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Journalism has acquired a renewed importance amid tech changes that have fueled new forms of polarization, according to Al Jazeera Media Networks' Director General.
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Former CNN host Don Lemon said former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested he could be the new 'face of the First Amendment' after his recent arrest.
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The partial US government shutdown enters its fourth day as lawmakers prepare for a potential House-wide vote on a Trump-backed deal.
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Liz Peek writes that despite Americans often being underinformed about economic trends, Trump's presidency has seen notable growth in investment, rising real incomes, and decreased inflation compared to last year.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have had a significant impact on Minnesota schools, leaving behind a heavy weight for students who have witnessed the arrests of parents and family members. School drop-offs and pick-ups now look significantly different, reflecting the changes brought about by these events.
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Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has been blamed for at least 30 deaths in the past two weeks, including a 91-year-old woman who was buried under 300cm of snow outside her home.
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Congress is marking the start of a new partial government shutdown on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers referencing Groundhog Day and Friday the 13th as unusual omens for their legislative activities.
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Bangladesh's parties are facing pressure to deliver on election promises as voters weigh job security, cash incentives, and loans in the aftermath of a highly contentious general election. The outcome will be crucial for the country's economy and its 170 million people.
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President Donald Trump is urging Republicans to take a more active role in overseeing elections nationwide to prevent what he calls 'stealing' votes and ensure election integrity.
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Planned Parenthood has dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts, voluntarily relinquishing its challenge to the provision in President Trump's tax bill that allows for withholding of Medicaid payments.
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Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Republicans for 'doing effed up' in Texas, accusing them of overreaching on redistricting and predicting they will fall short in the five-seat battle.
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, a program that allowed around 350,000 Haitians to live and work legally in the U.S.
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Artificial Intelligence and data centers are contributing to a surge in US electricity costs, with American consumers paying 42% more to power their homes than they did ten years ago.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has outlined an ongoing election security assessment, detailing her presence at the Fulton County search. She specifically mentioned that President Trump 'directly instructed' her to investigate concerns about voting irregularities in Georgia.
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Tulsi Gabbard reportedly arranged for President Donald Trump to speak with FBI agents involved in a contentious search of a Georgia elections office. The incident has raised questions about potential interference in the investigation.
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US-India trade agreement lifts outlook for stocks and rupee; GIFT Nifty jumps 4.5% as Indian equities narrow their rare underperformance versus Asian peers.
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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton agree to testify in the House Oversight Committee's Jeffrey Epstein investigation after lawmakers threatened contempt.
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The House Republican majority has shrunk to a single vote following a Democrat's victory in Texas over the weekend, with Speaker Mike Johnson swearing in newly elected Representative.
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US President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a strategic minerals stockpile called Project Vault, which combines $2bn of private capital to stabilize key materials supply chains, amid growing concerns over their availability and security.
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A Virginia jury has found former IRS law enforcement officer Brendan Banfield guilty of aggravated murder in the 2023 killings of his wife and a second victim, Joseph Ryan.
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The 68th Grammy Awards' red carpet descended into a 'spectacle of nudity' with its unusual and eccentric outfits, dubbed by an insider as featuring a 'clown aesthetic.' The outlandish fashion choices added to the shock value of the event's early moments.
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Conservative populist Laura Fernández has been elected president of Costa Rica, winning amid a surge in violent crime that saw many voters turn towards tough-on-crime policies.
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A Minnesota judge has lifted an order requiring federal investigators to preserve evidence from the scene of Alex Pretti's fatal shooting by immigration officers.
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Twenty-two state attorneys general urge the House Judiciary Committee to expand its probe into alleged judicial bias related to climate policies, seeking a comprehensive guide for evaluating judges' conduct and potential conflicts of interest. The request comes after a report from Fox News Digital highlighting the issue.
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