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02.12.2024 โ€” The Day Father Pardoned Son

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 02.12.2024.

It displays 223 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.12.2024 โ‡ข The Day Father Pardoned Son
โŒจPresident Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden dominated the news cycle, marking the first presidential pardon of a child in U.S. history. The morning began with the announcement, covering tax and gun charges. By early afternoon, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers expressed concerns about the precedent, while White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre defended it as a response to "selective prosecution."
Trump seized the narrative by mid-day, promising mass pardons for January 6 defendants if elected. Special counsel prosecutors and IRS whistleblowers pushed back against the White House's characterization of Hunter's case as politically motivated.
The pardon story overshadowed other developments, including Hezbollah's first strike on Israeli positions since the ceasefire, Syrian rebels' advances in Aleppo, and Trump's nomination of Kash Patel as FBI director. Democrats' internal criticism intensified by evening, with some party members citing concerns about a "two-tier justice system."
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NFL winners and losers: Richardson rescues Colts, Cousins fails Falcons

Indianapolis scored late for a gritty win over New England, while Atlanta's offense misfired in a disappointing loss to the Chargers.
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00:01โ‡ขCanada Draws the Border Line

โŒจThe newspapers report on Trump's expanded cabinet plans, with lawmakers expressing doubts about FBI leadership changes (Washington Post, CBS, Atlantic). A new development shows Canada pushing back against Trump's border comparisons with Mexico (AP News, Epoch Times). In parallel, Bernie Sanders shows unexpected alignment with Elon Musk on specific policy matters (NY Post, Newsweek). UN plastic treaty talks conclude without agreement (Common Dreams).
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'Moana 2' was once destined for streaming. Now it's breaking box office records.

The animated sequel enjoyed a record-breaking debut, a remarkable feat considering its big-screen return almost didn't happen.
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More dazzling displays of the northern lights are likely in store

More solar storms and spectacular auroras could light up the skies as the sun continues an active phase of its natural cycle.
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Why can't the weather apps on our phones give us the right forecast?

Supercomputers take sensor data and run complex mathematical models to make predictions. But the interpretation can vary.
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More dazzling displays of the northern lights are likely in store

More solar storms and spectacular auroras could light up the skies as the sun continues an active phase of its natural cycle.
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President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family members.
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Hunter Biden was convicted in June of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
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00:57โ‡ขBiden's Final Act: Hunter's Pardon

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on President Biden's pardon of his son Hunter for federal gun and tax crimes (ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, NBC, NY Post, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP, USA Today). Multiple sources emphasize this represents a reversal of Biden's previous pledge not to pardon family members (Boston Globe, Fox News, AP, Washington Post). Some outlets frame this as Biden's response to what he calls unfair prosecution (Daily Beast, NY Post) in his final weeks as president.
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President Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to

The move spares Hunter Biden from a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions.
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President Biden pardoned his son, reversing a previous pledge and saying "it is clear that Hunter was treated differently" than others in the justice system.
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06:59โ‡ขFather's Final Gift: Hunter's Pardon

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden, with multiple sources highlighting his reversal of previous pledges not to pardon family members (NYTimes, WSJ, AP, Atlantic, USA Today). New developments show MAGA figures' strong reactions (Daily Beast, Breitbart) and Biden's justification of "selective prosecution" (NPR, CNN). In parallel, coverage emerges of U.S. Navy's strategic challenges regarding missile reloading capabilities in potential China conflict scenarios (WSJ).
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Thanksgiving box office tops $420 million, obliterating previous record

"Moana 2" brought out families in droves while "Wicked" appealed to women old and young, and "Gladiator II" courted men of all ages.
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Trio of blockbusters fuels record-breaking Thanksgiving at box office

"Moana 2" brought out families in droves while "Wicked" appealed to women old and young, and "Gladiator II" courted men of all ages.
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Biden's sweeping pardon is designed to protect Hunter from Trump

The president's "full and unconditional" pardon insulates his son from ever facing federal charges over any crimes he possibly could have committed over the past decade.
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13:31โ‡ขPardon Wars: Biden's Move Ignites Trump's Counter-Promise

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover responses to Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden, with Trump and conservatives criticizing it as a "miscarriage of justice" (Fox News, NY Post, Newsweek, CNN, Yahoo). New developments show Trump promising mass pardons in response (NY Post, The Epoch Times). Legal experts defend the pardon, with a Watergate prosecutor supporting Biden's decision (Daily Beast). In parallel, reports emerge about IDF confirming a US-Israeli hostage death (ABC News) and potential tax increases if Congress doesn't act (Reason).
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We haven't seen a pardon as sweeping as Hunter Biden's in generations

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Why Hunter Biden's pardon looks a lot like Richard Nixon's

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Why Hunter Biden's pardon is different from any other in decades

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15:13โ‡ขDemocrats Break Ranks on Hunter's Pardon

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover reactions to Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden, with Democrats now joining the criticism (Newsweek). New commentaries focus on the pardon's implications for Trump's potential second term (Boston Globe, CNN) and its unprecedented nature as the first presidential pardon of a child (Breitbart, Yahoo). In parallel coverage, Mother Jones reports on an upcoming Supreme Court case significant for trans rights, while NPR explores cohousing as a solution to isolation.
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16:33โ‡ขWhite House Defends Hunter's Pardon While Trump Promises His Own

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on new reactions to Hunter Biden's pardon, with White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre defending it as reasonable (Breitbart, OAN), while Trump and conservatives use it to hint at future pardons for January 6 rioters (HuffPost). Elon Musk highlights the contradiction with Biden's previous "no one above law" stance (NY Post). In parallel coverage, Hezbollah breaks the ceasefire with strikes on Israeli positions (AP News), and Intel's CEO steps down amid AI competition concerns (NBC News).
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Many people know that economic inequality has grown significantly over the past few decades. But it may shock you just how much global wealth is controlled by a tiny capitalist class โ€” and how much power that gives them.
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18:26โ‡ขJean-Pierre Defends While Democrats Dissent

โŒจThe newspapers report extensively on new developments in the Hunter Biden pardon story, with White House Press Secretary Jean-Pierre claiming "war politics" prompted the prosecution (NY Post, Fox News). Democrats appear increasingly frustrated with Biden's decision (AP News), while Adam Schiff's 2018 statements about presidential pardons obstructing justice resurface (Breitbart). In parallel, Syrian rebels launch a new offensive in Aleppo as Assad's forces are engaged elsewhere (NBC News, WSJ).
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Californiaโ€™s governor appears to be trying to strike a balance between the political brawler that his Democratic base admires and a more measured national leader.
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'This is unacceptable': Flag-planting issue riles up college football

Several fights broke out this weekend after players planted their school's flag in their rival's home field turf.
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'Casual' moviegoing is fading away. It's a big problem for Hollywood.

Gone are the days where prospective moviegoers would roll up to the theaters and gawk at the board for their next watch.
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19:38โ‡ขThe Hunter's Pardon Avalanche

โŒจThe newspapers extensively report on Hunter Biden's pardon, with new developments showing Press Secretary Jean-Pierre claiming he was "singled out" (Newsweek, AP News), while Kash Patel emerges as Trump's potential FBI director pick, promising to dismantle the bureau (CNN). Biden faces mounting criticism from both parties over the pardon (Washington Post, The Blaze), while Trump links it to his own promises regarding January 6 defendants (USA Today).
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The casual moviegoer is a thing of the past. That's a big problem for Hollywood.

Gone are the days where prospective moviegoers would roll up to the theaters and gawk at the board for their next watch.
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Yahoo! News

'Casual' moviegoing is fading away. It's a big problem for Hollywood.

Gone are the days where prospective moviegoers would roll up to the theaters and gawk at the board for their next watch.
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President Biden's pardon of son Hunter ruffles some Democrats

The president said in a statement that his son's prosecution on charges of tax evasion and falsifying a federal weapons purchase form were politically motivated.
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21:06โ‡ขProsecutors Rise Against Hunter's Pardon

โŒจThe newspapers extensively cover the widening repercussions of Hunter Biden's pardon, with prosecutors and IRS whistleblowers now pushing back against the administration's characterization of the case (ABC News, Fox News). Legal experts highlight the unusual breadth of the pardon (USA Today), while even CNN analysts suggest it will "tarnish Biden's legacy" (Breitbart). In parallel, Trump's planned administration appointments, particularly Kash Patel for FBI director, face growing scrutiny, with John Bolton comparing Patel to Stalin's associate (OANN, CBS).
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