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Justice Department Rescinds Trump's 'Zero Tolerance' Immigration Policy

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

The Trump-era immigration policy resulted in thousands of family separations at the U.S-Mexico border.

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In Phone Call, Biden Presses Putin Over Cyber Breach, Navalny

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Despite disagreements on many issues, the president and the Russian leader agreed to extend the only remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control deal.

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European Union Warns AstraZeneca Over Reduction In Vaccine Shipments

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

"The companies must deliver. They must honor their obligations," the European Commission's president said after both AstraZeneca and Pfizer said they were experiencing shipping issues.

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McConnell Relents On Senate Filibuster Stalemate

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The Senate minority leader pointed to statements by two moderate Democrats who oppose ending the legislative maneuver. Both sides claimed victory, but the truce could be short-lived.

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Anti-Curfew Protests Flare Up In The Netherlands

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

At least 150 people were reportedly arrested amid violent protests against coronavirus restrictions.

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Angered By New Coronavirus Restrictions, Protesters In Netherlands Clash With Police

Monday, January 25, 2021

Many people are angry that the Netherlands has imposed a new curfew to contain the spread of COVID-19 and new variants of the coronavirus.

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Biden To Implement Travel Restrictions To Combat New Coronavirus Variants

Monday, January 25, 2021

Newly discovered variants of COVID-19 in South Africa and Brazil could make the virus more infectious and may decrease the efficacy of vaccines.

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U.S. Military Moves To Try 3 Guantanamo Suspects Linked To Indonesia Bombings

Friday, January 22, 2021

The men have been held in U.S. custody since 2003, accused of planning and helping to carry out the deadly bombing attacks at a Bali nightclub in 2002 and at a J.W. Marriott Hotel in Jakarta.

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Senate Democrats File Ethics Complaint Against Cruz, Hawley After Capitol Riot

Friday, January 22, 2021

The chamber has the power to expel or censure members for their conduct, though it's a rare occurrence. Only 24 have received such sanctions since 1780.

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Twin Suicide Bombings In Baghdad Market Kill At Least 32, Wound Over 100

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Suicide bombings have been rare in the Iraqi capital since the country's military largely defeated the Islamic State group in 2017. But ISIS has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attacks.

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Portland Police Charge 8 After Demonstrators Vandalize Democratic Party Offices

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Anti-fascist protesters carried signs rejecting Joe Biden's presidency and scuffled with law enforcement in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday.

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Biden Suspends Deportations, Stops 'Remain In Mexico' Policy

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Under the new administration, the Department of Homeland Security looks set to roll back several Trump-era immigration policies and to establish a path to citizenship for immigrants.

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Hall Of Fame Pitcher, Baseball Announcer Don Sutton Dies At 75

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Don Sutton played most of his 23-year Major League playing career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998.

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Members Of Right-Wing Militias, Extremist Groups Are Latest Charged In Capitol Siege

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Federal prosecutors have charged a suspected leader of the far-right group the Oath Keepers with conspiracy, saying he helped plan and coordinate the Capitol riot.

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Trump Administration Will Let More Doctors Prescribe Drug To Fight Opioid Addiction

Friday, January 15, 2021

The change means that doctors will no longer need a special federal waiver in order to prescribe buprenorphine, a medication to treat opioid use disorder.

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Strict Security Measures In Place Across The Nation Ahead Of Inauguration Day

Friday, January 15, 2021

The FBI is monitoring "concerning online chatter" about events surrounding Inauguration Day, heightening security concerns ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's swearing-in.

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Federal Government Executes Corey Johnson For 1992 Murders

Friday, January 15, 2021

Corey Johnson is the 12th inmate to die by lethal injection since July, when the Trump administration restarted federal executions after a 17 year hiatus.

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State Republican Parties Blast Members Of GOP Who Voted To Impeach Trump

Thursday, January 14, 2021

The decision by 10 representatives to split from their party could mean political blowback with their state's Republican Party come the next election.

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Jack Dorsey Says Trump's Twitter Ban Was 'Right Decision' But Worries About Precedent

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Twitter kicked President Trump off its site following the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The CEO said major corporations have too much power and pose a risk to a "free" Internet.

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YouTube Joins Twitter, Facebook In Taking Down Trump's Account After Capitol Siege

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The move, which suspends the president's account for a week, comes after the video platform said a livestream of his remarks on Tuesday violated YouTube's community standards.

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