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A senior diplomat in the US Embassy in Finland says he’s the victim of whistleblower retaliation by the State Department. AP Images

Whistleblower: State Dept retaliating over Havana Syndrome op-ed, report

A Nebraska judge ruled that a voter-approved ballot measure could move forward after state leaders challenged it in court. AP Images

Nebraska judge rules medical marijuana ballot initiatives are valid

Top Harris campaign officials spoke out in their first sit-down interview since the election during a podcast on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Getty Images

Harris staffers’ tell-all podcast: Details beyond media headlines

President-elect Donald Trump cabinet choice for trade, Jamieson Greer, will play a crucial role in Trump's second administration. Getty Images

Trump taps Jamieson Greer for USTR to push ambitious tariff policies

The U.S. is reportedly pushing Ukraine to boost its number of draft eligible men in order for the country to fight off Russian forces. Getty Images

US pushing Ukraine to draft younger troops, increase manpower: Report

A Canadian group that helps women get the abortion pill in countries with restrictions says it has seen a surge in requests from the U.S. Getty Images

US requests for abortion pill access surge at Canadian nonprofit

The Treasury Department issued sanctions against a Mexican drug cartel for their role in illegal red snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Getty Images

US Treasury sanctions Mexican drug cartel for illegal red snapper fishing

Local law enforcement agencies are preparing to expand a program allowing collaboration with ICE to deport criminal undocumented immigrants. AP Images

Local law enforcement prepare to expand partnership with ICE before Trump return

Maine became the latest state to sue major oil companies over climate change, alleging they deceived the public. Getty Images

Maine becomes latest state to sue oil companies over climate change

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a bill that would strip powers from Gov.-elect Josh Stein and other Democrats in statewide offices. Getty Images

NC Gov. Cooper vetoes bill weakening Dems, providing disaster aid

A U.S. judge ruled Thursday, Nov. 20, that the emerald should be returned to Brazil after a long and heated journey. LA Sheriff's Department

‘Cursed’ smuggled emerald to return to Brazil, US judge rules

Texas is offering more land to the incoming Trump administration to help build facilities for mass deportations. Getty Images

Texas offers more land for deportation facilities to Trump administration

US B-52 bombers conduct training mission over Finland, simulating air-to-ground drops alongside Finnish and Swedish fighter jets. Getty Images

US B-52 bombers join Finnish, Swedish in NATO training near Russian border

Many Americans are still carrying last year's holiday weight and they expect to gain more this year. Getty Images

1 in 4 Americans still carrying last year’s holiday weight

Airlines are raking-in billions of dollars in so-called "junk-fees," which are the extra charges on additions such as checking bags. Getty Images

Senate report criticizes airline ‘junk fees’ totaling billions of dollars

The FBI announced the arrest of a U.S. fugitive on the run for more than two decades on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Getty Images

US fugitive on the run for more than 2 decades arrested in Wales

Congress has until late December to fund the federal government as the Internal Revenue Service is running out of enforcement money. Getty Images

Treasury Department urges Congress to act and release $20B to IRS

Many people are turning to social media influencers to get their information in the digital age. Here's why that might not be a good idea. Getty Images

Most social media influencers don’t check sources before sharing info: Report

NBC and Macy's are negotiating a new contract that keep the Thanksgiving Day parade on NBC for the next decade. Reuters

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multimillion dollar deal with NBC

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it seized more than 3,000 fake electric guitars in southern California. They said the knockoffs were destined for the e-commerce market, just in time for holiday gift shopping.  AP Images

More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to proceed despite rain forecast, but strong winds may ground giant balloons. Getty Images

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to go on, rain or shine

Displaced Lebanese people are returning home amid a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. AP Images

Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah holding so far

The Honeywell 360 Display could become a modern warrior's best friend in low-light environments, looking much like gaming hardware. Honeywell

Honeywell 360: The future of wearable tech for warfighters

New proposal looks to remove two iconic towers in downtown Detroit's Renaissance Center. Getty Images

Billion-dollar proposal looks to demolish two towers in Detroit’s Renaissance Center