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National security police detained seven people linked to the popular news site, dealing a further blow to freedom of speech in a city once celebrated for its rambunctious journalism.

White House, Jan. 6 panel agree to shield some docs  Moscow-Pullman Daily News Jan. 6 panel reaches deal with White House to defer some document requests  NBC News Jan. 6 panel reaches deal with Biden White House to defer certain document requests

The South African leader was key to the anti-apartheid movement. He chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and preached forgiveness. Tutu died Dec. 26. Originally broadcast in ’84 and ’99.

Kevin Dawes describes how a fellow prisoner in Syria kept a promise that called attention to Dawes’ detention. Now, five years after his release, Dawes is suing the Syrian regime. (Image credit: Preston Gannaway for NPR)

UK COVID cases soar to new daily record of 183,037: Live  Al Jazeera English WHO warns of Omicron driving a ‘tsunami of cases’  Reuters WHO chief worried about ‘tsunami’ of omicron, delta COVID cases  Fox News Healthy, boosted people unlikely to develop severe

Presidents Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak by telephone Thursday amid high tension on Ukraine, setting the tone for US-Russia security talks next month, the two nations announced. It will be the second telephone call in less than a

More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to the highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average.

Biden to speak with Putin on Thursday at Russian leader’s request  CNN Biden, Putin to speak Thursday amid growing tensions over Ukraine  NBC News Biden to hold another call with Putin on Thursday | TheHill  The Hill Biden to speak to Putin on

Covid-19, Omicron Variant and Testing News: Live Updates  The New York Times U.S. Covid cases rise to pandemic high as delta and omicron circulate at same time  CNBC The latest on coronavirus pandemic and Omicron variant: Live updates  CNN World hits record number

The NFL says Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. Madden’s exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades.