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Why the Supreme Court Is Poised to Let the TikTok Ban Stand – Slate

Why the Supreme Court Is Poised to Let the TikTok Ban Stand  Slate Yes, a TikTok ban is closer than ever. No, your app probably won’t just disappear  CNN Trump has vowed to save TikTok. Lawmakers are wondering how.  The Washington Post TikTok’s

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In a bitter fight for the Minnesota Legislature, Democrats have threatened a walkout

A series of unexpected events after the narrow election has set up a power struggle in the Minnesota Legislature. Days before the legislative session kicks off, it’s unclear who will take control. (Image credit: Clay Masters)

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Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go – BBC.com

Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go  BBC.com Trump’s words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a measured response  The Associated Press Greenland’s leader ready to talk to Trump  Reuters Trump’s Talk of Buying

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As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency – The New York Times

As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency  The New York Times

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Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region – CNN

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region  CNN Ukraine captures first North Korean soldiers, Zelensky says  The Hill Ukraine captures two North Korean soldiers in Kursk, Zelenskiy says  Reuters Ukraine captured two injured North Korean soldiers,

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Trump was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ in his hush money conviction. Here’s what that means – PBS NewsHour

Trump was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ in his hush money conviction. Here’s what that means  PBS NewsHour As a Felon, Trump Upends How Americans View the Presidency  The New York Times Donald Trump’s meaningless sentence is unfair to other convicted felons  MSNBC

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As L.A. Fires Destroy Numerous Houses of Worship, Communities Vow to Persevere

Flames were already attacking the campus of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center when the cantor, Ruth Berman Harris, and three companions rushed in to rescue its sacred Torah scrolls. Physically, that’s now all that is left of the 80-year-old synagogue,

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Bomb threats shadowed international reporters who covered Chinese celebrity dissident

Reporters covering a Chinese dissident in Europe were targeted with bomb threats. An NPR investigation later found evidence the dissident was linked to con which included the specter of bomb threats.

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Opinion: When Jimmy Carter and I spoke about UFOs

NPR’s Scott Simon recalls a conversation he once had with the late President Jimmy Carter about the possibility of UFOs. (Image credit: Charles Tasnadi)

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‘He brought us back alive’: A former hostage remembers Jimmy Carter

Former diplomat Barry Rosen was a hostage during the Iran crisis. In an interview with All Things Considered, he reflects on former President Jimmy Carter’s quest to free him. (Image credit: JOE KLAMAR/AFP via Getty Images)

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