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☆ Trump's Cabinet selection is off to a rocky start: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

But it’s not even Thanksgiving, and Donald Trump is already looking for a backup top law enforcement officer after Matt Gaetz withdrew his AG bid Thursday. The last time around, Trump lost just one of his initial Cabinet picks, when Andrew Puzder withdrew as the labor secretary nominee in February 2017. ➡️ More on the Trump transitionAside from Gaetz, two of Trump’s other Cabinet picks, Hegseth and Kennedy, have also faced serious allegations of sexual impropriety, which they have both denied. 🗞️ Today’s other top stories 👀 Buckeye State battle brewing: The jockeying for JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat has begun, and the potential candidates’ statements about Trump’s Cabinet picks are being closely watched. Read more →The jockeying for JD Vance’s Ohio Senate seat has begun, and the potential candidates’ statements about Trump’s Cabinet picks are being closely watched.

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A missing Kansas woman who disappeared this year and was found in a freezer buried in a cow pasture in the Oklahoma panhandle was killed in a stabbing attack that left her with dozens of wounds, according to a medical examiner’s report. Veronica Butler, 27, died from sharp force trauma and had 30 wounds, 10 of which were consistent with her trying to defend herself, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Oklahoma said in its report. Texas County Sheriff's DepartmentButler and Jilian Kelley, 39, a court supervisor in a children’s custody case, disappeared March 30. The defendants are Tifany Adams; Adams’ boyfriend, Tad Bert Cullum; Cole Earl Twombly; Cora Twombly and Paul Grice. On the day she disappeared, a day she had visitation, Butler planned to take her daughter to a birthday party.

Persons: Veronica Butler, Jilian D, Kelley, Veronica C, Butler, Butler . Texas County Sheriff's Department Butler, Jilian Kelley, Tifany Adams, Adams, Tad Bert Cullum, Cole Earl Twombly, Cora Twombly, Paul Grice ., Tim Laughlin, Cullum Organizations: Butler . Texas County Sheriff's Department, Oklahoma State Bureau of, State Bureau of Investigation Locations: Kansas, Oklahoma, Butler . Texas, Texas County , Oklahoma

To examine the issue of human smuggling, De León spent seven years closely studying the lives of men dedicated to smuggling migrants from Central America and Mexico into the U.S. The result was his nonfiction book, “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling," which on Wednesday garnered De León the prestigious National Book Award for nonfiction. While De León interviewed countless migrants and smugglers, his book focuses on the journeys of nearly half a dozen people from Honduras, Mexico and elsewhere. That’s talking about smugglers, talking about the political economy of undocumented migration — and people don’t want that. Despite his years of experience, De León said he learned new lessons while working on the award-winning book.

Persons: Jason De León, De León, “, “ I’m, ” De León, ”, De Organizations: U.S, NBC News, University of California, Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, Army Locations: Central America, Mexico, Los Angeles, Honduras, Philippines, Long Beach , California, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, America, U.S

A Maryland man recently made a remarkable discovery in the Chesapeake Bay: An almost-whole human skeleton that appears to be at least a century old. NBC Washington reported George Oliver, who lives in Calvert County, was walking the shores of the bay on Nov. 4, looking for fossils, as he usually does. Oliver told the station that he could see the coffin, but that it was completely submerged in water. "When I first found it, you could not tell that there was human remains," Oliver told NBC Washington. When he found the coffin, Oliver assumed that leg bone might have been a part of the newly-discovered skeleton.

Persons: George Oliver, Oliver, Kelcey Ward, Ward, it's Organizations: NBC Washington, NBC Locations: Maryland, Chesapeake, Calvert County, Calvert, NBC Washington, Oliver

Some major tech companies including Meta are taking steps to combat “pig butchering” scams, which trick Americans out of billions of dollars each year through fake online friendships and romances. Pig butchering scams are elaborate and often take months to unfold. Meta on Thursday announced it has taken its first major steps into addressing the scams, including dedicating staff to identify where scammers operate, sharing that information with international law enforcement, and taking down more than 2 million accounts this year. The announcement reflects how more tech companies are recognizing the severity of pig butchering scams. Calling themselves the Tech Against Scams coalition, the companies pledged to share scammer information with each other and better educate users.

Persons: they’ve, Meta, Jeff Lunglhofer, ”, Jake Sims, Operation Shamrock, “, ” Sims Organizations: Meta, Facebook, FBI, Tech, NBC News Locations: WhatsApp, France, Cambodia, OpenAI

☆ Vaccination rates for flu and Covid are low this season, CDC says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

As of Nov. 9, an estimated 35% of U.S. adults had gotten the new flu vaccine, and nearly 18% had received the new Covid vaccines, CDC data shows. The vaccination rate for the flu as of October was roughly equivalent to the same time last year, the CDC found. The rate of Covid vaccination is also similar to last November, around 15%. The new CDC report warns that flu, Covid and RSV can cause serious illness, particularly for people ages 65 and up and those with certain medical conditions. A second CDC report released Thursday found low vaccination coverage among residents of nursing homes.

Persons: Donald Trump, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Pediatricians Organizations: Centers for Disease Control, CDC Locations: U.S

Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal Thursday as a candidate for attorney general illustrates the roadblocks President-elect Donald Trump could face as he attempts to convert his campaign of “retribution” into a governing coalition capable of working within the realities of Washington. In Gaetz, Trump would finally get the loyal attorney general he felt like he never had in his first term. But it was a tough sell from the moment Trump announced Gaetz as his choice eight days ago — in a pick that shocked much of Washington. In the end, it was the “combination of the ethics report and opposition among Senate Republicans,” that doomed Gaetz’s candidacy, a senior Senate aide told NBC News. Before Gaetz’s withdrawal Thursday, Trump allies were pushing hard on GOP senators and other ambitious Republicans to publicly support his embattled Cabinet picks.

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Apple is currently discounting some of our favorite wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones — the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max, ahead of Black Friday. NBC Select reporter Harry Rabinowitz says they are the best wireless earbuds for anyone with an iPhone. Apple’s first over-ear bluetooth headphones, the AirPods Max have powerful audio quality, active noise cancelation, transparency mode and spatial audio. NBC Select associate reporter Bianca Alvarez loves using them to focus at work and when flying. Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for over two years.

Persons: AirPods Max, Harry Rabinowitz, ”, Apple’s, Max, Bianca Alvarez, “, “ I’ve, Cory Fernandez, TikTok Organizations: Apple, NBC, Amazon, Facebook, Twitter

☆ Colorado star and Heisman Trophy favorite Travis Hunter says he will enter the NFL Draft
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter said Thursday he plans to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft. A favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, Hunter plays both cornerback and receiver for the Buffaloes. Nobody has stopped me from doing it thus far.”In 10 games for Colorado this season, Hunter has 74 receptions for 911 yards and nine touchdowns — all career bests. Last season, Hunter averaged close to 115 plays per game, participating in offense, defense and special teams. “If it’s between me and him, I would want him to get it,” Shedeur Sanders said.

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☆ 73% of workers worry Social Security won’t be able to pay retirement benefits. Here’s what advisors say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Most Americans are concerned about what may happen to Social Security when its retirement trust fund crosses a projected 2033 depletion date, according to a new Bankrate survey. Nearly three-quarters, 73%, of non-retired adults and 71% retired adults say they worry they won’t receive their benefits if the trust fund runs out. Social Security’s actuaries project the fund the program relies on to pay retirement benefits will be depleted in 2033. Retirees can claim Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, though they take a permanent lifetime reduction. Social Security is “inflation indexed longevity insurance,” said CFP David Haas, owner of Cereus Financial Advisors in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

Persons: Gen Xers, someone’s, ”, Mark Hamrick, Zers, it’s, —, they’ve, George Gagliardi, ” Gagliardi, David Haas, ” Haas, Xers, Haas Organizations: Security, Bankrate, Social, actuaries, Social Security, Cereus Financial Locations: millennials, Lexington , Massachusetts, Franklin Lakes , New Jersey

Percival Everett’s new novel, “James,” a retelling of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” from the perspective of Huck’s enslaved companion, won the National Book Award for fiction on Wednesday. Critics have called Everett’s retelling “a slyly funny masterpiece.”The National Book Award is the latest in a string of accolades for the 67-year-old author, who has dozens of books and short stories under his belt. One of Everett’s books, “Erasure,” was adapted in 2023 into a film, “American Fiction,” starring Jeffrey Wright. The National Book Foundation awarded Jason De León’s “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling” in the nonfiction category. In response, National Book Foundation executive director Ruth Dickey has said Coates was being honored for his body of work rather than any individual publication.

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Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, was one of 37 people the country’s federal police recommended for charges that include attempted coup d’état after the 2022 election that Bolsonaro lost. In a statement from Brazil's federal police, Bolsonaro and others are accused of violent abolition of the Democratic state of law, coup d’état and being a criminal organization. Once police present their report to Brazil’s Supreme Court, the office of the prosecutor general will decide whether to press charges against Bolsonaro and any former aides implicated. Senior members of Bolsonaro’s government were named by police, including his 2022 running mate, retired General Walter Braga Netto, who was defense minister, and retired General Augusto Heleno, who was national security adviser. Bolsonaro never recognized his October 2022 electoral defeat and he left Brazil days before Lula’s inauguration.

Persons: Jair Bolsonaro, Bolsonaro, d’état, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Lula, Walter Braga Netto, Augusto Heleno Organizations: Democratic, Bolsonaro Locations: Brazil, Brasilia

☆ Newly identified chemical in drinking water could be toxic: study
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Evan Bush | Evan Bush Is A Science Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

The Summary A newly identified chemical byproduct may be present in drinking water in about a third of U.S. homes, a study found. About a third of U.S. residents have been receiving tap water containing a previously unidentified chemical byproduct, a new study has found. “We looked for it in 40 samples in 10 U.S. chlorinated drinking water systems located in seven states. It’s likely to be found in all drinking water treated via this method, he said. Any treatment of drinking water involves some level of health risk, Roberson said.

Persons: ”, David Wahman, chloramine, David Reckhow, Julian Fairey, Alan Roberson, Reckhow, “, David Andrews, ” Andrews, Roberson, It’s, Wahman Organizations: Environmental Protection Agency, University of Massachusetts, University of Arkansas, Association of, Environmental Locations: U.S, Amherst

A Wisconsin man is alive and well and likely in Uzbekistan after faking his own death in a staged kayaking accident — and is now in talks with officials hoping to bring him home to his family, authorities said Thursday. "Good evening, it's Ryan Borgwardt," he told the camera. While investigators did not go into detail about why Borgwardt went to Uzbekistan, they said he wasn't being held against his will. Ryan Borgwardt. Despite the manpower spent to look for him, Podoll didn't rule out that Borgwardt could avoid criminal charges if he just came home.

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☆ Golfer Brian Harman says woman is in coma after trying to save his son from drowning
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Golfer Brian Harman said a family friend has been in a coma for nearly six weeks after she jumped into the water to save his 6-year-old son from drowning. Harman told reporters ahead of the RSM Classic on St. Simons Island, Georgia, on Tuesday that his family was on vacation in Florida along with their friend, Cathy Dowdy, when the incident occurred. When I was in China, my wife took my kids and our family friend Cathy Dowdy down to Ponte Vedra for vacation. My son ... was out boogie boarding with one of his really good friends, he got ripped out to sea by just a rip current. The professional golfer said Dowdy was "injured really badly in the water” and has spent the past six weeks in a hospital.

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☆ SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down Jan. 20, making way for Trump replacement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will resign on Jan. 20, the agency announced Thursday, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump to select a replacement immediately. Gensler took over the SEC in 2021, and under his leadership the commission has taken an ambitious but controversial approach to several regulatory issues, including cryptocurrencies. Trump has not announced his pick to lead the SEC, but the expectation is that the next chair will be friendlier to Wall Street and crypto. SEC commissioners serve five-year terms, so Gensler could have in theory stayed on until at least 2026. Under Gensler, the SEC pushed to require more disclosures from publicly traded companies and financial advisors for investors.

Persons: Gary Gensler, Donald Trump, Gensler, Trump, ” Gensler, Gensler’s Organizations: Securities, Exchange, SEC, cryptocurrencies, Gensler’s SEC

The search for Vice President-elect JD Vance’s successor in the Senate is reinforcing a rift among Ohio Republicans, whose loyalties are divided between the establishment-friendly Gov. Vance has consulted with DeWine on the Senate appointment, two sources familiar with the discussions said. When asked if Trump’s Cabinet picks were a part of DeWine’s considerations, Tierney emphasized the governor’s wish that his pick be able to win the GOP primary that year. Moreno, for his part, singled out Gaetz, Gabbard, Hegseth and Kennedy this week in a statement pledging to support Trump’s Cabinet choices. “The American people delivered President Trump a mandate, and it is crucial that Senate Republicans confirm his nominees quickly,” he said.

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Grocery inflation just hit its peak after a single banana was sold for $6.2 million on Wednesday. Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun dropped over $6 million on the piece of produce — because it was duct-taped to a wall. The banana is part of a piece of artwork called "Comedian," created by the Italian artist and satirist Maurizio Cattelan. People view Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" on Oct. 25, 2024, in New York City. But the value of the artwork is not in the banana itself — it's derived from the certificate accompanying the purchase.

Persons: Justin Sun, Maurizio Cattelan, Maurizio Cattelan's, John Nacion, Sun, —, Sun's, ’, ” David Galperin Organizations: Getty, CNBC, Associated Press, Art Basel Miami Locations: Italian, New York City, John

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Thursday announced that he would withdraw his name from consideration to be President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general. In a post on TruthSocial, Trump praised Gaetz and said he had been doing "very well" in the confirmation process. "I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General. Gaetz has vehemently denied those allegations and the investigation ended with the Justice Department electing not to charge Gaetz. The committee had been looking into the allegations against Gaetz on and off since 2021.

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The conviction against actor Jussie Smollett for falsely reporting a hate crime to Chicago police in 2019 has been overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court over prosecutorial issues. The judges noted that the case generated "significant public interest" and many felt the case's original resolution was unjust. But the Chicago Police Department later said that Smollett recruited the brothers to help him stage the attack. Smollett was arrested in February 2019 and indicted that March on 16 felony counts over allegedly filing a false police report. Both brothers said during the trial that Smollett hired them to stage an attack as a ploy for public attention, noting a $3,500 check Smollett paid them.

Persons: Jussie Smollett, Dan Webb, Smollett, ”, —, ” Webb, Ola, Abimbola Osundairo —, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Kimberly Foxx, Emanuel, Abimbola Osundairo Organizations: Chicago police, Illinois Supreme, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Mayor Locations: Cook, Illinois, Chicago’s Streeterville

Colin Gray, the father of alleged Georgia school shooter Colt Gray, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges related to the mass shooting in September at Apalachee High School that killed four people. Attorneys for Colin Gray appeared in court Thursday morning and entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Barrow County District Attorney Brad Smith said Colin Gray’s charges marked the first time in state history that a parent of a suspect in a school shooting was charged. His son was indicted separately on 55 counts, including four counts of malice murder and four counts of felony murder, in the Sept. 4 shooting at the Winder high school. The younger Gray, who was charged as an adult, waived his formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty in October, court records show.

Persons: Colin Gray, Colt Gray, Gray, Brad Smith, Colin Gray’s, Christian Angulo, Mason Schermerhorn, Richard Aspinwall, Cristina Irimie Organizations: Apalachee High School, NBC News Locations: Georgia, Barrow County, Winder

☆ Man who passed lie detector in 1979 murder of teen is now named as her suspected killer
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

A man who passed a lie detector test in 1979 clearing him in the rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl was identified as her suspected killer, authorities announced Wednesday. She had been attacked and killed the previous day while walking from her parents' house in Beaumont to her sister’s house in Banning, the district attorney's office said. Authorities determined that Gonzalez had been raped and bludgeoned to death, the district attorney's office said. the district attorney's office said. The Justice Department "recently confirmed that Williamson’s DNA matches the DNA recovered from Esther’s body," the district attorney's office said.

Persons: Esther Gonzalez, Lewis Randolph, Randy, Williamson, Gonzalez, bludgeoned Organizations: Attorney’s, Authorities, Inc, Department Locations: Banning , California, Riverside County, Beaumont, Banning, Florida, Texas

JonBenét Ramsey's father still clings to hope that his daughter's killer can be caught, saying Thursday he welcomes new pop culture attention on the nearly 28-year-old slaying. "I believe it can be solved if the police accept help from outside their system. Ramsey spoke on "TODAY" along with Joe Berlinger, the director of the upcoming Netflix docuseries “Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey,” which comes out next week. While the Ramsey murder case is seared into the minds of Gen X and Baby Boomers, Gen Z and younger Millennials might not be as aware, Berlinger said. But the father said he's met with recently appointed Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn and is confident the department will be open to any assistance from outside Boulder.

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WASHINGTON — The House Oversight Committee announced Thursday that Republicans plan to create a subcommittee that would work with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy on President-elect Donald Trump's recently announced advisory group, the "Department of Government Efficiency." Greene and the Trump team didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. The lawmakers have already met and are working with the team, including Ramaswamy, a person familiar with the effort said. "We’re going to work very closely with Elon Musk and Ramaswamy, Comer said during an interview with Fox Business on Thursday. Greene has served on the Oversight Committee since Republicans retook the House majority in 2023.

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☆ HBO says 'Harry Potter' series will 'benefit' from J.K. Rowling's involvement
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Two of the biggest Harry Potter fan communities, MuggleNet and The Leaky Cauldron, denounced Rowling’s views and severed ties with the author’s future projects. On Sept. 10, she posted the U.K. open casting call for the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley to her 14.2 million followers on X. “Every time we sit down to have a fun conversation about Harry Potter, the conversation becomes angry and depressing, and so we end up not publishing,” she says. “There are so many fans who deeply disagree with what Rowling is saying, but still want to engage in the Harry Potter fandom.”Ironically, while Rowling’s actions have undermined many Potter fans’ dedication to her, they also appear to have strengthened those fans’ solidarity with each other. We can love and enjoy that without the author.”The question now is whether HBO can cast the same spell.

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