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December 31, 2024

'Star Wars' actor Angus MacInnes dead at 77

"Star Wars" actor Angus MacInnes has died at the age of 77. He played played Jon 'Dutch' Vander, in "Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope" and "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

December 31, 2024

Ukraine receives US natural gas shipment for the 1st time amid fresh supply fears

The expiration of Russian piped gas through Ukraine has put EU leaders on edge, sparking fresh supply concerns ahead of a cold winter season.

December 31, 2024

Biden moving to ban oil and gas leases for 20 years in Nevada region, just weeks before Trump inauguration

President Biden is moving to restrict oil and gas leases in the Ruby Mountains for 20 years, a plan proposed just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office.

December 31, 2024

Arrest warrant issued for impeached South Korean president as political crisis deepens

A South Korean court approved arrest warrants on Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence amid a criminal investigation into his martial law decree.

December 31, 2024

2024: From the Washington Post to CBS News, it was the year of the liberal newsroom revolt

2024 was the year of the liberal newsroom revolt from staffer freakout of NBC's hiring of Ronna McDaniel to the chaos that erupted over The Washington Post's non-endorsement.

December 30, 2024

Georgia AG urges state Supreme Court to reject DA Willis’ appeal in Trump case

The Georgia attorney general urged the state Supreme Court to not consider an appeal from Fulton County DA Fani Willis, who was removed from the Trump election interference case.

December 30, 2024

'Alice' star Linda Lavin dead at 87

Linda Lavin, the actress best known for starring in the sitcom "Alice," has died from complications of lung cancer. She was 87.

December 30, 2024

5 major celebrity trials that dominated media in 2024

The five top true crime cases that dominated 2024 media included some major celebrity names like Alec Baldwin, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Matthew Perry. But the similarity ends there.

December 30, 2024

Former President Jimmy Carter remembered and praised as a humanitarian around the world

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died at the age of 100 on Sunday and world leaders across the globe are expressing their condolences.

December 29, 2024

Jimmy Carter spent nearly 2 years in hospice care before his death at 100

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed. Carter had been living in hospice at his home since February 2023.