Harris Trump Remain Virtually Tied in Battleground States

European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government

Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Ethiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen ties

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia, Oregon, Arizona State, Boise State after quarterfinal exits

Looking ahead for the teams that were sent home early in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

Will Trump's endorsement be enough for Mike Johnson to remain House speaker?

Mike Johnson may face Republican resistance in his quest to retain the House speakership. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Johnson's bid. CBS News' Taurean Small and Ed ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Carville slams Democrats' use of 'NPR language' after Harris loss

James Carville slammed what the longtime Democratic strategist called “NPR language” that he said members of his party use as he evaluated why Vice President Harris lost the November election. ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson

Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Watch live: Harris swears in new senators

Vice President Harris will open the Senate for the 119th Congress Friday afternoon, swearing in members as the GOP prepares to take control of the upper chamber. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is poised ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Harry Maguire earns extra year but Ruben Amorim demands leadership

Manchester United manager ‘happy’ to trigger extension He wants senior players to help team ‘starving for leaders’ Ruben Amorim has said Harry Maguire’s one-year option will be triggered ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Stolen skulls and colonial trauma: the Tanzanians searching for ancestral remains

Documentary about mission to return relatives’ remains reveals how pain passes through generations. The serene municipality of Songea is steeped in a history of violence. This remote corner of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

The Best Team in the Country? It’s Clearly Ohio State.

If the Buckeyes keep playing like this, they will be nearly impossible to beat, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Jimmy Carter's body will lie in state at U.S. Capitol

Memorial services honoring former President Jimmy Carter begin this weekend. His body will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Tuesday following a public viewing in Atlanta, Georgia. CBS ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Remains found near Michigan music fest site, 6 years after fan disappeared

Authorities are trying to identify human remains discovered near the site of an annual music festival in northern Michigan

ABC News - Jan. 2

New 2,750-Piece Lego Harry Potter Set Recreates Diagon Alley

New Lego Sets Over 100 new Lego sets released on January ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

CFP quarterfinal reactions: Ohio State blows out Oregon & Texas survives Arizona State | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to the thrilling, double-overtime victory for Texas vs. Arizona State and Ohio State’s total thrashing of Oregon.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Apple Agrees to Pay $95 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Recordings Tied to Siri

The class-action lawsuit alleged the company obtained private communications and shared them with third parties without consent through Siri.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Does the United States need a debt limit?

The federal debt limit has no practical value. This suggests that ending it would be a good idea. Yet the laws of unintended consequences suggest that there are unforeseen effects that may be worse ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Carville on Harris loss: ‘It is and it always will be the economy, stupid’

Democratic strategist James Carville, who coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid,” admitted his predictions for the 2024 race were wrong and that Democrats lost because of the economy. ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria

The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

New Orleans Airbnb rental may be tied to deadly attack: Louisiana attorney general

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said a New Orleans Airbnb rental may be tied to the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of New Year's Day. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Weather warnings remain as flooding clean-up starts

Hundreds of people cannot return home, roads are closed and train services cancelled due to flooding.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Biden: New Orleans attacker's social media posts indicated ISIS ties

President Biden on Wednesday said the individual who carried out an attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people posted videos on social media hours earlier indicating they were inspired by ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Officials Trying to Determine if New Orleans Suspect Had Ties to Terrorist Groups

U.S. officials have warned that the conflict in Gaza and Lebanon could spill into the United States, most likely in the form of small radicalized groups acting on their own initiative or lone-wolf ...

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned

Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the only Democrat in a leadership position to leave Congress this year, talked about her party, her competitive district, and what the Trump era has ...

The New York Times - Jan. 1

EU, Japan enter new era of ties with strategic partnership

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

Harry Chandler, medic who survived Pearl Harbor attack, dies at 103

Harry Chandler is the third Pearl Harbor survivor to die in the past few weeks.

CBS News - Jan. 1

Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled in 20 states

Broccoli sold at Walmart stores in 20 states has been recalled. Braga Fresh last week issued a voluntary and precautionary advisory for 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets that may be ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

Penn State Reaches the Playoff Semifinals After Defeating Boise State 31-14

The Nittany Lions will face the winner of Notre Dame-Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

As Marijuana Use Grows, Effect on Road Safety Remains a Blind Spot

Scientists want to create breathalyzers that show how recently a driver used marijuana. Researchers also are studying how cannabis impairs motor skills and reflexes for habitual and occasional users.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Penn State vs. Boise State game TV channel, where to watch, prediction, pick, Fiesta Bowl odds, spread

Everything you need to know as the Nittany Lions and Broncos meet in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal

CBS Sports - Jan. 1

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker

President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

Harry Chandler, Navy medic who survived Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, dies at 103

Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who helped pull injured sailors from the oily waters of Pearl Harbor after the 1941 Japanese attack on the naval base, has died.

NBC News - Jan. 1