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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
The United States on Friday announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector and its “shadow fleet” of oil tankers in what could…
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We’ve Never Been Here Before: The Zero-Accountability Presidency
So here we are, at another one of those Trump moments that by now can only be called boringly surreal: The president-elect was sentenced…
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Serbia cancels Russian arms deals amid Ukraine war, Western sanctions
WARSAW, Poland — Serbia, one of Moscow’s staunchest allies in Europe, has been forced to cancel a number of contracts to purchase Russian…
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Trump Melts Down Over Hush-Money Sentencing in Bonkers Rant
The Supreme Court ruled 5–4 on Thursday against Trump, determining that there would be no further delays in processing the…
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Trump Dealt Major Blow as Judge Cannon’s Ruling Struck Down
“I think that, one, he’s the president, or he will be officially,” Fetterman continued. “And I think it’s pretty reasonable that if the…
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UK gas reserves 'concerningly low': Biggest supplier
Britain's biggest gas supplier said Friday UK storage levels are "concerningly low" owing to high demand caused by freezing weather and…
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Transcript: Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump-Alito Call Nails It
Cheney: Yeah, the decision is imminent, and the sentencing is scheduled for Friday. It’s not much time for them to deal with it. Again,…
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South Korea's far right borrows from Trump's playbook to bolster impeached Yoon
SEOUL — They gathered in subzero temperatures, waving banners that read, “Stop the steal.” Some voiced faint hope that President-elect…
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Barry Blitt’s “Two’s a Crowd”
In cartoonist Barry Blitt’s portrayal of the upcoming Inauguration Day, the new President is sidelined into a dash of yellow hair and a…
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The 2000s and the End of American Optimism
It’s impossible to contemplate the Y2K era and all its boosterism without also weighing the effects of the terrorist attacks of September…
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The Labor Movement Just Notched Two Big Wins
But Fain also put his heart and soul into trying to elect Kamala Harris president, because the partisan stakes have never been higher than…
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Europe rethinks Russia strategy over fears Trump will cut sanctions: report
The European Union is reviewing U.S. sanctions placed on Russia by President Biden, prompted by fears that these could be repealed by…
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law That Could Shut Down TikTok
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Friday on the fate of TikTok, the enormously popular video app that Congress says poses a looming…
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Video of Gavin Newsom confronted by angry Palisades resident goes viral
A clip of California Governor Gavin Newsom being confronted by a Palisades resident over the response to the Los Angeles wildfires has…
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Trump Chose 8 Economic Experts Who Will Defend Tariffs and Lower Taxes
President-elect Donald J. Trump has moved beyond the team-of-rivals approach from his first term and chosen economic aides who will defend…
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Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump-Alito Phone Call Draws Blood
This week, we learned that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito spoke privately with Donald Trump to recommend a former clerk for a job.…
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U.S. Ambassador Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
The United States ambassador to China, R. Nicholas Burns, said the Biden administration is making a last push to try to persuade China to…
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Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region
COPANCA, Moldova (AP) — Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili…
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Mel Gibson piles onto Gavin Newsom over California wildfires
Actor Mel Gibson denounced California Governor Gavin Newsom over the ongoing Los Angeles area wildfires while appearing on a Thursday…
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Nvidia slams Biden for trying to ‘pre-empt’ Trump with chip rules
NVIDIA criticised new chip export restrictions that are expected to be announced soon, saying the White House was trying to undercut the…
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‘Sea women’ and sacred waterfalls: Exploring one of Japan’s most stunning secrets
Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject…
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How Outlets on the Left and Right Have Covered the Los Angeles Wildfires
As deadly wildfires raged across Southern California this week, conservative and liberal media outlets reported similarly on the level of…
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Supreme Court turns down Trump plea to block New York sentencing for hush money conviction
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down President-elect Donald Trump’s plea to block a New York judge from sentencing him…
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BlackRock leaves major climate group amid Wall Street exodus
BLACKROCK is parting ways with one of the world’s biggest climate investor groups after being targeted by Republican politicians for its…