The bald eagle is officially America's national bird after Biden's signature

Prison guard dead after Christmas morning assault by inmate, officials say

A corrections officer died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning, authorities say.

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It’s Time to Move Past AI Nationalism

Countries must collaborate if we’re going to create a less fearful future for artificial intelligence.

Wired - 2h

Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

Oregon authorities say a house cat died after eating raw frozen pet food that tested positive for bird flu

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US officials use National Menorah Lighting to promote peace, unity

U.S. officials and religious leaders spoke about peace and hope at the National Menorah Lighting hosted in front of the White House Wednesday to mark the beginning of Hanukkah. “We can all benefit ...

The Hill - 12h

Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary

The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.

BBC News - 14h

Pet food brand issues recall over bird flu contamination

A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.

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With Biden's signature, bald eagle officially America's bird

President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.

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America's Christmas tree farms face new perils

Christmas tree farms are staring down a new set of dangers, including climate change-fueled weather disasters and a shifting labor market.

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20 Big Cats Die From Bird Flu at a Washington Sanctuary

More than half of the cats at the sanctuary in Shelton, Wash., died of the virus over the past several weeks.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row

President-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing ...

ABC News - 1d

Biden to Decide on U.S. Steel Sale After Key Panel Fails to Reach Consensus

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States sent its findings on Nippon Steel’s $15 billion proposed acquisition to Biden, who has 15 days to make a final decision.

Inc. - 1d

National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.

The New York Times - 2d

‘Do the upright thing.’ A petition to ban reclining on airplanes has garnered 186,000 signatures

Should you recline your seat while flying? An ad campaign says no, with a video showing the reasons the practice has fallen out of favor in the past decade.

CNBC - 2d

How A.I. Could Reshape the Economic Geography of America

As the technology is widely adopted, some once-struggling midsize cities in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and South may benefit, new research predicts.

The New York Times - 1h

Eagles legend Bill Bergey dies after long battle with cancer

Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey has died at the age of 79.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Ex-Eagles LB Bergey dies at 79 after cancer battle

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79.

ESPN - 10h

Twenty big cats die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herds. Twenty big cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, ...

The Guardian - 16h

Pet food recalled over bird flu contamination after cat dies

Northwest Naturals voluntarily recalled a batch of raw frozen food after an indoor cat died of bird flu, Oregon officials said.

NBC News - 16h

20 big cats die from bird flu at Washington wildlife sanctuary

Bird flu ripped through a Washington state wildlife sanctuary, killing 20 big cats, the center said in a Facebook post, calling the deaths a "significant loss."

NBC News - 17h

Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years

The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.

BBC News - 19h

Long an unofficial symbol, bald eagle becomes official US bird

After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head, yellow beak bald eagle became the official U.S. bird on Christmas Eve. President Biden signed 50 bills into law Tuesday. Among them was ...

The Hill - 20h

Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."

NBC News - 21h

Latin America’s rise in tuberculosis linked to imprisonment rates

Study warns region’s exponential rise in incarceration is fuelling the disease, with cases increasing by 19% between 2015 and 2022 . High incarceration rates in Latin America – the region with the ...

The Guardian - 23h

Trump’s Mass Deportation Threat Divides Local Officials

Communities are divided on how much to cooperate with immigration agents. In San Diego, the sheriff has vowed to defy a new policy protecting migrants.

The New York Times - 1d

The Best Bakeries in America

In this golden age of American bakeries, virtuosic pastries and delightful breads are close at hand, from coastal Maine to downtown Los Angeles.

The New York Times - 1d

Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US

President Joe Biden has made it official: The bald eagle is now the national bird of the United States

ABC News - 1d

Eagles will see a different Cooper Rush in critical Cowboys rematch

While they have been eliminated from postseason contention, it's Cooper Rush and the Cowboys who are standing between the Eagles and their 11th division title in the last 24 years.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Trump says DoJ will ‘vigorously’ pursue death penalty after Biden commutations

Trump can’t reverse commutations of 37 people but says US will be ‘Nation of Law and Order’ when he is inaugurated. Donald Trump has said he will direct the justice department to “vigorously” ...

The Guardian - 1d

NFL Week 17 Power Rankings: Commanders' Jayden Daniels has his signature moment; Eagles drop out of top 5

Pete Prisco shares his Power Rankings heading into Week 17 of the 2024 season

CBS Sports - 1d

Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale

A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.

CBS News - 1d

2025 Super Bowl odds: Lots of movement at the top after notable Week 16 results involving Chiefs, Eagles, more

How Super Bowl odds have shifted over the last week

CBS Sports - 1d

Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency

Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced.

ABC News - 2d

Nippon’s bid for US Steel in Biden’s hands after panel vetting deal deadlocked

President has already voiced opposition to Japanese company’s takeover plan

Financial Times - 2d

An Architect of Trump’s Tough Latin America Policies Is Named Envoy

A longtime proponent of harsh sanctions, Mauricio Claver-Carone was forced out of his job at the Inter-American Development Bank in 2022.

The New York Times - 2d

76ers star Joel Embiid ejected for arguing with officials after crashing into Victor Wembanyama in win over Spurs

Joel Embiid charged into Victor Wembanyama, and then erupted at the officials after being called for the offensive foul.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Wolves' Edwards fined again for criticizing officials

The NBA fined Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards $75,000 on Monday for criticizing the referees after Saturday's loss to the Warriors.

ESPN - 2d

Commanders stun Eagles | Falcons take NFC South lead after Cowboys top Bucs | Ohio State, Penn State roll

It was a weekend football frenzy

CBS Sports - 2d

Jayden Daniels, Commanders stun Hurts-less Eagles with late TD

Washington is 10-5 for the first time since 1991 and Philadelphia is left with some questions.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 22, 2024

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a deal was finally reached to fund the government, but was last week's Capitol Hill chaos preview of what's to come in 2025? Reps. Tony ...

CBS News - 3d

The bald eagle is officially America's national bird after Biden's signature

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