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Dominican Republic Permits US Limited Access to Bases in War Against Drug Trafficking
The temporary agreement allows refueling at the Caribbean’s country’s air base and airport as Washington continues strikes on smuggling vessels in the region.
Massive Somali Welfare-Fraud Cases in Minnesota—Here’s What We Know
Billions in taxpayers’ money has been stolen; millions could have gone to terrorists—an allegation that lawmakers are asking federal prosecutors to investigate.
Experts Advise How to Avoid Political Sparring at Family Holiday Gatherings
Arriving with strategies to redirect tense talk can help preserve peace and even mend relationships strained by opposing views.
Virginia Governor Salutes Tribes’ Decades of Deer Hunting to Feed the Homeless
Gov. Youngkin honors a 1677 treaty by accepting stags from two tribes. He also commends their hunting, which has provided millions of servings of venison.
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Business Investment Surges as Key Capital Goods Indicator Beats Forecasts
Core capital goods orders soared in September while broader business surveys point to strengthening U.S. industrial activity.
UC–Berkeley Faces Federal Funding Loss Due to Safety Concerns
University leaders are being asked to address the violent protests during the Nov. 10 Turning Point USA event.
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Orange County IDA Monitor Rejects Amazon Warehouse Tax Break
The tax break was for a to-be-built 3.2 million-square-foot Amazon warehouse in Wawayanda.
People Are Paying $10 Per Pound for These Turkeys—Here’s Why
Ordinary turkeys sell for an average of $1.35 per pound, so what makes these birds so special?
Georgia Prosecutor Drops 2020 Election Interference Case Against Trump
‘In my professional opinion, the citizens of Georgia are not served by pursuing this case in full for another five to ten years,’ the prosecutor wrote.
Indiana GOP to Reconvene Over Redrawing of State’s Congressional Map
President Donald Trump said he hopes the Senate will obtain the necessary votes to advance the plan.
Suicides and Delusions: Lawsuits Point to Dark Side of AI Chatbot
Lawsuits allege ChatGPT coached users into delusion and suicide, OpenAI says it is working with mental health clinicians to strengthen the product.
Trump Pardons 2 Turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, in Thanksgiving Tradition
President Abraham Lincoln first saved a turkey in 1863, and the annual Rose Garden ceremony dates to 1989.
Inflation Dampens Household Purchasing Power Despite Brighter 2026 Outlook
Flat bank balances and slowing wage growth signal mounting pressure on consumers despite a more upbeat 2026 economic forecast.
15 Countries Sign Statement Urging End to Serious Human Rights Violations in China
Uyghurs, Christians, Tibetans, and Falun Gong practitioners have faced ’targeted repression,' it states.
Carville Urges Democrats to Run on ‘Pure Economic Rage’ in 2026
Veteran strategist says Democrats should center 2026 campaigns on cost-of-living anger.
Trump Spoke With China’s Xi by Phone, White House Says
The two leaders discussed Taiwan and Ukraine, Beijing said.
US Says South Africa ‘Weaponized’ G20 Leadership After Summit Adopts Declaration
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was ’refusing to facilitate a smooth transition of the G20 presidency.’
Texas ICE Offices Received Envelopes With Suspicious White Powder, DHS Says
A shelter-in-place order was immediately issued as ICE officials called in a hazmat team.
