Brown University in Rhode Island was placed on lockdown after reports of an active shooter near the campus. Students and staff were advised to shelter in place while law enforcement searched for the suspect. The school sent out an alert urging everyone to stay hidden until further notice.
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Several Injured in Brown University Campus Shooting
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Police respond to active shooting at Brown University, campus officials say
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Active shooter reported at Brown University
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A Tokyo-bound United Airlines flight experienced an engine issue shortly after departing a Virginia airport. The engine cover separated and caught fire, but the plane landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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United Airlines flight returns to Dulles airport after engine loses power during takeoff
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Actress and chef Chris Fischer, who have been married since 2018 and share a young son, are getting a divorce. Amy Schumer, known for her role in "Kinda Pregnant," announced the split from her husband on Instagram after 7 years of marriage.
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Amy Schumer announces split from husband of seven years
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Amy Schumer announces split, says not because she 'dropped some lbs' and he can 'still pull some hot tail'
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One person has died after a U-Haul truck exploded in a parking lot outside an Old Navy store in Idaho. The blast caused damage to nearby businesses, and multiple agencies responded to the incident on Saturday. Officials believe the explosion was accidental.
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One person killed after U-Haul truck explodes in Idaho retail shopping center parking lot
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1 dead in U-Haul truck explosion in Idaho parking lot: Officials
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House Republicans have introduced a new healthcare legislation that does not extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. The proposed plan aims to address rising costs but may not immediately reduce premiums. The bill, named the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, includes various proposals from previous bills and is expected to be voted on next week.
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After failure in the Senate, House GOP has its own health care proposal
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House G.O.P. Releases Health Plan That Would Allow Subsidies to End
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House GOP releases buffet-style healthcare proposal as leadership looks to unite conference
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House GOP unveils healthcare plan ahead of vote next week as cost hike looms for millions
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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has been fired amidst charges, leading Heisman finalist Jeremiyah Love to express confidence in his decision to choose Notre Dame. Love has moved on from Notre Dame's playoff snub and is now focused on his future in football.
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Heisman hopeful reflects on decision not to play for Michigan after Sherrone Moore saga
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Notre Dame star 'already over' playoff snub, defends bowl opt-out as he hopes for Heisman Trophy win
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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1950, which legalizes physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. The move has sparked strong backlash from medical, disability, religious, and legal groups who argue that the law was rushed and violates ethical and legal protections. State Rep. Bill Hauter, a practicing physician, criticized Pritzker for prioritizing his leftist ideology over concerns about the legislation.
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Illinois legalizes physician-assisted suicide; critics warn of moral, safety risks
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Pritzker approves physician-assisted suicide law for terminally ill patients despite Catholic opposition
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Belarus released over 100 political prisoners, including a U.S. citizen, following the lifting of sanctions on a key Belarusian export by President Donald Trump. This move is seen as a significant step in improving relations between the U.S. and Belarus, with the release including a Nobel laureate and two opposition leaders.
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Belarus frees over 100 political prisoners including US citizen after Trump begins lifting sanctions
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Belarus Frees Prominent Political Prisoners as U.S. Lifts Some Trade Sanctions
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has requested the city council to approve a budget that would enable the Los Angeles Police Department to hire 410 new officers. The council has already approved funding for 280 new hires this fiscal year, with plans to hire an additional class of 40 police recruits in January.
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Los Angeles mayor urges hiring of over 400 police officers
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Divided council gives modest boost to LAPD hiring, amid tensions with mayor
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The Trump administration has seized a Venezuela oil tanker, limiting retaliation options for the Maduro regime. The next phase of Venezuela's crisis may depend on Trump's National Security Strategy and potential negotiations. Firms linked to Cuba are gaining more of Venezuela's oil exports, as Cuba supports Maduro. Trump's officials aim to weaken or remove Cuba's government due to its ties with Venezuela.
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Maduro trapped with few retaliation options after Trump admin seizes Venezuelan oil tanker
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Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by U.S. Was Part of Effort to Finance Cuba
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Israel targeted and killed a senior Hamas commander, Raed Saad, in response to the terrorist group detonating an explosive device that injured two Israeli soldiers. The strike was directed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. Hamas accused Israel of breaking a truce but did not confirm the death of their member. Saad was described as one of the top military leaders in Gaza and played a significant role in recent attacks.
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Israel kills top Hamas commander hours after terrorists attacked Israeli soldiers
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Israel announces it killed one of the architects of the Oct. 7 attacks
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Israel Says It Killed Senior Hamas Commander, Despite Cease-Fire
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Elon Musk and California Gov. Gavin Newsom engaged in a heated public exchange on social media over transgender rights and Musk's estranged daughter. Nicki Minaj also criticized Gov. Newsom over his trans policies, stating that his path to the presidency is impossible and his career is finished. Musk defended himself by expressing his love for his son in response to the criticism.
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Elon Musk blasts Newsom’s office, says his son is battling mental illness due to ‘evil woke mind virus’
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Nicki Minaj tears into ‘Gavvy pooh’ Newsom after online battle with Elon Musk over trans daughter
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Philip Rivers is set to return as the starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts this weekend after a five-year absence. Despite a bitter end to Daniel Jones' 2025 season, Michael Pittman Jr. believes the Colts should bring him back in 2026. Pittman sees Rivers as "fired up" and thinks fans are overlooking an important aspect of his return. NFL legend Warren Moon has offered cautionary advice to Rivers as he prepares for his surprising comeback. Additionally, Rivers' former teammate Shawn Merriman has made predictions for his potential 2025 debut.
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Philip Rivers, 44, officially tabbed as Colts starter, will play in first NFL game in nearly five years
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Philip Rivers' return to the NFL, by the numbers
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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was arrested and fired after allegedly barging into a woman's apartment following the end of their affair. His wife called 911, reporting that he was suicidal. Moore faces felony charges of home invasion and stalking. Jim Harbaugh, his predecessor, expressed shock and is still processing the news. Moore is currently out on bond after appearing in court.
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Sherrone Moore's wife told police he was 'suicidal' after Michigan firing: report
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Fired Michigan football coach charged with home invasion and stalking
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Fired University of Michigan football coach charged with stalking
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Michigan Football Coach Is Detained After Being Fired
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In South Carolina, parents are facing challenges due to infections leading to quarantines and remote learning, while health care workers are preparing for a rise in cases. Measles outbreaks in South Carolina and on the Arizona-Utah border are increasing, attributed to lower vaccination coverage in the affected areas.
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A Measles Outbreak Brings With It Echoes of the Pandemic
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Hundreds quarantined due to measles outbreak in southern state, officials say
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Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks
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President Donald Trump's AI executive order aims to prevent states from implementing their own regulations on artificial intelligence to compete with China. However, critics warn that this could create a regulatory vacuum that may harm Americans without federal oversight. The order has been praised by tech leaders but has faced backlash from those concerned about the potential negative impacts of unchecked AI. The White House has directed AI vendors to disclose political bias in their models when seeking federal contracts. California Governor Gavin Newsom has strongly criticized the executive order, which is part of the Trump administration's efforts to block state-level AI rules, a move that has also made some Republicans uneasy.
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China races ahead on AI —Trump warns America can't regulate itself into defeat
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Tech honchos rejoice as Trump signs order kneecapping California AI regulation
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OMB directs AI vendors seeking government contracts to measure their model’s political bias
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Trump signs order to block states from enforcing own AI rules
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Trump is trying to preempt state AI laws via an executive order. It may not be legal
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Supporters of the controversial Nativity scene featuring masked immigration agents argue that the Bible supports their display. However, critics view the scenes as sacrilegious and politically divisive, accusing churches of misusing sacred imagery. Rev. Andrew Shipley's Missiongathering church in Charlotte created the scene to raise awareness about the fears faced by immigrant families in the community.
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Church Nativity scenes add zip ties and gas masks to protest immigration raids
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DHS official says church's Nativity scene depicts what 'never happens' in immigration enforcement
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President Donald Trump criticized Indiana Senate Republican leader Rodric Bray and other Republicans for opposing a GOP-friendly congressional map. The rejection of a mid-decade redistricting bill in Indiana has led to tensions within the state party, with threats of primary challenges and potential consequences from the Trump administration. The redistricting battles across the nation are intensifying as both Republicans and Democrats aim to redraw congressional maps in their favor for the 2026 midterm elections.
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Trump lashes out at ‘loser’ Rod Bray, vows to help primary anti-redistricting Indiana Republicans
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WATCH: Indiana lawmakers reject redistricting plan despite Trump pressure
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High-stakes map fight: Here are the next battlegrounds in the Trump vs. Democrats redistricting showdown
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Republicans Defy Trump in Indiana, and Hundreds Quarantined in Measles Outbreak
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Indiana Republicans join Democrats rejecting Trump's requested voting map
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Rep. Elise Stefanik is calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to intensify its investigation into alleged bid-rigging by the Hochul administration in a $1 billion Medicaid homecare program contract. Newly discovered emails show that state officials met with representatives of the winning bidder two weeks before the bidding process started. Stefanik and other lawmakers are concerned about potential political interference by the Chinese Communist Party in the administration of New York State.
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Stefanik calls on feds to ramp up bid-rigging probe of Hochul homecare contract after ‘bombshell’ email emerges
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Stefanik, Jordan demand Hochul end NY funding of China-linked nonprofits: ‘Epicenter for election interference’
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King Charles, the monarch, shared a positive update on his cancer treatment in a recorded message aired on British television. He emphasized the importance of early cancer detection and screenings, revealing that his treatment is being scaled back due to a positive response to early diagnosis and intervention. King Charles plans to discuss his cancer journey during a TV broadcast, aiming to inspire others to prioritize screenings for better chances of survival. Additionally, despite ongoing tensions, King Charles has left the door open for Prince Harry to join the family for Christmas, with royal experts speculating on a potential reconciliation during the holidays.
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King Charles III says early diagnosis allows his cancer treatment to be reduced
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King Charles III stresses importance of early detection following cancer diagnosis
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King Charles shares 'good news' about his ongoing cancer battle in emotional update
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King Charles to Speak About His Cancer in Televised Message, BBC Reports
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Luigi Mangione's defense is challenging the evidence obtained from a backpack search in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, accused of the crime, is in a pretrial hearing in a Manhattan courtroom. Body camera footage shows police warning Mangione about using a fake ID during his arrest. A body language expert identified 'red flags' displayed by Mangione before his arrest at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania following the shooting. Mangione apologized at the McDonald's for appearing "suspicious" before his arrest for the alleged assassination of Brian Thompson.
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Luigi Mangione judge weighs ‘potentially fatal’ evidence in fight over search of suspect’s backpack: attorney
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Testimony continues in Day 7 of Luigi Mangione evidence suppression hearing
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Prosecutors release bodycam footage of moment police confront Luigi Mangione
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Videos Played at Mangione Hearings Reveal New Details About His Arrest
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A Fox News investigation uncovered fake businesses at the center of a $1 billion fraud scheme in Minnesota, with 22 fraudulent entities registered to a single building. The House Oversight Committee is looking into Governor Tim Walz over fraud schemes costing the state billions, including the $250 million Feeding Our Future case. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced increased financial reporting requirements for money services businesses to combat fraud implicating Minnesota's Somali community. Republican challenger John Nagel accuses Rep. Ilhan Omar of enabling the $1 billion fraud scandal through her legislation in a Minneapolis district race.
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Inside Minnesota’s $1B fraud: fake offices, phony firms and a scandal hiding in plain sight
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Treasury targeting money services businesses for Minnesota Somali fraud, Bessent says
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National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, who was injured in a shooting near the White House, has made significant progress in his recovery according to his doctor. Staff Sgt. Wolfe has transitioned from acute care to rehabilitation, marking important milestones that demonstrate his strength and determination.
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Wounded National Guardsman is making 'extraordinary progress,' can breathe on his own: doctor
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National Guardsman Who Was Shot in D.C. Making ‘Extraordinary Progress,’ Doctor Says
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Bolivia under President Rodrigo Paz is looking to establish a new partnership with the United States, shifting away from dependence on China. The new administration aims to attract American investment in lithium and technology while focusing on reducing isolation, increasing cooperation with the US, and dismantling the narco-state. President Paz, from the Christian Democratic Party, won a landslide election in October and took office on Nov. 8.
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Bolivia pivots to US as it breaks from China, Maduro and years of leftist rule
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Bolivian foreign minister says ‘arms are open’ to US and approves of Trump strategy in South America
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The Trump administration is urging the House to impeach Judge James Boasberg over alleged partisan rulings and orders that undermine national security and judicial integrity. The administration has asked a federal appeals court to block Boasberg's planned contempt hearings and remove him from overseeing a case involving deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. Tensions have escalated between senior Trump officials and lawyers for hundreds of Venezuelan migrants in this case.
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MIKE DAVIS: Why DC's Trump-hating Judge Boasberg must be impeached
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DOJ asks appeals court to halt Boasberg’s contempt hearing next week
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Trump team moves to block DOJ testimony in Boasberg contempt probe, raising stakes in court showdown
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Mayor Eric Adams, in an exclusive interview with The Post's Rich Calder, expressed no regrets as he nears the end of his term, stating he won't miss the job's challenges. He looks forward to private sector opportunities and writing a book. Adams also mentioned feeling underappreciated and facing opposition throughout his time in office.
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Eric Adams Doesn’t Care What His Critics Say: ‘I Lived Up to My Promise’
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The second round of December Social Security payments for retirees, capped at $5,108, will be issued in four days. Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive this payment on Dec. 17. January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 18 days. SSI payments are usually issued on the first day of a month, but January's payment will go out on Dec. 31 due to the first of the month falling on a weekend.
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Second round of December Social Security payments goes out in four days
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January Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 18 days
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A homeless woman with a history of mental illness stabbed a mother in a Macy's bathroom in NYC after claiming voices told her to kill someone or be killed. The incident occurred at Macy's flagship location in Herald Square, where the woman allegedly attacked a tourist from California who was changing her baby's diaper. The suspect, Kerri Aherne, has been arrested and is facing charges.
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Macy's stabbing suspect has history of mental illness, was released from psych ward day of attack
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Sheriff employee stabbed while changing her baby in Macy's bathroom
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New York tourist stabbed while changing baby’s diaper in Macy’s restroom: Police
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Vice President Kamala Harris addressed supporters at the DNC's winter meeting, thanking them for defending democracy and outlining the party's future vision amidst an affordability crisis. She also stumped for a Tennessee Democrat in a competitive special election, seeking to reassert herself in the political scene after a period away from the spotlight following her 2024 loss.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is changing its approach to immigration enforcement by moving away from mass raids and instead targeting convicted criminals. Despite facing criticism from sanctuary leaders and protesters, DHS has arrested over 10,000 illegal immigrants in Los Angeles since June, including individuals convicted of serious crimes like murder, kidnapping, and sexual offenses.
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DHS to focus on arresting illegal immigrants with serious offenses amid negative polling on ICE raids: report
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DHS takes victory lap after arresting over 10K illegal aliens in deep blue city despite violent riots
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech urging Democrats to develop a message that can support the party post-President Trump. She criticized the party's leadership for being too complacent with a "flawed status quo" that she believes allowed Trump to return to office. Harris emphasized the need for change during her keynote address.
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Kamala Harris says Democrats need post-Trump message to fix ‘flawed status quo’
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Kamala Harris says Democrats need post-Trump message to fix ‘flawed status quo’
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The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Fulton County, Georgia, in an effort to access ballots and election materials from the 2020 presidential race. This move is part of the Trump administration's ongoing attempt to investigate the election that President Donald Trump lost to Joe Biden. The lawsuit comes amidst Trump's continued questioning of the election results, despite a lack of reliable evidence. Additionally, the Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of its broader effort to obtain sensitive voter data.
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Justice Department sues Fulton County to obtain records related to 2020 election
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Trump officials sue Georgia county to force release of 2020 voting records
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Justice Department sues Fulton County for 2020 election records
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Record-breaking rainfall in Death Valley's Badwater Basin has transformed the area into a rare shallow lake due to heavy storms hitting the California national park. The park has seen an ancient lake reappear as a result of the excessive rainfall this season.
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Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago
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Ancient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall
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Firms with ties to Cuba are increasing their share of Venezuelan oil exports as Cuba's security agents support President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. seized a Venezuelan oil tanker linked to an Iran network supporting terrorist groups, using sanctions law rather than military force. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed solidarity with Maduro amid tensions with the Trump administration. The seized vessel will go to a U.S. port, with the intention to seize the oil following a legal process.
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Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by U.S. Was Part of Effort to Finance Cuba
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Putin offers ‘solidarity’ for Venezuelan people as tensions mount between Maduro and US
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US sanctions six more ships after seizing oil tanker off Venezuela
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The House Oversight Committee released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, showing Prince Andrew at a 2018 London summit with King Charles seemingly cropped out. House Chairman James Comer warned of contempt proceedings for Bill and Hillary Clinton for ignoring subpoenas in the Epstein investigation. Bill Clinton is set to testify on Wednesday, and Hillary Clinton on Thursday. The legal team for Epstein's estate requested faces be redacted in the photos. Additional images of Epstein with famous men were also released by House Oversight Democrats.
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Ex-Prince Andrew appears in photo released by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, shared by House Democrats
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Comer threatens Clintons with contempt of Congress if they skip Epstein-related depositions
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Unredacted Trump photos from Epstein files dump reveal glamorous group of adult models: ‘He was very gentlemanly’
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An American firm conducted a secretive operation to help Nobel Peace Prize recipient MarÃa Corina Machado leave Venezuela and claim her award in Oslo. The operation involved U.S. veterans and was praised by Machado, who credited former President Trump for supporting Venezuela's democracy movement.
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Behind the Venezuelan Opposition Leader’s Daring Escape to Oslo
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Venezuelan dissident Machado credits Trump for advancing freedom movement, dedicates Nobel to him
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President Trump honored the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team in the Oval Office by signing H.R. 452 to award them Congressional Gold Medals for their historic Olympic triumph. This event was used by Trump to escalate his messaging campaign regarding the Minnesota Medicare fraud scandal. The President recognized the team's victory over the Soviet Union on their way to winning a gold medal in Lake Placid.
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Trump honors Miracle on Ice team; Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig praise president in return
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Trump dons cowboy hat and pays tribute to ‘Miracle on Ice’ hockey team as he makes digs at Somalis in Minnesota
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Trump to honor USA 'Miracle on Ice' team during Congressional Gold Medal Act signing
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