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The terrorist attacks in Paris and California have prompted a message blitz from the White House after the president ordered an “uptick in our communications tempo” about the efforts to fight the militant group.
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Three of his leading advisers quit following a power struggle, a decline in the polls and a week of confusion about who would remain on his team.
From Sydney Harbor, above, to the Rose Bowl parade, authorities expanded patrols Thursday. (Getty Images)
Security agencies around the world imposed extraordinary measures amid heightened fears following the recent attacks in Paris and California.
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The blaze erupted as people gathered to celebrate New Year's Eve at a complex that includes the world's tallest building. It was not clear what caused it.
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At least 15 people were injured and one person suffered a heart attack at the Address Hotel. (AP)
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The agency made 5,500 pages of messages public Thursday, thousands short of the year-end number set by a judge. Officials said they plan to release more next week to make up for the shortfall.
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Led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, the top-ranked team blasted its reputation for choking into obsolescence, thrashing No. 4 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, 37-17.
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