Machine Gun Kelly to headline concert at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland

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Former Uvalde schools police chief who asked for charges to be dropped returns to court
The former schools police chief in Uvalde, Texas, who has asked a judge to throw out charges accusing him of failing to take action during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting, is expected back in court Thursday. Pete Arredondo, 52, has pleaded not guilty to charges of child endangerment and abandonment. U.S. law enforcement officers rarely face a criminal trial over their actions during a school shooting. The May 24, 2022, attack on Robb Elementary that killed 19 students and two teachers was one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
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A key Trump ally on immigration explains how mass deportations could work
A Kansas official who is an informal adviser to President-elect Donald Trump's transition team on immigration issues doesn't expect mass deportations to prompt arrests of migrants at sensitive locations such as schools and churches. Kobach has for two decades been one of the most influential lawyers in the Republican movement to restrict illegal immigration.
USA TODAY
Americans are living longer, thanks to pandemic's end, fewer opioid deaths
Average life expectancy in the U.S. increased nearly one year in 2023, rebounding to a level not reached since the COVID-19 pandemic.
CNN
Trump brings Congress to a halt with new demands on spending as shutdown looms
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance on Wednesday sharply criticized a deal to fund the federal government negotiated by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, undermining support for the plan across Capitol Hill just days away from a shutdown deadline.
CNN
Israeli military strikes Yemen hours after Houthi attack targets Israel
Israel’s military struck Houthi targets in Yemen early on Thursday, just hours after the Iran-backed militant group launched its latest attack on Israel.
USA TODAY
FBI searches home of Los Angeles deputy mayor linked to City Hall bomb threat probe
Officials said FBI agents searched the home of LA Deputy Mayor of Public Safety as part of an investigation over a bomb threat against City Hall.
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South Korea's acting leader to veto opposition-sponsored bills, deepening political strife
South Korea’s acting leader said Thursday he would veto a spate of contentious bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepening political strife in the wake of parliament’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. The ruling and opposition parties have been bickering over how much authority Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country's No. 2 official, has assumed since the opposition-controlled National Assembly last Saturday voted to suspend Yoon’s presidential powers over his short-lived Dec. 3 martial law. The Constitutional Court is to determine whether to formally dismiss the conservative Yoon as president or reinstate him.
AFP
'At least 100 North Koreans killed' fighting for Russia: Seoul
At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday. "In December, they (North Korean troops) engaged in actual combat, during which at least 100 fatalities occurred," Lee said, speaking after a briefing by South Korea's spy agency.
Reuters
Philippines president says legal experts to consider clemency requests for convict Veloso
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said legal experts would consider clemency requests for Mary Jane Veloso, who had been sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking before the two countries reached a deal for her repatriation this week. Veloso, 39, had received a last-minute reprieve from execution by firing squad for drug trafficking in Indonesia in 2015.
Reuters
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealth executive to face federal charges, NYT reports
It was not immediately clear what charges the suspect would face in the federal case but they will be in addition to the New York state murder indictment, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. Federal charges would potentially allow prosecutors to pursue the death penalty, which has been outlawed in New York for decades, it said.
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Trump’s border czar says he’ll need funding and at least 100K beds to carry out deportation plans
Tom Homan, who Donald Trump has tapped as his incoming administration’s “border czar,” said Wednesday night that plans are underway to deport undocumented immigrants at large scale and that he’ll need funding from Congress to do so.
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Los Angeles County deputy admits violating transgender man's civil rights
A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy agreed to plead guilty to violating the civil rights of a California teacher who was beaten up after he flipped off the deputy, authorities said Wednesday.
Reuters
EU leaders to send 'clear message' to Trump on Ukraine, to debate U.S. ties
European Union leaders aim to send a "clear signal" to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at a summit on Thursday about their continued support for Ukraine and will also discuss the security and economic challenges posed by his return to the White House. The leaders will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the start of their talks in Brussels and will reaffirm their "unwavering commitment" to supporting Ukraine "for as long as it takes", according to draft conclusions. Trump has repeatedly called for a swift end to the nearly three-year-old war.
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Trans woman alleges transfer to men's prison is unconstitutional
A transgender woman filed a court petition Tuesday against the state of Washington’s Department of Corrections, alleging that her confinement at a men’s prison is unconstitutional.
TODAY
Here’s what to do if you win the Mega Millions jackpot
The next drawing for the Mega Millions jackpot of $8325 million will take place December 20 Here's what to do if you win.
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What we know about the Abundant Life Christian School shooting in Wisconsin
A 15-year-old female student killed a teacher and a student at the private Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday.
AFP
Asian stocks track Wall St down after Fed forecast, BoJ hits yen
Asian markets sank Thursday following a severe sell-off on Wall Street that came after the Federal Reserve halved its rates outlook, while the yen weakened as the Bank of Japan decided against a hike.The yen weakened to as much as 155.44 per dollar -- from around 153.57 earlier in the day -- after the Bank of Japan's decision not to hike rates for a third time this year.
CNN
Victims of Wisconsin school shooting identified as details emerge about the home life of teen who opened fire
Unanswered questions remain about a fatal shooting at a Madison, Wisconsin, private school Monday as new details emerge about the upbringing of the teenage girl who allegedly opened fire.
AFP
Yen drops as Bank of Japan maintains key interest rate
The yen weakened against the dollar Thursday after the Bank of Japan kept borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency that came after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer rate cuts.The BoJ said after a two-day policy meeting that it would hold rates at around 0.25 percent, pushing the yen cheaper than 155 per dollar, compared with 153.66 on Wednesday.
Reuters
Vietnam PM eyes expansion of defence cooperation, U.S. offers to play role
HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam wants to expand its international defence cooperation to build trust and prevent wars, its prime minister said on Thursday, and the United States said it was hopeful its defence industry could play a key role. In remarks to open Vietnam's second international arms fair, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said the expo was "a message of peace, cooperation and development". The arms fair, which will run until Sunday, is being held at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi, with nearly 250 exhibitors from dozens of countries, including the United States, China, Russia, Britain, Iran and Israel.

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