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Former President Donald Trump will be removed from the Republican primary ballot in Colorado after the state's Supreme Court declared him constitutionally ineligible under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.

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December 20, 2023 at 11:33 AM
Oncolytic viruses, once considered a disappointment in cancer therapy, have shown potential in a small phase 3 trial, eliminating tumors in 64% of patients with bladder cancer.

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December 19, 2023 at 9:34 AM
A mother of six who ran a popular parenting YouTube channel has pleaded guilty to charges of child abuse after subjecting her two youngest children to torture and manipulation.

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December 18, 2023 at 10:23 PM
Despite previous progress in reducing homelessness, the U.S. saw a 12% increase, marking the highest reported level since 2007, due to rising rents and a decline in pandemic assistance.

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December 15, 2023 at 9:02 PM
In a shocking turn of events, a highly classified binder containing sensitive information on Russian election interference during the 2016 campaign has gone missing, with former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson pointing the finger at ex-Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.

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December 15, 2023 at 8:29 PM
A Utah couple was arrested after a poor kitten was found in a sandwich container covered in feces and testing positive for methamphetamine.

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December 14, 2023 at 5:46 PM
Republican Congressman James Comer, leading the probe into Hunter Biden, has his own shell company and connections to figures with complicated pasts.

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December 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) expresses confidence in the GOP's impeachment inquiry into President Biden as the House prepares to vote on the resolution.

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December 13, 2023 at 8:02 PM
In a fundraising event, President Joe Biden criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of Israel's war in Gaza, expressing concern over the loss of international support due to "indiscriminate" bombing.

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December 12, 2023 at 9:43 PM
Former President Donald Trump warns Joe Biden about the consequences of the indictments against him at a New York Young Republican Club event.

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December 10, 2023 at 5:56 PM
Unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% as nonfarm payrolls rose by 199,000, beating estimates and exceeding October's gain of 150,000.

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December 8, 2023 at 5:20 PM
Special Counsel David Weiss has reportedly filed new charges against Hunter Biden, escalating the legal troubles of the first son of the United States President. Court documents remain sealed, leaving the charges undisclosed as of now.

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December 8, 2023 at 1:34 AM
Amazon is piloting a subscription model for unlimited grocery delivery, charging $9.99 per month for Prime members in three cities.

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December 8, 2023 at 1:13 AM
Google's Bard chatbot, now powered by Gemini, boasts improved answers and information that can rival top bots like ChatGPT.

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December 8, 2023 at 1:01 AM
A customer eating alone in a Washington Heights fish restaurant was shot point-blank in the head during a stickup.

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December 7, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Giuliani failed to appear in court, avoiding the Georgia election workers suing him for defamation.

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December 6, 2023 at 8:21 PM
A judge has ruled that a US president could be sent to prison if convicted, marking a significant development in the cases against Trump.

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December 5, 2023 at 3:17 PM
An American warship and multiple commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea, with the Houthi rebels claiming responsibility for targeting two ships they linked to Israel.

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December 3, 2023 at 7:27 PM
New bill authorizes 'noise cameras' in NYC that snap photos of loud vehicles and send tickets to registered owners, following success in Paris.

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December 2, 2023 at 6:32 PM
In a shocking revelation, financial auditors have discovered that former President Donald Trump transferred $40 million from the Trump Organization into his personal bank account despite a court order prohibiting such actions.

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November 30, 2023 at 1:37 PM
Despite his role in the deaths of millions and the enabling of genocides, Kissinger evaded accountability and became celebrated in foreign policy circles.

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November 30, 2023 at 12:34 PM
Dysfunction in the lower chamber has hindered Congress's ability to legislate, but House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in passing aid packages for Israel and Ukraine.

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November 29, 2023 at 1:06 PM
Virgin Atlantic's flight from London to New York showcased an eco-friendly option for transatlantic travel.

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November 29, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Trump dismisses concerns about his confusion, claiming he sarcastically mixed up Obama and Biden to highlight others' influence on running the country.

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November 27, 2023 at 5:59 PM
President Biden announced that a four-year-old American-Israeli citizen, Abigail Idan, was among the 13 hostages released on Sunday from Gaza.

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November 26, 2023 at 7:31 PM