Aldermen: Police overtime at Chicago street festivals is going unpaid
Germany's Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia's Putin in first such call in 2 years
Government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said Scholz urged Putin in the call to withdraw his troops and end the invasion launched in February 2022.
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In RFK Jr., drugmakers face an antagonist with regulatory power
Anxious and bewildered, some drugmakers are reaching out to their lobbyists about how Robert Kennedy’s pending nomination will affect the Food and Drug Administration.
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Boy, 14, stabbed in broad daylight attack by teen rival as NYC youth violence continues
The younger teen was involved in a scuffle that began around 2 p.m. inside Taha Deli and Grill on Flatlands Avenue near East 81st Street in Canarsie – turning violent when his 15-year-old rival knifed him in the left leg, authorities and sources said.
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Protesters storm Putin-backed parliament in Georgia breakaway region
Protesters in the separatist region of Abkhazia, Georgia stormed the parliament building to demand the region's president step down and reject an investment agreement that could benefit wealthy Russians.
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Sociologist rips leftist calls to shun Trump-supporting family members during the holidays: ‘Sounds like a cult’
Liberal media figures have advised Harris voters cut off pro-Trump family members at holidays to preserve their mental health
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Liberals Have an Election Conspiracy Theory of Their Own Now. Elon Musk Is at Its Center.
It differs from Trump voting theories in a crucial way.
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Racist sent disturbing threats to kill a Hispanic New York news reporter and her family: feds
Austin Suman, 35, sent the unidentified Hispanic journalist hateful messages threatening to blow up her house and kill her family, the feds said.
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Abandoned baby platypus returned to the wild
He’s got a clean “bill” of health. A presumably orphaned platypus was found on the side of the road by cyclists in Victoria, Australia, and nursed back to health by Healesville Sanctuary. The furry mammal was given medical treatment and months of survival training before being released back to the wild. Platypuses live in freshwater...
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‘Before’ Episode 5 Recap: As the Worm Turns
Now that we’ve got enough of the show under our belt, the vision is becoming more apparent.
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Jared Kushner to be front-and-center on Middle East issues during Trump term — but won’t take White House position
He and wife Ivanka Trump famously sat out her father's campaign. But we hear that the soon-to-be First Son-in-Law will once again right in the midst of U.S. efforts.
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Eagles' Jalen Hurts gives curious answer about clearing concussion protocol in win over Commanders
Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts gave a curious answer about how he passed the concussion protocol during the team's 26-18 win over the Washington Commanders.
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‘This s--- has to stop’: Former Jill Biden spox rips Dems for 'vilifying' DEI critics as 'White supremacists'
First Lady Jill Biden's former press secretary was one of many on social media to blast an MSNBC guest who labeled a Trump cabinet nominee as a "white supremacist."
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WATCH: This penguin was found very far from its home in Antarctica
The penguin somehow traveled from Antarctica to a beach in Western Australia.
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‘Interesting theory’ about Tom Brady’s broadcasting future floating around NFL
NBC NFL analyst Mike Florio floated a theory among NFL circles that Tom Brady isn't all in as FOX Sports’ top NFL broadcaster.
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Want the viral Anthropologie mirror? Get the Wayfair dupe for under $200 before Black Friday
You're looking at the best early Black Friday decor deal yet.
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Prince William tries out past hobby that filled Kate Middleton with 'horror’
Prince William visited the Virtual Production Studio in Northern Ireland and tested out a stationary motorcycle that took him for a ride through a virtual desert landscape.
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‘RHOSLC’ star Bronwyn Newport and Coach clap back after Lisa Barlow’s dig at the fashion brand
After the Vida Tequila owner said she doesn't "carry Coach" and doesn't "fly coach" in the latest episode of the Bravo show.
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Trump claims he can bring peace to the world. In India, many believe him
The world's most populous country has consistently favorable views of U.S. President-elect Trump. In a Pew Research Center poll, 42% of Indians, including 51% of men, said they had confidence in him.
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Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper take subway selfie and more star snaps
Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper snap a selfie, Brittany Cartwright sizzles in the pool and more snaps...
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The reason behind Chris Wallace’s CNN exit revealed: report
CNN anchor Chris Wallace was reportedly told his two poorly-rated shows would be canceled and his massive salary slashed before the veteran journalist announced he would leave the network. Wallace, who was being paid a reported $7 million a year, was informed that he was welcome to stay on as an analyst but at a...
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Dozens of new emojis are coming to your phone in 2025 — with some head-scratchers on the shortlist
There will reportedly be a total of 164 new digital hieroglyphics, released as part of the Emoji 17.0 and Unicode 17.0 beta.
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A new context for 'There Will Be Blood,' plus the week's best movies in L.A.
Also this week: Pamela Anderson presents 'The Misfits,' 10 years of David Wain's 'They Came Together' and a Kris Kristofferson tribute double-bill.
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Here's why LA28 officials are not worried about Trump's support for the Olympics
Local Olympic organizers said they have detected no signs of resistance in conversations with President-elect Trump’s transition team or other Washington D.C. officials.
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Jake Paul’s mom threatens to ‘kill’ Mike Tyson after weigh-in slap: ‘F---ing little b----’
Jake Paul's mom made a vicious threat towards Mike Tyson on Thursday night after the former heavyweight champion slapped the YouTuber-turned-boxer during their final weigh-in.
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Jim Carrey’s older sister Rita dead: ‘She filled everyone’s heart with joy’
"It’s been a wonderful and crazy journey with Rita," her husband shared.
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Thousands of gun sales on hold in Washington State amid weeks-long court system outage
Thousands of gun sales are on hold across Washington State due to a network outage that began two weeks ago. Now Second Amendment advocates are threatening legal action.
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NJ face transplant recipient, fiancee post engagement photos: ‘So inspiring’
Joe DiMeo, 26, and his fiancée Jessica Perez, 32, shared a preview of their engagement photos on their joint Facebook account.
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Hochman plans to clean house in LA after routing Gascón in landslide: ‘Untie the law-enforcement officer’s hands’
It’s morning again in the City of Angels. Nathan Hochman, an assistant attorney general under President George W. Bush, dethroned Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón in a landslide victory last week. Hochman, a registered independent, took 61% of the vote versus a tepid 39% for the far-left prosecutor elected in 2020. He’ll assume...
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Oklahoma school district cited for indifference to students’ civil rights
In an agreement with federal investigators, Owasso school officials promise to address instances of discrimination and sex-based harassment of students.
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Trump picks Steven Cheung for communications director, Sergio Gor for personnel office director
President-elect Donald Trump has made two more additions to his White House staff, promoting campaign spokesman Steven Cheung to White House communications director and Sergio Gor to the personnel office.
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Bhutan | Sunday on 60 Minutes
The Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, where Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross National Product, is facing a crisis — 9% of its population has left. This Sunday, Lesley Stahl travels to Bhutan to learn how they’re trying to lure people back.
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Americans dream about being somewhere else everyday — especially during these months
From researching destinations to going down travel-related rabbit holes, results showed people accumulate 4.7 hours a week on average dreaming of far-flung places.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Silo’ Season 2 On Apple TV+, Where Juliette Finds A New Silo While The People She Left Behind Continue To Get Gaslit
Creator Graham Yost follows Juliette to a new silo in the Season 2 premiere.
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Editor-in-chief of Scientific American quits after calling Trump voters ‘fascists’ | Reporter Replay
Laura Helmuth, the editor-in-chief of Scientific American, has resigned after receiving fierce backlash for her expletive-filled online tirade in which she called Donald Trump voters “f–king fascists” on election night. “I’ve decided to leave Scientific American after an exciting 4.5 years as editor in chief,” Helmuth announced on her Bluesky account.
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Elon Musk makes bold prediction about new government position: ‘This is going to be a revolution’
The billionaire said it 'won’t be business as usual,' but rather a 'revolution'
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Parents tried to choke 17-year-old daughter in attempted ‘honor killing’ for refusing arranged marriage: cops
“It’s not right … you are not supposed to do this,” her father told her with his hands around her throat before she blacked out.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses Trump Cabinet picks
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House Democratic Caucus, shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's recent personnel choices for his incoming administration. "Are these the best individuals available," Jeffries asked. Associated Press chief White House correspondent Zeke Miller joined CBS News to discuss how Trump's Cabinet is shaping up.
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What gold assets should you invest in now that the price has dropped?
The price of gold is dropping, but savvy investors could capitalize on that trend by pursuing these specific assets.
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O Christmas tree! Firs are dying from severe drought in Northeast
Yuletide firs are dying from a severe drought that’s plagued parts of the Northeast for weeks — with some farmers losing 25% of this year’s crop and predicting a future shortage.
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I convinced my husband to live on a luxury cruise ship — here’s why I think we made a great investment
Travel adviser Estee Gubbay had been dreaming of living on a luxury cruise ship for years, but there was only one problem: Her husband, Paul, a C-level tech executive, was very much not on board.
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One worker killed, another injured in construction accident at Orange County high school
One worker was killed and another was injured in an accident in a construction zone at an Orange County high school, according to authorities.
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How an NCAA infraction could complicate Lincoln Riley’s USC future
Minor NCAA infractions could wind up being a major issue for USC football coach Lincoln Riley.
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'Political prosecutions': Republican AGs demand end to 'lawfare' prosecutions of President-elect Trump
GOP Attorneys General urge an end to "political prosecutions" against Trump, calling cases unjust and aimed at derailing his presidency.
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Mike Johnson wants Ethics panel to keep Matt Gaetz report secret
The Republican leader argued releasing the report about Trump's attorney general pick would set a "terrible precedent."
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Return of the ‘90s divas: Why Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani, back with new albums, still deserve ‘Real Love’ — no doubt!
Mary J. Blige's "Gratitude" and Gwen Stefani's "Bouquet" show that these divas are not ready to rest on their legendary laurels just yet.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to potentially releasing the Ethics Committee report on Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee was planning on releasing its report investigating allegations of sexual misconduct and alleged drug use by former Rep. Matt Gaetz, but the panel canceled its meeting Friday, and no report has appeared.
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