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Joe Biden presenting US' highest civilian honor to Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom, US' highest civilian honor

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors.

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Two killed after small plane accidentally crashes into southern California building

The single-engine aircraft, Van's RV-10, struck the roof of a furniture manufacturing company near the Fullerton Municipal Airport, leaving two dead and 18 injured, officials said, adding that they were yet to determine whether the two fatalities were occupants of the plane or individuals on the ground.

South Korea

South Korean investigators face hurdles in arresting impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol

The president, who issued a bungled declaration on Dec 3 that shook the vibrant East Asian democracy and briefly lurched it back to the dark days of military rule, faces imprisonment or, at worst, the death penalty.

New Orleans attack

Investigators find bomb making material, ‘Quran open to a passage glorifying violence’ at Shamsud-Din’s North Houston trailer home

Jabbar, a US army veteran, who pledged allegiance to ISIS drove a rented Ford F-150 Lightning into the heart of Bourbon Street in New Orleans, mowing down 15 revelers, leaving dozens injured in a gruesome rampage on Jan 1 before being killed in a shootout with police.

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At least 10 injured in mass shooting outside New York Nightclub

The incident that coincided with a deadly attack in New Orleans, happened when around 80 people gathered outside the Amazura nightclub in New York's Queens were waiting to get inside to take part in a private party hosted in honor of a known gang member, who died last year, police said.

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Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol defies arrest over failed martial law bid

A court on Dec 31 approved a warrant for Yoon's arrest, which potentially would make him the first sitting president to be detained as part of investigations over allegations he masterminded insurrection by trying to impose martial law.

1 killed in Tesla cyber truck explosion outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas on New Year’s

While US President Joe Biden said the FBI is investigating any possible links between the two incidents, Tesla CEO Elon Musk alleged a connection, saying both vehicles were rented from the same car rental site.