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Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detention
Read full article: Judge dismisses criminal case against TikTok streamer held in immigration detentionA federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against a popular Los Angeles TikTok streamer who is currently being held in immigration detention.
Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie KirkA Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
Hawaii hopes stricter laws will quiet illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's Eve blast
Read full article: Hawaii hopes stricter laws will quiet illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's Eve blastHawaii authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks after a tragic explosion last New Year's Eve killed six people.
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
Read full article: A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning eastA strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast.
Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather
Read full article: Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weatherA powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country.
How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Read full article: How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesComedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S. The series is part of a wave of TV shows by Arab or Muslim American creators that aim to tell authentic stories without relying on stereotypes.
Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes
Read full article: Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great LakesMore than a thousand flights have been canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Year’s.
Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
Read full article: Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt JonesA mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November.
Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
Read full article: Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecutedA federal judge has canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in its human smuggling case against him.
Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sisterThe sister of a Harvey Weinstein accuser who testified at the movie mogul's most recent trial has sued her sibling, saying her public remarks are damaging her reputation as a cardiologist in Poland.
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
Read full article: Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projectsThe developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns.
A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15
Read full article: A scrapyard worker injured in the UPS plane crash dies on Christmas, raising deaths to 15A Cuban immigrant who worked at a Kentucky scrapyard has died from severe burns suffered in last month’s UPS cargo plane crash, raising the death toll to 15 people.
Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Read full article: Times Square to feature patriotic crystal ball for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthdayAfter the crystal ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will rise again, sparkling in red, white and blue.
Zelenskyy says he will meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guarantees
Read full article: Zelenskyy says he will meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday for talks on Ukraine security guaranteesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that he will meet on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida.
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
Read full article: Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real lifeMany retirement developments serve as a tranquil refuge for older people who can no longer travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures.
Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocence
Read full article: Public release of Epstein records puts Maxwell under fresh scrutiny amid her claims of innocenceBritish socialite and onetime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the spotlight with the public release of investigative records that led to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction.
New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
Read full article: New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surfAnother powerful storm system that could cause more flooding and mudslides is rolling across Southern California.
Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kids
Read full article: Trump warns against infiltration by a 'bad Santa,' defends coal in jovial Christmas calls with kidsPresident Donald Trump marked Christmas Eve by chatting with children about their holiday wishes.
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs
Read full article: Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children's health programsThe American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to block nearly $12 million in cuts to the group.
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files
Read full article: After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein filesThe Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
Teen suspect in stepsister's cruise ship death says he doesn't remember anything, documents say
Read full article: Teen suspect in stepsister's cruise ship death says he doesn't remember anything, documents sayA 16-year-old boy being investigated in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship last month has no recollection of the incident.
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
Read full article: Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowersA federal judge is halting the enforcement of a March presidential memorandum that revoked the security clearance of a prominent Washington attorney.
Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions
Read full article: Suspect in national guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussionsA man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House is charged in a complaint with federal firearms charges over the ambush on November 26 that fatally wounded one of the West Virginia National Guard members and seriously injured the second.
Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosion
Read full article: Rescuers rushed into flames to save nursing home residents after deadly explosionRescuers braved shooting flames, falling debris and the threat of more explosions to save nursing home residents after a blast at a Pennsylvania facility killed a resident and employee, and set off a dramatic and chaotic evacuation.
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
Read full article: Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpotA Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot just before Christmas.
Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in Miami
Read full article: Trump says he's inviting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to next year's G20 summit in MiamiPresident Donald Trump says he will be extending invitations to next year’s Group of 20 summit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical flight crashes in Texas
Read full article: Six dead and a family left reeling after Mexican Navy medical flight crashes in TexasMexico's president says air traffic controllers lost communication for 10 minutes with a small Mexican Navy plane on a medical mission before it crashed off the Texas coast.
EXCERPT: In 'Storm at the Capitol,' police officers detail a brutal assault on Jan. 6, 2021
Read full article: EXCERPT: In 'Storm at the Capitol,' police officers detail a brutal assault on Jan. 6, 2021In the 4 p.m. hour on Jan. 6, 2021, at the height of the fighting that day outside the U.S. Capitol, hundreds of rioters loyal to President Donald Trump had already breached several entrances and forced lawmakers to flee both the House and Senate, stopping the certification of Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.
Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to return
Read full article: Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas has drawn outrage, but some families want to returnNearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January.
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
Read full article: Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix thatA new Department of Health and Human Services report reveals Medicaid programs made over $200 million in improper payments to health care providers between 2021 and 2022 for people who had already died.
Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licenses
Read full article: Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver's licensesThe head of the U.S. Department of Transportation is calling out Colorado for its slow response to what he describes as major violations of federal commercial driver’s license regulations.
At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in Texas
Read full article: At least 5 killed after Mexican Navy plane on medical mission crashes in TexasOfficials say a small Mexican Navy plane transporting a young medical patient along with seven others has crashed near Galveston.
