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KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Washington Post Lays Off 4% of Its Work Force
The layoffs will affect employees across The Post’s business operations, not its newsroom.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
How Jimmy Carter Became a Proud Outsider in Washington
Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP
England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Jimmy Carter's casket arrives in Washington, D.C.
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived in Washington, D.C., as the nation prepares to honor the 39th president of the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Washington Post cutting 4 percent of workforce
The Washington Post plans to cut nearly 4 percent of its total workforce in the coming days, the company said Tuesday. A Post spokesperson said the cuts are part of plans to make larger changes ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Jimmy Carter begins final journey to Washington, D.C.
Former President Jimmy Carter's final journey to Washington, D.C., has begun after the lying in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol until ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
What to know as Jimmy Carter's body moves to Washington to lie in state
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will make its final trip to Washington, D.C., Tuesday before lying in state at the U.S. Capitol. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Congress certifies 2024 election in peaceful transfer of power
Congress quickly certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 win on Jan. 6, exactly four years after rioters stormed the Capitol over his 2020 election loss. The confirmation comes as Trump ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
95 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Tibet
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people, Chinese state media reported.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
How Washington, D.C., is handling security concerns amid major events
In the coming weeks, Washington, D.C., will host the 2024 election certification, former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral and President-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
See photos of snow in Washington, D.C.
Multiple inches of snow were recorded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area on Monday.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Republicans take over Washington amid a worldwide anti-incumbent wave: From the Politics Desk
Voters in the U.S. and across the world delivered a striking rebuke to incumbents and traditional political parties on both the right and left.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
What Will Trump Do With All That Power?
What can we expect from the president-elect?The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington
The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Trump: Washington Post report on tariff policy 'wrong'
President-elect Trump is denying a report in The Washington Post that outlines how his top aides are exploring a tariff plan that would only cover critical imports. The Post report cites three ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump critic named new Washington archbishop
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, a critic of President-elect Trump, was named the new archbishop of Washington on Monday. Pope Francis named McElroy, who is the bishop of San Diego, to replace Cardinal ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Washington Post expected to lay off dozens of staffers in coming week – report
‘Cuts will be deep’, media reporter writes, after paper faced scrutiny for halting endorsement of Harris in October. Dozens of employees are expected to be laid off at the Washington Post in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop
Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego as the archbishop of Washington, DABC News - Jan. 6 -
Pope names Cardinal McElroy, a progressive, as archbishop of Washington
Pope names Cardinal McElroy, an ideological progressive, as archbishop of Washington at start of Trump administrationABC News - Jan. 6 -
The infighting propelling Austria’s far right to power
Failed coalition talks and power play pave way for Herbert Kickl to become chancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
The Power of Service: How Volunteering Transforms People and Organizations
Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected
The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Washington Post cartoonist says editors axed cartoon depicting Trump, Bezos
A longtime cartoonist at The Washington Post resigned after leadership reportedly killed a cartoon depicting newspaper owner and billionaire Jeff Bezos bending his knee to President-elect Trump. “I ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits After Jeff Bezos Cartoon Is Killed
The cartoon, by Ann Telnaes, depicted the owner of The Post, Jeff Bezos, and other billionaires genuflecting toward a statue of President-elect Donald Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden to award Hillary Clinton, RFK, Denzel Washington and others Medal of Freedom
President Biden on Saturday awarded 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring a slew of prominent figures in politics, fashion, entertainment and activism. Among those being ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power
Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed
To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political considerations.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal
Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Is the Forme Power Bra really worth $189?
I tested the Forme Power Bra for five months to see if it could improve my posture. Does it actually work?NBC News - Jan. 2 -
POWER Digest [January 2025]
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The Palestinian Authority Takes on Hamas Militants in West Bank Power Struggle
Weeks of deadly fighting have marked the most serious clashes between Palestinian factions in years.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Prescott taking security seriously amid break-ins
Even before a number of high-profile athletes were targeted by robberies over the past few months, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has taken security seriously.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
NHL Power Rankings: Setting New Year's resolutions for every team as Golden Knights take over top spot
Every team has something it can work on in 2025 as we reach the midway point of the regular seasonCBS Sports - Jan. 1 -
A power that seems will never die
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof used footage from actual protests in Iran to create large portions of his feature film.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1