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Trump defense strategy in January 6 case may go beyond trying to delay trial, court filings reveal
Much of Donald Trump’s legal strategy in his federal 2020 election interference case has, so far, centered around trying to delay the start of his March trial until after the November presidential election.
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Tesla reports record sales but growth slows in face of growing EV competition
Tesla reported record quarterly sales in the final three months of last year, but it wasn’t enough for it to hang onto its title as the world’s largest maker of electric vehicles.
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Vehicles at a Tesla store in Colma, California, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Tesla Inc. will fix more than 2 million vehicles, its biggest …
Published on January 2, 2024
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Let it grow: The ‘Januhairy’ movement wants us to embrace body hair
The first month of the year is traditionally a time of change and resolution. Gym memberships spike, people seek new jobs in record numbers and abstaining from alcohol and meat becomes a popular pastime.
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Ringing in the New Year from City Hall: Whitmire sworn in as Houston’s new mayor
As Houstonians counted down the seconds to midnight, a crowd of John Whitmire’s family, friends, and political allies had their own private countdown at City Hall. When they finished, John Whitmire took the oath of office as Houston’s next mayor in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony
Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024.
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Thank you, Houston From Mayor Sylvester Turner
THANK YOU, HOUSTON. Being your mayor for the past eight years has been a privilege and a joy of a lifetime. I enjoyed meeting people and creating lasting relationships throughout our diverse neighborhoods.
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Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Black Democratic trailblazer, dies at 88
Johnson, the first Black woman elected to any seat in Dallas and the first Black Dallasite to serve in Congress, was a towering figure in Texas politics.
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Retired U.S. Rep. Ernie Bernice Johnson, a towering Democrat from Dallas, died Sunday. Credit: Lexey Swall/GRAIN
Published on December 31, 2023
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The places you won’t be able to visit in 2024
This year was all about making up for lost time. Following the pandemic, visitors flooded Europe’s biggest cities and America’s national parks as a form of “revenge travel,” going to – or returning to – some of the destinations that had been inaccessible during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Stocks are sliding on final trading day of 2023. But the Nasdaq is still on pace for its best year since ‘03
Santa Claus may be running out of steam. The traditional year-end rally – that was amplified by the Federal Reserve hinting at imminent rate cuts – is showing signs of fading with just hours to go until markets close for the year.
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Russia unleashes biggest air attack on Ukraine since start of full-scale invasion
Russia has launched the biggest air attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian military told CNN, with an unprecedented number of drones and missiles fired at targets across the country, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 150 others.
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Firefighters respond after a building was damaged following a Russian attack in Kyiv on December 29. Mandatory Credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service/AP
Published on December 29, 2023
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Tina Turner's Electric Legacy Ignites Houston with 'TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Tina Turner's legendary career is celebrated in the electrifying production "TINA – The Tina Turner Musical," now dazzling audiences in Houston. This not-to-be-missed musical extravaganza showcases the extraordinary life of a mu- sic icon who shattered records and broke barriers, earning the crown as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. With 12 Grammy Awards and concerts attended by millions worldwide, Turner's legacy continues to influence artists and music lovers alike.
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Inflation is nearly back to normal. But high prices have changed Americans’ lives
The winter holidays typically make for busier times at The Open Door Pantry food shelf here in this Twin Cities suburb.
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A customer shops for eggs at a H-E-B grocery store on February 08, in Austin, Texas. Egg prices spiked after a deadly avian flu affected …
Published on December 28, 2023
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An unprecedented UFO report and other moments from 2023 that rivaled science fiction
This year held some truly out-there moments in the world of science and space travel.
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Bossier man arrested for first deepfake charge in Louisiana
Deepfakes are becoming more popular; you’ve probably seen them in movies and on social media. Now they are even being used to commit crimes.
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Gas prices will fall in 2024 and Americans will spend $32 billion less on fuel, GasBuddy predicts
Gas prices will fall in 2024 for the second year in a row, according to GasBuddy projections shared exclusively with CNN.
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DeSantis enlists help to make closing case to Iowans – and to undercut Haley in the Hawkeye State
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is enlisting new help in Iowa as he scrambles to ward off mounting interest in the rival presidential candidacy of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley: One of her former constituents.
