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ICYMI: A Russian Nightclub Is Already Celebrating Trump's Inauguration
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- In the D.C. area, police body cams will be turned off for Trump's inauguration, as well as the Women's March taking place the next day.
- At least 30 people are still missing after an avalanche struck an Italian hotel.
- These Orange County kids are excited about going to the inauguration. OK, have a ball, guys.
- Maybe those kids can also hop on a plane to this Russian nightclub, which is celebrating Trump's presidency before it's even official.
- Brett Ratner, who brought you Tower Heist and Rush Hour 3, now has a star on the Walk of Fame.
- While no one wants to play Trump's inauguration, Bruce Springsteen dropped by the White House to entertain Obama's staffers.
- Julian Casablancas of The Strokes speaks with noted thinker Henry Giroux. "Cool place!" Casablancas says of Giroux's house.
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