George Santos’ former landlord claims rep-elect left Queens apartment with a ‘lot of damage’
The landlord of the two-bedroom 960-sq-ft apartment said Mr Santos and his sister never paid rent late, but did cause damage
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Egypt’s leader urges caution for Netanyahu’s new government
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has urged Israel’s new hardline government to refrain from “any measures” that could inflame regional tensions, in a phone call congratulating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his return to office
EXPLAINER: What’s ahead for Ohio’s unsettled political maps?
The election contests of 2022 may have been held and decided, but Ohio’s political maps remain far from settled
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
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.