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U.S. Park Police seek help in identifying person in video for Reflecting Pool investigation
President Donald Trump and other officials have said that multiple people have been arrested for allegedly damaging the pool.
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As Trump expresses frustration with NATO, Secretary Rutte praises the president
“This is the leader of the free world taking responsibility beyond the shores of the United States for the rest of the world,” said Rutte at the White House.
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Former Los Angeles fire chief sues Mayor Bass for defamation
In the lawsuit, Crowley claims Bass made and continues to make false statements about her and has damaged her reputation.
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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."
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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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Tennessee AG Skrmetti sends cease and desist letters to online sweepstakes casinos
The games look like traditional casino games, according to a news release from Skrmetti's office. Users can redeem their winnings for cash or other prizes.
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North Carolina officially recognizes only two sexes — men and women — under new law in 2026
The Legislature by veto override of first-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein established the law that took effect Thursday.
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George Clooney, wife Amal, their daughters officially French citizens
George Clooney publicly said this past fall that he was concerned about raising children in Hollywood and that a farm in France was the family's primary residence.
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New York adds speed bumps to social media with tobacco-style warning labels, inviting litigation
The Empire State has faced skepticism from judges when it comes to regulating speech online or in the real world, but that hasn't stopped Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James from pushing the envelope.
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Majority of parents want to see civil debate taught in high school: Survey
It found 53% of Americans and 65% of school parents consider it very important for high school students to be taught civil debate and discourse skills.
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Trump ends the year with major meetings seeking to achieve peace in the Middle East and Ukraine
As the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term comes to a close, he says he remains committed to achieving peace in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, as evidenced by his hosting of Netanyahu and Zelensky.
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Florida considers eliminating vehicle registration stickers
Senate Bill 982, filed by Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, and House Bill 841, filed by Rep. Tom Fabricio, requires vehicle registration renewals to be recorded electronically instead.
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Number of Illegal entries into California plummets in 2025
Fiscal 2025 apprehensions significantly dropped from more than 562,000 reported in California in fiscal 2024, more than 450,000 in fiscal 2023 and more than 362,000 in fiscal 2022, according to the data.