Top government official in French territory of Mayotte says the death toll from Cyclone Chido is 'several hundred'

Cops shot, possible explosive devices found after truck hits crowd in New Orleans, officials say

At least 10 people are dead and dozens more are injured after a truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS News' Michael George and Kati Weis have more.

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Federal official says suspect who drove into New Orleans crowd is believed to be dead

A federal official says the suspect who drove into a crowd on New Orleans' Bourbon Street is believed to be dead. NBC News' Tom Winter has details on the incident and the ongoing investigation.

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Number of US venture capital firms falls as cash flows to tech’s top investors

Risk-averse financial institutions concentrate money on biggest Silicon Valley VCs in trend that threatens smaller groups

Financial Times - 5d

Vehicle plowing into pedestrians in New Orleans was a deliberate act, officials say

Officials in New Orleans said at least 10 people were killed when a vehicle was deliberately driven into pedestrians celebrating New Year's Eve in Bourbon Street.

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The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...

The Hill - 5d

One hundred million fans cannot make you famous

Mass, cross-generational audiences have disappeared and even MrBeast can’t find them

Financial Times - 5d

Macau 2024 casino revenues top official estimate but below pre-pandemic levels

Yahoo News - 5d

Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools

Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after ...

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Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box, South Korea says

A second black box, which was damaged in the crash, will be sent to the US for analysis.

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CFP quarterfinal reactions: Penn State advances & G5 officially OUT with Boise State loss | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman break down Penn State's 31-14 victory vs. Boise State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

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Top Venezuelan pianist urges music world to snub youth orchestra linked to Maduro

Gabriela Montero asks promoters to cut ties with El Sistema on 2025 Europe tour, after alleged theft of election. One of Venezuela’s most celebrated musicians, the pianist Gabriela Montero, has ...

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Trump Says He Plans to Attend Carter’s Funeral

In wide-ranging remarks at a New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect also predicted that Mike Johnson would secure enough votes to be re-elected as House speaker.

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Penguins' Top Defenseman Placed On Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh's blue line health continues to be a concern as yet another top-four defenseman heads to IR

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Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

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North Carolina Gov Cooper commutes sentences of 15 death row inmates on final day in office

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) on Tuesday commuted the death sentences of 15 inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole, coinciding with New Year’s Eve and his final day in ...

The Hill - 6d

'We're all considering death all the time': Willem Dafoe on new vampire film Nosferatu

Willem Dafoe reflects on the appeal of Dracula: "It's interesting to have the undead visit the living".

BBC News - 6d

Trotter's 10 Trends: Inside Arizona's offensive dichotomy, how Ian Jackson is sparking UNC and top takeaways

Baylor's 3-point defense and San Diego State's internal development are other trends that Isaac Trotter is tracking

CBS Sports - 6d

Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials for intimidating judges

Chief Justice John Roberts condemned elected officials who have intimidated judges and defied court rulings, highlighting them in his year-end report Tuesday as part of what Roberts called ...