Europe has kept its schools open for much of the pandemic. Now closures loom
The coronavirus pandemic transformed the working and social lives of millions of European adults in 2020. Children too have suffered immensely, with…
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Pay attention to the propaganda, and other ways to cover an attempted coup in America
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Sunday showed how.…
Continue ReadingWashington orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Middle East amid Iranian threats
Days after ordering a United States aircraft carrier out of the Middle East, the country’s acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller has…
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Students head back to school as distance learning continues
Students are heading back to school but most local school districts reverting to virtual learning following the holiday season. This, as state…
Continue ReadingRead the full transcript and listen to Trump’s audio call with Georgia secretary of state
CNN has obtained the full January 2 audio call between President Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump is joined on…
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In call, Trump demands Georgia officials ‘find’ votes to tilt election
President Donald Trump pushed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” votes to overturn the election results after his…
Continue ReadingTrump to award Medal of Freedom to GOP Reps. Devin Nunes and Jim Jordan
Before he leaves office, President Donald Trump will award the nation’s highest civilian honor to two of his most vocal political allies who…
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Harris lambasts Trump call with Georgia officials as ‘bold abuse of power’
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris slammed President Donald Trump and his call pushing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to…
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All 10 living former defense secretaries declare election is over in forceful public letter
All 10 living former US defense secretaries declared that the US presidential election is over in a forceful public letter published in The…
Continue ReadingRead the full transcript of Trump’s audio call with Georgia secretary of state
CNN has obtained the full January 2 audio call between President Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Trump is joined on…
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Two men with parachutes leap from a hotel roof in Nashville
Two men BASE jumped from the rooftop bar of the Grand Hyatt hotel in Nashville on Friday, causing a “mass panic” among the bar’s…
Continue Reading A ring with 12,638 diamonds sets a Guinness World Record
How many diamonds can fit in a single ring? The answer, according to the new Guinness World Records book, is 12,638. Harshit Bansal, founder of…
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A pro surfer rescues a woman struggling in rough water on Hawaii’s North Shore
A professional surfer is being hailed as a hero after rescuing a woman swept into the powerful waves of the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii. Mikey Wright was…
Continue Reading117th Congress sworn in Sunday amid pandemic
The 117th Congress was officially sworn in on Sunday, bringing an influx of new lawmakers to Capitol Hill amid the ongoing pandemic. The Constitution…
Continue Reading Surveillance video shows 15-year-old beating mother to death in Texas, police say
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after surveillance video captured him beating his mother to death in McKinney, Texas, police said in a…
Continue ReadingBiden’s inaugural committee hosting ‘virtual parade across America’ on Inauguration Day
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee on Sunday announced there would be a virtual parade after the swearing-in ceremony on…
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Greta Thunberg celebrates her 18th birthday with a snarky tweet
Greta Thunberg turned 18 on Sunday, and she thanked her fans with a snarky Twitter message about how she was celebrating. The Swedish activist has…
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Nancy Pelosi reelected speaker Sunday despite narrower majority
Speaker Nancy Pelosi won a fourth non-consecutive term to lead the House of Representatives, suffering a handful of defections in a narrow vote after…
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