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• 911 calls from deadly Texas Hill Country flood reveal heartbreaking pleas - Newly released 911 calls from the deadly Texas Hill Country flood reveal desperate pleas for help as the waters rose, killing over 130 people.
• Afrikaner Access Soars Amid Trump’s Policy Shift - The white descendants of Europeans who colonized the country are getting greater access to American officials this year, both in Washington and in Pretoria.
• Jo Ann Boyce, Clinton 12 member and civil rights trailblazer, dies at 84 - Jo Ann Boyce, a member of the Clinton 12, has died at 84. She later moved to Los Angeles, became a pediatric nurse and spent her final years sharing her story nationally.
• BROADCAST BIAS: Networks blast Trump ‘tirade’ but not $1B Somali scam rocking Minnesota - Gov. Tim Walz faces little media scrutiny over billion-dollar welfare fraud in Minnesota as broadcast networks downplay massive Somali charity scheme.
• Is The Y Chromosome Vanishing? A New Sex Gene May Be The Future of Men - Big changes are coming.
• Wounded National Guardsman beginning to 'look more like himself,' remains in acute care: West Virginia gov - West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey provides health update regarding National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe after he was shot on Nov. 26 in Washington, D.C.
• One Step From Citizenship, Some Find It Alludes Their Grasp - Sweeping immigration changes by the Trump administration have resulted in the cancellation of naturalization ceremonies, the last step in the process of becoming a citizen.
• Exclusive-Pilots' union blocks Allegiant Air bid to get US residency for foreign hires​ - NEW YORK, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Allegiant Air's pilots' union is blocking the airline's attempt to secure permanent residency for dozens of foreign pilots from Chile, Australia and Singapore, leaving
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Hollywood star power rapidly fading 5 years after royal break: experts - From Netflix backlash to charity resignations, royal experts argue that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle struggle to maintain relevance as their star power dims in California.
• The Supreme Court Is Failing at Its Most Important Job - Until the court imposes limits, the administration will keep acting as if there are none.
• Sweet Season - Rejoice: NYT Cooking’s holiday cookie extravaganza has returned.
• Peloton Instructor Jess King Admits ‘It’s Silly’ to Set Fitness Goals Around the Holidays, but Still Shares Her Easiest Tips (Exclusive) - The 40-year-old fitness instructor and mother of two knows life can get busy during the holidays
• Alaska Natives defy Democrats, champion push to revive Arctic drilling that Biden shut down - Senate passes resolution overturning Biden administration rule that blocked Arctic drilling in Alaska, despite Democratic claims it would damage ecosystem.
• Alarm grows in Europe over what is seen as Trump's 'betrayal' of Ukraine - European governments are fearful that Washington is laying the groundwork for an ultimatum to Kyiv on Moscow's terms.
• Fresh Trump-linked case puts Boasberg back in GOP crosshairs - Former federal judges tell Fox News Digital the D.C. court uses a randomized assignment system — countering GOP claims that Boasberg is repeatedly and deliberately given Trump-linked cases.
• Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan - Russian forces have advanced on several fronts recently. President Vladimir V. Putin signaled after talks with U.S. officials that he was not budging from demands.
• State-level AI rules survive — for now — as Senate sinks moratorium despite White House pressure - The zombie issue of a federal AI moratorium, for now, was put to bed in the National Defense Authorization Act, a key win for a handful of Senate Republicans.
• With elections following deadly fire, Hong Kong moves to stifle dissent - The suppression campaign shows how the Hong Kong government is using Beijing’s playbook to respond to crises that could mobilize large groups of aggrieved people.
• Democrats reveal whether they believe US citizens or drug boat traffickers are more important - Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill were asked whether they believe U.S. citizen victims or drug traffickers were more important to them..
• Biden says 'we're the United States of Amerigotit' in latest gaffe at DC conference - Former President Joe Biden made a gaffe in saying "United States of Amerigotit" during an LGBTQ+ conference speech in which he urged leaders to continue fighting for equality.
• Detained illegal immigrants will face $5K 'apprehension fee': Border Patrol chief - The Trump administration announced a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants age 14 and older as part of comprehensive new border enforcement measures.
• Which Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Are Billionaires Buying the Most? - Two AI stocks especially stand out.
• Survivors of the Deadly Hong Kong Fire Are in Limbo - Hong Kong, with some of the world’s highest housing costs and inequality, must now figure out how to help thousands of residents who lost friends, family and homes.
• DHS fires back after Dem lawmaker claims she was 'pushed aside and pepper sprayed' during ICE raid - DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin fires back at Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva’s claim that she was pepper-sprayed during an immigration raid near a Tucson restaurant.
• Texas AG Paxton sues EPIC City developers after probe finds alleged fraud, misleading Muslim-only marketing - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the developers behind the proposed 400-acre EPIC City, alleging illegal securities sales, misleading marketing and payouts.
• Tim Walz slams Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community 'garbage': 'Unprecedented' - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz slams President Donald Trump for calling the state's Somali community "garbage," saying such remarks are unprecedented for a president.
• Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is. - Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.
• Biden Slams Republicans for Using L.G.B.T.Q. Identity as ‘Political Football’ - The former president defended his support for transgender rights, a stance that has provoked second-guessing among some Democrats.
• ICE operation in Minneapolis arrests seven 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens - Federal immigration officials target 'worst of the worst' criminals in Minneapolis as Trump administration ramps up deportation efforts nationwide.
• FAA investigates airlines for potential flight cut compliance violations during government shutdown - The FAA is launching an investigation into airline protocol during the shutdown, threatening $75,000 fines per violation and giving carriers 30 days to prove compliance.
• NFL cites player safety in plan to bring every stadium’s playing surface up to enhanced standards - The NFL unveiled strict new field standards, requiring all stadiums to meet lab-approved benchmarks in about three years amid efforts to prevent injuries.
• Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition - Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has turned to crypto kings, movie stars and an oil heir, among others, to help reach his $4 million goal to fund his transition and Jan. 1 inauguration.
• Democrats press for expanding inquiry into Caribbean boat strike - Republican leaders have neither ruled out nor committed to launching a fuller investigation after revelations that U.S. forces killed two survivors of the attack.
• Trump signs off on nationwide vaccine schedule review as CDC withdraws infant Hep B guidance: 'Fast track' - President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social on Friday he signed a memorandum to review the 72-vaccine schedule required for all American children from infancy onward.
• Trump, Sheinbaum extend mutual invitations for visits after Washington meeting - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and President Trump had a "cordial" meeting in Washington that ended with both leaders extending invitations to visit each other's country.
• Canadian politician arrested after claiming threatening voicemail was AI - Ontario councilor Corinna Traill faces criminal charges for allegedly threatening to kill a former mayoral candidate and assault his wife in a disturbing voicemail.
• 88-year-old Army veteran working at grocery store receives over $1.7M in donations after viral video - An 88-year-old Army veteran Edmund Bambas working at Meijer supermarket in Michigan receives over $1.7 million in GoFundMe donations after his story goes viral online.
• ICE arrests Azerbaijan national with multiple criminal convictions including animal cruelty, arson - ICE arrests illegal immigrant from Azerbaijan with multiple convictions including animal cruelty and drug crimes. Suspect remains in federal custody.
• CNN's Jake Tapper issues correction after calling DC pipe bomb suspect a 'White man' - CNN anchor Jake Tapper issued a mea culpa after he wrongly referred to D.C. pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. as a "30-year-old White man" following his arrest.
• Netflix Changes Course Again With Warner Bros. Deal - The streaming giant has changed its strategy many times over the years. But the decision to get deeply into theatrical releases may be the most startling yet.
• Transgender comedian faces backlash for mocking Payton McNabb's brain injury caused by male volleyball player - Riley Gaines and other women's sports activists criticized transgender comedian Stacy Cay for mocking Payton McNabb's volleyball-related brain injury.
• Rev. Franklin Graham delivers Kentucky flood survivors new homes for Christmas: ‘We can finally breathe’ - Franklin Graham's Samaritan's Purse dedicates 18 new homes to Kentucky flood survivors just in time for Christmas, bringing tears of joy to families who once lost everything.
• Frank O. Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Is Dead at 96 - He burst onto the scene with an attention-getting renovation of his Southern California home before going on to design some of the world’s most recognizable buildings.
• Which Saves You More Money: Smart Thermostat Or Smart Space Heater? - Today's heating options may be clever, but one is definitely smarter for your wallet. Here, we break down which smart product is better and why.
• Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Will Be Worth More Than Palantir in 2026 - Palantir stock has gained more than 2,000% since the AI revolution kicked off three years ago.
• 18-year-old accused of setting man's pants on fire on subway to face federal charges - The victim was sleeping at the time and was taken to the hospital to treat significant burn injuries.
• Lost pooch swept out to sea rescued off California coast after dramatic search, use of proven technology - Sadie, a missing black Labrador retriever-mix with an AirTag on her collar, was tracked to a beach and swept into the ocean before being rescued by San Diego lifeguards offshore.
• Where to see holiday lights this festive season in Lane County - Readers sent us their holiday light displays for The Register-Guard's annual holiday lights map.
• Wild scene as protesters trap federal agents in taco shop parking lot, multiple arrests made - Protesters swarm Tucson restaurant, lock ICE agents inside during raid. SWAT team deploys flash bangs as demonstrators chant outside Taco Giro.
• Iran's famed singer Googoosh recalls family, exile and life in the spotlight - For Googoosh, Iran's most-famous singer, life always has been balancing act of one kind or another. It began as a child, performing with her acrobat father who balanced her on a chair atop another chair resting only on his chin. Then late