Trump dials back key part of Gaza takeover idea amid questions, criticism: ANALYSIS

The perfect hire for Caleb Williams? We answer key questions on the Bears hiring Ben Johnson

Johnson helped turn the Lions' offense into the league's top scoring unit, but can he revive the Bears?

ESPN - Jan. 21

Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

Analysis of President Trump's first day in office and what to expect

CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President Trump's first day in office and what to expect from his second term in Washington.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Hamas Is Effectively Back in Control in Gaza

After Israeli troops stood down when a cease-fire came into effect in the Gaza Strip, Hamas began sending thousands of its forces into the streets in a show of force.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20

Biden grants last-minute pardons to family and Trump critics

Before leaving office, President Biden issued a series of pardons to people who could be targeted with President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, including members of his family, Dr. ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

The key moments in Trump’s big speech

The president made a lot of promises, from more drilling to renaming the Gulf of Mexico

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Will Trump rise above his critics to put ‘America First’?

Or will his pardon of January 6 protesters keep doing what his critics have done?

The Hill - Jan. 20

Hamas Tries to Show It’s Back in Charge of Gaza

Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Key events that led to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza

The ceasefire agreement in the Gaza war follows 15 months of fighting between Israel and Hamas.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Trump's Middle East envoy is considering a visit to the Gaza Strip amid ceasefire deal

President-elect Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is considering a visit to the war-torn Gaza Strip as part of his efforts to keep a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on ...

NBC News - Jan. 18

Danielle Collins hits back at Australian Open critics: ‘Six sponsorship opportunities came up this tournament’

Danielle Collins has hit back at criticism of her goading of the Australian Open crowd, saying: “I don’t care what some guy living in his basement is writing on the internet.” Collins, the American ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

The CEO of Target Says 1 Key Question Identifies Highly Effective Leaders. Here’s Why It Works So Well

Recruiting is great. But isn’t it even better to find great leaders and promote from within?

Inc. - Jan. 18

Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Delayed Amid Disagreements

Rifts with Hamas and a far-right minister’s threat to resign complicated progress toward the Israeli cabinet’s vote on the deal, which includes the release of hostages.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Trump's choice for treasury secretary questioned on the economy

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, was pressed about Trump's economic plans at his Senate confirmation hearing. NBC News' Garrett Haake reports.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Stephen Curry fires back at online critics of his comments on Warriors' trade talk

"Anybody that thinks I'm OK with just being on an average basketball team is insane."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Black Women Defend Mayor Karen Bass Amid Criticism of Wildfire Response

Many celebrities and politicians have criticized Karen Bass for her city’s response to the wildfires, but her defenders say she is being held to a double standard.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Gaza deal should benefit Netanyahu in short term, but he is critically exposed

Israeli PM must appease his coalition to avoid fresh elections, as well as reckoning with unpredictable Trump. Middle East crisis – live updates The nature of Israel’s febrile coalition ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

The key to dealing with Trump is for Europe not to play the victim

EU member states should not be in a hurry to appease the new US president

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires

ABC News - Jan. 13

Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees

The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

An out-of-the box idea for China and Trump

Washington and Beijing should conduct a joint intervention on the renminbi

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Hiring Mike Vrabel was the easy part for Patriots ownership. Now the heavy lifting begins with 3 hard questions

The players who can’t get with the program when it comes to being a pro — knowing the scheme and playbook, practicing hard, being on time, showing up in the offseason — will not make it.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza

Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Stavridis says Trump’s plan for Greenland ‘not a crazy idea’

James Stavridis, former NATO supreme allied commander, said he doesn’t think President-elect Trump’s comments about Greenland are “crazy." “It’s not a crazy idea.… We could do an awful lot in terms ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Democratic officials facing questions, criticism from Los Angeles area residents over fire response

On Saturday, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley presented a united front at a press briefing, following reports the mayor had dismissed the chief over her ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Trump's return to power has old critics and skeptics reconciling with a new 'normal'

Across the spectrum of American society, leaders who once shunned Trump or battled him are now seeking to bolster their ties or extend olive branches.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Pats needed answer to this key question during Ben Johnson interview

Phil Perry provides intel on the Patriots' interview with Ben Johnson for their head coaching job on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Trump declines to criticize Supreme Court after justices greenlight sentencing

President-elect Trump responded to the Supreme Court’s decision allowing his hush money criminal case sentencing to move forward by not criticizing the justices, instead going after his trial ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Los Angeles officials face questions, criticism as out-of-control wildfires continue to rage

Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about ...

CBS News - Jan. 9

Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope Francis calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’

Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and shameful”.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Carter funeral brings Trump together with presidents he's criticized

President-elect Trump will join the other four living American presidents Thursday at former President Carter’s funeral service in Washington, putting him side by side with Democratic predecessors ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

The key question underlying Badenoch’s call for grooming gangs probe

Tory leader says there was a failure to ‘join dots’, taking a different view to police on how to address issue

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Blinken and French Diplomat Criticize Trump’s Talk of Taking Greenland

In Paris, the two officials acknowledged potential strains on alliances with the return of Donald J. Trump to power, but said their countries would try to maintain strong ties.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Germany warns Trump after Greenland takeover threat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sent a warning to President-elect Trump over border rules as the incoming president continues his threat of taking over Greenland. Scholz said Wednesday that he spoke ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Biden says he hasn't decided on preemptive pardons for Trump critics

President Biden said in a new interview that he had not yet decided whether to issue preemptive pardons to critics of President-elect Trump, such as former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) or Anthony ...