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First Cambodian American mayor in U.S. takes office

First Cambodian American mayor in U.S. takes office

Sokhary Chau said his mother managed to keep her seven children alive for four years, surviving Cambodia's civil war to deliver them safely to the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Walz on pandemic, policy priorities as new year begins

Walz on pandemic, policy priorities as new year begins

Gov. Tim Walz spent the Christmas holiday isolating after he and other members of his family tested positive for COVID-19. Walz spoke to MPR News about his recovery, the latest in the state’s pandemic response and his policy priorities heading into this election year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Biden pushed to speak out more as U.S. democracy concerns grow

Biden pushed to speak out more as U.S. democracy concerns grow

President Joe Biden only rarely talks about last January's violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the conspiratorial lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. White House officials say the president believes the most effective way to combat election denialism is to focus on showing that government can work.
by The Associated Press

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Capitol rioters' tears, remorse don't spare them from jail

Capitol rioters' tears, remorse don't spare them from jail

Many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol a year ago are shedding tears and expressing remorse when judges sentence them for their part in the insurrection. But their excuses for joining the mob often fall flat in the face of overwhelmingly contradictory evidence.
by The Associated Press

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Angst over China, Russia lessens chance of U.S. nuke changes

Angst over China, Russia lessens chance of U.S. nuke changes

Joe Biden’s arrival in the White House nearly a year ago seemed to herald a historic shift toward less U.S. reliance on nuclear weapons and possibly a shrinking of the number of such arms. Now it seems that major shifts in American nuclear policy are unlikely.
by The Associated Press

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6 questions for politics in 2022

6 questions for politics in 2022

From control of Congress and the strength of the Biden presidency to potential Jan. 6 committee revelations and the future of abortion rights, there's a lot at stake in 2022.
by Domenico Montanaro

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