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Unbiased headline news for Wednesday November 29, 2023 – CIA Director William Burns visited Qatar on Tuesday for discussions with Middle Eastern intelligence leaders, focusing on a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, which could include the release of additional hostages from Gaza, including nine Americans. Burns held meetings with Egypt’s Intelligence Director Abbas Kamel and Mossad Chief David Barnea of Israel, as reported by CNN, The Washington Post, and The Times of Israel. In these meetings, as The Washington Post noted, Burns emphasized the immediate release of up to nine American hostages by Hamas. — Congress is currently embroiled in a budget debate, with critical decisions pending on aid allocation to Israel, Ukraine, and the Palestinian territories. Following their Thanksgiving break, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill with a limited schedule – twelve working days before the holiday recess and only eight more in January. This tight timeframe precedes the January 19 deadline to secure government funding. Amid this period, negotiations over aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Palestinians are anticipated to be contentious, with smaller factions within both Democratic and Republican parties expected to exert influence. — In Chilpancingo, a city in southern Mexico plagued by violence, four journalists were injured by unidentified attackers on Tuesday, as confirmed by local authorities. The Guerrero state prosecutors reported that all four photographers, who seem to be associated with local media outlets, were hospitalized. The nature of their injuries wasn’t specified. The incident is being treated as an attempted murder case by the state prosecutors. — The first of three U.S. military aircraft, carrying essential supplies for Gaza’s civilians, landed in Egypt on Tuesday. This mission is part of an effort to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during the pause in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reported that the Air Force C-17 brought 54,000 pounds of food and medical supplies to Egypt, from where they will be transported to Gaza. The United Nations will oversee the distribution to civilians in the region. — South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who once pledged support to his clients, was found guilty of defrauding them of approximately $12 million. On Tuesday, Murdaugh faced his former clients in court as he was sentenced to 27 years in prison. Jordan Jinks, a lifelong friend of Murdaugh’s, expressed her devastation not just for the financial loss but for the betrayal of trust, reflecting the sentiments of many affected by his actions. — The Akron Police Department announced on Tuesday the completion of its internal investigation into the fatal shooting of Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, by eight officers in June 2022. The department found that the officers’ actions were in line with its policies. Police Chief Steve Mylett’s announcement followed a special grand jury’s decision seven months prior, which ruled the officers’ use of deadly force as legally justified, leading to no criminal charges being filed. — Charlie Munger, widely recognized as Warren Buffett’s closest associate and Berkshire Hathaway’s vice chairman, passed away at 99 years old. Berkshire Hathaway confirmed Munger’s death on Tuesday in a California hospital. Munger played a pivotal role in transforming Berkshire Hathaway into a globally acclaimed financial powerhouse, known for its shrewd investments in companies like Apple and GEICO. — A strong wind caused the collapse of the National Christmas Tree at President’s Park in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday afternoon, just days before the scheduled lighting ceremony, as reported by the National Park Service. Despite the mishap, the Park Service remains committed to ensuring a successful event, examining all alternatives. Efforts to restore the decorated tree were underway Tuesday evening, with a crane deployed at the scene. According to reports, the tree was re-erected by 6 p.m.

Tuesdya November 28, 2023 Unbiased headline news – Former President Donald Trump is set to reappear as a witness in his ongoing New York civil fraud trial on December 11, as confirmed by his legal representation. The defense, additionally planning to bring Eric Trump to the stand on December 6, anticipates concluding their case soon after the former president’s testimony. This follows Trump’s prior testimony on November 6, relating to a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, which seeks $250 million in damages. — In a significant visit on Monday, Elon Musk toured a kibbutz devastated by Hamas alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, ahead of a meeting with President Isaac Herzog. The visit emphasized discussions on combating anti-Semitism online. Musk’s journey included a poignant stop at the Kfar Aza Kibbutz, scene of a tragic massacre of 52 people by Hamas on October 7. There, Musk and Netanyahu visited the home of 4-year-old Abigail Edan, whose parents perished in the attack and who was subsequently abducted to Gaza. — The latest estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that nearly 1 in 10 new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are now attributed to the BA.2.86 variant, a notable increase from previous figures. This variant shows a significant presence, particularly in the Northeastern U.S., with 13.1% of cases in the New York and New Jersey region being ascribed to BA.2.86. This marks the first time the variant has been distinguished as a unique strain in the CDC’s tracking. — University of North Carolina graduate student Tailei Qi, accused of fatally shooting his faculty advisor, has been deemed unfit for trial following two mental health assessments, as per a judicial ruling on Monday. The 34-year-old Qi, facing charges of first-degree murder and illegal firearm possession on educational property, is believed to suffer from untreated schizophrenia, according to the evaluations. He remains in custody without bond. — Families of the Sandy Hook victims, who secured nearly $1.5 billion in legal judgments against Alex Jones for labeling the 2012 school shooting a hoax, have proposed to settle for a significantly reduced amount of at least $85 million over 10 years. This offer, presented in Jones’ personal bankruptcy proceedings in Houston, is seen as a potential resolution to the bankruptcy cases of both Jones and his Free Speech Systems company. — Montana resident Anthony James Cross intends to enter a guilty plea for threatening to kill U.S. Senator Jon Tester, as part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. If the court approves the deal, Cross could face a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. The agreement also includes the dismissal of a separate charge related to threats against President Joe Biden at the time of sentencing. — Stephen Colbert has announced a temporary suspension of his late-night show due to a medical issue, as per a statement released on the show’s Instagram account on Monday. Colbert, 59, humorously dismissed speculations of a “turkey overdose” or “gravy boat capsize,” revealing he is recovering from an emergency appendix surgery. He expressed his thanks to the medical professionals for their care during this time. — Jean Knight, the New Orleans-born soul singer famed for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at the age of 80. The Grammy-nominated artist, celebrated as a vital component of New Orleans’ musical heritage, passed away due to natural causes in Tampa, Florida. Her death has elicited tributes from a wide circle of family, friends, fans, and fellow musicians.