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Social worker dies from injuries suffered in San Francisco hospital stabbing attack: Police

Monday, December 8

(LOS ANGELES) -- A social worker, described by colleagues as "remarkable" and "compassionate," has died from stab wounds she suffered when a patient armed with a steak knife allegedly attacked her inside a San Francisco hospital, according to authorities.The victim, whose name has not... Read More.

Here’s how immigration enforcement is affecting school enrollment in some districts

Monday, December 8

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration's surge in law enforcement has created a chilling effect on student attendance in school districts nationwide, but it appears that preliminary data and attendance trackers from some districts do not show a large-scale enrollment plunge due to Immigration and... Read More.

In landmark case, Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to control independent agencies

Monday, December 8

(WASHINTON) -- For more than 100 years, independent government agencies have regulated American monetary policy and stock trades, transportation systems and election campaigns, consumer product safety and broadcast licenses all free from direct political interference and supervision by the White House.A major case before... Read More.

Jabari Banks, Olly Sholotan share what they’ve learned from their characters on ‘Bel-Air’

Monday, December 8

Jabari Banks and Olly Sholotan have portrayed Will Smith and Carlton Banks for four seasons of Bel-Air, and it hasn't been without its lesson. With Will's confidence and unique sense of style, Jabari says he's learned from his character to be unapologetically himself."I've definitely... Read More.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ wins #1 at the box office with $63 million

Monday, December 8

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 played to win at the box office this weekend.The Josh Hutcherson-starring sequel, based on the popular horror game, took the #1 spot with $63 million. According to Variety, that exceeded predictions,... Read More.

Powerball jackpot soars to $875M — 2nd biggest this year

Sunday, December 7

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $875 million -- the second biggest prize this year and one of the biggest in the game's history.The estimated prize grew after no one claimed the jackpot in Saturday night's drawing, according to... Read More.

Man arrested after ‘pepper spray’ incident at Heathrow parking lot, police say

Sunday, December 7

(LONDON) -- A man was arrested on Sunday after a "group of men" unleashed what may have been pepper spray during an altercation in a parking garage at London's Heathrow Airport, the police said.The incident was not being investigated as terrorism, Cmdr. Peter Stevens,... Read More.

Suspect charged in stabbing on Charlotte light rail train

Saturday, December 6

(NEW YORK) -- A suspect has been charged in the Friday stabbing on a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to police.Oscar Solarzano, 33, has been charged with five counts including attempted first degree murder, assault with deadly weapon serious injury and... Read More.

DOJ won’t say what it advised Noem amid contempt inquiry over El Salvador deportations

Saturday, December 6

(WASHINGTON) -- Department of Justice officials, citing privilege, did not disclose details on the legal advice given to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the decision to continue the deportation of more than 100 Venezuelans to El Salvador in March.The declarations filed... Read More.

NATO fighters scrambled in Poland as Russia bombards Ukraine

Saturday, December 6

(LONDON) -- NATO fighter jets were scrambled and air defense systems put on alert in Poland in response to Russia's latest overnight drone and missile strikes in Ukraine, the Armed Forces Operational Command in Warsaw said in a series of social media posts."Fighter jets... Read More.

US-Ukraine talks on security ‘framework’ to continue Saturday, State Department says

Saturday, December 6

(LONDON) -- American and Ukrainian representatives will continue discussions on a possible framework for a peace deal to end Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor on Saturday, the State Department said in a statement, following meetings between the two teams in Miami this week.The... Read More.