On This Day: December 8

10 years of headlines that grabbed us.
December 8, 2024
He's a Murderer, Yet a 'Hero' Online
Police released two new photos of the suspect in last week's assassination of a health insurance CEO, reports the Guardian, but the mystery man remains at large.  Keep reading >>
 
December 8, 2022
Brittney Griner Freed by Russia, but at a 'Heavy Price'
Brittney Griner has been freed in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout, CBS News reports by way of a US official.  Keep reading >>
 
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December 8, 2021
More Bad News for Chris Cuomo
After losing his job at CNN and his talk show, Chris Cuomo has now lost his book deal.  Keep reading >>
 
December 8, 2020
Billionaire Offers to End 'Petty' $1M Fight. Foe Says Nope
"I do not willingly back down from a fight," says billionaire Bill Gross, who's engaged in a legal battle with his Laguna Beach neighbor over a $1 million lawn sculpture.  Keep reading >>
 
December 8, 2019
1st Miss Universe Contestant Comes Out
She's known to fans as "Superman," and not for nothing.  Keep reading >>
 
 
December 8, 2018
Taylor Swift Got Robbed. But Why?
"Here lies Taylor Swift's reputation—or at least the final nail in the coffin of her Reputation era."  Keep reading >>
 
December 8, 2017
Now in DC Spotlight: Kirsten Gillibrand
The demise of Al Franken's career in the US Senate was hastened along by members of his own party who called for him to step down amid sexual misconduct allegations.  Keep reading >>
 
December 8, 2016
Trump's Latest Target: Carrier Union President
In the four weeks he has been president-elect, Donald Trump's tweets have targeted the New York Times, the cast of Hamilton, China, flag-burners, Boeing, and Saturday Night Live, among others—and now it's the turn of Chuck Jones, president of the union that represents Carrier employees in Indianapolis.  Keep reading >>
 
December 8, 2015
$28.5K Deposited Into California Shooter's Account
The FBI is investigating a deposit of $28,500 made into Syed Farook's bank account approximately two weeks before he and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, killed 14 people at a holiday party in San Bernardino, Fox News reports.  Keep reading >>