On This Day: December 1

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
December 1, 2024
Biden Reverses Himself, Pardons Son Hunter
President 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, per the AP.  Keep reading >>
 
December 1, 2023
Cops Warn About New iPhone Feature, Experts Say to Chill
A sharing feature built into Apple's latest iOS update has police departments nationwide issuing a warning to iPhone users, but security experts say the hubbub may be a bit hyped up.  Keep reading >>
 
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December 1, 2022
After Serving 8 Years, Infomercial Pitchman Could Be Jailed Again
Infomercial pitchman and convicted fraudster Kevin Trudeau was released from federal prison earlier this year, but the Federal Trade Commission wants to put him back behind bars for allegedly scheming to avoid paying what remains of a $37.6 million fine.  Keep reading >>
 
December 1, 2021
New Leads on How Live Ammo May Have Gotten on Rust Set
Investigators are following up on new leads regarding the live ammunition that somehow ended up on the New Mexico set of Rust, killing the film's cinematographer when the gun Alec Baldwin was rehearsing with went off Oct. 21.  Keep reading >>
 
December 1, 2020
We Know How That Utah Monolith Disappeared
So where will a monolith turn up next?  Keep reading >>
 
 
December 1, 2019
'Star Wars' Actor Is Gender Fluid
Billy Dee Williams, whose many film roles include Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, has revealed that he's gender fluid.  Keep reading >>
 
December 1, 2018
2 More Blood-Pressure Meds Recalled Over Cancer Risk
Taking blood-pressure medication?  Keep reading >>
 
December 1, 2017
Flynn Pleads Guilty, Is Cooperating With Mueller
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty Friday to making false statements to the FBI, becoming the fourth person charged in a wide-ranging investigation led by special counsel Robert Mueller.  Keep reading >>
 
December 1, 2016
Sarah Palin to Run the Biggest Government Agency?
Does Donald Trump have a big job lined up for loyal supporter Sarah Palin?  Keep reading >>
 
December 1, 2015
Don't Shop at Stores With Lights in Windows: Ala. Rep
An Alabama lawmaker is calling on US citizens to show their patriotism this Yuletide season (and, ostensibly, for always)—by frequenting only American-owned convenience stores, gas stations, and tobacco outlets, WALB reports.  Keep reading >>