Matthew S. Schwartz
Stories
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National
Winter weather makes travel nearly impossible in parts of California, Nevada
Roads remains closed in many areas of the Sierra, as dozens of flights have been canceled. It's been the snowiest month in the Sierra in more than 50 years.
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National Security
Man who said 'Let's Go Brandon' to Biden on Christmas Eve says he was only joking
"I am being attacked for utilizing my freedom of speech," Jared Schmeck told The Oregonian.
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Sports
'We just do not have enough players': More bowl games canceled as COVID cases surge
The Fenway Bowl and the Military Bowl were canceled after the University of Virginia Cavaliers and Boston College Eagles bowed out due to an insufficient number of players.
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Science
Outgoing NIH director implores Fox News viewers to stay focused on the real 'enemy'
The virus is the enemy, NIH Director Francis Collins said. "It's not the other people in the other political party." Omicron, which could soon become the dominant strain, is extremely infectious.
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Politics
Chris Wallace announces abrupt departure from Fox News to join CNN streaming service
The respected journalist, who kept the news of his exit secret from colleagues, will head to CNN's new streaming service.
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Latin America
Death Toll Nears 1,300 In Haiti After Massive Earthquake
As rescuers work against the threat of an approaching storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.
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World
Wildfires Rage Through Greece As Thousands Are Evacuated
Three large fires and dozens of smaller ones are burning throughout the country. People continue to wait in lines to board rescue ferries evacuating people from the island of Evia.
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National
Amanda Knox: 'Stillwater' Movie Repeats 'Fiction' Pushed By Italian Prosecutor
In an interview with NPR's All Things Considered, Knox talks about what it's like to be followed by fictionalized versions of her life.
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National
Interstate in Boston Partially Closed For Hours After Police Standoff With Armed Men
Eleven people were taken into custody after a standoff with law enforcement for several hours. The heavily armed men said they were part of a group called Rise of the Moors.
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World
Biden Has Private Visit With Queen Elizabeth II, Who 'Reminded Me Of My Mother'
Queen Elizabeth II has now met with 13 U.S. presidents, going back to meeting Harry Truman when she was a princess.