WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29th 2021 Updated 23:59 ET
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MADDEN, JOHN, COACH, NFL
The NFL world lost a legend when former Oakland Raiders Super Bowl-winning coach John Madden died at the age of 85 years old on Tuesday, the league announced. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Madden, who was also a longtime broadcaster,
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REID, HARRY, FORMER, 82
Harry Mason Reid, the former five-term U.S. senator from Nevada who led Senate Democrats for a decade spanning the Bush and Obama presidencies, died Tuesday, his wife, Landra Reid, confirmed in a statement. He was 82. "I am heartbroken to announce the passing
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COVID, CASES, 19, OMICRON
BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase in the Americas. The gain followed a gradual increase since October. The
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BIDEN, JOE, COVID, 2021
President Biden promised to reform immigration policy. How has that been going? President Biden had an ambitious agenda to overhaul the nation's border policies. But as the end of the year approaches, many of those proposals have been blocked, reversed or simply
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GHISLAINE, MAXWELL, SEX, GUILTY
Ghislaine Maxwell listens during closing arguments in her trial in New York City in a courtroom sketch, December 20, 2021. (Jane Rosenberg/Reuters) On Wednesday, a federal jury in New York found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her
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KONG, HONG, DEMOCRACY, PRO
Hong Kong (CNN) Hong Kong's national security police have arrested six individuals associated with outspoken pro-democracy media outlet Stand News -- including pop star Denise Ho -- and raided its office, raising further concerns about diminishing press freedoms
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COVID, CDC, ISOLATION, PERIOD
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky made a stunning comment on “Good Morning America” today. LATEST: The newly updated CDC guidelines don't require testing at the end of isolation because PCR tests can stay positive for up to 12 weeks, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle
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PUTIN, BIDEN, SPEAK, THURSDAY
President Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak by phone Thursday at the Russian leader’s request in hopes of finding a diplomatic off-ramp to the volatility surrounding Russia’s military buildup at its border with Ukraine. The call, confirmed by the White House
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DENVER, SHOOTING, VICTIMS, AREA
The former tattoo parlor owner who killed five people in a Denver-area shooting spree reportedly published a three-book, violence-laden sci-fi series — whose main character in one of them bursts into an ink joint and opens fire. Lyndon McLeod, 47, who was
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POLICE, OFFICER, TEEN, CAROLINA
A North Carolina teen is fighting for his life after his police officer father shot him in the head in an apparent accident on Monday afternoon. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened in their home. The father is an officer for the nearby
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YEAR, NEW, FAUCI, EVE
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday warned against large New Year’s Eve parties as COVID-19 cases surge in the U.S. "If your plans are to go to a 40-to-50-person New Year’s Eve party with all the bells and whistles and everybody hugging and kissing and wishing
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NYC, NEW, CITY, YORK
Departing New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) isn’t leaving the public eye anytime soon. He might be stepping down after two divisive terms in office but he has no intention of abandoning personal political ambitions, he revealed in an interview published Wednesday. Speaking
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OMICRON, CDC, ESTIMATE, INFECTION
“A sensation of greater chaos has been created compared to the severity that the clinical picture requires,” he told the Spanish news media. Portugal had one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world, reaching nearly every person eligible and
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NEW, NYPD, YEAR, WORK
All uniformed members of the New York Police Department who were scheduled to be off for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day must now report to work, CBS New York reported on Wednesday. A departmental order canceling all scheduled days off for the two days of
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ALEXA, AMAZON, YEAR, 10
“OMFG My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said,” Kristin Livdahl wrote on Twitter along with a screenshot of the “challenge” her AI voice assistant had suggested to her daughter.
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TESTS, COVID, FDA, RAPID
The Biden administration won’t sign a contract to purchase 500 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests until next week, White House COVID-19 Response Director Jeff Zients told reporters Wednesday. "The Department of Defense and HHS are executing on an accelerated
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CAPSULE, TIME, LEE, ROBERT
RICHMOND, Va. — Researchers at Virginia's Department of Historic Resources began their careful examination Tuesday of about 60 artifacts in a time capsule that was placed inside the pedestal of the former Robert E. Lee Confederate memorial. The capsule opened
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RIGHTS, HUMAN, GROUP, COURT
MOSCOW — A Moscow court ordered the closure of one of the country’s most prominent human rights groups on Wednesday, a day after its parent organization was also shut down in verdicts that, for many Russians, served as a painful coda to a year marked by the
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FAUCI, RETIREMENT, HISTORY, REPORT
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he won’t be retiring any time soon, despite qualifying for the largest federal retirement package in the country’s history. Dr. Fauci, who turned 81 last week, would qualify for an annual retirement that would exceed $350,000, according
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TEXAS, TRIPLE, SUSPECT, TEEN
(CNN) A 33-year-old man police say was involved in a convenience store shooting that left three teenagers dead and one injured in Garland, Texas, has turned himself in to authorities. The man allegedly drove a Dodge Ram to the store "with the shooter," and
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MILLION, TOP, JACKPOT, CALIFORNIA
(CNN) The final Powerball drawing of 2021 is Wednesday, with the jackpot up to an estimated $441 million. The cash value of the big win is $317.5 million, according to the game operator It's been almost three months since someone hit the Powerball jackpot.
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TRUMP, ALASKA, GOV, MURKOWSKI
Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday his support for the reelection bid by Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, but his endorsement hinges on whether the governor backs one of Trump's most vocal Republican critics in the Senate. "Mike Dunleavy
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PROUD, BOYS, JUDGE, DISMISS
A federal judge has refused to throw out an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory A federal judge refused to
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HOLMES, ELIZABETH, JURY, DAY
The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will resume their lengthy deliberations amid some intrigue raised by a closed-door meeting among her attorneys, federal prosecutors and the judge presiding the case SAN JOSE, Calif.
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MADDEN, JOHN, COACH, NFL
Fox News
John Madden's unexpected death shakes up NFL world
John Madden's death on Tuesday appeared to resonate with several celebrities, sports figures and entertainers as they took to social media to remember the legendary head coach and face of the "Madden NFL" video game franchise. Madden, whose cause of death
New York Times
John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach and Broadcaster, Is Dead at 85
“When you pulled up somewhere in that bus, it was like Air Force One had arrived,” said Fred Gaudelli, who as Madden’s producer at ABC and NBC traveled with him for seven years. “It was amazing the way people would react to that thing.” If contemporaries like
Breitbart
‘Loss of a Legend’: Sports Fans Remember John Madden
The sports world mourned the loss of a titan on Tuesday with the announcement of NFL sportscaster John Madden’s unexpected death at the age of 85. The NFL announced that John Madden unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday morning while providing no cause of death.
CNN
John Madden producer shares unforgettable advice he received from NFL coach
Ted Shaker, NFL broadcaster John Madden's longtime producer at CBS, tells a story about a moment he had with the legendary NFL coach that stuck with him for the rest of his life.
National Review
John Madden, Legendary NFL Coach and Broadcaster, Passes Away
Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden waves to the crowd before the AFC-NFC Hall of Fame pre-season game in Canton, Ohio, in 2006. (Matt Sullivan/Reuters) John Madden, former head coach of the Oakland Raiders, National Football League (NFL) broadcaster,
ABC
John Madden, former Hall of Fame NFL coach and broadcaster, dies at 85
John Madden, the NFL coach, broadcaster and namesake for the billion-dollar video game franchise, died unexpectedly Tuesday. He was 85 years old. The legendary coach helmed the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978, winning a Super Bowl over the Minnesota Vikings
Red State
John Madden Has Passed Away
John Madden, who went from a Super Bowl-winning coach with the Oakland Raiders to a lengthy career as a TV color commentator and was also known for the wildly popular football video game bearing his name, died today. Madden was 85. Born in Minnesota, Madden’s
NPR
NFL Hall of Fame coach and iconic sports broadcaster John Madden dies at 85
NFL Hall of Fame coach and iconic sports broadcaster John Madden dies at 85 Enlarge this image toggle caption AP AP John Madden, the larger-than-life Hall of Fame coach turned legendary NFL broadcaster, died Tuesday at the age of 85. Madden died unexpectedly,
Newsmax
NFL Hall of Fame Coach, Commentator Madden Dies at 85
Hall of Fame coach and broadcasting icon John Madden died on Tuesday, according to the NFL. He was 85. The NFL said Madden died unexpectedly. "On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families," said NFL
Huffington Post
John Madden, Hall Of Fame Coach And Broadcaster, Dies At 85
John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, the NFL said. He was 85. The league said he died unexpectedly
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Fox News
John Madden dead at 85: Who was the legendary NFL coach?
John Madden was one of the most recognizable NFL faces. He went from Super Bowl-winning head coach with the Oakland Raiders to the voice of the league from behind the mic to the face of one of the most successful video game franchises. Madden was larger than
CNN
Legendary NFL coach John Madden has died at age 85
(CNN) Legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden has died, the NFL said Tuesday night. Madden, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, according to the league. "On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia,
Fox News
Brett Favre will miss 'dear friend' John Madden: 'My career was narrated by Coach'
Legendary Oakland Raiders coach and broadcaster John Madden died at 85 on Tuesday. Once the news broke that the NFL icon passed away, colleagues, current and former players, and fans shared their love and support for Madden, who was a staple in the NFL community. CLICK
New York Times
How John Madden Became the ‘Larger-Than-Life’ Face of a Gaming Empire
Still, he hoped the video game would help everyday fans learn the intricacies of football plays and more fully enjoy the sport. Madden peppered the game development process with teachable moments. Once, at Madden’s house, Hawkins teased Madden for never delivering
Fox News
Bill Belichick reflects on life of 'good friend' John Madden
After Super Bowl-winning coach and legendary broadcaster John Madden died at 85 Tuesday, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick reflected on the life of his "good friend" during a press conference with reporters Wednesday afternoon. Belichick said
CNN
John Madden producer shares unforgettable advice he received from NFL coach
Ted Shaker, NFL broadcaster John Madden's longtime producer at CBS, tells a story about a moment he had with the legendary NFL coach that stuck with him for the rest of his life.
Fox News
John Madden, legendary NFL coach and broadcaster, dead at 85
Good morning and welcome to Fox News First. Here’s what you need to know as you start your day … John Madden, legendary NFL coach and broadcaster, dead at 85 John Madden, one of the NFL's most iconic figures – as a Super Bowl-winning coach and as a longtime
CNN
How John Madden became the biggest name in video games
New York (CNN Business) John Madden, the former Hall of Fame NFL coach, has died. But his name lives on in one of the world's most popular video games. The football coach and broadcaster has been the face of Madden NFL for more than three decades. The pro
Fox News
Tom Brady reacts to John Madden's death: 'RIP to a legend of our game'
The NFL world lost a legend when former Oakland Raiders Super Bowl-winning coach John Madden died at the age of 85 years old on Tuesday, the league announced. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Madden, who was also a longtime broadcaster,
New York Times
John Madden Is Remembered as ‘the Soundtrack of the N.F.L.’
John Madden, the legendary coach, prolific broadcaster and ubiquitous National Football League ambassador, who died on Tuesday at age 85, was remembered for his love of football and his impact on the game. Tributes from sports world and beyond poured in. Jerry
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Fox News
How John Madden's cruiser became icon of NFL legend's cross-country travel
The late John Madden was a legendary head coach and broadcaster, but his "Madden Cruiser" was an icon itself as the bus traveled more than 80,000 miles every year to different NFL stadiums across the country. Madden was most notably opposed to flying in a
New York Times
John Madden, America’s Broadcasting Gourmand, Ate Football Up
Al Michaels was chattier than Summerall and he had a different chemistry with Madden on ABC’s “Monday Night Football” and NBC’s “Sunday Night Football,” like two football Ph.D. students pursuing some higher level of pigskin understanding. “He spoiled you,”
Fox News
John Madden dead: Raiders 'deeply saddened' by NFL icon's sudden passing
NFL great John Madden died at the age of 85 years old, the league announced Tuesday night. Madden, who coached in the NFL from 1969 to 1978, led the Oakland Raiders to seven AFC title games and one Super Bowl championship over the Minnesota Vikings in 1976.
NPR
Sportscaster Al Michaels remembers the great John Madden
Sportscaster Al Michaels remembers the great John Madden NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Al Michaels of NBC Sports about football coach and sportscaster John Madden, who died Tuesday at the age of 85. Sports Sportscaster Al Michaels remembers the great
Fox News
NFL legend John Madden dead at 85
NFL legend John Madden died Tuesday at the age of 85, the league announced in a statement. "On behalf of the entire NFL family, we extend our condolences to Virginia, Mike, Joe and their families," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "We all
ABC
Reaction to the death of NFL coach, broadcaster John Madden
Reaction from social media and elsewhere to the death of Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster John Madden: ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— “John was arguably the most impressive man I’ve ever met. He was a hero, as well as a dear friend. ‘Sunday Night Football’ is
Red State
On the Death of John Madden, EA Madden, and Common Sense
The death of John Madden reminded me of why I am here. It was the summer of 2020, and I was still drawing editorial sports cartoons for the Los Angeles Times. American cities were still burning and rioters looting when EA Sports released Madden21. The popular
NPR
John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, has died at age 85
John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, has died at age 85 Legendary NFL coach and broadcaster John Madden has died, according to the league. He was 85. Obituaries John Madden, NFL Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster, has died at age 85 Legendary
New York Times
John Madden, Hall of Fame Coach, Is Dead at 85
At his core, though, Madden was a coach and by extension a teacher; as he proudly noted in interviews, he graduated with a master’s degree in physical education, a few credits short of a doctorate, from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
CNN
Opinion: The legacy of John Madden
Terence Moore is an Atlanta-based national sports columnist and commentator. He's a CNN sports contributor and a visiting professor of journalism at Miami University in Ohio. Follow him on Twitter @TMooresports and subscribe to his YouTube channel. The views
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BBC
John Madden: Legendary NFL coach and commentator dies at 85
"There will never be another John Madden, and we will forever be indebted to him for all he did to make football and the NFL what it is today."
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REID, HARRY, FORMER, 82
Vox
The enduring vision of Harry Reid
Harry Reid, the former Senate majority leader who distinguished himself as one of the Obama-era Democratic Party’s premier political strategists, died Tuesday at the age of 82. Reid, who had pancreatic cancer, led an uncommonly colorful life for a United States
National Review
Harry Reid Dies at Age of 82 -- Former Democratic Senate Leader
Then newly-elected Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) speaks during a news conference at the U.S Capitol in Washington, D.C., in 2004. (Shaun Heasley/Reuters) Harry Reid, a 30-year veteran of the upper chamber of Congress and former boxer who led the
NPR
'The guy from Searchlight': Former Senate leader Harry Reid is dead at 82
'The guy from Searchlight': Former Senate leader Harry Reid is dead at 82 Enlarge this image toggle caption Paul Sancya/AP Paul Sancya/AP Former Sen. Harry Reid has left the ring. The Nevada Democrat, a one-time amateur boxer who brought a pugilist approach
Red State
BREAKING: Former Nevada Sen., Majority Leader Harry Reid, Dead at 82
The man who once ruled the United States Senate with an iron grip has died. Fox News: Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid died Tuesday at the age of 82. Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement
CNN
Live updates: Harry Reid dies at 82
Former President Barack Obama released a letter he had written to Harry Reid before his death in lieu of a statement. "I wouldn't have been president had it not been for your encouragement and support, and I wouldn't have got most of what I got done without
Fox News
Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader, dead at 82
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid died Tuesday at the age of 82. Reid, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018, served in Congress from 1983 until his retirement in 2017. He announced in 2019 his cancer was in remission. A Democrat representing
Huffington Post
Harry Reid, Political Giant Behind Democrats' Ascendency, Dead At 82
Harry Reid, the Democratic giant from Nevada who served as Senate majority and minority leader, died on Tuesday at 82. The politician’s death was first reported by The Nevada Independent’s Jon Ralston. Advertisement Reid died peacefully after a four-year
Washington Times
Former Sen. Harry Reid dies at 82
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, died Tuesday. He was 82. His death was first reported by the Nevada Independent website and then confirmed by Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York, Mr, Reid’s successor as Democratic Senate leader. Harry
USA Today
Former Senate leader Harry Reid dead at 82
Former Senate leader Harry Reid dead at 82 Sen. Harry Reid, a Nevada Democrat, was widely acknowledged as one of the toughest dealmakers in Congress. He died Tuesday at the age of 82. (Dec. 28)
Breitbart
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Dead at 82
Harry Reid, former Senate Majority Leader and Nevada’s longest-serving congressman, died on Tuesday at the age of 82. Reid’s wife Landra announced his death in a statement. “I am heartbroken to announce the passing of my husband, former Senate Majority Leader
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ABC
Harry Reid, the former 5-term US senator from Nevada, has died at 82 following cancer battle
Harry Mason Reid, the former five-term U.S. senator from Nevada who led Senate Democrats for a decade spanning the Bush and Obama presidencies, died Tuesday, his wife, Landra Reid, confirmed in a statement. He was 82. "I am heartbroken to announce the passing
New York Post
Biden orders flags to half-staff in honor of late Sen. Harry Reid
President Biden on Wednesday ordered American flags on federal property to be lowered to half-staff on the day former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is buried. Reid (D-Nev.), 82, died of pancreatic cancer on Tuesday after a four-year battle with the disease. Biden
New York Times
Harry Reid Has a Few Words for Washington
The Trump era and Reid’s illness have occasioned an inevitable reconsideration of Reid’s legacy and all its contradictions. The Affordable Care Act, which Reid managed to navigate past the oppositional tactics of his persistent nemesis, the Republican Senate
Newsmax
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Dead at 82: Sources
Harry Reid, the pugnacious son of a Nevada hard-rock miner who rose from poverty to become the U.S. Senate majority leader and earned a reputation as a fierce partisan fighter during an era of political gridlock in Washington, has died at age 82, Senator Chuck
New Republic
Harry Reid Was a Tireless Warrior for the Working Class
As he witnessed the ever-increasing control of big money in politics, Reid maintained a visceral anger about it and picked on the influence of the Koch brothers as one high-profile symbol of the injustice. Many of Reid’s colleagues didn’t love the idea of taking
Fox News
Obama, Clinton and others pay tribute to the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Tributes poured in from political leaders after news broke Tuesday that former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid died at the age of 82. Former President Barack Obama said that without Reid he would not have been president, releasing a letter he had written
LA Times
Nevada's Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader, has died
Harry Reid, the former Senate majority leader known for his blunt style and shrewd political tactics that helped turn conservative Nevada into a reliably Democratic state, has died. He was 82. Reid died Tuesday after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer,
Fox News
CNN pushes filibuster reform following Harry Reid's death
Within hours of Senate Leader Harry Reid’s death, CNN began using the news to advocate for filibuster reform. Reid’s death was announced late Tuesday night in a statement from his wife Landra. He had previously served five terms from 1983 to 2017 and served
CNN
Opinion: The moment Harry Reid went against the establishment
David Axelrod, a senior CNN political commentator and host of "The Axe Files," was a senior adviser to President Barack Obama and chief strategist for the 2008 and 2012 Obama presidential campaigns. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his. View more
Fox News
Harry Reid never lost boxer's edge when dealing with political opponents, reporters
The political landscape is littered with those who underestimated the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada. People forget that Reid was a boxer, a U.S. Capitol Police officer and headed the Nevada Gaming Commission – all before joining the Senate
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Huffington Post
Boehner, McConnell Share Words Of Reverence For Late Harry Reid
U.S. and Nevada leaders are mourning former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, who died Tuesday at 82. Landra Reid says her husband died peacefully after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Reid, a Democrat, led the Senate under under two presidents,
New York Post
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid passes away at 82
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, one of the most powerful figures in Washington during the Obama administration, died Tuesday after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 82 years old. A onetime amateur boxer and product of the Las Vegas Democratic machine,
Huffington Post
How Harry Reid Became An Unlikely Progressive Champion
Then-Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) speaks at the Netroots Nation convention in Las Vegas in 2010. His decision to headline the conference in 2006 helped legitimize the online left. Louie Traub/Associated Press Harry Reid, who died Tuesday at age 82, was not an
CNN
Harry Reid, a longtime US senator from Nevada and former Democratic leader, dies at 82
(CNN) Harry Reid , the scrappy former Democratic Senate leader who spearheaded epic legislative battles through three decades in Congress, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his wife, Landra Reid. "I am heartbroken to announce the passing
Huffington Post
Politicians Pay Tribute To Former Senate Leader Harry Reid
Messages of remembrance poured in on Tuesday after former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid died at 82 after a years-long battle with cancer. Reid, a Democrat from Nevada, entered politics as an outsider who grew up in extreme poverty and rose to become one
Chicago Tribune
Harry Reid, former Senate majority leader, dies at 82
“Harry was a devout family man and deeply loyal friend,” she said. “We greatly appreciate the outpouring of support from so many over these past few years. We are especially grateful for the doctors and nurses that cared for him. Please know that meant the
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COVID, CASES, 19, OMICRON
Washington Times
WHO: Global COVID-19 cases up 11% last week, omicron risk high
BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase in the Americas. The gain followed a gradual increase since October. The
ABC
Amid record infections, France ups pressure on unvaccinated
France’s government is forging ahead with efforts to increase pressure on unvaccinated people to get coronavirus jabs, as the omicron variant fuels a record surge in infections PARIS -- France’s government is forging ahead with efforts to increase pressure
Fox News
US breaks record for daily COVID-19 cases; CDC expects infections to rise as variants spread
The U.S. record for daily coronavirus cases has been broken. Data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center on Tuesday showed that the country had reported 512,553 new confirmed daily cases. OMICRON SURGE MAY BE INEVITABLE, DESPITE CONTAINMENT EFFORTS
NPR
With omicron surging, it may be another year to put away your New Years party heels
With omicron surging, it may be another year to put away your New Years party heels COVID cases are hitting record highs with about 240,000 people testing positive a day. But the omicron variant behind the surge may lead to milder illness, especially in vaccinated
Washington Examiner
Colorado health department aligns its COVID quarantine guidance with CDC
Colorado's COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidance has been revised to align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) updated guidance, the state's health department announced on Monday. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's
USA Today
More than 1,000 flights already delayed, canceled today; omicron could peak soon, experts say: COVID-19 Updates
Two pieces of good news about omicron to take into the new year: It may not be around for long, and people who are fully vaccinated don't need to worry, as long as they have a healthy immune system. Because omicron is so incredibly contagious, medical experts
Newsmax
WHO Chief Concerned With 'Tsunami' of Omicron, Delta Cases
Global COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed on Wednesday, as the new omicron variant raced out of control, keeping workers at home and overwhelming testing centers. Almost 900,000 cases were detected on
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: Case Records Are Shattered Across U.S. and Europe
Image Picking up lateral flow coronavirus test kits on Tuesday at a pharmacy in Madrid. Credit... Javier Barbancho/Reuters Across Europe, records for new coronavirus infections are falling by the day as the Omicron variant tears through populations with a
Red State
The Absolute Arrogance of the 'Grown-ups' in the Room on COVID-19
Across the country, COVID cases are surging. The omicron variant is spreading like wildfire, and while it seems vaccines are still mitigating it somewhat, omicron is proving more resistant to those vaccines than previous variants were. After I posted last
Huffington Post
New COVID-19 Cases In U.S. Soar To Highest Levels On Record
CHICAGO (AP) — More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to the highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant. The previous
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Breitbart
W.H.O.: Global Coronavirus Cases Jump 11% with Americas Leading
The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) reported late Tuesday the number of global coronavirus cases jumped by 11 percent over the last seven days compared to the previous week, with the biggest increase in the Americas. The gain builds on a gradual increase
CNN
Admissions at some children's hospitals are rising to near peak levels as Omicron spreads
(CNN) As the Omicron variant continues to grip the US, some children's hospitals are once again seeing a rise in admissions fueled by the most contagious strain of coronavirus yet. The holidays this year accompanied by a surge in Covid-19 cases that is so
Fox News
COVID-19 omicron risk 'remains very high' as cases increase: WHO
The World Health Organization says the number of COVID-19 cases recorded worldwide increased by 11% last week compared with the previous week, with the biggest increase in the Americas. The gain followed a gradual increase since October. The U.N. health agency
ABC
Georgia deploys National Guard to hospitals and testing centers as the state reports record-high COVID cases
Georgia is planning to deploy the National Guard to hospitals and testing sites as the state set a single-day record for COVID-19 cases. Over the next few days, the Georgia Department of Community Health said it will provide troop assignments depending on
Fox News
COVID-19: Greece bans New Year's music at venues amid surge in cases
Greece’s health minister said Wednesday that music will be banned at all commercial venues for New Year’s celebrations as part of new restrictions announced in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections fueled by the omicron variant. The restrictions, originally
NPR
COVID surge in New Hampshire overwhelms the state's hospitals
COVID surge in New Hampshire overwhelms the state's hospitals ICU workers at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, say the COVID-19 spike feels like a never-ending tsunami. Most of the patients in the unit have not been vaccinated. Health COVID surge in New
Fox News
WHO chief worried about ‘tsunami’ of omicron, delta COVID cases
The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that he’s worried about the omicron and delta variants of COVID-19 producing a "tsunami" of cases between them, but he’s still hopeful that the world will put the worst of the pandemic behind it in 2022. Two
NPR
What public health experts say about the about the CDC's new quarantine guidelines
What public health experts say about the about the CDC's new quarantine guidelines Many public health experts are pushing for stronger measures than the Biden administration and governors are willing to take to reduce impacts from the growing omicron wave.
Washington Times
U.S. sets new record for daily COVID-19 cases as omicron variant dominates
The average number of daily COVID-19 cases in the U.S. hit a record high seven-day average of more than 282,000 on Wednesday as health officials struggle to contain the more transmissible omicron variant. As of Wednesday morning, the seven-day average of new
USA Today
Medical experts say omicron COVID variant peak isn't likely to last
The final days of 2021 will be marked by the U.S. shattering its previous record for daily coronavirus cases. Monday's count of over 500,000 new cases was higher than the nation's previous record of more than 303,000, a USA TODAY analysis of Johns Hopkins
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Washington Times
New COVID-19 cases in U.S. soar to highest levels on record
CHICAGO — More than a year after the vaccine was rolled out, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to the highest level on record at over 265,000 per day on average, a surge driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant. The previous mark
NPR
The U.S. hits a record number of new COVID cases
The U.S. hits a record number of new COVID cases Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP Rick Bowmer/AP The omicron variant is spreading rapidly all over the country, but hospitalization and death rates remain relatively low. The seven-day average
Fox News
France pressures unvaccinated to get COVID-19 vaccine
France’s government is forging ahead with efforts to increase pressure on unvaccinated people to get coronavirus shots, as the country reported 208,000 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday — a record fueled by the omicron variant. Health Minister Olivier Veran on
New York Times
Covid Live Updates: U.S. Case Records Are Shattered as Delta and Omicron Converge
Image Health care workers administered tests on Tuesday in Stamford, Conn. Americans have rushed to get tested as the Omicron variant spreads. Credit... John Moore/Getty Images The U.S. record for daily coronavirus cases has been broken, as two highly contagious
NPR
Delta's CEO asked the CDC for a 5-day isolation. Some flight attendants feel at risk
Delta's CEO asked the CDC for a 5-day isolation. Some flight attendants feel at risk Enlarge this image toggle caption Rick Bowmer/AP Rick Bowmer/AP The newest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance shortening the isolation period for those with
NPR
New CDC isolation guidelines raise concerns among health experts
New CDC isolation guidelines raise concerns among health experts Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images More than 200,000 people are testing positive for COVID-19 in the U.S. each day. Until this week,
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BIDEN, JOE, COVID, 2021
The Atlantic
Joe Biden’s First Year: The Highs and Lows
Here’s what went well … and what didn’t. The Atlantic Daily: The Highs and Lows of Biden’s First Year Joe Biden’s first year in office started (much) better than it’s ending. Here’s what went well … and what didn’t. Then: Take a dive in a frigid fjord. President
Fox News
'Tucker Carlson Tonight' on Biden walking back key campaign promise
This is a rush transcript of "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on December 28, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. WILL CAIN, FOX NEWS CHANNEL HOST: Good evening and welcome to TUCKER CARLSON TONIGHT. I'm Will Cain, in for Tucker. For
ABC
Biden's new German shepherd draws attention from pup-arazzi
President Joe Biden’s new puppy, Commander, has gotten his moment under the flashing lights of the Washington press corps — and some time frolicking on the beach REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. -- President Joe Biden’s new puppy, Commander, got his moment under the flashing
Breitbart
Joe Biden’s Top 25 Worst Moments of 2021
President Joe Biden spent his first year as president making one embarrassing mistake after another on issues important to Americans and while representing the United States. Here are the top 25 worst moments from 2021: 25. Joe Biden Rips Coast Guard Graduates
NY Daily News
Biden’s new German shepherd draws attention from pup-arazzi
Commander is the third German shepherd Biden has welcomed to the White House. Champ died in June at age 13. The other dog, Major, 3, now lives with family friends in Delaware after behaving aggressively while living at the White House.
Conservative Daily News
Joe Biden Has Surrendered
Joe Biden is the man who ran for President in 2020 on two promises. He shouted from the Biden Election Headquarters, located in the basement of his Delaware home, that he was the man to reunite this divided America and crush the Pandemic. Since the country
NPR
President Biden promised to reform immigration policy. How has that been going?
President Biden promised to reform immigration policy. How has that been going? President Biden had an ambitious agenda to overhaul the nation's border policies. But as the end of the year approaches, many of those proposals have been blocked, reversed or simply
Newsmax
Biden Made 31 Trips to Delaware in 2021
President Joe Biden has spent the majority of weekends this year in Delaware, which he has visited 31 times since taking office in January. The Delaware News Journal reported that Biden took part in a virtual weekly economic briefing from his beach house Monday,
New York Post
Biden washes his hands of COVID — not my problem despite my promises!
We’ve all learned to wash our hands more carefully over the last couple of years, but no one has soaped his dirty digits as fastidiously as Joe Biden. His announcement that “there is no federal solution” to COVID-19 puts him up there with history’s greatest
Fox News
'The Five' slam Biden for failing on COVID campaign promises and 'giving up'
"The Five" ripped President Biden Tuesday for failing to deliver on campaign promises to shut down coronavirus and accused him "giving up." During the 2020 campaign, candidate Joe Biden promised that he would end the pandemic in the U.S. "We will deal honestly
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Fox News
Gov. Noem demands Biden rescind federal COVID mandates: 'He doesn't have the authority'
Gov. Kristi Noem, R-S.D., demanded President Biden rescind federal COVID-19 mandates Wednesday on "Fox & Friends" after the president claimed "there is no federal solution" to the pandemic. BIDEN, AFTER CLAIMING NO 'FEDERAL SOLUTION' TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC,
Fox News
Biden's first year a bust – here are 5 New Year's resolutions president should adopt, for all our sakes
Here’s how bad things are for Joe Biden: the White House is pumping out stories about the new First Puppy as frantically as a fire brigade dousing a raging inferno. Anything to distract from the president’s abysmal polling, stalled agenda, failed COVID management
Breitbart
Biden's First Year: Illegal Immigration Outpaces Populations of U.S. Cities
President Joe Biden’s first year in office has resulted in record illegal immigration to the United States and defiance to constructing new border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. By the end of the month, analysts project that nearly two million illegal
Breitbart
Joe Biden Wraps Up 2021 with 31 Trips to Delaware
President Joe Biden traveled to Delaware 31 times during his first year as president, spending the majority of his weekends away from the White House. The president and First Lady Jill Biden arrived Monday at their home in Rehoboth beach for a few days with
Breitbart
Joe Biden Masks up on Beach Day Trip with His Dog
President Joe Biden wore a mask on a trip to the beach with his dog on Tuesday, as the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread. The president kept his mask on as he and First Lady Jill Biden walked on the foreshore and tossed a ball around with
Breitbart
SD Gov. Noem: Biden ‘Doesn’t Have the Authority’ to Put Federal Coronavirus Mandates in Place
On Wednesday, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) called on President Joe Biden and his administration to “back off” on imposing federal mandates to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus across the United States. Noem, on FNC’s “Fox & Friends,” Noem said Biden
Newsmax
Trump and 9 Other Republicans Most Likely to Run for President
Former President Donald Trump has hinted he may run for president again in 2024. Whether he does or not will affect the likelihood of other Republicans joining the primaries. Some likely 2024 contenders are hiring trusted advisers, meeting with donors, and
Fox News
'The Five' on COVID restrictions, Biden's dropping approval rating
This is a rush transcript from "The Five," December 28, 2021. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. RACHEL CAMPOS-DUFFY, FOX NEWS HOST: Hello, everyone. I'm Rachel Campos- Duffy along with Joey Jones, Richard Fowler, Dr. Nicole Saphier,
Conservative Daily News
President Joe Biden’s Schedule for Wednesday, December 29, 2021
73 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail Summary: President Joe Biden is resting quietly at his beach house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Live stream links will activate as streams become available ALL TIMES EST No public events White House Briefing
Fox News
Biden mocked for wearing mask outside on Delaware beach: 'Mask theater is so absurd'
President Biden received mockery online Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning after a clip posted on Twitter showed him wearing a mask while walking outside on a Delaware beach with his wife, first lady Jill Biden, and their dog Commander. Footage captured
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Fox News
Florida surgeon general says Biden admin 'actively preventing' monoclonal antibody treatments
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo accused the Biden administration of "actively preventing the effective distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments" in the United States, according to a Tuesday letter addressed to Secretary of Health and Human Services
New York Post
Most voters give Biden low marks on handling crime, immigration: poll
As President Biden approaches the end of his first year in office, more than half of likely voters believe he is doing a bad job of handling crime and immigration issues, according to a new poll. The Rasmussen Reports survey found that 51 percent of respondents
Fox News
CNN's John Harwood defends Biden after claim there is 'no federal solution' to solve COVID
CNN’s John Harwood repeatedly defended President Biden after the latter came under scrutiny for recent COVID-19 policies. Biden initially took part in a conference with several state governors on Monday to discuss new ways to combat growing cases of the coronavirus
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GHISLAINE, MAXWELL, SEX, GUILTY
CNBC
Jury finds Jeffrey Epstein friend Ghislaine Maxwell guilty in sex crimes trial
Ghislaine Maxwell appears via video link during her arraignment hearing where she was denied bail for her role aiding Jeffrey Epstein to recruit and eventually abuse of minor girls, in Manhattan Federal Court, in New York, July 14, 2020 in this courtroom sketch. This
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell judge asks jury to deliberate through New Year’s weekend
The federal judge presiding over the Ghislaine Maxwell trial has asked the jury to deliberate through the holiday weekend, including on New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Jan. 2. The jurors sent a note to Judge Alison Nathan on Wednesday morning at the start
NPR
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls
Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse girls Enlarge this image toggle caption Elizabeth Williams/AP Elizabeth Williams/AP British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty on Wednesday of facilitating the abuse of underage
National Review
Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty on Five of Six Charges
Ghislaine Maxwell listens during closing arguments in her trial in New York City in a courtroom sketch, December 20, 2021. (Jane Rosenberg/Reuters) On Wednesday, a federal jury in New York found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her
USA Today
Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex crimes
Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex crimes The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. (Dec. 29)
Fox News
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Former Jeffrey Epstein friend found guilty on 5 of 6 counts
A jury has found British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts. During six days of deliberations – with a break for Christmas – the jury sent 14 notes and requested the testimony of all four accusers as well as other witnesses. The panel
ABC
Ghislaine Maxwell jury wants more testimony
Jury deliberations in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial resumed Wednesday morning. Maxwell was walked partway into the courtroom around 9:25 a.m., wearing a burgundy turtleneck and clutching a green folio. While the trial is in its 18th day, the jury has deliberated
Washington Times
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell guilty in sex-trafficking case
Ghislaine Maxwell has been convicted of five counts of sex trafficking. The British socialite was charged with recruiting and grooming teenage girls for financier Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse. The six-man, six-woman jury reached the verdict Wednesday after
CNN
Jury finds Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts
A jury found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of minor girls between 1994 and 2004.
Breitbart
Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted in Epstein Sex Abuse Case
NEW YORK (AP) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict capped a monthlong trial featuring sordid accounts of the sexual exploitation
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New York Times
Live Updates: Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty of All But One Charge in Sex Trafficking Case
Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of a British media mogul and the former companion to the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was convicted on Wednesday of conspiring with him over a decade to recruit, groom and sexually abuse underage girls. A federal jury
Red State
BREAKING: Jury Convicts Ghislaine Maxwell of Sex Trafficking Charges
A federal jury in New York City reached a verdict in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial late Wednesday, finding her guilty of sex trafficking and conspiring to entice minors. Maxwell faced six felony counts related to her activities in procuring underage
Huffington Post
Ghislaine Maxwell Found Guilty In Sex Abuse Trial
NEW YORK (AP) — The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. The verdict capped a monthlong trial featuring sordid accounts of the sexual exploitation
Newsmax
Ghislaine Maxwell Convicted of Setting Up Girls for Epstein Sex Abuse
Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty by a U.S. jury on Wednesday of helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, sealing a remarkable fall from grace for the British socialite. Maxwell, 60, was accused of recruiting and grooming four
USA Today
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of sex trafficking
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell found guilty of sex trafficking A jury found Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's associate, guilty on 5 of 6 counts in a sex trafficking case.
New York Post
Jury reaches verdict in Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking trial
Jurors have reached a verdict in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite accused of helping dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein mount a “pyramid scheme of abuse” involving underage girls. The 12-person panel began deliberating just before 5
CNN
Live updates: Ghislaine Maxwell guilty of sex trafficking a minor
In this sketch, Ghislaine Maxwell sits in the courtroom on Wednesday, December 29, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams/AP) Ghislaine Maxwell, who is facing six federal charges including sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy, could face up to 70 years in prison
New York Post
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking victim for Jeffrey Epstein
Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday evening of recruiting and grooming underage girls for years as Jeffrey Epstein’s madam — capping a stunning fall from grace for the British socialite who could now spend the rest of her life behind bars. Maxwell, who
CNN
Jury in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking case says it is making progress, will resume deliberations Wednesday morning
New York (CNN) The jury in Ghislaine Maxwell 's federal sex trafficking trial said after around 32 hours of deliberations across five days that it is making progress but needs to continue its work Wednesday morning in a New York courthouse. Judge Alison Nathan
ABC
Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on 5 of 6 counts in sex trafficking case
A jury has convicted Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of serial sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on five of six counts related to the abuse and trafficking of underage girls. Maxwell faced a six-count indictment for allegedly conspiring with and aiding
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Huffington Post
Jury In Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Must Work New Year's If No Verdict
NEW YORK (AP) — Jurors deliberating the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial were told Wednesday they would have to work through the New Year’s holiday after they inquired about that possibility — the latest sign that a verdict was not near
Chicago Tribune
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted in Epstein sex abuse case
The verdict capped a monthlong trial featuring sordid accounts of the sexual exploitation of girls as young as 14, told by four women who described being abused as teens in the 1990s and early 2000s at Epstein’s palatial homes in Florida, New York and New
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KONG, HONG, DEMOCRACY, PRO
New York Post
Pro-democracy Hong Kong website silenced after staffers arrested
A pro-democracy website in Hong Kong was shut down Wednesday after police raided its offices, froze its assets and arrested staff on “seditious publication” charges in the latest crackdown on dissent under China’s strict national security law.​ Stand News,
New York Times
Hong Kong Police Arrest Six Linked to Pro-Democracy News Site
HONG KONG — The Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested six current or former senior staff members of an outspoken pro-democracy news website in a morning raid, yet another crackdown by the government on the city’s once-vibrant independent press. The six were
Newsmax
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Stand News Shuts Down After Police Raid, Arrests
Hong Kong pro-democracy media outlet Stand News shut down on Wednesday after police raided its office, froze its assets, and arrested senior staff on suspected "seditious publication" offenses, in the latest crackdown on the city's media. Stand News, set up
NPR
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest 6 Enlarge this image toggle caption Vincent Yu/AP Vincent Yu/AP HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police raided the office of an online pro-democracy news outlet on Wednesday after arresting six people for
Fox News
Republican leaders slam communist China for journalist arrests: 'Shows just how fearful they really are'
Several Republican political leaders spoke out against the Hong Kong police for arresting seven current and former employees of one of the last pro-democracy newspapers in the city and raiding their headquarters. High-profile Republican leaders torched the
CNN
Stand News: Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet and arrest six including Denise Ho
Hong Kong (CNN) Hong Kong's national security police have arrested six individuals associated with outspoken pro-democracy media outlet Stand News -- including pop star Denise Ho -- and raided its office, raising further concerns about diminishing press freedoms
National Review
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Publication Shuttered
Stand News acting chief editor Patrick Lam is escorted by police after they searched his office in Hong Kong, China, December 29, 2021. (Tyrone Siu/Reuters) A dissident pro-democracy website in Hong Kong closed Wednesday after police stormed its headquarters
Huffington Post
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy News Site Closes After Raid, Arrests
Patrick Lam, center, editor of Stand News, is escorted by police officers into a van after they searched his office in Hong Kong, on Dec. 29, 2021. AP Photo/Vincent Yu HONG KONG (AP) — A vocal pro-democracy website in Hong Kong shut down Wednesday after police
Washington Times
Hong Kong pro-democracy news site closes after raid, arrests
HONG KONG (AP) — A vocal pro-democracy website in Hong Kong shut down Wednesday after police raided its office and arrested six current and former editors and board members in a continuing crackdown on dissent in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. Stand News
USA Today
HK police raid pro-democracy news outlet
HK police raid pro-democracy news outlet Hong Kong police raided the office of an online news outlet on Wednesday after arresting six current and former staff members for conspiracy to publish a seditious publication. (Dec. 29)
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New York Post
How democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021
HONG KONG — For Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, 2021 has been a year in which the city’s authorities and the central government in Beijing stamped out nearly everything it had stood for. Activists have fled abroad or been locked up under a draconian new
ABC
Police raid pro-democracy Hong Kong news outlet, arrest journalists
The arrests came six months after raids at Apple Daily, a pro-democracy paper. HONG KONG -- Hong Kong’s national security police arrested six people linked to Stand News, an independent online media outlet, in another sign that the city’s once-thriving press
Fox News
How China dismantled Hong Kong's democracy in 2021
As the days of 2021 dwindled, so did any remaining traces of democracy in Hong Kong. On Wednesday, a vocal pro-democracy media outlet -- one of the last openly critical voices in the city -- closed after a police raid. Earlier in December, the opposition was
CNN
Hong Kong pop star Denise Ho arrested by national security police
Hong Kong (CNN) Cantopop star and prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Denise Ho was arrested at her home on Wednesday morning by the city's national security police. Police later confirmed at a news conference that a seventh person had been arrested.
Fox News
Hong Kong police force closure of one of city's last pro-democracy news sites
Hong Kong police raided the headquarters of one of the city's last pro-democracy news sites and jailed seven current and former employees and contributors on Wednesday. Stand News was founded 2014 as a nonprofit organization and made a name for itself covering
New York Times
Hong Kong Police Arrest Six Linked to Pro-Democracy News Site
HONG KONG — The Hong Kong police on Wednesday arrested six current or former senior staff members of an outspoken pro-democracy news website in a morning raid, yet another crackdown by the government on the city’s once-vibrant independent press. The six were
Washington Times
How democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021
HONG KONG — As the days of 2021 dwindled, so did any remaining traces of democracy in Hong Kong. On Wednesday, a vocal pro-democracy media outlet — one of the last openly critical voices in the city — closed after a police raid. Earlier in December, the opposition
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COVID, CDC, ISOLATION, PERIOD
Huffington Post
CDC Director Explains Decision To Change COVID Isolation Period To 5 Days
“Not all of those cases are going to be severe. In fact many are going to be asymptomatic,” Walensky told The Associated Press on Monday. “We want to make sure there is a mechanism by which we can safely continue to keep society functioning while following
Newsmax
Quarantine for Vaccinated NBA Personnel Shortened From 10 to Six Days
The NBA and its players union have agreed that asymptomatic league personnel will have their quarantine period shortened from 10 days to six days, a memo obtained by ESPN on Monday read. Additionally, a rule that allowed those with two negative COVID-19 tests
New York Times
The N.F.L. revises its coronavirus protocols after more than 90 players test positive.
The N.F.L. and the N.F.L. Players Association on Tuesday night amended this season’s Covid-19 protocols to mirror new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, halving the amount of time players who test positive for the coronavirus need
Fox News
Saleh rejoins Jets after clearing COVID-19 protocols
New York Jets coach Robert Saleh cleared COVID-19 protocols and returned to the facility Wednesday to run practice for the first time since testing positive for the coronavirus last week. Saleh sat out the team's 26-21 victory over Jacksonville last Sunday,
Red State
CDC Director Drops Bombshell Calling COVID Testing Protocol Into Question
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky made a stunning comment on “Good Morning America” today. LATEST: The newly updated CDC guidelines don't require testing at the end of isolation because PCR tests can stay positive for up to 12 weeks, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle
New York Post
COVID booster approval for kids ages 12-15 could come soon, CDC says
COVID-19 booster shots for 12- to 15-year-olds could be approved in the coming days or weeks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention head said Wednesday. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said the Food and Drug Administration is looking into whether
Washington Times
NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive
The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10. The league and the NFL Players Association revised the protocols on Tuesday after the CDC changed its
Newsmax
NHL Cuts COVID-19 Isolation Period to 5 Days for Vaccinated Players
The isolation period for fully vaccinated National Hockey League players after a positive COVID-19 test has been cut from 10 days to five provided they meet a set of guidelines, the NHL and its players' association (NHLPA) said Wednesday. The change in protocol,
Fox News
NBC anchor asks CDC Director Walensky why Americans should 'trust' her on coronavirus amid 'mixed messaging'
NBC's Peter Alexander grilled Centers for Disease Control (CDC) director Rochelle Walensky Wednesday about her agency's fluctuating guidance on COVID-19 . Tuesday marked the latest of several walk-backs by the CDC since the start of the coronavirus pandemic,
Fox News
CDC Director: Human behavior played into shortening recommended isolation period for COVID cases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky acknowledged Wednesday that human behavior played into the latest guidelines for how long individuals with coronavirus should quarantine. In an appearance on CNN, Walensky was pressed
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New York Post
Walensky defends CDC’s lack of testing requirement to end COVID isolation
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s newly updated COVID-19 guidelines don’t require a negative test to end isolation because PCR tests may return positive
Fox News
NFL cuts isolation time for players who test positive
The NFL is reducing isolation time for players who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic, including unvaccinated players, to five days from 10. The league and the NFL Players Association revised the protocols on Tuesday after the CDC changed its
Red State
CDC Director Walensky Makes Revealing Admission on Why COVID Isolation Period Was Shortened
We reported earlier this week on the CDC’s abrupt change on the isolation restriction guidelines for those who have tested positive for COVID-19. They lessened the recommended period of isolation from 10 days to five days, and if you are asymptomatic after
Newsmax
Dr. Jha to Newsmax: CDC Made Right Call to Reduce COVID Isolation Period
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made the right call by reducing its isolation guidelines from 10 days to five for people who have tested positive for COVID-19, Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, said on
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PUTIN, BIDEN, SPEAK, THURSDAY
New York Post
Biden and Putin to speak Thursday ahead of planned US-Russia talks
President Biden will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone Thursday to discuss “a range of topics” ahead of diplomatic talks in Geneva next month, the White House announced Wednesday. The call will take place amid high tension between Washington
CNBC
Biden to speak to Putin on Thursday as Russia builds up military presence on Ukraine border
This combination of pictures created on December 06, 2021 shows US President Joe Biden during a signing ceremony at the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2021 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a congress of the United Russia party in Moscow,
Fox News
Biden, Putin to speak by phone Thursday, weeks after video call
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold their second call in a month Thursday amid geopolitical tension threatening Ukraine’s sovereignty. A senior administration official said the two world leaders will discuss the parameters
Huffington Post
Biden, Putin To Hold Call Over Stepped Up Security Demands
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak Thursday as the Russian leader has stepped up his demands for security guarantees in Eastern Europe. The two leaders will discuss “a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic
Newsmax
Biden, Putin to Speak Thursday Amid Ukraine Tensions
President Joe Biden plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin via phone call Thursday amid continued tensions over Ukraine, a National Security Council spokeswoman said in a statement Wednesday, NBC News reports. Russia has amassed some 100,000
LA Times
Biden, Putin to talk as tensions rise over military buildup near Ukraine
President Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak by phone Thursday at the Russian leader’s request in hopes of finding a diplomatic off-ramp to the volatility surrounding Russia’s military buildup at its border with Ukraine. The call, confirmed by the White House
Washington Times
Biden, Putin to speak Thursday as tensions rise over Ukraine
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak by phone on Thursday to discuss mounting tensions over Russian troops near the Ukraine border, the White House said. A senior White House official said the call is necessary because relations
CNN
Biden to speak with Putin on Thursday at Russian leader's request
(CNN) President Joe Biden will hold a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday afternoon "to discuss a range of topics, including upcoming diplomatic engagements with Russia," National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne told CNN. The call
ABC
Biden, Putin to hold call over stepped up security demands
President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak Thursday as the Russian leader has stepped up his demands for security guarantees in Eastern Europe REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. -- President Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak Thursday as the Russian leader has
NPR
Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border
Biden will speak by phone with Putin as Russia ramps up presence on Ukraine border Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images President Biden is expected to speak by phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin
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DENVER, SHOOTING, VICTIMS, AREA
USA Today
'It's a shock': Colorado police ID shooter who killed 5 people in Denver-area shooting spree
DENVER – Alfredo Cardenas went to his daughter's tattoo shop Tuesday morning and lit a candle to remember her life. Alicia Cardenas, 44, was among the five people killed Monday night after a person opened fire in several locations in the Denver area. "It’s
New York Post
Denver gunman published books that mirrored fatal rampage
The former tattoo parlor owner who killed five people in a Denver-area shooting spree reportedly published a three-book, violence-laden sci-fi series — whose main character in one of them bursts into an ink joint and opens fire. Lyndon McLeod, 47, who was
Huffington Post
Police: Gunman In Denver Who Killed 5 Targeted Some Victims
Mourners gather outside the door of a tattoo parlor along South Broadway, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 in Denver, one of the scenes of a shooting spree that left six people dead—including the suspected shooter Monday evening—and left two more people wounded. AP Photo/David
Fox News
Denver-area gunman who killed tattoo artists may have acted out scene from his own dark novel, report says
The gunman in Monday’s Denver-area rampage that resulted in six deaths, including the suspect, may have been acting out a scene from a 2018 novel linked to him, according to a report. Authorities on Tuesday identified the gunman as Lyndon McLeod, 47, who in
CNN
3 of the victims in Denver-area shooting spree killed at tattoo parlors, family and police say
(CNN) Friends and relatives have identified two more victims in this week's metro Denver shooting spree that wounded several people and left five others and the gunman dead. One of the slain victims, 44-year-old Alicia Cardenas, owned Sol Tribe Tattoo & Piercing,
Newsmax
Fifth Victim Dies in Denver Shooting Rampage; Gunman Identified
A hotel clerk gravely wounded in a Denver-area shooting spree died on Tuesday, bringing to five the number of people killed in Monday night's rampage by a gunman, who was slain by police, authorities said. Police in Denver and the adjacent suburb of Lakewood
USA Today
Denver shooter's company published series of books that mirrored deadly rampage, named 2 victims
DENVER – A series of books published by a company once owned by the gunman who targeted multiple people at tattoo parlors and elsewhere Monday across the Denver area eerily foreshadowthe deadly shooting rampage – even naming two of the victims. Six people,
New York Post
Chilling video captures Denver shooting suspect walking into tattoo parlor
The man who killed five people in a Denver-area shooting spree spent just 10 seconds inside a tattoo parlor, where he gunned down one of his victims before fleeing, chilling video shows. Lyndon McLeod, 47, is seen pulling up to Lucky Thirteen Tattoo on Kipling
USA Today
Investigators search for possible motive in Denver-area shootings that left 5 victims dead
DENVER — Investigators on Wednesday were looking into what motivated a 47-year-old man to go on a deadly shooting rampage through the Denver area Monday, targeting multiple people he knew at and near tattoo parlors, among other locations. Six people, including
New York Post
Denver shooting spree suspect Lyndon McLeod identified
A fifth victim has died following a Denver area shooting spree, authorities said Tuesday, as it was also revealed the shooting suspect was a former tattoo shop owner who reportedly harbored extremist views. Alleged 47-year-old shooter Lyndon McLeod, who also
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POLICE, OFFICER, TEEN, CAROLINA
Fox News
Police vaccine mandates, trials among the biggest police headlines in 2021: Year in review
The topic of policing and law enforcement was one of many to make headlines over the course of 2021, at times dominating the front pages with stories ranging from the trials of former police officers Derek Chauvin and, most recently, Kim Potter; to the tragic
NPR
LA police post store shooting video in which officer's bullet killed teen bystander
LA police post store shooting video in which officer's bullet killed teen bystander The Los Angeles Police Department released body camera video of an incident in which an officer fired at an assault suspect and also killed a 14-year-old girl in a department
New York Post
North Carolina police officer accidentally shoots teen son in head
A North Carolina police officer accidentally shot and seriously injured his 15-year-old son on Monday night, a report said. The teen was struck in the head in the shooting at a home in Onslow County, WCNT reported, citing authorities. “This is a tragic event,
USA Today
Parents remember teen killed by LA police
Parents remember teen killed by LA police At a press conference, the mother of a 14-year-old girl killed by a police officer recalled the shooting (Dec. 28)
Washington Times
Mom says 14-year-old shot by LA police died in her arms
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 14-year-old was shopping for Christmas clothes last week with her mother when the pair heard screams and hid in a dressing room, where the girl was fatally shot by Los Angeles police after an officer fired a rifle at a suspect and a bullet
Huffington Post
North Carolina Teen Fighting For Life After Being Shot By Police Officer Dad
A North Carolina teen is fighting for his life after his police officer father shot him in the head in an apparent accident on Monday afternoon. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened in their home. The father is an officer for the nearby
Fox News
LAPD shooting: Brother of woman killed by cop sees similarities in girl fatally shot by officer’s stray bullet
Albert Corado, the brother of a woman accidentally killed by Los Angeles police during a 2018 gun battle with an armed suspect said he was taken back to that tragic day after a 14-year-old girl was fatally struck by a police bullet last week in the same shopping
NPR
Capitol Police officer still hurts after Jan. 6
Capitol Police officer still hurts after Jan. 6 NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell about the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. National Security Capitol Police officer still hurts after Jan.
Fox News
North Carolina police officer accidentally shoots son, 15, in the head: report
An unidentified police officer in Onslow County, N.C., accidentally fired a shot into his 15-year-old son’s head Monday afternoon that resulted in life-threatening injuries for the teen, a report said. District Attorney Ernie Lee called the shooting a "tragic
USA Today
'City and police are responsible' Florida mayor says after teen dies during traffic stop
The mayor of Boynton, Florida addressed the circumstances surrounding the death of a 13-year-old Florida boy, who died on Sunday after crashing his dirt bike as police tried to pull him over. On the day of the incident police said the teen, Stanley Davis Jr.,
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YEAR, NEW, FAUCI, EVE
NY Daily News
Eric Adams to be sworn in as NYC mayor in Times Square during New Year’s Eve ball drop
“We are honored and thrilled that Mayor-elect Adams has chosen to be sworn in before the world in Times Square after the clock strikes midnight,” said Tom Harris, president of the Alliance, which hosts the ball drop event. “The New Year is a time to look forward
Breitbart
Fauci: Avoid Large NYE's Celebrations with ‘Hugging and Kissing’
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to avoid large New Year’s Eve celebrations where attendees are “hugging and kissing” as the Biden administration continues to struggle to contain the spread of the coronavirus. “If your
Newsmax
Fauci: Avoid NYE Party 'With all the Bells and Whistles'
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday warned against large New Year’s Eve parties as COVID-19 cases surge in the U.S. "If your plans are to go to a 40-to-50-person New Year’s Eve party with all the bells and whistles and everybody hugging and kissing and wishing
Washington Times
NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams to take oath at Times Square
NEW YORK (AP) — Eric Adams will take his oath of office in the wee hours of New Year’s Day to become only the second Black mayor of the nation’s largest city. New York‘s mayor-elect announced on Wednesday that he would hold his swearing-in ceremony at Times
Fox News
San Francisco cancels New Year's Eve fireworks over COVID-19 pandemic
New Year’s Eve in San Francisco will be much quieter this year. The city, citing a rise in coronavirus cases fueled by the omicron variant, has announced the cancellation of its annual fireworks show in order to "best protect San Franciscans and essential
Breitbart
England Expects Influx of ‘Covid Refugees’ Seeking Lockdown-Free NYE
Regional border areas in England are to brace for influx of ‘Covid refugees’ from Scotland and Wales, where anti-party restrictions are in place this New Year’s eve, reports claim. Following strict coronavirus restrictions imposed in Scotland and Wales, “thousands”
Washington Times
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
NEW YORK — The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest event to be postponed or canceled in New York as the number of coronavirus cases surges. The club’s board of governors announced Wednesday it was postponing its 2022 event, scheduled
Fox News
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Two days before New Year's Eve, Dr. Anthony Fauci said people looking to spend a quiet holiday at home celebrating with family are encouraged to do so, while those with more ambitious plans may want to rethink things. During a Wednesday press briefing, Fauci
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NYC, NEW, CITY, YORK
Breitbart
Departing NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Intends to ‘Stay in Public Service’
Departing New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) isn’t leaving the public eye anytime soon. He might be stepping down after two divisive terms in office but he has no intention of abandoning personal political ambitions, he revealed in an interview published Wednesday. Speaking
ABC
A look at de Blasio's NYC mayoral tenure and what's next
Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation’s largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police practices NEW YORK -- Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor’s
Fox News
Economist says of NYC's COVID-19 mandates: Political class is a 'machine that's just devouring the city'
Lifestyles forced onto New Yorkers through restrictive coronavirus mandates are "not the way we're supposed to conduct public life in this country," a libertarian economist warned after seeing the Big Apple's lockdowns firsthand. Since the beginning of the
Conservative Daily News
New York City Public Schools Implements ‘Test To Stay’ Strategy
The U.S.’ largest public school district will implement a “test to stay” strategy, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday. Starting on Jan. 3 all New York City public schools will now allow students to stay in class, even if they are exposed to classmates
Fox News
New York police arrest 5 amid COVID-19 vaccine mandate protest at Burger King
A Burger King in Brooklyn was the site of an anti-vaccine protest Monday night that sparked a large police response and resulted in five arrests, a report said. The New York Post reported that a video of the protest circulated online and showed maskless participants
Breitbart
NYC Had 29% of Recent Coronavirus Cases the Day After Christmas
New York City, which has some of the strictest vaccine mandates in the entire country, comprised 29 percent of new coronavirus cases on December 26, recent data shows. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) has bragged about his coercive vaccine mandates in
Fox News
New York City business owners speak out against new vaccine mandate for kids: We're 'not the vaccine police'
Two New York City business owners spoke out against the Big Apple’s vaccine mandates for kids on Wednesday during an appearance on "Fox & Friends," arguing that businesses are suffering as a result of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new requirements. "The bars and
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OMICRON, CDC, ESTIMATE, INFECTION
New York Times
Spurred by Omicron, Europe Is Setting Coronavirus Infection Records Every Day
“A sensation of greater chaos has been created compared to the severity that the clinical picture requires,” he told the Spanish news media. Portugal had one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world, reaching nearly every person eligible and
Newsmax
Report: Milder Omicron Driving Out, More Deadly Delta
According to a report from The New York Times, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new data indicates that while omicron now accounts for most infections, delta may be driving most of the hospitalizations. The report comes amidst a correction issued
NPR
The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S.
The CDC slashes estimates of omicron's prevalence in the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Alarms that the hyper-contagious omicron variant accounted for the vast majority of new COVID-19 infections
Breitbart
Omicron Chaos: CDC Sharply Revises Estimate of U.S. Omicron Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday sharply revised its estimate of omicron infections in the United States. While the omicron variant has plagued the Biden administration with chaos, the CDC has revised their estimates of exactly
New York Times
Spurred by Omicron, Europe Is Setting Coronavirus Infection Records Every Day
“A sensation of greater chaos has been created compared to the severity that the clinical picture requires,” he told the Spanish news media. Portugal had one of the most successful vaccination campaigns in the world, reaching nearly every person eligible and
Fox News
CDC significantly reduces estimate of omicron prevalence in US
The CDC significantly reduced its estimate for how prevalent the omicron variant of COVID-19 was in the United States earlier in December, saying on Tuesday that the omicron variant was responsible for 22.5% of all new cases for the week ending December 18
New York Post
CDC drastically drops estimate of Omicron cases in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drastically reduced its estimate of Omicron cases in the US, saying the variant accounted for about 59 percent of COVID-19 infections as of Christmas Day — a massive drop from the 73 percent previously reported. The
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NEW, NYPD, YEAR, WORK
Fox News
NYPD cancels scheduled days off, requires all uniformed officers to work over New Year's
The New York Police Department canceled all scheduled days off for uniformed officers this New Year’s Eve and day. "In order to provide police coverage for New Year’s celebrations in Times Square and for precincts throughout the city, the NYPD has ordered
Breitbart
Watch: NYPD Kicks Out Mom, Child from Restaurant for Being Unvaxxed
New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers were caught on camera kicking a mother and her child out of an Applebee’s in Queens for being unvaccinated, the New York Post reported Wednesday. The incident happened on December 15 during a protest at the Queens
Washington Times
Ghislaine Maxwell jury must work New Year’s if no verdict
NEW YORK — Jurors deliberating the fate of Ghislaine Maxwell at her sex trafficking trial were told Wednesday they would have to work through the New Year’s holiday after they inquired about that possibility - the latest sign that a verdict was not near in
New York Post
Video shows cops kick mom and child from NYC restaurant over vaccine mandate
A video posted on social media shows a mother and her child being kicked out of a Queens Applebee’s by a contingent of NYPD cops. The officers from the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group can be seen surrounding the table during a protest at the Queens Centre
Newsmax
Staffing Shortages Force NYPD to Order All Officers to Work Over New Year's
All uniformed members of the New York Police Department who were scheduled to be off for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day must now report to work, CBS New York reported on Wednesday. A departmental order canceling all scheduled days off for the two days of
Fox News
New York City pol who wants to defund the police will have NYPD security detail
Incoming New York City Comptroller Brad Lander will have an NYPD security detail even though he advocates defunding the police, according to a report. After demonstrations erupted across the county over the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis cop, Lander
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ALEXA, AMAZON, YEAR, 10
NY Daily News
Amazon updates Alexa after AI assistant tells 10-year-old to put penny into electrical plugs
“OMFG My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said,” Kristin Livdahl wrote on Twitter along with a screenshot of the “challenge” her AI voice assistant had suggested to her daughter.
Fox News
Mom claims Amazon Alexa suggested dangerous online challenge to child
A mom's Amazon Echo reportedly recommended a dangerous online challenge to her child earlier this week. On Sunday, Kristin Livdahl tweeted a screengrab writing, "My 10 year old just asked Alexa on our Echo for a challenge and this is what she said." In the
CNN
Amazon's Alexa tells 10-year-old child to touch penny to exposed plug socket
(CNN) Amazon's Alexa has been developed over the years to offer ever-improving access to information and knowledge. However, the voice-enabled assistant recently gave some dangerous advice to one user that went viral on social media. According to a tweet
Breitbart
Amazon Alexa’s Deadly Electrocution ‘Challenge’ Suggestion to 10-Year-Old Has Origins in TikTok Trend
Amazon Alexa’s deadly recommendation that a 10-year-old girl touch a penny to the exposed prongs of an electrified power plug reportedly had its origins in a TikTok trend known as the “penny challenge” that encouraged young people to do the same thing. As
Newsmax
Amazon Alexa 'Challenged' Child to Touch Penny to Exposed Plug
An Amazon Alexa voice assistant reportedly “challenged” a 10-year-old girl to “touch a penny to the exposed prongs” of a half-plugged phone charger, prompting the company to update Alexa to prevent a similar incident, BBC News reports. Kristin Livdahl, the
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TESTS, COVID, FDA, RAPID
CNN
FDA says Covid-19 antigen tests may be less sensitive to Omicron variant, but they're still an important tool
(CNN) The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that quick antigen tests people take at home may be less sensitive to picking up the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, but health officials say they're still a useful tool. The FDA said its recent studies
Fox News
White House team reacts to FDA report on rapid COVID test sensitivity: PCR, antigen tests 'critical tools'
Members of the White House COVID-19 response team reacted Wednesday to new guidance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the sensitivity of rapid antigen tests, telling reporters that the tests' usefulness amid the pandemic has not altered. White
Newsmax
WH: Contract to Purchase 500M At-Home Tests Not Expected Until Next Week
The Biden administration won’t sign a contract to purchase 500 million at-home COVID-19 rapid tests until next week, White House COVID-19 Response Director Jeff Zients told reporters Wednesday. "The Department of Defense and HHS are executing on an accelerated
New York Post
White House won’t sign deal to mass-mail COVID tests until ‘late next week’
Sign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients admitted Wednesday that the Biden administration won’t ink contracts to mass-mail 500 million COVID-19 rapid
New York Post
FDA says rapid COVID tests may be less accurate with Omicron
Rapid COVID-19 antigen tests may be less effective at detecting Omicron than earlier strains on the virus, the Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The development was gleaned from preliminary studies conducted by the FDA in collaboration with National
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CAPSULE, TIME, LEE, ROBERT
USA Today
Virginia opens time capsule placed inside Robert E. Lee monument. This time, it was what historians were expecting.
RICHMOND, Va. — Researchers at Virginia's Department of Historic Resources began their careful examination Tuesday of about 60 artifacts in a time capsule that was placed inside the pedestal of the former Robert E. Lee Confederate memorial. The capsule opened
Fox News
Time capsule found at Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue site reveals Civil War-era artifacts
Books, money, ammunition, pamphlets, newspapers – these were but a few of the Civil War-era artifacts that conservation experts uncovered in a time capsule found at the site of a Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee monument. The 36-pound box was discovered in Richmond,
NPR
Conservators find books, coins and bullets in Virginia time capsule
Conservators find books, coins and bullets in Virginia time capsule Enlarge this image toggle caption Sarah Rankin/AP Sarah Rankin/AP Historic conservation experts in Virginia have pulled numerous pamphlets, newspapers, coins, bullets and other memorabilia
New York Post
Here’s what was found inside second time capsule buried at site of Robert E. Lee statue
Confederate memorabilia and ammo were pulled Tuesday from a 19th century time capsule that had been embedded in a massive pedestal under a Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, Va. Preservationists found Confederate money, a carved Confederate flag and an apparent
New York Times
Time Capsule in Virginia Yields a Trove of Memorabilia, but No Prized Picture
An air of expectancy hung over the gathering: Virginia historical conservators, state officials, reporters and a digital audience of more than 5,000 reunited on Tuesday to see if a century-old box — this century-old box — was the time capsule that held the
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RIGHTS, HUMAN, GROUP, COURT
CNN
Russian court shuts down Memorial Human Rights Center, day after sister group ordered closed
Moscow (CNN) A court in Moscow ordered the closure of the Memorial Human Rights Center on Wednesday, in the latest blow to Russian civil society groups. The center was charged with multiple violations of Russia's "foreign agent" law and "justifying terrorism
Washington Times
Russian court shutters second human rights group as crackdown expands
A Moscow court closed down another prominent Russian human rights organization on Wednesday — the second such shuttering in as many days — amid growing concern over a widening Kremlin crackdown on rights groups, media, and opposition supporters. The Moscow
ABC
Court shuts down another human rights group in Russia
A court in Moscow has ruled to shut down another prominent human rights organization amid a sweeping crackdown on Russia’s rights groups, independent media and opposition supporters MOSCOW -- A court in Moscow on Wednesday ruled to shut down another prominent
Newsmax
Court Shuts Down Another Human Rights Group in Russia
A court in Moscow on Wednesday ruled to shut down another prominent human rights organization amid a sweeping crackdown on Russian rights groups, independent media, and opposition supporters. The decision to shut down the Memorial Human Rights Center by the
New York Times
Russian Court Orders 2nd Ban of a Major Human Rights Group in 2 Days
MOSCOW — A Moscow court ordered the closure of one of the country’s most prominent human rights groups on Wednesday, a day after its parent organization was also shut down in verdicts that, for many Russians, served as a painful coda to a year marked by the
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FAUCI, RETIREMENT, HISTORY, REPORT
New York Post
Dr. Fauci on track for annual retirement payout up to $350K: report
If Dr. Anthony Fauci ever decides to call it quits, the White House chief medical adviser will walk away with a golden parachute worth up to $350,000 per year — the largest federal retirement package ever, according to a report by Forbes. The eye-popping amount
Washington Times
Fauci in line for biggest annual retirement payout in U.S. history — more than $350,000
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he won’t be retiring any time soon, despite qualifying for the largest federal retirement package in the country’s history. Dr. Fauci, who turned 81 last week, would qualify for an annual retirement that would exceed $350,000, according
Newsmax
Fauci's Retirement Pay Largest in Federal Government History
Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to the president, is set to receive the largest federal retirement package in U.S. history at $350,000 per year, according to Forbes. Fauci was the most highly compensated federal employee, according to auditors at
Breitbart
Report: Fauci’s Retirement Pension Could Exceed $350,000 Per Year
After 55 years of service as a federal employee, the 81-year-old Dr. Anthony Fauci’s retirement pension would reportedly exceed $350,000 per year if he were to throw in the towel anytime soon. According to Forbes’ auditors with OpenTheBooks.com, Fauci has
Fox News
Fauci on track to collect largest federal retirement in U.S. history: report
Dr. Anthony Fauci said recently that he does not plan on retiring soon but if were to step down as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the 81-year-old would reportedly be eligible for the largest federal retirement package
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TEXAS, TRIPLE, SUSPECT, TEEN
Fox News
Texas cops hunt for 14-year-old 'armed and dangerous' suspect in triple homicide
Police in Garland, Texas are searching for a 14-year-old who they believe is responsible for a triple murder at a convenience store earlier this week. "Detectives have discovered evidence identifying Abel Elias Acosta as the shooter responsible for killing
CNN
Man arrested in connection with Texas convenience store shooting that left 3 dead
(CNN) A 33-year-old man police say was involved in a convenience store shooting that left three teenagers dead and one injured in Garland, Texas, has turned himself in to authorities. The man allegedly drove a Dodge Ram to the store "with the shooter," and
Fox News
Man charged with capital murder, teen released in Texas gas station triple murder case
A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection to a triple murder at a gas station in Texas, and a suspected 14-year-old shooter was released from police custody. Richard Acosta Jr. turned himself in Monday night at the Garland Police Department, according
ABC
Texas police release teen, say triple killing suspect loose
Dallas-area police have released a 14-year-old boy whom they had suspected in a weekend shooting that left three teenagers dead and a fourth badly wounded, saying the gunman is still on the loose GARLAND, Texas -- Dallas-area police have released a 14-year-old
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MILLION, TOP, JACKPOT, CALIFORNIA
Fox News
California COVID-19 cases top 5 million
California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections, according to the state dashboard Tuesday, which was delayed by the holiday weekend. The grim milestone, as reported by the California Department of Public Health,
CNN
Powerball jackpot of $441 million is still on the table after 36 draws with no winner
(CNN) The final Powerball drawing of 2021 is Wednesday, with the jackpot up to an estimated $441 million. The cash value of the big win is $317.5 million, according to the game operator It's been almost three months since someone hit the Powerball jackpot.
New York Post
Powerball jackpot grows to $441 million
Are you feeling lucky? The estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s Powerball lottery drawing reached the $441 million mark — the third-highest amount of 2021. The cash value of the jackpot stands at $317.5 million, according to Powerball.com. Three ticketholders
Huffington Post
California Becomes First State To Top 5 Million Coronavirus Cases Amid Omicron Surge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California became the first state to record more than 5 million known coronavirus infections, according to the state dashboard Tuesday, which was delayed by the holiday weekend. The grim milestone, as reported by the California Department
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TRUMP, ALASKA, GOV, MURKOWSKI
Newsmax
Trump Endorses Alaska Gov. Dunleavy With One Caveat: Don't Back Murkowski
Former President Donald Trump's intent to defeat Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has entered the state's gubernatorial race. Trump on Tuesday endorsed Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who is running for reelection. The former president's support, however, has one
Washington Times
Trump’s endorsement of Alaska governor comes with a catch
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would endorse Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy for reelection, but only if the governor doesn’t back U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s bid to return to the Senate. Trump praised Dunleavy for his handling of the coronavirus
New York Post
Trump endorses Alaska Gov. Dunleavy — if he doesn’t support Murkowski
Former President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he is endorsing GOP Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s reelection bid, as long as Dunleavy refrains from backing Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) in her race. Murkowski was one of seven Republican senators who voted
Fox News
Trump endorses Alaska Gov. Dunleavy for reelection — as long as he doesn't back Sen. Murkowski
Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday his support for the reelection bid by Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy, but his endorsement hinges on whether the governor backs one of Trump's most vocal Republican critics in the Senate. "Mike Dunleavy
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PROUD, BOYS, JUDGE, DISMISS
ABC
Judge refuses to dismiss alleged Proud Boys leaders' charges
A federal judge has refused to throw out an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory A federal judge refused to
Fox News
Proud Boys: Judge won't dismiss charges against alleged leaders
A federal judge refused to dismiss an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring to attack the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's electoral victory. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly
NPR
Judge refuses to dismiss indictment against alleged Proud Boys leaders
Judge refuses to dismiss indictment against alleged Proud Boys leaders Enlarge this image toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Carolyn Kaster/AP A federal judge refused to dismiss an indictment charging four alleged leaders of the far-right Proud Boys with conspiring
New York Post
Proud Boys members must face Jan 6 charges, judge rules
A U.S. judge on Tuesday allowed a criminal case relating to the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack to move forward, declining to dismiss charges against four members of the far-right Proud Boys group. In a written ruling, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly rejected
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HOLMES, ELIZABETH, JURY, DAY
New York Times
Jurors to Start Sixth Day Deliberating in Elizabeth Holmes Trial
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Jurors are set to begin a sixth day of deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of the blood testing start-up Theranos. Ms. Holmes, 37, faces two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and nine counts of
NPR
As the jury deliberates Elizabeth Holmes' fate, experts say 'fraud is complicated'
As the jury deliberates Elizabeth Holmes' fate, experts say 'fraud is complicated' Enlarge this image toggle caption Nic Coury/AP Nic Coury/AP The image of Elizabeth Holmes as a disgraced former startup founder who careened her once high-flying blood-testing
ABC
Holmes jury resumes deliberations after closed-door meeting
The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes will resume their lengthy deliberations amid some intrigue raised by a closed-door meeting among her attorneys, federal prosecutors and the judge presiding the case SAN JOSE, Calif.
ABC
Elizabeth Holmes jury finishes fifth day of deliberations
The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes left the court Tuesday without reaching a verdict after a fifth day of deliberations SAN JOSE, Calif. -- The jury weighing fraud charges against former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes
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CHARGES, CUOMO, CRIMINAL, HARASSMENT
New York Times
Second N.Y. Prosecutor Declines to Seek Criminal Charges Against Cuomo
A second New York prosecutor has decided not to pursue criminal charges against former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations that helped prompt his resignation. Miriam E. Rocah, the Westchester County district attorney, said on Tuesday that
Breitbart
No Criminal Charges for Andrew Cuomo over Alleged Sexual Harassment
Disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) will not face criminal charges stemming from allegations of unwanted kissing by two women, one of them a state trooper assigned to his detail, a county prosecutor said Tuesday. Westchester County District Attorney
National Review
Andrew Cuomo: No Criminal Charges Against Former New York Governor In 2 Sexual Harassment Cases
Then-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference in New York City, May 10, 2021. (Mary Altaffer/Pool via Reuters) The district attorney’s office in Westchester County has decided not to pursue criminal charges against former New York governor
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PURGE, MARINES, MANDATE, POLITICAL
New York Post
Unvaccinated Marines claim COVID mandate ‘purge’ as all religious exemption bids are denied
Marines have claimed in a new report that they are being “crushed” by the Defense Department’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, with the military branch declining to approve a single religious exemption application. Several active-duty Marines spoke to Fox News Wednesday
Fox News
Marines say they're being 'crushed' over vaccine refusal: 'A political purge'
EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Marines are being "crushed" by President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate as thousands face dismissal for their continued refusal to get the shot, several active-duty Marines told Fox News Digital. To date, 169 Marines have been discharged
Newsmax
Disgruntled Marines Say Biden's Vaccine Mandate a 'Political Purge'
Several Marines who refuse to get the coronavirus vaccine told Fox News Digital they are witnessing a "political purge" by the Biden administration that is forcing out the military’s "best and brightest" over deeply held beliefs they say are protected by the
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FLIGHT, CASES, BAD, CANCELLATIONS
New York Post
Delta, Alaska Air cancel hundreds of flights due to bad weather, Omicron cases
US carriers Delta Air Lines and Alaska Air Group canceled hundreds of flights on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions and rising cases of the Omicron variant – and expected more cancelations today. Delta said it expected to cancel more flights today after
ABC
Bad weather, COVID cases fuel 6th day of mass flight cancellations
Winter weather and COVID-19 cases among flight crews have pushed the nationwide travel nightmare into its sixth day. Almost 7,000 flights with at least one stop in the U.S. have been canceled since Christmas Eve, according to FlightAware. As of 12:30 p.m.
Washington Times
Widespread flight cancellations continue as omicron spreads
NEW YORK — Hundreds of flights were canceled Wednesday as the omicron variant creates havoc both for travelers and for airlines that are having to cobble together flight crews as pilots, flight attendants and ground crews become infected or are exposed to others
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SECRET, 50, FAMILY, YEAR
Huffington Post
Boston Man Kept Fugitive Past A Secret From Family For 50 Years
Tom Randele, whose real name according to authorities is Ted Conrad, is pictured in September 2012. The former Ohio bank teller-turned-thief, lived for decades under a different name in suburban Boston. Conrad died in May 2021. Bob Van Wert via AP Just before
Fox News
Friendly family man's 50-year secret: He had a shocking past
Just before Thomas Randele died, his wife of nearly 40 years asked his golfing buddies and his co-workers from the dealerships where he sold cars to come by their home. They gathered to say goodbye to a guy they called one of the nicest people they’d ever
Washington Times
Friendly family man’s 50-year secret: He was fugitive, too
Just before Thomas Randele died, his wife of nearly 40 years asked his golfing buddies and his co-workers from the dealerships where he sold cars to come by their home. They gathered to say goodbye to a guy they called one of the nicest people they’d ever
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MMA, REMAINS, MISSING, FIGHTER
New York Post
Remains of MMA fighter found nearly 2 years after he went missing
Human remains found in a wooded area in Missouri last week have been identified as those of an amateur mixed martial arts fighter who went missing nearly two years ago, authorities said. The remains of David Koenig were discovered last Wednesday by a man searching
Huffington Post
Man Looking For Deer Antlers Finds Remains Of MMA Fighter Missing For 2 Years
Human remains found in a wooded area in Missouri have been identified as those of an amateur mixed martial arts fighter who had been the subject of a missing person investigation for nearly two years. David Koenig was 25 when he was last seen at the Peach
CNN
Remains of missing amateur MMA fighter found by man searching for deer antlers
(CNN) Police in Branson, Missouri, say they've identified the remains of David Koenig, an amateur mixed martial arts fighter, who had been missing for almost two years. The skeletal remains were found in the woods last week by a man who was looking for deer
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COVID, STUDENTS, PRINCETON, COLLEGE
Fox News
Princeton student says his college experience 'basically ruined by COVID'
College student Myles McKnight, speaking on "Fox & Friends First" on Wednesday morning, said he believes his university experience at Princeton is basically being "ruined" by COVID and the latest COVID-related rules and restrictions that are being put into
New York Post
Princeton bars students from leaving NJ county over COVID concerns
Princeton University in New Jersey will forbid students from leaving the school’s host county once the new semester starts due to rising COVID-19 concerns. Barring “extraordinary circumstances,” students can’t venture beyond Mercer County and Plainsboro Township
Fox News
DC Mayor Bowser says students must prove negative COVID test before returning to school
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday that students in the district may not return to school on Jan. 5 unless they can show they have had a negative COVID-19 test. "All DCPS students and staff will be required to provide proof of a negative
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DEC, WINNING, NUMBERS, LOTTERY
Fox News
New York lottery winning numbers for Tuesday, Dec. 28
These New York lotteries were drawn Tuesday: Take 5 Midday 03-12-19-26-28 NEW YORK POLICE ARREST 5 AMID COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE PROTEST AT BURGER KING (three, twelve, nineteen, twenty-six, twenty-eight) Numbers Midday 0-7-7 (zero, seven, seven) Win
Fox News
Ohio winning lottery numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 29
These Ohio lotteries were drawn Tuesday: Lucky For Life 04-06-14-33-41, Lucky Ball: 9 (four, six, fourteen, thirty-three, forty-one; Lucky Ball: nine) Mega Millions 03-05-08-31-38, Mega Ball: 4, Megaplier: 3 (three, five, eight, thirty-one, thirty-eight;
Fox News
Pennsylvania lottery winning numbers for Wednesday, Dec. 29
These Pennsylvania lotteries were drawn Tuesday: Cash 5 02-16-18-23-28 (two, sixteen, eighteen, twenty-three, twenty-eight) Estimated jackpot: $1.25 million Cash4Life 13-24-35-49-50, Cash Ball: 3 (thirteen, twenty-four, thirty-five, forty-nine, fifty;
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MANAGER, KARDASHIANS, BUSINESS, BOYFRIEND
Washington Times
Kardashians’ business manager killed, boyfriend charged with murder
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles business manager whose clients had included Nicki Minaj and the Kardashians was killed, and her boyfriend was charged with murder, authorities said Wednesday. Police found Angela Kukawski, 55, dead in her car in Simi Valley northwest
New York Post
Former business manager for Kardashians, Nicki Minaj found dead, boyfriend arrested
The boyfriend of Angela Kukawski, a former business manager for the Kardashians and other celebs, was arrested for murder after her body was found inside her car. Kukawski’s previous clients included members of the Kardashian family and Nicki Minaj. Photo
Fox News
Manager to the stars, including the Kardashians, murdered, police say
A longtime Hollywood manager to the stars, Angela "Angie" Kukawski, has died. She was 55. The Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement on Wednesday indicating that the department’s Valley Bureau Homicide division is investigating Kukawski’s death as
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COVID, 19, DELAYED, UPDATES
USA Today
1,700 flights delayed or canceled; hospitalizations up for kids but omicron may not be more severe: COVID-19 updates
More kids are being hospitalized with the coronavirus, but some experts say the omicron variant does not appear to be more severe in kids than previous strands. Instead, they blame the explosion in all cases and the delay in vaccination for young people since
USA Today
1,300 flights already delayed or canceled; hospitalizations up for kids but omicron may not be more severe: COVID-19 updates
More kids are being hospitalized with the coronavirus, but some experts say the omicron variant does not appear to be more severe in kids than previous strands. Instead, they blame the explosion in all cases, and the delay in vaccination for young people since
USA Today
1,300 flights already delayed or canceled; hospitalizations up for kids but omicron may not be more severe: COVID-19 updates
More kids are being hospitalized with the coronavirus, but some experts say the omicron variant does not appear to be more severe in kids than previous strands. Instead, they blame the explosion in all cases and the delay in vaccination for young people since
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ISRAEL, GANTZ, HOSTING, LEADERS
Washington Times
Israel strikes Gaza after gunfire wounds civilian near fence
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli and three Palestinians were wounded on Wednesday in the first exchange of fire in months on the Gaza frontier. The violence came as Israel announced measures aimed at improving living conditions in the occupied West Bank after a
ABC
Israel approves measures for Palestinians after leaders meet
Israel’s defense minister has approved a raft of measures aimed at improving relations with the Palestinians following a rare meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Israel JERUSALEM -- Israel's defense minister approved a raft of measures aimed
Breitbart
Israeli Defense Minister Gantz Under Fire for Hosting PA President Abbas at Home
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has come under fire from his coalition partners for hosting Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at his home in on Tuesday night, marking the first time the Palestinian leader has held talks with a senior Israeli
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SHIPS, CRUISE, CDC, INVESTIGATING
Newsmax
CDC Investigating 86 Cruise Ships Amid New COVID-19 Outbreaks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 86 different cruise ships, and closely monitoring 48 of them after they went above the agency’s threshold for new COVID-19 cases, the CDC reported Tuesday. The report is an update to the continuing
ABC
Mexico says cruise ships with coronavirus cases can dock
The Mexican government says it will allow cruise ships carrying people infected with the coronavirus to dock MEXICO CITY -- The Mexican government said Wednesday it will allow cruise ships carrying people infected with the coronavirus to dock. The announcement
New York Post
CDC investigating, observing at least 86 cruise ships as Omicron surges
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it is actively investigating or observing at least 86 cruise ships as of Tuesday amid widening concern over the highly contagious Omicron variant. A color-coded list on the CDC’s website detailed the extent
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SPACE, CHINA, STATION, BERATES
Washington Times
Looking to the stars in 2022
OPINION: The heavens are a little more crowded as 2021 draws to a close. There are more players and more systems in orbit … and more threats. The People’s Republic of China has significantly expanded its role in space. This week, Chinese astronauts at the
ABC
China urges US to protect its space station from satellites
China is urging the United States to protect a Chinese space station and its three-member crew after Beijing complained that satellites launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX nearly struck the station BEIJING -- China is calling on the United States to protect a Chinese
Washington Times
China berates U.S., SpaceX for alleged near-miss of space station, breaking space treaty
China is accusing the U.S. of violating its obligation under a 1967 treaty on the peaceful use of space after two “close encounters” between SpaceX satellites and a Chinese Space Station. Chinese space officials filed a complaint with the U.N. earlier this
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CHICAGO, LIGHTFOOT, MAYOR, SHOT
Fox News
Chicago violence leaves two shot in armed robberies just hours apart
Two people were shot in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in two separate armed robberies that unfolded just hours apart. In the first incident at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, two men and a woman were walking outside when a dark sedan pulled up near them, NBC
Breitbart
Eleven Shot on Monday Alone in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago
Eleven people were shot, one of them fatally, Monday alone in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago (D). The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Monday’s shooting fatality occurred about 3:30 p.m. “in the 2700 block of South Christiana Avenue.” A 30-year-old man was on
Newsmax
Chicago Police Dispatcher Calls Mayor Lightfoot 'a Disgrace' on Facebook
A Chicago police dispatcher has criticized Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Facebook for not supporting the police as murder rates in the city hit a 25-year high, according to the Daily Mail. ''And I pray you're watching this because you're a disgrace and I'm
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SYNAGOGUE, LIFE, SENTENCE, CALIFORNIA
CNN
Poway synagogue shooter sentenced to second life sentence
(CNN) John T. Earnest, who admitted to a shooting at a San Diego area synagogue that killed one and injured three others in 2019, has been sentenced to a second life sentence. Earnest was sentenced to life plus 30 years in prison in federal court on Tuesday
Washington Times
California man gets life sentence for murder at synagogue
A California man who posted an antisemitic manifesto online before fatally shooting a Jewish woman at a synagogue in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison. Not only was John Earnest sentenced to life on the federal murder count, he also got 30 years behind
ABC
California man gets second life term for synagogue attack
A 22-year-old white supremacist has been sentenced to life in federal prison for killing a woman and injuring three others in a shooting at a Southern California synagogue in 2019, adding to a life sentence he received three months earlier in state court SAN
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44, ESPN, DICKERSON, REPORTER
Fox News
ESPN’s Jeff Dickerson, Bears reporter, dies at 44, network says
Jeff Dickerson, a reporter for ESPN who covered the Chicago Bears, died Tuesday, the network reported. He was 44. The Bears posted on Twitter that the team is "heartbroken" to learn of Dickerson’s death and called him the "consummate professional." "JD took
Newsmax
ESPN NFL Reporter Jeff Dickerson Dies at 44 After Cancer Battle
Jeff Dickerson, who covered the Chicago Bears for ESPN, died Tuesday at age 44 after a year-long battle with colon cancer. The Bears confirmed the news in a statement. "We are absolutely heartbroken to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Jeff
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COVID, PREVENTING, FLORIDA, SURGEON
National Review
Florida Surgeon General Claims Biden Admin ‘Actively Preventing’ Distribution of Covid-19 Treatments
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES – 2021/09/22: Newly appointed state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo speaks during a press conference in Kissimmee, Fla., September 22, 2021. (Paul Hennessy/Getty Images) Florida surgeon general Joseph Ladapo claimed Tuesday
New York Post
Florida surgeon general claims feds ‘preventing’ COVID antibody treatments
Florida’s surgeon general has accused the Biden administration of “actively preventing” the distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, causing an “immediate and life-threatening shortage of treatment options.” In a letter to Health and Human
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COUNTRY, ALBUM, WALLEN, 2021
Fox News
Country singer Morgan Wallen scores best-selling album of 2021 despite racial slur scandal: reports
Morgan Wallen had the best-selling album of 2021 despite finding himself at the center of controversy for a racial slur scandal. The country singer's "Dangerous: The Double Album" sold 3 million copies, surpassing other highly anticipated albums from the past
Breitbart
Country Star Morgan Wallen Has Best-Selling Album of 2021
Despite having been nearly completely blacklisted from the country music scene over his use of a racial slur, Morgan Wallen had the best-selling album of 2021, outperforming the likes of Adele, Olivia Rodrigo, and Drake. Wallen was pulled from various platforms
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MANDATE, GUARD, VACCINE, NATIONAL
Newsmax
Judge Rejects Oklahoma's Attempt to Block National Guard Vaccine Mandate
District Judge Stephen Friot on Tuesday denied an attempt by Oklahoma to block the Department of Defense's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard members, according to The Hill. "The court is required to decide this case on the basis of federal law, not
Washington Times
Court upholds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Oklahoma National Guard
A federal judge late Tuesday rejected Oklahoma’s challenge to the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops, marking a key decision in the unfolding legal fight across the country over how far the military can go in requiring vaccinations. The
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SAVE, STAFF, CHILDREN, MYANMAR
CNN
Myanmar: 2 Save the Children staff confirmed dead in Christmas Eve attack
(CNN) Two Save the Children staff, missing in eastern Myanmar after a deadly attack on civilians allegedly carried out by government soldiers, have been confirmed dead, the non-profit organization said on Tuesday. "With profound sadness we confirm two of our
Conservative Daily News
‘Save the Children’ Charity Alleges Military Killed Two Staff Members
Save the Children, an international charity organization, alleged that the military government in Myanmar killed two of its staff members in an attack on Christmas Eve. Troops forced civilians from their cars, arresting some while killing others and burning
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TAHOE, DECEMBER, LAKE, CRUSHING
ABC
Lake Tahoe sees 16 feet of snow in December, crushing records
Following a year of both extreme heat and drought, Lake Tahoe has seen a record-breaking amount of snow this December, according to the U.C. Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab. The Tahoe area has seen 210 inches of snow since the beginning of the month, the
Fox News
Lake Tahoe shatters December snowfall record: See the photos
An onslaught of snow in the Lake Tahoe area this month has shattered a record that held up for more than half a century, California researchers say. As of 8 a.m. local time Wednesday, a total of 210 inches of snow has fallen on the region in December, breaking
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TEMPORARY, SHIELD, ORDERED, PURDUE
Newsmax
Purdue Bankruptcy Judge Extends Temporary Litigation Shield for Sacklers
A bankruptcy judge has extended temporary protections against opioid-related litigation for the Sackler family members who own Purdue Pharma until Feb. 1 after another judge overturned the OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy settlement this month. U.S. Bankruptcy
ABC
Suits against OxyContin owners on hold; negotiations ordered
A judge has kept lawsuits against OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family who own it on hold until Feb. 1 but ordered the parties to negotiate a new settlement Even though one judge rejected OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma's sweeping
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RETAILERS, HOLIDAY, COST, 59
Newsmax
Analysis: US Retailers May Pay the Price for 'Extended' Holiday Return Season
Major U.S. retailers' longer return policies, launched during the pandemic this year to lure consumers, could leave them facing much higher costs if shoppers bring back a record-setting $112 billion in gifts bought during the extended holiday shopping season. Retailers
CNN
Holiday returns will cost retailers 59% more than last year
(CNN) As Americans bring back unwanted holiday gifts, those returns will cost retailers upwards of 50% more than they did last year. Retailers are already dealing with elevated costs thanks to the supply chain crunch and a tight labor market. Now, returns
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ORDERED, STAY, MEDITERRANEAN, REPORTS
Breitbart
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group Ordered to Stay in Mediterranean
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike group to stay in the Mediterranean Sea region rather than move on to the Middle East, amid worries about the buildup of thousands of Russian troops near the Ukraine
New York Post
US warships ordered to stay in Mediterranean amid Ukraine-Russia tensions: reports
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a group of US warships to keep their position in the Mediterranean Sea amid growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, according to multiple reports. A defense official told The Hill this week that Austin ordered
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LIVING, YEAR, UNREASONABLY, SHAPIRO
Conservative Daily News
Ben Shapiro: The Year of Living Unreasonably
74 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail In 2020, Americans learned that if an emergency dictated, we could lock down, mask up, and blow out spending to temporarily stymie the impact of a global pandemic. We learned that if uncertainty required a massive
Town Hall
The Year of Living Unreasonably
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. In 2020, Americans learned that if emergency dictated, we could lock down, mask up, and blow out spending to temporarily stymie the impact of a global
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ALASKA, RECORD, 67, NEW
New York Times
Alaska Records a 67-Degree Day, a December Record
In a holiday season of extreme weather events, this one stands out: a 67-degree Fahrenheit reading in Alaska the day after Christmas. The reading on Sunday, from a tidal station on Kodiak Island, set a statewide temperature record for December, the National
CNN
With new statewide record, parts of Alaska were warmer than Southern California last weekend
(CNN) This holiday season has been quite unseasonal, at least as far as temperatures go. The South has been running 35 degrees above normal. In the North, temperatures have been 25 degrees below normal. But Alaska may have taken the cake. Remarkable warmth
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LAKERS, JAMES, LEBRON, CAREER
Fox News
James, Westbrook have triple-doubles, Lakers' skid ends at 5
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook both had triple-doubles and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a season-high, five-game skid with a 132-123 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. "The hardest thing to do in this league is win," James said. "So when
CNN
LeBron James reaches 36,000 career points as Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets
(CNN) LeBron James became just the third player to reach 36,000 career points in the NBA as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 132-123 on Tuesday to end a five-game losing streak. Starting at center for the first time in his career, James notched
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GOVERNMENT, PROGRESSIVE, DOCTRINE, RELIGION
Town Hall
More Government, Less Religion -- the Progressive Doctrine
The opinions expressed by columnists are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Townhall.com. One great mystery is the persistent refusal of those on the left to abandon what is clearly not true. That is, that the means for reducing the burden
Conservative Daily News
Star Parker: More Government, Less Religion — the Progressive Doctrine
81 VIEWS Share Tweet Whatsapp Reddit Print Mail One great mystery is the persistent refusal of those on the left to abandon what is clearly not true. That is, that the means for reducing the burden of poverty is more government spending. It all really started
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GROUPIE, FAUCI, MSNBC, MOCKED
Breitbart
MSNBC’s Wallace: I’m a Thrice-Vaccinated ‘Fauci Groupie’ — ‘I Buy KN95 Masks by the Caseload’
MSNBC anchor Nicolle Wallace said Tuesday on her show “Deadline” that she was a “groupie” of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci. Wallace said, “Can I just be super blunt? Is everyone going to get it? Everyone I
Fox News
MSNBC anchor mocked as 'shamelessly neurotic,' 'embarrassing' for calling herself a 'Fauci groupie'
MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace was roasted this week after referring to herself as a "Fauci groupie," in reference to her adoration of White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci. In a discussion over a surge in COVID-19-related hospitalizations on Monday,
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NEW, GORMAN, AMANDA, POEM
Huffington Post
Amanda Gorman’s New Year Poem Emphasizes Resilience After A Chaotic Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Gorman is ending her extraordinary year on a hopeful note. The 23-year-old poet, whose reading of her own “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden’s inauguration made her an international sensation, released a new work Wednesday to
CNN
Amanda Gorman releases a brand new poem -- 'New Day's Lyric'
Written by Scottie Andrew, CNN Poet Amanda Gorman has released a new work, just in time for the year's end. And like her most famous poem, " The Hill We Climb ," her latest aims to uplift its listeners during a challenging time. Instagram shared a video of
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COVID, MUSEUMS, FOUR, SMITHSONIAN
Washington Times
Smithsonian to temporarily close four museums because of COVID-19
The Smithsonian will temporarily close four museums in Washington from Wednesday through Monday as COVID-19 cases among staff members climb. The National Museum of African Art, the National Postal Museum, the Anacostia Community Museum and the National Museum
Fox News
Smithsonian announces four museums will close due to COVID-related staffing issues
Museum fans may have to change their New Year’s Eve plans. Smithsonian announced that it will be temporarily closing four of its museums in Washington, D.C. These closures are due to staffing issues that have been brought about by the latest surge of COVID-19
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TRUMP, APPOINTED, COMPARISONS, PORTLAND
Newsmax
Trump-Appointed Judges Rule Out Comparisons Between Jan. 6, Portland
Two judges appointed by former President Donald Trump are rejecting claims being made by Jan. 6 defendants that they are being treated more unfairly because of their conservative views than how left-leaning protesters from the 2020 riots in Portland, Oregon,
CNN
Two Trump-appointed judges reject comparisons between January 6 and Portland political unrest
(CNN) Two Trump-appointed federal judges have rejected claims from January 6 defendants that they're being treated unfairly, because of their conservative politics, compared with left-leaning rioters in Portland, Oregon, in the summer of 2020. Judge Trevor
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AARON, PROPAGANDA, RODGERS, SCIENCE
Newsmax
Aaron Rodgers: 'If Science Can't Be Questioned...It's Propaganda'
Aaron Rodgers, the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, decried the appeal to authority on the "Pat McAfee Show," those who say science shouldn't be questioned, equating that fallacy to propaganda. "If science can't be questioned, it's not science anymore;
Breitbart
Aaron Rodgers: Science That ‘Can’t Be Questioned’ Is ‘Propaganda’
Aaron Rodgers is once again speaking out about coronavirus issues, this time blasting those who say the left’s proclamations about science are unassailable. The Green Bay Packers quarterback appeared on the Pat McAfee show after his latest COVID controversy.
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GIUFFRE, ANDREW, VIRGINIA, PRINCE
Washington Times
Prince Andrew: Virginia Giuffre cannot sue because she isn’t in U.S.
NEW YORK — A lawsuit by an American who claims Prince Andrew sexually abused her when she was 17 might have to be thrown out because she no longer lives in the U.S., lawyers for the Prince said in a court filing Tuesday. Attorneys Andrew Brettler and Melissa
CNN
Prince Andrew's attorneys claim court does not have jurisdiction over Virginia Giuffre lawsuit
(CNN) Attorneys for Britain's Prince Andrew claimed Tuesday that the US court handling a civil lawsuit filed by Virginia Giuffre, in which she accuses the Duke of York of sexual assault, does not have jurisdiction over the case. A motion filed in the US District
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NOTH, CHRIS, CITY, SARAH
Fox News
Chris Noth takes solo stroll in New York on Christmas amid sexual misconduct scandal
Chris Noth spent some time alone on Christmas. The "Sex and the City" alum was spotted out and about on solo walk on Dec. 25 as he continues to face allegations of sexual misconduct. For his chilly New York stroll, the actor, 67, wore a long, dark blue coat
Breitbart
‘Sex and the City’ Star Sarah Jessica Parker ‘Livid’ Over Chris Noth Allegations
Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker is reortedly “livid” and “heartbroken” over the sexual assault allegations made against her co-star Chris Noth, who played Mr. Big — Parker’s character’s love interest — on the HBO show. Both Parker and Noth had also
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LORI, MAKES, LOUGHLIN, SOCIAL
CNN
Lori Loughlin makes rare social media appearance
(CNN) Lori Loughlin took on the "Jerk." The former "Fuller House" star made a rare social media appearance in her daughter Olivia Jade's TikTok account recently. "Mom: 100/10 cute af and surprisingly kind of did it correctly," her daughter rated Loughlin. Loughlin
Fox News
Lori Loughlin makes TikTok video with daughter Olivia Jade
Lori Loughlin made a rare appearance on social media after her daughter Olivia Jade shared a TikTok video featuring the actress. Olivia Jade, 22, shared a video rating her family members including Loughlin, 57, while they attempted to do the "jerk" dance. The
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BORDER, PATROL, WEEK, CAPTURES
Fox News
Border Patrol agents in Del Rio nab multiple child sex offenders in a week
Border Patrol agents in the Del Rio Sector have apprehended multiple child sex offenders attempting to enter the United States illegally in the space of a week, as front-line agents continue to deal with high numbers of migrants coming across the border. Customs
Breitbart
WATCH: Drone Captures Migrants Carrying Drugs Across Border into Texas
Drone video captured the images of a group of six migrants illegally crossing the border from Mexico into the Laredo Sector. Agents found them carrying large bundles of marijuana. Laredo Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Carl E. Landrum tweeted a video from
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CODE, LAWSUIT, AUTHOR, LED
Huffington Post
'Da Vinci Code' Author Settles Lawsuit Alleging He Led Secret Life
BOSTON (AP) — “The Da Vinci Code” author Dan Brown and his ex-wife have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he led a secret life during their marriage that included several affairs. The couple agreed to voluntary dismiss the lawsuit and “any and
Fox News
'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown settles lawsuit brought on by ex-wife who claimed he led a secret life
"The Da Vinci Code" author Dan Brown and his ex-wife have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he led a secret life during their marriage that included several affairs. The couple agreed to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit and "any and all claims
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MURDER, DEATH, CONVICTION, SON
New York Times
Mother’s Murder Conviction Dismissed in ’91 Death of 5-Year-Old Son
For more than two decades, the 1991 disappearance and subsequent death of 5-year-old Timothy Wiltsey was among New Jersey’s most notorious cold cases. An autopsy at the time could not determine what killed him, but investigators treated his death as a homicide. Then,
Fox News
New Jersey high court overturns Florida woman’s 2016 murder conviction in 1991 death of son, 5
A Florida woman walked out of a New Jersey prison on Tuesday night, hours after the New Jersey Supreme Court overturned her 2016 murder conviction in the 1991 death of her 5-year-old son, according to reports. "Oh my god," Michelle Lodzinski said before starting
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CONTENT, TIKTOK, PTSD, DISCIPLINED
CNN
TikTok sued by content moderator who claims she developed PTSD from reviewing disturbing content
New York (CNN Business) A content moderator for TikTok is suing the social media platform after she says she developed psychological trauma as a result of her job, which she alleges required her to review videos featuring graphic violence, conspiracy theories
Conservative Daily News
TikTok Employee Allegedly Disciplined ‘In Retaliation’ For Suing Company Over Graphic Content
The lawyer of a TikTok employee who is suing the tech company alleged Monday that TikTok disciplined his client in retaliation for her filing a complaint. Candie Frazier, a TikTok content moderator, sued the video sharing platform on Thursday, alleging TikTok’s
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JEOPARDY, FEMALE, TRANS, EARNER
Washington Times
Flap ensues as trans ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider hailed as ‘top female earner’
“Jeopardy!” contestant Amy Schneider was born a man, but she’s being toasted as the highest-earning woman in the show’s history, much to the chagrin of those decrying the accolade as an example of stolen female glory. The transgender trivia whiz hit $706,800
Breitbart
Erasing Women: Trans ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Takes Crown for Highest-Earning Female Win Streak
Jeopardy! is awarding women’s records to a transgender man, and corporate parent NBC News is hailing Amy Schneider as the “highest-earning female contestant in the game show’s nearly 57-year run.” “Amy Schneider ties Julia Collins’ record for consecutive games
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RICA, GOV, MURPHY, COSTA
New York Post
NJ Gov. Murphy blasted for Costa Rica getaway during COVID surge
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has been slammed for going to Costa Rica on an eight-day Christmas vacation while the state experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases. ​​ Murphy and his wife, Tammy Snyder Murphy​, left for the Central American country on
Breitbart
Gov. Phil Murphy Vacations in Costa Rica as Cases Rise in New Jersey
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) is facing criticism for taking a tropical holiday vacation in Costa Rica, a country that the State Department is cautioning Americans to “reconsider” traveling to because of coronavirus cases. At the same time, New Jersey has
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REDUCE, PENALTIES, SHOOTINGS, WASHINGTON
Breitbart
Washington Democrats Push to Reduce Penalties for Drive-By Shootings
Washington state Reps. Tarra Simmons (D) and David Hackney (D) are pushing legislation to remove drive-by shootings from the list of crimes that elevate first degree to murder to a higher degree of murder carrying a mandatory life sentence. FOX News reports
Fox News
Washington state lawmakers introduce bill that would reduce penalties for drive-by shootings
Washington state lawmakers introduced a bill this month that would reduce penalties for drive-by shootings with the aim of "promoting racial equity." The bill, introduced by Democratic Representatives Tarra Simmons and David Hackney ahead of the state's 2022
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SHARES, SMITH, ALOPECIA, JADA
Huffington Post
Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Update On Her Journey With Alopecia
Jada Pinkett Smith recently shared an update on her journey dealing with hair loss in a candid video posted on Instagram on Tuesday. The actor showed her shaved head in the video, pointing to a line that she said had suddenly appeared on top of her head. Advertisement “Now
CNN
Jada Pinkett Smith shares alopecia update
(CNN) Jada Pinkett Smith is making the best of her hair loss. The actress and "Red Table Talk" host first went public about losing her hair in 2018. On Tuesday she shared a video on her verifed Instagram account that showed her closely shaved hair. "Now
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MAPS, NEW, BLIND, RACE
Washington Times
Supreme Court of Virginia signs off on new legislative maps
RICHMOND, Va. — The Supreme Court of Virginia said Tuesday that it had unanimously approved maps establishing congressional and state legislative districts under the commonwealth’s new redistricting process. The court announced the development in a news release.
CNN
Elections: Challengers say 'race blind' redistricting maps are anything but
(CNN) In states like Texas and North Carolina, Republican lawmakers in charge of redrawing the political maps for the next decade say that the new plans are "race blind." Their opponents in court say that the claim is implausible and one that, in some situations,
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FORFEITS, GAME, JUNIOR, HOCKEY
Newsmax
US National Junior Hockey Team Quarantined, Forfeits Game to Switzerland
Two players testing positive for COVID-19 forced the International Ice Hockey Federation’s U20 Junior Hockey Team USA into quarantine Tuesday, requiring it to forfeit its preliminary game against Switzerland in accordance with IIHF rules, the organization announced. “The
Fox News
US forfeits world junior game after 2 players test positive
The USA was forced to forfeit its game at the world junior championship against Switzerland on Tuesday after two players tested positive for the coronavirus. Those positive COVID-19 test results led to a mandated team quarantine. The USA, as a result, was
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NIH, HIDEOUS, EXPERIMENTS, PURCHASE
New York Post
NIH allegedly purchased puppies from ‘hideous’ Virginia breeding mill
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has accused the National Institutes of Health of paying $1.2 million over the past decade to purchase beagles from a Virginia breeding mill where puppies and their mothers are kept in “hideous conditions.” Daphna
Fox News
NIH under investigation for $1.2M purchase of beagles for ‘hideous’ experiments: PETA VP
The National Institutes of Health was accused of involvement in a $1.2 million contract over the past decade to purchase beagles for cruel experiments, said PETA senior vice president of cruelty investigations Daphna Nachminovitch on "Tucker Carlson Tonight." The
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INEVITABLE, SURGE, ASIA, OMICRON
NPR
Asia is keeping omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable
Asia is keeping omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Mark Schiefelbein/AP TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts
Fox News
Omicron surge may be inevitable, despite containment efforts in Asia
Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world, but the region that is home to most of the globe’s population is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge. Strict quarantine rules for arrivals
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SUPREME, MANDATES, COURT, VACCINE
CNN
The Supreme Court has upheld state and local vaccine mandates. That may not save Biden's.
(CNN) A Supreme Court that has declined to block several types of vaccine mandates is now considering whether to allow the Biden administration to require millions of Americans to get Covid-19 vaccines. While the court has been tolerant so far of vaccine mandates
Newsmax
Supreme Court Ruling on Vaccine Mandates Could Have Broad Implications for Executive Branch's Power
How the Supreme Court rules on whether to permit the Biden administration to require millions of Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines could have implications in the future for the executive branch's power to act unilaterally when implementing any regulations
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SPORTS, WOMEN, INTEGRATING, NCAA
Fox News
Integrating biological males into women's sports is 'discrimination': NCAA All-American swimmer
Women's sports will become extinct due to the integration of biological males, said 11-time NCAA All-American swimmer Jeri Shanteau on Tuesday's "Ingraham Angle." Including transgender athletes on women's teams is a form of discrimination, and there should
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Women's Swimming Champion Calls for End to Trans Swimmers in Women's Sports
Jeri Shanteau, an 11-time NCAA All-American swimming champion, is stepping up to call for an end to biological men competing as women in college swimming as U Penn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas continues a controversial swimming career. Shanteau appeared