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Confederate memorial to be removed in coming days from Arlington National Cemetery

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, part of the push to remove symbols that commemorate the Confederacy from military-related facilities, a cemetery official said Saturday.

Flying to these US cities will be a lot cheaper in 2024

After soaring airfare costs in recent years, 2024 may be kinder to travelers' wallets – especially in select U.S. cities, according to a new study.

Florida man pours eye drops on nephew's sandwich to make him 'puke his brains out,' police say

A Pinellas Park man was accused of putting eye drops in his nephew's sandwich in an attempt to make him sick.

Fire destroys Los Angeles church hours before Christmas toy drive event

A popular Los Angeles area church was destroyed by a massive fire early Sunday morning hours before a Christmas toy drive event, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The cheapest and most expensive states to get a divorce in

“Anyone living in these 10 states may want to consider making a prenuptial agreement before getting married"

Why do people have wisdom teeth?

You might know that not everyone grows all four wisdom teeth. You might also know many people get them pulled.

Christmas Scrooge: Man steals nutcrackers from North Carolina home

“At first I was assuming it was going to be teenagers or something being silly and pulling a prank,” said homeowner Cassie Albergotti.

Around the world

Pentagon: Houthis attacks in Red Sea an 'international problem'

"We'll have much more information to provide in the coming days on what this task force will look like.

US warns Houthis to cease attacks in Red Sea

WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — The United States is warning Houthi rebels to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The Yemeni rebels have launched more than 60 drones and ballistic missiles towards Israel since the beginning of the war on Oct. 7.

Top European diplomats call for Gaza cease-fire

Top European diplomats are calling for a cease-fire in Gaza as concerns continue to mount over the number of civilians killed in the conflict. U.K.

Senate Democrat says Netanyahu has been an 'exceptionally difficult partner'

Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) said Sunday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been "difficult" to work with as the U.S. pushes for a two-state solution to end the Israel-Hamas war.

Pope Francis' 87th birthday closes out a big year of efforts to reform the church, cement his legacy

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis turned 87 on Sunday, closing out a year that saw big milestones in his efforts to reform the Catholic Church as well as health scares that raise questions about his future as pope.

Russia and Ukraine launch numerous drone attacks targeting a Russian air base and Black Sea coast

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine reportedly launched mass drone attacks at each other’s territories for a second straight day Sunday, one of which apparently targeted a Russian military airport.

Biden honors late Kuwait leader for commitment to ‘greater peace and stability’

President Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden released a statement Saturday to honor Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, who died at the age of 86. “Sheikh Nawaf was a valued partner and true friend of the United States throughout his decades of service,” Biden said in a statement.

Technology

Prince Harry wins phone hacking case: What to know about bombshell ruling

Prince Harry won his phone hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) Friday, a landmark. decision when it comes to the history of the tabloid press in Britain.

Rocket Lab launches a Japanese satellite from the space company's complex in New Zealand

California-based Rocket Lab has launched a Japanese satellite from the space company's complex on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula.

New EU rules mean every tech firm will want to impress Mother Earth

While it will be affected, Apple might mind less than others that the European Union has agreed to new rules to regulate corporate supply chains — in part, because the company is already moving in a similar direction.

OMB tells agencies to target the use of special salary rate

Multiple sources tell Federal News Network the Office of Management and Budget told agencies to target specific job classifications like cyber or data scientists or certain grade levels for increased salaries.

Federal jury decides Google’s Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers

Epic Games, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game, filed a lawsuit against Google three years ago, alleging that the internet powerhouse has been abusing its power to shield its Play Store from competition in order to protect a gold mine that makes billions of dollars annually.

Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Teen usage of social media hasn’t dropped much, despite rising concerns about its effects on the mental health of adolescents, a survey from the Pew Research Institute found.

Apple to address security vulnerability with new iOS setting

A new iOS setting designed to address security vulnerabilities has been rolled out to beta testers as of Tuesday.

Sports News

Jazz win streak ends at Sacramento, 125-104

SACRAMENTO (ABC4 Sports) - Keegan Murray made 12 3-pointers, two shy of the NBA record, and scored a career-high 47 points in the Sacramento Kings' 125-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, ending Utah's 2-game winning streak.

Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA

(KRON) -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended "indefinitely" by the NBA, the league announced Wednesday evening. Effectively immediately, the decision to suspend him was due to "Green's repeated history of unsportsmanlike conduct.

Athlete of the Week: Don Bosco senior point guard Dylan Harper

RAMSEY, N.J. (PIX11) -- Now it's time for what we like to call New York's Very Own, PIX11 Sports' Perry Sook, which features one of the best and brightest of our local high school athletes.

Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar injured in fall

"We are all deeply appreciative of all the support for Kareem, especially from the Los Angeles Fire Department who assisted Kareem on site and the amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of Kareem now," Deborah Morales shared on Abdul-Jabbar's X account.

Former administrator pleads guilty to defrauding over $22 million from Jacksonville Jaguars

A Ponte Vedra Beach man pleaded guilty after the Justice Department said he embezzled around $22 million from his Jacksonville employer.

Reports: Tampa Bay Rays trade pitcher Tyler Glasnow, outfielder to Dodgers

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The Tampa Bay Rays have traded pitcher Tyler Glasnow to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports. The Rays are also sending outfielder Manuel Margot to the Dodgers, ESPN's Jeff Passan said.

Chargers fire coach Brandon Staley, GM Tom Telesco

(KTLA) -- The Los Angeles Chargers on Friday made a move many had seen coming for much of this season: head coach Brandon Staley was fired. The Chargers suffered a humiliating 63-21 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, the latest in a string of painful losses.

Politics News

Ex-ICE chief Thomas Homan eyes ‘historic’ deportation if Trump's re-elected: ‘No one’s off the table’

A former top Trump immigration official is eyeing an expansive deportation push if the former president is re-elected in 2024, promising "no-one is off the table.

Michigan appeals court rules Trump can stay on 2024 primary ballot

The Michigan Court of Appeals decided Thursday that former President Trump can remain on the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot, blocking a series of challenges to his candidacy related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Want to be a poll worker for the Presidential Primary Election? Here's how

The County of San Diego says poll workers are needed for for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election.

Sacramento city councilman allegedly threatened employees, issued already-voided paychecks

Sacramento City Councilman Sean Loloee could face over 100 years in prison and millions of dollars in fines if found guilty on federal charges that center mostly around the hiring and intimidation of employees at the Sacramento-area grocery stores he owns.

Judge pauses Trump's Jan. 6 case amid appeal to toss it

A federal judge agreed Wednesday to pause proceedings in former President Trump’s election interference case while he appeals a decision rejecting his efforts to toss the case.

House formally approves Biden impeachment inquiry

The House GOP on Wednesday formalized its impeachment inquiry into President Biden with a House vote, a step Republicans hope will add legal weight to their demands as the probe moves into a more aggressive end stage.

Behind the data: A look at Minnesota counties that profited from tax forfeited properties

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this summer that counties can no longer profit from the sale of tax-forfeited properties. We analyzed data from the state’s most populous counties and found local governments pocketed millions.