Lawmakers are demanding answers after reports that U.S. forces striking alleged Venezuelan drug boats were directed to kill survivors — an order Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies as conflicting statements from the administration fuel concern over legality and oversight. President Trump’s pardon of former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández sparks regional uncertainty and potential political repercussions amid Honduras’ Presidential election. generating billions in revenue and driving major economic impact as its final season rolls out. In business, Netflix’s Stranger Things cements itself as the company’s most powerful franchise. and construction begins on the $10-billion One Beverly Hills development.
Curious City - Want to buy the vacant lot next door? It might take awhile
Buying a city-owned lot seems like a simple process, but buying one might take longer than expected. The city puts a limited number of parcels up for sale each year.
60 Songs That Explain the '90s - “Hallelujah” — Jeff Buckley
Today, Rob returns with a gift in time for the holidays, breaking down what many would call the voice of an angel. He takes us back to the ’90s, when one of the most covered songs on the planet was merely a forgotten, horny track from Leonard Cohen’s catalog. While many artists cover songs in an attempt to replicate the original (or just sing it more loudly), Rob explains how Jeff Buckley covered the song and made it new. Later, Rob is joined by documentary filmmaker Amy J. Berg to discuss her new project ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley.’ She describes the intimate moments of Buckley’s mother she captured, how Buckley’s father affected his relationship with success and music, and the difficulties of what to do with an artist’s unfinished discography posthumously.
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The Daily - Did a U.S. Boat Strike Amount to a War Crime?
Over the past three months, the U.S. military has been firing on boats from South America, killing more than 80 people and prompting Democrats to raise urgent questions about their legality.
Now, one of these operations, which killed survivors with a second missile, has prompted congressional Republicans to join those calls for accountability.
Charlie Savage, who covers national security for The New York Times, explains the renewed debate and how the administration is justifying its actions.
Guest: Charlie Savage, who covers national security and legal policy for The New York Times.
Background reading:
- Lawmakers suggested that a follow-up boat strike could have been a war crime.
- Amid talk of a war crime, the details and precise sequence of a Sept. 2 attack on a boat in the Caribbean are facing more scrutiny.
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Up First from NPR - Russia Rejects Peace Proposal, Hegseth Defends Boat Strikes, Tennessee House Election
A five-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff ends without a breakthrough, as the Kremlin rejects key parts of the updated Ukraine peace plan.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shifts his account of the U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat, saying he didn’t order the second, lethal attack as lawmakers press for answers.
And a special House election in deep-red Tennessee district tightened far more than expected, offering both parties clues about voter energy heading into the 2026 midterms.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shifts his account of the U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat, saying he didn’t order the second, lethal attack as lawmakers press for answers.
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Start Here - Compliance of the Caribbean: Hegseth Defends Strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends a pair of deadly strikes, while distancing himself from a key decision. A former Honduran leader is pardoned by President Trump, 40 years before his drug trafficking sentence is up. And ICE prepares for a crackdown on Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
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The Daily Signal - Matt Van Epps Wins in Tennessee, Minnesota’s ICE Stand-off, War Crimes that Weren’t | Dec. 3, 2025
On today’s Top News in 10, we cover:
- Republican Matt Van Epps beats Democrat Aftyn Behn in the special election for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district.
- Minneapolis threatens to “intervene” in a major federal immigration operation.
- The latest from the War Department on the “war crime scandal” that wasn’t.
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Money Girl - Your Guide for Keeping (and Ditching) Financial Records
979. This week, Laura reviews how to tidy up your financial records and save space without violating IRS retention rules. She shares seven essential tips on which paper and digital documents to safely keep (like vital records and tax forms) or ditch, and for how long.
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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 12.3.25
Alabama
- Sen. Tuberville weighs in on Islamic Academy expansion in Hoover
- ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum will not be running for US Senate
- AG Marshall gets conviction with new state law re: gang related activity
- U of A cans 2 magazines to avoid halt of federal funding over DEI policies
- Wiregrass native files motion to remove ankle monitor for her job search
- AL PSC approves a 2 year freeze on energy rates proposed by AL Power
National
- Trump endorsed Matt Van Epps wins House Seat for Tennessee
- Sec of War Hegseth responds to "war crimes" media stories
- Sec. of Transportation takes action against CDLs given to illegal aliens
- USDA to pull federal funding on states not revealing SNAP recipient data
- Afghan national enters not guilty plea for shooting of 2 national guardsmen
- A transgender "woman" working for TSA now suing over pat down policy
- "Drunk as a skunk" raccoon found passed out on floor in liquor store in VA
Everything Everywhere Daily - The History of Nintendo
Nintendo is one of the most legendary video game companies in the world.
Many of you have probably owned a Nintendo system to play video games. If you are old enough, you might have even played some of their games in a video arcade.
Even if you have never played a video game, through cultural osmosis, you are probably still aware of many of its popular characters, like Mario and Donkey Kong.
Learn about the history of Nintendo and how a 19th-century company wound up making video games on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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