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Democrats are considering making a call for broad pardons before President Joe Biden leaves office.
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‘All indications are that it was a premediated, targeted attack,’ the NYPD said.
DOJ Withheld Critical Intel on Trump Assassination Attempts, Lawmakers Say
Federal law enforcement agencies did not share requested documents and testimony with Congress.
Trump Nominates Former Senator David Perdue as US Ambassador to China
Perdue says he is honored to accept the nomination and vows to uphold American interests in China.
In Chicago, Obama Affirms Progressive Values While Calling for Bigger Tent
At his foundation’s Democracy Forum, Obama advocates pluralism in light of the 2024 election results.
Majority of NATO Nations Show Sharp Uptick in Military Spending
Amid ongoing war in Ukraine, NATO members are spending billions more on defense.
House Blocks Democrat-Led Push to Force Release of Gaetz Ethics Report
The votes followed the House Ethics Committee’s decision against releasing the report publicly.
How China Controls Our Vital Medicines and the Health Care Supply Chain: Victor Suarez
Some 80 percent of U.S. vital medicines have precursors originating in China. And 20 percent of active pharmaceutical ingredients are solely sourced from China.
Powerful 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Northern California; Tsunami Warning Canceled
The 7.0-magnitude quake struck near Ferndale, located 250 miles north of San Francisco.
Memphis Police Used Excessive Force, Discriminated Against Black People: DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice alleged unconstitutional policing practices as Memphis leaders pledged reforms.
Shen Yun Alleges Lawsuit ‘Undoubtedly’ Part of CCP Attack Campaign
Performing arts company raises concern over CCP infiltration into U.S. media as well as attempts to erode freedoms.
University of Michigan Stops Soliciting DEI Statements for Hiring, Promotion
The university is ending DEI statements for faculty hiring, reflecting a national trend to reassess controversial diversity policies.
Day in Photos: DOGE Meets with Lawmakers, Macron Addresses Nation, and Stegosaurus Unveiled
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Nearly Half of Counties With Risky Housing Markets Are in California, Illinois, and NY, Report Finds
High ownership costs plague several counties, along with underwater mortgages and foreclosures.
Federal Judge Rejects Boeing’s Plea Deal With DOJ
Judge Reed O‘Connor took issue with multiple provisions and said the deal is ’not in the public interest.’
Mexican Officials Make Record Fentanyl Seizure Days After Trump Tariff Warning
President-elect Donald Trump recently threatened a 25 percent tariff against Mexico if it didn’t act to curb illegal immigration and fentanyl trafficking.
Jordan Neely’s Father Sues Daniel Penny in Civil Court as Verdict in Criminal Trial Looms
The complaint accused Penny of recklessness and asked for damages exceeding what any court lower than the state supreme court could provide.
Job Cuts Spike, Marking 4th-Worst November Since 2008–09 Financial Crisis
U.S. layoffs surged in November, with nearly 60,000 job cuts announced, as economic pressures weighed on manufacturing, automotive, and technology sectors.
Jerome Powell Says Federal Reserve Is Unlikely to Lose Independence Under Trump
The Fed chair stressed the need for the Federal Reserve’s independence in a wide-ranging interview at the annual DealBook Summit.
Bitcoin Breaks $100,000 After Trump’s SEC Selection, Fed’s Comments
Market analysts optimistic about Bitcoin prices in 2025.
Emoji Use May Indicate Emotional Intelligence and Attachment Style: Study Finds
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Taiwan President Lai Speaks With Top US Lawmakers Amid CCP Warnings
Taiwan is a hot-button issue for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which claims the island nation as its territory, although it has never ruled it.
Trump to Appear on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press,’ First Network Interview Since Election
The interview will air on Dec. 8.
‘The Order’: Not the Real State of White Supremacy in the USA
It’s likely white supremacist groups reside mostly in the American prison system for purposes of protection, but ‘The Order’ makes the reality sound worse.
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Former Charger Austin Ekeler, who is on injured reserve and must miss four games, has not passed the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Commanders’ Running Back Describes Memory Loss After 2 Concussions This Season
Former Charger Austin Ekeler, who is on injured reserve and must miss four games, has not passed the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Taiwanese Romance Novelist Chiung Yao Dies at 86 in Apparent Suicide
Best known for her works “Outside the Window,” “One Side of the Water,” and “Green Green Grass by the River” Yao published more than 60 novels.
Taiwanese Romance Novelist Chiung Yao Dies at 86 in Apparent Suicide
Best known for her works “Outside the Window,” “One Side of the Water,” and “Green Green Grass by the River” Yao published more than 60 novels.
A Simple Technique to Fight Stress and Inflammation
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A Simple Technique to Fight Stress and Inflammation
A simple technique for stimulating the vagus nerve can reduce inflammation, improve mental health, and boost cognitive performance.
Malahide Castle: An Elegant Home Near Dublin
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,” we visit a medieval fortification transformed into a manor of Georgian classicism.
Everyone Will Love This Marry Me Chicken Budget Meal
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