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What’s next for Maryland man awaiting a decision on whether he can stay in the US

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What’s next for Maryland man awaiting a decision on whether he can stay in the US

Today in History: January 16, Bush announces Operation Desert Storm

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

France’s Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition as he addresses troops

France’s Macron laughs off ‘harmless’ eye condition as he addresses troops

Cuba honors soldiers killed in Venezuela and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Cuba honors soldiers killed in Venezuela and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

Defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors

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How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

Judge orders release of Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis by agents with a battering ram

Judge orders release of Liberian man arrested in Minneapolis by agents with a battering ram

Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says

Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says

Insurrection Act: How it’s been used and what Trump wants to do with it

Insurrection Act: How it’s been used and what Trump wants to do with it

Photos of tensions between federal officers and locals in Minneapolis

Photos of tensions between federal officers and locals in Minneapolis

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking detailed voter information from California

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit seeking detailed voter information from California

Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis

Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis

The Latest: UN Security Council discusses Iran’s deadly protests after US request

The Latest: UN Security Council discusses Iran’s deadly protests after US request

Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action

Proposals on immigration enforcement flood into state legislatures, heightened by Minnesota action

Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate ‘woke distractions’

Defense Department says military newspaper Stars and Stripes must eliminate ‘woke distractions’

Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new crypto token

Inside the botched launch of ex-NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ new crypto token

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA’s first medical evacuation

Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ’s hometown

Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ’s hometown

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail

Senators worry that US Postal Service changes could disenfranchise voters who cast ballots by mail

Alaska court weighs voter misconduct charges in case that casts light on status of American Samoans

Alaska court weighs voter misconduct charges in case that casts light on status of American Samoans

Photos show Ukrainians enduring a frigid winter after Russian strikes knocked out power

Photos show Ukrainians enduring a frigid winter after Russian strikes knocked out power

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm

Kathleen Kennedy, steward of ‘Star Wars,’ steps down from Lucasfilm

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