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U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan

The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.

The New York Times - 1d

Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.

Wired - 1d

5 takeaways from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago press conference

President-elect Trump faced the media at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Tuesday, the day after Congress had certified his victory in November’s election. The press conference came 13 days ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump makes apparent push for new era of American Imperialism in wide-ranging press conference

President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he refused to rule out using military force to take over the Panama Canal and Greenland, as well as “economic force” to annex Canada. NBC ...

NBC News - 1d

Fact-Checking Trump’s Press Conference at Mar-a-Lago

The president-elect made inaccurate claims about his predecessor’s energy policies and repeated familiar falsehoods on a number of topics.

The New York Times - 1d

12:30 Report — Trump presses idea of taking over Greenland

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Washington, D.C., just looks so magical from the snow. Another winter storm is possible this weekend, but that’s still up in the air (ha, get it?). Here’s what’s ...

The Hill - 1d

Stocks appear ‘rate sensitive once again’ as bond yields press higher

Rising interest rates in the bond market seems to be weighing on stocks, as investors wait for an upcoming U.S. jobs report and for Wall Street banks to kick off corporate earnings season.

MarketWatch - 2d

5 smart CD moves to make this January

CD interest rates are down slightly, but they can still be a good investment in 2025. Here are five steps to take now.

CBS News - 2d

Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist’s body found in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar had reported on alleged corruption in the construction industry and had a popular YouTube channel . Indian media rights groups have called for an investigation after the body of a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Ukraine presses attacks in Russia's Kursk region

Zelenskyy says he will urge allies to boost his country's air defenses this week

ABC News - 3d

Brennan presses Homan on Trump administration's deportation plans

CBS News’s Margaret Brennan pressed President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan on the next administration’s mass deportation plans. Homan joined Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where ...

The Hill - 3d

Meet the Press – January 5, 2025

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short

NBC News - 3d

Almanac: January 5

"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.

CBS News - 3d

Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.

The New York Times - 4d

Schumer presses Thune for briefings on recent attacks

Thune took control of the Senate chamber on Friday.

Politico - 4d

Here’s what the first two trading days of January predict for stocks in 2025

The market can still deliver gifts even when the ‘Santa Claus rally’ fails.

MarketWatch - 4d

Watch live: White House holds press briefing as Johnson fights to stay Speaker

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Friday as the House holds its Speakership vote. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is fighting to keep his gavel as at least a dozen ...

The Hill - 5d

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.

NBC News - 5d

Will they stay or will they go? All the pressing offseason QB questions

The two teams with the clearest need under center are no longer in position to sit and draft one. Let's dive into the Raiders, Vikings, Giants and more situations.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Why you should open a CD with an online bank this January

Most banks and credit unions offer CDs, but opening one with an online bank could make a lot of sense right now.

CBS News - 6d

3 big reasons to pursue credit card debt forgiveness this January

Debt forgiveness can be a smart way to move forward from your high-rate card debt — especially right now.

CBS News - 6d

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 5)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

CBS News - 6d

Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series set for January premiere

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has a Netflix series set for a mid-January premiere, the streaming service said in a Thursday post on the social platform X. The show, titled “With Love, Meghan,” ...

The Hill - 6d

Premier League January transfer window opens

The Premier League transfer window opened on Wednesday, giving clubs the opportunity to improve their squads for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

ESPN - 6d

Mikel Arteta battles injury crisis amid Arsenal’s crammed January schedule

Gunners must negotiate nine matches this month but manager says squad is one of the ‘thinnest’ in the top flight. It was at this stage of last season that Arsenal took the opportunity to decamp to ...

The Guardian - 6d

Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran

Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Did win at Brentford suggest Arsenal need January signings?

With the January transfer window officially open, Arsenal will have to assess on how they do business with multiple games coming thick and fast.

ESPN - 6d

POWER Digest [January 2025]

Yahoo News - 6d

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

PlayStation Plus Free Games For January 2025 Revealed

PlayStation has revealed this month's batch of free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers. All PS Plus members will be able to claim a trio of freebies starting January 7: Suicide Squad: Kill the ...

GameSpot - Jan. 1