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As term nears its end, Biden Presidency viewed less favorably by Americans than Trump or Obama, AP-NORC poll finds

Americans have a dimmer view of Joe Biden’s presidency as he prepares to leave office than they did at the end of Donald Trump’s first term or Barack Obama’s second.

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BRICS aims to ‘build’ global ties as Trump takes office: Brazil

Brazil will seek to build relationships and not worsen an already tense global mood, while holding the rotating presidency of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a top official told AFP. Diplomat Eduardo Saboia, head of the BRICS summit to

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What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires’ explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what’s in it? (Image credit: David Swanson)

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Nicolás Maduro sworn in for third term as Venezuelan president despite evidence of election loss

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in to serve a third term despite credible evidence that his opponent won the July 2024 election.

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Robbie Williams Would Like to Reintroduce Himself

“Who is Robbie Williams?” That’s the question the British pop star poses in the opening and closing moments of his new biopic, Better Man. At home in the U.K., he needs no introduction. After rising to fame as a teenager

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Trump Can Vote After Sentencing But Loses Gun Rights and Must Submit DNA Sample

NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t have to go to jail, pay a fine or perform community service as a result of his New York hush money conviction. A judge ended the case Friday with a sentence of an

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Biden administration extends temporary status for more than 200,000 from El Salvador for 18 months

The Department of Homeland Security says more than 200,000 Salvadorans who have lived more than two decades in the United States can remain in the country another 18 months, marking one of the Biden administration’s final acts on immigration policy.

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Supreme Court considers whether to allow TikTok ban to take effect – NBC News

Supreme Court considers whether to allow TikTok ban to take effect  NBC News TikTok Ban Live Updates: Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Potential Sale  The New York Times Skeptical Supreme Court justices grill TikTok in extra time  POLITICO Live updates: Arguments over TikTok

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What does the interior secretary do?

Many of Interior’s offices have changed dramatically over time in response to evolving environmental and cultural values.

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Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when a firestorm exploded earlier this week. – Los Angeles Times

Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when a firestorm exploded earlier this week.  Los Angeles Times Newsom orders investigation into loss of water pressure at fire hydrants  News 5 Cleveland WEWS California Wildfire Live Updates: Newsom Launches Investigation Into Crucial Water

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