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Transgender military officers, diplomats abroad, others, believe progress and acceptance built over a decade may be destroyed LA Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The product recall affects bags of chips that were distributed to retailers in Oregon and Washington state, according to the FDA. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Be careful.
Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione made his initial appearance in Manhattan federal court Thursday after being slapped with federal murder charges in the death of Brian Thompson. New York Post
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Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, and Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder, ate with President-elect Donald J. Trump. Both have courted Mr. Trump. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Money talks.
The agency recommended that the maker of Librela update its label to reflect the possibility of more serious adverse reactions. New York Times
The New York Times (NYT) provided much different commentary in a Tuesday report regarding President Joe Biden’s old age and declining mental state, as the outlet's previous articles had argued that he was “sharp as a tack" prior to his dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. OANN
VOA VIEW: The NYT did not apologize for its stupidity.
A California-based company that sells tires is now recalling over 541,000 of its replacement winter tires due to a "lack of traction" in the snow, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). OANN
OAN Staff Brooke Mallory6:30 PM – Wednesday, December 18, 2024 After accusing GOP leaders of breaking a pact and threatening a government shutdown,… OANN
VOA VIEW: A bad CR is unacceptable.
Accused killer Luigi Mangione appeared to have started plotting his attack against UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson back in August, as investigators have now discovered a notebook belonging to Mangione that is filled with condemning entries regarding the U.S. healthcare industry. OANN
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The number of executions in the U.S. remained near historic lows in 2024 and was mostly carried out in a small group of states, including Alabama, which became the first state to use nitrogen gas as an execution method, according to an annual report on capital punishment. Washington Times
Immigration in 2024 drove U.S. population growth to its fastest rate in 23 years as the nation surpassed 340 million residents, the U.S. Census Bureau said Thursday. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Biden's fiasco.
For men, having two drinks a day may be healthier than never drinking, according to a new study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Why?
U.S. life expectancy jumped last year, and preliminary data suggests there may be another - much smaller - improvement this year. Washington Times
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The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth on Jan. 14. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
House Republican leaders were already struggling to cobble together Republican support for a bipartisan stopgap federal spending bill when President-elect Donald Trump weighed in hard against it on Wednesday, imploding the deal. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As he should!
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania. CBS
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The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Today marks the last chance for guaranteed delivery with USPS Priority Mail, while FedEx and UPS two-day shipping cutoffs are Friday. Next-day shipping remains an option until Monday. CBS
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter. CBS
VOA VIEW: Madness!
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
Sales of previously owned homes rose 4.8% in November compared with October, according to the National Association of Realtors CNBC
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The decision that will eventually bar compounding pharmacies from making unbranded versions of the injection. CNBC
The FAA issued a notice on Wednesday temporarily restricting drone flights over parts of New Jersey until mid-January. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It's about time someone did something.
Ryan Routh is facing a new charge of attempted felony murder in Florida related to a car crash the injured a 6-year-old girl as he fled from authorities. FOX News
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Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams was placed on leave after he allegedly made a bomb threat on City Hall in September, and his home has since been raided by the FBI. FOX News
The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to reverse a defense legal victory in former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's appeal in his civil rights case over the death of George Floyd. FOX News
VOA VIEW: What are the grounds?
Three Guantanamo Bay detainees were transferred out of Cuba this week to Malaysia and Kenya, the Pentagon announced, leaving 27 remaining at the facility. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Biden is a fool.
The Biden administration announced on Thursday it has formally submitted new goals as part of the United Nations as part of the Paris Agreement to cut emissions by up to 66% by 2035. UPI
VOA VIEW: Biden is not trusted by any country.
The Teamsters said the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history started at 6.a.m. EST Thursday in New York City, Atlanta, Southern California, San Francisco and Skokie, Illinois. UPI
VOA VIEW: Time will tell the effectiveness of the strike.
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy charging that the establishment became a "pill mill" for those illegally filling prescriptions for opioids without a legitimate medical reason. UPI
Federal and state officials have declared the eradication of the so-called murder hornet from the United States, five years after the invasive species was first detected in the country. UPI
The federal government could shut down Friday due to a lack of funding after Republican lawmakers on Wednesday aborted a bipartisan stopgap funding measure announced on Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good!
Two endangered whales have been discovered entangled in fishing line off the coast of Massachusetts, NOAA Fisheries announced Tuesday, as biologists warned one of the whales will "likely die." UPI
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