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• Plane burst into flames after skidding off runway at an airport in South Korea, killing at least 167

  29-12-2024 09:52 via kfor.com
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger plane burst into flames Sunday after it skidded off a runway at a South Korean airport and slammed into a concrete fence when its front landing gear apparently failed to deploy, killing at least 167 people, officials said, in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters.The National Fire Agency said rescuers raced to pull people from the Jeju Air passenger plane carrying 181 people at the airport in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 mi
  
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• Medicare's new drug price cap kicks in Jan. 1

  01-01-2025 05:02 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – A key cost-saving provision of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) goes into effect in the new year, limiting annual out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs to $2,000 for Medicare beneficiaries.Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, an estimated 19 million Medicare beneficiaries will see their out-of-pocket Medicare Part D spending capped at $2,000 for the year. This annual cap will be indexed to the rate of inflation every year going forward. An interim spending cap of roughly $3,500 w
  
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• A new generation begins in 2025, marking the end of Gen Alpha

  01-01-2025 05:01 via kfor.com
  
  (WJET/WFXP) — As we head into the new year, we'll also be meeting a new generation: Generation Beta.You're likely familiar with the generations that have come before this: the Greatest Generation (roughly 1900-1924), the Silent Generation (1925-1945), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1979), Millennials (1980-1994), Generation Z (1995-2012), and Generation Alpha.The start of 2025 will mark the end of Generation Alpha (generally said to have started in the early 2010s) and the be
  
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• In Memoriam: Those we lost in 2024

  01-01-2025 05:00 via kfor.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — They came from every walk of life to make ours better, richer, more rounded. They were Oscar winners in front of and behind the camera. Legendary journalists, rock stars, country stars, Deadheads.They were comedians, politicians, firebrands, scientists. There were athletes, famous and infamous. An astronaut, a sex therapist, and a fitness guru. Game show hosts and talk show hosts. Humanitarians, World War II heroes, and poets.Here's a look at those we lost in 2024.J
  
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• German chancellor takes veiled swipe at Elon Musk in New Year's address

  01-01-2025 04:59 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave a subtle nod to criticism around billionaire Elon Musk's influence on President-elect Trump early Tuesday, saying the nation's fate will not be decided by "the owners of social media."“In our debates, one can be forgiven for sometimes thinking the more extreme an opinion is, the more attention it will garner," Scholz said in his New Year's Eve message, without specifically pointing to Musk or Trump, according to The Guardian.He added th
  
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• US, Mexico agree to split cost of plugging sinkholes, other repairs at Amistad Dam

  01-01-2025 04:58 via kfor.com
  
  McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) -- The United States and Mexico have agreed to share costs to repair dozens of sinkholes and leaks in Amistad International Dam, which straddles the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas.‘Common sense’ law requires congressional scrutiny, oversight of border security contracts
  Under a change to the 1944 international water treaty, the United States has pledged to pay 56.2% of the costs and Mexico will pay 43.8% of the costs associated with the repairs, the
  
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• FDA testing aged raw cow's milk cheese for bird flu

  01-01-2025 04:57 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin collecting samples of raw cow's milk cheese from across the U.S. to test for the presence of bird flu, spurred on by the ongoing outbreaks of H5N1 in multiple states.In the announcement published Monday, the FDA said the goal of testing will be two-fold: detecting the H5N1 virus and taking the necessary follow-up actions to protect consumers.
  Raw, unpasteurized milk is a known vector of bird flu when derived from infected cow h
  
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• Here are 5 hot-button laws taking effect in 2025

  01-01-2025 03:25 via kfor.com
  
  (The Hill) – States across the country are bracing for new laws set to take effect as early as Wednesday, including some that have stirred controversy.In Louisiana, a new law will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, including universities and colleges. Some areas won’t be required to enforce it amid a lawsuit.Meanwhile, California passed legislation that blocks municipalities from requiring voter ID in elections, a move made in response to one city passing
  
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• Person pushed onto NYC subway tracks before oncoming train: police

  01-01-2025 03:11 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – A person was pushed onto subway tracks in front of a train in New York City Tuesday afternoon, police said. The alleged attack comes just days after a 57-year-old woman was fatally set on fire aboard a subway train.The New Year's Eve incident happened at the 18th Street station in Manhattan's trendy Chelsea neighborhood around 1:40 p.m., according to the NYPD.The victim was standing near the edge of the platform when the suspect came up from behind and pushed him ont
  
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• Watch the 2025 Rose Parade streaming live

  01-01-2025 02:59 via kfor.com
  
  LA's Very Own KTLA 5 is proud to offer live, nonstop coverage of the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2025.Our broadcast and streaming coverage begins at 4 a.m. with an encore presentation of the 2024 Tournament of Roses Parade with grand marshal Audra McDonald.The live broadcast from Pasadena begins at 6 a.m. with exclusive “behind-the-scenes” access to the parade preparations and floats.The parade kicks off at 8 a.m. Pacific and ends at approxim
  
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• NYE drone show canceled on Folly Beach after drones fall from sky; at least 1 injured

  01-01-2025 02:58 via kfor.com
  
  FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCBD) - A new drone show on Folly Beach was cancelled Tuesday night after the drones malfunctioned and fell from the sky.Organizers completed two drone displays before they all went down, News 2 learned.“Approximately 3 minutes into the show, spectators from the crowd started shouting to police officers nearby that drones were falling from the sky,” Folly Beach police said.Law enforcement said the incident lasted about 30 seconds before all of the drones started a
  
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• Multiple people injured in balloon-drop incident at Massachusetts arcade

  01-01-2025 02:57 via kfor.com
  
  (NEXSTAR) – Nearly a dozen people suffered minor injuries during a balloon drop at an arcade in Massachusetts.The New Year's Eve event took place at an arcade called In the Game, located roughly 20 miles northeast of Boston in the city of Peabody.Cellphone footage recorded by Terri Whitaker shows a packed gathering of people cheering as they wait for the balloons to fall, confetti falling from the ceiling.Cheers of excitement quickly changed to horror when the netted balloons pulled a larg
  
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• "Happy Noon Year!": Children at Science Museum Oklahoma ring in new year early

  01-01-2025 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Children at Science Museum Oklahoma rang in the new year, or should we say noon year, a bit early. The event was complete with crafts, a parade, and of course a little science."Happy New Year!" everyone inside of Science Museum Oklahoma shouted after the countdown."Instead of making kids stay up until midnight, we're going to celebrate at noon," said Jacob Guadalupe, a SMO apprentice, helping kids at the event.
  The morning started with making tools to ring in the new
  
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• 168 Days to remember those lost in the OKC bombing: Don Fritzler

  01-01-2025 01:30 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — 2025 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.We remember and honor those 168 who lost their lives on April 19, 1995, when a bomb went off in front of the Murrah building in downtown Oklahoma City.168 Days to remember those lost in the OKC bombing: Don Fritzler. Image courtesy Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum.
  We want to remember Don Fritzler, while honoring those who survived and thanking those changed forever.
  
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• $40 million deadline met for new mental health facility

  01-01-2025 01:09 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A months-long battle has now come to an end after a strict deadline to spend $40 million in federal funding was met on Tuesday. County Commissioners secured the funds for a new mental health facility paired with the new jail.Oklahoma County Commissioners want the new jail to be built along Grand Boulevard near Southeast 15th street, just outside Del City limits.The push became harder, though, as Oklahoma City Council denied the rezoning request, and the county sued.O
  
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• Authorities respond to EMBARK bus crash, injuries reported

  01-01-2025 00:58 via kfor.com
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Police and emergency crews were on the scene of a EMBARK bus and truck collision in southeast Oklahoma City on Tuesday.Authorities confirm, the incident is near SE 27th and Walnut. Six people have been transported to a local hospital. Moore Police chase ends in SW Oklahoma CityAuthorities respond to bus collision near 27th and Walnut, Image courtesy KFORThe scene is a active investigation.Drivers should avoid the area and expect traffic delays in and around the area.EMBARK
  
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• Community seeks accountability after AG drops charges against officer

  01-01-2025 00:33 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Video of an Oklahoma City Police Officer throwing a 71-year-old to the ground as the two were arguing over a traffic ticket has sparked outrage and has garnered national attention. “Everyone who's seen that video has been traumatized,” said Jabee Williams, a community activist.  RELATED NEWS: ‘Abuse of power’: OK lawmaker, attorney question AG dismissing assault charge against officerLich Vu suffered a C1 fracture, orbital fracture, and a
  
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• Chief Justice Roberts condemns elected officials for intimidating judges 

  01-01-2025 00:00 via kfor.com
  
  Chief Justice John Roberts condemned elected officials who have intimidated judges and defied court rulings, highlighting them in his year-end report Tuesday as part of what Roberts called “illegitimate activity” that threatens the rule of law.  Roberts did not name any specific person, but he did note a federal district judge “whose decisions in a high-profile case” prompted an elected official to call for her impeachment and sparked a need for bar associa
  
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• Live tonight: Fireworks and The Jacksons set to welcome 2025 at Lone Star NYE

  31-12-2024 22:28 via kfor.com
  
  DALLAS (NEXSTAR) -- We're just hours away from the most spectacular fireworks show in the Central time zone as we usher in 2025 for New Year's Eve!
  The main event of the broadcast will be the remarkable, nonstop, 10-minute fireworks show that will illuminate the Dallas city skyline at midnight. The show includes breath-taking panoramic fireworks with more than 5,000 pyrotechnic special effects fired from 560 feet above ground atop Reunion Tower.The tower itself, meanwhile, is covered with 259 LE
  
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• Small businesses brace themselves for potentially disruptive TikTok ban

  31-12-2024 20:20 via kfor.com
  
  A looming TikTok ban could affect the millions of small businesses that use the short-video social media app to help them grow their business.
  Desiree Hill, owner of Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Conyers, Georgia, started her business solo as a mobile mechanic. Sharing videos of her work on TikTok helped spread the word and she became so popular she was able to open a 9,000 square foot brick and mortar shop with five employees 18 months ago.
  “Every day I get at least two to three custom
  
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• Stock market today: Wall Street indexes lose ground as market closes another record-breaking year

  31-12-2024 20:16 via kfor.com
  
  U.S. stock indexes are losing ground in afternoon trading Tuesday, on pace for a downbeat finish for Wall Street as it closes out another milestone-shattering year of gains.
  The S&P 500 gave up an early gain and was down 0.6%. The benchmark index is coming off back-to-back declines of more than 1%.
  The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 113 points, or 0.3%, as of 2:04 p.m. Eastern time. The Nasdaq composite was down 0.9%.About 60% of the stocks in the S&P 500 fell. Technology stocks w
  
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• Moore Police chase ends in SW Oklahoma City

  31-12-2024 20:04 via kfor.com
  
  MOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Moore police is on the scene of a chase that has ended at I-240 and May.Law Chopper 4 was over the scene of the incident.Police pursuit ends in south OKC. Image KFOR.According to police, the chase began on I-240 westbound from I-35 where officers were attempting to pull over a Dodge Ram pickup truck. ‘Abuse of power’: OK lawmaker, attorney question AG dismissing assault charge against officerNo word on what led up to the chase at this time.
  
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• Moore Police chase ends in SE Oklahoma City

  31-12-2024 20:04 via kfor.com
  
  UPDATE @ 1:20 P.M. - Police confirm, the driver is in custody and was treated by EMSA Paramedics at the scene. Nothing further information has been released at this time.ORIGINAL STORYMOORE, Okla. (KFOR) - Moore police is on the scene of a chase that has ended at I-240 and May.Law Chopper 4 was over the scene of the incident.Police pursuit ends in south OKC. Image KFOR.According to police, the chase began on I-240 westbound from I-35 where officers were attempting to pull over a Dodge Ram picku
  
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• Woman burned to death in NYC subway identified by police

  31-12-2024 19:36 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (WPIX) – The NYPD has identified the woman who was burned to death on an F train in Brooklyn as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam of Toms River, New Jersey.Kawam was set on fire and killed while likely asleep on a stationary train at the Stillwell Avenue subway station on Dec. 22, according to police. Her body was so badly burned that authorities said they would likely need to use dental records to identify her.Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted on state charges on Friday in connection wi
  
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• Former Florida deputy identified as suspect in 1979 cold case, death of his wife: sheriff

  31-12-2024 19:29 via kfor.com
  
  PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WFLA) — A former Florida sheriff's deputy has been identified as the suspect in a 1979 cold case that left a store clerk dead, authorities announced Tuesday.The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office named former Road Patrol Deputy John J. Greer as the suspect in the death of 25-year-old Adele Easterly.Greer reported finding Easterly dead in the Farm Store in Punta Gorda, 25 miles outside of Fort Myers, in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, 1979.
  A medical examiner discovered
  
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• US stock markets to remain closed in honor of Jimmy Carter on National Day of Mourning

  31-12-2024 19:17 via kfor.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock markets will remain closed on Jan. 9 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, continuing a long-held Wall Street tradition in mourning the nation’s leaders.
  Both the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq announced this week that they plan to close their equity and options markets next Thursday in observance of a National Day of Mourning for the 39th U.S. president and global humanitarian. Carter died on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years
  
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• New California law takes aim at homework burden on students

  31-12-2024 18:49 via kfor.com
  
  (KTXL) — Many Californians can look back at their time growing up and remember spending hours after school bogged down in homework, but one lawmaker hopes to change that for the next generation.When the bell rings and the school day is over, for students like Sofia Johnson, the day is nowhere near over. The sixth-grader blames that on hours spent doing homework. Lawmaker files school bill for tax-free weekend requesting additional school supplies"Homework is exhausting. It's overwhelming,"
  
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• Lawmaker files school bill for tax-free weekend requesting additional school supplies

  31-12-2024 18:10 via kfor.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Monday Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond), announced the filing of legislation for additional school supplies to be exempt from sales taxes during Oklahoma's tax-free weekend.Senate Bill 231 exemptions would include school supplies such as backpacks, binders, pens, pencils, markers and notebooks from state and local sales taxes. Under the bill cleats, gloves, mouth guards, shoulder pads and goggles would also be tax-exempt.
  Finding football cleats that weren’t bl
  
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• 'Coffee break bandits': Robbery suspect helps self to free coffee while holding up a Motel 6, video shows

  31-12-2024 17:31 via kfor.com
  
  CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Police in Pennsylvania are searching for two men who allegedly robbed a motel in Cumberland County — during which time one of the suspects grabbed himself a complimentary coffee from the lobby breakfast bar.Dubbed the "coffee break bandits" by the Middlesex Township police, the suspects were filmed holding up an employee at the Motel 6 in Carlisle on Dec. 21, 2024."Two masked suspects entered the lobby area where one of the suspects demanded money
  
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• 26,000-year-old Ice Age fox recovered in Utah cave

  31-12-2024 17:26 via kfor.com
  
  VERNAL, Utah (KTVX) — A team of Utah scientists and cavers have recovered a nearly complete skeleton of a 26,000-year-old red fox deep in a cave in the state's Uinta Mountains. It is the most complete skeleton of an Ice Age mammal found in the region.The team of scientists, formed from the Utah Division of State Parks and the USDA Forest Service Ashley National Forest, along with a group of local cavers, recovered the skeleton deep in Whiterocks Cave."A radiocarbon age on one of the bones
  
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