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Biden administration imposes major sanctions on Russia's energy sector
The Biden administration announced Friday, just weeks before leaving office, that it would impose the most significant sanctions yet on Russia's energy sector, targeting Moscow's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
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California officials ban insurance cancellations and non-renewals in wildfire-affected areas
California's insurance commissioner has ordered a one-year moratorium on insurance nonrenewals and cancellations in areas affected by the devastating wildfires in and around Los Angeles.
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Judge finds Giuliani in contempt for defaming Georgia election officials
A federal judge on Friday ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $146 million for defamation charges against two Georgia election officials for avoiding an agreement not to make new false claims. He was charged with civil contempt. read more
Judge unconditionally dismisses President Trump, no punishment for hush money charges
On Friday, a New York judge granted him unconditional release, ruling President-elect Trump avoid a prison sentence while making him the first presidential inauguration with a felony conviction. Avoided punishment for hush money conviction. read more
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