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Trump orders most American troops to leave Somalia
The Pentagon said Friday it is pulling most U.S. troops out of Somalia on President Donald Trump's orders, continuing a post-election push by Trump to shrink U.S. involvement i…
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Council deals blow to family of Breonna Taylor
A council of Kentucky prosecutors said Friday it does not have the legal authority to appoint another special prosecutor in the police shooting of Breonna Taylor, despite a ple…
politics
Conway jumps off Trump train with dose of reality
The former White House counselor also said President Donald Trump has a right to continue challenging the 2020 election results.
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politics
'It was not a mistake': Nancy Pelosi defends her rejection of the Trump administration's $1.8 trillion stimulus offer after throwing support behind a relief package half its size
Pelosi said "a new president and a vaccine" was a "game changer" in her support of a smaller $908 billion stimulus package.
politics
Romney blasts Trump for 'heartbreaking' loss of life
The Utah senator also criticized fellow GOP lawmakers for attempting to turn mask wearing — a public health measure — into "a matter of liberty."
sports
Texas high school player charged in attack on ref
A Texas high school learned its football season is over the day after one of its defensive linemen attacked a referee during a game.
politics
Ever wonder how a governor with COVID-19 signs bills?
If you're Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colo.), the answer rhymes with "blysol."
international
U.N.: 2021 shaping up to be humanitarian catastrophe
Next year is shaping up to be a humanitarian catastrophe and rich countries must not trample poor countries in a "stampede for vaccines" to combat the coronavirus pandemic, top…
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Attorney withdraws from Rittenhouse criminal case
A California attorney for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding a third during a night of unrest in Wisconsin is extracting himself from h…
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Outrage in D.C. over ‘heinous’ murder of 1-year-old
An alarming surge of gun violence in the nation’s capital has claimed the life of a 1-year-old “angel” who was shot to death inside his family’s car this week. Carmelo Duncan w…
politics
Speaker Pelosi says there is 'momentum' to reach Covid relief deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said Friday that there is "momentum" on Capitol Hill to reach a deal on coronavirus relief, further optimism that legislation could be app…
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Virginia board renames schools honoring 2 US presidents
Schools in Virginia honoring two U.S. presidents who sided with or praised the Confederacy are getting new names, along with an elementary that honored a superintendent who fun…
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FDA chief hopes to have vaccine decision this month
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's chief had a "robust discussion" with the White House this week about the timeline for coronavirus vaccine approvals and believes vaccina…
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science & tech
Video shows dramatic collapse of massive radio tower
The footage shows the 900-ton receiver platform plummeting more than 400 feet onto the reflector dish below in an unplanned collapse.
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Two US marshals shot, fugitive killed in Bronx gunfight
A suspect in the shooting of a state trooper in Massachusetts was killed during a gunfight with U.S. marshals in New York City early Friday that left two of the officers wounde…
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States face deadline to submit requests for vaccine
Across the U.S., the surge has swamped hospitals and left nurses and other health care workers shorthanded and burned out.
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Nebraska ‘drug kingpin’ on the lam for 35 years caught by passport fraud, feds say
A former drug trafficker suspected of moving tons of narcotics was on the lam for 35 years before federal authorities arrested him for passport fraud Tuesday in Florida, the Ju…
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Fauci sorry for suggesting U.K. rushed vaccine move
America’s top infectious disease expert has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has “great faith” in the coun…
politics
Kamala Harris reveals husband's official moniker
CNN’s Jake Tapper asked the vice president-elect if he would be known as 'the Second Dude.'

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