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WATCH LIVE: Senate gavels in, opening 119th Congress

In the Senate, two Black women — Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland — will be sworn in, the first time in the nation’s history two Black women senators will serve at the same time.

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British novelist David Lodge dies aged 89

by Peter Hutchison with Emilie Bickerton in Paris British novelist David Lodge, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize twice, has died at the age of 89, his publisher said on Friday. The English author was best known for “Small

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‘Utterly tone deaf’: Meghan McCain slams ex-royal Meghan Markle for Netflix trailer

Meghan McCain is slamming Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, for releasing the “highly curated, produced and out of touch” trailer to her new Netflix show during a time of turmoil. Markle and husband Prince Harry, who famously quit British royal

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South Korean investigators abandon effort to detain impeached president after hours-long standoff – CBS News

South Korean investigators abandon effort to detain impeached president after hours-long standoff  CBS News South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain president after dramatic standoff  CNN Hours-long standoff end without arrest of impeached S. Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol  CBS Chicago South Korea’s

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Alcohol’s cancer risk should be clearly labeled on drinks, Surgeon General says

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday.

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WATCH LIVE: House begins new term, Johnson expected to face difficult vote as new speaker

With opposition from his own GOP colleagues, Johnson was holed up in the Capitol on the eve of the vote, working to sway the hardline holdouts.

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Everything to Know About Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Services 

The official state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will take place on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C., following days of services and ceremonies to honor the 39th President. President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning,

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Israeli strikes kill at least 30 people, including children, in Gaza as stalled ceasefire talks set to resume

Hospital staff say at least 30 people, including children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes overnight and Friday morning, as air sirens sounded across Israel and stalled ceasefire talks were set to resume.

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The first major winter storm of the season will bring heavy snow and ice to millions. What to know – The Washington Post

The first major winter storm of the season will bring heavy snow and ice to millions. What to know  The Washington Post Winter Storm Blair A Major Snow And Ice Threat Across Central And Eastern US  The Weather Channel Ice Storm Warning,

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Biden rejects Nippon Steel’s $15 billion proposal to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel

President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel.

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