Failing and inadequate security cameras were an issue in the deaths of gangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger and financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Biden pumps up Africa relations, will visit next year
The administration is looking to strengthen relations with African nations as China has surpassed the U.S. in trade with the continent and is aiming to grow its military presence.
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Senate passes defense bill rescinding COVID vaccine mandate
The Senate passed the defense policy bill by a vote of 83-11. The measure also received broad bipartisan support in the House last week.
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U.S. plans for more migrant releases when asylum limits end
Earlier this year, Customs and Border Protection expected as many as 18,000 migrants a day may cross the border when Title 42 ends.
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Jan. 6 committee to vote Monday on riot criminal referrals
The committee will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department but has not disclosed who the targets would be.
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Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter
The trio was convicted in October of providing material support for a terrorist act.
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House approves referendum to ‘decolonize’ Puerto Rico
The bill stands little chance of passing the Senate.
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White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests
COVID-19 cases have shown a marked increase after Thanksgiving, and further increases are projected from Christmas and New Year’s.
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South cleans up from tornadoes as blizzards head to New England
The weather service said heavy snowfall is expected across portions of interior New York and New England through the weekend with storm totals expected to reach 1 to 2 feet.
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High inflation and efforts to tame it defined 2022 economy
U.S. inflation, an economic afterthought for decades, returned in 2022 with the relentless rise in prices devouring workers’ pay and putting American consumers in a foul mood.