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Biden, Trump send different Christmas messages
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents had different messages for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, with Democrat Joe Biden urging Americans to reflect and unite, while Republican Donald Trump offered a holiday greeting and then took aim at his political opponents. Biden narrated a video tour of the White House Christmas decorations that was published on YouTube late on Christmas Eve, in which he urges Americans to set aside "all the noise and everything that divides
2 min read - OpinionThe Hill
Opinion - Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ many Americans’ financial lifeline
It is especially surprising that one of the first federal agencies to come under scrutiny from the incoming administration is one that has returned billions of dollars to many of the same consumers who were counting on leaders in Washington to look out for their wallets.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
Trump tells 37 people with sentences commuted by Biden to ‘go to hell’ in lengthy Christmas post
President-elect Trump on Wednesday used a lengthy Christmas Day social media post to tell the 37 people who had their death sentences commuted by President Biden to “go to hell.” “Also, to the 37 most violent criminals, who killed, raped, and plundered like virtually no one before them, but were just given, incredibly, a pardon…
1 min read - USAssociated Press
What to know about the death of a woman who was set on fire in a New York City subway train
The man accused of lighting a woman on fire on a New York City subway and fanning the flames as she burned to death made his first appearance in court on Tuesday, while authorities were yet to publicly identify the victim. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arraigned on murder and arson charges on Tuesday afternoon in a Brooklyn court, where he was remanded back to custody. Authorities allege Zapeta — who federal immigration officials say is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally — calmly
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No winner in $1 billion Christmas Eve Mega Millions drawing, jackpot climbs to $1.15 billion
The next estimated jackpot is a massive $1.15 billion with the cash option of $516.1 million.
1 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Live roaches found at Triangle barbecue restaurant: Sanitation scores (Dec. 24)
The restaurant, which previously scored 95% in August, was in violation of 14 standards.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli strike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a hospital in the Gaza Strip overnight, the Health Ministry said early Thursday. The Israeli military said it had targeted a group of militants. The journalists were working for the local Quds News Network, which also reported the strike.
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