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In one of his last actions as president, Joe Biden reduced Native American rights fighter Leonard Peltier's life sentence on Monday. Peltier was found guilty of escaping from federal prison and killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Peltier, who is eighty years old, has spent nearly fifty years behind bars. Due to diabetes, hypertension, partial eyesight from a stroke, and episodes of COVID, his health has been deteriorating in recent years. The White House noted in a statement that although the commutation will allow Peltier to remain in home confinement for the remainder of his days, it will not grant him a pardon for his underlying crimes. After previous presidential appeals for clemency failed, Peltier's daughter, Kathy Peltier, said she was shocked to hear what B...

As of Tuesday night, immigration raids that were supposed to target significant sanctuary communities as soon as President Donald Trump took office have mainly not happened. However, the administration started laying the foundation for additional immigration measures when Trump issued a number of executive orders pertaining to border security on his first day in office. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that it was discontinuing a regulation that limited the authority of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to make unauthorized arrests at or close to "sensitive locations," such as hospitals, schools, and places of worship. The ban, which had existed since the Obama era, was set to be lifted by the Trump administration, according to an NBC News story last mont...

Nicole Ortiz, a Florida resident, recalled her trips to Puerto Rico and the large gatherings when her family would play dominoes at the table, as well as the sense of love and unity, when she first saw the cover for Bad Bunny's "Deb Tirar M s Fotos" album. Ortiz, 48, told NBC News, "I see my grandmother in that chair playing dominoes with my uncle and dad." Many admirers concur that Bad Bunny's most Puerto Rican album to date is his most recent album, which translates to "I should have taken more photos." People have been moved to tears and grins by the cover, which shows two simple white plastic chairs in a backyard surrounded by vibrant green flora. The chairs, referred to as Monobloc chairs, are affordable, multipurpose, and utilized both indoors and outdoors. They are found in nations ...

A unusual winter storm swept across areas of the southern and eastern United States on Tuesday, prompting weather experts and government organizations to issue health and power loss warnings. The National Weather Service warned of heavy snow, freezing rain, and a major winter storm in a forecast released early Tuesday. "A bitterly cold airmass will remain in place for much of the South and eastern U.S. over the next couple of days," the agency said. Forecasters predicted that most places will see temperatures 20 to 30 degrees below the January average, prompting some states to declare emergencies. In certain areas of the Midwest, the temperature is expected to drop to single digits. Stay tuned for real-time updates. "Many record lows are possible Wednesday morning, especially along the Gul...

The bishop presiding over Tuesday's first prayer service called on President Donald Trump to "have mercy" on his constituents, mentioning immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community in particular. The Episcopal bishop of Washington, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, gave the sermon as a component of a broader ecumenical event held at Washington National Cathedral following Inauguration Day. As is customary for presidents of both parties, Trump attended the service sitting in the front row with first lady Melania Trump, vice president JD Vance, and second lady Usha Vance. Looking straight at the president, Budde stated, "In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now." Democratic, Republican, and independent households all have childre...

WASHINGTON — As his inauguration drew near, President Donald Trump made the last-minute decision to pardon almost everyone accused of involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which shocked some of his followers and aides. One member of Trump's transition team told NBC News that he is who he is. Sometimes expectations are set as high as is reasonable, and other times they shift rapidly. The decision to issue a broad pardon was decided just days before the inauguration, according to two individuals who worked on Trump's transition. They were given anonymity to disclose specifics of private conversations, just like the other people interviewed for this report. Get real-time political updates by clicking this link. Trump had been vague about his plans to deal with those fou...

The majority of Netflix's plans in the US are seeing price increases. On Tuesday, the streaming behemoth said that its basic plan, which currently costs $15.49 per month without advertisements, will now cost $17.99. Its less expensive, ad-supported plan, which was just launched to draw in more users, will now cost $7.99 a month instead of $6.99. Additionally, the price of Netflix's premium plan will go up from $22.99 to $24.99 per month. The business said it will also boost pricing in Argentina, Portugal, and Canada after releasing its fourth-quarter profits on Tuesday. In recent years, consumers have had to deal with multiple price increases from big streaming services including Netflix and its rivals, Warner Bros. Discovery sMax and Disney Sapps. In an effort to become profitable, stream...

According to authorities, nine persons have been detained in Turkey as part of the investigation into a fire at a ski resort in the Bolu mountains that claimed 76 lives and injured numerous more. Families of several of the children who perished in the fire on Tuesday, which prompted terrified hotel visitors to jump from windows in the middle of the night, had a number of burials on Wednesday. At a funeral for eight victims in Bolu, western Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan stated, "Our hearts and souls are hurting, and we are currently trying to fulfill this duty." I offer up prayers for patience for our country and the entire family. According to the administration, forensic DNA testing was being done to identify the other victims while the bodies of 45 victims were turned over to their f...

HOUSTON Ashtian Barnes, 24, was shot and killed in the driver's seat after a routine traffic stop on a Texas highway turned deadly in a matter of seconds. A Supreme Court lawsuit that might make it easier or harder to hold police officers accountable for using excessive force is now centered on what transpired during those seconds and the minutes before the April 2016 incident. The case is being heard on Wednesday. The oral argument at the high court is the most recent stop in a more than eight-year journey for justice for Barnes' sole son, a Black man, according to Janice Hughes, 55, the mother of Barnes who brought the civil rights petition at the heart of the case. I don't want my son to be a victim of this. I must make it obvious that he was never a suspect. With her two daughters an...

All federal DEI personnel should be fired, according to Donald Trump. After the L.A. wildfires, California officials want to rebuild as soon as possible, but experts are calling for more careful designs. Additionally, the emergence of Trump family cryptocurrency attracts attention. What to know today is as follows. Trump pushes forward with DEI crackdown as he faces backlash against Jan. 6 pardons On his second day in office, President Donald Trump criticized Day 1 orders to pardon Jan. 6 defendants and his attempts to abolish birthright citizenship. He also ordered all government employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion responsibilities to take paid leave.For the most recent information as his administration develops, follow our live blog. A weekday newsletter to start your da...