Woman shot dead by police in Times Square after fatally stabbing one and injuring another
Pamela Cisneros, 49, and a 32-year-old woman whom she allegedly stabbed died at the hospital, and the second victim, a…
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Trump’s Army Secretary resigns after reportedly clashing with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll leaves after 18-months in the job with White House bogged down in Iran conflict
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How a Coors Light can helped police find the suspect in a 1981 cold case murder
The victim’s body was found in a field by children walking to school in 1981, but the investigation stalled for decades…
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Suspect charged with murder after two teenage girls died in 117 mph street race
Maddalyn Dailey, 17, and Isabell Hill, 16, were ‘inseparable’ best friends beginning their senior year of high school…
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Trump’s answer to Pete Hegseth 2028 question will not make JD Vance happy
The president says ‘a lot of people’ are considering 2028 runs but doesn't mention his vice president when asked about…
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Teen girl who recorded livestream of San Diego mosque shooting charged with murder, DA says
In North Carolina, aiding-and-abetting charges carry the same punishment as if the girl had committed the attack herself
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National Guard shooting suspect can be fed against his will in jail, judge rules
A judge agreed to order ‘nonconsensual’ nutrition and medical treatment for Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who was rushed to a…
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Khat is a drug increasingly being smuggled into the US - but what the heck is it?
About 1,200 pounds of khat were seized at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport earlier this month
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Bad news for Trump as more Americans admit they regret voting for him
‘There are now clear, consistent signs of an erosion trend,’ says Alexander Theodoridis, co-director of the University…
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Trump renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America amid escalating Canada trade war — but who gets to decide what goes on maps?
On Aug. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America,’ claiming his…
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Trump’s fake AI video of Kharg Island ‘attack’ leaves US military scrambling to explain
President’s very realistic AI slop video, posted to his official Truth Social account, forces Pentagon to step in with…
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Trump’s ballroom construction ‘likely unlawful,’ John Roberts says, but Supreme Court will allow it anyway
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court's three liberal justices, writing in his dissent that the ongoing…
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Sayonara summer. US daylight is fading fast again
Southern states lose fewer minutes but even the coasts of Texas and Florida will see daylight dwindle by 40 minutes
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MapQuest surges in rankings after Google bows to Trump and re-labels Lake Ontario
Trump renamed the body of water as Lake America after trade talks between Canada and the US fell apart
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A 29-foot-tall Jesus could stop Trump’s relentless claims of eminent domain
Does eminent domain prevail against the First Amendment and religious freedom? A diocese in southern New Mexico says…
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New US missile touted for accuracy seems to have killed Iranian civilians far from blast site
Detonating over an athletic center and two residential neighborhoods, the strikes claimed at least 21 people’s lives,…
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Texas Democrat bets anger over Flock cameras and data centers could make her America’s unlikeliest governor
Gina Hinojosa talks to Eric Garcia about the growing backlash in Texas and how it could feed a ‘bite back’ against…
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Trump official blasts ‘name-calling’ by Canada - despite it being the president’s go-to attack
The administration denounced Canadian rhetoric despite Trump building his political brand around personal attacks…
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91-year-old reclaims his record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders, who hikes under the name Grey Beard, originally set the Appalachian Trail age record in 2017
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Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 6-12 include Emmy Rossum and Harry Connick Jr.
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of Sept. 6-12 include “Furious” star Emmy Rossum, ballerina Misty Copeland…
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What drove the deadly Grand Canyon flooding?
Torrential downpours washed out popular hiking trails and left the historic Phantom Ranch Lodge cabins under five feet…
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Kalshi issues George Santos a lifetime ban and $71,356 fine over suspicious trades
President Donald Trump commuted the disgraced ex-Congressman’s prison sentence last year
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Cities are suing residents who try to take action against data centers
‘I don't think anyone was expecting citizens to personally be held liable to a civil lawsuit,’ says Kimberly Twente,…
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Republican committees ask Supreme Court to intervene in TV ad rate war
Republicans are attempting to maintain their majorities in the House of Representatives and Senate in the November 3…
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Singer D4vd pleads not guilty in murder case and switches to public defender
Burke was charged on April 20 with capital murder in the 2025 death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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More mail-in ballots are arriving late and not being counted in key states, report reveals
At least 12 states holding House, Senate and/or gubernatorial races saw more late mail-in ballots go uncounted
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America’s war on international law shows deep fear of accountability
The United States’ relentless campaign against international justice is not a sign of a calm and self-assured…
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Tiny invasive ‘serious threat’ bug spotted in Southern US states
The invasive bugs can be anywhere from 1 millimeter to 5 millimeters long
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Controversial DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets investigated by House Republicans
The tactical approach — often referred to as letting drugs ‘walk’ — persisted into Trump's second administration
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Trump called Apple to demand they label Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ on maps, Doug Burgum reveals
Interior Secretary says President Donald Trump personally pressured tech giant to comply with his latest executive…
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Hegseth hired conservative influencers who amplify his ‘warrior ethos’ mantra, according to report
It’s unclear what work the conservative influencers are engaging in or if they are receiving financialso in compensation
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Mom died after running back into her burning home to rescue her 3-year-old daughter from fire
Bonnie Pierce initially made it out safely, but re-entered the burning structure after realizing her youngest child was…
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No pint-sized matter: Thieves steal $70,000 in Pabst beer from California warehouse
Police in Southern California are investigating the theft of more than 30,000 cans of Pabst beer in two separate heists…
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The Latest: Jury will hear closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Jurors will hear closing arguments in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the killing…
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Six workers at Ed Sheeran’s Detroit concert rushed to hospital after being hit by a piece of stage equipment
None of the six workers who were injured appeared to have life-threatening injuries
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Scientists use disease to restore iconic American elm trees
The initiative to protect elms forms part of a broader national push to curb forest pests and diseases that jeopardize…
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