â–¼ Saturday, December 27

Annette Dionne, the last surviving Dionne quintuplet, passed away at the age of 91.
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The text discusses the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, born in 1934, who became a global phenomenon. It highlights one of the sisters who was the first to reach developmental milestones but was also the last to pass away. The sisters were exploited as part of a global sensation, which they resented.
  • Annette Dionne, last surviving Dionne quintuplet, dies aged 91
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  • Annette Dionne, Last of the Celebrated Quintuplets, Dies at 91
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Israel recognizes Somaliland, but Trump hesitates. Israel's move draws criticism. Trump not ready to embrace Somaliland independence.
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President Donald Trump stated that he is not ready to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state following Israel's decision to establish diplomatic ties with the breakaway region of Somalia. Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent nation marks a historic diplomatic move tied to the Abraham Accords framework. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees this recognition as in line with the spirit of the Abraham Accords, a Trump-brokered agreement that normalized relations between Israel and other countries. Despite potential benefits, the recognition faces strong international opposition, 34 years after Somaliland's separation from Somalia.
  • What is Somaliland? Trump pours cold water on recognition as sovereign state
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  • Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland, Trump 'not ready'
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  • Trump tells the Post he’s not ready to embrace Somaliland independence — unlike pal Netanyahu
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  • Israel Recognizes Somaliland, Drawing International Rebukes
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Affordability boosted Trump and Republicans in 2024 but deflated them in 2025. Shocking moments in the 2025 campaign trail.
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In the 2025 elections, Democrats secured significant victories by addressing affordability and inflation issues that had impacted them in the 2024 races. The political landscape saw a shift in power as Democrats outperformed expectations, while Trump focused on redistricting battles. These results are expected to influence the upcoming 2026 midterms.
  • Affordability: The issue that boosted Trump and Republicans in 2024 deflated them in 2025
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  • 2025 shockers: The biggest moments that rocked the campaign trail
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Winter storm disrupts holiday travel in Northeast and Great Lakes, causing flight cancellations in New York despite lighter snowfall than predicted.
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Severe snowstorms in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions led to over a thousand flight cancellations and delays during the busy holiday travel season. New York City received around four inches of snow, leading major airlines to proactively cancel flights to avoid disruptions. The storm brought heavy snowfall to various areas, with predictions being revised down on Friday.
  • Winter storm snarls holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes
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  • Hundreds of Flights Canceled at New York Airports, Even With a Few Inches of Snow
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  • WATCH: Major winter storm lashes Northeast
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  • Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
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  • Airline Delays and Cancellations Pile Up Ahead of New York-Area Snowstorm
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Trump highlights achievements on economy, border, and crime amid declining approval rating. Assessment of first year: A- promise keeper or 'nightmare' failure. Review of second-term promises on immigration, trade, DEI.
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President Donald Trump is highlighting his achievements in the economy, border security, and crime despite facing low approval ratings. As he nears the end of the first year of his second term, Trump claims his tariffs have not led to inflation. While he has made progress on some campaign promises, such as reducing illegal border crossings and influencing global trade, he has fallen short on his pledge to unite the nation.
  • Trump touts record on economy, border, and crime as approval rating continues to slide
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  • Trump First Year Report Card: A- promise keeper or ‘nightmare’ failure
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  • Trump’s Second-Term Promises: What He’s Done So Far on Immigration, Trade, DEI and More
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Kennedy Center plans to sue musician for $1 million after canceling performance due to Trump name change.
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The Kennedy Center is planning legal action against jazz musician Chuck Redd for canceling his annual holiday concert after President Trump's name was added to the building. Kennedy Center president is seeking $1 million in damages from Redd for pulling out of the show due to the controversy over the venue's renaming. Richard Grenell, the head of the Kennedy Center, criticized Redd's decision as "classic intolerance."
  • Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
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  • Kennedy Center seeks $1m from musician who cancelled after Trump name added to venue
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  • Kennedy Center president demands $1M from jazz musician who canceled Christmas Eve show
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  • Kennedy Center Chief Threatens Legal Action Over Canceled Christmas Concert
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  • Grenell to seek $1 million in damages after musician canceled performance over Kennedy Center name change
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Nevada's corporate homeownership bill is currently inactive.
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Nevada is facing an affordable housing crisis with over 70,000 housing units in demand. A recent special session bill, Senate Bill 10, aimed to address a corporate homeownership issue that experts believe has worsened the problem but narrowly missed passing during November's legislative session.
  • Nevada’s corporate homeownership bill dead, for now
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  • Nevada’s corporate homeownership bill dead, for now
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California faced intense winter storms causing flooding and mudslides. Southern California experienced heavy rain, increasing flood risk. Drought-to-deluge cycle intensifies.
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Powerful winter storms in Southern California caused the wettest Christmas season in years, leading to mudslides and flooding. Despite rain easing in Los Angeles, the National Weather Service warned of continued flash flooding and mudslide risks. The Gamboa family in Wrightwood faced uncertainty about returning home due to mud inundation. The extreme weather has prompted emergency declarations across the state, with scientists linking these events to climate change and warning of intensified weather patterns globally.
  • California’s intense winter storms turned some roads into rivers of mud
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  • Winter storm buries Wrightwood, drenches SoCal: 'All it is is rock and mud,' resident says
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  • WATCH: Torrential rains hit California coast during Christmas week
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  • More Rain Heading for Southern California, Heightening Flood Risk
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  • Watch: Mudslides, flooding and debris - storms batter southern California
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Zelensky accuses Russia of planning to disrupt Trump peace plan referendum. Russia attacks Kyiv before Ukraine-US talks. Zelenskyy criticizes Putin's aggression.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns about Russia's potential interference in Ukraine's referendum on President Donald Trump's peace plan. Russia attacked Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, with missiles and drones, resulting in one death and 27 injuries. The attack occurred just before talks between Ukraine and the U.S. Trump's peace plan has seen some success in other regions but major conflicts like Ukraine remain unresolved.
  • Zelensky suggests Russia is planning to interfere with referendum on Trump peace plan
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  • Zelenskyy says fresh Russian attack on Ukraine shows Putin's 'true attitude' ahead of Trump meeting
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  • Russia attacks Kyiv, killing 1 and wounding many ahead of Ukraine-US talks
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  • Russia Attacks Kyiv Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting
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  • Trump tells Post there’s a ‘good shot’ at reaching Russia-Ukraine peace during Zelensky’s visit
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Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting after previous ceasefire broke down.
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Thailand and Cambodia have reached a new peace agreement following a breakdown of a previous ceasefire pushed by President Donald Trump. The agreement, which took effect on Saturday, includes provisions for no further military movements or violations of airspace for military purposes by either side. The 72-hour ceasefire aims to end the border fighting that has resulted in casualties and displacement over nearly three weeks.
  • Thailand and Cambodia reach new peace agreement after Trump-pushed ceasefire broke down
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  • Thailand and Cambodia sign new ceasefire agreement to end border fighting
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  • Thailand and Cambodia Reach Cease-Fire in Brutal Border War
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The Washington Post supports Trump's strikes in Nigeria against ISIS, with Republicans praising the action as sending a clear message. Trump calls it a bad Christmas present for ISIS.
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The Washington Post editorial board praised President Trump's Christmas airstrikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for sustained efforts. Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadists. Congressional Republicans are supporting the strikes, with many praising Trump for protecting Christians. The U.S. military conducted strikes on Christmas Day against ISIS terrorists in northwest Nigeria. Trump referred to the strikes as a "very bad Christmas present" during a radio appearance. The Nigerian government confirmed collaborating with the U.S. on the strikes in Sokoto state.
  • Washington Post backs Trump's strikes in Nigeria, says he'd 'be wise to stay engaged'
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  • US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
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  • Republicans praise Trump’s ISIS strikes in Nigeria: ‘Clear and unmistakable message’
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  • Trump on Nigeria strikes: ISIS ‘got a very bad Christmas present’
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  • Facts Clash With Trump Claim of Hitting ISIS and Shielding Nigerian Christians
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January Social Security direct payment of $994 will be sent in four days, with the first round of payments going out in 18 days.
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In January 2026, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments worth up to $994 will be issued to recipients four days earlier than usual, on December 31st. Social Security payments for retirees, capped at $5,108, will be issued in 18 days. Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive their payment on January 14th, with the second round of payments going out on January 21st.
  • January Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in four days
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  • First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 18 days
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2025 champions and memorable sports moments were highlighted on December 26, 2025.
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In 2025, the Philadelphia Eagles sought revenge by winning Super Bowl LIX and stopping the Chiefs' quest for a 3-peat. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder clinched the NBA title, and Alex Palou won his first Indy 500 on his way to his fourth Indycar Championship. Additionally, the LA Dodgers secured back-to-back World Series victories.
  • Sports teams that were crowned champions in 2025
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  • 2025 Most Memorable Sports Moments: December 26, 2025
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A man in Florida stole avocados to buy Christmas gifts for children, then was arrested for breaking into luxury homes.
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A Florida man was arrested for trespassing in an avocado grove and stealing 400 pounds of avocados to sell for Christmas gifts. Another incident involved a nude man breaking into two luxury homes in Golden Beach on Christmas night, hiding in a $12 million residence garage after consuming drinks.
  • Florida man allegedly steals 400 pounds of avocados to buy Christmas presents for children
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  • Nude burglar arrested on Christmas night after breaking into two luxury Florida homes
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she is pregnant with her second child, expecting a baby girl in May 2026.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her second child, a daughter due in May. She and her husband have a 1-year-old son. Leavitt is the first known pregnant press secretary in U.S. history. The White House press office will soon have an extra little helper.
  • Karoline Leavitt Says She’s Expecting Her Second Child
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  • Karoline Leavitt announces pregnancy with second child
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  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she's pregnant
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  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expecting baby girl in May 2026
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  • Karoline Leavitt is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, says motherhood is 'closest thing to Heaven on Earth'
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Myanmar's upcoming elections are criticized as a 'sham' due to alleged lack of credibility, overshadowing real human suffering.
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Myanmar's military rulers are organizing a general election in stages beginning on December 28 amidst a civil war in the country. The U.N. chief believes the election will not be conducted freely and fairly. The military, which took power through a coup, is attempting to legitimize its rule by holding elections, although they are perceived as a facade due to the exclusion of the main opposition party.
  • Myanmar is set to hold phased elections. Here's why they're being called a 'sham'
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  • In Myanmar, the Election Is Called Fake, but the Human Suffering Is Real
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  • What to Know About the Vote in Myanmar
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FBI Director Kash Patel announces permanent closure of J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building for relocation to the Reagan building.
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The FBI has decided to permanently close the J. Edgar Hoover Building and relocate its headquarters to the Ronald Reagan Building, saving nearly $5 billion. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the decision, stating that the new building proposal had been scrapped and the move would take place sooner than originally planned.
  • J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building permanently closing, Kash Patel announces
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  • Patel to close FBI’s Hoover building permanently
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  • FBI Director Kash Patel announces permanent closure of Hoover headquarters
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Minnesota receiver's diving catch wins bowl game; fans excited about New Mexico's uniforms.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Jalen Smith made a spectacular diving touchdown catch to secure a victory over the New Mexico Lobos in the Rate Bowl. Fans also praised the Lobos' turquoise uniforms during the game.
  • Minnesota wide receiver makes incredible diving catch to win bowl game
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  • College football fans go wild for New Mexico's bowl game uniforms
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Man not indicted for murder in Kentucky State University shooting by grand jury.
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A father in Kentucky was not indicted by a grand jury for shooting two people who were attacking his son. The father took action to defend his son, who had been bullied before the incident.
  • Jury Declines Murder Charge Against Parent in Kentucky State Shooting
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  • Grand jury declines to indict man in deadly Kentucky State University shooting
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Two ski patrollers injured in avalanche at Mammoth Mountain ski resort after a big storm.
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Two patrollers at Mammoth Mountain resort were caught in an avalanche while doing mitigation work to prevent snow slides. They were transported to a hospital, with one sustaining serious injuries. This incident marks the second time in a year that patrollers at the resort have been caught in an avalanche during such work.
  • 2 ski patrollers injured in avalanche at ski resort
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  • Two ski patrollers caught in avalanche at Mammoth Mountain after big storm
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Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to the murder of her 9-year-old daughter, causing gasps in the courtroom.
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Ashlee Buzzard pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of her 9-year-old daughter Melodee, whose remains were found in Utah. She has been charged with murder with special allegations in the shooting death of her daughter, according to court documents.
  • Courtroom gasps as Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to murder of 9-year-old Melodee
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  • Ashlee Buzzard pleads not guilty to murder charge in daughter Melodee's death
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Video shows suspect pushing trooper, stealing patrol car on Christmas. Santa caught speeding in Ohio, CCW holder advises deputy during traffic stop.
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On Christmas Day, a suspect allegedly pulled a Washington trooper from a car and stole a cruiser on a Seattle interstate before being arrested. In another incident, police body camera footage captured Santa Claus being pulled over for speeding in Ohio, with officers jokingly reminding him to follow the rules of the road. Santa also mentioned having a concealed carry permit during the stop, adding a humorous twist to the encounter. The footage blends Christmas magic with reality in a lighthearted manner.
  • WATCH: Video shows suspect push trooper to ground before stealing patrol cruiser on Christmas Day
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  • WATCH: Santa Claus caught speeding through streets of Ohio
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  • Santa with CCW gets pulled over, tells Ohio deputy 'you got to protect yourself' during festive traffic stop
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Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65 after a brief illness.
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Perry Bamonte, a former roadie turned guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, passed away at the age of 65 after a brief illness. He joined the band in 1990, played on five albums, and was described as a vital part of the band's story. The band confirmed the death of the "warm-hearted" musician, who was a longtime member of the influential goth band.
  • Perry Bamonte, Guitarist and Keyboardist in the Cure, Dies at 65
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  • The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dies at 65 after short illness
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  • Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
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LA Mayor Karen Bass expresses sadness over the increase in Hispanic recruitment by Border Patrol, attributing it to financial desperation.
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LA Mayor Karen Bass believes that Hispanic Americans are joining the Border Patrol primarily for financial reasons. She responded to the historic surge in Latino Border Patrol recruitment as applications have increased by 70%. Currently, over half of the Border Patrol agents in the southern region are Hispanic.
  • LA Mayor Karen Bass calls it ‘sad’ that Hispanics are joining Border Patrol – suggests they’re desperate for money 
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  • LA Mayor Bass laments historic Latino Border Patrol recruitment surge across southern border
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A small Pacific nation will accept up to 75 deportees from the US for $7.5 million amid accelerated removals.
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Palau, a small Pacific nation with 18,000 residents, has agreed to accept up to 75 migrants from other countries to address labor shortages. In exchange, the U.S. will provide $7.5 million in aid funding. The deal does not involve individuals facing criminal charges and they will be allowed to live and work in Palau. This agreement has gained attention as Palau was the location for the 10th season of "Survivor."
  • Tiny Pacific nation to take up to 75 deportees as Trump administration accelerates mass removals
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  • Tiny ‘Survivor’ island with 18K population to welcome Trump’s deportees — for $7.5 million
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  • Small Pacific nation agrees to take 75 migrants from the US for $7.5 million
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Terrorist attack at Syrian mosque kills at least eight. Government and state media report varying death tolls.
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A terror attack in Syria at a mosque in Homs killed at least eight people and injured 18. Explosive devices were planted to harm worshippers attending Friday prayers. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
  • At least eight killed in terrorist attack targeting Syrian mosque
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  • 6 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, Government Says
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  • 5 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, State Media Reports
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indicted for editing out $109K diamond ring from online post, allegedly bought with stolen FEMA funds.
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A federally indicted Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) is accused of spending stolen FEMA funds on a $109,000 diamond ring. A community note mentioned that her portrait was altered to remove the ring from her left hand. Cherfilus-McCormick posted a photoshopped picture of herself on Christmas Day, where the jewelry in question was noticeably missing from the edited image.
  • Indicted Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick ripped for editing $109K diamond ring out of online post
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  • Indicted Democrat edits $109,000 ring allegedly bought with stolen FEMA funds from photo
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Michigan football quickly finds replacement for Sherrone Moore after controversy, focusing on new head coach candidate.
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Kyle Whittingham is set to become the new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines football team, replacing Sherrone Moore who was recently fired. The University of Michigan is looking to move forward from the Sherrone Moore scandal by bringing in Whittingham from Utah.
  • Michigan football finds Sherrone Moore's successor weeks after controversy
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  • Michigan sets sights on new head coach candidate to replace Sherrone Moore following scandal: report
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