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As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Senate wrapped up its work for the year, Sen. Michael Bennet took to the floor of the nearly empty chamber and made a late-night plea for Congress to redouble support for Ukraine: “Understand the stakes at this moment.”
Wisconsin Supreme Court, now under liberal control, overturns Republican-favored legislative maps | CNN Politics
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday ruled the state’s legislative maps, which give Republicans the advantage, are unconstitutional and ordered new lines drawn for the 2024 election.
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White House accuses Iran of being "deeply involved" in Red Sea attacks on commercial ships
The U.S. said that Tehran has provided drones and missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels, as well as tactical intelligence.
www.cbsnews.comWith the Supreme Court on sideline for now, Trump's lawyers press immunity claims before lower court
Donald Trump's lawyers are telling a federal appeals court that he was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about “alleged fraud and irregularity.”
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Jan. 6 rioters the far right claimed were antifa keep getting unmasked as Trump supporters
Misinformation about the Capitol attack continues to go viral on the right, but the claims are slowly getting debunked, federal case by federal case.
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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.
www.cnn.comAt least 68 killed in central Gaza in airstrike, adding to weekend's bloodshed
At least 68 people, including a baby, have been killed in Gaza. The latest bloodshed comes in a weekend that's marked some of the war's deadliest airstrikes.
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Joe Biden ‘can’t think of one’ reason why US presidents would avoid criminal prosecution - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden said on Saturday that he "can't think of one" reason why presidents should receive immunity in criminal prosecution cases. Biden's remark to reporters came while departing the White House for Camp David — the same day that former President Donald Trump asked a federal appeals...
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A flood of retirements is shaking up the 2024 battle for the House
So far, more Democrats in competitive races have announced their retirements than Republicans.
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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.
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As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges
Congress broke for the holidays and is not expected to return for two weeks while continued aid for Ukraine has nearly been exhausted.
Contrary to politicians' claims, offshore wind farms don't kill whales. Here's what to know.
Unfounded claims about offshore wind threatening whales have surfaced as a flashpoint in the fight over the future of renewable energy.
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The 12 Days of Trump Court: A year of appearances, from unprecedented to almost routine
In 2023, the sight of a former president before a judge went from unheard of to almost commonplace.
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Deputy AG says GOP attacks on Justice Department have contributed to an ‘unprecedented rise’ in threats
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly disparaged Lisa Monaco and other Justice Department officials involved in the various legal cases against him.
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Report: Putin privately signals interest in ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian forces have taken parts of southern and eastern Ukraine, but have not made many gains in over a year.
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Thousands join migrant caravan in Mexico ahead of Secretary of State Blinken's visit to the capital
A sprawling caravan of migrants from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba and other countries trekked through Mexico, heading toward the U.S. border.
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Trump's lawyers ask appeals court to rule on immunity in late-night filing
Donald Trump's lawyers are telling a federal appeals court that he was acting within his role as president when he pressed claims about "alleged fraud and irregularity" in the 2020 election.
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Ukraine picks new Christmas date in break with Russian tradition
For the first time in a century, Ukraine will celebrate the holiday on December 25 rather than January 7.
Israel pushes for control in northern Gaza as health authorities and the Israeli military report mounting death tolls
U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the "objectives and phasing" of Israel's military operations.
Russian shelling kills 4 as Ukraine prepares to observe Christmas on Dec. 25 for the first time
Russian shelling in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region has killed four people as Ukraine prepares to officially celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 instead of Jan. 7.
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DeSantis campaign denies governor’s candidacy has reached ‘make the patient comfortable’ stage - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) campaign is denying claims that the governor's candidacy is in peril, including a comment that his campaign has reached the "make the patient comfortable" stage. Longtime pollster and close DeSantis adviser Ryan Tyson reportedly said to multiple people privately that...
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Federal judge rules Massachusetts assault weapons ban is consistent with recent landmark Supreme Court decision | CNN Politics
A federal judge ruled a Massachusetts ban on assault weapons is consistent with a recent landmark Supreme Court decision that established firearms regulations must be consistent with the nation’s “historical tradition.”
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Graham: 'I would not invest 15 cents' in future Palestinian state involving Hamas, PA
Lindsey Graham said he would not support funding for a future Palestinian state that would be run in part by either Hamas or the Palestinian Authority.
US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests?
American colleges have educated millions of Chinese students. Given the heightened tensions, the prospect for scientific advances needs to take a back seat to security concerns.
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Lindsey Graham warns Donald Trump could lose in 2024 if he focuses on 2020 election
Lindsey Graham warned Donald Trump to not "look back" on the 2020 election or risk losing in 2024.
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Pro-life leader anticipates major victories despite recent ballot initiatives expanding abortion access
March for Life has expanded into the states in recent years, showing growth for the pro-life movement as abortion access has succeeded in several recent electoral battles.
Migrants cross U.S. border in record numbers, undeterred by Texas' razor wire and Biden's policies
In the past week, migrant crossings surpassed or neared 10,000 each day, overwhelming U.S. border agents in Arizona and Texas.
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Donald Trump faces many signs of potential political trouble; here are a few of them
Legal problems may be the biggest threats to Trump's big lead in Republican polls, as rivals urge voters to leave the "chaos" of the Trump era behind.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel 'deepening the war' in Gaza: Netanyahu
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
A man is killed and a woman injured in a 'targeted' afternoon shooting at a Florida shopping mall
A man was killed after he was shot multiple times at Paddock Mall in Ocala. A woman also was shot in the leg. The suspect fled the scene and left behind the firearm, police say.
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Nikki Haley bypasses reaching out to Iowa independents and Democrats ahead of the caucuses
In Iowa, the state Republican Party allows voters to change their party affiliation and register as Republicans on the night of the Iowa caucuses.
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Jim Messina urges Biden campaign to draw ‘straight’ contrast against Trump in 2024 - Washington Examiner
Political adviser Jim Messina is urging President Joe Biden to draw a "straight contrast" between himself and former President Donald Trump to sway voters to his side, comparing the tactic to one former President Barack Obama used. Messina, who was Obama's reelection campaign manager, said Biden...
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These top 5 moments from the presidential campaign trail in 2023 defined the Republican primary race
These top five moments from the presidential campaign defined a 2024 Republican nomination race dominated by Donald Trump. Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Glenn Youngkin made the list.
Analysis: The Supreme Court must take charge of the US political and legal mess, but it isn’t in a hurry | CNN Politics
The new Donald Trump election controversies give the Supreme Court a chance to seize the moment as the justices’ stature continues to shrink.
www.cnn.comOn Christmas Eve, Bethlehem resembles a ghost town. Celebrations are halted due to Israel-Hamas war
The festive lights and Christmas tree that normally decorate Manger Square were missing, as were the foreign tourists who gather each year to mark the holiday.
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CBS News correspondents predict the big stories of 2024
Elections, trials, international conflict — the new year promises to bring consequential headlines.
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Iran appears to have struck ship off Indian coast with UAV: US Official
Iran appears to have hit a ship that was located off the Indian coast with an unmanned aerial vehicle, a U.S. official told Fox News on Saturday.
Video shows tile removal tool, not Israeli method to destroy Hamas tunnels | Fact check
The video predates the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. It shows a tool used to remove old tile inside chimneys.
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Thousands protest in Belgrade to demand annulment of elections
International observers said the winning party had an unfair advantage with improper influence of President Aleksandar Vučić and voting irregularities.
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Iran’s navy adds sophisticated cruise missiles to armory
State TV said both Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles have arrived at a naval base near the Indian Ocean.
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Donald Trump tries to block case accusing him of seeking to steal the 2020 election
Former President Donald Trump urged an appeals court to throw out the federal charges he faces on allegations he tried to steal the 2020 election.
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Americans beg for help getting family out of Gaza. "I just want to see my mother again,' a son says
The State Department says some 300 U.S. citizens, green-card holders or close family members are trapped in Gaza by the fighting between Israel and Hamas militants.
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China considers revising gaming rules after tech giants lose billions
Draft document outlining restrictions caused major stir as tech stocks tumbled, sent investors into a panic.
Andrew Yang ‘activating’ allies to help Dean Phillips after Florida primary canceled - Washington Examiner
Rep. Dean Phillips, who is running a long-shot presidential campaign to unseat President Joe Biden, is receiving assistance from a former presidential candidate who lost to the current commander in chief.Phillips is among a trio of Democrats making hail mary bids to represent the Democratic...
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Trump asking allies about possibility of Nikki Haley for vice president
The feedback on a potential Trump-Haley ticket has been negative, two GOP sources familiar with the conversations tell CBS News.
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Sri Lanka: Thousands arrested in week-long anti-drug operation
Almost 15,000 suspected criminals and addicts are detained in a week-long operation, police say.
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The least Merry Christmas? Kevin McCarthy’s rough 2023
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is facing a unique Christmas after being ousted from the top position in the House.
‘Pray for us’: Eyewitnesses reveal first clues about a missing boat with up to 200 Rohingya refugees
The Associated Press has interviewed five Rohingya refugees who were rescued from the first boat and arrived in Indonesia, revealing clues about the other boat.
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Idaho college murders suspect Bryan Kohberger could stand trial in summer 2024 as prosecutors request new dates
Bryan Kohberger's trial for the killing of four college students was originally supposed to start in October but got postponed after he waived his right to a speedy trial.
www.cbsnews.comNew migrants face fear and loneliness. A town on the Great Plains has a storied support network
After an arduous journey, migrants face the next challenges of finding enough work and a roof to sleep under and can often feel alone in an unfamiliar place where people don't speak their language.
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Palestinian Authority should not be next governing body of Gaza: Graham - Washington Examiner
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) disagrees with the Biden administration's belief that the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza once the war is over.The Palestinian Authority, led by Mahmoud Abbas, has been in power in the West Bank for nearly three decades. However, it hasn't been in control of...
www.washingtonexaminer.comPlaybook: The year in political books
And the Supreme Court won't expedite a Trump immunity hearing.
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Hundreds of flights delayed or canceled as weather plays Grinch ahead of Christmas - Washington Examiner
While much of the nation is snow-free this Christmas, some travelers in Illinois and Colorado have had to change their plans thanks to the weather. Delays and cancellations at Chicago's Midway Airport started Saturday evening and have continued through Christmas Eve. A Southwest Airlines...
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Experts say Biden's pardons for federal marijuana possession won't have broad impact
President Joe Biden's pardons to Americans convicted of federal marijuana crimes won't have as broad an impact, experts say.
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Nike says it will lay off employees as part of $2 billion cost-cutting measures
Iconic shoemaker Nike is expecting to lay off some of its workforce as part of an attempt to cut down costs by $2 billion.
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Is pot legal now? Why marijuana is both legal and illegal in US, despite Biden pardons.
President Joe Biden’s pardon of some marijuana-related crimes applies only to federal cases, leaving a messy patchwork of state laws.
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US intelligence suggests Iran involved in planning attacks in Red Sea | CNN Politics
The US on Friday released newly declassified intelligence that suggests Iran has been “deeply involved in planning the operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea,” National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson told CNN.
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Beijing records most hours of subzero temperatures in December since 1951
A weather observatory in Beijing had recorded more than 300 hours of below-freezing temperatures since Dec. 11, as heating boilers at one of the city's major suppliers break down.
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'We can reclaim control of our destiny,' Al Gore says of climate change
The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet.
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Why the Trump-Haley ticket talk won’t die - Washington Examiner
The speculation that former President Donald Trump will pick former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley as his running mate next year won’t die off despite efforts from several camps to kill it.There are the Trump loyalists who don’t want Haley on populist and nationalist grounds; the Haley...
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Israel-Gaza war: Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel paying 'heavy price'
The Israeli PM says his troops will keep fighting - after one of their deadliest days of the conflict.
www.bbc.comRailroad operations resume after 5-day closure in 2 Texas border towns
The federal government on Friday reopened railroad crossings in two Texas border towns, five days after the shuttering of rail operations there disrupted trade and caused outrage.
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2023's biggest losers in politics
Fox News Digital dove into the biggest winners and losers across all of U.S. politics for 2023. Lori Lightfoot, George Santos and Rashida Tlaib were among the biggest political losers.
Gaza facing famine if fighting continues, UN says
The whole of Gaza is suffering acute shortages, a report says, as the UN looks to get more aid in.
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Post recycles, mischaracterizes old video of man confronting Israeli troops | Fact check
The video predates the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. It is from 2015 in the West Bank, not the Gaza Strip.
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‘They will be refused care’: Inside an American ally’s decision to warn citizens about the US
Abortion rulings and anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the States moved Ottawa to alert Canadians about travel risks.
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For real this time: Can a Republican win the Washington governor’s race?
The former battleground member of Congress is running for Washington state’s open governor’s seat next year — and early indicators show he has a real shot to win.
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Deputy AG Monaco says claims of politicization 'a disservice' to Justice Department personnel
There has been an “unprecedented rise in threats to public officials,” she said.
At least 70 dead after strike at al-Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, Health Ministry says
Israeli assault contiunes across Gaza and Biden reiterates the need to protect civilians
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Sen. Bill Hagerty says US is sending ‘mixed messages’ to Israel - Washington Examiner
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) believes the United States is sending “mixed messages” to Israel regarding their war against Hamas. The Biden administration has largely stood by Israel following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks, though U.S. officials have publicly called for the Israeli military to do more...
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House committee to launch investigation into UN agency for alleged 'troubling connection' to Hamas
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is planning to launch an investigation into a United Nations agency over its alleged ties to Hamas.
Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda
A Nevada tribe is gearing up for a different kind of fight against the U.S. government as it tries to build more public support for protecting Native American sacred sites.
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Trump and Biden are tied among immigrant voters | CNN Politics
Donald Trump’s harsh talk about immigrants entering the country illegally has drawn backlash from Democrats, with Joe Biden’s campaign accusing the former president of parroting Adolf Hitler.
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Housing, inflation, interest rates and more: What to expect in the 2024 economy
Experts say a slowdown is coming, but a recession remains unlikely.
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Ramaswamy dismisses idea of joining Trump administration: ‘Not a plan B person’ - Washington Examiner
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed he is not a "plan B" president when asked about the possibility of serving in a potential future Trump administration and made clear his focus is still on winning the GOP primary.Ramaswamy, 38, is one of a handful of GOP presidential candidates who...
www.washingtonexaminer.comIran summons Russian envoy over statement on Persian Gulf disputed islands
Iran's state media says Tehran has summoned Russia’s charge d’affaires after Moscow and Arab countries released a joint statement earlier this week challenging Iran’s claim to disputed islands in the Persian Gulf.
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Dixie Chicks founder Laura Lynch dies at 65
Laura Lynch, a founding member of country group the Dixie Chicks, died in a car accident in Texas. She was 65.
Twitter violated contract by failing to pay millions in bonuses, judge rules
The lawsuits make a range of claims, including that X discriminated against older employees, women and workers with disabilities, and failed to give advance notice of mass layoffs.
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Authorities issue arrest warrant for suspect in connection with deadly Florida mall shooting | CNN
A Florida law enforcement agency has issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection to the shooting inside an Ocala mall that left one man dead and another injured on Saturday.
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Minnesota professor calls to 'decolonize' and 'dismantle' the US: 'Go as hard as possible'
University of Minnesota professor Melanie Yazzie called to "dismantle" and "decolonize" America during a recent pro-Palestinian "teach-in" about the Hamas-Israel war.
Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ at Christmas Eve Mass
"The Prince of Peace is once more rejected by the futile logic of war, ” Pope Francis said.
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Kevin Spacey reprises House of Cards role for Christmas interview with Tucker Carlson - Washington Examiner
Tucker Carlson held an interview with actor Kevin Spacey on his show Christmas Eve, with Spacey playing his House of Cards role President Frank Underwood throughout the segment. Carlson, who parted ways with Fox News earlier this year and has since started his own show on social media, started...
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Barr calls on Supreme Court to ‘smack down’ Colorado decision, offers quip on Trump-Biden matchup
Former U.S. Attorney Bill Barr recently agreed that former President Trump's legal strategy against Special Counsel Jack Smith "may be successful."
Outgoing Silicon Valley lawmaker says big tech needs immigration reform
“We would not be the nation that we are without being an immigrant nation," she said Sunday.
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African nation's citizens vote in favor of new constitution solidifying junta leader's rule
Chadian voters went to the polls on Sunday and 86% of those citizens voted in favor of a new constitution that would help solidify Mahamat Idriss Deby's ruling power.
Playbook: The DeSantis campaign gets a pre-mortem
And Trump argues he's immune from prosecution in a new filing.
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Al Gore calls for ‘break’ of fossil fuel industry’s political power - Washington Examiner
Former Vice President Al Gore is calling on people to "break" free from the political influence held by the fossil fuel industry to prevent further damage from climate change. Gore said the world needs to break through the "blockade that the fossil fuel industry and the big Petro states have...
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TikTok insiders slam alleged bias against pro-Israel posts claim company: 'serve Hamas’ narrative'
A memo sent to TikTok management from an employee in the Israel office shows how the Chinese-owned social media company has actively worked against Israelis who were killed or taken hostage by Hamas on October 7.
Full transcript: Correspondents roundtable on "Face the Nation," Dec. 24, 2023
Full transcript of the year-end CBS News correspondents roundtable that aired on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript: Political roundtable on "Face the Nation," Dec. 24, 2023
Full transcript of the year-end CBS News correspondents roundtable focused on politics that aired on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, on "Face the Nation."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on Dec. 24, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, two roundtables of CBS News correspondents join Margaret Brennan.
www.cbsnews.comNEWS FROM REUTERS:
> Israel says five Gaza hostages found dead in tunnel
> Iran navy receives new cruise missiles amid growing regional tension
> Russia, Ukraine exchange claims over downed military aircraft
> UK to send naval ship to Guyana amid Venezuela border dispute
> Argentine president calls for extraordinary sessions of Congress to speed up reforms
> Pope laments war in Holy Land on solemn Christmas Eve
> Fire briefly breaks out on Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker
> Shipping giant Maersk prepares to resume operations in Red Sea
> Taiwan says eight Chinese fighter jets crossed strait's median line
NEWS FROM THE HILL:
> GOP senators who voted to acquit Trump insist they don’t regret it
> Iran threatens to close Mediterranean Sea citing US ‘crimes’ in Gaza
> Ron Johnson on Colorado Trump ruling: ‘Radical leftism has infiltrated every institution’ in US
> Barr predicts ‘abuse of government power’ if Trump elected again
> 5 ballot measures to watch in 2024
> Former federal judge: The Constitution will disqualify Trump from higher office, ‘not Joe Biden’
> Biden rips media for economy coverage: ‘Start reporting it the right way’
> Ukrainian ambassador to US: ‘We believe support is there’ for stalled aid package
> Arkansas man accused of making pipe bombs, trying to flee US in kayak
> George Conway refutes Jake Tapper’s claim Trump got ‘big win’ with Supreme Court ruling
> Trump releases Christmas TV ad in early voting states
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Supreme Court rejects prosecutor's push to fast-track ruling in Trump election subversion case
The Supreme Court says it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results.
apnews.comTape reveals Donald Trump pressured Michigan officials not to certify 2020 vote, a new report says
Donald Trump pressured two elections officials not to certify 2020 vote totals in a key Michigan county.
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After authorizing their inquiry, Republicans could slow-walk a Biden impeachment vote
While some House Republicans are pushing for a swift vote that would force a trial in the Senate, others say they may not get the evidence or the votes they need to pass it.
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Biden pardons all Americans on federal marijuana use charges - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden took major action ahead of the holiday and pardoned all Americans arrested, prosecuted, or convicted on federal charges for marijuana use, following through on his 2020 campaign promise to expunge cannabis use offenses.Biden signed a proclamation Friday that forgives U.S...
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Biden pardons certain marijuana offenses, grants clemency to 11 non-violent drug offenders
Biden is granting clemency to nearly a dozen people who have been serving long prison sentences for non-violent drug offenses, and pardoning certain marijuana offenses.
Supreme Court dodges decision on Trump presidential immunity claims in 2020 election case - Washington Examiner
The Supreme Court on Friday decided not to intervene in former President Donald Trump's criminal case for now, saying it wouldn't decide a key question of whether he is broadly immune for actions he took challenging the 2020 election.The high court denied without comment special counsel Jack...
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White House unveils strict hydrogen regulations in victory for environmentalists
The Biden administration proposed Inflation Reduction Act guidance, significantly restricting which kind of hydrogen power will receive generous tax incentives.
Trump says he’s eager to debate Biden in 2024, even if controversial commission plans events
Former President Donald Trump says he is eager to debate President Joe Biden, even if the debates are sponsored by the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates.
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What Trump has to fear from the Michigan tape
Two conservative lawyers say the recording creates significant new legal exposure for the former president.
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DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban, judge says
Florida's transgender health care ban was sold as defending children from mutilation when it is actually about preventing trans minors from getting care, the judge said.
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Biden signs $886.3 billion defense policy bill into law | CNN Politics
President Biden signed the $886.3 National Defense Authorization Act into law on Friday, according to a statement released by the White House.
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Haley closing in on Trump in New Hampshire: Poll - Washington Examiner
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has come as close as ever to surpassing former President Donald Trump in the polls, according to a new survey conducted among New Hampshire voters.New polling from the American Research Group found that 29% of likely Republican primary voters...
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Supreme Court denies special counsel's request to take up Trump immunity claim in Jan. 6 case
The Supreme Court has denied the special counsel's request to take up former President Trump's claims of immunity from prosecution in his election interference case.
Wisconsin Supreme Court tosses GOP-drawn legislative maps in major redistricting case
The liberal-controlled Wisconsin Supreme Court has overturned Republican-drawn legislative maps and ordered that new ones be created.
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Supreme Court declines to issue expedited ruling on Trump immunity case
The Supreme Court has declined to fast-track a case regarding whether former President Donald Trump has absolute immunity from alleged crimes committed while he was in office.
Russia blasts US on frozen assets, missiles as Ukraine bombardment persists
Moscow warns of retaliation as war in Ukraine causes relations with the West to deteriorate.
Trump adamant he is not a ‘student of Hitler’ - Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump on Friday insisted he is not a "student of Hitler" as critics condemn his rhetoric on illegal immigration as similar to the Nazi leader's remarks about the Jewish population. Trump has come under fire in recent weeks for his promise to "root out" political opponents...
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Arizona creates own deep-fake election hoaxes to prepare for 2024
The swing state is running a series of tests using AI as it braces for potential scams and conspiracy theories in the presidential election.
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Rand Paul's 'Festivus Report' exposes $900B in government squander
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., released his ninth edition 'Festivus' report showcasing $900 billion in federal waste.
How the White House convinced Israel to open another crossing for aid to enter Gaza
The Biden administration pressed Israel to allow more aid into the Palestinian enclave, but much more is needed to address the humanitarian crisis.
www.nbcnews.comAssessing 6 Claims by the GOP in the Biden Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON — As they search for evidence they can use to impeach President Joe Biden, House Republicans have repeatedly pointed to evidence that they say undercuts his claims that he never had anything to do with the foreign business dealings of his son, Hunter. As vice president, for example...
Authorities encountering record amount of migrants at the border each day amid unprecedented surge | CNN Politics
Federal authorities reported an seven-day average of more than 9,600 migrant encounters along the US southern border in December, a near-record amount as the US wrestles with an unprecedented surge, according to a Homeland Security official.
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Biden sending US officials to Mexico following Johnson plea to fix border - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden will send senior administration officials down to Mexico in search of assistance as illegal immigrants surge across the southern border at the highest rates ever seen this month, the Biden administration's first acknowledgment of the severity of the situation."I spoke with...
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Trump hints at possible picks for Pentagon chief in a second term
The GOP frontrunner brought up Christopher Miller, who once said he couldn’t wait to leave DOD.
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GOP lawmaker introduces bill requiring age verification technology for porn sites
Sen. Mike Lee reintroduced the Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net (SCREEN) Act to require commercial pornographic websites to adopt age verification technology.
Biden pardons marijuana offenders, cuts non-violent drug sentences
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday reduced the prison terms of 11 people serving decades-long sentences for non-violent drug charges and pardoned potentially thousands of others with federal or Washington, D.C. marijuana possession offenses. Biden said the actions were...
Nikki Haley closes to within four percentage points of Trump in surprise New Hampshire poll
Nikki Haley received 29% support from likely New Hampshire GOP primary voters, four percentage points behind former President Donald Trump's 33%, a new poll says.
Israel-Hamas war updates: Security Council passes ‘diluted’ Gaza resolution
After multiple delays, the council voted in favour a resolution with softer language on ending the fighting in Gaza.
Ron DeSantis' super PAC cancels remaining ad reservations as other groups fill the void
Never Back Down, which has been the main outside group backing DeSantis, will focus on its field operation, while Fight Right and Good Fight will air TV ads.
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Trump was recorded pressuring two Michigan GOP canvassers not to certify 2020 election results, report says
The Detroit News reviewed recordings of a Nov. 17, 2020, phone call in which Trump personally pressured the two officials not to certify the election results.
www.nbcnews.comFSU sues athletic conference over ‘deteriorating’ media deal
It marks the first legal action against a college league’s grant of rights, putting FSU in a unique legal position.
www.politico.comJan. 6 rioters the far right claimed were antifa keep getting unmasked as Trump supporters
Misinformation about the Capitol attack continues to go viral on the right, but the claims are slowly getting debunked, federal case by federal case.
www.nbcnews.comNew Trump Cases Shadowed by Rocky Relationship With Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — “I’m not happy with the Supreme Court,” President Donald Trump said on Jan. 6, 2021. “They love to rule against me.” His assessment of the court, in a speech delivered outside the White House urging his supporters to march on the Capitol, had a substantial element of truth in it...
Israel-Hamas war's staggering toll reaches a grim milestone: 20,000 dead
More than 20,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza during Israel’s war against Hamas, health officials said Friday.
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U.S. takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authority
U.S. President Biden on Friday will sign an executive order allowing Washington to impose sanctions on financial institutions that help Russia evade sanctions.
Playbook PM: What the Michigan tape means for Trump
And Never Back Down pulls their TV ads in New Hampshire and Iowa.
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Supreme Court declines to fast-track Trump immunity dispute in blow to special counsel
Special counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court to bypass the appeals court and decide whether former President Donald Trump is immune from federal prosecution.
www.cbsnews.comTrump pressured Michigan election officers not to certify 2020 vote – report
Recording shows Trump asked canvassers not to sign official document confirming Biden had won, Detroit News says
House leftists include antisemitism in resolution condemning Islamophobia, 'anti-Palestinian discrimination'
A group of House leftists included a condemnation of antisemitism in a resolution otherwise largely focused on anti-Arab sentiments in the wake of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Most Americans trying to stay within their means as they buy gifts this holiday season — CBS News poll
Just 1 in 5 say they'll buy more gifts for others this season, compared to recent past years — and this is true even among higher-income earners.
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Maine delays EV mandate vote over near statewide power outage - Washington Examiner
A Monday storm in Maine resulted in a power outage so great its Board of Environmental Protection postponed a vote on electric vehicle mandates Thursday. Rain across 14 of Maine's 16 counties resulted in floods and an emergency order from Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME). Affected counties lost power as...
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Sen. Tim Scott blasts Chicago mayor for 'devastating' students with broken campaign pledge
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., sent a letter to Chicago's Democratic mayor slamming his plan to close charter schools despite pledging on the campaign trail to keep them open.
Biden's Ukraine aid deadline falls prey to rapidly shifting U.S. immigration politics
The Senate left for the holidays without a breakthrough in negotiations on an issue in which the ground has shifted beneath Democrats' feet since 2013, when they were on offense.
www.nbcnews.comCalifornia, New York in danger of seeing House delegations shrink further
California and New York could see their House delegations shrink on the basis of population trends, while delegations in the South could grow, according to an analysis of recent U.S. census data. The analysis by the Brennan Center projected that California would lose four of its 52 congressional...
Biden signs an executive order aimed at financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry
President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at targeting financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry.
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Supreme Court sidesteps decision on Trump presidential immunity claim in federal election interference case
Trump is claiming broad immunity for actions he took in office, including efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results for which he faces prosecution.
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Detroit News: Trump recorded pressuring Michigan canvassers not to certify 2020 vote | CNN Politics
The Detroit News obtained a recording of a call Trump made to two Michigan county officials in 2020, urging them not to certify the election results from Detroit.
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Trump allies and MAGA luminaries move to kill off the Haley-for-VP buzz
Haley’s rise has prompted speculation she’d be a logical running mate for Trump.
www.politico.comA GOP House member thinks his colleagues have been taped sleeping with Russian spies: 'Next thing you know, you're in the motel room with 'em naked'
"I'm sure members of Congress have been caught up," GOP Rep. Tim Burchett said. "Why in the world would good conservatives vote for crazy stuff?"
Democrat Dean Phillips attacks Biden for trying to upend traditional primary election process
House Rep. Dean Phillips, who is challenging President Biden for the 2024 Democrat nomination, is out with a new ad that attacks Biden's approach to New Hampshire's primaries.
Live updates | UN Security Council calls for Gaza aid, but stops short of demanding a cease-fire
The U.N. Security Council has passed a new resolution that calls for speeding up aid deliveries into Gaza, but without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas.
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New anti-Trump ad to air on Hallmark Channel during Christmas movies - Washington Examiner
A new ad from a Republican group urging people not to support presidential candidate Donald Trump began airing Friday on the Hallmark Channel. The commercial is from a group called Republican Accountability, which describes itself on social media as "Republicans and Conservatives defending...
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Trump allegedly pressured Michigan election workers not to certify 2020 vote: Report
Details have emerged from a previously unknown phone call that former President Donald Trump and RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel had with local Michigan election officials.
How DeSantis’ Ambitious, Costly Ground Game Has Sputtered
Ron DeSantis’ battle plan against Donald Trump was always ambitious. This spring, the main super political action committee backing DeSantis laid out a costly organizing operation, including an enormous voter-outreach push with an army of trained, paid door knockers, that would try to reach...
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
The president is pardoning thousands of people convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia.
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Lawmakers praise workers for landmark Wells Fargo union branch vote in New Mexico
A New Mexico Wells Fargo branch voted to unionize, drawing praise from lawmakers.
Why the 9-month Ultimate World Cruise is social media's latest obsession
On TikTok, the #UltimateWorldCruise tag has more than 54.8 million views as users obsess over what they speculate will turn into seaside drama.
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Khanna admits Biden reelection is ‘hard’ as he’s ‘never been a front-runner’ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) shared his thoughts on President Joe Biden's strategy ahead of his 2024 reelection bid, saying Biden thrives at being the underdog. Khanna appeared on CNN News Central Friday to react to Biden's dwindling poll numbers. He has long defended the president, appearing on...
www.washingtonexaminer.comIsrael-Gaza live updates: Israel 'deepening the war' in Gaza: Netanyahu
Updates on the Israel-Hamas war.
Customs officers in Cincinnati seize $6.9 million in counterfeit designer-brand jewelry | CNN
The holidays may not be so happy for two households in North Carolina and Maryland after Cincinnati customs officers seized large counterfeit jewelry shipments addressed to residences in both states, according to the US Customs and Border Protection.
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More Adams donors with ties to Turkey emerge amid FBI corruption probe
Contributors to Eric Adams’ political campaigns have connections to a Brooklyn construction firm that was recently raided by federal agents.
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Never Back Down, pro-DeSantis super PAC, cancels $2.5 million in 2024 TV advertising as new group takes over
The group is ceding TV advertising in Iowa and New Hampshire to a different super PAC, as DeSantis continues to trail Trump in polls.
www.cbsnews.comTrump Insists He's 'Not A Student Of Hitler' While Defending 'Poisoning The Blood' Comments About Immigrants
The former president and 2024 Republican front-runner stood by his xenophobic remarks.
Authorities identify remains found in wooded area as belonging to 5-year-old boy who went missing 20 years ago | CNN
Human remains discovered in a Virginia city’s woods last year have been identified as belonging to 5-year-old boy who went missing more than 20 years ago, authorities said.
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Former prosecutor accused of limiting questions about Joe Biden denies politics played a role in Hunter probe
FIRST ON FOX: The former assistant U.S. attorney who allegedly worked to ‘limit’ questions about Joe Biden denied that politics played a role in the Hunter Biden investigation during her interview at the House Judiciary Committee, according to a transcript reviewed by Fox News Digital.
US poised to ease restrictions on sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia | CNN Politics
The US is poised to ease restrictions on the sale of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, officials told CNN, because the Biden administration believes the Kingdom has abided by a US and UN-brokered truce with Yemen for nearly two years.
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Manchin blasts Biden administration’s ‘kneecap’ of hydrogen market, vows to fight it - Washington Examiner
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on Friday blasted the Treasury Department's new tax credit system for hydrogen production, saying it will "kneecap" the fledgling market with undue restrictions. "This administration cannot keep itself from violating the Inflation Reduction Act in their relentless pursuit...
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4 teens sue San Francisco and police chief over mass arrest of youths at ‘Hill Bomb’ skateboarding event
Over 100 young people were trapped by police, left in the cold for hours without blankets, water, food or a bathroom in an “abusive” crackdown at July’s Hill Bomb skateboarding event, the suit claims.
www.nbcnews.comGrieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
From Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.
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Around 100 Airbus employees fall ill after company Christmas lunch | CNN Business
A holiday celebration for employees of an Airbus subsidiary in France took a turn for the worse earlier this month as dozens of employees became sick after a company Christmas party.
www.cnn.comFactbox-Trump allies who pushed 2020 fraud claims face legal blowback
As Donald Trump faces criminal cases in Georgia and Washington stemming from his attempt to overturn his 2020 election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden, many of his allies have also faced legal repercussions for participating in that effort. The former New York mayor led efforts to overturn Trump's...
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks closer to record highs to cap its 8th straight winning week
Wall Street closed its eighth straight winning week with a quiet finish following reports showing inflation on the way down and the economy potentially on the way up.
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How Biden allies learned to love the Fed — or, at least, dread it less
A soft landing appears to be here. And maybe some rate cuts are on the way. What’s not to love?
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Trump reportedly pressured Michigan Republicans not to sign 2020 election certification
The Detroit News published text from audio it says it obtained of a November 2020 call.
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Liberal Elites Are Scared of Their Employees. Conservative Elites Are Scared of Their Audience.
It’s hard to tell who’s more screwed by the new politics of fear.
www.politico.comSeattle hospital sues Texas AG who sought records of trans minors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) tried to compel a Seattle hospital to hand over information about gender-affirming treatment Texas youths may have received across state lines, according to court filings, signaling an escalation of his office's attempts to crack down on Texans' ability to...
Japan Cabinet OKs record military budget to speed up strike capability, eases lethal arms export ban
Japan’s defense spending would increase more than 16% next year under a record military budget that is intended to accelerate the deployment of long-range cruise missiles that can hit targets in China or North Korea.
apnews.comKremlin dismisses claims Putin’s right hand assassinated Wagner chief: ‘Pulp fiction’ - Washington Examiner
The Kremlin has dismissed as "pulp fiction" a report that said one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top officials were behind the death of oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin.The Russian mercenary was killed in a plane crash carried out by Russian security official Nikolai Patrushev, which the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRon DeSantis blames Trump's criminal indictments for changing the GOP primary. The Florida governor has also just run a bad race.
The Florida governor is right that Trump's legal struggles upended the GOP primary. But DeSantis himself failed to live up to the hype.
Shootings are ‘spreading like a disease in Europe,’ says survivor of deadly Prague attack | CNN
Jakob Weizman, a student at Charles University in the Czech Republic and a former US resident, says shootings “spreading like a disease to Europe as well.”
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Prices finally fell last month after 3.5 years of increases
A fresh batch of economic data shows consumers’ spending power and optimism rising on the brink of 2024.
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Police dog killed in shooting after state troopers tried to serve an arrest warrant
A man wanted on felony charges and a police dog have been killed in a shooting involving Connecticut state troopers
Massachusetts police chief apologizes after middle school searched for LGBTQ book with ‘concerning illustrations’
The officer went to W.E.B. Du Bois Regional Middle School to look for the book “Gender Queer: A Memoir” after the department received a complaint.
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NFL player Mike Williams died as a result of sepsis through dental decay - Washington Examiner
Former NFL star Mike Williams's death was a result of bacterial sepsis from poor dental health, according to a report released by the Medical Examiner's Office in Hillsborough County, Florida, on Thursday. The former wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was taken off...
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An Iowa paperboy disappeared 41 years ago. His mother is still on the case
Johnny Gosch became one of the first “milk carton kids” after vanishing one Sunday morning in 1982. His mother hasn’t given up looking for him, and his case keeps getting stranger.
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'Our hearts hurt': Men impacted by abortion restrictions share their stories
On the Brink: Men share how they feel about the impact of abortion restrictions on their partners' healthcare in post-Roe America.
Unaccompanied 6-year-old child put on wrong Spirit Airlines flight | CNN
An unaccompanied 6-year-old child flying on Spirit Airlines to visit his grandmother in Fort Myers, Florida, was instead put on a flight to Orlando.
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Obama helps Biden campaign raise nearly $4 million from grassroots donors | CNN Politics
The Biden campaign has leaned on former President Barack Obama to help in its fundraising push, raising nearly $4 million from appeals geared toward grassroots donors, CNN has learned.
www.cnn.comWhy Washington’s Elites Are So Miserable
Arthur Brooks went from conservative think tanker to happiness scholar. Now he’s got some advice for Washingtonians who want to gain power without sacrificing their personal well-being.
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Aviation experts dispute plane theory used to convict Michigan’s ‘ninja killer’
Letters written in support of prisoner Temujin Kensu’s bid for clemency raise questions about expert testimony in his 1987 trial.
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Attacks on freight ships in the Red Sea could increase inflation. Here's how.
Price hikes could accelerate for electronics, furniture and other goods.
5 takeaways from NBC News’ yearlong investigation into deadly consumer products
Popular products that pose a threat to children can remain on the market for years. This is how regulatory hurdles have delayed safety rules.
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Marianne Williamson on her US presidential campaign, the economy and Gaza
‘The death of a Palestinian child is no less horrifying than the death of an Israeli child,’ author tells Al Jazeera.
California hammered with rain and flooding ahead of holiday weekend: Latest
A powerful rainstorm is hitting the California coast causing dangerous travel conditions as the holiday rush begins.
New COVID variant JN.1 surges to 44% of cases, CDC estimates — even higher in New York, New Jersey
The prevalence of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 looks to be highest in New York and New Jersey, where it makes up more than half of cases.
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Republican frustration mounts with Biden on sidelines of Senate border deal negotiations - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden has kept an arm's length away from Senate negotiations on a border deal essential to securing aid FOR Ukraine and Israel. Biden's lack of involvement despite calls from GOP lawmakers to join the discussion is reportedly causing suspicion among Republicans who suspect the...
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Trump seeks delay of civil trial in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit
Trump's attorneys asked a federal appeals court to delay the January trial by up to 90 days.
www.cbsnews.comPolice seek a motive as Prague mourns the 14 people killed in the nation's worst mass shooting
People in the Czech capital are trying to come to grips with the worst mass shooting in the country’s history.
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UN Security Council passes resolution on increased Gaza aid delivery
The US abstains on resolution that it lobbied to weaken over the course of several days, allowing it to pass.
Pornhub owner to pay victims $1.8m in sex trafficking case
Aylo, the porn website's parent company, agreed to pay $1.8m and compensate victims after a court case.
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Record number of Americans have signed up for Obamacare this year, HHS says
More than 15 million Americans, a record number, have signed up for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, so far this year, according to the HHS.
Airbus Atlantic: 700 staff sick after Christmas dinner, health officials say
It is unclear what was on the menu for the festive feast turned nightmare before Christmas.
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UK diplomats plant a flag in San Francisco
In California, the United Kingdom is looking to build relationships with state leaders and help shape legislation in areas like artificial intelligence, data privacy and electric vehicles.
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Prague mass shooting leaves Czech Republic reeling
A gunman opened fire at Charles University in central Prague on Thursday, killing 14 people and wounding 25 others.
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DOJ indicts New Hampshire man for threatening three presidential candidates - Washington Examiner
A New Hampshire man was indicted on Thursday for allegedly sending text messages threatening to kill three presidential candidates, according to a release from the Department of Justice. Tyler Anderson, 33, was charged with three counts of transmitting in interstate commerce a threat to injure...
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CNN to host back-to-back GOP presidential town halls with DeSantis and Haley in Iowa | CNN Politics
Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley will participate in back-to-back, live CNN presidential town halls next month in Iowa, the network announced Friday.
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Plane grounded in France over human trafficking fears
The aircraft carrying more than 300 Indian nationals was on its way from the UAE to Nicaragua.
www.bbc.comWhat stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2023? Hours for Walmart, Kroger, CVS and more
With Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what stores are open (and closed) twice.
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A holiday gift for consumers: Inflation falls for the first time since April 2020
The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation fell last month in another sign that prices are easing.
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Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays - Washington Examiner
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancellation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.U.S. airlines are predicting a blockbuster holiday season and have projected confidence they can handle the...
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FAFSA delay poised to rattle most cash-strapped college applicants
The FAFSA delay comes in the shadow of the Supreme Court decision to gut race-conscious college admissions policies, which experts fear will dissuade students from going to college.
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Biden administration releases key guidance that could shape the future of the clean hydrogen industry | CNN Politics
The Biden administration issued long-awaited draft guidance Friday on its expansive clean hydrogen tax credit, tilted in favor of hydrogen produced from clean electricity.
www.cnn.comU.S.-funded infrastructure in Gaza largely unscathed as death toll soars
The U.S. has spent more than $7 billion on humanitarian aid and building infrastructure in the Palestinian territories, while sending more than $3 billion a year to Israeli military.
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Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for February delivery fell 33 cents to $73.56 per barrel Friday. Brent crude for February delivery fell 32 cents to $79.07 per barrel.
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CDC director warns people to ‘stay home’ if sick this Christmas with new COVID variant - Washington Examiner
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Mandy Cohen urged people to stay home if they are feeling sick as new variants of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses circulate. "Right now, flu, COVID, and RSV are spreading in most of the country," Cohen said in a recorded video message...
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‘Not seen since Vietnam’: Israel dropped hundreds of 2,000-pound bombs on Gaza, analysis shows | CNN
In the first month of its war in Gaza, Israel dropped hundreds of massive bombs, many of them capable of killing or wounding people more than 1,000 feet away, analysis by CNN and artificial intelligence company Synthetaic suggests.
www.cnn.comKey takeaways from AP report on US-funded projects in Gaza that were damaged or destroyed
The U.S. has spent more than $7 billion on humanitarian aid and building infrastructure in the Palestinian territories in recent decades, while sending more than $3 billion a year to Israel for its military.
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3 foreign nationals are among the wounded in a Prague university shooting
Czech police are investigating why a student went on a dayslong violent rampage culminating in a shooting at the university he attended in Prague that left 14 dead and dozens wounded
A Black woman in Ohio was charged after miscarrying in her bathroom. Experts warn of the dangerous precedent.
Brittany Watts, 33, was charged after police searched her toilet following her miscarriage in September.
www.nbcnews.comResidents of Iceland village near volcano that erupted are allowed to return home
Residents of the small fishing town in Iceland where a volcano erupted this week have been told they can return home.
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Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in D.C. and federal lands
The president is pardoning people convicted on marijuana charges on federal lands and in D.C., and granting clemency to 11 people serving "disproportionately long" sentences.
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Respiratory viruses increasing as Americans prepare to gather for the holidays: CDC
As Americans prepare to travel and gather for the holidays, levels of respiratory viruses -- including COVID and flu -- are continuing to increase across the country.
Playbook: New tape, new problems for Trump
And new numbers show Obamacare is booming.
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Trump looms over key Montana Senate race as hard-right Rosendale may upend GOP plans | CNN Politics
Rep. Matt Rosendale was fundraising at Mar-a-Lago earlier this month when he ran into former President Donald Trump on his way back from the golf course.
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Counterfeit Ozempic found in US drug supply, FDA warns
The FDA says it's seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit versions of Ozempic.
Tracking Donald Trump's indictments
Catch up on what you need to know about Trump’s indictments, including key evidence, charges and what’s next in the legal process.
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ICE is sending more people to a troubled Louisiana detention center, advocates say
Around 100 detainees were transferred this month to the Winn Correctional Center, which has been the subject of years of complaints, advocates for asylum-seekers said.
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Charlie Sheen attacked by woman at his Malibu home - police
Police have arrested Sheen's neighbour for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary.
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The newest pain point in air travel is slowing down travelers who paid for convenience | CNN
It’s the peak of holiday travel season. You paid $189 for a yearly Clear membership to breeze through airport security and cut to the front of the TSA line.
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Watch: Oddest US robberies of 2023 caught on camera
Watch a roundup of surveillance footage showing the year's weirdest thefts.
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Ukraine likely to ramp up sabotage inside Russia in the new year
In a war of attrition, sabotage, drone attacks and targeted killings inside Russia could be Ukraine’s best chance to put more pressure on Putin and the Kremlin.
www.nbcnews.comTo stem North Korea’s missiles program, White House looks to its hackers
The Biden administration is doing more to counter North Korean hackers amid concerns their cryptocurrency heists are powering the country’s weapons programs.
www.politico.comNEWS FROM THE HILL:
> Trump rails after poll shows Haley within 4 points in New Hampshire
> Supreme Court won’t take up Trump’s criminal immunity, for now
> Moderate Democrats fume over Biden hydrogen proposal
> These cities and towns are most dangerous in the US, study finds
> Anti-Trump GOP group compares former president to Mussolini, Orbán in new ad campaign
> Biden kept at distance from McConnell on border deal talks
> DeSantis super PAC cancels TV ads in Iowa, New Hampshire
> Washington watchdog gets victory in Trump Colorado disqualification case
> California, New York in danger of seeing House delegations shrink further
> George Conway suggests Trump shouldn’t be able to appeal Colorado decision: ‘He lost, it’s over’
> Everyone you know sick? 9 states reach CDC’s highest level for respiratory illness
> New Speaker Johnson’s budget strategy stretches US response in Middle East
> Biden, Mexican president agree actions to reopen border ports are ‘urgently needed’
NEWS FROM REUTERS
> U.N. pushes for more aid into Gaza, Israel widens offensive
> US inflation decelerating in boost to economy
> Putin seizes control of Russia's biggest car dealership
> Ships rerouted by Red Sea crisis face overwhelmed African ports
> Tesla recalls 120,000 vehicles over doors that could unlock in crash
> Cuba quietly authorizes euthanasia
> Supreme Court rejects prosecutor's request, won't rule on Trump immunity yet
> US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authority
> UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains
> France grounds aircraft bound to Nicaragua with some 300 Indians on board
> Japan prepares for missile shipments after easing arms export restrictions
> We won't let there be war with China, Taiwan VP frontrunner says
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