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Zuckerberg dines with Trump in Mar-a-Lago
A spokesperson for Meta confirmed that Zuckerberg and Trump met on Wednesday, saying he was invited for dinner with the president-elect to talk about the incoming administration.
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Among those targeted were New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, Trump's pick to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, and Matt Gaetz, Trump's initial pick to serve as attorney general.
Court backs Texas over razor wire installed on U.S.-Mexico border
A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass, Texas.
Here’s why bird flu fears are intensifying
Efforts to contain the virus are falling short. A teenager in Canada is in critical condition after an unexplained infection. And the arrival of flu season has scientists on edge.
A TikTok sale under Trump? Experts say it could actually happen this time
Will TikTok be sold? The question has been asked before, during Trump's first term. But now, the situation has changed considerably.
Medicaid coverage is expanding into prisons in 2025, starting with children
New federal policies extend Medicaid to incarcerated youth and open the door for adult inmates to get coverage before they’re released.
Federal judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Fox News
A judge threw out a suit against Fox News by a former Trump supporter who said he got death threats when the network aired false conspiracy theories about his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection.
The world welcomes the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, but worries remain
Celebratory gunfire rang out in Beirut to mark the start of a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to end almost 14 months of fighting.
How to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a tradition 100 years in the making
Macy's is promising its largest Thanksgiving Day parade yet, exactly 100 years after the tradition first started. Here's a look at what to expect and how to watch.
China has freed 3 Americans following an apparent prisoner swap deal with the U.S.
In a statement, the State Department said all the "wrongfully detained" Americans in China are now home.
Alabama man charged in September mass shooting faces more murder charges in July quadruple homicide
Damien McDaniel has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the July 13 mass shooting outside of a nightclub in Birmingham that left four people dead and 10 others wounded.
The National Dog Show explained: How a dog contest became a Thanksgiving tradition
Football isn't the only thing Americans like to watch on Thanksgiving. The National Dog Show continues its decades-long run, this time with a brand new breed. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Over 500 fossilized poops show how dinosaurs came to rule the Earth
Researchers reconstructed the Triassic food web using nothing but scat.
Traffic citations against Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill are dropped
Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins was cited for careless driving and failure to wear a seat belt in September. The citations were dismissed after the officers involved did not appear in court.
More deals, more spending: What Black Friday has in store
This holiday shopping season is poised to break spending records. A new survey finds people plan to spend $771 on average.
PHOTOS: A drone’s eye view of ‘foodscapes,’ from cattle to soybeans to shrimp
Traveling to 36 countries and 5 oceans, George Steinmetz (and his drones) take us on a food tour in his new book Feed the Planet: A Photographic Journey to the World's Food.
After turkey, take a trot. A little post-meal walk can be a big boost for health
Among the latest health hacks to go viral on TikTok is the idea of short post-dinner "fart walk" to aid digestion. Turns out, the science on this trend is solid, and so are the health benefits.
Pakistan ends lockdown of its capital after dispersing Imran Khan supporters
The operation came hours after thousands of Khan supporters broke through a barrier of shipping containers blocking off Islamabad and clashed with security forces.
Brazil police report: Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot
The document describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer.
Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health researcher, is in line to lead the National Institutes of Health. Early in the pandemic he argued against lockdowns and focusing on people at highest risk.
Trump team signs a key transition agreement with Biden White House
This is one of two agreements that was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1. The Trump team has decided to forgo the second one, saying it has its own systems in place.
Trump’s tariffs may be targeted at others — but they could impact you too
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.
With a record number of international students in the U.S., Trump brings uncertainty
Some schools and international students in the U.S. worry about what's to come in the incoming Trump administration. Meanwhile, a new report finds more international students in the U.S. than ever.
Beer before liquor? Busting 6 popular myths about hangovers
People have a lot of opinions about how to cure a hangover. Are any of them true? Medical experts dispel common misconceptions about the effects of drinking too much alcohol.
Netanyahu urges his cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Israel's security Cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah, paving the way for a possible pause in over a year of fighting with the Iran-backed group.
‘Demure’ is Dictionary.com’s word of the year. If that’s news to you, here’s the backstory
Usage of the word soared after TikToker Jools Lebron used it in her signature catchphrase "very demure, very mindful."
Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays
Millions of drivers and air travelers may face severe weather and long lines over the next few days. More than 50,000 flights are expected to take off on Tuesday, one of the busiest travel days.
A new congressman nabs his great-grandfather’s old office after a little lobbying
After he's sworn in, Rep.-elect Tom Barrett of Michigan will work in the Capitol office his great-grandfather once used. Rep. Louis Rabaut died in 1961, two decades before Barrett was born.
Eyewitnesses in Gaza say Israel is using sniper drones to shoot Palestinians
NPR has collected multiple eyewitness accounts about small, gun-carrying drones shooting — and sometimes killing — civilians in Gaza. Israel's military has not confirmed whether it uses sniper drones.
After a break from strength training, muscle memory may help you bounce back
If the season or an injury has derailed your gym routine, don't sweat it. New research shows your muscles can regain lost strength faster than you might think.
The price America paid for its first big immigration crackdown
The Chinese Exclusion Act was the first significant crackdown on immigration in American history. We explore the factors that led to the Act and examine what happened to the economy after it passed.
Trump has promised lower taxes. These are 3 ways it could impact you
From "no tax on tips" to Social Security, Donald Trump has made a range of promises about the taxes Americans will pay. We take a look at three changes we could see in the months ahead.
