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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 portsABC News - 7h -
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 - 9h -
How A.I. Could Reshape the Economic Geography of America
As the technology is widely adopted, some once-struggling midsize cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South may benefit, new research predicts.The New York Times - 16h -
'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin officially ends as prosecutor withdraws appeal
Prosecutors have abandoned efforts to appeal a New Mexico judge's decision to toss the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, ending the botched case.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck plane in deadly crash: US official
There are early indications that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, a U.S. official told ABC News.ABC News - 6h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 9h -
The Kurds are America’s allies — the US must defend them
To secure U.S. interests and reputation, Washington must deter Turkey’s aggression.The Hill - 10h -
Russia says 4 arrested in alleged bomb plots to kill senior Defense officials
The arrest announcement follows the death of Russia's Lt. Gen Igor Kirillov, who was killed on Dec. 17 by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter parked outside his apartment building.CBS News - 11h -
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 - 13h -
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 - 17h -
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 -
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 -
Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates
Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...The Guardian - 1d -
America's Christmas tree farms face new perils
Christmas tree farms are staring down a new set of dangers, including climate change-fueled weather disasters and a shifting labor market.NBC 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 -
The Best Bakeries in America
In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.The New York Times - 2d -
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 StatesABC News - 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 -
Only 1 hospital in northern Gaza now able to provide services, say officials
Health officials say there is just one hospital left providing humanitarian aid services in northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.ABC News - 2d -
Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency
Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.ABC News - 2d -
An Architect of Trump’s Tough Latin America Policies Is Named Envoy
A longtime proponent of harsh sanctions, Mauricio Claver-Carone was forced out of his job at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2022.The New York Times - 3d -
76ers star Joel Embiid ejected for arguing with officials after crashing into Victor Wembanyama in win over Spurs
Joel Embiid charged into Victor Wembanyama, and then erupted at the officials after being called for the offensive foul.Yahoo Sports - 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 -
Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker
Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda on Monday announced they had entered into official talks to merge and create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales.NBC News - 3d
