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Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources

By THOMAS BEAUMONT, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, ZEKE MILLER and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. …

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Fixing the feral cat population

By: Brandon Ngeth CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (mocsnews.com) – There has been an increasing number of feral and stray cats throughout the city of Chattanooga and the surrounding areas. Despite many trying their best to help these strays in various ways from feeding or capturing and rehoming. If the correct steps are …

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Harris’ interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more

By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. …

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Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 40 in 4 states

By STEPHEN SMITH, KATE PAYNE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the entire southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 40 people in four states, snapping trees like twigs, tearing apart homes and sending rescue crews …

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