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Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a smooth transition of power

Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a smooth transition of power

President-elect Donald Trump has made a victor’s return to Washington. He's visiting the White House for an Oval Office meeting Wednesday with Democratic President Joe Biden and committing to a smooth transition of power. 
by The Associated Press

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How will Trump’s win impact Minneapolis police reform plans? One scholar says it could put a stop to progress

How will Trump’s win impact Minneapolis police reform plans? One scholar says it could put a stop to progress

Georgetown law professor Christy Lopez says the U.S. Department of Justice is unlikely to continue working with Minneapolis towards a federal consent decree if an agreement isn’t signed before Donald Trump takes office in January.

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Pakistan's smog is visible from space. This activist is 'frustrated' but won't give up

Pakistan's smog is visible from space. This activist is 'frustrated' but won't give up

The government in Lahore has closed schools and public spaces and shut down factories. Environmental lawyer Ahmad Rafay Alam shares his perspective: "frustrated" but still fighting.
by Kamala Thiagarajan

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Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy

Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy

President-elect Trump announced a "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE, that will be led by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, focused on shrinking the federal government.
by Camila Domonoske, Jeongyoon Han and Elena Moore

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Olympic champion wrestler Gable Steveson ends retirement, returns to University of Minnesota

Olympic champion wrestler Gable Steveson ends retirement, returns to University of Minnesota

Wrestler Gable Steveson, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, is coming out of retirement. Steveson will compete for the University of Minnesota for a fifth and final season. 
by The Associated Press

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What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security. It's one of the biggest government agencies that will be integral to his vow to secure the border and carry out a massive deportation operation.
by The Associated Press

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Williams and Grant help Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves 122-108

Williams and Grant help Trail Blazers beat Timberwolves 122-108

Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Naz Reid led Minnesota with 28 points in the loss while star guard Anthony Edwards pitched in 26 points.
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What happens when a vaccine skeptic leads health policy? Ask Florida

What happens when a vaccine skeptic leads health policy? Ask Florida

Among the names being floated to head the Department of Health and Human Services are RFK Jr. and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. Both are vaccine skeptics, which worries pediatricians.
by Maria Godoy

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Trump meets Biden in the Oval Office today. It's a tradition Trump skipped in 2020

Trump meets Biden in the Oval Office today. It's a tradition Trump skipped in 2020

President Biden called his predecessor — now, successor — a threat to democracy. Today he'll sit side by side with President-elect Trump as part of the ceremony around a smooth transfer of power.
by Tamara Keith

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