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• Justice Department unseals multi-state indictments against Tren de Aragua leaders for violent crimes - Trump administration launches major crackdown on Venezuelan Tren de Aragua cartel with terrorism indictments against more than 70 gang members across multiple states.
• NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, family believed dead in Statesville plane crash - Highway Patrol said they believe that NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his immediate family were killed when his private jet crashed Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport. They cannot confirm as of Thursday afternoon due to the extent of th
• Nike tops earnings estimates as rising North America sales help to offset China weakness - Nike posted fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street's expectations as CEO Elliott Hill tries to turn around the company.
• Trump administration, Congress move to cut off transgender care for children - U.S. officials are proposing new restrictions that would effective ban gender-affirming care for minors.
• Kennedy Center Board Moves to Rename It the Trump-Kennedy Center - The performing arts center is by law designated the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and it has been generally understood that the power to change the center’s name lies with Congress.
• Moderate Democrats push back as progressives move to oust Jeffries, Clark over Trump strategy - House Democrats face internal tensions as progressives challenge Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark, while moderates warn against divisive primaries threatening victory.
• DC dinner turns chaotic as CODEPINK activists corner Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: 'Blood on your hands' - CODEPINK protesters interrupted Scott Bessent’s dinner in Washington, accusing him of economic war crimes tied to U.S. sanctions. The secretary pushed back.
• Worried About Health Insurance Costs? There May Be Cheaper Options — But With Trade-Offs - Consumers may have to make sacrifices on healthcare coverage — but it comes at a cost.
• Scandal leaves International Criminal Court grasping for legitimacy amid probe of Israel - ICC prosecutor Karim Khan faces explosive sexual assault allegations while pursuing Israeli arrest warrants, raising questions about institutional credibility.
• 201 House Democrats vote against blocking Medicaid dollars for kids' transgender surgeries - House Democrats largely oppose bill banning Medicaid funding for transgender treatments for minors, with only four crossing party lines in the 215-201 vote.
• Trump signs executive order reclassifying cannabis, opening door to broader weed access - President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III substance with looser restrictions.
• Rain holds back the holiday fun; Elf Night delayed due to weather - "Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and a whole host of elves will make an appearance at Dorothy B. Oven Park's annual Elf Night on Monday, Dec. 22 from 5:30-8 p.m.," city staff wrote as part of a press release
• Joy Behar demands invoking 25th Amendment against Trump over mocking plaques under Biden, Obama portraits - Joy Behar called for the 25th Amendment to be used against President Donald Trump on "The View" over his new White House plaques targeting former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
• NYC rabbi urges Mayor-elect Mamdani to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase in wake of Sydney attack - Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urged New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" following the deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney, Australia.
• Two arrested in Monroe for stealing used cooking oil from businesses - Two men were arrested in Monroe for allegedly stealing used cooking oil from local businesses, which has become increasingly lucrative due to its value in biodiesel production.
• Trump to hand out $2.6B in ‘warrior dividends’ — and the surprising pot he’s pulling the money from - President Donald Trump announces housing supplement for 1.4 million military members funded by the "big beautiful bill," crediting tariffs for generating revenue.
• It’s Time to Kick Trump, 79, Out of the White House—and Into a Padded Cell - President Donald Trump had a manic episode on national television Wednesday night during which he projectile vomited lies at a national audience. As the spectacle progressed, his volume grew louder, his speed grew faster, and his falsehoods
• GOP lawmaker vows to give parents more power as schools 'blatantly' violate students' rights - A new GOP-led bill would give parents more power to fight schools when they are denied access to classroom materials related to sexuality and gender that their kids are being taught.
• Person of interest identified in Brown University shooting, sources say - A person of interest has been identified in the shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, multiple sources told CBS News.
• China warns of rising war risk after historic US arms sale to Taiwan - China warns massive $11.1 billion U.S. weapons sale to Taiwan could spark war, calling the island a 'powder keg' amid rising tensions.
• Greg Biffle's Friend Says NASCAR Champion, Wife and Kids Were on Plane That Crashed with Multiple Fatalities - The FAA confirmed to PEOPLE that a plane crashed around 10:20 a.m. on Dec. 18
• Mom praises House for passing key immigration bill, bashes Crockett for dismissing daughter's murder - House passes Kayla Hamilton Act targeting immigration screening after 20-year-old's murder by MS-13 gang member. The bill heads to the Senate.
• NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family killed in plane crash - Biffle was named one of the 75 greatest drivers in 2023
• Tren de Aragua gang leader charged with racketeering conspiracy and cocaine trafficking under Trump crackdown - Federal authorities indict Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua, on terrorism and drug trafficking charges.
• Romanian court sentences US rapper Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession - American rapper Wiz Khalifa was sentenced by a court in Romania on Thursday to nine months in jail for drug possession, more than a year after he took part in a music festival in the Eastern European country. Khalifa was stopped by Romania
• Cheap Trick defends Trump-hosted Kennedy Center performance as a tribute to KISS - Cheap Trick addressed its performance at President Donald Trump's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, stating the band performed as a tribute to KISS.
• Trust these numbers? Economists see a lot of flaws in delayed CPI report showing downward inflation - Thursday saw the release of a much lighter-than-expected inflation report for November, and economists are already questioning its significance.
• Oversight Dems drop Epstein images a day before Trump admin's release - Democrats continue releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, with 68 new photos from the disgraced financier's estate.
• Federal watchdog urges White men to report possible workplace discrimination; Vance boosts message - Vice President JD Vance highlighted a post in which EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas delivered a message to White men who face possible workplace discrimination.
• Congress abandons healthcare negotiations, will let ACA subsidies expire - Lawmakers will go on holiday recess having failed to avoid a sudden rise in healthcare premiums
• Tua Tagovailoa reacts to Dolphins benching for Quinn Ewers: 'I’m disappointed' - Tua Tagovailoa was demoted to third-string quarterback, as the Miami Dolphins want to get a look at Quinn Ewers in the remaining three games of the season.
• Local school’s entry named ‘fan favorite’ of PennDOT’s Paint the Plow contest - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the regional winners of its Paint the Plow contest.
• Sherrone Moore 'had long history of domestic violence' against Michigan staffer, attorney alleges - Court documents reveal new allegations against former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, including domestic violence history in ongoing scandal.
• Plane owned by former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle crashes in North Carolina - The plane departed Statesville Regional Airport and crashed while attempting to land a short time later. It is unclear who was on the plane.
• Democratic National Committee flip flops, pulls plug on its 2024 election ‘autopsy' - The Democratic National Committee decides not to make public its report analyzing its 2024 election failures
• Board votes Kennedy Center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' Leavitt says - White House Board votes Kennedy Center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' Leavitt says By Ashley Carnahan Fox News Published D
• Improve your music streaming quality in minutes - Unlock richer audio from your streaming apps with simple tweaks to volume normalization, equalizer settings, and quality preferences for cleaner sound.
• Friday could be a wild day of trading on Wall Street. Here's why - December options expirations are typically the biggest of the year, but this one eclipses all prior records, Goldman said.
• Piers Morgan confronts Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories in tense interview - Piers Morgan confronts Candace Owens about profiting from Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories, comparing her to Alex Jones during a tense interview.
• NFT and crypto scams: What is a rug pull? - Spokeo reports on crypto rug pulls, highlighting the scams where fraudsters collect funds and disappear, leaving investors with worthless tokens.
• Piers Morgan confronts Candace Owens over Charlie Kirk conspiracy theories in tense interview - Piers Morgan confronts Candace Owens about profiting from Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories, comparing her to Alex Jones during a tense interview.
• Man jailed for 'frankly appalling' driving - John McElvaney reached 65mph in a 30mph while fleeing from police, a court hears.
• Ukraine-US fund approves investment policies as it eyes first projects in 2026 - KYIV, Dec 18 () - The Ukraine-U. reconstruction fund, established as part of the minerals deal ​the two countries signed in April, on ‌Thursday approved its asset policies and is poised to begin reviewing ‌its first investment opportunities
• Multiple fatalities reported after plane crashes at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina - The airport reported that there had been an "aircraft incident" at around 10 a.m. local time Thursday morning.
• Russians facing Roblox ban question censorship of popular games - STORY: A ban on U.S. gaming platform Roblox here in Russia has fueled debate among some children and their parents about censorship and the utility of bans in a world where players can bypass limits with a few clicks.Polina Gerina is a 14-y
• Plane Owned By NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle Crashes in North Carolina - The Cessna C550, registered to former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, crashed while trying to attempt a landing at North Carolina's Statesville Regional Airport.
• Haitian men charged with $7 million fraud scheme in Massachusetts - Federal authorities in Massachusetts charged two Haitian men with running a $7 million SNAP fraud scheme using multiple storefronts in the state.
• Kenya's environment court to consider a claim that a lux safari camp was harming wildebeests routes - Kenya's environment court said Thursday it will consider a case challenging the operations of a luxury safari camp in the Maasai Mara reserve amid claims it was infringing on the annual wildebeest migration corridor. The court dismissed th
• Plane crashes, catches fire at North Carolina airport; FAA probe underway - Cessna C550 crashes during landing at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina Thursday morning. FAA and NTSB launch investigation into the incident.
• Bill Ackman's Next Berkshire? Inside His $1B Bet on Howard Hughes and Vantage Insurance - Ackman doubles down on his vision to turn Howard Hughes into a Buffett-style holding empire--with insurance at the core.