Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down

The South African gold mines taken over by criminal gangs

Authorities have resorted to siege tactics to ‘smoke out’ thousands of miners trapped underground

Financial Times - 2h

A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down

President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on ...

The New York Times - 5h

Child and mother among 6 struck by taxi that veered onto sidewalk in Manhattan

A taxi plowed into multiple people after it hopped a curb in a popular tourist area of Manhattan, sending three pedestrians to the hospital — including a young boy and his mother visiting from ...

NBC News - 5h

Online sports betting’s growing wave of rage, harassment and criminality

The coming policy clash that no one sees coming is where the burgeoning sports gambling world will undoubtedly cross paths with the Homeland Security world.

The Hill - 14h

Striking students in Serbia tell chief prosecutor to 'fight for law and justice'

Serbia’s striking university students on Wednesday rallied outside the chief prosecutor’s office to demand justice over a concrete canopy collapse that killed 15 people last month in the country’s ...

ABC News - 15h

The end of the 'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin may unlock a civil lawsuit

The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer may clear the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to ...

ABC News - 1d

Biden signs 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve

Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.

CBS News - 1d

'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 - 1d

Sales Is Storytelling: Here Are 5 Keys to Mastering It

The sale is in the story, not in the product or in the seller. That’s true about being an entrepreneur, too.

Inc. - 1d

Trump allies to Gaetz: Don't back down

The former member of Congress has hinted at a possible run for elected office down the line. His allies urged him to fight.

Politico - 2d

In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life

Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.

The New York Times - Dec. 13

Bills' Hamlin-backed HEARTS Act signed into law

President Biden has signed into law a Damar Hamlin-backed bill that aims to improve access to resources for heart health. The Bills safety suffered a cardiac arrest in January 2023 and resumed ...

ESPN - 8h

Bowling Green vs. Arkansas State prediction, odds, line: 2024 68 Ventures Bowl picks by college football model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for the Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Bowling Green Falcons in the 68 Ventures Bowl 2024 on Thursday

CBS Sports - 20h

Man accused of burning woman to death on NY subway charged with murder

A man accused of lighting a woman’s clothes on fire aboard a New York City subway was arraigned in Brooklyn criminal court on Tuesday for first and second degree murder charges in addition to arson ...

The Hill - 1d

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back pleads guilty to fraud charges

Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.

CBS News - 1d

Judge Strikes Down Portions of Arkansas Law That Threatened Librarians

Republicans passed the law in 2023, joining other conservative states and counties that have sought to restrict the availability of certain books.

The New York Times - 1d

Renters vs. homeowners insurance: Key differences explained

Renters and homeowners need different types of insurance coverage to adequately protect their homes.

CBS News - 1d

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in New York City and pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges. His lawyer criticized what he ...

CBS News - 1d

Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges

The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.

BBC News - 1d

Woman in crown court charged with murder of son, 5

Claire Button appears by video link and is remanded into custody until a plea hearing in January.

BBC News - 1d

Lawmakers introduce bold new policy allowing workers to take time off for extreme weather events: 'No worker must run risks'

Yahoo News - 1d

Have a bitcoin-obsessed brother-in-law? Here’s what to tell him this Christmas.

If you think booming bitcoin was the best investment of 2024, think again.

MarketWatch - 1d

Stock market will find it hard to rally unless the dollar and bonds calm down

Stocks rose to kick off a holiday-shortened week on Monday, but the bond market and the U.S. dollar will likely need to cooperate for the equities rally to resume in smooth fashion.

MarketWatch - 1d

Part of Santa Cruz Wharf in California Collapses in High Surf

Three people were rescued from the wharf. The powerful surf also fatally trapped a man under debris on a beach in Santa Cruz, the authorities said.

The New York Times - 2d

Prosecutor drops appeal to reinstate "Rust" charges against Alec Baldwin

The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.

CBS News - 2d

Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean

Part of the Santa Cruz, Calif., wharf collapsed on Monday, sending three construction workers into the ocean. All victims were rescued — two by a lifeguard unit and a third managed to swim to ...

The Hill - 2d

NYC police charge man with murder of woman set on fire on subway

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.

CBS News - 2d

Man charged in fatal burning of woman in New York subway car

Suspect identified as Sebastian Zapeta charged with murder and arson after watching victim set ablaze die, police said. A man who allegedly set a woman on fire inside a New York subway train ...

The Guardian - 2d

The US town where it's the law to own a gun

Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.

BBC News - 2d

Suspect in NYC Subway Fire Is Charged With Murder in Woman’s Death

The man charged with murder in the woman’s death was identified by federal officials as a 33-year-old from Guatemala who was in the United States illegally.

The New York Times - 2d

The Watcher, Part 6

Prosecutors build their case against Stephen McDaniel. What they find on his digital camera will change the course of the investigation.

NBC News - 2d

Breaking down the House Ethics report on Matt Gaetz

On Monday, the House Ethics Committee released its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican. Congressional investigators say they found substantial evidence President-elect Donald ...

CBS News - 2d

'Depravity': Undocumented migrant charged with fatally burning woman on subway

The suspect -- identified by police on Monday as 33-year-old Sebastian Zapeta -- was taken into custody on Sunday, hours after the incident.

ABC News - 2d

Immigrants prepare action plans after Trump says he will allow ICE to act in schools, churches and hospitals

Immigrant's rights advocates are helping vulnerable families prepare plans of action in case an undocumented relative is suddenly detained or deported.

NBC News - 2d

Oil prices begin the week on a down note

Oil futures ended modestly lower Monday, extending a decline seen the previous week in response to a surging U.S. dollar and worries about the outlook for demand — particularly from China, the ...

MarketWatch - 2d

Texas AG Paxton sues NCAA for allowing transgender women to compete

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the NCAA on Sunday, accusing the organization of engaging in “false, deceptive, and misleading practices” by allowing transgender women to participate in ...

The Hill - 2d

Winter weather could snarl holiday travel in parts of the U.S.

Winter storm threats are lurking in parts of the northern U.S. and could impact holiday travel plans for the millions expected to hit the roads and skies this week. CBS News senior national weather ...

CBS News - 2d

Mangione pleads not guilty to state charges at New York arraignment

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to eleven New York state charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. NBC News' Steven Romo reports on the courtroom statements from Mangione's ...

NBC News - 2d

6 key takeaways from the Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.

CBS News - 2d

Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down

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