Had Donald Trump persuaded the nation’s highest court to intervene, he could have run out the clock on the legislative committee, with Republicans ready to take control of the House in January.
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Death toll climbs as Indonesian rescuers search through rubble from quake
The country has been hit by stronger temblors, but poor infrastructure and its shallow depth led to extreme damage.
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Republicans gain in New Hampshire recount, but matter isn’t settled yet
Unofficial post-Election Day tallies showed 203 Republican winners and 197 Democrats, but pending recounts could still tip the final balance of power.
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Driver faces charges in connection with crash at Massachusetts Apple store
A 2019 Toyota 4Runner crashed into the Hingham store’s plate glass window and struck people on Monday morning.
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‘Stock up on blankets’: Ukrainians brace for horrific winter
Russian strikes have pummeled Ukraine in an onslaught that has caused widespread blackouts and deprived millions of Ukrainians of electricity, heat and water.
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Jury begins deliberating in Oath Keepers Jan. 6 sedition trial
The jury will weigh the charges that the Oath Keepers were not whipped into an impulsive frenzy by Donald Trump on Jan. 6 but came to Washington intent on stopping the transfer of presidential power at all costs.
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Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement
The sheer power and size of Swift’s fandom has spurred conversations about economic inequality, merely symbolized by Ticketmaster.
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Biden opens holidays, pardons turkeys Chocolate and Chip
It’s holiday time at the White House, and President Biden and his wife, Jill, are plunging into the season.
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Indiana doctor defends actions in 10-year-old’s abortion
An Indianapolis doctor said during her nearly 90 minutes of testimony that her lawsuit was aimed at protecting the girl’s privacy.
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Mothers, friends, performers among dead at Colorado gay club
The five people who were killed at a gay club in Colorado are being remembered as loving parents, enthusiastic performers and longtime patrons who cherished Club Q.