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The United States Navy just took another major step forward on its path to pair unmanned aircraft with piloted planes. Lockheed Martin

US Navy, partners soar ahead in CCA drone development

Walmart says it is ready for the holiday season. The largest retailer in the nation released its third-quarter earnings report. Getty Images

Walmart says holiday momentum fueled by higher-income shoppers

As Congress gets ready to swear-in its first openly trans member, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a transgender bathroom ban. AP Images

Republican introduces transgender bathroom ban for Capitol Hill

A judge in Wyoming has ruled that two laws making up the state’s abortion ban violate the state's constitution. AP Images

Wyoming state abortion ban struck down as unconstitutional

A Donald Trump staffer is predicting election officials in Pennsylvania will face jail time over a vote recount. Getty Images

Trump staffer says Pa. election officials will get jail time over recount

The Food and Drug Administration is now warning consumers not to eat or serve multiple brands of bagged organic whole and baby carrots. Getty Images

Organic carrots from California company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

There's more controversy over President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz. AP Images

Lawyer details Gaetz accusations as committee mulls report release

Families of American victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel have filed a federal lawsuit against Iran and affiliated groups. Reuters

Families of US victims sue Iran over 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel

Two teachers from St. Helens High School in Oregon were charged Tuesday, Nov. 12, with sexually abusing students. St. Helens School District

Oregon school failed to report sex abuse since 2019, 2 teachers charged

President-elect Trump said he's preparing to use the military for deportations. He also used the military during his first term. Getty Images

Trump confirms he’ll use military for immigration enforcement, deportations

Rooftop solar critics in California say this renewable energy source costs ratepayers billions, while supporters argue it does the opposite. Getty Images

Solar power reportedly costs Californians billions, supporters say it saves money

The Biden administration is urging Congress to quickly pass a massive $100 billion disaster relief spending bill. Getty Images

Biden administration requests $100B for disaster relief after hurricanes

The number of homeless students in New York City hit a record high. Getty Images

A record 1 in 8 students in NYC were homeless last year: Report

President-elect Donald Trump is having second thoughts about his Treasury secretary options as insiders lobby for their choice. Getty Images

Trump’s transition team tussles over choice for top economic post

Donald Trump’s team is reportedly investigating the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal in Afghanistan and if military leaders could face charges. Getty Images

Trump wants charges for military leaders over Afghanistan withdrawal: Report 

Mandatory spending will make it hard for DOGE to cut the government’s budget

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned the U.S. could impose sanctions on the ICC if it issues arrest warrants against Israel. Getty Images

Thune vows sanctions if ICC targets Netanyahu, Israeli officials 

The trial of two men charged with human smuggling began Monday, stemming from the deaths of an Indian family in January 2022. AP Images

Trial begins for 2 men charged in fatal human smuggling case

.Tensions are rising in Pennsylvania's Senate race, where some Democratic election officials are defying recent court rulings Getty Images

WaPo calls Pa. Democrats’ push to count invalid ballots undemocratic

A failed turbine blade has sparked allegations of rushed production and falsified data at GE Vernova, leading to layoffs and ongoing probes. @ack4whales via X

Corners cut, data falsified at GE Vernova plant that manufactured failed turbine

Donald Trump’s team is looking to relax federal regulations for self-driving cars, a move that could reshape the transportation landscape. Tesla

Trump team seeks to ease regulations on self-driving cars

Ann Selzer, the pollster behind The Des Moines Register’s election poll that showed Trump trailing Harris in Iowa, announced her retirement. Reuters

Iowa pollster Ann Selzer retires after major miss, Trump wants investigation

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Brendan Carr as the next chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Getty Images

Trump taps longtime critic of Big Tech, Brendan Carr, to chair the FCC

A north Texas hospital is the first in the U.S. to use hologram technology to for doctors' visits. Reuters

Could holograms revolutionize health care in rural and low-income areas?