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Today's Top News Compilation - Sunday, Jan 5th, 2020

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Supreme Court set to rule on Trump immunity in election interference case

  • News source: Lawrence Hurley | NBC News
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The Supreme Court on Monday is expected to issue its long-anticipated ruling on whether former President Donald Trump can claim immunity from prosecution for at least some of his actions in seeking to overturn the 2020 election.

Chief Justice John Roberts announced Friday that Monday would be the last day of rulings in the current nine-month court term, with the Trump case one of four yet to be decided.

The rulings will be issued one by one, starting at 10:00 a.m., with the Trump case likely to be the last.

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At BET Awards 2024 Usher honored, Will Smith debuts song, election on minds

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards - even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early.

The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits - Childish Gambino kicked it off with "U Don't Have to Call," joined by Keke Palmer, who took the lead on "You Make Me Wanna..." Coco Jones appeared in the audience for a sultry rendition of "There Goes My Baby," serenading Usher and his wife Jenn Goicoechea.

Summer Walker hit the stage for "Good Good," Tinashe did "Nice & Slow," Marsha Ambrosius...
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Chinese military AI in focus as lawmaker sounds alarm on threat from rifle-wielding 'robot-dogs'

  • News source: FOX News
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A Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm on the latest threat from China – rifle-toting AI robot dogs.

A Chinese state media video, screenshots of which were published by the Military Times, showed that country's military displaying dog-like robots toting rifles during joint drills in Cambodia.

The AI dogs weigh 110 pounds and can carry and fire automatic rifles autonomously, according to the outlet.

While drone warfare is not a novel concept, some believe the rise of these new armed automatons should cause concern stateside.

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'AI for Mayor': Wyoming man speaks out after intel firm throws roadblock in bot's landmark campaign

  • News source: FOX News
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A Wyoming man who filed for the state capital’s mayor’s race as an AI bot named "VIC" spoke to Fox News Digital this week about Vic’s landmark candidacy and a breaking setback he encountered moments before taping.

Victor Miller, who works at a Laramie County library, filed for candidacy in Cheyenne’s mayor’s race denoting his AI bot, "VIC."

However, moments before Miller sat for a Fox News Digital interview, OpenAI announced it had shuttered his account. Miller said he still has access to "VIC's" technology, but the company’s decision was a blow to...
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‘Woke’ universities put on notice for allowing ‘disgraceful mob riots’ in new GOP bill

  • News source: FOX News
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More WestJet flight cancellations as airline strike hits thousands of travelers

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Canada’s second-largest airline says it has canceled more than 800 flights affecting more than 100,000 passengers as an unexpected strike by WestJet plane mechanics entered its third day
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North Korea tests 2 missiles, 1 reportedly may have fallen on land

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The U.S. military condemned Monday's launches, calling on North Korea to put an end to its "unlawful and destabilizing acts."
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Wimbledon is set to start with Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff on the schedule

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The 2024 edition of Wimbledon is scheduled to start with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and past Grand Slam title winners Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu involved in matches at Centre Court
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Boeing to get 'sweetheart deal' -victims' lawyer

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes.
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China rocket crashes after 'accidental' launch

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Footage shows the Tianlong-3 rocket falling back to Earth and exploding in a hillside in central China.
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South Africa's new coalition government unveiled

  • News source: BBC News - World
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For the first time the ruling ANC has coalition partners after losing its majority in May's elections.
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SZA’s striking set failed to set Glastonbury alight

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The US R&B star shone, but drew the smallest-ever audience for a headline set on the Pyramid Stage.
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Boeing Agrees to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Longtime Supplier

  • News source: Niraj Chokshi
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Boeing said on Monday that it had agreed to buy a major supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, ending a nearly two-decade experiment in outsourcing production of major components of its commercial planes, including the body of the 737 Max and parts of the 767, 777 and 787.

In buying Spirit, Boeing hopes to stem quality problems that have plagued the supplier in recent years. While it already has significant influence over Spirit, Boeing will more easily be able to monitor and change production practices by owning the business outright. Boeing has taken...
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Simone Biles to represent team USA at 2024 Paris Olympic Games: See the full roster

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The gymnasts were selected during the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials in Minnesota.
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Arctic 'dirty fuel' ban for ships comes into force

  • News source: BBC News - World
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There are many loopholes to the ban, but environmentalists see it as a crucial first step.
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