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Trump White House seeks to limit staff who have direct access to the president

The number of individuals with direct access to the president will be more limited when Donald Trump takes office in two weeks.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Southern California prepares for "life-threatening" windstorm

Several weather warnings will go into effect Tuesday for a "life-threatening" windstorm in Southern California.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Biden creating two national monuments in California

President Biden is creating two new national monuments in California, the White House announced Tuesday. Biden will officially designate the Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

California sheriff is Trump's blue-state ally

Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

MLB rumors: Royals bring back Michael Lorenzen, Nolan Arenado targets AL East team, Astros set budget limit

Here are your hot stove rumors for Monday, Jan. 6

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - Jan. 6

FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods

The FDA set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruit, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to reduce kids’ exposure to the toxic metal.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning medical need

Only 30% of beneficiaries who lost a limb in 2016 received a prosthesis within three years, a report found.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Man charged with aiding Daniel Khalife after escape

Imran Chowdury, 25, from east London has been charged with assisting Khalife, the Met Police says.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Monday will be a tougher test for the system, though snow could limit traffic.

The tolls were introduced just past midnight on Sunday. Officials are still assessing how they are affecting traffic patterns in New York City.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president

Exclusive: David Neuberger believes lack of access to state-funded lawyers for family disputes is ‘wrong in principle’. The former president of the supreme court has said parents are being deprived ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Social order in Gaza will collapse if Israel ends cooperation with UN aid agency, official says

Unrwa senior officer describes 60,000 people sheltering in school buildings sharing 12 bathrooms, but says without aid things will get worse. Social order in Gaza is likely to collapse further if ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

How to maximize your 401(k) plan in 2025 with higher limits, bigger catch-up contributions

If you're eager to save more for retirement, you could be overlooking ways to maximize your 401(k) plan, including key changes for 2025. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Jan. 5

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed last year inside the war operations room, aide says

A senior Hezbollah security official says leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year while inside the militant group’s war operations room

ABC News - Jan. 5

Biden's National-Security Aides Wanted to Keep Steel Deal Alive

The president went against top national-security aides when deciding to tank a Japanese takeover of U.S. Steel and instead align with domestic advisers, bolstering his pro-union legacy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4

Tornado Confirmed in Northern California

A warning covering an area with about 2,200 residents told people to take shelter because flying debris was expected.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Latest news on deadly California plane crash

The NTSB is investigating a plane crash in Fullerton, California, where two died and at least 19 were injured. CBS News Los Angeles' Kara Finnstrom breaks down what's known about the crash.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Rafael Campos the feel-good winner at Kapalua. New PGA Tour system might limit these tales

Rafael Campos might be the happiest player at Kapalua for The Sentry

ABC News - Jan. 3

Time runs out on Biden’s aid to Ukraine — and on Putin’s nuclear threats

There probably was less to Russia’s nuclear threats than the Biden administration made of them.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees after Kyiv shuts off Russian gas pipeline

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

California gas car ban faces uncertain future

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden administration recently approved California’s effort to ban ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California

In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...