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US responds to mayday call after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack ship in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 12, 2023
The U.S. responds to another attack in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. And, one toy company announces major cuts to its workforce during the holiday season. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Houthi rebels claim responsibility for tanker attack in Red Sea Iran-backed Houthi rebels… -
Texas Supreme Court blocks woman’s abortion, mother’s life ‘not at risk’
The Texas Supreme Court is now temporarily blocking a 31-year-old woman from having an abortion. This development follows a lower court granting an emergency order that allowed her to have the abortion. Kate Cox said her baby has been diagnosed with Trisomy 18, also called Edwards’ syndrome. This genetic condition often ends in miscarriage or… -
Trump says he won’t testify again in civil fraud trial
In an unexpected announcement, former President Donald Trump said he would not be retaking the stand on Monday, Dec. 11, in his own defense in the $250 million civil fraud trial against him and his company in New York. Trump had already taken the stand last month. But as the trial nears its end, Trump… -
Penn president, Magill, resigns after antisemitism testimony
There was more fallout this weekend following the testimony of three university presidents on Capitol Hill last week over the rise of antisemitism on their campuses as the war between Israel and Hamas surpasses two months. On Saturday, Dec. 9, Liz Magill resigned as president of the University of Pennsylvania. Magill, along with Harvard President… -
Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. as funding efforts flounder: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 11, 2023
With additional funding for Ukraine in limbo, Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to meet with leaders in Washington D.C. And, amid backlash following her testimony on antisemitism on college campuses, Penn’s president resigns. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. on Tuesday Ukraine President… -
IDF posts controversial images of alleged Hamas soldiers stripped down, restrained
The Israel-Hamas war has entered its third month, and the fighting shows no sign of easing. Images and videos from Gaza are flooding social media daily, giving users insight to what is happening and also raising questions. As news of what is claimed to be a mass surrender by Hamas soldiers began to spread across… -
Judge grants emergency order allowing Texas woman to get an abortion
A Texas judge ruled in favor of a woman who says she is in need of an abortion after her fetus was diagnosed with a genetic abnormality that typically leads to a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death soon after birth. Texas law bans abortions under nearly all circumstances, bans that went back into place following the… -
House committee launches probe into universities after antisemitism hearing
The House Education Committee has launched an investigation into Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania following a hearing this week where lawmakers questioned the universities’ presidents about the rise of antisemitism on their campuses amid the war between Israel and Hamas. Members of Congress were dissatisfied with the three presidents’ responses, especially to questions… -
Hunter Biden indicted on 9 tax-related charges: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 8, 2023
Hunter Biden is indicted on nine tax-related charges as a special counsel’s investigation into the president’s son continues. And, a judge grants an emergency order allowing a pregnant woman to get an abortion in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. Based on the facts and the law,… -
Photos show Chinese warships docked at expanded naval base in Cambodia
The Chinese navy, the world’s largest by number of ships, is expanding its reach. For the first time, Chinese warships were seen docking at the Ream Naval Base in Cambodia. We and countries in the region have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency on the intent, the nature, the scope of this project. Ned… -
California law requires gender-neutral toy, baby sections in retail stores
California is looking to end what it calls the segregation of children’s toys. Major retailers will soon be legally required to provide a gender-neutral toy section. The new law instructs retail stores with 500 employees or more to rethink the way they display children’s toys. Retailers will be required to maintain a gender-neutral section or… -
US military grounds all V-22 Osprey aircraft in wake of deadly crash
In the wake of the deadly crash off the coast of Japan last week and calls from Japan’s military to halt all Osprey flights, the U.S. military has grounded its entire fleet of hybrid aircraft. The announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 6, comes just a week after eight U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command service members… -
Senate Republicans block Ukraine funding over border policy
Despite a warning from President Biden about the dire consequences in Ukraine should Congress not act, Senate Republicans on Wednesday, Dec. 6, blocked a $110 billion emergency spending bill that includes aid for Ukraine in its war with Russia, as well as funding for Israel and other international assistance, as GOP lawmakers seek changes to…