Venezuelan migrants abandon US journey, return home amid Trump immigration policies
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Kennedy Center cancels Christmas Eve jazz concert after Trump name added to building
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Pope Leo XIV urges shedding indifference to suffering in Christmas message
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas message, calling on the faithful to show compassion for those suffering in Gaza, Yemen, and among migrants, while also addressing conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, and other regions.
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Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion Christmas Eve jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot on Christmas Eve, ending a three-month streak without a top-prize winner and marking the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
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DOJ delays release of Epstein files after discovering over a million new documents
The Justice Department announced it needs additional weeks to release Jeffrey Epstein-related records after uncovering over a million new documents, missing a congressional deadline and prompting calls for an inspector general audit.
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Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidential election
Nasry Asfura, backed by former President Trump, was declared the winner of Honduras' presidential election after a weeks-long count, continuing Latin America's shift to the right amid allegations of electoral interference.
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US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues for ending war, but territorial disputes remain
The United States and Ukraine have agreed on several points aimed at ending the conflict, including security guarantees and economic proposals, but disputes over Donbas territories and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant management remain unresolved.
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New storm hits Southern California, raising flood and mudslide risks
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North Korea shows apparent progress in building nuclear-powered submarine
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ICE agents shoot at moving vehicle on Christmas Eve, injuring two
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