Senate Republicans defend Musk's moves but downplay his influence

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Kevin Lamarque/Reuters/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s sweeping revamp of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) led by Elon Musk. But some lawmakers downplayed the billionaire’s power over the president.

5 shot at school in Sweden, police say

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Kicki Nilsson/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Image (LONDON) — At least five people were shot on Tuesday at a school in Sweden, police said. “The extent of the injuries is unclear,” police said. “The operation is still

Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid

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J. David Ake/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — International aid organizations are warning that humanitarian efforts in Gaza would be severely impacted if the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is shut down by Elon Musk’s Department of Government

Scoreboard roundup — 2/3/25

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iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWizards 124, Hornets 114Hawks 132, Pistons 130Rockets 118, Knicks 124Kings 116, Timberwolves 114Bucks 96, Thunder 125Spurs 109, Grizzlies 128Pelicans 113, Nuggets 125Pacers 112,