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Real Beards, All Heart: What It Takes to Be a Santa Claus
Professionals can earn up to $500 an hour, but students at this Santa bootcamp say the real reward is still the Christmas spirit of hope and generosity.
5 Suspects Arrested Over ISIS-Backed Shooting of US, Syrian Troops in Palmyra
Less than a month before the attack, Syria said it had reached a political cooperation agreement with the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
FBI Director Reveals How Officials Found Brown University Shooting Person of Interest
Two people were killed, and nine others were injured in the shooting, officials say.
Erika Kirk Responds to Theories About Husband’s Death During CBS News Town Hall
Erika Kirk reacted to allegations made about her late husband during a CBS News town hall moderated by CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss on Dec. 13.
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National Trust Sues Trump Admin Over White House Ballroom Project
The Trump administration says the president has legal authority to move forward with construction.
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
UC Berkeley PhD Student Charged With Felony Vandalism Causing Over $46,000 in Equipment Damage
Jiarui Zou is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 15.
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Jan. 6 Defendant Who Faced Extradition From Poland Returns to US
Chris O’Neill recounted his experience during and after Jan. 6, 2021.
Nigeria’s Christians Are Caught in a Tide of Jihadi Violence
The plight of Christians received relatively little global attention until the Trump administration threatened to intervene.
Minnesota Gets New Fraud Czar Amid Somali Welfare Scandal
The move follows growing federal scrutiny of alleged welfare fraud networks in the state.
Appeals Court Halts Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Over Deportations
The Justice Department accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of pursuing a fishing expedition.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
The move comes as the Trump administration rolls back TPS designations it says have been exploited and fuel illegal immigration.
On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
Minneapolis Passes Beefed-Up Sanctuary Law, Citing ‘City Values’ as ICE Arrests Mount
The 13-0 vote further underscores progressives’ opposition to Trump’s ramped-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Indiana Senate Rejects Redistricting Bill Favoring Republicans
The vote was 19–31, with 21 senators from the Republican supermajority voting against the bill.
Americans Could See up to $2,000 Tax Refunds Next Year, Says Treasury Secretary
Refunds will be coming during the tax year, Scott Bessent said.
Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
