Wednesday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

Topics

Schumer presses Thune for briefings on recent attacks

Thune took control of the Senate chamber on Friday.
Politico - 8h
White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.
NBC News - 1d
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The aftermath of a New Year’s attack in New Orleans.
The New York Times - 1d
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A deadly attack in New Orleans.
The New York Times - 2d
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Plus, fitness goals beyond weight loss.
The New York Times - 2d
How to watch Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NBA game

How to watch Nuggets vs. Hawks basketball game
CBS Sports - 2d
How to watch Samford Bulldogs vs. The Citadel Bulldogs: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Wednesday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Samford vs. The Citadel basketball game
CBS Sports - 2d
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Major Garrett.
CBS News - 2d
Leeds and Burnley held at home while Windass hits Wednesday wonder goal

Blackburn and Stoke battle to hard-fought points on road Plymouth claim 2-2 draw in first game since Rooney exit Danny Batth’s last-minute equaliser clinched Blackburn a 1-1 draw at Elland ...
The Guardian - 3d

In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past

Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a key to their European identity.
The New York Times - 19h
In Mexican Desert, Digging for a ‘Miracle’: Bringing the Missing Back Home

Tens of thousands of people have vanished in northern Mexico, many because of cartel violence. An unlikely partnership offers families a form of closure.
The New York Times - 7h
Gaza Rescuers Are Haunted by Voices of Those They Couldn’t Save

Rescuers rushing to the scene of Israeli airstrikes save those who they can, but are forced to leave many behind. “My soul is tired from this war,” one said.
The New York Times - 14h
How Hybrid Tactics Targeted NATO Allies in 2024: Drones, Exploding Parcels, Sabotage

Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond?
The New York Times - 13h
Syria’s International Airport to Reopen as Government Presses for Stability

Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries.
The New York Times - 2h