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A 13-year-old girl in Canada became so sick with H5N1, or bird flu, in late 2024 that she had to be put on a ventilator. Around the same time, a senior in Louisiana was diagnosed with the first “severe” case

The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes.

Authorities identified the man killed in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion Wednesday as Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger. He entered the Army in 2012 and was a U.S. Army Special Operations Soldier. (Image credit: David Becker for the Washington Post)

Donald Trump has said that Cheney, a former Wyoming congresswoman, and Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat, should be jailed for their roles in the inquiry Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 people on Thursday.

Two close advisers to President Biden will also be honored, in addition to career lawmakers who have worked across the aisle and advocates for liberal causes.

His legal team warned Thursday that police officers attempting to detain him could face arrest by his presidential security service or even civilians.

An Arctic outbreak will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here’s how to prepare  NPR Cold Snap Is Forecast to Grip Much of the United States  The New York Times Arctic blast set to bring snow, cold temps to U.S.  CBS

An Arctic outbreak will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here’s how to prepare  NPR Cold Snap Is Forecast to Grip Much of the United States  The New York Times Arctic blast set to bring snow, cold temps to U.S.  CBS

Blasts of Arctic air are poised to bring below-average temperatures to much of the central and eastern U.S. throughout the first half of January. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare. (Image credit: Jeff Swensen)

New Orleans attack latest: Police don’t believe any other suspects involved, FBI says  ABC News What we know about the suspect accused of French Quarter terror attack  WDSU New Orleans Security barriers removed for repairs before New Orleans attack  BBC.com Bomb-making materials found