Grammys 2023: Stevie Wonder calls on Chris Stapleton for 'Higher Ground' duet

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Germany set for snap elections after chancellor loses confidence vote
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of no confidence, paving the way for early elections in February.
Politico
New Jersey governor pardons nearly three dozen in first clemency act
“My only regret is we did not get to this day sooner,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.
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Women and children killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza shelters
A bearded man in a red-and-white striped top stands up, eyes wide and arms flung out, and howls.
AFP
UK concerned over China spying row engulfing Prince Andrew
The UK government Monday voiced growing concerns over allegations of espionage by China, as a Chinese businessman with links to disgraced Prince Andrew denied being a spy.Last week details emerged about Andrew's relationship with Yang Tengbo, a businessman and alleged spy, who had been banned from the UK. The growing furore around the case prompted an urgent question in the UK parliament, and drew comments from Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a visit to Norway.
Reuters
Chrystia Freeland's roles in Trudeau's Liberal government
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Monday after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked her to take a lesser cabinet position, bringing more uncertainty to an already unpopular government. Freeland said she and Trudeau had clashed on issues including spending and how to handle possible U.S. tariffs. Freeland, 56, has been a prominent figure in Trudeau's Liberal government since he took office in 2015, and led the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement during the Donald Trump's first presidency.
Associated Press
Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain's Prince Andrew?
An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or unlawful” as Britain's government faced questions about what it is doing to thwart security threats from China. British authorities allege businessman Yang Tengbo — known only as “H6” until a High Court judge lifted an anonymity order Monday — was working on behalf of the United Front Work Department, an arm of the Chinese Communist Party that is used to influence foreign entities. It's the most high-profile case in a series of espionage scandals in recent years that involved suspected or confirmed Chinese intelligence-gathering in Britain's establishment, including in Parliament.
USA TODAY
Trump repeats support of polio vaccine, as RFK Jr., allies come under fire
The president-elect told reporters Monday he supports the polio vaccine, as his pick for health secretary is scrutinized for anti-vaccine stances.
Reuters
Health advocates mount opposition to RFK Jr health job pick
An expanding coalition of health and consumer advocates is campaigning against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to the top U.S. health job over concerns about his activism against vaccines and other health issues, according to the groups' representatives. Obamacare advocate Protect Our Care, influential consumer group Public Citizen and Community Catalyst, which fights for equality in healthcare, are part of a coalition of at least 40 organizations targeting a group of Republican U.S. senators to help block Kennedy's confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Committee to Protect Health Care, a grassroots physician organization, has also amassed nearly 16,000 signatures from physicians who oppose Kennedy's nomination.
Reuters
Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Nigeria's anti-graft agency said it had arrested 792 suspects in a raid on a building believed to be a hub for fraudsters who lured victims with offers of romance, then pressed them to hand over cash for phoney cryptocurrency investments. The suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on Dec. 10 at the seven-storey Big Leaf Building in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial capital, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren said. The luxury building housed a call centre mostly targeting victims from the Americas and Europe, he added.
USA TODAY
What are drones and who can fly them? What to know amid mysterious sightings.
Drones have been thrust into the spotlight amid reports of unmanned aircraft in the sky around the Northeast. Here's what we know about flying them.
AFP
SoftBank pledges to invest $100 bn into US, creating 100,000 jobs
The Japanese tech titan SoftBank will invest $100 billion in the United States, creating at least 100,000 jobs, US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday, in a boost to his incoming administration.Son's announcement is a boost to the incoming Trump administration, which takes office on January 20, 2025.
Associated Press
As he prepares to leave leadership, McConnell challenges Trump on foreign policy
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is challenging President-elect Donald Trump to reject the isolationist voices within their party and build his foreign policy around military strength, arguing that if the U.S. retreats from global engagement, “its enemies will be only too happy to fill the void.” In an essay published Monday in Foreign Affairs, McConnell took the rare step of warning Trump directly as he plans to step down from his post in the coming weeks. The Kentucky Republican plans to stay in the Senate and has made clear that his top priority will be pushing for the United States to maintain and improve its global strength.
USA TODAY
Assad makes first public statement after Syria ouster. What happens next for him and his wealth?
Syrian leader Bashar Assad issued what appeared to be his first public statement since he was ousted and fled with his family to Russia more than a week ago.
Politico
Trump pledges more lawsuits, will review Eric Adams pardon and won’t go to Bedminster amid drone sightings
The president-elect covered a wide-range of topics in his first press conference since winning the 2024 election.
Reuters
Trump says will he talk to Putin, Zelenskiy about stopping Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he would talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about bringing the war in Ukraine to an end, saying he is troubled by images of carnage from the conflict. "It's got to stop," Trump said at a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump did not give a direct answer when asked whether he believed Ukraine should cede territory to Russia as part of a negotiated settlement to the nearly three-year-old war.
USA TODAY
Donald Trump says he doesn't know if DeSantis will pick Lara Trump to replace Rubio
Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that he doesn’t know if Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will choose Lara Trump to fill Sen. Marco Rubio’s seat.
USA TODAY
Trump: Senators opposing cabinet picks 'for stupid reasons' should face primary opposition
Trump supported challenges to senators who oppose his nominees for "political" or "stupid" reasons.
CNN
What we know about mysterious drone sightings
Mysterious flying objects overhead. Concern and confusion. And calls for military intervention.
USA TODAY
Donald Trump says he would consider pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams
President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he would consider pardoning New York Mayor Eric Adams, who has allied with Trump over immigration.
CBS News
Trump says he'd "look at" a pardon for NYC Mayor Eric Adams
President-elect Donald Trump says he would "look at" a pardon for New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been indicted on corruption charges.

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