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Once derided as a copycat nation, China is now leading the world in innovation, from driverless cars to pharmaceuticals. Our correspondent explains what others can learn from it. Britain looks abroad for policy ideas, but which country is most like it? And why the capybara is a creature of comfort for our troubled age.   

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Legal questions swirl around the White House over a pair of strikes in the Caribbean. Lawyers for suspected killer Luigi Mangione argue for the dismissal of a key piece of evidence. And Tennessee voters head to the polls in a closely-watched special election. 

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Alabama

• Morgan Murphy writes op-ed on need to stop radical Islamic migration
• Mike Rogers to launch bipartisan investigation into strikes on drug boats
• Hoover Zoning will not recommend rezoning for Islamic Academy relocation
• Youth facility in Henry County has fourth abuse lawsuit filed against it
• FBI Birmingham issues warning on holiday scammers and tactics
• Official Alabama Christmas tree has arrived in state capitol

National

• National Guardsman injured by Islamic shooter is able to wiggle toes
• President Trump releases results of MRI after goading by MN governor
• Federal judge rules against NJ acting attorney Alina Habba's appointment
• OH senator offers bill to end dual citizenship, person must choose a country
• DHS reports that 7k criminal illegal aliens are being harbored from ICE in NYC
• Criminal illegal alien from India causes two deaths in OR while driving semi
• DOJ to re-offer charges against James Comey and Letitia James this week
• SNAP program benefits going to 5K liquor and smoke stores across the US

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After months of fighting, the Kremlin says Russian forces have seized the frontline city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. It links several other key cities in the Donetsk region. Last month, Ukraine sent reinforcements to try to fend off the Russian attack. Kyiv has not acknowledged the loss of the city. Also: the White House defends Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over US military action off the coast of Venezuela; the presidential election result in Honduras is too close to call; the World Health Organization calls for weight loss jabs to be more widely available; what Australian teenagers make of an up-coming social media ban; the eighty-five-kilometre long traffic jam in Siberia; and an interview with the Taiwanese director who shot a critically-acclaimed film on iPhones.

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White House defends second strike on suspected drug vessel in September. President Trump's physician says MRI part of routine examination for men his age. Wintry weather snarls air traffic for homecoming holiday travelers.

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Communities across the globe commemorated World AIDS Day, reaffirming a commitment to end an epidemic that has killed more than 44 million. But this year, for the first time in decades, the U.S. government decided not to mark the occasion, and the Trump administration has reportedly barred agencies from commemorating or participating. William Brangham discussed more with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving faith-based pregnancy centers in New Jersey. The organization is hoping to block the state from investigating whether they misled women into believing the centers offered abortions. The case highlights an effort to crack down on so-called crisis pregnancy centers. Special correspondent Sarah Varney reports for our series, The Next Frontier. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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