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MIT Professor Nuno Loureiro Fatally Shot in Brookline Home; Investigation Ongoing

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

A 47‑year‑old MIT physicist was shot and killed in his Brookline apartment on Monday night, prompting a homicide investigation. The Shooting Nuno...

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Michelle Obama Defends Rob Reiner After His Murder; Trump Claims ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

"In a shocking turn of events that has reverberated across Hollywood and the political arena, former first lady Michelle Obama was poised to meet the...

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Bondi Beach Hero Turns Gun on Shooter, Saving Lives in Tragic Massacre

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

On a calm summer evening at Bondi Beach, a 44‑year‑old Syrian‑Australian shopkeeper, Ahmed al Ahmed, stepped into a scene that would become one of...

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Alcaraz Ends 7-Year Partnership With Coach Ferrero After Record-Setting Run

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

Announcement On Wednesday, 22‑year‑old Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz posted a message on his social‑media accounts announcing the end of his...

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Jack Smith Set for Closed-Door Testimony as Trump Prepares a Nightly Address, While FCC Chair Faces Senate Scrutiny

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Jack Smith’s Closed‑Door Testimony\n\nJack Smith, the former Justice Department special counsel, is scheduled to give a closed‑door deposition to...

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Miami Dolphins Replace Tua Tagovailoa With Rookie Quinn Ewers After Steelers Loss

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 22, 2025

Miami Dolphins are replacing starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with rookie Quinn Ewers, a decision confirmed by an anonymous source on...

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Arraignment Postponed for Nick Reiner Charged with Murdering Parents

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Arraignment for Nick Reiner, charged with murdering parents Rob and Michele Reiner, postponed; new date Jan. 7, still held without...

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Texas Activates Extra Firefighting Resources Ahead of Weekend Wildfire Surge

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

On Thursday, Texas officials deployed a surge of wildfire response assets as the state prepared for an anticipated rise in fire danger across the...

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Travis County Sheriff’s Office Finds Missing Woman Safely After Monday Disappearance

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

A previously missing woman was located safely by the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) as of 3:30 a.m. Friday, following her disappearance on...

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Arizona Man Sentenced to Death for Eight 2017 Phoenix Shootings

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On a Thursday in 2025, the state of Arizona handed down a death sentence to Cleophus Cooksey Jr., 43, for a series of fatal shootings that took place...