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- Reuters
Oil dips as market awaits Trump's executive orders on energy
HOUSTON (Reuters) -Oil prices settled lower on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second time, and said he would immediately declare a national energy emergency, promising to fill up strategic reserves and export American energy all over the world. The more active WTI crude March contract was down 91 cents, or 1.2%, at $76.48. A Trump official speaking earlier in the day did not provide details on the national emergency, but Trump and his allies have signaled they would use the authority to rapidly approve new oil, gas, and electricity projects that typically take years to permit.
- Associated Press
Pope dissolves Peru-based conservative Catholic movement after abuses uncovered by Vatican
Pope Francis has taken the remarkable step of dissolving a Peruvian-based Catholic movement, the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, after years of attempts at reform and a Vatican investigation. The probe uncovered sexual abuses by its founder, financial mismanagement by its leaders and spiritual abuses by its top members. The Sodalitium on Monday confirmed the dissolution, which was conveyed to an assembly of its members in Aparecida, Brazil this weekend by Francis’ top legal adviser Cardinal Gianfranco Ghirlanda.
- USA TODAY
Mr. Musk Goes to Washington: Elon Musk's ubiquitous presence at Trump's inauguration
President Donald Trump's "first buddy," Elon Musk, was seemingly everywhere in D.C. on Inauguration Day. Where (and with whom) was the billionaire?
- USA TODAY
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president, declares 'America's decline is over'
Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States in one of the most remarkable political comebacks in U.S. history.
- USA TODAY
Inauguration live updates: Trump vows 'golden age' for America, lays out GOP priorities
Donald Trump kicked off his second presidential term on Monday. Follow the USA TODAY Network's live updates.
- The Canadian Press
Trump is set to sign a slew of executive orders on Day 1. What are his priorities?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Incoming President Donald Trump has been promising a flurry of executive action on Day 1, and there are executive orders already prepared for his signature. Those orders will end diversity, equity and inclusion funding, crack down on border crossings and ease regulations on oil and natural gas production. The Republican has promised dozens of actions, though it's unclear whether he'll make good on his pledge to do them all on his first day.
- The Canadian Press
B.C. paramedics say staffing nears 'critical' levels, affecting response times
RICHMOND, B.C. — The union representing almost 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia is sounding an alarm on staffing levels "reaching critical" in the province.
- The Independent
Israeli-Gaza ceasefire latest: Hostage families set to speak as Palestinians return home to ‘total destruction’
The family of freed British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari will speak to the publicfor the first time since her release
- Yahoo Sports
Men's basketball AP poll: Iowa State slips as Auburn survives chaotic week in the SEC
Cooper Flagg and Duke moved up to No. 2 after a 25-point blowout win at Boston College on Saturday.
- BBC
Melania's hat, shorts in winter and other eye-catching looks
Inauguration fashion can communicate strength, elegance, or a broader political message.
- USA TODAY
Who attended Donald Trump's inauguration? Here's a partial list
Here is a partial list of the big names who attended Donald Trump’s second inauguration.
- Evening Standard
Ivana, Marla Maples, Melania: the stories behind Trump’s much-talked about marriages
After rumours of a rift in his first tenure, Melania says she’s ready and packed to move into the White House. While his ex Marla Maples put herself forward as an ally during his campaign. So what are the stories of his marriages — and the legal battles that ended two of them?
- ABC News
Trump inauguration live updates: Trumps bid farewell to Bidens at Capitol
At noon today, Donald Trump took the presidential oath for a second time, capping a historic political comeback to the White House. As he did on the campaign trail, Trump painted a dark picture of America and took aim at President Joe Biden's leadership as his predecessor sat just steps away. "My recent election is a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal, and all of these many betrayals that have taken place, and to give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy, and indeed their freedom," Trump said, promising a "golden age of America."
- Evening Standard
Watch: Awkward moment that music fails as Carrie Underwood sings at Donald Trump inauguration
The country music superstar was forced to perform acapella
- The Canadian Press
Anthony Santander agrees to contract with Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says
The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent on Monday, adding Anthony Santander to their powerful lineup, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.
- CBC
Montreal should avoid dismantling homeless encampments, report finds
Montreal needs to come up with a plan to avoid dismantling homeless encampments and supervise them when necessary, according to a new city-commissioned report.The report, prepared by representatives from community organizations and experts from the public health and social services network, is being made public Monday afternoon.It includes 15 recommendations on how the city can address the problem of homelessness in the city — and more quickly get people into housing.A more consistent response t
- The Canadian Press
Middle East latest: Released Israeli hostage says she has 'returned to life'
One of the Israeli hostages freed on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire said Monday in her first comments since being released that she has “returned to life.”
- The Telegraph
The defiant Hungarian princess who became a vital British agent against the Nazis
The story of the Second World War was written on battlefields across Europe. But the conflict was also shaped by the actions of many millions throughout the continent, far removed from the frontlines, whose individual choices played no small part in determining its outcome.
- The Canadian Press
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump moves swiftly to implement new agenda, Biden departs Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, was sworn in Monday as the 47th U.S. president taking charge as Republicans claim unified control of Washington and set out to reshape the country’s institutions.
- Sky News
Donald Trump's inauguration in pictures
Donald Trump is now the 47th president of the United States, as well as the 45th president, a businessman - and a man who knows how to put on a show. A litany of former presidents, Trump family members, tech royalty and world politicians attended the historic event. As the 78-year-old entered the Rotunda, where the inauguration ceremony was moved to due to freezing temperatures outside, he was met with cheers and applause.