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US, Mexico Reach Agreement to Fix Tijuana River Sewage Crisis: EPA
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agreement sets the ‘framework for tremendous steps to be made.’
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward in Search for Brown University Shooting Suspect
The FBI Boston office said a reward will be provided to anyone who can give information leading to the person’s identification, arrest, and conviction.
US Consumers Took a Breather in October as Retail Sales Stalled
A key retail sales measure topped estimates and will add to third-quarter GDP growth.
More Than 65,000 Pounds of Food Products Recalled Nationwide
Milk and soy are two of the nine major food allergens recognized in the United States.
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Ford Discontinues Several EV Models, Takes $19.5 Billion Writedown in Pivot to Hybrids
The automaker cited diminished demand and Trump-era policy shifts in its move to gas and hybrid vehicles.
This Maine School Swapped Detention for Hikes. We Visited to See If It Works.
Disruptive students put away their phones, walk in the woods, and talk about life for a while.
Court Hearing Over Challenge to California Redistricting Begins
Republicans and the federal government argue that the new congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
Trump Designates Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction
The president’s executive order was issued during a ceremony honoring military members for helping secure the border.
California Hires CDC Officials Who Left Trump Administration
Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry have been brought on to help launch a new initiative.
More Than 4.7 Million Phone Numbers Added to ‘Do Not Call’ Registry in 2025: FTC
There are currently nearly 260 million numbers active in the registry.
Real Beards, All Heart: What It Takes to Be a Santa Claus
Professionals can earn up to $500 an hour, but students at this Santa bootcamp say the real reward is still the Christmas spirit of hope and generosity.
DOJ Must Return Data Seized From Comey Confidant, Court Will Retain Copy: Judge
Prosecutors can seek a new warrant for the files, judge says.
ICE Announces Arrest of 400 Illegal Immigrants in Minnesota
Operation Metro Surge targets the ‘worst of the worst’ illegal immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security stated.
‘National Defense Area’ on California–Mexico Border: What to Know
The designation revives a little-known Roosevelt-era directive that set aside federal lands for border protection more than a century ago.
Health Care Bill Introduced in House After Senate Rejects 2 Attempts to Deal With Expiring Subsidies
Appeals Court Halts Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Over Deportations
The Justice Department accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of pursuing a fishing expedition.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
The move comes as the Trump administration rolls back TPS designations it says have been exploited and fuel illegal immigration.
On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
