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Questions about drone sightings and new findings about human evolution: Morning Rundown
The White House said drones flying over New Jersey and New York don’t pose a public threat, but lawmakers still want more answers.NBC News - 3d -
Sheriff calls for state of emergency over New Jersey drone sightings
Shaun Golden, the sheriff of Monmouth County, New Jersey, says that more government assistance is needed to identify the drones.The Hill - 3d -
Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions
The popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, as small unmanned aircraft have become cheap enough for many hobbyists to buyABC News - 4d -
US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary'
A U_S_ senator says mysterious drones spotted flying at night over sensitive areas in New Jersey should be “shot down, if necessary."ABC News - 4d -
Are Those Drones Over New Jersey? Despite Sightings, U.S. Is Skeptical.
Drones have been reported in at least 10 counties of the state. But a White House spokesman suggested many of them were actually manned aircraft.The New York Times - 4d -
No evidence mysterious drones in New Jersey pose public safety threat, officials say
The FBI is leading an investigation into sightings of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey in recent weeks. Officials say there is no known threat to public safety, but there is still no ...CBS News - 4d -
Lawmakers demand answers about mystery drone sightings over several states
Members of Congress demanded answers about the mysterious drones that have been flying each night over New Jersey and other states. Amid growing speculation about the drones, multiple senators say ...NBC News - 4d -
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.CBS News - 4d -
White House: No evidence of public safety threat from NJ drone sightings
The White House on Thursday said there is no evidence of a national security or public safety threat after reports of drone sightings in New Jersey, highlighting that the government is working to ...The Hill - 4d -
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and whyABC News - 4d -
NSC spokesperson John Kirby on drone sightings, says many are manned aircraft
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby spoke Thursday at the White House press briefing about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey recently, saying the Department ...CBS News - 4d -
White House downplays mystery drones as key lawmakers demand answers
Lawmakers are demanding briefings about mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, as the White House downplayed any potential threats to national security or the public.NBC News - 4d -
Live updates: Drone sightings raise lawmakers' eyebrows; Shutdown deadline looms
Lawmakers are sprinting to pass legislation that will keep the government’s lights on ahead of the Dec. 20 shutdown deadline as President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks continue to make their case to ...The Hill - 4d -
NJ, NY senators demand federal briefing on mystery drones
Senators from New Jersey and New York sent a letter Thursday to the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demanding a briefing on the mysterious ...The Hill - 4d -
DOJ: No undercover FBI agents were present for Jan. 6, countering conspiracy theories
There were no undercover FBI agents on the National Mall on Jan. 6, 2021, as then-President Trump encouraged his supporters to march to the Capitol, according to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) ...The Hill - 4d -
Lawmakers troubled by Northeast drone sightings as calls for investigation mount
The Northeast, especially New Jersey, has been rattled by reports of drone sightings in recent weeks, and multiple lawmakers in Congress want more information. In a letter posted to social platform ...The Hill - 4d -
Details on mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey
There are far more questions than answers about the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Wednesday they don't appear to be coming from ...CBS News - 4d -
As New Jersey’s drone mystery deepens, local officials demand answers
The New Jersey drones, which are not “hobbyist,” but commercial-grade devices, according to many officials, have sparked concerns over privacy and security.NBC News - 4d -
Pentagon investigates dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey
The Pentagon assures the public there's no evidence linking New Jersey's drone sightings to a foreign threat, but the origin of the drones remains unclear.CBS News - 4d -
Lawmakers meet over New Jersey drone sightings amid concerns
Federal investigators were pressed on Capitol Hill Wednesday about nearly a month of nightly drone sightings over New Jersey, causing growing concern among residents, military personnel and local ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump is a test for the ‘Great Man theory’
Modern historians are wary of ascribing change to individuals. Could that be about to change?Financial Times - 4d -
Homeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey
The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopter and radio, according to a state lawmaker ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Mystery New Jersey drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
Dozens of drone sightings have been reported, so far leaving the FBI baffled.BBC News - 5d -
Mysterious wave of New Jersey drone sightings prompts concern
New Jersey residents looking skyward have been left baffled by dozens of drone sightings since last month. On Wednesday, Homeland Security officials and New Jersey State Police met state lawmakers ...CBS News - 5d -
Mounting frustration over mysterious New Jersey drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency after several residents and officials reported seeing mysterious drones flying over the region in recent weeks. CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing causes flood of disinformation, conspiracy theories
A flood of disinformation and online theories have spread over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the suspect charged in the case, Luigi Mangione. CBS News Confirmed executive ...CBS News - 5d -
US woman found safe after disappearance sparked conspiracy theories
Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.BBC News - 5d -
Iranian 'mothership' isn't behind drone sightings over New Jersey, Pentagon says
Federal officials Wednesday rejected claims the mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey are coming from an Iranian "mothership."NBC News - 5d -
Pentagon denies foreign entity behind mysterious New Jersey drones
The Pentagon on Wednesday denied that any foreign country was behind the mysterious drones that have flown near sensitive U.S. military sites in New Jersey. Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina ...The Hill - 5d -
Five things to know about the recent drone sightings in New Jersey
Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey have rattled Garden State residents in recent days, with Gov. Phil Murphy (D) saying on Monday that he is taking them “deadly seriously.” The local FBI ...The Hill - 5d -
Officials calling for more action, information on mysterious drones over New Jersey
The White House says the mysterious drones that have been spotted over New Jersey and parts of New York City are not foreign, but federal agents are investigating and state officials are calling ...CBS News - 5d -
NJ state senator calls for 'limited state of emergency' over drone sightings
A New Jersey state senator is calling for "a limited state of emergency” over recent drone sightings in the state. “The State of New Jersey should issue a limited state of emergency banning all ...The Hill - 5d -
New Jersey drone sightings now prompt calls for state of emergency
A New Jersey state senator is calling for a limited state of emergency over the mysterious drones that have been seen flying over New York and Jersey.ABC News - 6d -
NJ governor taking unidentified drone flights 'deadly seriously'
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) said that he is taking unidentified drone flights in his state “deadly seriously.” “These are apparently … as I understand it, very sophisticated,” Murphy told a ...The Hill - 6d -
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey
Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Drone video shows scenes of war after rebels take control of Hama in Syria
Drone footage showed the situation in Hama after Syrian rebels captured the city, striking a devastating blow to President Bashar al-Assad. Syrian rebels have made their swiftest battlefield gains ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Tom Brady Has ‘Mixed Emotions’ About the Uproar Surrounding a Late Hit
The Fox N.F.L. analyst argued that quarterbacks need to “take better care of themselves” when leaving the pocket to run.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Conspiracy theories and cosying up to dictators: why intelligence experts are spooked by Tulsi Gabbard
Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence has long been regarded as dangerous for her Syria contacts and stance on Ukraine. In 2018, a Syrian dissident codenamed Caesar was set to testify ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - Dec. 3 -
FBI investigates mysterious drones filling night sky in New Jersey that have 'unnerved' residents
Large drones have been hovering in formation over northern New Jersey, officials said Monday, leading to "unnerved" residents wondering what's behind these bright, unidentified flying objects ...NBC News - Dec. 3
