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The 3 defenses of Donald Trump – CNN

The 3 defenses of Donald Trump  CNN Inside Former President Donald Trump’s Upcoming Senate Impeachment Trial  NPR Here’s what to know about former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial  CNBC Who’s who in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial  Al Jazeera English Trump lawyers rip

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Justice Dept. To Transition U.S. Attorneys, Sparing 2 Involved In Political Probes

The transition process is routine for an incoming administration, although there were questions about what the Biden team would do about both the Hunter Biden and the Durham probes. (Image credit: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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A Hong Kong Court Denies Bail for Opposition Publisher Jimmy Lai

HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court on Tuesday denied bail for government critic and newspaper publisher Jimmy Lai who is facing charges under a sweeping new national security law. The ruling by the Court of Final Appeal comes amid

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Blinken supports Israel holding Golan, but backs off recognizing sovereignty

Top US diplomat questions legality of Trump saying strategic heights are part of Israel, but says as long as Assad in power, Iran present in region, there’s nothing to talk about

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As Protests Swell, Myanmar’s Junta Imposes a Curfew and a Ban on Meetings

YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s new military rulers on Monday signaled their intention to crack down on opponents of their takeover, issuing decrees that effectively banned peaceful public protests in the country’s two biggest cities. The restrictions were ordered after police

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Georgia investigating Trump for call pressing officials to ‘find’ votes

Secretary of state’s office confirms probe, but says decision on moving ahead up to attorney general; complaint accuses Trump of ‘conspiracy to commit election fraud’

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Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin and Will Accept It as Payment Soon

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Holders of Bitcoin may be able to cash in some of their investment in the digital currency for a brand new electric car. Electric automaker Tesla said Monday that it has invested around $1.5 billion in

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Proud Boy ‘Sergeant Of Arms’ To Remain In Custody Pending Appeal

A Seattle judge on Monday ruled that Ethan Nordean could be released on bond but halted the decision, so the Justice Department could appeal. Nordean will stay in custody by order of another judge. (Image credit: Carolyn Kaster/AP)

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A Man Charged in the U.S. Capitol Riot Worked for the FBI, His Lawyer Says

WASHINGTON — A man who authorities say is a leader of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group and helped to organize a ring of other extremists and led them in the attack last month at the U.S. Capitol has held

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Maya, a startup focused on accessible healthcare in Asia, raises $2.2 million seed for regional expansion

Maya is dedicated to making it easier for women to get healthcare, especially for sensitive issues like reproductive and mental health. Now the startup, based in Bangladesh and incorporated in Singapore, is expanding into new countries. Maya announced today it

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