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LANSING, Mich. — Republican Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver said Monday that gay marriage should be "illegal again," voicing opposition to a U.S. Supreme Court decision that set the standard for the nation and spurred same-sex weddings across the country nine years ago. Schriver of Oxford made his statement on the social media platform X, 27 days after the Nov. 5 election, in which the Michigan GOP won back control of the state House, and 30 days before their majority takes office. Because gay marriage is legal in Michigan and elsewhere through a court ruling, Schriver can't alter the policy in his position in the state House. But his remarks likely shine light on how one member of the new majority caucus in the House will approach LGBT legislation. "Make gay marriage illegal again," Schriver wrote Monday. "This is not remotely controversial, nor extreme." However, he received a swift backlash from Michigan Democrats, including Attorney General Dana Nessel, who previously represented the two Hazel Park women who were part of a landmark lawsuit that opened the door for all same-sex couples to legally marry in the United States. Nessel is also married to a woman, Alanna Maguire. The couple married in 2015. "Please explain how dissolving my marriage, or that of the hundreds of thousands of other same-sex couples living in America, provides a benefit to your constituents or anyone else," Nessel wrote on X in response to Schriver Monday. "You’re not interested in helping Michiganders. You want only to hurt those you hate. Shame on you." In addition, Rep. Jason Morgan, D-Ann Arbor, who also is gay, posted on social media that Schriver was "saying my marriage to the man I love should be illegal." "This is definitely both controversial and extreme, along with anti-family," Morgan said. "I grew up believing I'd never be able to get married and I'm not going back." In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the country on June 26, 2015, citing the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. "The court now holds that same-sex couples may exercise the fundamental right to marry," wrote then-Justice Anthony Kennedy. "No longer may this liberty be denied." Unlike in 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court now has a 6-3 conservative majority. Asked why he wants to ban gay marriage, Schriver, who's in his first House term, responded to The Detroit News by referencing a series of Bible passages. "Jesus defines marriage as between a man and a woman," Schriver wrote, while citing verses in the book of Matthew . In a text message Monday evening, Schriver noted the U.S. Supreme Court has "the power to overturn a past ruling." Schriver also posted on social media Monday a 2004 clip of Democrat Barack Obama discussing marriage being "between a man and a woman." "America only 'accepted' gay marriage after it was thrusted into her by a perverted Supreme Court ruling," Schriver wrote in a comment on the video. Obama came out in support of same-sex marriage in 2012, while he was president . Schriver, who won a second term in November with 68% of the vote, has made controversial comments in the past on social media. In February, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit, stripped Schriver of his office staff and budget and committee assignment for sharing a racist population conspiracy theory on social media . His posts about gay marriage Monday came after another message on Nov. 25, in which he said he was turning off his social media devices for seven days and going on a trip with family. ©2024 The Detroit News. Visit detroitnews.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.Here are some quick-hitting notes from the availability: » Virginia Tech had four quarterbacks going through drills during the open portion of practice. Pop Watson and Davi Belfort were getting the first reps, followed by walk-ons Jackson Sigler and Ben Locklear . Kyron Drones and Collin Schlee were not on the practice field while in “treatment protocol,” according to Hokies coach Brent Pry . Pry and Bowen both said they are preparing four quarterbacks this week. Drones and Schlee will likely go back and forth between treatment and the practice field, while Watson and Belfort get the bulk of the on-field reps. “We’re preparing multiple guys to play, we’re preparing four guys to play right now. And I was impressed with the young guys today at practice,” Bowen said Tuesday. “We’ve got a lot of growth to do in that room. We’ll see where we get to from a health standpoint by the time we reach Saturday, but it’s certainly a challenge getting that many guys ready to play. There are only so many reps at practice, but I don’t view it as a challenge in a negative way but in a positive way with opportunities and we can kind of shape a game plan around what people’s strengths are and have multiple versions of that and see where we get by Saturday.” » Watson appeared in two games in 2023 and made two appearances this season before playing for three quarters last weekend at Duke. Pry said Watson gained “good film” by being thrown into the fire for the first time at Tech. He completed 12 of 25 passes for 146 yards and one interception, and he was credited with minus-4 rushing yards because of being sacked seven times. Watson, with the game experience, will have a better understanding of what he needs in the game plan. “You’ve got to think, he’s played sparingly here and there, a lot of it being mop-up time last year. A little bit this year. To see him in live action when the game’s on the line and you’re in the flow of the game, you’ve got the full game plan at your disposal when you’re playing quarterback,” Bowen said. “I thought it was good to see him and his confidence in that. I didn’t think the moment was too big. Then I think now you go down from that, that’s a big piece of it. You don’t find that out about a quarterback until you get in the game. Then the next piece of it is, OK, well where is our process in the decision-making and that stays true in the game. And those are the things that certainly I think need to get a lot better to play winning football on offense at the quarterback position.” » Belfort has spent most of the season serving as the scout team quarterback. Defensive players have raved about Belfort’s speed and what he’s brought to preparing the starting defense for the opposing quarterbacks. Belfort has moved up to No. 2 quarterback this week and will need to be ready in case Watson has to exit the game and both Drones and Schlee aren’t available. “He’s really improved his speed. Davi’s very conscientious. Good decision-maker. Still coming along in a lot of ways, he’s a young guy. But Davi puts in the work. He’s prepared. He’s prepared like a starter all year,” Bowen said. “We have the quarterbacks go through, if you’re not the two guys, there’s a lot of time invested in that position during the week. Way more above and beyond what the normal required hours are in meetings and things like that. And what Davi’s done, what we have those young quarterbacks do, they do scouting reports every week on the opponent to really keep them in the game, to teach them how to watch film. Both myself and Coach Crist, that’s a crucial part of their development. It’s not just seeing the film and understanding the defense and understanding the game plan. It’s understanding how to do those things. You don’t do those things at that level in high school. So he’s done that all year, as well as Pop, as well as Jackson and Ben, and I think that’s kept them in the flow. I think he does a really good job of, although not getting the reps, of going through the mental process as though he’s going to play. And I think that makes it easy when you’re getting some reps in practice, whether that be with the twos or the threes, it makes that transition a little bit easier.” » Keli Lawson rotated between Will and Star linebacker in last weekend’s game at Duke. He had five tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss while backing up Caleb Woodson at Will and Keonta Jenkins at Star. Lawson played at Star during the 2022 season before moving to Will and playing inside the box during the 2023 campaign. Jenkins and Kaleb Spencer had been the primary Star linebackers through 10 weeks. “He can cover a lot of ground. We joke he can reach the Lane Stadium lights from the practice field with his arms as long as he is,” Quinn said of Lawson. “He covers a lot of ground when you bring him on a pressure. He is deceptively fast and, as long as he is, he’s able to stay off blocks a lot of times. He’s got such a great wingspan that when he gets into windows of throws and things like that, he does a really nice job. But is it nice having long, tall guys that can run. Obviously we’ve tried to recruit those kind of guys to the position if you look at him, Keonta, Gabe Williams and the body types. That’s the type of guys we want to play with.” » Jenkins delivered what could have been a potential game-altering play with less than two minutes remaining against the Blue Devils. Jenkins punched the ball out of Star Thomas' grasp, and defensive end Cole Nelson recovered it to give the Hokies a chance to potentially tie the game in the final minutes. "When I caused the fumble, it kind of surprised me. I seen the ball, I seen it laying on the ground, I for sure thought it was a scoop-and-score. That’s what I was hoping," Jenkins said. "That’s kind of what I wanted. I was disappointed in anything else. But we got the ball and got our offense a chance to go out there and score. I was happy that I made a play, but I really wish it was a scoop-and-score to win the game." » Tailback Bhayshul Tuten originally injured his left ankle late in the Hokies’ win over Georgia Tech and aggravated the injury two weeks later against Clemson. The setbacks derailed Tuten’s special season that had vaulted him into consideration for All-America status. He could have opted out for the remainder of the season and turned his attention to a professional career, but elected to finish out the season with the Hokies. “Just finishing with my guys. Since winter we’ve been grinding out to finish the season strong, and that’s my goal to stick by my brothers and not give up so early because of a little bang up,” Tuten said. “I’ve got time to heal after the season, so I’d rather finish out the last couple of games for the year and take a couple of weeks off to get healthy.” » Tuten rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown last week at Duke to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark. He became the 19th player in program history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. “Definitely a big achievement. I didn’t get to hit it last year, so coming in with the year I’ve had this year, definitely a great feeling,” Tuten said. “That’s a team goal for the offense. The O-line did their thing. It’s not just a goal for me, but it’s a goal for everyone. When I accomplished that goal, it’s a team effort.” » Xayvion Turner-Bradshaw has shifted focus to defense in recent weeks. The Graham High School product arrived at Tech as a slot receiver and he served as Jaylin Lane ’s primary backup last season, but he fell on the depth chart behind Lane, Ayden Greene and Takye Heath this season. Turner-Bradshaw was seen warming up with the defensive backs prior to last weekend’s game at Duke. “We started messing with it a few weeks back. You know, like all these skill guys, if it’s not working out on one side, you want to give them a shot on the other,” Pry said at his Tuesday press conference. “Right now, he’s embraced it. He’s giving it a go. He’s got great speed and quickness. It’s hard, whether you’re covering the receiver in the slot or out to the big field. You need a really good skill set to do that, and he has that, as far as speed and quickness. So we’ll give him a shot at it and see where it goes.” » Freshman Quentin Reddish did not play for the first time since the season opener. Pry said Reddish was injured and it came down to a “pregame decision” for him to not play. Reddish wore No. 25 for the game. Reddish’s injury meant Devin Alves got his most extensive playing time as the third safety. He primarily played at field safety with Jaylen Jones dealing with an undisclosed injury. “He dressed for the game and the medical staff didn’t feel good about him going, so he didn’t play at all,” Pry said of Reddish. “Devin got some snaps, did a nice job in pass coverage. Got a couple guys on the ground in perimeter tackling. We didn’t ask him to do much down in the box, but I thought from a coverage standpoint he did fine.”

To play Maria Callas, Angelina Jolie had to learn how to breathe againBy LOLITA BALDOR and FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, and said “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80 year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more to Kyiv before Biden leaves office in less than months. Trump has criticized the billions that the Biden administration has poured into Ukraine. Washington has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. The incoming Republican president has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is a move to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Trump’s proposed national security advisor U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg was a character in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.

Aquarius, Weekly Horoscope, December 29 to January 04, 2025: Focus on balancing expensesConcerning footage has emerged of Ibrahima Konate following Liverpool's 2-0 victory against Real Madrid on Wednesday night. The Reds were outstanding on the night, as they returned to the summit of the Champions League table. Each player was outstanding for the Merseyside outfit, but they were particularly resolute in defence, shutting out Kylian Mbappe and co., aside from conceding a clumsy penalty, which the Frenchman missed in the second half. Virgil van Dijk and Konate were largely untroubled, as they have been for much of this season, looking assured throughout against the reigning European champions. GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Only Conor Bradley and Ryan Gravenberch completed more defensive actions (5) against Real Madrid than Konate (4). Lloris Karius has revealed that he may retire from football and pursue a DJing career. Konate Leaves Pitch Injured Following the Match However, fan-recorded footage after the game appeared to show Konate limping off the pitch, having seemingly picked up a knock during the tie. The incident seemingly occurred late in the match when Endrick attempted to latch onto a through ball from Jude Bellingham, who was booed by home supporters throughout the tie . The Liverpool man blocked him out, but was seemingly caught by the forward as he went down. Although it seemed fairly innocuous at the time, fan-recorded footage after the game appeared to show the French defender in a lot of pain. While he was not supported by staff off the pitch, he certainly didn't seem to be moving comfortably. Considering how good Konate has been alongside Van Dijk throughout the season so far, the injury might give fans cause for concern given that they have a Premier League tie against Manchester City coming up at the weekend. The match will arguably have a huge say on Liverpool's title hopes, considering that they are already eight points clear of the Cityzens, which could extend to 11 with a win. Speaking after the match, Slot made no mention of Konate's injury, with him likely still being assessed by the medical staff. Instead, he chose to praise what was an exceptional team performance by his squad on the night. "You know how special it is to play against a team that has won the Champions League so many times. They were a pain in the ass for Liverpool for many years too. It is a big week and it is pleasing to see. "Every time Real Madrid threatened us was from us. I think we can play with more intensity and better with the ball."

Cassie Randolph and Fiance Brighton Reinhardt’s Relationship Timeline

Hezbollah attack draws Israeli strikes on Lebanon, killing 11 people and testing ceasefire's limitsDemocrats in Pennsylvania had a horrible 2024 election. They say it’s still a swing stateCassie Randolph did not find her happily ever after on The Bachelor , but she found The One in Brighton Reinhardt . Randolph competed on season 23 of the ABC series. She won Colton Underwood ’s season despite leaving early, but the pair parted ways in May 2020. (Underwood came out publicly as gay in April 2021.) Shortly after their split, Randolph began dating Reinhardt. The couple went public with their romance in July 2021 after nearly one year together. That same year, Randolph starred in Reinhardt’s “Dreaming” music video, and they’ve since become regulars on each other’s social media pages. You have successfully subscribed. By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Randolph and Reinhardt got engaged in November 2024 after four years of dating. Scroll down to revisit Randolph and Reinhardt’s romance: Credit: Courtesy Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram Cassie Randolph and Fiance Brighton Reinhardt: A Timeline of Their Relationship Cassie Randolph did not find her happily ever after on The Bachelor , but she found The One in Brighton Reinhardt .Randolph competed on season 23 of the ABC series. She won Colton Underwood ’s season despite leaving early, but the pair parted ways in May 2020. (Underwood came out publicly as gay in April 2021.)Shortly after their split, Randolph began dating Reinhardt. The couple went public with their romance in July 2021 after nearly one year together. That same year, Randolph starred in Reinhardt’s “Dreaming” music video, and they’ve since become regulars on each other’s social media pages.Randolph and Reinhardt got engaged in November 2024 after four years of dating.Scroll down to revisit Randolph and Reinhardt’s romance: Credit: Sara De Boer/startraksphoto.com; Courtesy Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram; Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock August 2020 The duo sparked dating rumors three months after her split from Underwood. Fans noticed them spending time together with her family in Huntington Beach, California, and “liking” each other’s Instagram posts. However, Reinhardt shut down the speculation in August 2020. “Cassie and I are just friends and have been for over four or so years,” he exclusively told Us at the time. “My brothers and I are all close with Cassie and her whole family.” Credit: Shutterstock; Courtesy Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram; Shutterstock January 2021 The musician seemingly shaded Underwood in his song “Creep,” two months after Randolph dropped her restraining order against her ex. (Randolph accused Underwood of installing a tracker on her car. Randolph rescinded the order after coming to an agreement with Underwood.) The lyrics, in part, read, “You can’t stop thinking about my baby / What once was yours in the world is changing / God, I hope you get your thinking right / GPS on the underside / Told her everything will be just fine / Damn, I can’t believe these guys.” Credit: John Nacion/Startraks; Courtesy Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram; Shutterstock May 2021 A source told Us that the speech pathologist’s relationship with Reinhardt “progressed naturally” after her split from the former Bachelor. “He’s been a good friend of hers for over five years,” the insider noted. “He obviously knows what she went through with Colton and just supported her along the way.” Reinhardt “gets along well with her family,” the source said, adding that the twosome were “still enjoying spending time with one another and just seeing where things go.” Credit: Courtesy Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram July 2021 Randolph and Reinhardt made their relationship Instagram official in July 2021. “Insert cheesy caption here*,” he captioned the beach pics. Credit: CraSH/imageSPACE/Shutterstock; Courtesy Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram August 2021 Randolph appeared in the music video for her boyfriend’s song “Dreaming” in August 2021. “This song is obviously very special to me,” she explained via Instagram at the time. “About 5 months ago when it was just a demo, I began using it as my YouTube intro song, and shortly after @briighton trusted me to attempt to sing some background vocals on it! In a funny way I feel like this song is one of my kittens that I’ve been watching grow up ... Anywho, we’ve been SO impatiently waiting to share this with you all.” Credit: Cassie Randolph/Instagram September 2021 One month after Randolph starred in the "Dreaming" video, a source told Us that the couple were happier than ever. "She's in a very normal dating relationship with Brighton," the insider said. "They're very much in love. They are really happy and just enjoying life." The source noted that they hadn't moved in together yet, but are still spending much of their free time with each other. "In their downtime, they're always at the beach — surfing, swimming, laying out," the insider explained. "She's very active and has been doing lots of yoga and meditation. They also like creating videos together and taking photos, capturing special moments of them together." Credit: Oscar Chan - Momentum Photography November 2021 The reality TV alum and the musician enjoyed a romantic getaway together at Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun in Cancun, Mexico. “They seemed to be very much in love and were seen being affectionate and cuddling on the beach cabanas and poolside lounge chairs,” an eyewitness recalled to Us Weekly at the time. "They also enjoyed a romantic candlelit private dinner set up by the resort in their suite and took long walks hand in hand on the beach.” Credit: Courtesy of Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram March 2022 "He's a great person," Randolph gushed about her man during an episode of the "Off the Vine" podcast in March 2022. "It's very, like, natural. So easy. Which I never understood until this [relationship]. ... I'm never questioning him or us. It's more just we get annoyed at little things." While reflecting on their next steps, Randolph noted, "We've definitely talked about the future. There's no, like, plans on the horizon that I am aware of." Credit: Courtesy of Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram April 2022 Reinhardt celebrated Randolph’s birthday by taking her to Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California. Credit: Courtesy of Cassie Randolph/Instagram August 2023 The pair celebrated three years together by sharing two disposable camera photos via Instagram. Credit: Courtesy of Brighton Reinhardt/Instagram July 2024 “First time at Yosemite! ✅ Hiked enough for the rest of the year 😅,” Reinhardt captioned a series of photos from the couple’s national park trip. Credit: Paul Archuleta/Getty Images November 2024 Reinhardt proposed on November 25 at the Crystal Cove Cottages in Newport Beach, California. “Forever with my best friend,” the musician captioned an IG Story photo after news of their engagement broke. “When Brighton dropped to a knee and asked ‘Will you marry me?,’ as he opened the box, my reaction was immediately, ‘Oh, my gosh, yes!,’” Randolph told People of the special moment. In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies For access to all our exclusive celebrity videos and interviews – Subscribe on YouTube!

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Rams claim former first-round pick from waiversInsurgents reach gates of Syria’s capital, threatening to upend decades of Assad rule BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian opposition war monitor and a pro-government media outlet say government forces have withdrawn from much of the central city of Homs. The pro-government Sham FM reported that government forces took positions outside Syria’s third-largest city, without elaborating. Rami Abdurrahman who heads the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, said Syrian troops and members of different security agencies have withdrawn from the city, adding that rebels have entered parts of it. Losing Homs is a potentially crippling blow for Syria’s embattled leader, Bashar Assad. An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on PARIS (AP) — France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019. The five-year restoration is widely seen as a boost for French President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ambitious timeline, and brings a welcome respite from his domestic political woes. World leaders, dignitaries, and worshippers gathered on Saturday evening for the celebrations under the cathedral's soaring arches. The celebration was attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, Britain’s Prince William, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For Catholics, Notre Dame’s rector said the cathedral “carries the enveloping presence of the Virgin Mary, a maternal and embracing presence.′′ Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp. And they held a hastily arranged meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on a day that's mixing pageantry with attention to pressing global problems. The president-elect's visit to France is part of a global a celebration of the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral five years after a devastating fire. Macron and other European leaders are trying to win Trump’s favor and persuade him to maintain support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion. Trump isn't back in office but he's already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is making threats, traveling abroad, and negotiating with world leaders. He has more than a month-and-a-half to go before he’s sworn in for a second term. But the president-elect is already moving aggressively to not only fill his Cabinet and outline policy goals, but also to try to achieve his priorities. In recent days, Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s largest trading partners. That led to emergency calls and a visit. And he's warned of “ALL HELL TO PAY” if Hamas doesn't release the hostages still being held captive in Gaza. South Korea's president avoids an impeachment attempt over short-lived martial law SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol has avoided an opposition-led attempt to impeach him over his short-lived imposition of martial law. Most of Yoon's ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote Saturday to deny a two-thirds majority needed to suspend his presidential powers. The scrapping of the motion is expected to intensify protests calling for Yoon’s ouster and deepen political chaos in South Korea. A survey suggests a majority of South Koreans support the president’s impeachment. Yoon’s martial law declaration drew criticism from his own ruling conservative People Power Party. But the party also apparently fears losing the presidency to liberals. Days after gunman killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO, police push to ID him and FBI offers reward NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly four days after the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police still do not know the gunman’s name or whereabouts or have a motive for the killing. But they have made some progress in their investigation into Wednesday's killing of the leader of the largest U.S. health insurer, including that the gunman likely left New York City on a bus soon after fleeing the scene. The also found that the gunman left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park. Police are working with the FBI, which on Friday night announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry. The feelings of exasperation, anger, resentment, and helplessness toward insurers aren’t new. But the shooting and the headlines around it have unleashed a new wave of patients sharing such sentiments and personal stories of interactions with insurance companies. Conversations at dinner tables, office water coolers, social gatherings and on social media have pivoted to the topic. Many say they hope the new amplified voices can bring about change for companies often accused of valuing profits over people. 2 Pearl Harbor survivors, ages 104 and 102, return to Hawaii to honor those killed in 1941 attack PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The bombing of Pearl Harbor 83 years ago launched the United States into World War II. Two survivors have returned to the Hawaii military base for a remembrance ceremony on the attack's anniversary. Both are over 100 years old. They joined active-duty troops, veterans and members of the public for an observance hosted by the Navy and the National Park Service. A third survivor was planning to join them but had to cancel due to health issues. The bombing killed more than 2,300 U.S. servicemen. An explosion destroys an apartment block in a Dutch city, killing at least 3 and injuring others THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An explosion and fire has rocked a neighborhood in the Dutch city of The Hague, killing three people and injuring other people and destroying several apartments. The cause of the disaster is unclear. Emergency authorities said four people were rescued from the rubble and taken to the hospital. The mayor said rescuers were no longer looking for survivors but for eventual bodies, but could not specify how many people might still be unaccounted for. Residents of the northeastern neighborhood of Mariahoeve in The Hague heard a huge bang and screams before dawn. Dutch authorities have deployed a specialized urban search and rescue team to find victims. 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Several members of Donald Trump's incoming US administration have received threats including bomb alerts, the FBI said Wednesday, with one nominee reporting a pipe-bomb scare sent with a pro-Palestinian message. The President-elect's picks for UN ambassador and head of the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as his former choice to be US attorney general, said they were among those who had received the threats. "The FBI is aware of numerous bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting incoming administration nominees and appointees, and we are working with our law enforcement partners," the agency said in a statement. Swatting refers to a practice in which police are summoned urgently to someone's house under false pretenses. Such hoax calls are common in the United States and have seen numerous senior political figures targeted in recent years. Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for Trump's transition team, said that several appointees and nominees "were targeted in violent, unAmerican threats to their lives and those who live with them." Outgoing President Joe Biden "has been briefed" on the threats, the White House said. "The White House is in touch with federal law enforcement and the President-elect’s team, and continues to monitor the situation closely," a spokesperson said in a statement. "The president and the administration unequivocally condemn threats of political violence." Biden has vowed a smooth and peaceful presidential transition -- in contrast to when Trump riled a mob that attacked the US Capitol in January 2021 with false claims of election fraud. Elise Stefanik, a Trump loyalist congresswoman tapped to be UN ambassador, said her residence in New York was targeted in a bomb threat. She said in a statement that she, her husband, and small son were driving home from Washington for the Thanksgiving holiday when they learned of the threat. Lee Zeldin, Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, said his home was targeted with a pipe bomb threat sent with a "pro-Palestinian themed message." The former congressman from New York said he and his family were not home at the time. Matt Gaetz, who dropped out as Trump's pick to be attorney general after facing opposition over sexual misconduct allegations, reposted Zeldin's message on X and said: "Same." Scott Turner, the nomine for Housing Secretary and a retired NFL player, and Trump's pick for Labor Secretary, meanwhile also said they had also received bomb threats at their homes. Fox News Digital quoted unidentified sources saying that John Ratcliffe, Trump's nominee to head the CIA, and Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary pick, were additionally targeted. Ahead of his return to the White House in January, Trump has already swiftly assembled a cabinet of loyalists, including several criticized for a severe lack of experience. The Republican, who appears set to avoid trial on criminal prosecutions related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss, was wounded in the ear in July in an assassination attempt during a campaign rally. The shooter was killed in counter-fire. In September, authorities arrested another man accused of planning to shoot at Trump while he played golf at his course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Leavitt appeared to reference the previous incidents, saying that "with President Trump as our example, dangerous acts of intimidation and violence will not deter us." bur-dk/smsXRP Bull that Held From 2017 Now Switches To Next Big Ecosystem: Is Ripple Momentum Switching?

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