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Associated Press

U.S. Army Vet Was Inspired By ISIS

A U.S. Army veteran, who claimed inspiration from the Islamic State group, drove a truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 people and injuring dozens in what authorities have denounced as a horrifying act of terrorism.

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ESPN

Penn State Beats Boise

No. 5 Penn State's stifling defense and Drew Allar's three touchdown passes secured a dominant 31-14 Fiesta Bowl victory over No. 8 Boise State, earning the Nittany Lions a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

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The New York Times

KSM Will Get Life, Not Death

Plea deals for three accused 9/11 conspirators were reinstated, allowing them to avoid the death penalty in exchange for life sentence. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to nullify these agreements was overruled.

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Associated Press

Market Achieves Back-to-Back Gains

The U.S. stock market concluded 2024 with notable gains coming as a shock to some. The S&P 500 rose 23.3%, the Nasdaq increased 28.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 12.9% for the year.

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CNN

Aaron Brown, Who Anchored 9/11, is Gone

The man who became known for his 9/11 coverage, becoming the founding anchor of ABC's world news coverage, and shaping CNN's evening news format, died at 76 last weekend.

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BBC

Pre-Flight Check Found "No Issues"

As investigators try to understand what caused 179 people to die in a Bangkok-bound plane crash, the airline said "no issues" were found with the Jeju Air aircraft, specifically with the landing gear.

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New York Post

Straphanger Shoved Into Subway Tracks

A 45-year-old man was shoved by a hooded stranger onto a New York City subway track and hit by a 1 train. He survived with only a head injury. Authorities are now questioning a person of interest in the attack.

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The Hill

FBI Seizes Huge Explosive Cache in VA

Brad Spafford, an anti-government extremist who showed support for political assassination, was arrested by the FBI after finding over 150 homemade explosive devices, the largest cache in the bureau's history.

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The Telegraph

Beware Obsession With Healthy Eating

Healthy eating can lead to more than a new diet: researchers found the mentality can lead to addiction and eating disorders. They warn it can be too restrictive and end in malnutrition and mental illness.

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Politico

Australia's Social Media Advice for U.S.

Julie Inman Grant, Australia's eSafety Commissioner, said tech companies aren't doing enough to protect children. She's been asked how her work can apply to U.S. efforts in passing similar bipartisan legislation.

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NPR

New State Laws for 2025

Across the country, states are enacting state laws from fair ticket pricing, child social media bans, tougher penalties for retail/drug crimes, prenatal care leave, and flat individual income taxes. Read them all here.

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The Washington Post

Bid for Last Minute Japanese Steel Deal

Biden has until Jan. 7 to approve or block a deal from Nippon Steel that proposed granting the U.S. government veto power over reductions in U.S. Steel's production capacity as they try to acquire the American steelmaker.

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NHL

Blues Triumph in NHL Winter Classic

The St. Louis Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 at Wrigley Field. The Blues improved to 3-0 in Winter Classic games, maintaining their perfect record in these outdoor events.

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HuffPost

Dem Mega Donor: Trump's an F-Ing Genius

A major political donor to Democratic candidates turned Independent voter said Trump tapped into "anger and populism" that won him the election. He teased he may run for Florida governor under a third party.

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The Hollywood Reporter

"Squid Game" 2 Sets Netflix Record

In the first four days after its premier, the second season of "Squid Games" brought in a record-high number of viewers with 68 million views worldwide. It's already on the all-time top 10 for non-English language series.

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CBS News

Most FL Panther Deaths Since 2016

A total of 36 panthers in Florida were killed this year, mostly in November and December. This marked the most deaths since 2016 when 42 panthers were killed. The highest projected number of adult panthers alive in Florida is 230.

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The Atlantic

No Defense for Defenders of Killer

Wehner describes what he calls the disturbing trend of dehumanizing those within the American healthcare industry as people celebrate and justify violence from frustrations with the system.

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LA Gunman Shoots 2 Security Guards

The alleged gunman of a Target shooting that left two security wounded in downtown Los Angeles was arrested near the scene of the crime. The suspect barricaded himself inside an apartment building.

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USA Today

What to Eat and Do for 2025 Luck

What can you eat or do to get good luck in the new year? From eating twelve grapes under the table to walking around the block with an empty suitcase, or even avoiding doing laundry, these things can help ring in 2025.

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CNBC

Madoff Victims 94% After Final Payment

The Madoff Victim Fund has completed its final distribution, returning over $4.3 billion to more than 23,000 victims of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, recovering approximately 93.71% of verified losses.

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