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Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east
The Congolese army says several towns that fell to armed groups in the eastern North Kivu and South Kivu provinces have been recaptured by government forcesABC News - Jan. 13 -
An Austrian woman has been kidnapped in Niger's Agadez city, authorities say
Gunmen have kidnapped an Austrian woman in Niger's Agadez cityABC News - Jan. 12 -
Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels
The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
An Ex-FBI Negotiator Says the Key to Winning Is Getting People to Say This 1 Word
When people say this, they feel safe, protected, and empowered, according to former FBI lead kidnap negotiator Chris Voss.Inc. - Jan. 12 -
Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide
Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels, dealing them a major blow
Sudanese officials says the military and its allies had taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized itABC News - Jan. 11 -
Dynamo works his magic as thousands brave -3C for Bradford City of Culture launch
Steven Frayne, aka magician Dynamo, stars at an opening ceremony in sub-zero temperatures for Bradford 2025.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
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What Dr. Ruth Left Behind
Archivists from the Kinsey Institute are helping the family of the sex therapist Ruth Westheimer with a common quandary: How much of someone’s stuff do you keep?The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Thousands of L.A. homeowners do not have insurance amid fires
Thousands of Los Angeles homeowners do not have home insurance. Several private insurers in California have either raised prices or completely removed their coverage in at-risk areas. Business ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Britain is on the verge of a financial crisis. A key U.K. Treasury official says he can’t afford a Bloomberg subscription.
A top U.K. government official told Parliament he can’t afford a subscription to Bloomberg News.MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
Cade Cunningham has taken on the challenge of being Detroit's franchise player: 'I would love to have my own chapter'
The Pistons are making noise in the East again, with their star point guard leading the way.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Jimmy Carter’s Malaise Speech Would Have Been Brilliant, but It Was Missing 1 Key Phrase
Rest in peace President Carter. And maybe we can learn something.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Battleground director says Biden being on ticket wouldn't have changed outcome
Biden and Harris campaign battleground director Dan Kanninen said Wednesday that President Biden being on the presidential ticket wouldn’t have changed the outcome of the 2024 election. “I think ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Biden says he could have beaten Trump in 2024 election
President Biden says he thinks he could have beaten President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election. However, in an interview with USA Today, Biden also admitted he isn't sure he'd have the ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
6 soldiers and 34 extremist rebels die in a clash in northeastern Nigeria, military says
The Nigerian military says six soldiers and 34 Islamic extremists have died in a clash in the northeastern Borno stateABC News - Jan. 8 -
LIVE: Thousands flee out of control wildfires in and around Los Angeles
California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
U.S. says Sudan's rebels have committed genocide and sanctions their leaders
The US determined Tuesday that members of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed genocide in Sudan and it imposed sanctions on the group’s leader.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Labor Board Says Google Should Have to Bargain With Contractors’ Union
A National Labor Relations Board complaint says that as a joint employer of workers from IT staffing firm Accenture Flex, the tech giant should be obliged to negotiate with its union.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Key senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. 'wrong' on vaccines
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story GOP senator says Trump pick RFK Jr. ‘wrong’ on vaccines Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.), the incoming chair ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Residents and officials say rebels have seized 2 key towns in eastern Congo
Civil society and a local politician say rebels with the M23 group have seized two key towns in eastern Congo as they advance in the volatile regionABC News - Jan. 6 -
New York first US city to have congestion charge
The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Congo executes 102 'urban bandits' with 70 more set to be killed, officials say
102 men were executed by the Congolese government in the past week, and 70 are set to be executed today, according to the Congolese Minister of JusticeABC News - Jan. 5 -
Trump policies will likely have ‘modest’ effect on inflation, Bernanke says
The economic policies outlined by the incoming Trump administration won’t cause a radical shift in inflation, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Saturday.MarketWatch - Jan. 5 -
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Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader
Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement over support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make
New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it’s President-elect Trump’s decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” for an interview that aired Sunday, ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat
Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
The return of the 'old Man City'? 'Absolutely not' says Guardiola
Has Saturday's 4-1 demolition of West Ham marked the return of the old Manchester City? 'Absolutely not' according to boss Pep Guardiola.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Spartz, key Speaker holdout, says she will decide tomorrow on Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), who has been a key holdout in House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) tight race to continue his Speakership, said Thursday that she will decide Friday whether to vote ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs
Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.The New York Times - Jan. 1
