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Vivek Ramaswamy suspends presidential campaign
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination Monday night after a disappointing finish in the Iowa caucuses.
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Hundreds of thousands are starving
Israel’s war in Gaza has brought famine with “such incredible speed,” the United Nations’ emergency relief chief told CNN on Monday, as he warned that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are starving in the besieged enclave.
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Tractor trailer hauling 40,000 pounds bananas rolls over, closes I-95 ramp, Stonington, Conn.
A crash that involved a tractor trailer closed an off ramp for Interstate 95 north in Stonington on Tuesday morning.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson at the US Capitol on January 12, in Washington, DC. Lawmakers are racing the clock to avert a partial shutdown with …
Published on January 16, 2024
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Lawmakers rush to avert shutdown - funding deadline in four days
Lawmakers are racing the clock to avert a partial shutdown with just four days left until funding for key government agencies expires.
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Elon Musk demands another huge payday from Tesla
Elon Musk says he wants a significantly larger stake in Tesla than the one that already made him the richest person on the planet.
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US airlines cancel another 1200 flights Tuesday
Winter weather is continuing to disrupt air travel on Tuesday.
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Icy Road Conditions Close METRO HOV/HOT Lanes, Conroe Park & Ride Service
Due to hazardous icy road conditions, METRO HOV/HOT Express lanes will remain closed through today's afternoon commute. The closure will remain in effect through at least Tuesday's morning and afternoon commutes, impacting the following roadways:
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Winter Weather Alert for Houston
The National Weather Service has advised a cold front is expected to pass through the Houston area beginning Sunday, January 14, that will include a hard freeze. Cold weather can pose a danger to the health and safety of Houston residents and proper care should be taken to reduce exposure to these conditions.
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Fort Bend County Prepares Residents for Freezing Temperature
Today, in preparation for an impending hard freeze, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, in collaboration with emergency response department leaders and community partner Attack Poverty, held a press conference.
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Tips for keeping pets safe from frigid temperatures in winter
When bitterly cold temperatures and snow move in, it's important pet owners take steps to keep their animals safe.
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Kindergarten students in Pittsburgh receive new bikes thanks to help from community
A non-profit organization that makes sure every young child gets the chance to learn how to ride a bike continues to team up with businesses to make a difference in schools across the country.
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‘Stay home,’ Jackson mayor says as freezing cold, wintry weather could bring treacherous conditions
Jackson residents are urged to stay off the roads Monday and Tuesday as dangerous cold and icy conditions are expected.
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Israeli soccer player detained in Turkey after protest in support of hostages held in Gaza
Sagiv Jehezkel, the Israeli soccer player suspended from top-tier Turkish club Antalyaspor for an on-pitch protest in support of hostages held in Gaza, is returning to Israel after he was briefly detained by police.
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X-59: NASA’s ‘quiet’ supersonic plane revealed
If you’ve heard a sonic boom recently, you probably remember it. The loud, explosion-like bang – caused by a plane flying faster than the speed of sound – can be startling, and even crack windows.
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How to watch and stream the 2024 Emmys
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, television’s top prize, will take place on Monday night after a delay from September due to industry strikes.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released from hospital
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Monday, according to the Pentagon, two weeks after he was admitted for complications following prostate cancer surgery.
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Tech sector pouring billions of dollars into AI - it keeps laying off humans
While AI tools putting workers out of jobs has been a major point of anxiety in Silicon Valley and beyond over the past year, not all the recent layoffs in the tech industry are directly linked to AI tools simply replacing workers.
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Woman buys vintage dress at antique store - it had secret pocket with mysterious note
The Victorian dress in the Maine antique mall was unlike anything Sara Rivers Cofield had seen before.
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Seasonal affective disorder doesn’t mean SADNESS. - 6 self-care tips to fight the blues
The start of a new year means continued short days and long nights. While some might be unhappy over the lack of daylight outside, millions of people have to worry about a more severe type of sadness: the winter blues.
