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Hunter Biden is indicted on 9 tax charges, adding to gun charges in a special counsel investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Joe Biden’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the 2024 election. The new charges filed Thursday — three felonies and six misdemeanors — are in addition to federal firearms charges in Delaware alleging Hunter Biden broke laws against drug users having guns in 2018. They come after the implosion of a plea deal over the summer that would have spared him jail time, putting the case on track to a possible trial as his father campaigns for reelection.
Surprise: Americans are starting to feel better about the economy and inflation
Consumers have been gloomy of late, but a closely watched survey shows they felt better about their personal situations and the economy in December.
www.nbcnews.comAppeals court upholds gag order on Trump in Washington case but narrows restrictions on his speech
A federal appeals court has upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but has narrowed the restrictions on his speech.
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Hunter Biden says his GOP critics are trying to 'kill' him to destroy his father’s presidency
The president’s son sat down for a rare interview on a podcast hosted by the musician Moby, whom he became friends with while both were recovering from addiction.
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Iran-backed militia vows more attacks after US Embassy in Iraq comes under fire | CNN Politics
The commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia is vowing more attacks on US interests in Iraq after the US Embassy in Baghdad came under mortar fire.
www.cnn.comTax charges in Hunter Biden case are rarely filed, but could have deep political reverberations
The president’s son is also facing separate firearm charges in Delaware, raising the possibility he could be headed toward trial in two different cases as his father, President Joe Biden, campaigns for re-election.
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Georgia Republicans approve new map that protects their advantage in state’s congressional delegation | CNN Politics
Republicans who control the Georgia legislature on Thursday finalized a new congressional map that safeguards their party’s dominance in state politics and dashes, for the time being, Democrats’ hopes of adding an additional US House seat.
www.cnn.comLive updates | UN resolution demanding immediate cease-fire in Gaza fails
The United States has vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza.
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Hunter Biden mocks notion of Biden 'criminal enterprise' in podcast with Moby
Hunter Biden mocked reporting about alleged corruption around his family's business dealings, including the label of the "Biden Crime Family."
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Hunter Biden criminal tax charges rare, say experts
Hunter Biden's book may have convinced prosecutors to file criminal, rather than civil, charges, say experts.
www.bbc.comTrump's vow to only be a dictator on 'day one' follows growing worry over his authoritarian rhetoric
Donald Trump's assertion that he would only be a dictator on “day one” comes as he is facing scrutiny over his increasingly authoritarian rhetoric.
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Hunter Biden indictment: White House asked if president will pardon his son
The White House on Friday was asked whether President Joe Biden will pardon his son Hunter in a federal tax evasion case. Hunter Biden was indicted on nine charges Thursday.
Massachusetts attorney general files civil rights lawsuit against white nationalist group
Massachusetts’ attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing a white nationalist group of civil rights violations, saying it repeatedly subjected LGBTQ+ events and facilities sheltering migrant families to intimidation and harassment.
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Republicans pressure Hunter Biden to testify next week as House prepares to vote on formalizing impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden
The House Oversight Committee says it will begin contempt of Congress proceedings if Hunter Biden does not appear for a deposition on Dec. 13.
www.cbsnews.comBiden is launching a Hollywood fundraising blitz to tap into star power with strikes over
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are headed to California for six fundraising events and meetings as they hope to rake in record-breaking campaign contributions.
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Plan to release Jan. 6 surveillance footage changes again. Here's what we may really see
An internal Pentagon report says dozens of service members were investigated for extremist activity in the last year. It's the week in extremism, from USA TODAY.
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Appeals court largely upholds Trump gag order in federal election interference case
A federal appeals court has largely upheld former President Trump's gag order in his federal election interference case.
IDF surrounds home of top Hamas leader as Palestinians flee Khan Younis
Follow NBC News' latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war: IDF surrounds Yahya Sinwar's home in Khan Younis; U.N. chief warns of humanitarian collapse.
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Trump PAC paid for expert witness testimony in N.Y. civil fraud trial
Eli Bartov, an accounting professor at New York University, said that his $900K in expert witness fees were paid by the Trump Organization and Trump's Save America PAC.
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Supreme Court justices discuss whether to hear abortion pill showdown
In a high-stakes legal battle, the Biden administration is defending federal approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, including a recent move to make it available by mail.
www.nbcnews.comMissouri lawmakers propose allowing homicide charges for women who have abortions
Some Republican Missouri lawmakers are renewing their call to allow homicide charges against women who have abortions.
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Senate introduces legislation addressing fan frustration over ticket sales
Fans may soon get a reprieve from the ticket-buying process, which many have described as daunting and at times unfair.
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UN secretary-general invokes Article 99 on Gaza in rare, powerful move
Antonio Guterres warned of a deepening ‘catastrophe’ as he called on the Security Council to act.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Libertarian candidate? In Iowa, his campaign flirts with a third-party run
Vivek Ramaswamy said he wouldn't run as a libertarian if he loses the Republican nomination but added, "I can't stop them from nominating me."
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After ’helluva ride,' McHenry talks 2024 agenda
The Financial Services chair outlined a series of major legislative and oversight targets that he'll be driving as he faces a critical window to cement his legacy.
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Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator
Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security.
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Poll: A third of Americans approve of Biden's Israel-Hamas response
Younger people expressed deep skepticism of Biden’s response.
www.politico.com7 of the biggest scandals involving presidential kids
President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden was charged with tax evasion in a new federal lawsuit filed on Thursday.
US vetoes UN resolution backed by many nations demanding immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza
The U.S. has vetoed a UN resolution backed by a vast majority of the Security Council demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy talks his future, support of Trump in first TV interview since announcing he'll leave Congress
In an interview to air on "CBS News Sunday Morning" December 10, the former House Speaker tells Robert Costa he is open to serving in a prospective Trump cabinet. Watch a preview.
www.cbsnews.comJudge voids result of Louisiana sheriff's election decided by a single vote and orders a new runoff
A judge has voided the result of a Louisiana sheriff's election that was decided by a single vote and ordered a new runoff, saying there was evidence of a handful of illegally cast ballots.
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Ukraine mounts acts of sabotage in Siberia to staunch Russian artillery
Russia has arrested a Belarusian man it accuses of bombing two fuel trains on behalf of Ukraine’s secret services.
Where the Republican presidential candidates stand on Israel and Ukraine funding
Among the most pressing questions for the 2024 presidential candidates are those about how they'd handle the conflicts between Israel and Hamas and between Ukraine and Russia.
www.cbsnews.comPutin will seek another term as Russian president, aiming to extend his rule of over two decades
Putin has moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years.
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US blocks UN Security Council demand for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The United States on Friday vetoed a proposed United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza, diplomatically isolating Washington as it shields its ally.
Stefanik wants ‘consequences’ for colleges over antisemitism after her questions goes viral
Rep. Elise Stefanik wants to purse investigation into campus hate and bias.
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Top House GOP committee renews demand for docs from DHS on Texas border wire cutting
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are demanding the Department of Homeland Security hand over documents and information related to the cutting of razor wire at the southern border.
Mentors, Senate rebels and Trump officials: Meet Speaker Mike Johnson’s inner circle
As Mike Johnson ventures into the House Speaker role as one of the least experienced Congress members to do so, see who he’s most likely to turn to for guidance.
Video of cat with supposedly 'martyred' child predates 2023 Israel-Hamas war | Fact check
The video was posted on social media platforms dating back to at least 2021. It predates the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
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Crowds at a ‘redneck Christmas parade’ come up with one solution for their troubles: Trump | CNN Politics
There were monster trucks, Leroy the redneck reindeer and a man blowing toilet paper. And many in the crowd thought a second Trump term could help their economy.
www.cnn.comBiden Tied Ukraine Aid to Border Security, and It Backfired on Him
WASHINGTON — The White House portrayed it as a step toward compromise. When President Joe Biden sent his request to Congress last month for aid to Ukraine and Israel, he included a request for more money to help with security at the border with Mexico, a sweetener intended to both address a...
Minnesota's Democratic governor trashes Biden administration for taxing rebate checks
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) called the Internal Revenue Service's decision to make the state's one-time tax rebates, sent out earlier this year, federally taxable income "bulls***."
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Putin sends message to world with 'spontaneous' election announcement
The setting of Putin's announcement, surrounded by decorated soldiers and mothers of fallen soldiers, may indicate how he perceives his rule.
Former Israeli army general on civilian deaths in Gaza
Marc Lamont Hill challenges former Israeli general, Yaakov Amidror, on civilian deaths and Israel’s military operations.
Super PAC backing Ron DeSantis picks up disillusioned Koch network staffers
Chris Maidment, a New Hampshire operative who spoke out against Americans for Prosperity's endorsement of Nikki Haley, has joined Never Back Down.
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Samuel Paty: Six teenagers convicted for roles in teacher's beheading in 2020
Samuel Paty was killed after showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed in a class debate about freedom of expression.
www.bbc.comHigh-profile attacks on Derek Chauvin and Larry Nassar put spotlight on violence in federal prisons
The assaults of two high-profile federal prisoners have renewed concerns about whether the Bureau of Prisons is capable of keeping people safe.
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Putin to stand for fifth term as Russian president
The 71-year-old is widely expected to win next March, and can then potentially stay in power until 2036.
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2 nurses, medical resident injured in attack at New Jersey hospital, authorities say
Authorities in New Jersey say two nurses and a medical resident were stabbed inside a pediatric intensive care unit
The Excerpt podcast: VP Harris warns Israel it must follow international law in Gaza.
USA TODAY's Josh Meyer discusses what experts are saying about whether Israel is violating international law in Gaza, amid mass civilian casualties.
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‘Help is not on the way’: Adams despondent over migrant funding after DC trip
The New York City mayor lobbied again for migrant funding, but got no commitments.
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How the impasse over Ukraine aid could have critical global ramifications | CNN Politics
America’s paralyzing political estrangement may soon change the world for the worse.
www.cnn.comCalifornia high-speed rail faces challenges after US award
California's ambitious high-speed rail project that aims to move travelers from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours still faces significant funding challenges despite a $3.1 billion federal award. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who in October asked President Joe Biden...
The Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates don't like where things are heading.
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Exclusive: Biden administration presses Congress to approve tank shells for Israel's war in Gaza
The Biden administration has asked Congress to approve the sale of 45,000 shells for Israel's Merkava tanks for use in its offensive against Hamas in Gaza, according to a U.S. official and a former U.S. official.
Hunter Biden Charged With Evading Taxes on Millions From Foreign Firms
WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury charged Hunter Biden on Thursday with a scheme to evade federal taxes on millions in income from foreign businesses, the second indictment against him this year and a major new development in a case Republicans have made the cornerstone of a possible impeachment...
Hamas says Gaza mosque destroyed, urges UNESCO to save heritage
The Great Omari Mosque has been reduced to rubble, according to images released by the Palestinian group.
Katie Hobbs demands Biden reimburse Arizona $512M for border security 'failure'
Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ) will travel down to the state's border with Mexico this weekend to visit the border catastrophe in Lukeville, Arizona, following a scathing letter she sent to President Joe Biden for his handling of the situation.
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Third victim ID'd in UNLV shooting as college professors decry 'national menace'
Patricia Navarro-Velez, Cha Jan “Jerry” Chang and Naoko Takemaru were identified as victims in this week's mass shooting on the UNLV campus.
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CNN to host two GOP presidential primary debates in 2024 | CNN Politics
CNN will host two Republican presidential primary debates next month in Iowa and New Hampshire – states that hold the first contests in the race for the 2024 GOP nomination, the network announced Thursday.
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IRS whistleblowers: Hunter Biden indictment is a 'complete vindication' of investigation, allegations
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler said the new charges against Hunter Biden are a “complete vindication" of their years-long investigation into the president’s son.
Here are all of the Republican elected officials backing Trump's 2024 campaign
Trump was the first major Republican to announce a 2024 campaign, but a majority of the party has yet to rally behind him.
Biden to meet with UNLV president, students after Wednesday's mass shooting
"We join the people across the country praying for the families of those killed," President Biden said in Las Vegas.
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Mentors, Senate rebels and Trump officials: Meet Speaker Mike Johnson’s inner circle
Johnson, 51, is one of the least experienced speakers in recent history and is navigating a narrow majority. Here are the people he’s turning to for guidance.
www.nbcnews.comIsraeli troops round up Palestinian men in northern Gaza as UN warns aid operation is 'in tatters'
The United Nations warned that its aid operation is “in tatters” because no place in the besieged enclave is safe.
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Who is Mark Scarsi, the Trump-appointed judge in Hunter Biden's tax case?
Mark Scarsi has been assigned to one of the most politically charged cases in the country: first son Hunter Biden's nine-count indictment over tax problems.
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Read the full Hunter Biden indictment for details on the latest charges against him
Read Hunter Biden's indictment in California on federal tax charges here.
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RNC officially bows out of hosting primary debates
The organization steps aside as television networks plan more early state debates.
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‘Disastrous’: US vetoes Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
Palestinian envoy to UN slams resolution’s failure, warns continued Israeli war on Gaza will lead to more ‘atrocities’.
A pregnant woman in Kentucky sues for the right to get an abortion
The lawsuit, backed by the ACLU, is the second legal challenge in days to sweeping abortion bans across the U.S.
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US officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations | CNN Politics
US officials are discussing post-war Gaza governance plans with the Palestinian Authority along with regional US allies – making it a key focus as they try to look beyond the immediate conflict.
www.cnn.comFTC opens inquiry of Chevron-Hess merger, marking second review this week of major oil industry deal
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Chevron’s acquisition of Hess oil company, the second inquiry the independent agency has opened this week of a major oil industry merger.
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Explainer: Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he will seek another six years in the Kremlin by standing in an election in March where his victory is widely assumed to be a foregone conclusion.
Claudine Gay: Harvard president sorry for remarks on antisemitism
Claudine Gay was under fire over her testimony in Congress which was described as "painfully inadequate".
www.bbc.comUkraine's human rights envoy calls for a faster way to bring back children deported by Russia
Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman has voiced hope that a coalition of countries formed to facilitate the return of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia will be able to come up with a faster mechanism to repatriate them.
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MLK house: Bystanders prevent attempt to burn down Dr King's birth home
Police say bystanders stopped the arson attempt and "saved an important part of American history".
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Republicans make new push for Trump-era border restrictions
Among other ideas, the plan would revive a form of Title 42.
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Chicago reels from fallout of toxic metals at proposed migrant shelter camp
Several aldermen are calling for the resignation of city officials and, in the meantime, a network of churches is helping to shelter and employ recent arrivals.
www.nbcnews.comVP Harris presses Israel on civilian deaths in Gaza. What does international law say?
Biden White House amps up pressure on Israel but some legal analysts tell USA TODAY it's in clear violation of some international war crimes statutes.
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Why Chris Christie went straight from the GOP debate to New Hampshire colleges
Chris Christie kicked off a two-day New Hampshire college tour following the most recent GOP debate, going to campuses to try to grow the anti-Trump Republican coalition.
Hunter Biden says US Republican critics are 'trying to destroy a presidency'
U.S. President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden said critics of his father are "trying to destroy a presidency" through relentless attacks on him and "trying to kill me," in a podcast interview released on Friday.
Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley sentenced to life without parole
The teenager who committed a deadly shooting at Oxford High School in Michigan in November 2021 was sentenced to life without parole in court on Friday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comIndiana judge rules in favor of US Senate candidate seeking GOP nomination
An Indiana county judge has ruled that a contested state law that stipulates candidates for a party must vote in two primaries with the party they are affiliated with is unconstitutional.
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Democrats want to tighten rules for weapons given to foreign countries as US supports Israel
Senate Democrats propose an amendment for oversight on weapons sent abroad, ensuring their use follows U.S. and international humanitarian laws.
Trump gag order in 2020 election case largely upheld by appeals court
A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C.
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Nikki Haley went after TikTok, but she may have flubbed her statistics
She cited research that found a correlation between spending time on TikTok and holding antisemitic or anti-Israel views, as defined by young adults’ answers to a set of 12 questions.
www.nbcnews.comLGBTQ+ activists in Minnesota want prosecutors to treat the killing of a trans woman as a hate crime
LGBTQ+ activists in Minnesota want prosecutors to treat the killing of a trans woman in Minneapolis as a hate crime, and they want lawmakers to strengthen legal safeguards to protect a community that’s disproportionately the target of violence.
apnews.com'The Cake Is Baked': GOP Senators Believe Trump Is A Lock For 2024 Nomination
“I think it was over before it began,” Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said after this week's little-watched GOP presidential debate in Alabama.
Tuberville lifted his military blockade. But those officers are still stuck.
Officers nominated for four-star positions are still subject to the senator's hold, meaning lower-ranking leaders can't move up.
www.politico.comFrom sex clubs to strippers: Here are the 5 most salacious details from the Hunter Biden indictment
The federal indictment against Hunter Biden in California contained a number of salacious details on how the president's son spent his money while not paying taxes.
Key events in Vladimir Putin's more than two decades in power in Russia
Throughout his 24 years in power, President Vladimir Putin has launched wars, cracked down on the opposition, and stifled most independent media.
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'Dirty voter rolls’ slammed, 131% of eligible DC voters registered
Several states and the District of Columbia have been hit by an election watchdog for failing to clean up their voter rolls of the dead and ineligible.
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Comer says special counsel indicted Hunter Biden to ‘protect him’ from House GOP investigation | CNN Politics
House Oversight Chair James Comer told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Friday he believes special counsel David Weiss indicted Hunter Biden to shield him from his scheduled deposition next week in front of Comer’s committee.
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Man speaks out after arrest by Alabama police officer goes viral: 'I am really traumatized'
An Alabama police officer was placed on leave after her arrest of a Black man on Dec. 2 went viral after a video was posted on social media.
Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley blasted online for Hanukkah tweets
Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) faced backlash online after attempting to commemorate Hanukkah on Thursday.
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Key aspects of Trump gag order upheld by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld key parts of a federal judge’s gag order limiting what Donald Trump can say about his ongoing prosecution by the Special Counsel for alleged Jan. 6 election interference.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: The NCAA is not transferring medals won by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to Riley Gaines, another former Division I swimmer.
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Hamas claims Israeli operation ended in hostage death
The group releases video it says shows the aftermath of a failed attempt to free a hostage held in Gaza.
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Former Mideast commander calls on Biden to respond to Houthi attacks
Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie said Iran has taken the lack of a strong U.S. military response as an invitation to continue its aggressive behavior.
www.politico.comUS officials discuss post-war Gaza governance plans with Palestinian Authority and Arab nations | CNN Politics
US officials are discussing post-war Gaza governance plans with the Palestinian Authority along with regional US allies – making it a key focus as they try to look beyond the immediate conflict.
www.cnn.comLandmark gene-editing therapy approved: here's what you need to know
The FDA approved the landmark treatment on Friday. It’s expected to cost more than $1 million.
www.politico.comRNC Backs Out Of Hosting Debates After Trump Refuses To Participate
A Republican operative called Trump's repeated refusals “an intentional slap in the face” to the RNC.
Post-summit news conferences highlight the divide between China and the EU
From trade to human rights, the leaders of China and the European Union differed on a wide range of issues at a summit this week in the Chinese capital.
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The child tax credit keeps getting smaller
Congress increased the child tax credit to $2,000 beginning Jan. 1, 2018. While some folks objected that this was a special-interest handout to parents, expanding the child tax credit was really just a makeup for folding the personal and dependent exemption into a larger standard deduction.
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Jewish man beaten and robbed in potential hate crime in Brooklyn, NYPD says
Police are seeking a suspect accused of repeatedly punching a Jewish man in the head, stealing his cellphone and making an "anti-Jewish statement," New York City police say.
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Republican Adam Kinzinger says he's politically "homeless," and if Trump is the nominee, he'll vote for Biden — The Takeout
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he believes Trump will be the GOP nominee, and if that's the case, he's voting for Biden.
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There’s No Stopping the Newspaper Death Spiral
A successful walkout at the Washington Post can’t mask the industry’s dark future.
www.politico.comBlackRock's spotlight at the Republican debate is exactly why the firm has been scrambling to defend itself
The debate spotlighted the GOP's attacks against BlackRock and how the firm was trying to fight back.
US Department of Education investigates 6 more schools for discrimination amid tensions over Israel-Hamas war
Six more schools are under investigation for discrimination, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
US jobless rate falls to lowest level since July
Employers added a better-than-expected 199,000 jobs in November, despite efforts to cool the economy.
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Bulgarian parliament again approves additional military aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria’s parliament has approved the provision of additional military aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia.
apnews.comWhy the White House is celebrating 'real weirdness' in the economy
Last week, Powell said the jobs market was “very strong” but that it’s “returning to a better balance between the demand for and supply of workers.”
www.politico.comLegal experts warn Hunter Biden faces 'real chance of jail time' if convicted on new tax felony charges
Legal experts say Hunter Biden faces "a real chance of jail time" if he is convicted on new tax felony charges from special counsel David Weiss.
Migrants from around the world converge on remote Arizona desert, fueling humanitarian crisis at the border
A remote desert region along the southern border has become a makeshift international arrivals area for thousands of migrants.
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Trump PAC paid part of nearly $900,000 fee to fraud trial expert witness
An expert witness retained by the defense in the civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump said he has been paid nearly $900,000 for his work.
Trump gag order reinstated on narrower terms, allows speech about Jack Smith
An appeals court on Friday reinstated a gag order restricting former President Donald Trump's speech about the federal election subversion case against him in Washington, D.C., but the court narrowed the scope of the order over First Amendment concerns.
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Video of Palestinians stripped, forced to sit outside by IDF soldiers raises ire
"Start Here" spoke with ABC’s Foreign Correspondent James Longman about the video released Thursday that has raised concerns.
Analysis: Calls for ‘balance’ blunt the horrific human toll of rape and destruction in Israel-Hamas war | CNN Politics
It should not be hard to categorically condemn Hamas terrorists’ depraved use of rape as a weapon of war against Israeli women and girls.
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Megyn Kelly confirms 'pissed off' Chris Christie confronted her during debate
Megyn Kelly confirmed what 2024 hopeful Chris Christie told her during a break at the fourth GOP debate on Thursday.
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump legal news brief: Appeals court upholds Trump gag order issued by Chutkan — but allows him to criticize Jack Smith
A Washington court of appeals mostly upholds a gag order issued in the federal election interference case by Judge Tanya Chutkan, but rules that it was too broadly construed, allowing former President Donald Trump to publicly criticize special counsel Jack Smith.
Solid US hiring lowers unemployment rate in latest sign of a still-sturdy job market
The report from the Labor Department showed that the unemployment rate dropped from 3.9% to 3.7%, not far above a five-decade low of 3.4% in April.
apnews.comHunter Biden indictment: White House asked if president will pardon his son
The White House on Friday was asked whether President Joe Biden will pardon his son Hunter in a federal tax evasion case. Hunter Biden was indicted on nine charges Thursday.
Harvard president says 'I don’t know how you could feel anything but regret' after antisemitism testimony
Claudine Gay is among several university presidents who have faced intense criticism of their response to antisemitism on campus following Hamas’ attack on Israel in October.
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UNLV shooting: Harrowing 911 calls show inside look at chaos on campus
When gunfire erupted at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a woman hiding alone under an office desk called 911 in tears.
Trump's shadow looms over California at climate talks
International partners are concerned about attacks on California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules.
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DeSantis hits Haley's United Nations experience with new campaign merchandise
EXCLUSIVE — Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) presidential campaign launched new merchandise Friday, taking a shot at former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley's often-touted foreign policy credentials as the two fight to overtake each other with the hope of being the sole…
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Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better
Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.
www.bbc.comStock market today: Wall Street hits 2023 high as it mulls whether economy is too warm or just right
Wall Street climbed to its highest level in 20 months following a stronger-than-expected report on the U.S. job market.
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Bowen: US uses veto but pressure for ceasefire is building
Israel rejects the UN chief's description of the war in Gaza as a "risk to international peace and security".
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Nikki Haley's husband featured in campaign ad
On the campaign trail, Nikki Haley often cites her husband as one reason she's running for president.
www.cbsnews.comStock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak
Wall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Thursday and continues to hang near its highest level since March 2022.
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Charles Barkley insults Trump supporters as 'nutty' on CNN, also says Biden is 'too old'
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley bashed supporters of former President Donald Trump on CNN, calling them a "group of nutty people" on Wednesday.
Federal appeals court blocks some of New York gun law | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court has blocked enforcement of three parts of a New York gun law that places restrictions on carrying a concealed firearm.
www.cnn.comRecorded 911 calls underscore the real time terror of the deadly Las Vegas university shooting
After police killed him in a shootout, Anthony Polito was found to be carrying nine magazines for a 9mm handgun he’d legally purchased last year.
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Ukraine’s US lifeline is hanging by a thinning thread | CNN Politics
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s grim bet that America and the West will tire of his brutal war before he does is looking better by the day.
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Rapper pardoned by Trump arrested on drug charges
The rapper known as Kodak Black, who was pardoned by former President Donald Trump during his presidency's final days, was arrested again on drug charges.
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Playbook: How to make a grand bargain on the border
And the National Defense Authorization Act is on track to pass the Senate sometime next week after a 82-15 procedural vote.
www.politico.comHow major US stock indexes fared Friday, 12/8/2023
Stocks pushed higher on Wall Street, leaving the market with its sixth weekly gain in a row. That’s the longest such winning streak in four years.
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Tyrannosaur’s last meal was two baby dinosaurs
Remains of baby dinosaurs inside another dinosaur reveal what a young predator ate 75m years ago.
www.bbc.comFinding a Santos Successor Is Proving No Simple Task for Republicans
If New York Republicans had hoped to quickly and cleanly turn the page on the embarrassing saga of George Santos, the week since his expulsion from Congress has not exactly gone as planned. While party leaders hunkered down in the Long Island suburbs to game out the critical special election to...
Texas attorney general petitions state supreme court after woman who sued the state was granted permission for an abortion | CNN
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to intervene in the case of a pregnant woman who was granted permission by a lower court judge on Thursday to obtain an emergency abortion.
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Ryan O'Neal, Oscar-nominated star of Love Story, dead at 82
The actor is also known for his roles inWhat's Up, Doc? and Paper Moon.
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More young Americans doomsday prepping for 2024 election: System 'not as stable as we assumed'
A Finder.com report found that 39% of Millennials and 40% of Gen Zers have spent money purchasing disaster prepping items over the last 12 months.
With no supermarket for residents of Atlantic City, New Jersey and hospitals create mobile groceries
Five billion dollars worth of gambling gets done each year in Atlantic City. But the seaside resort still does not have a grocery store.
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Biden the closer? Senate GOP urges president to clinch Ukraine-border deal
Lawmakers call on Biden to take the lead in talks to salvage his funding request for Ukraine.
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Senate Democrats push new amendment to condition US military aid to Israel
More than a dozen Senate Democrats are backing an amendment to President Joe Biden’s nearly $111 billion national security supplemental request that would place conditions on U.S. aid to Israel and other allies.
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Israeli images showing Palestinian detainees in underwear spark outrage
Palestinian, Arab and Muslim officials condemned Israel on Friday after images of detained Palestinian men stripped to their underwear in Gaza circulated on social media.
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for January delivery rose $1.89 to $71.23 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for February delivery rose $1.79 to $75.84 per barrel.
apnews.comWhy James Lankford thinks he can secure the border, aid Ukraine, and win Democratic votes
The GOP’s lead negotiator on the embattled Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and border security supplemental believes that a compromise will happen. But do his Democratic colleagues in the Senate and his fellow Republicans in the House agree?
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Biden administration announces largest passenger rail investment since Amtrak creation
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
www.cbsnews.comAt COP28, pageantry is over and negotiations get intense to save a planet in peril
Teams of veteran negotiators fanned out Friday at the United Nations climate conference with orders to get the strongest, most ambitious agreements possible, especially on the central issue of the fading future of fossil fuels in a dangerously warming planet.
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AI gold rush pits China vs US as possible microchip shortage looms: experts
Experts say that different chips required for AI versus other tasks should help alleviate issues with demand, but the U.S.-China trade war could make things difficult.
Israel says it's detaining "military-aged" men who remain in areas of Gaza under evacuation orders
The UN Security Council is set to vote Friday on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Follow for live news updates.
Biden is coming to L.A., and pro-Palestinian protesters are ready to 'shut it down'
Protesters demanding a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip plan to rally outside a Los Angeles fundraiser for President Biden. The LAPD warns that "violence of any kind will not be tolerated."
Microsoft investment in OpenAI under scrutiny from FTC and UK watchdog
The United States and United Kingdom's consumer watchdogs have both turned their gaze toward Microsoft's $10 billion investment in ChatGPT developer OpenAI over the possibility that it runs afoul of antitrust law.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMichigan teen gets life in prison for Oxford High School attack
A judge sentenced Michigan teenager Ethan Crumbley to life in prison Friday for killing four students and terrorizing others at Oxford High School.
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is too rich to leave the U.S. before criminal sentencing, judge says
The ruling reverses a previous decision allowing Zhao, the crypto also known as CZ, to travel to his home in the United Arab Emirates before he is sentenced on Feb. 23.
Minneapolis declares public health emergency as homelessness rises
The Minneapolis City Council unanimously declared homelessness a "public health emergency" on Thursday, a somewhat toothless move that does little, if anything, to address the recent spike in the number of unsheltered residents.
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Texas shooting suspect Shane James tried to escape from jail after arrest, official says
Shane James has been charged with capital murder in the wake of Tuesday's shootings in Austin and San Antonio, Texas.
www.cbsnews.comFederal judge prohibits separating migrant families at US border for 8 years
A federal judge is prohibiting the separation of families at the border for purposes of deterring immigration for eight years. U.S.
apnews.comGOP lawmaker: Ousted aides targeted my daughter for OnlyFans account
Rep. Brandon Williams, who represents a battleground seat, says his altercation stemmed from a threat to expose his daughter.
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Palestinian president says Gaza war must end, conference needed to reach settlement
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and an international peace conference to work out a lasting political solution leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Man dies a day after exchange of gunfire with St. Paul police officer
Authorities say a man who was shot during an exchange of gunfire with a St. Paul police officer has died.
apnews.comMigrants from around the world converge on remote Arizona desert, fueling humanitarian crisis at the border
A remote desert region along the southern border has become a makeshift international arrivals area for thousands of migrants.
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U.S. issues strongest criticism of Israel yet as civilian deaths in Gaza surge
Secretary of State Blinken stressed the U.S. concern for the protection of civilians in Gaza, where authorities say that over 16,000 people have been killed.
Lawmakers seek action against Elf Bar and other fruity e-cigarettes imported from China
House lawmakers are demanding information on federal efforts to stop the influx of kid-appealing electronic cigarettes from China.
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Where Are All the Anti-Trump Republicans?
A vast array of GOP power brokers detest and disdain the former president. So why are they keeping so quiet?
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CDC finds 3.3 million adults have chronic fatigue syndrome
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that 3.3 million adults in the United States have chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Infants found dead and decomposing in evacuated Gaza ICU. Here’s what we know | CNN
The scene inside the Al-Nasr hospital ICU ward is chilling. The tiny bodies of babies, several still attached to wires and tubes that were meant to keep them alive, decomposing in their hospital beds.
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Hamas says it repelled Israeli rescue attempt in Gaza, hostage killed
The armed wing of Hamas said on Friday it had repelled an attempted hostage rescue by Israeli special forces in the Gaza Strip, inflicting several military casualties, and that a captive also died in the incident.
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms after surgery, UK study suggests
A large British study finds that less frequent screening is just as good as annual mammograms for certain breast cancer survivors.
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Think twice before scanning a QR code — it could lead to identity theft, FTC warns
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
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Speaker Johnson angering GOP with plan to tuck FISA extension into defense bill
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) outlook for next week got grimmer Friday when the members of the House Freedom Caucus announced their opposition to attaching a short-term extension of a powerful government surveillance tool on the annual defense bill, spelling trouble for passage.
www.washingtonexaminer.comChronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults
Health officials are releasing the first nationally representative estimate of how many U.S. adults have chronic fatigue syndrome: 3.3 million.
apnews.comKevin McCarthy endorses Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet
Retiring Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ousted former House speaker, said he is endorsing Donald Trump for president and would consider serving in his Cabinet if the GOP front-runner were to win back the White House. McCarthy had a rocky relationship with the former president, notably when...
Heroic high school students help rescue mom, 2 kids trapped under car
A group of students lifted a car to one side to rescue a trapped family.
Putin says he will run for re-election in March; U.S. aid hangs in balance after failed vote
The fate of crucial military support from Ukraine's biggest funder is in limbo.
Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler uses Trump as shield in sexual assault scandal
Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler is reportedly invoking former President Donald Trump's silence as a defense as he refuses to step down from his position during an investigation into Ziegler for alleged sexual battery.
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Six French teens convicted over their roles in Islamic extremist's killing of teacher
A French juvenile court has convicted six teenagers for their roles in the beheading of a teacher by an Islamic extremist that shocked the country
COP28 considers end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC
OPEC is rallying its members and oil producing allies to veto a proposed deal to phase out fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit, highlighting deep divisions over the future of oil and gas.
What America’s Most Famous Politicians Really Need This Christmas
Stocking stuffers for 2023’s most high-profile political figures.
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'Paper Moon' and 'Love Story' actor Ryan O'Neal dies at 82
"Paper Moon" and "Love Story" actor Ryan O'Neal dies at 82, according to his son.
2 Americans charged with murder of Canadian tycoon and his partner in Dominica
The bodies of Daniel Langlois and Dominique Marchand, who had been missing for several days, were found incinerated in a car, officials said.
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Jordan slaps Mayorkas with subpoena over documents on 'catch-and-release' immigrants
House Republicans have subpoenaed Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas for the case files of criminal illegal immigrants that lawmakers alleged his office has failed for months to provide to Congress.
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NJ mom's murder leads to international manhunt and an unforgettable twist
On an early October morning in 2018, New Jersey investigators were met with a grisly scene – 44-year-old Angela Bledsoe was lying dead on her kitchen floor.
Live updates: Ethan Crumbley to be sentenced for Oxford, Michigan, school shooting
Ethan Crumbley was sentenced in a hearing Friday for killing four students and wounding seven others when he opened fire at Oxford High School in Michigan in November 2021. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
The U.S. states where homeowners gained — and lost — equity in 2023
Although home prices have continued to rise across much of the U.S., homeowners in some states saw their home equity shrink.
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Energy Department to buy 3 million barrels to replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The Department of Energy said Friday it is looking to purchase up to 3 million barrels of oil to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to replenish the nation's emergency stockpile after it was drained last year to a 40-year low.
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