Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
US and Cuba have had contentious relationship through the years
Historical conflicts between the US and Cuba span six decades and include Cuban Revolution, Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', Witkoff says
Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major US military build-up nearby.
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wfae.org Top stories ·
GOP Senate candidate Morrow is banking on attention she received in last election
We’re about a week and a half from North Carolina’s March 3 primary. One of the biggest races is for the U.S. Senate seat Republican Thom Tillis will vacate. Several Republicans are vying to face former Gov. Roy Cooper, including Michele Morrow, who drew national attention in 2024 when she ran for state superintendent of public instruction. Carli Brosseau wrote about those challenges for The Assembly. She joined WFAE’s Marshall Terry.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
New Samsung Galaxy S26 phones just dropped: here’s everything you need to know
The new S26 Ultra has a built-in privacy screen that hides your screen from nosey onlookers.
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Trump's tariffs: Asia braces for another year of Trump tariff turmoil
The US Supreme Court's decision to block a pillar of US trade policy has caused yet more uncertainty.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
To sit or stand: Trump's challenge to Democrats a key moment in State of the Union address
As a moment of political theater, President Donald Trump set a trap for Democrats while challenging them in his State of the Union address to sit or stand in signifying their belief in the primary role of government.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Exclusive | Hoda Kotb’s future at ‘Today’ show revealed in wake of Savannah Guthrie’s mom’s disappearance
Although Kotb, 61, left ‘Today’ just over a year ago, she returned to Studio 1A to rejoin her former colleagues as somewhat of a salve shortly after Savannah’s life was brutally u…
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local10.com Top stories ·
Florida-registered boat allegedly involved in fatal shooting at sea in Cuba may have links to Miami-Dade
Local 10 News is searching for answers about a Florida-registered boat that was allegedly involved in a fatal shooting at sea in Cuba.
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on3.com Top stories ·
Kevin Harvick predicts winner for NASCAR Cup Series COTA race
This Sunday, the Cup Series heads to Austin, Texas, for the DuraMax Texas Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas (COTA).
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democracynow.org Top stories ·
Jailed for “Standing Up”: DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address
We speak with Minneapolis resident Aliya Rahman, who attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as a guest of Congressmember Ilhan Omar. Rahman was removed from the chamber Tuesday and spent several hours in jail following what she describes as an aggressive arrest by Capitol Police — all for silently challenging Trump during the speech. “There are only two things you can do at the State of the Union, and they are sit down and stand up,” says Rahman. “I was arrested for standing up.” Rahman, a U.S. citizen, was violently dragged out of her car and detained by federal immigration officers last month and later released without charge.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Brandon Beane: We need Keon Coleman to have the excellent offseason he had a year ago
Bills owner Terry Pegula caused a stir when he singled out receiver Keon Coleman as a coaching-staff draft selection in the press conference just after firing former head coach Sean McDermott.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Sarah Palin in touching hospital scene with Ron Duguay during Stage 4 cancer battle
Palin and Duguay do not post much about their life together to their social media accounts, but she gushed to The Post in 2022 about their “safe and comfortable” relationship.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
MAGA Rep Can’t Hide His Disappointment After Trump Snubs Handshake
The two-term Congressman awkwardly walked back to his seat after repeated attempts to shake the president’s hand failed.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Trump summons Amazon, Google, Meta to sign power-cost pledge - The Boston Globe
The ratepayer protection pledge marks the latest step in President Trump’s push to address a significant political challenge — mounting electricity prices — before the November midterm elections.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Democratic primary turnout breaking records across Texas
Turnout during the first week of early voting for the Texas midterm election exceeded the same period for the previous two presidential elections, years that typically see higher voter engagement.
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newyorker.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump’s State of the Union Was Long and Wrong
But at least the President thinks everything is going great.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Morning Report: Demetrious Johnson believes Dana White made massive $15M Conor Benn signing ‘out of spite’
Demetrious Johnson calls Dana White’s signing of Conor Benn “a flex move.”
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tvline.com Top stories ·
Sterling K. Brown's Paradise To End With Season 3 On Hulu, EP Hints - TVLine
Will Paradise end after a potential third season? One of the show's Powers That Be says it's likely
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tmz.com Top stories ·
'Back To The Future' Actor Crispin Glover Sued for Battery
"Back To The Future" star Crispin Glover manipulated a model from the United Kingdom to be his live-in girlfriend in Los Angeles and work for him for free ... then he locked her out of his home and beat the crap out of her ... and now she says she's homeless -- this all according to a new lawsuit.
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paydayreport.com Top stories ·
Rio Police Chief & Congressman Convicted in Assassination of Socialist Rio Councilwoman Marielle Franco
The court found that the former Chief of Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Rivaldo Barbosa, Brazilian Congressman Chiquinho Brazão, and his brother, Rio State Auditor General Domingos Brazão, were responsible for ordering the killing of Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes in 2018.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
Barbra Streisand Gets Torched For Her Congrats To Olympic Champ Alysa Liu
"Why would you think this caption is okay," one critic wrote to the singing icon after her shoutout to the figure skater.
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Larry Summers: Ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein probe
The former treasury secretary says his decision to quit the Ivy League college had been "difficult".
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers
Cuban soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speed boat that had entered Cuban waters and opened fire on the soldiers...
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
USDA to sell part of headquarters complex amid broader plan to relocate DC-based employees | Federal News Network
Secretary Brooke Rollins said more than 70% of seats in the South Building remain unoccupied on any given day and the building has fallen into disrepair.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Cuban coast guard kills 4 in exchange of fire with US-registered boat
Four were killed and six were wounded in a shooting in Cuban territorial waters involving a U.S. speedboat as Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a Caribbean summit.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
NHL trade board 7.0: It’s crunch time for front offices across the continent
NHL teams only have a handful of games left to play before the trading window closes at 3 p.m. ET on March 6.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DHS official tells state election chiefs there won't be ICE agents at polling places
Members of the Trump administration held a call with state election officials around the country ahead of this year's midterm elections.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Top House Dem wants Justice Department to explain missing Trump-related Epstein files
After NPR reporting revealed dozens of pages of Epstein files related to President Trump appear to be missing from the public record, a top House Democrat wants to know why.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Surgeon general nominee faces scrutiny over qualifications and views on vaccines
Dr. Casey Means, the wellness influencer and ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the president’s nominee for surgeon general. As a prominent voice in the MAHA movement, some of her ideas, such as prioritizing natural foods, reducing pesticide use and exercise, are widely accepted. But she has been criticized for her views on vaccines and raw milk. William Brangham reports.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL combine: Who will run the fastest 40-yard dash? 21 contenders to know
Who will run the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine? Eric Edholm identifies 21 prospects who'll showcase their speed in Indianapolis, including a whopping four receivers from the same school.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
Cuba kills 4 aboard Florida-based speedboat in shootout | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
HAVANA >> Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-based speedboat that entered Cuban waters today and opened fire on a Cuban patrol, the Cuban government said at a time of heightened tensions with the United States.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
12-time convicted felon walks free amid exodus of Minnesota prosecutors following political pressure
Over the past year, the number of assistant U.S. attorneys in Minnesota has fallen from more than 40 prosecutors before President Trump retook office to fewer than two dozen. Because of the turmoil, 12-time convicted felon Cory Allen McKay caught a break.
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esquire.com Top stories ·
Everything You Need to Know About the New Galaxy S26 Smartphones
Do you need the "world's first privacy display," AI updates, and everything else Samsung is touting?
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statesman.com Top stories ·
Planning a Mexico spring break? What travelers should check now
Airlines and cruise lines are adjusting itineraries after security alerts in western Mexico. Here's what travelers need to know before March trips.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Is the Berlin Film Festival About to Oust Its Leader?
An extraordinary meeting of the supervisory board of the organization responsible for the management of the Berlinale has been called for Thursday morning, following a controversy-filled 76th edition.
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32 years after American woman found murdered in Germany, DNA leads to an arrest: "Such cases are never forgotten"
The body of 24-year-old tourist Amy Lopez was found by children in 1994 near the historic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, located on the Rhine river.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos to visit White House for talks on WBD deal, report says
The reported visit is scheduled just days after President Donald Trump demanded that Netflix immediately fire one of its board members, Susan Rice.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Have scientists uncovered the secret of ‘super-ager’ brains?
Some people stay mentally sharp well beyond 80, with recall powers of those decades younger — and researchers may have found what gives them a biological edge
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
Fulton County officials argue FBI agent misled judge to seize ballots from 2020 election
A Trump-appointed federal judge has ordered the agent to testify at an upcoming hearing this week.
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triblive.com Top stories ·
Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers
HAVANA — Cuban soldiers killed four people and wounded six others aboard a Florida-registered speed boat that had entered Cuban waters and opened fire first on soldiers, the Cuban government said Wednesday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he was made aware of the incident with Cuban
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Spain declassifies files on 1981 attempted coup
The release comes on the same day as the death of the coup leader, Antonio Tejero Molina.
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actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
NBA Best Bets: Wednesday's 6 Picks Featuring Thunder Player Prop, Nuggets Spread
The NBA regular season continues with six matchups on Wednesday’s slate. So, our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified NBA best bets
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Terence Crawford calls Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul ‘scripted’: ‘It was taking all that he could not to hit him’
Terence Crawford: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul was ‘scripted,’ ‘heartbreaking’
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nintendolife.com Top stories ·
Video: We've Played Fallout 4 On Switch 2 - Here's 12 Minutes Of Gameplay
Okey dokey
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Fearing Ukrainian action, Orbán deploys soldiers to energy facilities
The Hungarian prime minister has also ordered a drone flight ban in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, near the Ukrainian border.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
More snow falls on the Northeast as the region scrambles to clear piles from last storm
Up to 3 more inches of snow fell early Wednesday, adding to slippery conditions before temperatures rose, creating slushy messes.
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Why Lightning’s Jake Guentzel skipped White House visit after Olympics
Twenty of Guentzel’s USA Hockey teammates made the trip to Washington, DC, following their overtime triumph against Canada at the Olympics on Sunday.
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Cuba says it killed 4 people on speedboat from Florida who opened fire off Cuban coast
It is not clear who was in the Florida-registered speedboat or why they fired on Cuban border patrol troops.
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hendrickmotorsports.com Top stories ·
NASCAR paint scheme preview: Fresh coats for COTA include 2026 debut for Byron
Check out the Hendrick Motorsports paint schemes for this week's NASCAR Cup Series race at COTA!
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turnto10.com Top stories ·
Main highways now passable while frustration grows for residents stuck on side roads
While main highways are now clear of snow, some residents are still snowed in, especially those on side streets and one ways.