The deferral is in response to concerns by the Biden White House that releasing all the Trump administration documents sought by the committee could compromise national security and executive privilege.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Andrew Cuomo won’t face criminal charges from allegations by 2 women
A New York district attorney says that, while there was evidence to conclude the conduct the women described did occur, she couldn’t bring criminal cases over it.
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Posted inNation & World
Russian court shuts down renowned human rights group
The closure of Memorial, an international human rights group that drew worldwide acclaim for its studies of political repression in the Soviet Union, sparks international outrage.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. warships stay in Mediterranean over worries of Russian troop buildup
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the change, which a defense official described as necessary to reassure U.S. allies and partners in the region.
Posted inBusiness
Omicron plays havoc with return-to-office plans
Major corporations were hopeful employees could return early next year but the variant is pushing those dates back – or dashing them altogether.
Posted inSports
NBA roundup: Nets’ Irving clears NBA protocols
Kyrie Irving has not played this season, largely because of his decision not to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Posted inNation & World
Experts pull documents, money from Gen. Robert E. Lee statue time capsule
Records maintained by the Library of Virginia suggest that dozens of Richmond residents, organizations and businesses contributed about 60 objects to the capsule, including Confederate memorabilia.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Ex-officials with Anson-Madison Water District collected nearly $12,300 in illegal sales, warrant says
The money was collected from the sale of old utility lines belonging to the district and authorities say only $500 was returned to the district.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Celtics notebook: Coach calls latest loss ’embarrassing’
Boston lost for the seventh time in 10 games on Monday night against Milwaukee, a team missing seven of its top nine players.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Stricter Canadian rules complicate NHL push through pandemic
The league postpones nine more games, and moves the Bruins-Canadiens game on Jan. 12 from Montreal to Boston.