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UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a ‘targeted shooting’ outside a New York hotel, officials say

UnitedHealthcare CEO is killed in a ‘targeted shooting’ outside a New York hotel, officials say

By JAKE OFFENHARTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what police said was a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel…

Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast

Harris found success with women who have cats, but Trump got the dog owner vote: AP VoteCast

By LINLEY SANDERS, HUMERA LODHI and ANNIE NG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The lead-up to the 2024 election was all about cat owners. But in the end, the dogs had their day. President-elect Donald Trump won…

South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition parties moved Wednesday to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops…

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tiptoed to more records amid a mixed Tuesday of trading, tacking a touch more onto what’s already been a stellar year so far.…

South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it

South Korea lifts president’s martial law decree after lawmakers vote against it

By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government early Wednesday lifted the martial law he imposed during a tense night of political drama in which troops…

Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do

Trump’s FBI pick has plans to reshape the bureau. This is what Kash Patel has said he wants to do

By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kash Patel has been well-known for years within Donald Trump’s orbit as a loyal supporter who shares the president-elect’s skepticism of the FBI and intelligence community. But he’s receiving fresh attention,…