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Father and Son Arrested on Suspicion of Starting the Caldor Fire
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2021 03:37
The men have not been charged but were arrested in connection with the 15th-largest blaze in California's recorded history. It burned more than 200,000 acres near Lake Tahoe.
Pence will 'evaluate' speaking to House committee investigating Jan. 6 riots
New York Post - 9 Dec 2021 04:49
"We'll evaluate any of those requests as they come," the ex-veep reportedly said.
Ukrainian military report says Russia boosted troops to 120,000 near border
CNN - 9 Dec 2021 03:36
Ukrainian defense officials say Russia has increased troop numbers near the Ukrainian border to 120,000 people, including additional army, air force and naval personnel.
A dozen US cities set annual murder records with three weeks left in 2021
New York Post - 9 Dec 2021 02:49
Philadelphia, the nation's sixth largest city, recorded 523 murders since Dec. 7, surpassing its formal grim milestone of 500 murders, which was set in 1990, police data showed.
US unemployment claims drop to 184,000, lowest since 1969
ABC News - 9 Dec 2021 15:59
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years, more evidence that the U.S. job market is recovering from last year’s coronavirus recession
'Stop the Steal' organizer cooperating with Jan. 6 committee probe
ABC News - 9 Dec 2021 15:51
Ali Alexander, a prominent conservative activist who organized "Stop the Steal" rallies after the 2020 election, is cooperating with the House Jan. 6 select committee.
U.S. Hospitals Are Struggling Under a Delta-Fueled Surge in Cases
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2021 15:46
Officials are bracing for Omicron, but Delta is the more imminent threat, driving a 15 percent rise in hospitalizations in the past two weeks. Health workers said their situations had been worsened by staff shortages, il...
Gunfire breaks out on beach near Cancun resort, no injuries reported
Fox News - 9 Dec 2021 04:35
A group of people on jet skis fired gunshots into the air on a beach in Cancun, Mexico, prompting tourists to frantically run away from the beach.
Senate votes to repeal Biden's vaccine mandate
ABC News - 9 Dec 2021 03:48
The Senate voted Wednesday night to repeal President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate on private businesses with over 100 employees by a vote of 52-48.
Fauci Says It's A Matter Of 'When' Being Fully Vaccinated Will Mean Having A Booster
The Huffington Post - 9 Dec 2021 03:21
Health officials are racing to understand the threat of the omicron strain, the coronavirus variant that has spread to dozens of nations around the globe.
Suspected Fox Christmas tree arsonist exposed himself outside Ghislaine Maxwell trial, photographer claims
New York Post - 9 Dec 2021 03:09
Craig Tamanaha, the arsonist who torched the Fox News Christmas tree allegedly exposed himself to a group of reporters outside the Ghislaine Maxwell trial.
'Joey, baby': Biden shares false Amtrak tale for 6th time this year
New York Post - 9 Dec 2021 03:01
President Biden clearly thinks this one never gets old -- if only it were true.
House Votes to Crack Down on Goods Made in Xinjiang Over Abuse of Uyghurs
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2021 02:39
The lopsided margin reflected growing bipartisan anger at China's human rights abuses against Uyghurs in the northwestern region.
Allergan Settles with N.Y. for $200 Million in Sprawling Opioid Case
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2021 02:22
The agreement with Allergan, a company whose best-known product is Botox, is the latest settlement in the case jointly argued by New York State and two counties.
De Blasio admin blames 'paper supply shortage' for not sending correct health plan info to NYC retirees
NY Daily News - 9 Dec 2021 02:19Tensions Rise at Columbia as Strikers Fear Retaliation From University
The New York Times - 9 Dec 2021 02:09
After administrators sent an email saying that students who remained on strike after Friday were not guaranteed jobs next term, union members turned up the heat.
Aide arrested after bringing gun to US Capitol complex
CNN - 9 Dec 2021 17:44
The Longworth House Office Building of the US Capitol complex was put on a shelter-in-place order after a Capitol staffer brought a gun into the building, multiple sources told CNN.
Restarting 'Remain in Mexico' a Travesty
Human Rights Watch - 9 Dec 2021 16:00
Click to expand Image Migrant women walk inside a migrant encampment in Matamoros, Mexico, February 18, 2021. © 2021 REUTERS/Daniel Becerril (Washington, DC) - The decision to revive the "Remain in Mexico" program at th...
Italy fines Amazon nearly $1.3 billion over antitrust violations
NY Daily News - 9 Dec 2021 15:07
The Italian Competition Authority found that Amazon has abused its dominant position. The company said that it "strongly disagreed" with the decision and it would appeal.
Systemic Racism -- the DNA of the Democratic Party
OpEdNews - 9 Dec 2021 14:54
Letting the Democratic Party control the narrative on race is like letting Boss Tweed control the narrative on election reform. Time to set the record straight...
EU seeks to clarify status of delivery app workers
Eyewitness News - 9 Dec 2021 06:03
The proposal by the EU executive is an effort to sort out once and for all the employment status of millions of drivers and delivery people that the major platforms insist are self-employed.
Daunte Wright's girlfriend testifies she tried to staunch bleeding with a belt after he was shot by officer Kim Potter
NY Daily News - 9 Dec 2021 23:59
Daunte Wright was "just gasping" after being shot while fleeing a traffic stop last April, as his girlfriend, a passenger in the car, tried to staunch the bleeding with a belt, she testified Thursday.