The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 2, 2024 President Biden pardons his youngest son Hunter in a move that contradicts an earlier pledge not to do so.

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Host Francesca Amiker sits down with directors Joe and Anthony Russo, producer Angela Russo-Otstot, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, and more to uncover how family was the key to building the emotional core of The Electric State . From the Russos’ own experiences growing up in a large Italian family to the film’s central relationship between Michelle and her robot brother Kid Cosmo, family relationships both on and off of the set were the key to bringing The Electric State to life. Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

President Biden pardons his youngest son Hunter in a move that contradicts an earlier pledge not to do so.
President Biden makes his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa with a stop visit to Angola, it’s meant to counter Chinese influence on the continent.
State lawmakers kick off a special session requested by Governor Newsom to shore up the state for expected legal fights with Trump.
Supreme Court considers arguments from e-cigarette firms that federal bans on flavored vapes are unfair.
Fighting continues in Gaza as Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of violations of the Lebanon Ceasefire.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

President Biden pardons his youngest son Hunter in a move that contradicts an earlier pledge not to do so.
President Biden makes his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa with a stop visit to Angola, it’s meant to counter Chinese influence on the continent.
State lawmakers kick off a special session requested by Governor Newsom to shore up the state for expected legal fights with Trump.
Supreme Court considers arguments from e-cigarette firms that federal bans on flavored vapes are unfair.
Fighting continues in Gaza as Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of violations of the Lebanon Ceasefire.

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