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DOJ asks court to reject TikTok bid to block ban

The Department of Justice (DOJ) asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to reject TikTok’s bid to put a law that could ban the app on hold while it appeals to the Supreme Court. The law, which ...

The Hill - Dec. 12

Man Found in Syria Appears to Be a Missing American

The man told reporters that his name was Travis Timmerman and that he had entered Syria on a religious pilgrimage. He said that he had been detained for months.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister

Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.

BBC News - Dec. 12

An Article on Hysterectomies Asks What Might Have Been Lost

Rachel E. Gross, a health reporter, was used to asking tough questions, but here her reporting presented a new challenge: Some patients didn’t know which organs had been removed from their bodies.

The New York Times - Dec. 12

UK property asking prices set to rise by 4% in 2025

Average mortgage rates are also predicted to fall to around 4% by the end of next year, says Rightmove.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12

An explosion in the Afghan capital kills the Taliban refugee minister

A suicide bombing in the Afghan capital has killed the Taliban refugee minister and two others in the most brazen attack on a member of the Taliban inner circle since they returned to power three ...

ABC News - Dec. 11

First minister's Christmas card to go to auction

Jane Barlow's photograph of Loch Faskally has been unveiled as the first minister's Christmas card.

BBC News - Dec. 11

Stephen Colbert Asks Damning Question About Donald Trump's Nominees

The "Late Show" host also spotted a hilarious "redeeming" quality in one.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Body found in search for woman stuck in estuary mud

Shona Campbell reported getting into difficulties on the Solway Firth in Dumfries and Galloway.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Accused killer asked 'how to get away with murder'

A criminology student asked tutors about murders before stabbing a woman to death, a court hears.

BBC News - Dec. 10

LGBTQ advocates ask leadership to torpedo Kids Online Safety Act

Advocates for the LGBTQ community asked Democratic congressional leaders to reject the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), arguing Monday that it could stifle access to important information online. In ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Grenade found in carry-on luggage at LaGuardia: TSA

The Transportation Security Administration found a grenade inside a man’s carry-on luggage at LaGuardia International Airport on Monday. “Yes, it's a real grenade. Fortunately it was inert,” TSA ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Europe Asks: Is It Time for Syria's Refugees to Go Home?

While governments urge caution, calls are rising across Europe for Syrians who fled the Assad regime to return.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10

TikTok asks for emergency pause to looming US ban

The app says the Supreme Court - and incoming Trump administration - needs more time to consider the case.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Asked & Answered, Week 14: Who’s more hopeless, Jets or Bears?

The Bears and Jets entered this season with high hopes, only to be a combined 7-19 and out of the playoff picture.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Syrian government still functioning: Prime minister

Syria’s prime minister said the country’s government is still functioning and most cabinet ministers are still working, even after rebels entered Damascus and President Bashar Assad fled the ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Billie Eilish on what she's found "liberating"

With her album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas), Billie Eilish is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there – from finding a new voice ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

Burkina Faso junta appoints new prime minister

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has appointed a new prime minister, a day after dissolving the government without providing any reason

ABC News - Dec. 8

A ‘Clean Girl’ Influencer’s Lawsuit Asks: Can You Copyright a Vibe?

One influencer is suing another, accusing her of copying her minimalist aesthetic on social media. It turns out there is a lot of gray area in shades of beige.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs

A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue

New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Vance, GOP committees ask Supreme Court to strike down coordination limits

Vice President-elect JD Vance and Republican committees asked the Supreme Court to overturn federal limits that restrict political parties from coordinating spending with candidates on the grounds ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

Woman Who Fell Into Sinkhole Is Found Dead

After searching since Tuesday, the authorities in Unity Township, Pa., on Friday found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, 64, who disappeared while searching for her cat.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Body of grandma found at site of abandoned Pennsylvania mine

The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Body found of Pennsylvania woman who fell into sinkhole

Authorities have found the body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania woman who fell into a sinkhole while looking for her cat. CBS News affiliate KDKA has the latest details.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Ask a stylist: finding the forever party piece

From the classic tux to a dramatic frock that shouts ‘festive’ — how to choose the looks you’ll wear and wear

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Inc. Regionals: 5 Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

Applying to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in your part of the country is easier than ever.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Macron wants new prime minister and government quickly

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Michel Barnier resigns as French prime minister

Move comes after government was ousted by MPs in vote of no confidence

Financial Times - Dec. 5

French Prime Minister Barnier submits his resignation

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe

Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputy

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time

Southern giant hornets, sometimes referred to as "murder hornets," have been found in Spain — the first detection in Europe. The hornets are a threat to bees.

NBC News - Dec. 5

French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote

France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Trump asks to dismiss Georgia election interference case over presidential immunity

Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case should be dismissed because a sitting president is immune from criminal prosecution, Trump's attorney argued Wednesday.

ABC News - Dec. 4

City minister warns FCA on ‘name and shame’ plans

Tulip Siddiq says UK financial watchdog should consider rowing back further on its proposals for company scrutiny

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Trump asks Whatley to return as RNC chair

President-elect Trump said Wednesday that he asked Michael Whatley to stay on for another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) following the party's successful 2024 election ...

The Hill - Dec. 4