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You Vote: What does your New Year's resolution focus on improving?
Today is the day most of us make a New Year's resolution, whether we keep it or not. For some, it's to improve something in our lives or in our family's lives.
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Here's a look at Colorado's top 10 stories in 2025
Denver and its officials felt the wrath of the Trump administration for its immigration policies, which congressional Republicans said made it a so-called “sanctuary city.”
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Southwest states - CA, NV, AZ - dealt with fires, unrest, lawsuits and more in 2025
There were high-profile deaths this year in the Southwest. Among them was the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk when he spoke at a rally at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
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GOP fiscal hawks balk at $5.7B for refugees in 2026 HHS funding bill
When Congress returns next week, lawmakers will have less than a month to pass the remaining nine appropriations bills funding federal agencies in fiscal year 2026.
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Michigan's top 10 stories in 2025
Throughout 2025, AG Dana Nessel regularly joined other AGs in taking legal actions against the Trump administration and its policies. Since Trump took office in January, Nessel has joined or filed 41 different lawsuits.
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Saying 'amen' instead of 'cheers': Poll shows prayer tops drinking this New Year’s Eve
Out of 1,000 registered voters, 44% will say a prayer, while 39% will have an alcoholic beverage, which is down 12 points from 2022. Alcohol consumption is at the lowest rate in nearly 90 years.
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Walz responds to Trump admin crackdown on Minnesota over alleged fraud: 'This is Trump's long game'
"We’ve spent years cracking down on fraudsters," Walz said on X. "It’s a serious issue - but this has been his plan all along. He’s politicizing the issue to defund programs that help Minnesotans."
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WA state now drawing scrutiny following DHS raid over childcare center fraud in MN
The DHS raids in Minnesota were precipitated by a video posted on X alleging systemic fraud regarding licensed childcare centers that did not exist.
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DOJ sues Virginia over state law governing in-state tuition policy
According to the complaint, federal immigration law places limits on how states can offer postsecondary education benefits based on residency.
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JFK granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg dies at 35
Schlossberg, an environmental journalist, is the daughter of Kennedy’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and Edwin Schlossberg.
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Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs charged with felony strangulation
Diggs' lawyer informed the court that Diggs had made a financial offer to settle the dispute with the alleged victim.
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New coins, ‘Redbacks’ released through Texas’ new Bullion Depository
Texas boasts the only state-run bullion depository in the country.
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Dems planning to reconvene a Jan. 6 panel for anniversary hearing to try to reclaim narrative
In a Dear Colleague letter, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democratic members of the Jan. 6 select committee will hold a "special hearing" on the 5th anniversary of the Capitol building assault to "honor" first responders and "expose the election deniers."