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Communities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop, some events on Monday took on an overtly political turn. In Atlanta, Liz Cheney spoke at the the annual commemorative service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King served as pastor. The former U.S. Representative who served on the U.S. House Committee that investigated the Jan. 6 insurrection, had especially harsh words for Trump. She referred to him only as “a former president” and said he “threatens the foundations of our nation and everything Dr. King persevered to save.”

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MLK Jr. holiday celebrations include acts of service and parades, but some take a political turn

January 15, 2024 at 6:23 p.m.

Communities across the nation have been celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with acts of service, prayer services and parades. But with the November presidential election as a backdrop,...

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Palestinian ambassador to UN calls on Non-Aligned Movement to pressure Israel to enforce cease-fire

January 15, 2024 at 6:22 p.m.

The Palestinian ambassador to the U.N. has called on the members of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, Uganda, to put pressure on Israel to implement a cease-fire in Gaza after...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's eager to return to the Pentagon after being released from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer he kept secret from President Joe Biden. Austin was released Monday and is expected to work from home as he recovers. The 70-year-old Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Dec. 22 and underwent surgery to treat cancer detected earlier that month. Austin developed an infection and was hospitalized Jan. 1. Biden found out Jan. 4. Austin's lack of transparency has triggered reviews on procedures for when a Cabinet member must transfer decision-making authorities to a deputy, as Austin did.

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Austin is released from hospital after complications from prostate cancer surgery he kept secret

January 15, 2024 at 2:25 p.m.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says he's eager to return to the Pentagon after being released from a hospital where he was treated for complications from surgery for prostate cancer he...

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Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

January 15, 2024 at 11:53 p.m.

The results are just the first in what will be a monthslong effort to secure the GOP nomination.

A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. and prolong a bitter cold that has set record-low temperatures in parts of the country and threatens to further disrupt daily life, including an NFL playoff game and the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest in Iowa. The National Weather Service says wind chills are expected to push down temperatures through at least midweek, possibly to 30 degrees below zero from the Northern Rockies to northern Kansas and into Iowa, testing the hardiness of caucusgoers willing to brave the deep chill on Monday. Arctic storms have left at least four dead and knocked out electricity to tens of thousands in the Northwest, brought snow to the South and walloped the Northeast with blizzard conditions.

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Arctic freeze continues to blast huge swaths of the US with sub-zero temperatures

January 15, 2024 at 6:43 a.m.

A dangerous Arctic blast will continue sweeping across the U.S. and prolong a bitter cold that has set record-low temperatures in parts of the country and threatens to further disrupt...

By ILLIA NOVIKOV (Associated Press) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian air force shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 early warning and control plane and an IL-22 command center aircraft in a significant blow for the Kremlin’s forces, Ukraine’s military chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi claimed Monday. The planes are key tools in helping orchestrate Russian battlefield […]

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Ukraine claims it shot down 2 Russian command and control aircraft in a significant blow to Moscow

January 15, 2024 at 6:41 a.m.

By ILLIA NOVIKOV (Associated Press) KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian air force shot down a Russian Beriev A-50 early warning and control plane and an IL-22 command center aircraft...

A trio of shows, led by the HBO drama “Succession,” have dominated the 75th Emmy Awards. “Succession" won six awards, including best drama series. FX’s “The Bear” won best comedy and won several acting honors, while the Netflix limited series “Beef” won five trophies at Monday’s ceremony. “Beef” stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong made history for Asian American performers, while Quinta Brunson’s win for comedy was the first for a female Black actor in more than 40 years. The Emmys celebrated its 75th edition with numerous cast reunions and nostalgic cues throughout the night, with host Anthony Anderson and his mother keeping the show moving briskly toward an on-time ending.

‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy and Quinta Brunson makes history

January 16, 2024 at 1:46 a.m.

A trio of shows, led by the HBO drama “Succession,” have dominated the 75th Emmy Awards. “Succession" won six awards, including best drama series. FX’s “The Bear” won best comedy...

Iowa Holds Republican Caucuses For First In The Nation Presidential Nominating Contest

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Republican caucuses live updates: Trump wins Iowa’s leadoff caucuses, while DeSantis takes second ahead of Haley

January 16, 2024 at 9:12 a.m.

The former president’s victory gives him a strong start in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

As frigid temperatures scour the Midwest, the Republican presidential nominating process will officially start Monday.

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Iowa caucuses: What to watch as voters weigh in on the Republican campaign’s first contest of 2024

January 15, 2024 at 3:39 p.m.

As frigid temperatures scour the Midwest, the Republican presidential nominating process will officially start Monday.

Cleveland State men go cold late, falls to Green Bay, 79-71

January 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Noah Reynolds scored 32 points and Green Bay beat Cleveland State 79-71. Reynolds added five assists for the Phoenix. Foster Wonders shot 5 for 10 from beyond the arc to...

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