Connolly Wins House Democrat Conference Vote to be Oversight Committee Ranking Member
Connolly will succeed Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who will become the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, replacing Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.).
Reverse Searing Is a Foolproof Way to Cook Perfect Beef Tenderloin
The simple, two-step technique guarantees a perfectly cooked interior and richly browned crust.
‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ Thrills Young Audiences
The timeless fairy tale is brought to life in Marriott Theatre’s end-of-year production of ‘Cinderella.’
The Surprising Odyssey of ‘The Christmas Song’
A hot summer day helps create an enduring Christmas classic.
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Suspect in Wisconsin School Shooting Identified
The attacker killed a teacher and a student and injured four other students, authorities said.
Trump Sues Des Moines Register, Pollster Over Outlier Poll
The poll indicated Vice President Kamala Harris ahead in a state Trump ended up winning with 56 percent of the vote.
Scott Bessent and the ‘Three Arrows’ Growth Strategy: What You Need to Know
Trump’s treasury secretary nominee lays out his 3-3-3 growth plan.
Government Spending Decreased Americans’ Purchasing Power: Reports
The ‘entire narrative about inflation being caused by supply chains was just wrong,’ one economist said.
Trust in Judicial System Plunges to Record Low: Gallup
The number of Americans who have confidence in the courts plunges by 24 points since 2020, a new poll reports.
Rents for New Apartments Face Biggest Spike in 18 Months
Region-wise, the West registered the largest increase, with asking rents up 4.4 percent, followed by the Midwest, and the South.
TikTok Asks Supreme Court to Halt Divestment Law
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected a similar request.
Harris Tells Disheartened Democrats to ‘Stay in the Fight’ After Election Defeat
‘No one can walk away. We must stay in the fight, every one of us,’ Harris told her young supporters in a speech at a community college.
New York City Amazon Workers Threaten Holiday Strike
The threat follows a recent report suggesting Amazon was putting employees at risk over its ‘obsession with speed’ at the workplace.
Chinese National Arrested for Allegedly Flying Drone Over Military Base Is Being Investigated for More Offenses
Federal attorneys are arguing the defendant is a flight risk and should be denied bail.
Funding Plan ‘Almost There,’ Still Negotiating: Johnson
‘The [continuing resolution] is coming together. Bipartisan work is ongoing,’ the House speaker told reporters during a Dec. 17 press conference.
FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Hidden ‘Junk Fees’ in Event Tickets, Hotels
New federal rule will attempt to target hidden costs in live-event tickets and short-term lodging, requiring full price disclosure up front.
Biden Admin Overhauls Major US Visa Program
Homeland Security officials said the H-1B visa program needed modernizing.
EU Investigates TikTok Over Election Interference Allegations in Romania
The EU’s announcement was made after Romania threw out presidential election results, alleging Russian interference.
Chinese National Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Laundering $62 Million for Mexican Cartels
‘Chinese money brokers based in Mexico have come to dominate international money laundering markets,’ U.S. prosecutors said.
FBI Warns Public Not to Shoot at Drones in New Jersey
The bureau also warned people not to shine lasers at what they believe are drones.
European Union Approves $11 Billion Satellite Network to Rival Musk’s Starlink
The system will ensure Europe retains connectivity ‘even in a hostile environment,’ an EU official said.
Pentagon Confirms North Korean Troops in Combat in Kursk
Ukraine’s military spy agency said that North Korean units fighting for Russia in the Kursk region suffered losses of at least 30 soldiers killed or wounded.
‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma’: Gridiron Superstar and Paradox
This new series delves into the many facets of one of the NFL’s most indelible figures and off-field individualists.
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The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
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Franklin Says NCAA Transfer Rules Need Reform After Contributor Enters Portal
Penn State’s Franklin on CFP playoffs, transfer portal overlap: ‘We’ve got problems in college football’
Franklin Says NCAA Transfer Rules Need Reform After Contributor Enters Portal
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Ultra-Processed Food Companies Face Legal Scrutiny for Targeting Children
A Pennsylvania teen with chronic diseases is suing food companies for not warning consumers of the dangers of eating chemically-laden food.
Ultra-Processed Food Companies Face Legal Scrutiny for Targeting Children
A Pennsylvania teen with chronic diseases is suing food companies for not warning consumers of the dangers of eating chemically-laden food.
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The Mysterious Tunguska Explosion of 1908
In this installment of “Forgotten History Matters,” we learn about a powerful explosion in Siberia that offers new avenues of research for scientists.
‘The Earrings of Madame de ...': A Dance of Appearances
French director Max Ophuls tells the story of how a pair of earrings impacts people as it passes from hand to hand.
‘The Fire Inside’: Inspiring True Story About Olympic Boxing
A heartwarming true tale of a woman breaking the bonds of poverty via discipline, abstinence, focus, refusal to quit, and commitment to her God-given talents.
Paddle the Loxahatchee River, One of Two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida
In 1985, this outstanding Florida river earned its status as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Winter Family Fun Off the Slopes
Dogsledding combines two of our favorite things—happy dogs and icicle-laden forests.
Hurkle-Durkling: The Latest Travel Trend and Where to Do It
The first of our 12 days of travel trends for 2025.
Paddle the Loxahatchee River, One of Two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida
In 1985, this outstanding Florida river earned its status as a National Wild and Scenic River.
Miracles of Healing During the Civil War
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a mysterious ‘angel glow’ that healed wounded soldiers during the Battle of Shiloh.
Edward Flanagan: Founder of Boys Town
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young parish priest who helped homeless boys in Omaha, Nebraska and built a town of his own to do so.
Joseph Pulitzer, a British Editor, and the First Crossword Puzzle
In ‘This Week in History,’ a struggling newspaper became the nation’s largest and gave the world its first crossword puzzle.
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