Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/31/898524253/pope-benedict-xvi-dies
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Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/31/898524253/pope-benedict-xvi-dies
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Barbara Walters, trailblazing TV icon, dies at 93
The pioneering TV news broadcaster was the first female anchor in evening news.
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/barbara-walters-trailblazing-tv-icon-dies-93/story?id=41435083
Every Friday Upworthy publishes a top 10 list of things that made them smile. Tonight's #GoodblueSmile is their top 10 list for 2022. đ
via Upworthy
10 things that made us smile this year
https://www.upworthy.com/10-things-that-made-us-smile-the-most-in-2022
@lupus_blackfur Same. Rarely has a night passed when I haven't watched her anchor NewsHour. There's a great team coming on board but it's still tough to say goodbye to an icon.
Hey all. I hope you had a good day.
I don't have an evening read to share with you tonight. Instead, here's a goodbye message from a trusted journalist who I've always admired.
PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff signed off tonight after spending the past 11 years behind the anchor desk.
via PBS NewsHour
Judy Woodruffâs goodbye message to viewers as she departs NewsHour anchor desk
Deadly winter storms highlight necessity of ending homelessness
Arrest paperwork filed in Monroe County Court said Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was being held for extradition to Idaho on a warrant for first degree murder.
via The Seattle Times
Suspect in deaths of Idaho students arrested in Pennsylvania
The January 6 Committee has released additional transcripts of witness testimonies
https://january6th.house.gov/news/press-releases/release-select-committee-materials-5
#News #Jan6 #Trump
Person of interest in Idaho murders arrested in Pennsylvania near Pocono Mountains
Police will hold a press conference later today
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/person-of-interest-in-idaho-murders-arrested-in-pennsylvania-near-pocono-mountains/3461640/
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via Democracy Now!
More jails became death traps in 2022 amid lack of mental healthcare, housing, bail reform backlash
https://www.democracynow.org/2022/12/30/jail_rising_deaths_in_custody_texas
Good morning, all.
Today is Friday, December 30.
The House Ways and Means Committee just released six years of Donald Trump's tax returns. The former president has fought for years to keep the records private.
Here's the latest from AP:
Trumpâs tax returns released after long fight with Congress
https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-federal-tax-returns-updates-290dd5b563d8d829ee8b89ab4471d2e2?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=TopNews&utm_campaign=position_01
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#BREAKING via NBC News
Trump's tax returns released by House committee after years of legal battles
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trumps-tax-returns-released-house-committee-years-legal-battles-rcna62408
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It was three years ago that a fire damaged much of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. For tonight's #GoodblueSmile, a rare up-close look at the reconstruction.
via NBC News
See rare access of Notre Dame reconstruction 3 years after fire
Hi all. I hope everyone had a good day.
The sports world has lost a legend. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer, died today at the age of 82. Here's a nice tribute and a look back at his career for tonight's evening read.
Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer
https://theconversation.com/pele-a-global-superstar-and-cultural-icon-who-put-passion-at-the-heart-of-soccer-197097
#News #Pele #Brazil
Biden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill into law
Faith leaders say Jan. 6 Committee report downplays role of Christian nationalism
"If we don't confront Christian nationalism then we are leaving ourselves open to future attacks, like what we saw on January 6," said one critic.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/christian-nationalism-january-6
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The Supreme Court is manipulating its own calendar to lock GOP policies in place
Arizona v. Mayorkas, the Courtâs new Title 42 decision, appears to be the latest act of gamesmanship by a Republican Supreme Court.
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2022/12/29/23530842/supreme-court-arizona-mayorkas-title-42-mexican-border-immigration
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Federal prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos over congressional campaign
The probe by federal prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York is at least the second investigation into the newly elected Republican
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/federal-prosecutors-open-investigation-rep-elect-george-santos-congres-rcna63657
#News #GeorgeSantos
Democrat wins Arizona attorney general race after recount
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/29/1146066922/democrat-wins-arizona-attorney-general-race-recount
#News #Arizona
I dug into the Ray Epps testimony so you don't have to.
Highlights are now posted.
https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2022/12/29/2144336/-Jan-6-committee-releases-19-witness-transcripts-including-interviews-with-Trump-Jr-Ray-Epps?_=2022-12-29T10:18:17.000-08:00#comments
More to come.