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Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker’s gavel — with help from Donald Trump

The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Johnson is expected to win nearly all Republican votes but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.
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Morgan Stanley to leave sector climate coalition

LONDON (Reuters) -Investment bank Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it had decided to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, becoming the latest U.S. lender to quit the sector’s top global climate coalition. While the bank gave no reason for its decision, top banks have been under pressure from some U.S. Republican politicians over their membership, with accusations that any move to limit finance to
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Polar vortex expected to hit Massachusetts next week. Here’s latest temperature forecast

A polar vortex is expected to hit most of the country next week, including Massachusetts. What to know about temperature forecast
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What Deion Sanders said about Arizona State’s College Football Playoff performance

After falling behind early, the Sun Devils scraped and clawed their way back into the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, tying it up in the fourth quarter to force overtime.
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What to know about Turo, the app used by the New Orleans and Las Vegas attackers

Both of the vehicles used in the New Orleans and Las Vegas attacks on New Year’s Day were rented through the same car-sharing app, Turo. Why it matters: The high-profile incidents raised questions about the app’s vetting process and security measures. What they’re saying: Turo acknowledged in statement Wednesday that both attacks relied on cars that the suspects rented on its app. “We do not believe that either renter had a criminal background…
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Alabama friends injured in deadly New Orleans terror attack: ‘Bodies were everywhere’

“I thought he was drunk, driving down the street. When I looked up, he was coming so fast. I didn’t realize it was that fast.”
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FBI finds ‘no definitive link’ between New Orleans attack and truck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas

FBI finds ‘no definitive link’ between New Orleans attack and truck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas.
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NASCAR: 66-YO Daytona 500 Winner Starts a Team With Richard Childress’ Backing

Although the silly season party has been overshadowed by the 23XI Racing vs. The post NASCAR: 66-YO Daytona 500 Winner Starts a Team With Richard Childress’ Backing appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Montenegro considers gun ban after mass shooting kills 12

The New Year’s Day shooting shocked a country where gun ownership is widespread.