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United States. Multiple regions nationwide experienced sharp temperature swings this week as an Arctic front delivered the coldest air of the season while successive clipper systems brought light snow across the Midwest and Great Lakes. Forecasters warned of wind chills near zero Thursday in Northeast Ohio and single-digit lows across parts of Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. The Rockies face a major mountain storm with localized totals exceeding 18 to 24 inches, disrupting travel. Models indicate periodic light snow through next week and a brief warmup for parts of Wyoming early next week. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro publicly and forcefully rejected passages in former Vice President Kamala Harris’s memoir "107 Days" after The Atlantic’s Tim Alberta read excerpts during an interview earlier this fall, calling the characterizations false. Harris wrote that Shapiro asked detailed questions about vice-presidential trappings and sought broad influence during vetting. Shapiro denied the depiction, labeling it “complete and utter bull--” and accused Harris of promoting book sales commercially. Separately, Shapiro withdrew Pennsylvania from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to resolve a budget standoff and proposed a state alternative called PACER. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington: The U.S. and Kenya signed a five-year bilateral health compact Thursday that commits $2.5 billion in combined financing, with the United States providing $1.6 billion and Kenya pledging $850 million to bolster disease control and transition legacy USAID programs. Officials said similar agreements are expected. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed Senate Bill 50 on Wednesday, which would have allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. on school nights with parental consent. DeWine said the current 7 p.m. cutoff on school nights better balances work and study. The bill had cleared the General Assembly on Nov. 10 and drew support from restaurant and business groups while drawing criticism from Democrats and child welfare advocates. The veto preserves existing state limits; stakeholders may continue negotiations. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — Federal agents arrested a Virginia man Thursday in connection with pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021. Authorities identified the suspect as Brian Cole and charged him with an explosives offense; officials said additional charges remain possible. The FBI previously released surveillance footage, offered a $500,000 reward, and solicited public tips during the multiyear investigation. Law enforcement withheld many details pending formal filings. Authorities cited forensic analysis and interviews recently. Investigators continue to review evidence and solicit cooperation as prosecutions proceed. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Minneapolis officials and Somali community leaders reported increased federal immigration enforcement after President Donald Trump criticized Somali immigrants. Local restaurants and a Somali mall closed, and staff posted signs warning ICE to produce court orders. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey barred use of city-owned parking lots for immigration operations, and school districts restricted ICE access. Somali leaders announced initiatives including a proposed Somali Heritage Month. Representative Ilhan Omar defended Somali residents' citizenship rights amid fraud-related convictions that prompted federal attention across the Twin Cities. Law enforcement said operations were active while denying targeted profiling. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Minneapolis City officials and community leaders responded this week after federal authorities detained individuals, including Somali nationals, during an immigration enforcement operation. The Department of Homeland Security said arrests began Monday and identified 12 people taken into custody, five from Somalia and others from Mexico and El Salvador, alleging offenses from fraud to sexual assault. Mayor Jacob Frey said Minneapolis police will not cooperate with ICE, and local leaders urged respect for Somali residents. Schools and religious groups warned families and pledged protections. Some Somali businesses temporarily closed amid community fear and uncertainty. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.

Washington, Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized corporate leaders and sought federal aid during separate public appearances this week. At the New York Times DealBook Summit Wednesday he accused executives of “groveling” to President Donald Trump and mocked their willingness to accommodate the administration. Later in Washington he met with five members of Congress, including Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Brad Sherman, to press for federal recovery funding after Los Angeles-area fires; he said FEMA denied a requested meeting. Media outlets also reported partisan reactions and commentary about his conduct and statements. News reports. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday that it had affixed President Donald Trump's name to the U.S. Institute of Peace headquarters, renaming the agency ahead of a planned peace agreement signing between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The administration posted images of the new facade and described Trump as a leading dealmaker; White House and State Department spokespeople defended the change. Several judges have issued rulings. The action follows legal and staffing disputes earlier this year over control of the agency. The building renaming occurred Dec. 4, 2025. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.