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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle suffer blow as $4.7M Portugal home remains incomplete: report
The sprawling property is still not ready to be moved into, and will only be used as a vacation home by the couple, according to a new report.
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California man tried to fly from LAX with 71 pounds of meth-caked clothes, including cow pajama onesie: DOJ
"Drug dealers are continually inventing creative ways of smuggling dangerous narcotics in pursuit of illicit profit – as alleged in the facts of this case," U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said.
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Hamas claims it’s ready for Gaza cease-fire after Hezbollah’s deal with Israel
Hamas said it was open to efforts to bring an end to its 13-month-old war with the Jewish state in Gaza as senior officials hailed the Israel-Hezbollah agreement.
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SJSU transgender volleyball scandal: Timeline of allegations, political impact and a raging culture movement
The San Jose State women's volleyball transgender scandal will come to a head in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Tournament; here is how it got there.
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First Harris video since losing goes viral for wrong reasons and more top headlines
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Coast-to-coast winter storm packing heavy snow to cause chaos for Thanksgiving holiday travel
The first half of the busy Thanksgiving travel week includes storms dumping rain and mountain snow in the West, while the eastern half of the country deals with rain, freezing rain and snow.
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Australia’s House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media
Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media, leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.
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Gregg Jarrett: Americans had final say on Jack Smith's 'misbegotten' Trump prosecutions
Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss charges being dropped against President-elect Trump in federal election interference case.
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This week's top high school football championship games
A look at this week's top high school football championship games in the Southland.
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Why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, according to history
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
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How you accept a gift says a lot about your character. Be gracious.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “We are either glad or sorry at a gift, and both emotions are unbecoming.”
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How the Thanksgiving Holiday Can Help Heal America’s Political Rifts
We need traditions and tribalism because we need each other. We always have, writes Michael Morris.
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Is Closer to Becoming Law. Here’s What to Know
Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media.
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California worker dies while hanging Christmas lights on home in freak accident
A California man was electrocuted in a freak accident as he was in the middle of a routine task millions of people do in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.
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Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
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Drug cartel reeling in huge profits with illegal fishing in Gulf of Mexico
The cartel allegedly uses fishing boats to smuggle drugs and migrants — and catch tons of red snapper, a commercially valuable but vulnerable species.
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Saudi Arabia Splashes the Cash To Clean Up Its Image
The kingdom's large-scale construction projects include a 110-mile long linear city described by its developers as " a revolution in urban living."
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Harrowing True Story Behind Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar'
The streaming giant's upcoming TV show is based on the real-life story of fraudster and former influencer Belle Gibson.
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For Thanksgiving, this type of bread makes the best stuffing, chefs reveal
Two chefs told Fox News Digital how they make stuffing on Thanksgiving — and shared tips for others to make the best possible version of the coveted side dish.
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Shock as Woman Starts Losing Hair, 2 Months Later She's Completely Bald
After noticing the first bald spot in August, Alberte Schack was devastated as she watched her hair fall out daily over the next two months.
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China Responds to Possible EU Sanctions Over Russia War Drones
The proposed penalties follow last week's meeting of EU foreign ministers, who discussed "credible" reports of a Chinese factory producing UAVs for Russia.
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Kevin O'Leary Wants '400 Percent' Tariffs on China: 'Go to DEFCON 1'
The Canadian businessman Kevin O'Leary has said President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Chinese products are "not enough."
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Viral 'DWTS' Dance Dubbed 'One of the Best' Routines in Show's History
Despite getting a perfect score for the routine, the pair still came fourth overall.
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Taylor Swift ranked No. 2 on Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century’ list
Billboard has now named the greatest pop star of the 21st century and it's not Taylor Swift.
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Thanksgiving is our most woke holiday; that’s why it’s so great.
Thanksgiving is a glorious all-you-can-eat buffet built on DEI, wokeness and good, old-fashioned neighborliness -- before we even had a name for the first two.
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Will Trump’s pick for Labor Secretary be able to act on her pro-union ideas?
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer participates in a local round table in Oregon City, Oregon, on October 9, 2024. | Jordan Gale/Washington Post via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Labor Secretary, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR), is a pro-union Republican, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Trump’s administration will be pro-worker. Although Cabinet secretaries can do their best to influence the commander-in-chief, they ultimately have to execute on the president’s policies, multiple labor experts told Vox. If they disagree with the president — especially if they refuse to implement a new policy — there’s a high likelihood that they’d be removed from that position. Given Trump’s infamous lack of interest in details, he may give Chavez-DeRemer latitude with the daily tasks of the agency. That means Chavez-DeRemer could shift the agency in a more pro-worker direction in the regular operations she’ll oversee. Any major rule changes, however, are likely to need the backing of the president. As a result, it’s not evident that having a Labor Secretary more supportive of unions will translate to concrete protections in favor of workers if Trump himself isn’t on board. In its first term, the Trump administration took a decidedly anti-worker stance, undoing workplace safety regulations and curtailing overtime protections. If the president-elect chooses to do the same this term, Chavez-DeRemer would have little recourse but to implement his policies or face the consequences. “One thing to keep in mind is that the secretaries serve at the pleasure of the president. … It is not an independent role,” says Heidi Shierholz, a former chief economist in the Labor Department during the Obama administration and the president of the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning think tank. “There’s a real, very clear restriction on how far they can go, away from what Trump and his key advisers want.” Trump’s pick is more pro-labor than he is Chavez-DeRemer, a first-term Congress member from a swing district in Oregon, lost a tight race for reelection in 2024. She has a solid pro-worker record that differs notably from many of the positions Trump has previously backed. Chavez-DeRemer is one of just five House Republicans who supported the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO), a bill that would expand workers’ ability to unionize that Trump’s White House advisers recommended he veto. She also backed the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, legislation that shields public sector workers’ ability to unionize, which conservatives have also chafed against. And she voted against a GOP effort to overturn a Biden administration labor rule related to workers’ retirement savings, Bloomberg Law reports. “Unions aren’t the enemy of small businesses, they’re a partner,” Chavez-DeRemer — who is the daughter of a Teamsters union member — previously said in a House Education and the Workforce Committee meeting, acknowledging that she’s in the “minority” in her party. During her 2024 House race, Chavez-DeRemer picked up the support of more than 20 local unions in her area, though her Democratic opponent garnered the backing of some of the larger national ones. “She’s got more labor union endorsements than any Republican I’ve ever seen in my life,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said during a Chavez-DeRemer campaign event in Oregon City. Because of her track record, Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination was heavily cheered by Sean O’Brien, the head of the Teamsters, who’d reportedly urged Trump to choose her for the role. “Thank you @realDonaldTrump for putting American workers first by nominating Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for US Labor Secretary,” O’Brien said in a post on X. “You put words into action.” While Chavez-DeRemer has been more supportive of unions than most Republicans, her overall record is nuanced: She was given a 10 percent rating by the AFL-CIO for her 2023 House votes, with the union dinging her on votes she took on policies that could harm recipients of unemployment insurance and that would allow employers more leeway in the types of health care plans they offer. “There’s the whole world of all of the other employment rights, minimum wage, overtime, [Equal Employment Opportunity] rights, paycheck equity, and paid leave. And she hasn’t co-sponsored any of those bills,” Judy Conti, the government affairs director for the National Employment Law Project, told Vox. Despite this, though, she still has marked differences from Trump. “This record stands in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s anti-worker, anti-union record, and his extreme Project 2025 agenda that would gut workplace protections, make it harder for workers to unionize, and diminish the voice of working people,” National Education Association President Becky Pringle said in a statement. During his first administration, Trump proposed a number of anti-worker rules including allowing servers’ management to take more of their tips and allowing companies more leeway for wage theft. He’s spoken about firing workers who are on strike, a practice that’s often illegal, in favorable terms. And he’s complained about how much he hated paying his own employees overtime. It’s not clear Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination will make a policy difference Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination may not make a significant policy difference if the president-elect chooses to pursue the same types of labor policies he championed during his first term. Because the president has expansive influence over the policies that agencies roll out, secretaries often have to implement the rules that they are asked to, even if they disagree with them. As Politico has detailed, secretaries can be “marginalized” by the administrations they’re in, and even rarely consulted for their advice. “If a Cabinet secretary disagrees with an executive action, they have decision-making autonomy, but they likely would face strong White House pressure to resign,” says Meena Bose, the dean of public policy at Hofstra University. If confirmed as a member of his Cabinet, Chavez-DeRemer would be able to use her platform and position to try to influence the president and elevate workers’ demands. Whether she might be able to institute concrete policy changes, however, will likely depend on Trump’s openness to such ideas. The same would be the case in the event of a strike. The Labor secretary can play a role in mediating high-profile disputes, like the dock workers’ strike in 2024 or the rail workers’ strike in 2022. Acting Labor Secretary Judy Su was able to engage in negotiations for the dock workers’ strike only because President Joe Biden allowed her to, however. Chavez-DeRemer could use her perch to advise Trump in the case of future strikes, but her involvement in ending them would depend on whether he supports her being involved. If confirmed, Chavez-DeRemer could have other technical ways to influence policy. One such avenue could be through the Labor secretary’s oversight of the Office of Labor and Management Standards, which has been leveraged by Republican administrations in the past to subject unions to extraordinary administrative scrutiny, says Conti. It’s possible Chavez-DeRemer could direct the office not to target unions in this way. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), a separate entity from the Labor Department, will also play a major role in establishing policies for unions and organizing. So, Trump’s staffing for NLRB could also be a notable factor in shaping the administration’s approach toward labor. Overall, however, experts told Vox that Cabinet secretaries only have so much leeway to break with their administration. As a result, Trump’s decision to select a more pro-worker Labor secretary could be more of a messaging maneuver than a substantive one.
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Border Agents Seize $18 million Worth of Fake Gibson Guitars in Record Haul
"Intellectual property theft is not a victimless crime," said HSI Los Angeles Deputy Special Agent in Charge John Pasciucco.
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Map Shows Different Ways States Say Thanksgiving
Are you "Thanks-GIV-ing" type, or more of a THANKSgiving person?
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Joe Biden Seeks $24 Billion Boost for Ukraine: Report
The U.S. president called on Congress for additional support for Kyiv, Politico reported.
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World Cheese Awards Single Out Two US States as World Beaters
Two American companies took home top honors at this year's World Cheese Awards in Portugal.
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They coached their sons together. Now those kids are Caps teammates.
Brandon Duhaime and Jakob Chychrun grew up playing together in South Florida. They’re reunited with two of their earliest coaches — their dads — during this year’s Capitals mentors trip.
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Map Shows Mississippi Supreme Court Election Votes So Far
It could be days before a winner is named in the runoff between Justice Jim Kitchens and challenger state Sen. Jenifer Branning.
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See how a lab-grown diamond is made
Lab-grown diamonds have increased in popularity in the past several years. See how these gems are created.
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Florida Fines Insurers Millions in Major Crackdown
Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky has increased efforts to enforce insurance laws since taking office in March 2023.
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Police Seek Public's Help in Search for Missing Mother, 2-Year-Old Son
Maria Guadalupe Hernandez Garcia and her son Christopher have not been seen by family since Election Day.
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Winter Weather Warnings for 8 States As 36 Inches of Snow To Hit
Snowy travel conditions are expected across the western U.S. for Thanksgiving.
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Perfecting the smoked turkey this holiday season with Chef Duran's recipe
Celebrity Chef George Duran reveals the perfect smoked turkey recipe to wow your holiday guests this Thanksgiving.
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Chef George Duran's holiday nog pudding recipe
Celebrity chef George Duran shares his holiday nog pudding recipe, a decadent addition to any holiday gathering.
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How to navigate family dynamics this holiday season — and the strategy depends on your zodiac sign
Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us, and so too is the final Mercury retrograde of the year.
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California voters shifted toward Trump. Should the governor's race be about fighting him?
California 2026 governor candidates rush to campaign on Trump including candidate Tony Thurmond and Rob Bonta, who has not declared but is considered a top hopeful.
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L.A. politicians ask Trump for $3.2 billion to pay for Olympic transportation projects
Officials are emphasizing the grandeur of the Olympics as a global event and hoping the Trump administration funds public transit. More than $2 billion will be needed to run enough buses to get spectators to and from venues.
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Don't panic this Thanksgiving: You can survive political disagreements
Over the holidays we might worry that election news will tear our families apart. But there are proven strategies to keep the peace.
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A much-maligned German chancellor punches back, in understated Merkel style
Her memoir shows that many of the decisions that now seem controversial were products of their moment. So is Angela Merkel being turned into a scapegoat for problems that are afflicting Western democracies more generally?
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Bat is the prime suspect in ultra-rare human rabies fatality in Central California
An unidentified Fresno County individual died of rabies despite treatment after probably being bitten by a bat, the first human case in the area in 32 years.
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‘Wicked’ is a hit on screen. Not everyone wants to hear you sing it.
Movie theaters have long frowned on talking and singing. Some are warning “Wicked” fans not to annoy their fellow attendees.
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What we should learn from the Menendez brothers' plea for clemency
The justice system needs to overhaul its approach to childhood trauma, especially given the prolonged development of the brain into young adulthood.
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This L.A. couple kissed on a bridge and went viral. Now they're getting married
Trino Garcia and Adam Vasquez, a.k.a. TrinoxAdam, are breaking barriers and challenging perceptions of masculinity, sexuality and Chicano culture on social media and beyond.
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The cultural significance of the catchy ‘Moana 2’ song 'Can I Get a Chee Hoo?'
Actor Auli'i Cravalho and the 'Moana 2' creative team break down the cultural significance of the sequel's earworm, performed with gusto by Dwayne Johnson.
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