Nation and World Politics
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Security forces clash with protesters in Iran's main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations
Jan 06, 2026 7:50 am - Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down.
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Trump says the US ‘needs’ Greenland for Arctic security. Here's why
Jan 06, 2026 7:46 am - Greenland's strategic location above the Arctic Circle makes it a focal point in global security and trade debates.
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Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
Jan 05, 2026 8:59 pm - Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela amid mounting concerns that...
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Amid Illinois flu surge, U.S. drops key childhood vaccine recommendationsJan 05, 2026 6:27 pm - Health experts and medical organizations have criticized the move, warning that it could lead to fewer children getting vaccinated and an increase in illnesses and deaths.
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Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela
Jan 05, 2026 4:31 pm - Stocks gained ground on Wall Street Monday to kick off their first full week of the new year.
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Trump’s tax stimulus set to keep US economy on track in 2026
Jan 05, 2026 2:40 pm - After a year of rolling policy shocks, the US economy is set to get a lift from President Donald Trump’s tax-cuts package to keep the expansion on track in 2026. American...
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US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
Jan 05, 2026 1:14 pm - The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
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Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders
Jan 05, 2026 9:59 am - WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced that he is issuing a letter of censure to Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the lawmaker’s p...
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Walz drops bid for reelection as Minn. governor while Klobuchar considers run
Jan 05, 2026 9:31 am - Democratic Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he is dropping his bid for reelection in Minnesota, a dramatic turn for the two-term governor who gained national prominence as his party’s 2024 vice-presidential nominee but now faces intense scrutiny over welfare fraud investigations in his state.
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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s security chief ahead of Paris talks
Jan 05, 2026 9:06 am - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced the head of Ukraine’s security service Monday, continuing a top-level reshuffle ahead of a trip to Paris where he hoped to finalize agreements with allies on how to ensure that Russia doesn’t repeat its invasion if a peace agreement is signed.