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White Christmas wishes may need a miracle with widespread warmth expected

The week leading up to Christmas is forecast to have above average temperatures for 47 of the lower 48 states.
The temperature outlook for Dec. 21 - 27.
The temperature outlook for Dec. 21 - 27.
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Four charged by feds, accused of running an $80 million 'pig butchering' scheme

Lu Zhang, 36, Justin Walker, 31, Joseph Wong, 32, and Hailong Zhu, 40, allegedly used dating services and social media platforms to send unsolicited messages to victims.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) building in Washington on Aug. 18, 2022.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) building in Washington on Aug. 18, 2022.
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George McGinnis, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 73 after complications from a cardiac arrest

McGinnis' trademark one-handed jump shot helped him become an instant cornerstone in Indiana’s two title runs as well as the Philadelphia 76ers turnaround in the mid-1970s.
76ers forward George McGinnis, right, during a game in Philadelphia
76ers forward George McGinnis, right, during a game in Philadelphia
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Body of Alabama inmate found dead in prison was returned to family with heart missing, lawsuit says

Brandon Dotson’s relatives also said they are still waiting to find out how he died on Nov. 16 at Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton.
Brandon Clay Dotson.
Brandon Clay Dotson.
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Possible kidnapper stalks University of Arizona after women report being followed and attacked

Students will be seeing “high visibility patrol engagements" around campus and some officers in "surveillance" mode in hopes of catching suspect, officials said.
E. 7th St. and N. Vine Ave. in Tucson, Ariz.
E. 7th St. and N. Vine Ave. in Tucson, Ariz.

Florida mother fears her family will be devastated as trial on trans care ban begins

Florida is one of more than 20 states that has enacted a law restricting or banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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New Hampshire backcountry skier falls 500 feet after being caught in avalanche he triggered

The skier was injured in the accident, and rescued by authorities with the help of his friend and another unrelated skier.
Dominic Torro was caught in an avalanche he triggered on Mount Washington in New Hampshire.
Dominic Torro was caught in an avalanche he triggered on Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

Ohio Senate clears ban on gender-affirming care for minors, trans athletes in girls sports

Since 2021, more than 20 states have enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
Two transgender rights advocates hold a large progress pride flag in front of the Ohio Statehouse
Two transgender rights advocates hold a large progress pride flag in front of the Ohio Statehouse
10h ago

Reality TV show about Diddy's family is pulled amid sexual assault lawsuits

The “show was in the nascent stages and is not currently in production,” a spokesperson for Disney said.
Sean Combs in Atlanta
Sean Combs in Atlanta
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Man charged with murder in death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll

Woll, a prominent Jewish leader who also worked with high-profile Democrats in Michigan, was fatally stabbed outside her home in October.
Samantha Woll, a Detroit synagogue president was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 police said. The motive wasn't known.
Samantha Woll, a Detroit synagogue president was found stabbed to death outside her home Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 police said. The motive wasn't known.
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72-year-old woman missing for 4 days rescued after wrecked car found in Idaho canyon

Penny Kay Clark was rescued on foot Saturday, carried to an ambulance and airlifted to a nearby hospital. Medics say she had likely been out there for days.
A 72-year-old woman was rescued after her wrecked car was found off an Idaho cliff.
A 72-year-old woman was rescued after her wrecked car was found off an Idaho cliff.