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Taliban sells emeralds, gold and minerals to revive struggling Afghanistan economy
Hoping to revive Afghanistan’s struggling economy, the Taliban is mining emeralds, gold and gemstones to get cash flowing. Without U.S. aid to the country, the Islamic fundamentalist group is turning to buyers and investors in China, Russia and Iran. The World Bank estimated last April that Afghanistan’s economy lost more than a quarter of its… -
Zuckerberg appoints UFC boss and Trump ally Dana White to Meta Board
Meta is once again signaling its closeness to President-elect Donald Trump by appointing Trump ally and Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White to its Board of Directors. The appointment comes a week after the company named a former Republican political staffer as its head of policy and less than a month after it donated $1… -
Minnesota Democrats threaten to stay home to protect tie in state House
On Election Day, Minnesota voters split the state House evenly, with 67 Republicans and 67 Democrats winning their races. The two parties reached a power-sharing agreement to share committee control. But with one Democratic legislator legally unable to take his seat, Republicans say they’re ready to use their majority and elect a Republican speaker. Democrats,… -
US eases restrictions on aid for new Syrian government
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on aid to the rebel groups now governing Syria. It’s a step toward support for the Islamist rebels leading the country. But it’s also a sign of caution from the U.S. as they wait to see whether the government will keep its promises to protect the rights of women… -
Judge hears last-minute challenge to NYC congestion pricing plan
With less than 48 hours before congestion pricing takes effect in New York City, its fate is still up in the air. If approved, however, drivers could pay as much as $9 to use certain Manhattan streets. A judge in federal court heard arguments Friday, Jan. 3, in a case dividing leaders in New York… -
Woman convicted of killing pop star Selena files for parole
The Texas woman convicted of killing Latin pop star Selena in 1995 is filing for parole. Yolanda Saldívar, 63, has her first opportunity to file for parole this year after serving 30 years of her life sentence in prison. Saldívar shot and killed 23-year-old Selena Quintanilla-Pérez after a falling out with the singer. Saldívar had… -
Three people killed in deadly Honolulu fireworks explosion
Fireworks explosions after midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, killed three people and injured more than two dozen others in Honolulu. The incident is raising questions about the risks fireworks pose, particularly in Hawaii. “No one should have to endure such pain due to reckless and illegal activity,” Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said. “This incident is… -
Republicans’ trust in elections jumps after President-elect Trump’s win: Poll
The 2024 election unfolded under mostly the same sets of laws as the 2020 election. However, a new poll has found that this time around, Republicans have a lot more trust in election accuracy. In an AP poll, 64% of Republicans said they had “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of confidence in the… -
FBI says they now believe suspect in New Orleans terror attack acted alone
After the deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans, the FBI has changed its view on a key point. They now believe the suspect likely acted alone. As recently as Wednesday, Jan. 1, authorities believed this was not the case. They said they changed their assessment after hundreds of interviews and reviewing the suspect’s messages. New… -
Americans optimistic Trump will control illegal immigration: Poll
Americans are split on how they expect President-elect Donald Trump to handle key issues. However, one thing they do agree on is that the incoming president will control illegal immigration. That’s according to a new Gallup poll taken last month and released Thursday, Jan. 2. While Trump also made immigration and border security key parts… -
Biden awards Liz Cheney, 19 others Presidential Citizens Medal
President Joe Biden awarded former Republican Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney a Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest U.S. civilian honor, on Thursday, Jan. 2. The accolade recognizes her work co-chairing the House Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Cheney received the award in a ceremony where her co-chair, Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., also… -
Police raid offices of airline and airport involved in South Korean plane crash
South Korean police raided the offices of both the airline and airport operator at the center of a plane crash that killed 179 people on Sunday, Dec. 29. All but two of the 181 passengers and crew aboard Jeju Air flight 2216, landing at Muan International Airport, died in the crash. The raids are part… -
North Carolina governor commutes death sentences of 15 inmates
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 men on his final day in office. All 15 will still serve life sentences without the possibility of parole. The commutations reduce the state’s death row, which has 121 others on it, by more than 10%. Cooper is leaving office after eight years due…
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