Trump abruptly swaps White House counsel pick amid internal division
By Kristen Holmes and Kate Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has replaced his pick to serve as the top lawyer in his White…
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Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central…
Continue ReadingMexico makes record fentanyl bust days after Trump tariff threat
By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Mexican authorities have announced what they say is the largest fentanyl bust in the country’s history, with…
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Dollar Tree may stop selling some products because of Trump’s tariffs
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans may change what products customers can find on…
Continue ReadingPowell: Fed’s independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference…
Continue ReadingOperativos en México logran 5.333 detenidos y millones de dólares en decomisos desde octubre
CNN Español El Gobierno de México dio este martes un reporte preliminar de seguridad para este año que incluye el número de homicidios dolosos…
Continue ReadingProsecutor moves to clear 4 Ohio men convicted in 1991 killing
Associated Press A prosecutor in Ohio is seeking to exonerate four men convicted three decades ago in the beating death of a woman. Two of the men…
Continue ReadingRepublican Austin Theriault ends recount, conceding to Democratic US Rep. Jared Golden
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Republican Austin Theriault has ended a recount, conceding to Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden in Maine.…
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What has happened in South Korea and what does martial law have to do with it?
CNN By Jessie Yeung, CNN Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — South Korea is reeling after a whiplash six hours during which the country’s embattled…
Continue ReadingDrone cameras to improve shark safety in Oahu’s waters
By Kristen Consillio Click here for updates on this story MAKAHA, Hawaii (KITV) — Former lifeguard and known waterman…
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Oregon Planned Parenthood seeing soaring trends following November election and partially upheld Idaho law
Last week, Idaho’s abortion trafficking law was partially upheld by a federal appeals court, allowing the state to punish those who harbor or…
Continue ReadingThe zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. The roof…
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Kendrick Lamar is having a great week, topping the charts and announcing a tour with SZA
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kendrick Lamar really is “Not Like Us.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper not only dropped a surprise…
Continue ReadingMexico’s Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls, drawing sharp criticism from the…
Continue ReadingArchaeologists discover key tool that helped early Americans survive the ice age
By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — Tiny artifacts unearthed at a Wyoming site where a mammoth was butchered 13,000 years ago are revealing intriguing…
Continue ReadingUK dismantles massive money laundering operations tied to Russian oligarchs and cybercriminals
LONDON (AP) — British authorities say they have dismantled two massive money laundering operations linked to Russia that were used by oligarchs,…
Continue ReadingLPGA and USGA to require players to be assigned female at birth or transition before male puberty
AP Golf Writer The LPGA and the USGA have updated gender policies that will require players to be assigned female at birth or to have transitioned to…
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Hegseth vows to ‘fight like hell’ to win confirmation in the face of some GOP doubts
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was defiant Wednesday in the face of doubts that he can…
Continue ReadingLegislators propose 15% to 25% tax rate for new states adopting internet gambling
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Lawmakers from states with legalized gambling are proposing standards for other states that are…
Continue ReadingKevin Kisner will be the lead analyst for NBC’s golf coverage
AP Golf Writer Kevin Kisner is the next lead analyst for NBC Sports. The four-time PGA Tour winner was coming off his worst season in 2023 when he…
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