Meet the new members: From governor to rank-and-file senator

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Biden donor weighs third-party bid for Florida governor

Orlando-based attorney and former Biden donor John Morgan is weighing a third-party run for Florida governor in 2026. Morgan, who has switched his registration from Democrat to Independent, told ...
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Senate Intel report critical of CIA response to 'Havana syndrome'

A report from the Senate Intelligence Committee offers a critical look at the CIA's handling of cases of unexplained health incidents, determining its approach hindered its ability to care for ...
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Birmingham Six member Paddy Hill dies aged 80

Paddy Hill was one of six men wrongly convicted of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings.
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Meet new the members: Back to Washington — nearly 30 years later

Politico - 2h
Ways and Means chair takes shot at Senate tax delay

The Republican chair of the House’s tax writing committee called on Congress to quickly extend President-elect Trump’s 2017 tax cuts as Senate GOP leaders plan to move first on border funding. ...
The Hill - 3h
How an NBC News journalist helped free six innocent men from prison

Innocent men freed from prison after NBC News Dateline investigations
NBC News - 3h
Salah 'far away' from new deal with Liverpool

Mohamed Salah said he is still "far away" from resolving his future at Liverpool after scoring once and creating two more goals in a 5-0 win at West Ham that moved Arne Slot's team eight points ...
ESPN - 4h
Meet the new members: A Californian returns to Capitol Hill

Politico - 3d
Former FBI and CIA head prods Senate to reject Patel, Gabbard

Politico - 3d
Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says

Politico - Dec. 23
'Got away from us': Rodgers, Jets hit new lows

Aaron Rodgers became the most-sacked QB in NFL history and recorded a career-low QBR before asking out of the game as the Jets lost 40-14 to the Bills.
ESPN - 5h
Salah 'far away' from new Liverpool deal

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is 'far away' from signing a new deal at the club.
BBC News - 10h
Rodessa Barrett Porter, Member of a Storied Gospel Trio, Dies at 94

The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one standing.
The New York Times - 17h
December 29 — Meet the Moment

In a special edition of Meet the Press, Kristen Welker looks back at her Meet the Moment interviews with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, athletes Sue Bird and Megan ...
NBC News - 1d
Venezuelan opposition members holed up in Argentine embassy call it ‘prison’

Diplomatic residence, where five members have been staying since March, has had power cut for more than a month. Five Venezuelan opposition members taking refuge in the Argentine embassy in Caracas ...
The Guardian - 1d
TCU vs. Louisiana prediction, odds, line: 2024 New Mexico Bowl picks from proven college football model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. TCU Horned Frogs in the New Mexico Bowl 2024 on Saturday
CBS Sports - 2d
Myanmar’s Long-Suffering Rohingya Face More Abuse From New Persecutors

Brutally persecuted for years by the military in Myanmar, the Rohingya ethnic minority has now become the target of one of the junta’s most formidable rivals in the country’s civil war.
The New York Times - 2d
Azerbaijan Airlines crew member who survived plane crash speaks out from hospital

The Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport on Wednesday morning, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, Kazakh officials said.
ABC News - 2d
North Carolina football roster under Bill Belichick: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news from NC insiders

The InsideCarolina team has its finger on the pulse of UNC transfer portal news, recruiting, staff moves and more as Bill Belichick takes over for the Tar Heels
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West Virginia football roster under Rich Rodriguez: Transfer portal, recruiting, staff news from WVU insiders

The EerSports team has its finger on the pulse of West Virginia transfer portal news, recruiting, staff moves and more as Rich Rodriguez takes over for the Mountaineers
CBS Sports - 2d
US Senate report finds CIA mishandled employee cases of Havana syndrome

Workers who reported symptoms of the illness often faced delayed or denied care and struggled to access benefits. A newly declassified US Senate report found that the CIA’s handling of mysterious ...
The Guardian - 2d
The next round of governor's races could bring big changes to state power

38 gubernatorial races will be on the ballot from coast to coast over the next two years, including in several of the presidential battleground states.
NBC News - 3d
CNCPTS and Canada Goose’s new sneaker is plucked from the skies

Yahoo News - 3d
4 dead in New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Four people were found dead in a New Hampshire town on Christmas Day from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, according to local authorities. Wakefield Police Department responded Wednesday for a ...
The Hill - 3d
New York governor orders firing of 14 prison workers after fatal attack on inmate

Kathy Hochul calls for ousting of correction officers and nurse allegedly involved in death of Robert Brooks, 43. The New York governor, Kathy Hochul , has directed 14 workers at a state prison to ...
The Guardian - 3d
Former Assad forces in Syria clash with members of new government

Forces affiliated with Bashar al-Assad's ousted Syrian regime reportedly clashed with members of HTS, the Islamist group responsible for ending Assad's tenure. Lina Sinjab with BBC News, a CBS News ...
CBS News - 3d
Qatar Airways and Marriot partner for these loyalty member benefits

Yahoo News - 4d
4 dead in New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Four people were found dead on Christmas in Wakefield, New Hampshire from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, the fire marshal said.
CBS News - 4d
Meet the man who busks from inside a litter bin

"I could fit in there," thought Charles Cavey, and the rest is history.
BBC News - 4d
New Mexico’s Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has clashed with her own party over how to tackle the nexus of addiction, mental illness and violence in New Mexico.
The New York Times - 5d
Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions
ABC News - 5d
GOP lawmaker says House 'better off' without 'volatile' members

Republican Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.), who won a hotly contested general election race last month, said the House GOP will be “better off” without “volatile” lawmakers in the next Congress. Bacon did ...
The Hill - 6d
Meet the Grinch who stole Christmas from alleged drug dealers

The Grinch is not just stealing Christmas this year, he's busting criminals in Peru as well.
NBC News - 6d
Marv From ‘Home Alone’ Has a New Calling Card: Tangerines and Sculpture

Daniel Stern has built a social media following by documenting daily life on his family’s farm. “What a crazy way to walk through life,” he said, “to be a little part of people’s lives.”
The New York Times - 6d
Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

Republicans are defending a slim Senate majority in 2026, but Democrats still have a tough fight ahead to take control of the chamber.
NBC News - 6d
Governor thrown off horse, recovering from serious injuries

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen was transported to the hospital on Sunday after being bucked off a horse, according to a statement from his office.
ABC News - 6d
Outerwear Meets Streetwear With CNCPTS for Canada Goose

Yahoo News - 6d
Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event Sunday in Arizona. “Many have asked which perch I ...
The Hill - Dec. 23
Good News Year-Ender: A look back at inspiring stories from 2024

Throughout the year, there were many special moments that united us during difficult times. As 2024 comes to a close, NBC News’ José Díaz-Balart and Hallie Jackson take a look back at some of the ...
NBC News - Dec. 22

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