Newly released Epstein photos include NH businessman and Segway inventor Dean Kamen - New Hampshi...

1. Newly released Epstein photos include NH businessman and Segway inventor Dean Kamen  New Hampshire Public Radio
2. New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people  CNN
3. Democrats release Epstein estate photos ahead of key Justice Department deadline  WCVB
4. The latest tranche of Epstein evidence – in pictures  The Guardian
5. New Hampshire inventor Dean Kamen responds to newly released photo with Jeffrey Epstein  WMUR

Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts sanctions - Al Jazeera

1. Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts sanctions  Al Jazeera
2. Belarus frees 123 prisoners as US lifts sanctions  BBC
3. Belarus frees Nobel Peace laureate Bialiatski, opposition figure Kolesnikova as U.S. lifts sanctions  Los Angeles Times
4. Belarusian opposition politician Maria Kalesnikava freed by authorities, report says  Reuters
5. US to End Sanctions on Belarus Potash, Belta Says Citing Envoy  Bloomberg.com

Joint Syrian-US patrol comes under attack near Palmyra: State media - Al Jazeera

1. Joint Syrian-US patrol comes under attack near Palmyra: State media  Al Jazeera
2. US, Syrian troops come under fire while on patrol: report  Fox News
3. 2 U.S. soldiers and civilian killed, others wounded after assailant shot at U.S.-Syrian patrol in Syria, Pentagon says  CBS News
4. U.S. Forces Attacked in Syria, State Media Says  The New York Times
5. US, Syrian forces wounded in attack on patrol in central Syria  Reuters

VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs - The Washington Post

1. VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs  The Washington Post
2. U.S. Veterans Affairs agency plans as many as 35,000 health-care job cuts this month, Washington Post reports  CNBC
3. ‘I Feel Lost.’ Anxiety Grows Among Veterans Cut off From VA One-on-One Therapy  thewarhorse.org
4. ‘Chronically Understaffed’ Veterans Affairs Plans 35,000 Cuts This Month, Report Says  Forbes
5. Leaked Trump Admin memo hints at drastic cuts at VA as needs go unfulfilled: report  rawstory.com

Macy's Herald Square NYC stabbing: Criminal history revealed of woman accused of stabbing mother ...

1. Macy's Herald Square NYC stabbing: Criminal history revealed of woman accused of stabbing mother changing diaper  ABC7 New York
2. Tourist Was Repeatedly Stabbed Inside Macy's While Changing Her Baby in Bathroom  People.com
3. New York tourist stabbed while changing baby’s diaper in Macy’s restroom, suspect charged: Police  ABC News
4. Woman stabbed in apparent random attack inside Macy's Herald Square: Police  NBC New York
5. Macy's stabbing suspect has history of mental illness, was released from psych ward day of attack  Fox News

DOJ weighs novel federal hate crime case against Charlie Kirk's alleged killer - NBC News

DOJ weighs novel federal hate crime case against Charlie Kirk's alleged killer  NBC News

Trump struggles to find his economic messaging amid voter skepticism - NPR

1. Trump struggles to find his economic messaging amid voter skepticism  NPR
2. Pinched by higher prices, many Trump voters say: Don't blame him  USA Today
3. Trump isn’t to blame for affordability woes. Neither is Biden  CNN
4. Poll: Trump's own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis  Politico
5. How voters really feel about affordability  The Washington Post

Trump's White House ballroom construction draws lawsuit from preservationists - Axios

1. Trump's White House ballroom construction draws lawsuit from preservationists  Axios
2. National Trust Sues to Block Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction  The New York Times
3. Trump sued over East Wing demolition  CNN
4. Trump sued by preservationists seeking architecture review of White House ballroom project  FOX 5 DC
5. Architects call on Shalom Baranes Associates to decline Trump’s commission  The Architect’s Newspaper

'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape - NPR

1. 'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape  NPR
2. Behind the Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Daring Escape to Oslo  The New York Times
3. Special forces veteran who rescued Machado begs her not to return to Venezuela  CNN
4. How María Corina Machado got to Norway to get her Nobel Peace Prize  NBC News
5. Venezuela-US tensions spike in wake of seized tanker as Nobel winner vows change  Reuters

Trump’s ‘Pardon’ of Tina Peters Rejected by Colorado Officials - The New York Times

1. Trump’s ‘Pardon’ of Tina Peters Rejected by Colorado Officials  The New York Times
2. Trump announces pardon for Tina Peters, increasing pressure to free her though he can’t erase state charges  CNN
3. The Last MAGA Prisoner  The Atlantic
4. Trump claims to pardon jailed Colorado election clerk Tina Peters, but state officials contend it's unconstitutional  ABC News
5. In-flight movie inspired latest push to free Tina Peters  Colorado Public Radio

Historic floods have washed away homes and stranded families in Washington state - PBS

1. Historic floods have washed away homes and stranded families in Washington state  PBS
2. Record Flooding Swamps Western Washington  The New York Times
3. Thousands in WA still displaced as rivers recede  The Seattle Times
4. Receding floodwaters reveal extensive damage in the town of Sumas  KOMO
5. Live: Updates: As rivers recede Washington residents start recovery  The Seattle Times

NYC Forecast Warns of First Big Snow This Weekend as Advisories Are Issued - The New York Times

1. NYC Forecast Warns of First Big Snow This Weekend as Advisories Are Issued  The New York Times
2. Dry start to snowy weekend in New York and New Jersey  Yahoo
3. First widespread snowfall across NYC, Tri-State expected this weekend  ABC7 New York
4. Polar Vortex to bring bone-chilling cold and first significant snow for Interstate 95 corridor this weekend  FOX Weather
5. Winter weather advisory issued for NYC ahead of weekend storm: Timeline, what to expect  NBC New York

Thailand Rejects Trump’s Claim That It Reached a Cease-Fire With Cambodia - The New York Times

1. Thailand Rejects Trump’s Claim That It Reached a Cease-Fire With Cambodia  The New York Times
2. Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand as fighting continues  BBC
3. Thailand denies Trump ceasefire claim as clashes with Cambodia continue at border  The Guardian
4. Fighting rages on Thai-Cambodian border despite Trump's ceasefire claim  CBS News
5. Thai villagers stay behind to guard empty homes as border clashes force mass evacuations  AP News

Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike - BBC

1. Israel targets senior Hamas official in deadly Gaza strike  BBC
2. Israel Says It Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Despite Cease-Fire  The New York Times
3. Israel kills senior Hamas commander, Raed Saed, in Gaza strike- Israeli media say  Reuters
4. LIVE: Israel says it killed Hamas’ Raed Saad in Gaza; group condemns attack  Al Jazeera
5. IDF Issues 'Urgent' Evacuation Notice to South Lebanon Village  Haaretz

States defiant in face of Trump's AI executive order - Axios

1. States defiant in face of Trump's AI executive order  Axios
2. Gavin Newsom pushes back on Trump AI executive order preempting state laws  The Guardian
3. China races ahead on AI —Trump warns America can't regulate itself into defeat  Fox News
4. Sam Altman Got What He Wanted  The Atlantic
5. Trump cites Colorado in new executive order banning states from creating ‘cumbersome’ AI laws  Colorado Public Radio

GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies - thehill.com

1. GOP unveils health bill without ACA subsidies  thehill.com
2. Inside Republicans’ new health bill  Politico
3. Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard  AP News
4. The year-end Obamacare crunch is yet another failure of America’s political system  CNN
5. Growing number of House Republicans sign on to effort to force vote on ACA subsidies -- defying Speaker Johnson  ABC News

Justice Department sues Fulton County for 2020 election records - ABC News

1. Justice Department sues Fulton County for 2020 election records  ABC News
2. Trump administration sues Georgia county for 2020 ballot records  BBC
3. DOJ targets 4 states, Georgia’s Fulton County over voter data, 2020 election  thehill.com
4. DOJ sues Massachusetts, three other states after they refused to hand over voters’ personal data  The Boston Globe
5. The Justice Department has now sued 18 states in an effort to access voter data  NPR

District of Columbia | U.S. Unseals Warrant for Tanker Seized by Coast Guard Off the Coast of Ven...

1. District of Columbia | U.S. Unseals Warrant for Tanker Seized by Coast Guard Off the Coast of Venezuela  Department of Justice (.gov)
2. Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by U.S. Was Part of Effort to Finance Cuba  The New York Times
3. Cuba denounces US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast as ‘piracy’  The Guardian
4. Satellite images suggest seized tanker 'deliberately' manipulated location data  ABC News
5. US slaps sanctions on Maduro's 'narco-nephews'  dw.com

Indiana GOP’s Trump rebuke could lead to temporary redistricting detente - Politico

1. Indiana GOP’s Trump rebuke could lead to temporary redistricting detente  Politico
2. 24 hours that showed the limits of Trump’s power  CNN
3. “Total Loser”: Sleepless Trump Slams Indiana Republicans  Yahoo
4. The Indiana Vote Is an Inflection Point  The Atlantic
5. Trump, 79, Threatens GOP Nemesis For Foiling His Power Grab  The Daily Beast

Hayward gas line explosion: Witnesses describe seeing victims walking out of home - ABC7 San Fran...

1. Hayward gas line explosion: Witnesses describe seeing victims walking out of home  ABC7 San Francisco
2. Six injured as house explodes in California  BBC
3. Explosion near Hayward rocks neighborhood, leaves 6 injured  KTVU
4. 6 injured, buildings damaged in explosion near Hayward  NBC Bay Area
5. Why the NTSB is investigating the Hayward explosion  SFGATE

What happened when immigration agents showed up at this North Carolina woman's house - NPR

1. What happened when immigration agents showed up at this North Carolina woman's house  NPR
2. What happened when ICE agents came for workers at this North Carolina woman's house  kawc.org

20 states lodge lawsuit against Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee - Politico

1. 20 states lodge lawsuit against Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee  Politico
2. Democratic states sue Trump administration over new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas  CNN
3. Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over $100K H-1B visa fee  thehill.com
4. California, other states sue Trump administration over $100,000 fee for H-1B visas  Los Angeles Times
5. Dem states sue over $100k H-1B fee as MAGA fumes over jobs flight to India  The Times of India

The Terrible Mess at Michigan Football - The Wall Street Journal

1. The Terrible Mess at Michigan Football  The Wall Street Journal
2. Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department  CNN
3. Fired UM coach Sherrone Moore arraigned, told victim 'my blood is on your hands'  The Detroit News
4. Jim Harbaugh talks Sherrone Moore’s firing, arrest after former Michigan football understudy posts bond  ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
5. Sherrone Moore's journey from stadium to jail cell is startling  Detroit Free Press

He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too - CNN

1. He searched Ground Zero for his son for six months. 24 years later, 9/11 killed him too  CNN
2. James Riches obituary: fire chief who lost son in 9/11  The Times

Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law banning children under 16 from social media - NPR

1. Reddit challenges Australia's world-first law banning children under 16 from social media  NPR
2. Australia social media ban: Why isn't gaming included?  BBC
3. Opinion | Australia acts to protect children online. Where’s America?  The Washington Post
4. Australian teens were kicked off social media this week. Some are back already  CNN
5. Reddit Sues Australian Government to Block Social Media Ban  The New York Times

Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody. And, Indiana rejects redistricting - NPR

1. Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from ICE custody. And, Indiana rejects redistricting  NPR
2. Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention on judge's order and returns home  AP News
3. Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia again  CNN
4. What to know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release from immigration custody  ABC News
5. ‘Flagrantly Corrupt’: Judge Again Bars Abrego Garcia’s Arrest After Highly Unusual DOJ Move  Democracy Docket

Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan - The New York Times

1. Russia Sues Holder of Frozen Assets Europe Wants for Ukraine Loan  The New York Times
2. EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so Hungary and Slovakia can’t veto their use for Ukraine  CNN
3. EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine  BBC
4. EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan  Reuters
5. EU to freeze €210bn in Russian assets indefinitely  The Guardian

Snow, up to 5 inches, is a near certainty in Philly this weekend, and it won’t melt quickly - Inq...

1. Snow, up to 5 inches, is a near certainty in Philly this weekend, and it won’t melt quickly  Inquirer.com
2. Hour by hour: Western Pennsylvania snow projections for Saturday  WTAE
3. Winter storm to bring snow, cold to central Pa. today. Here’s what to expect  PennLive.com
4. Snow expected tonight across Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware: Forecast, totals, alerts  FOX 29 Philadelphia
5. Snow starts falling Saturday afternoon; expect dangerous driving conditions, bitter cold wind chills  WPXI

Trump administration threatens to take $73 million and all trucker licenses from NY - Axios

1. Trump administration threatens to take $73 million and all trucker licenses from NY  Axios
2. New York is the 8th state found to have improperly issued commercial driver's licenses to immigrants  AP News
3. Duffy threatens to yank New York federal funds over illegally issued commercial driver's licenses  Fox News
4. Transportation Dept. Threatens to Withhold Funds From N.Y. Over Noncitizen Licenses  The New York Times
5. USDOT threaten $73M for New York’s highways over CDLs  NEWS10 ABC

Woman suffers burns in Savannah chemical attack: Police - ABC News

1. Woman suffers burns in Savannah chemical attack: Police  ABC News
2. Savannah woman attacked with acid, recovering at Augusta burn center  WRDW
3. FBI, ATF aid Savannah police in chemical assault investigation  Savannah Morning News
4. Georgia woman hospitalized after attacker hurls corrosive chemical during evening walk  Fox News
5. Photos show severity of burns in Forsyth Park chemical attack; search for suspect continues  WJCL

Leadership of U.S. command in Latin America changes hands amid scrutiny over boat strikes - PBS

1. Leadership of U.S. command in Latin America changes hands amid scrutiny over boat strikes  PBS
2. Alvin Holsey, Admiral Who Oversaw Boat Strikes Off Venezuela’s Coast, Retires  The New York Times
3. Commander in charge of US military operations in the Caribbean retires after clashes with Hegseth over boat strikes  CNN
4. Commander overseeing U.S. forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early amid U.S. buildup near Venezuela  CBS News
5. US admiral leading US troops in Latin America steps down  Reuters

Chicago wind chill warning: Cold Weather Advisory issued as Chicago weather forecast calls for sn...

1. Chicago wind chill warning: Cold Weather Advisory issued as Chicago weather forecast calls for snow, dangerous temps this weekend  ABC7 Chicago
2. Timeline: Snow and a blast of Arctic air loom, but warmer temps could as well  NBC 5 Chicago
3. Chicago weather: Deep freeze sets in for this weekend  FOX 32 Chicago
4. Chicago kicks off snow season with record number of 311 calls over uncleared sidewalks, roads  Chicago Sun-Times
5. Vintage Chicago Tribune: Do you remember when 90 inches of snow fell almost 50 years ago?  Chicago Tribune

Trump signals marijuana pivot. Here's how federal and state cannabis laws work - Axios

1. Trump signals marijuana pivot. Here's how federal and state cannabis laws work  Axios
2. Trump expected to sign executive order to reclassify marijuana as soon as Monday, source tells CNBC; pot stocks surge  CNBC
3. What the reclassification of marijuana would mean for Americans  The Washington Post
4. Federal Cannabis Policy Could See Historic Change  KATV
5. Colorado cannabis industry anticipates potential federal reclassification under Trump  Denver7

Zelensky to meet Witkoff and Kushner on Trump's peace push - Axios

1. Zelensky to meet Witkoff and Kushner on Trump's peace push  Axios
2. US and Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before European summit  Reuters
3. Zelenskyy will hold urgent talks with 30 countries as Trump pushes for swift peace deal with Russia  ABC News
4. Starmer Grapples With Ukraine Crisis as Threats Swirl at Home  Bloomberg.com
5. Exclusive | Witkoff to Meet Zelensky and European Leaders in Berlin This Weekend on Peace Plan  The Wall Street Journal

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds - ...

1. Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds  The Texas Tribune
2. Carville: Crockett broke ‘first rule of politics’ with Senate campaign launch  thehill.com
3. Jasmine Crockett's campaign launch for U.S. Senate in Texas and the political dominoes that followed  CBS News
4. "It's a bad decision": Jasmine Crockett enrages fellow House Democrats with Senate bid  Axios
5. Jasmine Crockett Enters U.S. Senate Race in Texas, Reshaping Democratic Primary  The New York Times

House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump - CNN

1. House Republicans throw federal labor unions a lifeline in a rare rebuke of Trump  CNN
2. House overturns Trump executive order in historic vote on union rights  Axios
3. House passes bill to restore collective bargaining for federal employees  Federal News Network
4. House Democrat pushes Senate to reverse Trump federal union order after GOP revolt by 20 Republicans  Fox News
5. Republican-led House votes to overturn Trump executive order on bargaining rights  NBC News

Man’s death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental - CNN

1. Man’s death on roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort ruled accidental  CNN
2. Universal Orlando theme park coaster death ruled accidental  Fox Business
3. Medical examiner releases autopsy report in Epic Universe roller coaster death  Spectrum News 13
4. Death report reveals disturbing aftermath after rider killed on Stardust Racers at Epic Universe  WKMG
5. No criminality found in Epic Universe roller coaster death: Sheriff's office  ABC News

Trump's approval rating on the economy hits record low 31% - Axios

1. Trump's approval rating on the economy hits record low 31%  Axios
2. Trump’s approval rating slips on the economy and immigration  AP-NORC
3. Trump’s handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling  AP News
4. Trump approval ratings flip negative in 2 states. What about Florida?  The Palm Beach Post
5. Whole Hog Politics: ObamaCare intensifies Trump slump  thehill.com

Ancient lake reappears in Death Valley after record-breaking rains - The Guardian

1. Ancient lake reappears in Death Valley after record-breaking rains  The Guardian
2. Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago  Fox News
3. Ancient ghost lake reappears in Death Valley National Park after record rainfall  FOX Weather
4. Ancient lake reemerges after record rainfall at Death Valley National Park  ABC News
5. Ancient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall  Los Angeles Times

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for first time as a judge weighs media a...

1. The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for first time as a judge weighs media access  Politico
2. Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin said he thinks about the shooting ‘every day,’ mentions Erika in chilling court exchange: lip reader  nypost.com
3. Man Accused in Charlie Kirk Killing Makes First Court Appearance in Person  The New York Times
4. Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as judge weighs degree of media access  CBS News
5. Tyler Robinson, accused of shooting Charlie Kirk, appears in Utah courtroom for first time in person  The Salt Lake Tribune

Why is Trump demanding travellers’ social media handles; how will it work? - Al Jazeera

1. Why is Trump demanding travellers’ social media handles; how will it work?  Al Jazeera
2. Opinion | Forcing visitors to share five years of social media history is nuts  The Washington Post
3. Tourists from 42 countries will have to submit 5 years of social media history to enter U.S. under Trump plan  CBS News
4. U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History  The New York Times
5. US social media travel checks add to 'continuous vetting'  dw.com

Sycamore beer yanked from taps and stores across the Carolinas - Axios

1. Sycamore beer yanked from taps and stores across the Carolinas  Axios
2. Sycamore beer pulled from bars across North Carolina after owner accused of raping child  WBTV
3. Justin Tawse Brigham: Owner of popular Charlotte bar Sycamore Brewing accused of breaking into home, raping 13-year-old girl  ABC11
4. After Sycamore Brewing co-owner charged with statutory rape of 13-year-old, Stanly County sheriff urges parents to monitor kids' online activity  WCNC
5. Co-owner of popular NC brewery charged with raping child, breaking into home  WIS News 10

‘Safety whitewash’: Defense bill spawns uproar over military helicopters in DC - Politico

1. ‘Safety whitewash’: Defense bill spawns uproar over military helicopters in DC  Politico
2. ‘This is shameful': NTSB chair angered by bill relaxing DCA flight restrictions  NBC4 Washington
3. After DC collision, House strips new constraints on military flights  The Seattle Times
4. Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before DC plane crash  PBS
5. US transportation chief says he will ensure safety of DC air traffic  Reuters

Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail in Australia - ABC News

1. Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane's tail in Australia  ABC News
2. Video Shows Skydiver Dangling From Plane’s Tail After Parachute Gets Stuck  The New York Times
3. Skydiver dangles from plane in midair after parachute mishap, video shows  Yahoo
4. Skydiver dangles at 15,000 feet after parachute catches on plane’s tail in Australia  AP News
5. Skydiver suspended at 15,000 feet after parachute gets snagged on plane's tail  NBC News

Where every state stands on redistricting after critical blow to Trump agenda - Axios

1. Where every state stands on redistricting after critical blow to Trump agenda  Axios
2. Reader Mailbag: A Pause on Gerrymanders, and a Risk in Primaries  The New York Times
3. Doggett bows out after SCOTUS upholds GOP-drawn map — warns GOP's redistricting could backfire  Fox News
4. High-stakes map fight: Here are the next battlegrounds in the Trump vs. Democrats redistricting showdown  Yahoo
5. US Election 2026 Redistricting  WV News

Comer threatens the Clintons with contempt for refusing to be deposed in Epstein probe - Politico

1. Comer threatens the Clintons with contempt for refusing to be deposed in Epstein probe  Politico
2. Comer calls on Clintons to appear for Epstein depositions or ‘face contempt’  thehill.com
3. Republican House leader signals plan to begin contempt proceedings against Bill and Hillary Clinton  Fox News
4. Oversight Committee threatens Clintons with contempt over Epstein investigation delays  WJAR
5. The National News Desk Weekend Edition  WSET

Kamala Harris delivers reality check to bullish Democrats - Politico

1. Kamala Harris delivers reality check to bullish Democrats  Politico
2. Democrats gather in California feeling sunny once again  Politico
3. Homeland Security Secy. Noem Testifies Before Congress  C-SPAN
4. Harris, Martin talk affordability at DNC meeting: ‘S— is too expensive’  thehill.com
5. FULL VIDEO: Trump ATTACKED By Dems Kamala Harris, Ken Martin- Reality Check To BULLISH Democrats  Oneindia

A Measles Outbreak Brings With It Echoes of the Pandemic - The New York Times

1. A Measles Outbreak Brings With It Echoes of the Pandemic  The New York Times
2. South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine  NBC News
3. Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks  ABC News
4. Measles Outbreaks Accelerate as U.S. Inches Closer to a Disease Tipping Point  Scientific American
5. South Carolina officials report ‘accelerating’ measles outbreak  The Guardian

Andrew will not face police action over bodyguard claim - BBC

1. Andrew will not face police action over bodyguard claim  BBC
2. UK police not taking further action over Andrew bodyguard claim  CNN
3. Met will not investigate claims Andrew asked bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre  The Guardian
4. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won’t face probe into reports he asked bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre  The Independent
5. U.K. police find no evidence former Prince Andrew asked guard to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre  CBS News

NHL EDGE stats: Hughes trade boosts Wild’s Stanley Cup chances - NHL.com

1. NHL EDGE stats: Hughes trade boosts Wild’s Stanley Cup chances  NHL.com
2. Canucks trade Hughes to Wild for 3 players, pick  ESPN
3. Former Michigan star traded in NHL blockbuster deal  MLive.com
4. Wild trade Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, Liam Ohgren and a No. 1 draft pick to Canucks for superstar Quinn Hughes  Star Tribune
5. Watch: Minnesota hockey legend and Wild analyst Lou Nanne breaks down Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend — how to watch - NBC News

1. Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend — how to watch  NBC News
2. Geminid meteor shower is peaking this weekend. Here’s how to see it  CNN
3. When to look up to see the Geminids, the year’s best meteor shower  The Washington Post
4. Watch the Geminid meteor shower peak tonight from the comfort of home with this free livestream  Space
5. Tips for viewing the peak of the Geminids meteor shower  WTOP

Taylor Swift thanks Era's Tour crew with surprise thank you and bonuses - ABC News

1. Taylor Swift thanks Era's Tour crew with surprise thank you and bonuses  ABC News
2. Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’: 5 Takeaways  The New York Times
3. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda Featured in Taylor Swift Eras Tour Docuseries  Yahoo
4. Taylor Swift gave her Eras Tour crew bonuses in amounts that literally made their jaws drop  Business Insider
5. 7 Things We Learned From Episodes One and Two of Taylor Swift’s New Docuseries, ‘The End of an Era’  Vogue

Court orders DOJ to return data seized from Comey friend - Politico

1. Court orders DOJ to return data seized from Comey friend  Politico
2. Judge’s ruling could doom Trump’s bid to prosecute Comey  The Washington Post
3. Judge’s Order Complicates Justice Dept. Plans to Again Charge Comey  The New York Times
4. Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey  AP News
5. Justice Department faces hurdle in seeking case against Comey as judge finds constitutional problems  ABC News

Jorge Polanco agrees to two-year, $40 million deal with the Mets: Sources - The New York Times

1. Jorge Polanco agrees to two-year, $40 million deal with the Mets: Sources  The New York Times
2. Postseason star Polanco agrees with Mets on 2-year deal (reports)  MLB.com
3. Mets To Sign Jorge Polanco  MLB Trade Rumors
4. Mets sign infielder Jorge Polanco for $40 million after losing Pete Alonso  nypost.com
5. Jorge Polanco reportedly agrees to 2-year, $40 million deal with Mets  Yahoo Sports

Trump tech adviser David Sacks under fire over vast AI investments - NPR

Trump tech adviser David Sacks under fire over vast AI investments  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News

Dick Van Dyke prepares to turn 100: 'I'm so lucky' - ABC News

1. Dick Van Dyke prepares to turn 100: 'I'm so lucky'  ABC News
2. Dick Van Dyke Credits His Longevity to One Habit, And It's Backed by Science  ScienceAlert
3. Dick Van Dyke Turns 100: How the Centenarian Triumphed in the ‘Risky’ Musical ‘Mary Poppins’ After Weathering His Show’s Near-Cancellation and an Emmy Boycott  Variety
4. Today is Dick Van Dyke’s 100th birthday: His tips for a long, healthy life—'sometimes I feel like I'm 15 again'  CNBC
5. Dick Van Dyke turns 100 crediting daily ritual for keeping him youthful  Fox News

Classic matchup, new engine: How to bet on Army-Navy - ESPN

1. Classic matchup, new engine: How to bet on Army-Navy  ESPN
2. 2025 Army-Navy Game: Time, TV channel, live stream, history  NCAA.com
3. America's Game in Baltimore: It's Army vs. Navy at M&T Bank Stadium  WBAL-TV
4. Army vs. Navy Game 2025 prediction, pick, odds, spread, where to watch live  CBS Sports
5. 10 things to know before the 2025 Army vs. Navy football game  army.mil

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids - PBS

1. Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids  PBS
2. Church Nativity scenes add zip ties and gas masks to protest immigration raids  NPR
3. Dedham priest defends ‘ICE was here’ Nativity scene after political pushback  MassLive.com
4. ‘The holy family is in hiding’: nativity scenes at US churches push back on ICE  The Guardian
5. Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders  The New York Times

Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to earn first victory in nearly 8 years - CBS News

1. Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to earn first victory in nearly 8 years  CBS News
2. Lindsey Vonn makes history at age 41 with World Cup downhill win to start her Olympic season  CNN
3. Lindsey Vonn back on the podium after historic World Cup downhill win  CBS News
4. Lindsey Vonn is all the way back, winning 83rd World Cup race as Olympics near  The New York Times
5. Lindsey Vonn second at St Moritz a day after historic World Cup win  The Guardian

King Charles III speaks about his cancer treatment, urges early screening - PBS

1. King Charles III speaks about his cancer treatment, urges early screening  PBS
2. King Charles shares cancer recovery milestone in TV message  CNN
3. King Charles says cancer treatment to be reduced, calls it ‘personal blessing’  The Washington Post
4. King Charles III says early diagnosis allows his cancer treatment to be reduced  NPR
5. King praised for 'powerful' message on early cancer detection  BBC

Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices could ruin hopes of growing soccer in the U.S. - The Athletic ...

1. Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices could ruin hopes of growing soccer in the U.S. - The Athletic  The New York Times
2. FIFA hails 5M World Cup ticket requests in 24 hours amid backlash  ESPN
3. World Cup is a flagrant racket — but it’s too late for FA to complain now  The Times
4. 'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup  BBC
5. Why soccer fans are ‘astonished’ by the ‘extortionate’ ticket prices for next year’s World Cup  CNN

There's a 'Dead Man' in church in this snarky 'Knives Out' mystery - NPR

1. There's a 'Dead Man' in church in this snarky 'Knives Out' mystery  NPR
2. 'Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery' Review: Daniel Craig returns to solve a murder in star-studded sequel  Fox News
3. “Wake Up Dead Man”: A Murder Mystery with God in the Details  The New Yorker
4. ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Is the Best Netflix Movie to Watch Right Now  The Daily Beast
5. How Bridget Everett Stole the Starry ‘Knives Out 3’ With One Powerhouse Scene  Variety

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | Where to watch, stream and listen | Week 15 - Buffalo Bil...

1. Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots | Where to watch, stream and listen | Week 15  Buffalo Bills Home | Buffalo Bills - buffalobills.com
2. Scoring metrics revealing between Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots  Buffalo Rumblings
3. NFL Week 15 picks against the spread: Can Josh Allen carry the Bills past the Patriots? - The Athletic  The New York Times
4. Bills vs Patriots forecast for game conditions at Gillette Stadium  Democrat and Chronicle
5. Bills have chance to interrupt the Patriots' AFC East title hopes  ESPN

What is dry needling and what are its risks? What to know after Steeler T.J. Watt's lung partiall...

What is dry needling and what are its risks? What to know after Steeler T.J. Watt's lung partially collapsed  Pittsburgh Post-GazetteView Full Coverage on Google News

Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on ra...

1. Trump says Kevin Warsh is at top of Fed chair candidate list, president should be consulted on rates  CNBC
2. The Fed’s Succession Drama  The Atlantic
3. Kevin Hassett Says He Would Be Independent at the Fed. Some Who Know Him Are Worried.  Barron's
4. Trump tells WSJ next Fed chair should consult him on interest rates  thehill.com
5. Trump demands Fed listen to him as he lines up new leader: ‘I’m a smart voice’  The Guardian

The Opposing View: An Insider's Look At The Seahawks' Week 15 Opponent, The Indianapolis Colts - ...

1. The Opposing View: An Insider's Look At The Seahawks' Week 15 Opponent, The Indianapolis Colts  Seattle Seahawks
2. What to watch for when Seahawks host slumping Colts  The Seattle Times
3. Are Seahawks encouraging QB Sam Darnold to run more on passes? Should they?  Tacoma News Tribune
4. Computer model locks in Colts vs. Seahawks picks, prediction, Philip Rivers bets  CBS Sports
5. Merry Week 15 Sunday Blitzmas for Fantasy Football: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Will Ride High Over the Colts  Fantasy Life

Angels president John Carpino takes stand as testimony in Tyler Skaggs trial concludes - The Athl...

1. Angels president John Carpino takes stand as testimony in Tyler Skaggs trial concludes - The Athletic  The New York Times
2. Angels' Carpino: Skaggs a 'drug addict' and 'dealer'  ESPN
3. Tyler Skaggs wrongful death trial enters final day of testimony: Where things stand  The New York Times
4. LA Angels president testifies he wishes he'd known about drug use before pitcher's fatal overdose  AP News
5. Top Angels executives deny team knew of Tyler Skaggs’ or Eric Kay’s drug use or ties  Orange County Register

Chicago weather: Bears fans, players bracing for what could be one of coldest games ever at Soldi...

1. Chicago weather: Bears fans, players bracing for what could be one of coldest games ever at Soldier Field  ABC7 Chicago
2. Game Preview: Browns vs. Bears | 2025 Week 15  Chicago Bears Official Website
3. Chicago Bears host Cleveland in frigid temps: Here are the coldest games in Soldier Field history  FOX 32 Chicago
4. Bears vs. Browns: Keys to a Chicago victory  Windy City Gridiron
5. Browns vs Bears Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for NFL Week 15  Yahoo Sports

Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion mark for second time in 2025 - NBC News

1. Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion mark for second time in 2025  NBC News
2. Powerball might have Mega Millions to thank for its latest $1 billion jackpot  CNN
3. Powerball swells to over $1B in second-largest drawing of the year  nypost.com
4. Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion: What day, time is next drawing?  Detroit Free Press
5. Powerball hits $1 billion. See financial advisers' tips for winners.  USA Today

Trump seems to wave the white flag on his US attorneys gambit - Politico

1. Trump seems to wave the white flag on his US attorneys gambit  Politico
2. Primer: Time to Give the Blue Slip the Pink Slip  The Center for Renewing America
3. What Are 'Blue Slips' and Why Is Trump Fighting to End Them?  Time Magazine
4. Trump pressures Thune over ‘blue slips,’ attorney nominations  thehill.com
5. “We’re Losing!” Donald Trump’s Off-Mic Confession Blows Up the Internet  Inquisitr News