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Midday rundown: Ukraine pitches peace summit, Taiwan extends military service
The ringleader behind Michigan governor’s kidnapping plot is sentenced; new developments form on Ukraine-Russia peace talks; and why thousands of Washington state residents were without power on Christmas. These stories and more highlight your midday rundown, aimed straight down the middle for Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Leader behind kidnapping plot sentenced On Tuesday, the leader… -
Morning rundown: DOT investigating Southwest; dozens dead in storm
Dozens are dead in a historic New York blizzard; the U.S. government is investigating Southwest airlines over canceled flights; and China is dropping its quarantine requirement. These stories and more highlight your morning rundown, aimed straight down the middle, for Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. DOT to investigate Southwest The Department of Transportation is now looking… -
Midday rundown: Shooting in Paris, winter storm cancels 3,700+ flights
A deadly shooting in Paris killed 3, inflation has slowed and thousands of flights have been canceled thanks to the historic winter storm. These stories and more highlight Straight Arrow News’ midday rundown for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Shooting in Paris leaves three dead A shooting inside a Kurdish cultural center in Paris is being… -
Morning rundown: House voting on omnibus, historic winter storm advancing
The House plans to vote on a spending bill, North Korea has tested missiles and Facebook parent company Meta reached an expensive settlement. These stories and more headline Straight Arrow News’ Friday, Dec. 23 morning rundown. $1.7 trillion omnibus bill goes to House vote Today, the House will vote on the $1.7 trillion government spending… -
Midday rundown: Senate agrees on spending bill, Fentanyl gets deadlier
An update you need to know on the proposed spending package meant to avoid a government shutdown, and could Google search engines be a thing of the past? These stories and more highlight your midday rundown, aimed straight down the middle, for Thursday Dec. 22, 2022. $1.7 trillion spending bill gets green light Senate Majority… -
Morning rundown: Zelenskyy’s address, bomb cyclones hit US
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the American people. FTX and Alameda Research crypto execs plead guilty. Bomb cyclones sweep the Midwest. These stories and more highlight Straight Arrow News’ morning rundown for Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Zelenskyy addresses Congress, America “I hope my words of respect and gratitude resonate in each American heart. Ukraine holds… -
Midday rundown: FTX founder extradited, NFL legend Franco Harris dies
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been extradited to the United States. The Kremlin has condemned Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to Washington, D.C. Plus, a U.K. ambulance shortage and a singing toilet. These stories and more highlight Straight Arrow News’ midday rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. FTX founder extradited to U.S. FTX founder Sam… -
Morning rundown: Zelenskyy in DC; Trump’s tax returns to be released
Zelenskyy goes to Washington; Donald Trump’s tax returns released; and severe weather heading your way. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. Zelenskyy to visit Biden in Washington President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be meeting with President Joe Biden and Congress today in his first foreign trip since Russia invaded… -
Midday rundown: Wells Fargo fined, Weinstein convicted of rape
Wells Fargo fined billions; Weinstein convicted of rape; and Putin’s Christmas cheer. These stories and more highlight Straight Arrow News’ midday rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. Wells Fargo ordered to pay $3.7 billion The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Wells Fargo’s illegal activity has impacted more than 16 million customers. The bank has faced… -
Morning rundown: SCOTUS intervenes in Title 42 lift; coldest Christmas in decades
Congress has unveiled what’s inside the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package; a new cap on your kids’ medicines; and the coldest Christmas in four decades. These stories and more highlight our morning rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. SCOTUS intervenes in Title 42 lift A Supreme Court ruling late Monday will temporarily keep Title 42 in… -
Midday rundown: Griner on her release, Twitter’s suspension spree
Brittney Griner speaks on her release from Russian prison; JFK files revealed but redacted; Elon Musk’s Twitter suspension spree; Starbucks workers strike; and an officer is exposed to fentanyl; These stories and more highlight the midday rundown, aimed right down the middle, for Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Brittney Griner breaks silence Brittney Griner has taken… -
Morning rundown: Congress avoids shutdown; defense bill passes
Congress avoids a government shutdown; the military vaccine mandate gets dropped as defense bill passes; a massive winter storm surges on; and nearly half of young adults are living with their parents. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Thursday, Dec. 16, 2022. Congress averts government shutdown The Senate and the House have… -
Midday rundown: Pfizer price hike, Musk’s jet tracking account suspended
Congress is criticizing U.S. intelligence; Elon Musk suspended a Twitter account tracking his jet and Arizona faces a lawsuit over shipping containers. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. Congress: U.S. should’ve spied on China House Democrats have released a new report detailing the shortcomings of the U.S. in…