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• Defense Department to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly’s retirement pay over criticism - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the Defense Department is reducing the retirement pay of Sen. Mark Kelly over critical comments he made.
• Lawmakers rip Biden after Trump-Maduro taunt resurfaces – call it baseless and politically charged - Political firestorm erupts as Biden's past Venezuela comments allegedly 'age like milk' following Trump administration's arrest of dictator Nicolas Maduro.
• Augusta might get close to breaking a temperature record set in 1949 - The National Weather Service said unseasonably warm weather might get the Augusta area close to breaking a 77-year-old temperature record.
• Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow - Congress unveils more than $174 billion spending bill to avoid government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline, with House vote expected this week on the bipartisan legislation.
• NASA begins infrastructure overhaul under Isaacman as Trump pushes ambitious space exploration goals - NASA begins demolishing outdated facilities in Alabama as new administrator Jared Isaacman launches major infrastructure modernization efforts for space exploration.
• Man accused of raping patient in emergency room of Boston hospital to face a judge - A man accused of raping another patient at a Boston hospital is set to appear in court on Monday afternoon.
• JD Vance Asks Media to Refrain From Sharing Photos After Attempted Break-In at Ohio Home - Vice President JD Vance asked media outlets on Monday not to share photos of his Cincinnati home after an attacker allegedly broke some of its windows, saying he wanted to shield his children from “the realities of this life of public servi
• Zelensky ousts security service chief, angering military commanders - The ousting of Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Ukrainian security services, infuriated many military commanders, who said it risked destabilizing the chain of command.
• Impossibly Hot Object Discovered 1.4 Billion Years After The Big Bang - Defying all expectations.
• Raiders dismiss longtime NFL head coach Pete Carroll after one season - Super Bowl champion Pete Carroll fired by Las Vegas Raiders after just one season, despite expressing desire to return following Sunday's win.
• Maduro overthrow could pave the way for these U.S. oil companies to recover assets seized by Venezuela - Shares of U.S. oil majors are rising as investors bet that they will cash in after the military action that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
• JPMorgan forms special advisory group to share some of bank's 'secret sauce' with clients - They're calling the initiative the "Special Advisory Services," which launches Monday, with Liz Myers, who also serves as global chair of investment banking, at the helm.
• Victor Davis Hanson recovering after procedure to remove cancerous tumor - Hoover Institution senior fellow Victor Davis Hanson announced on Saturday that he is recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor.
• Teenagers jailed for fatal attack on homeless man - Anthony Marks, 51, died from his injuries in hospital weeks after being attacked by the teenagers.
• Protests and US warnings shake Iran at its weakest point in years - War with Israel, a battered economy, and the swift loss of allies have left Iran vulnerable in the face of mounting protests.
• Suspicious sword and rare medal - how fake admiral was finally caught out - Jonathan Carley admitted wearing His Majesty's Forces uniform without permission at Remembrance Sunday event.
• UK households turn to credit as mortgage approvals ease and savings rise - Consumer borrowing jumps at fastest rate in two years as Christmas costs hit credit cards.
• Mamdani-linked Democratic socialists demand Trump free Maduro from lockup — and send him back to power - The Democratic Socialists of America condemn Trump's Venezuela military operation that arrested Nicolás Maduro on narco-terrorism charges.
• Maduro's capture is 'beginning of the end' for Cuba's regime, House Intelligence chair says - House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford says Maduro's capture may destabilize Cuba and Nicaragua.
• Navy secretary praises Trump administration's Maduro capture as 'masterclass in precision' - Navy Secretary John Phelan calls Trump administration's capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro on Saturday a "masterclass in precision and execution."
• Trial Begins for Former Officer Over Uvalde School Shooting Response - Families of the victims and survivors of the 2022 elementary school shooting in Texas are expected to testify.
• Laughing teenage girls killed homeless man then posed for selfies - Three laughing teenagers posed for selfies after killing a homeless man near London’s King’s Cross station.
• Cuba's shadow in Venezuela: Havana’s intelligence and military ties exposed after Maduro raid - Cuba confirms 32 intelligence personnel killed in U.S. operation that seized Maduro, exposing extensive Cuban involvement in Venezuela's military systems.
• Maduro arrives in NY court to face 'narco-terrorism' charges - Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro arrived for a hearing at a New York federal court on Monday, just two days after he was spectacularly detained during a US military operation. He is facing multiple drugs charges including "narco-
• Daytona Beach police mourn the loss of K-9 Brumer, a heroic partner in public safety - K-9 Brumer, a dedicated service dog with the Daytona Beach Police Department, passed away last week.
• Exclusive-Novo Nordisk's US public affairs head leaves company, memo shows - LONDON/SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Danish obesity drugmaker Novo Nordisk's head of public affairs in the U. has left the company, ​according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, at a time when the firm ‌is battling to revive its fortun
• Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over 'seditious video' - Senator Mark Kelly faces military justice proceedings for allegedly making "seditious" statements encouraging service members to disobey orders, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
• Venezuela Aftermath: 'Armed Groups Roaming the Cities,' People Are 'Very Scared' - Venezuela is witnessing widespread unrest following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. The country is in turmoil as Maduro’s supporters have taken to the streets, causing citizens to take refuge in their homes. The Venezuela’s streets
• Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than
• Swiss police identify all 116 people injured in deadly New Year's bar fire - CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) — Swiss police said Monday they've identified all the people who were injured in the fire that tore through a New Year's celebration in a crowded bar. The injured include 68 Swiss citizens, 21 French nationa
• Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces he will not seek reelection - Walz, who was Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick for her failed 2024 White House bid, is set to hold a press conference on the "news of the day."
• Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons - Two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski became the latest coach fired this season after six seasons with the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Monday.
• Democrats label Trump's Venezuela operation an 'impeachable offense' - Democrats call for Trump impeachment after Venezuela strikes and capture of Nicolás Maduro, accusing Trump of constitutional violations in military action.
• Fraud fallout forces Democratic Gov Tim Walz to abandon Minnesota reelection bid - Tim Walz Fraud fallout forces Democratic Gov Tim Walz to abandon Minnesota reelection bid By Paul Steinhauser Fox News Published
• Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reconsidering reelection bid, expected to announce decision Monday, sources say - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reconsidering whether to seek reelection to a third term and is expected to announce his decision at a Monday news conference, two senior Democrats told CNN, as criticism over a welfare-fraud scandal in his state
• Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Won’t Seek Third Term and Amy Klobuchar May Run Instead - Mr. Walz and Ms. Klobuchar met Sunday in Minnesota, where he informed her of his plans and she confirmed her interest in running to replace him.
• Attempted break-in at VP JD Vance's Ohio home, man detained - A man who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage was detained early Monday, the U.S. Secret Service said.
• The best financial habits to start in January — backed by data - If you’re hoping to improve your finances in 2026, consider adopting these healthy financial habits in January.
• Can AI chatbots trigger psychosis in vulnerable people? - Chatbots may worsen delusions in people by reinforcing false beliefs, psychiatrists warn. Mental health experts document cases where AI strengthened distorted thinking.
• Doctors warn some popular foods and drinks could be secretly sabotaging men's testosterone levels - Certain healthy foods and supplements may negatively impact testosterone levels when consumed in excess, according to experts who study hormone health.
• Paris court convicts 10 for claiming French first lady was born a man - The trial in France is seen as a forerunner to a bigger legal case the Macrons have brought in the U.S. against MAGA influencer Candace Owens for promoting similar claims.
• U.S. stocks show little reaction to Trump's extraordinary Venezuela action. Why investors see a bull case - Geopolitical shocks historically have little impact on the stock market, and, additionally, investors do not expect the attack will escalate further.
• North Korea test-launches hypersonic missile system in front of Kim, nation says - Kim Jong Un oversaw hypersonic missile tests as North Korea ramped up weapons displays ahead of a major political conference, state media reported.
• Ex-Tacoma council member settles legal dispute over real estate partnership - Kiara Daniels had accused a nonprofit’s founder of backing out of their planned apartment building development in South Tacoma.
• Trump warns 'sick' South American leader, reiterates 'we need Greenland' for national security - President Donald Trump threatens military action in Colombia over alleged drug operations and renews Greenland annexation warnings, sparking sharp rebukes from NATO allies.
• I Was Targeted By A Neighborhood Flasher. My Boyfriend Helped Me Feel Safe — Until I Learned His Secret. - "The creeper reemerged, this time riding his bike past my house in broad daylight and then U-turning to look directly into my kitchen window."
• University of Illinois hosted state-funded committee meeting where professors advocated for reparations - University of Illinois professors advocate for collective reparations at Illinois meeting, calling for community payments beyond individual compensation.
• Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro, wife to appear in New York court after U.S. capture - Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured on Saturday by U.S. forces in Venezuela on the orders of President Donald Trump.
• Train worker sacked after first-class passengers served sausage rolls taken from bin - Peter Duffy was accused of preparing sausage rolls "retrieved from a bin" for first-class passengers, which a colleague then served
• Comer warns Walz absence at Minnesota fraud hearing would be 'admission to guilt' by governor - House GOP chairman warns Gov. Tim Walz that skipping fraud hearing would be "admission to guilt" as Minnesota investigation gains nationwide attention.