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Menendez brothers family members meet with new LA County DA
More than 20 members of Erik and Lyle Menendez's extended family met with the Los Angeles District Attorney on Friday and made their case for a reduced sentence for the brothers who are currently ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?
The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
USA to face Poland for United Cup title, Sabalenka and Osaka advance to finals
US beat Czechs, Poland defeat Kazakhstan in Sydney Aryna Sabalenka powers past Andreeva in Brisbane Naomi Osaka close to ending trophy wait in Auckland Former champions the United States ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
House votes to reelect Mike Johnson as House speaker
Mike Johnson will return as House speaker after narrowly winning reelection with the help of President-elect Trump who made some last-minute calls to help flip a few crucial holdouts. NBC’s Julie ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji
Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurred. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with the ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Judge Rejects New Jersey’s Bid to Halt Congestion Pricing
Starting Sunday, most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak travel times will be charged a $9 fee.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Northern Illinois set to move to Mountain West as football-only member
The school's board of trustees will vote to approve the move on Jan. 7.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Two more family members sentenced in Ohio crime of ‘boundless depravity’
Eight members of a family were killed in a 2016 shooting and another two members received lengthy sentences. Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson addresses House of Representatives after winning speaker bid
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered remarks after winning his bid to retain the leadership role. Johnson reiterated the Republican goals for the 119th Congress as President-elect Donald Trump ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Using Cars and Trucks as Weapons Has Become Common
A New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans killed at least 15 people.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Johnson appears to lose first round of House speaker vote
The House of Representatives appears to have failed to elect a House speaker during the first round of voting as Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., lacked the votes to be re-elected. NBC News' Garrett Haake ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson seems to lack the votes to remain House speaker in first round
House Speaker Mike Johnson will have to court his Republican colleagues some more to obtain enough support to retain his gavel. At least three lawmakers voted against him during the first round of ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden's final actions as president leave some trans people feeling unsupported
With Donald Trump days away from taking office after piling on transgender people throughout his campaign, some worry Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from what’s likely to come.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has become the longest-serving Black senator in U.S. history, as the 119th Congress begins on Friday. Scott was appointed to the Senate in 2012 by then-Gov. Nikki Haley (R) ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Joe Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn bid to purchase US Steel
President cites national security concerns as he follows through on pledge to keep steelmaker domestically owned. Joe Biden has blocked a $14.9bn bid by Japan’s Nippon Steel for US Steel, ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the United States Senate.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Shunned and shamed, Pakistan’s trans community finally gets help for TB
Often forced into sex work, trans people are at higher risk of tuberculosis but face abuse when they seek treatment. Now screening and outreach work are helping tackle the disease. Two years ago, ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Johannesburg’s shuttered main library becomes symbol of city in decay
One of the greatest repositories of Africana is yet to reopen four years after it was closed for restorationFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Parker Jones becomes social media scapegoat in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss
A sideline interference penalty cost Georgia 15 yards, earning Parker Jones instant infamy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
It Took 11 Seasons, but This N.F.L. Player Is Finally Becoming a Star
Kyle Van Noy has had fractured ribs, a herniated disc, and a fractured orbital socket during his career. It has all made him more resilient.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to key members of House Jan. 6 committee
President Joe Biden awarded Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., who served as chair and vice chair of the now-defunct House Jan. 6 committee, with the Presidential ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Wayne Osmond, member of the singing Osmond family, dies aged 73
Utah-born singer dies at hospital after ‘massive stroke’, making him first of hugely successful US pop group to die. Wayne Osmond, the smooth baritone of pop group the Osmond Brothers and later the ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires
Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to members of House Jan. 6 committee
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks and awards the Presidential Citizens Medal to several individuals, including former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson for their ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Colorado attorney general launches bid for governor
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) announced Thursday he’s running for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D). “There are many reasons why I’m running to lead this ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Bengals become first team in NFL history hit with this brutal scheduling quirk after being flexed in Week 18
The NFL hit the Bengals with a brutal scheduling quirk that no other team has ever had to deal withCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans
How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.Politico - Jan. 2 -
Olmo's season at risk as LaLiga dismiss Barça bid
Barcelona could lose Dani Olmo for the second half of the season after LaLiga said the Catalan club are not in a position to extend the Spain international's registration ahead of Tuesday's deadline.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
Can France become a global AI powerhouse?
Momentum has been slowing but the country boasts enviable technical skills and a burgeoning entrepreneurial cultureFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji
Two Virgin Australia crew members were allegedly victims of rape and theft in the early hours of New Year’s Day, officials in Fiji said.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
How did Scotland become a Hollywood hotspot?
From superhero blockbusters to romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar filming location.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Rizzi: All members of Saints safe following attack
Saints interim coach Darren Rizzi said all members of the organization are safe following a "senseless" attack early Wednesday in the French Quarter.ESPN - Jan. 1 -
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency
Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31