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House Speaker Mike Johnson receives applause after winning the vote

Mike Johnson won the speakership after a few Republicans changed their votes to back him

Mike Johnson won the speakership after a few Republicans changed their votes to back him

Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker despite some opposition from the far-right

Senate majority leader 'confident' in relationship with House speaker

Senate majority leader 'confident' in relationship with House speaker

Sen. John Thune says House Speaker Mike Johnson has a 'really tough job' ahead

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FROM THE POLITICS DESK

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Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10, but says he won't be incarcerated

Judge orders Trump to be sentenced in hush money case on Jan. 10, but says he won't be incarcerated

Trump makes his first international trip since his election win, preparing for a day of intense diplomacy before attending the reopening ceremony for the Notre Dame cathedral restored after the 2019 fire.

NBC News' Laura Jarrett on what the sentencing means for Trump

NBC News' Laura Jarrett on what the sentencing means for Trump

Soldier who died in Cybertruck left writing criticizing government, authorities say

Soldier who died in Cybertruck left writing criticizing government, authorities say

Officials say man in Cybertruck explosion was an Army veteran who likely had suffered PTSD

Officials say man in Cybertruck explosion was an Army veteran who likely had suffered PTSD

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'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England

How New Orleans' security measures failed to prevent a vehicle attack, experts say

How New Orleans' security measures failed to prevent a vehicle attack, experts say

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In severe bird flu cases, the virus can mutate as it lingers in the body

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Major winter storms to wallop two-thirds of U.S., could bring heavy snow and hazardous ice

Police body camera captures confrontation with Olympic medalist

Police body camera captures confrontation with Olympic medalist

Olympian Fred Kerley hit with stun gun and arrested in Florida after altercation with police

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler suspended for 7 games

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National security concerns factored into decision to stop U.S. Steel sale

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South Korean authorities leave after six-hour standoff with presidential guards

South Korean authorities leave after six-hour standoff with presidential guards

Impeached South Korean president defies arrest in tense standoff

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