The House committee is examining the Trump adviser’s connection to promoting election fraud claims and his reported efforts to persuade state legislators to take steps to overturn the election results.
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First aerial images show volcano blast covered Tonga with ash
Despite sitting almost on top of the volcano that erupted so violently, the Pacific nation of Tonga appears to have avoided the widespread devastation that many initially feared.
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Supreme Court justices suggest Boston should have flown ‘Christian flag’
The issue seems to unite justices on the left and the right, and the Biden administration and ACLU also support the man who wanted to fly the flag.
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White House soft-launches COVID-19 test request website
People can order four at-home tests per residential address on the site, which will officially launch Wednesday.
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Nick Saban, Jerry West urge Manchin to support voting rights legislation
In a letter sent to Manchin last week, five sports leaders – most with ties to West Virginia – said they ‘strongly support urgently needed legislation that will protect both the rights of voters and the integrity of outcomes in all Federal elections.’
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Boris Johnson denies lying to Parliament about lockdown parties
Senior ministers in Johnson’s Conservative government say they believe him – but added the prime minister would have to resign if he is proven to have lied.
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U.S. faces wave of omicron deaths in coming weeks, models say
Despite signs omicron causes milder disease on average, the unprecedented level of infection means many vulnerable people will become severely sick.
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Blinken to meet with senior Russian as tensions mount over Ukraine
The U.S. has not concluded whether Russia plans to invade Ukraine or whether the show of military force near the border is intended to squeeze security concessions without an actual conflict.
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Israel lawmakers outraged over claim police used spyware against citizens
Hebrew-language business newspaper Calcalist reported that in 2020, police used the NSO spyware Pegasus to surveil leaders of protests against Netanyahu, who was then prime minister.
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Why airlines fear 5G will upend travel this week
The airline industry is raising the stakes in a showdown with AT&T and Verizon over plans to launch new 5G wireless service this week, warning that thousands of flights could be grounded or delayed if the rollout takes place near major airports