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Ukraine sees 9 fire deaths in 1 day, as civilians struggle to heat homes after Russian attacks
Ukraine's state emergency service said Wednesday that nine people had been killed in fires in the past 24 hours as people broke safety rules trying to heat their homes following Russian attacks on power facilities.
Royal aide out after 'unacceptable and deeply regrettable' comments about race, palace says
A member of the Royal Family's household has left her role after making "unacceptable and deeply regrettable" comments about race and nationality to a woman at a grand reception at Buckingham Palace, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Here's what U.S. Democrats want to do with their final weeks in power
Before control shifts in the House of Representatives, the to-do list for U.S. Democrats includes: Same-sex marriage, long-term Ukraine funding, election reform, immigration, and budget bills. Some are likelier than others.
Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Pelosi, becomes 1st Black congressional leader
U.S. House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress as long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team step aside next year.
Alzheimer's drug slowed cognitive decline overall in trial, but with major side effects for some
An experimental Alzheimer's disease drug from Eisai and Biogen slowed cognitive decline in a closely watched trial but may carry a risk of dangerous side effects for certain patients, according to new data presented on Tuesday.
