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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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Iran Adds Third Gasoline Price Tier in First Subsidy Shift Since 2019 Protests

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

A new gasoline pricing tier was unveiled in Tehran on Saturday, marking the most significant change to Iran’s fuel‑subsidy system since the 2019...

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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...

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Texas Leaders Unveil Divergent Plans to Slash Property Taxes

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Tuesday, Texas's top officials announced distinct plans to slash property taxes, each promising relief for homeowners while outlining different...

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Tens of Thousands in London Protest as Anti‑Immigrant Rhetoric Escalates Across Europe

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a stark display of rising hostility, tens of thousands marched through London last year chanting “send them home!” The protest, part of a broader...

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Thai Villager’s Death Marks First Civilian Casualty in Renewed Border Clash

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

A 63‑year‑old villager’s death marks the first civilian casualty in the renewed border clash between Thailand and Cambodia, as Thai officials say a...

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Hong Kong’s Long‑Standing Democratic Party Dissolves After 30 Years of Activism

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Sunday, Hong Kong’s largest pro‑democracy party voted to dissolve itself after more than three decades of political activism, a decision that...

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Russian Court Declares Pussy Riot Extremist, Imposes Prison Terms on Five Members

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Monday, a Moscow court declared the feminist protest group Pussy Riot an extremist organization, effectively banning the group from operating in...