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Tarik Skubal Joins U.S. World Baseball Classic Roster Amid Strong Pitching Lineup

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

The United States’ World Baseball Classic squad for the 2023 tournament has added a familiar face: Tarik Skubal, the two‑time American League...

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Body-Camera Footage Shows Arrest of Suspected UHC CEO Shooter

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

Hook paragraph Pretrial Hearing Overview The hearing, held on Thursday, saw prosecutors call 17 witnesses while Mangione’s lawyers stayed silent....

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Trump Media & Technology merges with fusion firm TAE Technologies in $6B deal to power AI

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

The parent company of President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform has announced a merger with fusion‑energy company TAE Technologies, a pairing...

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UB40 to Toast 2026 with ‘Red Red Wine’ at Las Vegas Countdown

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

UB40 is gearing up to celebrate 2026 with a signature toast of 'Red Red Wine' during the Coast-to-Coast Countdown in Las Vegas, a show that brings...

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NASCAR Hall-of-Fame Nominee Greg Biffle Dies in Small-Jet Crash

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

The 55‑year‑old NASCAR legend Greg Biffle died in a small‑jet crash at the Statesville airport, killing his wife, two children, and four...

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Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll After Decade of Rehabilitation

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

Jenna Roll, the Nashville‑born country‑rap star, finally received a clean slate after a decade of hard work and public testimony. On Thursday,...

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Hurricane-Force Winds Downed Power Lines and Sparked 14,000 Acres of Fires Across Colorado

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

When hurricane‑force gusts tore through the Colorado Front Range late Wednesday, Xcel Energy preemptively shut off power to almost 700 miles of...

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Nebraska to Become First State Enforcing Medicaid Work Requirements Under Trump Law

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

Nebraska will become the first state to enforce Medicaid work requirements under a Trump law, affecting 30,000 people and reshaping coverage as new...

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49-Year-Old Arrested After Month-Long Explosive Incident Sweep in South Austin

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

A 49‑year‑old man was arrested after a series of late‑night explosions rattled south Austin, authorities say. The incidents, described as repeated...

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North Carolina’s Former Governor Jim Hunt Dies at 88, Remembered as Education Pioneer

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

The state of North Carolina mourned the loss of former governor Jim Hunt, who died Thursday at the age of 88. His daughter, Lieutenant Governor...