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A woman in Florida is feeling hurt and confused after being shunned by long-term friends, despite her efforts to stay in touch. Dear Abby advises her to accept that the friendships may have ended and focus on cultivating new relationships. Terry Fulmer, President of The John A. Hartford Foundation, discusses the need for better care for older adults, highlighting a survey showing a disconnect between the care they want and what they receive, especially for...

A California man was detained by the FBI and had his guns temporarily seized after allegedly communicating with the 15-year-old Wisconsin school shooter. The man admitted to plotting a mass shooting with the shooter and had exchanged messages with her. The FBI detained him, and a gun violence emergency protective order was served, with a court hearing set for Jan. 3. Full Article

Wellesley police responded to an attempted break-in at Jaylen Brown's mansion while he was away for a Celtics game, with no items taken or disturbed inside. Police confirmed signs of forced entry and viewed video surveillance of three men in gray sweatshirts attempting to break in. The incident is under investigation, following security warnings issued to NBA and NFL players regarding burglaries at athletes' homes. Full Article

Ahmed al-Kassem reunites with his sister in Syria after over a decade apart, as part of the 7,600 Syrian refugees who have returned from Turkey since December 9. The return follows Bashar Assad's ousting by insurgents, marking a significant moment for families like al-Kassem's who are finally able to come back home. Full Article

Fox News host Sean Hannity criticizes House Republicans for the stopgap funding bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown, citing the rising national debt exceeding $36 trillion. The bill, over 1,500 pages, includes excessive spending on pet projects, such as a new bridge in Baltimore and pay increases for members of Congress. Hannity calls for a return to constitutional order amidst what he deems unacceptable work by lawmakers. Full Article

A woman in her 60s driving a blue BMW died after a theft suspect crashed into her car while fleeing police in La Palma. The suspect, identified as Anthony Hanzel, 40, of Anaheim, will be booked on charges including hit-and-run and felony evading. The pursuit started in Fullerton and ended with the suspect crashing into the victim's car at an intersection, causing multiple collisions with other vehicles. Full Article