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Real-time: DeSantis and Haley battle for speaking time in the Iowa debate. Track who’s leading.
In CNN’s Republican primary presidential debate, just two candidates will battle for the spotlight and the most time at the mic as they each try to become the party’s top alternative to former President Donald Trump.
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Biden meets with Paul Whelan’s sister at White House
President Joe Biden met Wednesday with the sister of Paul Whelan, an American who has been designated as wrongfully detained in Russia, the White House said.
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Winter Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Older Adults
Winter storms can often lead to: carbon monoxide poisoning related to power outages; hypothermia and frostbite; and mental health impacts.
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Dr. Marc Smith – Charting the Future of Excellence as Fort Bend ISD’s New Superintendent
Houston Style Magazine celebrates the esteemed appointment of Dr. Marc Smith as the Superintendent of Schools for Fort Bend ISD—a decision that reinforces the district’s commitment to educational brilliance. As of January 8, 2024, after a 21-day state-mandated contemplation period, the distinguished Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees has bestowed upon Dr. Smith the mantle of leadership, marked by a ceremonious reception at the James Reese Career and Technical Center.
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Pets suffer from the cold, too. Here’s what to do
When 2-year-old Clara dons her four rubber booties to go out into the intense cold of a Helsinki winter morning, she typically does a hop and a skip before she settles down.
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Bill Ackman, taking a page from his Wall Street playbook, backs rebel candidates to join Harvard’s board
Billionaire Bill Ackman is stepping up his campaign to overhaul Harvard University by throwing his considerable influence behind a slate of four outsider candidates vying to join the university’s board of overseers.
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In the Gap Between January 6 and MLK Day, Once Forbidden History Offers Hope
Even Ron DeSantis had to admit, when pressed at a CNN townhall, January 6 was a bad day for America.
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Game streaming firm Twitch cutting 500 jobs
Video game streaming company Twitch said Wednesday it is laying off 500 workers as part of ongoing cost-cutting efforts.
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House panel holds first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday convened its first impeachment hearing for Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas as Republicans push to impeach the top Biden administration official over the border crisis.
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Melania Trump’s mother has died
Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has died, Trump posted on her social media accounts.
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Ray Epps: Man at center of right-wing conspiracy theories sentenced to one year probation for his actions on January 6
The man who became an unwitting figurehead of false conspiracy theories around the January 6 US Capitol attack has been sentenced for his actions that day to one year of probation.
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Hunter Biden makes an unexpected appearance on Capitol Hill at Oversight contempt proceeding
House Republicans will begin the process of holding Hunter Biden in criminal contempt of Congress on Wednesday for not complying with a congressional subpoena to sit for a closed-door deposition last month, and the president’s son is unexpectedly on Capitol Hill.
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What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed
Computer glitches. Air traffic controller shortages. Awful weather. Holiday crunches. Accidents and investigations. So many things can cause a flight to be delayed or canceled.
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What happened after the Alaska Airlines flight took off, in 5 charts
Two major US airlines are scrambling to deal with cancellations and newly mandated inspections after the Federal Aviation Administration grounded 171 planes in the wake of Friday’s mid-flight blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
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No, the SEC has not (yet) approved bitcoin ETFs
Crypto advocates gunning for approval for bitcoin ETFs by the Securities and Exchange Commission got a false alarm on Tuesday afternoon.
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Rookie Quarterback C.J. Stroud's Pregame Ritual, Breaks for Mom, Sparks Playoff Victory
Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has a pregame routine that he dislikes breaking. He walks, stretches, swings a golf club, and takes a couple of pretend jump shots with a basketball before he picks up a football for warmup throws.
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Pearland Celebrates MLK Day with Vision for the Future
In a vibrant declaration, Pearland Mayor Kevin Cole has honored the spirit of MLK Day, symbolizing this annual observance as a beacon for new beginnings in Pearland’s dynamic community. The proclamation comes amidst Pearland's remarkable growth, heralding a new era of diversity and civic pride.
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Despite complications from surgery, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has good prognosis after prostate cancer diagnosis
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery to treat prostate cancer in late December and later developed complications that landed him in intensive care, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said Tuesday. But his own team and independent medical experts agree that his outlook is good.
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National Park Service retracts plans to remove William Penn statue from historic Philadelphia park following backlash
But for the past week, federal, state and local officials have been focused on a lesser-known open air museum smaller than a city block.
