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New Zealand’s Ardern bids emotional farewell during last appearance as prime minister

Jacinda Ardern made her final appearance as New Zealand's prime minister Tuesday as she bid an emotional farewell to her country's people, saying they'd been the "joy of the job."

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of ‘genocide’ against rainforest tribe in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused former President Jair Bolsonaro’s far-right administration of committing genocide against a tribal people in the Amazon where more than 500 indigenous children are believed to have died in the past few years.

Another hiker missing on California mountain where actor Julian Sands disappeared

Another hiker has gone missing on California's Mount Baldy as the search for British actor Julian Sands, who has not been seen or heard from since Jan. 13, continues.

Sen. John Thune suggests Sinema caucus with GOP to avoid three-way race for reelection

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) recommended on Monday that his close friend and fellow lawmaker Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), who recently left the Democratic Party, run for reelection as a Republican to avoid a three-way race.

Garland defends DOJ handling of Biden and Trump document investigations

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice's handling of the separate investigations into the classified documents that were allegedly mishandled by former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.

Seven dead after multiple shootings in Half Moon Bay, California: Report

At least seven people were killed in two shootings at separate locations in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday afternoon, according to media reports.

VA benefit theft: Elderly woman ordered to repay nearly $500K of dead mother’s benefits

A 76-year-old woman who stole benefits sent to her dead mother from the Department of Veterans Affairs has been ordered to pay back nearly half a million dollars.

McCarthy taps three conservatives for powerful House Rules Committee

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced on Monday he tapped two conservatives who held out on him getting the gavel, Reps. Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Chip Roy (R-TX), to serve on the powerful House Rules Committee.

Texas bill to ban Chinese and Russians from purchasing land gains GOP support

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) is the latest supporter of a Texas Senate bill that would ban citizens from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran from purchasing land in the state.

Navy ship christened for former Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren

The U.S. Navy christened a ship named for former Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren. He presided over cases pertaining to civil rights issues during the turbulent 1950s and ‘60s.
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