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RFK, Jr. Named To A Cabinet Post

President-Elect Donald Trump continues to make waves with some of his cabinet picks, this time announcing he plans to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Agents Stop Potential “9-11” Style Attack

Federal investigators have arrested a Houston man who allegedly planned to commit a "9-11" style attack in the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest from Texas.

InfoWars Sold At Auction

At a bankruptcy sale, the news satire site The Onion is the winning bidder for the InfoWars network, and Alex Jones is not happy about it. Correspondent Jackie Quinn reports.

Atlanta Jail’s Severe Conditions

A disturbing report on inmate conditions has led the Justice Department to come down hard on Georgia’s Fulton County Jail. Correspondent Shelley Adler reports.

Congestion Pricing For NYC

In New York City, a controversial plan creating congestion toll pricing to enter parts of Manhattan has been given the approval from Governor Kathy Hochul, despite numerous lawsuits brought against it. 

Floyd Street Lawsuit

Some of the businesses located on the street in Minneapolis where George Floyd lost his life in 2020 are suing the city.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani has details.

Brushback On Some Cabinet Picks

President-elect Donald Trump has tabbed vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. He also seems to be getting some bipartisan pushback from members of the Senate who want to see information about a House Ethics Panel Committee probe of alleged wrongdoing about his choice of Matt Gaetz to be the Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Florida Sues FEMA

The Florida Attorney General is suing FEMA for discrimination during its hurricane relief efforts, alleging it denied aid to Trump supporters. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Pennsylvania Recount

Only one of the US Senate election races has yet to be finalized. The Pennsylvania contest between Democrat incumbent Senator Bob Casey and his Republican challenger David McCormick is officially heading to a recount. Pamela Furr has the story.

Overdose Deaths Down

The number of people dying from drug overdoses in the nation has decreased. A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows overdose deaths declined by roughly 14% between 2023 and this year. 

Drug Ads To Change

We see them all the time – TV ads for prescription drugs. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports that the FDA is adopting new rules for how they’re shown, including less distractions.

Giuliani Lawyers Want To Leave Case

New trouble for Rudy Giuliani. Two lawyers say they can no longer represent the former New York City mayor and Donald Trump attorney in a legal fight over property he’s been ordered to give up to satisfy part of a $148 million defamation judgment against him. 

Ford Fined

Carmaker Ford has been ordered to pay a hefty penalty to the federal government. Correspondent Haya Panjwani tells us what led to that decision.

Finally  

An honor for a musical legend as the papers of songwriter Burt Bacharach have been donated to the Library of Congress. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.

There’s an old phrase – Some days you get the bear, other days the bear gets you. As correspondent Shelley Adler reports, on certain days the police get you when you try to impersonate a bear, as a couple of California fraudsters found out.

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