At Least 80 Dead in Colombia Amid a New Surge of Violence

Clashes between armed groups in Colombia have led to some of the worst violence in the country in years.

Trump Is Sworn In as President

Also, Biden issued several final-hour pardons. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

The Line in Trump’s Speech That Will Echo in Time

The niceties of Donald Trump’s first speech as president couldn’t mask the darkness within — or the way he views his mission now.

‘American Carnage 2: Ultimate Carnage’: Best and Worst Moments From Trump’s Inaugural Address

Fourteen Opinion writers assess the substance and style of Trump’s speech.

Scenes From Across an America Bracing Itself Against Brutal Winter Cold

An intense blast of arctic air blanketed the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast with frigid temperatures, and a rare winter storm was expected along the Gulf Coast.

Gulf Coast Braces for Rare Winter Storm as Brutal Cold Settles Across U.S.

Closures of schools, airports and businesses were taking effect in areas from southern Texas to Florida and South Carolina. Snow and ice could bring major travel disruptions and power outages.

Olympic Medals From Paris Games Are Falling Apart. LVMH Has Fallen Silent.

The medals were designed by a jewelry maker owned by the French luxury conglomerate, which has declined to comment on their deterioration.

Is Microsoft Excel the Next Big E-Sport?

At the Microsoft Excel World Championship in Las Vegas, there was stardust in the air as 12 finance guys vied to be crowned the world’s best spreadsheeter.

Cecile Richards, Former Planned Parenthood President, Dies at 67

She oversaw the United States’ largest provider of reproductive health care and sex education from 2006 to 2018.

In Car-Loving L.A. After the Wildfires, the Charred Remains of Vehicles Cut Deep

For many residents, a set of wheels is an extension of their home, a key to their income or a source of priceless memories.

Gaza Residents Return to Vast Destruction in Old Neighborhoods

Palestinians returning to parts of the enclave have been picking their way through vast piles of rubble and trying to salvage what they can.

Pardoned Biden Family Members Were Targets of Republicans

The relatives who were granted clemency in the final minutes of Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidency had not been charged with wrongdoing, but some had drawn scrutiny.

Biden Ends Presidency With Fears of Trump’s Retribution

“We’re not leaving the fight,” he told supporters and members of his staff as he prepared to leave Washington.

At Inauguration, Melania and Barron Trump Greet a Limelight They Once Avoided

The returning first lady and Barron Trump, the son she had once shielded from the public eye, used Monday’s inauguration to reintroduce themselves.

Fact-Checking Trump’s 2025 Inaugural Address

In his Inaugural Address, President Trump delivered a more tempered version of election talking points. But in remarks afterward, he reprised his grievances about the 2020 election.

Brendan Carr is officially in charge of the FCC

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Brendan Carr is now formally the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, giving him the power to set the agency’s agenda and usher through a host of regulations with major implications for the tech and media industries as soon as he has a Republican majority.

In a statement, Carr named a few areas of focus: “issues ranging from tech and media regulation to unleashing new opportunities for jobs and growth through agency actions on spectrum,...

Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris climate agreement

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Donald Trump has once again taken the US out of the landmark Paris climate agreement, abandoning the global effort to limit climate change. Trump signed an executive order today to exit.

The Paris accord was adopted in 2015, committing nearly 200 countries including the US to working together to stop global average temperatures from rising much higher than they have already. 2024 was the hottest year on record, beating the previous record...

McDavid, Myers banned 3 games for cross-checks

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers have both been suspended three games for illegal cross-checks.

40 Cheap Products That Look Waaaay More Expensive Than Their Actual Price Tag

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Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from DOGE

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Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from co-leading President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to the Associated Press. The official line as to why Ramaswamy is moving on is that he plans to run for elected office — he reportedly intends to run for Ohio governor.

“Vivek Ramaswamy played a critical role in helping us create DOGE,” spokesperson Anna Kelly says in the statement to the Associated Press....