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President Trump's chief of staff, Stephen Miller, says federal judges don't have authority to rule on issues such as immigration. LA Times
In the aftermath of widespread Republican midterm losses, California GOP Chair Corrin Rankin announced Wednesday that she would not seek reelection next year. LA Times
Nearly one in five respondents revealed they’ve delayed or skipped a rent or mortgage payment so they could have money for holiday spending, with Gen Z being the most likely of all generations to do this. New York Post
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Taking shots of olive oil has become a popular trend on social media, with celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Hailey Bieber touting the practice for its supposed health benefits. New York Post
Police found a teenager dead near a Coachella elementary school late Tuesday night as questions about his death arise. New York Post
A new analysis of 48 million home sales reveals the cheapest and most expensive days to buy a house, plus the months and states where buyers can score the best deals. New York Post
Parents Narinder and Parm Hans saw doctors multiple times before a GP spotted a blood speck in his diaper and a limp, sending him to A&E. New York Post
The announcement on social media deepened questions about what the president’s plan is to end the war. “We don’t need a deal with Iran,” he wrote. New York Times
Lawmakers must dodge rulings on immunity, standing and “valid legislative purpose.” New York Times
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Mr. Colom, a prosecutor, will be the first Black senator elected from Mississippi since the post-Civil War Reconstruction period. New York Times
Experts fear the Trump administration is ignoring the enormous strain on the U.S. aviation system, even as accidents and close calls increase. New York Times
The shooting in a busy neighborhood took place at a gym and two nearby locations. A suspect was found with a fatal gunshot wound after barricading in a building, the police said. New York Times
A second Oregon woman has accused Kaiser Permanente and Dr. Colin Mizuo of negligence and medical malpractice for injecting her with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthesia before a procedure. Washington Times
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All three of President Trump's Supreme Court appointees urged Americans to learn history and civics as the nation marks its 250th anniversary in interviews filmed ahead of the Federalist Society's annual convention. Washington Times
Two men were set to be executed in the U.S. on Thursday, including a Texas father who beheaded three young children he was raising in a 2003 killing that rattled a community along the U.S.-Mexico border. Washington Times
The warning a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier sentinel called out to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's group on Veterans Day reflects a standard of decorum every visitor to Arlington National Cemetery is expected to meet, no matter their rank. Washington Times
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A prisoner was found dead at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, Maryland, and two other inmates are suspected of being responsible, according to the Maryland State Police. Washington Times
President Donald Trump's administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to "decrease the size of the federal estate," according to a new five-year plan presented by the Interior Department. Washington Times
An outbreak of dangerous storms hit the Midwest on Wednesday, including possible tornadoes, ahead of what will be the first blast of winter weather in the East. The storm system could dump up to 10 inches of snow in some places, bringing sub-freezing temperatures to millions. CBS
A passenger became disruptive on a United Airlines flight from Tokyo to Chicago on Wednesday, officials said, while a flooding incident also forced a separate flight to make an emergency landing in Chicago. CBS
Democrat Scott Colom defeated GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in the Mississippi Senate race, delivering Democrats an eighth flipped Senate seat after the dramatic race had been up in the air for days. CBS
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Using an artificial intelligence agent to make flight reservations poses security risks and could violate federal rules, according to United. CBS
Dozens of service members have suffered TBIs during the current conflict with Iran, and hundreds of thousands of veterans have been diagnosed in the quarter-century of the U.S.'s global war on terrorism. CBS
A new bill would bring scrutiny to pardons tied to the president's allies and donors, but legal experts say it would likely run up against the Constitution. CBS
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Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product. CBS
U.S. officials are accusing two top officials of a Canadian company of operating a scheme to illegally import prescription drugs, court records show. CNBC
U.S.-Canada trade tensions persist as Trump's tariffs drive up costs, threaten investment and complicate negotiations between the two countries. CNBC
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An aging work force is not the only reason Social Security's trust funds now have a looming shortfall. CNBC
President Zelenskyy warned Tuesday that his country "was not real estate," as a second and final day of U.S.-brokered peace talks got underway. CNBC
A new tool developed by Johns Hopkins researchers estimates that the 2025 measles outbreak in the U.S. carried an economic cost of more than $37 million. CNBC
Jose Garnica-Naranjo, a Mexican citizen, allegedly dragged an ICE officer through a car window during a traffic stop in Chicago Heights, DHS said. FOX News
Prosecutors say David Agtsteribbe forged military records to join a veterans organization, then stole more than $81,000 to cover personal expenses. FOX News
Emergency crews were on the scene after a building collapsed in Brooklyn. Search and rescue operations are underway, and the surrounding area has been evacuated. FOX News
Jensen Huang's relationship with alleged Chinese intelligence asset Alice Huang raises urgent questions about honeytrap espionage targeting Silicon Valley. FOX News
Russia's ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at age 66, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. UPI
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators agreed to a "large-scale" prisoner swap Wednesday amid trilateral negotiations involving the United States. UPI
Three men were arrested for throwing objects at former President Joe Biden during a protest in Ireland Tuesday. UPI
North Korea on Wednesday posted a revised constitution online that removes references to reunification with South Korea and defines its southern neighbor as a separate country. UPI
Iran retaliated against the Argentine government on Wednesday, and designated its navy and air force as terrorist organizations. UPI
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TODAY IS veterans day. IN 1921, AN UNKNOWN WORLD WAR I AMERICAN SOLDIER WAS BURIED IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY. THIS SITE BECAME THE FOCAL POINT OF REVERENCE FOR AMERICA'S veterans. SIMILAR CEREMONIES OCCURRED IN ENGLAND AND FRANCE, WHERE AN UNKNOWN SOLDIER WAS BURIED IN EACH NATION'S HIGHEST PLACE OF HONOR (IN ENGLAND, WESTMINSTER ABBEY; IN FRANCE, THE ARC de TRIOMPHE). THESE MEMORIAL GESTURES ALL TOOK PLACE ON NOVEMBER 11, GIVING UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION TO THE CELEBRATED ENDING OF WORLD WAR I FIGHTING AT 11A.M., NOVEMBER 11, 1918. THE DAY BECAME KNOWN AS "ARMISTICE DAY."
ARMISTICE DAY OFFICIALLY RECEIVED ITS NAME IN AMERICA IN 1926 THROUGH A CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION. IT BECAME A NATIONAL HOLIDAY 12 YEARS LATER BY SIMILAR CONGRESSIONAL ACTION. TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO HAD SERVED IN ALL WARS, ARMISTICE DAY CHANGED TO veterans day IN 1954.
THE FOCAL POINT FOR OFFICIAL, NATIONAL CEREMONIES FOR veterans day CONTINUES TO BE THE MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER BUILT AROUND THE TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS. AT 11A.M. ON NOVEMBER 11, A COMBINED COLOR GUARD REPRESENTING ALL MILITARY SERVICES EXECUTES "PRESENT ARMS" AT THE TOMB.
BECAUSE THE NATION'S TRIBUTE TO ITS WAR DEAD IS SYMBOLIZED BY THE LAYING OF A PRESIDENTIAL WREATH AND THE PLAYING OF "TAPS", MANY CONFUSE veterans day WITH MEMORIAL DAY. MEMORIAL DAY SPECIFICALLY HONORS THOSE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE, WHILE veterans day HONORS ALL veterans WHO FOUGHT FOR THIS COUNTRY. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
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