After a pair of resignations rocked the pageant world, organizers have found a replacement for Miss USA but not Miss Teen USA. Last year's runner-up said this week that she turned down the crown.
A soon-to-be released Biden administration report to Congress does not conclude that Israel has violated the terms for its use of U.S. weapons, That's according to three people who have been briefed on the national security memorandum to be submitted by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lawmakers
Hamas said it has accepted a proposal from Egypt and Qatar for a cease-fire. It is not immediately clear what the proposal entails, nor what Israel's position is.
Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.
The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute some of the rioters involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to reign it in.
Every year, Gallup checks the country’s temperature on well-being. The rating for “thriving” in 2023 was the lowest following only the years of the Great Recession and Covid-19 outbreak, according to the report.
I think the fundamental problem is that this "feature" is on by default. It should be opt-in, not opt-out. Yes, people are responsible for handling their own finances, but it's also not difficult to fall into an overdraft accidentally.
Robert Fico: Suspect charged with attempted murder of Slovak PM (www.bbc.com)
Robert Fico's condition is still "very serious" after he was shot several times on Wednesday.
Fallout continues from the Miss USA resignations as a runner-up declines the crown (www.npr.org)
After a pair of resignations rocked the pageant world, organizers have found a replacement for Miss USA but not Miss Teen USA. Last year's runner-up said this week that she turned down the crown.
Biden administration won't conclude Israel violated terms of US weapons agreement, AP sources say (apnews.com)
A soon-to-be released Biden administration report to Congress does not conclude that Israel has violated the terms for its use of U.S. weapons, That's according to three people who have been briefed on the national security memorandum to be submitted by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lawmakers
Marjorie Taylor Greene fails to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson (www.bbc.com)
The House killed the far-right Republican's motion to remove Mike Johnson over support for Ukraine aid.
US pauses bomb shipment to Israel as Palestinians trapped in Rafah - Gaza war live (www.independent.co.uk)
Israeli forces seize main border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, cutting off vital aid route
Hamas has accepted a cease-fire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar (www.npr.org)
Hamas said it has accepted a proposal from Egypt and Qatar for a cease-fire. It is not immediately clear what the proposal entails, nor what Israel's position is.
UCLA: Police clear out pro-Palestinian encampment and detain protesters (www.bbc.com)
Officers in riot gear tore down makeshift barriers and set off flash bangs as they dismantled the site.
As student protesters get arrested, they risk being banned from campus too (www.npr.org)
Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.
War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says (www.bbc.com)
The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours", after approval from Congress.
Trump "hush money" trial opening statements get underway in New York (www.cbsnews.com)
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to be called as the first witness in Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote (www.bbc.com)
Denys Shmyhal tells the BBC his country desperately needs the US to approve long-stalled security assistance.
Live updates: Supreme Court arguments on January 6 rioters case (www.cnn.com)
The Supreme Court will consider whether part of a federal obstruction law can be used to prosecute some of the rioters involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
Arizona Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban from 1864 (www.bbc.com)
Arizona's top court ruled that a strict 160-year-old ban on abortion may be enforced.
4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles NYC, New Jersey: Live updates (www.usatoday.com)
An earthquake was reported in the New York-New Jersey area around 10:20 a.m. Friday.
Elephant kills 80-year-old US tourist in Zambia (www.bbc.com)
The unnamed woman died of her injuries after an elephant flipped her car over several times.
Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs (www.npr.org)
With a dramatic jump in cases — and a strain of mpox that is deadlier than the virus that went global in 2022 — specialists are scrambling to reign it in.
DOJ sues Apple over iPhone monopoly in landmark antitrust case (www.cnbc.com)
Apple and its iPhone and App Store business have been eyed by the Department of Justice, which previously filed antitrust suits against Google.
Apple unplugs self-driving electric car project, reports say (www.bbc.com)
The firm never acknowledged the project publicly but had recruited about two thousands workers.
Japan: Man sentenced to death for Kyoto anime fire which killed 36 (www.bbc.com)
The arson attack in a revered Kyoto animation studio killed 36 people and injured dozens more.
Japan hopes sunlight can save stricken Slim Moon lander (www.bbc.com)
The Slim spacecraft was switched off after failing to generate power - but the Sun may now revive it.
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Welcome to the ‘new normal’ of people expressing low rates of well-being, according to a report | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Every year, Gallup checks the country’s temperature on well-being. The rating for “thriving” in 2023 was the lowest following only the years of the Great Recession and Covid-19 outbreak, according to the report.
Joe Biden Plans To Slash Bank Overdraft Fees To As Little As $3 (www.huffpost.com)
“Banks call it a service,” the president said. “I call it exploitation.”
Ukraine war: At least 30 killed in biggest Russian bombardment yet (www.bbc.com)
Moscow takes its tactic of hitting cities and suppressing Ukraine's population to a deadly new level.
Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December (www.bbc.com)
The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.