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Here are the redistricting disputes shaping the battle for House control
Washington — Election Day 2024 may still be 11 months away, but the first stage of the battle over control of the House is underway, with redistricting fights being waged in courtrooms from Louisiana to New York. In a dozen states, congressional maps drawn after the 2020 Census have been challenged under federal voting rights law and the U.S. Constitution, leading to drawn-out legal battles in some states over the redistricting plans they began crafting in 2021. Disputes in Georgia, Louisiana and Alabama, in particular, have been closely watched, as Democrats could pick up a seat in each of the states.
Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballot
Police said Tuesday they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and providing extra patrols around their homes in Denver following the court’s decision to remove President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
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First Amendment claim struck down in Project Veritas case focused on diary of Biden’s daughter
Criminal prosecutors may soon get to see over 900 documents pertaining to the alleged theft of a diary belonging to Ashley Biden.
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Trump shares Christmas message for opponents on Truth Social: 'May they rot in hell'
Former President Donald Trump shared a scathing Christmas post to his political opponents: "MAY THEY ROT IN HELL."
Russia confirms damage to warship in Black Sea
The Ministry of Defence says the ship was struck by Ukrainian aircraft carrying guided missiles.
www.bbc.comPlaybook: Matt Gaetz’s next act
And Donald Trump is planning an aggressive trade war against China.
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US hits Iran-backed militias in Iraq after attack
The US says the "necessary and proportionate" strikes came after a drone attack on a US airbase.
www.bbc.comIn battleground Arizona, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. draws Biden and Trump voters united by distrust
Independent candidates rarely succeed in U.S. politics, if they can make the ballot at all. But they don’t usually carry a famous last name like that of Robert F.
apnews.comAs social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections
Experts are warning that the spread of misinformation could get worse in the coming presidential election contest.
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Biden campaign rebukes Trump's 'rot in hell' Christmas wish
President Joe Biden's reelection campaign chided former President Donald Trump on Tuesday over statements the 2024 GOP front-runner posted on Truth Social on Monday.
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Alexei Navalny: 'Don't worry about me!' Putin critic says from Arctic prison
The Russian opposition leader was missing for weeks while being moved to one of Russia's toughest jails.
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Police investigate Christmas Day swatting call made on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home | CNN Politics
Authorities are investigating a Christmas Day swatting call at Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s residence in Rome, Georgia.
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Tesla robot attacked an engineer and left a trail of blood: Report
One of Tesla's manufacturing robots attacked an engineer at the Texas Gigafactory in an incident that left behind a trail of blood, according to a new report.
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Ron DeSantis' big bet on door-knocking put to the test in Iowa
The Florida governor's operation is up against renewed strength from Nikki Haley's allies and some built-in advantages for Trump.
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Dangerous blizzard conditions hit the Plains: Latest forecast
An intense winter storm is slamming the Plains with blizzard warnings across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Appeals court tosses ex-Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry's conviction for lying to FBI
A federal appeals court determined that he was tried in the wrong place.
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Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approves Sweden’s NATO bid
Approval clears another hurdle in Sweden’s accession process to the bloc in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballot
Police said Tuesday they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and providing extra patrols around their homes in Denver following the court’s decision to remove President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
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Laurel Lee says Biden border agents are 'working as travel agents'
Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) said Tuesday that the Biden administration's border agents are "working as travel agents."
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After USA TODAY investigation, military finally releases internal extremism report
On Tuesday, in response to USA TODAY’s renewed requests, that report was made public for the first time.
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Which 2028 Presidential Wannabe Had the Best Year?
Ambitious politicians spent 2023 jockeying for the presidential race on the horizon.
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With hopes of victory fading, Ukraine's war against Russia could get even harder in 2024
There were high hopes that a Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2023 would change the dial in the war against Russia. It didn't, and 2024 could be even harder.
Denver police investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court justices after ruling disqualifying Trump from holding office
The Denver Police Department said it is providing extra patrols around justices' residences in the city.
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Alexei Navalny resurfaces with darkly humorous comments
“I am your new Santa Claus,” Navalny said in a tweet.
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Trump augurs divisive year in angry Christmas rant | CNN Politics
Most global political, spiritual and national leaders mark Christmas with a plea for peace, or by stressing the virtues of family and unity.
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OnPolitics: Who would Donald Trump choose as vice president in 2024?
The former president’s commanding lead in the polls has spurred debate over potential running mates.
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Clarence Thomas’ Clerks: An ‘Extended Family’ With Reach and Power
In late August, amid a rising outcry over revelations that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas had received decades of undisclosed gifts and free luxury travel, a lawyer in Chicago fired off an email to her fellow former Thomas clerks. “Many of us have been asked recently about the justice,”...
With hopes of victory fading, Ukraine’s war against Russia could get even harder in 2024
Intense fighting is likely to continue in the new year, with much hinging on the presidential election in the U.S., Ukraine’s largest military supporter.
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DeSantis says he doesn’t want ‘a bunch of yes men around’ amid campaign drama
After staff shake-ups and internal turmoil at the major super PAC backing him, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) said he wants a team in his orbit that shares his vision and to have a “backbone” on a podcast in Iowa on Friday.
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Goodbye, free returns | CNN Business
If you’re thinking of sending back a disappointing gift you just received over the holidays, the return may bring even more disappointment.
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Georgia offered Medicaid with a work requirement. Few have signed up.
Only 1,800 people enrolled — and critics blame the paltry expansion on an overly complex program with too many hurdles for people to clear.
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Houthis say they carried out drone attack on Israeli port of Eilat
Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Israeli port city of Eilat, Red Sea commercial vessel.
Democrats are switching parties in Pennsylvania twice as fast as Republicans
More Democratic voters in Pennsylvania are switching to the GOP than Republican voters are switching to the Democratic Party, a problematic trend for President Joe Biden in his quest to win the Keystone State in 2024.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign stops all TV ad spending less than a month before Iowa and New Hampshire
A spokesperson for the GOP candidate’s presidential campaign said it has "the ability to be nimble and hyper targeted" in ad spending going forward.
www.nbcnews.comApple has now officially stopped selling these Apple Watch models in the US
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Apple Watch Series 9 are officially banned after the Biden administration chose not to veto an ITC patent ruling.
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes after drone attack on Iraq military base wounds 3 U.S. service members, Pentagon says
The drone attack was conducted by an Iran-affiliated militant group, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
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The latest front in the Gaetz vs. McCarthy fight: House primaries
Gaetz keeps supporting candidates in primaries where McCarthy has already backed someone else.
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DC's crime leads to more restaurants closing in 2023 than the previous year
Dozens of beloved Washington restaurants closed this year, more than in 2022, according to the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.
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Israel bombs refugee camps in central Gaza, residents say, as Netanyahu repeats insistence that Hamas be destroyed
Latest strikes could mean Israel is set to expand its ground offensive into a third section of Gaza, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to insist Hamas must be destroyed before the war can end.
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Nikki Haley releases New Hampshire ad featuring praise from Sununu
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley released a New Hampshire campaign ad featuring praise from Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH).
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Trump promises to replace Obamacare with his own healthcare 'alternative'
Republicans have mostly abandoned efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but former President Donald Trump promises to make it one of his administration's priorities.
'I am your new Santa Claus': Alexei Navalny speaks out after being found in Arctic prison colony
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny humorously likened himself to Santa Claus in a new message after he was located in a remote prison colony.
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A New Tax on Imports and a Split From China: Trump’s 2025 Trade Agenda
Former President Donald Trump is planning an aggressive expansion of his first-term efforts to upend America’s trade policies if he returns to power in 2025 — including imposing a new tax on “most imported goods” that would risk alienating allies and igniting a global trade war. While the Biden...
2024 wild card: A banner year for third-party candidates
With the potential for an unusually long presidential ballot, Democrats are worried and analysts say the only certainty is uncertainty.
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FBI, Denver police investigating threats against Colorado judges who barred Trump from state's ballots
The FBI and Denver police are investigating threats against the Colorado Supreme Court justices who ruled that former President Trump cannot be on the state's ballots in 2024.
Americans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs
Mastercard SpendingPulse said Tuesday that holiday sales rose this year. The indicator, which tracks all kinds of payments including cash and debit cards, found sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.1%, a slower pace than the 7.6% increase from a year earlier.
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Blizzard in the Plains brings post-Christmas travel to a halt
Though most of the United States went without a white Christmas, a blizzard in the Plains made up the difference, jeopardizing post-Christmas travel in the region.
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Apple is no longer selling the newest Apple Watch in America after the White House declines to overturn ban | CNN Business
The clock has wound down on the newest Apple Watch after the White House declined to issue a last-minute, emergency action to keep the best-selling smartwatch on store shelves.
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Hanif Kureishi: I've become a reluctant dictator
The novelist on how his sudden paralysis affected his relationships and writing, one year on.
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Indians sent back by France over trafficking concerns: What we know
A makeshift courtroom was set up in a French airport to investigate human trafficking concerns.
Time to get real on the bullet train: California is building it, so let's make it work
President Biden delivered a Christmas gift for California: Billions of dollars to help build high-speed rail.
Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted by attempted swatting call for roughly 8th time, this one on Christmas Day
It was roughly the eighth time she's been subjected to such an attempt, the conservative firebrand congresswoman from Georgia and local police say.
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Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns
There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.
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Battleground state poses Biden's toughest 2024 challenge in potential Trump rematch
Georgia could be the toughest battleground state challenge for President Biden as he seeks re-election to the White House in 2024 in a likely rematch against former President Trump.
Illinois provides hotel rooms to house nearly 200 immigrants flooding Chicago
Illinois is providing temporary housing for immigrants arriving in the state at hotels, opening up space for nearly 200 asylum-seekers as several Chicago suburbs continue to turn immigrants away.
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Why do evangelical Christians support Israel?
Palestinian human rights activist Jonathan Kuttab explains how Christian Zionism affects US policy in the Middle East.
Houston Chronicle compares people crossing border to Mary and Joseph
Editorial board publishes opinion piece in response to hard-right Republican governor’s latest immigration crackdown
EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling unpacks AI's impact on hiring
EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling unpacks AI's impact on hiring.
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The Excerpt podcast: Loneliness is a global epidemic. It's time to take it seriously.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy used to talk about loneliness as a public health crisis. Now he says it's an epidemic that urgently needs our attention.
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Paul Whelan, imprisoned in Russia for yet another Christmas, issues plea to Biden: "He's the man that can bring me home"
Whelan was first detained by Russian authorities in December 2018 while attending a friend's wedding. He was convicted in 2020 of espionage and sentenced to 16 years of hard labor.
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel expands fighting into refugee camps in central Gaza
Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as Ron Dermer, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Washington.
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National Archives settles with March for Life visitors told to remove pro-life clothing
Abortion opponents settled with the National Archives in a lawsuit last week after the museum told the visitors to remove their attire advertising the "March for Life."
Russia confirms Ukraine destroyed its warship in Crimea attack
One person reported killed in attack targeting the Novocherkassk, which Ukraine suspects of transporting drones.
Lawsuits filed after Nebraska AG says local concealed carry bans violate Second Amendment
The Nebraska Firearms Owners Association and gun enthusiasts are suing the mayors and cities of Omaha and Lincoln in Nebraska, claiming a concealed weapons ban on city property violates the Second Amendment.
www.washingtonexaminer.comWhat Went Wrong for Ron DeSantis in 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis woke up in Iowa with a familiar political headache. The man he is chasing in the polls, Donald Trump, had just been disqualified from the ballot in Colorado in yet another legal assault that Trump leveraged to cast himself as a victim. And so DeSantis trod carefully the...
Indiana mom Rebekah Hubley fights to keep her adopted, disabled son Jonas from being deported
Rebekah Hubley said her 17-year-old son Jonas needs round-the-clock care.
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Iran ramps up production of highly enriched uranium, nearing weapons' grade levels
Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium after a slowdown earlier this year, edging it closer to possibly creating nuclear bombs.
Democrats in Key States Worry Biden Could Be a Drag on Their Races
Democrats in battleground states are growing increasingly anxious about President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings, worrying that voters’ persistent antipathy toward his leadership could not only cost the party the White House but also weigh down the candidates who are sharing the ballot with...
First Amendment claim struck down in Project Veritas case focused on diary of Biden's daughter
The judge rejected the First Amendment arguments, saying in the ruling that they were “inconsistent with Supreme Court precedent.”
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Eric Adams claims cities should not be 'handling national problems' amid migrant crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claimed Tuesday that major cities in the United States should not be "handling national problems" as cities continue to receive busloads of immigrants from the southern border.
www.washingtonexaminer.comGov. Gavin Newsom pans talk of banning Donald Trump from presidential race in California
Many California Democrats would ban Donald Trump from California's ballot. Gov. Gavin Newsom says voters should decide the contest.
Thousands of Black children with sickle cell disease struggle to access disability payments
New data show how one federal safety net program has been out of reach for thousands of children who need it most.
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Three races in crucial swing state getting overshadowed by blockbuster Senate contest
Arizona will have some of the most fiercely contested races in 2024. The state is expected to be a critical swing state in the presidential election, and it could see a three-way Senate race, but three critical House races will also happen in the Grand Canyon State.
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Florida mall shooting: Reward up to $10,000 as police hunt for suspect
The shooting occurred at the Paddock Mall in Ocala in central Florida two days before Christmas.
Ukraine missile attack strikes Russian warship in Crimea, killing at least 1
Ukraine struck a Russian landing warship in Crimea overnight, killing at least one person. The ship, called Novocherkassk, was hit at a base in Feodosia.
A Lucrative Tax Credit for Making Clean Fuel Won’t Be So Easy to Get
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Friday issued its long-awaited plan to provide lucrative tax breaks to companies that make hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel, proposing new rules meant to ensure that the policy doesn’t inadvertently lead to a spike in planet-warming emissions. Hydrogen is...
How Donald Trump's 2024 campaign quietly built a grassroots juggernaut for the Iowa Caucuses
Donald Trump remains the GOP front-runner ahead of the Jan. 15 Iowa Caucuses. His campaign has built an expansive grassroots network across the state.
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Pentagon says chemical tanker struck by Iranian drone in Indian Ocean | CNN Politics
A chemical tanker operating in the Indian Ocean was struck by an Iranian attack drone Saturday, a US Department of Defense official said, the seventh Iranian attack on commercial shipping since 2021.
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Holiday spending grew, erasing worries of a downturn
The decline of pandemic-era savings raised concern about end-of-year shopping.
Ukraine’s allies fall short of Russia’s on arms help, raising 2024 risks
Europe is supplying Ukraine only a fraction of the shells it needs, while North Korea has stepped up for Russia.
Activist Shaun King says Meta banned him from Instagram because of his pro-Palestinian stance
Without citing specifics, the tech giant said it disabled the account for "multiple instances of praise for designated entities in violation of our policies."
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Officer fatally shoots man who shot another person following crash in Detroit
A man who reportedly fired a gun at people and vehicles following a traffic crash has been fatally shot by a police officer in suburban Detroit
Israeli adviser to meet with US officials on war in Gaza: Live updates
Israeli and US officials will meet on Tuesday amid escalating airstrikes in central Gaza and after the US launched attacks on Iraqi targets in response to drone attacks.
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In South Carolina, Democrats See a Test of Biden’s Appeal to Black Voters
President Joe Biden’s campaign and affiliated groups are amping up their efforts in South Carolina, pouring in money and staff before the first Democratic primary in February in an effort to generate excitement for his campaign in the state. It seems, at first glance, to be a curious political...
Turkish news network fires anchor over Starbucks cup amid Israel-Hamas war
A news anchor for a Turkish television outlet was fired after she appeared live with a coffee cup from Starbucks, a company that has supported Israel in the wake of the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
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Dems, GOP both won big victories and suffered defeats in 2023. Here are the year's top election takeaways
Democrats and Republican both suffered disappointing defeats and big victories during the 2023 off-year election cycle, including in gubernatorial, mayoral and local races.
Book Review: Ralph Nader profiles corporate leaders he sees as role models in 'The Rebellious CEO'
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader profiles business leaders he actually likes in “The Rebellious CEO: 12 Leaders Who Did It Right.”
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Donald Trump urges federal appeals court to grant him immunity from criminal prosecution in election subversion case | CNN Politics
Donald Trump urged a federal appeals court to throw out the federal election subversion criminal case in Washington, DC, again arguing in a filing late Saturday that he is protected under presidential immunity.
www.cnn.comTo beat Trump, Nikki Haley tries to expand coalition, and fast
Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley has risen in opinion polls in recent months largely on the back of college-educated, affluent, suburban professionals, many of whom have tired of Donald Trump's caustic rhetoric and legal troubles. If the former South Carolina governor is to ascend...
With puberty starting earlier than ever, doctors urge greater awareness and care
A growing number of children are showing signs of puberty at significantly younger ages than the average. Yet many families may face hurdles in getting diagnoses.
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Appeals court overturns ex-Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s conviction for lying about donations | CNN Politics
A federal appeals court on Tuesday threw out former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry’s conviction for lying to federal authorities about illegal campaign contributions, saying the case against the Nebraska Republican was charged in the wrong jurisdiction.
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Search for suspects continues in Christmas Eve Colorado mall shooting that left 1 dead, 3 hurt
One person has died and two people were seriously injured in a shooting at The Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Christmas Eve, police said Sunday.
Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher at the start of a holiday-shortened week
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. Tech and industrial companies climbed, and energy companies rose along with oil prices.
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Genocide, famine in Sudan as Biden admin accused of being ‘idle’
Sudan's civil war has led to hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Over 12,000 people have already been killed in the violence that seems to be getting worse as the conflict continues at a pace.
Egypt offers plan to end Israel-Hamas war
Egypt proposed a multifaceted solution to end the Israel-Hamas war, raising the possibilities of a new round of diplomatic efforts to halt the war, even if temporarily.
www.washingtonexaminer.com'How the hell does that even happen?' McCarthy exits Congress amid confusion over who can run to replace him
A dozen people have jumped into the race, but McCarthy's chosen Republican successor was barred from the ballot and on Friday sued the California secretary of state in an attempt to reverse the decision.
How the timeline for Donald Trump's trials has become an ‘extraordinary’ juggling act
Donald Trump face four criminal trials. But before they weigh the evidence, judges and prosecutors need to sort out the timeline before the 2024 election.
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Lose a limb or risk death? Many in Gaza face an agonizing choice
New amputees now face near-impossible conditions — 85% of the population of 2.3 million have been displaced, crowding into tents, schools-turned-shelters or relatives' homes.
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Pregnant Texas teen Savanah Nicole Soto and boyfriend found dead, family says
Savanah Nicole Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, were found dead inside a vehicle, a family member confirmed Tuesday.
www.cbsnews.comStock market today: Asian markets are steady in holiday-thinned trade
Asian markets are steady in holiday-thinned trading, with some markets in the region closed for holidays. U.S. futures and oil prices edged higher.
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23 Wild Stories That Explain Politics in 2023
Donald Trump and Taylor Swift, the broken House GOP, an oral history of the Ukraine war and much more from POLITICO Magazine’s year in review.
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Iranian leaders say Israeli missile strike killed senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps adviser
A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps adviser, Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike on the capital city of Damascus in Syria on Monday.
Dangerous blizzard conditions hit the Plains: Latest forecast
An intense winter storm is slamming the Plains with blizzard warnings across Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 12/26/2023
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. Tech and industrial companies climbed, and energy companies rose along with oil prices.
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Karine Jean-Pierre's most memorable clashes with reporters throughout 2023
Reporters have frequently pushed back against White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for ignoring or dismissing questions during press conferences.
Patients at private equity-owned hospitals get more infections and fall more, says a new JAMA study
Previous studies say patients of private-equity-owned health care entities pay higher costs, experience reduced staffing levels and have higher death rates in nursing homes.
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Ukraine in maps: Tracking the war with Russia
As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack.
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Instagram influencer fatally shot by husband days after she was granted a restraining order against him
Theresa Cachuela was known as “Bunny Bontiti” to her 20,000 Instagram followers. Her husband, Jason Cachuela, was found dead in an apparent suicide, authorities in Hawaii said.
www.nbcnews.comDisney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov.
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Authorities are investigating a Christmas Day swatting call at Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s residence in Rome, Georgia.
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Unions made 2023 the year of the strike. What will happen next?
The number of workers on strike nearly tripled this year.
The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
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3 American service-members wounded in Iraq
One of the soldiers was critically injured.
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2023: The year liberal networks were attacked for 'platforming' Trump
Throughout 2023, news networks faced intense backlash for inviting former President Trump on air, accused of "platforming" a danger to democracy despite being the 2024 GOP frontrunner.
Subscription-based care moves beyond peddling birth control and helping with hair loss
Online, direct-to-consumer health care has grown well beyond its roots mostly treating hair loss and acne or selling birth control pills.
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Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war and create transitional Palestinian government
It falls short of Israel’s professed goal of outright crushing Hamas.
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How to reduce your risk of early-onset dementia, according to science | CNN
Cognitive decline can start years before signs begin, but there are changes you can make to reduce your risk of early dementia, a new study found.
www.cnn.comUS airstrikes hit Kataib Hezbollah sites in Iraq after attack on US troops | CNN Politics
The US military carried out airstrikes on three facilities used by the Iraq-based Kataib Hezbollah and “affiliated groups” on Monday night after an attack injured three US troops, leaving one in critical condition, the White House said.
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King Charles' Christmas message calls for planet’s protection
“We care for the Earth for the sake of our children’s children," he said.
www.politico.comA cyberattack blocks Albania's Parliament
Albania’s Parliament reports that hackers tried to get into its data and wipe them out, temporarily halting its work
FBI says it’s investigating after reports of violent threats to Colorado judges in Trump case | CNN Politics
The FBI is working with law enforcement officials in Colorado in the wake of threats made against state Supreme Court justices who ruled last week to remove Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot.
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US retaliates after 3 American service members injured by Kataib Hezbollah attack in Iraq
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin announced that three U.S. service members were injured by Kataib Hezbollah terrorists during an attack on Monday, including one critically.
Where is the competition in 2024? Here are the places to watch in next year's race for the White House
Certain swing counties in swing states could play an outsized role in deciding 2024. Here are the places that could have America up late on Nov. 5.
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Husband of late Phoenix prosecutor fatally shoots girlfriend, her mom and then himself on Christmas Eve, police say
David DeNitto was married to Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel, who resigned under pressure in 2022 and died weeks later.
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White House love stories: How the Bidens, Trumps and other presidential couples describe their marriages
Here’s a look at how the living former first couples have talked about their marriages and lives together.
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The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy
Sweeping arrests of peaceful demonstrators, along with government officials' labeling environmental activists extremists, mark a worrying departure for a liberal democracy, critics of recent measures say.
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Argentina’s new president lays off 5,000 government employees
Javier Milei has vowed to drastically cut the size of the South American nation's government.
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Have your cold or flu symptoms lingered this winter? Doctors explain why.
Doctors say it’s normal for respiratory symptoms to last for weeks, though people may face a higher chance of more severe illness or back-to-back infections this winter.
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Congress warns science agency over AI grant to tech-linked think tank
Lawmakers are worried the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s planned grant to the RAND Corp. lacks transparency.
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Clerk in Alex Murdaugh trial accused of plagiarizing passage in book about her role
Court Clerk Rebecca Hill's co-author of "Behind the Doors of Justice: The Murdaugh Murders" says he recently discovered that the preface was similar to a BBC News article.
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Israel, Hamas don't jump at Egypt's plan to end their war
The Egyptian plan calls for a phased hostage release and the formation of a Palestinian government of experts to administer Gaza and the West Bank.
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Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny located in Arctic Circle penal colony
The Kremlin critic has been moved to a remote prison colony about 1,200 miles northeast of Moscow, where his allies say he will be extremely isolated.
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Twelve Days of WEX-mas: Democrats rebranding candidates as tough on crime ahead of 2024 race
In the spirit of the season, the Washington Examiner has identified 12 matters we believe will shape 2024 and beyond. These close-up examinations of agenda-setting topics cover everything from the battle between the Biden family and the House Oversight Committee, the emergence of a "new world…
www.washingtonexaminer.comTrump legal news brief: Trump tests two new election interference defenses
Former President Donald Trump asks a Washington appeals court to toss special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case against him, claiming he cannot be prosecuted for a crime similar to the one for which he was acquitted by the U.S. Senate during his second impeachment trial.
Pope denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peace
"How can we even speak of peace, when arms production, sales and trade are on the rise?”
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Israel-Hamas war updates: Israel, Turkey in war of words
These were the Israel-Hamas war updates for Wednesday, December 27.
Efforts to protect child influencers will continue to ramp up in 2024
Some experts say the legislative action — while welcome — is long overdue.
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Afghan schoolgirls are finishing 6th grade in tears. Under Taliban rule, their education is over.
A U.N. special envoy expressed concern that a generation of Afghan girls is falling behind with each day that passes.
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