Need 2 Know: Mail Bomber Manhunt, Possible Southern Border Shutdown
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know.
* **Mail Bomber Manhunt:**
The nationwide search for a serial mail bomber is focused on southern Florida, where authorities believe at least some of the packages sent to prominent critics of President Trump originated. Three more devices were discovered Thursday: one at the office of Robert De Niro in Manhattan and two addressed to Joe Biden in Delaware. Read more [here](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-packages/fbi-searches-florida-mail-center-in-hunt-for-sender-of-package-bombs-idUSKCN1MZ1CP?il=0).
* **Southern Border:**
President Trump is considering using executive power to shut down the southern border to asylum-seeking migrants altogether. Trump has made preparations to direct the Army to send as many as 1,000 troops to the border to guard against what he called an “onslaught” of immigrants. The caravan of migrants is still hundreds of miles from U.S. soil. Read more [here](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/trump-may-halt-entry-nearly-all-migrants-seeking-asylum-southern-n924661).
* **Saudi Admission:**
Saudi Arabia has once more changed its story about how Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Saudi custody in Istanbul. Saudi state-run media now reports that the journalist was murdered in a premeditated attack. Khashoggi’s son and his family had been detained in Saudi Arabia but are now back in the U.S. Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor is scheduled to travel to Turkey on Sunday. Read more [here](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45988533).
* **Kroger Shooting:**
A man who allegedly shot and killed two people at a grocery store in Kentucky had first attempted to enter a historic black church nearby. The victims at the Kroger were black and the suspected gunman was a white man with a long rap sheet. Witnesses say he told an armed bystander who approached him that “whites don’t kill whites.” Watch an interview with a witness [here](http://www.wave3.com/video/2018/10/24/interview-with-steve-zinninger/).
* **Damage Control:**
Google said that it fired 48 people over the past two years for sexual harassment, including more than a dozen senior managers. The company made the disclosure after the New York Times reported that it paid a $90 million exit package to the employee who created Android after a credible misconduct accusation against him. Read more on [Cheddar](https://www.cheddar.com/videos/memo-to-google-employees-reveals-widespread-sexual-harassment).
* **Sports:**
LeBron James scored his first triple-double, and first home win as a Lake,r in an exciting performance against the Nuggets. Laker great (and former LeBron rival) Kobe Bryant cheered on from courtside. Read more [here](http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/25086901/lebron-james-gets-first-la-triple-double-home-win-kobe-bryant-hand).
* **Megyn Kelly Latest:**
Megyn Kelly’s future at NBC is up in the air amid reports her morning show is over. Kelly’s comments on ‘blackface’ sparked an immediate backlash, though her problems predated that. Thursday’s show was a repeat, and Kelly’s lawyers are said to be meeting with NBC brass today to discuss her reported $69 million contract. Read more [here](https://www.npr.org/2018/10/25/660644000/megyn-kelly-out-at-nbc-after-blackface-remarks).
* **Spotted...:**
...Jennifer Lopez with a very large diamond ring on her hand while out with boyfriend Alex Rodriguez. The ring is front and center in a video Rodriguez posted to Instagram. See the photo [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVrZXUgDd9/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again).
* **A Dog's Days:**
The daily routine of a California golden retriever has stolen the hearts of social media users. Riley is known to climb atop a wall surrounding his home, and toss a ball to the other side, so that someone will pass in back to him. In an Instagram post, @dog_rates writes “It works 100% of the time.” See it [here](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6317535/Dog-Riley-clever-trick-getting-people-play-him.html).
* **Royal Snafu:**
In a public appearance with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle was photographed with a tag hanging off her dress. The internet went crazy with many social media users admitting to feeling her pain—and sharing their own stories of fashion mishaps. See a photo [here](https://www.yahoo.com/news/internet-defends-meghan-markle-wardrobe-malfunction-feel-103412182.html).
Cheddar's Hena Doba gets into the latest.
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U.S. officials spoke to Russian leaders for nearly eight hours earlier this week, in hopes of reducing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Russia forced the west to the negotiating table by massing 100,000 troops near the Ukrainian border, sparking fears of an invasion, and then submitted a set of demands which the west rejected. Joel Rubin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State & President at Washington Strategy Group explains what the rest of the week might look like, and why other European nations may be on the side of the U.S.
Chicago schools opened their doors again following a dispute between the teachers union and the city over as the omicron variant continues to surge, but the safety issues they fought over weren't just limited to the Windy City. Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, family medicine and urgent care doctor, joined Cheddar in discussing concerns of parents, teachers, and students as schools try to operate amid COVID and noted what she's been observing as the number of infections among children rises. "I am seeing them contract the illness from so many different aspects," she said. "It could be from a fellow classmate. It could be from a parent. All of those things really play in the effect of transmission as well as contracting the illness."
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) is looking for clarification about a federal standard regarding THC impairment while driving. "I think in terms of marijuana, the fact that it's still a Schedule 1 narcotic — it's treated the same as heroin and cocaine — it means that we can't get standards developed," he said about the lack of cohesive regulations. The lawmaker also explained his previous opposition to cannabis legalization in Colorado when he was governor and why his position changed.
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day fast approaching, Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C. 6th District), the House Majority Whip, talked about the importance of honoring the iconic civil rights activist. "As we consider the life and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., let's think about who and what we are as a country, and whether or not we're going to give up on the ideals of this country or continue to press forward," he said. Clyburn also discussed the push for new voting legislation, the For the People Act and the John Lewis Act, as well as the fate of the Senate filibuster.
One year after the attack on Capitol Hill, America is still deeply divided and politically broken. Zoe Tillman, senior reporter for BuzzFeed News, breaks down President Biden's remarks on January 6, and why the country disagrees on its views over the violent insurrection.
While the pandemic caused financial troubles for many, the unique circumstances of the last two years proved helpful to many Americans. Whether it was the federal government's stimulus checks, expanded unemployment insurance, or general lockdowns, recent data reveals that the covid-19 pandemic helped many reach financial security. Neale Godfrey, Financial Expert and New York Times #1 Best Selling Author joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss.
U.S. markets opened higher despite red-hot inflation data which showed the highest surge in nearly 40 years. Jon Maier, CIO, GlobalX ETFs joined Cheddar's Opening Bell to discuss this historic report.
Meta's request to have a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit dismissed was rejected by a federal judge. Prosecutors presented enough evidence in their latest filing to go forward with the case accusing the tech giant of operating a social networking monopoly through Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Covid cases have started to spike again across the nation, and this time they seem to be hitting some of our youngest and most vulnerable - school-aged children. School districts across the nation - including the country's largest public school system in New York City- are all grappling with what to do as teachers and students alike continue to miss school in droves.
Katie Honan, reporter for the New York City-based non profit news organization, The City explains how educational leaders across the country are handling covid demands from both teachers and parents alike.
Last week, the Supreme Court began here to hear arguments on two of the President's COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The vaccine or testing requirement for employees of large businesses, as well as the vaccine mandate for health care providers who get funding through either Medicare or Medicaid. The justices in DC will ultimately decide whether or not federal agencies even have the authority to issue these types of mandates. Editor at large of employment at Law 360, Vin Gurrieri, joined Cheddar to discuss more.
