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White House Christmas Through the Ages: How Presidential Holiday Traditions Evolved
Snowballs, gingerbread houses, and NORAD are key aspects of the White House holiday story.
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ICE Agents Hurt in Minnesota Arrest as Tensions Rise Over Immigration Enforcement
Two agents were injured while trying to apprehend a Cuban national, who allegedly struck the officers with his vehicle.
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US Envoy Says Annexation of Greenland Remains a Priority
Greenland and Danish officials have rejected any takeover, reaffirming the territory’s sovereignty, while a new U.S. envoy pledged to pursue the goal.
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How Chinese Syndicates With Ties to CCP Took Over Marijuana Black Market in US
‘This stuff is being exported out of the country. ... It’s an international business for them,’ a drug enforcement expert said.
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Here’s How Texas’s New School Voucher Program Works
Children with disabilities may qualify for up to $30,000 for approved educational services.
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What to Know About Trump’s $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Servicemembers
The White House says the payments will reach troops before Christmas.
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Ray Dalio Donates $75 Million to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Connecticut Kids
The contribution matches $250 per child for families in the donor’s home state.
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What We Know About the Deaths of Filmmaker Rob Reiner and His Wife
The couple’s 32-year-old son has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, police say.
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California Sues Trump Admin Over $33 Million Withheld Due to Trucker English-Proficiency Rules
The state argues the funding decision was arbitrary, was unlawful, and threatens public safety.
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NSW Police Commissioner Stands by Police Response Time to Bondi Terror Shooting
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon declined to say how long the gunmen had been in Australia, with investigations currently ongoing.
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Zelenskyy Open to Dropping NATO Bid as Peace Talks Continue in Berlin
The Ukrainian president will meet with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Dec. 14.
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Anti-Semitism ‘Plaguing’ Australia: Israeli President Responds to Sydney Terrorist Shooting Attack
At least 11 people are dead and 29 injured after a terrorist attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
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‘National Defense Area’ on California–Mexico Border: What to Know
The designation revives a little-known Roosevelt-era directive that set aside federal lands for border protection more than a century ago.
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What to Know About Trump’s New ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
The United States joins a global trend of offering residency in exchange for large capital contributions.
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New South Australian Liberal Leader Unveils Shadow Cabinet
Meanwhile, Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas is touting his economic record ahead of the state election, due in less than 100 days
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Disney Teams Up With OpenAI in Billion-Dollar Deal
Fans will be able to generate short videos with more than 200 Disney characters in early 2026.
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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Launches Primary Challenge Against Rep. Dan Goldman
Lander has the backing of Mayor-elect Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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New Bipartisan Bills Aim to Raise Penalties for Online Child Abuse, Sextortion
One bill creates a federal crime for pushing minors to harm themselves or others, with penalties reaching life in prison in some cases.
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Abbott Backs TPUSA Expansion Into Texas High Schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick earlier pledged $1 million to support the expansion.
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21 States Are at Risk of Losing SNAP Funding Amid Fraud Investigation—What to Know
The dispute pits federal officials against 21 states that have not turned over data about how SNAP benefits are used.
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White House Christmas Through the Ages: How Presidential Holiday Traditions Evolved
Snowballs, gingerbread houses, and NORAD are key aspects of the White House holiday story.
|
ICE Agents Hurt in Minnesota Arrest as Tensions Rise Over Immigration Enforcement
Two agents were injured while trying to apprehend a Cuban national, who allegedly struck the officers with his vehicle.
|
US Envoy Says Annexation of Greenland Remains a Priority
Greenland and Danish officials have rejected any takeover, reaffirming the territory’s sovereignty, while a new U.S. envoy pledged to pursue the goal.
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How Chinese Syndicates With Ties to CCP Took Over Marijuana Black Market in US
‘This stuff is being exported out of the country. ... It’s an international business for them,’ a drug enforcement expert said.
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Here’s How Texas’s New School Voucher Program Works
Children with disabilities may qualify for up to $30,000 for approved educational services.
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What to Know About Trump’s $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Servicemembers
The White House says the payments will reach troops before Christmas.
|
Ray Dalio Donates $75 Million to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Connecticut Kids
The contribution matches $250 per child for families in the donor’s home state.
|
What We Know About the Deaths of Filmmaker Rob Reiner and His Wife
The couple’s 32-year-old son has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, police say.
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California Sues Trump Admin Over $33 Million Withheld Due to Trucker English-Proficiency Rules
The state argues the funding decision was arbitrary, was unlawful, and threatens public safety.
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NSW Police Commissioner Stands by Police Response Time to Bondi Terror Shooting
NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon declined to say how long the gunmen had been in Australia, with investigations currently ongoing.
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Zelenskyy Open to Dropping NATO Bid as Peace Talks Continue in Berlin
The Ukrainian president will meet with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Dec. 14.
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Anti-Semitism ‘Plaguing’ Australia: Israeli President Responds to Sydney Terrorist Shooting Attack
At least 11 people are dead and 29 injured after a terrorist attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
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‘National Defense Area’ on California–Mexico Border: What to Know
The designation revives a little-known Roosevelt-era directive that set aside federal lands for border protection more than a century ago.
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What to Know About Trump’s New ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
The United States joins a global trend of offering residency in exchange for large capital contributions.
|
New South Australian Liberal Leader Unveils Shadow Cabinet
Meanwhile, Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas is touting his economic record ahead of the state election, due in less than 100 days
|
Disney Teams Up With OpenAI in Billion-Dollar Deal
Fans will be able to generate short videos with more than 200 Disney characters in early 2026.
|
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Launches Primary Challenge Against Rep. Dan Goldman
Lander has the backing of Mayor-elect Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
|
New Bipartisan Bills Aim to Raise Penalties for Online Child Abuse, Sextortion
One bill creates a federal crime for pushing minors to harm themselves or others, with penalties reaching life in prison in some cases.
|
Abbott Backs TPUSA Expansion Into Texas High Schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick earlier pledged $1 million to support the expansion.
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21 States Are at Risk of Losing SNAP Funding Amid Fraud Investigation—What to Know
The dispute pits federal officials against 21 states that have not turned over data about how SNAP benefits are used.
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