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A beginner's guide to Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with large African descendant populations. Kwanzaa has grown in popularity in the decades since its founding and is celebrated by 3% of the country, according to a 2019 AP-NORC survey. Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama all released statements commemorating the holiday, and in 1997 the U.S. Postal Service began issuing Kwanzaa stamps.
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Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall
The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia's Vladimir Putin and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan. With the dust still settling from the stunning events in Damascus, the outcome for now seems to be favoring Ankara, which backed the victorious rebels, while Moscow suffered a bruising blow to its international clout. “In the game of Czars vs. Sultans, this is Sultans 1 and Czars 0,” said Soner Cagaptay, director of the Turkish Research Program at the Washington Institute.
Associated Press
Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him
A handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, hoping to avoid antagonizing him to ensure they'll have a working relationship with his new administration. Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is walking a similar tightrope, vowing to push back against Trump on potential policies against reproductive rights, while also appearing hopeful that she and the Republican can work together. Hochul, who slammed Trump during a speech at the Democratic National Convention and was a prominent campaign surrogate for Democrats this year, has said she and Trump spoke at length after his election victory and were able to find common ground.
Associated Press
Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste
Pastry chef Arnaud Delmontel rolls out dough for croissants and pain au chocolat that later emerge golden and fragrant from the oven in his Paris patisserie. “It’s a distortion of what a croissant is,” Delmontel said. "A croissant is made with butter.”
NBC News
House votes down Republican bill to avert shutdown on eve of the deadline
The House rejected a Republican bill to avoid a government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk and the far-right blew up an earlier, bipartisan deal.
TODAY
Why I ignore 'no gifts, please' requests on kids' birthday party invites
A child’s birthday without gifts feels like a half-filled balloon.
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed ahead of key US inflation data
U.S. futures and oil prices fell. Japan's core inflation rate, which excludes fresh food prices, rose 2.7% year-on-year, surpassing expectations. The data followed the Bank of Japan's decision on Thursday to keep its benchmark rate at 0.25%, which pushed the dollar higher against the Japanese yen.
AFP
Starbucks workers to start US strike on Friday: union
Workers at Starbucks will walk off the job Friday in three US cities in a strike their union threatened could spread around the country in the busy run-up to Christmas.The union said Starbucks had not engaged fruitfully for several months, and threatened it was ready to "show the company the consequences."
CBS News
FAA bans drones over New Jersey towns, New York infrastructure sites
The mysterious drones seen flying over New Jersey and several other East Coast states have prompted a ban from the FAA.
AFP
Rescuers extend search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Rescuers say they have expanded a search for trapped survivors in quake-rocked Vanuatu to "numerous places of collapse" beyond the capital, as the reported death toll climbs to 10.And we've found numerous places of collapse east and west out of the city."
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South Korean investigators seek to question reluctant president over martial law
South Korean investigators on Friday again sought to question impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 declaration of martial law, summoning him for questioning on Christmas Day despite his repeated refusal to cooperate. The Corruption Investigation Office for High-Ranking Officials, which is leading a joint investigation with police and military authorities into the ill-conceived power grab that lasted only a few hours, said it plans to question Yoon on charges of abuse of authority and orchestrating a rebellion. Yoon, whose presidential powers have been suspended since the opposition-controlled National Assembly impeached him on Dec. 14, has dodged several requests by the joint investigation team and public prosecutors while also blocking searches of his office.
AFP
Imposing pickup trucks symbolise Pakistan's power gulf
In Pakistan's largest city, cars inch forward in bumper-to-bumper traffic.On Karachi's chaotic roads, Hiluxes part the traffic -- speeding up behind cars and flashing their lights demanding drivers move out of their way.
CNN
Federal judge allows January 6 defendant to attend Trump’s inauguration
A Missouri man who pleaded guilty to entering the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, will be allowed to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next month, a federal judge ordered Thursday.
USA TODAY
Paparazzi and protesters: CEO shooting suspect's unusual journey to New York City
Experts say Luigi Mangione's highly publicized arrival in New York City was an attempt by authorities to make a statement.
CBS News
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Here's what happens if the government shuts down right before the holidays
The U.S. government will shut down this weekend unless Congress comes up with a plan and takes action soon.
NBC News
FAA issues temporary ban on drone flights over some areas of New Jersey
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued a ban on drone flights over nearly two dozen communities across New Jersey in the wake of ongoing complaints about brightly colored — and largely unexplained — flying objects filling the night skies over the Garden State.
AFP
Australia agrees deal to strengthen Solomons police
Australia said Friday it has agreed to boost Solomon Islands' police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.China has also been offering training and hardware to the Solomons police.
TODAY
Ree Drummond announces birth of 1st grandchild: 'Our first baby had her first baby'
"The Pioneer Woman" Ree Drummond has announced the birth of her first grandchild, as Alex Drummond Scott welcomes daughter Sofia with husband Mauricio Scott.
NBC News
The number of U.S. troops in Syria has doubled, Pentagon discloses
In a surprise announcement, the Pentagon disclosed on Thursday that U.S. officials have doubled the number of American troops in Syria to support the fight against ISIS.

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