Trump threatens tariffs on eight European countries over opposition to U.S. control of Greenland
President Trump announced a 10% tariff on goods from eight European nations starting in February, escalating tensions over his push for U.S. control of Greenland, with threats to increase tariffs to 25% if a deal isn't reached.
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U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota amid immigration protests
Up to 1,500 active-duty troops in Alaska are on standby for potential deployment to Minnesota following ongoing protests over immigration enforcement, with President Trump threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act.
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Supreme Court case examines Fourth Amendment protections
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NASA's Artemis II moon rocket moves to launch pad ahead of crewed lunar orbit mission
NASA rolled out the Artemis II spacecraft to the launch pad, preparing for a mission that will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon, potentially as early as February.
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U.S. launches retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to Islamic State ambush
The U.S. conducted a strike in northwest Syria that killed an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader connected to a December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
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European Union and Mercosur sign landmark free trade agreement
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Climate change drives global boom in desalination for drinking water
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How Trump administration reshaped Justice Department experience
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Ukrainians endure coldest winter in years without power amid ongoing conflict
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New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach
The New York Giants hired former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh as their new head coach, finalizing their pursuit of their top candidate to turn around the struggling franchise.
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