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Zelenskyy Appoints Intelligence Chief as New Chief of Staff
The previous chief of staff quit in November amid a corruption probe. The Ukrainian president also named a new defense minister.
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Federal Appeals Court Sides With Paramount in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
The Pasadena, Calif., Court ruled that Paramount’s 2022 Oscar-winning movie did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article that inspired the initial film.
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Supreme Court Schedules Hearings on Drug User Gun Ban and Suing Cuba Over Nationalized Property
The nation’s highest court scheduled oral arguments for two separate cases in February and March.
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Trump Cancels Sale of US Chips Business to Chinese Firm Over Security Concerns
Delaware-based HieFo, controlled by a Chinese citizen, has 180 days to divest all semiconductor-related assets acquired in 2024.
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Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down California Ban on Open Carry of Firearms
The ban violates a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling because open carry is ‘part of this Nation’s history and tradition,’ the new ruling says.
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Day in Photos: Accident in Kenya, Earthquake in Mexico, and Heavy Snow
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Top House Races to Watch in 2026 Midterms
Control over the lower chamber of Congress will be the most-watched battle during the midterm elections.
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Trump Admin’s Offshore Wind Suspension Faces Legal Challenge From Orsted
The company has asked a federal judge to block a 90-day construction halt imposed by Trump administration that cited national security risks.
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Wegovy Lots Recalled After Hair Is Detected in a Prefilled Syringe
The manufacturer initiated the recall, but the number of lots involved wasn’t revealed.
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Babies Less Likely to Receive Measles Vaccine If Parents Delay Early Shots: Study
The research was published after measles cases in the United States eclipsed 2,000 in 2025.
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4,400 Starlink Satellites to Move to Lower Orbit
SpaceX expects the move will reduce risks and improve safety as the Earth’s orbit grows more crowded.
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DOJ Eyes Minnesota’s ‘Vouching’ System for Voter Registration, Demands Records
Federal authorities say the state’s law allowing voters to ‘vouch’ for other people on same-day voter registrations could violate federal voter laws.
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Affordable Care Act Subsidies Have Expired
The subsidies were a contentious issue in Congress during the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.
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FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina
Christian Sturdivant, 18, had allegedly planned the attack for about a year, according to US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson.
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Swiss Prosecutors Say Champagne Sparklers Likely Caused Deadly Bar Fire
The New Year’s Eve blaze in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 and injured 119, many with severe burns.
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Trump Says US Losing Ability to Issue Tariffs Would Be a ‘Terrible Blow’ to National Security
Several lower courts have ruled against the tariffs but left them in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
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New Year’s Gas Prices 23 Cents Cheaper Than a Year Ago in US
AAA data show the national average price for regular gasoline fell again as 2026 began, extending a broad nationwide decline.
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Trump Confirms He Takes Higher Daily Dose of Aspirin for Blood-Thinning Effect
Health officials have said that aspirin can irritate the lining of the stomach, triggering internal bleeding, ulcers, or gastrointestinal problems.
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$118 Million in Grants to Make US Trucking Safer to Be Issued
The investments will ensure that ‘only qualified drivers are getting behind the wheel,’ the Transportation Department said.
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Maduro Open to US Talks on Drug Trafficking
Venezuela’s president declined to comment on last week’s alleged strike on a docking area used by cartels in the South American country.
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Zelenskyy Appoints Intelligence Chief as New Chief of Staff
The previous chief of staff quit in November amid a corruption probe. The Ukrainian president also named a new defense minister.
|
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Paramount in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
The Pasadena, Calif., Court ruled that Paramount’s 2022 Oscar-winning movie did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article that inspired the initial film.
|
Supreme Court Schedules Hearings on Drug User Gun Ban and Suing Cuba Over Nationalized Property
The nation’s highest court scheduled oral arguments for two separate cases in February and March.
|
Trump Cancels Sale of US Chips Business to Chinese Firm Over Security Concerns
Delaware-based HieFo, controlled by a Chinese citizen, has 180 days to divest all semiconductor-related assets acquired in 2024.
|
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down California Ban on Open Carry of Firearms
The ban violates a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling because open carry is ‘part of this Nation’s history and tradition,’ the new ruling says.
|
Day in Photos: Accident in Kenya, Earthquake in Mexico, and Heavy Snow
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
|
Top House Races to Watch in 2026 Midterms
Control over the lower chamber of Congress will be the most-watched battle during the midterm elections.
|
Trump Admin’s Offshore Wind Suspension Faces Legal Challenge From Orsted
The company has asked a federal judge to block a 90-day construction halt imposed by Trump administration that cited national security risks.
|
Wegovy Lots Recalled After Hair Is Detected in a Prefilled Syringe
The manufacturer initiated the recall, but the number of lots involved wasn’t revealed.
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Babies Less Likely to Receive Measles Vaccine If Parents Delay Early Shots: Study
The research was published after measles cases in the United States eclipsed 2,000 in 2025.
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4,400 Starlink Satellites to Move to Lower Orbit
SpaceX expects the move will reduce risks and improve safety as the Earth’s orbit grows more crowded.
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DOJ Eyes Minnesota’s ‘Vouching’ System for Voter Registration, Demands Records
Federal authorities say the state’s law allowing voters to ‘vouch’ for other people on same-day voter registrations could violate federal voter laws.
|
Affordable Care Act Subsidies Have Expired
The subsidies were a contentious issue in Congress during the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.
|
FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina
Christian Sturdivant, 18, had allegedly planned the attack for about a year, according to US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson.
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Swiss Prosecutors Say Champagne Sparklers Likely Caused Deadly Bar Fire
The New Year’s Eve blaze in Crans-Montana killed at least 40 and injured 119, many with severe burns.
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Trump Says US Losing Ability to Issue Tariffs Would Be a ‘Terrible Blow’ to National Security
Several lower courts have ruled against the tariffs but left them in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
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New Year’s Gas Prices 23 Cents Cheaper Than a Year Ago in US
AAA data show the national average price for regular gasoline fell again as 2026 began, extending a broad nationwide decline.
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Trump Confirms He Takes Higher Daily Dose of Aspirin for Blood-Thinning Effect
Health officials have said that aspirin can irritate the lining of the stomach, triggering internal bleeding, ulcers, or gastrointestinal problems.
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$118 Million in Grants to Make US Trucking Safer to Be Issued
The investments will ensure that ‘only qualified drivers are getting behind the wheel,’ the Transportation Department said.
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Maduro Open to US Talks on Drug Trafficking
Venezuela’s president declined to comment on last week’s alleged strike on a docking area used by cartels in the South American country.
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