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In today’s news, the Senate moved closer to voting on a measure to extend unemployment benefits; the War on Poverty’s legacy is mixed after 50 years; and the frigid air is blamed for 21 deaths around the country.
Senate moves ahead with measure to extend jobless benefits. [Washington Post]
Fifty years later, the War on Poverty has a mixed legacy. [NY Times]
Polar air blamed for 21 deaths nationwide. [SF Gate]
South Sudan reconciliation is possible, rebel leaders say. [BBC]
“‘The Thug Cycle” video of a Black child in Omaha stirs controversy. [BET]
Steve McQueen heckled, NY Film Critics Circle apologizes. [Entertainment Weekly]
Chicago Bulls ready to adjust after loss of Luol Deng. [USA Today]
Smoker numbers edge close to one billion worldwide. [BBC]
Angry Dennis Rodman defends North Korea visit. [USA Today]
Former Miss Venezuela, ex-husband shot dead by robbers. [People]
