Fatal Minneapolis shooting by Border Patrol agent sparks political crisis and potential government shutdown
A U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, in Minneapolis, leading to widespread protests, political upheaval over immigration enforcement, and a potential partial government shutdown as Democrats refuse to fund DHS without new guardrails.
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Massive winter storm kills at least 29 across U.S., leaves hundreds of thousands without power
A powerful winter storm has swept across the U.S., causing at least 29 deaths, knocking out power for hundreds of thousands, canceling thousands of flights, and bringing record-low temperatures to much of the country.
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Israel recovers last hostage body from Gaza, paving way for next phase of ceasefire
Israel has recovered and identified the body of Ran Gvili, the final Israeli hostage in Gaza, which is expected to mark the end of the first phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire and could lead to the reopening of Gaza's border crossing with Egypt.
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U.S. Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts over leak of wealthy taxpayers' information
The U.S. Treasury Department has canceled $21 million in contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after a contractor leaked confidential IRS data revealing how wealthy Americans like Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos minimize their tax obligations.
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Private jet crash in Maine snowstorm kills six people
Six people died when a business jet attempting to take off crashed during a snowstorm in Bangor, Maine, with one crew member surviving.
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Trump threatens tariffs on South Korea over trade deal inaction
Former President Trump has threatened to increase tariffs on South Korean goods due to perceived inaction on a trade deal, escalating trade tensions.
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NATO chief warns Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. help
The NATO secretary-general has stated that those who believe Europe can defend itself without U.S. assistance are mistaken, emphasizing ongoing reliance on American support.
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Scientists recover oldest wooden tools from archaeological site in Greece
Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest known wooden tools at a site in Greece, offering new insights into early human technology and craftsmanship.
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Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people
Mexican authorities are investigating a violent attack on a soccer field that resulted in at least 11 fatalities, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
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European Union investigates Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes
The European Union has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, concerning the creation and distribution of sexual deepfakes, raising issues about AI ethics and regulation.
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