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Plane crash in Kazakhstan killed dozens but some on board survived, officials say
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani Airlines plane making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball in western Kazakhstan.CBS News - 33m -
Ex-Eagles LB Bergey dies at 79 after cancer battle
Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79.ESPN - 1h -
US officials use National Menorah Lighting to promote peace, unity
U.S. officials and religious leaders spoke about peace and hope at the National Menorah Lighting hosted in front of the White House Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. “We can all benefit ...The Hill - 1h -
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.BBC News - 3h -
Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.CBS News - 4h -
Officials report 29 survivors and 38 killed as plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Aircraft carrying 62 passengers and five crew was en route from Baku to Grozny in Chechnya . Twenty-nine people have survived after a passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines burst into ...The Guardian - 5h -
Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state
Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds. Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, ...The Guardian - 5h -
Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination after cat dies
Northwest Naturals voluntarily recalled a batch of raw frozen food after an indoor cat died of bird flu, Oregon officials said.NBC News - 6h -
20 big cats die from bird flu at Washington wildlife sanctuary
Bird flu ripped through a Washington state wildlife sanctuary, killing 20 big cats, the center said in a Facebook post, calling the deaths a "significant loss."NBC News - 6h -
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.BBC News - 8h -
Eagles legend Bill Bergey dies after long battle with cancer
Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey has died at the age of 79.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Long an unofficial symbol, bald eagle becomes official US bird
After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve. President Biden signed 50 bills into law Tuesday. Among them was ...The Hill - 9h -
With Biden's signature, bald eagle officially America's bird
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.CBS News - 10h -
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates
Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...The Guardian - 13h -
America's Christmas tree farms face new perils
Christmas tree farms are staring down a new set of dangers, including climate change-fueled weather disasters and a shifting labor market.NBC News - 14h -
20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu at a Washington Sanctuary
More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
President-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing ...ABC News - 1d -
Biden to Decide on U.S. Steel Sale After Key Panel Fails to Reach Consensus
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States sent its findings on Nippon Steel’s $15 billion proposed acquisition to Biden, who has 15 days to make a final decision.Inc. - 1d -
National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Do the upright thing.’ A petition to ban reclining on airplanes has garnered 186,000 signatures
Should you recline your seat while flying? An ad campaign says no, with a video showing the reasons the practice has fallen out of favor in the past decade.CNBC - 2d -
Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address
Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."NBC News - 10h -
Trump’s Mass Deportation Threat Divides Local Officials
Communities are divided on how much to cooperate with immigration agents. In San Diego, the sheriff has vowed to defy a new policy protecting migrants.The New York Times - 15h -
The Best Bakeries in America
In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.The New York Times - 1d -
The bald eagle is officially America's national bird after Biden's signature
The bald eagle has landed in U.S. Code as President Joe Biden signed a bill Tuesday making the predator the official national bird.NBC News - 1d -
Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US
President Joe Biden has made it official: The bald eagle is now the national bird of the United StatesABC News - 1d -
Trump says DoJ will ‘vigorously’ pursue death penalty after Biden commutations
Trump can’t reverse commutations of 37 people but says US will be ‘Nation of Law and Order’ when he is inaugurated. Donald Trump has said he will direct the justice department to “vigorously” ...The Guardian - 1d -
NFL Week 17 Power Rankings: Commanders' Jayden Daniels has his signature moment; Eagles drop out of top 5
Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 17 of the 2024 seasonCBS Sports - 1d -
Jaylen points out ‘one-sided' officiating in Celtics' loss to Magic
Jaylen Brown didn't seem thrilled with how the officials called the game in the Celtics' loss to the Magic on Monday night.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.CBS News - 1d -
2025 Super Bowl odds: Lots of movement at the top after notable Week 16 results involving Chiefs, Eagles, more
How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last weekCBS Sports - 1d -
Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency
Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.ABC News - 1d -
Nippon’s bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands after panel vetting deal deadlocked
President has already voiced opposition to Japanese company’s takeover planFinancial Times - 1d -
An Architect of Trump’s Tough Latin America Policies Is Named Envoy
A longtime proponent of harsh sanctions, Mauricio Claver-Carone was forced out of his job at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2022.The New York Times - 1d -
76ers star Joel Embiid ejected for arguing with officials after crashing into Victor Wembanyama in win over Spurs
Joel Embiid charged into Victor Wembanyama, and then erupted at the officials after being called for the offensive foul.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How a Georgia county official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring
The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the Georgia county's online infrastructure.CBS News - 2d -
How a Georgia official stood up to a Russian ransomware ring
2024 could go down as the worst year yet for ransomware attacks, in which hackers gain access to a computer server, lock up all the files and then demand payment to get the victims back online. For ...CBS News - 2d -
Wolves' Edwards fined again for criticizing officials
The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday's loss to the Warriors.ESPN - 2d -
Luigi Mangione's lawyer blasts New York officials for 'staged' perp walk
The attorney for Luigi Mangione, who has been accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, slammed New York City officials for what she referred to as a “staged” perp walk for her client ...The Hill - 2d -
Commanders stun Eagles | Falcons take NFC South lead after Cowboys top Bucs | Ohio State, Penn State roll
It was a weekend football frenzyCBS Sports - 2d -
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a deal was finally reached to fund the government, but was last week's Capitol Hill chaos preview of what's to come in 2025? Reps. Tony ...CBS News - 3d
