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Federal Judge Upholds Racial Preferences in Naval Academy Admissions

A group that successfully challenged affirmative action at the Supreme Court had also sued the military academies. But, the judge said, “the U.S. Naval Academy is distinct from a civilian university.”

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Daniel Penny jury is unable to come to a unanimous decision on the manslaughter charge

The jury in the Daniel Penny trial is currently unable to come to a unanimous decision on the second degree manslaughter charge against him. NBC News' Rehema Ellis and Angela Cenedella reports on ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Federal appeals court upholds TikTok ban

A panel of federal judges voted unanimously to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the United States if the app's Chinese parent company does not sell to an American owner. NBC News' Savannah ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.

A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.

NBC News - 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

Daniel Penny jury currently unable to come to unanimous decision on manslaughter charge

The jury in the Daniel Penny trial is currently unable to come to a unanimous decision on the second degree manslaughter charge against him. NBC News' George Solis reports on what could happen next ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

Investors up bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cut after US jobs data – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as American private sector adds 227,000 jobs in November. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Stephen Miller: Trump will tell at-home federal workers to return to office

Stephen Miller, who has been tapped to serve as White House deputy chief of staff for policy, says President-elect Trump will order federal workers to return to the office and not work remotely. ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

When They Hear Plants Cry, Moths Make a Decision

A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important reproductive choices.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris faces federal judge

A Russian national who snuck aboard a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris last week without a boarding pass appeared before a federal judge in New York after being returned ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

Federal Judge Rejects Boeing’s Guilty Plea Related to 737 Max Crashes

The agreement, opposed by some victims’ families, would have required the aviation company to pay a fine of up to $487 million and invest in additional safety measures.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Anthem reverses controversial anesthesia coverage decision amid blowback

One of the country’s largest insurers said Thursday it was pulling back a change in how it would pay for anesthesia care in certain states, after doctors and politicians loudly protested. Anthem ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Memphis Says It Will Not Yet Agree to Federal Oversight of Police Department

The city’s mayor reiterated his reluctance to enter a consent decree after the Justice Department found a pattern of discrimination and excessive force by its officers.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Don’t like federal bathroom resolutions? Blame the mainstream left.

The adult, truth-telling center-left must now expel from respectability what has become the infantile, cowardly, sycophantic mainstream left. And we must do so with the same breadth and depth with ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

How airlines are responding to federal crack down on junk fees

Several airline executives appeared at a tense congressional hearing Wednesday, where Senators from both parties grilled them over allegations of gouging customers when it comes to "junk fees" for ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

Effort to cut federal workforce takes aim at key US jobs engine

Government and healthcare have emerged as biggest source of American employment, particularly for knowledge workers

Financial Times - Dec. 5

How Supreme Court decision could transform transgender health care

The Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a Tennessee law restricting gender transition treatments for minors. NBC News' Jo Yurcaba discusses the potential far-reaching implications of the case and ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Why President Yoon Made a Fateful Decision by Declaring Martial Law

A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Bengals place kicker Evan McPherson on injured reserve, sign Cade York to practice squad

Cincinnati has a shake-up at kicker

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Supreme Court Decision Could Affect Other Trans Rights Cases

The ruling could set a precedent for several challenges to state laws regarding sports participation, bathroom use and health care for adults.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Oil prices end lower as investors look to OPEC+ decision

U.S. oil futures finished lower Wednesday, as pressure from uncertainty a day ahead of a decision by major oil producers on output levels outweighed support from weekly U.S. data showing a crude ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Source: Soto nearing decision on free agency

Juan Soto's free agency is nearing its final stages, with a source saying the star could pick his destination by the end of this week.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager

Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Kerr calls out Podz's decision-making after Warriors' loss to Nuggets

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had strong words about guard Brandin Podziemski after Golden State's 119-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Shamed into silence online: the sexualised, personal hate reserved for Somali women | Sahra Ahmed Koshin

Somali women who speak out on social media can expect fake nude images and degrading abuse. But some are fighting back. Social media has given Somali women the space to be free, to organise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Breaking down South Korea's decision to lift martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol lifted his martial law order just hours after he announced that the country would be subject to military rule. The country's parliament voted to reject the ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Comer highlights bill challenging work from home deal for federal employees

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Tuesday highlighted a bill he previously introduced that challenges a deal for hybrid work protections of federal employees. “THOUSANDS of federal employees just landed ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Newsom says he's disappointed by Biden's decision to pardon son

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he is disappointed by President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, according to a Tuesday report. “With everything the president and his family ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Biden doesn't offer more on Hunter Biden pardon decision reversal

President Biden did not offer more details on his reversal regarding a pardon for his son Hunter Biden. Zeke Miller, the chief White House correspondent for the Associated Press, joins CBS News ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Why Making the Same Decisions Over and Over Led Stellantis’ CEO to Resign

The departure of Carlos Tavares from the automotive giant he helped create follows his inability to move on from previously successful strategies when faced with new, shifting challenges.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Lawmakers react to President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden

Some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, in fears that it could undermine trust in the court system. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Once again, polls missed a decisive slice of Trump voters in 2024

As America’s pollsters and polling aggregators conduct their postmortems on the 2024 presidential election, some are already saying that their pre-election surveys got it right, noting the close ...

NBC News - Dec. 3