Federal agents fatally shoot U.S. citizen during immigration operation in Minneapolis
Videos and eyewitness accounts contradict federal claims about the shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation, sparking bipartisan calls for investigation and potential government shutdown over DHS funding.
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Massive winter storm causes widespread power outages and travel disruptions across U.S.
A colossal winter storm has blanketed much of the eastern U.S. with snow, ice, and freezing rain, causing over 11,000 flight cancellations, nearly a million power outages, and dangerous road conditions from Texas to New England.
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Super Bowl 60 set as Patriots face Seahawks in championship rematch
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will meet in Super Bowl 60, marking a rematch of their 2015 championship game, with both teams advancing through dramatic conference championship victories.
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Israel launches large-scale operation to recover final hostage in Gaza
Israeli forces are conducting extensive searches in Gaza to locate the last remaining hostage, with the operation's completion expected to trigger the opening of the Rafah crossing as part of U.S.-brokered ceasefire negotiations.
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Congressional leaders demand investigation into Minneapolis shooting amid DHS funding battle
Bipartisan calls grow for a joint federal-state investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting, while Senate Democrats threaten to block DHS funding over the incident, risking another government shutdown.
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U.S. and Ukraine finalize security agreement amid ongoing conflict
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces that a security agreement with the United States is fully prepared for signing, marking a significant development in Western support against Russian aggression.
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European Union investigates Elon Musk's AI chatbot over deepfake concerns
EU regulators have opened an investigation into Musk's Grok AI chatbot regarding the generation of sexual deepfakes, highlighting growing global scrutiny of artificial intelligence safety and content moderation.
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ICC judges find former Philippine president Duterte fit to stand trial
International Criminal Court judges have determined that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is medically fit to face trial for alleged crimes against humanity related to his controversial drug war.
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Trump administration faces legal challenges over immigration policies and oil pipelines
California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart coastal oil pipelines, while the administration faces multiple legal and political challenges to its expanded immigration enforcement operations.
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Alex Honnold completes historic free solo climb of Taipei 101 skyscraper
Renowned American rock climber Alex Honnold successfully ascended the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 tower without ropes or protective equipment, completing the first free solo climb of the iconic skyscraper in a live-streamed event.
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