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Australia changes word in national anthem to honor Indigenous people

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Year’s Eve announced that the second line of the anthem, Advance Australia Fair, has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.”

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Australia changes word in national anthem to honor Indigenous people

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Year’s Eve announced that the second line of the anthem, Advance Australia Fair, has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.”

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Australia changes word in national anthem to honor Indigenous people

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Year’s Eve announced that the second line of the anthem, Advance Australia Fair, has been changed from “For we are young and free” to “For we are one and free.”

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Turkey says at least 15 people infected with UK coronavirus variant

Turkey suspended flights with the U.K. along with other countries in late December upon discovery of the new strain’s spread and quarantined thousands of passengers.

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Turkey says at least 15 people infected with UK coronavirus variant

Turkey suspended flights with the U.K. along with other countries in late December upon discovery of the new strain’s spread and quarantined thousands of passengers.

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U.S. hits 20 million-mark in COVID-19 cases

America exceeded the mark Friday, less than a week after the country reached 19 million cases. COVID-19 deaths have also increased in the country, now totaling more than 346,000.

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U.S., Iraq WarnIran Against Attacks

Iranian-backed militias are urging violence against Americans to mark the anniversary of last year’s drone strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, one of Tehran’s top military leaders.

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Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Toss Election Lawsuit Against Pence – The New York Times

Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Toss Election Lawsuit Against Pence  The New York Times Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count  CNN Pence asks judge to toss GOP lawmaker’s bid to overturn

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Iran tells IAEA it will move to enrich uranium to 20% purity, Russian envoy says

At 20%, uranium is a relatively short jump from weapons-grade material; signatories to nuclear deal have urged Tehran not to squander chance to salvage the 2015 accord

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Is Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccines for Those Who Speak Native Languages

(FORT YATES, N.D.) — The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota is prioritizing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to those who speak Dakota and Lakota languages. Standing Rock Tribal Chairman Mike Faith tells KXMB-TV it’s about keeping customs alive.

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