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• Why does Trump want to rename Denali after President McKinley?

  20-01-2025 22:55 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — Among the roughly 200 executive orders President Donald Trump is expected to sign during his first day in office is a declaration to restore the name of the 25th president, William McKinley, to an Alaska mountain.Ahead of his inauguration on Monday, it was revealed that Trump would sign an order to rename Denali as Mount McKinley (and rename the Gulf of Mexico).Why does renaming an Alaskan peak rise to the top of the list of Trump's first-day priorities?It appears to be a nod t
  
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• Below zero temps tonight, even colder tomorrow

  20-01-2025 22:02 via wane.com
  
  15 Fury Alert Days remain in effect for today and tomorrow, as wind chills drop to dangerously low levels. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldIn addition to our 15 Fury Alert Days, a Cold Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, remains in effect until 10 AM Wednesday for this dangerous cold.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday.Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winterAfter a brief visit with below-zero temperatures
  
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• Allen County districts announce synchronous and eLearning day

  20-01-2025 21:37 via wane.com
  
  ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) -- Multiple school districts in Allen County have announced closures as temperatures reach dangerous lows Monday and Tuesday.
  Northwest Allen County Schools (NACS) announced that schools in their district will be implementing a synchronous learning day on Tuesday.
  East Allen County Schools (EACS) announced they will be having an e-learning day on Tuesday, with students expected to be online by 9:45 a.m. for classes and attendance according to the district's Facebook pos
  
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• What executive orders is Trump signing on day 1 of presidency?

  20-01-2025 20:55 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump will put pen to paper Monday, signing an estimated 200 executive orders relating to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government, strictly defining two sexes and enforcing heightened border security.Trump signed a few nominations and executive orders from Capitol Hill following his inauguration. More executive orders were expected to be signed later in the day in front of a live audience at Capitol One Arena,
  
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• What executive orders did Trump sign on day 1 of presidency?

  20-01-2025 20:55 via wane.com
  
  (NewsNation) — President Donald Trump is putting pen to paper Monday, signing an estimated 200 executive orders relating to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government, strictly defining two sexes and enforcing heightened border security.Trump signed a few nominations and executive orders from Capitol Hill following his inauguration and then more in front of a crowd of his supporters at Capital One Arena. The first order he signed at the arena re
  
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• WATCH: Carrie Underwood sings 'America the Beautiful' a cappella after apparent tech issue at inauguration

  20-01-2025 19:19 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) — It wasn't planned, necessarily, but country singer Carrie Underwood briefly stole the show at the second inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday when an apparent technical issue led her to sing "America the Beautiful" a cappella.Underwood was introduced after Trump's speech — technically out of order — to perform the song with the Armed Forces Chorus.She arrived beside the podium and appeared to be waiting for her accompanying music. The music played briefl
  
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• Huntington home damaged in fire

  20-01-2025 19:09 via wane.com
  
  HUNTINGTON, Ind. (WANE) - A home in Huntington was damaged by a fire Monday.The Huntington City Police Department posted on Facebook warning residents to stay away from South Lafontaine Street. The fire was active around noon, and some nearby streets were shut down while crews put out the flames. It's unclear when the streets would reopen.Smoke appeared to be coming from a home in the street's 500 block, down the road from Little River.This story will be updated as we learn more.
  
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• Biden pardons family members in final minutes of presidency

  20-01-2025 17:56 via wane.com
  
  President Biden announced pardons for members of his family in the last minutes of his presidency, a shocking development as President-elect Trump’s inauguration is already underway.The blanket pardons were granted to his brother, James Biden; Sara Jones Biden, his sister-in-law; his sister, Valerie Biden Owens; John T. Owens, his brother-in-law; and Francis Biden, Biden’s other brother.“My family has been subjected to unrelenting attacks and threats, motivated solely
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump to sign executive orders in front of supporters at Capital One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump to be sworn in as 47th president

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump will take the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.The weather was expected to be so cold on Monday that the main ceremony was to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors was in 1985 when President Ronald Reagan began his second term. Monday’s forecast calls for the lowest Inauguration Day temperatures since that day.T
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump to attend inauguration luncheon

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump sworn in as 47th president

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Just before 11 a.m., Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.
  The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in&n
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump supporters celebrate inauguration at Capitol One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks to supporters after inauguration

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump signs executive orders, celebrates inauguration

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump signs appointments from Capitol

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump participates in military honors ceremony after inauguration

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump on his way to parade at Capitol One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump joins supporters at Capitol One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers 1st speech as 47th president

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Just before 11 a.m., Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.
  The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in&n
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump becomes 47th president

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Just before 11 a.m., Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in&nb
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump attends luncheon, supporters celebrate inauguration at Capitol One Arena

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• WATCH LIVE: Trump attends inauguration luncheon

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• Trump sworn in as 47th president, celebrates with supporters

  20-01-2025 15:05 via wane.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – On a frigid holiday Monday in Washington, D.C., Donald Trump took the oath of office for a second time to become the 47th president of the United States.Trump walked into the Capitol alongside President Joe Biden. They were followed by former presidents, Trump's cabinet nominees, senators, Supreme Court justices, and tech CEOs.The cold weather forecast Monday prompted the main ceremony to be moved inside the Capitol Rotunda. The last time the swearing-in was moved indoors
  
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• Trump prepares for 2nd inauguration

  20-01-2025 14:56 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President-elect Donald Trump will officially be sworn into office Monday.Trump’s inauguration will take place inside the U.S. Capitol because of cold temperatures in D.C.The cold has moved the inauguration inside, but it has not stopped Trump supporters from showing out.Thousands attended a victory rally Sunday night where the incoming president laid out some of his plans.In an hour-long speech at Capital One Arena, President-elect Donald Trump pledged to quickly imp
  
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• Trump returning to power after unprecedented comeback

  20-01-2025 14:32 via wane.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday, taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country's institutions.Trump will act swiftly after the ceremony, with executive orders already prepared for his signature to jumpstart deportations, increase fossil fuel development and reduce
  
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• Dangerously cold temperatures today

  20-01-2025 10:55 via wane.com
  
  15 Fury Alert Days remain in effect for Monday and Tuesday, as wind chills drop to dangerously low levels. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldIn addition to our 15 Fury Alert Days, a Cold Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, remains in effect until 10 AM Wednesday for this dangerous cold.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday.
  This cold weather product is new from the National Weather Service and replaces a Wind Chill Advisory. Click the link below
  
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• The yo-yo is "cool again" at Arlington Elementary

  20-01-2025 10:33 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – On a snowy Friday in January after school is out, an enthusiastic group of students at Arlington Elementary School are busy learning the finer points of "Rock the Cradle," a famous yo-yo trick.There's no other place in the world these kids from the Arlington Yo-Yo club would rather be at 3:30 in the afternoon while other kids start their weekends."It was my son Javier's idea to start a yo-yo club back in June," says Vince Munoz, a yo-yo enthusiast since the 1970s.
  
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• Kids learn life's ups and downs with yo-yo's

  20-01-2025 10:33 via wane.com
  
  On a snowy Friday in January after school is out, an enthusiastic group of students at Arlington Elementary School are busy learning the finer points of "Rock the Cradle," a famous yo-yo trick.There's no other place in the world these kids from the Arlington Yo-Yo club would rather be at 3:30 in the afternoon while other kids start their weekends."It was my son Javier's idea to start a yo-yo club back in June," says Vince Munoz, a yo-yo enthusiast since the 1970s. "His friends came over and star
  
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• Dangerous cold starting today

  20-01-2025 09:52 via wane.com
  
  After we wrapped up last week with some mild January days, we're going to be dealing with arctic air for the first part of this week.15 Fury Alert Days remain in effect for Monday and Tuesday, as wind chills drop to dangerously low levels. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldIn addition to our 15 Fury Alert Days, a Cold Weather Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, remains in effect until 10 AM Wednesday for this dangerous cold.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM W
  
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• Mama Mastodon: Sydney Freeman balancing basketball and motherhood with Purdue Fort Wayne

  20-01-2025 05:13 via wane.com
  
  FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Sydney Freeman starts stretching for practice. Her calm demeanor steadies Purdue Fort Wayne's women's basketball, who are enjoying their best season in program history.As the Mastodons get ready for practice, one-year old Kylo walks around the edge of the court. Players and coaches beam with smiles as they see one of the youngest Mastodon fans walk up to his mother. Freeman wraps her baby boy around her arms as she continues to get ready for practice.It's just another d
  
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• Tracking dangerously cold air through midweek

  20-01-2025 04:30 via wane.com
  
  After we wrapped up last week with some mild January days, we're going to be dealing with arctic air for the first part of this week.We have issued 15 Fury Alert Days for Monday and Tuesday, as wind chills drop to dangerously low levels. 15 Fury Alert Days issued for extreme coldThe National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for this dangerous cold. It will last until 10 AM Wednesday.A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM Wednesday.
  This cold weather product is new fro
  
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• Bitterly cold arctic air moving in tonight

  20-01-2025 00:45 via wane.com
  
  It is a cloudy and cold day across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We have been tracking some scattered lake effect snow showers throughout the day, but most are now tapering off this evening. Still watch out for a few slick spots though into tonight.Only a slight chance for a snow shower lingers tonight and skies will turn partly cloudy. Arctic air will be rapidly moving in as the night goes on.We have issued 15 Fury Alert Days for Monday and Tuesday, as wind chills drop to dangerously lo
  
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• TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order

  20-01-2025 00:44 via wane.com
  
  TikTok restored service to users in the United States on Sunday just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban, which President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to pause by executive order on his first day in office.Trump said he planned to issue the order to give TikTok’s China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the ban takes full effect. He announced the move on his Truth Social account as millions of U.S. TikTo
  
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• Trump plans barrage of Day 1 executive actions on border, energy, federal workforce

  20-01-2025 00:00 via wane.com
  
  President-elect Trump is planning a barrage of executive actions on energy, the border and immigration enforcement on his first day in office, four sources told The Hill.Stephen Miller, incoming White House deputy chief of staff for policy, briefed Republican congressional leaders about a number of planned actions on Sunday, according to three sources. Trump will sign dozens of executive orders on Monday, a fourth source said. The orders will also touch upon bringing back the federal workforce t
  
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• Spotty snow before an arctic blast arrives

  20-01-2025 00:00 via wane.com
  
  It is a cloudy and cold day across northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio. We have been tracking some scattered lake effect snow showers throughout the day, but most are now tapering off this evening. Still watch out for a few slick spots though into tonight.Only a slight chance for a snow shower lingers tonight and skies will turn partly cloudy. Arctic air will be rapidly moving in as the night goes on.We have issued 15 Fury Alert Days for Monday and Tuesday, as wind chills drop to dangerously lo
  
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