Pence delays Middle East trip amid Jerusalem uproar
Vice President Pence postpones a Middle East visit planned for this week amid backlash over Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. He was to meet Egyptian President Sissi in Cairo, then visit Israel and Germany to address troops, with UN veto fallout and regional protests shaping the delay.
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Calmer weather aids fight against Thomas fire in California
A second straight day of favorable weather buoyed thousands of firefighters as they battle the deadly Thomas fire, now the state’s third largest, scorching 271000 acres across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Containment neared 50 percent, with full containment not anticipated until the second week of January.
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Judge Kozinski resigns amid harassment inquiry
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit judge Alex Kozinski announced his immediate retirement amid a judicial investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior toward women. In a lawyer supplied statement he apologized for a broad sense of humor and candid speaking, noting he may not have been mindful of workplace pressures on women.
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Trump judiciary nominee withdraws amid criticism
Matthew Petersen withdrew from consideration for the U S District Court in the District of Columbia after a video showed him unable to answer basic legal questions. He is the third Trump nominee to withdraw in a week amid questions about qualifications and past endorsements. Keely Smith, famed vocalist and later solo artist, died at 89 in Palm Springs. She and Louis Prima won the first Grammy for best vocal group performance in 1958.
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Outage at Hartsfield disrupts Atlanta travel again
Power was restored at Hartsfield Jackson after a Sunday underground switchgear fire. Thousands remained stranded or delayed as nearly 1,000 flights were grounded and international ripple effects spread. Delta, American and Frontier canceled and rerouted dozens more flights. airlines offered waivers and extra staff to manage chaos.
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Trump unveils America first national security strategy
President Trump released a 53 page national security strategy outlining four pillars to protect the homeland by restricting immigration, pressure allies on trade, strengthen the military, and expand U S. global influence. He warned of North Korea and Iran nuclear programs, radical Islamist threats, porous borders, and unfair trade practices.
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Puerto Rico reports $6.9 billion cash total in new filing
Puerto Rico said it ended November with 6.9 billion in cash after adding over 800 government bank accounts to prior disclosures, up from 1.73 billion. The move comes as a judge orders more financial data for bondholders and the government plans an independent review of accounts and a January hearing on fund use. The oversight board seeks transparency amid debt negotiations and questions about Hurricane Maria fatality counts.
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