Threats fly as Jim Jordan's bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly
One lawmaker received "a barrage of threatening calls". Another says his wife received anonymous texts.
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US House lawmaker receives death threats after voting against Jordan for speaker
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks has received "credible death threats," she said in a statement
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Jim Jordan makes second bid for US House Speaker
The Ohio lawmaker's fresh attempt comes a day after 20 of his Republican colleagues voted against him.
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College football bowl projections after Week 7: Washington to the CFP
Through seven weeks of the college football season, we have some bowl projections to dissect regarding the College Football Playoff, as well as the New Year's Six. Dig in, y'all!
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Court documents detail how woman accused of killing elite cyclist allegedly tried to escape custody during a medical appointment
Authorities believe Kaitlin Armstrong -- the woman accused of killing a professional cyclist in Texas last year -- may have been preparing for months before she tried to escape custody during a doctor's appointment last week, court documents show.
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Hardline Republican Jim Jordan to make second attempt at top US House job
By David Morgan, Moira Warburton and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON Outspoken conservative Jim Jordan will try again to win
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Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
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Hong Kong court backs same-sex married couples on equal housing rights
A Hong Kong court has dismissed a government bid to deny same-sex married couples the right to rent and own public housing, saying that it was "discriminatory in nature" and a complete denial of such couples' rights.
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House speakership up in air as resistance to Jim Jordan hardens
The Trump ally postpones plans for another vote as holdouts to his bid for the speakership dig in.
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U.S. lawmakers expect Biden spending request this week, Israel wants $10 billion - source
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON U.S. Senate leaders said on Tuesday they expect President Joe Biden to send them
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Ukraine uses US-supplied ATACMS for the first time, says Zelensky
The long-range weapons were reportedly used in air strikes that destroyed Russian helicopters.
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Frenkie de Jong eyes early return from injury
Barcelona are hopeful that midfielder Frenkie de Jong will return from injury in time for their El Clasico clash with Real Madrid.
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