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Trump had opened his first full day back in office by saying he would fire more than 1,000 presidential appointees 'who are not aligned with our vision,' including some high-profile names.
The bitter cold day opened with Biden and his wife, Jill, receiving Trump, and his wife, Melania, for a traditional Inauguration Day meet-and-greet over tea at the White House
China's population stood at 1.408 billion at the end of 2024, a decline of 1.39 million from the previous year
The fire occurred near the start of a two-week winter break for schools, when hotels in the region are packed
Trump is directing the attorney general to seek the dismissal of about 450 pending Jan. 6 cases
Unanimous vote for Florida senator, among the least controversial of president’s nominees
Trump has made broad crackdown on illegal immigration his top priority
He was serving life in prison for the deaths of the agents during a standoff on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota
The 2024 crime sparked nationwide protests over inadequate safety for women and led to a speedy trial in the country's slow-moving justice system
The decision comes after Trump warned of an enemies list filled with those who have crossed him politically or sought to hold him accountable for his attempt to overturn his 2020 election loss and his role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
Events honoring King and advocating for his vision of a just society will occur across the nation as many in the U.S. observe the peaceful transfer of power in the capital
The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok
Argentina’s Milei and Italy’s Meloni are expected to be in Washington; China’s Xi is sending his vice president as his representative
Jan Egeland, secretary-general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, said women and girls were bearing the brunt of dwindling financial support for nongovernmental groups and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
According to studio estimates on Sunday, The Keke Palmer buddy comedy earned $11.6 million through Sunday, beating Disney's “Mufasa: The Lion King" by a hair
Joe Biden spends his final full day as president in South Carolina, urging Americans to 'keep the faith in a better day to come' and reflecting on the impact of civil rights movement in pushing him into politics
Winter storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service have already gone into effect for parts of the Mid-Atlantic through Monday morning, with the forecast projecting up to 15 centimeters of snow
Three hostages held by Hamas were released Sunday after 471 days in captivity as part of ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group
Among the victims are community leader Carmelo Guerrero and seven people who sought to sign a peace deal, according to a report that a government ombudsman agency released late Saturday
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