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One of the U.S.' top health panels is laying out new guidelines for less-invasive cervical cancer screenings for women.

Health panel lays out guidelines for self-administered cervical cancer screening

Soliant Health conducted a study, analyzing which cities Americans are most likely to catch a cold or the flu while on vacation.

‘America’s germ capitals’: Cities people are most likely to get sick

A California man faces federal charges for allegedly flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Man arrested after allegedly flying drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base

Consumer price inflation rose 2.7% annually in November, up from October's 2.6% rate, as the Federal Reserve weighs more rate cuts.

Inflation rate ticks up for second straight month ahead of next Fed decision

A federal judge rejected The Onion’s winning bid to buy Infowars on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Federal judge blocks sale of Infowars to The Onion

The man accused of killing a CEO in New York is fighting extradition as his bail was denied in Pennsylvania.

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in PA

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city is shutting down the Floyd Bennett Field shelter in March 2025.

NYC gears up to close 25th migrant shelter, cites lower need for care

Lawmakers are optimistic about a deal for Dreamers after the president-elect Trump said he wants them to stay.

Congress hopeful a DACA deal can be reached during Trump administration

The White House briefing room may soon look different under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Podcasters or journalists: Who will ask questions in Trump’s press briefings?

A U.S. district judge blocked a $25 billion bid by Kroger to takeover Albertsons in a victory for the Federal Trade Commission.

Kroger and Albertsons’ $25 billion mega-merger blocked by federal judge

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch lost in court trying to change the family trust to make sure his vision for Fox News stays intact.

Rupert Murdoch blocked from changing family trust to cement Fox News control

Fortnite players are getting a refund after federal regulators found that the game’s developer tricked players into spending money.

FTC issues Fortnite players refunds after being ‘tricked’ into purchases

The Senate is scheduled to be in session five days a week in 2025, uncommon for lawmakers on Capitol Hill who typically work 3 to 4 days.

Senate scheduled to work 5 days a week in 2025, a big increase in workload

What’s the word of the year for 2024? Well, as it turns out, it depends on who you’re asking.

‘Brat,’ ‘demure’ and ‘brain rot’ battle for 2024 Word of the Year

The New York attorney general’s office has rejected President-elect Trump's attempt to get rid of a penalty in his civil fraud case.

New York AG won’t drop Trump’s multi-million dollar civil fraud penalty

As Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow led his team to victory on Monday against the Cowboys, his house was broken into in Ohio.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s home burglarized during Monday football game

Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal would send $500 checks to families making up to $300,000 and $300 to individuals making up to $150,000.

NY Gov. Hochul pitches $500 inflation checks as her popularity suffers

An oil spill into the Muddy River in the Boston area has forced wildlife officials to jump into action to save dozens of oil-soaked birds.

Cleanup and wildlife rescue underway after oil spill in Boston-area river

The Daniel Penny case has sparked widespread analysis in the media, with discussions highlighting a divide over the verdict.

‘MAGA celebrates,’ ‘liberals rage’: Media coverage of Daniel Penny’s acquittal

A bill introduced in the California legislature would require social media companies to put mental health warnings on their sites.

California aims to protect kids with social media warning labels

Macy’s is facing off with an activist investor group that thinks the real estate it sits on is more valuable than the company itself.

Macy’s activist investor may be ‘most truthful’ about retailer’s future

President-elect Donald Trump and his border czar, Tom Homan, addressed “Dreamers” while discussing plans for mass deportations.

Trump, Homan discuss the fate of ‘Dreamers’

Two sets of parents in Texas filed a lawsuit against Google’s Character AI service, claiming the bots abused their children.

Parents file lawsuit after AI companion suggested their son kill them

Syria’s regime change renewed hope that Austin Tice, the American journalist captured more than 12 years ago in Syria, could be freed.

US works to find, free journalist Austin Tice after Assad regime falls in Syria