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26.12.2024

The Day Russian Missiles Found Wrong Birds

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 26.12.2024.

It displays 188 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.12.2024 โ‡ข The Day Russian Missiles Found Wrong Birds
โŒจEvidence mounted that Russian air defense systems downed an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan, killing 38 passengers. US officials confirmed this assessment by midday, while the Kremlin warned against speculation.

Israel intensified strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, with one strike nearly hitting WHO's director at Sanaa airport. This expansion of conflict zones occurred as the New York Times revealed Israel's loosened bombing protocols in Gaza.

Trump's border policies for 2025 gained clarity, with plans for family detention and mass deportations. His appointed border czar detailed implementation strategies, while California considered protective measures for undocumented residents.

Finnish authorities seized a Russian-linked vessel suspected of cutting undersea Baltic cables, marking an escalation in infrastructure targeting. By evening, US officials suggested the vessel belonged to Russia's "shadow fleet."
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01:27 (06:27)โ‡ขRussia's Plunge While Autocrats Fall

โŒจThe newspapers report on several tragedies: a plane crash near Russia with multiple casualties (Fox News, HuffPost, CBS), and deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza killing journalists (Newsweek). Trump continues provocative statements about Panama and death row inmates (CNN, NY Post), while marking 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami (AP News). The Wall Street Journal notes setbacks for global autocrats in 2023, particularly in Syria and Bangladesh.
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Watch: Beyoncรฉ puts on a show during halftime of Netflix's Xmas bonanza

For her first live televised performance in four years, dubbed "Beyoncรฉ Bowl," the singer put on a meticulously executed show that featured Post Malone and Shaboozey.
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Beyoncรฉ puts on a show during halftime of Netflix's Xmas bonanza

For her first live televised performance in four years, dubbed "Beyoncรฉ Bowl," the singer put on a meticulously executed show that featured Post Malone and Shaboozey.
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Beyoncรฉ shines in Netflix's NFL halftime show on Christmas

For her first live televised performance in four years, dubbed "Beyoncรฉ Bowl," the singer put on a meticulously executed show that featured Post Malone and Shaboozey.
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LeBron James takes shot at NFL over scheduling turf war: 'Christmas is our day'

The NFL has Thanksgiving. The NBA has Christmas. But the NFL has recently pursued Dec. 25 games โ€” and won in the ratings.
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06:06 (11:06)โ‡ขTrump's Three-Pronged Policy Push

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's policy positions, with multiple sources covering his promise to reinstate family detention at the border (Washington Post), impose new tariffs on Chinese toys (CBS), and his alliance with right-wing tech leaders (NBC News). A significant focus emerges on homelessness policy, as over 100 US cities banned homeless camping this year following a Supreme Court ruling (NPR). New reporting reveals Israel's changed military protocols in Gaza, leading to increased civilian casualties (NYTimes).
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Troubled Christmas tree farm industry finds coal in its stocking again

Drought has cut into Oregon's production, while the aftermath of Hurricane Helene damaged acres of North Carolina forests.
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Biden to leave White House with little fanfare as Trump garners attention

After a disappointing election year, many Democrats said they are eager to move beyond the Biden presidency.
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The story of the Congressional Black Caucus reflects the class contradictions of black politics in the postโ€“civil rights era.
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After big win over Warriors, LeBron James throws shade at NFL's Christmas schedule

The NFL has Thanksgiving. The NBA has Christmas. But the NFL has recently pursued Dec. 25 games โ€” and won in the ratings.
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10:23 (15:23)โ‡ขWinter's Wrath Sweeps Both Coasts

โŒจThe newspapers report on severe weather events across the US, with winter storm warnings in five states expecting over two feet of snow, and powerful waves threatening California's coast (ABC News, Newsweek, LA Times). Political coverage focuses on Trump's voting reform plans with Republican congressional support (AP News), while international attention remains on Netanyahu's transformed standing in Israel amid the Gaza conflict (CNN). UK coverage notes Nigel Farage's Reform Party surpassing Conservative Party membership (Breitbart).
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Trump names ambassador to Panama after suggesting U.S control of canal

Donald Trump announced Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as his choice for the post.
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12:13 (17:13)โ‡ขKazakhstan Crash Mystery Unfolds

โŒจThe newspapers report on the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan, with multiple sources discussing possible Russian involvement (CNN, CBS, OANN, NBC News). Trump's response to Biden's death row commutations continues to generate coverage (Fox News, NY Post), while Israel escalates military action against Houthi targets in Yemen (WSJ, AP News). Weather events remain in focus with flash floods in Texas (Newsweek).
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13:33 (18:33)โ‡ขRussian Missile Downs Azeri Jet

โŒจThe newspapers report on new developments in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, with US officials suggesting a Russian anti-aircraft system may be responsible (ABC News, CNN, CBS). Trump's planned executive orders on immigration gain coverage, with focus on border sealing and mass deportations (Breitbart, CNN). Meanwhile, debate continues over Gaza aid, as US officials acknowledge pushing for retraction of a famine warning (AP News, Common Dreams).
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Forty years ago, Michael Anthony Cox was convicted of the murders of three girls in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Years later, the two main witnesses at his trial, also teenagers, recanted, saying police had pressured them into false stories. So why is Cox still on death row?
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Former author and Democrat presidential candidate Marianne Williamson announced she is launching her campaign to become chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday.
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15:57 (20:57)โ‡ขWHO Chief Dodges Israeli Strike

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israel's airstrikes in Yemen's capital, with multiple sources noting WHO chief's near-miss at Sanaa airport (CBS, AP News, Washington Post). Trump's immigration policies gain renewed attention, with his border czar discussing family detention plans (Common Dreams, Daily Wire). In Syria, reports emerge of challenges to post-Assad leadership and his wife's critical medical condition in Moscow (Wall Street Journal, Daily Beast).
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It will cost less to fly to these 12 destinations in 2025, travel experts say

Planning international travel next year will be a lot easier โ€” and cheaper โ€”thanks to a wave of new flights kicking off in the new year.
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The countryโ€™s prime minister said the incident, the latest in a series of disruptions, underscored the danger of a so-called Russian shadow fleet.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced that Kevin Marino Cabrera, who represents the residents of District Six on the Miami-Dade County Commission, will serve as the U.S. Ambassador to Panama, a country that Trump has criticized for โ€œripping us off on the Panama Canal.โ€
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TUNING OUT: โ€˜MENTALLY EXHAUSTEDโ€™...
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U.S. official: Russian anti-aircraft missile may have struck Azerbaijan plane

At least 38 people are dead and 29 others injured after the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport.
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17:49 (22:49)โ‡ขRussian Shadows Over Sea and Sky

โŒจThe newspapers report on Israeli strikes in Yemen that nearly hit WHO's chief at Sanaa airport (CBS, Common Dreams, AP). New developments emerge in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash, with US officials suggesting a Russian anti-aircraft missile's involvement (Yahoo, ABC, CNN). Reports indicate potential Russian involvement in cutting Finland's undersea power cable, with Finnish authorities seizing an oil tanker (NYTimes).
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Azerbaijani plane may have been hit by Russian anti-aircraft missile, officials say

At least 38 people are dead and 29 others injured after the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport.
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Americans are tuning out of political news. Where do TV networks go from here?

About two-thirds of adults say they've recently felt the need to limit their political news because of overload.
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19:26 (00:26)โ‡ขFinnish Nets Catch Russian Shadow Ship

โŒจThe newspapers report on escalating concerns over Russian maritime activities, as Finnish authorities seize a Russian-linked tanker suspected of damaging Baltic undersea cables (WSJ, NYTimes, AP). Media coverage patterns shift, with reports of Americans experiencing political news fatigue (Yahoo, HuffPost). A bird flu outbreak at a Washington wildlife sanctuary has killed 20 big cats, marking a significant spread of the disease (NPR).
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Americans are tired of politics. TV ratings and a poll show they're tuning out.

About two-thirds of adults say they've recently felt the need to limit their political news because of overload.
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Azerbaijani official says passenger plane may have been hit by Russian missile

At least 38 people are dead and 29 others injured after the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau Airport.
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Beyoncรฉ's country-inspired NFL Christmas halftime show defies expectations

The country music establishment may not accept Beyoncรฉ, but the audience has, with her half-time special uniting viewers nationwide.
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'Keep it quiet': What to do if you win the $1.15B Mega Millions jackpot

If you're the lucky holder of the Mega Millions winning ticket, the lump-sum payment would be an estimated $516.1 million after taxes.
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Trump's economic plans face 2025 reality check from corporations, politicians

In one case, the president-elect has talked about tapping into "liquid gold." But the U.S. is producing more oil than any country in history.
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A shocking series of murders stunned the rural California mountain town of Placerville in the 1980s. Authorities were under intense pressure to solve the cases, and for a while it seemed they did. But Times reporters Anita Chabria and Jessica Garrison spent more than a year reexamining the crimes and found troubling questions about both justice and the justice system.
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Protests have been breaking out in some southern Syrian villages against a presence by the Israeli military, which seized control over the border area as the Assad regime collapsed.
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A shocking series of murders stunned the rural California mountain town of Placerville in the 1980s. Authorities were under intense pressure to solve the cases, and for a while it seemed they did. But Times reporters Anita Chabria and Jessica Garrison spent more than a year reexamining the crimes and found troubling questions about both justice and the justice system.
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A shocking series of murders stunned the rural California mountain town of Placerville in the 1980s. Authorities were under intense pressure to solve the cases, and for a while it seemed they did. But Times reporters Anita Chabria and Jessica Garrison spent more than a year reexamining the crimes and found troubling questions about both justice and the justice system.
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