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South Korea’s impeached president detained over martial law gambit

Prosecutors have 48 hours to formally arrest Yoon Suk Yeol, who became the first South Korean president to be detained while still in office.

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Awkward exchanges about the defense secretary hopeful’s past were plentiful as Democrats went after the first embattled Trump pick to face a confirmation hearing.

Hearing marks early test of GOP loyalty to Trump

Mike Johnson orders flags at the Capitol to be at full staff for Trump inauguration

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House passes bill banning transgender students from women’s sports teams

The legislation passed 218-206 with all Republicans present voting yes, and all but two Democrats voting no. The bill’s path in the Senate is unclear.

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In Greenland, a cold shoulder for Trump, but curiosity about U.S. ties

Some residents expressed interest in hearing more about how their lives might improve with closer ties to the United States.

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TikTok could soon be banned. Some users are migrating to these alternative apps.

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