Eagle Becomes Official

The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States

The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official.

The New York Times - 3h

Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports

ABC News - 10h

Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike in Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say

The Israeli military said it had struck a vehicle containing a “terrorist cell” in the Nuseirat area of Gaza.

The New York Times - 12h

‘No One Understood’ This College Football Sensation Would Become a Star

Cameron Skattebo graduated high school without an F.B.S. scholarship offer. Now, the Arizona State player is a cult hero.

The New York Times - 14h

As older Americans downsize, over 20 million homes could become available—but they're not where young people want to move

"Empty nesters" downsizing isn't likely to be the solution to the housing shortages facing major U.S. cities, recent Zillow research finds.

CNBC - 2d

With questions at quarterback, Eagles bring back a familiar face

With Jalen Hurts in concussion protocol and Kenny Pickett dealing with a rib injury, the Eagles on Thursday re-signed quarterback Ian Book.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Syrian Government Forces Hunt for a Senior Assad Official

Syria’s new government is searching for a senior official from the Assad dictatorship and for military forces loyal to the ousted president.

The New York Times - 12h

Ohio corrections officer killed by inmate on Christmas, officials say

"The loss of a staff person is difficult, but to lose a family member on Christmas Day at the hands of someone in our custody is a tragedy beyond comprehension."

The Hill - 12h

Trump nominates Miami-Dade official as Panama ambassador amid canal row

Announcement comes as Trump has threatened to reassert control over canal, which US handed to Panama in 1999. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated the Miami-Dade county commissioner ...

The Guardian - 15h

Are we becoming a post-literate society?

Technology has changed the way many of us consume information, from complex pieces of writing to short video clips

Financial Times - 18h

Prison guard dead after Christmas morning assault by inmate, officials say

A corrections officer died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning, authorities say.

CBS News - 20h

Becoming Madonna review – a megastar’s extraordinary ascent to pop royalty

The singer’s journey to the top is retold through archive clips and audio, efficiently albeit perhaps too straightforwardly. The story of Madonna’s leap to stratospheric celebrity is breathlessly ...

The Guardian - 22h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Eagles injury report: Statuses for Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett

The Eagles on Christmas released their first injury report of Week 17 as they prepare to face the Cowboys.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds becomes symbol of sacrifice

An Israeli soldier who died more than 400 days after being wounded in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza now symbolizes the sacrifice of fallen fighters

ABC News - 1d

Better Man review – Robbie Williams becomes CGI chimp in surreal biopic

A candid look at the toxic force of envy that drove his musical career but turned a talented musician into a deeply unhappy man. But why the CGI?. Robbie Williams – only he is a chimp! This is a ...

The Guardian - 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 - 2d

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 States

ABC News - 2d

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back pleads guilty to fraud charges

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.

CBS News - 2d

Eagles will see a different Cooper Rush in critical Cowboys rematch

While they have been eliminated from postseason contention, it's Cooper Rush and the Cowboys who are standing between the Eagles and their 11th division title in the last 24 years.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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 - 2d

‘I’m obsessed’: parkrun becomes a Christmas Day ritual for some

For enthusiasts, the festive period would not be complete without doing the 5km run alongside jogging Santas. For some, the idea of a Christmas that contains any more exertion than reaching for the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers

Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.

BBC News - 2d

The migrants who face becoming political pawns again

Many of those bussed in by the Texas governor have been absorbed by Chicago but could now have their lives upturned again

Financial Times - 3d

UAE becomes Africa’s biggest investor amid rights concerns

Activists alarmed at emirati companies’ poor record on labour rights and fear projects may fail to address environmental concerns. The United Arab Emirates has become the largest backer of new ...

The Guardian - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d