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

Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash

Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.

CBS News - 32m

How America First will transform the world in 2025

In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo

Financial Times - 1h

How Trump changed America’s legal landscape

President-elect Trump's legal issues dominated his 2024 presidential bid, where courtroom appearances were just as common as rallies and campaign stops. His cases also fundamentally altered ...

The Hill - 1h

Eagles prepare Pickett with Hurts still in protocol

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Friday that quarterback Jalen Hurts is still in concussion protocol, meaning Kenny Pickett will likely start against the Cowboys.

ESPN - 1h

Bird flu virus likely mutated within a Louisiana patient, CDC says

A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the first severe case of the illness in the United States

ABC News - 2h

Officials suspect Russian involvement in fatal Azerbaijani crash

New clues about what may have brought down an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in a deadly crash are emerging, pointing to evidence the plane was downed by Russian forces, according to a growing ...

NBC News - 6h

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 - 1d

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 - 2d

Biden signs anti-hazing bill

Politico - 2d

Manchin objects to Biden's commutations

Outgoing Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is denouncing as “misguided” and “disgusting” President Biden's move to commute the sentences of two men convicted of murdering a student at Marshall ...

The Hill - 4h

Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash

Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.

CBS News - 4h

Conservatives are correct: America’s foreign aid system is broken

America’s current foreign assistance is untethered to our desired foreign policy outcomes.

The Hill - 4h

How Higher Education Can Win America Back

Jefferson believed in the egalitarian potential of education, and we should, too.

The New York Times - 9h

Eagles, ice & pyro - inside rugby's biggest show

The biggest annual club rugby fixture in the world is a gamble that paid off spectacularly and a constant hunt for new fans.

BBC News - 12h

The Bald Eagle Is (Finally) the National Bird of the United States

The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official.

The New York Times - 17h

Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them

The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets

ABC News - 19h

With questions at quarterback, Eagles bring back a familiar face

With Jalen Hurts in concussion protocol and Kenny Pickett dealing with a rib injury, the Eagles on Thursday re-signed quarterback Ian Book.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The Kurds are America’s allies — the US must defend them

To secure U.S. interests and reputation, Washington must deter Turkey’s aggression.

The Hill - 1d

Pet food recalled after cat death linked to bird flu contamination

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) alerted cat owners to throw out a brand of frozen food after it tested positive for bird flu. One house cat has already died due to the contamination. “We ...

The Hill - 1d

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 - 1d

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.

CBS News - 1d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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.

NBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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

The bald eagle has landed in U.S. Code as President Joe Biden signed a bill Tuesday making the predator the official national bird.

NBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

‘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 - 3d

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 - 3d

How will history remember Biden's presidency?

What will Joe Biden's legacy be as president?

ABC News - 4d

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

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