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Wagner owner Prigozhin says his forces in Ukraine have driven into the Russian city of Rostov facing no resistance

Wagner owner Prigozhin says his forces in Ukraine have driven into the Russian city of Rostov facing no resistance

Garland denies allegations that DOJ interfered in Hunter Biden investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland has denied claims from two whistleblowers who allege that the Justice Department interfered in the tax investigation into Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden. Catherine Herridge has the details.

Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Known as ‘Mr. Titanic,’ Dies at 77

One of five people killed in the Titan submersible implosion, he died near the Titanic wreckage that he had visited dozens of times.

Georgia congressman wants to block U.S. agency from slowing boats to protect endangered whales

A Georgia congressman moved Friday to stop a federal agency from imposing new speed restrictions on boats and ships in order to protect critically endangered whales.

Police in California aren't immune from certain misconduct lawsuits, high court rules

The Supreme Court of California has ruled that police are not immune from civil lawsuits for misconduct that happens while they investigate crimes

Georgia congressman proposes bill to halt stricter speed restrictions aimed at protecting endangered whales

A Georgia congressman proposed a bill on Friday that would prohibit the use of federal funds to implement stricter speed limits for boats and ships along the U.S. east coast.

In This Election, Some Candidates Lost Before a Single Vote Was Cast

Guatemala’s first round of elections on Sunday is as much about who’s not on the ballot as who is, after courts barred leading candidates from running.

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Guatemala Votes for President, but Candidates Are Excluded

Guatemala’s first round of elections on Sunday is as much about who’s not on the ballot as who is, after courts barred leading candidates from running.

Russian Generals Accuse Mercenary Leader of Trying to Mount a Coup

Russia sent armored vehicles into the streets of Moscow and a city near Ukraine. Russia’s main security agency urged Wagner mercenaries to detain their leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, after he accused Russian forces of attacking them.

Wagner Group chief accuses Russian army of attacking Wagner forces

Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the violent Wagner Group, a private mercenary unit which has been fighting on behalf of Putin, on Friday accused the Russian army of launching attacks on Wagner forces, which are made up of fellow Russians. Ian Lee has the latest.

How NATO Blends Aircraft From 25 Nations

The alliance’s “Air Defender” exercises, the largest in its history, have focused on communications, particularly on synchronizing multiple encryption systems.

Small village mourns generation lost in Greece migrant boat tragedy

The men from the village of Bandli, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, were among hundreds who paid smugglers for a chance at a better life, but ended up sinking just 50 miles from Greece.

Chinese steel mill explosion kills 4 and injures 5

A Chinese city government announced Friday that an explosion at a steel mill has killed four people and left five others hospitalized with injuries. The incident occurred Thursday morning.

U.S. launches prosecutions of Chinese companies on charges of trafficking fentanyl ingredients

The U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges on Friday against four Chinese companies and eight individuals for allegedly trafficking the chemicals used to make the highly addictive painkiller fentanyl in the United States and Mexico.

Technology

Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signals

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G service next month

Ina Garten’s Facebook hacked — to post Olive Garden recipe

"I knew something was up. It was all good post though. Once I saw that profile pic changed to pie I'm like dam they got her," one chef wrote on Facebook.

Hundreds attend church service generated by ChatGPT

The ChatGPT chatbot, personified by an avatar of a bearded Black man on a huge screen above the altar, then began preaching to the more than 300 people who had shown up on Friday morning for an experimental Lutheran church service almost entirely generated by AI.

Prince Harry wanted to interview Trump and Putin about childhood trauma for Spotify podcast: report

Prince Harry had the curious idea of engaging Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Mark Zuckerberg in podcast conversations about their personal histories.

Apple's VR headset could change everything, again

Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference kicks off today in Cupertino and anticipations are high for a new virtual reality headset from the company.

What is text to image? AI like DALL-E and Midjourney create detailed imagery in seconds with a user prompts

Text to image AI makes artwork in seconds. There is tons of free software available, as well as some with subscriptions that can be used to generate artwork.

'Titanic' director James Cameron says the search for the missing sub became a 'nightmarish charade'

"Titanic" director James Cameron says the search operation for a deep-sea tourist sub turned into a "nightmarish charade" that prolonged the agony of the families of the passengers.

Sports News

Ja Morant suspended for 25 games without pay, NBA announces

The suspension comes after the Memphis Grizzlies player was seen with a gun on social media twice this year.

Manfred says big Oakland turnout doesn't change 'decade worth of inaction'

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said one big turnout by Oakland Athletics fans doesn't change "a decade worth of inaction" as he defended earlier comments about the " reverse boycott " held in protest of the team's proposed move to Las Vegas.

NBA 2024 potential lottery prospects will once again take multiple paths to the league

This year's draft class showed there are several ways to get into the NBA with top picks from Europe, the G League, Overtime Elite and the college ranks

Jacey Schuler, the 2023 News-Sun Softball Player of the Year, ‘on top of her game’ for Antioch

Jacey Schuler, a Michigan State recruit, went 19-2 with a 0.80 ERA and hit .541 with nine home runs and 63 RBIs for Antioch.

Wavelight Technology Sets Runners on a World-Record Pace

Wavelights have helped runners stay on a pace to break multiple world records. They were developed by a former pacer.

NBA draft fashion statements: The good, bedazzled and sockless

Top pick Victor Wembanyama wore all green, while Scoot Henderson and Gradey Dick went the sparkly route with their NBA draft looks.

Mets expected to pursue David Stearns again this offseason after Brewers contract is up

PHILADELPHIA— They say where there’ s smoke, there’ s fire and there appears to be some smoke signals coming from Citi Field.

Politics News

Far Right Pushes a Through-the-Looking-Glass Narrative on Jan. 6

An ecosystem of true believers is promoting a tale of persecution rather than prosecution that has migrated to the heart of presidential politics.

House Freedom Caucus faces an internal purge push

At least two hardliners have discussed trying to boot members who no longer meet the group’s standards, according to three Republicans with knowledge of the talks.

Supreme Court upholds law barring encouraging illegal immigration

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a challenge to a law that forbids people from encouraging or inducing illegal immigration -- finding it is not overly broad.

White House says it is keeping families of Titanic explorers in their thoughts, prayers

The White House is offering its sympathies to the families of the five people believed dead after the sudden implosion of the Titan submersible during a dive to examine the wreckage of the Titanic.

As Biden rallies for abortion rights, conservatives a mile away are pushing a 15-week national ban

President Joe Biden is warning that Republicans seeking a nationwide ban on abortion won’t stop there

House gets bipartisan buy-in to repeal Biden's new mortgage fees

The House has advanced legislation to scrap a Biden administration rule that increased mortgage rates and fees for some home buyers with good credit while charging less for some with riskier credit ratings.

Opinion: California might have thousands of cops who are unfit to wear a badge. This is why

The state's Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training estimated that it might decertify more than 3,000 police officers yearly under a long-overdue reform.