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Russia-Linked Tanker Detained After More Undersea Baltic Cables Cut

Finland’s leaders called for more NATO protection against alleged Russian sabotage on critical infrastructure.

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Investigation begins into the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Azerbaijan observed a day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about a possible cause of the disaster. (Image credit: Azamat Sarsenbayev)

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Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded, 1 stabbed – The Associated Press

Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded, 1 stabbed  The Associated Press Sky Harbor Airport Christmas shooting: Shelter-in-place lifted at Terminal 4; 2 people detained  FOX 10 News Phoenix 3 People Shot at Ariz. Airport During Christmas Day Family Dispute  PEOPLE

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California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles

Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

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California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles

Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

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Israel Ramps Up Strikes on Houthis, Targeting Yemen Airport, Power Stations

The Israeli military said the airstrikes targeted infrastructure that the Houthis have used to bring Iranian weapons and officials into Yemen.

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Peter Teeley, Who Coined the Term ‘Voodoo Economics,’ Dies at 84

He gave George H.W. Bush the phrase to level against Ronald Reagan—and ended up with a phrase that remains a go-to political criticism.

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Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Cable Is Cut – The New York Times

Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Cable Is Cut  The New York Times Finland investigates Russian ship after electricity disconnection  BBC.com Russia-Linked Tanker Detained After More Undersea Baltic Cables Cut  The Wall Street Journal Finland stops Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in

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Finland Seizes Ship After Undersea Cable Is Cut

The country’s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions to undersea infrastructure, underscored the danger of a so-called Russian shadow fleet.

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Trump has pressed for new voting requirements. Republicans in Congress will try to make that happen

Republicans want to push through long-sought changes such as voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements.

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