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Customs Seizes 4 Pounds of Monkey Meat from Congo Passenger at O’Hare

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Warning: This story contains images that some may consider troubling. Viewer discretion is advised. At O’Hare International Airport, U.S. Customs...

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British Authorities Add New Rape and Sexual Assault Charges Against Russell Brand

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

British authorities on Tuesday added new rape and sexual assault charges against comedian Russell Brand, expanding a case that already involves four...

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Schumer Demands Justice Department Release Details on 10 Possible Jeffrey Epstein Co-Conspirators

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

On Tuesday, the Justice Department released 30,000 new documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The release prompted Senate Democratic Leader...

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Jan 6: Rioters Storm the Capitol, Turning a Tunnel Into a Brutal Battlefield

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

In the early afternoon of January 6, 2021, the U.S. Capitol became a battleground as thousands of Trump‑supporting rioters breached multiple...

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Chiefs Set to Move to Kansas, Backed by 70% STAR Bond Funding and $4B Domed Stadium Plan

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs are leaving Missouri for Kansas, a move that will reshape the NFL landscape. After years of debates, proposals, and pleas...

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Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $1.7 Billion After Monday Draw

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

Powerball jackpot reaches $1.7 billion after Monday night's draw yielded no winner. The cash option stands at $781.3 million, making the pot one of...

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Nick Reiner Charged with Killing Parents, Hollywood and Politics Stunned

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

A shocking turn of events in Los Angeles last week saw Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, 32, arrested and charged with two counts of first‑degree murder...

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Nick Reiner Charged With Murdering Parents Amid Schizophrenia and Medication Changes

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

Nick Reiner, the 32‑year‑old son of acclaimed director Rob Reiner, was charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, on...

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Business Jet Crash in North Carolina Claims Seven Lives, Including Retired NASCAR Star Greg Biffle

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

Crash Details\n\nA Cessna C550 business jet crashed near Statesville Regional Airport Thursday, killing retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife,...

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Toney’s Late TD Gives Miami a 10-3 CFP Win Over Texas A&M

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

Malachi Toney’s 11‑yard touchdown reception with less than two minutes left lifted No. 10 seed Miami to a 10‑3 victory over No. 7 Texas A&M in the...