European markets rise after Wall Street hits record highs. Investors shift from tech stocks. Asia-Pacific markets expected to follow. Fed rate cuts may depend on job data accuracy.
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Global investors are closely monitoring the situation between Ukraine and Russia. Despite scrutiny on the AI theme, other sectors are thriving due to a strong U.S. economy and interest rate cuts. Asia-Pacific markets are expected to open higher following Wall Street's positive performance. Policymakers may consider additional rate cuts if the labor market remains weak.
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Europe open higher as Wall Street sentiment spills overwww.cnbc.com
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This Isn’t the First Time the Fed Has Struggled for Independencewww.nytimes.com
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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertainwww.bbc.com
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Opinion | A Divided Fed Cuts Rates Again—but Why?www.wsj.com
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The Fed is expected to cut rates. And, Afghan CIA fighters feel abandoned by the U.S.www.npr.org
Jimmy Kimmel criticizes Trump's 'Gold Card' visa program selling visas for $1M, raising concerns about potential abuse. FEMA leaves towns to fend for themselves.
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A new visa program for wealthy foreigners, dubbed the "Gold Card," is causing controversy. Supporters see it as a way to retain top talent in the U.S., while critics argue that the $1 million buy-in turns immigration into a luxury product for the ultra-wealthy. President Trump views the program as a means to raise billions of dollars and prioritize successful entrepreneurs and investors for admission.
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Jimmy Kimmel Takes a Swipe at Trump’s ‘Gold Card’www.nytimes.com
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Trump plan sells 'Gold Card' visas for $1M as critics warn of pay-to-play that could be abusedwww.foxnews.com
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Trump launches $1m 'gold card' immigration visaswww.bbc.com
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Trump unveils hotly-anticipated immigration ‘gold card’ at White Housenypost.com
Black Lives Matter Director in Oklahoma City faces charges of money laundering and wire fraud in a $3.15M embezzlement scheme.
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The Executive Director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City, Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, was charged with wire fraud and money laundering related to the organization's fundraising efforts following George Floyd's death in May 2020. Dickerson is accused of using donated bail money for trips to Jamaica, luxury shopping, and real estate purchases.
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Black Lives Matter Director in Oklahoma City charged with money laundering and wire fraudwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Black Lives Matter OKC leader charged with wire fraud, money laundering in alleged $3.15M embezzlement schemewww.foxnews.com
Canada and the U.S. consider social media ban for under 16, following Australia. Denmark plans to ban for under 15.
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The BBC surveyed people in Toronto and Washington DC about the possibility of implementing an Australian-style ban on social media for those under 16 in Canada and the US. Denmark is also considering adopting similar stricter regulations for younger teenagers to access social media.
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Watch: Canadians and Americans on a social media ban for everyone under 16www.bbc.com
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Following Australia's lead, Denmark plans to ban social media for children under 15abcnews.go.com
Noem faces heated confrontation with Democrats over deportations, NYC crime, and National Guard shooting comments, leading to calls for impeachment.
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During a congressional hearing, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem faced tough questions from Democrats regarding the Trump administration's immigration policies and funding cuts. Noem warned Congress about escalating drone threats and clashed with Rep. Tim Kennedy over funding cuts for New York City. House Democrats criticized Noem's hard-line immigration stance and called for her impeachment and resignation. Noem also rebuked Rep. Bennie Thompson for downplaying the shootings of National Guard members in Washington, D.C.
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Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportationsabcnews.go.com
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Top 5 moments: Noem clashes with Dems in fiery hearing as drones, deportations erupt into flashpointswww.foxnews.com
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Noem faces impeachment and resignation calls after Trump defends herwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Kristi Noem Testifies Before House Panel Amid Immigration Crackdownwww.nytimes.com
Thailand dissolves parliament amid political turmoil while Trump works to salvage ceasefire with Cambodia as fighting intensifies.
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The recent escalation has disrupted a ceasefire negotiated in July by Trump, who warned of halting trade talks if the conflict continued. The growing conflict between the two countries poses a challenge to Trump's use of tariffs as a diplomatic tool for peace.
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Thailand dissolves parliament, heightening political turmoil as Trump seeks to salvage ceasefire with Cambodiawww.cnbc.com
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Ahead of Trump Call, Fighting Between Thailand and Cambodia Intensifieswww.nytimes.com
Conservative group criticizes Trump and Heritage for failed Indiana redistricting. Indiana Republicans reject Trump's voting map to erase Democrat House seats.
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Conservative advocacy groups were divided over President Trump's pressure campaign to push Indiana to adopt a new congressional map, with Heritage Action supporting Trump's efforts. However, the bill to redraw Indiana's congressional districts was ultimately voted down by the state Senate, leading to Trump downplaying his involvement. This failure to secure a Republican-friendly House map is seen as a sign of Trump losing his grip on the party and may have national repercussions. The rejected proposal would have likely eliminated Indiana's two Democratic seats.
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Conservative advocacy group slams Trump and Heritage pressure campaign over Indiana redistrictingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Key Takeaways After Indiana Lawmakers Defy Trump’s Redistricting Pushwww.nytimes.com
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Indiana Republicans join Democrats rejecting Trump's requested voting mapwww.bbc.com
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Indiana Republicans defy Trump’s wishes and reject redistricting map to erase Democrat House seatsnypost.com
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In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting planwww.npr.org
Reddit sues Australian government over under-16 social media ban, citing restriction on political speech.
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Reddit has filed a legal challenge against a new law that prohibits children under 16 from having social media accounts, arguing that it infringes on children's rights. The company is seeking to have the law declared invalid or to have its platform excluded from the law's provisions.
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Reddit Sues Australian Government to Block Social Media Banwww.nytimes.com
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Reddit challenges Australia’s under-16 social media ban in High Court filing, says law curbs political speechwww.cnbc.com
Gas explosion in Bay Area injures six, destroys homes, and causes fire in Hayward. Smoke billows from damaged homes.
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A gas line leak in Hayward, California, caused by a construction crew striking a Pacific Gas and Electric underground gas line, led to an explosion that sent multiple victims to the hospital and resulted in a fire that damaged several houses. The incident also caused heavy smoke to spread in a San Francisco Bay Area neighborhood.
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Dramatic explosion caught on video destroys homes, injures six, officials saywww.latimes.com
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Bay Area Gas Explosion Injures 6 and Starts Fire in City of Haywardwww.nytimes.com
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Gas explosion in San Francisco Bay Area damages homes, sends heavy smoke into airabcnews.go.com
Heirs blame ChatGPT for son's delusions in lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft after mother's murder-suicide. Son blames ChatGPT for family tragedy.
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The heirs of a Connecticut mother who was killed by her son in a murder-suicide are suing OpenAI and Microsoft. The estate of the victim is suing OpenAI for wrongful death, and her grandson is speaking out for the first time.
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Heirs of mother strangled by son accuse ChatGPT of making him delusional in lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoftwww.foxnews.com
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He Blames ChatGPT for the Murder-Suicide That Shattered His Familywww.wsj.com
Trump pardons Colorado election clerk Tina Peters for 2020 election interference conviction, citing desire for fair elections.
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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters was convicted of election tampering in a state case, but former President Donald Trump granted her a "full pardon." However, the pardon may not prevent her from going to prison as she is still appealing her conviction in Colorado courts. Peters was convicted in 2024 for her involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Despite the pardon, a federal judge has denied her request for release.
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Trump Issues Symbolic Pardon for Colorado Election Clerkwww.wsj.com
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Trump grants ‘full pardon’ to Tina Peters after 2020 election interference convictionwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump announces pardon for Colorado clerk: 'Simply wanted to make sure that our elections were fair'www.foxnews.com
Trump signs executive order to prevent states from enforcing individual AI regulations, aiming for a single national framework.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom strongly criticized President Trump's executive order limiting states' regulation of artificial intelligence. The order is part of the Trump administration's efforts to prevent state-level AI rules. However, some Republicans, including Senator Ted Cruz, were also hesitant about the order. The executive order aims to establish a single federal regulatory framework for AI, according to President Trump.
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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI ruleswww.bbc.com
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Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legalwww.npr.org
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Trump signs executive order limiting state regulation of AIwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Lawswww.nytimes.com
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Trump signs executive order for single national AI regulation framework, limiting power of stateswww.cnbc.com
Europe reacts to Trump's national security strategy. UK offers support for Ukraine ceasefire. Capitol Hill divided over Ukraine deadline. Russia seeks to sway Trump.
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Former CIA Director General Petraeus commended European nations for taking steps to enhance their defense and security. Britain is preparing troops and a 30-nation coalition for enforcing a ceasefire in Ukraine, while President Trump is advocating for peace negotiations with Russia and European allies. Lawmakers are discussing the timeline for a Ukraine peace deal, with territorial concessions posing a challenge. Diplomatic efforts are at a standstill as Britain, France, and Germany work to dissuade Trump from a proposal that would benefit Russia. Russia is leveraging the White House's national security strategy and Trump's recent criticisms of Europe and Ukraine's leadership.
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Trump scared Europe with his national security strategy. That's no bad thing, ex-CIA chief sayswww.cnbc.com
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UK ready to send troops, jets, ships if Trump clinches Ukraine ceasefire, defense chief sayswww.foxnews.com
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‘Pretty Strong Words’ Used on Ukraine Call With European Leaders, Trump Sayswww.nytimes.com
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Ukraine-Russia deal at ‘decisive moment’ as Trump pressures Zelensky for Christmas peace pactnypost.com
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Russia reports drone attack over Moscow region as Zelenskyy prepares peace planabcnews.go.com
Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore accused of stalking victim and misconduct, leading to dismissal and arrest. Allegations include inappropriate behavior and financial benefits for mistress.
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Former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore was fired for an alleged inappropriate relationship with a staff member and was later detained for an alleged domestic incident in Ann Arbor. An OnlyFans model claimed that Moore had contacted her, while his online history was revealed. University of Michigan's interim president addressed students about Moore's arrest. Public records show the staff member involved received a significant salary increase in 2025. Former NFL star Shawne Merriman discussed Moore's dismissal and the fallout on Fox News Digital.
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Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore accused of stalking victim 'for months' in police dispatch audiowww.foxnews.com
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University of Michigan head football coach jailed hours after shocking firingwww.bbc.com
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Michigan Football Coach Is Detained After Being Firedwww.nytimes.com
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Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firingwww.npr.org
US plans to screen tourists' social media profiles for visa-free entry, examining history from the past 5 years. Homeland Security to implement the new measure.
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The Trump administration is considering a new plan that would require foreign visitors eligible to bypass the visa application process to submit five years' worth of social media history to enter the U.S. This proposal would affect tourists from countries such as Britain, Japan, France, and Australia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted a proposal in the Federal Register to review foreign tourists' social media accounts before entry. Rosanna Berardi from Berardi Immigration Law discusses the implications of this new plan on ABC News Live.
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What's on your TikTok page? U.S. looks to scour tourists' online profileswww.npr.org
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Foreigners traveling to US without a visa could be part of new social media screeningnypost.com
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WATCH: US to require tourist social media historyabcnews.go.com
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U.S. to mandate checks of some tourists' social media history from past 5 yearswww.cnbc.com
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Homeland Security moves toward scrutinizing foreign tourists' social media accounts before entrywww.foxnews.com
Minnesota lawmakers vow to crack down on the $1B fraud scandal involving Somalis. GOP criticizes Walz for failing to prevent the scheme.
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Minnesota's $1 billion welfare fraud schemes have triggered a federal investigation into hawala money transfers that may be benefiting the al-Shabaab terrorist group. Former federal prosecutor Joe Teirab highlights how the fraud scandal in Minnesota has revealed significant government failures, resulting in up to $2 billion in wasted COVID funds. GOP lawmakers and a former prosecutor interviewed by Fox News Digital discuss measures needed to prevent a recurrence of the fraud scandal in Minneapolis. Three Minnesota Republican lawmakers place the blame for the crisis on Gov. Tim Walz.
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Minnesota investigation: The shadowy money system Somalis rely on — and terrorists can exploitwww.foxnews.com
D.A. conducts undercover sting on 'criminal contractors' in L.A. wildfire zones, pressing charges against unlicensed contractors in Altadena fire zone.
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The Los Angeles County district attorney's office has pressed criminal charges against five individuals for engaging in unlicensed contract work on land affected by the Eaton fire. The charges were announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman after an undercover operation in Altadena's Eaton fire zone.
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D.A.'s undercover sting targets 'criminal contractors' in L.A. wildfire zoneswww.latimes.com
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District attorney announces charges against unlicensed contractors in Altadena fire zonewww.latimes.com
Hiker in Utah rescued from quicksand, Arizona rescuers save hiker stuck on boulder at Camelback Mountain.
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Hiker Austin Dirks was rescued in Arches National Park after getting trapped in a remote canyon. He used a Garmin satellite device to contact emergency responders. In a separate incident, a man stuck on a boulder on Camelback Mountain in Arizona was rescued by crews who used a drone to provide him with blankets and food before bringing him to safety in daylight.
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Stuck in Quicksand, a Hiker in Utah Has His SOS Answeredwww.nytimes.com
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Watch: Moment hiker is rescued from quicksand in Utahwww.bbc.com
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WATCH: Arizona rescuers save hiker stuck on boulder at Camelback Mountainabcnews.go.com
Storm Highway brings heavy rain to Washington and British Columbia, leading to evacuations and emergency rescues due to catastrophic flooding. Canada closes highways to Vancouver.
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After record flood levels in the Pacific Northwest, another storm is approaching the West Coast, prompting warnings of catastrophic flooding. Up to 100,000 people in Washington state may be evacuated due to the threat from an atmospheric river event. The heavy rain has caused road closures and evacuations in parts of Canada and the United States. Residents are urged to seek higher ground and not wait for evacuation orders.
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‘Storm Highway’ Forecast to Send More Rain to Washington and British Columbiawww.nytimes.com
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WATCH: 'Catastrophic' flooding forces emergency rescues in the Pacific Northwestabcnews.go.com
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Thousands ready to evacuate as flooding hits Pacific Northwestwww.bbc.com
Satellite images show seized tanker manipulated data. Maduro threatens US. US sanctions ships and Maduro's family. Trump admin sanctions 'narco-nephews'.
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The U.S. seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, leading to an escalating diplomatic crisis between the two nations. Venezuela's President Maduro has vowed to retaliate against the U.S., calling the seizure an act of "international piracy." The White House plans to move the tanker to a U.S. port and seize the oil on board. In addition, the U.S. has imposed sanctions on Maduro's "narco-nephews" for drug trafficking, targeting Venezuela's alleged criminal network.
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Satellite images suggest seized tanker 'deliberately' manipulated location dataabcnews.go.com
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Maduro sings, dances and threatens to 'smash the teeth' of the 'North American empire'www.foxnews.com
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US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuelawww.bbc.com
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U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Maduro’s Family and the Oil Sectorwww.nytimes.com
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White House: US intends to ‘seize’ oil onboard impounded Venezuelan tankerwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Man jumps into Waymo taxi trunk in LA, gets stuck. California woman gives birth in self-driving Waymo taxi in San Francisco.
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A man jumped into the trunk of a Waymo driverless taxi between riders, sparking safety concerns. Additionally, a San Francisco woman gave birth inside a self-driving Waymo taxi while en route to a medical center. This isn't the first time a woman has given birth in a driverless Waymo on the way to the hospital in San Francisco, according to the company.
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'Waymo problems': Man jumps into trunk of driverless taxi in LA, gets stuck and removed by policewww.latimes.com
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California woman gives birth inside self-driving Waymo taxiwww.foxnews.com
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Woman gives birth in a driverless Waymo taxi in San Francisco. She's not the first onewww.latimes.com
Savannah Chrisley defends Erika Kirk against trolls and criticizes those celebrating her husband's assassination, supported by Joe Concha.
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Savannah Chrisley defended Erika Kirk against criticism from "Selling Sunset" star Christine Quinn regarding her parenting decisions. Washington Examiner writer Joe Concha spoke out against the cruelty faced by Erika Kirk following the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk, praising his impact. Erika Kirk forgave her husband's alleged killer but refused to meet him as he faced murder charges. She also addressed conspiracy theorists targeting Turning Point USA staff and delivered an emotional message to those celebrating her husband's assassination during a town hall conversation.
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Savannah Chrisley defends Erika Kirk, slams reality star for 'cheap shot' at grieving motherwww.foxnews.com
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Kirk’s impact on faith and politics makes him Time magazine’s Person of the Year ‘no question’: Joe Conchawww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Pastor who inspired Charlie Kirk’s final book on the Sabbath reveals the backstorynypost.com
Tyler Robinson's lawyers protest camera feed showing shackled Charlie Kirk assassin suspect at first in-person court appearance.
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Tyler Robinson, the accused killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court for his first in-person court appearance. His lawyers raised concerns about the angles shown by a news camera. Robinson, facing murder charges for the assassination of Kirk, wore civilian clothes in court. The judge will decide on media access to the high-profile case as a media coalition fights for transparency.
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Tyler Robinson’s lawyers protest camera feed showing Charlie Kirk assassin suspect in shackleswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Charlie Kirk murder suspect makes first in-person court appearancewww.bbc.com
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Man Accused in Charlie Kirk Killing Makes First Court Appearance in Personwww.nytimes.com
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson to make first in-person court appearancewww.foxnews.com
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder to make 1st in-person court appearanceabcnews.go.com
Trump administration establishes militarized zone along U.S.-Mexico border in California to strengthen border security operations.
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Civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union, are concerned about the National Defense Area established by the Trump administration along the California-Mexico border. The 760-acre militarized zone under Navy control is seen as a new threat to immigrants and American citizens, with fears that citizens could be arrested for trespassing.
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Trump to set up militarized zone along U.S.-Mexico border in Californiawww.latimes.com
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Trump administration establishes militarized zone in California: "Strengthen border security operations"www.foxnews.com
DHS criticizes Walz for questioning enforcement. ICE accuses lawmaker of interfering in mass arrest. Walz urges Noem to review immigration strategy. Deputy criticizes ICE and Dem in fiery tweetstorm.
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DHS Assistant Secretary criticizes Minnesota Gov. Walz's request to reassess immigration enforcement strategy. ICE disputes Rep. Grijalva's claims of being pepper sprayed during Tucson raid, accuses her of joining a rioting crowd. Gov. Walz calls out unlawful practices by ICE and seeks clarification on citizens' rights after reports of wrongful arrests in Minnesota. Lt. Gov. Flanagan criticizes Rep. Craig over ICE vote as immigration enforcement intensifies amid state's fraud scandal.
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DHS unleashes scathing response after Walz asks agency to ‘reassess’ enforcementwww.foxnews.com