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They Fled a Rebel Advance. Then the Rebels Marched on Their Refuge.
People who fled M23 rebels around Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, have found themselves with nowhere left to go.The New York Times - 15m -
U.N. and Congolese Troops Struggle to Halt Lightning Rebel Attack
Aid workers estimate as many as 300,000 people are fleeing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group, which has taken two strategic towns on the approaches to Goma over the past several days.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Rebels passed through Venezuela en route to Colombia before deadly attack, report reveals
Leaked report raises likelihood that Venezuelan government green-lit attack that killed more than 80. Tensions are growing between Bogotá and Caracas after it emerged that rebels responsible for ...The Guardian - 5h -
U.N. peacekeepers killed as fighting rages in eastern Congo
Fighting with M23 rebels in eastern Congo has left at least 13 peacekeepers and foreign soldiers dead, United Nations and army officials said Saturday.NBC News - 1d -
The Maga vision of corporate life will struggle
Davos shows how many companies are convinced diversity and environmental measures make financial senseFinancial Times - 1d -
Rangers Make Minor Trade With Lightning, All Eyes On Chris Drury to Make Big Move
The Rangers have acquired forward Lucas Edmonds from the Lightning.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Myanmar Rebels Are Opening Colleges
As Myanmar’s civil war heads into a fifth year, anti-junta forces are opening universities and colleges as part of their pursuit of a federal democracy.The New York Times - 2d -
Kucherov scores in OT to give Lightning 4-3 win over Blackhawks
Nikita Kucherov scored 58 seconds into overtime and had two assists as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3ABC News - 2d -
Trump halts new renewables on public lands
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pauses renewables approvals on public land, water The Trump administration is pausing approvals for new renewable energy ...The Hill - 2d -
Killed for fighting corruption, a Congolese man made a martyr is inspiring a new generation
When a 25-year-old government worker was asked in 2007 to allow spoiled rice from Rwanda to be transported across the border to eastern Congo, he knew the risks of resisting corruptionABC News - 3d -
A Judge Halted Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship
Also, the Sacklers increased their settlement offer, with a catch. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump administration halts NIH grant-making process
Scientific researchers are concerned after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) abruptly canceled numerous meetings essential to the fellowship and grant approval process earlier this week. ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump orders troops to the border to crack down on immigration
At least 1,500 active-duty troops were ordered to deploy to the U.S.-Mexico border to help enforce President Trump's immigration orders, the White House says. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest.CBS News - 3d -
Lightning-rod immigration bill set to go to Trump's desk after House passage
The House voted on an amended version of the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, two weeks after it initially passed the bill.ABC News - 4d -
Trump sending 1,500 additional troops to southern border
President Trump's administration says it plans to send 1,500 additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more on that and Mr. Trump's defense of ...CBS News - 4d -
U.N. experts urge Thailand not to deport 48 Uyghurs to China
United Nations experts urged Thailand not to send 48 Uyghurs in its custody back to China, warning they are at risk of torture and ill treatment if returned.NBC News - 5d -
Stefanik vows to keep the U.S. engaged at U.N. to counter China
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) assured skeptical Senate Democrats during her confirmation hearing as President Trump's pick for U.N. ambassador that she is committed to engaging in the United ...The Hill - 5d -
Stefanik hopes to promote Trump's 'peace through strength' approach at the U.N.
Elise Stefanik delivered her opening remarks at her Senate confirmation hearing to serve as U.N ambassador. She discussed her past work in Congress and intent to promote President Trump's "peace ...NBC News - 6d -
Watch Live: Elise Stefanik's confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to champion President-elect Donald Trump's "America first" agenda on the global stage.CBS News - 6d -
Trump inspects troops at U.S. Capitol
President Trump attended the First Honors Ceremony at the Capitol Visitor Center's Emancipation Hall. Mr. Trump inspected the troops as is custom for new U.S. presidents after their inauguration.CBS News - 6d -
Bills poke fun at Derrick Henry's 'Lightning McQueen' nickname, topping NFL divisional round trolls
Even with the stakes higher, the trolls still came out in the NFL's divisional round.ESPN - Jan. 20 -
Fighting Has Halted in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over
Sunday’s delayed start to the truce was a minor problem compared with the difficult choices and American leverage needed to get both parties to the second phase, which could end the war.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Yemen's Houthi rebels signal they will limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli-affiliated ships
Yemen's Houthi rebels signal they will limit attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli-affiliated shipsABC News - Jan. 20 -
Kucherov and Guentzel lead the Lightning past the Red Wings 5-1
Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel each had a goal and two assists, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-1ABC News - Jan. 18 -
Mysterious airstrip appears on a Yemeni island as Houthi rebel attacks threaten region
A mysterious airstrip being built on a remote island in Yemen is nearing completion, according to satellite photos analyzed by The Associated PressABC News - Jan. 17 -
Biden says goodbye to the troops
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Bien says goodbye to the troops President Biden on Thursday ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Stefanik's career and how ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Ravens' Lamar Jackson compares Derrick Henry's record-setting performance vs. Steelers to Lightning McQueen
Jackson felt like he was a kid again, watching Henry zoom past Steelers defenders like McQueen did his competition in the movie 'Cars'CBS Sports - Jan. 12 -
Noesen's overtime goal lifts Devils past Lightning 3-2
Stefan Noesen scored a power-play goal in overtime and Jacob Markstrom made 23 saves as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2ABC News - Jan. 11 -
U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks
An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Bid to halt children's bill sickening, says Phillipson
The education secretary criticises a push for a new inquiry into grooming gangs by halting progress of the bill.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Iran executed at least 901 people in 2024, U.N. reports
Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Manhattan DA opposes Trump's bid to halt sentencing
The Manhattan district attorney's office said Monday it opposes any suspension of President-elect Trump's Jan. 10 sentencing on his New York criminal conviction ahead of his return to the White ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Adrian Kempe scores late, and th Kings beat the Lightning 2-1 for a 4-game winning streak
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 for their fourth consecutive victoryABC News - Jan. 4 -
This Tiny Fish’s Mistaken Identity Halted a Dam’s Construction
Scientists say the snail darter, whose endangered species status delayed the building of a dam in Tennessee in the 1970s, is a genetic match of a different fish.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Israel struggles to deter escalating attacks from Yemen's Houthi rebels as other fronts calm
The rockets from Gaza have mostly fallen silentABC News - Jan. 3 -
What the End of a U.N. Agency Would Mean for Palestinians
Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Ivory Coast announces withdrawal of French troops
Reduction of military presence is latest sign of weakening western influence in regionFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week. Ukraine has halted Russian gas supplies to ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Dartmouth College Basketball Players Halt Effort to Unionize
The decision to withdraw the petition appeared to be an effort to preserve a favorable federal ruling that could have been in jeopardy under President-elect Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 1
