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U.S. forces board tanker in Indian Ocean previously sanctioned for carrying Iranian crude oil
The Department of War said the ship is part of an illicit network of "sanctioned vessels providing material support to Iran."
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SCOTUS will hear religious freedom case on Catholic preschools, state-funded universal pre-K program
The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, concerns Colorado’s Early Childhood Education Program, established by 2020 state ballot measure.
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‘Fani Willis is an ICON’: Biden White House hailed prosecutor as she pursued charges against Trump
"I can't help but to stan," said one Biden White House official of the Trump foe.
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Musk blasts Mamdani's choice to lead FDNY over lack of experience as a firefighter
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani responded to Musk and defended his choice: "Experience does matter, which is why I appointed the person who spent more than 30 years at EMS."
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Some cities are scaling back New Year's Eve celebrations due to Islamic terror threat
Authorities emphasize that no specific, credible plots targeting these events have been publicly disclosed, but the assessments reflect concerns about both domestic extremists and individuals inspired by foreign terror organizations.
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DHS official slams Abrego Garcia for releasing TikTok video while the agency is under gag order
“American justice ceases to function when its arbiters silence law enforcement and give megaphones to those who oppose our legal system," a DHS official says.
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Viral video on alleged daycare fraud in Minnesota catches attention of members of Congress, Vance
One of the standout scenes in the viral video is at a facility on Nicollet Avenue whose sign famously misspells “learning” as “Learing.”
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Broadway actress stabbed to death, suspect arrested
Smith's boyfriend was arrested and charged in connection with her murder, reports said.
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U.S. Supreme Court to decide Louisiana redistricting dispute with national implications
As the 2026 elections near, election officials, lawmakers and advocacy groups await the ruling, which could determine not only who draws the lines, but how – and ultimately who – gets to vote in districts that meaningfully reflect their communities.
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Chinese national sentenced to prison for smuggling reptiles in U.S. wildlife trafficking case
Lin shipped roughly 222 packages to Hong Kong between August 2023 and November 2024 containing an estimated 850 live turtles.
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Hochul and Democratic New York lawmakers haven't formally adopted Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy
Service workers are voicing their frustration with New York not adopting the new policy
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U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump admin attempt to deport British anti-disinformation activist
A court conference is scheduled for Dec. 29 to address the government’s actions, according to reports.
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2025 in review: Historic border security actions taken by Trump
On his first day in office, Trump issued a series of border security orders “to protect America from invasion.”