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• Marine Le Pen's embezzlement appeal to open in Paris - PARIS, Jan 13 () - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen begins a crucial appeal in Paris on Tuesday that will determine whether she can run in ​the 2027 presidential election, after being barred from public office over a conviction for ‌mi
• ‘Shoot to Kill’: Accounts of Brutal Crackdown Emerge From Iran - The Iranian authorities have imposed an information blackout as they try to quell protests, but eyewitness testimony and videos conveying the deadly toll have made their way out.
• Newly accessible Framingham MA nature trail adds boardwalk, bridges - Framingham residents have new options for accessible outdoor recreation at the Carol Getchell Nature Trail.
• Bill Clinton scheduled to appear before Oversight Committee as contempt of Congress threat looms - Bill Clinton faces contempt threat as House Oversight Committee demands his appearance in Epstein probe. Republicans warn of criminal referral proceedings.
• Global central bankers unite in defense of Fed Chair Jerome Powell - Global central bankers issued a statement Tuesday defending U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell following the launch of a criminal investigation into the central bank chief.
• Two women vie for Venezuela's top office, but Trump will decide - Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado prepares to meet Donald Trump. Her rival, interim President Delcy Rodríguez, will be watching.
• Iranian MP warns of greater unrest, urging government to address grievances - DUBAI, Jan 13 - An Iranian parliamentarian said on Tuesday the government will face even bigger protests unless it addresses people's grievances, after more than two weeks of nationwide demonstrations
• MORNING GLORY: Trump is on the cusp of greatness. Khamenei is on the edge of the abyss - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime faces massive protests as dictatorships from Syria's Bashar al-Assad to Venezuela's Nicholas Maduro have recently fallen.
• Germany’s nationalist AfD party looks to take power in 2026 - Since its founding, the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has stood in opposition. In 2026, it hopes to win state-level governing power and perhaps more.
• Iran’s regime in its ‘final days and weeks' after mass protests, Germany’s Merz says - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said the embattled Iranian regime appears to be finished.
• Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine's power grid and other sites, killing 4 - Russia launched a second major drone and missile bombardment of Ukraine in four days, officials said Tuesday, aiming again at the power grid and apparently snubbing U.S.-led peace efforts as the war approaches the four-year mark. Russia fi
• Russia summons Polish ambassador to demand release of detained archaeologist - MOSCOW, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Russia said on Tuesday it had summoned Poland's ambassador to protest over the detention of a Russian archaeologist and demand that he be immediately released instead of
• Uganda orders two rights groups to halt work days before election - KAMPALA, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Uganda's government has ordered two local rights groups to halt their work days before Thursday's election, which the United Nations Human Rights Office says is taking
• Trump’s tariff gambit over Iran risks derailing U.S.–China trade deal - President Donald Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran has raised the risk of derailing Washington's fragile trade deal with Beijing.
• BBC seeks to have Trump's $10 billion lawsuit dismissed - LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The BBC will file a motion to dismiss U.S.
• French farmers drive 350 tractors to Parliament to protest low incomes and EU trade deal - French farmers steered some 350 tractors Tuesday over cobblestoned Paris avenues toward Parliament to protest low incomes and an EU trade deal with South America that they fear threatens their livelihoods. Escorted by police, the tractors
• Bipartisan lawmakers propose bill to block military action against NATO members amid threats to take Greenland - A group of bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to block President Donald Trump from invading a NATO country or territory, including Greenland.
• Iranians able to make some international calls as internet remains blocked amid protests - Iranians could make phone calls abroad after a communications blackout during a crackdown on anti-regime protests, but internet and text messaging remain restricted.
• Orsted jumps 6% after U.S. judge rules firm can resume wind project halted by Trump - The move comes shortly after a U.S. judge cleared the company to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project.
• Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say - The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.
• Buddhist monks walking 2,300 miles from Texas to DC go viral with 1M+ social media followers - Buddhist monks trek 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington D.C. in spiritual peace walk, drawing national attention and inspiring millions across America.
• European markets set to open broadly higher as geopolitics remains in focus - European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday, with investors keeping an eye on geopolitical developments and data.
• Pentagon bought device through undercover operation some investigators suspect is linked to Havana Syndrome - The Defense Department has spent more than a year testing a device purchased in an undercover operation that some investigators think could be the cause of a series of mysterious ailments impacting spies, diplomats and troops that are collo
• Hedge funds had their best year since 2009. These 2 strategies drove the biggest returns - Hedge funds notch their best year since the Global Financial Crisis as equity and macro strategies surge.
• Formerly bankrupt restaurant chain announces major turnaround update - A new year is often meant to symbolize fresh starts, but for one of America's most recognizable casual dining brands, 2024 delivered the opposite. Instead of renewal, the year was marked by financial troubles, bankruptcy, and a significant
• Gavin Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California - Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was working behind the scenes to block a proposed tax on billionaires’ wealth and was committed to defeating the measure if it reached the ballot.
• Former Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling information about ships to Chinese intelligence - A former U.S. Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said. A federal j
• FBI probing if Renee Good had activist ties and Minneapolis groups acted as ‘instigators’ of shooting amid wider scrutiny on left-wing groups: report - Almost immediately, administration officials suggested some kind of larger conspiracy among activists could explain the shooting, despite presenting no evidence
• Authorities uncover criminal operation hidden deep in forest: 'We will act firmly' - Authorities sealed off multiple access points.
• Why China Is Suddenly Obsessed With American Poverty - State media, embracing the gaming phrase “kill line,” is asserting China’s political superiority over the United States, deflecting focus on China’s own economic challenges.
• U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft - Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.
• SK Hynix to invest $13 billion in new plant amid memory chip shortage - South Korea's SK Hynix will invest 19 trillion Korean won into a new advanced packaging plant, as the company attempts to meet growing memory demands.
• Synagogue Is Vandalized Days After Anniversary of L.A. Wildfire That Leveled It - Graffiti denouncing Zionism was discovered Sunday on a wall of the campus, which has not yet been rebuilt after the Eaton fire.
• Texans defense suffocates Aaron Rodgers, Steelers in playoff win - The Houston Texans' elite defense showed up when it counted on Monday night as they helped topped the Pittsburgh Steelers, 30-6, in their Wild Card Round matchup.
• Ex-Navy SEAL convicted in plot to fire explosives at police at San Diego 'No Kings' rally - Former Navy SEAL Gregory Vandenberg was convicted of transporting fireworks intended to harm law enforcement at a "No Kings" protest in San Diego.
• West Virginia AG addresses allegations against trans athlete plaintiff in women's sports SCOTUS battle - West Virginia Attorney General McCuskey leads the legal defense against transgender athlete lawsuit challenging state law banning biological males from girls' sports.
• Venezuela stocks soar 130% to record highs as Maduro's ouster spurs economic turnaround hopes - Venezuela's stock market has staged a dramatic rally following the capture of its ex-president Nicolás Maduro.
• Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation - The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
• Kyiv residents face fourth day of power cuts after Russian strikes - STORY: :: Kyiv, Ukraine:: January 12, 2026:: Some residents in Kyiv flock to tents with generators on the fourth day of power outages after Russian strikes "It's dark in the apartment, I have an electric stove, so it's impossible to he
• Rep Ro Khanna demands prosecution of ICE agent in Minneapolis fatal shooting - Rep. Ro Khanna urged support for legislation requiring ICE agents to wear body cameras after Renee Good's fatal shooting. He also called for the ICE agent who shot her to be prosecuted.
• Cuba’s president defiant, says no negotiations scheduled as Trump moves to choke off oil lifeline - Cuba rejects Trump's deal demands as Venezuelan oil lifeline ends. President Díaz-Canel says no negotiations with Washington despite energy crisis threats.
• Nonprofit revenue totals surge amid growing scrutiny after major fraud cases - Nonprofits reported hundreds of billions in revenue as major fraud cases spark scrutiny of taxpayer-funded programs across multiple states in 2024.
• Trump's fight with Fed Chair Jerome Powell may unleash one surprise economic consequence - Be on the lookout for a pickup in inflation.
• Bill Maher says he never wins awards because 'woke' Hollywood hates he can 'speak freely' - On his "Club Random" podcast, liberal comedian Bill Maher spoke about how "woke" Hollywood won't give him any awards because they hate that he can "speak freely."
• Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Stop Rhode Island’s Revolution Wind Project - The ruling means that construction can continue on Revolution Wind, a $6.2 billion project off the coast of Rhode Island, at least for now.
• Pitching Crypto and Needling Mamdani: Adams’s Post-Mayoralty Takes Shape - Two weeks ago, Eric Adams was in Times Square to lead the New Year’s Eve ball drop as his last act as mayor. He returned on Monday to promote a new business interest.
• Matt Damon says Clint Eastwood shut him down on ‘Invictus,’ asking 'why waste everybody’s time?' - Oscar-winner Matt Damon reminisces about working with Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood on "Invictus," sharing how the director taught him valuable lessons.
• Rams owner Stan Kroenke does battle with Inglewood - Maybe the Rams will be moving back to St.
• Trump’s Plans for Venezuelan Oil Run Headlong Into Reality - President Trump’s fixation on Venezuela’s oil raises the question of how much “energy dominance” is really worth nowadays.
• Trump says Microsoft will make changes to ensure consumers don't pay for power used in AI buildout - President Trump said in a social media post that Microsoft will "make major changes beginning this week" to make sure Americans don't see rising energy costs.