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Group of Democratic senators pen letter to Navy secretary condemning Sen. Mark Kelly review

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee wrote a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan on Tuesday expressing concern about the Navy's review of Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy Captain who serves on the committee.The letter, which was... Read More.

GOP lawmakers issue subpoenas over Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(HARRISBURG, Pa.) -- Editor's note: The story's headline has been updated. In the wake of the firebombing of his official residence earlier this year, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is now facing questions about how he is spending tax dollars on security improvements for his... Read More.

Trump administration moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: ‘We won’t tolerate it’

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education has moved to terminate one of former President Joe Biden's most popular student loan forgiveness plans -- impacting millions of Americans -- through a proposed joint settlement with the state of Missouri on Tuesday.The pending agreement ends the... Read More.

Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Powerball jackpot prize has grown to $930 million, a cash value of $429 million, for Wednesday night's drawing.This is the game's seventh largest prize ever, according to Powerball. The largest prize ever was $2.04 billion, won on Nov. 7, 2022.The... Read More.

3rd judge grants DOJ motion to unseal grand jury materials from government’s Epstein files

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal judge who presided over the 2019 criminal case against convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein has became the third judge to grant a Justice Department motion to unseal grand jury materials and other undisclosed evidence from the government's investigative files.U.S.... Read More.

Record flooding possible in Pacific Northwest as storms continue in Midwest, Northeast

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An atmospheric river event has been slamming the Pacific Northwest with rain, and the flood threat is far from over.In the last two days, 2 to 4 inches of rain fell at lower elevations and 4 to 10 inches was recorded... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 12/9/25

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUELightning 6, Canadiens 1Devils 4, Senators 3Golden Knights 4, Islanders 5Sharks 1, Flyers 4Ducks 4, Penguins 3Blue Jackets 1, Hurricanes 4Bruins 5, Blues 2Stars 4, Jets 3Sabres 4, Oilers 3Avalanche 3, Predators... Read More.

In brief: Ego Nwodim to host 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and more

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Ego Nwodim has been tapped to host the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Saturday Night Live alum will host the awards show on Feb. 15, 2026. "No stage celebrates the incredible work of these visionary artists and independent creators everywhere quite like the... Read More.

Supreme Court weighs role of IQ scores in debate over execution of disabled people

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than 20 years ago, the Supreme Court outlawed the execution of intellectually disabled people convicted of capital crimes as "cruel and unusual" punishment forbidden by the Eighth Amendment.In a major case from Alabama before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the justices... Read More.

Divided Fed set to announce decision on interest rates

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve is set to announce its latest adjustment of interest rates on Wednesday, potentially slashing borrowing costs for the third time this year in an effort to boost sluggish hiring.Top officials at the Federal Reserve have displayed a rare degree... Read More.

Group of Democratic senators pen letter to Navy secretary condemning Sen. Mark Kelly review

GOP lawmakers issue subpoenas over Gov. Shapiro’s home security upgrades

Trump administration moves to end major student loan forgiveness plan: ‘We won’t tolerate it’

Powerball jackpot surges to $930 million for Wednesday night drawing

3rd judge grants DOJ motion to unseal grand jury materials from government’s Epstein files

Record flooding possible in Pacific Northwest as storms continue in Midwest, Northeast

Scoreboard roundup — 12/9/25

In brief: Ego Nwodim to host 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and more

Supreme Court weighs role of IQ scores in debate over execution of disabled people

Divided Fed set to announce decision on interest rates

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