Two privately-built moon landers share a ride to space atop a Falcon 9 SpaceX rocket

Firefly's "Blue Moon" and ispace's "Resilience" are the latest in an ongoing push to gain private-sector experience exploring the moon.

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UK inflation slows to 2.5% in December, below expectations

U.K. inflation fell to 2.5% in December, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.

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Fox News defends Pete Hegseth drinking claims by invoking Winston Churchill

‘If you go to Churchill's War Rooms in London, you can buy a bottle of the scotch that he used to drink while he was looking after the war,’ Fox News anchor John Roberts declared

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Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense pick, to face Senate grilling: Live updates

President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense will face tough questions about his past from senators on Tuesday as he makes case to lead Pentagon

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Nancy Mace threatens to ‘take it outside’ during hearing clash with Jasmine Crockett

Tense confrontation erupted as House organized committees and voted on transgender sports ban

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Pastoral pastime of pigeon racing faces high anxiety over crime spree

Belgium’s once pastoral pastime of pigeon racing has come to this: Drones swoop over lofts where valuable pigeons are housed to look for security weaknesses, laser sensors set off alarms at night and cameras linked live to mobile apps keep potential thieves at bay — 24/7.

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Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

SpaceX has launched a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business up there.

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As Los Angeles burns, Hollywood's Oscar season turns into a pledge drive

When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy awards banquets followed in the days after.

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Chili paste heats up dishes and warms hearts at northeastern Tunisia’s harissa festival

For years, Tunisians have been picking bright red peppers, combining them with garlic, vinegar and spices and turning them into a saucy spread called harissa.

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Firefighters prepare for increasing gusts following brief reprieve for LA area

Firefighters are readying for another round of critical fire weather after calmer than expected winds gave them a much-needed reprieve.

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Finland had 12 minutes left to stop a Russia-linked oil tanker from dealing 'much worse' damage to its undersea cables, president says

"Had it continued for another 12 minutes, the carnage would have been much worse than the four basic cables that were there," Finnish President Alexander Stubb said.

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What to know about Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi as she faces questioning on Capitol Hill

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, is set to face questions Wednesday on Capitol Hill over her loyalty to the Republican president-elect, who has vowed to use the agency to pursue revenge on his perceived political enemies.

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Relief, 21st-century style: As wildfires burn, GoFundMe becomes a repository of harrowing stories

As California’s massive wildfires burn, thousands of GoFundMe campaigns for victims have become an outlet for onlookers transfixed by the blazes and eager to do something to help.

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SEC sues Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding info that cost Twitter investors millions

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Rubio vows to place US interests 'above all else' as Trump's top diplomat

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is promising to implement President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” vision as secretary of state.

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What to watch on a busy day of confirmation hearings for Trump’s Cabinet

President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for attorney general, secretary of state and several other key Cabinet posts are set to appear in front of Senate committees Wednesday for high-stakes confirmation hearings.

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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv fires British Storm Shadows in attack on key Russian targets

Russia says it shot down two Storm Shadow missiles over the Black Sea

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‘He Has Done A Lot Of Work’: Joni Ernst Endorses Hegseth For Defense Secretary

Joni Ernst confirmed her support for former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense late Tuesday, following his initial Senate confirmation hearing.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal live: Gaza truce ‘could come at any time’ says Blinken

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip whilst Israel insists details are still being finalised

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Alex Marlow on Smear Attacks on Hegseth: ‘You Can’t Be a Christian and Not Believe in Redemption’

On Tuesday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth. Marlow said, | Clips

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Controversy Over Pete Hegseth’s Viral ASEAN Moment

During his confirmation hearing, Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee couldn’t name a single member of the Southeast Asian bloc.

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Jeffries: House GOP Bill Banning Biological Men from Women's Sports Will Unleash Predators on Kids

On Tuesday's broadcast of MSNBC's "All In," House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) stated that legislation backed by House Republicans and two | Clips

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Confirmation Train Wreck: Gillibrand Scolds Hegseth, Demands Mothers Serve on Front Lines

On Tuesday's "Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth and the discussion in | Clips

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Trump announces puzzling new ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs

The man who wants to shrink the government will be adding a new agency performing tasks already covered by other agencies

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Report: Trump Did More to Free Hostages, Reach Ceasefire than Biden Did All Year

Trump is reportedly being praised by Arab officials for doing more fo a hostage deal than Biden has done in more than a year.

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New York Republicans say they met with Trump to help end congestion pricing

New York City is one of the most congested cities in the United States

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Trump and Biden national and homeland security staff will meet Wednesday for threat exercises

Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and top national security staff are expected to meet Wednesday with President Joe Biden’s National Security Council in the White House to walk through how the US government responds to a range of homeland security threats and scenarios, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

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Biden says he's been carrying out ‘most aggressive climate agenda’ in history as he designates CA monuments

President Biden during his last week in office designated two national monuments, which will protect hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in California.

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Man accused of stalking Caitlin Clark proclaims himself 'guilty as charged' in 1st court appearance

A man accused of felony stalking of Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark shouted “guilty as charged” in a courtroom on Tuesday.

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Small businesses are suffering, with some being forced to shutter due to Los Angeles fires

Businesses that operate with slim margins, like restaurants, are suffering — with some being forced to close since the Los Angeles fires broke out.

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Biden’s SEC Files Lawsuit Against Elon Musk

The SEC announced a filing of an enforcement action against Elon Musk over his purchase of X, according to a press release.

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Newsom: Trump's 'Wild-Eyed Fantasies' Are 'Damaging' the Notion of Truth

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said Tuesday on MSNBC's "All In" that President-elect Donald Trump's "wild-eyed fantasies" about California's water system were "damaging to the very foundation of the notion of what are facts, what are truths." | Clips

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L.A. Fire Captain, Union Leader: Warning That People Would Die Due to Lack of Resources Came True

During portions of an interview with CNN aired on Tuesday's broadcast of CNN's "Situation Room," President of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City | Clips

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CNN's Lah: L.A. Fire's Lack of Resources 'Shows,' Millions in Equipment 'Is Just Sitting' Because They Can't Repair It

On Tuesday's broadcast of CNN's "Situation Room," CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Kyung Lah said that while funding issues within the Los Angeles | Clips

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South Korean authorities arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon's declaration of martial law in December stunned South Koreans and plunged one of Asia's most vibrant democracies into political turmoil.

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Impeached South Korean president detained over martial law declaration

South Korea's anti-corruption agency says impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been detained.

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Investigators comb a scorched slope to solve a mystery: How did the Palisades Fire start?

So far, the probe is focusing on potential human causes, which could include arson, fireworks, unauthorized camping or a rekindling of an earlier fire, law enforcement sources said.

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South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested

This was the South Korean authorities' second attempt to arrest Yoon.

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‘No Place In Our Legal System’: Alan Dershowitz Says ‘One-Sided’ Report From Jack Smith ‘Violates Our Core Principles’

Alan Dershowitz ripped Merrick Garland for releasing special counsel Jack Smith’s report, saying the “one-sided” document violated America’s “core principles.”

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Nancy Mace Erupts At Dem In Committee Clash, Asks To ‘Take it Outside’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Mace an “attention seeking loser" on social media after the confrontation.

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Here are the names of the 6 new Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carriers that will lead the US Navy until 2100

Two new aircraft carriers will be named after Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, continuing the Navy convention of naming them after US presidents.

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What to Know About Trump’s Proposed External Revenue Service

The President-elect announced plans to create a new agency to collect tariffs and other revenues from foreign nations, though economists consider tariffs a mostly inefficient way for governments to raise money.

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Nancy Mace challenges Dem rep to ‘take it outside’ after ‘child, listen’ comment sparks chaos

Rep. Nancy Mace took great offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, please" in a response, sparking a contentions back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."

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TechCrunch cuts staff amid 'evolving needs'

TechCrunch has become the latest publisher to be hit by layoffs, following The Washington Post, HuffPost, and Vox.

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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to confirming Trump Cabinet nominees — perhaps even during inaugural balls

None of President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees can be confirmed until he takes office on Jan. 20 – and expect a traffic jam in the Senate when he does.

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Michelle Obama will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor report on Obama’s absence from recent events

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South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested, local media reports

This was the second bid to arrest the impeached president, following a failed attempt on Jan. 3.

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Microsoft: A history of the software giant co-founded by Bill Gates, its products and services, jobs, layoffs, and more

Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen nearly 50 years ago. Here's a history of the company's leadership, products, layoffs, and more.

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Marco Rubio, Trump's choice for secretary of state, has broad support

Rubio is seen as a steady foreign policy hand who has the confidence of Trump and Senate colleagues from both parties.

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