President-elect Donald Trump vowed to enact hefty new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration and drugs. LA Times

VOA VIEW: It's a start.

The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah ended the deadliest bout of violence between the two sides in decades. LA Times

VOA VIEW: It's far from over.

There's just one thing: The meals are dehydrated in pouches, and the astronauts will need to add water and reheat the food. New York Post

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"We've got to tell the truth about the tragedy on that border, about the women being raped by members of the cartel, about children being sexually assaulted. A child dies almost every f--king day on that border," Homan said. New York Post

A Trump transition team spokeswoman said law enforcement officials had “acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted.” New York Times

VOA VIEW: The left has a flock of crazies.

The Foreign Ministry did not say outright that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel would be free to travel to France, but it argued that an I.C.C. rule on immunity may apply to him. New York Times

The finding was a landmark in a court case that has stretched out over more than a decade. Plans for a receivership of New York City’s jails will be heard on Jan. 14. New York Times

VOA VIEW: It will be heard.

Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online. New York Times

Vice President Kamala Harris' first video to her supporters after the election gained a lot of criticism and prompted mockery from social media users. OANN

VOA VIEW: She sounded like the fool, she is.

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Following Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat, top Harris advisors are reflecting on the campaign, revealing that they were “surprised” to see Harris leading in mainstream media public polling between September and October, since their own internal polls revealed she was far behind Trump. OANN

VOA VIEW: The campaign was as deceptive as her internal polls.

Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her reelection bid Wednesday after a recount confirmed her lead, helping her party pad its thin majority in the U.S. House and retain control of all four of Iowa's congressional seats. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good news.

A traveler standing up and stomping a seat on a United Airlines flight had to be zip-tied by fellow passengers, as seen in a newly released video. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: A fool.

A federal judge has dismissed a defamation suit against Fox News brought by a Jan. 6 Capitol riot participant who accused the network and its hosts of spreading misinformation about him. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The falsity was made by Dems.

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NASA discovered under ice Camp Century, a U.S. military site in Greenland that was built in 1959 and abandoned in 1967. Washington Times

Pro-choice advocates have dismissed concerns about late-term abortion as a right-wing talking point, but pro-life groups are flagging data showing the allegedly spurious phenomenon is surging in blue states. Washington Times

AAA expects nearly 72 million people will drive to their Thanksgiving destination, which is a record setting number of drivers. Gas will be about $.19 cheaper compared to last year. Meanwhile, at the airports the TSA plans to screen 2.9 million flyers Wednesday. CBS

VOA VIEW: Be careful.

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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates. CBS

The Trump transition team has yet to sign key agreements with the Justice Department or General Services Administration, White House officials say. CBS

The phrase "menty b," short for mental breakdown, is trending among teens on social media. Family therapist George James explains why understanding this term is key for parents. CBS

If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes. CBS

VOA VIEW: A start.

The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show inflation at 2.3% in October. CNBC

VOA VIEW: It could be a fake.

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The shipping industry is contending with a shortage of seafarers, and it's fueling a troubling mix of fake resumes, accidents at sea, and higher freight rates. CNBC

VOA VIEW: A Biden administration mess.

Federal Reserve officials expressed confidence that inflation is easing and the labor market is strong, allowing for further interest rate cuts albeit at a gradual pace. CNBC

Arizona man Manuel Tamayo-Torres charged with lying on federal firearms background check forms and threatening to kill Donald Trump and his family. FOX News

VOA VIEW: The man was sick in the head.

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There's no specific threat to the biggest Thanksgiving celebration in the country, but authorities from the NYPD up to the federal government are on alert. FOX News

President and CEO of America's Warrior Partnership asks people to give back this Thanksgiving when many veterans cannot afford to put food on the table. FOX News

An illegal migrant accused of shooting an Orthodox Jewish man on his way to a Chicago Synagogue used his cellphone to search for synagogues and Jewish community centers in the area. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Jews should be alert, there are some crazy migrants.

Amazon workers in more than 20 countries will strike and protest starting Friday through Monday in actions organized by the Swiss-based UNI Global Union. UPI

VOA VIEW: They should be fired and not allowed to return.

Despite inflation in some sectors remaining outside the Federal Reserve's benchmark of 2%, officials indicated they are pleased with the current easing of interest rates, and more gradual cuts may follow. UPI

A federal appeals court has granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith to remove Donald Trump from his classified documents case as he continues to seek prosecution against the president-elect's co-conspirators. UPI

VOA VIEW: Smith should be disbarred.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is offering environmentally friendly burial sections in three national cemeteries for U.S. military veterans. UPI

China released three American detainees Wednesday after striking a deal for a prisoner exchange with the Biden administration. UPI

Elon Musk's X claimed control of the Infowars social media account this week, arguing it owns everything on its platform. Washington Times

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