A sensational and troubled past often dogged Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential run, but didn't prevent him from landing a Cabinet appointment from his new ally, President-elect Donald Trump. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Lucky after all.

Federal Communications Commission chairman designee Brendan Carr stressed his intent to target the "censorship cartel" of Big Tech and advertisers to protect free speech online. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Great position to start with.

"Has hell frozen over?" quipped the End Wokeness X account, referring to the unlikely Sanders-DOGE alliance. New York Post

VOA VIEW: An unlikely friend.

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Several lawmakers expressed support on Sunday for the president-elect’s plan to install a loyalist who has vowed to use the position to exact revenge on adversaries. New York Times

VOA VIEW: As it will stand.

The announcement on Sunday was the second time this weekend that President-elect Donald J. Trump offered an influential post to an in-law. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Jealousy.

Criminals turn college campuses into recruitment hubs, recruiting chemistry students in Mexico with big paydays. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Fools who get involved.

The agency long benefited from broad bipartisan support. But Republican criticism has intensified, and new choices for top health posts hope to upend the organization. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Good!

A town in Canada is now facing a $10,000 fine for refusing to participate in Pride Month or fly the LGBTQIA+ flag at its municipal building.  OANN

VOA VIEW: Dumb gesture by those who participate.

Mexican authorities have warned of increasing drug cartel violence. OANN

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The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning across the Great Lakes region. OANN

Membership warehouse chain Costco is axing most of its book sections, ending year-round sales of books at most of its over 600 U.S. locations starting in January. Washington Times

There was no grand prize winner for the Mega Millions' latest drawing, raising the jackpot to $541 million. Washington Times

President-elect Donald Trump said that his meeting at Mar-a-Lago with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was "productive," but made no mention of backing off his tariff threat. Washington Times

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Edan Alexander grew up in New Jersey and was a soldier in the Israeli military when Hamas militants attacked on the morning of Oct. 7, 2023. CBS

VOA VIEW: When!

Chad Chronister has been sheriff of Florida's Hillsborough County since 2017. CBS

The incident appeared to have started when a Michigan player attempted to plant a team flag at midfield in Ohio Stadium. CBS

VOA VIEW: A game turns out to be a fiasco

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Southwest Airlines flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at a higher altitude to reduce the risk of turbulence injuries. CBS

NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955. CBS

AI is already being used at the U.S.-Mexico border to enforce homeland security. Trump's mass deportation plan will likely expand that well beyond the border. CNBC

VOA VIEW: It's a wait and see game.

Federal student loan borrowers who fall behind on their bills will face financial consequences once again. CNBC

VOA VIEW: The money has been over due.

Economists expect the euro to hit parity with the U.S. dollar next year, partly due to tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump may impose. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Don't count of tariffs being a probllem.

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An energy efficient government building in California – once ridiculed by President-elect Trump – will be formally dedicated to former House Speaker Nanci Pelosi on Monday. FOX News

A truck carrying 44,000 pounds of chickpeas through California's Death Valley National Park – the driest place in North America – burst into flames last month. FOX News

Anti-Israel protesters took to the streets in several cities on Friday to call for an end to U.S. aid to Israel and an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. FOX News

VOA VIEW: They should all be arrested and tried.

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Mohammed Hasan Abdellatif Albana, who is on the terror watchlist, was captured near the northern border of Lynden, Washington FOX News

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Charles Kushner to be the nation's ambassador to France. UPI

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated controversial political ally and fierce supporter Kash Patel to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation. UPI

VOA VIEW: To the winner belongs the spoils - Dems should worry.

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday warned the BRICS nations they will face a 100% tariff in U.S. domestic markets if they proceed with plans to create a new currency to compete with the dollar. UPI

VOA VIEW: Trump fights fire, with fire.

Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky said he might be willing to cede Russian-occupied portions of Ukraine to Russia in exchange for NATO membership for the rest of Ukraine. UPI

VOA VIEW: Zelensky foolishly blinked.

The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group in Syria has taken control of much of Aleppo city after local forces withdrew to organize a counteroffensive to retake Aleppo. UPI

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