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Sandy Fonzo criticized President Biden for commuting the sentence of Pennsylvania Judge Michael Conahan, who was involved in a corrupt kickback scheme. Biden is considering commuting the sentences of most federal death row inmates, frustrating President-elect Trump's plans. Attorney General Merrick Garland recommended commuting all but a few sentences, potentially excluding high-profile cases like the Boston Marathon bomber and the Pittsburgh synagogue shooter. The decision could come by Christmas, with the scope of the commutation...

A U.S. Marine Corps helicopter's engine caught fire midflight, leading to an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton with all four crew members safely exiting and no injuries reported. The CH-53E Super Stallion from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing landed near Interstate 5 in San Diego County at 3:11 p.m., where emergency responders extinguished the fire. The incident caused delays on Interstate 5 as the California Highway Patrol warned of the burning helicopter emitting dark smoke...

The Senate is set for a final vote on a bipartisan bill to boost Social Security payments for nearly 3 million public employees by eliminating reductions in benefits, despite concerns about straining Social Security Trust Funds. The bill repeals two provisions, adding $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years and hastening the program's insolvency date. While opponents acknowledge the unfairness to retirees, they express concerns about the program's overall sustainability and the strain on...

The Red Sox are looking to add a right-handed hitter like Randal Grichuk to balance their lefty-heavy lineup in 2025, along with considering Alex Bregman and Teoscar Hernandez. Grichuk, a veteran outfielder who batted .291 in 2024, excelled against left-handed pitchers with a .319 average and .913 OPS. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized the team's aggressive pursuit of improvements through signings or trades for players like Grichuk to enhance the roster. Full Article

The FBI is investigating allegations of misconduct against Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard. A dispute over insurance has led to a government shutdown in Thornton Township, Illinois. Henyard has compared herself to historical figures amid the controversy. State Senator Napoleon Harris has replaced Henyard at the top of the ticket. Henyard has disputed the shakeup and claimed to be the 21st Century History. Full Article

As Chicago Public Schools faces significant deficits in the next five years, upcoming Board of Education votes could have lasting financial implications. CEO Pedro Martinez's job is at stake in a vote following a standoff with the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson over funding for a new contract. Another decision on whether to bail out charter operator Acero Schools and potentially reopen schools as district-run could set an unsustainable precedent, impacting CPS finances....