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New ‘Washington Post’ CEO accused of Murdoch tabloid hacking cover-up

Lawyers for Prince Harry and Hugh Grant have alleged in court that The Washington Post‘s next CEO helped the Murdochs clean up after illegal phone-hacking incidents at their British tabloids. (Image credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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How schools (but not necessarily education) became central to the Republican primary

GOP candidates talk about schools a lot on the campaign trail. But that doesn’t mean they are talking a lot about education, instead focusing on culture war issues on the battleground of K-12 schools. (Image credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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Sterling Falls After Weaker-Than-Forecast U.K. Inflation Data

Sterling declined as markets price in BOE rate cuts in early 2024 after weaker-than-expected U.K. November inflation data.

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Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot – Fox News

Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot  Fox News Trump Ballot Ruling: Trump Is Disqualified From Holding Office, Colorado Supreme Court Rules  The New York Times Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from 2024 ballot  CNN

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China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead – The Associated Press

China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead  The Associated Press In Bitter Cold, Rescuers Struggle to Help Quake Survivors in China  The New York Times A look at recent deadly earthquakes in China  The Associated Press China earthquake: death toll

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British businessman rescued by police after kidnapping in Ecuador

A British businessman who was kidnapped from his home in Ecuador has been rescued by police.

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Voting for president in Congo begins as fears persist over safety, credible election

Some 44 million people — almost half the population — were expected to vote, but many, including several million displaced by conflict in the vast country’s east, could struggle to cast their ballots. (Image credit: Moses Sawasawa/AP)

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Colorado supreme court disqualifies Trump from state’s 2024 ballot – The Guardian US

Colorado supreme court disqualifies Trump from state’s 2024 ballot  The Guardian US Trump Ballot Ruling: Trump Is Disqualified From Holding Office, Colorado Supreme Court Rules  The New York Times Why has Donald Trump been removed from the Colorado ballot and what happens

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New York City, for Some Jews, Feels Newly Tense

With antisemitism and protests spilling onto the streets of New York, the city’s Jewish population is trying to navigate the new contours of its hometown.

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Trump sparks Republican backlash after saying immigrants are ‘poisoning the blood’ of the U.S. – NBC News

Trump sparks Republican backlash after saying immigrants are ‘poisoning the blood’ of the U.S.  NBC News Trump defends controversial immigrant remarks at Iowa rally  The Associated Press McConnell and Other Senate Republicans Criticize Trump’s Talk on Immigrants  The New York Times

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