Former President Donald Trump appealed to the US supreme court on Wednesday to undo the Colorado ruling that removed him from the ballot in the western state under the 14th amendment to the US constitution.

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Wall street faces a semiconductor shakeup as chip stocks experience a sharp 7% decline from record highs. The semiconductor sector, known for its volatility, experienced a remarkable 2023. A 65% surge in the phlx index marked its strongest performance since 2009. However, the year-end stumble, with a decline of almost 7% since december 27, raises questions about the sustainability of the sector's growth.

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Top Biden administration officials huddled with Mexico’s president in urgent talks Wednesday to slow the record pace of illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border, just as congressional negotiators raced to reach a deal to tighten America’s immigration laws.

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Government affairs across different state capitols in the US were disrupted briefly on Wednesday (Jan 3) after a bomb threat was emailed to officials. The threats prompted evacuations from buildings but no explosives were found as federal authorities dismissed them as hoaxes.

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US senator Bob Menedez has been hit by a new federal indictment this time for allegedly accepting bribes from Qatar. The prosecutors alleged that Menendez has accepted cash and gold bars from a New Jersey real estate developer.

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<p>An imam (the officiating priest of a mosque), identified as Imam Hassan Sharif, was shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark in Newark, New Jersey, around 6:15 am. The critically wounded Imam was&nbsp;transported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died from the injuries.</p>

<p>The shooter, dressed in all black, fled the scene. The victim was shot in the abdomen and right arm, as reported by NBC News.</p>

<p>Attorney General Matthew Platkin told NBC News&nbsp;that the shooting does not appear to be motivated by bias. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring all possible angles. The FBI is not currently involved in the investigation.</p>

<h2><strong>Community concerns and tensions</strong></h2>

<p>The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the Israel-Hamas war. While the motive remains unclear, requests for help and reports of bias&nbsp;against Muslims have increased across the US, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).</p>

<p>The New Jersey chapter of CAIR expressed deep concern about the incident and urged anyone with information to contact the local police. CAIR is gathering information on the shooting and praying for the imam's speedy recovery.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/only-in-america-an-epidemic-of-gun-violence-without-a-cure-556046">Also read |&nbsp;Only in America: An epidemic of gun violence without a cure</a></p>

<p>Imam Hassan Sharif, an integral member of the mosque community, played a role in supporting new converts. A Newark resident, Saydah Maiga, told NBC News about Sharif's assistance during her conversion to Islam. Sharif served as an advisory board member for the mosque’s Social Services and Health Wellness programme.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US gun violence crisis: How easy is it to buy guns? | WION Wideangle</strong></p>

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<p>This shooting comes several months after an imam at the Omar Mosque in Paterson, near Newark, was stabbed while leading prayers. The suspect, Serif Zorba, faced charges, including attempted murder.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An imam (the officiating priest of a mosque), identified as Imam Hassan Sharif, was shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark in Newark, New Jersey, around 6:15 am. The critically wounded Imam was transported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died from the injuries.

An imam (the officiating priest of a mosque), identified as Imam Hassan Sharif, was shot outside Masjid Muhammad-Newark in Newark, New Jersey, around 6:15 am. The critically wounded Imam was transported to University hospital two blocks away, where he died from the injuries. The shooter, dressed in all black, fled the scene. The victim was shot in the abdomen and right arm, as reported by NBC News. Attorney General Matthew Platkin told NBC News that the shooting does not appear to be motivated by bias. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring all possible angles. The FBI is not currently involved in the investigation. Community concerns and tensions The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following the Israel-Hamas war. While the motive remains unclear, requests for help and reports of bias against Muslims have increased across the US, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The New Jersey chapter of CAIR expressed deep concern about the incident and urged anyone with information to contact the local police. CAIR is gathering information on the shooting and praying for the imam's speedy recovery. Also read | Only in America: An epidemic of gun violence without a cure Imam Hassan Sharif, an integral member of the mosque community, played a role in supporting new converts. A Newark resident, Saydah Maiga, told NBC News about Sharif's assistance during her conversion to Islam. Sharif served as an advisory board member for the mosque’s Social Services and Health Wellness programme. Also watch | US gun violence crisis: How easy is it to buy guns? | WION Wideangle This shooting comes several months after an imam at the Omar Mosque in Paterson, near Newark, was stabbed while leading prayers. The suspect, Serif Zorba, faced charges, including attempted murder. (With inputs from agencies)

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A US court released a new batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a millionaire and jet-setting financier who killed himself in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

More than 150 names revealed in newly unsealed documents of Jeffrey Epstein

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South Korean and US troops recently conducted joint combat firing drills near the North Korean border, utilizing heavy weapons in an exercise aimed at testing and enhancing combat readiness.

South Korea, US hold firing drills near North Korea border

Hospitals in at least four US states have reinstated mask mandates amid a rise in cases of Covid, seasonal flu and other respiratory illness. Watch this report to know more.

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Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

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Hassan Sharif, the Imam who was shot Wednesday outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, has died. The shooting occurred near the corner of Camden Street and South Orange Avenue. Officials say evidence of Imam's killing not linked to terrorism.

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Hassan Sharif, the Imam who was shot Wednesday outside a mosque in Newark, New Jersey, has died. The shooting occurred near the corner of Camden Street and South Orange Avenue.

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Texas can ban emergency abortions. A US Federal appeals court has ruled that this means the US government cannot force doctors to perform even abortions necessary to stabilize patients in emergency rooms.

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Harvard's first Black president, Claudine Gay, resigned after criticism regarding her response to anti-semitism on campus. Gay is the second Ivy League president to resign in the past month following the congressional testimony.

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The United States slammed recent remarks made by Israeli far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir advocating for the resettlement of Palestinians outside Gaza. The comments from ministers appear to underscore fears in much of Arab world that Israel wants to drive Palestinians out.

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In an important development, the United States has agreed with Qatar to keep its large military base in operation in the Middle East. Quoting sources from the US Department of Defense Reports say that the 10-year extension concerns the Al Udeid Air Base in the desert Southwest of Doha is the biggest US military installation in East Asia.

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