Bob Dole, ‘Heroe of Democracy’: A funeral at National Cathedral for Bob Dole will be followed by a WWII Memorial service
e During Thursday’s memorial service, Biden called Dole “a hero for democracy”. Dole, a Kansas lawmaker, and decorated World War II veteran, who left an indelible impression on America’s history, passed away on Sunday, at the age of 98. Biden, former Sens. His funeral will be attended by Pat Roberts, Tom Daschle, and Robin Dole’s daughter. Dole’s motorcade will be taken to the National World War II Memorial at the National Mall, to pay tribute to his service and life.
Truck crash in southern Mexico leaves scores of people injured and dead.
e Celso Pacheco, a Guatemalan survivor, said that there were at least 53 people killed and at least 54 others injured by the crash. He also estimated that there were between eight and ten young children. He claimed he was trying reach the United States but that he now expects to be deported back to Guatemala. First responders to the call said that there were some survivors of the truck’s crash, some injured or bloodied. They fled to safer areas in fear of being detained and arrested by immigration agents. Authorities said that the truck was thrown off balance by the sheer weight of its load, combined with the speed of the vehicle and a nearby curve, which is common for Mexican migrant smuggling operation.
Tributes to Demaryius Thomas, former wide receiver of the NFL
e He was 33 years of age. Roswell, Georgia police spokesperson Tim Lupo sent an email to USA TODAY Sports on Friday, stating that preliminary information suggests that Thomas’ death was due to a medical issue. Thomas was a prolific receiver during his career with the Denver Broncos, where he won five consecutive Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl Ring. Roswell police notified his family at 9:59 p.m. EST they found Thomas in his shower at home. LaTonya Bonseigneur is a first cousin and a survivor of Thomas’s seizure.
After the attorney’s death, Ghislaine Maxwell could be retried for sex-abuse.
e U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan informed the Manhattan federal court jury that an attorney had fallen ill and needed to be treated. Although she did not name the attorney, she said that there was no reason for the lawyer to be ill due to the coronavirus. If the defense presentation next week is shorter than a week, the judge suggested closing arguments on Dec. 20.
Biden will make his first appearance on late-night television as President
e On Friday, Biden will appear on “The Tonight Show” on NBC with comedian Jimmy Fallon. Biden previously appeared on the show twice before, bantering and chatting with Fallon one week before he became presumptive Democratic nominee to the presidency. He also made the appearance towards the end of his eight-year tenure as vice president. President Biden is experiencing a sharp drop in polls and is being pressured to interact more with media. He has been touring the country to promote the $1 trillion infrastructure bill and rally support for the separate social welfare/climate bill, which has stalled at the Senate.
