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Biden's lame-duck Ukraine request faces slim chances in Congress
Lawmakers see a slim chance of passing President Biden’s request for $24 billion in funding related to Ukraine, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for any new funding to be pushed ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
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"The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood on the inspiration for her surprising new work
Margaret Atwood is best known as the author of "The Handmaid's Tale" and over a dozen other novels, but she decided to branch out for her latest release. "Paper Boat" is a compilation of 60 years' ...CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Aspiring UK author shoots up bestseller lists after viral social media post
Vicky Ball expressed delight on X at selling two novels at an event – then catapulted up Amazon’s book charts. An aspiring author who went viral after selling two books at an event has described ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Idaho murder suspect recaptured after walking away from prison work camp: Authorities
A murder suspect who walked away from a correctional facility in Idaho has been recaptured after a 24-hour manhunt, authorities said.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Online library drops its legal battle to provide free e-books without publishers' permission
A prolonged and closely watched copyright case involving an online library’s unauthorized offering of free e-books has ended after the Internet Archive decided not to fight an appeal’s court’s ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Meta Platforms provides another reason to own oil-and-gas driller Coterra Energy
"I continue to like Coterra very much," Jim Cramer said.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Mexican authorities investigate deaths of 13 children possibly linked to contaminated IV bags
Mexican health authorities are investigating the death of thirteen children in Mexico after being infected with a bacteria that most probably originated in IV feeding bags.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Opposition party leader arrested as Georgia authorities try to curb protests over ending EU talks
Georgian police have raided the offices of an opposition party and arrested its leader in an apparent attempt to squelch a wave of mass protests over the decision to suspend negotiations on joining ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Suspected gunman dead after California school shooting injures two students, authorities say
Officials in Butte County in Northern California say a gunman wounded two students at an elementary school and was found dead from an apparent, self-inflicted gunshot wound. NBC News' Liz Kreutz ...NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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 -
French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel
Authorities say ‘numerous’ boats set out to sea and that one called for help after hitting a sandbank off the Pas-de-Calais region. The French navy rescued 85 migrants trying to cross the Channel ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Mexican Authorities Seize 20 Million Doses of Fentanyl in Record Haul
The operation comes after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened tariffs on Mexico if the country did not crack down on fentanyl.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this yearABC News - Dec. 4 -
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when it makes its “Raw” debut on NetflixABC News - Dec. 4 -
WWE is seeking a bigger stage and Netflix, pushing for more live events, is providing it
WWE will perform on a stage next month that could be vastly larger than its current home on cable television when it makes its “Raw” debut on NetflixABC News - Dec. 4 -
Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report
A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.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 -
A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media
The wife of an investigative journalist in Guinea says her husband had been abducted in Guinea’s capital, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent mediaABC News - Dec. 4 -
Authorities hold briefing on United Healthcare CEO shooting
Watch live coverage as the New York Police Department and other authorities hold a briefing on the fatal shooting of the United Healthcare CEO in New York City.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Belgian authorities open fraud probe into former EU justice chief days after his mandate ended
Belgian authorities say they have opened a fraud investigation into the former European Union justice chief, just days after his mandate endedABC News - Dec. 4 -
Woman Looking for Cat May Have Fallen Into Sinkhole, Authorities Say
The authorities in Pennsylvania said they had been searching the sinkhole for the 64-year-old woman, and would continue until she is found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
How to watch Providence Friars vs. BYU Cougars: NCAA Basketball live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds
How to watch Providence vs. Brigham Young basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Free Black Ops 6 Gameplay Trial Is Coming This Month, Provides Access To Zombies And Multiplayer
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has enjoyed a positive reception since its launch in October, due in no small part to the amount of high-quality content regularly being added to the game. Its latest ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Here’s how investors will be affected by BlackRock’s $12 billion purchase of private-credit provider HPS
In a widely anticipated announcement, BlackRock said it had reached an agreement to buy HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in stock.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say
Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...The Guardian - 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 -
Groups urge Congress to rein in federal bureaucracy after Supreme Court slashes agency authority
A coalition of 19 conservative and libertarian groups sent a letter to congressional leaders Wednesday urging them to act after a major Supreme Court decision clawing back federal agency power. The ...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 -
Ravens coach John Harbaugh provides cryptic response when asked about Diontae Johnson's status following DNP
A former Pro Bowler, Johnson was Carolina's leading receiver when the Ravens acquired him in October. In five games with Baltimore, Johnson has just one catch.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Avalanche Provide Injury Updates On Multiple Players; Key Winger Could Return Soon
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar provided some injury updates on multiple players, including Ross Colton, who will join the team on its upcoming five-game road trip.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2 -
Swiss authorities release right-to-die activist after ruling out homicide in 'suicide capsule' case
Swiss prosecutors say a right-to-die activist was released after more than two months in police custody over the reported first use of a so-called “suicide capsule,” after ruling out the ...ABC News - Dec. 2
