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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Affordable Care Act enrollments surge as Biden's term nears end, White House says
"That means that enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office," President Joe Biden said in a statement.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire
As winter deepens, so does the suffering of dozens of hostages in Gaza, and their families are pressing for a ceasefire that will secure their releaseABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed
The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Jimmy Carter demonstrated how former presidents should live, ex-Biden aide says
Members of Congress Tuesday took part in a memorial for the late President Jimmy Carter. Meghan Hays, former director of message planning in the Biden administration, and Maura Gillespie, former ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office
An order by Trump attempting to reverse the ban will likely end up in court and could ultimately be struck down.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump says "all hell will break out" if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Inauguration Day
President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he said "all hell will break out" in the Middle East if the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel are not returned by ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Biden and Trump offer vastly different choices on Americans to admire
President Biden's list of outstanding Americans honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom stands in stark contrast to President-elect Trump's Cabinet ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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Biden says 'New Orleans defines strength and resilience' at service for victims
President Biden offered his condolences to the victims of the New Orleans New Year's Day attack, calling the Louisiana city one with a tough spirit at an interfaith prayer service with victims’ ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Blinken says Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are in homestretch
Israel has vowed to catch the perpetrators after gunmen killed three people and wounded seven others in an attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the West Bank. It comes as outgoing U.S. Secretary of ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden
The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Biden says Americans shouldn't forget Capitol attack -- but there won't be a repeat
President Joe Biden is decrying efforts to downplay a mob of Donald Trump supporters overrunning the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block certification of the election in 2020ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Venezuela opposition leader says he had fruitful meeting with Biden, in contact with Trump team
González, who says he won a July presidential election, is recognized by multiple countries as president-elect as President Nicolás Maduro is set to be inaugurated for a third term.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
DMC and Niko Moon launch initiative for addiction support at concerts
DMC of Run-DMC and country star Niko Moon join forces with "One Million Strong" to create sober-friendly spaces at concerts, helping fans and artists affected by addiction.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'
President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Amorim hails Manchester United’s different mentality in draw at Liverpool
Manager demands more of the same after 2-2 draw ‘Training and match, we need to face every day like that’ Ruben Amorim said Manchester United’s mentality was key to a vast improvement against ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Ex-FDA chief says Biden 'mishandling' bird flu, urges swift action from Trump
Former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Scott Gottlieb and Luciana Borio, a former director for medical and biodefense preparedness policy at the National Security Council, ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Hamas releases video it says is of Israeli hostage held in Gaza since 2023 attack
Family of now 19-year-old conscript Liri Albag appeals to PM to ‘take decisions as if it were your own children there’. The armed wing of Hamas has released a video it says is of an Israeli hostage ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Carville says election 'wouldn't have been close' if Biden dropped out in 2023
Democratic strategist James Carville said Democrats would have easily won the 2024 presidential election if President Biden dropped out earlier. “Had President Biden gotten out, say May of 2023, I ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot
Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.Politico - Jan. 3 -
Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel
Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Biden says he will block US Steel sale to Nippon Steel
President Biden announced Friday he would block the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese-owned Nippon Steel following a yearlong review of the potential acquisition. “We need major U.S. companies ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters
Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra. Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to Jan. 6 committee leaders and other Americans
President Biden awarded the nation's second-highest civilian honor to 20 Americans on Thursday, including House Jan. 6 committee leaders Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Rep. Liz Cheney. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Biden says reaction to New Orleans attack was 'anger and frustration'
President Biden said there is "no justification" for the "horrific" attack early New Year's Day in New Orleans that left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured.ABC News - Jan. 2 -
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Drunken Zambian policeman freed 13 suspects to celebrate New Year
A manhunt is underway for the 13 suspects, who were allegedly released by an intoxicated police officer.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Ethiopia opens first stock market since Emperor Haile Selassie
Prime minister pursues liberal reforms to revive ‘broke’ east African country after two-year civil war and defaultFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans truck attack: Biden says suspect expressed ‘desire to kill’ – latest updates
Officials are investigating the vehicle attack that killed at least 15 and injured more than 30 as an act of terrorism. New Orleans truck attack that killed 15 being investigated as ‘act of ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Glenn Maxwell’s mid-air boundary juggle hailed as ‘greatest catch’ in BBL
Veteran leaps metres into outfield to catch ball in one hand before throwing it back into field of play. A stunning Glenn Maxwell catch in the outfield, an almost impossible take in mid-air on the ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Virginia man had weapons cache, used Biden photo for target practice, prosecutors say
He "expressed support for political assassinations," they said.ABC News - Jan. 1
