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Hawaii Governor, a Doctor, Blames R.F.K. Jr. for Measles Deaths in Samoa

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Auschwitz survivor warns of ‘huge rise in antisemitism’ in speech marking 80 years since death camp’s liberation – live

In moving speech, Marian Turski warns that current conditions are similar to those which led to the Holocaust. ‘I waved at my mother and she waved back. That was the last time we saw her’: three ...
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Georgia state senator arrested during governor’s speech

Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore (R) was arrested and transported to the Fulton County Jail on Thursday for attempting to enter the House Chamber to hear Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) state address after ...
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The major takeaways from Biden's farewell address

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California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation

Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...
The Guardian - Jan. 11
Eagles' Hurts looks 'sharp' in return to practice

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday as the Eagles began their on-field preparations for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Packers.
ESPN - Jan. 8
Vaccine makers’ shares jump after bird flu death in US

Moderna, Pfizer, CureVac and Novavax register gains as health agency stresses risk to public ‘remains low’
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Biden to deliver two major speeches in his final days in office

The remarks include a foreign policy speech and the importance of alliances followed by a farewell address after more than five decades in the political sphere, sources familiar with the plans told ...
NBC News - Jan. 5
Puerto Rico swears in new governor days after major blackout hit island

Jenniffer González Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Rico’s new governor as the island prepared for a normally ebullient ceremony overshadowed by widespread anger over a blackout that hit the U.S. ...
ABC News - Jan. 2

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