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Pregnant Texas woman asks a court to let her have an abortion under exceptions to state's ban

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A pregnant Texas woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis asked a court Tuesday to let her have an abortion, bringing what her attorneys say is the first lawsuit of its kind in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year.

Vice President Harris breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes, casts her 32nd

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris broke a nearly 200-year-old record for casting the most tiebreaking votes in the Senate when she voted Tuesday to advance the confirmation of a new federal judge in Washington, D.C.

Man believed to have fired shots before a Virginia house exploded died in the blast, police say

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The owner of a Virginia house that exploded as police tried to execute a search warrant is believed to have died in the blast, officials said Tuesday, as details emerged about numerous grievances he expressed against neighbors and others on social media and in lawsuits.

2023 holiday shipping deadlines for sending gifts and cards

December is already here, and the holidays are fast approaching. Don’t let the season catch you off guard. Here are the 2023 holiday shipping deadlines you need to know.

Texas high school sends Black student back to in-school suspension over his locs hairstyle

A Texas high school sent a Black student back to in-school suspension Tuesday for refusing to change his hairstyle, renewing a monthslong standoff over a dress code policy the teen's family calls discriminatory.

Taco Bell brings back its Double Decker Taco

Taco Bell’s Double Decker Taco is returning to menus nationwide, the fast-food company announced Tuesday. Taco Bell customers can now purchase the fan-favorite menu item for $2.99.

Shohei Ohtani met with the Dodgers in LA for 2-3 hours, manager Dave Roberts says

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani met with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few days ago at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday at the winter meetings.

Around the world

Woman killed in shark attack while swimming with 5-year-old daughter

A Mexican woman died after she was severely bitten in the leg by a shark in the Pacific Ocean off the beach town of Melaque, authorities said Sunday.

Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2, official says

PARIS (AP) — French police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.

Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba, AP source says

MIAMI (AP) — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, The Associated Press has learned.

At least 85 civilians killed by a Nigerian army drone attack, in the latest such deadly mistake

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 85 civilians were killed when an army drone attack erroneously targeted a religious gathering in northwest Nigeria, officials confirmed Tuesday, as the president ordered a probe into the latest in a series of such deadly mistakes in Nigeria’s conflict zones.

US says Russia rejected a deal to free Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan

The U.S. on Tuesday said Russia rejected a "significant proposal" that would have freed two detained Americans, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in recent weeks the U.S.

Peruvian constitutional court orders release of former President Alberto Fujimori

Peru’s constitutional court has ordered an immediate humanitarian release for imprisoned former President Alberto Fujimori.

Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico after Treasury launches a new fentanyl trafficking strike force

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading to Mexico this week to promote her agency's new strike force to help combat illicit fentanyl trafficking as the U.S. and China step up efforts to stop the movement of the powerful opioid and drug-making materials into the United States.

Technology

Bitcoin has surpassed $41,000 for the first time since April 2022. What's behind the price surge?

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is once again having a moment. On Monday, the world's largest cryptocurrency soared past $41,000 for the first time in over a year and a half — and marking a 150% rise so far this year.

X says Walmart pulled ads in October, weeks before Media Matters hate speech report and Musk rant

Walmart is the latest company to publicly join the growing flock of major advertisers to pull spending from X, Elon Musk’s beleaguered social media company, amid concerns about hate speech — as well as reaching a sizeable audience on the platform.

South Korea launches its first spy satellite after rival North Korea does the same

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — South Korea launched its first military spy satellite into space Friday, a little over a week after North Korea claimed to put its own spy satellite into orbit for the first time as tensions rise between the rivals.

Dying lake could be the site of California's next ‘gold’ rush

The Salton Sea, once a resort destination, could be the site of California's next gold rush – this time for lithium.

Bringing the data processing unit (DPU) revolution to your data center

The data processing unit, or DPU, is a new class of programmable processor that enables servers to more efficiently move data, freeing up valuable CPU cycles and allowing services to be statefully embedded in the data center network.

11 ways to reduce your IT costs now

IT leaders have always needed to exercise fiscal responsibility while meeting business demands for technology. But as digital transformation efforts have intensified in recent years, CIOs have had fewer opportunities to pause and reevaluate IT’s financial situation.

Cyber rotation program aims to boost skills, retention of federal employees

In the hopes of boosting employee retention, the Office of Personnel Management launched a new platform for agencies to advertise openings in a cyber workforce rotation program.

Sports News

Moose on the Loose: Back to Zach?

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- There is not a team in the NFL begging for this season to be over more than the Jets. As the latest story came out, quarterback Zach Wilson was reluctant to start once again after we all watched the ineptitude of Tim Boyle and Trevor Siemian the past two weeks.

Utah to play Northwestern in Las Vegas Bowl

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - The Utes football team is headed back to Vegas this bowl season Utah will face off against Northwestern in the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium December 23rd on ABC4.

GJ, Central and Fruita all grab wins at Warrior Challenge Day 1

It was an action-packed day of hoops on the first day of the high school basketball season for Grand Valley teams at the annual Warrior Challenge.

Utah State to play Georgia State in Potato Bowl

LOGAN, Utah (ABC4 Sports) - The Utah State football team won't have to travel too far to play its bowl game this year. The Aggies will take on Georgia State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in Boise on December 23rd at 3:30 p.m. Both teams finished the regular seasons with 6-6 records.

Renderings show vision for USF on-campus football stadium

USF trustees on Tuesday were given a look at new renderings for the football stadium the school plans to build on campus.

DIRECTV Holiday Bowl: Watch Louisville vs USC live from Petco Park

The DIRECTV Holiday Bowl matchup between Louisville and the University of Southern California will be broadcast live on FOX from Petco Park in this holiday season followed by a fireworks display across downtown San Diego.

Chicago Fire FC promotes interim coach Frank Klopas to head role

CHICAGO — Chicago Fire FC have promoted interim head coach Frank Klopas into the full-time role. Klopas was named interim coach after Ezra Hendrickson was fired in May. The Greece native immigrated to Chicago with his family when he was eight years old.

Politics News

Florida Democrats slam DeSantis plan to cut over 1,000 state jobs

A multi-billion-dollar budget surplus touted by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may not be enough to save a thousand state workers' livelihoods from the chopping block.

Comer: Docs show Biden received payments from Hunter's business

This comes as GOP leadership moves forward on formally authorizing an impeachment inquiry into the president.

Fetterman says he sent 'ethically-challenged' Menendez a Cameo video from Santos

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) on Monday said he sent "ethically challenged" Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) a Cameo video from former Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who was expelled from Congress last week.

Texas Legislature adjourns fourth special session — leaving vouchers, school safety and elections bills unfinished

The latest casualties were Senate Bill 5, which would spend $800 million on school safety measures through 2025, and Senate Bill 6, which would change the timeline of a trial after an election contest is filed by a citizen or group.

Prosecutors cite Trump's history of false election claims as evidence of motive

Prosecutors want to use evidence of former President Trump's baseless statements about election fraud and his embrace of rioters on Jan. 6, 2021, to bolster the election interference case against him.

Biden to supporters: 'If Trump wasn't running, I'm not sure I'd be running'

President Biden told supporters he's not sure if he would be seeking a second term in the White House in 2024 if former President Donald Trump wasn't trying to win back his old job

Gov. Hochul hints at special election after George Santos expelled from Congress

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Gov. Kathy Hochul has 10 days to declare a special election after former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) was expelled from Congress on Friday. "I am prepared to undertake the solemn responsibility of filling the vacancy in New York’s 3rd District by scheduling a special election.