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Two Men Arrested in Execution-Style Killings of a Family in California – The New York Times

Two Men Arrested in Execution-Style Killings of a Family in California  The New York Times 2 arrested in central California shooting that left 6 dead, including mother clutching 10-month-old son  CNN 2 arrested in California shooting that killed 6  Associated Press Two men

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House G.O.P. Subpoenas Biden Officials for Investigating School-Related Threats – The New York Times

House G.O.P. Subpoenas Biden Officials for Investigating School-Related Threats  The New York Times House Judiciary subpoenas FBI Director Wray on targeting of parents at school board meetings  Fox News Jim Jordan issues first subpoenas targeting Biden administration’s response to school board threats  CNN

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Wind chills in New England are so low, they’re literally off the charts – NBC News

Wind chills in New England are so low, they’re literally off the charts  NBC News Polar vortex brings deep freeze to Northeast  CBS Evening News Emergency measures enacted as ‘epic’ blast of cold air moves into the Northeast  CNN Arctic cold brings record-low

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Meteorologists are dutifully tracking the location of the Chinese balloon

While U.S. and Chinese officials are giving conflicting narratives over the balloon’s purpose, it poses no safety threat to civilians. But that hasn’t stopped people from tracking its route. (Image credit: Larry Mayer/AP)

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A Eurasian eagle owl has escaped from the Central Park Zoo and is still loose

The owl, who lives in the Central Park Zoo in Manhattan, was discovered missing around 8:30 p.m. Thursday after its exhibit was found vandalized. Zoo employees have eyes on the owl. (Image credit: Twitter/Screenshot by NPR)

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The ‘blue wall’ of silence allows bullying, sexual abuse and violence to infect police forces

After an alleged targeted campaign of bullying and sexual harassment by fellow members of the Vancouver Police Department, Const. Nicole Chan died by suicide in January 2019. A coroner’s inquest is now underway, examining the circumstances leading to her senseless,

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New federal rules would limit sugar in school meals for the 1st time

The plan would also dramatically cut sodium in meals served to the nation’s schoolkids by 2029, while boosting flexibility for foods made with whole grains.

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A jury clears Elon Musk of wrongdoing related to 2018 Tesla tweets

The verdict by the nine jurors was reached after less than two hours of deliberation following a three-week trial and represents a major vindication for Musk. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu/AP)

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Chinese surveillance balloon over U.S. raises tensions in already strained relationship

Defense Department officials are tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon that is making its way across the central part of the U.S. Senior officials say it’s maneuverable, designed for surveillance and Beijing was “trying to fly this balloon over sensitive

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The balloon thing is a bad sign for US-China relations

Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks on January 18, 2023. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a meeting with President Xi because of a Chinese surveillance balloon in US airspace. If you want a sense of

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