Standoffs are aimed at bringing attention to demands to lift COVID-19 mandates.
Deb Hardy
Staff Writer
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Judge nixes Ghislaine Maxwell’s request to seal motions for new trial
A federal judge has ruled that the Epstein associate’s bid for a new trial must be aired out in the open.
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U.S .evacuating most Ukraine embassy staff over invasion fears
A very limited number of staff will stay to keep communications open with the government, but all consular operations will be suspended.
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Republicans push U.S. schools to post all class materials online
Teachers say proposed laws threaten their professional independence while dragging them into a culture war.
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French police tow ‘freedom convoys’ to prevent Paris blockade
PARIS — French police began removing demonstrators and towing away cars as they cracked down on attempts by protesters inspired by Canada’s “freedom convoys” from blockading Paris. Despite the interception of convoys on the Paris ring road earlier on Saturday, several demonstrators managed to evade police controls and drove to the Champs-Elysees in the center […]
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Trump dangles prospect of pardons for Jan. 6 defendants
Two Republican senators, Maine’s Susan Collins and South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham, have criticized the former president’s suggestions, made at a Texas rally on Saturday.
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Storm Malik hits northern Europe with force; at least 4 dead
In Germany, a man was reportedly killed on Saturday after being hit by a billboard that was loosened by the storm.
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9 people killed in Las Vegas crash involving 6 vehicles and 15 people
Fatalities range from young children to middle-aged adults after a driver ran a red light.
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Rafael Nadal makes dramatic comeback, wins men’s record 21st Grand Slam singles title at Australian Open
Nadal rallies from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.
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Joni Mitchell joining Neil Young in protest over Spotify
She wants her music removed from the streaming service, which aired a podcast featuring a doctor who has been banned from Twitter for spreading COVID misinformation.