Honda and Nissan officially begin merger talks to create world's third-largest automaker

Both companies are grappling with intense global competition in the electric vehicle market from the likes of Tesla and China's BYD.

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Donald Trump taunts Panama: "welcome to the United States canal"

Donald Trump has said that the U.S. could demand the return of the Panama Canal if the country fails to reduce the fees it charges American ships.

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Donald Trump says buying Greenland is "absolute necessity"

Donald Trump has said that acquiring Greenland is necessary "for purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world."

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Nissan, Honda expected to announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are expected to announce plans on a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from reliance on fossil fuels.

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Exespías israelíes relatan ataque a Hezbollah con dispositivos electrónicos explosivos

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dos agentes de inteligencia israelíes recientemente retirados compartieron nuevos detalles sobre una operación clandestina mortal que se gestó durante años y que tuvo como objetivo a milicianos de Hezbollah en Líbano y Siria utilizando bípers y walkie-talkies explosivos hace tres m

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Steve Ballmer is richer than Warren Buffett. But his portfolio depends mostly on one stock.

The former Microsoft CEO said his investment strategy was partly influenced by Buffett.

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WNBA Star Trashes Elon Musk, Billionaires After Funding Bill Passes

WNBA star Natasha Cloud, guard for the Phoenix Mercury, took aim at Elon Musk and other billionaires after the government funding bill passed

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Rep. Kay Granger confirms she has "unforeseen health challenges" but denies report she is in Memory Care

Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.

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'PIECE OF S**T!': Ex-RNC Spox Says Kari Lake Screamed At Him After Conservative Event

The Bulwark's Tim Miller wrote that the conspiracy theorist and election denier made a "SCENE" at a Turning Point USA conference afterparty.

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Russia's top central banker is now worried about 'excessive cooling' in its red-hot war economy

Russia's central bank has kept the key interest rate at 21% and is trying to keep the economy from both overheating and cooling too much.

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In the ruins of a bombed-out church in Lebanon, there's now a tiny Christmas tree

A Christmas tree stands among the fallen stones in the ruins of a Catholic church in southern Lebanon that was hit by an Israeli airstrike during the war with Hezbollah.

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Trump to deliver first rally-style speech since election win: Live

The president-elect will address a Phoenix crowd on Sunday

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Belén se prepara para otra Navidad triste a la sombra de la guerra en Gaza

BELÉN, Cisjordania (AP) — La Tienda de la Natividad en la Plaza del Pesebre ha vendido tallas de madera de olivo hechas a mano y artículos religiosos a las personas que visitan el lugar de nacimiento tradicional de Jesús desde 1927.

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Apple is reportedly developing a home security product that could compete with Amazon and Google

A door lock with a video camera could set the iPhone maker up to compete with Google's Nest and Amazon's Ring.

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Europe's blockbuster trade deal with South America is deeply controversial. Here's why

Analysts expect a bumpy ratification process, with farmers and some EU member states warning the deal could create unfair competition for European agriculture.

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China's internet is upset that a knock-off of its darling video game, 'Black Myth: Wukong,' is listed on Nintendo's store

The new game for Nintendo's Switch has promotional art and a title that closely resemble that of the best-selling Chinese game.

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Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music.

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Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action

The battles over abortion in the U.S. are increasingly focusing on the pills that are now the most common way pregnancies are ended.

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Poleana: el juego nacido en las cárceles mexicanas que sirve de terapia y clase de matemáticas

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO (AP) — Sentada en un banquito de plástico gris, Rosa María Espinosa echa nubecillas de humo de cigarro y escucha con atención las reglas del juego.

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The new right celebrates Trump at a conservative conference and sidesteps inconsistencies

That Donald Trump failed to achieve central goals in the government shutdown fight alongside Elon Musk seemed unimportant to many speakers and attendees at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest.

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Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them

The economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player in America.

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Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza

The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march, no decorations and no twinkling lights, in deference to the ongoing war in Gaza.

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What to stream: 'Squid Game' returns, the movie 'Bird' and Mariah Carey teams up with the NFL

The long-awaited second season of “Squid Game” on Netflix and singing superstar Andrea Bocelli's Christmas TV special are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.

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Analysis: Trump bristles at Musk’s rocketing profile as Democrats play on the president-elect’s vanity

Whether Elon Musk is the real “president,” merely the “prime minister” or just Donald Trump’s multibillionaire enforcer, he’s carving out an unprecedented role that could raise conflicts of interest for the new administration.

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Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24 as Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lose control of their playoff fate

Cooper Rush threw for a touchdown, Brandon Aubrey kicked two 58-yarders among four field goals and the Dallas Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 26-24, costing Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers control of their playoff fate.

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Hochul Slammed over Post Claiming She Made NYC 'Subways Safer'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) was slammed over a post claiming she made subways "safer" after a woman died after being lit on fire.

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A board game born in Mexican prisons is bringing together people from all walks of life

A board game with ancient roots that established a foothold nearly a century ago in Mexican prisons is spreading in popularity outside the walls and trying to shed the stigma of being merely a pastime for prisoners.

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It's the holidays in Zimbabwe. Time to celebrate by unveiling a family tombstone

Some of the most festive times of Zimbabwe's holiday season occur around the unveiling of tombstones for late relatives.

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Texas AG Sues NCAA to Stop Trans Inclusion in Women's Sports

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) for deceptive marketing practices.

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Former Israeli spy agents describe attack using exploding electronic devices against Hezbollah

Two recently retired senior Israeli intelligence agents are sharing details about a deadly clandestine operation that targeted Hezbollah militants in Lebanon and Syria with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies.

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Falling drone seriously injures boy during Florida holiday show, his mother says

The 7-year-old required heart surgery after the drone, apparently involved in a midair collision, struck his chest, mother Adriana Edgerton told NBC affiliate WESH of Orlando.

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Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn calls the Nissan-Honda merger plan a 'desperate move'

"It's not a pragmatic deal because frankly, the synergies between the two companies are difficult to find," Ghosn told Bloomberg.

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A Holy Year is about to start in Rome. Here's what you need to know

Pope Francis is formally inaugurating the 2025 Holy Year, reviving an ancient church tradition encouraging the faithful to make pilgrimages to Rome, amid new security fears following a Christmas market attack in Germany.

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Trump Picks Callista Gingrich for Ambassador to Switzerland

In announcing his choice of various envoys, including ambassador to Denmark, the president-elect again floated the idea of the United States acquiring Greenland.

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Trump Hits Back at Panama President on Canal: 'We'll See About That'

President-elect Donald Trump has responded to the President of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, on the debate over the Panama Canal.

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Trump Vows to 'Stop The Transgender Lunacy': 'Only Two Genders'

President-elect Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order telling the government to recognize "only two genders, male and female."

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Gun Used by Madison Christian School Shooter Was Purchased Legally

The gun used by the 15-year-old girl who allegedly opened fire in Madison's Abundant Life Christian School was purchased legally.

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Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen hospitalized after getting bucked off horse

Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.

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Trauma lingers on for survivors of the deadly tsunami that hit Thailand 20 years ago

Trauma still lingers on for survivors of the deadly tsunami that hit Thailand 20 years ago. The Indian Ocean tsunami struck a dozen countries on Dec. 26, 2004, following a 9.1 magnitude earthquake off the west coast of Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing about 230,000 people across Asia.

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Trump names several new White House picks to work on AI, crypto and more: 'America First Patriots'

President-elect Trump published a long list of nominations and picks on Sunday night, naming several new experts to work on policy relating to AI, cryptocurrency and more.

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Guatemalan Migrant Suspected of Lighting Subway Rider on Fire Arrested

A Guatemalan migrant suspected of allegedly lighting a woman on fire on the New York City subway, has been arrested, according to NY Post.

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China warns US to stop arming Taiwan after Biden approves $571M in military aid

President Biden authorized an additional $571 million in funding to Taiwan for military aid, prompting China to send a staunch warning to the U.S. to stop arming Taiwan.

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Drones collide, fall into crowd at holiday show in Florida, FAA says

A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.

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Oregon Sheriff Concerned About Letters Asking People To Track Possible Immigrants

A sheriff in rural, coastal Oregon says he's concerned about letters asking residents to collect information on immigrants.

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Convenience Store Employee Disarms Alleged Armed Robber

A Salt Lake City, Utah, convenience store employee disarmed an alleged armed robber about or shortly after midnight Sunday.

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Takeaways from Trump's 1st rally speech as president-elect

President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election.

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Exclusive – Steve Bannon: Speaker Johnson Must Resign by New Year

Steve Bannon says that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) must cede his gavel by the end of 2024 for the good of the MAGA movement.

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Trump nominates Callista Gingrich as U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, announces other picks

President-elect Trump announced that he is nominating Callista Gingrich, Mauricio Claver-Carone and Ken Howery for various U.S. ambassador roles in his new administration.

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Mexico fights to dam "iron river" sending guns from U.S. to cartels

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Former agents from Israel's Mossad detail how they built and sold explosive pagers to Hezbollah terrorists

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