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Front Page: The New York Times – January 4, 2023
House G.O.P. Paralyzed on Day 1 as Right Wing Blocks McCarthy Speakership
On the first day of the new Congress, Representative Kevin McCarthy fell short repeatedly in his bid to become speaker as a right-wing rebellion prompted a historic floor fight.
Speaker Fight Reveals a Divided and Disoriented House Majority
In failing to coalesce around Kevin McCarthy for speaker, Republicans showcased divisions that portend real difficulties in governing.
N.F.L. Says Suspended Game Won’t Resume This Week as Hamlin Stays in Hospital
An uncle of Damar Hamlin, a Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest during Monday’s game, said Tuesday night that doctors were working to get his nephew breathing on his own without a ventilator.
On His Way to the N.F.L., Damar Hamlin Was Determined to Give Back
Hamlin, a Buffalo Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest during a game Monday night, asserted himself as a leader in high school — and kept going back to help others after he graduated.
News: U.S. House Speaker Vote, Israel Missile Strike Syria Airport, North Korea
January 3, 2023: U.S. House of Representatives gather to vote for Speaker, Israel military fires missiles at Damascus airport, and North Korean missile tests.
Front Page: The New York Times – January 3, 2023
Deadly Strike on Russians in Ukraine Exposes Moscow’s Military Failings
A Ukrainian attack with U.S.-made rockets may have left hundreds of casualties, and pro-war Russians accused their military commanders of repeating fatal errors.
McCarthy’s Bid for Speaker Remains in Peril Even After Key Concessions
Representative Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, is struggling to break through a wall of entrenched opposition from hard-right lawmakers even after agreeing to weaken his leadership power.
How Russia’s War on Ukraine Is Worsening Global Starvation
Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.
Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
News: Russian Missiles Hit Kyiv, China Covid Surge
January 2, 2023 – Latest news headlines from London.
Front Page: The New York Times – January 2, 2023
U.S. Pours Money Into Chips, but Even Soaring Spending Has Limits
Amid a tech cold war with China, U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020. But the investments are not a silver bullet.
Lula Becomes Brazil’s President, With Bolsonaro in Florida
Brazil inaugurates its new president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on Sunday. Facing investigations, former President Jair Bolsonaro has taken refuge in Orlando.
Idaho Murder Suspect Had Been a Student of the Criminal Mind
The arrest of a graduate student in the murder of four University of Idaho students eased fears but raised a troubling new question: What was the motive?
The Invention of Elise Stefanik
To rise through the Trump-era G.O.P., a young congresswoman gave up her friends, her mentors and her ideals. Will it be enough?
Front Page: The New York Times – January 1, 2023
Strife in the Schools: Education Dept. Logs Record Number of Discrimination Complaints
Some of the highest-profile complaints show how America’s culture wars are affecting the nation’s children.
Benedict XVI, First Modern Pope to Resign, Dies at 95
He defined a conservative course for the Roman Catholic Church, but his papacy was noted for his struggle with the clergy sexual abuse scandal and for his unexpected resignation.
Their Mothers Were Teenagers. They Didn’t Want That for Themselves.
Teen pregnancies have plummeted, as has child poverty. The result is a profound change in the forces that bring opportunity between generations.
‘OK, Mexico, Save Me’: After China, This Is Where Globalization May Lead
As American companies seek to limit their exposure to the pitfalls of making goods in China, some are moving production to Mexico.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 31, 2022
The Year the Long Stock Market Rally Ended
How fast inflation and high interest rates upended markets across the globe.
Trump Tax Returns Undermine His Image as a Successful Entrepreneur
The release of former President Donald J. Trump’s private tax documents by the House Ways and Means Committee shows heavy losses from his own ventures as he continued to cash in on inherited assets.
The ‘Red Wave’ Washout: How Skewed Polls Fed a False Election Narrative
The errant surveys spooked some candidates into spending more money than necessary, and diverted help from others who otherwise had a fighting chance of winning.
Barbara Walters, a First Among TV Newswomen, Is Dead at 93
She broke barriers for women as a co-host of the “Today” show, a network evening news anchor and a creator of “The View,” all while gaining her own kind of celebrity.
News: New ‘Massive’ Missile Attack On Ukraine, Brazil Soccer Star Pelé Dies At 82
The latest Russian missile strikes in Ukraine, Brazilian soccer star Pelé dies at 82 and other news stories.
Front Page: The New York Times – December 30, 2022
Russian Missile Barrage Staggers Ukraine’s Air Defenses
Cruise missiles and exploding drones from Iran swept across the skies of Ukraine, wreaking havoc and once again knocking out power.
How Bad Is China’s Covid Outbreak? It’s a Scientific Guessing Game.
In the absence of credible information from the Chinese government, researchers around the world are looking for any clues to determine the size and severity of the surge.
Israel’s Hard-Line Government Takes Office, Testing Bonds With Allies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition will likely test ties with the United States and Europe, amid fears that it will undermine the country’s democracy and stability.
Pelé, the Global Face of Soccer, Dies at 82
Pelé, who was declared a national treasure in his native Brazil, achieved worldwide celebrity and helped popularize the sport in the United States.
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