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January 27, 2023

Police Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols Case, GOP Identity, Overseeing Virus Research

January 27, 2023 • Five police officers are charged in the death of Tyre Nichols, Republicans disagree on what it means to be conservative, U.S. officials weigh how to oversee risky virus research.

Police Officers Charged in Tyre Nichols Case, GOP Identity, Overseeing Virus Research

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January 26, 2023

State of the Economy, Trump Allowed Back On Facebook, Fentanyl and Social Media

January 26, 2023 • What new federal data may reveal about consumer confidence and the U.S. economy, Meta lets Donald Trump back on Facebook, social media companies face pressure to crack down on online fentanyl sales.

State of the Economy, Trump Allowed Back On Facebook, Fentanyl and Social Media

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January 25, 2023

Ukraine's Allies Prepare To Send Battle Tanks, Tesla Earnings, Diplomacy in Africa

January 25, 2023 • A U.S. official says the Biden administration is "leaning towards" sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Tesla reports earnings amid turmoil, the U.S. attempts to strengthen ties in Africa.

Ukraine's Allies Prepare To Send Battle Tanks, Tesla Earnings, Diplomacy in Africa

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January 24, 2023

Shootings In Half Moon Bay, Ticketmaster Hearing, Oscar Nominations Announced

January 24, 2023 • Seven are dead and one is injured after California's second mass shooting in three days, U.S. senators hold a hearing on ticketing giant Ticketmaster, nominees for the 2023 Oscars are announced.

Shootings In Half Moon Bay, Ticketmaster Hearing, Oscar Nominations Announced

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January 23, 2023

Monterey Park Shooting, Biden Documents, Simplifying COVID Vaccines

January 23, 2023 • The latest on the deadly shooting in Monterey Park, President Biden's lawyers uncover more classified material at his Delaware home, and the FDA considers changing how COVID vaccines are administered.

Monterey Park Shooting, Biden Documents, Simplifying COVID Vaccines

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January 22, 2023

Chapter 2: The Walled City

January 22, 2023 • Every year, thousands of migrants arrive at the northern end of the African continent. Many have traveled for years, through jungle, farmland and the vast Sahara desert, hoping to cross into Europe, where they believe a better future awaits.

Chapter 2: The Walled City

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January 21, 2023

Political Chaos In Peru, More Heavy Arms To Ukraine, Coffee Pods & The Environment

January 21, 2023 • Protesters continue to take to the streets in Peru demanding that the President step down and for new elections. The U.S. will send a large package of weapons to Ukraine, but not the tanks Ukraine wants so badly. Coffee pods may not be as great for the environment as the latest buzz suggests.

Political Chaos In Peru, More Heavy Arms To Ukraine, Coffee Pods & The Environment

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January 20, 2023

Tanks to Ukraine, March For Life, Lunar New Year

January 20, 2023 • Ukraine's Western allies consider whether to send battle tanks to the country, what's next for the March for Life after Dobbs, China celebrates the Lunar New Year amid relaxed COVID rules.

Tanks to Ukraine, March For Life, Lunar New Year

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January 19, 2023

Another Fight Over the Debt Ceiling, Microsoft Layoffs, Classified Documents

January 19, 2023 • A high stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill, the tech industry turns to layoffs as it faces a sharp downturn, the dos and don'ts of handling classified documents,

Another Fight Over the Debt Ceiling, Microsoft Layoffs, Classified Documents

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January 18, 2023

Shootings Targeting Democrats In New Mexico, Tripledemic Study, New Data On PPP Loans

January 18, 2023 • Shootings in New Mexico targeted Democratic officials, a new study provides insights into viral "co-infections" among children, and data show that most Paycheck Protection Program loans were forgiven.

Shootings Targeting Democrats In New Mexico, Tripledemic Study, New Data On PPP Loans

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