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Illinois made a splashy announcement with their new law intended to protect libraries from book challenges by withholding funding. Other states are closely watching to see if they will follow along. (Image credit: Ted Shaffrey/AP)

Whamaggedon is a popular game this time of year. As soon as you hear the original “Last Christmas” by 1980s pop duo Wham, you’re out. A DJ has apologized after playing the song at a soccer match.

Whamaggedon is a popular game this time of year. As soon as you hear the original “Last Christmas” by 1980s pop duo Wham, you’re out. A DJ has apologized after playing the song at a soccer match.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual four-hour press conference, a tradition that was canceled last year as Russia was suffering defeat on the battlefield in Ukraine.

With the Israel-Hamas war, militias in Iraq have increased attacks on US troops and put the Iraqi government in a precarious spot.

As House adjourns, Senate delays holiday recess to work on immigration deal  NBC News Drastic border restrictions considered by Biden and the Senate reflect seismic political shift on immigration  CBS News Jayapal tells fellow Dems not to ‘out-Republican the Republicans’ on immigration

Trump Fraud Trial Verdict Dependent on the Unconventional Judge Engoron  The New York Times

White House refutes report of Biden-Harris split on Palestinians  Fox News

In a social media post after he left, he expressed optimism about getting additional American aid, which has been hung up in Congress.

NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie about how he’s thinking about Hanukkah this year.