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Manhunt for gunman who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO in NYC

After UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, a citywide manhunt continues.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Who is the South Korean leader who tried to impose martial law?

Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may boil down to a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law to ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

Who is Darren Millar, next Senedd Tory leader?

The Welsh Conservative chief whip is the only candidate set to take over from Andrew RT Davies.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Airbus to Move Ahead With 2,000 Job Cuts at Defense and Space Business

The cuts amount to around 5% of the division’s workforce, fewer than the up to 2,500 positions Airbus had initially sought to eliminate two months ago.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5

Analysis: Barnier downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies ahead

Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield asks if the next French prime minister will face the same fate as Michel Barnier.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Search on for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel Wednesday in what authorities are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News has learned the gunman, who ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Who were the National Signing Day winners and losers?

Florida State owned signing day after a miserable season, while LSU suffered several big losses and Coach Prime whiffed on his final big-ticket targets.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Who Was Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare?

Mr. Thompson managed a division that employs about 140,000 people and offers insurance plans to employers and individuals.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

NATO chief calls for more weapons for Ukraine ahead of peace talks with Russia

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is urging Ukraine to hold off on peace talks with Russia until it can get more military aid. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

17 Gifts for People Who Are Perpetually Cold (2024)

From tiny mugs to a backyard hot tub, these picks will make your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy—inside and out.

Wired - Dec. 4

Fantasy Football: 5 RBs to stash ahead of the playoffs with league-winning upside

Prepare for the fantasy football playoffs with these potential league-winning stashes at RB!

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Who's up, who's down in average driving distance on PGA Tour?

A look at each player's progression – or regression – in average driving distance from 2022-23 to this past season.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4

Namibia elects first female president in disputed poll

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

Far right leaves French government on the brink ahead of no-confidence vote

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will seek to topple Macron's prime minister, Barnier, in the French parliament.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Who Is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President?

A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

The Israeli Investigator Who Delivered Dirt on Exxon's Enemies

Formerly a sleuth with the Manhattan DA’s office, Eitan Arusy is now caught up in a globe-spanning “hack-and-leak” probe.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Who will perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration?

Donald Trump is due to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States at his inauguration on Jan 20, 2025.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks

Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

What is Hegseth's strategy to win senators over ahead of confirmation hearings?

CBS News' Nikole Killion has asked Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, about the allegations made against him involving sexual and financial misconduct. ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

Treasury yields finish mostly higher ahead of no-confidence vote in France

Investors sold off long- and intermediate-term U.S. government debt on Tuesday, pushing corresponding yields to slightly higher closing levels ahead of a vote in France that could topple that ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead

California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Biden’s vexed foreign policy legacy leaves hard choices ahead

Thanks to Biden’s actions (or inaction), the incoming Trump administration faces difficult policy choices on the Ukraine war and China’s aggressive expansionism in Asia, as well as containing the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Week 14 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team

How high did the Rams rise and how far did the Jets fall in our Week 14 Power Rankings? Plus, we pick a first-time Pro Bowl nominee for every team.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Economic hardship looms over Ghana as country readies for polls

Election is being contested between vice-president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama, under whom corruption ballooned. When the Ghanaian opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo won the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

The Freaks Who Rule New York

From a masked artist to a Broadway pioneer, these are the one-of-a-kind creative forces shaping the culture today.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting

The Democratic National Committee is hoping to highlight down-ballot successes last month as it hosts a key post-election meeting.

ABC News - Dec. 3

Once again, polls missed a decisive slice of Trump voters in 2024

As America’s pollsters and polling aggregators conduct their postmortems on the 2024 presidential election, some are already saying that their pre-election surveys got it right, noting the close ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight

BBC News - Dec. 3

Who Are the Syrian Rebels Who Seized Aleppo?

The group now advancing, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, says it wants to replace the Assad government with one inspired by Islamic principles.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals

The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Who is Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead the FBI?

Kash Patel, one of President-elect Donald Trump's most loyal supporters, is his pick to lead the FBI. If confirmed by the Senate, Patel has vowed to overhaul the agency. Chris Piehota, retired FBI ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2?

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Who will be the Pentagon's No. 2? Eyes in Washington, D.C. are on ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

UConn drops 23 spots in AP poll; Kansas No. 1

Kansas held off Auburn for the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll Monday as SEC teams grabbed three of the top four spots and two-time reigning national ...

ESPN - Dec. 2