December 18, 2025

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Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, alleging illegal firing over research funding cuts

WASHINGTON - Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a former senior scientist at the National Institutes of Health, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against ...
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Jared Kushner withdraws from Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm has withdrawn its support for Paramount’s hostile bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the company ...
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16 states file lawsuit against Trump administration over billions in blocked electric vehicle charging funds

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging ...
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Trump expands travel ban to include restrictions on 20 additional countries

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration announced a major expansion of U.S. travel restrictions on Tuesday, adding 20 more countries and ...
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MIT professor fatally shot at home as police open homicide investigation

BROOKLINE, MASSACHUSETTS - A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology was fatally shot at his home near Boston, prompting ...
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FIFA cuts some World Cup ticket prices to $60 after global fan backlash

GENEVA, SITZERLAND - FIFA has sharply reduced the cost of a limited number of World Cup tickets after widespread global ...
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Man receives 21-year sentence for ramming car into Liverpool parade crowd

Paul Doyle, who drove his car into a crowd of FC Liverpool supporters during a victory parade, has been sentenced ...
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Report says 85% of federal pardons and clemency granted this year went to white recipients

A new report from Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., reveals that 85% of individuals granted federal pardons or clemency this year ...
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FTC alleges Walmart received unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo

The Federal Trade Commission has claimed that Walmart received preferential pricing from PepsiCo, according to a newly unsealed complaint tied ...
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Uber and DoorDash seek to block NYC law promoting tipping

NEW YORK - Two of the largest food-delivery companies are attempting to block New York City’s new tipping laws, set ...
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Big Tech ramps up living room rivalry as Instagram launches Reels app for TVs

The battle for the future of television is intensifying, and Meta is making its move. The company announced the launch ...
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Sheriff’s deputies wrangle loose kangaroo in Oklahoma

TULSA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA - Authorities in Oklahoma had an unusual encounter when a kangaroo was spotted roaming freely in Tulsa ...
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Border Patrol chief returns to Chicago as DHS crackdown continues

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino has returned to Chicago, reaffirming his earlier pledge that his departure ...
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Deadline to ban TikTok nears again as Trump weighs fifth extension

The deadline for TikTok to be banned in the United States has arrived once again, despite months of White House ...
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Flu cases surge in New York City earlier than expected

NEW YORK - Flu season has arrived earlier than usual in New York City, with cases rising sharply over the ...
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Arch Manning will stay at Texas, bypass 2026 NFL Draft

Texas quarterback Arch Manning will return to the Longhorns for the next season, ending speculation that he would enter the ...
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Trump officials delay student loan forgiveness and repayment plans, court filing says

The Trump administration is continuing to process student loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment (IDR) applications at a slow pace, leaving ...
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Middle-aged and older adults show higher likelihood of driving under the influence of cannabis

A new study highlights that middle-aged adults and seniors are driving under the influence of cannabis at rates that have ...
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BBC to contest Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit

LONDON, ENGLAND - The BBC announced Tuesday it will defend itself against a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President ...
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US jobless rate climbs, signaling potential economic slowdown

The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent in November, up from 4.4 percent in September, marking the highest level ...
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Person drowns on flooded Washington road amid historic flooding and levee failures

SNOHOMISH, WASHINGTON - A 33-year-old man drowned early Tuesday morning after driving his car onto a flooded road just south ...
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Steelers’ 28-point surge knocks Dolphins out of playoff contention

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers mounted a dominant 28-point surge to overwhelm the Miami Dolphins in primetime on Monday, ...
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‘Running Man’ now available on digital platforms

Edgar Wright’s remake of The Running Man is now available to buy or rent on digital platforms as of Tuesday ...
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DeSantis says Florida will implement AI regulations despite Trump directive

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stated Monday that President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on artificial intelligence does not stop states ...
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Man to be sentenced for driving into Liverpool parade in apparent rage

Paul Doyle, a 54-year-old former Royal Marine, is set to be sentenced on Tuesday for driving into crowds of Liverpool ...