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Updated Jan 1, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Johnson protected, diversity office scrapped in new House rules

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Mike Johnson faces "growing number" of threats to his gavel

House Speaker Mike Johnson in a blue suit, speaking into a microphone surrounded by reporters.
Jan 1, 2025 - Business

These major companies want workers back in the office

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Most Puerto Ricans have power restored after massive New Year's Eve blackout

Power and communications lines cross over a dark street in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Meet Gen Beta, starting to be born in 2025

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Jan 1, 2025 - Business

The business of weight loss: How new drugs are transforming America's waistline

Illustration of a gold semaglutide injector resting on a column.

How we'll use AI in 2025

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Updated Jan 1, 2025 - Business

In photos: New Year's celebrations in U.S. and around the world

A view of the ball drop during Times Square New Year's Eve 2025 Celebration on December 31, 2024 in New York City.
Updated Dec 31, 2024 - Energy & Climate

Island-wide power outage hits Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve

Power lines are seen in the background with a blurry view of a man walking in the foreground.

Chief Justice Roberts rails against "illegitimate" attacks on judges

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts attends President Joe Bidens State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
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