Trump threatens tariffs on European countries over Greenland dispute
President Trump announced plans to impose a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations starting in February, escalating tensions over his push for U.S. control of Greenland. The move has sparked widespread protests in Denmark and Greenland, with thousands marching against what they see as an attempted takeover.
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Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez linked to DEA investigations
Documents obtained by AP reveal that Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez has been involved in nearly a dozen DEA investigations, several of which remain ongoing, raising questions about her connections to illicit activities.
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Uganda's President Museveni wins disputed election amid violence and internet blackout
Yoweri Museveni secured his seventh term as Uganda's president in an election marred by government-imposed internet shutdowns, reports of deadly violence, and opposition claims of fraud. Main opposition candidate Bobi Wine condemned the results and said he was in hiding after police raided his home.
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NASA rolls out Artemis II spacecraft for crewed lunar mission
NASA moved the Artemis II spacecraft to the launch pad ahead of a mission that will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar orbit in over 50 years as part of the agency's plan to return Americans to the moon.
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Trump administration threatens to cut funding to sanctuary cities
The White House is threatening to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with immigration enforcement, reigniting a legal battle over whether the federal government can use funding to coerce state and local immigration policies.
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HIV vaccine trial faces funding crisis after Trump administration cuts
A promising HIV vaccine trial in Africa was nearly canceled after the Trump administration froze USAID funding, forcing researchers to scramble for alternative support. The team secured reduced funding from other sources to continue the pared-down trial, which they say is crucial for combating the epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa.
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RFK Jr.'s proposed health agency reorganization faces uncertainty
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to create a new Administration for a Healthy America remains in limbo, with no congressional funding or authorization, while behind-the-scenes planning continues amid chaotic staff cuts and restructuring at HHS agencies.
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US aircraft carrier faces persistent plumbing problems during deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford, America's newest aircraft carrier, is plagued by regular failures in its toilet system, forcing crew members to deal with unsanitary conditions and frequent breakdowns while deployed in the Caribbean as part of U.S. operations near Venezuela.
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Supreme Court to hear appeal by Roundup weedkiller maker to block lawsuits
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Winter weather blast hits Midwest and East Coast with potential snow in Florida
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