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Gallup

American Agreement on Democracy

A new Gallup survey finds broad national agreement on core democratic values like compromise, nonviolence and multiculturalism, even as Americans remain divided on issues such as the pace of cultural change and the government’s role in meeting basic needs.

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NPR

Video Sparks Trump Threat

The White House sharply criticized a video by Democratic lawmakers encouraging military officials to refuse illegal orders but simultaneously downplayed President Trump’s posts implying they should face execution, insisting he does not truly want members of Congress harmed.

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CNN

Trump's 28 Point Plan for Peace

A draft Trump administration peace plan for Ukraine would require Kyiv to concede territory to Russia and accept limits on its military in exchange for security guarantees and a potential end to the war.

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NBC News

Market Volatility on AI Fears

Stocks tumbled despite early gains as fading expectations of a December rate cut and renewed doubts about the profitability of the AI boom sent markets and cryptocurrencies sharply lower.

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USA Today

Bush Honors Cheney's Legacy

At Dick Cheney’s funeral, former President George W. Bush praised his longtime second-in-command as a loyal, steady and devoted public servant he was proud to call both vice president and friend.

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The Hill

Bondi Warned Not To "Slow Walk"

Republican senators are pressuring AG Pam Bondi to release the Epstein files quickly and in full, warning that any delay or broad withholding could trigger strong backlash and undermine Congress.

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ABC News

Mamdani and Trump To Meet Today

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Trump in the Oval Office for the first time, framing the encounter as a chance to push his affordability agenda despite Trump’s insults, threats, and sharp political clashes during the campaign.

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CBS News

Russia Targets Undersea Cables

Russia’s alleged ramp-up in hybrid warfare has put the world’s undersea cables — which carry more than 95% of global internet and communications data — at risk as NATO warns they have become a vulnerable target for sabotage and disruption.

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Associated Press

AP Uncovers Secret Surveillance

The Associated Press reveals that U.S. Border Patrol has built a secretive nationwide surveillance network that uses license plate readers and predictive algorithms to flag and detain American drivers based on their travel patterns, even far from the border.

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The Guardian

White House Prefers Paramount Deal

Oracle’s Larry Ellison, the largest shareholder of Paramount, reportedly discussed potential CNN host changes with White House officials as part of behind-the-scenes talks supporting Paramount Skydance’s bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.

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Newsweek

Nursing Excluded as Professional

The Trump administration’s Department of Education has excluded nursing from the list of “professional degrees,” limiting access to federal student loans for graduate nursing programs and sparking widespread concern over potential impacts on the U.S. healthcare workforce.

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New York Post

Stepbrother's Disturbing Obsession

Anna Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother, a suspect in her death, had an obsessive fixation on the Florida cheerleader — found dead on a cruise ship vacation at age 18 — and was once caught climbing on top of her while she slept, according to witnesses and family accounts.

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The Wall Street Journal

Rahm's Playbook for 2028

Rahm Emanuel argues that the Democratic party must move beyond “woke” messaging and craft an economic agenda centered on opportunity, responsibility, and middle-class American values to compete in the 2028 election.

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Bloomberg Law

California Lacks What Texas Had

California’s new congressional map, passed by voters to favor Democrats, faces fewer legal hurdles than Texas’ recently blocked GOP-favored map, as courts see California’s redistricting as primarily political rather than racially motivated.

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Defector

Fetterman's Book Not Selling in Hometown

John Fetterman’s memoir “Unfettered” attempts to portray his recovery and growth, but largely comes across as unengaging and self-indulgent, offering little insight beyond what the public already knows about his health struggles and Senate tenure.

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The Atlantic

Climate's Mid-Century Impact

By mid-century, climate change is likely to create “dead zones” across the United States, displacing millions, straining public services, and amplifying social and economic inequality, even as communities and activists seek to fight back.

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Axios Philadelphia

Philly Sleep Out Attracts 300+

Philadelphia’s Covenant House is hosting its first-ever Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park, where participants endure cold and minimal comforts to raise funds and awareness for the city’s thousands of unhoused youth.

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CBC

Moss Thrives in Space Conditions

Japanese researchers found that a type of moss, “Physcomitrium patens”, survived nine months outside the International Space Station and could regrow on Earth, offering insights for future human habitation in space.

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Variety

Kevin Spacey Says He's Homeless

Kevin Spacey revealed he is currently homeless, living in hotels and Airbnbs after his Hollywood career collapsed amid sexual assault allegations, but says a call from directors like Scorsese or Tarantino could immediately revive his career.

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The Conversation

Plymouth Pilgrims Took Over Thanksgiving

While Thanksgiving is widely associated with the Plymouth Pilgrims, historical evidence shows that Indigenous peoples, earlier European settlers, and other traditions played key roles in shaping the holiday long before the 1621 harvest feast.

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