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Brown University Places Police Chief on Leave Amid Security Probe After Dec. 13 Shooting

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

On Monday, Brown University’s president announced that campus police chief Rodney Chatman would be placed on leave as the school reviews its security...

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Sudan’s Prime Minister Pitches Comprehensive Peace Plan as US Urges Immediate Truce

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

In a dramatic move on Monday, Sudan’s prime minister presented a sweeping peace plan to the United Nations Security Council, while the United States...

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Saudi Arabia Expands Alcohol Sales to Premium Residency Holders in Riyadh

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

In a quiet move that has already drawn long lines of cars and curious onlookers, Saudi Arabia has broadened access to its only alcohol shop in...

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Half of Americans Have Already Donated for 2025, AP-NORC Poll Shows

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

In a startling snapshot of American generosity, a new AP‑NORC poll reveals that roughly 50% of U.S. adults say they have already made their...

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Brown Custodian Says He Saw Shooter More Than a Dozen Times Before Dec. 13 Campus Shooting

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

"In a shocking turn of events, Brown University custodian Derek Lisi said he had seen the shooter more than a dozen times before the Dec. 13 campus...

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After July Flood Tragedy, Camp Mystic Turns to Sirens and New Safety Act

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

July 2025's devastating flood that swept through Camp Mystic on the Guadalupe River left 27 dead, including 25 campers, two counselors, and the...

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Waymo Robotaxis Block San Francisco Streets During Power Outage, Prompting Service Pause

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

During a city‑wide blackout on Saturday, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles clogged San Francisco intersections, forcing the company to halt service until...

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Barry Manilow to Undergo Lung Surgery, Postpones January Concerts

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Announcement of Surgery\n\nBarry Manilow, the 82‑year‑old pop icon, announced Monday that he will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his...

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Wall Street Rises on Tech, Banking Gains Ahead of Quiet Holiday Week

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Wall Street opened higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 climbing 0.6% to 6,878.49 as technology firms and banks lifted the market into a calm holiday...

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Austin Residents Could Claim Up to $622.6 Million in Unclaimed Property

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

If you live or do business in the Austin area, you could be standing on the brink of a financial surprise. According to the Texas Comptroller of...