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Syrian rebels take capital as president flees

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'An anti-press extremist:' Trump hostility revives concern among journalists and media leaders

American journalism is preparing for what may be a defining test under incoming President Donald Trump, who won a second term last month and is a harsh critic of mainstream news-gatherers. He has labeled journalists "enemies of the people," popu...

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South Korean protesters demand president’s ouster over martial law

Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered in front of the National Assembly in Seoul last week as he escaped an impeachment over a martial law fiasco which has gripped the country. Som...

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Does it matter if it’s happy or merry?

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This week's word in the news: QUARANTINE

DEFINITION:

A condition, period of time, or place in which a person, animal, plant, vehicle, or amount of material suspected of carrying an infectious agent is kept in confinement or isolated in an effort to prevent disease from spreading.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
The state’s Department of Food and Agriculture has placed the farm under quarantine and has suspended distribution of any raw milk product produced on or after Nov. 27.
The Los Angeles Times -- 12/09/2024

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