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The New York Times

Guard Members Shot Near White House

Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded in a targeted shooting near the White House, with authorities saying the lone suspect, an Afghan man who entered the U.S. through a 2021 refugee program, is in custody.

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Smerconish.com

With Thoughts for Thanksgiving

Based on a recent survey conducted by Gallup and the Kettering Foundation, Michael Smerconish concludes that Americans actually share core values, with the data showing far more that unites us than the political discourse would have us believe.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Trump Case in GA Dismissed

Georgia’s sweeping election interference case against Trump was abruptly ended and the charges dismissed in full, following prosecutors’ acknowledgment that the alleged conduct was more appropriately handled at the federal level.

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Associated Press

The Power of "We Mode"

From fire-walking rituals in Spain to stadium chants and group workouts, researchers say moments of synchronized movement, noise, and shared emotion can trigger a powerful “we mode” of collective joy that boosts well-being.

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The Guardian

England Might Limit Jury Trials

UK Justice secretary David Lammy’s proposal to scrap jury trials for most crimes in England and Wales sparked fierce backlash from senior lawyers, who warn the plan would upend centuries-old legal protections without solving the courts’ record backlog.

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Fresh Hell Substack

Nuzzi's Crash-And-Burn Comeback

Tina Brown charts Olivia Nuzzi’s scandal-ridden fall and faltering memoir comeback amid fresh allegations, bitter retaliation from ex-fiancé Ryan Lizza, and the far more consequential backdrop of RFK Jr.’s growing power and its real-world harms.

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Wired

Bankman-Fried Fights Back

Two years after his fraud conviction, Sam Bankman-Fried is pursuing a legal appeal while reviving his public presence through proxy posts, media interviews, and family advocacy, while also seeking either a courtroom reversal or a potential Trump pardon.

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USA Today

Trump Irate Over Story of Decline

After a New York Times report questioned his stamina and highlighted moments of apparent fatigue, President Donald Trump, 79, blasted the story as a “hit piece,” insisting he recently aced his physical and cognitive exams and is not losing energy.

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CNN

Trump Defends Envoy Amid Russia Leak

Trump dismissed alarm over a leaked transcript showing envoy Steve Witkoff advising a top Kremlin aide on negotiation strategy, framing the call as standard deal-making even as GOP hawks, diplomats, and Russian officials reacted sharply to the revelations.

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The Times

Americans Turned Flying Into Cesspool

As unruly, poorly dressed, and often intoxicated passengers turn air travel into a free-for-all, a fed-up transportation secretary is urging Americans to restore basic courtesy and decency in the skies during the busiest travel season on record.

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The Washington Post

Trump Wants a Bigger Ballroom

Trump’s push to dramatically enlarge a planned White House ballroom has sparked weeks of behind-the-scenes clashes with his own architect, highlighting tensions between the grandiose vision, architectural norms, and growing concerns over the project’s scale, secrecy, and donor influence.

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NPR

The Beatles "Anthology" Is Fab

The newly remastered “Beatles Anthology” combines expertly enhanced audio, crisp restored footage, and previously unseen outtakes to make the band’s iconic story feel vivid and freshly alive, offering fans an expanded, immersive, and emotionally resonant revisit to the Fab Four’s enduring legacy.

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The Hollywood Reporter

South Park's Turkey Trot

Comedy Central’s “South Park” aired a Thanksgiving-themed episode Wednesday, “Turkey Trot,” in which Eric Cartman unleashes chaos and antics during the town’s annual race, setting the stage for the penultimate installment of the show’s 28th season.

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Newsweek

Father To Testify in Cruise Death

New court filings reveal that Anna Kepner’s father has been ordered to testify in a December hearing as federal investigators continue examining the circumstances of her death, while her recently released public death certificate offers limited details.

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The Hill

Medicare Price Cuts Announced

The Trump administration announced new Medicare negotiated prices for 15 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, projecting $12 billion in government savings and $685 million in reduced out-of-pocket costs for enrollees when the price cuts take effect in 2027.

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Axios

Anthropic CEO To Testify on AI Hack

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has been called to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Dec. 17 about a Chinese AI-orchestrated cyberattack, marking the first time an Anthropic executive will appear before Congress on the incident.

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NBC News

Pope's Thanksgiving Message

Pope Leo XIV shared a Thanksgiving message encouraging Americans to give thanks for life, faith, and unity while promoting peace and harmony as he prepares for his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon.

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Fox News

Mamdani's White House Surprise

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani described the "weirdest thing" he saw during a White House visit as a UFC coffee table book outlining plans for a possible fight on the White House lawn next summer.

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CBS News

FDNY Head Resigned Due to Mamdani

FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker explained that his resignation was an "emotional decision" influenced by ideological differences and concerns over Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s stances and approach to first responders.

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ABC News

Trump Open to ACA Subsidy Extension

President Trump said extending Affordable Care Act subsidies “may be necessary” to prevent soaring premiums for millions of Americans, while reiterating his preference to instead pay people directly for health care.

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