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Tampa Bay Times

Pam Bondi Is Trump Plan B

Trump named former Florida Attorney General and longtime ally Pam Bondi as his pick for U.S. Attorney General, hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew due to controversy surrounding a federal sex-trafficking investigation.

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Patriot-News

Casey Finally Concedes

Democrat Bob Casey conceded Pennsylvania’s closely contested Senate race to Republican David McCormick, ending an 18-year Senate tenure and a historic era for the Casey family in state politics.

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CNN

The Report That Led to Gaetz Withdrawal

A woman’s testimony about two sexual encounters with then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, at age 17, during a 2017 party, led to scrutiny and his withdrawal as Trump’s attorney general nominee.

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CBS News

McBride Sees Manufactured Crisis

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, accused Republicans of "manufacturing a crisis" with a Capitol bathroom ban, prioritizing governance over "grandstanding."

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Associated Press

Putin's Message to NATO

Putin unveiled Russia's hypersonic missile "Oreshnik," capable of bypassing Western defenses, after its combat debut in Ukraine, delivering a menacing warning to NATO amid escalating tensions.

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Al Jazeera

ICC Seeks Netanyahu, Gallant Arrests

The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli PM Netanyahu, ex-Def. Min. Gallant, and Hamas chief Deif for alleged war crimes, with Israel calling it anti-Semitic while nations praised it as a step toward justice.

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WGN-TV

Smollett Conviction Overturned

The Illinois Supreme Court reversed Jussie Smollett’s conviction for staging a 2019 hate crime, citing due process violations from his second prosecution after initial charges were dropped.

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The Washington Post

How Women's Bathrooms Work

Monica Hesse argues that Rep. Nancy Mace’s push to ban trans women from women’s restrooms in the Capitol appears less about privacy and more about leveraging fear-driven politics for attention.

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The Ankler.

Maddow Takes $5M Pay Cut

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow quietly renewed her contract this fall with a big pay cut as the network faces post-election ratings drops and cost-cutting pressures from Comcast’s cable spinoff.

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NPR

Nation Shifted Right in 2024

The 2024 election saw a decisive rightward shift as Trump won the presidency by gaining suburban voters 51%-47%, rural areas by a record 64%, and flipping key swing states.

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USA Today

Election Impacts Online Dating

Post-Trump re-election, dating app users are hiding political views, with "moderate" often signaling conservative, as experts emphasize honesty and shared values in dating.

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Sports Illustrated

Hubie Brown To Call Final Game

Legendary ESPN broadcaster Hubie Brown, 91, will call one final NBA game this season before retiring, as ESPN plans a special tribute to honor his 65-year career in professional basketball.

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The Wall Street Journal

Froot Loops in Eye of Political Storm

Froot Loops lands at the center of politics as RFK Jr., Trump’s pick for Health Secretary, targets artificial dyes for alleged health risks, increasing pressure on Kellogg and other food giants.

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CAFE

Trump Case Nears Its Sorry End

Elie Honig argued the hush money case against Trump is “headed for the scrap heap,” citing legal flaws, political motives, and its role in fueling Trump’s persecution narrative and electoral gains.

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ABC News

Immigration Swung Voters of Color

A rightward shift in immigration attitudes among Black and Latino voters helped swing support to Trump in 2024, with his anti-immigration rhetoric resonating strongly.

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The Spokesman-Review

Kohberger Could Face Death

An Idaho judge ruled that Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, can face the death penalty if convicted, rejecting defense arguments against its constitutionality.

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People

CMA Winners 2024

The 58th CMA Awards celebrated country music’s biggest stars, with Morgan Wallen winning Entertainer of the Year and George Strait receiving the Willie Nelson Award.

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The Hollywood Reporter

All Bets Are Off for MSNBC

Comcast’s $7 billion spinoff of MSNBC, CNBC, and other cable channels raises questions about branding, sports rights, and consolidation, marking a major shift in cable TV.

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USA Today

Sixers Strife Continues

Joel Embiid denounced the leak of a team meeting in which Tyrese Maxey criticized his tardiness, shaming the breach of privacy and vowing to improve amid a frustrating Sixers season.

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People

Tallest and Shortest Have Tea

The world’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, met the world’s shortest woman, Jyoti Amge, on Guinness World Records Day, who bonded over their shared love of self-care and their Guinness icon statuses.

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