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December 20, 2024

ABC News

It's Really Trump's Gov Spending Deal

Trump's demands complicate an already pressurized attempt by Congress to find another bipartisan plan that funds the government through the new year. Speaker Johnson said "we'll see" if another vote will happen by Friday.
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The Wall Street Journal

WH Reacted to a Diminished Biden

White House aides aimed to mitigate the effects of President Biden's advanced age and cognitive decline. These strategies included limiting or rescheduling meetings and reducing his exposure to negative news.
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CNN

Mangione Is Moved to NY

Luigi Mangione was transported to a New York prison and now faces 11 charges in New York, including four new federal charges, and others in Pennsylvania. Revelations from a notebook in his possession were also released.
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NJ.com

NJ Bans Drones for 1 Month

Unmanned aerial vehicles are banned for one month from "National Defense Airspace", including about two dozen towns and cities in New Jersey, as federal authorities continue to investigate thousands of drone sightings.
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NewsNation

10,000 Amazon Workers Strike

Ahead of the holidays, thousands of Teamster union Amazon workers from across the country are striking for more money and better safety measures. The company expects it will not affect gift deliveries.
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United States Census Bureau

Immigrants Driving Population Growth

The population of the United States grew by 1% last year, which is the fastest growth the country has seen since 2001, and international immigration accounts for 84% of the increase, proving a continuous trend year to year.
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Atlanta News First

Fani Willis Removed

The Georgia Court of Appeals removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after a romantic relationship arose between her and the special prosecutor she hired for Donald Trump's election interference indictment case.
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Mediaite

Neil Cavuto Leaving Fox News

After almost 30 years with Fox News, Neil Cavuto, host of the channel's "Your World" among many other shows, will depart after being offered a renewed contract with a lower salary, a common industry move now.
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Polygon

Superman Is Almost Here

The 2025 "Superman" film may leave you starstruck, with many returning DC-universe characters, and new actors such as David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan coming together under James Gunn's directing.
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NBC News

Trump Wants To Abolish Debt Ceiling

Just after he influenced the tabling of a government funding deal, Trump said Congress should get rid of the debt ceiling and he would lead the charge. He said it doesn't mean anything "except psychologically."
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Politico

Senators Want To See Hegseth FBI Report

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth may still face challenges in his Senate confirmation for secretary of defense, evidenced by more lawkmakers pushing to see his FBI report than the average two that are typically allowed.
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WGN9 Chicago

Sosa: "I Made Mistakes"

Fans have been wanting a reconnection between historic slugger Sammy Sosa and the Chicago Cubs. After Sosa apologized for cheating during his professional career, he's been invited to the 2025 Cubs Convention
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The New York Times

Terrorism Charge a Mistake

A criminal defense lawyer and former Manhattan assistant district attorney argue that the terrorism-related charges for Luigi Mangione make his other charges susceptible to acquittal and a hung jury.
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CBS News

Andrew Cuomo Sues Accuser

Days after an aide withdrew a lawsuit that claimed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed her, Cuomo sued her for the "cascade of harm" he's experienced since she went public with these allegations.
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Vox

"He Went to Turkey"

Thousands of men bolster Turkish tourism every year by traveling hundreds if not thousands of miles to get hair transplants, as advanced technology, affordability, and marketing increasingly influence this decision.
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MusicRadar

Ringo Starr Joins Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney's Got Back tour finale at London's O2 Arena delivered an unforgettable surprise as Ringo Starr joined his fellow Beatle for an electrifying encore, reuniting on stage to the delight of fans worldwide.
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