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Christina Aguilera announces Vegas residency
Singer Christina Aguilera teases her upcoming Las Vegas residency and says she’ll be ringing other Sin City performers to find out “the real juice” about the gambling town. (Jan. 30)
As historic cold blasts Midwest, cities focus on vulnerable, homeless
As the Midwest girdsfor days of subzero temperatures, officials arescrambling to get some of theirmostvulnerable out of the cold.
‘Stay inside’: Death toll up to 6 people as Arctic cold blasts Midwest, East
Wind chill temperatures in dozens of towns across Minnesota and North Dakota plummeted to a starling 60 degrees below zero or less Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Polar Vortex, FaceTime, Jussie Smollett: Your Wednesday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
Oil sanctions. Deadly violence. Dire economy. How the Venezuelan crisis could affect US
The Trump administration’s push to oust Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro has wide-ranging implications.
Russian lawmaker suspected of contracting murders is arrested in parliament
Rauf Arashukov, a Russian lawmaker suspected of contracting two murders, was arrested at parliament. He tried to escape but the speaker stopped him.
At Least 52 Dead After Boats Capsize Off Djibouti, U.N. Migration Agency Says
Witnesses said large waves caused two overloaded vessels to tip over about a half-hour after departing.
Bangkok Dispatch: Bangkok Is Choking on Air Pollution. The Response? Water Cannons.
More than 400 schools across the Thai capital will be closed on Thursday and Friday because of the smog. Bangkok is now on the list of the world’s top most polluted cities.
South Korean Leader’s Ally Convicted of Illegal Pre-Election Influence Campaign
An adviser to President Moon Jae-in conspired with bloggers to surreptitiously sway public opinion, said a judge, who sentenced the aide to two years in prison.