Former D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie to run for mayor

Former D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie launched his bid for mayor Wednesday, becoming the second major candidate to run for the city's top office.

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Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of criminal threats early Monday morning after Los Angeles police say he assaulted a ride-hail driver.

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Trump appears to flip middle finger to Ford autoworker; mouths 'f--- you'

President Trump appeared to give the middle finger to an autoworker during his tour of a Ford plant in Michigan on Tuesday, according to a video obtained by TMZ.

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China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as Carney visits Beijing

As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in China on Wednesday, his hosts see an opportunity to peel the longtime U.S. ally away from their rival, at least a bit.

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Navy sailor sentenced to 16 years in prison for selling classified secrets to China

A former Navy sailor based in San Diego has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for espionage after being convicted of providing classified military secrets to China.

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Student at Stone Bridge High School killed by maintenance vehicle near the school

A student at Stone Bridge High School died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle driven by a Loudoun County Public Schools employee.

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Ex-Navy sailor sentenced to prison as spy for China

A San Diego-based former Navy sailor convicted of spying for China was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in supplying secrets to China, the Justice Department said Tuesday.

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Trump offers few details in pledge to address economy as cost of living climbs ahead of midterms

President Trump will soon roll out a series of actions designed to boost the economy and address Americans' concerns about affordability.

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Lawmakers ask judge to appoint independent monitor to release Epstein files

The congressmen who wrote the Epstein Files Transparency Act have asked a federal judge to appoint an overseer to speed up the Trump administration's review of files from the disgraced and deceased sex offender, saying the Justice Department appears to be bungling the process.

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Average price of new car, average 'asking price' both reached record highs in December

The average price of a new car and the average manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of a car both reached record highs in December.

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Democrat introduces legislation requiring 'violent attack' language for Jan. 6 instruction

Virginia public schools would be legally required to describe the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot as an "unprecedented, violent attack" under legislation introduced by Delegate Dan Helmer ahead of Wednesday's General Assembly session.

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D.C. World War II Memorial will be closed off for months for lights upgrade

The World War II Memorial on the National Mall is closed off as crews work to replace and modernize its light fixtures.

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Ex-Justice Department special counsel Smith will testify publicly about his Trump investigations

Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments.

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Marine Le Pen's appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader's 2027 presidential bid at stake

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen denied any wrongdoing as she appeared in court on Tuesday to appeal an embezzlement conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions hanging on the outcome of the case.

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WATCH: Snoop Dogg embraces Olympic Ambassador role, eyes Winter Games

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg says he's eager to continue his newfound role as an Olympic ambassador, following his widely praised appearance at the Paris Games.

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Greenland prefers Denmark to the U.S., prime minister says

Greenland once again affirmed its desire to remain under Denmark's domain, with the Arctic nation's prime minister insisting that his country is not for sale.

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Tensions flare in Minnesota as protesters and federal agents repeatedly square off

Days of demonstrations against immigration agents left Minnesota tense on Tuesday, a day after federal authorities used tear gas to break up crowds of whistle-blowing activists and state and local leaders sued to fight the enforcement surge that led to the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman.

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Trump tells Minnesotans that 'day of reckoning & retribution' is coming

President Trump cryptically warned Minnesota residents on Tuesday that "the day of reckoning & retribution is coming."

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Inflation rose 2.7% on an annual basis in December report that shows stabilizing prices

Prices rose 2.7% for the year ending in December, the federal government said Tuesday, matching the previous month's report and Wall Street's expectations.

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ACLU unveils ad campaign starring Rapinoe, Page, Watts in support of trans athletes

A bevy of left-wing celebrities have launched an ad campaign in support of transgender athletes as the Supreme Court considers state laws in Idaho and West Virginia barring biological males from female sports.

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