Texas Execution Is Latest Death Penalty Case to Proceed Despite Doubts

Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children

Biden said his administration strongly opposes the provision because it targets a group based on gender identity and “interferes with parents’ roles to determine the best care for their children.” ...

NBC News - 26m

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 - 33m

Chicago man sells "hardest pizza to get" in alley and donates proceeds to charity

Once a month, a pie slinger in Chicago sells pizza out of a truck in an alley. His thin crust pizza is so popular, it usually sells out within minutes — raising plenty of dough for a good cause. ...

CBS News - 1h

‘Rust’ Prosecutor Withdraws Appeal of Alec Baldwin Case

The decision ends the criminal prosecution of the actor for the fatal shooting on a film set. During his trial, the judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge against him.

The New York Times - 1h

Cyclone’s Death Toll in Mayotte Is Still Unclear

Officials have said that the death toll in Mayotte, currently at 35, could end up in the thousands. But in the capital, there were no scenes of public mourning and little talk of searches for ...

The New York Times - 2h

Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row inmates

With less than a month to go in his term, President Biden granted executive clemency to 37 of the country's 40 federal death row inmates. The move reduces their sentences to life without the ...

CBS News - 3h

CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in state case

Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in New York state court Monday. Prosecutors allege he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the back and leg in ...

CBS News - 3h

Adnan Syed seeks sentence reduction for 'Serial' murder case

Adnan Syed, who was the subject of the groundbreaking crime podcast "Serial," is requesting a sentence reduction so he can remain free as he fights his murder conviction, his legal team said Monday.

NBC News - 3h

Suspect in NYC Subway Fire Is Charged With Murder in Woman’s Death

The man charged with murder in the woman’s death was identified by federal officials as a 33-year-old from Guatemala who was in the United States illegally.

The New York Times - 3h

Biden’s death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions

A chorus of supporters and critics have emerged following the commutation of nearly every federal death row inmate by President Biden, whose decision came at a time when he’s trying to frame a ...

The Hill - 5h

Congressional Black Caucus applauds Biden’s death row clemency

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has applauded President Biden for commuting the federal death sentences of 37 inmates, even as some Democrats have condemned the president’s actions. The CBC ...

The Hill - 5h

Live Updates: Ethics Committee releases Gaetz report; Biden commutes death row prisoners

President Biden spurred criticism and praise on Monday with his decision to commute all but three prisoners currently on federal death row. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) called the move "politically ...

The Hill - 6h

Trump team slams ‘abhorrent’ Biden death row commutations

President-elect Trump’s team slammed President Biden’s decision Monday to commute the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, calling the move “abhorrent” and a “slap in the face.” “These are ...

The Hill - 6h

Texas attorney general sues NCAA over transgender athletes competing in women's sports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the NCAA, accusing the association of misleading fans by allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s events.

NBC News - 6h

Latest news on Honda-Nissan merger, Party City going out of business

Honda and Nissan are aiming to merge into what would be a powerful presence in the car industry. This comes as news emerges of Party City going out of business. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

CBS News - 7h

College football odds, picks, predictions for 2024-25 bowl season, playoffs: Computer backs Michigan, Texas

SportsLine's advanced computer model has revealed its 2024-25 college football bowl game picks and predictions, including projections for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals

CBS Sports - 7h

KAT continues to ball, Cade Cunningham makes All-Star case & Zach LaVine joins Jimmy Butler on the trade block

Vincent Goodwill and The Athletic’s James Edwards react to Karl Anthony-Towns’ fast start in New York and whether or not the Knicks can translate this into playoff success. Then, Vince and James ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

U.S. Crypto Industry Eyes Possible Day-One Trump Executive Orders

The President-elect has talked up the digital currencies, stoking anticipation that his term will sustain a crypto boom.

Inc. - 8h

The Three Death Row Prisoners Biden Chose Not to Spare

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row but declined to save the lives of three men convicted of “hate-motivated mass murder” or “terrorism.”

The New York Times - 8h

Animation Guild ratifies contract with Hollywood studios despite AI concerns

The union that represents Hollywood animators ratified its new contract with the studios, despite concerns among some prominent members over the deal's protections covering artificial intelligence.

Los Angeles Times - 9h

Texas sues NCAA in latest push to block transgender athletes in women's sports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA to block the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports, arguing that it tricks and misleads fans

ABC News - 10h

Children among 58 killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics

Victims reported to include six people escorting aid convoy, and eight in tent encampment in humanitarian zone. . Health authorities in Gaza said on Monday that 58 people had been killed in the ...

The Guardian - 11h

Matt Petgrave, involved in play that led to Adam Johnson's death, asks for donations for legal costs

Hockey player Matt Petgrave has called the death of Adam Johnson “a tragic accident” in a public appeal for donations to his legal costs

ABC News - 11h

Doechii’s Latest Looks on ‘Tiny Desk’ and ‘The Late Show’ Are a Hit With Fans

Intentionally visible face tape, braids as scalp-to-scalp tethers: Recent looks by the Grammy-nominated rapper have inspired fascination and at least one nail-art tribute.

The New York Times - 2d

Shanahan frustrated by 49ers penalties, Moody's missed kick

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan expressed his frustrations with his team's self-inflicted wounds in the loss to the Miami Dolphins.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Texas AG sues NCAA over transgender athletes

Texas has sued the NCAA to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the state or in sports that involve Texas programs.

ESPN - 4h

No Bevo: Texas mascot won't travel to Atlanta

Once again, Bevo will not be making the trip to Atlanta, as the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl announced Monday that there is not enough room on the sideline in Mercedes Benz-Stadium for the Texas mascot.

ESPN - 4h

German Christmas market attack offers far-right fertile ground despite suspect's support

There is deep sadness in the city - and also anger directed at the government and migrants.

BBC News - 5h

Why Biden didn't commute 3 federal death row sentences

President Biden commuted the sentences for 37 of the 40 federal inmates on death row. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe breaks down why the president opted not to ...

CBS News - 8h

Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho likely to gain House seats after 2030 census

Texas, Florida, Arizona and Idaho are likely to gain House seats after the 2030 census, according to consulting firm Election Data Services. A gain of two congressional seats would be seen in Texas ...

The Hill - 8h

Texas AG Paxton sues NCAA for allowing transgender women to compete

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued the NCAA on Sunday, accusing the organization of engaging in “false, deceptive, and misleading practices” by allowing transgender women to participate in ...

The Hill - 8h

Biden did the right thing granting clemency to 37 federal death row inmates

President Biden is urged to commute all federal death sentences to life in prison in order to keep his promise as the first president to oppose capital punishment and secure his legacy as a ...

The Hill - 9h

Clayton comes through sudden-death leg against Mansell at PDC worlds

No 7 seed taken the distance in epic Ally Pally contest Ratajski, Gilding and Rock also reach third round Jonny Clayton won a sudden-death leg in the deciding set to edge past Mickey Mansell and ...

The Guardian - 9h

Whooping cough cases reach highest level in a decade

Whooping cough cases have reached the highest annual total in a decade and are more than six times higher than at the same time last year.

NBC News - 9h

House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...

The Hill - 9h

NBA trade rumors roundup: Latest news including Wizards want to trade Kyle Kuzma, Kings looking to add

Also, more on the Suns and Jimmy Butler, which, to be honest, is little more than a clickbait story at this point.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

These 3 federal death row inmates were not on Biden's commutation list

President Biden gave commutations of sentences to 37 people on federal death row Monday. Those who received the Monday commutations of their sentences saw them go from execution to life with no ...

The Hill - 11h