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As President Donald Trump’s Cabinet and Administration nominees face confirmation hearings, they are set to wield control over a range of departments affecting everything from healthcare to the economy. And many of them will have some power over abortion access—even

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Ichiro Suzuki’s career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said. (Image credit: Steph Chambers)

Trump threatens Putin with tariffs for Russia unless Ukraine war ends – live  The Guardian US

President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20 in Washington D.C. brought the world’s wealthiest people together to celebrate his return to the presidency, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who have a combined net worth of nearly $900

Spanish Version of White House Website Has Vanished (Again)  The New York Times

It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

2 students shot in cafeteria at Nashville high school, suspected shooter no longer a threat  NBC News 2 students dead after shooting at Antioch High School  WKRN News 2 At least 2 students shot at Nashville high school, police say  CNN Shooting at

Live updates: Trump to conduct first sit-down TV interview since returning to White House  The Washington Post

Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah. (Image credit: Tamara Saade for NPR)