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Steve Witkoff to meet Volodymyr Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks

BBC News 2025-12-13 05:52:20.3552298


                            Steve Witkoff to meet Volodymyr Zelensky for latest Ukraine war talks Author: BBC News
Donald Trump's envoy will meet the Ukrainian president and European leaders in Berlin to discuss the latest peace plan. ... Read full article

Drunk raccoon found in liquor store suspected in karate studio break-in

BBC News 2025-12-13 05:37:16.8387917


                            Drunk raccoon found in liquor store suspected in karate studio break-in Author: BBC News
The "trashed panda" is also suspected of burglarising snacks from the Department of Motor Vehicles. ... Read full article

Venezuela oil exports fall steeply after US forces seize tanker off coast

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 05:26:11


                            Venezuela oil exports fall steeply after US forces seize tanker off coast Author: Al Jazeera
Oil tanker movements in and out of Venezuelan waters come to near standstill after US seizes vessel and fuel cargo. ... Read full article

Newspaper headlines: 'King's cancer fight boost' and 'EU freezes' Russian assets

BBC News 2025-12-13 05:22:20.7132117


                            Newspaper headlines: 'King's cancer fight boost' and 'EU freezes' Russian assets Author: BBC News
The King's cancer treatment update leads Saturday's papers. ... Read full article

How Debt, Inflation and Politics Are Driving Up Borrowing Costs

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 05:00:00+00:00


                            How Debt, Inflation and Politics Are Driving Up Borrowing Costs Author: Ruth Carson, Greg Ritchie
A prolonged period of elevated long-term bond yields is ramping up borrowing costs around the world. That’s because investors are demanding extra compensation for holding government debt in the face of entrenched budget deficits, sticky inflation and burgeoni… ... Read full article

Blackburn Defends Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker: 'Enforcing Sanctions'

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 04:50:11


                            Blackburn Defends Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tanker: 'Enforcing Sanctions' Author: Hannah Knudsen
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) defended the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker: "We're Enforcing Sanctions." ... Read full article

Trump administration sues Georgia county for 2020 ballot records

BBC News 2025-12-13 04:22:14.0410927


                            Trump administration sues Georgia county for 2020 ballot records Author: BBC News
The lawsuit comes as Donald Trump continues to question his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden, despite any reliable evidence. ... Read full article

Judge orders return of evidence against Comey, citing constitutional concerns

The Washington Post 2025-12-13 04:12:10


                            Judge orders return of evidence against Comey, citing constitutional concerns Author: Jeremy Roebuck
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ordered the FBI to return emails and other electronic communications it seized from Comey confidant Daniel Richman. ... Read full article

Walz addresses fraud scandal: Minnesota’s ‘generosity has been taken advantage of’

The Hill 2025-12-13 04:09:03


                            Walz addresses fraud scandal: Minnesota’s ‘generosity has been taken advantage of’ Author: Ryan Mancini
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) addressed his state’s growing fraud scandal on Friday, telling residents that the North Star State’s “generosity has been taken advantage of.” The scandal erupted after more than 50 people were convicted in connection with the thef… ... Read full article

Watch – Nolte on Mamdani's Buses, Nuzzi's Book Bomb, Disney's AI Sellout, Christmas Movies

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 04:07:21.1043907


                            Watch – Nolte on Mamdani's Buses, Nuzzi's Book Bomb, Disney's AI Sellout, Christmas Movies Author: Breitbart News
Catch up on the latest news videos from Breitbart News. ... Read full article

Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says she hasn’t seen her son since ICE detainment

CNN 2025-12-13 03:35:54


                            Woman with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says she hasn’t seen her son since ICE detainment Author: Taylor Romine
Bruna Ferreira had rushed out of her Massachusetts home, shoelaces untied, and was driving to pick up her 11-year-old son from school when she was approached by unmarked vehicles and a “swarm of people.” ... Read full article

Russia damages Turkish-owned vessels in attack on Ukrainian ports

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 03:34:58


                            Russia damages Turkish-owned vessels in attack on Ukrainian ports Author: Alastair McCready
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian attacks ‘had no … military purpose whatsoever’. ... Read full article

Pathetic, Seditous Democrats Calling for Military Coup Because They Have Nothing, No Arguments

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 03:27:42


                            Pathetic, Seditous Democrats Calling for Military Coup Because They Have Nothing, No Arguments Author: Breitbart TV
Thursday on "Triggered," "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Democrats. Marlow said, "You see how pathetic the | Clips ... Read full article

Marlow: President Trump Gets Full Credit for not Allowing the Left-Wing Language Police Tell Americans What Words They Can Use

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 03:27:40


                            Marlow: President Trump Gets Full Credit for not Allowing the Left-Wing Language Police Tell Americans What Words They Can Use Author: Breitbart TV
Thursday on "Triggered," "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about Trump rhetoric. While talking about the "Access | Clips ... Read full article

Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago

Fox News 2025-12-13 03:22:13.2768506


                            Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago Author:
Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park. ... Read full article

Michigan football staffer who had alleged affair with Sherrone Moore still employed by university

Fox News 2025-12-13 03:07:16.0727617


                            Michigan football staffer who had alleged affair with Sherrone Moore still employed by university Author:
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore faces felony home invasion and stalking charges related to an alleged relationship with a team staffer. ... Read full article

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Trump’s private schedule as media fixates on his health

Fox News 2025-12-13 03:07:12.8704319


                            EXCLUSIVE: Inside Trump’s private schedule as media fixates on his health Author:
Fox News obtained President Donald Trump's December schedule revealing back-to-back meetings and calls extending into evening hours throughout the month. ... Read full article

Wounded National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe Making Astounding Progress

Breitbart News 2025-12-13 02:26:46


                            Wounded National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe Making Astounding Progress Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Wounded 24-year-old West Virginia National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe was revealed to be making "extraordinary progress." ... Read full article

Ticketmaster to face class action lawsuit that alleges overcharging

USA Today 2025-12-13 02:25:05+00:00


                            Ticketmaster to face class action lawsuit that alleges overcharging Author: Anthony Robledo
A lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and Live Nation of overcharging customers for major concert tickets since 2010 will go forward as a class action suit. ... Read full article

Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say

BBC News 2025-12-13 02:07:13.3235828


                            Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say Author: BBC News
The women's rights activist, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, was arrested by Iranian security services at a memorial, her supporters say. ... Read full article

Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew speaks out after ICE arrest | CNN

CNN 2025-12-13 01:59:14.219


                            Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew speaks out after ICE arrest | CNN Author:
Bruna-Caroline Ferreira, the mother of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, sits down for her first television interview after ICE detained her for nearly a month. She talks with CNN’s Erin Burnett. ... Read full article

Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: ‘S— is too expensive’

The Hill 2025-12-13 01:52:24


                            Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: ‘S— is too expensive’ Author: Ryan Mancini
Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin on Friday critiqued the Trump administration’s handling on rising costs and affordability, with the DNC chair candidly acknowledging that “s— is too expensive.” The t… ... Read full article

Tourist changing baby stabbed multiple times in the back at iconic NYC Macy's during holiday shopping rush

Fox News 2025-12-13 01:52:21.900983


                            Tourist changing baby stabbed multiple times in the back at iconic NYC Macy's during holiday shopping rush Author:
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a bathroom at New York City's Macy's Herald Square while changing her baby. Police said a woman was arrested and is facing charges. ... Read full article

Cambodia claims Thailand still bombing hours after Trump ceasefire call

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 01:39:34


                            Cambodia claims Thailand still bombing hours after Trump ceasefire call Author: Al Jazeera
Cambodia’s Ministry of Defence said Thai F-16 fighter jets continued to bomb targets inside country. ... Read full article

Florida influencer, 41, accused of inappropriately touching, exposing herself to teenage son's friend

Fox News 2025-12-13 01:37:17.9005693


                            Florida influencer, 41, accused of inappropriately touching, exposing herself to teenage son's friend Author:
Social media micro-influencer Lisa Singh was arrested after allegedly making sexual advances on a minor. She has nearly 7,000 Facebook followers and faces two counts. ... Read full article

TPG Takes $600 Million Hit on ‘Eyebrow Queen’ Cosmetics Bet

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 01:34:40+00:00


                            TPG Takes $600 Million Hit on ‘Eyebrow Queen’ Cosmetics Bet Author: Laura Benitez, Allison McNeely
TPG Inc. exited most of its stake in Anastasia Beverly Hills as part of a debt restructuring, largely wiping out the private equity firm’s $600 million investment in the cosmetics company, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article

Seagate, Alnylam Are Among Six Companies Set to Join Nasdaq 100

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 01:21:02+00:00


                            Seagate, Alnylam Are Among Six Companies Set to Join Nasdaq 100 Author: Isabelle Lee
Six firms are set to join the Nasdaq 100 Index as part of its annual reconstitution, the benchmark’s overseer said Friday. ... Read full article

Hit men and CIA mind control: This group digs for truth behind US secrets

USA Today 2025-12-13 01:17:49+00:00


                            Hit men and CIA mind control: This group digs for truth behind US secrets Author: Michael Loria
National Security Archive analysts have uncovered everything from CIA assassination plots of Fidel Castro to programs that secretly gave citizens LSD. ... Read full article

DHS changing immigration enforcement tactics amid negative polling

The Hill 2025-12-13 01:07:33


                            DHS changing immigration enforcement tactics amid negative polling Author: Elliott Davis
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its tactics in immigration enforcement operations, moving away from sweeping raids that have been publicized in some cities across the country. DHS sources told NewsNation’s Ali Bradley that U.S.… ... Read full article

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

BBC News 2025-12-13 00:52:25.4326732


                            Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children? Author: BBC News
The European sperm market is booming, but are some donor's sperm being used to make too many babies? ... Read full article

New Epstein photos show Trump, Clinton and Andrew

BBC News 2025-12-13 00:52:16.6200176


                            New Epstein photos show Trump, Clinton and Andrew Author: BBC News
The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate. ... Read full article

New York Times reporter pitched Epstein interview on ‘your terms’

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-13 00:45:44


                            New York Times reporter pitched Epstein interview on ‘your terms’ Author: John Power
Journalist told late financier he should ‘get ahead’ of bad publicity as he faced sex abuse allegations, emails reveal. ... Read full article

SpaceX Sets Insider Share Deal at About $800 Billion Valuation

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 00:29:11+00:00


                            SpaceX Sets Insider Share Deal at About $800 Billion Valuation Author: Loren Grush, Edward Ludlow
SpaceX is moving forward with an insider share sale that values Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker at about $800 billion, setting up what could be the largest initial public offering of all time. ... Read full article

Vape and Cigarette Sales Slump Amid UK Crackdown, NielsenIQ Says

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 00:01:00+00:00


                            Vape and Cigarette Sales Slump Amid UK Crackdown, NielsenIQ Says Author: Jennifer Creery
Sales of vapes, cigarettes and other tobacco products slumped more than any other grocery category in the UK, a survey showed, a sign that tighter regulations and health concerns are curbing smoking habits. ... Read full article

La Volta’s Michelin Chef Gets Lost in Crowded Hong Kong Pasta Scene

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 00:00:22+00:00


                            La Volta’s Michelin Chef Gets Lost in Crowded Hong Kong Pasta Scene Author:
The pomodoro fizz is elite, but the dishes don’t quite pop ... Read full article

Chinese AI Euphoria Obscures a Gloomier Technological Reality

Bloomberg 2025-12-13 00:00:00+00:00


                            Chinese AI Euphoria Obscures a Gloomier Technological Reality Author: Debby Wu, Charlotte Yang
Moore Threads Technology Co.’s phenomenal debut this month — China’s most successful coming-out party since 2019 — capped a year in which investors have grown increasingly excited about the prospects for the country’s AI chip advancement. That euphoria may be… ... Read full article

Q&A: East Timor’s President Ramos-Horta on diplomacy, Gaza, and the West

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 23:40:58


                            Q&A: East Timor’s President Ramos-Horta on diplomacy, Gaza, and the West Author: Ali MC
‘I am thoroughly disillusioned with the so-called international community’: East Timor’s President Jose Ramos-Horta. ... Read full article

Steelers star TJ Watt undergoes surgery for partially collapsed lung after procedure goes wrong, brother says

Fox News 2025-12-12 23:37:24.7614136


                            Steelers star TJ Watt undergoes surgery for partially collapsed lung after procedure goes wrong, brother says Author:
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt underwent a successful surgery after sustaining a collapsed lung during dry needling, his brother, J.J. Watt, said. ... Read full article

Cruz says Rep Ilhan Omar could face jail time, deportation if marriage allegation proves true

Fox News 2025-12-12 23:37:18.9635683


                            Cruz says Rep Ilhan Omar could face jail time, deportation if marriage allegation proves true Author:
The Senate Republican's comments come after President Donald Trump resurrected the unsubstantiated claims against Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during a rally promoting affordability. ... Read full article

Trump Says ‘Starting’ Land Strikes Over Drugs in Latest Warning

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 23:33:50+00:00


                            Trump Says ‘Starting’ Land Strikes Over Drugs in Latest Warning Author: Justin Sink
President Donald Trump said the US would be “starting” land strikes on drug operations in Latin America, though again declined to provide details on when and where the escalation of his military campaign would actually begin, or if countries could still do an… ... Read full article

US forces stormed cargo ship travelling from China to Iran: Report

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 23:03:09


                            US forces stormed cargo ship travelling from China to Iran: Report Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Incident in November latest reported instance of Trump administration’s increasingly aggressive maritime tactics. ... Read full article

Intel Nears $1.6 Billion Deal for AI Chip Startup SambaNova

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 22:56:51+00:00


                            Intel Nears $1.6 Billion Deal for AI Chip Startup SambaNova Author: Ryan Gould, Liana Baker, Ian King
Intel Corp. is in advanced talks to acquire artificial intelligence chip startup SambaNova Systems Inc. for about $1.6 billion including debt, according to people familiar with the matter. ... Read full article

Thoma Looks to Create $12 Billion Shipping Tech Firm With Merger

Bloomberg 2025-12-12 22:55:42+00:00


                            Thoma Looks to Create $12 Billion Shipping Tech Firm With Merger Author: Carmen Arroyo, Ryan Gould
Thoma Bravo is in talks to merge its shipping software firm Auctane Inc., formerly known as Stamps.com, with third-party logistics provider WWEX Group to form a business that could be worth as much as $12 billion, according to people with knowledge of the mat… ... Read full article

UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel allow aid into Gaza

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 22:41:11


                            UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel allow aid into Gaza Author: Elis Gjevori
UN member states endorsed the ICJ’s findings and pressed Israel to meet its legal obligations as an occupying power. ... Read full article

House GOP unveils health care bill without ObamaCare subsidies extension

The Hill 2025-12-12 22:23:58


                            House GOP unveils health care bill without ObamaCare subsidies extension Author: Emily Brooks, Nathaniel Weixel
House Republicans on Friday unveiled a health care bill they will bring to a vote next week that includes items that are broadly popular in the party, like cost sharing reductions and reforms to the pharmacy benefit manager industry, but will exclude extensio… ... Read full article

Sec. Duffy: NY Gov. Hochul Let Many Illegals Drive 18-Wheelers

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 22:16:21


                            Sec. Duffy: NY Gov. Hochul Let Many Illegals Drive 18-Wheelers Author: Warner Todd Huston
NY Governor Kathy Hochul has been breaking federal law by granting more than half of commercial driving licenses to illegal migrants. ... Read full article

Whistleblower: Massive Welfare Fraud by Somali Migrants in Ohio

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 22:03:30


                            Whistleblower: Massive Welfare Fraud by Somali Migrants in Ohio Author: Warner Todd Huston
A whistleblower claims that the Somali migrant community in Ohio is also involved in the same sort of massive fraud seen in Minnesota. ... Read full article

Minnesota judge’s ‘very unusual’ decision tossing $7.2 million fraud verdict draws mounting scrutiny

Fox News 2025-12-12 21:52:24.3706375


                            Minnesota judge’s ‘very unusual’ decision tossing $7.2 million fraud verdict draws mounting scrutiny Author:
Minnesota judge Sarah West overturned a jury verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, sparking surprise from legal experts who call the move unusual. ... Read full article

Trump to Mull Ending Tax on Sports Gambling Wins

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 21:52:22


                            Trump to Mull Ending Tax on Sports Gambling Wins Author: Warner Todd Huston
Trump said he would "think about" working to end taxation on gambling winnings in comments made to the press on Air Force One. ... Read full article

Photos show devastating flooding in Washington state. See impact.

USA Today 2025-12-12 21:50:53+00:00


                            Photos show devastating flooding in Washington state. See impact. Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge
While the torrential downpour caused by an atmospheric river has slowed down, rivers and waterways continue to rise and flood in the state. ... Read full article

Confessed Child Killer Freed for Good Behavior After Serving Half His Sentence Arrested Again

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 21:46:01


                            Confessed Child Killer Freed for Good Behavior After Serving Half His Sentence Arrested Again Author: Lowell Cauffiel
A man only 10 years into a 20-year-sentence after confessing to the fatal stabbing of a 6-year-old Kentucky boy was released from prison in October and arrested weeks later for violating his parole. ... Read full article

Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch

The Hill 2025-12-12 21:19:16


                            Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch Author: Ryan Mancini
Democratic strategist James Carville mapped out on Thursday what he sees are possible problems with Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) announcement to run for Senate, saying she broke the “first rule of politics.” “First of all, she seems like she’s well-educa… ... Read full article

US Mint gives 2026 coins a new look for America's 250th anniversary

USA Today 2025-12-12 20:49:49+00:00


                            US Mint gives 2026 coins a new look for America's 250th anniversary Author: Mike Snider
The U.S. Mint is updating the look of circulating quarters, dimes and nickels in 2026 for the nation's 250th anniversary. ... Read full article

First big snow storm to hit US as polar vortex sends coldest air yet

USA Today 2025-12-12 20:47:27+00:00


                            First big snow storm to hit US as polar vortex sends coldest air yet Author: Doyle Rice
A long-awaited blast of cold air, courtesy of the polar vortex, will overtake much of the US, but the forecast says the low temperatures won't last. ... Read full article

Sherrone Moore landed Michigan in scandal. Jeff Brohm could pull it out

USA Today 2025-12-12 20:45:22+00:00


                            Sherrone Moore landed Michigan in scandal. Jeff Brohm could pull it out Author: Blake Toppmeyer
Even Sherrone Moore's pathetic exit doesn't change this: Michigan remains a job that can lure top candidates. ... Read full article

King Charles shares 'good news' that his cancer treatment will be reduced

BBC News 2025-12-12 20:37:17.3689125


                            King Charles shares 'good news' that his cancer treatment will be reduced Author: BBC News
The 77-year-old says the milestone is a "personal blessing" and testimony to advances in cancer care. ... Read full article

New Orleans and its terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year

USA Today 2025-12-12 20:27:48+00:00


                            New Orleans and its terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year Author: Trevor Hughes
New Orleans started 2025 with a terrorist attack and prison escape and is ending it with a National Guard enforcement. But at least no hurricanes. ... Read full article

New Epstein photos turn heads, but file dumps just getting started

USA Today 2025-12-12 20:22:46+00:00


                            New Epstein photos turn heads, but file dumps just getting started Author: Zachary Schermele, Bart Jansen
Congressional Democrats released another eyebrow-raising batch of photos of Epstein and powerful people. More are coming. ... Read full article

White House slams House Dems releasing Epstein photos showing Trump, Clinton, Woody Allen

Fox News 2025-12-12 19:52:18.105344


                            White House slams House Dems releasing Epstein photos showing Trump, Clinton, Woody Allen Author:
President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Woody Allen are among the prominent figures in new photos that House Democrats released Friday from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. ... Read full article

Christmas brawl erupts in wealthy Massachusetts enclave during holiday celebration

Fox News 2025-12-12 19:37:23.3706648


                            Christmas brawl erupts in wealthy Massachusetts enclave during holiday celebration Author:
Video footage captured a chaotic brawl during Nantucket’s Christmas Stroll last weekend as men clashed in the street. Police say no arrests were made. ... Read full article

Fourteen Palestinians, including children, die in Gaza amid Storm Byron

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 19:28:54


                            Fourteen Palestinians, including children, die in Gaza amid Storm Byron Author: Elis Gjevori
Desperate Gaza families already displaced by Israel’s war face deadly collapses and freezing conditions as storm hits. ... Read full article

Timothée Chalamet responds to rumors he’s UK rapper EsDeeKid | CNN

CNN 2025-12-12 18:39:05.994


                            Timothée Chalamet responds to rumors he’s UK rapper EsDeeKid | CNN Author: Stephanie Matarazzo
Timothée Chalamet is feeding speculation that he could be the anonymous British rapper EsDeeKid. Various rumors surround the identity of the viral musician, who released his debut album “Rebel” in June, has 11.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and who i… ... Read full article

Republican lawmakers tell Trump something he’s not used to hearing: No

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 18:29:34


                            Republican lawmakers tell Trump something he’s not used to hearing: No Author: Hannah Knowles, Patrick Marley
In a pair of nearly simultaneous votes this week in the Indiana legislature and in Congress, GOP lawmakers issued unusual displays of defiance against Trump. ... Read full article

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

Associated Press 2025-12-12 18:15:26


                            Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains Author: Matt O'Brien
The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots. Venture capitalist Modar Alaoui, founder of the Humanoids Summit, gathered over 2,000 people, including top engineers from Disney and Google, to showcase technology and di… ... Read full article

DOJ sues Georgia county as Trump pushes debunked 2020 election fraud claims

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 18:11:46


                            DOJ sues Georgia county as Trump pushes debunked 2020 election fraud claims Author: Amy B Wang
President Donald Trump has increasingly pressured his administration to find widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, despite those claims having been debunked and dismissed in dozens of cases by the courts. ... Read full article

Admiral’s top military lawyer to be summoned in House boat strike inquiry

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 18:05:36


                            Admiral’s top military lawyer to be summoned in House boat strike inquiry Author: Noah Robertson
Adm. Frank Bradley’s legal adviser has emerged as a key figure as members of Congress assess whether the killing of two men violated the law of armed conflict. ... Read full article

US Congress releases Epstein estate photos featuring Trump, Clinton

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 18:00:11


                            US Congress releases Epstein estate photos featuring Trump, Clinton Author: Al Jazeera Staff
House Democrats urge White House to end ‘cover-up’ of Jeffry Epstein case and bring justice to sex abuse victims. ... Read full article

DOJ seeks to boot Judge Boasberg from pursuing contempt hearings

The Hill 2025-12-12 17:59:35


                            DOJ seeks to boot Judge Boasberg from pursuing contempt hearings Author: Zach Schonfeld, Rebecca Beitsch
The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court Friday to block U.S. District Judge James Boasberg’s planned contempt hearings next week and boot him from the case entirely. It escalates the administration’s long-running feud with Boasberg over his han… ... Read full article

Thai and Cambodian leaders agreed to renew ceasefire, Trump says

Associated Press 2025-12-12 17:49:01


                            Thai and Cambodian leaders agreed to renew ceasefire, Trump says Author:
President Donald Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a ceasefire after days of deadly clashes. ... Read full article

National Trust files lawsuit to stop Trump's ballroom construction

USA Today 2025-12-12 17:29:38+00:00


                            National Trust files lawsuit to stop Trump's ballroom construction Author: Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy
The lawsuit claims that construction has already begun but the White House has repeatedly said that is not the case. ... Read full article

House Democrats release photos of Epstein with Trump, other public figures

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 17:24:39


                            House Democrats release photos of Epstein with Trump, other public figures Author: Matt Viser, Kadia Goba, Aaron Schaffer
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released more than a dozen photos showing the convicted sex offender and Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon and others. ... Read full article

How Nobel laureate María Corina Machado escaped from Venezuela

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 17:15:49


                            How Nobel laureate María Corina Machado escaped from Venezuela Author: Victoria Bisset, Ana Vanessa Herrero, Tobi Raji
Machado’s journey to Norway this week involved secret travel through Venezuela, hours on a fishing boat in rough seas and a flight from Curaçao to Oslo. ... Read full article

'Unfair for those who fought': Self-deported US Army vet speaks out

USA Today 2025-12-12 17:13:26+00:00


                            'Unfair for those who fought': Self-deported US Army vet speaks out Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
"I just feel that this is unfair for those who fought for our country to be treated this way," Sae Joon Park told USA TODAY in an exclusive interview. ... Read full article

North Wales Police chief constable to retire for day to protect pension

BBC News 2025-12-12 16:37:21.7105841


                            North Wales Police chief constable to retire for day to protect pension Author: BBC News
Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman will retire for a single day next month to protect her pension. ... Read full article

Trump sued by preservationists over White House ballroom project

Associated Press 2025-12-12 16:22:51


                            Trump sued by preservationists over White House ballroom project Author:
President Donald Trump has been sued by preservationists seeking an architecture review and congressional approval over his White House ballroom project. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a federal court to stop Trump’s White House ballro… ... Read full article

Child's evidence helps convict Robert Rhodes of wife's murder

BBC News 2025-12-12 16:22:31.2806769


                            Child's evidence helps convict Robert Rhodes of wife's murder Author: BBC News
Robert Rhodes killed his wife Dawn in their Earlswood home, coercing his child into the plans. ... Read full article

Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney resigns amid fight over Trump’s appointees

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 16:19:07


                            Delaware’s acting U.S. attorney resigns amid fight over Trump’s appointees Author: Jeremy Roebuck
Julianne Murray, an ex-chair of the Delaware Republican Party who the Justice Department appointed as interim U.S. attorney in the state, announced her departure. ... Read full article

National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 15:52:12


                            National Trust sues to stop Trump’s ballroom construction Author: Dan Diamond, Jonathan Edwards
The organization, which is charged by Congress with historic preservation, is seeking to halt construction on one of the president’s priorities. ... Read full article

Flawed immigrant commercial driver's licenses could cost New York $73M, warns Sean Duffy

Associated Press 2025-12-12 15:44:40


                            Flawed immigrant commercial driver's licenses could cost New York $73M, warns Sean Duffy Author: Josh Funk
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says New York routinely issues licenses to immigrants that may be valid long after they're legally authorized to be in the country and he threatened to withhold $73 million in highway funds unless the system is fixed. New Y… ... Read full article

Photos of Trump and Clinton from Epstein's estate are released

Associated Press 2025-12-12 15:41:09


                            Photos of Trump and Clinton from Epstein's estate are released Author: Stephen Groves
House Democrats have released several photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including some of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the former Prince Andrew. The 19 photos released by Democratic lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee on Friday are a small p… ... Read full article

Russian forces ‘completely cut off’ from Kupiansk, says Ukrainian commander

Al Jazeera English 2025-12-12 14:53:46


                            Russian forces ‘completely cut off’ from Kupiansk, says Ukrainian commander Author: John T Psaropoulos
Ukraine’s troops hail advance, a month after Putin claimed town was ‘practically’ in Russia’s hands. ... Read full article

King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message

CNN 2025-12-12 13:11:29


                            King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message Author: Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Sharon Braithwaite
Britain’s King Charles III offered a rare update on his cancer journey in a video message on Friday evening, revealing that he has responded well to treatment and it will be reduced in the new year. ... Read full article

Trump Can Make American Healthcare Great Again

Breitbart News 2025-12-12 12:52:52


                            Trump Can Make American Healthcare Great Again Author: Save Our States (Sponsored)
The Trump administration can act quickly to begin a domino effect of change by requiring mandatory advanced notice to patients that shows exactly what insurance will cover and what you will pay out-of-pocket. ... Read full article

CNN Weekly News Quiz: December 12, 2025

CNN 2025-12-12 12:00:00


                            CNN Weekly News Quiz: December 12, 2025 Author: CNN
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King Charles III shares cancer treatment update and promotes benefits of early diagnosis

Associated Press 2025-12-12 11:35:45


                            King Charles III shares cancer treatment update and promotes benefits of early diagnosis Author: Danica Kirka
King Charles III says that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year. He's encouraging others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat. The 77-y… ... Read full article

Reeling from DC shooting, National Guard prepares for a more permanent deployment

CNN 2025-12-12 11:00:59


                            Reeling from DC shooting, National Guard prepares for a more permanent deployment Author: Isabelle Khurshudyan, Haley Britzky, Nicky Robertson, Jeff Zeleny
Less than six months after President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, DC, the mission is becoming more perilous and complex — and perhaps more permanent. ... Read full article

She died in 1817 after an unidentified illness. Now it’s ‘one of literature’s great mysteries’

CNN 2025-12-12 11:00:58


                            She died in 1817 after an unidentified illness. Now it’s ‘one of literature’s great mysteries’ Author: Ashley Strickland
As fans celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, scholars are still combing over documents to solve the mystery shrouding her final days. ... Read full article

Supreme Court confronts gun rights pileup

The Hill 2025-12-12 11:00:00


                            Supreme Court confronts gun rights pileup Author: Zach Schonfeld
An unusually large pileup of Second Amendment challenges has landed at the Supreme Court, which will consider taking up the cases behind closed doors Friday.  It would add to what is already a major term for gun rights. The justices previously agreed to hear … ... Read full article

The 10 best movies of 2025

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 10:00:58


                            The 10 best movies of 2025 Author: Ann Hornaday
“Sinners,” “Sentimental Value” and a Stephen King adaptation full of life, death and dance. ... Read full article

In Sudan, thousands held hostage for ransom — and killed if they can’t pay

The Washington Post 2025-12-12 10:00:45


                            In Sudan, thousands held hostage for ransom — and killed if they can’t pay Author: Katharine Houreld, Hafiz Haroun
RSF fighters in El Fashir have rounded up civilians en masse, survivors told The Post, subjecting them to torture and extorting their families for cash. ... Read full article

Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion

Associated Press 2025-12-12 09:10:06


                            Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion Author: Larry Lage, Ed White
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been charged with three crimes, including home invasion and stalking. Moore has spent two nights in jail following his firing and subsequent arrest Wednesday. Moore, who had led the Wolverines for… ... Read full article

Washington state faces historic floods as evacuation orders issued

Associated Press 2025-12-12 07:00:00


                            Washington state faces historic floods as evacuation orders issued Author: Cedar Attanasio, Claire Rush
Days of torrential rain in Washington state has caused historic floods, stranding families on rooftops and washing over bridges. Experts warn that more flooding expected Friday could be catastrophic. Washington is under a state of emergency, with evacuation o… ... Read full article

AI stocks are falling with Broadcom, but the rest of Wall Street is picking up the slack

Associated Press 2025-12-12 05:41:56


                            AI stocks are falling with Broadcom, but the rest of Wall Street is picking up the slack Author: Stan Choe
Artificial-intelligence stocks are falling again, but smaller U.S. stocks and other areas of the market that used to get left behind by Big Tech are picking up the slack. That’s keeping Wall Street indexes near their record heights early Friday. The S&P 500 s… ... Read full article

A day after release, Kilmar Abrego Garcia must check in with immigration officials

Associated Press 2025-12-12 05:09:17


                            A day after release, Kilmar Abrego Garcia must check in with immigration officials Author:
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was due to check-in with immigration authorities less than 14 hours after he was released from detention on a judge’s orders. Abrego Garcia became a flashpoint of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown earlier this year when he … ... Read full article

Crowd at ‘Redneck Christmas Parade’ weighs in on 2nd Trump term | CNN Politics

CNN 2025-12-12 03:52:25.32


                            Crowd at ‘Redneck Christmas Parade’ weighs in on 2nd Trump term | CNN Politics Author: Anne Clifford
Two years ago, CNN’s Elle Reeve went to what’s known as the “Redneck Christmas Parade” in Louisiana, where voters were hopeful about Candidate Trump. She went back to find out what they think now. ... Read full article

‘Rehashed crap’: Former Obama White House attorney dismissed report on abuse allegations and advised Epstein media strategy

CNN 2025-12-11 11:00:59


                            ‘Rehashed crap’: Former Obama White House attorney dismissed report on abuse allegations and advised  Epstein media strategy Author: Em Steck, Andrew Kaczynski
When billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein needed legal advice, help responding to negative press, or just moral support, he often turned to an unexpected confidante – Kathy Ruemmler, an elite attorney who served for two US presidents and was once a top ca… ... Read full article

Trump lets RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on childhood vaccine policy

The Hill 2025-12-11 11:00:00


                            Trump lets RFK Jr. ‘go wild’ on childhood vaccine policy Author: Joseph Choi, Nathaniel Weixel
On the campaign trail last October, President Trump promised to let his health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., “go wild on health.” A year later, that promise is being fulfilled.   Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, is unmaking federal immunization policy… ... Read full article

Greene says she cut deal on NDAA for vote on anti-trans bill

The Hill 2025-12-11 03:17:35


                            Greene says she cut deal on NDAA for vote on anti-trans bill Author: Ryan Mancini
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said she made a deal on Wednesday to change her “no” vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to allow her anti-transgender bill to be voted on next week. “I made a deal and changed my NO vote on the rule to a … ... Read full article

Democratic Miami mayor-elect: City is ‘tip of the spear’ on affordability crisis

The Hill 2025-12-11 00:30:57


                            Democratic Miami mayor-elect: City is ‘tip of the spear’ on affordability crisis Author: Max Rego
Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins (D) vowed to get straight to work upon taking office on Wednesday, saying the city is “at the tip of the spear” of affordability concerns in the U.S. Higgins defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez by 19 points in Tuesday’s mayora… ... Read full article

Poll: Here’s what Americans’ affordability problems look like

Politico 2025-12-10 10:55:00+00:00


                            Poll: Here’s what Americans’ affordability problems look like Author: Erin Doherty
Results from The POLITICO Poll paint a grim portrait of Americans’ spending constraints across nearly every part of their lives. ... Read full article

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