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North Korea’s Kim orders military to ‘thoroughly annihilate’ US, South Korea if provoked
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his military to “thoroughly annihilate” the United States and South Korea if provoked, state media reported Monday, after he vowed to boost national defense to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation.New Year's Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some.
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America is 'full,' Lindsey Graham says
"When you come to our border, we say: I'm sorry, we're full," the South Carolina senator said.
www.politico.comChief Justice Roberts casts a wary eye on the uses of artificial intelligence in the federal courts
Chief Justice John Roberts is turning his focus to the promise and shortcomings of artificial intelligence in the federal courts.
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White House says it is not seeking wider conflict after US helicopters sink Houthi boats in Red Sea, killing crews | CNN Politics
The White House said Sunday it is not seeking a wider conflict in the Middle East after US helicopters sank three Houthi boats in the Red Sea after coming under fire.
www.cnn.comAmerican democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead
A sitting president tried to overturn an election and his supporters stormed the Capitol to stop the winner from taking power.
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US Navy sinks 3 Houthi boats attacking merchant ship in Red Sea, US says
Service members aboard the Navy helicopters returned fire and sank three of the four small boats, killing the crews, U.S. officials said.
Trump's wild year: Criminal charges set him up for the big house — or the White House
While Trump's trials threaten his liberty and property, they also have helped put him on the verge of becoming the first Republican to win three straight presidential nominations.
www.nbcnews.comOn New Year's Eve, DeSantis urges crowd to defy odds and help him 'win the Iowa caucuses'
Ron DeSantis is underscoring how much Iowa means to him, campaigning there into the waning hours of 2023.
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Buses of migrants boarding trains from NJ to NYC, officials say
It follows a crackdown by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
www.politico.comMutiny Erupts in a Michigan GOP Overtaken by Chaos
LANSING, Mich. — The mutiny took hold on Mackinac Island. The Michigan Republican Party’s revered two-day policy and politics gathering, the Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference, was an utter mess. Attendance had plummeted. Top-tier presidential candidates skipped the September event, and...
Why Raskin wants Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from potential Trump ruling
Justice Clarence Thomas should recuse himself because his wife, Ginni Thomas, "was involved in the big lie," according to Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md.
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Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake” and sought treatment for depression.
apnews.comBiden’s Christian ‘Persecution’? We Assess Trump’s Recent Claims.
Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly tried to appeal to Christian voters in recent weeks by accusing the Biden administration of criminalizing Americans for their faith. On multiple occasions this month, Trump has claimed that President Joe Biden has “persecuted” Catholics in particular...
Former Trump staffers warn 'we're running out of time' to stop his return to White House
Former Trump administration staff members said that the United States is "running out of time" to prevent former President Donald Trump from reentering the White House.
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The 14th Amendment is the 'most democratic' disqualifier, Jamie Raskin says
The Maryland Democrat said it is the only disqualifier over which the person has control.
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Israel announces withdrawal of thousands of soldiers from Gaza war
Military spokesman says army is ‘adjusting the fighting methods’ as conflict grinds on and death toll rises.
New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu warns Trump’s ballot removals only boost his ‘victim card’ posture | CNN Politics
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu on Sunday warned that former President Donald Trump’s removal from the 2024 primary ballots in Maine and Colorado only serves to aid his “victim card” posture in the presidential race.
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Court documents naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates to be unsealed: What to know
Hundreds of sealed court filings pertaining to the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein are set to be made public this week.
US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen's Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
The U.S. military opened fire after the Houthi rebels attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The Houthis acknowledged that 10 of their fighters were killed in the confrontation.
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Conservatives blast Republican Ohio governor as 'coward' for transgender bill veto
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine was torched by conservatives online after he vetoed a bill to protect women's sports and ban child sex-change surgeries.
Steve Doocy, Nudes And A Ford Raptor: The Year In Impeachment
The most important ups and downs of the effort to investigate and impeach President Joe Biden for corruption.
Former Trump aides warn of serious threats if he wins in 2024: 'We're running out of time'
Three top-level aides, including Cassidy Hutchinson, told ABC on Sunday that reelecting Trump 'could mean the end of American democracy.'
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Social media ‘absolutely’ causing increases in anxiety and depression, Utah governor says
“I think it's obvious to anyone who spends any time on social media or has kids," Gov. Spencer Cox said
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Trump's top GOP rivals say they would pardon him 'in the best interest of the country'
The former president's top 2024 rivals say, if elected, they would pardon Trump, who faces dozens of charges in four criminal trials.
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In a surprise move, Queen of Denmark says in New Year's speech that she will abdicate her throne
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II said she plans to abdicate her throne more than five decades after succeeding her father King Frederik IX.
US army attacks three Houthi boats in Red Sea, killing at least 10 fighters
Global shipping giant Maersk suspends operations in the Red Sea for 48 hours after the attack.
California law banning most firearms in public is taking effect as the legal fight over it continues
The law, signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, prohibits people from carrying concealed firearms in 26 places including public parks and playgrounds, churches, banks and zoos.
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Court dates and primaries: Trump faces competing calendars in 2024
Former President Trump is forced to tackle competing calendars in the 2024 presidential election with critical early state primary election days and trial dates.
How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines closer to US
American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China.
As death toll mounts in Gaza, veterans of past negotiations weigh in on possibilities for peace
“It’s a big crisis — and crises create opportunities,” Yossi Beilin, a veteran Israeli politician and peace negotiator, told NBC News.
www.nbcnews.comRussia launches fresh drone strikes in Ukraine after promising retaliation for Belgorod attack
The Ukrainian Air Force said Sunday that it had shot down 21 of 49 drones launched by Russian forces overnight.
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Analysis: What’s at stake in 2024 | CNN Politics
America and the world could look glaringly different by January 1, 2025, depending on the outcome of a momentous crush of conflicts, pivotal global elections and geopolitical forces that will create critical moments in the year ahead.
www.cnn.com‘Certain things require a machete’: House China Committee chair defends approach to Beijing
China-focused congressional committee faces struggle in translating a year’s long communications campaign on Beijing’s national security threat into viable legislation in 2024.
www.politico.comKim Jong Un announces his nuclear resolutions for 2024
Some experts say Kim Jong Un is trying to scare the US into some sanctions relief should Donald Trump return as president.
Pro-Palestinian protesters march in New York City on New Year's Eve
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched in New York City on Sunday, hours ahead of major New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Missile fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen strikes merchant vessel in Red Sea, Pentagon says
Hours later, four boats tried to attack the same U.S. container vessel and U.S. forces opened fire, sinking three of the four boats.
www.cbsnews.comIsraeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for months
Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least 35 people Sunday, hospital officials said, as fighting raged across the tiny enclave.
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Russia targets Ukraine ‘military’ sites in retaliation for Belgorod attack
Kharkiv, Kyiv and other cities attacked in the latest wave of attacks, while missile alert sounded in Russia’s Belgorod.
Israeli jets pound central Gaza as Netanyahu indicates longer war
Israeli jets intensified attacks on central Gaza on Sunday, residents and medics said, as battles raged through the rubble of towns and refugee camps.
Four biggest 2023 Hunter Biden revelations after year of GOP investigations
Congressional Republicans made their investigation into Hunter Biden the focal point of their agenda in 2023, particularly as GOP leaders on the House's top committees have been working to tie the younger Biden's alleged unlawful activities to President Joe Biden.
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Sununu twists the knife: ‘Chris Christie’s race is at a complete dead end’
"Chris is only talking about Trump. That's it, he's kind of a one-man show,” New Hampshire's governor said.
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Exclusive: US to bring back aircraft carrier from eastern Mediterranean
Exclusive: The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group will leave the eastern Mediterranean Sea in the "coming days," two U.S. officials tell ABC News.
Ukraine war: Zelensky promises more Ukraine-made weapons in new year speech
The Ukrainian president's message comes as five people were killed in attacks early on New Year's Day.
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From gender-affirming care bans to minimum wage increases, these new laws take effect January 1 | CNN Politics
State legislatures across the country tackled controversial measures last year, while Congress secured a short-term spending bill.
www.cnn.comPutin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration
Russian state news agencies say President Vladimir Putin has praised Russia’s “united society” in his prerecorded New Year’s address to the nation.
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Sununu says Trump ballot removals contribute to former president’s ‘victim card’
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) said Sunday he thinks it’s possible that decisions in Colorado and Maine to leave former President Donald Trump off the primary ballots in those states could actually help the former president’s narrative.
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Longtime Texas Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a trailblazing Democrat from the Dallas area who spent three decades in politics, died Sunday at the age of 88.
U.S. border officials on track to process over 300,000 migrants in December, the highest monthly tally on record
Never before has U.S. Border Patrol processed that many migrants in one month, according to monthly tallies going back to fiscal year 2000.
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2023 in political scandals: A Senate sex tape and indictments galore
The year 2023 was not short of political drama. Here is a look back at some of the most prominent scandals that rocked Washington, D.C., and the country.
New Zealand’s Auckland is first major city to ring in 2024 as war shadows celebrations elsewhere
Security was heightened in many places.
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Roberts warns of AI ‘dehumanizing the law’ in year-end report but avoids Trump legal disputes, Supreme Court ethics reform | CNN Politics
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts raised concerns about the increasing presence of artificial intelligence in the US judicial system in an annual report released Sunday, warning that the emerging technology could risk “dehumanizing the law” and imperiling fair treatment in the justice system.
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Embattled former Biden official accused in multiple airport thefts ends 2023 free
Embattled former Biden administration official Sam Brinton is ending 2023 without having to serve any jail time despite numerous charges of baggage thefts.
Jamie Raskin says Clarence Thomas should 'absolutely' recuse in Trump Supreme Court case
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said Sunday that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should "absolutely" recuse himself from the court's decisions on former President Donald Trump's ballot access cases in Maine and Colorado, which cited the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.
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US forces shoot down missiles in Red Sea, kill gunmen in attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
The Houthis continue to attack international shipping.
www.politico.comIn rare apology, Israeli minister says she 'sinned' for her role in reforms that tore country apart
Galit Distel Atbaryan, former member of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s political party, offered public apologies for the internal strife that preceded Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack.
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Red Sea: UK defence secretary says British forces will repel Houthi attacks
The defence secretary says British forces will take direct action against Houthi rebels targeting vessels in the key shipping lane.
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‘We can’t tell her the truth’: Gaza’s hospitals filling with lone orphans
The number of children whose parents are both dead is mounting fast amid the Israeli bombardment.
Colorado mother suspected in deaths of 2 of her children is arrested in U.K.
Kimberlee Singler, 35, was the subject of an arrest warrant in Colorado Springs alleging she committed murder, attempted murder, child abuse and assault.
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Biden's polling problem: Running for re-election in 2024, the president ends 2023 underwater
When it comes to his approval rating, President Biden ends 2023 where he started the year – in negative territory.
Carolina Panthers owner appears to throw drink on Jaguars fans after shutout
The owner of the Carolina Panthers football team appeared to toss his drink onto fans of the opposing team during a shutout loss Sunday.
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Shecky Greene, legendary Las Vegas standup comedian who worked with Sinatra and Elvis, dies at 97
Greene was known for his many appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and for working as the opening act for Sinatra in Miami and Presley in Las Vegas.
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Transcript: Sen. Lindsey Graham on "Face the Nation," Dec. 31, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Transcript: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on "Face the Nation," Dec. 31, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston that aired on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Transcript: David Becker, founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, on "Face the Nation," Dec. 31, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with CBS News election law contributor David Becker, founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, that aired on Dec. 31, 2023.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 31, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Mayors Brandon Johnson of Chicago and Mike Johnson of Denver and Sen. Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
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Prosecutors urge appeals court to reject Trump's immunity claims in election subversion case
Special counsel Jack Smith is urging a federal appeals court to reject former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims in election subversion case.
apnews.comActivists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
Activists who engage with voters of color are finding lackluster enthusiasm after disappointments on some issues such as voting rights and student loan forgiveness during President Joe Biden's term.
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US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The United States' national debt is quickly approaching $34 trillion, and a majority of the nation's voters say the economy is in bad shape.
Five states looking to reform their primary elections in 2024 - Washington Examiner
There are at least five states looking to reform voting access in their respective primaries as the 2024 elections inch closer. Eight states currently have closed primaries that require a voter to be registered with a specific party in order to vote, while 16 states allow voters to choose a...
www.washingtonexaminer.comRetirements could tip control of the House majority. It's Republicans who have the early edge
A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber.
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Ukraine war: Kremlin says 20 dead after attack on Russian city
Officials say children were among the dead; Ukraine blames Russian air defences for civilian casualties.
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Republicans fume at Biden for vacationing as border crossings explode: ‘Dereliction of duty’
House Republicans are frustrated President Biden is taking a family vacation while officials in Washington are still working to find solutions to the ongoing border crisis.
Houthis show no sign of ending 'reckless' Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says
The top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East says Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are showing no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’s house swatted after Trump ballot decision - Washington Examiner
The home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows was swatted on Friday night while she was away with her family for the holiday weekend, the secretary confirmed via social media on Saturday. Law enforcement officials are investigating the incident, which reportedly occurred after a man called...
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How the conservative content-maker PragerU courted GOP officials to get its videos into public schools
PragerU is known for its right-wing web videos. In recent months, education officials in four states have helped get a line of cartoon videos and education materials, called PragerU Kids, into public schools.
www.nbcnews.comTrump's dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign
Trump is stepping up his efforts in the closing weeks to prove that he's willing to work for a win that's so commanding that his rivals will have to give up.
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After pushup challenge, Ramaswamy says the time to fix systemic racism has long passed
Ramaswamy also answered the pastor's question about Ramaswamy's policies to end programs that seek to address institutional racism.
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Netanyahu says Gaza war on Hamas will go on for 'many more months,' thanks US for new weapons sales
The new bombardment came hours after the Biden administration approved a new emergency weapons sale to Israel.
apnews.comPentagon’s New Plans to Reduce Civilian Deaths Leave Questions Over Israel
The Pentagon has established new procedures for preventing and responding to civilian harm during U.S. combat operations, following up on a pledge by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III to overhaul the system. The 52-page document, issued last week, delineates responsibilities across the Defense...
Ron DeSantis says he would pardon Trump in clearest comments yet
The Florida governor has tiptoed around the hypothetical question of a Trump pardon for months, but he gave a more definitive answer at a campaign stop in Iowa on Friday.
www.nbcnews.comWould Keeping Trump Off the Ballot Hurt or Help Democracy?
As the top elections official in Washington state, Steve Hobbs says he is troubled by the threat former President Donald Trump poses to democracy and fears the prospect of his return to power. But he also worries that recent decisions in Maine and Colorado to bar Trump from presidential primary...
Here are the top five most disruptive climate protests of 2023
Climate protesters around the world and in the U.S. increased the frequency and intensity of disturbances at public events as they called for policies to curb global warming.
Trump doesn't have immunity from Jan. 6 civil suit brought by U.S. Capitol Police officers, appeals court says
The case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit was brought by seven U.S. Capitol Police officers against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen others.
www.cbsnews.comPresidential candidate Haley cheers on Iowa hoops star Caitlin Clark in between campaign stops
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley finally got her wish to see Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, catching the fourth-ranked Hawkeyes in between campaign stops.
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Maine elections official who removed Trump from primary ballot targeted in swatting incident, police say | CNN Politics
State police say they responded to a swatting call at the home of Maine State Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Friday night, a day after she removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot.
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Nikki Haley confuses Iowa star Caitlin Clark with CNN anchor during tailgate event - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley blundered the name of a University of Iowa basketball star during a tailgate event Saturday. Haley was in Coralville, Iowa, ahead of the Hawkeyes's women's basketball game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. According to reporter Tom Barton, Haley...
www.washingtonexaminer.comShelling kills 21 in Russian city of Belgorod following Moscow's aerial attacks across Ukraine
Shelling in the center of the Russian border city of Belgorod killed at least 21 people, including three children, local officials have reported.
apnews.comJack Smith Says Trump Immunity Claims ‘Threaten To Undermine Democracy’
Donald Trump argued that he can’t be prosecuted for alleged crimes he committed as president of the United States.
AOC boasts of calling on ‘Clarence Thomas to resign’ as part of ’23 wins of 2023′ - Washington Examiner
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) released a series of 23 "wins" in 2023 via social media on Friday, which included her calls for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to resign over multiple ethics scandals. Ocasio Cortez, one of the most vocal lawmakers to condemn Thomas over corruption...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCalifornia is expanding health care coverage for low-income immigrants in the new year
California will soon become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally.
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China, Russia suffer setback to global ambitions with major player refusing to join trading bloc
Argentinian President Javier Milei campaigned against close ties to communist-led countries and insisted that his country would align with the "free nations of the West."
Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing
Taiwan’s presidential candidates have expressed a desire for peaceful relations with Beijing. China has described Jan. 13 elections on the self-ruled island as a choice between war and peace and stepped up harassment of the territory it claims as its own.
apnews.comSpecial counsel: Trump immunity claim threatens democracy
Special counsel Jack Smith rejected Donald Trump’s contention that the criminal indictment of him is constitutionally invalid.
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Teen traveling alone on Frontier Airlines from Tampa accidentally flown to Puerto Rico
The 16-year-old was supposed to fly to Cleveland. His father said the gate agent did not scan his boarding pass.
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State of the Race: Top five Senate seats held by Democrats most likely to flip in 2024
Democrats control the U.S. Senate with a 51-49 majority, but Republicans are looking at a favorable Senate map in 2024, with Democrats defending 23 of the 34 seats up for grabs.
Revelers prepare to pack into Times Square for annual New Year's Eve ball drop
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers, tourists and celebrities are expected to pack into Times Square for the annual New Year's Eve bash.
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Body camera footage released in police shooting of woman who called 911 for alleged domestic incident
Niani Finlayson, 27, was shot and killed after making a domestic violence call.
Virginia senator Tim Kaine condemns Biden’s arms transfer to Israel
On Saturday, Kaine joined chorus of Democrats criticizing Biden for going around Congress and demanded an explanation
Playbook: The 14th Amendment has its moment
And the Biden Administrations authorizes more arms to Israel.
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2024 Senate retirement watch: Bernie Sanders and Kyrsten Sinema - Washington Examiner
Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) are the last remaining incumbents up for reelection this cycle who will enter 2024 without announcing if they plan to run. The Democrats control the Senate by a 51-49 margin. Republicans only have 10 incumbents up for reelection this cycle...
www.washingtonexaminer.comNew state laws for 2024 impact guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice
Hundreds of state laws are taking effect across the U.S. with the new year. Here's a list, including laws impacting guns, taxes and more.
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Biden administration approves emergency weapons sale to Israel, bypassing Congress
For the second time this month, the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve a weapons sale to Israel.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith pushes back on Trump’s immunity claim | CNN Politics
Special Counsel Jack Smith pushed back on former President Donald Trump’s claim that he should be cloaked with absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, arguing in a new filing Saturday that the sweeping assertion “threatens to license Presidents to commit crimes to remain in office.”
www.cnn.comWhat does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation
The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, during the Civil War.
apnews.comIn Maine, Questions Over Decision to Push Trump Off the Ballot
KITTERY, Maine — A day after Maine became the second state to bar former President Donald Trump from its primary ballot, citing his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, voters who found themselves thrust into a national spotlight Friday voiced reactions as varied and complex as...
Shelling kills 14 in Russia's city of Belgorod following Moscow's aerial attacks across Ukraine
Drones were seen in the skies over Russia’s Moscow, Bryansk, Oryol, and Kursk regions, the country’s defense ministry said.
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Beer drinking in America falls to the lowest level in a generation
The boycott of Bud Light was just one factor in a year of industrywide declines.
www.nbcnews.comJudge allows lawsuit that challenges Idaho's broad abortion ban to move forward
An Idaho judge has denied a request by the state’s top legal chief to throw out a lawsuit seeking to clarify the exemptions tucked inside the state’s broad abortion ban.
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Judge blocks parts of Iowa law banning school library book, discussion of LGBTQ+ issues
A federal judge has temporarily blocked an Iowa law banning some books from school libraries and forbidding teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues.
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Kai Zhuang: Police in Utah fear Chinese exchange student was kidnapped
Officers in Utah say Kai Zhuang's parents were sent a ransom demand and a picture of their son.
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As Gazans pushed further south, some fear they will be forced out of the enclave
“No matter how intense the war gets, we will remain,” one woman said. “We will remain steadfast until our last breath.”
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10-year-old in California charged with alleged murder of another 10-year-old: Police
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 10-year-old on a murder charge after allegedly shooting another 10-year-old who later died on Saturday.
‘We’re not spoiling anything’: third-party group says it won’t boost Trump
Centrist No Labels says 2024 ticket could hurt Trump as much as Biden and rejects comparisons with Jill Stein and Ralph Nader
Judge allows lawsuit that challenges Idaho's broad abortion ban to move forward
An Idaho judge has denied a request by the state’s top legal chief to throw out a lawsuit seeking to clarify the exemptions tucked inside the state’s broad abortion ban.
apnews.comConservatives blast Republican Ohio governor as 'coward' for transgender bill veto
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine was torched by conservatives online after he vetoed a bill to protect women's sports and ban child sex-change surgeries.
Chris Christie claims Trump is now a ‘martyr’ after Maine ballot decision - Washington Examiner
Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie claimed Maine's secretary of state's recent decision to keep former President Donald Trump off the 2024 primary ballots has made Trump a "martyr." The state's lead election official claimed that Trump violated Section Three of the 14th Amendment and...
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When Silicon Valley’s AI warriors came to Washington
Effective altruism is increasingly described as a cult. But as the movement’s billionaire adherents pour money into D.C., its obsession with the AI apocalypse is remaking the capital’s tech policy landscape.
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Haley faces tough questions from voters — and a kid — in New Hampshire after Civil War comments controversy | CNN Politics
The honeymoon period of Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign is over.
www.cnn.comNorth Dakota lawmaker's district GOP echoes call on him to resign after slurs to police in DUI stop
Local Republican Party leaders of a North Dakota lawmaker's own district joined calls on Friday for him to step down after his vulgar comments to police earlier this month during his traffic stop and arrest on a charge of drunken driving. In a Facebook statement, the North Dakota District 23...
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.
www.nbcnews.comFamily of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide by New York police sergeant
A New York police sergeant is believed to have fatally shot his wife and two sons before taking his own life inside their suburban home.
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Israeli officials to investigate digging noises near West Bank as locals fear Oct 7-like terror attack
Residents of an Israeli town near the West Bank have reported hearing digging sounds beneath their homes, leading to more investigations by Israeli officials.
Muslim leaders expand campaign to abandon Biden in 2024 over Israel-Hamas war
The White House has said it expects Israel to take every possible measure to reduce civilian deaths in Gaza.
Driverless cars immune from traffic tickets in California under current laws
City streets are the testing ground for hundreds of self-driving cars in California, despite safety concerns and gray areas surrounding traffic laws.
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Trump team drops new nickname for GOP contender Nikki Haley: 'Nikki New Taxes'
Former President Trump's campaign team unveiled a new nickname for Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Friday, accusing the former governor of having "total disdain for the working-class."
Israel-Gaza war: Displaced Gazans 'living in the open', UN says
The southern city of Rafah saw an influx of 100,000 people seeking shelter in recent days, officials say.
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Russia unleashes huge missile and drone attack across Ukraine
Cities across the country were hit in what Kyiv said was one of the biggest aerial attacks of the war.
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What the framers said about the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause: Analysis
An analysis of what the framers meant when they created the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause.
The seven biggest work trends of 2023
AI, return-to-office, the summer of strikes and more: both labourers and employers found themselves working through a rollercoaster of changes this year.
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These were 2023’s worst destinations for overtourism. Here’s how to avoid the crowds | CNN
A post-pandemic travel surge has inundated destinations with visitors at the height of summer. Here’s what you need to know enjoy crowd-free vacations in 2024.
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David Axelrod warns barring Trump from 2024 ballot will ‘tear the country apart’ - Washington Examiner
Barack Obama's former adviser David Axelrod admitted to "very, very strong reservations" about booting Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. Axelrod appeared on Erin Burnett OutFront on Friday to react to the news that Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows blocked Trump from the state's ballot...
www.washingtonexaminer.comOakland, California, officer killed while answering burglary call; shooter being sought, police say
Authorities say an Oakland, California, police officer has been shot and killed while answering a report of a burglary at a marijuana dispensary.
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Biden administration readies a big swing at big businesses in 2024
With an election around the corner, the clock is ticking on the administration to execute its anti-monopoly pledges.
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Law requires California police to use suspect’s pronouns upon release of mugshot - Washington Examiner
A California law taking effect Monday will include preferred pronouns with suspects' mugshots while also limiting their presence on social media. California's AB 994 amended the current law on publishing mugshots, only allowing the mugshots of suspects with violent charges to remain on social...
www.washingtonexaminer.comCrunch time: Biden enters new year facing political fight of his life
The president’s approval rating has sunk to 34% – can he stop Donald Trump from retaking the White House?
Cargo ship carrying burning lithium-ion batteries reaches Alaska, but kept offshore for safety
U.S. Coast Guard said a large cargo ship with an active fire in its hold is being kept offshore of an Alaska port as a precaution while efforts are undertaken to extinguish the flames.
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14-year-old boy arrested for allegedly murdering parents, attempted murder of sister: Police
14-year-old California boy arrested for murder of parents and attempted murder of sister, according to police.
24 for ’24: The numbers that will shape a crucial year in politics
From Biden’s approval rating to the national murder rate, here are 24 numbers to watch this year.
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Dominic Thiem's Brisbane International victory interrupted by venomous snake on court
A highly venomous snake interrupts play during Dominic Thiem's match against James McCabe at the Brisbane International.
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Colorado secretary of state says she’s not intimidated by death threats - Washington Examiner
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold said she has received dozens of death threats since the filing of the lawsuit to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot. Griswold shared the link to an interview she gave before Christmas on X, formerly known as Twitter, in...
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The year’s most extreme weather shows what a warming planet is capable of, and what’s to come | CNN
In the hottest year on record, the fingerprints of a changing climate in a warming world were all over dozens of extreme weather events in 2023.
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China to ease visa requirements for U.S. travelers in latest bid to boost tourism
China will soon ease visa restrictions for people visiting from the United States. Starting Jan. 1, American tourists can visit the country without submitting round-trip air tickets, proof of hotel reservations, itineraries or invitations to China.
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Nasa mission lines up to 'touch the Sun'
The Parker Solar Probe will reach astonishing speeds as it dips close to our star's surface in 2024.
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Airlines urge US to address flight delays caused by private planes, air traffic controller staffing shortages
Industry group calls on regulators to “take all possible actions to find the appropriate balance between commercial and private aviation traffic."
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NYPD outlines New Year’s Eve security plan amid protests - Washington Examiner
The New York Police Department outlined its plan to keep thousands of partygoers safe during the city's annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, which will take place Sunday, even as protests continue in the city. Department officials said Friday that NYPD would establish a perimeter...
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Hamas' recent battle cry for violence against US latest in litany of threats
Since its founding, Hamas has made threats against the U.S. The group is accused of killing over 30 Americans in the October 7 massacre in Israel as well as taking the lives of Americans during suicide bombing attacks in Israel.
Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids
Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.
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California takes the gold medal for state more people left than anywhere else in 2023 - Washington Examiner
More people fled California than any other state in 2023 as the great exodus from northern cities to southern states continued post-pandemic.Fueled by a desire for a lower cost of living and safer streets, Golden State residents decided to try to strike for gold elsewhere, including Florida, the...
www.washingtonexaminer.comHow Silicon Valley is fueling California’s budget crisis
The state’s progressive tax structure makes it heavily dependent on one of its signature industries.
www.politico.comVenezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana
Venezuela says it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the coast of the two South American nations.
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Year of the rematch: Four biggest likely repeat races in Congress in 2024 - Washington Examiner
President Joe Biden's second face-off with Donald Trump is not the only rematch expected in the 2024 elections, as several members of Congress will face old rivals at the polls next year. The 2024 elections are expected to have many close races, with most attention on the likely second fight...
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2023: Liberal reporters avoided asking Biden about Hunter's growing legal woes in formal interviews
For much of 2023, President Biden didn't get questions about the growing scandals plaguing his son Hunter during friendly interviews with liberal journalists.
'She's alive, she's alive': Dramatic rescue of 10-month-old who survived Israeli airstrikes in Rafah that killed at least 20
NBC News’ team in Gaza witnessed the infant's rescue on Thursday night.
www.nbcnews.comClimate activists from Extinction Rebellion target bank and block part of highway around Amsterdam
Climate activists have blocked part of the main highway around Amsterdam for hours near the former headquarters of ING bank.
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Why 14th Amendment effort to oust Trump could backfire on Democrats - Washington Examiner
Donald Trump is facing more issues in court — and once again, it may help him win with GOP voters. The former president has, for now, been removed from election ballots in Colorado and Maine over concerns that he violated the 14th Amendment's clause banning those who "engaged in insurrection"...
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A New Kind of AI Copy Can Fully Replicate Famous People. The Law Is Powerless.
New AI-generated digital replicas of real experts expose an unnerving policy gray zone. Washington wants to fix it, but it’s not clear how.
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Thousands stranded at New Year as Eurostar cancelled
Passengers scramble to find other travel routes after New Year's Eve plans are left in ruins.
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Risks of US electoral chaos deepen after Trump is barred from another state ballot | CNN Politics
Maine pitched the 2024 election into deeper chaos and constitutional confusion Thursday by becoming the second state to throw Donald Trump off the ballot over the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.
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Paula Abdul accuses 'American Idol' executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in new lawsuit
The Grammy-winning singer said the assaults happened in the early 2000s and around 2015 while she was a judge on "Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance."
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Tom Wilkinson dead: British acting giant dies at 75 - Washington Examiner
Tom Wilkinson, the 75-year-old Oscar-nominated actor and star of The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love and other films, has died. “It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Wilkinson announce that he died suddenly at home on 30 December," Wilkinson's family said in a statement released by...
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From Hillary Clinton’s Concession to Rudy Giuliani’s Four Seasons Fail, ‘Advance People’ Are the Real Campaigners
“Advance people” travel ahead of politicians to make sure events and trips run smoothly. Now, a pro from Joe Biden’s team tells all.
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Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
Of the roughly $1.2 billion a year spent on endangered and threatened species, about half goes toward recovery of just two types of fish: salmon and steelhead trout. At the bottom of the list is the tiny Virginia fringed mountain snail, which had $100 spent on its behalf in 2020.
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Tom Wilkinson's career in pictures: The Full Monty, Shakespeare in Love, Rush Hour and more
His credits ranged from British films like The Full Monty to Hollywood hits like Rush Hour.
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