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Donald Trump Jr. arrives in Greenland amid father's interest in acquiring island
Donald Trump Jr. has arrived in Greenland amid his father’s interest in acquiring the island. “Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland. The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Donald Trump Jr visits Greenland amid father’s interest in owning island
President-elect’s son says visit is ‘personal day trip’ as Danish PM says autonomous territory is ‘not for sale’. Donald Trump Jr touched down in Greenland on Tuesday, hours after his father ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Hermit guardian of Budelli dies after three decades on paradise island
Mauro Morandi stumbled upon island off Sardinia in 1989 after catamaran broke down. Mauro Morandi, an Italian man nicknamed “Robinson Crusoe” by the media after living alone on a paradise island ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Shooter at Honduran Consulate in Georgia Kills One and Injures Another
The police arrested a person who tried to enter the consulate with a weapon, and then opened fire outside the entrance to the building, which is near Atlanta.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Americans mourn Jimmy Carter in Georgia before his state funeral
Thousands of mourners honored the life of former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Judge holds Giuliani in contempt in Georgia election workers case
A federal judge held Rudy Giuliani in civil contempt on Monday for failing to comply with court orders in two former Georgia election workers’ efforts to collect their $146 million defamation ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
French police arrest three Algerians for making alleged violent statements on social media
Police in France have arrested three Algerians, described by authorities as social media influencers, who are accused of posting videos inciting violenceABC News - Jan. 6 -
Bo Horvat lifts Islanders to 5-4 OT win at Bruins
Bo Hovart scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway 3:10 into overtime and the New York Islanders snapped a three-game skid with a 5-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Branch Bros. commit to Georgia after USC exit
Receiver Zachariah Branch, the No. 9 overall player in the transfer portal, and safety Zion Branch, his brother, have committed to Georgia after leaving USC.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
Source: Georgia QB Rashada entering portal again
Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada plans to enter the transfer portal once again after not appearing in a game for the Bulldogs this season, a source told ESPN.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
And the first albatross in Sentry history at Kapalua goes to...
Taylor Pendrith recorded an albatross, the first in Sentry history at Kapalua, on the fifth hole on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Report: Georgia QB Jaden Rashada to enter transfer portal
Rashada played at Arizona State in 2023 after signing with Florida and filed a lawsuit against UF coach Billy Napier and a booster in May.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
‘A Day of Love’: How Trump Inverted the Violent History of Jan. 6
The president-elect and his allies have spent four years reinventing the Capitol attack — spreading conspiracy theories and weaving a tale of martyrdom to their ultimate political gain.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Jimmy Carter lies in repose after procession through Georgia
Mourners in Atlanta, Georgia, will be able to pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center after his body was driven through his home state of Georgia at the start of ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Connor Bedard Is In Pursuit Of Blackhawks History
Connor Bedard is in pursuit of an incredible record in the Chicago Blackhawks history books.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Jimmy Carter's 6-day state funeral begins in Georgia
The six-day state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home town of Plains, Georgia, Saturday. Carter was honored and remembered in a service at the Carter Center in Atlanta, ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Jimmy Carter's life honored in Atlanta, Georgia | Special Report
A memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday at the Carter Center. His son, grandson and others paid tribute to Carter's life, work and legacy. His ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Memorial services for Jimmy Carter begin in Georgia ahead of state funeral
The memorial services for former President Jimmy Carter began in his home state of Georgia on Saturday, with an emotional motorcade through his hometown of Plains, ahead of his state funeral in ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Georgia governor and Carter Center CEO lay wreaths for Jimmy Carter
The Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp laid wreaths of 39 white roses in front of former President Jimmy Carter's casket. He served as the 39th president from 1977 to 1981.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Jimmy Carter's state funeral begins with procession in Plains, Georgia | Special Report
America's final salute to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday with a funeral procession in Plains, Georgia. Carter died Sunday at age 100. A hearse carrying Carter's casket left Phoebe ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Days-long funeral procession for Jimmy Carter begins in south Georgia
Motorcade with flag-draped casket heads to boyhood home in Plains before moving to Atlanta, then Washington. Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began on Saturday in south Georgia, where the 39th US ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Malaysia turns away 2 boats with nearly 300 Rohingya refugees after dozens landed on island
Malaysian authorities say they have turned away two boats carrying nearly 300 Muslim Rohingya refugees who had entered the country illegallyABC News - Jan. 4 -
Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral underway in Georgia
A state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter is underway in his home state of Georgia. The procession will start later today and mourners will have the opportunity to pay their last respects ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
How the US can help to save Georgia from the brink
The West could do more to stand by the Georgians who are protesting the GD’s authoritarian rule and its refusal to expand ties with the European Union.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Violent crime in DC at 30-year low
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for DC announced a 35 percent reduction in violent crime on Friday, touting the success of violence interruption programs and interventions from law enforcement. “The ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Events honoring Jimmy Carter to begin in Georgia
This weekend begins six days of memorial events for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last Sunday at the age of 100. Mark Strassmann has more from Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Bipartisan lawmakers renew push for legislation supporting Georgia against Russian interference
Republican and Democratic lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass legislation supporting Georgia, touting it as one of the best and first examples of bipartisan unity of the new Congress. Reps. Joe ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Long Island authorities remind people to follow drone rules
Officials cited drones approaching restricted airspace as a reason for the warning.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
When History Rhymes
We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers
Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Parker Jones becomes social media scapegoat in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss
A sideline interference penalty cost Georgia 15 yards, earning Parker Jones instant infamy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Irish shut down Georgia to reach CFP semifinals
Carried by its defense and special teams, Notre Dame made enough big plays to topple No. 2 Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and reach the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History
In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Number of migrants arriving in Canary Islands by sea set new record in 2024
Total of 46,843 people broke the 2023 record, with nationals from Mali, Senegal and Morocco the most common. A record 46,843 people reached the Canary Islands illegally in 2024 via the increasingly ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Puerto Rico swears in new governor days after major blackout hit island
Jenniffer González Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Rico’s new governor as the island prepared for a normally ebullient ceremony overshadowed by widespread anger over a blackout that hit the U.S. ...ABC News - Jan. 2 -
Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threatsABC News - Jan. 1 -
FBI seizes most homemade explosives in agency history
Federal prosecutors say FBI agents recovered a stash of more than 150 homemade explosives at a home in Virginia.CBS News - Dec. 31 -
Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on his final day on the bench
A judge was found dead in a Georgia courtroom on what was to have been his last day on the job, authorities said Tuesday.NBC News - Dec. 31
