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Garland Appoints Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Inquiry

Garland Appoints Weiss as Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Inquiry

By Glenn Thrush, Luke Broadwater and Michael S. Schmidt

The attorney general said he decided to elevate David C. Weiss after the prosecutor informed him that the powers of a special counsel were necessary to continue the investigation.

Judge Limits Trump's Ability to Share Jan. 6 Evidence

Judge Limits Trump's Ability to Share Jan. 6 Evidence

By Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer

During a 90-minute hearing in Washington, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan also warned the former president against any attempt to intimidate witnesses or prejudice potential jurors.

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A Journey Through Lahaina's Endless Streets of Suffering

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A historic Hawaiian town that was once home to 13,000 people is now a desolate ruin. With the death toll rising, the true scope of the tragedy is still unfolding.

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The beloved tilted landmark in the West Midlands area of England was razed after a fire that police suspect was arson, leaving locals looking for answers.

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Garland Appoints Special Counsel in Hunter Biden Inquiry

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Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced that David C. Weiss, the U.S. attorney in Delaware, would become the special counsel in the Hunter Biden inquiry.

Video Video: Survivor Recounts Escape From Hawaii Wildfires

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Bill Wyland, a resident, fled the flames in Lahaina, Hawaii, on his motorcycle. "I don't know how people are going to live now," he said, describing the wildfires' devastation.

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Raging wildfires ravaged the historic town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui.

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