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Families React to Biden Commutations

Families of victims affected by crimes committed by the 37 inmates whose federal death row sentences were commuted by President Biden expressed a spectrum of emotions, ranging from relief to anger, reflecting the deep and varied impacts of these decisions.

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New York Post

Migrant Charged in Fiery Subway Death

Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, an illegal Guatemalan migrant, said he was drunk and doesn't remember allegedly setting a sleeping woman, who required a walker, on fire on the F train in New York City. He was later arrested with a lighter in his pocket after trying to fan the flames.

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House Ethics Committee

Read: Gaetz Ethics Report

The House ethics committee report regarding Matt Gaetz's bid for attorney general was released. It provides evidence he paid for sex with a minor and tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs at least 20 different times.

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CNN

Bill Clinton Hospitalized With Fever

Former President Bill Clinton, 78, is hopeful to return home by Christmas after being hospitalized for a fever in Washington D.C. He has experienced multiple health issues since his presidency but remains alert and awake.

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ABC News

Alleged CEO Killer Defense Fund Grows

An anonymous group known as "The December 4th Legal Committee" raised $187,000 through a defense fund on GiveSendGo for Luigi Mangione, who pleaded not guilty to New York charges related to his alleged killing of Brian Thompson.

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The New York Times

RFK Jr. Wants to Ban Drug Ads on TV

After years of copious drug ads on TV, protected heavily by the First Amendment, RFK Jr. – tapped to become the country’s new health secretary – hopes to ban the commercials, arguing that they do not contribute to improving public health.

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The Telegraph

Social Media May Use Facial Recognition

Facial recognition technology may soon be used for age verification to prevent underage children from accessing social media platforms, with large tech firms facing fines for failing to shield children from harmful content.

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People

Container Store Files for Bankruptcy

The Container Store has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing challenging economic conditions as the primary reason. While the owners of Bed Bath & Beyond may take over, many major companies in this sector are losing stability.

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CBS News

Greenland: We Are Not for Sale

President-elect Donald Trump stated that it is crucial for national security and global freedom that the U.S. purchase Greenland, while Greenland's Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the island nation's pursuit of independence.

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BBC

Kremlin Says No Assad Divorce

According to the Kremlin, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is not getting divorced from his British-born wife, despite Turkish media reports claiming she wanted to leave him after they were granted asylum in Russia.

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NBC News

Amber Heard Speaks on Blake Lively

Amber Heard responded to Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni, stating that social media misinformation is "as horrifying as it is destructive," and recounting her firsthand experience of how falsehoods can spread rapidly.

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The Guardian

Who Owns the Panama Canal?

President-elect Donald Trump wants to reclaim over 50 miles of a canal in Panama that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, a vital route for shipping food, minerals, and factory products, which is currently owned by Panama.

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WGN 9 Chicago

Delivery Man Is a Porch Pirate

A video shows an Amazon courier in Oak Park, Illinois, delivering a package and later returning to steal it, highlighting the growing issue of porch piracy that resulted in over 120 million stolen packages across the U.S. last year.

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The Free Press

My Conversations With Luigi Mangione

A journalist and writer who met Luigi Mangione after he subscribed to his blog described his obsession with human autonomy (or lack thereof) and his belief that the world is increasingly populated by “NPCs,” or non-player characters.

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TooFab

Kim's Twisted Take On "Santa Baby"

Kim Kardashian's "Santa Baby" music video, featuring Macaulay Culkin and produced by brother-in-law Travis Barker, has sparked criticism online, with some calling it creepy, “the weirdest thing” they’ve ever seen, and a "fever dream."

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Politico

Trump's Big Mike Johnson Decision

Trump’s dissatisfaction with Speaker Mike Johnson, stemming from a chaotic funding deal and unfulfilled expectations, has raised questions about Johnson’s future leadership as the House approaches a critical vote in January.

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NorthJersey.com

Athlete on Chemo Leads Team To Win

Johnny Jackson, a high school basketball player from Bergen County, NJ, was diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing 12 chemo treatments, but scored a game-high of 30 points, leading his team to victory.

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Forbes

Abbey Road Back on the Charts

The Beatles' Abbey Road returns to multiple Billboard charts, including the Vinyl Albums chart and the Top Album Sales chart, marking a resurgence in sales with 5,400 copies sold in the past tracking period.

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JeffBet

Portland Has Most Mansplainers

Women, beware: according to a JeffBet survey, Portland, Albuquerque, and Boston have the highest concentration of 'mansplainers', and women have an average of three of these interactions per week.

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NPR

2024 in Memoriam: Musicians

NPR honors the music makers we lost in 2024, acknowledging the many voices, songwriters, producers, engineers, and storytellers whose talent shaped the music that touches our lives.

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