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Advocacy group launches campaign against RFK Jr. in key senators' states as he hits Capitol Hill
RFK is making his rounds on the Hill this week, looking to shore up enough support from senators to be Trump's Health and Human Services secretary.

Congress unveils funding deal with more than $100 billion in disaster aid
The stopgap measure would prevent a partial government shutdown set to begin after midnight Friday.

Outagamie County's 911 call center is short-staffed 
Outagamie’s 911 call center has a vacancy rate of just over 25%. That number is on par with the national average.

'As soon as it happened, your world stops': Parents reunified with their children after Madison school shooting
On Monday, a teenage student shot and killed another teenage student and a teacher. The suspected shooter is also deceased. Another six were injured.





Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed
The details of the allegations were redacted and hidden from public view.

Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings charged in death of seventh woman
Rex Heuermann pleaded not guilty to killing Valerie Mack, whose remains were first found on Long Island in 2000.

Sen. Hawley proposes increasing the Child Tax Credit to $5K per kid
The federal Child Tax Credit is currently $2,000 per child.

Americans end 2024 with grim economic outlook, but Republicans are optimistic for 2025: AP-NORC poll
Democrats are feeling more pessimistic about the U.S. economy after Donald Trump's victory.





Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can't be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it
The archivist said neither she nor Biden can act without Congress or the courts lifting the deadline for states to sign on to the amendment.

Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again
Nvidia, the superstar stock that’s been a big reason for Wall Street’s run to records this year, fell for its eighth loss in the last nine days.

'No one can walk away': VP Harris puts out clarion call to young leaders after election loss
Harris delivered the message in Prince George’s County, Maryland, on Tuesday in what were somewhat rare public remarks since election

Haitian immigrants eating pets is PolitiFact's Lie of the Year
President-elect Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, repeatedly made the claim while campaigning this year.





Why this Wisconsin Republican leader says a “close-knit caucus” will be needed in 2025
When the new biennium begins in January, Senate Republicans in Wisconsin will maintain their majority but with four fewer members.

Suspect in CEO killing charged with murder in furtherance of terrorism
Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear in court in Pennsylvania on Thursday morning.

It's the last holiday season to travel before you'll need a REAL ID
Heading home for the holidays? It may be the last holiday season you can travel with your current ID.

Police chief corrects error: Second-grade teacher, not student, made heroic 911 call during Madison shooting
The One in Five Foundation for Kids had announced a national award for the second-grader on Tuesday.





'Emilia Pérez' and 'Wicked' advance in Oscars shortlists
The 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will be held on Sunday, March 2, broadcasting on ABC and streaming live on Hulu.

How to honor the victims of Abundant Life Christian School shooting
This list will be updated as more memorials and vigils are established.

Trump’s former surgeon general says health insurers ‘cannot ignore this moment’ after CEO killing
“When individuals resort to violence, it signals a profound loss of confidence in structures that are meant to support and protect the public.”

Updates: Officials react to shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
Three people are dead, including the alleged juvenile shooter, and six others sent to area hospitals for injuries.

World News

General's assassination pierces Moscow's air of normality
The killing of Igor Kirillov is a wake-up call for the Russian capital, writes Steve Rosenberg.

Sara Sharif's 'sadistic' killers jailed for murder
The judge said Sara endured "despicable" abuse as he jailed her father and stepmother for life.

Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get Winter Fuel Payment by Christmas
Tens of thousands of pensioners might not get their Winter Fuel Payments this year because of a backlog in processing claims.

Gisèle Pelicot: How an ordinary woman shook attitudes to rape in France
The verdicts aren't yet in - but the trial has already started changing the conversations around consent in the country and beyond





How Facebook restricted news out of Gaza
Palestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023.

Watchdog says police unprepared for scale of riots
Past incidents involving "extreme nationalist sentiment" were underestimated, a review finds.

Minister tested Ask for Angela scheme undercover
The Labour MP says she conducted her own undercover tests before she became "too well known".

Hodgkinson wins Sports Personality of the Year 2024
Olympic 800m gold medallist Keely Hodgkinson is voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024.





Campaigners furious as women hit by pension age rise denied payouts
Campaigners say they were not properly informed of a pension age rise to bring them in line with men.

Man arrested over Kyran Durnin murder found dead
Kyran, who was six when last seen alive, was reported missing from his home in County Louth in August.

Syria mass graves: Daunting task of searching for and naming the dead
Most of the more than 100,000 people who disappeared in Syria since 2011 are now believed to be dead.

Luigi Mangione faces first-degree murder charge in death of healthcare CEO
The suspect faces first-degree murder and second-degree murder charges in the killing of CEO Brian Thompson.





'Lonely' Laura makes 300 friends in six weeks
The Scunthorpe Lovely Ladies Group is now staging regular meetings and even a Christmas party.

The Papers: 'We have been betrayed' and 'Musk ready to bankroll Farage'
Labour's rejection of a payout for pension age changes is criticised, while Reform UK is in talks with the billionaire.

'My ex had such a small sentence for strangling me'
Survivors of strangulation welcome the first recommendations for courts on punishment for offenders.

Chris Mason: The challenge of disruptors with deep pockets
Nigel Farage tells the BBC he is in "open negotiations" with the US billionaire but no figure has been agreed on.





Could this be what our home on Moon or Mars might look like?
India tested its first analog space mission in the Himalayan mountains of Ladakh.

Trouble in Arctic town as polar bears and people face warming world
Climate change makes it trickier for Churchill's residents to co-exist with increasingly hungry predators

Ros Atkins On... the killing of Russia's chemical weapons chief in Moscow
The BBC's Analysis Editor, along with BBC Verify, takes a look at material from the scene to assess what we know.

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Canada announces new border rules following Trump tariff threat
The government has pledged a joint "strike force" and 24/7 aerial surveillance, as well as a host of other measures.

Death of student in Amsterdam unlawful, coroner says
Danny Castledine, 22, from Nottinghamshire, sustained 44 wounds near the Singel canal in Amsterdam.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey quits ministry
It follows a BBC investigation into the Church of England's handling of a sexual abuse case.

Man charged over crash which killed two-year-old
Sharjeel Shahzad, 30, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving.





Avanti West Coast strikes back on after offer rejected
Train managers at Avanti will now walk out on New Year's Eve and 2 January, as well as every Sunday from 12 January to 25 May.

Paula Vennells laughed at on final day of Post Office inquiry
Ex-Post Office boss claims colleagues did not give her information but says she isn't pointing fingers.

Expert denies claim by Letby lawyers that he changed his mind on three deaths
Prosecution expert witness Dr Dewi Evans denies changing his opinion about how three babies died.

Ukraine Scooter Bomb Kills Russian General
Russian general killed outside residential block by a bomb hidden in a scooter.





Why Mexico is electing judges by popular vote
Critics say the radical judicial reform threatens democracy

I'm ready for new challenge - Rashford
Marcus Rashford says he is "ready for a new challenge" as he is asked about his Manchester United future.

Wright wins as Meikle defeats Sherrock
Two-time champion Peter Wright wins his opening game at the PDC World Championship, while Ryan Meikle beats Fallon Sherrock to set up a match against teenage prodigy Luke Littler.

'Right decision, wrong process' - lack of DRS mars women's Test
The lack of a decision review system has a big impact on the women's Test match between England and South Africa.