Works from the Boy Scouts of America’s art collection will go up for auction to help compensate tens of thousands of people who were sexually abused while in scouting.
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Qatar has decided to suspend its Gaza mediation efforts, officials say
But the country is highly likely to return to the efforts if both Israel and Hamas show ‘serious political willingness’ to reach a deal, according to an official with Egypt, the other key mediator.
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Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County.
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Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.
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Shoe brand Steve Madden slashing Chinese imports ahead of Trump tariffs
The company, known for its trendy footwear for teens, announced the moves on Thursday, and said it had already been developing a factory network in Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil for several years.
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Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.
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President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff, first woman in the post
On the campaign, Wiles was able to do what few others have been able to: help control Trump’s impulses — not by chiding or lecturing, but by earning his respect and showing him he was better off when he followed her advice.
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Defiant Giuliani says he’s a victim of ‘political persecution’ as he’s told again to give up assets
A federal judge has ordered the former mayor of New York City to quickly surrender cherished assets as part of a $148 million defamation judgment against the former New York City mayor.
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Pentagon chief presses military to carry out smooth transition and obey all lawful orders
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Austin reminded all members of the military that they swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution – ‘and that is precisely what you will continue to do.’
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CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, said Dr. Nirav Shah, principal director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.