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Jan 11 2021
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Moral imperative or dangerous precedent? House plans to impeach Trump again.
When rioting Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, Rep. Gerald Connolly was on the House floor. The Democrat from Virginia could hear pounding getting closer to the chamber, but wasn’t sure at first what it was. As word spread that angry mobs were inside the building, he saw Speaker Nancy Pelosi being escorted away, and members of the sergeant-at-arms securing the chamber doors.
Christian Science MonitorMar 30 2023
Headline Roundup
BNSF Train Carrying Ethanol Derails in Minnesota
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) train carrying ethanol derailed in Raymond, Minnesota early Thursday morning. Some of the 780 residents in the town, which is outside Minneapolis, were forced to evacuate when the train caught fire.
Key Details: The train of approximately 22 cars carrying corn syrup and ethanol came off the track around 1:00am; no injuries were reported. BNSF is
NewsNation Star Tribune Fox BusinessMar 22 2023
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Putin and Xi Conclude Talks In Moscow, Drawing Western Criticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Moscow this week, drawing criticism from the West.
The Details: The two leaders met this week in the Russian capital amid what Putin says are historically high levels of Russian-Chinese relations. The two promoted a multipolar world, and discussed concerns over NATO’s support of Ukraine, and Asia-Pacific countries
Fox News (Online News) The Hill CNN (Online News)Aug 30 2021
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Perspectives: The 13 US Service Members Killed in Kabul
Thirteen U.S. service members were among more than 170 people killed in last Thursday's suicide bombing at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan amid the nationwide evacuation effort. The 11 fallen Marines are: Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, age 25; Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23; Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, 31; Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22; Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23; Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22; Lance Cpl. David
New York Post (Opinion) Military Times Washington PostMar 04 2023
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Russian Forces Close In On Bakhmut
After months of intense fighting, Russian forces are close to fully capturing the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
The Details: Russian forces, including many mercenaries from the Wagner Group, are nearing full encirclement of the Ukrainian mining town of Bakhmut, after seven months of intense fighting. Ukrainian officials have been instructing the few remaining civilians to leave via
The Guardian Reuters Washington ExaminerAug 21 2023
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Tropical Storm Hilary Hits Southern California
Tropical Storm Hilary hit southern California Sunday, the region's first tropical storm in 84 years.
The Impact: Some communities in San Bernadino County and Riverside County were ordered to evacuate, and some schools and businesses closed Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday ahead of the storm's arrival, and flash flood warnings were in place until early
Orange County Register NewsNation HuffPostJan 09 2021
Fact Check
There’s no proof antifa stormed the Capitol. The rumor spread quickly anyway
In a violent scene like no other in American history, a sprawling crowd of President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol and halted congressional proceedings, wearing and waving Trump-branded paraphernalia and flags as they sought to overturn the election.
Lawmakers were evacuated as the rioters overwhelmed Capitol Police and bashed through the building’s doors and
PolitiFactFeb 18 2023
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Buttigieg, DOJ Criticized For Ohio Train Derailment Response
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is facing criticism for the federal response to a train derailment in Ohio that forced 2,000 people to evacuate their homes and has some worried about potential ecological damage and health risks from hazardous chemicals released from the wreckage.
Key Quotes: Sen. Marco Rubio called on Biden to fire Buttigieg for his handling of the incident,
Reuters Washington Examiner Vanity FairFeb 16 2023
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Ohio Train Crash Raises Questions on Transportation, Safety, Response
After a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio forced around 2,000 residents to evacuate while crews worked to control toxic chemicals still inside the wreckage, outlets across the spectrum are analyzing what factors might have contributed to the accident, potential fallout for the region, and how the media and federal government have responded to the incident.
Preventable Accident?
HuffPost Newsweek Fox News (Online News)Jul 25 2022
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California’s Largest Wildfire of the Year Burns Near Yosemite
The massive wildfire near California's Yosemite National Park quickly became the state's biggest blaze of the year.
The blaze, dubbed the Oak Fire, ignited on Friday afternoon near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday declared a state of emergency in the county and urged over 6,000 residents living in the area to evacuate. About 2,000 firefighters are
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