NYC Council GOP leader challenges socialist agenda of candidate Mamdani. Mamdani and ally endorse DSA candidate for US House. Valdez joins House race.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing opposition from the city's Republican delegation as he tries to implement his socialist agenda. Mamdani has endorsed Democratic Socialist Claire Valdez to succeed Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the 7th Congressional District. Valdez, a former union organizer, is running on a platform that includes promoting labor organizing and opposing regime change in Venezuela.
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Where Does Candidate Mamdani End and Mayor Mamdani Begin?www.nytimes.com
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New NYC Council GOP leader ready to battle Mamdani’s socialist agendanypost.com
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Democratic socialist Mamdani ally mounts bid for US House of Representativeswww.foxnews.com
A 92-year-old judge presides over the trial of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro amid vivid accusations from prosecutors in a complex case.
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Judge Alvin Hellerstein's age is causing concerns about his ability to handle a lengthy legal matter, despite his respected record. The government faces challenges in navigating complex legal issues and utilizing testimony from past incidents. However, conspiracy laws provide strong tools for prosecutors in this case.
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Meet the 92-Year-Old Judge Presiding Over the Trial of Venezuela’s Nicolás Madurowww.wsj.com
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Prosecutors’ Vivid Accusations Against Maduro Belie a Complex Casewww.nytimes.com
Venezuelan exiles in Chile face uncertainty. Trump praises Venezuela's release of political prisoners. Venezuelan gang terrorizes Aurora.
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Venezuelan diaspora in Chile initially celebrated Maduro's capture but now approach it with caution, concerned about the implications for their country and their own status. The U.S. capture of Maduro has sparked division in the region, with nations wary of potential repercussions. Trump has praised Venezuela for releasing political prisoners following the operation. Additionally, the failure of the Venezuelan prison system has led to the emergence of a transnational criminal organization facing charges in multiple U.S. states.
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Venezuela's exiles in Chile caught between hope and uncertaintywww.npr.org
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While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportationwww.latimes.com
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Trump Shakes up Latin American Politicswww.nytimes.com
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Trump says Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners ‘in a BIG WAY’www.foxnews.com
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Hundreds of opposition members still imprisoned as Venezuela plays nice with Trumpwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Citizens fear Trump's deportation agenda, SBA office relocates after ICE shooting, ICE watchers in Minneapolis, and controversy over activist's death.
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The shooting deaths of U.S. citizens Keith Porter Jr. in Northridge and Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis have raised concerns about the targeting of legal residents by law enforcement. Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler has ordered the relocation of the agency's Minneapolis office following the shooting involving an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The move comes after local hostility towards ICE intensified following the death of Renee Good. Good, a poet and mother, was shot by an ICE officer while supporting her neighbors. The incident has sparked a community response with residents using various methods to monitor federal agents. A video of liberal activist Jasmine Crockett crying over Good's death went viral, drawing criticism from some who called her tears "crocodile tears."
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Arellano: Citizens are finally getting it: No one's safe from Trump's deportation ambitionswww.latimes.com
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Loeffler relocating SBA office in Minneapolis after ICE shootingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Inside Minneapolis’s Sprawling Network of ICE Watcherswww.wsj.com
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Who Was Renee Good, the Woman Killed by an ICE Agent in Minneapolis?www.nytimes.com
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Jasmine Crockett’s ‘crying’ over death of anti-ICE activist Renee Nicole Good ‘crocodile tears’: criticsnypost.com
After the LA fires, two L.A. communities took different paths due to insurance coverage. Palisades Fire victims protest leadership one year later.
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Residents of Palisades condo communities are realizing the impact of their insurance policies on rebuilding after disasters. Federal investigators found that the Palisades Fire was a "holdover fire" that smoldered for six days in a protected area. Survivors of the fire are demanding accountability from leaders one year after the destructive wildfire.
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How Insurance Led Two L.A. Communities to Take Different Paths After the Fireswww.wsj.com
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One year after the LA fires, California still hasn’t learned its lessonwww.foxnews.com
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‘They let us burn’: Palisades Fire victims protest leadership one year after catastrophic wildfireswww.foxnews.com
Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US intervention in Iran amid protests. Iran warns US and Israel will be targets. Death toll rises to 116. Iran hides alleged crimes.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the escalating situation in Iran, where anti-regime protests have been mounting. Iran's parliament speaker warned that the U.S. military and Israel could be targeted if America strikes the Islamic Republic. Protests challenging the theocracy have been ongoing for two weeks, with demonstrators filling the streets in Tehran and Mashhad. The antigovernment unrest has intensified recently, with reports of violence. The protests have spread to 180 cities, and there are allegations of authorities using lethal force against demonstrators. Human Rights Activists in Iran have reported 65 people killed and 2,300 arrested.
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Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US military intervention in Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests: reportwww.foxnews.com
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Iran warns US troops and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests as death toll riseswww.npr.org
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Iran's parliament meets to discuss ongoing protests; activists say death toll at 116abcnews.go.com
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Death Toll Grows as Nationwide Protests Rock Iran for a Third Nightwww.nytimes.com
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Reza Pahlavi and others who could run Iran if regime topplesnypost.com
Trump signs order to protect Venezuelan oil revenue in the US from courts and creditors. US may lift more sanctions to aid oil sales. Tankers return from Venezuela.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to prevent courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue held in U.S. Treasury accounts. The order aims to safeguard the funds for the benefit of both American and Venezuelan people. Nearly $5 billion of Venezuela's frozen IMF assets could potentially be used to aid the country's economic recovery. The order emphasizes the importance of maintaining economic and political stability in Venezuela. Additionally, Venezuelan oil tankers have returned to port after operating in a discreet manner amid U.S. efforts to acquire oil. Trump's executive order cites national security concerns as the reason for blocking the seizure of Venezuelan oil revenues.
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Trump signs order blocking courts from seizing Venezuelan oil moneywww.washingtonexaminer.com
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US could lift additional sanctions on Venezuela next week to facilitate oil salesnypost.com
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Trump seeks to stop courts, creditors from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in the U.S.www.cnbc.com
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Four tankers that left Venezuela in 'dark mode' return as US eyes the country's oilwww.foxnews.com
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WATCH: Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in President Trump on Venezuelaabcnews.go.com
Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir dies at 78 after battling cancer, leaving behind a musical legacy.
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Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir passed away at the age of 78 after battling lung problems and cancer. Weir was known for his role as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter in the iconic psychedelic rock group, shaping their sound over 60 years. His contributions to American rock music have left a lasting impact on the industry.
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Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songswww.nytimes.com
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Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78www.bbc.com
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Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir dies at age 78 surrounded by family after cancer battlewww.foxnews.com
Nobel Institute rejects idea of Venezuelan leader sharing Peace Prize with Trump. Machado offered her Nobel to Trump, but Institute says it's not allowed.
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The Nobel Institute rejected Venezuelan leader MarÃa Corina Machado's suggestion to transfer her Peace Prize to Trump, stating that awards cannot be transferred. Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, had offered her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, but the Institute clarified that the award cannot be transferred to others.
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Nobel Institute shuts down talk of Venezuelan leader sharing Peace Prize with Trumpwww.foxnews.com
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Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowedwww.nytimes.com
Matthew Stafford leads Rams to victory over Panthers. Stafford named All-Pro quarterback over Drake Maye in MVP race.
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Matthew Stafford led the Rams to victory over the Panthers despite a finger injury. He was named first-team All-Pro over Drake Maye in a competitive MVP race.
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Matthew Stafford’s late heroics lift Rams past Panthers in wild-card thrillerwww.foxnews.com
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Rams' Matthew Stafford named first-team All-Pro quarterback over Patriots' Drake Maye amid heated MVP racewww.foxnews.com
Nationwide protests demand ICE accountability after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland. DC Council urges ending ties with ICE.
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Activist organizations are planning over 1,000 protests and vigils this weekend in response to the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents. Demonstrations in major cities have been largely peaceful, with Portland's Police Chief confirming that two individuals shot during immigration enforcement have suspected ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Protesters in the nation's capital have been demanding an end to federal immigration enforcement following the fatal shooting.
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Nationwide anti-ICE protests call for accountability after Renee Good's deathwww.npr.org
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Anti-ICE Protests Spread Nationwide After Minneapolis Shootingwww.nytimes.com
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Portland police chief cries while admitting DHS was right about Tren de Aragua ties in CBP shootingwww.foxnews.com
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Pair shot by immigration agents in Portland had gang links, officials saywww.bbc.com
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DC Council calls on Bowser and MPD to sever ties with ICE after fatal Minneapolis shootingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Venezuela enlists US troops to retrieve rogue ship. Greenland resists US control. Delcy RodrÃguez key to Trump's Venezuela plans. Trump eyes Greenland despite European opposition.
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Delcy RodrÃguez received American assistance in the return of an oil tanker connected to a political rival. Greenland leaders reject President Trump's proposal for a U.S. takeover. RodrÃguez, once a provocateur, is now seen as crucial for U.S. plans in Venezuela. European officials were surprised by Trump's persistence in wanting Greenland despite their efforts to dissuade him. Trump reiterated his intention to take action on Greenland, regardless of their approval.
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Venezuela’s New Leader Enlists U.S. Troops to Bring a Rogue Ship Backwww.nytimes.com
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Greenland leaders push back on Trump's calls for US control of the island: 'We don’t want to be Americans'www.foxnews.com
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Trump says US will do something on Greenland 'whether they like it or not'abcnews.go.com
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Trump voices confidence in Venezuela’s interim government: ‘Seem to be an ally’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump says US needs to 'own' Greenland to prevent Russia and China from taking itwww.bbc.com
Justice calls for support of 'Save Women’s Sports Act' as Supreme Court reviews. 207 women lawmakers back protecting female athletes in amicus brief.
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The West Virginia transgender sports ban, supported by former Gov. Jim Justice, is going to the Supreme Court. Competing amicus briefs have been filed by 207 Republican state lawmakers and 130 Democrat US representatives with differing opinions on the issue.
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Justice urges ‘stand up for our girls’ as Supreme Court weighs fate of his 'Save Women’s Sports Act'www.foxnews.com
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Coalition of 207 women lawmakers file amicus brief in support of protecting female athletes for SCOTUS reviewwww.foxnews.com
Michael David McKee is accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio. Ex-husband arrested in connection with double murder. Columbus police investigate the disturbing case.
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Ohio surgeon Michael David McKee has been arrested on murder charges for allegedly killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband in a shooting in Columbus. The victims, Spencer and Monique Tepe, were found shot to death in their home. The Columbus police chief has described the case as "disturbing," and an investigation is ongoing. Additionally, it was reported that police officers went to the wrong address during a welfare check before the victims were discovered dead.
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Who is Michael David McKee, the man accused of killing ex-wife and dentist husband in Ohiowww.foxnews.com
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Ex-husband arrested in connection with double murder of Ohio dentist, wifeabcnews.go.com
Hochul, AOC, and Mamdani condemn 'we support Hamas' chants at Queens protest as disgusting and antisemitic. Mamdani urged to denounce the chants.
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New York Democratic leaders, including Governor Hochul, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, and Mayor Mamdani, have condemned chants of 'we support Hamas' at a protest in a Jewish neighborhood in Queens. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized the pro-Palestine protestors for supporting Hamas terrorists. Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel demonstrators clashed outside an event in Jerusalem, prompting the mayor to denounce such actions in the city. Mayor Mamdani did not justify the shootings but acknowledged the difficult circumstances faced by the police. The mayor is facing criticism for not denouncing an anti-Israel protest outside a synagogue in Queens.
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Hochul, AOC, Mamdani slam ‘we support Hamas’ chants at Queens protest: ‘Disgusting and antisemitic’www.foxnews.com
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‘Disgusting and antisemitic’: Anti-Israel AOC rips Hamas supporters for descending on Queens synagoguenypost.com
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Mamdani Condemns Slurs and Pro-Hamas Chant at Heated Queens Protestwww.nytimes.com
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Mamdani called on to denounce ‘we support Hamas’ chants outside NYC synagoguewww.washingtonexaminer.com
Actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69.
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Actor T.K. Carter, known for his roles in "The Thing," "Punky Brewster," "The Sinbad Show," and working with Michael Jordan on "Space Jam," was found dead in his Duarte home. He gained fame for his role as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing."
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Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for 'The Thing' and 'Punky Brewster,' dies at 69www.npr.org
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Actor T.K. Carter dies at 69www.latimes.com
US conducts major strikes on ISIS targets in Syria in response to slain soldiers, launching new retaliatory attacks after deadly ambush.
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The United States has conducted multiple airstrikes in Syria targeting ISIS in response to the killing of three Americans last year. The strikes are part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which began in mid-December following an attack by an ISIS-affiliated gunman. US President Donald Trump ordered the "large-scale strikes" against ISIS targets in Syria.
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U.S. Launches Major Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Syriawww.nytimes.com
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US strikes multiple ISIS targets in Syria in second response to slain soldierswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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US carries out additional 'large-scale' strikes on ISIS targets in Syriaabcnews.go.com
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US launches new retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambushwww.npr.org
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US military strikes Islamic State group targets in Syria, officials saywww.bbc.com