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- Associated Press
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With coronavirus shots now in the arms of nearly half of American adults, the parts of the U.S. that are excelling and those that are struggling with vaccinations are starting to look like the nation’s political map: deeply divided between red and blue states. Out in front is New Hampshire, where 65% of the population age 18 and older has received at least one dose of the vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All have a history of voting Democratic and supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
- The Independent
Biden expels Russian diplomats and announces new sanctions in retaliation for hacking
Sanctions follow allegations of election interference and a hacking campaign
- The Independent
CEO who Fox News called 'socialist' for $70k minimum wage says company is now worth $10billion
The company’s revenue has tripled since the change was implemented
- LA Times
Long Beach wants to help Biden house immigrant children. But are city leaders ready?
In their rush to help unaccompanied immigrant children, some critics question whether Long Beach leaders understand what they are getting themselves into.
- The Independent
Daunte Wright protester shows CNN his can of soup, mocking 2020 Trump comments
‘I’m just standing here today with soup for my family,’ the protester says, echoing an odd comment from Donald Trump last summer
- The Independent
Pelosi says she would have ‘battled’ capitol rioters with stilettos: ‘I’m a street fighter’
Rioters were seen searching for the House Speaker on 6 January
- The Independent
Democrats to unveil bill adding four new justices to the Supreme Court
The bill aims to expand the number of Supreme Court justices from nine to 13
- The Independent
Russian intelligence agent linked to Trump campaign among Kremlin figures sanctioned by Biden
A Russian intelligence agent accused of attempting to undermine US election integrity and sow disinformation was among Kremlin-linked figures targeted in Russian sanctions announced on Thursday. Federal authorities alleged that Konstantin Kilimnik "provided the Russian Intelligence Services with sensitive information on polling and campaign strategy" for former president Donald Trump in 2016. The allegations connect to findings from Robert Mueller's investigation and congressional investigations that assessed Mr Kilimnik was fed information by former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort.
- BBC
Afghanistan war: What has the conflict cost the US?
The US is to pull its forces out of Afghanistan by September - how much has it spent on the war?
- The Independent
America facing vaccine passport ‘mess’, experts warn
‘I think it’s going to be a tidal wave that’s going to be very difficult to stop’
- BBC
Daunte Wright shooting: Police resignations fail to ease unrest over death
Protests continue after a Minnesota police chief and the officer who killed a black motorist quit.
- USA TODAY
'The progress Afghanistan has made ... will all be for naught,' retired general fears
Retired Maj. Gen. Mark Quantock predicts what the next year will be like in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops. It's grim.
- USA TODAY
There's a huge Overstock Black Friday sale happening for spring—all the best deals to shop
There's a huge Overstock Black Friday sale happening right now, with big-time discounts on sofas, beds, tables and other pieces—find out more.
- The Independent
The state of Washington DC statehood: What House Democrats are proposing and why it will probably fail
Democrats call it fixing systemic inequality that is critical to achieving racial justice. Republicans call it a power grab to pack Congress, writes Justin Vallejo
- Associated Press
Biden to pull US troops from Afghanistan, end 'forever war'
President Joe Biden said Wednesday he will withdraw remaining U.S. troops from the "forever war” in Afghanistan, declaring that the Sept. 11 terror attacks of 20 years ago cannot justify American forces still dying in the nation's longest war. The U.S. cannot continue to pour resources into an intractable war and expect different results, Biden said.
- LA Times
Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will take their squabble to the octagon
Two days after Conor McGregor canceled his bout with Dustin Poirier, the UFC said the fight is on for a full house at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Associated Press
UAE sets new ambitious timeline for launch of moon rover
The United Arab Emirates’ space center announced Wednesday a more ambitious timeline for sending its first rover to the moon. The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center said it is partnering with Japan’s ispace company to send a rover to the moon on an unmanned spacecraft by 2022, rather than 2024. The “Rashid” rover, named after Dubai’s ruling family, will deploy to the moon using ispace's lunar lander.
- The Independent
Will Derek Chauvin take the stand and when will we have verdict on George Floyd case?
Chauvin refuses to testify despite facing three charges
- Associated Press
Giordano, Markstrom lead Flames to 4-1 win over Canadiens
Mark Giordano had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom stopped 26 shots and the Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 Wednesday night. Noah Hanafin, Josh Leivo and Sean Monahan also scored, and Chris Tanev had two assists. The Flames have won three straight to pull four points behind the Canadiens for the fourth and final playoff spot in the North Division, though Montreal has three games in hand.