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The move prompted a rare statement from the leaders of the National Archives, who contended the amendment couldn't be certified without action from Congress or the judicial system because states did not meet the deadline established by Congress for ratification.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025 -
The amendment, which passed Congress with a two-thirds majority in 1972, was an early victim of modern culture war politics and was officially ratified by two-thirds of the states with Virginia’s ratification in January 2020.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trump has named a number of China hard-liners among his Cabinet picks, including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., his nominee for secretary of state, who is under Chinese government sanctions over his criticism of the crackdown on dissent in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Russia’s role in global energy trade continues to evolve amid sanctions, while the U.S. and China are competing for leadership in critical minerals and clean energy technologies.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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This vegetarian capsule includes a number of ingredients thought to ease stress, support digestion, and promote healthy hair, skin, and nails—including organic reishi, maca, chamomile, aloe, algae (vitamin C), and more.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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His support seems almost prophetic considering the current renaissance of women’s hoops.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back on their speedy approval.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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With approval from the groom's mother, the table was saved for her family.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: Full-body scan startups aiming to detect early-signs of cancer or chronic conditions have soared in popularity among venture capitalists and received celebrity endorsements.—
Lucinda Shen,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
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For the record, yes, that's an endorsement of Trump.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Strong backing from the U.S. government under President Trump is set to facilitate energy production and infrastructure development, positioning Stargate as a critical driver of the next phase of AI innovation and adoption.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Joyce proposed the change with the backing of Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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In Poland, the previous administration stacked the judiciary with loyalists, turning it effectively into a rubber stamp for the ruling party.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The fact that he was fired from Mar-A-Lago proves one thing: there is no oversight, just a rubber stamp congress.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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