Christopher Collings’ Final Words Before Missouri Execution

After a two-week closure following the Eaton fire, Pasadena's Willard Elementary School welcomed back kindergartners, who were happily engaged in play. Over 3,400 students returned to 10 district schools, with a meticulous cleanup effort underway to ensure safety. The district plans to gradually reopen all campuses by the end of January, with parents expressing relief and hope for the future. Full Article

At least 242 million children in 85 countries experienced disrupted schooling due to extreme weather in 2024, with heatwaves being the primary climate hazard. Low-income nations in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa were hit the hardest, with hundreds of schools destroyed. UNICEF highlighted the vulnerability of children to weather-related crises and emphasized the urgent need for better-equipped education systems to address these challenges. Full Article

Fox News host Will Cain debuts "The Will Cain Show" with record-breaking viewership, offering a mix of news and opinion. Cain aims to provide his honest opinion while presenting reports and information for viewers to form their own judgments. The program will feature deep dive analysis and evolve over time, with Cain encouraged to stay true to himself by Fox News stars. Full Article

In the Sept. 11 case, the prosecutor requested a suspension of proceedings to allow the Trump administration time to familiarize new cabinet secretaries with a plea deal for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the accused planner of the attack. The validity of the plea agreements is being reviewed by a federal appeals court, with a potential plea-taking hearing for Mohammed and two other defendants next week. Meanwhile, hearings continue for the fourth defendant, Ammar al Baluchi, whose...

President Trump ordered the release of all government records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., citing public interest and long overdue disclosure. He has dismissed previous redactions and conspiracy theories surrounding these events, seeking full transparency. Trump directed security agencies to develop plans for the release of these records within specific timelines, following a law mandating disclosure of documents related...

The Senate advanced Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary in a mostly party-line vote, despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans due to concerns over his behavior and qualifications. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins broke ranks, citing issues with Hegseth's past behaviors and lack of experience. Allegations of excessive drinking, aggressive actions towards women, and lack of judgment have raised doubts about Hegseth's suitability for the role, but most Republicans are expected to support...