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Luigi Mangione has appeared in court seeking to bar evidence from his state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Luigi Mangione fights to exclude evidence from his trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO
Luigi Mangione has appeared in court seeking to bar evidence from his state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Luigi Mangione has appeared in court seeking to bar evidence from his state trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Sen. Mark Kelly says he will not be silenced or intimidated by the Trump administration probe into him over a video urging military members to ignore what Democrats describe as unlawful orders.
'I won't let it happen': Kelly slams Pentagon probe, accuses Trump of 'bullying'
Sen. Mark Kelly says he will not be silenced or intimidated by the Trump administration probe into him over a video urging military members to ignore what Democrats describe as unlawful orders.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Sen. Mark Kelly says he will not be silenced or intimidated by the Trump administration probe into him over a video urging military members to ignore what Democrats describe as unlawful orders.
A federal immigration crackdown branded “Operation Swamp Sweep” is set to begin this week, with 250 Border Patrol agents expected to be deployed to New Orleans and Mississippi.
'Swamp Sweep' immigration crackdown to bring 250 Border Patrol agents to New Orleans and Mississippi
A federal immigration crackdown branded “Operation Swamp Sweep” is set to begin this week, with 250 Border Patrol agents expected to be deployed to New Orleans and Mississippi.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A federal immigration crackdown branded “Operation Swamp Sweep” is set to begin this week, with 250 Border Patrol agents expected to be deployed to New Orleans and Mississippi.
The White House confirmed there was a second strike on a boat it alleges was trafficking narcotics in international waters back in September and is defending the decision.
White House backs Hegseth amid report of second strike on alleged drug boat
The White House confirmed there was a second strike on a boat it alleges was trafficking narcotics in international waters back in September and is defending the decision.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The White House confirmed there was a second strike on a boat it alleges was trafficking narcotics in international waters back in September and is defending the decision.
"Whamageddon" is a game played during the Christmas season where the player has to go from midnight on Dec. 1 through 11:59 p.m. on Christmas Eve without listening to "Last Christmas" by Wham!.
Think you can beat 'Whamageddon'? Dodge this one song until Christmas Eve
"Whamageddon" is a game played during the Christmas season where the player has to go from midnight on Dec. 1 through 11:59 p.m. on Christmas Eve without listening to "Last Christmas" by Wham!.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
"Whamageddon" is a game played during the Christmas season where the player has to go from midnight on Dec. 1 through 11:59 p.m. on Christmas Eve without listening to "Last Christmas" by Wham!.
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years.
Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that the Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House had been unraveling for years.
President Donald Trump’s doctor has released a memo explaining why an MRI was performed on the 79-year-old during his annual physical exam in October.
Doctor explains why Trump underwent MRI during annual physical
President Donald Trump’s doctor has released a memo explaining why an MRI was performed on the 79-year-old during his annual physical exam in October.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
President Donald Trump’s doctor has released a memo explaining why an MRI was performed on the 79-year-old during his annual physical exam in October.
Fake delivery alerts are flooding phones and inboxes this holiday season. And for one Maryland woman, the scam escalated to a fake courier showing up at her front door.
Expecting a package? Scammers are sending fake delivery alerts and even knocking on doors
Fake delivery alerts are flooding phones and inboxes this holiday season. And for one Maryland woman, the scam escalated to a fake courier showing up at her front door.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Fake delivery alerts are flooding phones and inboxes this holiday season. And for one Maryland woman, the scam escalated to a fake courier showing up at her front door.
Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since she resumed the role of first lady.
Melania Trump's White House holiday decor for her first year back has a heartwarming theme
Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since she resumed the role of first lady.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Melania Trump on Monday unveiled the White House holiday decorations and her theme is "Home Is Where the Heart Is," her first since she resumed the role of first lady.
TSA will charge passengers $45 for traveling without a Real ID or passport starting Feb. 1, marking a significant increase from the initially announced $18 fee.
No Real ID? TSA will soon charge $45 for extra security screenings
TSA will charge passengers $45 for traveling without a Real ID or passport starting Feb. 1, marking a significant increase from the initially announced $18 fee.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
TSA will charge passengers $45 for traveling without a Real ID or passport starting Feb. 1, marking a significant increase from the initially announced $18 fee.
The WNBA and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9 just before their current deadline ran out Sunday night.
WNBA and players union extend CBA deadline to Jan. 9
The WNBA and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9 just before their current deadline ran out Sunday night.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The WNBA and players union agreed to an extension of the current collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9 just before their current deadline ran out Sunday night.
Children who receive smartphones before age 12 face increased risks of depression, obesity and poor sleep, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
What's the magic age? Kids who get smartphones too young face higher health risks, study says
Children who receive smartphones before age 12 face increased risks of depression, obesity and poor sleep, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Children who receive smartphones before age 12 face increased risks of depression, obesity and poor sleep, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially concluded Sunday, marking a year that produced 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes — but none of those storms made landfall in the U.S.
Atlantic hurricane season ends with record-breaking Category 5 storms, but no US landfalls
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially concluded Sunday, marking a year that produced 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes — but none of those storms made landfall in the U.S.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially concluded Sunday, marking a year that produced 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes — but none of those storms made landfall in the U.S.
Oxford just dropped its Word of the Year for 2025, and it’s guaranteed to rile up anyone who insists a word must be, well, one word.
Oxford’s new Word of the Year could bait grammar purists into losing their cool
Oxford just dropped its Word of the Year for 2025, and it’s guaranteed to rile up anyone who insists a word must be, well, one word.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Oxford just dropped its Word of the Year for 2025, and it’s guaranteed to rile up anyone who insists a word must be, well, one word.
Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday.
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones on Cyber Monday.
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration's maneuvers to keep President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she's disqualified.
Court rules former Trump lawyer Alina Habba can’t serve as New Jersey's top prosecutor
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration's maneuvers to keep President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she's disqualified.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration's maneuvers to keep President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor were illegal and she's disqualified.
Authorities in California urged witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.
Witnesses of deadly shooting at a child's party in California urged to come forward
Authorities in California urged witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Authorities in California urged witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party to come forward as the search for a suspect stretched into another day.
The iPhone 17 claims the best battery life ever, but are the claims overblown? We spoke with CNET, which put the new phone to the test.
Is the new iPhone 17's battery worth the upgrade? Here's what tests reveal
The iPhone 17 claims the best battery life ever, but are the claims overblown? We spoke with CNET, which put the new phone to the test.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The iPhone 17 claims the best battery life ever, but are the claims overblown? We spoke with CNET, which put the new phone to the test.
President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Russia on Monday as negotiations accelerate over a possible agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
Witkoff heads to Russia as Ukraine peace talks intensify
President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Russia on Monday as negotiations accelerate over a possible agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is traveling to Russia on Monday as negotiations accelerate over a possible agreement to end the war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump said he'll release the results of his MRI test that he received in October. Here's what to know.
Trump says he'll release MRI results but doesn't know what part of his body was scanned
President Donald Trump said he'll release the results of his MRI test that he received in October. Here's what to know.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:16 PM
President Donald Trump said he'll release the results of his MRI test that he received in October. Here's what to know.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal
U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The potential end of Affordable Care Act subsidies is sparking political battles, with Democrats pushing to extend them and Republicans arguing the program isn’t working.
How eliminating government subsidies could impact those who rely on the Affordable Care Act
The potential end of Affordable Care Act subsidies is sparking political battles, with Democrats pushing to extend them and Republicans arguing the program isn’t working.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The potential end of Affordable Care Act subsidies is sparking political battles, with Democrats pushing to extend them and Republicans arguing the program isn’t working.
The Harry Potter series, the Bible and “Atomic Habits” are the top three books and series people are gifting this holiday season.
From Harry Potter to 'Atomic Habits': Holiday book gift trends for 2025
The Harry Potter series, the Bible and “Atomic Habits” are the top three books and series people are gifting this holiday season.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Harry Potter series, the Bible and “Atomic Habits” are the top three books and series people are gifting this holiday season.
Police have arrested a woman in Maine months after they say she bludgeoned her elderly mother-in-law to death in New Hampshire.
Daughter-in-law bludgeoned elderly woman to death, police say
Police have arrested a woman in Maine months after they say she bludgeoned her elderly mother-in-law to death in New Hampshire.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Police have arrested a woman in Maine months after they say she bludgeoned her elderly mother-in-law to death in New Hampshire.
Lifelong photographer and journalist Jefferson Graham shows off the most photographable places along the California coast — all through the lens of his smartphone.
Photowalks: The California coast Pt. 1
Lifelong photographer and journalist Jefferson Graham shows off the most photographable places along the California coast — all through the lens of his smartphone.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Lifelong photographer and journalist Jefferson Graham shows off the most photographable places along the California coast — all through the lens of his smartphone.