Biden watches sunrise, attends church to open 2023 in USVI
President Joe Biden has opened 2023 by watching the first sunrise of the new year from the U.S. Virgin Islands and attending church
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Three NYPD officers injured in New Year’s Eve machete attack near Times Square
The 19-year-old suspect allegedly fractured one officer’s skull in the unprovoked attack, according to officials
Lula vows to pull Brazil out of Bolsonaro’s era of ‘devastation’
Leftwinger promises environmental protections and social progress as he’s sworn in as presidentLuiz Inácio Lula da Silva has vowed to haul Brazil out of Jair Bolsonaro’s era of “devastation”, barbarism and hate after being sworn in as the new president…
Dems, GOP have distinct priorities for 2023: AP-NORC poll
A poll finds Republicans and Democrats have sharply distinct views of what’s most important for the government to address amid high inflation
Trump rings in 2023 facing headwinds in his White House run
Donald Trump began 2022 on a high
Trump news – live: Trump rages at his enemies in New Year’s message after damning Jan 6 report and tax returns
Former president’s tax returns show he had bank accounts in China, the UK, and Ireland
Colombia agrees ceasefire with five largest armed groups
Colombia’s government has agreed to a six-month ceasefire with the five largest armed groups operating in the country, President Gustavo Petro announced on New Year’s Eve.
Idaho murders – update: Bryan Kohberger’s family speak out for first time since Pennsylvania arrest
Moscow Police name Bryan Christopher Kohberger as main suspect in Idaho murders during press conference following capture near Scranton, Pennsylvania
Brazil’s Lula set to be inaugurated for third presidential term
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is set to be inaugurated Sunday for a third term as Brazilian president, in a ceremony snubbed by outgoing leader Jair Bolsonaro, underlining the deep divisions the veteran leftist inherits.
Lula set for inauguration to preside over polarized Brazil
Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be sworn in Sunday in the capital of Brasilia and assume office for the third time, marking the culmination of a political comeback sure to thrill supporters and enrage opponents in a fiercely pol…