Opinion: John Lewis and the need to preserve history

On Sunday, in light of the news that Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia had received the diagnosis that he has stage four pancreatic cancer, journalist Adam Serwer tweeted: "I don't think we are prepared as a society for what happens to public memory when the generations that lived through Jim Crow leave us."

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Lawyer for indicted Giuliani associate asks to share material with House investigators

Indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas' attorney is asking a federal judge for permission to share some information seized from Parnas when he was arrested, including the contents of one of his iPhones, with House impeachment investigators.

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Events promoting vaccination called off after harassment on social media

A non-profit that promotes vaccinations in Nevada canceled two events after anti-vaxxers posted harassing comments against the host venues on social media.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry

Judge Richard J. Leon acted after the House dropped its subpoena to Charles Kupperman and mooted the case, which had been closely watched for its implications about whether John Bolton would testify about President Trump’s pressuring Ukraine.

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Amid Balmy Winter, Moscow Trucked in Heaps of Fake Snow. A Blizzard Ensued.

Lacking snow to complete the holiday atmosphere, Moscow bought fake snow from skating rinks. “It will all create a festive mood, I am sure,” one Muscovite said.

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American Airstrikes Rally Iraqis Against U.S.

Iraqi leaders say the United States violated Iraqi sovereignty with attacks that killed 24 people in retaliation for the death of an American contractor.

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Inside China’s Push to Turn Muslim Minorities Into an Army of Workers

The Communist Party wants to remold Xinjiang’s minorities into loyal blue-collar workers to supply Chinese factories with cheap labor.

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Double the Federal Minimum Wage

State and local governments are proving that higher minimum-wage standards are good for workers. Congress should take the lesson.

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The Legacy of Destructive Austerity

The deficit obsession of 2010-2015 did permanent damage.

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Pompeo to Meet With Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv

The secretary of state will “reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty,” becoming the first cabinet official to meet with the Ukrainian leader since President Trump’s impeachment inquiry began.

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Racism Dispute Roils Romance Writers Group

Eight board members and the former president of the organization have resigned amid outcry over how it handled a member’s criticism of another member’s book.

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After Death From Falling Debris, Violations Found at 220 Buildings

The infractions, which can include dangling signs and cracks in walls, were considered so risky that the city said they must be fixed immediately.

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A foiled terror attack. Putin's invitation. Tightening access to Trump conversations. Here's why a call from Moscow faces more scrutiny than ever.

When news arrived early Sunday that President Donald Trump had spoken to his Russian counterpart, it didn't come from the White House.

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Analyst describes what Putin's call was all about

The Kremlin issued a statement saying Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated a call to thank President Donald Trump for information provided by the United States that helped foil a terrorist attack in St. Petersburg, among other things. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

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Putin again invites Trump to visit Moscow in Christmas and New Year message

Russian President Vladimir Putin again invited US President Donald Trump to visit Moscow in the coming year, according to a Kremlin readout of Putin's holiday greetings to foreign leaders posted Monday.

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Judge sidesteps decision over White House immunity while dismissing impeachment witness lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that former Trump national security official Charles Kupperman had filed challenging a House subpoena for him to testify in the impeachment inquiry after the chamber withdrew their subpoena.

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A promising Georgia Tech football recruit was hit and killed by a train in Florida

A 17-year-old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, has died a week before he was due to join Georgia Tech's football team.

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Joe Biden says he would consider a Republican for his running mate

Joe Biden told voters in New Hampshire on Monday that he would consider choosing a Republican as a running mate, but added, "I can't think of one right now."

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