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The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked a polarized response online with many expressing anger and frustration about the health insurance industry and the challenges Americans face when it comes to their health care. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.

“Dead to Me” Creator Liz Feldman and Actor Linda Cardellini reunite in the new Netflix series “No Good Deed.” They discuss how scrolling on Zillow inspired the series about buyers competing for their dream home and how Feldman wrote the role of Margo specifically for Cardellini.

The Army Black Knights and Navy Midshipmen meet for the 125th time this Saturday in one of football’s most celebrated rivalries. Rich DeMarco and Joe Miller, play-by-play announcers for the teams, weigh in on the tradition and excitement.

By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer U.S. applications for unemployment benefits jumped to their highest level in two months last week but remain low relative to historical standards. Jobless claim applications climbed by 17,000 to 242,000 for the week of Dec. 7, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That’s significantly more than the 220,000 analysts were forecasting and yet another data point that reflects a cooling labor market. This week’s report also showed that continuing claims, the total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits, rose by 15,000 to 1.89 million for the week of Nov. 30. The four-week average of weekly claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by nearly 6,000 to 224,250. Weekly applications for jobless benefits are considered a proxy for U.S. layoffs. While the job markets has shown some cracks recently, it remains broadly healthy and has held up better than many experts predicted considering that interest rates have been elevated in recent years. The Federal Reserve instituted a flurry of rate increases in 2022 and into 2023 to try to suppress the four-decade high inflation that took hold when

SANTA CLARA – Jauan Jennings’ three touchdowns staked the 49ers to a 21-7 lead the last time they met the Los Angeles Rams. That hat trick, along with career highs of 11 catches and 175 yards, could not prevent a 27-24 collapse at SoFi Stadium three months ago. Jennings was so disheartened he did not speak after the game. He also stayed mum after a 10-catch, 91-yard outing went for naught in last month’s home loss to Seattle. Winning is paramount to Jennings, and after Sunday’s two-touchdown effort helped spark the 49ers to a 38-13 rout of the Chicago Bears, he noted it “felt great, felt like our old selves again.” For the 49ers (6-7) to make their fifth playoff run in six seasons, they likely must win out, putting the onus on Jennings and others to stay hot tonight as the Rams (7-6) visit Levi’s Stadium. 1. COVER PUKA, KUPP The Rams’ Matthew Stafford beat the 49ers in Week 3 without Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp. Since going 1-5 to open the season, they’ve gone 6-2, impacted greatly by the returns of Nacua and

By JILL COLVIN, LISA MASCARO and HANNAH FINGERHUT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — She’s an Iraq War combat veteran and sexual assault survivor who has advocated for years to improve how the military handles claims of sexual misconduct. But when Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, appeared initially cool to the nomination of President-elect Donald Trump ’s choice of Pete Hegseth to serve as defense secretary — a man who once said women should not serve in combat and who has himself been accused of sexual assault — she faced an onslaught of criticism from within her own party, including threats of a potential primary challenge in 2026. “The American people spoke,” said Bob Vander Plaats, president and CEO of the Family Leader and a conservative activist in Ernst’s home state. “When you sign up for this job, it’s a big boy and big girl job, and she’s feeling the pressure of people vocalizing their disappointment, their concern with how she’s handling this.” The pressure campaign against Ernst, once a rising member of the GOP leadership, shows there is little room in Trump’s party for those who

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By AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month — extending a diplomatic olive branch even as Trump threatens to levy massive tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump’s incoming press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, confirmed on Thursday that Trump invited Xi, but said it was “to be determined” if the leader of the United States’ most significant economic and military competitor would attend. “This is an example of President Trump creating an open dialogue with leaders of countries that are not just our allies, but our adversaries and our competitors too,” Leavitt said in an appearance Fox News. “We saw this in his first term. … He is willing to talk to anyone and he will always put America’s interest first.” CBS News first reported the invitation to Xi. FILE — China’s President Xi Jinping gathers for the world leaders’ group photo at the G20 Summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) Trump on Thursday during an appearance at the New York Stock Exchange, where

A judge has declared a mistrial in the killing of a University of Mississippi student who was prominent in the local LGBTQ+ community.

Police in New York City say a gun found on suspect Luigi Mangione matches shell casings found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

A video circulating online may show American who went missing in Hungary. Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:13PM The U.S. believes an individual seen in a video circulating online could be Travis Pete Timmerman, an American who went missing from Hungary earlier in the year, two officials familiar with the matter told ABC News. Officials said they were seeking to provide support to the person, who doesn’t speak in the short video and is seen lying on a mattress on the floor. Timmerman, 29, has been missing since June 2, 2024, the date of his last contact, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. It wasn’t immediately clear when and where the circulating video was taken, but the person speaking in Arabic to the camera identifies the man as an American, according to a translation. The speaker was identified as a Syrian local. Police in Budapest, the Hungarian capital, published a statement in August seeking information about Timmerman, whom they said was missing. “According to available data, the 29-year-old man was last seen at a church in District II, and has since left for an unknown location

Pop star and “Only Murders in the Building” actress Selena Gomez is engaged to record producer and songwriter Benny Blanco. Gomez revealed the news Wednesday on Instagram, writing: “forever begins now,” showcasing a close-up photo of her diamond ring along with a picnic setup and smiling photos of her and Blanco. “Hey wait… that’s my wife,” Blanco commented on the post. A slew of fellow singers and actors, including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cardi B, Lil Nas X and Julia Michaels congratulated the couple on their engagement. “Yes I will be the flower girl,” Swift commented on the post. “HONEY!! Congratulations sweet mama!” Aniston wrote. Gomez, 32, and Blanco, 36, went public with their relationship about a year ago. The pair collaborated on several songs, including Gomez’s 2023 hit “Single Soon,” and “I Can’t Get Enough” in 2019. “He is my absolute everything in my heart,” Gomez said at the time. Blanco gushed about Gomez in an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” in May, saying he wakes up every day and can’t believe he gets to share his life with the pop

Banking customers could save up to $5 billion per year on overdraft fees under a new rule finalized Thursday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Rohit Chopra, the director of the government watchdog in charge of protecting the public’s finances, told ABC News the final rule would cap overdraft fees at $5 for many customers. That would mark a significant savings from the typical $35 fee that millions of customers pay when they withdraw more money from their checking accounts than they have available. The CFPB estimated the new rule could save the typical household $225 per year. “Big banks love overdraft. It is easy profit for them, but it is punishing for so many Americans, especially those who live paycheck to paycheck,” Chopra told ABC News in an exclusive interview. The CFPB announced the proposal in January as part of a broader effort by the administration of President Joe Biden to crack down on so-called junk fees. The new rule will take effect Oct. 1, 2025 — but legal challenges could delay that timeline. And Republicans in Congress could also pursue avenues to roll

NEW YORK — Donald Trump used his image as a successful New York businessman to become a celebrity, a reality television star and eventually the president. Now he will get to revel in one of the most visible symbols of success in the city when he rings the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday as he’s also named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Trump is expected to be on Wall Street to mark the ceremonial start of the day’s trading, according to four people with knowledge of his plans. He will also be announced Thursday as Time’s 2024 Person of the Year, according to a person familiar with the selection. The people who confirmed the stock exchange appearance and Time award were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. It will be a notable moment of twin recognitions for Trump, a born-and-bred New Yorker who at times has treated the stock market as a measure of public approval and has long-prized signifiers of his success in New York’s business world

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The Red Bluff Veterans Honor Guard held a remembrance ceremony of Pearl Harbor on Saturday, December 7. It was the 83rd remembrance of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, which killed 2,403 people, including 68 civilians. It injured 1178 military personnel and civilians, sunk four battleships, and damaged four others. On Saturday, members wore the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard uniform, a Vietnam-era uniform, and a post-Vietnam/Cold War uniform. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech to a joint session of Congress on  December 8, 1941, was read. The three-volley and taps followed.  

Have you started an amaryllis for your holiday décor yet?  The amaryllis forcing kits become available everywhere after Halloween.  They make welcome holiday gifts for a friend or for yourself.  You can see the plants growing in those paper boxes at the grocery store or big box nursery – no water, no light, just nature’s magic.  I am always tempted to buy more than one. The amaryllis, often associated with the holidays, traces its origins to South America. The genus Hippeastrum is commonly grown in homes, although the name “amaryllis” has also been used to refer to species native to Africa.  Known for their large, trumpet-shaped flowers, the amaryllis is beloved for its beauty and for its ease of care. Historically, the flower’s name is rooted in Greek mythology, inspired by a shepherdess named Amaryllis whose love for a shepherd bloomed as vibrantly as the plant that now bears her name.  Amaryllis is also a Greek verb which means ‘to sparkle’. It is very in keeping with this festive season when we seem to throw glitter and lights at literally everything. Beautiful as they might

If I had a dollar for every person who has ever asked me, “Why didn’t anyone ever tell me how to manage money and stay out of debt when I was a kid?!” I’d be a wealthy woman. If you have kids in your life as young as 3 and up to young-adult age, consider these excellent books to get those conversations started that can open the doors to financial literacy. “Those Shoes,” by Maribeth Boelts: This book features a young boy, a pair of shoes and learning the difference between needs and wants. All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. Though Jeremy’s grandma says they don’t have room for “want,” just “need,” when his old shoes fall apart at school, he is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy soon sees that the things he has — warm boots, a loving grandma and the chance to help a friend — are worth more than the

Not a great gift wrapper? Well, no worries — the Soroptimist Club is offering free gift wrapping on both Saturday, December 14, and December 21, from noon to 5 pm at the Remax Office (605 Main St.) with assistance from Red Bluff Key Club. In addition, there is an opportunity drawing at $10 for each ticket for an ice chest stuffed with goodies. The prize is displayed at West Apparel & Embroidery (629 Main St.). All donations for the gift wrapping and proceeds from the tickets sold will go to scholarships for students in Tehama County. Soroptimist International of Red Bluff (SIRB) is part of a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

A man identifying himself as Missourian Travis Timmerman tells CBS News he was liberated from a Syrian prison upon dictator Bashar al-Assad’s ouster.

Thursday, December 12, 2024 4:33AM The annual event was held in New York City. NEW YORK — Friends, family and supporters of the V Foundation for Cancer Research came together once again to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN anchor Stuart Scott in New York City on Wednesday night. This year’s fourth annual “Boo-Yah! A Celebration of Stuart Scott” event brought the community together to help raise awareness and dissolve the racial disparities in cancer research and treatment. The sportscaster was famous for his catchy phrases and delivery. He was also known for his profound words about living with cancer, which he spoke about after receiving the Jimmy V award at the ESPY Awards, just six months before he died at the age of 49. “You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live,” he said during his speech. RELATED | Stuart Scott’s sister reflects on his legacy ahead of Boo-Yah! event Lauren Glassberg has more on the annual “Boo-Yah!” event. In the nearly 10 years since that moment, the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer