President Biden's decision to lift Cuba's State Sponsors of Terrorism designation in exchange for freeing political prisoners has sparked controversy. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried criticized the move, highlighting ongoing human rights violations in Cuba. She urged the administration to reverse its stance. Sen.
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A Kentucky woman, Noora Shalash, has been charged with a hate crime after being captured on video making antisemitic slurs and assaulting a Jewish man in a Midtown Manhattan office building. The incident, which occurred at 950 Third Ave, involved Shalash hurling offensive language and physically attacking the man. She faces charges of aggravated harassment as a second-degree hate crime.
A Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta to Chicago experienced a mid-air incident where the plane's interior ceiling detached. Passengers were compelled to physically support the roof until flight attendants temporarily repaired it with duct tape. The flight was diverted back to Atlanta, causing significant delays, and passengers were eventually rebooked on another aircraft with Delta offering 10,000 miles as compensation.
Emily Hernandez, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a fatal DUI crash killing Victoria Wilson and injuring her husband. Hernandez was driving on the wrong side of the highway with a blood-alcohol content of 0.20%. The sentences will run concurrently. Earlier, she was pardoned for her involvement in the Capitol attack.
US President Donald Trump clarified his claim of solving the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours, admitting he was being sarcastic and expressing his intention to settle the conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a US ceasefire proposal but emphasized the need for lasting peace.
President-elect Trump announced key appointments for his upcoming administration. Aaron Reitz, Senator Ted Cruz's Chief of Staff, is nominated to lead the DOJ's Office of Legal Policy, focusing on Trump's law and order agenda. Chad Mizelle, former DHS General Counsel, is tapped as DOJ chief of staff to restore integrity.
Two security guards were injured in a gunfire exchange with a suspect attempting to steal over $1,000 worth of goods from Target at a Los Angeles shopping plaza. The suspect fired five rounds before escaping and was later arrested. The incident follows heightened concerns about retail crime in California, leading to new legislation against repeat shoplifting.
Kamel Hawkins, 23, was charged with attempted murder for shoving a stranger onto subway tracks at 18th Street station. The victim, a 45-year-old man, suffered a head injury and a broken rib. Hawkins, arrested near Columbus Circle, has a history of bizarre behavior and previous crimes. He once attacked a cop and left him with a back injury.
China-funded New Gwadar International Airport in Balochistan, completed in October 2024, remains non-operational, highlighting ongoing regional instability. Despite the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor's investments, locals in Gwadar continue facing challenges like lack of electricity and clean water.
President Donald Trump has directed the justice department to remove remaining 'Biden era' US attorneys, claiming political bias. This action follows termination letters sent to several Biden-appointed attorneys. While typically resignations are requested, Trump's administration has seen numerous Justice Department officials resign or be fired, amid his campaign against the department's alleged 'weaponization.'