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Midday rundown: COVID-19 origins, Russian prisoner swaps
The 10 year anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre; roadway dangers; and more Russian prisoner swaps. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown, aimed straight down the middle, for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. GOP requests 40 officials to testify on COVID-19 origins GOP leaders in the house are doing the groundwork preparing for the… -
Morning rundown: Deadly weather sweeping U.S.; 7th Fed rate hike
Deadly weather is still on the move; the Fed plans another rake hike; a new report reveals details on on long COVID deaths; and the USPS honors a late congressman. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Mother, son die in tornado, storm still moving “I just heard a… -
Midday rundown: FTX CEO testifies, EU’s first green tariff
New FTX CEO testifies before Congress; EU imposes first green tariff on goods; and a vaccine combo that lowers cancer risk. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown, aimed straight down the middle, for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. FTX CEO testimony “The FTX group’s collapse appears to stem from absolute concentration of control in… -
Morning rundown: FTX founder arrested; BTS member joins military
Authorities arrest FTX founder in the Bahamas; a BTS member enters the military; and blizzards spread across the U.S. This is your morning rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. FTX founder arrested, new CEO to testify today “I didn’t knowingly commit fraud, I don’t think I committed fraud, I didn’t want any of this to… -
Midday rundown: Electric batteries boosted, Golden Globe nominations
Biden boosts electric battery production; More Oath Keepers go on trial; and nods to Hollywood’s hottest. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown, aimed down the middle, for Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Biden to fund domestic EV battery production A government loan of $2.5 billion will be going to General Motors and LG Energy… -
Morning rundown: Griner update; Lockerbie bombing suspect in custody; storm warning
We have an update on Brittney Griner since her return to the U.S. three days ago; a bombing suspect finally in custody; and a winter storm warning. These stories and more highlight your morning rundown for Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Update on Griner return, Whelan detainment “She’s at SA getting appropriate mental and physical healthcare… -
Midday rundown: Putin talks prisoner swaps, Amazon accused of stealing
Putin talks prisoner swaps; Amazon accused of stealing; exploding air bags and backyard unicorns. This is your midday rundown, aimed down the middle, for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Putin: Future prisoner swaps possible Putin has told reporters more future prisoner swaps are possible. As the U.S. welcomes WNBA star Brittney Griner back to American soil… -
Morning rundown: Griner back in U.S.; Musk releases ‘Twitter files’
Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil; Musk releases the next round of his “Twitter-Files”; and the U.S. is monitoring China’s space debris. This is your morning rundown, aimed down the middle, for Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Brittney Griner flight lands in San Antonio Brittney Griner landed in San Antonio Friday morning. She is expected… -
Midday rundown: Griner’s release, TikTok bans and Qatar cats
The latest on Brittney Griner’s release from Russian prison; more TikTok bans surface and crazy cats of Qatar take center stage. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. Brittney Griner free after U.S. – Russia prisoner swap “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home after… -
Breaking: Brittney Griner released from Russian detention
Breaking news this morning as WNBA star Brittney Griner is now free and coming home to America. She is being released from a Russian penal colony where she otherwise would’ve served nearly a decade of hard labor. The U.S. and Russia came to a deal after months of negotiation. The U.S. will release Russian arms… -
Morning Rundown: Putin hints of long war; Title 42 expiring
Title 42 is expiring; Iran executes a protester; Putin dangles bombs; and “Wordle” tops Google searches. These stories and more highlight the morning update for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. Biden administration appeals end to title 42 Last month, a judge ruled Title 42 would have to be lifted on Dec. 21, calling the COVID-era border… -
House voting on COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Biden ending big cat ownership
The end to the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate; Oregon gun law on pause; L.A. bans styrofoam; and Biden puts a ban on big cats. Straight Arrow News has these stories and more in the Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 midday update. End to military vaccine mandate added to defense bill A new defense bill would require the Pentagon… -
Warnock holds on to Senate seat; Trump organization guilty
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock wins his Senate runoff election; Trump organization found guilty; airlines pay for pollution; and San Francisco calls off its killer robots. These stories and more highlight the morning update for Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. Raphael Warnock retains Georgia Senate seat Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in the…
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