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Until today, Joe Biden was US president-elect based on projections only.
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Donald Trump pledged to shrink US involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
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Prince Andrew's accuser 'a sex worker paid off by Epstein'
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China creating 'biologically enhanced soldiers': US intelligence chief
Beijing's goal is to "dominate" the planet in every sense, says DNI chief John Ratcliffe.
Democratic-controlled House votes to decriminalise marijuana at federal level
Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the bill a hollow political gesture.
'Explosion of cases': US suffers 'deadliest stretch' in history
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Dutch wrestle (again) with the tradition of Black Pete
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Trump lost the 2020 US election. He has raised $294m since
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US and UK spar over 'vaccine nationalism'
New York Times: There are conflicting explanations as to why the UK won the vaccine race.
'Waste of money': Ivanka Trump explodes over five-hour grilling
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Did UK approve Covid vaccine too soon? The US and EU think so
A war of words has broken out between Western allies over the UK's vaccine approval.
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Melissa Carone has shot to fame after alleging election fraud in a bizarre hearing.
Biden's first act as president: 'I'm going to ask the public for 100 days to mask'
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'Slave labour': US blocks Chinese imports
The US move comes after a dramatic new low in Australian-Chinese relations this week.
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Trump is expected to unleash a flurry of pardons, including for his three eldest kids.
Bill Clinton's former top adviser's shock Epstein claim
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US virus deaths hit record high after warnings to stay home for holidays ignored
Millions of Americans disregarded the advice to stay home for Thanksgiving.
'Most difficult' crisis: US on track for startling coronavirus death toll
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New Orleans swingers event officially a Covid-19 superspreader
Swingers convention went ahead despite a Covid-19 surge in state of Louisiana.
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Trump is said to be considering a slew of pardons before he leaves office.
'Gross overpayment': Ivanka Trump grilled over $1m inauguration fee
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Trump will carry perceived wrongs forward when he is gone from office.
Only 9 trials in 9 months: Virus wreaks havoc on NYC courts
New York Times: The coronavirus has upended criminal trials in New York.
US vows to stand with Australia against China
Joe Biden's incoming national security adviser has said the US will stand with Australia.
Outrage over Obama's 'defund the police' comments
Barack Obama has angered progressives after criticising the Black Lives Matter slogan.
Can Trump preemptively pardon allies or himself?
New York Times: Trump discussed potential pardons that could test boundaries of his power.
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