Pompeo says Russia ‘pretty clearly’ behind cyberattack on US, but Trump casts doubts and downplays threat

“Russia, Russia, Russia is the priority chant when anything happens,” Trump tweeted.

      

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Christina Aguilera embraces turning 40: ‘I treasure the growth that comes with age’

Christina Aguilera pens thoughtful message on 40th birthday, criticizing social stigmas around aging.

      

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Jim Carrey announces he will no longer play Joe Biden on ‘SNL’

Jim Carrey took to Twitter Saturday to announce he will not be returning as Joe Biden. It’s unclear who will play Biden going forward.

      

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Trump expected to arrive on Dec. 23 for last presidential Christmas at Mar-a-Lago

Trump is expected to arrive in Palm Beach on Dec. 23 and return to Washington Jan. 3 for his last Christmas and New Years  at Mar-a-Lago as president.

      

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Northwestern’s Brandon Joseph makes defensive play of the year in Big Ten title game

Northwestern’s Brandon Joseph just made the defensive play of the year against Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game.

      

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How a Trump booster group helped the head of extremist Proud Boys gain access to the White House

The Proud Boys leader visited the White House before clashes erupted in DC on Dec. 12. He was invited by a political group with ties to Trump allies.

      

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Make Mason jar lights as a holiday craft

Create your own Mason jar lights this holiday season.

      

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States were left scrambling after finding out they’d get 20-40% less vaccine than they expected. Here’s why.

After some confusion, the source of the problem was clarified Friday night: States were given estimates based on vaccine doses produced, not those that had been OK’d.

      

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Judge dismisses GOP lawsuit alleging out-of-staters voting in Georgia runoff; 2nd suit attacks voting process

A judge dismissed the voter registration lawsuit. A new lawsuit is pending about absentee ballots and voting machines.

      

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Politics live updates: COVID relief negotiations stall over GOP senators’ call to end emergency Fed powers

GOP Sen. Pat Toomey insists a relief package should include language ending emergency Federal Reserve powers to address the economic crisis.

      

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