Friday, December 20th, 2024 - Mangione indicted; Willis removed; Amazon strike; FAA NJ drone ban; France mass rape case; GOP budget bill gridlock

Morning Announcements

Today’s Headlines: Luigi Mangione, accused of a high-profile murder, has been extradited to New York and indicted on federal charges, adding to existing state and Pennsylvania charges. Meanwhile, Georgia's Fani Willis was removed from Trump’s election interference case, with a new prosecutor to be appointed. In other news, Amazon faces its largest-ever strike, as nearly 10,000 unionized workers walk out over stalled negotiations. Additionally, the FAA has restricted drone flights in New Jersey over critical infrastructure, despite no confirmed safety threats and in France, 51 men were convicted in a shocking rape case involving a woman drugged and exploited by her husband. The survivor went public to raise awareness for sexual assault victims. Finally, Congress remains deadlocked on a government funding bill. A Trump-endorsed compromise was rejected, leaving a shutdown likely as debates over spending and debt limits continue.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

• NBC News: UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione hit with federal charges in New York after waiving extradition
• CBS News: Georgia appeals court removes Fani Willis from Trump 2020 election case
• ABC News: Teamsters begin 'largest strike' against Amazon, accusing company of 'insatiable greed'
• NPR: Federal regulators prohibit drone flights in dozens of locations across New Jersey
• CNN: Pelicot mass rape trial ends with 51 guilty verdicts - and fears justice hasn’t been served
• CNN: Live updates: Government shutdown looms, Trump transition news

Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson

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