Day: December 2, 2024

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a stampede at a soccer match in Guinea that killed dozens of people.

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A.M. Edition for Dec. 2. The president wipes away his son’s criminal convictions on tax and gun charges–something he’d previously said he wouldn’t do. Plus, Russia joins Syrian regime forces in launching airstrikes after rebels shift the power balance with a surprise offensive. And, Europe’s relationship with the U.S. rests in no small part on how EU chief Ursula von der Leyen responds to Donald Trump’s threats over trade and defense. The WSJ’s Kim Mackrael explains how her team is preparing. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns. And, Black Friday spending suggests a robust start to the holiday shopping season. Kate Bullivant hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AP correspondent Jennifer King reports on President Biden’s move to pardon Hunter Biden.

President Joe Biden has signed a full pardon for his son, Hunter. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick a self-described enemy of the so-called deep state as FBI director. Russia and Syria have hit northern Syria with deadly airstrikes. The icy conditions are set to continue in some areas as people make their way home from Thanksgiving weekend. Plus, two colleges have been fined over a postgame brawl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the visit of Germany’s Chancellor to Ukraine.

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the impeachment of the Philippines’ Vice President.