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Tobago’s push for greater autonomy fails at final hurdle

Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Pete Alonso 'doesn't appear to be' on Yankees' radar: report

Even with Juan Soto bolting the Bronx to join the Mets, the possibility of Pete Alonso winding up with the Yankees seems to be a remote one.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 10

Raymond Chandler's L.A. comes alive at auction, but 'crown jewel' fails to sell

Fans and collectors sought to connect with the hard-boiled detective writer's vision of Los Angeles in a recent auction of his personal items, including never-before-published writings.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 10

Man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO is ordered held without bail after brief court appearance in Pennsylvania

ABC News - Dec. 9

Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust

A Nevada commissioner ruled resoundingly against Mr. Murdoch, who was trying to give full control of his empire to his son Lachlan and lock in Fox News’s right-wing editorial slant.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Investigators of C.E.O.’s Killing Are Questioning a Man in Pennsylvania

A law enforcement officer said a suspect had been identified by someone who spotted him in a restaurant in Altoona.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Ant Group gets new CEO as billionaire founder Jack Ma talks up AI in rare appearance

Alibaba and Ant Group co-founder Jack Ma said the AI era over the next 20 years would "exceed everyone's imagination."

CNBC - Dec. 9

Head of Syria's biggest rebel faction in first appearance since Assad's fall calls it "a victory to the Islamic nation."

ABC News - Dec. 8

Rafael Espinoza retains featherweight title via TKO after Robeisy Ramirez appears to quit mid-fight

Ramirez claimed he had double vision after being hit by illegal elbows in the previous round

CBS Sports - Dec. 8

Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive

ABC News - Dec. 7

Video appears to show protesters in Homs, Syria taking down statues

Video posted to social media appears to show protesters in Homs, Syria attempting to take down a statue of Hafez al-Assad. This comes as Syrian rebels have claimed to have taken control of Homs.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Wallace and Gromit in surprise appearance on Strictly

The stop motion duo appeared "live via video link" to announce Strictly's voting terms and conditions.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Motion to impeach South Korean president fails after vote boycott

Dramatic walkout by members of Yoon Suk Yeol’s party leads assembly speaker to declare vote invalid. A motion to impeach the South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, over his ill-fated declaration of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Effort to impeach South Korean president fails after ruling party walkout

Opposition leaders hoping to oust South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief declaration of martial law hit a roadblock Saturday, after members of the ruling party left the room, ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

'That is extraordinary' - Marsh fails to review phantom edge

Australia's Mitchell Marsh is dismissed in "extraordinary" fashion during the second Test vs India - failing to review a non-existent edge off Ravichandran Ashwin.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Surprise Premier League club plot January move for Chelsea ace who’s made 11 appearances

West Ham are looking to strengthen their defensive options and are interested in signing Tosin Adarabioyo according to reports.Adarabioyo only arrived at Chelsea in the summer on a free transfer ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance

Melania Trump — set to return to the White House in January as first lady — showcased her new Christmas ornament collection during a recent appearance on Fox News. “After I left the White House, I ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Giants' Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after suffering a hip flexor injury during Thursday's practice.

ESPN - Dec. 6

CFPB sues Comerica Bank, alleging it failed to administer federal benefits program

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of intentionally terminating calls and mishandling fraud complaints.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Uphold Tennessee Law on Transgender Care

Assessing the court’s ultimate direction was complicated by the silence of one justice in the conservative majority, Neil M. Gorsuch, the author of a key case on employment discrimination. The ...

The New York Times - Dec. 6

The Biggest Business Fails of 2024

What do a global IT outage, glue on pizza, and the decline of an aviation giant have in common?

Inc. - Dec. 6

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

BBC News - Dec. 6

The Big Question: is the US economy exceptional — or overhyped?

Three FT pieces this week explore the soaraway, world-beating success of American business. But can it last?

Financial Times - Dec. 6

LeBron (foot) questionable for Lakers-Hawks

LeBron James, who has played in all 22 games for L.A. so far, is listed as questionable for the Lakers' game Friday against the Hawks because of soreness in his left foot.

ESPN - Dec. 5

Woman accused of sneaking onto Delta flight appears in front of New York judge

The woman accused of sneaking onto a transatlantic Delta Air Lines flight to Paris last week appeared in front of a federal judge in New York City on Thursday. CBS News New York reporter Elijah ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays

Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Woman accused of hiding on plane appears in court

The Russian woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris has been charged with knowingly and intentionally secreting herself aboard an airplane.

ABC News - Dec. 5

OpenAI appears poised to launch ChatGPT Pro subscription plans at $200 USD per month

Screenshots posted on X by third-party AI engineer Tibor Blaho show the new tier, ChatGPT Pro, priced at $200 U.S. dollars per month.

VentureBeat - Dec. 5

South Korean Military Leaders Describe Confusion During Failed Crackdown

Top military officials offered the first inside account of when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Mr. Yoon faces impeachment on Saturday, and massive protests against him are planned.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration

Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.

ABC News - Dec. 4

Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting: Photos, performances and celebrity appearances

NBC News - Dec. 4

US supreme court conservatives appear ready to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care

Justices suggest US v Skrmetti case challenging state’s ban on treatments for trans minors differs from other cases due to medical ramifications. Protesters rally as supreme court considers ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Supreme Court Latest: Majority of justices appear likely to uphold state ban on transgender care

The Supreme Court has heard arguments in just its second major transgender rights case, a challenge to a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming care for minors

ABC News - Dec. 4

Founder of Failed Crypto Lending Platform Celsius Network Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Alexander Mashinsky faces decades in prison after illegally manipulating prices and admitting to commodities and securities fraud.

Inc. - Dec. 4

Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid

Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vessels

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Suspect in notorious cold case murders to appear in court

"It was an absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied homicide," police said after Perry Kouroumblis was arrested.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Some Republican senators appear tepid on Hegseth amid new misconduct claims

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Hegseth dodges questions on alleged sexual, financial misconduct

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, dodged more questions on alleged sexual and financial misconduct carried out while he served as the head of a veterans' ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Trump appears to threaten Hamas with 'all hell to pay' over hostages

The US president-elect vows a response if captives in Gaza are not released by the time he returns to the White House.

BBC News - Dec. 3

2 Delta attendants fail breathalyzer test before international flight

Delta says it pulled pair of crew members from duty after random screening by Dutch authorities.

CBS News - Dec. 2

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