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Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile as part of an overnight attack, in what would be the first use of such a weapon during the conflict. The claim was disputed by a Western official, who said it was a ballistic missile but not an ICBM that was fired.

Ukraine claims Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile at it for the first time

Richard Gere recently went viral for sticking up his middle finger to a television host during an interview on NBC’s 'Today' show.unbranded - Entertainment

Richard Gere flips middle finger to confused 'Today' show host

Donald Trump's inaccurate remarks that brought a lawsuit from the exonerated Central Park Five are "protected expressions of opinion," his attorney has argued, warning their defamation case against the president-elect attempts "to silence political discourse."Karin Sweigart wrote the judge on Tuesday, seeking a meeting aimed at quickly closing what she called the "legally insufficient and meritless" case brought by the Black and Latino men wrongfully convicted over the 1989 rape and beating of a white woman jogger in New York City's Central Park.

Donald Trump Hits Back Against Central Park 5's Lawsuit

National Geographic released its annual "Pictures of the Year" issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of some 2.3 million in contention — that depict striking scenes of nature, wildlife and human connection to the world.Here are CNBC's picks of the best of the best.

See some of the best photos from National Geographic's ‘Pictures of the Year'

Editor’s Note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was recently published by Alcove Press. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and X.

Your kid’s teachers are not the enemy. How to handle the parent-teacher conference

Quick Links"If I had a set of wings, man I know she could fly." So sang Mike Love in the Beach Boys classic "Little Deuce Coupe." Well, Preston Tucker was one step ahead of Mike back in the late 1940s, when he packed a helicopter engine into a sedan.

The Rear-Engine American Muscle Car Equipped With A Helicopter Engine

American, Australian and 2 Danes dead after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, officials sayFox News Flash top headlines for November 21Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.An American, two Danes and one Australian tourist died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos following reports that several people had been sickened in a town popular with backpackers.

US citizen among 4 dead in Laos after suspected alcohol poisoning

Some major tech companies including Meta are taking steps to combat “pig butchering” scams, which trick Americans out of billions of dollars each year through fake online friendships and romances.Pig butchering scams are elaborate and often take months to unfold. Scammers will patiently strike up an online friendship or romantic relationship with a victim, eventually guiding them to invest in elaborate fake cryptocurrency ventures.

Meta removes 2 million accounts related ‘pig-butchering’ scams

As the cheers echoed through the Rogers Centre Thursday from 49,000 fans, the spotlight highlighted Taylor Swift in a raspberry and blue dress."This is one of my favorite parts of the night," Swift said to the Toronto crowd before explaining the rules of the acoustic set, the part of the Eras Tour when she sings a selection of songs on the guitar and on the piano.

Taylor Swift sings love letter mashup on piano in Toronto

Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill Thursday to accompany President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be secretary of the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, where they are meeting with Republican senators to discuss the nomination process.Hegseth met with Republican Sen. John Barrasso Thursday morning, after which Barasso called the former Fox News host a "strong nominee."

Pete Hegseth, Vance meet with GOP senators to fight for nomination

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Ever since former Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from the House — and subsequently withdrew his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general — questions have swirled about his political fate.While Gaetz resigned last week from the current Congress, he was re-elected in November to represent his Florida district when the next session begins in January.

Could Gaetz decide to keep his House seat? It's complicated.

It's the third time the state has used nitrogen hypoxia to carry out a death sentenceFox News Flash top headlines for November 21Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.An Alabama inmate convicted in the 1994 killing of a female hitchhiker cursed at the prison warden and made obscene gestures with his hands shortly before he was put to death Thursday evening in the nation’s third execution using nitrogen gas.

Alabama carries out nitrogen gas execution on inmate convicted in female hitchhiker's 1994 killing

Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., on Thursday conceded the race for Pennsylvania's Senate seat to his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick.NBC News has not yet projected a winner. The slim margins of the race triggered an automatic recount, with results expected to be released next Wednesday.

Sen. Bob Casey concedes Pennsylvania Senate race to Republican Dave McCormick

If you're tracking Donald Trump's cabinet picks, you may have noticed common threads among them: top jobs are going to people fiercely loyal to Trump, people with experience appearing on TV, but no experience directly relevant to the jobs they would be doing.There's another thing several share: being accused of sexual misconduct.

Some Trump cabinet picks are accused of sexual misconduct. What's it mean for #MeToo?

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over.The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Thursday.

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Astronomers zoom in on a red supergiant in its final death throes 160,000 light-years away.For the first time, astronomers have captured a close-up image of a dying star beyond our Milky Way. This milestone, achieved by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (VLTI), brings the red supergiant WOH G64 into sharp focus, revealing it shrouded in a strange, egg-shaped cocoon of gas and dust.

Astronomers Capture Stunning Close-Up of a Dying Star Beyond the Milky Way

Democratic Denver Mayor Mike Johnston pledged to resist President-elect Trump's proposed immigration policiesUtah governor demands Denver stop sending illegal immigrants to his stateFox News senior correspondent Alicia Acuna details how the border crisis is overwhelming even self-declared 'sanctuary cities' across the U.S. on 'Special Report.'

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says Trump's mass migrant deportations will create 'Tiananmen Square moment'

CNN —Nearly six years after actor Jussie Smollett was accused of staging a hate-crime hoax in downtown Chicago and lying to police, an Illinois Supreme Court decision overturned his conviction on Thursday over prosecutorial issues, according to the Associated Press.The court ruled that after Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx dropped charges against the former “Empire” actor, a special prosecutor should not have been allowed to intervene in the case, the AP reported this week.

Jussie Smollett’s conviction overturned in alleged hate-crime hoax: How we got here and what’s next

In town, you can expect to explore on foot. Transylvanian towns are compact, with lively squares and pedestrian areas. Bucharest is more spread out, densely populated and rather chaotic – but you can access its varied dining and cultural scene via its metro network and affordable rideshare apps including Bolt and Uber.

Is it easy to get in and around in Romania?

A classically decorated home for Christmas will always be breathtaking, but if you're feeling a little crafty, nothing beats a bit of toilet humor too. If you're looking for an unexpected way to spread festive cheer, consider letting the loo roll do the talking.

Disguise Spare Toilet Paper As Holiday Bathroom Decor With A Dollar Tree DIY

CNN —For Donald Trump, every defeat is just the catalyst for his next battle.No sooner had the president-elect suffered his first big reversal since winning reelection – when his scandal-tainted pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, withdrew Thursday after days of steadily worsening scrutiny over alleged sexual misconduct – Trump doubled down.