Syrian government falls to rebels, in stunning end to 50 year iron rule of the Assads
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Trump focuses on tariffs, not retribution, in first network TV interview: President-elect Trump lays out plan for his first 100 days during interview with NBC ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Discusses Tariffs, Justice, and Immigration Plans
- Donald Trump expressed concerns that his proposed tariffs could raise prices for American consumers while reaffirming his intention to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office.
- He suggested that he could use the justice system against political opponents and confirmed plans to pardon supporters convicted during the Capitol riot.
- Trump indicated intentions for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants and proposed ending birthright citizenship, while also seeking a solution for those brought to the U.S. as children.
- Regarding NATO, he reaffirmed membership if allies meet their financial commitments and hinted at possibly reducing U.S. aid to Ukraine.
John Lithgow on having a "good ending" — on and off screen: Actor John Lithgow grew up in a theater family but always wanted to be a painter ...
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In 'Queer,' Daniel Craig is outstanding as a fictionalized William S. Burroughs: In this adaptation of Burroughs' autobiographical novel, Craig plays an American ...
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Photographer pays homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and reclaims her connection with the divine
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Nick Frost wants you to laugh and squirm in "Get Away": Nick Frost on his newest horror comedy and what makes the slasher funny.
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Notre Dame organist returns for the cathedral's grand reopening: Olivier Latry is Notre Dame Cathedral's longest-serving organist. Just days before the church's ...
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A wolf walks into a flower — and appears to pollinate it: The bees and ... the wolves? Turns out, the Ethiopian wolf may be a pollinator, too.
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How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.
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Musk and Ramaswamy's DOGE echoes past budget promises that faced big hurdles: Vows to shrink the deficit, pay down the debt and run government more like a ...
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Syrians ransack Assad's private residence in Damascus after the regime's downfall
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PHOTOS: Take a ride with the Elephant Response Team. And be careful!: Their job is to keep the peace amid a worsening and at times deadly conflict between humans ...
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Fandom rules social media's cultural landscape in 2024: Annual trends reports from YouTube, TikTok and Spotify reveal how fans had an outsize impact on ...
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Internet sleuths are trying to solve the New York CEO killing: The public is racing to find evidence that might lead to the gunman who killed health insurance ...
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Photos: Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, with its first service since a devastating fire
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Cancer interrupted their school lives, but also set them on a mission: Pediatric cancer survival rates are a crowning medical achievement. But the impact of ...
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Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparing
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Some people keep a notebook. As a musician, I keep a very long list | Cognoscenti
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The holidays are peak time for volunteers, but how about the rest of the year?: Thanksgiving Day kicks off a wave of volunteers stirred by the holiday spirit ...
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USDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu cases: The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herbs across 15 states, with California ...
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Quick Glance: Federal Government Mandates Testing of Milk for Bird Flu
- The U.S. government has mandated testing of the milk supply for bird flu to monitor its spread among dairy cows.
- Starting December 16, testing will be required for raw milk upon request in six states.
- The initiative aims to contain and eliminate the virus, which has infected over 700 herds in 15 states since March.
- Testing is essential for building trust in animal safety and controlling the virus's transmission.
A company that turned homeowners into renters abruptly shuts down: EasyKnock, which pioneered 'sale-leaseback' deals for struggling homeowners ...
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The new movie Nightbitch stars Amy Adams as an exhausted stay-at-home mom to a toddler. Missing her career and frustrated by her inattentive husband (Scoot ... Show more
Quick Glance: Unique Comedy on the Challenges of Motherhood
- Nightbitch, based on Rachel Yoder's novel, follows a mother trapped in her mundane suburban life as she gradually transforms into a dog.
- Amy Adams delivers a remarkable performance, depicting the protagonist's inner conflicts and transformation in a mix of humor and darkness.
- The film balances dramedy and surreal comedy, highlighting the struggles of motherhood and the protagonist's despair.
- Despite some predictable themes, Nightbitch stands out as an original, heartfelt exploration of a mid-life crisis with an overall positive message.
How measles, whooping cough and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.'s watch: With anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in charge of the nation's biggest ...
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After a shocking shooting, Americans vent feelings about health insurance
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A powerful 7.0 earthquake strikes off northern California coast; tsunami warning issued
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Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile: Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment ...
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Anthem plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage, alarming doctors: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it will put time limits on anesthesia care starting ...
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Quick Glance: Anthem Reverses Controversial Anesthesia Policy Change
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed a controversial policy change that would have linked anesthesia payments in some states to the duration of anesthesia.
- The decision came after widespread backlash and was attributed to "significant widespread misinformation" regarding the policy.
- The American Society for Anesthesiologists had called for the reversal, arguing that the proposed policy was unclear and financially motivated.
- This reversal occurred a day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was killed in New York City.
She's 74 — and expecting: Wisdom the albatross astounds once again: It started in the Eisenhower era: Every year, Wisdom, a Layan albatross ...
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Doechii: Tiny Desk Concert: The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.
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Young people are dying of heat and their risks could grow, study finds: Scientists have pointed out that extreme heat is particularly dangerous for older people ...
npr.org/2024/12/06/nx-s1-5215837/young-people-heat-risk-climate-change
New images are released for a 'person of interest' in the CEO's killing in New York
npr.org/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5217711/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shooting-investigation
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy take their DOGE government efficiency pitch to the Hill
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Quick Glance: Musk and Ramaswamy Discuss Federal Spending Reform
- Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with congressional Republicans to discuss ways to reduce federal spending and regulations.
- Trump has tasked Musk and Ramaswamy with providing recommendations for overhauling the federal budget, facing challenges from rising deficits and military expenditures.
- The discussions were framed as brainstorming sessions aimed at identifying regulatory relief and potential budget cuts.
- Despite positive feedback from the meetings, it remains uncertain how successful the DOGE initiative will be without addressing core issues related to popular programs.
Bitcoin hits $100,000 for the first time. 3 things to know about an incredible ride
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Quick Glance: Trump Celebrates Bitcoin Surge and Pro-Crypto Agenda
- Donald Trump claims credit for Bitcoin reaching $100,000 and highlights the wealth generated for cryptocurrency investors.
- His nomination of Paul Atkins to the SEC is seen as a pivotal moment for the regulation of digital assets.
- Atkins brings extensive experience from the crypto industry, potentially leading to a more favorable regulatory environment.
- Trump's new administration is filled with crypto supporters emphasizing the benefits of digital assets and seeking a proactive policy.
After trying to impose martial law, South Korea's president faces an impeachment vote
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How worried should we be about Disease X? [400 infections, 79 deaths]
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Quick Glance: Alarming Respiratory Illness Claims Over 130 Lives
- In the D.R. Congo, 131 people have died from an unknown respiratory illness.
- Symptoms indicate a serious health crisis, particularly affecting children under 15 years.
- Health authorities have initiated measures to investigate the disease and inform the public.
- The healthcare system is under significant strain due to concurrent outbreaks of Mpox and measles.
Pantone's 2025 color is Mocha Mousse: How the company sold color to the world
npr.org/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5203003/pantone-mocha-mousse-color-of-year
Court upholds a U.S. ban on TikTok: TikTok has been facing down a January divest-or-be-banned deadline. The company filed a lawsuit challenging the law ...
npr.org/2024/12/02/g-s1-36113/federal-appeals-court-ruling-tiktok-ban
Quick Glance: TikTok Creators Urge Followers to Switch Platforms
- US content creators on TikTok are urging followers to subscribe to rival platforms like Instagram and YouTube due to the impending possibility of a ban.
- The app has amassed 170 million US users, particularly among younger audiences, leading to a shift of advertisers from major US companies.
- US lawmakers have enacted a law requiring TikTok's Chinese owners to divest the platform to avoid a ban.
- Amid uncertainty, many creators are expressing concerns about TikTok's future and encouraging their followers to engage on other social media.
Montana lawmakers cross the aisle to block a trans bathroom ban in the state capitol
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Quick Glance: Montana Rejects Transgender Bathroom Ban Proposal
- Montana lawmakers voted across party lines to defeat a measure that would have barred a transgender representative from using the women's restroom at the state Capitol.
- The proposal, which mandated restroom use based on sex assigned at birth, failed in a House committee by a vote of 10-12 after passing in the Senate committee.
- Opponents argued that previous safety measures addressed concerns and that the proposal would detract from legislative work.
- Rep. Zooey Zephyr celebrated the decision, thanking colleagues for recognizing the proposal as a distraction from their duties.
Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down in New York?: Thompson, a 50-year-old father of two, spent two decades at UnitedHealth Group before ...
npr.org/2024/12/04/nx-s1-5215881/brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shot-new-york
NASA delays Artemis II human moon mission once again as it wraps up heat shield investigation
npr.org/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5218580/nasa-delays-artemis-human-moon-mission-heat-shield-investigation
French lawmakers oust the prime minister after just 91 days, toppling the government
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Quick Glance: Political Turmoil in France Following Government Collapse
- The French government collapsed after parliament voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet, plunging the nation into severe political and fiscal turmoil.
- This marks the first time in 60 years that Europe's second-largest economy lacks a functioning government, exacerbating the challenges of deficit reduction.
- Barnier was removed from office after just three months for pushing through an unpopular social security measure without parliamentary approval.
- A caretaker government will need to implement extraordinary measures to prevent a shutdown this year, while President Macron must appoint a new prime minister to restart the budget process.
How sweet! A daily dose of dark chocolate may cut your risk of diabetes: A new study finds people who eat a small, daily serving of dark chocolate have a reduced ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5215929/dark-chocolate-diabetes-diet-blood-pressure
Quick Glance: Dark Chocolate Lowers Diabetes Risk
- A new study indicates that consuming about an ounce of dark chocolate daily may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 21%.
- The research analyzed data from approximately 192,000 adults over several years regarding their chocolate consumption.
- Unlike milk chocolate, which is linked to weight gain and no diabetes risk reduction, dark chocolate does not contribute to weight gain.
- Researchers emphasize that moderation is key, as excessive consumption of dark chocolate should be avoided.
Trump chooses billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman to run NASA: Earlier this year, Isaacman became the first private citizen to conduct a spacewalk ...
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Quick Glance: Jared Isaacman Chosen to Lead NASA
- Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.
- Isaacman, CEO of Shift4, has flown to space twice with SpaceX and has close ties to Elon Musk.
- He may lead NASA at a critical juncture as the U.S. plans to return humans to the moon.
- Isaacman promises to strengthen American space efforts and enhance competitiveness against China.
A chef's vision to support farmers and fight climate change: What is a restaurant's role in food sustainability? Chef and climate activist Anthony Myint is ...
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Trump's SecDef pick Hegseth is under scrutiny. His mom went on TV to plead his case
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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing: Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy ...
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Supreme Court appears skeptical of challenge to ban on gender-affirming care for minors
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Quick Glance: Key Insights from Transgender Rights Supreme Court Case
- The Supreme Court suggested it might support a controversial Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors.
- Conservative justices Roberts and Kavanaugh expressed concerns about judicial intervention in legislative decisions, while liberal justices advocated for the rights of transgender youth.
- Court discussions focused on the risks for minors and implications for girls' sports.
- The case could have far-reaching consequences for future laws on gender identity, particularly if conservative lawmakers consider similar bans for adults.
Businesses waste a lot of food. This app helps deliver it to people in need: Every year, billions of pounds of food go to waste in the U.S. Social entrepreneur ...
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In a wave of fall TV shows, including The Day of the Jackal, The Agency, and Netflix's new Keira Knightley series Black Doves ... Show more
MJ Lenderman makes the everyday profound on 'Manning Fireworks': The singer-songwriter and guitarist from Asheville, N.C., talks about his breakout record ...
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This little electric car made history. 25 years ago, GM stopped making it: The EV1 was the first modern, mass-produced electric vehicle from a major automaker — ...
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Food waste hacks: How to save money and protect the planet: We waste about a third of all of our food worldwide. Food waste expert Dana Gunders shares her ...
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Coronavirus FAQ: I didn't get the latest COVID vaccine. Should I? And if so ... when?
npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2024/12/06/g-s1-37016/coronavirus-faq-booster-vaccine-covid
Election confidence among Republicans surges after Trump's win, a new poll finds: Almost 9 in 10 U.S. voters felt the November election was run well ...
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot, killed in Midtown, NYPD says: The 50-year-old was pronounced deceased later Wednesday morning. Police were still ...
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Thin is back in, but did it ever leave us?: When TikTok user, Slim Kim, posted a video expressing how much she loves 'being skinny,' she set off a wave of ...
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Microfeminism: The next big thing in fighting the patriarchy
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Want a great photo of yourself? Try these confidence-boosting poses: Anyone can be photogenic. It just takes practice. A model and a posing coach share postures ...
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Who or what else did President Biden pardon? Find out in the quiz!: Also in your grab bag of weekly trivia: martial law, bitcoin, the first lady's holiday décor ...
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Trump picks crypto backer Paul Atkins as new Securities and Exchange Commission chair
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Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Paul Atkins as SEC Chair
- President Trump has selected Paul Atkins as the new chair of the SEC, noted for his pro-business stance and support of cryptocurrencies.
- Atkins' appointment could influence cryptocurrency regulation as current chair Gary Gensler steps down on January 20.
- Concerns have been raised that Atkins' close ties to the business sector may lead to a more lenient regulatory approach, reminiscent of his past support for deregulation.
- With a Republican-controlled Congress, the cryptocurrency industry may benefit from less stringent regulations, despite ongoing issues of fraud and volatility.
Syrian opposition forces enter strategic city of Hama: Syrian rebels have entered a second city in yet another blow to the President Bashar al-Assad after they ...
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Quick Glance: Rebels Capture Hama, Undermine Assad's Authority
- Syrian rebels have seized Hama, significantly weakening government control in a city held for over a decade.
- The offensive, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, resulted in the liberation of hundreds from the city's central prison.
- Hama's strategic importance and its historical significance due to past massacres add weight to its capture.
- The rebels aim to advance toward Homs, potentially splitting the regime's influence into two separate regions.
The manhunt for the New York CEO's shooter enters its third day: The manhunt for the person who fatally shot the head of one of the country's largest health ...
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Slingshot spiders rely on good vibrations to catch supper: The tiny ray spider uses launches its web to grab its prey out of the air. Though common practice in ...
npr.org/2024/12/06/nx-s1-5214779/slingshot-spiders-rely-on-good-vibrations-to-catch-supper
France's toppled government adds to the European Union's bigger political problems
npr.org/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5217601/france-germany-europe-politics
Ode to 'Q': The Jazz Side of Quincy Jones: We honor the late Quincy Jones' extraordinary jazz legacy with our host Christian McBride, who bonded with the media ...
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Elon Musk's more than $50 billion pay deal at Tesla was rejected again. Here is why
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Quick Glance: Musk's $50 Billion Pay Package Denied Again
- A judge has once again rejected Elon Musk's $50 billion compensation package at Tesla, marking a win for the opposing shareholder.
- The Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that there were no procedural grounds to overturn the previous decision that invalidated the pay package in January.
- Musk countered allegations of undue influence over the board while Tornetta's attorneys praised the judge's ruling.
- Tesla plans to appeal the decision, asserting that shareholders, not judges, should control company votes.
Some rural Nevadans want Trump to stop the state's solar energy boom: Backlash against massive solar energy farms drove strong rural turnout in Nevada may have ...
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Trump nominates Rodney Scott to lead Customs and Border Protection: Rodney Scott at CBP and Caleb Vitello at ICE would work alongside Stephen Miller ...
npr.org/2024/12/06/nx-s1-5189475/trump-nominates-2-officials-immigration-enforcement-agencies
Long before this week, South Korea had a painful history with martial law: In 1980, violent clashes between government forces and pro-democracy demonstrators in ...
npr.org/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5215788/south-korea-martial-law
Supreme Court hears challenge to law banning gender-affirming care for trans kids
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Court rejects Boeing plea deal stemming from 737 Max crashes: A federal judge in Texas has rejected a plea deal between Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department ...
npr.org/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5217960/court-rejects-boeing-plea-deal-737-max-crashes
Bridget Everett on 'Somebody Somewhere' series finale and not giving up on yourself
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Maine radio stations owned by Stephen King to go permanently off air at end of year
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Ginger Root says their latest album is 'aggressive elevator soul': Ginger Root's new album, SHINBANGUMI, is a mix of bedroom and city pop that frontman Cameron ...
npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5199860/ginger-root-album-shinbangumi
Stay away from Dr. Google, and other lessons learned about hypochondria: Caroline Crampton developed excessive health anxiety after being treated for cancer as a ...
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Stream the 124 best songs of 2024: NPR Music's list of the best songs of 2024 goes way past the top 10, or the entire Hot 100 for that matter ...
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Putin's planes took Ukrainian kids into 'coerced' Russian adoption, a Yale report says
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Joe Biden pardons his son. Is that justice?: Hunter Biden no longer has to worry about going to prison.That's because his father President Joe Biden pardoned him ...
npr.org/2024/12/02/1216727938/joe-biden-pardons-his-son-is-that-justice
Quick Glance: Judge Critiques Biden's Pardon Statement on Hunter's Case
- Judge Mark C. Scarsi criticized President Biden for misrepresenting the charges against Hunter Biden in his pardon announcement.
- He noted that the president's claims contradict the court records and that Hunter Biden does not belong to the group of individuals who delayed tax payments due to addiction.
- Biden pleaded guilty to failing to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes and filing false returns.
- Despite the concerns regarding the president's statements, the judge vacated the sentencing hearing and planned to officially close the case upon receipt of the pardon confirmation.
Jon Batiste traces the blues back to Beethoven and beyond: The Grammy winner and former Late Show bandleader unravels the crisscrossing threads of musical ...
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