ABC News: Top Stories
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Canoeist paddling 6,000-mile Great Loop out of gratitude for life Peter Frank has paddled far in his Sawyer Loon decked canoe _ from Escanaba, Michigan to the Chesapeake Bay in Marylandabcnews.go.com
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Congressional Republicans continue to introduce bills eliminating the DOE Two lawmakers to introduce bills to 'eliminate' the Department of Education.abcnews.go.com
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WATCH: Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say The tallest animal on Earth is in danger, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which has called for federal protections for giraffe species for the first time.abcnews.go.com
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Prosecutors wind down Trump's federal cases as state cases could be placed on hold Here's a look at each of President-elect Donald Trump's major court cases, and where they stand following his election victory this month.abcnews.go.com
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Trump announces Pam Bondi is his new attorney general pick On the same day that Gaetz withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, Trump announced that he will pick Florida AG Pam Bondi to fill that role.abcnews.go.com
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Texas land commissioner open to offering Trump more land for mass deportation After offering the Trump administration land for "deportation facilities," other parts of Texas near the border could be offered up, too, an official says.abcnews.go.com
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WATCH: Curious humpback whale circles boaters in Norway A playful humpback whale came within feet of a boat in Norway, breaching right in front of the boaters who were almost able to reach out and touch it.abcnews.go.com
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Gaetz has withdrawn, But Democrats will keep pushing for release of ethics report Even though Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration to be Trump's attorney general, Democrats will continue to try to force the Ethics Committee to release its report..abcnews.go.com
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Matt Gaetz AG nomination: Timeline In the span of eight days, Matt Gaetz went from a re-elected House member to an embattled attorney general pick who withdrew his nomination amid multiple scandals.abcnews.go.com
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Nikki Haley skewers controversial Trump nominees The sudden withdrawal of Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, amid opposition from the Senate GOP marks the first major setback for Trump as he fills his Cabinet.abcnews.go.com
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Can Matt Gaetz return to Congress after withdrawing as AG pick? Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid to serve as attorney general in the next Trump administration, but can he go back to his old job as a member of Congress?abcnews.go.com
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Retirement plans are changing in 2025: What to know Ages 60 to 63 will get a new, supersize limit for their 401(k) contributions and can save up to $34,750 for retirement.abcnews.go.com
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Mayorkas, Wray draw fire for declining to testify in public at threats hearing Lawmakers reacted with anger at the homeland security chief and FBI director.abcnews.go.com
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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro, aides indicted over alleged 2022 coup attempt Brazil’s federal police have indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people on charges of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 electionsabcnews.go.com
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Trump, a master of merchandise, could face fresh conflicts of interests: Experts Donald Trump is seeking to cash in on his election win by selling new merchandise like Trump Boots and Trump Coins, but experts say there could be conflicts of interest.abcnews.go.com
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Some hospitals seeing increase in RSV, 'walking pneumonia' Some hospitals in the U.S. are seeing an increase in cases of RSV and so-called "walking pneumonia." Here's what you need to know.abcnews.go.com
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Mother allegedly drowns 14-year-old daughter in bathtub A mother has been arrested and charged in the death of her 14-year-old daughter after witnesses saw her holding the girl's head underwater in a bathtub.abcnews.go.com
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Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to be Donald Trump's attorney general Former Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he is withdrawing his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump’s attorney general.abcnews.go.com
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Trump team warns Republicans to support Cabinet picks or face primary As controversy continues to cloud some of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks, his team has a sharp warning for Republicans who don't fall in line, ABC's Jonathan Karl reports.abcnews.go.com
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Jussie Smollett's conviction in hoax attack overturned by state supreme court The Illinois Supreme Court has thrown out former "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction for lying about a 2019 hate crime.abcnews.go.com
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Pete Hegseth, Vance meet with GOP senators to fight for nomination JD Vance returns to Capitol Hill today to accompany Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. There, he'll meet with GOP Senators to discuss his nomination.abcnews.go.com
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How Trump has infused parts of Project 2025 into his administration Several Project 2025 authors and contributors are not just connected to President-elect Donald Trump, but also nominated for roles in his administration.abcnews.go.com
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New details of Hegseth sexual assault claim documented in police report The report documents a police investigation that did not result in charges.abcnews.go.com
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WATCH: Robot dog owners take pets to be blessed in Japanese shrine A Japanese traditional coming-of-age festival took place at a shrine in Tokyo for an unusual kind of visitor — robot dogs.abcnews.go.com
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CMA Awards 2024: Complete winners list Morgan Wallen won the coveted entertainer of the year award.abcnews.go.com
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WATCH: Dramatic footage shows lava raging at Iceland volcano The volcano, on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, has erupted seven times this year.abcnews.go.com
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Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant Israel continues strikes across Lebanon -- including intense attacks in Beirut -- amid a renewed cease-fire push.abcnews.go.com
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WATCH: Piano prodigy plays music for shelter pets Zen Micheline Hung, 14, plays her keyboard every week for cats and dogs waiting for their forever home.abcnews.go.com
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Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for top intel role draws scrutiny over Russia comments Critics say her echoing of Russian propaganda should be disqualifying.abcnews.go.com
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Ukraine’s military says Russia launches ballistic missile Ukraine this week launched U.S.-made missiles at targets inside Russia.abcnews.go.com