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A state of emergency has been declared by California’s governor.
Meta Ending Fact-Checking Censorship System | Live With Josh
CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to bring free expression back to his online platforms.
Green but Not-so-Mean: ‘Wicked’ and ‘The Grinch’
The overplaying of the anti-hero in today’s films deserves reconsideration.
‘Home, Sweet Home’: America’s First Hit Song
The gentle tune and wistful lyrics served as comforting reminder of peace for soldiers during the Civil War.
Railroad Cathedral: Antwerp Train Station
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Trump Says He‘ll Accept Multiple ’Reconciliation' Bills to Enact His Agenda
The debate over the number of reconciliation bills, the vehicles for Trump’s agenda, in the 119th Congress has been ongoing.
Biden Confirms He’s Considering Preemptive Pardons
The president had been reported to be considering issuing pardons to people who have not been charged with a crime.
Lawmakers Propose Amendment to Congressional Term Limits
Under the proposal by Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Ralph Norman, House members would be ineligible to run after their third term, senators after their second.
Leaders Push Back After Trump Raises Greenland, Panama Canal Stakes
Trump didn’t rule out military force or economic coercion to get his way, as he pitched a U.S. takeover of Greenland and the Panama Canal on Jan. 8.
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Halt Sentencing in New York Case
The president-elect seeks to delay the Jan. 10 sentencing, citing presidential immunity concerns and potential harm to the institution of the presidency.
7 Takeaways From Biden’s USA Today Interview
Biden said he believes he could have beaten Republican Donald Trump in a head-to-head race.
The Grooming Gangs of the United Kingdom: An Explainer
Critics accuse politicians of enabling abuse by ignoring or downplaying gangs of Pakistani men who groomed, assaulted, and raped white girls across England.
Shein Representative Declines to Address China Cotton Questions at UK Hearing
Liam Byrne, chair of the Business and Trade Committee, said the lawyer’s reluctance to answer questions ‘bordered on contempt of the committee.’
Strong Winds, Deadly Fires Devastate Southern California
More than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders as wildfires affect heavily populated communities in Los Angeles County.
Shen Yun Production Simply ‘Perfect, Perfect,’ Says Musician
Mrs. Dutch and her husband, Charles, saw a Shen Yun performance at Columbia County Performing Arts Center in Augusta, Georgia, on Jan. 7.
Schumer Accuses Republicans of Undermining Norms in Trump Nominee Confirmations
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Republicans are undermining transparency and accountability by rushing the confirmation process.
Infographic: A Who’s Who of All Trump’s Cabinet Level Nominees
Coming from diverse backgrounds, the president-elect’s Cabinet selections bring a variety of skills to the new government.
Support for Laken Riley Act Grows Among Senate Democrats
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego says he will co-sponsor the bill.
Day in Photos: Fires Near Los Angeles, New Archaeological Discoveries in Egypt, Migrant Gave Birth in a Boat
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Man With Machete Arrested at US Capitol During Jimmy Carter Public Visitations
Officers noticed the machete as the man’s bag was being scanned through an X-ray machine.
CDC Says 140 People Sickened in 2 Cruise Outbreaks
Agency officials said norovirus cases increased in recent days across the United States.
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of 2024 Final Quarter Estimated Tax Payment Due Date
Taxpayers who planned to file returns on Jan. 9 can now get a one-day extension and file the next day.
Florida Grand Jury Investigating COVID-19 Vaccines Finds Problems, but No Crimes
Some actions that Pfizer and Moderna took should probably not be legal, the grand jury said.
‘China Is the Problem,’ Ford Says as Trump Ramps Up Talk of ‘51st State’, Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the focus should be on China as a bad actor rather than having trade disputes between Canada and the US as allies.
The Best of International Realist Art
The winners of the 17th International ARC Salon Competition are in.
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Cutting the Budget
In an effort to change the objective of a bureaucracy, you need to establish goals and rewards for success in achieving those goals.
There Was a Time
Someday, maybe, God will decide we’ve suffered enough, and ... then we will return.
The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
A History of the American Nation
A patriotic poem by Ted Schneider
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How the ‘Bridge That Couldn’t Be Built’ Was Built
In ‘This Week in History,’ the citizens of San Francisco chose to build the impossible bridge and rely on a brilliant designer to lead the way.
NHL Cancels Game in Los Angeles; NBA, NHL Monitoring Palisades Fire
The NHL canceled Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames because of the fire, while Los Angeles Lakers and Rams games could be in jeop
NHL Cancels Game in Los Angeles; NBA, NHL Monitoring Palisades Fire
The NHL canceled Wednesday’s game between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames because of the fire, while Los Angeles Lakers and Rams games could be in jeop
Zach Braff Reveals He ‘Foster Failed’ and Adopted Rescue Pit Bull
The former ‘Scrubs’ star adopted a dog he had been fostering for more than a month.
Zach Braff Reveals He ‘Foster Failed’ and Adopted Rescue Pit Bull
The former ‘Scrubs’ star adopted a dog he had been fostering for more than a month.
Higher Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ Scores in Children, New Review Finds
New research has identified 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter as a key threshold for child development safety concerns.
Higher Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ Scores in Children, New Review Finds
New research has identified 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter as a key threshold for child development safety concerns.
Dirty Shirts, Nuns, Pirates, and Old Hickory: The Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson brought together a motley crew to fight the Battle of New Orleans, a battle that helped shape America’s self-image.
Abraham Lincoln, the Wrestler
His grappling prowess intimidated his opponents and earned their respect.
Henry Mancini: Composer Extraordinaire of Film and TV Scores
One hundred years after his birth, the son of an immigrant steel worker endows American culture with a legacy of songs.
Novel: A WWII Old-Fashioned Hero Fights the Japanese at Sea
‘Sink the Rising Sun’ follows America’s entry into World War II through an action-ready hero who faces the problem of Navy being stuck in the past.
Dirty Shirts, Nuns, Pirates, and Old Hickory: The Battle of New Orleans
Andrew Jackson brought together a motley crew to fight the Battle of New Orleans, a battle that helped shape America’s self-image.
The Best Way to Reheat Lasagna so It Never Dries Out
Individual slices or a whole lasagna will need to be reheated differently.
What’s Coming to Florida in 2025: A New Theme Park, Huge Planetarium, and Free Disney Water Parks
There are some promising new attractions and deals coming to Central Florida.
It’s a Jubilee Year in Rome: Here’s What That Means
Jubilee Year will bring in even more tourists than usual so if you want to take part, book everything well in advance.
6 Reasons I Prefer Cruises When I Travel With Family
On a cruise, family can play, eat, and sight-see without the regular worries of travel.
What’s Coming to Florida in 2025: A New Theme Park, Huge Planetarium, and Free Disney Water Parks
There are some promising new attractions and deals coming to Central Florida.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center: Nashville’s Classical Revival
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a modern, classical concert hall in downtown Nashville.
Oliver Anthony: ‘Light a Fire No One Can Extinguish’
The ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ songwriter Oliver Anthony is shifting his focus from the music industry to ministry.
Van Zant’s ‘Always Look Up’ Was a Long Time Coming
Johnny and Donnie Van Zant’s debut faith-based album “Always Look Up” is their most personal release so far.
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