U.S. District Judge Steve Jones has approved a new congressional map redrawn by the state's GOP-led legislature in Georgia, which maintains Republicans' 9-5 edge for its congressional delegation and will be used in the 2024 election. The map creates a majority-Black congressional district in the western part of metro Atlanta and Jones rejected claims that the new maps didn’t do enough to help Black voters.
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Key takeaways: The Colorado Republican Party has appealed a state Supreme Court ruling that found former President Donald Trump ineligible for the presidency. The appeal…
Key takeaways: The United States and Mexico are meeting to discuss the unprecedented irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere. The influx of migrants has strained…
A major winter storm has caused hundreds of airport delays and cancellations, as well as hazardous driving conditions and whiteout conditions in the central United States. The National Weather Service has warned people to stay off the roads if possible and to check the latest forecasts and advisories before traveling. The storm is expected to move eastward over the next few days, bringing further disruption to the region.
Former Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry was convicted in 2019 of making false statements to the FBI about a campaign contribution, but the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction on Tuesday, ruling that the trial should not have taken place in Los Angeles as the crime was not committed in that state. The court noted that Fortenberry should have been tried in either Nebraska or Washington, D.C., and reversed his conviction, allowing him to be retried in a proper venue.
Syrian armed forces have shot down eight drones near Aleppo and Idlib, while in Gaza, residents are fleeing in response to an Israeli evacuation order. U.S. officials have called for a reduction in civilian casualties, but the conflict in Gaza continues to worsen as civilians are driven into smaller areas of refuge.
On December 25th, the United States accused Iran of being "deeply involved" in a drone attack on an Iraqi military base that left three U.S. service members wounded. In response, President Joe Biden ordered retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups and the U.S. has long accused Iran of supporting militant groups in the Middle East. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the President was briefed and held a call with his national security team before ordering the strikes.
This article discusses the adjusted holiday hours of stores across the U.S. for the Christmas season. Target, Costco, and Sam's Club will be open on Christmas Eve for limited hours, while other stores may have shorter hours or be closed entirely. It is important to double-check operating hours before heading out, as hours may vary between locations.