An early version of Disney’s Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1 (www.cnn.com)
In just a few short days, an early version of Disney’s most iconic character will join the public domain for the first time....
Appeals court allows California law to go into effect, restricting concealed carry in public places (www.cnn.com)
A US appeals court Saturday paved the way for a California law banning the concealed carry of firearms in “sensitive places” to go into effect January 1, despite a federal judge’s ruling that it is “repugnant to the Second Amendment.”...
Huge waves to hit California coast for third day, bringing flooding and life-threatening conditions (www.cnn.com)
Massive waves and coastal flooding are wreaking havoc for a third day in many of California’s coastal communities, where extreme conditions have forced water rescues, washed away cars and injured a handful of enthralled onlookers....
North Korea says it will no longer seek reunification with South Korea, will launch new spy satellites in 2024 (www.cnn.com)
Seoul, South Korea CNN — North Korea will no longer seek reconciliation and reunification with South Korea, Kim Jong Un has declared, as his nation vowed to put three new military spy satellites into orbit in 2024....
A 14-year-old boy in California allegedly used ‘multiple weapons’ to kill parents, injure sister, police say (www.cnn.com)
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly killing his parents and severely injuring his 11-year-old sister at their home in a rural community in Fresno County, California, on Wednesday, authorities say....
Mushrooms’ popularity is booming, but so are poisonings, experts warn (www.cnn.com)
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Justice Department says new Texas immigration law violates Constitution (www.cnn.com)
A new law that gives local law enforcement in Texas the authority to arrest migrants “violates the US Constitution,” the Department of Justice said in a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday, threatening to sue unless Abbott backs down from enforcing it....
‘A huge shock to the system’: Doctors warn about asthma inhaler switch coming in January in the US (www.cnn.com)
Gas prices will fall in 2024 and Americans will spend $32 billion less on fuel, GasBuddy predicts (www.cnn.com)
Toyota-owned automaker halts Japan production after admitting it tampered with safety tests for 30 years (www.cnn.com)
Daihatsu, the Japanese automaker owned by Toyota, has halted domestic production after admitting it forged the results of safety tests for its vehicles for more than 30 years.
China warns ‘military fans’ they could face prison for posting photos online (www.cnn.com)
In the age of open-source intelligence, one main way for Western experts to keep tabs on China’s military is by analyzing photos of new People’s Liberation Army equipment posted online by amateur enthusiasts....
Free returns are going away (www.cnn.com)
If you’re thinking of sending back a disappointing gift you just received over the holidays, the return may bring even more disappointment....
For many migrant families at the southern US border, going back is not an option (www.cnn.com)
A mother who fled her native country with two children after one was kidnapped; a woman who was forced to strip down by thieves looking for money; an activist made unemployable by speaking out against her country’s government: These are some of the stories CNN heard outside a shelter for migrants in Eagle Pass, Texas....
US airstrikes hit Kataib Hezbollah sites in Iraq after attack on US troops (www.cnn.com)
The US military carried out airstrikes on three facilities used by the Iraq-based Kataib Hezbollah and “affiliated groups” on Monday night after an attack injured three US troops, leaving one in critical condition, the White House said....
‘Incompetent dumpster fire’: Michigan GOP rocked by financial turmoil and infighting (www.cnn.com)
The Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference often lures a who’s who of GOP power players to Michigan. Wealthy donors shake hands with presidential candidates, who give rousing speeches to packed audiences in hopes of winning the conference’s straw poll....
Blizzard expected to blast the US Plains and cause travel delays (www.cnn.com)
Blizzard warnings have been issued across the Central Plains, threatening Christmas Day travelers with delays and dangerous road conditions....
Doctors accuse Israeli troops of desecrating bodies and shooting civilians at hospital Israel says was Hamas ‘command center’ | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Israeli soldiers raiding a hospital in northern Gaza desecrated the bodies of dead patients with bulldozers, let a military dog maul a man in a wheelchair, and shot multiple doctors even after vetting them for terror links, according to allegations by staff and patients....
Doctors accuse Israeli troops of desecrating bodies and shooting civilians at hospital Israel says was Hamas ‘command center’ (www.cnn.com)
Israeli soldiers raiding a hospital in northern Gaza desecrated the bodies of dead patients with bulldozers, let a military dog maul a man in a wheelchair, and shot multiple doctors even after vetting them for terror links, according to allegations by staff and patients....
Maersk says it will resume shipping in the Red Sea (www.cnn.com)
Global shipping giant Maersk will restart operations in the Red Sea after suspending activity there following attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on commercial vessels....
For the first time in nearly 50 years, a Pennsylvania animal shelter doesn’t have any dogs left after hundreds of adoptions (www.cnn.com)
Just two weeks ago, the Adams County, Pennsylvania, SPCA was near capacity as its kennels were filled with dogs needing homes. Now, for the first time in nearly 50 years, there are no dogs at the facility and the recent residents are spending the holidays with their new families....
Rare and endangered okapi born at Cincinnati Zoo (www.cnn.com)
A member of a rare and endangered species related to the giraffe was recently born at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, according to zoo officials....
Blinken calls out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender and ‘stop hiding behind civilians’ (www.cnn.com)
Blinken calls out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender and ‘stop hiding behind civilians’ (www.cnn.com)
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday called out other countries for not demanding Hamas surrender....
Mississippi police officer who shot 11-year-old boy in his home after a 911 call has been reinstated after suspension (www.cnn.com)
US intelligence suggests Iran involved in planning attacks in Red Sea (www.cnn.com)
The US on Friday released newly declassified intelligence that suggests Iran has been “deeply involved in planning the operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea,” National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson told CNN....
