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House Expels New York Rep. George Santos. It Just the Sixth Expulsion in the Chamber’s History

By The Associated Press

House Expels New York Rep. George Santos. It Just the Sixth Expulsion in the Chamber’s History

The vote to expel was 311-114.

Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Resume After Weeklong Truce With Hamas Ends

By The Associated Press

Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Resume After Weeklong Truce With Hamas Ends

Qatar, which has served as a mediator along with Egypt, said negotiators were still trying to restart the cease-fire.

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the First Woman on the Supreme Court, Has Died at Age 93

By The Associated Press

Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the First Woman on the Supreme Court, Has Died at Age 93

O’Connor died in Phoenix, of complications related to advanced dementia and a respiratory illness, the Supreme Court said.

What’s Streaming This Weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, and Super Mario

By The Associated Press

What’s Streaming This Weekend: Indiana Jones, Paris Hilton, and Super Mario

These are among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists.

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Biden Admin Proposes Replacement of Approx 9 Million Lead Pipes Over Next 10 Years

By Morgan Duell

Biden Admin Proposes Replacement of Approx 9 Million Lead Pipes Over Next 10 Years

The Biden administration wants to get rid of almost all of the country's lead water pipes.

Today Is World AIDS Day. But One of the World’s Most Valuable Tools To Fight the Disease Is in Jeopardy.

Today Is World AIDS Day. But One of the World’s Most Valuable Tools To Fight the Disease Is in Jeopardy.

In the 20 years since it was established, PEPFAR has devoted more than $110 billion to fight HIV/AIDS and saved approx 25 million lives.

Royal Biography Seemingly Names Royal Racists, Author Denies Inclusion

By Jessica Cohen

Royal Biography Seemingly Names Royal Racists, Author Denies Inclusion

Scobie said he never submitted a book that had names in it, and he does not know how the names got added to the Dutch translation.

Detainees in El Salvador’s Gang Crackdown Cite Abuse During Months in Jail

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Detainees in El Salvador’s Gang Crackdown Cite Abuse During Months in Jail

The day he was arrested, Luis was in a government office trying to get a document attesting to his clean criminal history so he could apply for a call center job.

Belief Death Penalty Is Applied Unfairly Shows Capital Punishment’s Growing Isolation in US

By The Associated Press

Belief Death Penalty Is Applied Unfairly Shows Capital Punishment’s Growing Isolation in US

More Americans now believe the death penalty, which is undergoing a years long decline of use and support, is being administered unfairly, a finding that is adding to its growing isolation in the U.S., according to an annual report on capital punishment.

Don’t Eat Pre-Cut Cantaloupe if the Source Is Unknown, CDC Says

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Don’t Eat Pre-Cut Cantaloupe if the Source Is Unknown, CDC Says

Consumers shouldn't eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don't know the source, U.S. health officials said Thursday, as the number of illnesses and recalls tied to a deadly salmonella outbreak grows.

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WATCH: Ahed Tamimi Speaks to Reporters After Release from Israeli Prison

12/01/23

WATCH: Ahed Tamimi Speaks to Reporters After Release from Israeli Prison

'We’re stronger than the occupation and we are resilient and will continue to resist’ — Palestinian resistance icon Ahed Tamimi shared a message of hope following her release from Israeli confinement while noting that ‘the situation in the prison is very, very difficult’

WATCH: Throwback to Bernie Sanders' Condemnation of Henry Kissinger's Actions as Secretary of State

12/01/23

WATCH: Throwback to Bernie Sanders' Condemnation of Henry Kissinger's Actions as Secretary of State

'I happen to believe that Henry Kissinger was one of the most destructive secretaries of state in the modern history of this country' — Bernie Sanders did not mince his words when discussing Kissinger's legacy during a 2016 Democratic debate across from Hillary Clinton.

WATCH: Reproductive Rights Groups Use Privacy Clause to Challenge FL Abortion Ban

12/01/23

WATCH: Reproductive Rights Groups Use Privacy Clause to Challenge FL Abortion Ban

What happens in Florida, doesn’t necessarily stay in Florida — here’s how the state Supreme Court’s decision on a GOP-led abortion ban could influence the rest of the U.S.

WATCH: Why Male Bees Are Kicked Out of the Hive Before Winter

12/01/23

WATCH: Why Male Bees Are Kicked Out of the Hive Before Winter

Cue Destiny’s Child’s ‘Independent Women’ — Male bees, a.k.a. drones, really only have 1 purpose in a hive and when their job is done, they’re kicked to the curb.

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DeSantis and Newsom Lob Insults and Talk Some Policy in a Faceoff Between Two White House Aspirants

12/01/23

DeSantis and Newsom Lob Insults and Talk Some Policy in a Faceoff Between Two White House Aspirants

Newsom and DeSantis were eager to represent their parties on the national stage as they battled over the economy, pandemic restrictions and President Joe Biden’s leadership.

For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing

12/01/23

For a Male Sexual Assault Survivor, Justice Won in Court Does Not Equal Healing

Now, as much as Schultz hopes there’s a reckoning coming in gay and queer communities, too, it feels like they are the one shouldering the blame, not the attackers: for coming forward, for harming the men’s reputations.

Top World Leaders Talk of Climate Crisis at UN Summit. They Say They Must Act on Fossil Fuels, War

12/01/23

Top World Leaders Talk of Climate Crisis at UN Summit. They Say They Must Act on Fossil Fuels, War

Jordan's King Abdullah said it was impossible to separate climate change from the war in Gaza.

COP28 Has Begun — Here’s What To Expect

11/30/23

COP28 Has Begun — Here’s What To Expect

This year’s United Nations climate summit, happening in Dubai from today until December 12, has been causing controversy since it was announced.

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Says 80 Million Spotify Streams in 2023 Earned Him Enough To Buy ‘A Nice Sandwich’

11/30/23

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Says 80 Million Spotify Streams in 2023 Earned Him Enough To Buy ‘A Nice Sandwich’

Spotify has routinely received heavy criticism from artists over the miniscule royalties they receive from the platform when their song is streamed.

RNC’s Rules for the 2024 Convention Don’t Address What Would Happen if Trump Convicted

11/30/23

RNC’s Rules for the 2024 Convention Don’t Address What Would Happen if Trump Convicted

Can the party's delegates vote for a different candidate if the presumptive nominee is convicted of a felony?

Will an Earlier Oscars Broadcast Attract More Viewers? ABC Plans To Try 7 P.M. Slot

11/30/23

Will an Earlier Oscars Broadcast Attract More Viewers? ABC Plans To Try 7 P.M. Slot

The 96th Oscars will begin one hour early, with the official show starting at 7 p.m. Eastern for the first time, ABC said Thursday. The official pre-show will also begin earlier, at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Named Best Film of 2023 by New York Film Critics

11/30/23

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Named Best Film of 2023 by New York Film Critics

It's the third time that Scorsese has been given the best film award from his hometown's critics, who named 1990's “GoodFellas” their top movie, as well as 2019's “The Irishman.”

Brazilian City Enacts an Ordinance That Was Secretly Written by ChatGPT

11/30/23

Brazilian City Enacts an Ordinance That Was Secretly Written by ChatGPT

City lawmakers in Brazil have enacted what appears to be the nation’s first legislation written entirely by artificial intelligence — even if they didn't know it at the time.

GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses To Resign

11/30/23

GOP Rep. George Santos Refuses To Resign

A defiant Rep. George Santos warned on Thursday that his expulsion from Congress before being convicted in a court of law would establish a precedent that “is going to be the undoing of a lot of members of this body.”

A Magazine Turned Kissinger’s Obit Into a Book and Waited To Release It Until He Died

11/30/23

A Magazine Turned Kissinger’s Obit Into a Book and Waited To Release It Until He Died

‘One obituary was never going to be enough, so we wrote a book and... waited.’ the socialist-leaning magazine posted on X, announcing the book’s publication.

Shane McGowan, Writer of Christmas Classic ‘Fairytale of New York,’ Passes at 65

11/30/23

Shane McGowan, Writer of Christmas Classic ‘Fairytale of New York,’ Passes at 65

MacGowan and The Pogues originally emerged from the UK's late-1970s punk scene.

Scathing Obituaries Of Henry Kissinger Don’t Mince Words About His Bloody Legacy

11/30/23

Scathing Obituaries Of Henry Kissinger Don’t Mince Words About His Bloody Legacy

‘Notorious war criminal.’

South Koreans Want Their Own Nukes. That Could Roil One of the World’s Most Dangerous Regions

11/30/23

South Koreans Want Their Own Nukes. That Could Roil One of the World’s Most Dangerous Regions

Dozens of South Korean and U.S. combat engineers build a pontoon bridge to ferry tanks and armored vehicles across the water, all within easy range of North Korean artillery.

Daryl Hall Accuses John Oates of ‘Ultimate Partnership Betrayal’ in Plan To Sell Stake in Business

11/30/23

Daryl Hall Accuses John Oates of ‘Ultimate Partnership Betrayal’ in Plan To Sell Stake in Business

Daryl Hall has accused his longtime music partner John Oates of committing the “ultimate partnership betrayal” by planning to sell his share of the Hall & Oates duo's joint venture without the other's permission, Hall said in a court declaration supporting his lawsuit to keep the transaction paused.

Iconic Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center Illuminated in Midst of Pro-Palestinian Protest

11/30/23

Iconic Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center Illuminated in Midst of Pro-Palestinian Protest

The iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was lit by more than 50,000 multicolored lights Wednesday night as crowds massed in New York City for the holiday tradition.

UN Weather Agency Says 2023 Is the Hottest Year on Record, Warns of Further Climate Extremes Ahead

11/30/23

UN Weather Agency Says 2023 Is the Hottest Year on Record, Warns of Further Climate Extremes Ahead

The World Meteorological Organization warned that the average temperature for the year is up some 1.4 degrees Celsius (2.5 degrees Fahrenheit) from pre-industrial times.

Pressure Builds To Eliminate Fossil Fuel Use As Oil Executive, Under Fire, Takes Over Climate Talks

11/30/23

Pressure Builds To Eliminate Fossil Fuel Use As Oil Executive, Under Fire, Takes Over Climate Talks

The climate talks newly installed boss began on the hot seat and not just because the planet keeps smashing heat records this year.