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Venezuelan opposition member leaves Argentine diplomatic compound after sheltering for 9 months
One of the six members of Venezuela’s political opposition who have been sheltering for nine months in the Argentine diplomatic compound in the capital, Caracas, abandoned the premises Thursday. Two people familiar with the situation at the facility confirmed to The Associated Press that Fernando Martínez left the ambassador’s residence and was home. The government has denied the allegations.
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Luigi Mangione faces federal murder, stalking charges in CEO killing
Luigi Mangione faces four new federal charges, including murder, which could make him eligible for the death penalty. He is also facing multiple state charges.
AFP
Rescuers extend search for Vanuatu quake survivors
Rescuers say they have expanded a search for survivors in quake-rocked Vanuatu to "numerous places of collapse" beyond the stricken capital, as the reported death toll climbed to 10.And we've found numerous places of collapse east and west out of the city."
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For some, the pope's big Holy Year only aggravates housing crisis as overtourism pushes out Romans
When Pope Francis left the Vatican earlier this month for his traditional Christmastime outing downtown, he acknowledged what many Romans have been complaining about for months: That his big plans for a Holy Year had turned their city into a giant construction pit, with traffic-clogging roadworks tearing up major thoroughfares, scaffolding covering prized monuments and short-term rentals gobbling up apartment blocks. Francis urged Romans to pray for their mayor — “He has a lot to do” — but to nevertheless welcome the upcoming Jubilee as a time of spiritual repair and renewal. “These worksites are fine, but beware: Don’t forget the worksites of the soul!” Francis said.
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Testimony of Texas man whose execution was halted in shaken baby case is challenged again
Texas’ attorney general sought again on Thursday to stop a man on death row from testifying to lawmakers who have raised doubts about his guilt and successfully paused his execution at the last minute in October. Robert Roberson was convicted in 2003 of killing his 2-year-old daughter. A Texas House panel had again subpoenaed Roberson to appear before lawmakers Friday, which would require a transport from his prison outside Houston.
Reuters
Lawsuit alleges U.S. failed to evacuate Palestinian Americans trapped in Gaza
Nine Palestinian Americans sued the U.S. government on Thursday, alleging that it had failed to rescue them or members of their families who were trapped in Gaza where Israel's war has killed tens of thousands and caused a humanitarian crisis. The lawsuit accuses the State Department of discriminating against Americans of Palestinian origin by abandoning them in a war zone and not making the same effort that it would to promptly evacuate and protect Americans of different origins in similar situations. It was the second case against the U.S. government this week after Palestinian families sued the U.S. State Department on Tuesday over Washington's support for Israel's military.
CNN
24 hours that exposed a schism between Trump and Johnson and sent the government hurtling toward a shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump has long supported House Speaker Mike Johnson — hosting him on election night, bringing him to the Army-Navy college football game last weekend and backing him privately despite conservative complaints about the House’s actions.
AFP
Asian markets mixed as traders digest Fed's hawkish pivot
Equities fluctuated Friday and the dollar maintained its gains against its peers as investors assessed the fallout from the Federal Reserve's outlook for interest rate cuts and possible impact of Donald Trump's presidency on the economy.The legislation would have kept the government open through March and suspended the borrowing limit for president-elect Donald Trump's first two years in office.
AFP
Australia agrees deal to finance, train Solomons police
Australia said Friday it has agreed to help boost Solomon Islands' police force with a finance and training package for the Pacific nation, which has fostered close ties with China.- Local police overwhelmed - China has also been offering training and hardware to the Solomons police.
NBC News
Trump rethinks firing Joint Chiefs chairman after one-on-one meeting, sources say
A meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and Joint Chiefs chairman General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. may have delayed Trump’s plans to fire him.
Associated Press
Australia announces $118 million deal to enhance policing in Solomon Islands
Australia announced on Friday it will pay for more police in Solomon Islands and create a police training center in the South Pacific island nation’s capital Honiara, where Chinese law enforcement instructors are already based under a bilateral security pact with Beijing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia would spend 190 million Australian dollars ($118 million) over four years on funding and training new Royal Solomon Islands Police Force recruits with a package that would “reduce any need for outside support.” “My government is proud to make a significant investment in the police force of the Solomon Islands to ensure that they can continue to take primary responsibility for security in the Solomons,” Albanese told reporters in Australia's capital Canberra.
NBC News
Teamsters announce strike against Amazon amid holiday delivery rush
The Teamsters union announced a strike against Amazon on Thursday morning, with workers joining picket lines in four states in what they claim is the largest strike against the delivery giant in history.
AFP
South Korea probe team issues Christmas Day summons for Yoon
Investigators probing suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his foiled martial law bid on Friday ordered him to appear before the country's corruption watchdog on Christmas Day -- after he snubbed a previous summons this week."The Joint Investigation Headquarters has notified President Yoon Suk Yeol of a second summons request," the latter said in a statement Friday.
NBC News
Biden will meet with Pope Francis in the final days of his presidency
President Joe Biden will meet with Pope Francis in January, likely the president's final international trip just days before he leaves the Oval Office, the White House announced.
Politico
Johnson on shaky ground with Trump after spending fiasco
Months of working to get the president-elect on his side didn’t fully protect the speaker from the president’s wrath over a funding bill.
CNN
Vagus nerve stimulation may relieve treatment-resistant depression, study finds
Vagus nerve stimulation therapy improved the symptoms of treatment-resistant depression for nearly 500 participants in a major clinical trial.
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
China's Xi swears in new Macau leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China.Celebrations kicked off Friday morning with a flag-raising ceremony at the city's Lotus Square, with incoming leader Sam, Macau government ministers and some visiting Chinese officials in attendance.
TODAY
'Virgin River' Season 5 recap: What to remember before Season 6
What to remember about Season Five and the holiday episodes of "Virgin River" before Season Six premieres. Read this recap to refresh yourself on Virgin River.
TODAY
Staff member and student who died in Wisconsin school shooting identified
A staff member and student who died in the shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, have been identified as Erin West and Rubi Vergara.

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