On This Day: December 2

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
December 2, 2024
After Biden Pardon, Trump Wonders About 'J-6' Cases
President Biden's decision to pardon son Hunter Sunday night might have raised the hopes of those currently imprisoned over the Capitol riot.  Keep reading >>
 
December 2, 2023
Another of Italy's 'Leaning' Towers May Be in Trouble
There's been no dire update of late on the Leaning Tower of Pisa's vertical challenges, so we're guessing it's still standing strong, but one of Italy's other leaning towers seems to now be in a more precarious position than it was just over a month ago.  Keep reading >>
 
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December 2, 2022
Kanye West's Twitter Suspension Is Over
Nearly eight months after last being banned from Twitter-now-X, Kanye West's account is back.  Keep reading >>
 
December 2, 2021
Oprah on Beverly Hills Murder: 'World Is Upside Down'
Oprah Winfrey is among the celebrities in shock at the killing of Jacqueline Avant, a philanthropist with ties to the rich and famous who called Beverly Hills home for half a decade.  Keep reading >>
 
December 2, 2020
Trump: Terminate Social Media Shield or I'll Veto Defense Bill
President Trump returned to his beef with social media companies and what he perceives as their bias against conservatives on Tuesday night.  Keep reading >>
 
 
December 2, 2019
Mother Convicted in Children's Hangings
A Pennsylvania woman charged with killing her two young children, who were found hanging in the basement of their home, has been convicted.  Keep reading >>
 
December 2, 2018
Even 'Dark Web' Dealers Refuse to Sell This Drug
Fentanyl suppliers on the so-called "dark web" are delisting the drug because it's just too dangerous—and tends to attract police attention, the Guardian reports.  Keep reading >>
 
December 2, 2017
Trump's Comments on Flynn Raise More Questions
On Saturday, President Trump weighed in to reporters and on Twitter on Michael Flynn's guilty plea.  Keep reading >>
 
December 2, 2016
Doctor Out of Job After Posts About First Lady
A pediatric anesthesiologist at the University of Colorado's medical school is losing her job there after racist Facebook comments directed toward Michelle Obama were flagged, the Denver Post and Denver 7 report.  Keep reading >>
 
December 2, 2015
At Least 14 Dead in California Active Shooting Incident
Authorities in San Bernardino, California, are responding to an active shooting situation Wednesday, the AP reports.  Keep reading >>