In his 1st interview, friend who warned officials of Maine shooter says 'I literally spelled it out' (apnews.com)
For 17 years, Sean Hodgson was best friends with the man who would commit Maine's deadliest mass shooting.
9 arrested after secret tunnel found at Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn (abc7ny.com)
Israel says Gaza fighting could last a year, amplifying fears of regional war (www.theguardian.com)
Israeli defence officials and former senior intelligence officers have said they expect fighting in Gaza to continue for at least a year, raising the prospect of thousands more civilian casualties, a deepening humanitarian crisis and a continuing grave threat to regional stability....
Clarence Thomas must recuse himself from ruling on Trump’s 2024 eligibility, Raskin says (www.theguardian.com)
Supreme court justice Clarence Thomas must recuse himself from ruling on Donald Trump’s eligibility for the 2024 presidential election, a prominent Democrat said Sunday, warning that the leading Republican candidate is seeking to become a “political martyr” as he pursues a second presidency....
Defying U.S. Pressure, Israel Deepens Gaza Assault (www.nytimes.com)
Israeli forces clashed with Hamas militants across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, the Israeli military said, deepening its engagement in the decimated enclave even as the Palestinian death toll from relentless airstrikes in 12 weeks of war soared higher....
The Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel (www.pbs.org)
For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism.
Biden orders strike on Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq (abcnews.go.com)
Prices finally fell last month after 3.5 years of increases (www.nbcnews.com)
New government data showed prices notching a monthly decline for the first time since April 2020, adding to an improving picture on inflation as the new year looms....
Moms for Liberty reeling and on the ropes after election losses and scandals (www.rawstory.com)
Special counsel Jack Smith asks the Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted (apnews.com)
Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday asked the Supreme Court to take up and rule quickly on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results....
Yes, They’re Pro-Confederacy. But They’re Just the Nicest Ladies. (newrepublic.com)
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Alex Murdaugh sentenced to 27 years in state prison for financial crimes (abcnews.go.com)
Elderly man facing homelessness after Social Security orders $60,000 repayment (local12.com)
PECULIAR, Mo. (KCTV/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - An elderly man is facing homelessness after Social Security ordered him to repay over $60,000.
Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages (apnews.com)
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a cease-fire deal with the Hamas militant group that would bring a temporary halt to a devastating war now in its seventh week. The Israeli government said that under the deal, Hamas is to free at least 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in the Gaza Strip over a four-day period.
Elon Musk’s X sues media watchdog Media Matters over report on pro-Nazi content on the social media site (www.cnn.com)
Americans may soon get warnings about ultra-processed foods: Report (arstechnica.com)
Nashville DA says "law must be altered" after suspect released from jail is accused of shooting college student in the head (www.cbsnews.com)
The Nashville district attorney called on Wednesday for the Tennessee legislature to make it easier to commit someone to a mental institution after a man who was previously released for incompetence to stand trial was accused of shooting an 18-year-old college student in the head....
Zack de la Rocha attends pro-Palestine march instead of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony (consequence.net)
EPA to push ban of toxic chemical found in US drinking water (www.theguardian.com)
The EPA had strong limits on its use until the Trump administration reversed them; now the agency wants to ban it
Call to fight 'snow penises issued in Russia (www.bignewsnetwork.com)
Donald Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Eric will testify at fraud trial that threatens the family’s empire (apnews.com)
Senior officer behind Met drug strategy sacked over refusal to take drug test (www.theguardian.com)
Disciplinary panel had found Julian Bennett guilty of gross misconduct for refusing test when accused of smoking cannabis
Maine Police Issued Statewide Alert Weeks Ago About Shooting Suspect’s Threats: AP (www.thedailybeast.com)
Authorities reportedly issued the alert in mid-September, urging officers to keep an eye out for Card.
Jan. 6 rioter who wielded 2x4 wooden plank in Capitol sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison (www.nbcnews.com)
A Colorado man who allegedly hit a police officer with a 2x4 wooden plank during the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced Friday to nearly three years in prison....
Mike Johnson's ties to Christian nationalism revealed (www.newsweek.com)
