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Biden administration removes Cuba from state sponsors of terrorism list
President-elect Donald Trump designated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism shortly before he left office in January 2021.NBC News - 1d -
Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.CBS News - 1d -
Italy Frees Iranian Wanted by U.S.
Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was released after an Italian journalist was freed by Tehran.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Man who fled U.S. to avoid prison for Capitol riot captured in Canada
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20.CBS News - 5d -
Lift, rest, recover: how to start weightlifting
Strength training brings multiple benefits and anyone can do it – just as long as they start by getting their form right. Human beings have always been obsessed with picking up heavy things. ...The Guardian - 6d -
Watch live: Biden speaks after designating new monuments in California
President Biden, with just under two weeks left in office, will give remarks in California Tuesday afternoon. His speech comes after he announced the creation of two new monuments: Chuckwalla ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Tencent shares fall 8% in Hong Kong after U.S. designates it a Chinese military company
Other Chinese companies added to the list included battery maker CATL, which is part of the supply chain for automakers like Ford and Tesla.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives
The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
What Dobbs seeks in free agency after historic 49ers start
Joshua Dobbs simply wants a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job or the primary backup role, and it's unclear if the 49ers offer him that opportunity.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq
A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred.The New York Times - Jan. 4
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Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal that will see pause in fighting, hostages released; NIL money in college athletics creating "have-not" sportsCBS News - 1h -
Democrats press for long-delayed plaque to honor Jan. 6 victims, police heroes
A 2022 law required a plaque to be placed on the west front of the Capitol complex to honor Jan. 6 heroes. It hasn't been installed.CBS News - 1h -
The major takeaways from Biden's farewell address
President Biden gave his farewell address on Wednesday night. In it, he warned the U.S. about its future. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang ...CBS News - 4h -
President Biden's farewell address to the nation | Special Report
President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Watch Mr. Biden's ...CBS News - 4h -
Speaker Johnson removes Rep. Turner as House Intelligence chairman
Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited "concerns from Mar-a-Lago," which Mike Johnson denied.CBS News - 4h
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Banning cellphones in schools gains popularity in red and blue states
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Gaza ceasefire deal reached by Israel and Hamas
The deal, which will also see hostages held in Gaza released, is awaiting approval by the Israeli cabinetBBC News - 32m -
With Spotlight on New Orleans, Louisiana Moves Homeless Out of Sight
With the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras coming, Gov. Jeff Landry is using the emergency order from the New Year’s attack on Bourbon Street to remove the homeless from downtown.The New York Times - 36m -
Holyhead counts cost as services resume after storm
A full daily service to and from Dublin is planned but one of the two ferry berths remain closed.BBC News - 38m -
PM visits Ukraine to sign 'landmark' 100-year pact
The deal is seen as a show of support for Ukraine, days before Donald Trump re-enters the White House.BBC News - 45m