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By CHRISTINE FERNANDO, Associated PressWhen Elisabeth Bramble and her sister stepped off the Washington Metro to join the massive crowds during the 2017 Women’s March, she counted it as one of the most powerful moments of her life.On Saturday, she will board a 2 a.m. bus full of North Carolinians headed to the nation’s capital as the Women’s March returns before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration under a new name: The People’s March.“We’re marching once again for our daughters and our granddaughters,” Bramble said. “We’re marching for our immigrant community. We’re marching for our LGBTQ community.”Elisabeth Bramble speaks to members of…

China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation, which is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people. China’s population stood at 1.408 billion at the end of 2024, a decline of 1.39 million from the previous year.The figures announced by the government in Beijing follow trends worldwide, but especially in East Asia, where Japan, South Korea and other nations have seen their birth rates plummet. China three years ago joined Japan and most of Eastern…

Watch: SpaceX loses Starship on test flightThe US has grounded SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket while an investigation is carried out into why it exploded during its latest test flight.The rocket’s upper stage dramatically broke up and disintegrated over the Caribbean after launching from Texas on Thursday, forcing airline flights to alter course to avoid falling debris.The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it was working with SpaceX and other authorities to confirm reports of damage to public property on the Turks and Caicos Islands. There were no reports of injuries.Elon Musk’s company has been told to carry out a “mishap”…

As Americans flock to the nation’s capital for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has released a special public transportation card to honor the event.The “Commemorative Inauguration SmarTrip Card” is a rechargeable farecard that can hold up to $300 in stored value for the city’s public transportation, according to WMATA’s website.The transit card features a photo of Trump over a red background with large number “47” appearing behind the President-elect. TRAVEL TIPS FOR ATTENDING PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP’S INAUGURATION AS EXPERTS WEIGH INThe inscription reads, “The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump 45th and 47th President of the United States.”…

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The US Senate on Friday cleared the way for final approval of a bill that targets undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes, a preview of how Republicans will use their majorities to help Donald Trump deliver on his long-promised border crackdown – and an early test of how Democrats will respond.The Laken Riley Act, named after a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was murdered last year by a Venezuelan national, cleared a key procedural hurdle by a vote of 61-35, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to advance it. A vote on final passage was scheduled for early next week, making…

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has called for calm and urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands, following a spate of attacks on businesses and homes owned by people from neighbouring Sudan.Three people have been killed and seven were wounded in violent confrontations with security officers in the capital, Juba, and the north-western town of Aweil, say police. Their nationalities have not been disclosed.Three houses belonging to Sudanese nationals were set on fire in Aweil, according to officers.On Friday, a dusk-to-dawn curfew was announced to try to bring tensions under control.Nobody will be allowed out on…

This cheese and stout beer bread recipe is pure genius and so easy! You need just a few basic ingredients, a bold stout beer, and sharp cheddar cheese. It’s the perfect bread for beginners and beer lovers alike! The beauty of beer bread is its simplicity. Mix, bake, and enjoy! In this version, we combine stout beer with cheddar and scallions. Serve this savory bread as a side for homemade chili or creamy soups like potato soup, or enjoy it with a bit of butter as a snack. This beer bread recipe only requires a bowl, a spoon, and a loaf…

A Texas truck driver charged in the deaths of 53 migrants who rode in a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning pleaded guilty Thursday over the 2022 tragedy that became the nation’s deadliest smuggling attempt across the U.S.-Mexico border.Homero Zamorano Jr. pleaded guilty in federal court in San Antonio to one count of conspiracy to transport aliens resulting in death, causing serious bodily injury, and placing lives in jeopardy; one count of transportation of aliens resulting in death; and one count of transportation of aliens resulting in serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy.The 48-year-old could face a maximum…

British heavyweight Tyson Fury has retired from boxing — again — one month after losing a rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.The 36-year-old Fury announced the decision in a short video posted on his Instagram account on Monday, which included a cryptic message.“Hi everybody, I’m going to make this short and sweet. I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing,” Fury said. “It’s been a blast, I’ve loved every single minute of it and I’m going to end with this: Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side.”READ MORE: Kyrgios drops Australian Open bombshell after…