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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Republicans should not fear a government shutdown, with the deadline to pass funding approaching.

Gingrich: GOP shouldn’t fear gov’t shutdown, next election is 2 years away

The FBI says it detained a man on Tuesday connected to the suspected teenage Wisconsin shooter.

Calif. man shared planned attack with teen Wis. shooting suspect: FBI

President Joe Biden could soon block the $15 billion Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel acquisition on the grounds of national security.

Japan’s Nippon-US Steel deal on track to be axed by Biden: Report

The NYPD's highest paid employee, under investigation for massive amounts of overtime pay, is retiring early.

NYPD’s top earner, under investigation for massive overtime pay, retires early

Virginia plans to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant amid growing energy demands from data centers in the state.

World’s first nuclear fusion power plant set to be built in Virginia

American citizen admits to operating secret Chinese police station in New York

New York man pleads guilty to operating secret Chinese police station: DOJ

President Joe Biden is making a final push to ramp up U.S. climate goals to address concerns over global warming.

Biden announces new 2035 climate goals before Trump takes office

A mother and her 10-year-old daughter filed a lawsuit against McDonald's over the E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens and led to one death.

Mother, 10-year-old daughter sue McDonald’s over E. coli outbreak

The Phoenix Suns dropped prices on the most popular concession items at the Footprint Center down to $2, team owner Mat Ishbia announced.

Phoenix Suns to offer steep discount on concessions with $2 value menu

The Dow Jones' 10-day losing streak through Wednesday is the longest since 1974. On Thursday, the stock market looks to snap it.

Dow Jones snapping worst losing streak in 50 years

Paris Hilton hinted at a potential political bid after the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act passed in Congress this week.

Paris Hilton hints at potential political bid after youth welfare bill passes

China’s ambitious goal to modernize its military by 2027, as directed by President Xi Jinping, is encountering significant challenges, including widespread corruption within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a new Pentagon report. Between July and December 2023, at least 15 senior Chinese military officials and defense industry executives were removed from their positions.

Corruption scandal halts China’s military modernization: Pentagon

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic last year, according to the CDC.

US life expectancy hits highest level since COVID-19 pandemic

The DOJ is suing CVS, accusing the pharmacy chain of knowingly filling unlawful prescriptions, fueling America's opioid crisis.

DOJ accuses CVS of filling unlawful prescriptions, fueling opioid crisis

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented emergency flight restrictions across multiple New Jersey locations, prohibiting drone operations until Jan. 17, 2025 for "special security reasons." The directive bans uncrewed aircraft within a one-nautical-mile radius of designated areas and up to 400 feet in altitude, unless operators obtain special government clearance.

FAA enforces emergency drone ban across New Jersey

Wisconsin medical examiner's office identified the Abundant Life Christian School shooting victims a day after the vigil.

Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified

George Stephanopoulos signed a new deal with ABC News, securing his position as anchor of “Good Morning America.”

ABC, Stephanopoulos reach new deal days after Trump settlement

Amazon workers across the country are on strike as the final days of the holiday shopping rush begin.

Amazon workers strike as last-minute holiday shopping rush gets underway

Officials say the so-called “murder hornet” has been wiped out from the U.S. five years after being found in Washington state.

The end of the ‘murder hornets’: Officials say species eradicated in US

A new poll finds that 41% of young voters say the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was acceptable.

41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare killing ‘acceptable’: Poll

California declared a state of emergency over bird flu in dairy cattle, as Gov. Newsom signed a proclamation to enhance the state's response.

California declares state of emergency over H5N1 virus in dairy cattle

Indiana executed Joseph Corcoran overnight Wednesday. His execution is the first to occur in the state in 15 years.

Indiana executes Joseph Corcoran in state’s first death penalty in 15 years

A district court judge violated ethics rules by criticizing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for flying flags with pro-Trump associations.

Court finds judge broke ethics rules by publicly attacking Justice Alito’s ethics

Young climate activists in Montana are celebrating again, after the state's Supreme Court upheld a landmark ruling in their favor.

Montana Supreme Court upholds ruling in landmark youth climate case

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