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He warned against a "pan-security" mindset that diverts attention from development, asserting that development is crucial for national security. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3287391/chinese-economist-calls-balance-between-development-security-us-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feedUS deports a third group of Chinese nationals on repatriation flightSouth China Morning PostThe US has repatriated another group of illegal Chinese immigrants, marking its third such flight in under six months. The Biden administration is focused on ending Chinese ownership of TikTok for national security reasons rather than outright banning the app. The refusal follows a recent meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Biden's National Security Advisor described the talks as constructive. This case marks the largest and longest trial under the national security law, which was enacted by Beijing in 2020 following widespread protests.

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The gift suggestions here all have two things in common: They’re small enough to stow in a stocking, and they give off serious big California energy. What’s big California energy, you ask? $12 at Shop LA TimesHeidi Merrick ’70s SRF socksThese bamboo-fabric socks with a serious 1970s vibe and “SRF LA” print would channel big California energy even if they didn’t have a deep connection to SoCal surf culture. Available both online and in the bricks-and-mortar gift shop. Why not snag one 6.5-ounce jar for their stocking and one for your pantry while you’re placing your order?

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Susan Smith denied parole 30 years after killing her sons "I know that what I did was horrible," Smith told a parole board via video link Wednesday. She was convicted of drowning 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander in a South Carolina lake in 1994.

Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin has been eviscerated over her “deranged” rant about President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks — in which she wildly claims that Republicans “want to kill your kids.”“You have to boil it down to nuts and bolts and you have to be pithy. How about this: Republicans want to kill your kids. Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin said Republicans want to kill American children on her podcast. “In my opinion … this Jennifer Rubin woman sounds like a deranged nut case,” seethed another critic. “Completely unhinged liberal with free license from her employer to spout BS.”Earlier on her podcast, Rubin blasted Trump’s controversial nominees as “unfit” and “reckless” and called for members of the Senate to block their confirmations.

LOS ANGELES — Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season. Tuesday night, after Knecht scored 37 points — the most of his young NBA career — the Lakers rookie again mentioned that message from Reaves as being important to him. "If you watched him in college, you know what he's capable of," Reaves said after the Lakers' 124-118 win against Utah. The Lakers, though, have been looking for a player like Knecht, at least in a role-filling sense. Over the last four games, Knecht's averaging 24.3 points while leading the Lakers with a 9.3 plus-minus rating.

PoliticsSanders says military aid to Israel violates U.S. lawSen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) said Nov. 20 that sending offensive weapons to Israel is a clear violation of U.S. and international law.

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt unpacks potential confirmation battle for cabinet noms ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt to discuss President-elect Trump’s recent cabinet nominees and the potential battle ahead to get them appointed to their positions.

Compass Points - The Right Force? The idea was to help the Marine Corps peer into the future and produce "the right force in the right place at the right time." Our collective efforts to ensure the Marine Corps produces the right force in the right place at the right time demand we go beyond the relative certainty of today and prepare for possibilities beyond the knowable. The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab asked writers to stretch their imaginations and create stories about “Science Fiction Futures.” The idea was to help the Marine Corps produce "the right force in the right place at the right time." The US needs"the right force in the right place at the right time."

House Ethics Committee voted against releasing Gaetz report: Source The House Ethics Committee voted against releasing its report on Matt Gaetz after multiple rounds of votes Wednesday, a source familiar with its meeting told ABC News.

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Trump’s Cabinet picks so far ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with United States Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and key positions in his administration.

Who is secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth? ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos has more on presumptive secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth and what the Pentagon could look like under Hegseth’s leadership.

How to remedy loneliness during the holidays If you or someone you care about is experiencing loneliness, experts say it could get worse during the holiday season. ABC News' Reena Roy reports on ways to address loneliness amid the festivities.