Updates | Turkey, Syria earthquake kills thousands
The Latest on the powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated parts of southeast Turkey and northern Syria, killing more than 3,400 people in the two countries. KEY DEVELOPMENTS: The death…
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Sinema’s split from Dems shows party discord in AZ
Democratic winning formula is in jeopardy ahead of the 2024 election because of Sinema’s estrangement and subsequent divorce from the Democratic Party, which could complicate President Joe Biden’s path to…
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Kentucky’s Craft criticized over drug-campaign ad
kentucky’s Kelly Craft reveals who she was referring to in her ‘empty chair’ campaign ad. Craft launched her campaign for Kentucky governor in September. In her most recent ad, Craft…
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Britain gets closer to launching a digital currency
The Bank of England (BoE) and Britain’s finance ministry think the UK is likely to need to create a central bank digital currency (CBDC) later this decade, the Telegraph newspaper…
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Toxic chemicals from derailed tankers to be released
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine ordered evacuations in the area of the 50-car train derailment that has been smoldering since Friday night. Authorities believe most, if not all, residents in the…
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Florida starts tackling Disney district, migrant flights
Florida Republican leaders of the statehouse, in coordination with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, ordered the Legislature to convene in a special session to restructure the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as…
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Salman Rushdie gives 1st interview since stabbing
In his first interview since stabbing, Salman Rushdie talks to The New Yorker’s David Remnick about his recovery process, nightmares and his new novel “Victory City” that will be published…
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Turkey, Syria Quake: Search for survivors underway
Desperate rescue teams on Monday were searching through the wreckage of the state hospital in Iskenderun, Turkey, that was partly flattened by a huge earthquake that has already claimed almost…
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Turkey, Syria Quake update: More than 3,400 killed
The huge earthquake that rocked across a swathe of Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday, killed more than 3,400 people, with freezing winter weather adding to the plight of the…
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WH: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday that after Biden took office, the U.S. “enhanced our surveillance of our territorial airspace, we enhanced our capacity to be able…
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AP-NORC poll: 37% of Dems want Biden to run in ’24
According to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, only 37% of Democrats say they want President Joe Biden to seek a second term, down…
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