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U.S. drug store closures create pharmacy deserts
The closures of both independent and big chain drug stores across the U.S. has become a trend that is having a serious impact on health care. Mark Strassmann examines what is behind the change and ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
House Republicans kill effort to force the release of Gaetz's ethics report
The House killed resolutions Thursday that would have forced the Ethics Committee to release its report and preserve records about Gaetz investigation.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
Report discredits U.S. intelligence assessment on Havana Syndrome
The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence accused intelligence officials of publishing conclusions on Havana Syndrome that were "dubious at best, and misleading at worst."CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Trump assassination task force grills Secret Service director in final meeting
The House task force assembled to review the assassination attempts on President-elect Trump's life held its final meeting on Thursday, grilling the acting Secret Service director before voting to ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
U.S. sets Thanksgiving record for whooping cough cases
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Millions in Northern U.S. Under Winter Storm Warnings
Forecasters warned of the possibility of wind gusts as strong as a hurricane as another round of heavy lake-effect snow and blustery cold moves through the Northeast.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Memphis police use 'excessive force,' discriminate against Black people: DOJ
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) regularly uses “excessive force” and unlawfully discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a Justice Department investigation released ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
The Teeny, Tiny Tee Is Back (Again)
Some people are buying actual kids’ shirts, but this time, that relic of ’90s and Y2K fashion is available in many more sizes.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Rebel army seizes one of Syria's biggest cities as government forces retreat
Rebel forces entered the Syrian city of Hama and forced out government troops Thursday in a development that may have significant consequences in the country's 14-year-long civil war.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
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'Third nuclear age' threatens the West, armed forces chief warns
Only a "remote chance" Russia would directly attack the UK if the countries were at war, Admiral Radakin said.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
DOJ: Memphis police discriminate against Black people, use excessive force
The Justice Department report marked the conclusion of an investigation that began six months after Tyre Nichols was kicked, punched and hit with a police baton as five officers tried to arrest ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms
The largely symbolic move is in response to the Biden administration’s latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island democracy that China considers its own.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
‘World at dawn of third nuclear age’, armed forces chief warns
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin cast doubt on the possibility of a Russian attack after a defence minister warned the Army could be wiped out in six months.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Pulisic, 'Triple Espresso' headline U.S. POTY noms
The Female Player of the year nominees include all three members of the "Triple Espresso" -- Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman and Mallory Swanson -- with Christian Pulisic headlining the men's nominee ...ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Senators grill airlines over "junk fees," stowaway headed back to U.S.
Five major airlines testified before a Senate panel on so-called "junk fees" as more news emerges about a stowaway who bypassed security in the U.S. and ended up on a flight to France. CBS News ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Russian General Calls U.S. Chairman of Joint Chiefs
In a highly unusual call, the two men “discussed a number of global and regional security issues, to include the ongoing conflict in Ukraine,” a spokesman said.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian Forces Battle Rebels Outside Government Stronghold
The rebels have set their sights on the city of Hama, where President Bashar al-Assad’s government has long maintained strength.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Biden heading back to U.S. from Angola after highlighting American investments
President Biden has wrapped up his historic trip to Angola after touring a port on Wednesday where the U.S. has invested billions. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Investigation Into Forced Adoptions From Ukraine Points Finger at Putin
Yale researchers traced hundreds of children taken to Russia in the war, finding what they described as “a higher level of crime than first understood.”The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Syrian government forces and rebels battle outside key city of Hama
A government counter-attack reportedly pushed back the rebels after they reached Hama's outskirts.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria
Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ban Forces Hard Choices
The Supreme Court is hearing a legal challenge on Wednesday to the state’s ban on several forms of medical care for transgender youth.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Invisible Nation — a tour de force documentary about Taiwan
The island’s former president Tsai Ing-wen is the star of a thoughtful study of Taiwan’s past, present and uncertain futureFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Meta to scale back content moderation
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Meta says harmless content taken down 'too often' Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
House Democrat renews push to release Gaetz report, forcing action this week
House floor consideration of a resolution forcing the House Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is expected this week, after Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) on ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Ancelotti backs Mbappé for shirking penalty
Carlo Ancelotti has backed Kylian Mbappé for not taking a penalty kick for Real Madrid against Getafe on Sunday -- allowing Jude Bellingham to score instead -- calling the decision "a great act of ...ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Alleged North Korea operative uncovered in the U.S.
The Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national for working as a North Korean operative to ship guns and ammunition from the U.S. for a potential attack against South Korea. CBS News' Rob ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
U.S. looks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
A Biden administration proposal would phase out a program that lets employers pay some workers less than $7.25 an hour.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Casten introduces new privileged resolution to force release of Gaetz report
Democrat Casten introduced an updated privileged resolution to try to force the bipartisan Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.
The move escalates supply chain warfare and comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
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Biden delivers remarks on the relationship between Angola and the U.S.
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks to honor the past and future of the relationship between the United States and Angola during his trip to Africa.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Details on allegations that led to Pete Hegseth being forced out of veterans charity
CBS News confirms President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down from a veterans nonprofit after being accused of alcohol abuse, sexual ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Pete Hegseth forced out of nonprofit role in 2016 after series of complaints
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
What is the ultimate goal of Syria's rebel forces?
The Syrian military and Russian forces launched joint airstrikes Monday targeting rebel groups that seized control of the nation's largest city, Aleppo. Syria's civil war has stood at a stalemate ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Airstrikes hit hospitals in Syria’s Idlib region as insurgents fight Assad forces
White Helmets say at least 18 people killed in strikes on five healthcare facilities including maternity hospital. A wave of airstrikes has pummelled hospitals and neighbourhoods in the rebel-held ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Hegseth forced out of vets groups due to drinking, misconduct: New Yorker
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, was forced to step down by both of the two nonprofit advocacy groups that he ran due to mismanagement of funds, sexual impropriety ...The Hill - Dec. 2
