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Chief Justice John Roberts defends judicial independence, says it is under threat in several ways
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a defense Tuesday of judicial independence, which he said is under threat from intimidation, disinformation and the prospect of public officials defying court orders. Roberts laid out his concerns in his annual report on the federal judiciary. It was released after a year where the nation's court system was unusually enmeshed in a closely fought presidential race, with then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump assailing the integrity of judges who ru
3 min read - USThe Guardian
North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences on last day in office
Roy Cooper’s historic clemency action comes a week after Biden’s resentencings shielded dozens from execution
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 men convicted of first-degree murder to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Tuesday, reducing the state's death row population by more than 10%. Cooper, who was barred from seeking a third consecutive four-year term, will give way to fellow Democrat Josh Stein on Wednesday when Stein takes the oath of office. Cooper, who was previously the attorney general for 16 years, said hi
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Panama celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal handover as Trump wants to take it back
Panama on Tuesday celebrated the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the Panama Canal, which President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to take back. The commemoration was made more poignant by the death on Sunday of former President Jimmy Carter, who negotiated the 1999 handover deal. “On this, such a special day ... a mix of happiness for this 25th anniversary of having the canal in Panamanian hands, and the sadness we feel for the death of former President Jimmy Carter,” said Panama's
3 min read - USBusiness Insider
The economic projects that could reshape Biden's legacy
The ramifications of Biden-backed economic investments may not be felt for years, which could eventually reshape the overall story of his presidency.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Republican support wavers for Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker
Despite Donald Trump’s endorsement, Johnson is facing criticism for his handling of the government budget battle
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Court sides with state over Pennsylvania county's handling of voting machines after 2020 election
A Pennsylvania court on Tuesday ruled 6-1 that the secretary of state has the authority to direct counties not to allow “unauthorized third party access” to voting machines or risk having those machines decertified and unable to be deployed for elections. The Commonwealth Court said the Department of State does not have to reimburse counties when they decertify machines, a defeat for Fulton County in a dispute that arose after two Republican county commissioners permitted Wake Technology Servic
2 min read - USReuters
Washington mayor optimistic she and Trump can work together despite past differences
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said she had a great meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida resort and voiced optimism that they would find common ground despite their past clashes. Bowser met Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home for about 45 minutes on Monday, a spokesperson for the mayor's office said on Tuesday. The meeting was arranged at Bowser's request, the spokesperson said.
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Appeals court upholds $5 million E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld writer E. Jean Carroll's $5 million civil judgment against President-elect Donald Trump.
3 min read - PoliticsNBC News
5 big storylines that will shape 2025: From the Politics Desk
With the new Congress getting underway on Jan. 3, and President-elect Donald Trump’s term starting Jan. 20, here are five big storylines to watch in 2025.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
Judge denies sentencing delay for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez but puts his wife's trial off until February
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will be sentenced on corruption charges as scheduled at the end of January, and his wife’s trial will be moved from January to February, a judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein in Manhattan rejected Menendez’s request to delay his sentencing for his conviction on bribery and other charges until his wife finishes her trial on similar charges, possibly sometime in March. The Democrat's lawyers last week requested a new sentencing date on the g
1 min read - HealthNBC News
Biden administration has no current plans to authorize a bird flu vaccine for humans
Biden administration officials said Wednesday they have no current plans to authorize a stockpiled bird flu vaccine, despite an escalating outbreak among livestock in the U.S. and at least 58 human infections across seven states.
6 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Donald Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain House speaker
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold onto the gavel, writing that Johnson has his “Complete & Total Endorsement.”
4 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Why Trump and Elon Musk still want key administration officials to be confirmed without a floor vote
Donald Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to give him more power to fill offices without Senate approval via recess appointments.
7 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Another Democratic state lawmaker in Florida is joining the Republican party
Florida Democrats’ losses didn’t end on Election Day — a second state lawmaker has announced she’s switching her party affiliation and joining the Republican caucus. In a post on social media, Rep. Hillary Cassel said Florida Democrats are out of touch with voters and that she has a better chance of achieving her priorities from within the Republican Party. Cassel, who is Jewish, also criticized the Democratic Party for its “failure to unequivocally support Israel."
2 min read - PoliticsWashington Post
Trump wants federal workers back in the office. It may be a tall task.
- - - Correction:Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. A previous version of this article misstated what type of workers the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office first allowed to work remotely starting in 1997. They were trademark examiners, not patent examiners. This version has been corrected. - - - President-elect Donald Trump warned federal employees last week that they must return to the office - or else “they’re going to
12 min read - USAssociated Press
Border arrests are little changed in December, ending Biden's term at lowest level
Arrests for illegally crossing the border from Mexico in December are little changed from a month earlier, a U.S. official said Monday, hovering near the lowest levels since July 2020 and indicating that an anticipated surge ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as president hasn't happened. There were about 44,000 arrests during December as of Monday morning, suggesting the month will end close to the 46,612 arrests made in November, according to a senior U.S. Customs and Border Protection offi
2 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump will test the extent of his power over congressional Republicans after failing to raise the debt ceiling
Without a speaker, lawmakers cannot formally certify Donald Trump's win, raising personal stakes for the president-elect to soothe current tensions.
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
E. Jean Carroll just won a huge victory in her sexual abuse and defamation case against Trump. She still might not get paid anytime soon.
An appeals court upheld a jury verdict finding Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
5 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Trump Endorses Mike Johnson In Speaker Race Amid A Few Rumblings Of GOP Discontent
The endorsement may have been timed to stifle any dissent in the GOP ranks over the speaker vote.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Guardian
Trump Bibles, Rudy coffee, Tucker nicotine pouches: the rightwing knick-knack racket
Republican figures are using their influence to sell a variety of goods, preying on people’s political affiliations
5 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Why Some Progressives Are ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Trump’s Antitrust Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's picks to police monopolies have pleased people in both parties, but some antitrust crusaders remain skeptical.
9 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has to be restrained after Illinois' Bret Bielema taunts USC sideline with substitution gesture
"Beamer could hardly believe it at first. He taunted Shane Beamer, and Beamer had enough and snapped," ESPN sideline reporter Quint Kessenich said.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Here's where Wall Street sees stocks heading after the best 2-year stretch since '97-'98
Wall Street strategists see further gains for the S&P 500 in 2025 as a broadening of earnings growth and a resilient US economy continue to drive the bull market rally.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The best New Year's Amazon deals: Save big on Apple, Solo Stove, iRobot and more
End 2024 on a high note by scoring low prices on brands like KitchenAid, Adidas and iRobot.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Baker Mayfield gifts Buccaneers lineman personalized cookies with milk
Tampa Bay's blockers didn't get cars or swords, but don't need to pay insurance and taxes for cookies.
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo Movies
Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for $250M over Blake Lively story: A guide to the key players involved in the 'It Ends With Us' dispute
Blake Lively has formally filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and others for alleged sexual harassment while filming "It Ends With Us."
8 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Eat pistachios, use a weighted backpack, sleep in on the weekends plus 14 more health tips that we learned and loved this year
This year was full of great health tips. Here's the wellness advice we're taking with us into 2025.
11 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Football: The top-25 league winners who helped bring home championships in 2024
Scott Pianowski reveals the top-25 rostered players of championship-winning Yahoo Fantasy Public League teams.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 31, 2024: Rates decrease across the board
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Interest rates for house purchases are down today, so it could be a good time to buy. Lock in your rate today.
5 min read - OpinionYahoo Finance
Why Trumpers are tripping over immigration
Immigration is supposed to be one of Trump's strong suits, yet his own supporters are now bickering over it.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
What is a good CD rate in 2025?
Currently, a good CD rate is one that exceeds the national average. However, rates can fluctuate over time. Here’s how to ensure you’re getting the best rate possible.
5 min read - EntertainmentUncrowned
The 2024 Crownies: Promo of the Year, Swerve, Gimmick, Most Improved and many more wrestling awards
The Uncrowned crew gathers together to hand out some (figurative) hardware for some of the under-appreciated wrestling categories.
11 min read - SportsUncrowned
WWE Raw results and highlights (Dec. 30): CM Punk, Seth Rollins deliver the goods in final Raw before Netflix
After 1,203 episodes, "WWE Raw" signed off on the USA Network for the final time before the show shifts to Netflix.
7 min read - USYahoo News
Northern lights to ring in 2025? Look to the skies in these 18 states on New Year's Eve.
Here's where you may see aurora borealis from the geomagnetic storm forecast for Dec. 31.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
How this Notre Dame team could finally end program's painful 31-year major bowl losing skid
Notre Dame has struggled to keep up with the upper crust of college football in recent years. This year, it's trying to prove that's changed.
9 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Nordstrom has 2,500+ sweaters on sale — here are 8 to shop now and wear forever
Brave the winter chill in style by stocking up on these cozy, classics — all look rich but all are under $80.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks slide as Wall Street's year of 20% gains ends on a quiet note
US stocks slipped Tuesday, continuing an uncharacteristic limp to the finish after a roaring year of trading.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Football: Week 18 half-PPR rankings
The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 18 of the 2024 season.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
10 stocks retail investors craved in 2024
It has been another great year for retail investors.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
40 simple life hacks to try in 2025
Consider these life hacks an easy way to upgrade your 2025.
6 min read - CelebrityThe Hollywood Reporter
Roy Wood Jr. Turns Down Andy Cohen’s Tequila Shot During CNN’s New Year’s Eve Special: “The Last Black Man to Drink on This Network Got Fired”
Cohen and Anderson Cooper returned to co-host CNN‘s 'New Year’s Eve Live' this year.
2 min read - USCNN Business
A ‘Ladies’ Night’ lawsuit sent a family-owned restaurant out of business. It’s more common than you’d think
The owner of the California restaurant Lima said it hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women.
3 min read - SportsLonghorns Wire
REPORT: Quinn Ewers receives massive $6 million dollar transfer offer
Texas senior quarterback Quinn Ewers is was reportedly offered nearly $6 million dollars to remain in College Football and enter the NCAA transfer portal according to Pete Nakos of On3 Sports
1 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Megadonor To Democrats Has Surprise 2-Word Description Of Donald Trump
John Morgan said the president-elect has tapped into one key thing.
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Warren Buffett tells people to buy an S&P 500 index fund. A celebrity tech investor says they face a 'rude awakening.'
Stocks like Tesla and Nvidia now make up a huge chunk of the S&P 500's total value, exposing investors to heavy losses if they tumble.
3 min read - CelebrityLife & Style
Kristin Cavallari Dating Retired Athlete After Mark Estes Split: ‘I’m a F–King WAG’
Kristin Cavallari revealed she is back in a new man’s arms and is dating a retired athlete three months after her split from ex-boyfriend Mark Estes. “I’m kind of dating someone else now,” the Hills alum, 37, revealed to Bunnie XO during the Monday, December 30, episode of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast. “I’m not gonna...
3 min read - SportsUSA TODAY Sports
Bowl game schedule today: Breaking down the five college football bowl matchups on Dec. 31
The last day of the year is reserved for college football. And that's what we have Tuesday. Five major matchups are on tap, including a playoff game
6 min read - CelebrityPureWow
Kensington Palace Just Posted an Ethereal Photo of Kate Middleton & a Very Personal Video of Prince William
December has been one for the royal books. I'm talking Kate Middleton and Prince William releasing their Christmas card, Will (once again) skipping a certain holiday tradition and the palace dropping a surprise interview with the future monarch. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. In an effort to remind us of just how busy the Wales fam has been, Kensington Palace has released its December Rewind, a social media review of the past month. Here are a few of the highlights from their Instagram
1 min read - USAssociated Press
Michigan couple die days apart after separate accidents between Christmas and New Year's Day
A suburban Detroit husband and wife have died days apart after separate accidents between Christmas and New Year's Day. Scott Levitan, 66, was removed from life-support at a hospital Tuesday afternoon after falling through the ice while fishing on a small lake north of Detroit on Thursday, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. About 24 hours after that mishap, Mary Lou Levitan, also 66, was killed in a traffic accident.
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