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• Officials enlist unexpected ally in battle against ginormous snake taking over US region: 'They would never believe me' - "If there is one, sure to be more."
• Border czar Tom Homan fires back at CNN host in defense of ICE tactics: 'They've been shot at' - White House border czar Tom Homan told CNN's Dana Bash on Sunday that ICE officers are receiving death threats every day while defending their arrest tactics.
• Asia-Pacific markets set for mostly higher open as investors look toward China trade data - Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly higher on Monday as investors look toward trade data coming out of China later in the day.
• Corvette raffle at Erie Catholic church went awry. Refunds are coming - St. Jude Church is accepting refund applications to repay those who participated in 2024 raffle that led DA to investigate priest over rigging claims.
• Canadian airline to start cancelling flights ahead of planned strike - Air Transat is beginning to cancel flights after its pilots union said it will strike if a contract deal is not reached by Wednesday.
• Here are the 2 big things we're watching in the stock market in the week ahead - We're in the final stretch of 2025 and entering a deciding week on Wall Street.
• Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE - New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video to social media on Sunday explaining immigrants' right to refuse to speak to or comply with agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, days after federal agents carried out
• Over 200,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire risks - The power banks retailed for about $18 and were sold on Amazon in 2021 and 2022
• Trump adds his birthday as free national park day while axing MLK Day and Juneteenth - Trump administration removes MLK Day and Juneteenth from national parks free entry days while adding president's birthday to the calendar, sparking criticism.
• Dayton Public Schools board member, restaurant owner dies - A member of the Dayton Public Schools Board of Education and local restaurant owner has died.
• How To Use LiDAR On Your iPhone (And Why You Should) - iPhones have a sensor that doesn't get used a lot but can actually be really helpful for various tasks. Here's how to use your iPhone's LiDAR sensor.
• Bills rally with 21 points in 4th quarter to defeat Bengals in snowy Buffalo - The Bills staged an incredible comeback from a 10-point deficit to beat the Bengals, 39-34, in a thrilling Josh Allen vs Joe Burrow showdown at snowy Highmark Stadium.
• Romance rumors swirl around Jaxson Dart as model appears at Giants' game vs Patriots - New York Giants rising rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's dating life was thrust into the national spotlight as he's been linked to a model and ring girl.
• Chechen leader threatens Zelenskyy amid drone strike, echoes alleged assassination plot - Ukrainian drone strikes building 830 meters from Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s residence in Grozny, prompting threats that mirror 2022 Chechen infiltration attempt on Kyiv leaders.
• Tyler Shough's two touchdown runs lift Saints over Bucs amid tight NFC South race - Saints' Tyler Shough ran for the game-winning touchdown to beat the Buccaneers, 24-20, shaking up a tight NFC South race with the Panthers tied with Tampa Bay for the division lead.
• Why Diesel Fuel Is More Expensive Than Gas In The US But Not In Europe - Diesel fuel is more expensive than gasoline in the U.S., but for a few reasons, European countries usually have gasoline fuel at higher prices than diesel.
• Cuellar claims he was indicted by Biden's DOJ because of his opposition to open border policies - During an interview on "Sunday Morning Futures," Rep. Henry Cuellar claimed the Biden administration's DOJ weaponized bribery charges against him due to his criticism of open borders.
• Ilhan Omar says she's frustrated since Somalis are also victims in 'Feeding Our Future' scam - Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., suggested that people were forgetting Somalis had also been victimized in the "Feeding Our Future" fraud scam, saying she was upset about the scheme.
• White House reignites Sabrina Carpenter feud with arresting PSA - The White House escalated a feud with Sabrina Carpenter by dubbing over her "Saturday Night Live" clip for ICE video in continued conflict with the "Manchild" singer.
• Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey - A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, temporarily barring prosecutors from using evidence they had relied on when they initially secured criminal
• As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks - The commander of sea-drone operations for Ukraine’s military intelligence agency says more complex strikes against Russian forces are expected next year, after Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet succeeded in curbing the movements of Russia’s once-domina
• Immigration Agents Target Family of Deported College Student - The family of Any Lucía Belloza López said agents appeared at their home in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. Their daughter, 19, was deported to Honduras during a surprise trip home for Thanksgiving.
• Child deaths under 5 believed to be rising for first time in decades - Cuts to development aid from several countries is a key factor, researchers said.
• Trump Set to Host the Kennedy Center Honors - Past presidents have attended the marquee event, but on Sunday Mr. Trump will be the first to host it, putting his cultural takeover of Washington in sharp relief.
• Treasury Secretary Bessent says he has divested his soybean farm - WASHINGTON, Dec 7 (Reuters) - U.S.
• ‘Extreme’ hazing allegations force fraternity suspension, investigation at major US university - Multiple reports of 'extreme' hazing prompt CU Boulder to suspend fraternity chapter. The university urges students to report concerns to campus officials.
• ‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies - Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.
• How one Japanese vessel spectacularly failed at Pearl Harbor - Even before the first Japanese bomb fell, the HA-19 and four other Type A midget submarines were meant to deal the first blow to the “sleeping giant."
• Nigeria secures release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Catholic school after weeks in captivity - Nigeria secured the release of 100 abducted schoolchildren from Niger state after month-long ordeal, amid ongoing persecution concerns against Christians.
• Bessent says U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth, sees 'very strong' holiday season - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy will end the year on strong footing and said the president was disappointed in economic coverage in the media.
• Jim Clyburn: 'Michelle Obama is absolutely correct' that America is not ready for a woman president - Still, the South Carolina Democrat said he hopes women continue to run for higher office.
• A line in the sand moment for Europe and the U.S. - The release of the U.S. National Security Strategy landed like a grenade in Brussels, underscoring the depth of ideological vehemence within the White House.
• Colts' Daniel Jones slams helmet in frustration as he suffers gruesome Achilles injury - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones left Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he suffered an Achilles injury. Jones was making a case for an MVP award.
• Trump goes to bat for Roger Clemens' Hall of Fame candidacy ahead of committee vote - President Donald Trump expressed his support for Roger Clemens' Hall of Fame candidacy on Sunday, hours before the Era Committee would vote on it.
• MS NOW host calls massive Minnesota fraud scheme 'isolated' in interview with MN attorney general - MS NOW host Jackie Alemany called the massive Minnesota fraud scheme "isolated" during an interview with the state's attorney general, Keith Ellison.
• Tom Cotton calls on Washington Post to apologize to Hegseth, Bradley for 'slander' - Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., told "Meet the Press" that The Washington Post should offer an apology to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Adm. Mitch Bradley.
• Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony marks 84 years since attack - Pearl Harbor's 84th anniversary ceremony marks historic milestone as no survivors attend for first time, with only 12 of original troops still alive today.
• ICE arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal record during first nine months of Trump’s presidency, records show - The data shows how arrests haven’t always matched with administration’s vow to go after the worst of the worst and violent criminals
• Big 12 fines schools for opting out of bowl games - The Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas State Wildcats were fined $500,000 each on Sunday for deciding to opt out of bowl games after finishing with at least six wins.
• Hamline University student brags on video that he celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination - Hamline University student caught on video defending Charlie Kirk's assassination, saying 'I'm just glad Charlie Kirk got shot' on campus.
• Billionaire Jamie Dimon Smacks Down Trump Goon: ‘Grow Up’ - The CEO of JPMorgan Chase has taken the head of Donald Trump’s media company to task for claiming the lender “debanked” the firm under political pressure from the Joe Biden administration. “People have to grow up here, okay, and stop making
• Superpower Competition: The Missing Chapter in Trump’s Security Strategy - President Trump is shifting from discussion of the long-lasting competition among the world’s biggest economies and nuclear powers.
• These 5 Trucks Had The Best Resale Value In 2025 - If you're in the market for a new truck, it's important to take depreciation into consideration. These are the trucks that hold their value the best.
• Newsom team torched for image posted in response to mocking of gov's 'testicle-crushing' sitting pose - California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office responds to viral mocking with exaggerated photo after his awkward pose at summit sparks social media frenzy.
• College Football Playoff committee sparks frenzied debate as Notre Dame kept out of final field - The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were left out of the College Football Playoff as the committee revealed the final bracket on Sunday. Miami and Alabama got in.
• Harvard professor leaves US after arrest with pellet gun near synagogue, said he was hunting rats - A Harvard visiting law professor from Brazil who told police he was shooting at rats when he fired a pellet gun near a synagogue during Yom Kippur has left the United States after his visa was revoked, federal officials and his lawyer confi
• Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Mexico's Michoacán state - The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacán over the weekend has risen to five, the Attorney General’s Office said Sunday. The blast happened at midday in the center of th
• Bessent Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning - The Treasury Secretary said on Sunday he recently shed his holdings to comply with his federal ethics agreement.
• Justin Bieber threatens to put Apple employees in 'rear-naked choke hold' over popular iPhone function mishap - Justin Bieber threatens Apple employees over iPhone dictation feature that keeps interrupting his music, posting Instagram rant about the function.
• This Nebraska Prison Rehabilitated Inmates. Until ICE Paid to Fill It With Immigrants. - Over two decades, a minimum-security prison aimed at helping inmates prepare to leave prison was a point of civic pride. Now, state officials have converted it to ICE detention.