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#Espionage #Diplomacy #UkraineWar
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Germany expels a Russian diplomat after a suspect is arrested in an espionage case
BERLIN (AP) -- 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.
#AcademyAwards #Oscars2023 #FilmNominations
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Complete list of 2026 Oscar nominees
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- This year's class of Oscar nominees has been announced. Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" led all films Thursday with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #EmergencyPreparedness
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Salt Trucks Full, Store Shelves Empty As Millions In More Than 30 States Prepare For Massive Winter Storm
From Arizona to Maine to North Carolina, millions of Americans are not just bracing, but preparing for what could be a devastating winter storm.
#Immigration #Asylum #ChildSafety
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Federal officers detain a 5-year-old boy who school official says was used as 'bait'
A 5-year-old boy arriving home from preschool in Minnesota was taken by federal agents along with his father to a detention facility in Texas, school officials and the family's lawyer said, making him the latest child caught up in the immigration enforcement surge that has riled the Twin Cities in recent weeks.
#BoardOfPeace #GlobalDiplomacy #InternationalRelations
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What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and who is joining? Here's what to know
US President Donald Trump is struggling to attract Western allies to his "Board of Peace," but has, so far, garnered the support of Middle Eastern monarchs, the man known as Europe's last dictator, and at least one leader wanted for alleged war crimes.
#Venezuela #MilitaryAction #WarPowers
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House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
Washington -- The House will take up another war powers resolution on Thursday in response to President Trump's recent military operation in Venezuela, as Democrats continue to hammer the issue and aim to block further military action in the South American country.
#UvaldeShooting #JusticeForVictims #LawEnforcementAccountability
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Uvalde dad reacts to acquittal: 'We had a little hope, but it wasn't enough'
Javier Cazares, whose 9-year-old daughter Jackie was killed in the Uvalde, Texas, mass shooting, said he feels failed again after a jury on Wednesday night acquitted former school district police officer Adrian Gonzales on all 29 counts of child endangerment.
#DietaryGuidelines #Nutrition #HealthyEating
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We Asked 5 Dietitians What the New Food Pyramid Gets Right -- and Where It Misses the Mark
A few weeks ago, the Trump administration released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, as well as an upside-down food pyramid meant to visually represent the new recommendations.
#ModernSlavery #HumanTrafficking #DomesticAbuse
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Mom of 10 Held Woman Captive in Her Home for Over 20 Years, Forced Her to Work as 'House Slave' from Age 16: 'Unimaginable Cruelty'
A woman in England has been found guilty of modern-day slavery offenses after keeping a victim captive in her home for more than 20 years, authorities have said.
#Unemployment #JobMarket #Economy
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US applications for jobless benefits inch up last week to a still-low 200,000
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits inched up last week but U. S. layoffs remain historically low despite signs of a softening labor market.
#AgingWell #ExerciseAfter50 #HealthyLiving
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The One Exercise Mistake Longevity Experts Want People Over 50 To Stop Making
Exercising is a key piece of aging healthfully. Yet, longevity experts say it's critical to understand that your body changes as you age, and your workout needs to follow suit.
#SocialSecurity #RetirementPlanning #FinancialWellness
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Social Security Recipients Will Lose This Much by Claiming at 62 Instead of 70 in 2026
Americans approaching retirement face a simple but high-stakes choice: when to claim Social Security.
For most people, claiming benefits at 62 instead of waiting until 70 means receiving about 40% less per month for life.
#JackSmith #DonaldTrump #CongressionalHearing
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Jack Smith is set to testify at a public hearing about his Trump investigations
ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican lawmakers are poised to grill former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday at a congressional hearing that's expected to focus fresh attention on two criminal investigations that shadowed Donald Trump during his 2024 presidential campaign.
#Corruption #LawEnforcement #DrugTrafficking
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Ex-DEA agent learns fate for aiding drug traffickers: "Little dark secret"
In two decades of kicking in doors for the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Joseph Bongiovanni often took on the risks of being the "lead breacher," meaning he was the first person into the room.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #ArcticBlast
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One of the most extreme winter storms in years is set to deliver damaging ice and heavy snow to nearly half the US
A major winter storm -- among the most extreme and widespread in years -- is set to lash more than two dozen states with damaging ice and heavy snow late this week.
#SinaloaCartel #OrganizedCrime #Extradition
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Mexico hands 37 cartel suspects to US, including alleged Sinaloa leaders
Two alleged regional leaders of the Sinaloa drug cartel on the Chihuahua-Texas border were among 37 high-level organized crime suspects transferred by Mexico to the United States this week.
#VaccinePolicy #PublicHealth #InvestmentRisks
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Vaccine makers feel a chill as US Health Secretary Kennedy's rhetoric becomes reality
(Reuters) - Sweeping U. S. policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are having a chilling effect on vaccine makers as anti-vaccine rhetoric has turned into concrete changes to inoculation schedules and recommendations, investors and executives said.
#PeaceInitiative #GlobalDiplomacy #GazaCeasefire
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Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
U. S. President Donald Trump holds a signed Charter of the Board of Peace, as he takes part in a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.
#SchoolShooting #LawEnforcement #JusticeSystem
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Former Uvalde officer acquitted in trial over police response to Robb Elementary attack
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) -- A former Uvalde police officer was acquitted Wednesday of charges that he failed in his duties to confront the gunman at Robb Elementary during the critical first minutes of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.
#HealthPolicy #Vaccination #DietaryGuidelines
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6 takeaways from RFK exclusive. No to flu shots, seed oils; yes to meat in diet
WASHINGTON - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the public face of U. S. health policy, revealed in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY his personal views behind the government actions he pursues as secretary of health and human services.
#DomesticViolence #EmergencyResponse #BarronTrump
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Barron Trump reportedly saved woman's life after witnessing violent assault on FaceTime call
A woman who said she was violently attacked by her ex-boyfriend last year told a London court that her friend Barron Trump unexpectedly saved her life after she managed to call him during the assault, United Kingdom media outlet Metro reported Wednesday.
#Immigration #HumanRights #DetentionCenters
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Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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.
#HongKong #ProDemocracy #HumanRights
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National security trial for Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigil organizers to open
HONG KONG (AP) -- 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 will stand trial on Thursday, in another landmark case brought under a China-imposed national security law that has practically crushed protests in the semiautonomous Chinese city.
#TaxRelief #MiddleClass #FinancialBenefits
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I'm an Accountant: 6 'Big Beautiful Bill' Tax Changes That Will Benefit the Middle Class
The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) may live up to its name for many middle-class taxpayers. The tax package introduces fresh deductions and credits designed to help working households, families and small-business owners keep more of their incomes.
#WealthInequality #EconomicDisparity #KShapedEconomy
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the so-called K-shaped economy in America is alive and well, with low- and middle-income households falling further behind as the richest Americans pull away.
#Immigration #ICE #FourthAmendment
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- 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.
#AffordableCareAct #HealthInsurance #UnitedHealthGroup
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UnitedHealth CEO vows to rebate Obamacare profits to customers
UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley vowed to rebate Affordable Care Act profits to customers in 2026.
The Minnesota-based insurance giant, which provides insurance coverage to about 1 million individuals enrolled in Obamacare plans in 30 states, will rebate 2026 profits to these customers, Hemsley said.
#SupremeCourt #FederalReserve #PresidentialPower
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Takeaways: Supreme Court signals it will defy Trump to keep Lisa Cook on Federal Reserve
The Supreme Court signaled deep skepticism Wednesday that President Donald Trump had the authority to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve, with several conservative justices joining their liberal colleagues in posing pointed questions of the lawyer defending the president.
#WinterStorm #WeatherAlert #SnowStorm
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Massive Winter Storm To Target Over 180 Million From Texas To New England With Potentially Damaging Ice, Heavy Snow
A major, widespread winter storm will hammer parts of the South, Midwest and Northeast Friday through Monday with potentially damaging ice and heavy snow for millions from New Mexico and Texas to parts of New England.
#Willowbrook #DHS #LawEnforcement
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Federal agent involved in shooting in SoCal
A federal agent was involved in a shooting in the Los Angeles County community of Willowbrook on Wednesday, Jan. 21, according to reports from KABC, NBC Los Angeles, and a statement from the Department of Homeland Security.
#Corruption #LawEnforcement #DrugTrafficking
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Former DEA agent sentenced to 5 years in prison for using badge to protect drug trafficking friends
BUFFALO, N. Y. (AP) -- In two decades of kicking in doors for the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Joseph Bongiovanni often took on the risks of being the "lead breacher," meaning he was the first person into the room.
#ThemeParks #RollerCoasters #SafetyConcerns
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Woman died after riding Revenge of the Mummy coaster at Universal Orlando
A 70-year-old woman died in November after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Studios in Orlando, according to a report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
#WinterOlympics #MilanCortina2026 #OlympicGames
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2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics daily schedule, streaming, TV times
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are less than a month away, so mark your calendars or set your alarm for your favorite events with the competition schedule and applicable broadcast networks listed below.
#BoardOfPeace #GlobalPolitics #InternationalRelations
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Trump says Board of Peace meant to oversee Gaza reconstruction 'might' replace UN
President Donald Trump's suggestion Tuesday that his Board of Peace "might" replace the United Nations is likely to compound concerns that the body meant to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza -- and that he will indefinitely chair -- will instead become a vehicle for him to attempt to supersede the body established 80 years ago to maintain global peace.
#Greenland #NATO #USRussiaRelations
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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 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.
#FoodSafety #TunaRecall #ConsumerAlert
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Canned tuna recalled for 'potentially fatal' botulism risk mistakenly reshipped to 9 states
The feds are warning shoppers to steer clear of cans of potentially tainted Genova Yellowfin Tuna that were mistakenly shipped this week to six grocery store chains in nine different states.
#IranProtests #HumanRights #MiddleEastTensions
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Iranian state TV issues first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 were killed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Iranian state TV has issued the first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 people were killed, while the foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet against the United States after Tehran's bloody crackdown, warning the Islamic Republic will be "firing back with everything we have if we come under renewed attack.
#FederalReserve #SupremeCourt #PoliticalIndependence
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Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump's bid to wrest control of the nation's central bank.
#GhislaineMaxwell #EpsteinInvestigation #SexTrafficking
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Ghislaine Maxwell to testify to lawmakers in Epstein investigation
Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, will testify in February as Congress continues to investigate Epstein's alleged sex-trafficking network, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Kentucky, said Jan.
#Davos2023 #Ukraine #PeaceNegotiations
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Trump says he will meet with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, deal 'reasonably close'
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U. S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Switzerland, adding that he felt Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin were now at a point where they could reach a deal to end the war.
#Cholesterol #HeartHealth #HealthyEating
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A Cardiologist and Dietitian Share the Best Foods to Eat for Better Cholesterol Levels
High cholesterol has no visible symptoms, but it can have a profound impact on your heart health. While cholesterol-lowering medication is vital for some people, almost everyone could benefit from incorporating more of the best foods to eat for cholesterol into their meals.
#PrinceHarry #MediaPrivacy #RoyalFamily
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An emotional Prince Harry tells court how publisher made Meghan's life 'a misery'
LONDON (AP) -- Prince Harry struck a defensive tone at the start of his testimony on Wednesday against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid newspaper and left the witness box hours later on the brink of tears.
#FederalReserve #TrumpAdministration #SupremeCourt
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Lawyer for Trump gets skeptical Supreme Court reception over firing Fed's Lisa Cook
By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel
WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A lawyer for Donald Trump's administration faced skeptical questions from conservative and liberal U.
#YoungVoters #GenderRoles #PoliticalTrends
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Many young Trump voters think women 'should follow' men, poll finds
A new survey found younger voters who support President Donald Trump frequently embrace more socially conservative values, especially around gender roles, than their older MAGA and Republican voter counterparts.
#TaylorSwift #SongwritersHallofFame #MusicIndustry
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Taylor Swift inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame, one of its youngest members in history
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducted Taylor Swift into its exclusive club, the group said Wednesday, making the world famous pop star one of its youngest honorees at 36.
#ClintonContempt #CongressInvestigation #EpsteinCase
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House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe
WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans started a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.
#SupremeCourt #FederalReserve #TrumpAdministration
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Can Trump fire a Fed governor? Supreme Court tackles Lisa Cook case
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court has taken up whether President Donald Trump can control the membership of the Federal Reserve Board, in a case that could have major consequences for the nation's economy.
#TradeDeal #EuropeanUnion #USPolitics
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EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Greenland
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By Philip Blenkinsop
BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Parliament has decided to suspend its work on the European Union's trade deal with the United States in protest at U.
#Immigration #LegalBattles #Protests
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Lawsuits, investigations pile up in Minnesota amid ICE operations
Legal battles between Minnesota state and federal officials escalated as Vice President JD Vance plans a visit to Minneapolis and protests continued demonstrating against immigration enforcement operations in the state.
#Intelligence #UkraineWar #Germany
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Germany arrests woman accused of supplying war-related information to Russian agent
BERLIN (AP) -- German authorities on Wednesday arrested a woman accused of supplying information related to Russia's war in Ukraine to a Russian intelligence agent and helping to get him access to political events in Berlin, prosecutors said.
#25thAmendment #Trump #Impeachment
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Can the 25th Amendment Be Used to Remove Trump From Office?
Can the 25th Amendment Be Used to Remove Trump From Office.
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U. S. President Donald Trump displays a stack of papers labeled "The White House Accomplishments" in the press briefing Room of the White House on Jan.
#TrueCrime #MurderCase #CriminalJustice
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Wade Wilson Killed 2 Women and Described the Brutal Murders Over the Phone. Inside the "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer" Case
In June 2024, Wade Wilson was found guilty of killing two women within hours of each other in Cape Coral, Fla.
Wilson -- who has been referred to as the "Deadpool Killer" because of their shared name -- already had a few run-ins with the law by that point.
#CentralBankIndependence #InflationControl #SwissFranc
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SNB chairman says Fed independence 'important for the world'
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Central bank independence is crucial to controlling inflation, Swiss National Bank Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Wednesday, as the U.
#WinterOlympics #MilanCortina2026 #Skiing
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10 Things To Know Before Watching The 2026 Winter Olympics In Italy
With the Winter Olympics around the corner, the world is getting ready to tune in for a month of triple axels, ski jumps, and nail-biting hockey matches, which this time is fueled by what we assume is robust Italian espresso and beautified by some particularly stunning alpine landscapes.
#FederalReserve #SupremeCourt #TrumpPolitics
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Supreme Court considers Trump's attempt to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON -- Tackling an issue with huge ramifications for both the economy and the structure of government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday considers President Donald Trump's attempt to oust Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook.
#PoliceIncident #MentalHealthAwareness #PublicSafety
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Massachusetts man apologizes after plowing BMW through police station lobby in suicide attempt
A Massachusetts man apologized after plowing his car through the front door of a busy police station -- after telling people his wreck was going to be "spectacular" and to keep their eyes on the news.
#Syria #IslamicState #MiddleEast
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Syrian government takes control of camp housing thousands linked to the Islamic State group
AL-HOL, Syria (AP) -- Syrian government forces on Wednesday took full control of a sprawling camp in northeast Syria housing thousands of people linked to the Islamic State group as a truce between the government and Kurdish fighters appears to be holding.
#UvaldeShooting #PoliceAccountability #MassShootingTrial
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Closing arguments to begin in Uvalde school shooting trial for former officer
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.
#MichelleObama #WomenInLeadership #Empowerment
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Michelle Obama Recalls Her Physical Appearance Being Scrutinized While She Was First Lady on "Call Her Daddy" Podcast
Obama also weighed in on the rumors of a potential presidential bid
Michelle Obama is opening up about her experience of dealing with intense scrutiny throughout her career, and during her time as first lady from 2008 to 2016.
#DataPrivacy #ElectionIntegrity #GovernmentAccountability
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Trump administration says DOGE may have misused Social Security data
The Justice Department alerted a federal judge in Maryland that members of the Department of Government Efficiency working with the Social Security Administration may have misused data it obtained from that agency.
#HomeOwnership #HousingMarket #EconomicPolicy
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Trump signs order to restrict Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes
Jan 20 (Reuters) - U. S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday aiming to stop Wall Street investors from competing with individual homebuyers, the White House said.
#WinterStorm #SevereWeather #IceAndSnow
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Major Winter Storm Targets The South, East Friday Into The Weekend With Potentially Damaging Ice, Heavy Snow
A major, widespread winter storm is likely from the South into parts of the East Friday into the weekend that could spread damaging ice and heavy snow for millions from Texas and Oklahoma to the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic states.
#Venezuela #OilSanctions #USMilitary
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US forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U. S. military forces boarded and took control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues its efforts to take control of the South American country's oil.
#Health #Wellness #PreventiveCare
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The One Heart-Related Blood Test People Over 50 Should Get in January, According to a Cardiologist
Staying on top of all the appointments it takes to stay healthy can be challenging. Annual checkups with your primary health provider, skin checks with a dermatologist, teeth cleanings with your dentist, getting vaccinated for COVID and flu.
#Jan6 #ChildExploitation #CriminalJustice
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Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter to face criminal trial for child molestation
Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter Andrew Johnson is scheduled to be tried on child molestation charges next month, following his July arrest, nearly six months after he and more than 1,500 Jan.
#DavidBeckham #FamilyDynamics #SocialMedia
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David Beckham Breaks Silence On Son Brooklyn's Scathing Accusations On Live TV
David Beckham has spoken publicly for the first time since his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, wrote a scathing six-page Instagram statement on January 19, accusing his parents of manipulation and prioritizing their brand above everything and everyone.
#BloodDonation #RedCross #HealthCare
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Red Cross announces severe emergency blood shortage, calls on Americans to donate
The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate.
The humanitarian organization, which says it's the largest supplier of blood products for hospitals and for patient need in the U.
#Immigration #LawEnforcement #HumanRights
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ICE broke into home, dragged barely clothed US citizen into snow
SAINT PAUL, Minnesota ‒ A Minnesota man told Reuters he felt fear, shame and desperation after ICE officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him and dragged him into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs.
Andrej Babiš se rozhodl převést své podniky do nezávislého trustu, aby se mohl vrátit do premiérského křesla bez obav z konfliktu zájmů. Prezident Pavel ho pověří sestavením vlády po nedávném volebním úspěchu jeho hnutí ANO.
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Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to move business to a trust to become prime minister
Czech populist billionaire Andrej Babiš to move business to a trust to become prime minister
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PRAGUE (AP) -- 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.
