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If realized, Han’s impeachment would further deepen South Korea’s political tumult and worries by neighboring countries caused by Yoon’s stunning Dec. 3 martial law declaration and ensuing impeachment.

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White House Says Pakistan Is Developing Long-Range Missile Capable of Hitting the U.S.  The Wall Street Journal

Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘vigorously pursue the death penalty’  CNN Biden’s rationale behind Christmas present for death row killers foggy at best: expert  Fox News Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates

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The first sighting was at a military site in New Jersey, then the phenomenon spread into neighboring states. Government assurances that most “drones” were not drones at all has not tamped down curiosity.

White House Says Pakistan Is Developing Long-Range Missile Capable of Hitting the U.S.  The Wall Street Journal

Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast  BBC.com Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion in engine room  The Guardian Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion, Russian Foreign Ministry says  Reuters Russian cargo ship sinks off the

Trump names OSTP director as part of White House tech team  Science