
#HorseRacing #Trailblazer #FemaleJockey
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Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77
WASHINGTON -- Diane Crump, who in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, has died.
#CancerResearch #ArtForACause #Fundraising
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Florida Panthers enlist stars for unique cancer fundraiser
MIAMI -- For their latest project, the Florida Panthers signed Wayne Gretzky, Martina Navratilova, Michael Bublé, Dustin Johnson and the Miami Heat.
Czechia dominovala nad Dánskem 7:2 na Mistrovství světa juniorů! 🏒 Osm hráčů se zapsalo do statistik, brankář Matyas Marik skvělým výkonem zastavil 20 ze 22 střel. Další zápas čeká Czesky proti Finsku v pondělí. 💪🇨🇿 #Hokej #MSJ2023
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Czechia spreads the wealth and Marik steps up in goal in 7-2 win over Denmark at World Juniors
MINNEAPOLIS -- Seven players scored one goal each, Matyas Marik had a strong outing in the net and Czechia routed Denmark 7-2 on Saturday night at the World Junior Championship.
Nová česká koaliční vláda vedená Andrejem Babišem se zavázala změnit směr země, odmítnout podporu Ukrajině a některé klíčové politiky EU. Čeká nás redefinice zahraniční a vnitřní politiky, která se přiklání k autoritářským trendům v regionu.
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Czech president swears in new coalition government of populist billionaire Babiš
PRAGUE -- A new Czech coalition government led by populist billionaire Andrej Babiš took office on Monday with an agenda to steer the country away from supporting Ukraine and reject some key European Union policies.
Andrej Babiš byl v úterý uveden do funkce premiéra ČR po vítězství ve volbách. Slíbil bojovat za zájmy občanů a vytvořit vládu se zaměřením na kritiku EU a podporu malé koalice. Čelí však obviněním z podvodu. Jaký bude další směr české politiky?
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Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš sworn in as new prime minister
PRAGUE -- Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš was sworn in Tuesday as the Czech Republic's new prime minister, following October's parliamentary election, in a return to power for the businessman.
Andrej Babiš se rozhodl převést svoje podniky do nezávislého trustu, aby se stal znovu premiérem a vyhnul se konfliktu zájmů. Prezident Pavel ho v úterý jmenuje premiérem. Nová koalice ANO a dvou menších stran plánuje změny v evropské politice a přístupu k Ukrajině.
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Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to move business to a trust to become prime minister
PRAGUE -- Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš said on Thursday he would get rid of his major businesses by moving them to an independent trust in order to be able to become the prime minister again.
S hlubokým zármutkem oznamujeme, že zemřel Theodor Pištěk, vynikající český kostýmní a scénografický designér, nositel Oscara za "Amadeus". Jeho talent obohatil českou kinematografii i umění. Čest jeho památce. 🎨💔 #TheodorPištěk #ČeskáKultura
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Theodor Pištěk, Czech Oscar-winning costume designer, dies at 93
PRAGUE -- Theodor Pištěk, a Czech costume and stage designer and painter who won an Academy Award for his work on the 1984 film "Amadeus," has died.
