Former Ravens HC Brian Billick joins Arizona State University football staff

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Residents file lawsuit against Kentucky plant that exploded in neighborhood
Two neighbors of a Kentucky plant that was the site of a massive explosion are suing the company, saying the blast earlier this month damaged their homes and caused emotional trauma. Edward Roberts and Ana Carolina Gomez Bridge filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Givaudan Flavors Corporation and its parent company, Givaudan U.S. They say the company was negligent leading up to the Nov. 12 explosion of a cooking vessel inside the plant that destroyed the building, killed two workers and flung debris into nearby yards and homes. The two residents live in the same home that backs up to the plant.
The Conversation
The Nuremberg Code isn’t just for prosecuting Nazis − its principles have shaped medical ethics to this day
The Nuremberg Code was developed during trials for Nazi officials accused of performing inhumane experiments − but its influence has been far wider.
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Thanksgiving weather forecast maps show snowstorms, winter cold fronts
Winter storm weather is forecast to bring snow to different parts of the country in the days around Thanksgiving 2024, potentially interrupting travel.
AFP
Trump taps retired general for key Ukraine conflict role
US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he was nominating staunch loyalist and retired general Keith Kellogg as his Ukraine envoy, charged with ending the two-and-a-half-year Russian invasion.But his critics have warned that the incoming Republican will likely leverage US military aid to pressure Kyiv into an agreement that left it ceding occupied territory permanently or agreeing not to join NATO. "I am very pleased to nominate General Keith Kellogg to serve as Assistant to th
USA TODAY
Trump quote about Ukraine using US missiles is fabricated | Fact check
There's no credible evidence Trump, as president-elect, said he would "make sure" Biden doesn't let Ukraine use U.S.-supplied missiles against Russia.
Reuters
US, Britain and others condemn escalating violence in Mozambique
The governments of the United States, Britain, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland on Wednesday jointly condemned the escalating violence against civilians in Mozambique, a southern African nation currently embroiled in weeks of post-election protests. "We call on the Government of Mozambique to uphold the role of security forces to protect the people of Mozambique," the countries said in a joint statement. Public outrage has surged after last month's disputed election results, which sparked protests from opposition supporters.
AFP
South Lebanese return to devastated villages after Israel-Hezbollah truce
As soon as a truce was announced between Israel and Hezbollah, widow Umm Mohammed Bzeih rushed back to south Lebanon to check on her beloved home, only to find it badly damaged.Bzeih was among a small number of residents who returned to Zibqin on Wednesday, hours after an Israel-Hezbollah truce came into effect.
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Delta Airlines flight attendant allegedly slashes co-worker in New Orleans
A Delta flight attendant slashed a co-worker and hotel security guard after a late night and early morning of heavy, “blacked out” drinking, officials said Wednesday.
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Drones spotted over military bases in the U.K. that are used by the U.S.
The British military has increased security around four air bases in the country that are used by U.S. forces after "a number" of drones were spotted near them.
NBC News
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers file complaint against NYC alleging poor medical care and 'gulag' conditions at Rikers Island
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers filed a legal claim Tuesday against New York City, alleging the disgraced Hollywood mogul is receiving poor medical care and living in an unhygienic environment at the Rikers Island jail complex.
AFP
Romania officials to meet over 'cyber risks' to elections
Romanian officials will meet Thursday to discuss possible cyber threats to its elections after a far-right pro-Russian candidate took a shock lead in its presidential vote. Far-right pro-Russia candidate Calin Georgescu on Sunday secured a surprise lead in the presidential election -- knocking out Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu -- with many questioning the role of social media in his shock surge.
Reuters
Russia says Trump Ukraine aid cut would be 'death sentence' for Kyiv's military
Russia's deputy U.N. ambassador said on Wednesday any decision by President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration to cut support for Ukraine would be a "death sentence" for the Ukrainian army, while accusing Kyiv of trying to drag NATO countries into direct conflict with Russia in the meantime. Speaking to the U.N. Security Council, Dmitry Polyanskiy accused the outgoing Biden administration of trying through its increased support to Ukraine to create a "mess, both in Russia and with the new team in the White House."
Reuters
Former NJ senator Menendez seeks new trial, says error tainted conviction
Former New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez asked on Wednesday that his recent corruption conviction be thrown out and a new trial ordered, after prosecutors admitted that his jury was allowed to review improper evidence during deliberations. Menendez made his request after prosecutors admitted in a Nov. 13 filing that jurors reviewed nine pieces of evidence containing material that should have been redacted, but that the mistake did not justify setting aside the verdict. A spokesman for U.S. Attorney Damian Williams in Manhattan, whose office prosecuted Menendez, declined to comment.
CNN
A child beauty queen’s death, a botched investigation and decades of mystery: What we know about JonBenét Ramsey’s killing
Whoever duct-taped JonBenét Ramsey’s mouth shut, bludgeoned the 6-year-old Colorado girl and strangled the child beauty queen in her own home has evaded capture for almost 28 years.
AFP
FBI says bomb threats made against Trump nominees
Several members of Donald Trump's incoming administration have received threats including bomb alerts, the FBI said Wednesday, with one nominee reporting a pipe-bomb scare sent with a pro-Palestinian message.Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, said his home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat sent with a "pro-Palestinian themed message."
Reuters
Thanksgiving travel period off to a record start
Millions of Americans are set to crowd into airports or hit the road on the Wednesday ahead of Thanksgiving Day which is shaping up to be one of the busiest travel days of the year. On Tuesday, about 2.7 million passengers were screened at airport security checkpoints, the highest ever for a Tuesday before Thanksgiving and beating last year's record, according to the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. The travel industry expects even more travelers on Wednesday and Sunday, Dec. 1.
AFP
Canadian fund drops bid for Spanish pharma firm Grifols
Canadian investment fund Brookfield said Wednesday it has dropped its bid for Spanish pharmaceutical firm Grifols following disagreement over its valuation.In a statement sent to Spanish stock market regulator CNMV, Brookfield said it was "not in a position to continue with a potential offer" for Grifols.
CBS News
How to cut down on Thanksgiving food waste
Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
Associated Press
Canada lynx proposed for new habitat protections in US southern Rockies
U.S. wildlife officials finalized a recovery plan for imperiled populations of Canada lynx on Wednesday and proposed new habitat protections in the southern Rocky Mountains for the forest-dwelling wildcats threatened by climate change and human activities. The fate of the plan is uncertain under President-elect Donald Trump: Officials during the Republican's first term sought unsuccessfully to strip lynx of protections that they've had since 2000 under the Endangered Species Act. Almost 7,700 square miles (20,000 square miles) of forests and mountains in Colorado and northern New Mexico are covered under the habitat proposal.
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Hannah Kobayashi still missing: Here's what her family has pieced together so far
The 31-year-old missing Hawaii woman's family has been examining her previous text messages, social media posts, Venmo transactions and some security footage to figure out what happened.

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