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Alabama DEI Ban Faces Appeals Court Challenge Over Vague Language

Morgan J. Carter December 19, 2025

Alabama’s new DEI ban sparks an appeals court challenge as professors and students argue the law’s vague language threatens academic freedom and...

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Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead; Son Arrested on Murder Charge

Morgan J. Carter December 19, 2025

Rob Reiner, the celebrated director‑actor, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead Sunday at their Los Angeles home, and their 32‑year‑old...

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Trump to Visit North Carolina Amid Tight Midterm Race, Senators’ Campaigns Heat Up

Morgan J. Carter December 19, 2025

In a move that has drawn attention from both sides of the aisle, former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley announced on Monday that...

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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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Austrian Court Blocks Extradition of Ukrainian Businessman Dmytro Firtash to US Over India Bribe Case

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Vienna’s high regional court has once again thrown a wrench into the long‑running extradition battle over Ukrainian businessman Dmytro Firtash, this...

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Trump Files $10 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Jan. 6 Speech Edit

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Trump files a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation and unfair trade practices. The complaint was filed...

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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...