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Jobless claims declined last week by 16,000 applications, Labor Department
The weekly report, which typically is released on the last Thursday of the month came out a day early because of the New Year’s Day holiday.
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Former Arizona GOP Sen John Kyl diagnosed with dementia, retiring from public life
The 83-year-old Kyl represented Arizona in both chambers for almost 30 years
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Mamdani to be sworn in New Year's Eve by AG Letitia James, AOC, Sanders to participate in events
The ceremony for the 34-year-old Mamdani, a Muslim and democratic-socialist who ran as the Democratic Party's nominee, will be at midnight in an old, decommissioned City Hall subway station.
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Patel confirms FBI has arrested ABC Sacramento shooting suspect
The suspect has been identified as 64-year-old Anibal Hernandez Santana, who was arrested on probable cause for violating federal statute 47 of USC 333. No one was injured in the shooting, but the building was occupied at the time.
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Trump administration vows ICE will not comply with California masking law
Newsom signed the state legislation into law on Saturday, which bans face coverings like gaiters and ski masks for ICE agents and other law enforcement authorities operating in the Golden state.
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Pessimism over two-state solution challenges Europe's effort to recognize Palestine sovereignty
Most Israelis and Palestinians are pessimistic that the two states could ever coexist, and perhaps emboldened by UK and France's acquiescence, Palestinians are increasingly supportive of armed resistance. They have historically called for the destruction of Israel and elimination of Jews everywhere.
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Supreme Court to hear case on presidential authority to fire independent board members
The case comes after Trump tried to fire Democratic members of the FTC, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Federal Reserve board of governors.
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US sanctions Brazilian judge's support system after Bolsonaro conviction
The State Department said it was sanctioning de Moraes' wife Viviane Barci de Moraes, and their holding company, the Lex Institute.
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Long Island park named after hometown resident, Israeli soldier killed in Hamas terror attack
Omer Neutra was from Plainview in Long Island, and Hamas has yet to release his body
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Trump to address to UN General Assembly amid countries recognizing Palestinian statehood
Along with France, Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg, Portugal, Malta, the United Kingdom, and San Marino will formally recognize Palestinian statehood
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Putin floats extending nuclear arms pact by one year
Putin visited Alaska last month, where he met with Trump. The pair discussed a possible resolution to the conflict and speculation emerged that he would meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Trump spotted sitting with Elon Musk, shaking hands at Charlie Kirk memorial service after feud
The two had traded barbs after Musk left Washington, D.C. following his tenure as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in May.
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Trump addresses packed stadium for 'hero' Charlie Kirk's memorial service: ‘He's a martyr now’
About 100,000 people are in Glendale to attend the event at the stadium, which is home to the Arizona Cardinals football team.