Heather Williams, a cognitively impaired North Carolina woman, was last seen getting into a stranger’s car on Jan. 4. Her body was found in a wooded area miles from where she disappeared. Authorities are investigating her death as a homicide. Her family seeks justice and urges anyone with information to come forward. The suspect's vehicle has been located.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has designated Vice President Han Zheng to represent China at Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. This decision signals China’s desire for stable relations with the US while avoiding the spotlight at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony. Han’s presence is a calculated diplomatic gesture amidst ongoing tensions.
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