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Tom Cruise receives Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award
Nearly 40 years after he first starred as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the film “Top Gun,” the U.S. Navy awarded actor Tom Cruise with its top civilian honor on Tuesday. U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presented the Distinguished Public Service Award to Cruise during a ceremony in London for his contributions to the Navy… -
Luigi Mangione charged with first-degree murder as an act of terrorism
A Manhattan grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione for first-degree murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg called the attack “a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder intended to cause shock and intimidation.” The indictment listed 11 charges, including two counts of second-degree murder and multiple… -
Congress unveils stopgap bill to avert shutdown
Congressional leaders unveil a stopgap bill to fund the government until March. And a mega-merger between Nissan and Honda might be revving up. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. Congressional leaders unveil stopgap government funding bill With just days left to prevent a shutdown, Congress unveiled a stopgap… -
2 Iranians charged in connection with drone strike that killed 3 US soldiers
Two Iranian men, one of whom is a dual-American citizen, were charged in connection with a deadly drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan earlier this year. FBI specialists analyzed the drone used in the attack and were able to trace its navigation system to an Iranian company operated by one of the… -
Trump meets with TikTok CEO as app faces US ban
President-elect Donald Trump met with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on Monday, Dec. 16, at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to multiple reports. The meeting came as the popular social media platform faces a ban in the U.S. Earlier this year, in a show of bipartisan support, Congress passed a measure that would ban TikTok in… -
Explosion kills top Russian general in Moscow: Officials
A top Russian general was killed in a blast in Moscow, according to officials. And police identify the suspect in a deadly school shooting in Wisconsin. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Officials say explosion kills Russian general in Moscow Russian officials said an explosion near an apartment… -
You better watch out: 1 in 4 parents use threat of no Santa to make kids behave
Many children, old and young, know the song: “You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town.” At this time of year, many parents turn to the threat of finding a lump of coal in their stocking on Christmas morning to keep… -
Russian tanker breaks apart in storm, spills fuel in Black Sea
A Russian tanker carrying more than 4,300 tons of oil split apart during a severe storm in the Black Sea on Sunday, spilling an undetermined amount of its cargo near the Kerch Strait off the coast of Crimea. Officials said they are assessing the potential environmental impact. The tanker, identified as the Volgoneft 212, split… -
‘Stay engaged’: Biden touts Democratic unity at DNC holiday event
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed Democratic lawmakers at a holiday reception in Washington on Sunday, Dec. 15, reflecting on the administration’s achievements and urging continued political involvement. The two thanked party members for their involvement in Harris’ presidential campaign effort and Biden’s presidency over the past four years. Biden highlighted legislation passed… -
ABC to pay $15M, apologize in Trump defamation suit settlement
ABC News and its top political host, George Stephanopoulos, reached a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation suit. Details of the settlement were released Saturday, Dec. 14. The lawsuit pertained to comments Stephanopoulos repeatedly made on his Sunday show “This Week” about the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit, in which Stephanopoulos said Trump was “found liable for rape. Last year,… -
Lawmakers demand answers as drone sightings grow in NJ, NY
Calls are growing for Homeland Security to take more action in identifying the drones reported night after night in New Jersey and New York. And ABC News has reached a multi-million-dollar settlement over comments its top political host made about President-elect Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.… -
YouTube TV monthly cost to increase by 14% at start of new year
The new year will bring new price hikes for YouTube TV customers. Starting on Jan. 13, the video platform will increase the monthly subscription cost by 14%, from $72.99 to $82.99 per month. The company attributed the price hike to the rising cost of content. It sent an e-mail to subscribers saying it does not… -
Duke lacrosse accuser now admits she lied about rape claim
Nearly 20 years after she accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in a case that garnered national attention, the accuser has now changed her story. She now admits she lied. Crystal Mangum, who is currently serving prison time for murder, confessed to making up the rape claim this week in an interview at…