President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night in a move that stunned South Koreans and triggered a short-lived attempt by troops to enter parliament.
The Senate stands adjourned until 10:00am on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
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December has delivered snow and biting cold, a different type of storm from Hurricane Helene, which ravaged western North Carolina in late September. Hundreds of people whose homes were destroyed are still living in campers and tents amid the cold temperatures. Janet Shamlian has more.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law Tuesday, freezing all democratic government normalcy and putting the military in charge. Yoon is a lame duck president who has been battling South Korea's parliament while his wife has been under investigation for corruption. Within hours, South Korean lawmakers voted to block Yoon's move, forcing him to lift the martial law order. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
“In recent years, the Marsden Fund's terms of reference have seen funding prioritised for spirituality, activism and identity politics over high-quality public good research that benefits all New Zealanders,” says ACT Science, Innovation, and Technology ...
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, adorned in 5,000 LED lights and 10,000 hand-made ornaments, lit up the skies in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night during a ceremony to ring-in the 2024 holiday season.
Pastor Tobi Adegboyega appears to have lost his appeal. Legit.ng gathered that a tribunal in the UK has ordered the deportation of the controversial Nigerian pastor.
The Senate stands until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
Following Leader remarks, the Senate will proceed to Executive Session and resume consideration of Executive Calendar #842 Anthony J. Brindisi, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York.
The Senate will recess from 12:30pm until 2:15pm to allow for the weekly caucus meetings.
At approximately 2:15pm, the Senate will vote on confirmation of Executive Calendar #601 Sparkle L. Читать дальше...
Roll Call Votes
1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #601 Sparkle L. Sooknanan, of the District of Columbia, to be District Judge for the District of Columbia; confirmed: 50-48.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #779 Catherine Henry, of Pennsylvania, to be District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; confirmed: 50-48.
3. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #790 Gail A. Weilheimer, of Pennsylvania, to be District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; confirmed: 50-48. Читать дальше...
Pete Hegseth, a military veteran and Fox News personality picked by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as defense secretary, is facing headwinds on Capitol Hill amid allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking. CBS News has learned Hegseth may not have enough support from Republican senators. Nikole Killion and John Dickerson have more.
Besides, State police detain seven protesters for their involvement in the breach of the consular premises on Monday
Ali Krieger is setting the record straight. The former soccer player shared a message about recent comments made regarding her relationship with ex Ashlyn Harris, who she split from in September...
The 'Loki' actor is in dire straits and took to social media to ask for help.
The government of France faces a no-confidence vote Wednesday, a move that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Analysts predict French lawmakers will likely vote in favor of a no-confidence motion. Barnier warned the politicians that voting his government down "would make everything more difficult for France." The no-confidence vote follows a seldom-used constitutional move the prime minister invoked Monday when he pushed through the 2025 budget without...
Roll Call Votes
1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #707 Anne Hwang, of California, to be District Judge for the Central District of California; confirmed: 48-43.
2. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #650 Brian Edward Murphy, of Massachusetts, to be District Judge for the District of Massachusetts; confirmed: 47-45.
Legislative Business
Passed the following bills:
S.4305 – DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act
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CHRIS WHEELER: Amorim has two wins and a draw from his three games as United's new head coach going into Wednesday's clash with Arsenal at the Emirates.
In an emotional statement on social media, Shaw said he is 'absolutely devastated' after confirming has suffered a 'small setback' just weeks after making his return from injury.
One of the world's leading cancer researchers is stepping down as CEO of the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University.
Under Vietnamese law, Truong My Lan can have her death sentence commuted to life in prison if she returns an estimated $11 billion.
Syria's government forces are fighting to gain back control of Aleppo after an Islamist rebel group seized the city last week. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has the latest.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will rescind his martial law decree, giving in to the parliament’s opposition just hours after his dramatic move imposing it that shook markets and surprised other world leaders.
The Las Vegas Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs went head-to-head in the NFL’s second annual Black Friday matchup on Prime Video, which was a smashing success for the streamer with 41% growth over last year’s inaugural game. The game averaged 13.51M viewers Friday, peaking at 17.43M at the top of the 6 p.m. ET […]
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