New Mexico Supreme Court upholds Democrat-drawn congressional map

The New Mexico Supreme Court upheld a Democratic-drawn congressional map that divvied up a conservative, oil-producing region and reshaped a swing district along the U.S. border with Mexico, in an order published Monday. All five justices signed a shortly worded order to affirm a lower court decision that the redistricting plan enacted by Democratic state […]

Wall Street Ends Lower Amid Cyber Monday Madness

U.S. stocks edged lower Monday, with investors taking a post-Thanksgiving pause as the holiday shopping season kicked in to high gear and retailers lured bargain hunters with Cyber Monday deals.[#item_full_content]

Soros Sent $250K to Anti-Israel Group With Hamas Ties

A foundation backed by progressive billionaire George Soros sent $250,000 to an anti-Israel group that has ties to Hamas and was a driver of myriad pro-cease-fire rallies across the U.S. in the weeks after Hamas massacred more than 1,200 people in Israel, the Washington Examiner reported.[#item_full_content]

Trump Set to Testify Again Next Month in His Civil Fraud Trial

After a scorching first turn on the witness stand, former President Donald Trump plans to testify again next month in his civil fraud trial, his lawyers said Monday.He is to return return Dec. 11 defense attorney Christopher Kise said.Trump was called to testify last time…[#item_full_content]

John Travolta Recalls Near-Death Experience While Flying

John Travolta is opening up about a near-death experience he had while flying a plane back in 1992, and how it prompted him to take on his role in the new Disney+ short film “The Shepherd.” The movie, adapted from Frederick Forsyth’s 1975 novella, narrates the story of…[#item_full_content]

Opposition candidate claims Madagascar election invalid, sues to overturn results

The main opposition candidate in Madagascar said Monday he has filed lawsuits with the country’s highest court seeking to have the results of this month’s national election canceled and incumbent President Andry Rajoelina’s victory declared invalid, claiming fraud. Rajoelina, 49, was announced Saturday as the winner of the Nov. 16 election with 58.95% of the […]

Israel-Hamas war: Identities of 11 recently-released Israeli hostages revealed

The identities of 11 additional hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7 and returned Monday have been released.  The Israeli military said Monday evening that 11 hostages were handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza and were on their way to Israeli territory, marking the start of the fourth swap under the […]

At least 76 dead, thousands marooned as floods sweep Kenya

The Kenyan government on Monday urged people living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher ground as heavy rains and flash floods continued to wreak havoc across East Africa. At least 76 people have died and 40,000 displaced from their homes since the rains began pounding the country in October. President William Ruto convened an […]