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.
NEW: Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s pick for defense secretary, drank in ways that concerned his colleagues at Fox News, according to 10 current and former Fox employees who spoke with NBC News. More: nbcnews.to/41bs6yC
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 3, 2024 at 5:16 PM
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South Korea's president declares martial law, accusing opposition party of sympathizing with North Korea and anti-state activities https://t.co/tAN54vT4Ad
— CNN (@CNN) December 3, 2024
BREAKING: South Korean lawmakers pass resolution to lift a martial law order shortly after the president declared a state of emergency.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 3, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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Israel has hit Lebanon with its largest wave of airstrikes since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, as both sides accuse each other of violations. https://t.co/0AjB5WHn7c
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 3, 2024
During a diplomatic trip to Angola, Pres. Biden acknowledged America's "original sin" of slavery and the slave trade that once connected the U.S. and the African nation.
— ABC News (@ABC) December 3, 2024
"I've learned that while history can be hidden, it cannot and should not be erased." https://t.co/0AZ60jJO3I pic.twitter.com/zbCmLEqeWI
BREAKING: Hunter Biden's federal gun case in Delaware has been terminated by the judge overseeing the case.
— ABC News (@ABC) December 3, 2024
The move comes two days after Pres. Biden issued a blanket pardon for his son. https://t.co/Xqc4Vapb6F pic.twitter.com/x9w0o8MuDw
The Supreme Court is set to convene Wednesday to hear arguments in a landmark case involving access to gender-affirming care like puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. https://t.co/v93ap8qk3d
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 3, 2024
Secret Service fired at suspects near Yellen’s home https://t.co/OkYjiujaxg
— The Hill (@thehill) December 3, 2024
A Manhattan jury began deliberating Tuesday in the manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, the former Marine charged in the chokehold death of a homeless man on a New York City subway last year.
— CNN (@cnn.com) December 3, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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The E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers is over, the CDC says. Since the investigation began Oct. 22, 104 cases of E. coli in 14 states were identified — and 34 people were hospitalized.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) December 3, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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Jill Biden, Donald Trump will both attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris https://t.co/YTAhUA3klE
— POLITICO (@politico) December 3, 2024
