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Over 100 manufacturing and business groups are asking for a rollback of Biden administration regulations on pollution, worker safety and consumer protections. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Life is seeking better from Trump.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol had refused to resign. But a dozen lawmakers from his own party turned against him in an impeachment vote over his declaration of martial law. LA Times
Supreme Court will consider whether oil industry may sue to challenge California's plan to require 'zero emissions' for new vehicles by 2035. LA Times
VOA VIEW: They should.

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"It was a very wide-open pardon, which could, under different circumstances, lead to problems in terms of future presidents,'' the liberal senator from Vermont said Sunday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Most Americans find it appalling.
"I've lived in New Jersey my whole life. This is the first time that I've noticed drones over my house,'' former Gov. Chris Christie said Sunday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Christie is complaining about the obvious.
The small flurry of threatened defamation suits is the latest sign that the incoming Trump administration appears poised to do what it can to crack down on unfavorable media coverage. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
Israel’s military said it carried out strikes and raids against Hamas targets in northern Gaza on Sunday. The actions followed days of deadly attacks across the territory. New York Times
VOA VIEW: As it should.
Federal officials plan to deploy an advanced drone detection system in New York State to assist in addressing the unidentified flying objects in the area. OANN
VOA VIEW: To little, to slow.
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated more candidates for his upcoming cabinet, including Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes.  OANN
VOA VIEW: Good!

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has suggested that a New York judge treat President-elect Donald Trump as if he died, in the Democratic prosecutor's effort to keep alive Mr. Trump's felony conviction in a hush money trial. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Bragg is an idiot.
A federal appeals court judge has rescinded his decision to retire, becoming the third judge to decide not to give President-elect Donald Trump a chance to fill his seat. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Losers have their plans spoiled by the Trump win.
President Joe Biden is facing backlash over granting clemency to individuals convicted in major public corruption cases. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: He was bribed.
Foreign "burglary tourists" are behind a nationwide crime wave targeting the homes of the rich and famous -- and now they're breaking into houses in the D.C. metro area's wealthy suburbs. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They should be dealt with harshly.

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A California license plate reading "LOLOCT7" that caused a social media uproar and an apology from officials was misconstrued, the owners of the offending Tesla Cybertruck say. Washington Times
Cindy McCain, the executive director of the World Food Programme, said hunger is a "national security issue" amid global conflicts. CBS
VOA VIEW: Yet Biden allows over 10M illegal migrants into the US.
An ice storm created treacherous driving conditions in Iowa and eastern Nebraska over the weekend. Meanwhile, San Francisco was under a tornado warning. CBS

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ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to Trump's "presidential foundation and museum" to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos after Stephanopoulos incorrectly stated on air that Trump had been found "liable for rape." CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
President-elect Donald Trump attended one of the most famous rivalries in college sports, the Army-Navy football game in Landover, Maryland. He was joined by Vice President-elect JD Vance, his defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth and billionaire Elon Musk. CBS
People who receive income from public pensions may have their Social Security benefits reduced. The Senate may soon vote to eliminate those rules. CNBC
If you are not using end-to-end encrypted messaging on your phone already, the U.S. government has a warning message for you about China and your texts. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Be careful protecting your private information.
The driverless ride-hailing service was supposed to be the shining star of GM's growth plans, leading to $50 billion in revenue by the end of this decade. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Bad news.

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Senior national security and intelligence officials told reporters Saturday that no threats have been identified with the unusual drones spotted in New Jersey. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Few know what to believe.
The Austin Police Department conducted a shoplifting blitz operation this week, arresting nine suspects for allegedly stealing $7,500 in merchandise in four cases. FOX News
Two Americans from California are dead after being found shot in a pickup truck while on vacation in Mexico, officials said. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Not wise to go to Mexico.

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An early winter ice storm in the Midwest caused hundreds of accidents on Saturday as parts of West Virginia and Pennsylvania hunkered down for a messy wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow. UPI
President-elect Donald Trump called for elimination of daylight saving time on Friday, calling it "inconvenient" and "costly." UPI
VOA VIEW: Go news.
The Justice Department said Friday former Department of Defense Deputy Chief Frederick Douglass Moorefield, Jr. has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for participating in a multi-state dogfighting conspiracy. UPI
An iconic bagel shop in New York City is now closed permanently after receiving a combined 67 violations by the city's health department this week. UPI
One person is dead and another in custody after a shooting Saturday at Fort Eisenhower in Georgia. UPI

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