WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5th 2022 Updated 23:59 ET
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JAN, TRUMP, COMMITTEE, HANNITY
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly canceled his plans to hold a press conference on the first anniversary of the Capitol riot. Trump had invited reporters to attend a defiant event at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., where he was expected
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CHICAGO, TEACHERS, UNION, REMOTE
Chicago's mayor has called off school as teachers demand more COVID-19 testing Chicago teachers voted to return to remote learning during this latest COVID surge. They say they're scared to be in buildings and they want more safety protocols. But the mayor
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FIRE, PHILADELPHIA, 13, DEAD
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A large house fire in Philadelphia early Wednesday caused fatalities, according to authorities, who declined to say how many people died. Firefighters and police responded to the fire at a three-story rowhouse in the city’s Fairmount neighborhood
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BIDEN, POLL, TRUMP, DISAPPROVAL
(CNN) Two weeks before becoming president, Joe Biden watched the January 6 attack on television from his home in Delaware, horrified as the unspeakable images of the insurrection unfolded and aghast at the sitting President's unwillingness to condemn it. A
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95, VIRGINIA, OFFICIALS, GRIDLOCK
A winter storm that started as rain — meaning roads couldn't be pretreated — followed by an unusually heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures resulted in the stranding of hundreds of motorists along a stretch of one of the nation's biggest interstate highways,
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DJOKOVIC, NOVAK, EXEMPTION, AUSTRALIA
Novak Djokovic, the world’s No. 1-ranked tennis player, traveled all day Wednesday from Dubai to Australia, a journey that was supposed to begin his defense of the Australian Open singles championship. On Thursday, he was told he would need to leave the country,
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KOREA, NORTH, MISSILE, FIRES
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, the first such launch in about two months amid long-dormant international diplomacy on the North’s nuclear program. The latest
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PLESSY, SEPARATE, EQUAL, HOMER
Plessy v. Ferguson was overturned in 1954′s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. But Homer Plessy himself, a shoemaker and activist, took his Supreme Court defeat, pleaded guilty to violating the Separate Car Act of 1890 and paid a $25 fine (the equivalent
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COURT, COVID, SUPREME, 19
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday endorsed legislation to expand the size of the U.S. Supreme Court by four seats ― a big boost for the relatively few but vocal progressive lawmakers and groups demanding reforms to the high court. “After thoughtful
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CDC, COVID, ISOLATION, TEST
People with COVID-19 won’t be required to test negative to leave quarantine because rapid tests aren’t designed to determine how contagious a person is, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Dr. Rochelle Walensky addressed
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KAZAKHSTAN, PROTESTS, FUEL, EMERGENCY
Almaty, Kazakhstan Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted the government's resignation on Wednesday after a fuel price increase in the oil-producing Central Asian country triggered protests in which nearly 100 police were injured. Police used tear
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GARLAND, JAN, MERRICK, CAPITOL
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at the Department of Justice, in advance of the one year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., January 5, 2022. (Carolyn Kaster/Pool via Reuters) Attorney General Merrick Garland used
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MACRON, UNVACCINATED, FRANCE, PISS
French President Emmanuel Macron has caused outrage after saying he aims to ‘piss off’ the unjabbed in the country by implementing a vaccine pass regime. “I really want to piss them off,” said French President Emmanuel Macron regarding French unvaccinated
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MISSING, HARMONY, MONTGOMERY, ARRESTED
The father of Harmony Montgomery, 7, who was last seen in 2019 but only reported missing the last week of 2021, has been arrested, New Hampshire authorities confirmed. Adam Montgomery, 31, was arrested Tuesday on charges of felony second-degree assault, interference
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COVID, OMICRON, POSTPONED, GRAMMYS
The ceremony had been scheduled for Jan. 31st in Los Angeles with a live audience and performances. The Recording Academy said it made the decision to postpone the ceremony “after careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and
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JUROR, MAXWELL, GHISLAINE, TRIAL
The juror has granted multiple media interviews over the last two days. Defense attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell want a new trial following post-verdict comments made by one of the jurors who helped convict Maxwell of sex trafficking crimes, according to a
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NEW, YORK, COVID, EQUITY
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. If you're white and middle class, the push for health care "equity" could kill you. Prominent medical organizations and the Biden administration
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COVID, 12, CDC, PFIZER
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes recommendations for vaccinations and on Wednesday, its advisers voted that a booster was safe for the younger teens and should be offered to them once enough time — five months — has passed since their last
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FILIBUSTER, MCCONNELL, SCHUMER, SENATE
Chuck Schumer returned from the holiday break and declared the season open on the Senate Filibuster. Schumer is intent on passing the Voter Rights Bill. If the GOP and some moderate Democrats stand in the way of a successful vote, Schumer will press to suspend
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ATTACK, CAPITOL, YEAR, REMAINS
Join HuffPost and BuzzFeed News for a Twitter Spaces conversation about the legal fallout of the Capitol riot on Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. ET. Sign up to be notified when the Space begins here. In the year since a deadly riot threatened to overturn democracy, hundreds
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POLICE, DOG, INJURED, OWNER
Dogs really are man's best friend, especially Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd who led New Hampshire police to her owner who needed medical attention after sustaining injuries in a vehicle crash. On Monday, New Hampshire State Police were called in about a loose
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ROBBED, JEOPARDY, AMY, OAKLAND
OAKLAND, Calif. — Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider told her social-media followers that she was robbed at gunpoint over New Year’s weekend in Oakland, California. Schneider, an Oakland resident, tweeted about the robbery to her 52,000 followers,
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WHITE, BETTY, TV, HONOR
Beloved TV icon Betty White died on Friday, weeks before what would have been the actress' 100th birthday. During White's storied Hollywood career, she appeared on numerous television shows and in movies — including the coveted hosting gig on "Saturday Night
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KONG, HONG, COVID, BANS
Hong Kong (CNN) Darryl Chan tested positive for Covid-19 when he landed in Hong Kong last month. More than two weeks later -- and despite never showing any symptoms -- he remains isolated in a hospital bed with no sign of being allowed to leave. "I think the
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JAN, TRUMP, COMMITTEE, HANNITY
Fox News
Raskin as Fed vice chair would be latest Biden pick with family connections to high-profile Democrats
President Biden may continue to keep it all in the family with his next hire – yet another family member of a powerful Democrat. The administration is reportedly eyeing Sarah Bloom Raskin, a former Fed governor and former Treasury Department official, to
Huffington Post
House Committee Requests Cooperation From Sean Hannity In Inquiry On Capitol Riot
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is asking Fox News host Sean Hannity to cooperate with its inquiry. In a release from the committee on Tuesday, Reps. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said they
Newsmax
Trump: 'MAGA Nation' Must 'Rise Up' Against Mandates, School Closures
On the eve of Jan. 6 and the Biden administration's anticipated focus on it amid rising COVID-19 cases, former President Donald Trump is calling on "MAGA nation" to "rise up" against "egregious federal government overreach." "The Biden administration's response
NPR
Rep. Jamie Raskin on growing through trauma in year since Jan. 6 and his son's death
Rep. Jamie Raskin on growing through trauma in year since Jan. 6 and his son's death NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., about leading an impeachment effort against President Trump. Raskin was inside the Capitol building on Jan. 6. Politics
New York Post
Jan. 6 House panel weighs prime-time hearings later this year: report
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is considering holding televised prime-time hearings later this year to allow more Americans to hear testimony about the Trump administration’s actions on and around that day. “The public needs
New York Times
How Trump Kept His Grip After Jan. 6
‘One day in January’ The breach didn’t last long. And burying the memory of what happened on Jan. 6 — which Pence downplayed recently as “one day in January” — has become a necessity to maintaining power and relevance in today’s G.O.P. One year after that
Washington Times
Jan. 6 committee requests cooperation from Fox News host Sean Hannity
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has requested Sean Hannity’s cooperation with its probe after obtaining text messages that the lawmakers say indicate that the Fox News host had “advance knowledge” of President Donald Trump’s
CNN
Trump cancels press conference on January 6 anniversary at urging of advisers
(CNN) Former President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a news conference late Tuesday that he was scheduled to host at Mar-a-Lago on the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, but which his allies had warned would cause unnecessary problems for Republicans
Red State
Constitutionally Concerning: Jan. 6 Committee Now Asking to 'Speak' With Sean Hannity
Talk about bringing back norms. The Democrats have brought back something but it’s anything but “normal.” They’ve brought back the “Committee” that’s starting to border on the McCarthy-like. I don’t say that lightly. The Jan. 6 Committee is now asking to “speak”
ABC
Beyond the riot, Jan. 6 was a dangerously close call. How Trump's plot nearly succeeded: ANALYSIS
Two weeks after the Jan. 6 insurrection, Donald Trump walked out of the White House and Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States. Trump had attempted use the full power of the presidency and his position as the leader of the Republican Party
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Breitbart
Schiff: January 6 Probe Needs to Hear From FNC’s Hannity — He Is a Trump ‘Adviser’
Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Tuesday on MSNBC’s “Hallie Jackson Reports” that the House Select Committee on the Capitol attack needs to hear from Fox News host Sean Hannity because he was an adviser to former President Donald Trump. Hallie Jackson
CNBC
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell says his phone records were subpoenaed by House Jan. 6 committee
My Pillow CEO Michael Lindell is seen outside the door of the West Wing at the White House on Friday, Jan 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Lindell told CNBC in a later phone interview that he filed the legal complaint Wednesday in federal court in Minneapolis.
Fox News
Jan. 6 anniversary speech: Biden to call out Trump's 'responsibility'
President Biden, in his speech marking one year since the deadly Capitol riot, is expected to call out former President Trump as holding the "singular responsibility" for the "chaos and carnage" on Jan. 6, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. The
Huffington Post
A Year Later, GOP Lawmakers Still Won't Say If Joe Biden Is Actually President
It’s been a year since 147 Republican lawmakers voted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election after fueling a lie about widespread voter fraud. They cast their votes just hours after a mob of white supremacist supporters of then-President
Newsmax
Mike Lindell Suing to Block Jan. 6 Panel Phone Records Subpoena
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell is among the targets of the Jan. 6 select committee, which has subpoenaed his phone records — a move he has sued to block. "I wasn't there on Jan. 6, and yes they did subpoena my phone records, but we filed a complaint for declaratory
NPR
House Jan. 6 committee seeks to question Fox News' Sean Hannity about the Capitol riot
House Jan. 6 committee seeks to question Fox News' Sean Hannity about the Capitol riot Enlarge this image toggle caption Ethan Miller/Getty Images Ethan Miller/Getty Images Two days before the one-year anniversary of the bloody Jan. 6 assault on the U.S.
New York Post
Ex-Trump aide Sebastian Gorka sues Jan. 6 panel to block phone records subpoena
Sebastian Gorka, a conservative radio host and onetime aide to former President Donald Trump, has launched a legal fight against the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in a bid to block the panel from obtaining his phone records. Gorka’s
Huffington Post
Maddow Hits Hannity With Question About Jan. 6 Texts That All Americans Want Answered
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow on Tuesday suggested “all Americans” would like to know exactly what Fox News’ Sean Hannity knew of former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election following the release of text messages Hannity sent to then-White
New York Post
Trump cancels Jan. 6 Mar-a-Lago event over House committee’s ‘total bias and dishonesty’
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly canceled his plans to hold a press conference on the first anniversary of the Capitol riot. Trump had invited reporters to attend a defiant event at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., where he was expected
Huffington Post
Mary Trump Guesses Why Donald Trump Ignored Ivanka's Pleas To Stop Capitol Riot
Mary Trump suggested Monday that her uncle, former President Donald Trump, ignored his daughter Ivanka Trump’s pleas on Jan. 6 to stop the riot at the U.S. Capitol because he was enjoying the spectacle and hoped it would keep him in power. The author and psychologist
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New York Post
Jan. 6 select committee calls for Sean Hannity to cooperate with probe
Members of the Jan. 6 select committee tasked with investigating the attack on the Capitol are calling for Fox News host Sean Hannity to voluntarily cooperate with the panel, citing his communications with White House officials around the time of the siege. The
Huffington Post
Trump Cancels Jan. 6 Press Conference
Seemingly annoyed by the lack of TV coverage it would receive, former President Donald Trump canceled his Thursday press conference marking the anniversary of the attack at the U.S. Capitol. Trump said he would deliver his remarks instead at a rally next week
Washington Times
Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference
Former President Donald Trump has canceled his planned press conference set for Thursday, the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. In an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon, the former president said he made the decision because of the
New York Times
House Panel Asks Sean Hannity of Fox News to Cooperate in Jan. 6 Inquiry
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has requested that Sean Hannity, the star Fox News host, respond to questions about his communications with former President Donald J. Trump and his staff in the days surrounding the riot. In
Breitbart
January 6 Committee Wants to Question Sean Hannity
The United States House select committee on the January 6 attack wrote Tuesday to Fox News host Sean Hannity asking him to answer questions about text messages he allegedly sent to former President Donald Trump and others. The Committee said it possesses “dozens
NPR
People who believe Trump's election lies are running for offices that control voting
People who believe Trump's election lies are running for offices that control voting More than a dozen Trump-aligned Republicans, who doubt President Biden won in 2020, are running to control the election process in their states. It could have sweeping consequences. Elections
Newsmax
Source: Ex-Trump Press Secretary Grisham to Meet with Jan. 6 Committee
Donald Trump's former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham will meet on Wednesday evening with the U.S. congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, according to a source familiar with the meeting. Grisham was White House
CNN
Analysis: Call for Pence cooperation shows ambition of January 6 panel ahead of anniversary
Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson on Tuesday called on Pence to voluntarily speak to the panel about what he knew about the attempt by the then-President and his advisers to convince him to go back on his constitutional duty to certify President Joe Biden's
Washington Times
Trump ally Sebastian Gorka sues Jan. 6 committee to block release of his phone records
Conservative commentator and former Trump White House aide Sebastian Gorka has sued the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to block the release of his phone records. According to his suit filed Tuesday, Mr. Gorka was not asked
NPR
Rep. Jaime Raskin on growing through trauma in year since Jan. 6 and his son's death
Rep. Jaime Raskin on growing through trauma in year since Jan. 6 and his son's death NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Jaime Raskin, D-Md., about leading an impeachment effort against President Trump. Raskin was inside the Capitol building on Jan. 6. Politics
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Fox News
FLASHBACK: Ron Klain said in 2020 that Biden would use his 'power' to reverse COVID-19 testing shortages
The Biden administration is currently facing massive COVID-19 testing shortages, despite White House chief of staff Ron Klain saying during the 2020 campaign that President Biden would be "fixing Trump’s testing fiasco" and using his "power" to "demand that
CNN
Trump ally Sebastian Gorka sues Jan. 6 committee to block subpoena for his cell phone records
(CNN) Sebastian Gorka, a radio host and ally of former President Donald Trump, has filed suit against the January 6 committee and Verizon in an attempt to block a subpoena for his cell phone records. "The Select Committee abused its power by unlawfully subpoenaing
Newsmax
Sebastian Gorka Sues to Block Jan. 6 Subpoena of His Phone Records
The Jan. 6 select committee is seeking to subpoena the phone records for conservative radio host Sebastian Gorka, a move he is suing to block, he said in a statement. "Last night, my lawyer filed these documents in D.C. District Court against Nancy Pelosi's
New York Times
Trump Cancels Jan. 6 Event, After Allies See It as a Distraction
Donald J. Trump on Tuesday abruptly canceled a news conference that he had scheduled at his Mar-a-Lago resort for Thursday evening on the one-year anniversary of the breaching of the United States Capitol. Mr. Trump’s initial decision on Dec. 30 to counterprogram
Breitbart
Donald Trump Drops January 6th Press Conference for Arizona Rally
Former President Donald Trump canceled his press conference scheduled for the first anniversary of the January 6th protests of the 2020 election on Capitol Hill. In a statement, Trump cited “the total bias and dishonesty” of the select Congressional committee
CNN
Ex-White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham to meet with 1/6 committee
(CNN) Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham will meet Wednesday evening on Capitol Hill with the select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting. Grisham's meeting with the committee
Fox News
Former Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham to meet with Jan. 6 committee
Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham will meet with the House Jan. 6 committee Wednesday, she confirmed to Fox News. Grisham worked under former President Donald Trump, and in the East Wing under former first lady Melania Trump. Grisham said
CNN
Trump hit with two new lawsuits from police officers attacked by rioters on January 6
(CNN) Former President Donald Trump was hit with two new federal lawsuits Tuesday from law enforcement officers who were at the US Capitol on January 6 and who allege that Trump directed the assault that left them injured and emotionally traumatized. The two
Newsmax
Jan. 6 Committee Mulls Prime-time Hearings
The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack is mulling prime-time, televised hearings on the incident in an attempt to "reach as many people as we can," a committee aide told Axios. The panel has interviewed more than 300 witnesses and
CNBC
Trump cancels event planned for anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Tear gas is released into a crowd of protesters, with one wielding a Confederate battle flag that reads "Come and Take It," during clashes with Capitol police at a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 U.S. presidential election results by the U.S.
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New York Post
Jan. 6 House panel chair wants Mike Pence to speak voluntarily with committee
The chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot wants former Vice President Mike Pence to speak with the panel voluntarily. ​​Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) said that while the committee has not formally requested Pence to
Fox News
Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference, will speak at Jan. 15 Arizona rally instead
Former President Donald Trump announced he has canceled a press conference scheduled on January 6th, the one-year anniversary of the violent Capitol Hill protests, and will instead express his thoughts at an Arizona rally. "In light of the total bias and
Breitbart
Joe Biden Blames States for Testing Shortages in Schools
President Joe Biden blamed states on Wednesday for experiencing coronavirus testing shortages in schools. “That money went out to the states and the states and the school districts have spent this money well — many of them,” Biden said, referring to $10 billion
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CHICAGO, TEACHERS, UNION, REMOTE
USA Today
Chicago teachers refuse in-person teaching
Chicago teachers refuse in-person teaching Chicago schools have canceled classes after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to record COVID-19 levels. (Jan. 5)
Fox News
Chicago Teachers Union crushed for refusing to resume in-person learning: 'They should all be fired'
The Chicago Teachers Union, the third-largest school district in the nation, defied the city's order for school children to return to in-person learning this week, earning them a new round of bipartisan scorn from those who argue remote learning has done far
Vox
America doesn’t have enough teachers to keep schools open
Schools in Cleveland, Ohio, will be remote for the first week of January. So will schools in Charles County, Maryland; Reading, Pennsylvania; and Weehawken, New Jersey. The Chicago public schools closed on January 5 following a dispute between teachers and
Washington Times
White House says schools should remain open as Democratic leaders, teachers’ unions clash
The White House issued a loud call to keep schools open Wednesday after the Chicago Teachers Union bucked city leaders and voted in favor of remote teaching, forcing the public school system to cancel classes and marking a new high point in the clash between
CNN
Chicago Public Schools cancels classes after union votes to go virtual
(CNN) The Chicago Teachers Union voted to teach virtually rather than in the classroom, triggering a cancellation of classes Wednesday which the school district leadership warned would happen if the union vote passed. CPS, the third-largest school district
Red State
Chicago Teachers Go on Strike Again — and the Backlash Is Swift and Somewhat Hilarious
Over the Christmas break, RedState reported on an online poll sent out by the Chicago Teachers Union to its members gauging the support for a strike and a return to “remote learning.” All credit to Corey DeAngelis, who has helped lead the fight against union
ABC
Chicago cancels classes after union backs remote learning
Chicago schools have canceled classes after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to record COVID-19 levels CHICAGO -- Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning
New York Post
Teachers union pushes for remote ‘learning’ — as in Chicago’s walkout — hurt minority kids most
America’s schoolchildren have suffered terrible harm during the pandemic, and the damage has fallen heaviest on poor children from black and Latino communities. Data from across the country make that fact painfully clear. Tragically, it’s about to get worse. Chicago
NPR
Chicago's mayor has called off school as teachers demand more COVID-19 testing
Chicago's mayor has called off school as teachers demand more COVID-19 testing Chicago teachers voted to return to remote learning during this latest COVID surge. They say they're scared to be in buildings and they want more safety protocols. But the mayor
National Review
Psaki: U.S. ‘More Than Equipped to Ensure Schools are Open’ as Chicago Teachers Strike
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., November 12, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday said schools can remain open safely during the latest
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New York Times
The Chicago Teachers Union Is Pushing for Remote Learning. The City Says No.
CHICAGO — Omicron is surging. Virus testing for schools is a mess. Teachers are demanding remote schooling; education officials are saying no. And Chicago parents do not know what to expect on Wednesday morning. The latest Covid-19 surge has disrupted education
Conservative Daily News
Chicago Teachers Union Slammed For Prompting School Cancellations
After the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) voted Tuesday to move to remote learning, citing concerns over safety amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, the union received criticism as Chicago Public Schools (CPS) decided to cancel classes. The CTU’s elected House of Delegates
Huffington Post
Chicago Cancels Classes After Teachers Union Votes For Remote Learning During Coronavirus Surge
Classes in Chicago’s public schools will be canceled Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the latest COVID-19 surge. Teachers, parents and students held protests last fall and called for safe learning environments. Scott
American Enterprise Institute
Chicago superintendent: If teachers want to be paid, they have to show up for work
Blog Post In a press briefing earlier this week, President Joe Biden said, “We know that our kids can be safe when in school, by the way. That’s why I believe schools should remain open. They have what they need. . . . We provided the states with $130 billion
USA Today
Chicago Teachers Union votes for class to be remote again, city reacts by cancelling class
Chicago Teachers Union votes for class to be remote again, city reacts by cancelling class The Chicago Teachers Union voted to switch classes to remote learning due to the COVID-19 surge, city leaders reacted by canceling classes instead.
Breitbart
Teachers’ Unions Across the Country Demand School Shutdowns over Low-Risk Omicron
Teachers’ unions across the country are demanding that schools shut down in favor of virtual learning amid concerns over the low-risk omicron variant of the coronavirus. Virtual learning has proven detrimental to the educations, social development, and mental
USA Today
Chicago Teachers Union votes for class to be remote again, city reacts by canceling class
Chicago Teachers Union votes for class to be remote again, city reacts by canceling class The Chicago Teachers Union voted to switch classes to remote learning due to the COVID-19 surge, city leaders reacted by canceling classes instead.
Fox News
MSNBC panel pummels 'failure' of remote learning, asks why 'conventional wisdom' took so long to agree
An MSNBC panel on Wednesday blistered the failures of remote learning in the coronavirus pandemic, with one host wondering why it had taken "so long for conventional wisdom" to come to that conclusion. The discussion came amid Chicago Public Schools, the third-largest
ABC
Chicago cancels public school as officials and teachers reach impasse over remote learning
Chicago officials canceled classes for hundreds of thousands of public school students on Wednesday after reaching an impasse with the city's teachers union over whether in-person learning was safe during a wave of COVID-19 infections. City leadership, including
Fox News
There's no excuse for using COVID to shut down schools again
President Joe Biden got it right when he said on Tuesday, "We can keep our K-through-12 schools open, and that’s exactly what we should be doing." But that didn't prevent the Chicago Teachers Union from illegally going on strike. Pay no attention to the
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NPR
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discusses the push to keep schools open
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona discusses the push to keep schools open NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about the omicron surge and the administration's push to keep schools open. Education U.S. Secretary of Education
Fox News
Nikki Haley: 'Unthinkable' that labor bosses are putting themselves before student welfare
Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley disagrees with decisions from teachers unions to close schools after winter break due to a surge in COVID-19 cases. "It is unthinkable that unions are dictating the future of our children," the former South
NPR
Chicago public school classes are canceled after teachers union backs remote learning
Chicago public school classes are canceled after teachers union backs remote learning Enlarge this image toggle caption Ashlee Rezin/AP Ashlee Rezin/AP CHICAGO — Classes in Chicago's public schools will be canceled Wednesday after the teachers union voted
Fox News
Chicago mayor threatens to withhold pay after teachers union votes against in-person classes
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned that she will take action against teachers who refuse to show up to school today after a union voted against in-person learning. The mayor was quick to respond after Tuesday’s vote, in which 73% of the Chicago Teachers
Fox News
Chicago teachers union votes to return to remote learning due to coronavirus surge
Chicago's teachers union voted on Tuesday to return to remote learning amid a new surge in coronavirus cases, forcing classes to be canceled on Wednesday, district officials said. The vote was approved by 73% of the union's members, calling for no in-class
New York Post
President Biden doesn't take on Chicago Teachers Union
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Wednesday that schools should remain open for in-person learning despite a surge in COVID-19 cases, but declined to directly criticize the Chicago teacher’s union after it voted late Tuesday to work remotely. Newsday
Red State
The Chicago Teachers Union Can Go Straight to Hell
I know this headline is harsh. I feel a measure of shame about it. I think about what my pastor would tell me about such utterances and I do feel a twinge of guilt. I do feel ungracious and I do recognize I have some repenting to do. I also feel tired…and
New York Post
Chicago public schools cancel classes after union backs remote learning
Public schools in Chicago – the nation’s third-largest district – will be canceled Wednesday after a teachers’ union voted to switch to remote learning amid the latest COVID-19 surge. District officials announced the closure late Tuesday following the union
Fox News
White House reiterates support for open schools after Chicago Teachers Union votes for remote learning
The White House on Wednesday maintained its support for keeping schools opened across the nation as cases of the highly-transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19 continue to rise. White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday doubled down on the Biden
Fox News
Chicago school system, teachers union disagree over safety conditions as COVID cases increase
The Chicago school district and teachers union are disagreeing on the safety conditions of schools amid the spread of the omicron variant. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) on Tuesday voted in favor of returning to remote learning until the recent COVID-19
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Washington Times
Chicago cancels classes after union backs remote learning because of COVID-19 surge
CHICAGO (AP) — Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, the latest development in an escalating battle over pandemic safety protocols in the
Fox News
Former CDC Director Redfield: The safest place for children right now is in the classroom
Former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield denounced the Chicago Teachers Union's decision to return to virtual learning, arguing that the "safest place" for children right now is in the classroom. The Chicago Teachers Union
Conservative Daily News
Chicago Public Schools Forced To Cancel School After Teachers Union Votes To Move To Remote Learning
The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) voted Tuesday to move to remote learning Wednesday, citing concerns over safety amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, the union said in a press release. The CTU’s elected House of Delegates voted in favor (88%) of a resolution to
National Review
Chicago Public Schools Close in Anticipation of Teachers’ Union Voting to Strike against In-Person Teaching
Teachers picket at Sullivan High School on the second day of a strike in Chicago, Ill., October 18, 2019. (John Gress/Reuters) Chicago Public Schools will close Wednesday in anticipation of the Chicago Teachers’ Union, which represents 25,000 teachers in the
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FIRE, PHILADELPHIA, 13, DEAD
Fox News
Philadelphia fire: Four smoke detectors were not working in house fire that left 13 dead
Four smoke detectors were not working inside a Philadelphia row house that caught fire on Wednesday morning, leaving 13 people dead, Philadelphia Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy said. Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) President Kelvin Jeremiah said
NPR
A Philadelphia house fire killed 13 people, including 7 children
A Philadelphia house fire killed 13 people, including 7 children Enlarge this image toggle caption Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP PHILADELPHIA — A large fire tore through a two-unit
New York Post
PG&E blamed for massive Northern California wildfire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pacific Gas & Electric power lines sparked last summer’s Dixie Fire in Northern California that swept through five counties and burned more than 1,300 homes and other buildings, state fire officials said Tuesday. The blaze was caused by
Huffington Post
13 Dead, Including 7 Children, In Large Philadelphia House Fire
Philadelphia firefighters work at the scene of a deadly row house fire, on Jan. 5, 2022, in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia. AP Photo/Matt Rourke PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A large house fire in Philadelphia early Wednesday killed 13 people, including
Washington Times
Undisclosed number dead in large Philadelphia house fire
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A large house fire in Philadelphia early Wednesday caused fatalities, according to authorities, who declined to say how many people died. Firefighters and police responded to the fire at a three-story rowhouse in the city’s Fairmount neighborhood
New York Times
PG&E Equipment Is Blamed for Starting Dixie Fire in Northern California
California fire investigators on Tuesday pinned the blame for the Dixie Fire — the second largest blaze in the state’s history — on equipment owned by Pacific Gas & Electric and referred the case to prosecutors. The Dixie Fire burned more than 963,000 acres
Newsmax
13 Dead, Including 7 Children, in Philadelphia House Fire
A large house fire in Philadelphia early Wednesday killed 13 people, including seven children, and sent two people to hospitals, fire officials said. Officials said at a news conference later in the morning that there were four smoke detectors in the building
USA Today
Pacific Gas and Electric equipment started massive Dixie Fire, Cal Fire says
REDDING, Calif. — California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials have concluded that last summer's Dixie Fire was started by electrical lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The fire, which started July 13, went on to become the
Fox News
Philadelphia fire: As many as 13 dead in blaze, report says
As many as 13 people reportedly are dead after a fire broke out in Philadelphia Wednesday. The blaze erupted in North Philadelphia and "several kids" are among the victims, sources in the police and fire departments told Fox29 . In a tweet, the Philadelphia
ABC
Fatal fire breaks out at Philadelphia row house
The fire is on North 23rd Street in Philadelphia. A fatal fire erupted at a Philadelphia row house Wednesday morning, the city's fire department said. "Preliminary information indicates companies arrived at 6:40 a.m. and found heavy fire coming from the second
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New York Post
At least 13 people killed —including 7 kids — in Philadelphia row house fire: reports
At least 13 people — including seven children —were killed when a fire tore through a three-story row home in Philadelphia on Wednesday, according to reports. Firefighters responded about 6:30 a.m. to the building on North 23rd Street in the Fairmount neighborhood,
CNN
Philadelphia fire kills 13 people, including 7 children, officials say
(CNN) Thirteen people -- including seven children -- died Wednesday morning in a fire at a three-story row home in Philadelphia that was converted into two apartments, officials said. Officials said two other people were injured and sent to hospitals because
NPR
The latest COVID surge impacts firefighters' shifts in San Diego
The latest COVID surge impacts firefighters' shifts in San Diego COVID-19 infections are leading to staffing shortages at police and fire departments in many cities, including San Diego, where Fire Chief Colin Stowell says it's led to some temporary shutdowns. National
NPR
The latest COVID surge impacts fire fighters' shifts in San Diego
The latest COVID surge impacts fire fighters' shifts in San Diego COVID-19 infections are leading to staffing shortages at police and fire departments in many cities, including San Diego, where Fire Chief Colin Stowell says it's led to some temporary shutdowns. National
USA Today
'Tremendous loss of life': At least 13 dead, including 7 children, in Philadelphia apartment fire, official says
PHILADELPHIA — At least 13 people were killed in an apartment building fire Wednesday morning in what city officials called a "tremendous loss of life." Seven children were among those killed in the blaze, Philadelphia Fire Department First Deputy Fire Commissioner
New York Times
Fire in Philadelphia Rowhouse Was Fatal, Officials Say
Image Firefighters at the scene of a fire in a residential building in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia on Wednesday. Credit... 6ABC A fire that engulfed a house in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood was fatal, according to the city’s Fire Department. The
USA Today
13 dead, including 7 children, in Philadelphia fire
13 dead, including 7 children, in Philadelphia fire At least 13 people, including seven children, died and two other people were taken to the hospital after a large house fire in Philadelphia Wednesday morning.(Jan. 5)
USA Today
At least 13 dead, including 7 children, in Philadelphia apartment fire, official says
At least 13 people in Philadelphia were killed in an apartment building fire Wednesday morning, a fire official said. Firefighters responded to a residential street in North Philadelphia around 6:40 a.m. and found "heavy fire" on the second story of a three-floor
USA Today
Bystander captures fire that killed 13
Bystander captures fire that killed 13 Officials say a large house fire in Philadelphia has killed 13 people, including seven children, and sent two people to hospitals. (Jan. 5)
USA Today
Pacific Gas and Electric lines started massive Dixie Fire in Northern California, Cal Fire says
REDDING, Calif. — California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials have concluded that last summer's Dixie Fire was started by electrical lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The fire, which started July 13, went on to become the
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Chicago Tribune
Undisclosed number dead in large Philadelphia house fire
Firefighters and police responded to the fire at a three-story rowhouse in the city’s Fairmount neighborhood around 6:40 a.m. and found flames coming from the second-floor windows, fire officials said. The house had been converted into two apartments, police
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BIDEN, POLL, TRUMP, DISAPPROVAL
CNN
The January 6 riot and Donald Trump loom over Joe Biden's presidency a year later
(CNN) Two weeks before becoming president, Joe Biden watched the January 6 attack on television from his home in Delaware, horrified as the unspeakable images of the insurrection unfolded and aghast at the sitting President's unwillingness to condemn it. A
Breitbart
Poll: Biden Hits Record Lowest Net Disapproval Among Independents
President Joe Biden hit a record low net disapproval rating among independent adult citizens, an Economist/YouGov poll revealed Wednesday. Only 27 percent of independent voters approved of Biden, while 64 percent disapproved, marking a net disapproval rating
Washington Times
Poll: Majority of Republicans believe FBI is acting as Biden’s ‘personal Gestapo’
More than half of Republican voters believe the FBI is acting as President Biden’s personal secret state police, according to a poll released Tuesday. The Rasmussen Reports survey showed that 61% of likely Republican voters believe the FBI is acting as Mr.
Newsmax
Axios Poll: Most Still Don't Think Biden Won, Another Attack Coming
Most Americans say they expect a repeat of last year's Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in the next two years, only half say they have faith in the nation's democracy, and fewer than 6 in 10 believe President Joe Biden was the legitimate winner of the 2020
National Review
‘Politico’ Reporter Urges Biden to ‘Scold the Unvaccinated’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., January 5, 2022. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) Politico White House reporter Daniel Lippman quizzed White House press secretary Jen Psaki on why President
Fox News
White House reporter asks Psaki why Biden hasn't 'focused more on scolding the unvaccinated'
A White House reporter asked press secretary Jen Psaki Wednesday why President Biden hasn't focused more on "scolding" unvaccinated Americans. Citing the approach of French President Emmanuel Macron , who raised eyebrows this week when he said he intended
New York Post
Majority of Americans fear repeat of Capitol riot in coming years: poll
Most Americans believe events similar to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot will take place over the next few years, with nearly two-thirds saying the events of that day have changed how Americans think about democratic government, according to a new poll out Wednesday. Fifty-seven
Washington Times
Psaki says Biden’s Jan. 6 speech will address Trump role in riot
President Biden will discuss his view that former President Donald Trump was responsible for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol in his speech on the first anniversary of the attack. When asked Wednesday whether Mr. Biden would address Mr. Trump’s role in
Breitbart
Poll: Many U.S. Voters Believe FBI Is Biden’s ‘Personal Gestapo’
Many U.S. voters think the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is Democrat President Joe Biden’s “personal Gestapo,” according to a Rasmussen poll released Tuesday. “Roger Stone, an adviser to former President Donald Trump, has said there is ‘a group of
Fox News
Hannity: 'Biden's plan to shut down the virus was a farce,' he should resign
Sean Hannity called for President Biden's resignation in Tuesday's opening monologue of "Hannity" amid a skyrocketing COVID-19 death toll during his administration. "More than 419,200 Americans have died from COVID-19 under Joe Biden's watch," Hannity said.
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Breitbart
Biden in 2022: 'Reason to be Hopeful in 2020' About Coronavirus Pandemic
President Joe Biden mistakenly said there was reason for hope in the year “2020” in the ongoing fight against the coronavirus. It is currently the year 2022. Biden spoke about the pandemic during video conference coronavirus briefing on his digital set in
Breitbart
Poll: Americans Do Not Believe Stricter Gun Laws Would Curb Retail Crime Surge in Major Cities
Americans do not believe that strict gun laws are properly addressing the rise in retail crime in major cities, a Convention of States Action/Trafalgar Group survey released Wednesday found. The survey asked respondents, “Do you believe that the strict gun
Fox News
Biden ripped for continued COVID failures after presser: 'Imagine if Trump told us to Google test sites'
Fox host Jesse Watters and his colleagues on "The Five" agreed that President Biden is continuing to fail at attaining his promise of defeating the pandemic, following a largely uneventful press conference on Tuesday. Biden doubled down on his claim the ongoing
Fox News
'Hannity' on Biden's testing failure, Iran threat
This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," January 3, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. TUCKER CARLSON, FOX NEWS HOST: We'll be back tomorrow and every week, the show that is the sworn enemy of lying, pomposity, smugness, and
Breitbart
Nolte: Joe Biden’s Economic Disapproval Rating Hits Record Low of Last Three Presidents
A full 55 percent rate His Fraudulency Joe Biden as “poor” for his (mis)handling of the economy. This is lower than our two most recent former presidents — Donald Trump and Barry Obama — polled at any time during their respective presidencies. Biden has also
Breitbart
Nolte: Biden Disapproval Hits Record High in RCP Average
His Fraudulency Joe Biden’s average disapproval rating just hit a record high in the RealClearPolitics poll of polls. After hitting a previous high of a 53.5 percent average back in November, as of this writing, Biden’s job disapproval rating has spiked to
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95, VIRGINIA, OFFICIALS, GRIDLOCK
ABC
Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95
Virginia officials are defending their response to the snowy gridlock that resulted on Interstate 95 after a winter storm dumped nearly 11 inches of snow RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia officials defending their response to a blizzard that stranded hundreds of motorists
Newsmax
Virginia Gov. Northam Blames Jan. 6th for Slow Response to Stranded, Freezing Drivers
Virginia Democrat Governor Ralph Northam blamed the January 6th protest when asked why deploying the National Guard to help freezing and stranded motorists caught in the snow and ice on I-95 took so long. Mike Valerio of CBS affiliate WUSA9 tweeted, “4PM UPDATE
USA Today
'An outrage': Why drivers were left stranded overnight, some for 24 hours, on I-95 in Virginia
The busy Interstate 95 reopened late Tuesday in Virginia after snow and ice brought traffic to a daylong standstill, but questions remained around why the winter weather left drivers stranded overnight. The Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday
Washington Times
Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A winter storm that started as rain — meaning roads couldn’t be pretreated — followed by an unusually heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures resulted in the stranding of hundreds of motorists along a stretch of one of the nation’s biggest
NPR
Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95
Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95 Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP RICHMOND, Va. — A winter storm that started as rain — meaning roads couldn't be pretreated — followed by an unusually heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures
Fox News
Critics quick to blame Glenn Youngkin for icy I-95 crisis -- despite not being in office yet
When a snow squall blanketed Virginia, the District of Columbia and parts of Maryland and Delaware with several inches of snow, the busiest highway on the east coast quickly became a parking lot after black ice intensified a backup caused by a jackknifed big
New York Post
Liberals slammed for blaming Virginia’s I-95 mess on Governor-elect Youngkin
As hundreds of motorists were stranded for hours on Interstate 95 in Virginia this week, many on social media were quick to blame Republican Glenn Youngkin, who was elected the commonwealth’s new governor in November. Just one problem, however: Youngkin won’t
Breitbart
Virginia Officials Surprised 'Unusual' Heavy Snow Led to I-95 Gridlock
Virginia officials said Tuesday night they were surprised by the ferocity of the “incredibly unusual” weather event that saw hundreds of vehicles trapped on Interstate 95 over the past 48-hours. Thousands of motorists were left stranded in their vehicles,
Conservative Daily News
Virginia Officials Respond to Massive Traffic Jam on I-95
Virginia officials responded to a massive traffic jam triggered by a severe winter storm, icy roads and a tractor-trailer accident. “We all need to be clear that this was an incredibly unusual event,” Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said at a news conference,
Newsmax
Virginia Officials Defend Response to Snowy Gridlock on I-95
A winter storm that started as rain — meaning roads couldn't be pretreated — followed by an unusually heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures resulted in the stranding of hundreds of motorists along a stretch of one of the nation's biggest interstate highways,
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Fox News
GOP's Glenn Youngkin, not yet in office, unfairly blamed for Virginia interstate mess
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here's what you need to know as you start your day … GOP's Glenn Youngkin, not yet in office, unfairly blamed for Virginia interstate mess Virginia's Republican Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin doesn't take office until
Fox News
Interstate 95 traffic jam: Virginia authorities say rain before snow prevented pretreatment with ice melt
Miles of Virginia’s stretch of Interstate 95, a major East Coast artery that’s often a traffic nightmare in good weather, froze in place for nearly a full day after a blistering snowstorm swept through the region Monday. Snowfall and downed trees prompted
Fox News
Virginia officials defend response to snowy gridlock on I-95
A winter storm that started as rain — meaning roads couldn't be pretreated — followed by an unusually heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures resulted in the stranding of hundreds of motorists along a stretch of one of the nation's biggest interstate highways,
Breitbart
Twitter Blue Checks Blame Youngkin, Not Northam, for I-95 Traffic Jam
Verified accounts on Twitter took to the platform to erroneously blame Virginia Gov.-elect Glenn Youngkin for the drivers stranded on I-95, even though Gov. Ralph Northam (D) has more than one week left in office. Hundreds of drivers were stuck on the highway
Fox News
Ralph Northam blames Virginia drivers for getting stranded on I-95: 'People need to pay attention'
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, D., took heat Wednesday after blaming thousands of drivers for being on the road only to be left stranded on Interstate 95 due to heavy snowfall that crippled snow removal crews. "We gave warnings, and people need to pay attention
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DJOKOVIC, NOVAK, EXEMPTION, AUSTRALIA
NPR
Australian P.M. says Djokovic will be turned back if his vaccine exemption is bogus
Australian P.M. says Djokovic will be turned back if his vaccine exemption is bogus Enlarge this image toggle caption Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images for Lexus Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Images for Lexus In normal times, Novak Djokovic would be warmly welcomed
Fox News
Novak Djokovic's entry to Australia delayed over visa mishap, being held in guarded room
Novak Djokovic could miss the Australian Open this month after a visa mishap involving his vaccine medical exemption has prevented him from entering the country, according to reports. Djokovic arrived at Melbourne's Tullamarine airport just before midnight
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: Chicago Cancels Classes After Teachers Resist Returning to School
Image Novak Djokovic, a prominent vaccination skeptic, has been granted a medical exemption for the Australian Open. Credit... Luca Bruno/Associated Press The news that Novak Djokovic had received a medical exemption to play in the Australian Open tournament
Newsmax
Tennis Star Djokovic Denied Entry Into Australia Amid Visa-Medical Exemption Issue
Novak Djokovic landed in Melbourne on Wednesday amid controversy but was denied entry into Australia because of an error with his visa application. The 20-time Grand Slam winner announced Tuesday he'd been granted a medical exemption that would allow him to
CNN
Public backlash against Novak Djokovic's medical exemption to play in Australian Open
Adelaide, Australia (CNN) Australians have responded with anger and skepticism to the news that men's tennis No. 1 Novak Djokovic has been granted an exemption to compete in this year's Australian Open in Melbourne. There had been uncertainty over Djokovic's
Fox News
Djokovic given medical exemption to play at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic will get a chance to defend his Australian Open title after receiving a medical exemption to travel to Melbourne, ending months of uncertainty about his participation because of the strict COVID-19 vaccination requirements in place for the tournament. The
Huffington Post
Novak Djokovic Denied Entry To Australia, Putting Australian Open Appearance In Doubt
There’s a very real possibility the 2022 Australian Open will be played without its defending male champion. Australian officials denied top-ranked Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic entry to the country Wednesday after a visa snafu concerning Djokovic’s COVID-19
Fox News
Novak Djokovic must prove medical vaccine exemption Australian Open or risk being sent home, PM says
The saga surrounding Novak Djokovic’s attendance at the Australian Open continued on Wednesday after Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned that he will need to provide evidence to support his medical exemption for being unvaccinated or be sent "on the next plane
USA Today
Djokovic exemption sparks Australian Open debate
Djokovic exemption sparks Australian Open debate With his medical exemption approved, Novak Djokovic may have some explaining to do when he gets to Melbourne to defend his Australian Open title. (Jan. 5)
Fox News
Novak Djokovic denied entry into Australia after visa mishap, facing deportation
Novak Djokovic will not defend his title at the Australian Open this month after he was denied entry into the country on Thursday over an issue with his visa, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison released a statement
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New York Times
Novak Djokovic Is Refused Entry Into Australia Over Vaccine Exemption
Novak Djokovic, the world’s No. 1-ranked tennis player, traveled all day Wednesday from Dubai to Australia, a journey that was supposed to begin his defense of the Australian Open singles championship. On Thursday, he was told he would need to leave the country,
CNN
Australia cancels Novak Djokovic visa to enter country
(CNN) Novak Djokovic's visa to enter Australia to compete in the Australian Open has been canceled, the country's Health Minister Greg Hunt said in an on-camera interview with local media Thursday. Djokovic "failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the
New York Times
Novak Djokovic’s Entry Into Australia in Limbo Over Visa Questions
Novak Djokovic’s arrival in Australia on Wednesday was mired in confusion after an airport dispute about the validity of his visa and questions about the evidence supporting the medical exemption he received to play in this month’s Australian Open. One day
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KOREA, NORTH, MISSILE, FIRES
ABC
S. Korea military apologizes for defector's border crossing
South Korea’s military has apologized for causing public concern about its security readiness, days after it failed to stop a suspected North Korean defector who crossed the heavily fortified border to return to the North SEOUL, South Korea -- South Korea’s
Fox News
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile for first time in two months
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, just one week after Kim Jong Un pledged to ramp up the country's military might. The launch came in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to the South Korean
CNN
North Korea says it test-fired a hypersonic missile Wednesday, state media reports
(CNN) North Korea said it successfully test-fired a hypersonic missile on Wednesday, the state-run news agency KCNA reported Thursday. According to the report, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un did not attend the launch. This image appearing to show North Korea
Washington Times
S. Korea military apologizes for defector’s border crossing
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s military apologized Wednesday for causing public concern about its security readiness, days after it failed to stop a suspected North Korean defector who crossed the heavily fortified border to return to the North. The Joint
New York Times
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile, the South Says
SEOUL — North Korea launched a ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, days after the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said his country should focus on bolstering food production in the new year while continuing to strengthen
Newsmax
North Korea Fires Suspected Ballistic Missile Into Sea
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, the first such launch in about two months amid long-dormant international diplomacy on the North’s nuclear program. The latest
ABC
North Korea fires suspected missile into sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into the sea SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea fired a suspected missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, the first such launch
New York Post
North Korea fires suspected missile days after Kim Jong Un demanded weapons upgrades
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, its first such test in about two months, according to Japan and South Korea. The launch came after dictator Kim Jong Un pledged to boost the country’s military capacity at
CNN
North Korea fires unidentified projectile into waters off Korean Peninsula, South Korea says
(CNN) North Korea has fired an unidentified projectile into waters off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday. This is a developing story. More to come.
Washington Times
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile into its eastern waters on Wednesday, the South Korean and Japanese militaries said, the first such launch in about two months amid long-dormant international diplomacy on the North’s nuclear
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Newsmax
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, in 1st Test in 2 Months
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea on Wednesday, the U.S. military said, its first such launch in about two months and a signal it isn’t interested in rejoining denuclearization talks anytime soon and would rather focus on boosting its weapons
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PLESSY, SEPARATE, EQUAL, HOMER
Newsmax
Governor to Pardon Plessy, of 'Separate but Equal' Ruling
Louisiana’s governor is slated to posthumously pardon Homer Plessy on Wednesday, more than a century after the Black man was arrested in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow a Jim Crow law creating “whites-only” train cars. The Plessy v Ferguson case went
CNN
Homer Plessy pardoned by Lousiana governor
(CNN) Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday granted a posthumous pardon to Homer Plessy, the man at the center of the landmark civil rights Supreme Court ruling, Plessy v. Ferguson. The governor was joined by Plessy descendants at a ceremony in New
Washington Times
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to pardon Plessy, of ‘separate but equal’ ruling
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s governor planned to posthumously pardon Homer Plessy on Wednesday, more than a century after the Black man was arrested in an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow a Jim Crow law creating “Whites-only” train cars. The Plessy v. Ferguson
NPR
Homer Plessy has been pardoned for arrest that led to 'separate but equal' ruling
Homer Plessy has been pardoned for arrest that led to 'separate but equal' ruling The state of Louisiana has granted a posthumous pardon to Homer Plessy, the Creole man who refused to leave a "whites only" train car in 1892. The case made its way to the U.S.
Fox News
Louisiana gov posthumously pardons Homer Plessy, man behind from 'separate but equal' Supreme Court ruling
Louisiana’s governor on Wednesday posthumously pardoned Homer Plessy, the Black man whose arrest for refusing to leave a Whites-only railroad car in 1892 to protest racial segregation sparked the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that cemented "separate but equal"
Huffington Post
Louisiana Gov. To Posthumously Pardon Homer Plessy, Of 'Separate But Equal’ Ruling
Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson, descendants of the principals in the Plessy V. Ferguson court case, pose for a photograph in front of a historical marker in New Orleans, on June 7, 2011. Homer Plessy, the namesake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1896 “separate
ABC
Homer A. Plessy of 'separate but equal' Supreme Court ruling posthumously pardoned
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday posthumously pardoned civil rights leader Mr. Homer A. Plessy who challenged Louisiana's segregation laws in the landmark civil rights Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson. "While this pardon has been a long time
NY Daily News
Homer Plessy from infamous ‘separate but equal’ case pardoned by Louisiana governor
Plessy v. Ferguson was overturned in 1954′s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. But Homer Plessy himself, a shoemaker and activist, took his Supreme Court defeat, pleaded guilty to violating the Separate Car Act of 1890 and paid a $25 fine (the equivalent
USA Today
Homer Plessy, of 'separate but equal' ruling, pardoned for riding whites-only train in 1892
NEW ORLEANS — Homer Plessy's name was cleared Wednesday more than a century after his ejection from a whites-only train triggered the "separate but equal" Supreme Court ruling that institutionalized racism in America for decades. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards
NPR
126 years after the 'separate but equal' ruling, Homer Plessy will be pardoned
126 years after the 'separate but equal' ruling, Homer Plessy will be pardoned NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana's governor planned to posthumously pardon Homer Plessy on Wednesday, more than a century after the Black man was arrested in an unsuccessful attempt to persuade
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BBC
Homer Plessy: Pardon for 'separate but equal' civil rights figure
It was attended by Louisiana Governor Bel Edwards, as well as Plessy's descendants and those of John Howard Ferguson, the Louisiana judge who found Plessy guilty of violating the state's Separate Car Act of 1890. The law at the time required railway companies
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COURT, COVID, SUPREME, 19
Fox News
Supreme Court justices all vaccinated with COVID-19 booster shots
All nine Supreme Court justices have received a COVID-19 booster shot, the high court confirmed Tuesday. The confirmation came following an earlier report that the court was keeping mum regarding whether justices had received a third dose amid the rapid
Huffington Post
Congressional Progressive Caucus Endorses Supreme Court Expansion
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday endorsed legislation to expand the size of the U.S. Supreme Court by four seats ― a big boost for the relatively few but vocal progressive lawmakers and groups demanding reforms to the high court. “After thoughtful
Washington Times
Supreme Court: All nine justices got COVID-19 booster
All nine members of the Supreme Court have received a COVID-19 booster shot, the court said Tuesday, days before the justices hear arguments over President Biden’s vaccine requirements at workplaces. CNN reported in March that all of the justices had been
CNN
All nine Supreme Court justices have received a Covid-19 booster shot
Washington (CNN) All nine Supreme Court justices have received a Covid-19 booster shot, the court said Tuesday. The announcement comes as the US grapples with a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases nearly two years into the pandemic largely due to the highly
Newsmax
Pandemic-Wary US Supreme Court to Weigh Biden Vaccine Mandates
The U.S. Supreme Court, which has restricted its own operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, is preparing to decide whether to block President Joe Biden's vaccine mandates for large businesses and healthcare workers in a test of presidential powers to address
CNN
Two differing views of the Covid pandemic on display at Supreme Court
(CNN) The two visions of pandemic America have arrived at the US Supreme Court. To the Biden administration, this is a life-or-death moment. Administration lawyers defending a new workplace vaccination requirement highlight the human toll of the deadly virus,
Newsmax
Pfizer, BioNTech Developing mRNA-based Shingles Vaccine
Pfizer Inc and Germany's BioNTech SE will develop an mRNA-based vaccine for the prevention of viral infection shingles, collaborating for the third time after the success of their COVID-19 vaccine based on the same technology. Pfizer partnered with BioNTech
CNN
CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 boosters for youths as young as 12
(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 13-1 Wednesday in favor of expanding the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine booster recommendation to include people as young as 12. The new recommendation:
Huffington Post
Unions Take Biden To Court Over COVID Protections For Health Care Workers
A group of labor unions representing nurses asked a federal court on Wednesday to force the Biden administration to adopt a COVID-19 safety standard for health care workers, escalating a rare public fight between the White House and labor allies. The Occupational
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CDC, COVID, ISOLATION, TEST
Fox News
CDC facing credibility crisis over confusing messaging amid coronavirus case surge and testing shortage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing criticism over the messaging surrounding its updated coronavirus guidelines and statements that appear contradictory as the nation faces a shortage of coronavirus tests. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky
NPR
The CDC resists pushback and says a test to get out of COVID isolation is not needed
The CDC resists pushback and says a test to get out of COVID isolation is not needed Enlarge this image toggle caption Jae C. Hong/AP Jae C. Hong/AP The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not adding a testing requirement to its isolation guidelines
New York Post
Why the CDC says a test to leave COVID-19 quarantine isn’t needed
People with COVID-19 won’t be required to test negative to leave quarantine because rapid tests aren’t designed to determine how contagious a person is, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. Dr. Rochelle Walensky addressed
Newsmax
American Medical Association Says CDC Isolation Guidance 'Confusing'
The American Medical Association (AMA) on Wednesday criticized the government's guidelines on quarantine and isolation in the United States, saying the guidance was "confusing" and risked further spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday, the U.S. Centers for Disease
Fox News
CDC sparks outrage with 'confusing' updated COVID isolation guidance: 'Seriously?'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sparked outrage from critics this week after it released what some referred to as "confusing" updated guidance pertaining to isolation times for those who have contracted or been exposed to the coronavirus. The
Fox News
White House insists CDC led by science amid shifting COVID-19 guidance
The White House on Wednesday stood by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after its latest update for COVID-19 testing and isolation guidance has left many confused. On Tuesday, the top health agency reiterated that children and adults who
Fox News
CDC doubles down on isolation guidelines after criticism, says people can take a test if they have 'access'
The CDC updated its guidance around isolation on Tuesday, declining to add a clear testing recommendation while saying that people can take a test if they have "access" and "want to." The new guidelines come as millions of Americans wait in hours-long lines
Fox News
Fauci: Reports of milder COVID variant shouldn't be taken as signal US can lessen restrictions
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned Wednesday that the U.S. should not take reports of milder disease from the omicron variant of the coronavirus as a "signal that we can pull back from" health restrictions and recommendations. Speaking
Fox News
CDC faces bipartisan scorn after muddled messages leave Americans confused over latest COVID guidelines
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been criticized and mocked from all sides after a series of muddled messages have baffled Americans amid a record surge in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the omicron variant. "Honestly right now the
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KAZAKHSTAN, PROTESTS, FUEL, EMERGENCY
CNN
Emergency declared in Kazakhstan as fuel protests rage and government resigns
(CNN) Unrest broke out in cities across Kazakhstan on Wednesday, as thousands angrily protested a sharp fuel price hike that sparked the resignation of the Central Asian country's government. Local media reported the airport in the country's biggest city,
Fox News
Kazakhstan president's home ablaze as protests escalate: report
Protesters in Kazakhstan's largest city stormed the presidential residence and the mayor's office on Wednesday and set both buildings on fire, according to new reports, as demonstrations sparked by a rise in fuel prices in the Central Asian nation escalated
New York Times
Kazakhstan Declares State of Emergency as Protests Over Fuel Prices Spread
MOSCOW — The president of Kazakhstan declared a two-week state of emergency in two regions of the Central Asian country early Wednesday morning after nationwide protests erupted over rising fuel prices. In Almaty, the country’s largest city, police fired tear
Newsmax
Kazakhstan Government Resigns After Protesters Set Fire to Former Capital
Protesters stormed public buildings in Almaty, Kazakhstan's biggest city and the nation's former capital, Wednesday as security forces struggled to impose control after the government resigned in response to popular anger over a fuel price increase. An Instagram
CNN
Kazakhstan's government resigns as fuel protests rage
Almaty, Kazakhstan Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev accepted the government's resignation on Wednesday after a fuel price increase in the oil-producing Central Asian country triggered protests in which nearly 100 police were injured. Police used tear
New York Post
Kazakhstan’s president declares state of emergency as protests over fuel price jump turns violent
Violent protests broke out in Kazakhstan’s most populated city on Wednesday over fuel prices that resulted in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declaring a state of emergency as government buildings were attacked across Almaty. Reuters reported that up to 100
CNN
Photos: Unrest in Kazakhstan
EyePress News/Reuters Protesters set fire to the city administration building in Almaty, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, January 5. In pictures: Unrest in Kazakhstan EyePress News/Reuters Protesters set fire to the city administration building in Almaty, Kazakhstan,
Fox News
Kazakhstan’s president declares state of emergency as protests over fuel price jump turns violent
Violent protests broke out in Kazakhstan’s most populated city on Wednesday over fuel prices that resulted in President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev declaring a state of emergency as government buildings were attacked across Almaty. Reuters reported that up to 100
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GARLAND, JAN, MERRICK, CAPITOL
NPR
Merrick Garland vows to keep following leads to hold Jan. 6 rioters accountable
Merrick Garland vows to keep following leads to hold Jan. 6 rioters accountable Enlarge this image toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Carolyn Kaster/AP Attorney General Merrick Garland pledged the Justice Department would hold to account people who broke the
Fox News
Jeffrey Toobin accuses Garland of 'bothsiderism' during Jan. 6 address: It's 'only' GOP defending the rioters
CNN chief legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin took aim at Attorney General Merrick Garland for attempting to strike a bipartisan tone on behalf of the Justice Department. During his lengthy remarks commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot on Capitol
Huffington Post
Merrick Garland: 'Committed' DOJ Will Hold Jan. 6 Perpetrators 'At Any Level' Accountable
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday addressed the public about the ongoing investigation into the Jan. 6 attack. via Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland, seeking to reassure Americans about the status of the federal investigation
Washington Times
AG Garland: DOJ has ‘no higher priority’ than charging, prosecuting Jan. 6 rioters
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Wednesday defended the Justice Department’s efforts to prosecute those responsible for the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. In a prepared speech on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the attack, Mr. Garland said “there is no
CNN
Merrick Garland on Capitol attack: 'The actions we have taken thus far will not be our last'
(CNN) In a speech Wednesday to mark the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed that the actions the department has taken so far to respond to the assault "will not be our last." "The Justice Department
New York Post
AG Garland vows DOJ Capitol riot probe not done after 725 arrests
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday that the Justice Department isn’t done bringing charges against people involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot that disrupted congressional certification of the 2020 election, vowing “the actions we have taken thus
National Review
January 6 Capitol Attack: Garland Uses Anniversary Speech to Stump for Dem Voting Bills
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks at the Department of Justice, in advance of the one year anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., January 5, 2022. (Carolyn Kaster/Pool via Reuters) Attorney General Merrick Garland used
Fox News
AG Merrick Garland says Justice Department has 'no higher priority' than investigating Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Attorney General Merrick Garland said Wednesday the Justice Department has "no higher priority" than bringing to justice those who were involved in last year's January 6th Capitol Hill riots, amid a surge in crime which continues to plaque prominent American
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MACRON, UNVACCINATED, FRANCE, PISS
Fox News
French president Macron's desire to 'piss off' unvaccinated individuals triggers outrage
French President Emmanuel Macron faced significant criticism for his comments claiming that he would like to "piss off" unvaccinated individuals. Macron spoke candidly during an interview with French newspaper Le Parisien, during which he said that he wanted
NPR
France's Macron takes heat after saying he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated
France's Macron takes heat after saying he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated Enlarge this image toggle caption Stephanie Lecocq/AP Stephanie Lecocq/AP French President Emmanuel Macron is being condemned by political opponents following an interview this
Breitbart
Macron Wants to 'Piss Off' Unjabbed by Banning Them From Social Life
French President Emmanuel Macron has caused outrage after saying he aims to ‘piss off’ the unjabbed in the country by implementing a vaccine pass regime. “I really want to piss them off,” said French President Emmanuel Macron regarding French unvaccinated
CNN
Macron says he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated
Paris (CNN) French President Emmanuel Macron has said he "really wants to piss off" unvaccinated people, intensifying a heated political debate over strict new rules for those who have refused the shot. In an interview with Le Parisien newspaper on Tuesday,
Washington Times
Macron berates France’s unvaccinated, uses salty language
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has provoked outcries in parliament and protests from election rivals by using a vulgarity to describe his strategy for pressuring vaccine refusers to get coronavirus jabs. Macron used the French word “emmerder,”
New York Times
Macron under fire after arguing France should make life miserable for the unvaccinated.
President Emmanuel Macron of France drew fierce criticism on Wednesday after bluntly arguing that the government should make life miserable for the unvaccinated, as skyrocketing infection rates have put him under pressure to rein in the coronavirus pandemic
Huffington Post
Emmanuel Macron Uses A Vulgarity To Berate France's Unvaccinated People
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has provoked outcries in parliament and protests from election rivals by using a vulgarity to describe his strategy for pressuring vaccine refusers to get coronavirus jabs. Macron used the French word “emmerder,”
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MISSING, HARMONY, MONTGOMERY, ARRESTED
USA Today
Father arrested in case of child last seen in 2019 but reported missing the last week of 2021
The father of Harmony Montgomery, 7, who was last seen in 2019 but only reported missing the last week of 2021, has been arrested, New Hampshire authorities confirmed. Adam Montgomery, 31, was arrested Tuesday on charges of felony second-degree assault, interference
Fox News
Missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery's parents had 'custody issues' prior to disappearance, Grace learns
Fox Nation host Nancy Grace raised questions in the case of the missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery who was reported missing two years after her disappearance in an episode of "Crime Stories" released Tuesday. Montgomery, a visually impaired little girl
NY Daily News
Father of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery arrested
Adam Montgomery, the father of the 7-year-old New Hampshire girl last seen in October 2019, was arrested late Tuesday on one charge of felony second-degree assault for a 2019 incident involving Harmony, one misdemeanor charge of interference with custody and
New York Post
Father of New Hampshire girl last seen in 2019 arrested on assault charge
The father of a 7-year-old New Hampshire girl who was reported missing last week — more than two years after she was last seen — has been arrested on assault and other charges in connection with her disappearance. Adam Montgomery, 31, was arrested Tuesday
Fox News
Missing Harmony Montgomery: Dad accused of giving partially blind daughter black eye in 2019, other abuse
Missing Harmony Montgomery’s father Adam allegedly punched the partially blind girl in the face, made her clean a toilet with her toothbrush and stand in the corner for hours, according to New Hampshire court documents -- and then failed to provide confirmation
Fox News
Missing Harmony Montgomery: Adoptive parents' push to reunite separated siblings triggered suspicions
Missing New Hampshire 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery was so close with her younger biological brother in foster care that she fed him with a bottle and slept with her arm around him. Now in a safe home, he sometimes calls out for her at night and looks for
Fox News
Missing Harmony Montgomery's father arrested in New Hampshire
New Hampshire authorities have arrested the father of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery in connection with a 2019 assault against the child. "Adam Montgomery, age 31, of Manchester, New Hampshire, was arrested on January 4, 2022, in Manchester," authorities
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COVID, OMICRON, POSTPONED, GRAMMYS
Huffington Post
2022 Grammy Awards Postponed Indefinitely Amid COVID-19 Surge
The 2022 Grammy Awards, originally set for Jan. 31, have been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. In a Wednesday statement sent to HuffPost, the Recording Academy and its television partner, CBS, cited the rapidly spreading omicron variant of the coronavirus
Washington Times
Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron variant risks
LOS ANGELES — The upcoming Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday due to what organizers called “too many risks” due to the omicron variant. No new date has been announced. After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and
NPR
The Grammys are postponed and Sundance is moved online because of omicron surge
The Grammys are postponed and Sundance is moved online because of omicron surge Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Schear/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Jeff Schear/Getty Images for The Recording Academy It's official. The 64th annual Grammy Awards
Fox News
Grammys postpone awards ceremony over omicron COVID variant concerns
The upcoming Grammy Awards were postponed Wednesday due to what organizers called "too many risks" due to the omicron variant. No new date has been announced. The ceremony had been scheduled for Jan. 31st in Los Angeles with a live audience and performances.
New York Times
Grammy Awards Postponed Amid Covid-19 Surge
For the second year in a row, the Grammy Awards have been pushed back by the coronavirus pandemic. The 64th annual ceremony, which had been set for Jan. 31 in Los Angeles, has been rescheduled, according to a joint statement on Wednesday from the Recording
CNN
The 2022 Grammy Awards have been postponed
(CNN) Organizers of the Grammy Awards, scheduled for later this month, have postponed the event for a second year in a row, citing the current Covid-19 surge. "After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts,
Chicago Tribune
Grammys postpone ceremony, citing omicron COVID variant risks
The ceremony had been scheduled for Jan. 31st in Los Angeles with a live audience and performances. The Recording Academy said it made the decision to postpone the ceremony “after careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and
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JUROR, MAXWELL, GHISLAINE, TRIAL
New York Post
Maxwell’s defense team push for new trial after juror interviews
Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorneys appear to have requested a new trial for the convicted sex predator after a juror revealed in a number of recent interviews that he was the victim of childhood sexual abuse. In a redacted letter to Manhattan federal court Judge
CNBC
Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers seek new trial after juror tells media he was sexually abused
U.S. marshalls (not seen) block Ghislaine Maxwell from speaking with her sister Isabel during jury deliberations in the trial of Jeffrey Epstein associate Maxwell in a courtroom sketch in New York City, December 29, 2021. Lawyers for British socialite Ghislaine
Newsmax
Some Ghislaine Maxwell Jurors Initially Doubted Accusers, Juror Says
During jury deliberations after the trial of British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, some jurors initially doubted the accounts of two of her accusers, one member of the jury said on Tuesday night. This juror, who asked to be identified only by his first and
New York Times
U.S. Seeks Inquiry Into Maxwell Juror’s Selection After He Reveals Abuse
Federal prosecutors have asked the judge who oversaw Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial to investigate the process by which one of the jurors was chosen after he told several news outlets he was a sexual abuse victim and had discussed his experience
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell could file for mistrial if juror did not reveal his own childhood abuse when selected
Ghislaine Maxwell could file for a mistrial after a juror revealed he used his own experience of childhood sexual abuse to sway deliberations — and cannot remember if he revealed his past during jury selection, according to reports. Juror Scotty David, using
ABC
Defense seeks new trial following comments made by Ghislaine Maxwell juror
The juror has granted multiple media interviews over the last two days. Defense attorneys for Ghislaine Maxwell want a new trial following post-verdict comments made by one of the jurors who helped convict Maxwell of sex trafficking crimes, according to a
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell juror glad that she ‘has been held accountable’
The first Ghislaine Maxwell juror to speak publicly about the trial says he helped convict the disgraced socialite because it was clear her sex-abuse victims were telling the truth. “This verdict is for all the victims,” said juror Scotty David, who was only
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NEW, YORK, COVID, EQUITY
Fox News
Former Trump adviser suing New York state for racialized coronavirus priorities: 'This is racist fascism'
Former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is suing the state of New York for prioritizing non-White individuals for specific coronavirus treatments in what he called a blatant violation of the Constitution. Miller's organization, America First Legal, is mounting
New York Post
If you’re the wrong race, the push for health-care ‘equity’ could kill you
If you’re white and middle class, the push for health-care “equity” could kill you. Prominent medical organizations and the Biden administration are pressing for rules that will move “disadvantaged” populations to the front of the line for scarce medical resources
Town Hall
Patients Threatened by Reparations Medicine
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. If you're white and middle class, the push for health care "equity" could kill you. Prominent medical organizations and the Biden administration
National Review
New York’s Covid Medicine Race Rationing Bad Policy
People wait to receive Covid vaccinations at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, March 2, 2021. (Mike Segar/Reuters) A century ago, the Soviet dissident writer Yevgeny Zamyatin novelized a future dystopia in which equality was taken so
New York Post
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 5, 2022
The Issue: The city Department of Health’s decision to consider race when distributing COVID treatments. The recent decision by the New York state Department of Health to use race and ethnicity as factors in determining eligibility for COVID therapeutics is
Town Hall
New York Institutes ‘Health Equity’ By Prioritizing Non-whites for Scarce COVID-19 Treatments
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. In the final days of 2021, the New York Department of Health and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced they are using a
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COVID, 12, CDC, PFIZER
Fox News
US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens
Influential government advisers are strongly urging that teens as young as 12 get COVID-19 boosters as soon as they're eligible, a key move as the U.S. battles the omicron surge and schools struggle with how to restart classes amid the spike. All Americans
NPR
Advisers to the CDC say kids as young as 12 should get COVID booster shots
Advisers to the CDC say kids as young as 12 should get COVID booster shots Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say kids as young as 12 should get booster shots. This endorsement clears the way for the CDC to approve boosters for kids
Newsmax
CDC Advisory Panel in Favor of Pfizer Vaccine Booster for Ages 12 to 15
A panel of outside experts advising the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday voted to recommend booster shots of Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccine be made available to 12- to 15-year-olds. The CDC's Advisory Committee
ABC
CDC panel recommends Pfizer boosters for 12-15 year olds, final call expected from CDC director
The CDC director is expected to sign off, making shots quickly available. Boosters for children ages 12 to 15 are one step closer after a panel of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to recommend the third Pfizer shots
USA Today
CDC advisory panel recommends youths 12-15 should get a booster: Live COVID updates
An advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-1 Wednesday in favor of recommending that people ages 12 to 15 get a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The extra shot may be given at least five months after conclusion
Chicago Tribune
US advisers endorse Pfizer COVID boosters for younger teens
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention makes recommendations for vaccinations and on Wednesday, its advisers voted that a booster was safe for the younger teens and should be offered to them once enough time — five months — has passed since their last
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FILIBUSTER, MCCONNELL, SCHUMER, SENATE
National Review
Chuck Schumer’s Ugly ‘Voting Rights’ Gamble
It’s the Senate majority leader who is a threat to the constitutional order. NRPLUS MEMBER ARTICLE I n a Dear Colleague letter this week, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer warns that if Republicans refuse to support the Democrats’ unconstitutional efforts
Fox News
McConnell slams Senate Democrats for invoking Jan 6 to push filibuster changes: 'Surreal'
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell slammed Democrats in a floor speech Wednesday for using the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to justify proposed filibuster reform to pass election legislation. "It is surreal to hear sitting senators invoke Jan. 6 to justify breaking
Breitbart
Conor Lamb Reaffirmed His Position to ‘End the Filibuster’
Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA), looking to make a statement in the crowded Democrat Senate primary in Pennsylvania, reaffirmed his pledge to end the filibuster if elected to the Senate. “I will vote to end the filibuster,” Lamb declared in a video he put on social
Conservative Daily News
Schumer Calls for Open Season on the Filibuster
Chuck Schumer returned from the holiday break and declared the season open on the Senate Filibuster. Schumer is intent on passing the Voter Rights Bill. If the GOP and some moderate Democrats stand in the way of a successful vote, Schumer will press to suspend
Washington Times
McConnell-aligned group spending $1M to pressure Manchin against abandoning filibuster
A political advocacy group with close ties to Senate GOP leadership launched a $1 million ad campaign Wednesday to pressure Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin III into not abandoning his support for the filibuster. One Nation, which is run by a former top aide to
Fox News
Democratic Senate candidates put changing the filibuster front and center
Rep. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania’s upping his game. The moderate Democrat from western Pennsylvania who’s running in a very competitive Senate primary for the Keystone State’s GOP-held open seat is vowing to vote to scrap the Senate’s legislative filibuster
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ATTACK, CAPITOL, YEAR, REMAINS
Town Hall
Do We Need a January 6 News Glut?
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. On the cusp of an absolute glut of liberal-media anniversary coverage of the Jan. 6 riot, CNN media reporter Brian Stelter was cranky. "We live in
NPR
2 reporters who were in the Capitol on Jan. 6 talk about media coverage of the attack
2 reporters who were in the Capitol on Jan. 6 talk about media coverage of the attack NPR's Audie Cornish talks with reporters Lisa Desjardins and Sarah Ferris about media coverage around the Jan. 6 insurrection and attack on the Capitol. Media 2 reporters
ABC
On Jan. 6 anniversary, Homeland Security focused on domestic violent extremism
Just days before the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack at the United States Capitol, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said domestic violent extremism remains one of "the greatest terrorism related threats" the country faces. "Over the past year,
Huffington Post
1 Year After Deadly Capitol Attack, Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains A Mystery
Join HuffPost and BuzzFeed News for a Twitter Spaces conversation about the legal fallout of the Capitol riot on Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. ET. Sign up to be notified when the Space begins here. In the year since a deadly riot threatened to overturn democracy, hundreds
CNN
Law enforcement ramps up security efforts ahead of 1-year anniversary of Capitol attack
(CNN) Law enforcement and federal authorities in the Washington area are stepping up security efforts in anticipation of the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Tuesday that the
NPR
A year after the Capitol riot, work remains to safeguard it from another attack
A year after the Capitol riot, work remains to safeguard it from another attack Enlarge this image toggle caption Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images The Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol led to a transformation of
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POLICE, DOG, INJURED, OWNER
New York Post
‘Lost’ dog on New Hampshire highway leads police to owner injured in car wreck
A heroic dog found on a New Hampshire highway led police to its owner who was ejected from a pickup truck at a nearby crash site on Monday night, authorities said. The pooch, a German Shepard named Tinsley, was thought to be lost after being spotted by witnesses
Huffington Post
Hero Dog Saves 2 After Leading Police To Crash Site
A big round of pats is in order for Tinsley. A loyal dog by that name likely saved the lives of two people on Monday after she attracted the attention of police and led them to a damaged pickup truck, New Hampshire State Police said on Facebook. Advertisement Here
CNN
'Real-life Lassie': Dog leads New Hampshire police to her injured owner following crash
(CNN) A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats Monday night after leading authorities to her owner, who was injured after a vehicle crash and in urgent need of help. Tinsley caught the attention of New Hampshire State Police when they responded
NPR
This heroic dog traversed the interstate to lead police to her injured owner
This heroic dog traversed the interstate to lead police to her injured owner Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images A one year old Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley is getting
USA Today
'Real-life Lassie': Tinsley the dog leads police to her injured owner, saving his life
Dogs really are man's best friend, especially Tinsley, a Shiloh Shepherd who led New Hampshire police to her owner who needed medical attention after sustaining injuries in a vehicle crash. On Monday, New Hampshire State Police were called in about a loose
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ROBBED, JEOPARDY, AMY, OAKLAND
Breitbart
Trans ‘Jeopardy!’ Winner Amy Schneider Robbed at Gunpoint in Oakland
Reigning Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider was robbed at gunpoint on Sunday in Oakland, California, with the thieves making off with the record breaker’s phone, credit cards, and ID. In a tweet on Monday evening, Schneider, whom the media has dubbed the game
Huffington Post
‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Amy Schneider Robbed At Gunpoint In Oakland
Reigning "Jeopardy!" champ Amy Schneider was robbed at gunpoint over the weekend. Jeopardy Productions, Inc. via Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider was robbed at gunpoint over New Year’s weekend in Oakland,
Washington Times
Transgender ‘Jeopardy!’ champ says she was robbed at gunpoint
OAKLAND, Calif. — Reigning “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider told her social-media followers that she was robbed at gunpoint over New Year’s weekend in Oakland, California. Schneider, an Oakland resident, tweeted about the robbery to her 52,000 followers,
Fox News
'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider reveals she was robbed in Oakland
Record-breaking "Jeopardy!" champion Amy Schneider on Monday revealed she was robbed in Oakland, California, over the New Year's weekend. Schneider, 42, an Oakland resident, tweeted about the robbery in which she said she lost several personal items on Sunday. "Hi
Newsmax
'Jeopardy' Champ: I Was Robbed New Year's Weekend
Amy Schneider, the reigning ''Jeopardy'' champion and the first transgender contestant to qualify for the game show's Tournament of Champions, took to social media on Monday to announce that she was robbed over New Year's weekend. ''Hi all! So, first off:
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WHITE, BETTY, TV, HONOR
Huffington Post
We Need To Talk About Betty White And Handjobs
Betty White attends the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association's 45th Annual Beastly Ball at the Los Angeles Zoo on June 20, 2015. Amanda Edwards via Getty Images Earlier this week, when I was feeling both blue about Betty White’s death and inspired by all of
Fox News
Betty White's 'SNL' appearance: 5 top moments
Beloved TV icon Betty White died on Friday, weeks before what would have been the actress' 100th birthday. During White's storied Hollywood career, she appeared on numerous television shows and in movies — including the coveted hosting gig on "Saturday Night
Fox News
Betty White's funeral arrangements to be handled privately: 'She never wanted people to make a fuss over her'
Betty White will be put to rest in a private ceremony, according to her longtime agent and close friend. Jeff Witjas told People magazine that the late beloved TV icon's funeral arrangements are still being planned, but it'll be what White wanted. "The arrangements
Fox News
Betty White's longtime assistant speaks out, shares 'best way to honor' the late TV icon
Betty White’s longtime assistant is speaking out in the wake of the Hollywood legend’s death on Friday at age 99 – and issued a poignant message about how the late actress and "Golden Girl" should be honored in her absence. "I’ve been reading a lot of the
Fox News
Betty White was in 'great spirits' while filming tribute to fans just 10 days before her death: 'Very sweet'
Betty White was in "great spirits" and "excited" to do a video tribute for her fans, producer Steve Boettcher said. Prior to her death , the beloved star was gearing up to celebrate her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. As part of the celebration, she participated
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KONG, HONG, COVID, BANS
Washington Times
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other countries and held 2,500 passengers on a cruise ship for coronavirus testing Wednesday as the city attempted to stem an emerging omicron outbreak. The
Huffington Post
Hong Kong Bans Flights From U.S., Imposes Other COVID-19 Restrictions
Passengers look out from the Spectrum of the Seas cruise ship docked at Kai Tak cruise terminal in Hong Kong on Jan. 5, 2022. Thousands of passengers were being held Wednesday on the cruise ship in Hong Kong for coronavirus testing. AP Photo/Vincent Yu HONG
New York Post
Thousands held on Hong Kong cruise ship for COVID testing
HONG KONG — Thousands of passengers were being held Wednesday on a cruise ship in Hong Kong for coronavirus testing after health authorities said nine passengers were linked to a recent omicron cluster and ordered the ship to turn back. Authorities forced
CNN
In 'zero-Covid' Hong Kong, this is what happens when you test positive
Hong Kong (CNN) Darryl Chan tested positive for Covid-19 when he landed in Hong Kong last month. More than two weeks later -- and despite never showing any symptoms -- he remains isolated in a hospital bed with no sign of being allowed to leave. "I think the
NPR
Hong Kong bans flights from U.S. and 7 other countries as omicron surges
Hong Kong bans flights from U.S. and 7 other countries as omicron surges Enlarge this image toggle caption Vincent Yu/AP Vincent Yu/AP HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other countries and
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BRANDON, NASCAR, REJECTS, SPONSORSHIP
CNN
NASCAR rejects 'Let's Go Brandon' sponsorship, multiple reports say
(CNN) NASCAR has rejected Xfinity Series driver Brandon Brown's sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency meme coin LGBcoin -- a reference to the controversial "Let's Go Brandon" phrase, according to multiple reports. NASCAR will not allow the LGBcoin.io sponsorship
Washington Times
NASCAR rejects Brandon Brown’s ‘Let’s go, Brandon’-themed car
NASCAR has officially rejected Brandon Brown’s “Let’s Go Brandon” sponsorship deal. According to multiple news reports, the auto-racing giant told Mr. Brown’s team that cryptocurrency firm LGBCoin cannot sponsor his car. The company’s first three letters
Huffington Post
NASCAR Axes Driver's 'Let's Go, Brandon' Crypto Sponsorship
NASCAR has reportedly hit the brakes on a crypto sponsorship deal recently announced by driver Brandon Brown due to its ties to the anti-Joe Biden slogan “Let’s go, Brandon.” Brown’s LGBcoin sponsorship was rejected Tuesday by NASCAR executives, who back in
Breitbart
Report: NASCAR Rejects Brandon Brown’s ‘Let’s Go, Brandon’ Car
NASCAR has officially canceled driver Brandon Brown’s sponsorship deal with the “Let’s Go Brandon” cryptocurrency purveyor. At the end of December, Brown announced that he was signing a deal for LGBcoin to sponsor his race team going forward. Brown later
Newsmax
NASCAR Refuses 'Let's Go, Brandon' Cryptocurrency Sponsor
NASCAR will not allow Xfinity Series driver Brandon Brown’s sponsor LGBcoin.io, whose name is a reference to the phrase, "Let’s go, Brandon," to appear on his number 68 car, CNN reports. Although Brown announced the sponsorship deal with the cryptocurrency
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ELIZABETH, HOLMES, SILICON, VERDICT
Fox News
From Elizabeth Holmes to banning conservatives, Silicon Valley under fire
The conviction of Elizabeth Holmes was also a harsh verdict on the tech press that lionized her for a corporate scam that a jury now says was built on fraud. Holmes was a media phenomenon, using her carefully crafted celebrity to defraud investors, and only
USA Today
Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict sends a warning to Silicon Valley. Will investors listen?
Elizabeth Holmes, a Stanford dropout at 19 with a baritone timbre and piercing stare, became Silicon Valley's sweetheart when she convinced wealthy investors she could revolutionize blood testing and promised Americans that their medical lives would be changed
Fox News
Elizabeth Holmes had media buzz, not a business. These are her unindicted co-conspirators
The conviction of Elizabeth Holmes in four out of 11 counts was a measured verdict by the jury which spent weeks combing through the debris from her epic fall. Indeed, as with other high-profile cases in 2021, this jury showed our system at the best in carefully
NPR
Theranos whistleblower celebrated Elizabeth Holmes verdict by 'popping champagne'
Theranos whistleblower celebrated Elizabeth Holmes verdict by 'popping champagne' Enlarge this image toggle caption Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR Deanne Fitzmaurice for NPR When Elizabeth Holmes jury deliberations entered its second week, Tyler Shultz got the
CNN
What's next for Elizabeth Holmes?
San Jose, California (CNN Business) As Elizabeth Holmes heard in real time that a jury of eight men and four women had found her guilty on four counts of defrauding investors, the former Theranos CEO remained stoic. After the jurors were discharged, Holmes,
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YEAR, NIECE, GEORGE, FLOYD
Huffington Post
4-Year-Old Shot In Houston Identified As George Floyd's Niece
A 4-year-old girl recovering in a Texas hospital after being struck by a bullet on New Year’s Day has been identified as George Floyd’s niece, local media reported. Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police in 2020 inspired racial justice demonstrations around
New York Post
‘Daddy, I’ve Been Hit’: George Floyd’s family recounts shooting of 4-year-old niece
George Floyd’s family recounted horrifying details about the shooting of his 4-year-old grandniece Arianna, who was taken to the hospital on New Year’s Day after a bullet broke three of her ribs and pierced her liver and a lung. Arianna was shot while asleep
ABC
Houston police investigating shooting of George Floyd's 4-year-old niece on New Year's Day
Arianna Delane is recovering after being shot in the torso, the family said. Houston police are investigating a New Year's Day shooting that wounded a 4-year-old girl, identified by her family as Arianna Delane, a niece of George Floyd, the unarmed Black killed
Fox News
George Floyd's niece, 4, shot in Houston apartment on New Year's Day
The 4-year-old niece of George Floyd is recovering after she was struck by gunfire on New Year’s Day while inside a Houston apartment. The shooting occurred just before 3 a.m. in the 3300 block of Yellowstone Boulevard when several shots fired from outside
New York Post
George Floyd’s 4-year-old niece shot while sleeping in Houston home
George Floyd’s 4-year-old niece, Arianna, was shot while sleeping in her bed Saturday after a gunman opened fire on her home, Houston police said. The girl was shot in torso and is in stable condition after an emergency surgery, police said. The bullet punctured
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SYRIA, ATTACK, BACKED, TROOPS
Fox News
US troops come under attack in Iraq and Syria in days after Soleimani death anniversary
A base hosting U.S. troops at Baghdad’s international airport came under rocket fire on Wednesday while indirect fire hit another base hosting U.S. troops in Syria, part of a string of attacks in the days after the anniversary of the death of top Iranian general
CNN
US-led coalition fires back after attack by suspected Iranian-backed militias in Syria
(CNN) US-led coalition forces fired back after they were attacked Wednesday morning by suspected Iranian-backed militias who fired eight rounds of indirect fire at their base in eastern Syria near the Iraqi border, though there were no coalition casualties,
Conservative Daily News
Iran backed group responds to US air strikes in Syria
Yesterday, a US-led coalition launched airstrikes at key targets in Syria. The airstrikes struck several targets that were said to be imminent threats. On Wednesday, eight rockets were launched towards a coalition base in Syria. Images on social media show
ABC
Katyusha rocket hits military base at Baghdad airport
Iraq's military says a Katyusha rocket has struck an Iraqi military base housing U.S. troops at Baghdad’s international airport BAGHDAD -- A Katyusha rocket struck an Iraqi military base hosting U.S. troops at Baghdad’s international airport on Wednesday,
Washington Times
Bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq, Syria come under attack
BAGHDAD (AP) — A Katyusha rocket struck an Iraqi military base hosting U.S. troops at Baghdad’s international airport Wednesday while in Syria, eight rounds of indirect fire hit a base with members of the U.S.-led coalition, the Iraqi and U.S. militaries said. No
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CHIEF, CAPITOL, POLICE, STAFFING
New York Times
Capitol Police Chief to Commit to Steps for Improvement
WASHINGTON — With officers still reeling from the mob violence that overran Congress a year ago, the chief of the U.S. Capitol Police plans to tell lawmakers on Wednesday that his department is taking steps to address deficiencies laid bare by the attack and
New York Post
Capitol Police chief warns of severe staffing shortage on eve of Jan. 6 anniversary
US Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger warned lawmakers Wednesday that his force is approximately 450 officers short of the number it needs to be considered fully staffed. Manger testified before the Senate Rules Committee ahead of the one-year anniversary of
CNN
Live updates: Senate committee hears testimony about January 6 from Capitol police chief
During his remarks at a Senate hearing this morning, Democratic majority leader Chuck Schumer recounted some of the details of Jan. 6. He said that the police were "outnumbered" and "underequipped" to handle the insurrectionists storming the Capitol that day.
Fox News
Capitol Police chief insists force is better prepared after Jan. 6, but GOP not buying it
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger insists that since he took over last summer his agency has addressed the shortcomings they had when responding to rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, but House Republicans are not buying it. During a hearing before the Senate
LA Times
U.S. Capitol Police Chief testifies his force faces staffing shortfall amid spike in threats
Nearly a year to the day after the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection, the U.S. Capitol Police force is struggling to recruit and retain officers even as threats to lawmakers are on the rise, the department’s new chief testified before Congress on Wednesday. Chief
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COUNTY, SUSPENDS, WEEKS, OMICRON
NPR
A Missouri county asks for help designing a new seal after old one turns heads online
A Missouri county asks for help designing a new seal after old one turns heads online In theory, the seal of St. Francois County, Mo., has all the trappings of a normal, classic government seal: A bald eagle pictured across a waving American flag, with a Bible,
Washington Times
Montgomery County bulks up COVID tests as cases, hospitalizations increase
Montgomery County is ramping up its supply of COVID-19 tests as it records a steep increase in coronavirus infections. The county’s positivity rate was nearly 27% as of Wednesday, according to County Executive Marc Elrich — a rate 10 times higher than about
Breitbart
L.A. County Suspends Criminal Trials for 2 Weeks Due to Omicron
Los Angeles County, still in the midst of a surge in violent crime, will suspend all criminal trials for two weeks due to the challenge of dealing with the omicron variant of the coronavirus, according to presiding county Judge Eric Taylor. The Los Angeles
Fox News
Los Angeles County suspends criminal trials for two weeks following Delta, Omicron spikes
Beginning Wednesday, Los Angeles County will pause criminal trials for two weeks due to a surge of the Delta and Omicron as courts continue to struggle to clear a backlog of cases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and earlier closures. Presiding Judge Eric C.
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POPE, PETS, CHILDREN, HUMANITY
Washington Times
Pope Francis decries couples favoring pets over children
Pope Francis bemoaned Wednesday a “demographic winter” where “people do not want to have children” but instead opt for dogs and cats as pets. The spiritual leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Roman Catholics also urged the faithful who could not have children
CNN
Pope Francis: Opting for pets over children is selfish and 'takes away our humanity'
Paris (CNN) Pope Francis has criticized couples who choose to have pets instead of children as selfish, arguing that their decision to forgo parenthood leads to a loss of "humanity" and is a detriment to civilization. The Pope made the comments Wednesday while
Fox News
Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: 'a form of selfishness'
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces. The pope addressed a general audience on the topic of parenthood and called on people to have
Newsmax
Having Pets Not Kids Robs us of 'Humanity': Pope
Pope Francis risked the ire of the world's childless dog and cat owners Wednesday, suggesting people who substitute pets for kids exhibit "a certain selfishness." Speaking on parenthood during a general audience at the Vatican, Francis lamented that pets "sometimes
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ELECTRIC, TRUCK, SILVERADO, GM
Fox News
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is a transforming electric truck
The much anticipated 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV was unveiled Wednesday during GM CEO Mary Barra's CES keynote address with features designed to take on the Ford F-150 Lightning in the quickly-growing electric pickup segment. The full-size truck will be built
USA Today
New GM electric Silverado truck faces competition
New GM electric Silverado truck faces competition Even though the consumer appetite for electric pickup trucks is a bit murky, the competition for buyers just got tougher after General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Silverado EV (Jan. 5)
Conservative Daily News
Ford To Double Electric Truck Production On High Demand
Ford will nearly double its production capacity of electric F-150 Lightning trucks to meet “soaring” demand, the company announced Tuesday. The increase will allow Ford to make about 150,000 F-150 Lightnings per year at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in
CNN
GM unveils electric Chevrolet Silverado with 400 miles of range
(CNN) General Motors unveiled a new battery-electric pickup truck, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, during the Consumer Electronics Show. Although it shares its name with the popular gasoline-powered Silverado pickup, this Silverado is a completely different truck
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TROOPER, BROTHER, STATE, TRAFFIC
USA Today
State trooper dies after brother's vehicle hit his patrol car while responding to a traffic stop
A North Carolina state trooper and a man he had just detained died after the trooper's brother, also a trooper, lost control of his vehicle when responding to a traffic stop and struck the two, authorities say. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol said
Newsmax
North Carolina Trooper Kills Brother While Responding to His Call for Backup
A North Carolina state trooper has died after his brother, who was responding to his call for backup, lost control of his own vehicle and hit his parked cruiser. The incident took place on Monday night, according to The Washington Post. Trooper John Horton
CNN
State trooper dies after he was accidentally hit by his brother's car during a traffic stop
(CNN) A North Carolina State trooper and a driver were killed during a traffic stop when the trooper's brother, the officer coming to aid, accidentally crashed into them, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP). Trooper John S. Horton,
New York Post
NC state trooper accidentally kills his brother, also a trooper, at traffic stop
A North Carolina state trooper was killed during a traffic stop when his own brother — a fellow trooper — lost control of his cruiser and smashed into him Monday. Highway Patrol Trooper John Horton was standing on the shoulder of a road in Mooresboro along
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COVID, BIDEN, NATION, AVERAGING
Fox News
6 months after Biden touted 'independence' from COVID-19, cases set records
It’s been six months since President Biden said the U.S. was close to declaring "independence from COVID-19," and yet the pandemic still shows no signs of slowing after the country set a global record for the number of cases Monday due to the spread of the
USA Today
Nation averaging 550,000 reported infections per day; Biden tells vaccinated people: 'You are highly protected': COVID updates
Latest updates: Lower hospitalization numbers reflect vaccine effectiveness, experts say President Joe Biden on Tuesday sought to reassure the public that the federal government is prepared to address the growing COVID-19 health crisis amid a staggering increase
USA Today
Nation averaging 550,000 reported infections per day; Biden tells vaccinated people: 'You are highly protected.' Live COVID updates.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday sought to reassure the public that the federal government is prepared to address the growing COVID-19 health crisis amid a staggering increase in infections driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant. Addressing the country
USA Today
Nation now averaging 550,000 new infections per day; Biden tells vaccinated people: 'You are highly protected.' Live COVID updates.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday sought to reassure the public that the federal government is prepared to address the growing COVID-19 health crisis amid a staggering increase in infections driven by the highly transmissible omicron variant. Addressing the country
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COVID, NUMBERS, UPDATES, HOSPITALIZATION
USA Today
Hospitalizations show vaccines work; Biden warns of 'challenging' weeks ahead: COVID updates
As the powerful surge in U.S. coronavirus case counts raises alarm, some experts are focusing instead on COVID-19 hospital admissions, which notably aren’t climbing as fast. Hospital admissions averaged 14,800 per day last week, up 63% from the week before.
New York Post
COVID-19 hospitalization rate down 50 percent compared to 2021 peak, data shows
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The rate of Americans with COVID-19 who are ending up in the hospital has dropped 50 percent compared to the record highs seen a year ago, data shows. While new
USA Today
Lower hospitalization numbers reflect vaccine effectiveness, experts say: COVID updates
As the powerful surge in U.S. coronavirus case counts raises alarm, some experts are focusing instead on COVID-19 hospital admissions, which notably aren’t climbing as fast. Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that with many infections causing few or no symptoms,
Fox News
COVID cases numbers have taken a back seat to related hospital admissions and deaths
The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. And those aren’t climbing as fast. Dr. Anthony Fauci, for one, said Sunday on ABC that with many
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BOMB, THREATS, HBCUS, RECEIVED
USA Today
Howard University and Spelman College among HBCUs that received bomb threats on Tuesday
At least nine historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats on Tuesday that were unfounded, but still had students, faculty and staff evacuate campuses. Spelman College, Howard University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Norfolk
ABC
Several HBCUs receive bomb threats on same day
The universities have said that no bombs have been found. At least seven historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to school officials. The threats forced campuses to lockdown or evacuate and
NPR
Several historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats
Several historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats Several historically Black colleges and universities evacuated Tuesday after receiving bomb threats. Some students were forced to relocate until authorities said it was safe to return. National
USA Today
Howard University and Spellman College among HBCUs that received bomb threats on Tuesday
At least nine historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats on Tuesday that were unfounded, but still had students, faculty and staff evacuate campuses. Spellman College, Howard University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Norfolk
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GOOGLE, ANTITRUST, SCRUTINY, UNDER
CNN
Warren, Jayapal blast Google over efforts to "bully" and "sideline" DOJ's top antitrust official
New York (CNN Business) Google must stop attempting to intimidate US antitrust enforcers at the Justice Department, according to two congressional Democrats. On Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Pramila Jayapal wrote to Google CEO Sundar Pichai lambasting
Fox News
Google now under extra antitrust scrutiny in Germany
Germany's antitrust watchdog paved the way Wednesday for extra scrutiny of Google by designating it a company of "paramount significance," the first to get that label since regulators got more power to curb abusive practices by big digital companies. The Bundeskartellamt
ABC
German watchdog puts Google under closer antitrust scrutiny
Germany’s antitrust watchdog has paved the way for extra scrutiny of Google by designating it a company of “paramount significance.” LONDON -- Germany's antitrust watchdog paved the way Wednesday for extra scrutiny of Google by designating it a company of
Breitbart
Lawsuit: Google and Apple Conspire to Maintain Stranglehold on Search Market
A new class-action lawsuit alleges that Apple and Google have an agreement that keeps the iPhone maker out of the search engine business as long as Google pays to remain the default search option in Apple’s Safari browser. The lawsuit claims the two companies
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DECEMBER, PRIVATE, EXPECTATIONS, PAYROLLS
Conservative Daily News
Private Job Growth Surges In December, Doubling Expectations
Private firms’ payrolls increased by 807,000 in December, more than doubling expectations as COVID-19 cases rise, according to a major employment report. The 807,000 jobs added marks a significant increase from the 505,000 jobs added in November, according
CNN
This key jobs report for December just dwarfed expectations
New York (CNN Business) A closely watched barometer for the job market offered a happy surprise for the new year: The ADP Employment Report was doubly as strong as expected in December. Economists had predicted 400,000 private sector jobs were added last month,
Newsmax
US Private Payrolls Beat Expectations in December: ADP
U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in December, pointing to underlying labor market strength at the end of 2021. Private payrolls surged by 807,000 jobs last month, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday. Data for November was
Breitbart
Omicron Resistant Jobs? ADP Says Private Payrolls Grew By 807,000 in December
Did the private sector really add more than 800,000 jobs in December even as the omicron variant pushed new Covid-19 infections toward record highs? That’s what payroll processor ADP said Wednesday in its monthly National Employment Report. According to ADP,
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INFECTED, COVID, FRANCE, MEDICS
Breitbart
France to Allow COVID-Infected Healthcare Workers to Return to Work
LE PECQ, France (AP) – France is allowing health workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather than self-isolate, an extraordinary stop-gap measure aimed at alleviating staff shortages at hospitals
Fox News
France allows COVID infected medics to work
France is allowing health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather than self-isolate, an extraordinary stopgap measure aimed at easing staff shortages at hospitals and other facilities caused
Newsmax
France Allows Some COVID-19-Infected Medics to Keep Working
France is allowing health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather than self-isolate, an extraordinary stopgap measure aimed at easing staff shortages at hospitals and other facilities caused
New York Post
France allows some COVID-19-infected medics to keep working
LE PECQ, France (AP) — France is allowing health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather than self-isolate, an extraordinary stopgap measure aimed at easing staff shortages at hospitals
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GUARD, NATIONAL, TEXAS, GOV
CNN
Texas Gov. Abbott sues Biden over requirement that National Guard be vaccinated
(CNN) Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott sued President Joe Biden and other members of the administration on Tuesday over the requirement that members of the National Guard be vaccinated against Covid-19. The lawsuit comes after a federal judge in Oklahoma
Fox News
National Guard soldier stationed at border dies in accidental shooting as 'morale crisis' hits force
A Texas National Guard soldier participating in Operation Lone Star at the Texas border with Mexico shot and killed himself in an alcohol-related accident, part of a wave of accidents and suicides that have plagued the border mission. The soldier, who was
New York Post
Texas Gov. Abbott says National Guard can refuse Pentagon vax requirement
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has told National Guard members in the Lone Star State that they can ignore the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, ​saying President Biden “is not your commander-in-chief.” Abbott sued the ​Biden administration on Tuesday
Fox News
COVID-19: Thousands of National Guard members in Texas refuse vaccine
Texas officials indicated Tuesday that thousands of National Guard members are refusing COVID-19 vaccines in the latest challenge against a Biden administration order that requires all members of the military to get one. A lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General
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VETERAN, OLDEST, WWII, 112
Fox News
Gary Sinise pays tribute to oldest WWII veteran Lawrence Brooks following his death: 'An American hero'
Gary Sinise paid tribute to Lawrence Brooks, the longest World War II veteran who has died at 112 years old on Wednesday. Sinise took to his Twitter account with a reaction to Brooks' death. "An American hero passed away this morning. Lawrence Brooks, the
USA Today
Oldest US veteran of WWII dies at 112
Oldest US veteran of WWII dies at 112 Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. dies at age 112; Brooks was working at a sawmill when he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1940. (Jan. 5)
Newsmax
Oldest US Veteran of WWII, Lawrence N. Brooks, Dies at 112
Lawrence N. Brooks, the oldest World War II veteran in the U.S. — and believed to be the oldest man in the country — died on Wednesday at the age of 112. His death was announced by the National WWII Museum and confirmed by his daughter. Most African-Americans
Fox News
Oldest WWII veteran in US dies at 112
Lawrence Brooks, America’s oldest World War II veteran, has died at the age of 112. The National WWII Museum confirmed Brooks’ death and announced it to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 5. "He was a dear friend, who celebrated his birthday with us every year
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MAYO, 700, CLINIC, FIRES
Fox News
Weeks after Minnesota nurses warn of staffing crisis, Mayo Clinic fires 700 unvaccinated workers
The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota fired 700 unvaccinated employees just weeks after other nurses pleaded with hospital CEOs in the state to address a staffing "crisis." "While Mayo Clinic is saddened to lose valuable employees, we need to take all steps necessary
Huffington Post
Mayo Clinic Fires 700 Workers For Refusing To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
More than 700 Mayo Clinic employees throughout the U.S. are out of a job after failing to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as a condition of employment, the nonprofit health organization said Wednesday. All Mayo Clinic employees were instructed to receive
Newsmax
Mayo Clinic Fires 700 Employees Who Haven't Been Vaccinated
Mayo Clinic is dismissing about 700 workers for failing to comply with a vaccine-mandate policy at the Rochester, Minnesota-based health system. Employees had until Monday to either receive their first shots or obtain an exemption for medical or religious
Breitbart
Mayo Clinic Terminates 700 Employees for Not Getting Vaccinated
Mayo Clinic fired 700 employees on Tuesday because they were not vaccinated by its Monday deadline. Employees had until Monday to receive their first dose of coronavirus vaccine if they were not granted a religious or medical exemption, according to the Star
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COVID, TEST, WALMART, RAPID
New York Post
Walmart and Kroger boost price of COVID-19 rapid test
The nation’s two largest retailers jacked up the price of an on-demand rapid COVID-19 test after a 100-day agreement with the White House to sell it at cost expired. Walmart increased the price of BinaxNOW’s antigen self-test kits to $20, while Kroger was
ABC
Walmart, Kroger raise at-home COVID test prices after agreement with White House expires
Major retailers have increased the price of at-home COVID-19 tests now that an agreement with the White House to sell them at a fixed price has expired. In September, Walmart, Kroger and Amazon agreed to sell the two-pack boxes of at-home rapid antigen tests
New York Post
Psaki pressed on whether at-home COVID tests will be ‘too late’ given Omicron surge
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday fended off questions about the slow rollout of President Biden’s plan to mass-mail 500 million at-home COVID-19 tests — including whether those tests will arrive too late to help with the record-breaking surge
CNN
Covid rapid test prices are going up
New York (CNN Business) At-home Covid-19 rapid test kits were already in short supply at stores. Now, a popular version is getting more expensive. Walmart and Kroger are raising prices on BinaxNOW test kits, made by Abbott Laboratories, after an agreement
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FED, FASTER, BALANCE, SHEET
New York Times
Fed officials discussed raising rates sooner and faster in 2022.
Image A mall in Queens, N.Y., last month. High inflation has lasted much longer than central bankers expected. Credit... Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet for The New York Times Federal Reserve officials suggested that they might withdraw support for the economy more
Newsmax
US Stocks Slump After Fed Meeting Minutes Rattle Market
Stocks fell broadly on Wall Street in afternoon trading Thursday after the minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting of policymakers signaled increasing concerns about inflation. The S&P 500 was down 1.3% as of 3:03 p.m. Eastern. Technology companies
Breitbart
Fed Minutes Point to Earlier Hikes and Faster Balance-Sheet Rundown to Thwart Bidenflation
Federal Reserve officials at their December meeting discussed speeding up the timetable for raising interest rate hikes this year to thwart unexpectedly strong inflation, according to minutes of the meeting released Wednesday. Officials saw the economy had
Newsmax
Fed Says it May Hike Rates, Reduce Balance Sheet Quickly
Federal Reserve officials said last month that the U.S. labor market was "very tight" and might need the U.S. central bank not just to raise interest rates sooner than expected but also reduce its overall asset holdings to tame high inflation, according to
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RODGERS, AARON, MVP, VOTER
Red State
Aaron Rodgers Lets It Rip on MVP Voter Who Refuses to Vote for Him Over COVID Politics
Aaron Rodgers continues in his quest to make me like him. On the field, he’s an enemy for the fans of 31 other NFL teams, but off the field, his penchant for speaking the truth in the face of harsh criticism has earned him wide-reaching praise. About a week
Breitbart
MVP Voter Says He Won't Vote for 'Bad Guy' Aaron Rodgers
Most Hall of Fame/MVP voters will at least wait until after the voting is over before they reveal that they’re too stupid and petty to vote on such matters. Then there’s Hub Arkush. Arkush, a longtime Chicago sportswriter and one of 50 people chosen by the
Fox News
Aaron Rodgers addresses 'hug-gate' controversy with Erin Andrews: 'I'm a hugger'
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is pushing back on criticism that he and NFL reporter Erin Andrews received for a non-socially distanced hug they shared following a post-game interview on Christmas Day. "Look, I’ve known EA [Erin Andrews] for a
Fox News
Aaron Rodgers won't get NFL MVP voter's backing: 'Biggest jerk in the league'
At least one voter for this year's NFL MVP says he won't be backing the frontrunner, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "I think he’s a bad guy," Hub Arkush, editor and general manager of Chicago Football magazine, said of Rodgers during an appearance
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BRENDA, LAWRENCE, 25TH, DEMOCRAT
Washington Times
Rep. Brenda Lawrence becomes latest Democrat to announce retirement
Rep. Brenda Lawrence announced Tuesday night that she will not seek reelection this year, making her the 25th House Democrat to retire. “This year marks my 30th year in elected public service, and I’ve had the good fortune of serving Michiganders on the local
Fox News
Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan becomes 25th Democrat to not seek reelection
U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., said Tuesday that she won’t seek reelection this November. "This year marks my 30th year in elected public service, and I've had the good fortune of serving Michiganders on the local and national level," she said in a
Breitbart
Brenda Lawrence Becomes the 25th Democrat to Announce a House Exit
Rep. Brenda Lawrence’s (D-MI) retirement makes her the twenty-fifth Democrat to make plans to leave the House after the current term, thus putting more doubt on the House Democrats’ ability to keep the slimming majority after the midterm in less than a year. Lawrence
New York Post
Rep. Brenda Lawrence becomes 25th House Dem to not seek re-election
Rep. Brenda Lawrence announced late Tuesday she would not seek re-election in November, becoming the 25th Democrat to decline to contest their House seat in this year’s midterms. Multiple reports indicated that Lawrence (D-Mich.) was unhappy with the outcome
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CONSERVATIVE, FACEBOOK, PUBLISHER, ERROR
Conservative Daily News
Facebook Reopens ‘Permanently Disabled’ Conservative Publisher Account Access
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, reinstated the advertising account of a conservative children’s book publisher that was previously “permanently disabled,” Fox Business reported. On Dec. 23, Facebook said Heroes of Liberty (HOL) violated its rules regarding
National Review
Facebook Reinstates Conservative Children’s Book Publisher’s Account after ‘Error’
(Dado Ruvic/Reuters) Facebook has restored the ads account of Heroes of Liberty after it told the conservative children’s book publisher the account had been permanently disabled for violating the company’s policy against “low quality or disruptive content.” Facebook
Washington Times
Facebook lifts ban on conservative children’s publisher Heroes of Liberty, blames ‘error’
Facebook did an about-face after banning the account of Heroes of Liberty, a conservative children’s book publisher whose works include biographies of Ronald Reagan, Thomas Sowell and Amy Coney Barrett. Andy Stone, spokesperson for Meta, which owns Facebook,
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COVID, SETS, 19, ISRAEL
NPR
Israel sets COVID-19 record as rule changes create whiplash
Israel sets COVID-19 record as rule changes create whiplash Enlarge this image toggle caption Ariel Schalit/AP Ariel Schalit/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel opened to tourists for the first time in nearly two years. After just a month, it slammed shut. Now the
Fox News
COVID-19 omicron variant sets record for new infections in Israel
Israel opened to tourists for the first time in nearly two years. After just a month, it slammed shut. Now the omicron variant has set a widely-expected record for new infections in the country, which will once again crack open on Sunday — but only to travelers
ABC
Israel sets COVID-19 record amid zigzag policy and 4th jab
Israel says coronavirus infections in the country have spiked to a new record high since the start of the pandemic TEL AVIV, Israel -- Israel opened to tourists for the first time in nearly two years. After just a month, it slammed shut. Now the omicron variant
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SUNDANCE, FESTIVAL, DUE, PERSON
CNN
Sundance Film Festival cancels in-person events due to Omicron
(CNN) The Sundance Film Festival, scheduled as a hybrid of both virtual and in-person screening events in Park City, Utah later this month, has moved the entire event online, citing Covid-19 concerns. "We have been looking forward to our first fully hybrid
Fox News
Sundance canceled due to COVID surge, in-person festival now virtual
Just two weeks before it was to be held in Park City, Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is canceling its in-person festival and reverting to an entirely virtual edition due to the current coronavirus surge. Festival organizers announced Wednesday that the festival
Washington Times
Sundance Film Festival cancels in-person events, screenings due to virus
One of America’s biggest and most prestigious film festivals canceled all in-person events and screenings Wednesday. The Sundance Film Festival announced on social media and in a note to pass- and ticket-holders that all film screenings and events will occur
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NEW, MANHATTAN, DA, SENTENCES
National Review
New Manhattan DA Claims Decriminalization ‘Will Make Us Safer’ in Memo to Staff
Then-Democratic candidate for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks to the press in New York, N.Y., November 2, 2021. (Mike Segar/Reuters) Manhattan’s new liberal district attorney sent guidance to his staff this week saying he does not intend to
Fox News
Manhattan DA gives many misdemeanors a pass even as new mayor vows to combat growing crime
Manhattan’s newly sworn-in district attorney reportedly told his staff he does not intend to prosecute several crimes, including resisting arrest. At the same time New York City ’s newly sworn-in mayor is pledging to crack down on surging crime. Alvin Bragg,
Newsmax
New Manhattan DA Stops Seeking Prison Sentences for Most Crimes
Manhattan's new district attorney Alvin Bragg has announced a new policy to only seek prison sentences for a handful of offenses, and downgrade or entirely dismiss charges for many felony crimes, the Daily Mail reported. The Democrat said offenses such as
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LAUNDRIE, BRIAN, PARENTS, NOTEBOOK
Fox News
Brian Laundrie notebook not linked to parents’ petition to access his estate, Bertolino says
As Brian Laundrie’s parents seek to access their late son’s bank accounts, the FBI is declining to say whether it plans to turn over a notebook recovered along with other items near his body in the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Reserve last year, where
NY Daily News
Brian Laundrie’s parents ask FBI to hand over notebook found near his remains
The parents of Brian Laundrie, a Florida man considered the lone person of interest in the murder of his fiancee Gabby Petitio, whose body was found in September near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming after the couple had gone on a cross-country road trip,
Huffington Post
Brian Laundrie's Parents Seek Return Of Notebook Found Near His Remains
The parents of Brian Laundrie are asking the FBI to return a notebook found near his remains, arguing through family attorney Steven Bertolino that it’s part of Laundrie’s formal estate. The contents of the notebook remain a mystery to all but the investigators,
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HARRY, JON, STEWART, POTTER
Huffington Post
Jon Stewart Calls Out Antisemitic Caricatures In 'Harry Potter'
Jon Stewart called out the goblins in “Harry Potter” films as antisemitic caricatures. The fantastical, hook-nosed beings who control Gringotts Wizarding Bank in the movie adaptations of author J.K. Rowling’s book series perpetuate negative stereotypes of
Breitbart
Jon Stewart Trashes ‘Harry Potter’ as ‘Anti-Semitic,’ Claims Goblins Represent Jews
Jon Stewart launched a broadside against the Harry Potter novels and movies, claiming in a recent episode of his podcast that they are “anti-semitic” because the goblin characters who run the fictional Gringotts Wizarding Bank are actually caricatures of Jews. Stewart
Fox News
Jon Stewart accuses J.K. Rowling of anti-Semitism over portrayal of goblins in 'Harry Potter' franchise
Comedian Jon Stewart called out J.K. Rowling for including what he believes is an anti-Semitic portrayal of Jewish people that was included in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise. The films have been mocked in the past for their depiction of the goblins who
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NAMED, PIRATE, WOMAN, BURNING
NY Daily News
Tattoo-covered Idaho man named Pirate sentenced for burning disabled woman with cigarettes
Pirate had met a disabled woman on a dating app in November of 2020. While spending the night at the woman’s home, Pirate allegedly burned her with cigarettes, ashed in her mouth and scratched her back. While with the woman, Pirate looked himself up on the
Fox News
Sex offender named ‘Pirate’ sentenced for burning disabled woman
An Idaho judge sentenced a sex offender known as ‘Pirate’ Tuesday for burning a disabled woman with a cigarette. The victim said Pirate, 43, was given permission to stay in her Downey home in November 2020 after the two met on a dating app. She said he ashed
New York Post
Sex offender named ‘Pirate’ sentenced for burning disabled woman
An Idaho sex offender named “Pirate” was sentenced Tuesday to time served for burning a disabled woman with a cigarette. Pirate, who spent a year in jail before he was released last month, won’t do any more time behind bars for the crime but was ordered to
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YEARS, FREE, 37, WITNESS
New York Post
Man who served 37 years for wrongful murder charge is free after witness said detectives gave him sex, drugs to lie
PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man was freed from prison Tuesday after 37 years in a case marred by detectives who allegedly offered a witness sex and drugs at police headquarters in 1983 in exchange for false testimony. The trial witness was charged with perjury
NPR
A Philadelphia man is free after serving 37 years because of a false witness
A Philadelphia man is free after serving 37 years because of a false witness Enlarge this image toggle caption Matt Rourke/AP Matt Rourke/AP PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man was freed from prison Tuesday after 37 years in a case marred by detectives who
Fox News
Man free after 37 years after witness was allegedly offered 'sex for lies'
A Philadelphia man was freed from prison Tuesday after 37 years in a case marred by detectives who allegedly offered a witness sex and drugs at police headquarters in 1983 in exchange for false testimony. The trial witness was charged with perjury just days
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AMTRAK, VIRGINIA, STORM, WINTER
CNN
Amtrak passengers endured a 30-hour delay in Virginia after fallen trees blocked the track during winter storm
(CNN) Amtrak passengers traveling through Virginia were delayed for about 30 hours Monday night after trees downed during a winter storm blocked the train's path. About 120 passengers were on the Crescent Train 20 when it was stopped north of Lynchburg, Amtrak
New York Post
Amtrak train stranded in Virginia for nearly 40 hours without food due to storm
An Amtrak train heading through Virginia was stranded on the tracks as a crippling winter storm had passengers waiting almost 40 grueling hours before the trip resumed. People aboard the Crescent 20 out of New Orleans said they were without food or toilets
Huffington Post
Snow Stalls Amtrak In Virginia, With Excruciating Delays
Passengers were stranded on an Amtrak train stuck near Lynchburg, Virginia, on its way to New York from New Orleans. Robert Alexander via Getty Images Some passengers were enduring one of the worst trips ever Tuesday as winter weather continued to wreak havoc
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POLICE, LINE, SHOT, FRATERNAL
Conservative Daily News
Attacks On Police Hit Record Highs
Attacks on police officers hit a record high in 2021, according to a study by a national law enforcement advocacy group released Monday. In 2021, 346 officers were shot while performing their duties, according to the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Fox News
Fraternal Order of Police VP pleads for 'demonization' of law enforcement to stop
Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Joe Gamaldi blasted the "demonization" of law enforcement on "The Faulkner Focus" Wednesday after attacks against officers skyrocketed in 2021. "There are a lot of politicians out there and people in the media and citizens
Breitbart
346 Police Officers Shot in Line of Duty During 2021
Three-hundred-and-forty-six police officers were shot in the line of duty during 2021. The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) notes that 63 of those officers succumbed to their gunshot wounds. Also, FOP also points out that 130 officers were shot in
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COVID, CALIFORNIA, MANDATE, 46
USA Today
California deputy district attorney, outspoken critic of vaccine mandates, dies of COVID at 46
Kelly Ernby, a deputy district attorney in Orange County, California and vocal opponent of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, died at the age of 46, a week after telling friends she was sick with COVID-19. Ernby spent the past 10 years in her role with the county,
Fox News
California Republican's COVID death mocked by pro-vaxxers on social media
Kelly Ernby, a deputy district attorney in Orange County, California, who opposed vaccine mandates, died of complications from the coronavirus earlier this week – with her death quickly mocked by vaccine supporters on social media. Her husband confirmed
New York Post
Anti-mandate prosecutor who died of COVID was not vaccinated: husband
California anti-mandate activist Kelly Ernby was not vaccinated when she died of COVID-19 this week, according to her husband — who said that “that was the problem.” The 46-year-old Republican deputy district attorney from Orange County had until a month before
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AUDIENCE, GLOBES, RED, CARPET
Breitbart
Sunday’s Golden Globes: No Celebrities. No Red Carpet. No Media. No Audience. Coronavirus Protocols Galore
Glitz, glamor, and celebrity air kisses are out. Sunday’s toned down 2022 Golden Globe Awards will take place with no red carpet, no audience, and network telecast. Those attending in person must be vaccinated against coronavirus with a booster, masked, and
CNN
Golden Globes will have no audience and no red carpet
(CNN) The 2022 Golden Globe Awards are happening, but also not really happening. There will be a ceremony thrown by The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) on Sunday, Jan. 9, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles -- the traditional location for
ABC
79th annual Golden Globes will have no red carpet, no audience, no media coverage
The upcoming Golden Globes will be a very quiet affair -- a far cry from what used to be known as the rowdiest awards show of the season. The 79th annual Golden Globes will be held Jan. 9 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California -- the same location
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MEGHAN, RECEIVE, PRIVACY, NEWSPAPER
Fox News
Meghan Markle to receive less than $2 from Mail on Sunday over privacy ruling
The Duchess of Sussex will receive the nominal sum of 1 pound after a court found that Britain’s Mail on Sunday invaded her privacy. The Guardian newspaper reported the figure Wednesday, 10 days after the Mail decided to forego further appeals and published
CNN
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex to receive confidential sum from UK newspaper for copyright infringement
(CNN) Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will receive a confidential sum from the Mail on Sunday for infringement of copyright as her lengthy legal battle against the British tabloid comes to an end, court documents show. The duchess took two separate claims against
Washington Times
Meghan to receive 1 pound for tabloid’s privacy invasion
LONDON — The Duchess of Sussex will receive the nominal sum of 1 pound after a court found that Britain’s Mail on Sunday invaded her privacy. The Guardian newspaper reported the figure Wednesday, 10 days after the Mail decided to forego further appeals and
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AIDE, HARRIS, KAMALA, CLAIMS
Red State
Another Aide Abandons Kamala Harris Amid Even More Claims of Bullying
Another day, another member of Vice-President Kamala Harris’s staff runs for the door as more stories of toxic work environments and bullying abound. According to CNBC, deputy director of public engagement for Harris, Vincent Evans, has decided enough was
Breitbart
Another Key Aide to Kamala Harris Announces Departure
Vice President Kamala Harris has lost another senior staff member, according to a Tuesday report. CNBC reports: Vincent Evans, who was Harris’ deputy director of public engagement and intergovernmental affairs, has taken a job at the Congressional Black Caucus,
New York Post
Another Kamala Harris aide quits as claims of turmoil, ‘bullying’ mount
Yet another Kamala Harris aide has joined the exodus of staffers leaving the vice president’s office amid claims of turmoil and dysfunction. Vincent Evans, the veep’s deputy director of public engagement and intergovernmental affairs, has quit to take on a
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CNN, MOCKED, COVID, REALIZATION
Fox News
CNN reporter mocked following realization COVID-shaming exists: 'Here we go again'
CNN politics reporter and editor-at-large Chris Cillizza was mocked by critics Tuesday after posting an extensive Twitter thread admitting he'd come to the realization that people were afraid of being shamed for contracting the coronavirus earlier in the pandemic. "I've
Red State
CNN's Chris Cillizza Gets Roundly Mocked After Sudden Realization About COVID-Shaming
CNN politics reporter and editor-at-large Chris Cillizza has been having some revelations of late when it comes to COVID. Last month, Cillizza said he was finally realizing, with the onset of the Omicron variant, that the vaccines don’t prevent you from getting
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MANCHIN, BIDEN, OPPOSING, PACKAGE
Breitbart
Poll: Manchin's Approval Rating Increases After Opposing Biden
Sen. Joe Manchin’s (D-WV) approval rating among West Virginians has strengthened since opposing President Joe Biden’s radical agenda, a Wednesday Save America Coalition survey found. Manchin, who hails from a state that Biden lost by nearly 40 points, has
Fox News
White House refuses to say whether Biden is engaging with Manchin on $1.75 trillion spending package
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday refused to say whether President Biden has been in touch with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. about his opposition to the president's $1.75 trillion spending package. Asked about less-expensive Build Back Better
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COVID, IHU, VARIANT, FRANCE
Fox News
COVID-19 variant found in France nicknamed IHU: report
An official from the World Health Organization told a press conference Tuesday that another COVID-19 variant has infected a dozen people in France and has been on the agency’s radar, according to a report. Bloomberg reported that the ‘IHU’ variant, which was
New York Post
WHO official downplays new IHU COVID variant discovered in France
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The seriousness of a stagnant COVID-19 variant identified in France in November was downplayed by global health officials, who said they were still watching it closely
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ARIZONA, CLOSURES, 7K, SCHOOL
Newsmax
Arizona Offers Parents Up to $7K in Place of School Closures
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced Tuesday a new program would give qualifying families up to $7,000 for their child's educational needs. According to a press release from the governor's office, funding for the Open for Learning Recovery Benefit program would
Fox News
Arizona offering families up to $7k for issues stemming from school closures
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Tuesday announced a new program that will give qualifying families who are struggling with unexpected school closures up to $7,000 for children's educational needs. The funding would go toward childcare, transportation, tutoring
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REMEMBRANCE, MATERIALIZE, DEMOCRATS, FAILS
Newsmax
House Democrats' 'Capitol Remembrance Act' Fails to Materialize
House Democrats have failed to move forward with a planned Jan. 6 Capitol riot memorial bill roughly two days from the first anniversary, Breitbart reported on Tuesday. Democratic Reps. Jason Crow of Colorado and Susan Wild of Pennsylvania detailed the outline
Breitbart
Democrats' Planned January 6 'Remembrance' Exhibit Fails to Materialize
Twenty-three House Democrats failed to build a “remembrance” exhibit by the first anniversary of the January 6 protests. In the wake of the chaos that came from the January 6 protests, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) proposed the Capitol Remembrance Act, which would
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NURSING, NY, VICTIMS, COVID
Fox News
COVID victims who died in NY nursing homes deserve justice. I won't stop fighting for them
It’s been almost two years since the deaths of my in-laws Mickey and Dee Newman who contracted COVID-19 in their separate elder care facilities in New York City. Our families were never notified of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mandate to send over 9,000 COVID positive
Fox News
Families of NY nursing home victims slam Manhattan DA for dropping Cuomo probe: 'Shady and fishy'
A man who lost his father in a New York nursing home slammed the Manhattan district attorney's office for dropping the probe of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration. "What I would say to the new D.A. is start out with why was the strategy of the Cuomo
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BALLOT, CONGRESSIONAL, POLL, GENERIC
Newsmax
USA Today Poll: GOP Loses Lead in Generic Congressional Ballot
Republicans have lost their lead on a generic congressional ballot after having held an 8-point advantage in the same survey in November, according to a new USA Today/Suffolk University poll. Democrats outpaced Republicans on a generic ballot by a 39% to 37%
Breitbart
Poll: Republicans Lose Momentum in Generic Congressional Ballot
Republicans lost some of their momentum in the latest unnamed congressional ballot poll against the Democrats from USA Today/Suffolk University, despite being favored to win back the House after the midterm elections later this year. The poll showed that an
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DEMOCRACY, HALF, REPUBLICANS, FAITH
Conservative Daily News
Over 80% Of Americans Are Worried About The Future Of US Democracy, Poll Shows
Over 80% of voters are worried about the future of American democracy, a new poll shows. The USA Today/Suffolk University survey found that 83% of American voters were either “very” or “somewhat” worried about democracy’s future in the country, compared to
Conservative Daily News
Half Of Republicans, One Third Of Democrats Say They Have Lost Faith In Democracy
Nearly 40% of Americans say they have lost faith in democracy, a new poll shows. The Axios-Momentive poll, released Wednesday, found that 47% of Republicans and 28% of Democrats say they no longer have faith, while 10% said they never had any faith and 49%
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COVID, HOUSE, COMMITTEES, WHISTLEBLOWERS
Fox News
Ranking House GOP members demand accounting from Biden admin for COVID relief funds
FIRST ON FOX: Ranking House Republicans sent a letter to President Biden on Wednesday requesting an accounting of how his administration has spent trillions in COVID-19 relief funds as the administration is reportedly planning to ask Congress for more. House
Newsmax
House Committees Launch COVID Origins Inquiry for Whistleblowers
A Congressional effort into the origins of COVID-19 may be getting started. U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wa., Subcommittee on Health Republican Leader Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., and Subcommittee on Oversight
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JAN
Conservative Daily News
What’s Jan. 6 Really About?
41 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail As we await the findings and conclusions of the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack, let’s take a moment and do our own soul-searching about what is going on. The House Select Committee is engaged in
Town Hall
What's Jan. 6 Really About?
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. As we await findings and conclusions of the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6 attack, let's take a moment and do our own soul-searching about
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WEATHER, STORMY, ARCTIC, NORTHWEST
Fox News
Northwest to see more stormy weather, snow
The Northwest is getting socked with more heavy rain and mountain snow as several storm systems push inland over the next few days. INTERSTATE 95 TRAFFIC JAM: VIRGINIA AUTHORITIES SAY RAIN BEFORE SNOW PREVENTED PRETREATMENT WITH ICE MELT Some areas could
ABC
Millions of Americans under winter weather alerts for storms, arctic blast
Almost 80 million people across the United States are on alert this week for heavy snow, brutally cold temperatures, gusty winds and icy conditions. As of Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service has issued various advisories, alerts, watches and warnings
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GAME, BASKETBALL, LAWMAKER, EJECTED
Fox News
Lawmaker apologizes after ejection at HS basketball game
A top Tennessee House Republican lawmaker has apologized for losing his temper and being ejected from watching a high school basketball game after a confrontation with a referee. The dustup included what appeared to be either a feigned or failed attempt at
Washington Times
Tennessee lawmaker ejected from high school basketball game
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A top Tennessee House Republican lawmaker has apologized for losing his temper and being ejected from watching a high school basketball game after a confrontation with a referee. The dustup included what appeared to be either a feigned or
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HARRIS, 95, MOVING, KAMALA
Breitbart
Kamala Harris Claims’ America Is Moving’ While Drivers Stranded on I-95
Vice President Kamala Harris proclaimed Tuesday that “America is moving again” as hundreds of drivers remained stranded on I-95 in Virginia thanks to a snowstorm that the mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia struggled to manage. Harris claimed,
New York Post
Kamala Harris mocked for ‘moving again’ tweet during I-95 traffic jam
Twitter pounced on Vice President Kamala Harris after she tweeted about the US “moving again” as hundreds of people were stranded on Interstate 95 in Virginia. A tweet Tuesday from Harris’ official VP account praised the recently passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure
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POWERBALL, MILLION, JACKPOT, LIGHTNING
USA Today
You're more likely to be struck by lightning than win that $630 million Powerball jackpot
The jackpot for the Powerball sweepstakes is reaching rarified air. A winner of Wednesday night's lottery drawing would net an estimated $630 million, which is the seventh largest jackpot in Powerball history. But before you start daydreaming about what you'd
USA Today
Powerball jackpot jumps to seventh largest ever at $610 million
Strong sales nationwide on Tuesday have pushed the Powerball jackpot $35 million higher to an estimated $610 million for Wednesday night's drawing. Originally projected to be $575 million after no one won it all in Monday's drawing, the jackpot kept climbing
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COVID, GIVING, VACCINE, TEACHER
Red State
Scary: NY Teacher Charged With Giving a Minor COVID Vaccine Without Parental Consent
This is one of those stories that makes you just say what the heck is going on here, that there probably is more that we’re going to find out later. Because this surely doesn’t make a lot of sense now. A Long Island high school science teacher, 54-year-old
Huffington Post
Teacher Arrested After Giving COVID-19 Vaccine To 17-Year-Old
A Long Island biology teacher is facing felony charges after allegedly administering a COVID-19 vaccination to a 17-year-old student in her home. According to the Nassau Police Department in New York, 54-year-old Laura Park Russo injected the teenager with
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TAYLOR, MARJORIE, TWITTER, GREENE
Washington Times
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls on all GOP lawmakers to leave Twitter
Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene of Georgia called on all Republican lawmakers to abandon Twitter in the wake of her being banned by the platform. In an interview that aired Tuesday evening on Fox News Channel, she said that Twitter and other Silicon Valley tech
Breitbart
Hayward: China Defends Twitter for Proving U.S. Has ‘No Freedom of Speech’ with Marjorie Taylor Greene Ban
China’s state-run Global Times on Monday gloated that Twitter’s ban of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) proves the Chinese Communist Party’s point that “freedom of speech” is an illusion, so Americans are hypocrites for criticizing China’s vast censorship
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NIRVANA, NEVERMIND, CHILD, LAWSUIT
Breitbart
‘Nevermind’ Album Cover Baby’s Child Porn Lawsuit Against Nirvana Dismissed
Jan. 4 (UPI) — A judge from the U.S. District Court in Central California has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the surviving members of Nirvana over the album cover to Nevermind. Spencer Elden, 30, was photographed as the naked baby swimming on the cover
Newsmax
Judge Dismisses Nirvana 'Nevermind' Child Pornography Suit
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit accusing Nirvana and Geffen Records of profiting off child pornography. In August, Spencer Elden, who appeared as the naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" album cover, claimed former members of the grunge band, as
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STARBUCKS, BUFFALO, CITING, WALK
CNN
Union supporters walk out at Buffalo Starbucks, citing health concerns
New York (CNN Business) Six employees at a Buffalo Starbucks that recently voted to join a union walked out just before 9 am Wednesday citing health concerns, prompting the temporary closing of the store. Starbucks said it had closed that location and others
NPR
Unionized Starbucks workers walk out in Buffalo, citing safety worries over COVID
Unionized Starbucks workers walk out in Buffalo, citing safety worries over COVID Enlarge this image toggle caption Joshua Bessex/AP Joshua Bessex/AP BUFFALO, N.Y. — Employees of a Starbucks store in upstate New York who voted to unionize last month walked
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JOINS, YEAR, FBI, SEARCH
CNN
FBI joins search for 3-year-old who went missing in San Antonio last month
(CNN) The FBI's underwater search and evidence response team has joined the search for 3-year-old Lina Sadar Khil, who went missing last month from a San Antonio playground in her family's apartment complex, city police said. Lina was last seen December 20
New York Post
FBI joins search for 3-year-old Afghan refugee who went missing from playground
The feds have joined the hunt for an Afghan girl who vanished from a Texas playground last month. Lina Sadar Khil, 3, was last seen on Dec. 20 at the playground in her family’s San Antonio apartment complex, where she was left unattended by her mother, CNN
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INGRAHAM, VACCINE, ANGLE, COVID
Fox News
'The Ingraham Angle' on democracy doomers, university COVID vaccine mandates
This is a rush transcript of "The Ingraham Angle" on January 4, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, FOX NEWS HOST: Not that complicated. That's all the time we have left this evening. Please set your DVR. Never miss
Fox News
'The Ingraham Angle' on Twitter banning mRNA vaccine platform inventor
This is a rush transcript from "The Ingraham Angle," January 3, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. SEAN HANNITY, FOX NEWS HOST: All right. Unfortunately, that is all the time we have left this evening as we kick off this midterm
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DOLL, YEAR, AMERICAN, GIRL
USA Today
American Girl names first Chinese American doll its 'Girl of the Year' in response to anti-Asian hate, violence
American Girl has unveiled its first Chinese American "Girl of the Year" in an effort to address challenges children may face amid a sharp rise in anti-Asian hate incidents exacerbated by the pandemic, the company said. The Mattel-owned company announced last
NPR
American Girl's 1st Chinese American 'Girl of the Year' doll aims to fight AAPI hate
American Girl's 1st Chinese American 'Girl of the Year' doll aims to fight AAPI hate Enlarge this image toggle caption Business Wire Business Wire Meet Corinne Tan. The Aspen, Colo., native loves skiing and training her rescue puppy. She's adjusting to life
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COVID, WHITMER, HUSBAND, POSITIVE
Newsmax
Whitmer Quarantined After Vaccinated Husband Positive for COVID
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Mich., was isolated from her husband in their home Tuesday after he tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesman Bobby Leddy confirmed to The Associated Press that both Whitmer and Mallory are fully vaccinated and have received a booster
Fox News
Michigan’s Whitmer isolating from husband after he tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Democrat, was isolating from her husband Tuesday inside their Lansing home after he tested positive for COVID-19. Whitmer, 50, took a rapid test and a PCR lab test, her spokesperson told the Associated Press. She was not
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ADAMS, CITY, MAYOR, SURGE
New York Times
Adrienne Adams, First Black Council Speaker, Says City Is at ‘Crossroads’
Adrienne Adams had to overcome several obstacles on her way to being voted in on Wednesday as the first Black woman to serve as speaker of the New York City Council, the second-most powerful position in city government. She had a competitive race to retain
Washington Times
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says city will weather omicron surge
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Wednesday his city can weather the winter coronavirus surge and keep its schools and businesses open despite fears over the omicron variant. “We’re going to survive this,” Mr. Adams told “CBS Mornings.” “That negative energy
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TEAM, CAPITOL, TWITTER, CONVENES
Newsmax
Twitter Convenes a Team to Prepare for Capitol Riot Anniversary
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the storming of the U.S. Capitol, Twitter Inc convened a team to prepare the social networking site to address any harmful content associated with the event, the company told Reuters on Tuesday. Social media platforms including
Newsmax
Twitter Team Reviewing Harmful Content Related to Capitol Attack Riles Conservative Critics
Twitter has created a team to review the site for harmful content ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, raising concern among some conservative users of the social media platform. Reuters, which first reported the development, noted
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HARRY, REID, LEGACY, OBAMA
ABC
Biden, Obama, Pelosi to speak at Harry Reid's funeral
President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and congressional leaders will speak at Harry Reid’s funeral in Las Vegas on Saturday LAS VEGAS -- President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama and congressional leaders will speak at Harry Reid's funeral
CNN
This is Harry Reid's biggest legacy
(CNN) It's fitting that the same week the body of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is set to lie in state at the US Capitol, there is a(nother) debate happening in the building about the future of the filibuster. Why? Because it was Reid, more so than
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RAND, HYSTERIA, SCIENCE, PAUL
Fox News
Rand Paul slams Fauci-led COVID 'hysteria' behind return to remote learning: 'Science doesn't support this'
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said Wednesday on "Fox & Friends" that the mass closures of schools across America were "tragic" and were not supported by science. CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION VOTES TO RETURN TO REMOTE LEARNING DUE TO COVID-19 SURGE RAND PAUL: Well it’s
Breitbart
Rand Paul: Science Doesn’t Support Shutting Down Schools — ‘We Need to Get Rid of the Hysteria’
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) on Wednesday pushed back against the recent increase in schools shutting down over fear of the uptick in coronavirus cases. Paul told FNC’s “Fox & Friends” that “science doesn’t support closing schools down,” noting that children are
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CAROLINA, WOMAN, SOUTH, GROIN
Fox News
South Carolina woman accused of biting paramedic’s groin: report
A 63-year-old woman in South Carolina is in legal trouble after she was accused of biting a paramedic’s groin last month during a chaotic scene at a Charleston County jail, according to a report. Gina Darlene McGehee attempted to drop off a family member the
New York Post
South Carolina woman, 63, bites medic’s groin in chaotic arrest
A 63-year-old woman has been accused of biting a paramedic’s groin and trying to swipe a deputy’s Taser during a chaotic arrest in South Carolina. The bizarre ordeal unfolded when sheriff’s deputies were taking Gina Darlene McGehee into custody at the Charleston
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CASTLE, INJURED, BOUNCY, SPAIN
ABC
1 child dead, 8 others injured after bouncy castle accident in Spain
An 8-year-old girl died from her injuries, the hospital confirmed to ABC News. RIO DE JANEIRO and LONDON -- One child died and eight others were injured after a bouncy castle overturned near the Spanish port city of Valencia on Tuesday evening, authorities
New York Post
Eight-year-old girl dies, others injured in latest bouncy castle tragedy
An eight-year-old girl has died in hospital after strong wind lifted up a bouncy castle she was playing on in a tragedy that left another eight children injured. News she had lost her fight for life emerged early this morning just over 12 hours after the accident
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DEVIN, NUNES, NEWSPAPER, HOMETOWN
Fox News
Rep. Devin Nunes of California formally resigns to join Trump media company
Republican U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes of California formally resigned from his House seat this week after announcing he had been named CEO of former President Trump’s new media company. "It has been the honor of my life to represent the people of California’s
Huffington Post
Devin Nunes’ Hometown Newspaper Trolls Him With Some Advice For His Replacement
The Fresno Bee took a parting shot at former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) following his retirement from Congress on Saturday to head up former President Donald Trump’s tech startup. In an opinion piece published Monday, the editorial board of Nunes’ hometown
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JAMES, SPACE, NASA, WEBB
Fox News
NASA nails James Webb Space Telescope launch
NASA aced the most complicated, critical job on its newly launched space telescope Tuesday: unrolling and stretching a sunshade the size of a tennis court. Ground controllers cheered and bumped fists once the fifth and final layer of the sunshield was tightly
NPR
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finishes deploying its sunshield amid cheers
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope finishes deploying its sunshield amid cheers Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Gunn/NASA Chris Gunn/NASA NASA's James Webb Space Telescope passed a major milestone when it successfully finished deploying its enormous
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ANTONIO, BROWN, STANDS, FIRM
Fox News
Antonio Brown can have another job in the NFL if he wants, reporter says
Antonio Brown left MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the New York Jets, and threw some of his gear into the stands and gave fans a peace sign before jetting to the tunnel and never returning. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
Fox News
Antonio Brown listed on Bucs' injury report, Bruce Arians stands firm on wide receiver's status
Antonio Brown was listed on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers injury report on Wednesday but head coach Bruce Arians suggested it was only a matter of time before the veteran wideout was officially no longer with the team. After Brown stormed off the field during the
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YEAR, RESTAURANT, UNVACCINATED, NYC
Red State
MSNBC Host Refused Service in NYC Restaurant Because of Four Year Old Unvaccinated Daughter
Liberal media has been a big part of stoking the COVID fear porn in Americans. So when it comes back to boomerang on a liberal media anchor it’s more than a little ironic. MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin posted on Twitter that his family wasn’t allowed into
Fox News
MSNBC anchor says his family was denied entry into NYC restaurant because 4-year-old daughter was unvaccinated
MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin put a New York City eatery on blast for not allowing his family to dine indoors because of his unvaccinated 4-year-old daughter. "THREAD: today my family was denied eating indoors at a restaurant because, wait for it, my 4 yr old
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WOMAN, NAVY, CAPTAIN, 1ST
Newsmax
Navy Captain Becomes 1st Woman to Command US Nuclear Carrier
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history. Bauernschmidt, who previously served as the Abraham Lincoln’s executive officer from 2016
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Navy captain becomes 1st woman in history to lead nuclear carrier
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first woman to lead a nuclear carrier in U.S. Navy history. Bauernschmidt, who previously served as the Abraham Lincoln's executive officer from 2016
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TAX, CREDIT, CHILD, REPUBLICANS
American Enterprise Institute
The child tax credit is not ending, part I
Blog Post Last month, supporters of Democrats’ Build Back Better plan argued a key reason for passing that trillion-dollar legislation was to prevent the expiration of enlarged child tax credit payments to over 30 million households. Some left the impression
CNN
Manchin thinks the child tax credit is too generous -- but Republicans are responsible for that
(CNN) West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin has lots of issues with the Democrats' expanded child tax credit , which is a main reason why his party's plan to extend it for another year is on ice . One of his beefs is that higher-income families qualify for the credit
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COVID, LIST, JOE, ADDED
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Bengals' Hendrickson, 3 other starters placed on COVID list
Cincinnati sacks leader Trey Hendrickson and three other starters are among five Bengals that were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list Tuesday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Center Trey Hopkins and left guard Quinton Spain were sidelined
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Micah Parsons, Joe Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list
Dallas star rookie linebacker Micah Parsons and Cincinnati running back Joe Mixon were the latest big-name players added to the COVID-19 reserve list Wednesday. Parsons will likely miss the season finale for the Cowboys on Saturday against Philadelphia when
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MONTHS, PLANET, VACCINATE, CREATOR
USA Today
'We can't vaccinate the planet every 4 to 6 months,' vaccine creator warns: Live COVID updates
The U.S. and other developed countries are pondering a second booster for their populations, but a co-creator of the AstraZeneca vaccine warns that "we can't vaccinate the planet every four to six months." "It's not sustainable or affordable," Andrew Pollard,
CNN
'We can't vaccinate the planet every six months,' says Oxford vaccine scientist
(CNN) A leading expert who helped create the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine said Tuesday that giving everyone in the world booster shots multiple times a year is not feasible. "We can't vaccinate the planet every four to six months. It's not sustainable
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BOY, SETTLEMENT, SCOUTS, ABUSE
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Boy Scouts Fall Short in Support for $2.7B Abuse Settlement: WSJ
The Boy Scouts of America fell short of winning the support it sought from sex-abuse victims for a near $2.7 billion settlement that could bring the organization out of bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday citing a preliminary vote count. The
New York Times
Boy Scouts $2.7 Billion Settlement Plan at Risk of Failing
A $2.7 billion plan to give the Boy Scouts of America a pathway out of bankruptcy while compensating tens of thousands of sex-abuse victims was at risk of failing Wednesday, with more than one-quarter of claimants voting to reject the plan in a preliminary
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TOMMY, TRAILER, PAM, NEW
Huffington Post
Lily James Revisits Pamela Anderson's Sex Tape Scandal In 'Pam & Tommy' Trailer
Months after on-set paparazzi photos made the internet rounds, viewers got their first extensive look at Hulu’s “Pam & Tommy” this week by way of a new trailer. The hotly anticipated miniseries, due out Feb. 2, follows Pamela Anderson (played by Lily James)
CNN
New 'Pam & Tommy' trailer drops
(CNN) The latest "Pam & Tommy" trailer is here. Hulu dropped a new preview of the upcoming series on Wednesday ahead of the show's Feb. 2 debut. The eight-episode series tells the story of how actress and model Pamela Anderson and Motley Crue drummer Tommy
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KILLS, SPENCER, GENERAL, LUKE
CNN
'General Hospital' kills off Luke Spencer
(CNN) Fans of Luke Spencer on "General Hospital" haven't seen him in years and now they are unlikely to unless he turns up as a ghost. That's because the soap opera killed off the iconic character this week. Played off and on over the years by Anthony Geary
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'General Hospital' kills Luke Spencer character off-screen years after actor Anthony Geary left the show
The longest-running soap opera just killed off one of its longest-running characters in a shocking twist during Monday’s episode. "General Hospital" opened the New Year with characters learning of the shocking accidental death of Luke Spencer. Played by actor
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CARNIVAL, RIO, JANEIRO, DE
New York Times
Rio Cancels Carnival Street Parties but Keeps Parade
RIO DE JANEIRO — While Rio de Janeiro’s renowned Carnival parade will go on, the city will cancel its street parties, the mayor said on Tuesday, to the dismay of millions of revelers who pour into the city’s public spaces every year to celebrate and wash away
CNN
Carnival parades canceled in Rio de Janeiro amid Covid surge
(CNN) — Rio de Janeiro has canceled its world-famous Carnival street parades due to a surge in Covid-19 cases, the city's mayor Eduardo Paes announced Tuesday during a YouTube live stream. "We had a meeting today with the people from the "blocos" (organized
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TOPPLING, TRADER, STATUE, SLAVE
CNN
Four cleared of criminal damage over toppling of slave trader statue
(CNN) Four people have been cleared of causing criminal damage to a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston, which was pulled down and thrown into England's River Avon, PA Media news agency reports. Demonstrators in the city of Bristol tied the
Washington Times
4 acquitted in toppling of British slave trader statue
LONDON (AP) — Four anti-racism demonstrators were cleared Wednesday of criminal damage in the toppling of a statue of a 17th-century slave trader during a Black Lives Matter protest in southwestern England. Protesters used ropes to pull down the bronze statue
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KETO, DIET, DAY, CARBS
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National Keto Day: Here's what you should know before trying the diet
National Keto Day is celebrated on Jan. 5. The Vitamin Shoppe founded the national day in 2019 as a way to raise awareness about the low-carb, high-fat diet, which has been credited for weight loss and epileptic seizure reduction. While many dieters have found
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Keto diet: What is it and how many carbs do I eat per day?
The popular keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that puts your body into ketosis, the process in which your body burns fat, rather than carbohydrates, for fuel. By "drastically reducing" the intake of carbs and replacing those carbs with fat, people on
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KARDASHIAN, FLING, KIM, FOX
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Kim Kardashian unfollows Miley Cyrus after the pop star's NYE special appearance with Pete Davidson: report
Kim Kardashian seemingly unfollowed Miley Cyrus after the pop star appeared in a New Year's Eve special alongside Pete Davidson. A Cyrus fan account noted that Kardashian had begun following the "Party in the USA" singer on Instagram on Dec. 10, however she
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Who is Kanye West's new rumored fling, Julia Fox?
While Kim Kardashian jetted to the Bahamas with Pete Davidson this week, Kanye West has been making headlines for stepping out with another woman in Hollywood. The rapper, 44, was photographed with Julia Fox in New York City this week. The rumored new pair
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BIRTHDAY, FATHER, CHEESE, CAKE
Breitbart
Father Shot Dead While Carrying Birthday Cake into Chuck E. Cheese
A father was shot dead Friday night while carrying a birthday cake into a Humble, Texas, Chuck E. Cheese’s restaurant for his daughter. KETK reports that Calogero Duenes got into an argument with someone outside of the restaurant and shots rang out. Nearby
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Texas father of two gunned down carrying daughter's birthday cake into Chuck E. Cheese
The family of a 24-year-old Texas father says he was gunned down out front of a Chuck E. Cheese as he walked inside carrying a cake celebrating his daughter’s sixth birthday. The wife of Calogero Duenes, a father of two, says her husband got into an argument