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U.S. Military Kills Eight in Latest Drug‑Smuggling Boat Strikes Amid Congressional Scrutiny

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Eight people were killed when the U.S. military struck three boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The strikes were carried out against...

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San Marcos Police Department Hits 59% Mental Health Peace Officer Certification

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a move that underscores a growing emphasis on mental‑health‑savvy policing, the San Marcos Police Department announced that 76 of its officers—59%...

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Tariffs Spark Price Rise for U.S. Fake Christmas Trees, Shifting Production Overseas

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a...

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Brown University Shooting: New Video Footage, Ongoing Investigation, and Community Response

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

A masked suspect in a Brown University shooting has been shown in fresh video footage, while authorities continue to gather clues and keep the public...

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Rodgers Throws 85% Passes as Steelers Edge Miami 28-15 in Cold Monday Night

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Hook paragraph\n\n## Rodgers' Dominance\n\nRodgers threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns, completing 23 of 27 passes for an 85% completion rate in a...

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Texas Linebacker Liona Lefau Signals Transfer, Skipping Citrus Bowl

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Texas junior linebacker Liona Lefau has signaled he will transfer when the portal window opens Jan. 2, leaving the Longhorns without his presence in...

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Rob Reiner’s 32‑year‑old son arrested after parents found stabbed in Brentwood home

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

The 32‑year‑old son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murder and held without bail Monday in the stabbing deaths of his...

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Ford Shifts Focus from Electric Trucks to Gasoline and Hybrid Models Amid Losses

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Ford’s announcement stunned the auto industry, as the company said it will discontinue the electric F‑150 Lightning pickup truck and instead focus on...

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Los Angeles Police Arrest 32‑Year‑Old Nick Reiner on Suspicion of Killing His Parents

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Los Angeles police have taken 32‑year‑old Nick Reiner into custody on suspicion of killing his parents, director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele,...

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Judge Dugan Faces Obstruction Charges After Directing Immigrant Through Private Back Door

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Prosecutors used courtroom audio on Monday to show that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan knew federal agents were waiting to arrest an...