White House brief notes Porter and Brand in shift
President Trump voiced surprise at domestic violence allegations against Rob Porter who resigned this week and praised his work while noting Porter’s innocence. Attorney General nominee Rachel Brand plans to leave the Justice Department after nine months amid GOP criticism. Senator Marco Rubio urged Venezuelan military action to restore democracy as Maduro’s regime faces pressure. A major winter storm forced snow days across the Midwest, canceling or delaying classes in Chicago Detroit Milwaukee and surrounding states.
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South Korea's Renaissance and Olympic Legacy
Seoul hosted the 1988 Summer Games marking a comeback for a war-torn nation. Now Pyeongchang hosts the Winter Games as Seoul grows into a dynamic hub of 25 million residents. Samsung anchors a modern economy with top global reach.
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Budget deal expands funding for veterans and infrastructure
The $400 billion budget deal suspends the debt limit for a year and funds disaster relief opioid treatment and veterans. It includes a six week stopgap, $20 billion for roads water treatment broadband and energy infrastructure, and retroactive tax breaks for 2017. Berea College gains a tuition exemption provision.
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Flu season worsens with rising hospitalizations and child deaths
Federal health officials warn the flu season may not have peaked with 10 new child deaths and the highest flu hospitalizations since 2010. Anne Schuchat says several more weeks of activity could follow as 48 states report widespread illness and a notable share of deaths due to influenza and pneumonia.
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