More hostages, prisoners released as Israel-Hamas truce deadline looms
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Israel-Hamas war live updates: Hamas releases 2 female hostages as ceasefire extended a 7th day
The extension has renewed limited hopes of a longer halt to the fighting that began on Oct. 7.
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Trump legal news brief: Appeals court reinstates Trump gag order and Engoron vows to enforce it ‘rigorously and vigorously’
A New York appeals court reinstates the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump that prohibits him from making critical comments about Judge Arthur Engoron’s court staff, including his clerk.
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Court monitor catches Trump quietly moving $40 million in violation of judge’s order: report
Trump and his co-defendants agreed to enhanced monitoring after failing to disclose big transfers
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Trump is afraid of a rematch
He’s destined to fail — but Trump still may not even be in the race next year
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George Santos says he'll force a vote to expel Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm incident
In a Thursday press conference, the scandal-plagued congressman said he wanted to level the playing field as he faces his own likely expulsion.
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At the U.N. Climate Talks, the U.S. Is Just Another Petrostate
The United States is the world’s top producer of both oil and gas. That’s a fact you might forget, listening to the U.S. diplomats attending this year’s U.N. climate talks. During a virtual press briefing on Wednesday, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry chided “major producers” for not having signed onto a G7 pledge “to accelerate the phaseout of unabated fossil fuels so as to achieve net zero in energy systems by 2050.”“We still have people who have not signed up to that,” he said. “They are, some o
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Iowa Lottery accidentally published the wrong numbers — but the mistaken 'winners' will get to keep their money
The Iowa Lottery will let people who presented 'winning' tickets when the wrong Powerball numbers were live to hang on to the money.
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Henry Kissinger: World leaders comment on the diplomatic giant’s life, legacy and global impact
Global dignitaries comment on the life, legacy and global impact of Henry Kissinger, the former Secretary of State whose influence crossed the globe in the 1970s and the decades since.
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6.5-foot snake found coiled under Christmas tree in Australia home, video shows
It tried to bite the snake catcher.
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In his last major interview, Kissinger said Chairman Mao was the 'most dangerous' leader he met
Henry Kissinger said Mao Zedong was the "most dangerous" leader he ever met, citing his role in the deaths of 90 million people in China.
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Rita Moreno, 91, says she made a friend at the supermarket so she won't feel lonely
The "West Side Story" star realized she was lonely after she moved into a new condo away from family and friends.
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The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates 6 times in 2024 as the economy shows clear signs of cooling down, ING says
The forecasted interest rate cuts would bring the effective Federal Funds rate to about 3.83% at the end of 2024.
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Here's how the 2024 election could impact the status of the dollar versus another big rival currency
Democratic presidencies tend to strengthen the dollar against the yen, while the opposite occurs under Republicans, Bank of America said.
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One of China's biggest banks has banned analysts from writing bearish research and showing off their wealth
China International Capital Corp. also told employees to avoid wearing luxury brands or disclosing their pay to people outside the bank.
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Former 'porn king' Ron Jeremy, who now suffers from severe dementia, will be released to a private residence — despite his accusers' objections
Ron Jeremy will no longer be held in custody, despite the objections of his accusers.
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Heat ends skid with comeback win, but Adebayo exits early. Takeaways from victory over Pacers
Takeaways from the Heat’s comeback win over the Pacers on Thursday at Kaseya Center to end a three-game losing skid.
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A 5,000-ton cargo ship crashed into a Scottish island while the officer on watch was 'snoring loudly' after a night of drinking, report finds
A UK governmental report found the BBC Mamara sustained "significant damage" when it ran aground after crew members threw an informal wake onboard.
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Southern California family targeted in ‘dinnertime burglary’
Security video captured the latest break-in amid a series of “dinnertime burglaries” targeting San Fernando Valley communities. A Granada Hills home on Wood Ranch Road was targeted Wednesday night where thieves escaped with around $150,000 worth of valuables. Several cases were recently reported where intruders broke into homes between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. — […]
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Takeaways as Sergei Bobrovsky dominates again and Florida Panthers rout Canadiens
Bobrovsky went 8-3-0 in 11 November starts and gave up just one goal in his two starts on this road trip.
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Billionaire heirs are getting richer than entrepreneurs as old money prevails amid IPO chill
UBS reported that new billionaires got more money from inheritance than entrepreneurship this year. The US tax code is there to help them transfer their wealth again and again.
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From affordability to property demand, here are Zillow's 6 biggest predictions for the US housing market in 2024
The housing market was tough this year, but economists say 2024 could see more homes for sale and easing conditions for buyers.
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Liberal columnist praises 'patriotic' Newsom for 'shadow campaign,' slams Democrats for backing Biden
A liberal Washington Post column praised Gov. Gavin Newsom as "patriotic" for running a "shadow campaign" against Biden and slammed Democrats who have stuck with Biden in 2024.
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The housing market is thawing as new listings jump by the most in over 2 years and mortgage payments drop
"My advice for serious homebuyers is to compare housing costs to recent highs instead of long-ago lows," Redfin's Chen Zhao said.
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Dem staffers rail against Republican Eli Crane’s border wall-themed Christmas decorations: 'In terrible taste'
Democratic staffers didn't take kindly border wall-themed Christmas decorations outside the office of Republican Rep. Eli Crane, calling it "in poor taste."
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