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Fort Worth city council approves $11.25 million settlement in 2019 fatal police shooting
Under the proposed settlement, Jefferson's two minor nephews will receive their portions in a trust when they turn 18, and additional shares will be divided among other surviving family members.
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Coalition of immigrant-owned grocers file lawsuit against Mamdani's government-run grocery stores
The coalition's president, Kenneth Roldan, said the case will be based on antitrust and predatory pricing.
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Nevada brush fire covers more than 13,000 acres, governor issues state of emergency
The fire was reportedly started by humans, according to reports.
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Left wing protestors call for release of Maduro at NYC protest
Participants accused U.S. forces of abducting Maduro to benefit U.S. interests and reportedly set up booths handing out communist literature to recruit new supporters.
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You Vote: Based on the first couple days of Mamdani as mayor of NYC, what are your expectations?
Mamdani, who was sworn in as New York City mayor on Thursday, signed several executive orders on his first day, including one to rescind those issued by Adams since his September 2024 indictment.
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Milwaukee sees murder jump, other violent crimes drop in 2025
Milwaukee’s homicide database shows 142 people were killed in the city in 2025, compared to 132 in 2024. That is an 8% increase.
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Mamdani signs executive order revoking Adams' orders since indictment
"All Executive Orders issued on or after September 26, 2024, and in effect on December 31, 2025, are hereby revoked," the executive order reads
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Trump administration terminates leases of DC golf courses
National Links Trust, which oversees the district's Rock Creek, East Potomac and Langston courses, denies the allegations that it was in default of the lease, just five years into the agreement.
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Washington Monument in DC lights up with historic display for NYE as America enters 250th year
The monument will be illuminated with projections depicting American history, focusing on the country's founding and its future, across a five-night celebration that runs from Dec. 31, 2025 through Jan. 5, 2026.
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Authorities say second pilot in midair collision this past weekend has died
Victims identified as Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71.
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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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Broadway actress stabbed to death, suspect arrested
Smith's boyfriend was arrested and charged in connection with her murder, reports said.