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US in ‘ongoing negotiations’ to free hostages taken by Hamas
The United States continues to be involved in “ongoing negotiations” for the release of hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza, including several Americans, after the group’s terror attack on Israel over one month ago that killed 1,200. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan gave an update to ABC News on Sunday, Nov. 12, confirming… -
5 US Army troops killed in helicopter crash
The U.S. is mourning the loss of five Army Special Operation troops who were killed in a helicopter crash in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. According to the U.S. European Command, the five soldiers were killed when their MH-60 helicopter went down “during a routine air refueling mission as part of military training.”… -
Republican Sen. Tim Scott ends bid for president during TV interview: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 13, 2023
In a surprise announcement, Republican candidate for president, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., ends his campaign during a TV interview. And the U.S. confirms it’s in “ongoing negotiations” to free the hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., suspends campaign for… -
Media watchdog links freelance photographers to Hamas; news outlets react
Hassan Eslaiah, a freelance photographer in Gaza, is at the center of a controversial expose claiming that he potentially holds close ties with Hamas. Media watchdog group HonestReporting questioned whether the freelancer had prior knowledge of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. The group is also questioning whether the media organizations that he worked for… -
Billions in COVID fraud helped one man buy a private island
Dubbed the greatest grift in U.S. history, the exploitation of billions of dollars in federal funds earmarked for COVID relief dominated the news cycle as the pandemic dust settled. Thousands of people have since been charged with fraud related to COVID relief funding. One of those charged, Patrick Walsh, who is serving five and a… -
Female-focused site Jezebel shutting down after 16 years
The female-focused website Jezebel is shutting down after 16 years. Parent company G/O Media announced Thursday, Nov. 9, that 23 employees will be laid off as part of a broader restructuring of its digital news outlets. In a memo to staff, G/O Media’s CEO Jim Spanfeller said he made the “difficult decision” after failing to… -
Dem. Sen. Joe Manchin not seeking reelection in 2024 opening door for GOP
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced on Thursday, Nov. 9, that he will not be running for reelection in 2024; his announcement comes as Democrats scored victories in several states following election day on Tuesday, Nov. 7, but marks an opportunity for the GOP to cut into the Democrats’ slim majority in the Senate in 2024.… -
Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to elections offices: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 10, 2023
The FBI is investigating after suspicious letters, some containing fentanyl, were sent to election offices across the country. And history is made in the operating room when a man receives the world’s first whole-eye transplant. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Suspicious letters, some with fentanyl, sent to… -
GOP debate raises questions over Airbnb sharing user data with China
Foreign policy was a prominent subject during the Nov. 8 Republican presidential primary debate. The discussions ranged from the wars in Israel and Ukraine to growing threats from Iran and North Korea. However, the candidates agreed that the greatest long-term threat to America is China. When discussing TikTok — a social media app with connections… -
Biden, Trump families in spotlight as Ivanka testifies, Hunter subpoenaed
Based on polling numbers, as of Thursday, Nov. 9, the 2024 presidential election looks like it would be a rematch of 2020 between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. However, on Wednesday, Nov. 8, the focus was not on them but their family members. Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka, took the stand, testifying in… -
FDA approves new weight loss drug Zepbound
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Food and Drug Administration approved Zepbound, a new weight loss drug by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly. It’s the latest type 2 diabetes drug designed to improve blood sugar control that has been found to help with weight loss. In light of increasing rates of both obesity and overweight in… -
The big takeaways from the 3rd Republican primary presidential debate: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 9, 2023
Five Republican candidates took the stage Wednesday night, Nov. 8, making their case to be the next president in the third GOP primary debate. And Hollywood actors reach a tentative deal with the studios to put an end to the nearly four-month strike. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 9. Recapping… -
Will voting machine glitches in KY and PA add to skepticism about election integrity?
Opinions about election integrity differ greatly between Republicans and Democrats. According to an Associated Press-NORC Center poll, only 22% of Republicans trust that their votes will be tallied correctly in the 2024 election, compared to 71% of Democrats. The AP reports that Republican voters’ skepticism is connected to the controversy surrounding the 2020 election, rooted…
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