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Trump prosecutor Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department Smith led federal cases against Donald Trump related to his 2020 election defeat and mishandling of classified documents Smith dropped both cases after Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in Nov. 5 electionSmith resigned on Friday from the Department of Justice, Politico said, citing federal court documents U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal cases against Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat and mishandling of classified documents, has resigned, as the Republican president-elect prepared to return to the White House. Smith resigned on Friday…
Aerial assault aims to stem LA Palisades fire eastward spread Warnings of high winds could complicate firefighting efforts Some 12,000 structures burned as neighborhoods turn to ash Thousands homeless, public health emergency declared over smoke Insurers face billions in claims, Biden pledges federal support LOS ANGELES, Aircraft dropped water and fire retardant on steep hills to stem the eastward spread of the Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles on Saturday as on-the-ground firefighting intensified amid warnings of wind gusts of up to 70 mph (110 kph) that could make matters worse. Over the past 24 hours, the Palisades Fire spread over…
Brazil: Lula may make changes to the cabinet before Jan 21. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva may change officials in his cabinet before a meeting with ministers schedule to Jan. 21, Chief of Staff Rui Costa said on Thursday. In an interview with TV channel GloboNews, Costa said that the only change decided on so far was that of Lula’s spokesman, but other swaps could come in the following weeks. Reuters
Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease Wildfires are worst in Los Angeles history Two largest blazes consume 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) Death toll rises to 10, 180,000 evacuated, 200,000 under warnings Firefighting efforts aided by diminished winds, aerial support LOS ANGELES, Jan 9 – Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night on Thursday even as the fierce winds eased and gave firefighters a welcome but temporary respite. The Palisades Fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city’s…
Venezuela opposition leader Machado free after brief detention, government denies involvement Machado made first public appearance in months Government says opposition fabricated her arrest Maduro due to be inaugurated on Friday CARACAS, Jan 9 -Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was freed on Thursday, her Vente Venezuela movement said, shortly after she was detained amid gunshots while leaving a protest in eastern Caracas. Opposition demonstrations took place throughout the country in an 11th-hour effort to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro ahead of his third inauguration on Friday. Machado was detained after making her first public appearance in months, prompting…
Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, is arrested Machado was arrested by government security forces Thursday as she left a rally in Caracas on the eve of President Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration after a widely discredited election.
Jimmy Carter honored with state funeral before burial in Georgia hometown Thousands pay respect at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Carter remembered for humanitarian work and Egypt-Israel peace treaty Carter’s remains to return to Plains, Georgia for burial WASHINGTON, Jan 9 – Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who struggled with a bad economy and a hostage crisis but went on to a long and admired post-White House career, will be honored at a state funeral in Washington on Thursday. Fellow Democratic President Joe Biden will eulogize the 39th president who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Republican…
Brazil’s Neymar says FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last The injury-prone forward, who plays at Saudi club Al Hilal, wants to ‘work very hard’ to be with the Brazilian team at the next World Cu
Brazil Supreme Court denies Rio de Janeiro sports betting bid The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil has denied an appeal by the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj), upholding federal requirements for geolocation systems in online betting platforms.
As Maduro inauguration looms, Venezuela opposition plan street protests Opposition plans protests on eve of Maduro’s swearing-in Both Maduro and opposition candidate claim win in July election Heavy military security in Caracas CARACAS, Jan 9. Venezuelan opposition parties and their supporters are set to hold protests around the country on Thursday in an eleventh-hour effort to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, one day before he is due to be sworn in for his third six-year term. The opposition and the ruling party are locked in an ongoing dispute over last year’s presidential election, which they both claim to have…