News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
This is an OPEN THREAD, folks. Chat about any of the stories listed, share links to stories that caught your eye today, and generally have a good time discussing whatever you want.
BREAKING: UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione has arrived at his extradition hearing, shouting at gathered press outside of the Pennsylvania courtroom before being pushed into the building by accompanying officers.
— ABC News (@ABC) December 10, 2024
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Qatar open to mediation if Syrian rebels turn on each other https://t.co/15p5Hb7HLw
— POLITICO (@politico) December 10, 2024
The Israeli military appeared to have unleashed more airstrikes across Syria overnight into Tuesday in an attempt to destroy weapons, aircraft and military facilities before the rebels controlling much of the country could take possession of them.
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) December 10, 2024 at 7:26 AM
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Two former high-ranking Syrian military figures who played key roles in President Bashar al-Assad's now-deposed regime have been indicted on war crimes charges in the United States and accused of torturing American citizens.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 10, 2024 at 8:24 AM
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered a Tel Aviv courthouse on Tuesday to take the stand for the first time in a long-running corruption trial that will likely force him to juggle between the courtroom and war room for weeks.
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 10, 2024 at 4:25 AM
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“Most economists agree the new administration is going to inherit a fairly strong economy…It is my profound hope that the new administration will preserve and build on this progress.”
— ABC News (@ABC) December 10, 2024
Pres. Biden delivers speech on his economic legacy after the pandemic. https://t.co/Mm2z4YjodT pic.twitter.com/uP2pgCfkYp
President-elect Donald Trump called Canadian Prime Minister "Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada" on Tuesday, after threatening to impose massive tariffs on imports from Canada. https://t.co/VLjiiIEkIY
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 10, 2024
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol gave an order to 'drag out' lawmakers from parliament after he declared martial law on Dec. 3, an army commander said amid concerns of a power vacuum with Yoon's office reut.rs/3ZsNUmP
— Reuters (@reuters.com) December 10, 2024 at 5:50 AM
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NEW: Mitch McConnell fell while leaving a regular lunch with GOP senators at the Capitol but is now "fine" with a scratch on his face. https://t.co/5UcDWEAA1O
— Axios (@axios) December 10, 2024
A woman died this week in a car crash involving a Georgia officer, who at the time was responding to a bomb threat at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's home, according to police and the congresswoman. https://t.co/9k6UqdOZaP
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 10, 2024
Matt Gaetz gets his own TV show on OAN https://t.co/ov0BlWbXI6
— POLITICO (@politico) December 10, 2024
The inferno has already grown to more than 1,600 acres – nearly tripling in size in one hour, CALFire said.
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 10, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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