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Trump to Meet Netanyahu for Talks on Gaza and Regional Security
The meeting follows months of intensive diplomacy in preparation for the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire.
US Banking Industry: Solid Year, Risks Ahead
Banks face risks from securities losses, margin loans, and private equity in 2026.
America in Photos: Trump Takes NORAD Santa Calls, Helicopter Crash, and Winter Storm
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Knicks Knocking on Championship Door, Chasing First NBA Crown in 53 Years
Although the New York Knickerbockers won NBA championships in 1970 and 1973, the teams didn’t receive ticker-tape parades in Manhattan’s ‘Canyon of Heroes.’
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Trump–Kennedy Center to Sue Jazz Musician for $1 Million Over Canceled Christmas Eve Performance
Vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd canceled his free holiday performance that was scheduled for Dec. 24.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding
The Trump administration canceled $4 billion in funding for the project in July.
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As Church Shootings Persist, Congregations Grapple With How to Handle Security
Shane Canestra credits training, attentiveness, and professionalism of his church’s security team with preventing a mass shooting at his church in 2023.
Legal Group Sues Census Bureau to Prevent ‘Unlawful’ Methods in 2030 Count
The lawsuit argues for counting only actual people, accusing the Census Bureau of using ‘unlawful statistical sampling methods’ in its 2020 count.
New York to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
The required warnings are based on consumer protections for products such as tobacco and alcohol, noting risks such as increased anxiety and depression.
Patel Says FBI’s Current Headquarters Is Permanently Shutting Down
Director Kash Patel said a transition would begin immediately.
Why Trump Is Taking the Fight to Venezuela’s Doorstep
‘Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in the history of South America,’ Trump said.
Zelenskyy Says He Will Meet Trump on Sunday to Discuss Peace Plan
The Ukrainian leader said he will meet the U.S. president in Florida on Sunday as negotiations with Russia advance but key issues remain unresolved.
What Is the Diversity Visa Lottery That Trump Suspended?
The visa lottery allowed over 50,000 people from underrepresented countries to immigrate to the United States every year, with no merit-based requirements.
2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
NORAD Celebrates 70 Years of Tracking Santa Claus and Spreading Holiday Cheer
This year, for the first time, children can reach Santa on Christmas Eve by making calls directly through NORAD’s website.
US Issues Travel Warning to Americans as Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Rages
The State Department warned U.S. citizens to steer clear of the border region amid ongoing clashes and a fragile diplomatic push.
19-Year-Old Leader of Violent 764 Group Pleads Guilty to RICO, Child Exploitation: FBI
The perpetrator groomed and extorted minor victims to carry out ‘a variety of violent conduct,’ including self-mutilation, the FBI said.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to Sanctuary States
The ruling restored more than $233 million in grants to 11 states and the District of Columbia.
