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Washington Police Chief Faces Allegations of Crime Data Manipulation Amid Congressional and Attorney Investigation

Morgan J. Carter December 19, 2025

A House Committee report released Sunday alleges that Washington, D.C.’s police chief, Pamela Smith, pressured subordinates to alter crime...

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Texas Eyes 100,000 New Space Jobs as Global Market Soars

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Texas is poised to become a major hub for the space industry, with a SWIFT report forecasting 100,000 new jobs over the next decade. Texas: A New...

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15 Killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting; Police Cite Islamic State Inspiration

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a tragic Sunday afternoon, a gunman opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and leaving 25 others...

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Motion Filed to Exonerate Four Men Accused in 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

A motion to clear the names of four men accused of the 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders was filed just weeks after investigators linked the crime to a single...

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$1.146 Billion Powerball Jackpot Drawn: Numbers, History and What to Do

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The $1.146 billion Powerball jackpot has just been announced, with the winning numbers already set and the prize growing just before the...

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Rob Reiner’s Son Charged With Murder of Parents

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, 32, was charged on Tuesday with two counts of first‑degree murder after the 78‑year‑old actor and his wife, Michele...

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Central Texas Runoffs Decide Kyle and Pflugerville Mayors and Several Council Seats

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Dec. 13, voters across Travis, Hays and Williamson counties turned out to decide the future of their local governments, with runoffs determining...

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Doug Jones Launches Alabama Governor Campaign on 2017 Victory Anniversary

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a packed Birmingham rally, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones kicked off his bid for governor on the eighth anniversary of his 2017 win over...

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Senate Falls Short on ACA Subsidy Extension, Jan. 1 Expiration Looms

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The Senate’s failure to pass either the Republican or Democratic bills means the enhanced subsidies that help 22 million Affordable Care Act (ACA)...

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Hamas Confirms Death of Top Commander After Israel Claims Kill, Ceasefire Violations Continue

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a stark reminder of the fragile truce, Hamas announced on Sunday that a senior commander had been killed in Gaza, a day after Israel reported the...