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Betsy DeVos Supports Michigan School Choice Ballot Drive
Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday backed a Michigan ballot drive to let students attend private schools and pay other educational expenses with accounts funded by donations that would qualify for tax deductions.
EXPLAINER: Blood Supplies Run Short, Affecting Patient Care
After the holidays, its normal for the nationwide supply of life-saving blood to dwindle at hospitals and blood banks as donations slow.
Islamic State Comeback Fears Rise As Attack On Syrian Prison Kills More Than 300
Locals as well experts say infighting between Iraqi, Iranian, Syrian armies as well Kurdish militia for territory could fuel Islamic State's resurgence
Latest Transfer Window Shows MLS Has Rising Global Profile
As the talent level in Major League Soccer grows, so does the inevitable loss of young players to top clubs abroad.
Railroad Unions Fighting New BNSF Railroad Attendance Rules
The two biggest unions at BNSF railroad are raising concerns about a new attendance policy that went into effect Tuesday, saying it penalizes employees for missing work for any reason and encourages sick employees to report for duty.
Trump Pushes False Claims That Pence Could 'Send Back' Votes
Former President Donald Trump is intensifying his effort to advance the false narrative that his vice president, Mike Pence, could have done something to prevent Joe Biden from taking office.
Freezing Temperatures In Northwestern Syria Kill 2 Infants
Freezing winter weather in wartorn northwestern Syria killed two infants in separate displaced persons camps, a doctor and a war monitor said Tuesday.
South African HIV Patient Found Infected with 20 Covid Mutations, Says Study
The yet to be peer-reviewed study showed that a 22-year-old with uncontrolled advanced HIV infection was persistently infected with SARS-CoV-2 beta variant for 9 months.
Canada Freedom Convoy: Trudeau Slams Protesters; Police Chief Says Situation Volatile
Police in Ottawa are investigating cases where protesters allegedly used
UAE Introduces Corporate Tax Rates, Effective From 2023
The move comes as the UAE seeks to adapt to international norms. It is also aimed at preventing harmful tax practices, its finance ministry said.
Mercury Trade Vaughn To Dream For Draft Pick
The Phoenix Mercury have traded center Kia Vaughn to the Atlanta Dream for a 2023 thirdround pick.
Rams' Flashy Superstars Winning With Old-fashioned Tenacity
Late in the third quarter of the NFC championship game, the Los Angeles Rams fell into a 10point hole. For most of that period, they had showed few signs they could climb out of it.
Sole Survivor Says Others Tried To Cling To Capsized Vessel
The sole survivor of a capsized boat found near Floridas coast says at least 15 other migrants tried to cling to the vessel after it overturned, but ultimately couldn't hold on.
Closing Prices For Crude Oil, Gold And Other Commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for March delivery rose $1.33 to $88.15 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for March delivery rose $1.18 to $91.21 a barrel.
Oil Posts Biggest Monthly Gain In A Year On Tight Supply, Political Tensions
Oil prices rose on Monday to end January with their biggest monthly gain in a year, boosted by a supply shortage and political tensions in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
Wild LW Jordan Greenway Gets 3-year, $9 Million Extension
The Minnesota Wild and left wing Jordan Greenway agreed Monday to a threeyear, $9 million contract extension that runs through the 202425 season.