Morning Mix
Morning Mix
Fred R. Harris, Oklahoma senator on Kerner Commission, dies at 94
Mr. Harris, a liberal populist, was once considered one of the bright young faces of the Democratic Party. He twice ran for president and chaired the Democratic National Committee.
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Trump picks former congressman Dave Weldon of Florida to lead CDC
The medical doctor has been a vocal critic of the agency, especially its vaccine program.
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Texas education officials approve Bible-based lessons for K-5 schools
The optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump’s plans for a more conservative agenda in public school classrooms.
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Cartel leader who faked own death is arrested in California, officials say
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, alleged son-in-law of “El Mencho,” the leader of the Mexican Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), was arrested in Riverside.
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New York judge calls off next week’s Trump sentencing in hush money case
The president-elect was convicted in May of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ahead of the 2016 election.
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The first transgender member of Congress, a bathroom ban and much angst
The Republican-backed ban was distressing enough for many transgender people. Then came Rep.-elect Sarah McBride’s acquiescence to the new rule.
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Sheriff sued for blocking social media comments after ‘Whoppergate’ feud
A rival sued the Georgia sheriff for allegedly removing comments criticizing him for calling deputies to a Burger King that botched his order.
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Ground beef products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
More than 167,000 pounds of fresh and frozen ground beef products from the Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. are subject to the recall, the USDA said.
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