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Cruz to Lead GOP Senators in Opposing Biden’s Certification  Bloomberg

As he leaves post, Nickolay Mladenov says he sought to mediate through understanding sides’ viewpoints, rather than ‘sit on the sidelines and preach’

Channel 12’s ‘Uvda’ followed Ronni Gamzu as he fought to build coherent national virus policy. He now says Israel’s politicians are ‘cowards’ who often chose optics over substance

Liam Reilly, lead singer of Irish band Bagatelle, has died aged 65.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure

TV report says vaccine appointments to be delayed for thousands of Israelis to ensure those who were already immunized can get 2nd dose

Mitch McConnell’s Louisville home vandalized following his blockage of $2,000 stimulus checks  Courier Journal Romney: McConnell said electoral vote count will be “the most consequential vote”  CBS News What to expect when Congress meets to certify Biden’s victory  The Guardian Sen. Hawley tramples

India Grants Emergency Approval to Astra-Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine  BloombergView Full Coverage on Google News

Pelosi’s likely final term as speaker is set to begin with a scramble for votes  The Washington Post Speaker Pelosi’s house vandalized with graffiti, pig head: reports  Fox News He/she could be they in the new Congress  Axios Fourth time the charm: Iowa

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