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24 Kemp’s Ridley Turtles Rescued from Cape Cod’s Icy Waters Are Being Rehabilitated in Florida

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Dec. 9, 24 endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles were brought to a Florida rehab center after a brutal cold snap off Cape Cod left them frostbitten...

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U.S. and Europe Near Ukraine Security Deal as Talks Continue Amid Drone Storms

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The United States and European leaders are inching toward a new security framework for Ukraine, following a series of talks in Berlin that could...

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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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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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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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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...

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Gunman Kills Two Students and Wounds Nine in Brown University Classroom

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Today, a gunman opened fire inside a classroom in the engineering building at Brown University, killing two students and wounding nine others before...

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California’s New Congressional Map Faces Court Challenge Ahead of 2026 Elections

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In a courtroom in Los Angeles, the fate of California’s newly approved congressional map hangs in the balance as federal judges weigh a lawsuit that...