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Car-sharing app Turo defends security standards after New Year’s attacks

The car-sharing app Turo was used by perpetrators of separate New Year’s Day attacks. The incidents thrust the San Francisco company that created the app, which relies on a model similar to Airbnb to allow users to rent cars directly from their owners, into the spotlight.
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Family and investigators search for signs Texas man had planned deadly New Orleans attack

Shamsud-Din Jabbar seemed smart, quiet and devout to those around him. He grew up in Texas, joined the U.S.
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New Orleans had top-of-the-line barriers to prevent car attacks — but didn’t use them on New Year’s

The city bought the 700-pound steel Archer barriers in 2017 and previously used them to protect crowded streets during Mardi Gras, a security company said.
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6 Things You May Have Missed During Beyoncé Bowl

Queen Bey put a Cowboy Carter spin on Christmas with a little help from Netflix and the NFL. Here are a few things you may not have caught during the livestream.
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New Orleans truck attack: What we know as details emerge about the suspect, the victims and the ‘ISIS-inspired’ plot

At least 14 people have died after the attack on Bourbon Street early on Wednesday, the FBI said on Thursday.
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New Orleans truck attack: What we know as details emerge about the suspect, the victims and the ‘ISIS-inspired’ plot

At least 14 people have died after the attack on Bourbon Street early on Wednesday, the FBI said on Thursday.
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Republicans are once again staring down House speaker drama. Here’s what’s at stake.

Mike Johnson is trying to tamp down another Republican revolt.
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What is a Green Beret? What to know after suspect died in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Army officials identified Matthew Livelsberger as the man inside of the Tesla truck that exploded in Las Vegas on New Years Day. Here’s what to know.
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Did Matthew Livelsberger, Shamsud-Din Jabbar serve together in military?

Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar began serving in the U.S. Army in the 2000s, just over one year apart.
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South Korea investigators halt Yoon arrest attempt

South Korean investigators had to abandon an attempt to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection. Authorities were locked in a nearly six-hour long standoff in a bid to detain him at his residence.