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Brushfire at Baltimore wood recycling yard closes expressway, light rail, schools
Firefighters are battling a massive, wind-driven brushfire at a Baltimore wood recycling yard that closed a section of the expressway into the city’s downtown, the neighboring light rail line and ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Nigel Farage’s biggest backer tried to send donation via associate
Christopher Harborne wanted to avoid perception that party only had one big supporter, according to messagesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (December 8)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Morning Report — DOGE leaders, Speaker woo lawmakers
In today’s issue: It’s charm offensive time on Capitol Hill. In a quest to convince lawmakers of their plans to radically transform the federal government and cut costs, businessmen Elon Musk and ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Lori Vallow Daybell can be tried in the death of estranged husband
A woman who conspired to kill her two children is competent to stand trial in the Arizona death of her estranged husband as well.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Biden holds his final White House Christmas tree lighting ceremony
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday took part in the final Christmas tree lighting ceremony of their term. The event included performances from James Taylor and Trisha ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Burchett: DOGE will be 'waste of time' unless Congress acts
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) will be a “waste of time” unless Congress acts on the “things that they're talking real big about.” “The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress
The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Biden to participate in final Christmas tree lighting ceremony as president
Annual event featuring 35ft red spruce set for Thursday evening at the Ellipse park south of the White House. Joe Biden is set to take part in the annual national Christmas tree lighting ceremony ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
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No. 24 Army tries to end 1st season in the AAC with a championship by beating Tulane
Army can finish off a smashing debut in the American Athletic Conference by winning the conference title game over Tulane on its home field in West Point, New YorkABC News - Dec. 5 -
McCarthy: Gaetz wanted 'excuse to resign' from Congress
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Wednesday that ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) wanted an "excuse to resign" from Congress when he was nominated by President-elect Trump to be ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Light Field Lab launches SolidLight holographic imagery systems
Light Field Lab has launched its SolidLight Holographic and Volumetric display technologies that will power some amazing imagery of the future.VentureBeat - Dec. 5 -
Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
Congress has a long history of using gimmicks to reduce government spending and balance the budget, but these efforts have not been successful, as evidenced by the current budget situation.The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Who is the South Korean leader who tried to impose martial law?
Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may boil down to a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law to ...ABC News - Dec. 5 -
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing and Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting: Morning Rundown
Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO killed, Kash Patel, Pete Hegseth, Kelly Loeffler, Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, France prime minister, Bitcoin priceNBC News - Dec. 5 -
Biden to participate in final White House Christmas tree lighting of presidency
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the White House decorations earlier in the week, with the theme of "A Season of Peace and Light."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Morning Report — Congress braces for first 100 days
In today’s issue: As Republican lawmakers gear up for the 119th Congress, the House and Senate are bracing for differing challenges in the first 100 days of President-elect Trump’s administration. ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
'Happy Holidays': Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lights Up
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit in New York City on Wednesday, December 4, kicking off the holiday season for New Yorkers.The 70-year-old, 74-foot-high (23-meter-high) tree from ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Is the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting still happening tonight?
Ceremony will be held on December 4Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree celebrates its 92nd lighting ceremony
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit for the 2024 holiday season with a star-studded celebration. For the second year in a row, Kelly Clarkson hosted the special event.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
'Sacked in the morning' - Wolves boss O'Neil under fire
Wolves fans turned on Gary O'Neil by chanting he should be "sacked in the morning", with the manager seemingly clinging to his job after a 4-0 thrashing at Everton.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump names Peter Navarro, jailed for contempt of Congress, trade adviser
President-elect says Navarro, his former White House trade adviser, will focus on tariffs. Donald Trump said he would name former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as senior counselor for ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting: Photos, performances and celebrity appearances
Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting: Photos, performances and celebrity appearancesNBC News - Dec. 4 -
How to watch the star-studded Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting
Get the latest on the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting, including who's performing, how to watch, where to stream it, what time it kicks off and what to expect.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth drinking allegations and South Korean martial law chaos: Morning Rundown
Pete Hegseth’s drinking, Fox News, Kash Patel, South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, martial law, AT&T Verizon cyberattack, Hannah KobayashiNBC News - Dec. 4 -
Morning Report — Hegseth, Gabbard face uphill climb with Senate GOP
In today’s issue: Key nominees to President-elect Trump’s Cabinet are on shaky ground, as senators appear increasingly skeptical of their backgrounds — and aptitude to lead federal agencies. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
An Indigenous Group in Quebec Tries to Keep the Caribou Alive
The Canadian government is threatening to use emergency measures to protect three caribou herds at risk of dying out in Quebec.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
2024 Light the Lights 5PM News Mention
Micah Smith live at City & County Building for Light the Lights, Danielle Grant does weather from Civic Center ParkYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
2024 Light the Lights 507PM News Mention
Micah Smith live at City & County Building and explains what days and times you can watch the Light showYahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Watch live: Johnson hosts annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is hosting the annual Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday afternoon — marking the 60th anniversary of the event. "Spruce Wayne" is an 80-foot-tall Sitka spruce ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Congress faces shutdown dilemma that could mess with Trump's first 100 days
Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avert a government shutdown and is expected to kick the funding fight til early 2025 when President-elect Donald Trump will be in office.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Morning Report — Democrats bemoan party damage from Biden pardon
In today’s issue: President Biden knew that Sunday’s pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, after saying all year that he would not intervene, would set off howls from critics. He boarded Air Force One ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Democrats in Congress Criticize Biden’s Pardon of His Son Hunter
Lawmakers in the president’s own party, many of them moderates, said his decision to pardon his son was selfish and would further damage Americans’ waning faith in democracy and the rule of law.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Keeping the Peace: Talking Politics in the Workplace
A leader’s how-to guide for navigating and managing political conversations in the office.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
US ex-detective accused of kidnap and rape found dead on morning of trial
Roger Golubski, 71, accused of crimes spanning years, found dead in Kansas hours before jury selection set to begin. A former Kansas police detective accused of “the grossest acts of corruption a ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Follow the Lights to Miami’s Hot New Neighborhoods
Little River and MiMo, both once off travelers’ radar, capture the creative flavor of the city.The New York Times - Dec. 2
