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• Key findings from the latest transcripts released by the Jan. 6 panel

  27-12-2022 23:55 via cnn.com
  
  The January 6 committee released another batch of transcripts Tuesday, including two more of its interviews with blockbuster witness Cassidy Hutchinson and testimony from several other Trump White House officials.
  
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• Rep.-elect Santos faces growing condemnation for lies as House GOP leadership remains silent

  27-12-2022 23:23 via cnn.com
  
  GOP Rep.-elect George Santos is facing growing condemnation from House Democrats, some of whom have called on him to step aside, and even from some corners of the GOP, with at least one of his fellow incoming Republicans calling for him to face an ethics investigation. House GOP leadership, however, remains silent over revelations that the New York Republican lied about parts of his biography. 
  
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• New York Rep.-elect Santos faces growing condemnation as House GOP leadership remains silent

  27-12-2022 23:23 via cnn.com
  
  GOP Rep.-elect George Santos is facing growing condemnation from House Democrats, some of whom have called on him to step aside, and even from some corners of the GOP, with at least one of his fellow incoming Republicans calling for him to face an ethics investigation. House GOP leadership, however, remains silent over revelations that the New York Republican lied about parts of his biography. 
  
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• Arizona judge orders Kari Lake to pay fees for election lawsuit but declines to sanction her

  27-12-2022 23:05 via cnn.com
  
  Three days after a judge rejected Kari Lake's election challenge in the Arizona race for governor, a judge in Maricopa County has ordered her to compensate her opponent, Katie Hobbs, in her capacity as governor-elect and outgoing secretary of state but stopped short of sanctioning Lake for filing the lawsuit.
  
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• US Supreme Court says Trump-era border restriction will remain in effect while legal challenges play out

  27-12-2022 22:56 via cnn.com
  
  The Supreme Court said Tuesday that the controversial Trump-era border restriction known as Title 42 will remain in effect while legal challenges play out, a move that ensures that federal officials will be able to continue to swiftly expel migrants at US borders at least for the next several months.
  
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• How a stranded South Korean tour group found shelter in an unlikely place

  27-12-2022 22:46 via cnn.com
  
  As millions of holiday travelers piled into cars and flooded into airports with stuffed bags in tow over the weekend, the paralyzing winter storm that has been sweeping across the US threatened to halt or significantly delay many people's journeys.
  
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• Man sentenced to 16 years for plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

  27-12-2022 22:44 via nbcnews.com
  
  A federal judge sentenced a man to 16 years in prison Tuesday for his role in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov.
  
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• Families prayed for a miracle as a deadly blizzard trapped their loved ones in cars. None came.

  27-12-2022 22:40 via nbcnews.com
  
  The families prayed for a miracle, knowing their loved ones were trapped in their cars for days as an unprecedented blizzard paralyzed Buffalo, New York, with
  
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• Trump tax returns to be released to the public Friday, House committee says

  27-12-2022 22:27 via nbcnews.com
  
  The House Ways and Means Committee plans to release Donald Trump’s tax returns Friday, a spokesperson for the committee said Tuesday.
  
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• Congressman-elect George Santos faces increasing calls to resign

  27-12-2022 21:54 via nbcnews.com
  
  Rep.-elect George Santos is facing increasing calls to resign after he admitted that he fabricated parts of his résumé, including information about his
  
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• Residents of Mississippi capital 'tired of apologies' as water stoppages continue

  27-12-2022 21:36 via nbcnews.com
  
  Residents of Mississippi's largest city are "tired of apologies" but have no choice but to endure ongoing water stoppages in the wake of extreme weather,
  
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• Trump tax returns to be released by House panel on Friday

  27-12-2022 20:54 via cnn.com
  
  The House Ways and Means Committee will release former President Donald Trump's tax returns Friday morning, a source familiar confirmed to CNN.
  
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• 'Really f--ing hard': Kim Kardashian on challenges of co-parenting with Kanye West

  27-12-2022 20:42 via cnn.com
  
  In an interview with Angie Martinez on her "IRL" podcast, Kim Kardashian opened up for the first time on the challenges of co-parenting with Kanye West since their divorce.
  
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• French open suicide investigation after Iranian found dead in river

  27-12-2022 20:02 via theguardian.com
  Mohammad Moradi posted video online saying he would kill himself to highlight Iran’s crackdown on protestsFrench authorities are investigating as suicide the drowning of an Iranian man in the south-eastern city of Lyon who had said on social media he was going to kill himself to draw attention to the protest crackdown in Iran.Mohammad Moradi, 38, was found in the River Rhône that flows through the centre of Lyon late on Monday, a police source told AFP. Continue reading...
  
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• Electric vehicle sales hit a tipping point in 2022

  27-12-2022 19:52 via cnn.com
  
  Next time you're circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren't just Teslas anymore, either.
  
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• Hugh Jackman's frenemy dynamic with Ryan Reynolds will bleed into 'Deadpool 3': 'They 'hate each other'

  27-12-2022 19:20 via cnn.com
  
  Hugh Jackman is sharing details on how his best-known character, grisly mutant X-Man Wolverine, will interact with Ryan Reynolds's wisecracking Deadpool in the upcoming "Deadpool 3."
  
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• Two miles of US-Mexico border fencing installed as migrants surge around Texas amid Title 42 limbo

  27-12-2022 19:19 via cnn.com
  
  Since the first length of fencing went up last week along the Mexican border near El Paso, the Texas National Guard has installed over two miles of the barricade and is expected to build more, an agency spokesperson told CNN on Monday.
  
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• Black creators say they ‘have to be perfect’ to get promotional products from brands. They want that to change.

  27-12-2022 19:15 via nbcnews.com
  
  Creators of color have spoken out about inequality in the influencer industry for years. But disparity in PR lists recently sparked debate on TikTok.
  
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• 8-year-old goes viral for incredible dance moves at school concert

  27-12-2022 18:32 via cnn.com
  
  8-year-old Jaden Williams was caught on camera tearing up the stage at his elementary school winter concert in Menlo Park, California. CNN affiliate KGO has the story.
  
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• Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt to retire after this NFL season

  27-12-2022 18:26 via cnn.com
  
  Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt will retire after the 2022 season, the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year announced on Tuesday. Watt said he played his "last ever" home game this past Sunday, a 19-16 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  
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• Despite Putin's claims, Ukraine peace talks look unlikely in near future

  27-12-2022 18:25 via cnn.com
  
  As a year dominated by Russia's war on Ukraine draws to a close, Vladimir Putin has made a point of suggesting he is open to peace talks despite evidence to the contrary, with comments that have been roundly dismissed by Kyiv and the West as a ruse at a time when the prospect of negotiations in the near future appears extremely remote.
  
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• China’s move to ease Covid travel restrictions lifts hopes for global economy

  27-12-2022 18:20 via theguardian.com
  Analysts says lifting of many rules may soften impact of higher interest rates and unblock supply chains in 2023Rush to book flights as restrictions easeChina’s decision to ease rules on travel in and out of the country, the world’s second-largest economy, has offered investors hope that it could soften the toll from higher interest rates on global stock markets and unblock supply chains amid a dark outlook for 2023.Chinese authorities said late on Monday that inbound travellers woul
  
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• Convicted leader of plot to kidnap Michigan governor is sentenced

  27-12-2022 18:16 via cnn.com
  
  A Michigan federal judge sentenced a man convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to 16 years in prison Tuesday.
  
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• A look back at the 2019 elections as 2023 election cycle kicks off

  27-12-2022 18:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Both parties spent over $93 million on ads in the 2019 gubernatorial races. That number could be even larger in 2023.
  
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• Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death

  27-12-2022 17:55 via nbcnews.com
  
  When Puerto Ricans belt the name Roberto Clemente in song, they want the world to understand their pride, unity and culture.
  
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• 'Tradwives' promote a lifestyle that evokes the 1950s. But their nostalgia is not without controversy

  27-12-2022 17:38 via cnn.com
  
  On certain corners of the internet, a segment of women is exhibiting a nostalgia for an era it has never known.
  
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• Convicted leader of plot to kidnap Michigan governor sentenced to 16 years in federal prison

  27-12-2022 17:38 via cnn.com
  
  A Michigan federal judge sentenced a man convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to 16 years in prison Tuesday.
  
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• A look into the lives of 'tradwives' -- the young women promoting a lifestyle that evokes the 1950s

  27-12-2022 17:38 via cnn.com
  
  On certain corners of the internet, a segment of women is exhibiting a nostalgia for an era it has never known.
  
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• Man fatally slashed two strangers in random encounters around New York City, officials say

  27-12-2022 17:28 via nbcnews.com
  
  Two seemingly isolated and random outdoor murders at the height of the holiday season and of the kind New Yorkers have increasingly feared since the pandemic began.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a blended family and hummingbird-themed Christmas

  27-12-2022 17:14 via cnn.com
  
  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have celebrated their first Christmas as Mr. and Mrs. Affleck.
  
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• Mental health-related emergency department visits and revisits are on the rise among children, study finds

  27-12-2022 17:06 via cnn.com
  
  Emergency department visits and revisits in children's hospitals that are related to mental health are "increasing rapidly," a new study suggests.
  
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• Lake Michigan is covered in 'ice pancakes' due to extreme cold

  27-12-2022 17:06 via cnn.com
  
  Aerial footage shows ice formations covering Lake Michigan, including a phenomenon only seen if temperatures drop to well below freezing for several days.
  
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• Indian police investigate Russian politician’s hotel death

  27-12-2022 17:06 via theguardian.com
  Death of Pavel Antov, who reportedly criticised Ukraine war, comes days after his travelling companion died at same hotelIndian police are investigating the sudden deaths at a luxury hotel of a wealthy Russian politician who reportedly criticised the Ukraine war, and his travelling companion.The body of Pavel Antov, 65, was found on Saturday in a pool of blood outside his lodgings in eastern Odisha state, where he was on holiday with three other Russian nationals. Continue reading...
  
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• Russian sausage magnate dies after hotel fall in India

  27-12-2022 17:00 via cnn.com
  
  Russian sausage magnate-turned-lawmaker Pavel Antov died in India on Saturday after falling from the third floor of his hotel, according to the Indian police.
  
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• Beef burger or fish sandwich? These menu labels encourage people to eat less red meat, study shows

  27-12-2022 17:00 via cnn.com
  
  A little more information on restaurant menus could encourage people to choose meals with a lower climate footprint, according to a new study, which found that adding climate impact labels to foods was an effective strategy to reduce red meat consumption.
  
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• Morrissey says Miley Cyrus wants off a track they've recorded

  27-12-2022 16:53 via cnn.com
  
  Morrissey isn't spreading holiday cheer.
  
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• Why eggs have been so expensive this year

  27-12-2022 16:49 via cnn.com
  
  Several grocery items have gotten more expensive this year. But nothing comes close to the rise in egg prices.
  
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• Man in homophobic, racist In-N-Out TikTok video is arrested on hate crime charges

  27-12-2022 16:41 via nbcnews.com
  
  A man was arrested on hate crime charges after police said a TikTok video showed him hurling homophobic and racist remarks at a Korean-American man and woman
  
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• Late-night hosts on 2022's top stories: From a 'pink trickle' to an Oscars slap

  27-12-2022 16:21 via cnn.com
  
  There were plenty of news stories in 2022, and through it all late night hosts were there to find humor. Here are some of the top stories of the year and the jokes that were delivered.
  
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• Piers Morgan's Twitter account posts offensive tweets before disappearing

  27-12-2022 16:17 via cnn.com
  
  Controversial British television host Piers Morgan's Twitter account sent out explicit, derogatory tweets to his 8.3 million followers Tuesday about the late Queen Elizabeth, singer Ed Sheeran, boxer Andrew Tate and others, before partially disappearing for some users.
  
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• Why a nearly 20-year-old federal law could be Santos' undoing

  27-12-2022 15:56 via cnn.com
  
  GOP Rep.-elect George Santos of New York admitted to lying about parts of his resume, including discrepancies in his employment, education history, and other public claims about his biography. CNN political commentator Errol Louis explains the potential legal consequences of his actions.
  
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• The best hotels to book in 2023

  27-12-2022 15:28 via cnn.com
  
  The coming year is looking to be a promising one for travel, with restrictions disappearing in many countries, new flight routes launching, and the hotel industry bringing its A game after two years of uncertainty.
  
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• Why Southwest is melting down

  27-12-2022 14:54 via cnn.com
  
  A punishing winter storm that dumped multiple feet of snow across much of America led to widespread flight cancellations over the Christmas holiday. By Monday, air travel was more or less back to normal -- unless you booked your holiday travel with Southwest Airlines.
  
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• Israeli authorities: Jerusalem bombing suspect ‘identifies with Islamic State’

  27-12-2022 14:46 via theguardian.com
  Aslam Farouh, believed to have carried out bus stop attacks last month, acted on ‘salafi-jihadi ideology’, officials sayIsraeli authorities say they have arrested a suspect in Jerusalem over twin bombings that killed two people last month and that he identifies with Islamic State.Aslam Farouh, 26, an Arab man with an Israeli residency card, lived between Ramallah and Kafr Akab, a neighbourhood of Jerusalem, the Shin Bet domestic security agency and Israel police said in a joint state
  
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• Oil and Turkish stocks were 2022 market winners. Russia funds and crypto tanked

  27-12-2022 14:03 via cnn.com
  
  Oil stocks skyrocketed in 2022, so it's no surprise funds that track the energy sector were Wall Street winners this year. But the top fund of the year is a surprising one: It invests in a variety of companies based in Turkey.
  
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• Arsène Wenger enjoys 'special' surprise return to Emirates Stadium as Arsenal beats West Ham

  27-12-2022 13:58 via cnn.com
  
  Arsène Wenger's departure from Arsenal as the club's manager in 2018 was bittersweet.
  
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• Flight carrying family of Iranian soccer legend Ali Daei forced to return

  27-12-2022 13:55 via cnn.com
  
  The family of an Iranian soccer great was prevented by authorities in the Islamic Republic from leaving the country on Monday.
  
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• Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears over how hard co-parenting is with Ye

  27-12-2022 13:50 via nbcnews.com
  
  Kim Kardashian broke down in tears while discussing the difficulty of co-parenting with Ye during an interview with Angie Martinez.
  
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• Young Sudanese archaeologists dig up history as ‘west knows best’ era ends

  27-12-2022 13:35 via theguardian.com
  On a continent that has long attracted western expeditions, a wave of young people are now exploring sites A late morning in Khartoum. Inside a low, dusty building in the centre of the Sudanese capital, there are crates of artefacts, a 7ft replica of a 2,000-year-old stone statue of a Nubian god, and students rushing through the corridors. Outside is noisy traffic, blinding sunlight and both branches of the Nile.Heading down one staircase are Sabrine Jamal, Nadia Musa, Athar Bela and Sabrine al-
  
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• Vehicles abandoned in snow as major US winter storm leaves at least 49 dead nationwide

  27-12-2022 13:33 via cnn.com
  
  Days into a deadly winter storm that bedeviled much of the US with freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, officials in Buffalo, New York, are focused on life-safety measures, plowing through thick snow to get to stranded drivers and to make way for emergency services.
  
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