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Iowa Guard Soldiers Killed in Syria: Attack Blamed on Islamic State

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Two Iowa National Guard soldiers were killed in a weekend attack in Syria that the U.S. military says was carried out by the Islamic State group. The...

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Motorcyclist Fatal Crash on South Bagdad Road Leaves Leander Roads Closed

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A fatal motorcycle crash on South Bagdad Road in Le Austin, Texas, left a rider dead and closed a key thoroughfare for several hours on Monday...

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Angels Face Wrongful Death Suit Over Skaggs’ Fentanyl Overdose, Accusations of Ignored Drug Abuse

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a two‑month civil trial in Southern California, the Los Angeles Angels are being sued for allegedly ignoring drug‑use reports that led to the...

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Braves Secure Ha-Seong Kim with $20 Million One‑Year Deal, Eyeing Long‑Term Future

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a decisive move that has fans buzzing, the Atlanta Braves announced Monday that shortstop Ha‑Seong Kim will return to the team on a one‑year...

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Brown University Gunman Still at Large as New Videos and Reward Released

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Authorities Search for Evidence Authorities knocked on doors and scoured yards Monday in search of any video or other evidence that might lead them...

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Senate Moves NDAA Closer to Passage Amid Aviation Safety Debate After 67‑Death Crash

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A decisive 76‑20 Senate vote on Monday lifted a key procedural hurdle, moving the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) a step closer to final...

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Senators Brace for Another Shutdown as Republicans Block Health‑Insurance Subsidy Extension

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a move that could set the stage for another government shutdown, senators from both parties are bracing for next year after Republicans blocked a...

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Maximizing Social Security: How Top Earners Reach the Ceiling

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In 2025, the Social Security taxable maximum sits at $176,100, meaning only the highest earners can climb the full benefit ladder. Taxable...

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20‑Year‑Old Shot in Torso After High‑Speed Police Chase in Jarrell

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

A 20‑year‑old man was shot in the upper right torso during a high‑speed chase that erupted after a failed traffic stop in Jarrell, Texas, Sunday...

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Supreme Court to Hear Appeal of Mississippi Death Row Inmate Over Jury Discrimination Claims

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up the appeal of Terry Pitchford, a Black inmate on Mississippi’s death row. Pitchford’s 2004 murder...