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Northern California is reeling after a 7.0 earthquake struck offshore, prompting a state of emergency and a tsunami warning. Experts estimate 5 million people felt the earthquake. CBS
After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office. CBS
VOA VIEW: He is an idiot.
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes. CBS
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NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. CBS
Military veteran and former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth took part Thursday in a fourth day of door-to-door visits with senators who will decide whether to confirm him as secretary of defense once President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Hegseth has denied allegations that he committed sexual assault, struggled with alcohol and mismanaged two nonprofit groups. CBS
David Sacks spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July and hosted a fundraiser for Trump in San Francisco. CNBC
High-level corporate officers are seeking additional security protection after the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in New York, top risk management firm says. CNBC
Thermal batteries store renewable energy as heat, offering a cost-effective way for industries like steel and cement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. CNBC
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Tens of thousands of wealthy Americans are not complying with recently revamped IRS efforts to get them to file tax returns. CNBC
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Real estate developers are building housing inside of or next to shopping malls as department stores like Macy's, JC Penney and Sears shrink or cease to exist. CNBC
A child car safety group is warning parents not to leave children unattended in their vehicles this holiday season after nearly a dozen cars were stolen over Thanksgiving with kids left inside. FOX News
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President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Georgia Sen. David Perdue as ambassador to China at a time when the country's relationship with the United States is particularly tense. UPI
The Israeli military said Friday that the Hamas commander who oversaw the Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Nahal Oz has been killed. UPI
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House Republicans on Thursday blocked a Democratic effort to make public the results of an ethics investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is accused of sex trafficking a minor. UPI
VOA VIEW: Why, if he is not guilty.
President Joe Biden wished Americans merry Christmas Thursday evening as he participated in his final national Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. UPI
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that 227,000 jobs were created in November as unemployment held steady as expected at 4.2% UPI
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