Powerball jackpot of $1.8 billion won in Arkansas
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot, ending a three-month streak without a top-prize winner and making it the second-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
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Epstein investigation records release delayed by Justice Department
The Justice Department announced it needs additional weeks to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after discovering over a million new documents, missing a congressional deadline and drawing criticism from lawmakers.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza during first Christmas homily
Pope Leo XIV, in his first Christmas Day homily, remembered the suffering of people in Gaza and called for peace while presiding over Mass at St. Peter's Basilica.
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Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
Nasry Asfura, endorsed by former President Trump, was declared winner of Honduras' presidential election after a weeks-long count, continuing Latin America's rightward political shift.
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U.S. and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war
The United States and Ukraine have agreed on several critical points to end the nearly four-year conflict, though disputes remain over territorial control in eastern Ukraine and management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
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Major storm system brings flooding to Southern California
A powerful holiday storm lashed Southern California with heavy rainfall, causing flash floods and mudslides in the already waterlogged region.
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North Korea shows apparent progress in nuclear-powered submarine construction
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EU warns of possible action after U.S. bars Europeans accused of censorship
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States sue HHS over move that could limit youth gender-affirming care
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Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump name added to building
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