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Danish leader says kingdom can't negotiate sovereignty after Trump's Greenland about-turn -- President Trump abruptly scrapped the tariffs he had threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for US control over Greenland.

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Live updates - Trump's Board of Peace meets in Davos. Follow live updates. President Trump is looking to create momentum for a project that has been overshadowed this week first by his threats to seize Greenland.

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Trump is rolling out his Board of Peace at Davos at a time when US leadership is being questioned -- The new board was initially envisioned as a small group of world leaders overseeing the Gaza cease-fire, but has morphed into something far more ambitious.

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'Beyond chilling,' a federal judge in Rhode Island says threats he received shook his faith in the judicial system

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ICE launches immigration enforcement effort in Maine called 'Operation Catch of the Day'

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Trump repeatedly confuses Greenland with Iceland in Davos speech, says NATO 'called me daddy'

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Trump's tariffs, Fed firing, trans athletes: Here are the top cases before the Supreme Court

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Healey says Mass. will shave $180 million from residents' electric bills in bid to ease rising energy costs -- Governor Healey is expected to make the announcement during an annual primetime speech that will also serve as an unofficial campaign table-setter ahead of her reelection bid.

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Watch live: Portland mayor holds press conference on ICE enforcement operation -- ICE agents are targeting immigrants in Maine, an operation that the Trump administration has named "Operation Catch of the Day."

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State auditor to sue Massport over secretive $1.4 million settlement -- State Auditor Diana DiZoglio said her office plans to sue the Massachusetts Port Authority for additional records related to nondisclosure agreements.

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Inflation fears are high for most Americans. But a new poll shows one group is particularly worried.

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US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country

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NYC sues to block Adams-approved police reality show with Dr. Phil

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Army orders military police to get ready for a possible Minneapolis deployment, AP source says

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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says

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Legal battles over immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota intensify

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Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide

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Trump backs off tariffs over Greenland after NATO security talks. Here's how it unfolded.

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