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The Lawsuits Targeting President-elect Trump
An overview of the status of the main lawsuits that have been lodged against the president-elect in recent years.
Jimmy Carter Honored for His Life of Public Service, Global Peace Advocacy
Biden delivered a eulogy, remembering Carter’s character and faith at a funeral service at the Washington Cathedral attended by all five living presidents.
CCP Fears Crimes Against Dissident Group May Spell Party’s Doom, Source Says
CCP officials worry the United States will investigate the regime’s crimes of killing for organs in China, primarily using Falun Gong practitioners.
Vance Resigns From Senate Ahead of Being Sworn In as Vice President
His resignation, which he stated in a Jan. 9 letter to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, takes effect at midnight ET on Jan. 10.
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A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Trade Groups Sue US Government Over Medical Bill Credit Reporting Ban
The ban would increase the cost of credit while harming consumers, the complaint said.
The Grooming Gangs of the United Kingdom: An Explainer
Critics accuse politicians of enabling abuse by ignoring or downplaying gangs of Pakistani men who groomed, assaulted, and raped white girls across England.
Garland Says He Is Ready to Release Special Counsel Report on Trump
The Justice Department intends to eventually publicly disclose special counsel Jack Smith’s final report on his prosecutions of President-elect Donald Trump.
State Police Operations in Bay Area Raise Questions About Local Policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking local cities including Oakland and Vallejo to do more to combat crime, while locals want more assistance.
‘The Whole Performance Was High Level…Absolutely Fantastic,’ Says Augusta Theatergoer
On Jan. 8, Henrietta Wehrman, a retired acrobat who performed with Barnum & Bailey, and her daughter Julie Hicks, a retired physician, enjoyed Shen Yun.
US Announces $500 Million Arms Package for Ukraine
The Biden administration prepared the arms and equipment for the package under the presidential drawdown authority.
Infographic: A Who’s Who of All Trump’s Cabinet Level Nominees
Coming from diverse backgrounds, the president-elect’s Cabinet selections bring a variety of skills to the new government.
Federal Judge Scraps Education Department’s Transgender Title IX Expansion
The judge found the rule change went beyond Title IX, which is aimed at preventing discrimination on the basis of sex.
Ohio Governor Signs Parental Rights Bill Into Law
In addition to sexuality and health-related issues, House Bill 8 requires public schools to allow students to attend religious instruction.
Zuckerberg’s New Faith in Free Speech May Bring Heat From Foreign Governments
‘Governments and legacy media have pushed to censor more and more,’ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated.
Elon Musk Tests His Political Influence Across the Atlantic
After backing Trump’s successful 2024 bid to return to the White House, Musk has waded into political debates throughout Europe.
California Wildfires Create $57 Billion in Economic Damage: AccuWeather
‘This is a fast-moving, wind-driven inferno that is threatening lives and causing catastrophic damage,’ says AccuWeather’s Jonathan Porter.
US Job Cuts Hit 15-Year High in 2024, Excluding Pandemic
A wave of layoffs swept across industries in 2024, with job cuts hitting a 15-year high, excluding pandemic year 2020.
Prenatal NSAID Exposure Linked to Slight Increase in Childhood Kidney Disease Risk
Research tracking over 1 million children suggests timing and type of pain reliever exposure during pregnancy may influence a child’s long-term kidney health.
‘This Is What It Means to Be a Man’: Wisdom From Hunter Donnie Vincent
For Donnie Vincent, a lifetime of exploring and hunting has imparted precious lessons about our relationship with nature and each other.
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The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
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In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
Geno Smith, Mike Evans, von Miller Among Players Who Cashed in With Week 18 Bonuses
Players often have contract incentives tied to playing time, year-end rankings or statistical thresholds, and these players hit the jackpot on Sunday.
Geno Smith, Mike Evans, von Miller Among Players Who Cashed in With Week 18 Bonuses
Players often have contract incentives tied to playing time, year-end rankings or statistical thresholds, and these players hit the jackpot on Sunday.
The Health Benefits of Stretching and How to Do It Right
Healthy stretching benefits every body type and is particularly beneficial for the elderly and those with sedentary life-styles, such as office workers.
The Health Benefits of Stretching and How to Do It Right
Healthy stretching benefits every body type and is particularly beneficial for the elderly and those with sedentary life-styles, such as office workers.
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In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a brilliant scientist who refuted the accepted science to discover the long-pursued laser.
Green but Not-so-Mean: ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Grinch’
The overplaying of the anti-hero in today’s films deserves reconsideration.
Dirty Shirts, Nuns, Pirates, and Old Hickory: The Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson brought together a motley crew to fight the Battle of New Orleans, a battle that helped shape America’s self-image.
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His grappling prowess intimidated his opponents and earned their respect.
Theodore Maiman: Creator of the Laser
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a brilliant scientist who refuted the accepted science to discover the long-pursued laser.
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When choosing a airline to fly with, timeliness should be put into consideration.
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There are some promising new attractions and deals coming to Central Florida.
It’s a Jubilee Year in Rome: Here’s What That Means
Jubilee Year will bring in even more tourists than usual so if you want to take part, book everything well in advance.
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When choosing a airline to fly with, timeliness should be put into consideration.
‘Home, Sweet Home’: America’s First Hit Song
The gentle tune and wistful lyrics served as comforting reminder of peace for soldiers during the Civil War.
Henry Mancini: Composer Extraordinaire of Film and TV Scores
One hundred years after his birth, the son of an immigrant steel worker endows American culture with a legacy of songs.
Novel: A WWII Old-Fashioned Hero Fights the Japanese at Sea
‘Sink the Rising Sun’ follows America’s entry into World War II through an action-ready hero who faces the problem of Navy being stuck in the past.
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