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In Brief: Colbert still staying home following emergency surgery, and more
In a surprise turn, CBS’ The Late Show is once again airing repeats this week as host Stephen Colbert continues to recover following emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix. Colbert shared on Threads that he was “listening to my doctors and [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza live updates: At least 30 killed in airstrike on school, hospital says
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel ended early Friday, and Israel has resumed its bombardment of Gaza. The end of the cease-fire came after Hamas freed over 100 of [Read More…]
‘It’s worse than before the truce’: Strikes in Gaza resume at intensified pace, Palestinians say
Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After seven days without bombardments, Palestinians in the Gaza Strip woke up to the familiar sound of airstrikes in the early morning of Dec. 1. “The war [Read More…]
Escaped kangaroo from zoo caught by the tail after four-day search
Facebook / Durham Regional Police (NEW YORK) — A kangaroo that escaped from a zoo has been found and safely captured by authorities after a four-day search, police say. Police officers for the Durham Regional [Read More…]
House explodes in Arlington, Virginia, after flare gun shot inside, police say
slobo/Getty Images (ARLINGTON, Va.) — A house in Arlington, Virgina, exploded Monday night, shortly after officers were executing a search warrant at the residence for reports of a person discharging several rounds with a flare [Read More…]
Man suspected of killing four in Los Angeles charged with murder: District Attorney
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LOS ANGELES) — The man accused of killing three unhoused men in Los Angeles and another victim in San Dimas, California, over a four-day span last week was formally charged [Read More…]
Plastic recycling directory ends, citing lack of ‘real commitment from industry’
ABC News (NEW YORK) — After 20 years of operation, a national online recycling directory for plastic bags and plastic films has been taken offline, six months after an ABC News investigation. The Film Drop-Off [Read More…]
DeSantis vs. Newsom, Haley gets key endorsement and more campaign takeaways you may have missed
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A Republican governor running for president debated a Democratic governor who made clear he is not running for president — and Nikki Haley’s momentum on the trail continued with a [Read More…]
Democratic governors have some advice for the unpopular president
Joshua A. Bickel/Bloomberg via Getty Images (PHOENIX) — Ground-breaking events. Presentations of preposterously oversized checks. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies — especially ribbon cuttings. Increasing the in-your-face representations of things like a new battery manufacturing plant opening or [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 12/4/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Indiana 122, Boston 112 New Orleans 127, Sacramento 117 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1 (OT) Tampa Bay 4, [Read More…]
Woman says Ozempic helped her stop drinking: Here’s what the research says about how it may work
Courtesy Christie Martin (NEW YORK) — Nearly one year ago, Christie Martin, a mom and realtor in Las Vegas, said she started taking Ozempic to help her lose weight. Martin, 58, told ABC News’ Good [Read More…]
What to know about McDonald’s new changes to classic menu items
ermingut/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — McDonald’s burgers have been an American classic since 1955, but the iconic fast food chain has some changes planned to improve its buns, cheese and even how to cook its [Read More…]
Jonathan Majors trial: Prosecutors allege “manipulative pattern” of abuse toward ex-girlfriend
Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images During opening statements in Jonathan Majors‘ criminal trial Monday, a prosecutor said the Marvel star inflicted a “manipulative pattern of psychological abuse” and physical abuse on his former girlfriend [Read More…]
What to know about the 4th Republican presidential debate
Win McNamee/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — An even smaller field of Republican presidential candidates will face off in the fourth primary debate on Wednesday in Alabama. Viewers will see fewer hopefuls on stage after South [Read More…]
Six weeks until Iowa caucuses: Where things stand in the presidential race
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses are six weeks away as of Monday, with former President Donald Trump maintaining a hefty lead in Republican primary polls while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former [Read More…]
‘Nearly out of time’: White House issues dire warning to Congress about stalled Ukraine aid
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Monday issued a dire warning about the urgent need to approve aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, saying failure to act quickly will [Read More…]
Supreme Court wrestles with Purdue Pharma settlement and legal shield for Sackler family
Devin Dwyer/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — A historic multibillion-do7llar settlement with OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma hung in the balance at the Supreme Court on Monday as victims of the nation’s opioid epidemic urged the justices to approve [Read More…]
US considering ‘appropriate action’ in response to Houthi missile attacks in Red Sea
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday said the U.S. is consulting with allies on “appropriate action” in response to the latest Houthi drone and missile attacks in [Read More…]
‘Barbie’ to the Max on December 15
Warner Bros. Pictures Max subscribers, get ready to feel the Kenergy: The streaming service announced that the biggest movie of 2023, Barbie, will debut on December 15. The Margot Robbie/Ryan Gosling blockbuster has been available [Read More…]
American woman killed in shark attack in the Bahamas
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An American woman has been killed by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The woman was paddleboarding with a male relative [Read More…]