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Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson is set to play in the important NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after recovering from back spasms. Despite a limited practice week, the team is confident in his performance. Punter Ty Zentner was signed as a precaution but will not play.
Donald Trump has called for an immediate cease-fire in the Ukraine conflict, indicating both Russia and Ukraine are open to negotiations. His comments follow a meeting with French and Ukrainian leaders, highlighting the urgent need to end the war that has resulted in significant loss of life.
Sen. Joni Ernst is seeking further discussions with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, focusing on military sexual assault and the role of women in combat. As a survivor of sexual assault and a military veteran, Ernst has concerns about Hegseth's qualifications and past allegations as she considers her support for his nomination.
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad has fled to Moscow following a major rebel advance that ended his family's 50-year rule in Syria. Russian state media reports that Assad and his family have been granted asylum, raising questions about Syria's future amidst celebrations in the capital. This marks a significant turning point in the ongoing civil war and regional geopolitics.
Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza have reportedly killed at least 14 people, including children, according to Palestinian health officials. The ongoing military offensive against Hamas has intensified the humanitarian crisis, with hospitals facing attacks and significant civilian casualties.
A federal judge has allowed the family of former NFL player Glenn Foster Jr. to proceed with a lawsuit alleging excessive force in his death while in police custody in Alabama. Foster died in December 2021 shortly after his arrest, prompting his widow to file the lawsuit against the involved officers. This ruling comes just before the third anniversary of his death.
President Joe Biden has expanded national monuments in the U.S., creating six new sites and modifying others, in response to advocacy from conservation groups and Native American tribes for further protections under the Antiquities Act.
The investigation into the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has intensified, with police uncovering substantial evidence but struggling to identify the suspect. Investigators believe the attack was targeted and are offering rewards for information leading to an arrest.
A police traffic officer on a motorcycle crashed into bystanders during the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, injuring ten individuals, including the officer. The incident, which occurred on December 8, 2024, is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol, as eyewitnesses reported the officer performing a wheelie before losing control.
A private boater rescued an individual from chilly Elliott Bay after their boat caught fire, prompting a rapid response from the Coast Guard and Seattle Fire Department. Witnesses played a crucial role by immediately reporting the incident, allowing for a swift firefighting effort. Fortunately, the person in the water declined medical treatment after being warmed by another vessel.