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Sheldon Adelson, Republican kingmaker and casino magnate, has died at 87
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House Democrats' drive to impeach President Donald Trump for his role inciting last week's riots at the US Capitol is putting many Republicans in a bind as they weigh how to vote Wednesday on the conduct of a President who had previously been unassailable in the House GOP conference throughout his four-year term.
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METRO Operators and Contract Workers Among Latest COVID-19 Cases Release Date: Jan. 8, 2021 Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040 METRO Operators and
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Paris' famous Champs-Élysées set for green transformation
One of the most famous avenues in Paris, the Champs-Élysées, is set for a facelift that will see it transformed into a green, pedestrian-friendly space, after Mayor Anne Hidalgo gave the go-ahead for a major renovation project.
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Rule cracking down on emotional support animals goes into effect
A new Department of Transportation regulation goes into effect Monday that says airlines aren't required to treat emotional support animals as service animals.
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James Beard Foundation Announces the James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and Indigenous
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Biden to receive second dose of coronavirus vaccine Monday
Joe Biden will receive the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on Monday, according to the President-elect's transition team.
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UK entering 'worst point' of pandemic, top health official warns, as cases rise and bodies pile up
The United Kingdom is entering its most challenging weeks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a top official said Monday, as hospitals face being overrun and morgues fill up.
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Police: Man accused of shooting at his brother during a family argument
A 24-year-old York County man is facing aggravated assault and additional charges after allegedly firing a gun at his brother during an argument Sunday morning.
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This cancer doctor wiped out more than $600,000 in medical debt for his former patients
An act of kindness by an Arkansas doctor is helping his former patients face the new year with less debt. Dr. Omar T. Atiq voided more than $650,000 of unpaid medical bills for those once under his care.
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Key arrests from the Capitol riot so far
Twenty federal criminal defendants related to last week's deadly pro-Trump riot at the US Capitol have been rounded up across the country since the insurrection, with the allegations showing the danger of the mob.
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Calls for new protests in Washington, DC, and states across the country have law enforcement bracing for more possible violence in the coming days after rioters stormed the US Capitol last week leaving five people dead, including a Capitol Police officer.
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Named 2020 CarBuzz Awards Winner
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Congress Certifies President- Elect Biden After Capital Riot
Congress Completes Electoral Count, Finalizing Biden’s Win After Violent Delay From Pro-Trump Mob
Congress has formally affirmed President-elect Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, completing a final step in the electoral process after a mob incited by President Don- ald Trump breached the US Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers to evacuate both the House and Senate chambers.
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Federal law enforcement agencies push for arrests and charges after Wednesday's Capitol riot
The FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies are planning a push to make arrests and bring charges against those who led the insurrection at the US Capitol on Wednesday, federal law enforcement officials said.
