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US officials think Gaza ground operation could end by January as Biden admin privately warns Israel about its tactics

December 5, 2023 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, MJ Lee, Alex Marquardt and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — US officials expect the current phase of Israel’s ground invasion of Gaza targeting the southern end of the strip to last several weeks before Israel transitions, possibly by January, to a lower-intensity, hyper-localized strategy that narrowly targets specific Hamas militants and leaders,

77-year-old injured after plane makes hard landing near Kalaeloa Airport

December 5, 2023 3:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Naktin Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — An investigation is underway after a single-engine plane experienced mechanical issues before landing in Kalaeloa. The FAA says the single-engine Diamond D-A-40 landed around 12:45 on Monday afternoon. Two people were on board — both survived. The plane landed in a dirt

The United States “made a new and significant proposal” to Russia to secure the release of detained Americans Paul Whelan (left) and Evan Gershkovich.

US proposal to Russia to free Whelan and Gershkovich included swapping a number of suspected Russian spies, sources say

December 5, 2023 3:05 PM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration offered to trade a large number of Russian nationals detained on espionage charges abroad in exchange for the release of Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich from Russia, two people familiar with the matter told CNN on Tuesday. State Department spokesperson

Patrick Mahomes headlines list of nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award

December 5, 2023 3:01 PM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Two-time league MVP Patrick Mahomes headlines the list of 32 players chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each of the teams nominated one player for the prestigious honor named for the late Payton, a Hall of Fame running back for the

Man featured in ‘S-Town’ podcast is dead after standoff with police

December 5, 2023 2:58 PM CNN

WVTM By Tina Burnside, CNN (CNN) — Authorities are investigating the fatal police shooting of an Alabama man who was featured in the popular podcast series “S-Town.” Tyler Goodson, 32, was shot and killed following a standoff with police at his Woodstock home on Sunday, according to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Sen. Scott joins DeSantis in calling for resignation of state GOP chair amid rape investigation

December 5, 2023 2:54 PM Associated Press

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican Party of Florida chairman is facing mounting pressure to resign as police investigate a rape allegation. Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott joins Gov. Ron DeSantis in saying Christian Ziegler should step down rather than be a distraction during an important election year. Sarasota police

Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60B deal to acquire a Texas oil company

December 5, 2023 2:54 PM Associated Press

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Security filings show the Federal Trade Commission is investigating ExxonMobil’s $60 billion deal to acquire a Texas oil company, potentially one the largest energy industry mergers in two decades. The request for additional information on Exxon’s proposed acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources is a step the agency

St. Louis man suffers serious injuries in Phelps County crash

December 5, 2023 2:50 PM Ryan Shiner

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 29-year-old St. Louis man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on Highway 8 in Phelps, about four miles south of St. James, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2005 Ford Focus was heading southbound on Highway 8, the report

US officials want ships to anchor farther from California undersea pipelines, citing 2021 oil spill

December 5, 2023 2:50 PM Associated Press

By AMY TAXIN Associated Press HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Federal investigators have concluded that a 2021 rupture of an undersea oil pipeline off the Southern California coast was likely caused by the proximity of anchored shipping vessels. The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday voted to recommend that authorities increase the safety margin between

St. Louis prosecutor who replaced progressive says he’s ‘enforcing the laws’ in first 6 months

December 5, 2023 2:48 PM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Prosecution of violent crime in St. Louis is up sharply since a new circuit attorney was appointed in May to replace an embattled progressive prosecutor, according to information released Tuesday. Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore says his office has prosecuted 45% more cases than in the same

St. Louis prosecutor who replaced progressive says he’s ‘enforcing the laws’ in first 6 months

December 5, 2023 2:48 PM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Prosecution of violent crime in St. Louis is up sharply since a new circuit attorney was appointed in May to replace an embattled progressive prosecutor, according to information released Tuesday. Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore says his office has prosecuted 45% more cases than in the same

Judge chastises Rudy Giuliani for failing to appear at hearing ahead of defamation damages trial

December 5, 2023 2:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge chastised Rudy Giuliani on Tuesday for failing to attend a hearing to prepare for his defamation damages trial next week. Despite being directed by the court to attend the hearing, Giuliani did not show up. His attorney Joe Sibley told Judge Beryl Howell it was his

House Speaker Johnson wants to blur January 6 footage to protect Capitol rioters

December 5, 2023 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand and Haley Talbot, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that before publicly releasing footage of the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, the faces of the mob will be blurred to protect them from the Justice Department. The Louisiana Republican said during a news conference that he wants

Harvard, Penn and MIT presidents face grilling by Congress over antisemitism

December 5, 2023 2:36 PM CNN

CNN By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are facing questions from Congress Tuesday about their responses to alleged incidents of antisemitism on their campuses in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. “Today, each of you will have a chance to

Blinken anuncia una nueva política de restricción de visados dirigida a extremistas israelíes y palestinos en la Ribera Occidental

December 5, 2023 2:34 PM CNN Newsource

Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — El secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Antony Blinken, anunció este martes una nueva política para impedir que colonos israelíes extremistas responsables de la violencia en la Ribera Occidental entren en Estados Unidos. “Hoy, el Departamento de Estado aplica una nueva política de restricción de visados dirigida a las personas

CRIME Woman sentenced to 3 years in prison for throwing puppy from car during police chase

December 5, 2023 2:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Web Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A woman accused of throwing her puppy out of a stolen car going 60 mph was sentenced to a three years stayed in prison. Raylean Gurneau was convicted in August of felony overwork/mistreatment of animals and placing a fake 911 call. Ramsey

Cougar spotted on video roaming through Minneapolis neighborhood

December 5, 2023 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

By BERET LEONE Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (WCCO) — A home surveillance camera spotted a wild cat roaming through a Minneapolis neighborhood Monday. The animal, believed to be a cougar, was seen walking past two garages in the Lowry Hill neighborhood. Kristi, a resident, shared the video with WCCO. Cougars

Hunter shoots another hunter in Westmoreland County

December 5, 2023 2:27 PM CNN Newsource

By MADELINE BARTOS Click here for updates on this story SOUTH HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — An investigation is underway after a hunter shot another hunter in Westmoreland County, the Game Commission said. Around 5 p.m. Friday near State Hill Road in South Huntingdon Township, a hunter using a high-powered rifle from several hundred years away

Steelers Nation helps fan find missing Terrible Towel made in honor of late fiancé

December 5, 2023 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

By CHRISTOPHER DEROSE Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPDATE: Morgan Koester’s special Terrible Towel has been found. A man from Ohio at Sunday’s game found the towel and plans to return it to Koester before Thursday’s game. The original story is below. At the Steelers game on Sunday at Acrisure

Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says

December 5, 2023 2:21 PM Associated Press

By TERESA WALKER AP Sports Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings. The two-way star is expected to command a record contract of $500 million-plus on the free agent market coming off his

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