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New Orleans Deploys 350 Guard Troops for New Year’s Security After Deadly Attack

Julia N. Fairmont December 30, 2025

At a Glance National Guard deployment in New Orleans begins Tuesday as part of heavy security for New Year's celebrations. 350 Guard members will...

National Guard troops stand watchfully on Bourbon Street in New Orleans with revelers celebrating New Year

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New Orleans Deploys 350 Guard Troops for New Year’s Security

Aiden V. Crossfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance 350 National Guard troops will be deployed in New Orleans for New Year's security. Deployment follows a 2023 attack on Bourbon Street...

Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo standing with British honours beside Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean at a ceremony table

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Britain’s New Year Honors: Elba, Torvill, and 1,150 Others Recognized

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

At a Glance 1,150 Britons honored in King Charles III's New Year list. Idris Elba knighted for services to young people. Jayne Torvill and...

Damaged boat lying on crashing waves with a U.S. Navy destroyer looming behind and bodies slumped on the bow in a war scene.

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U.S. Military Launches 30th Drug-Smuggling Boat Strike

Aiden V. Crossfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance The U.S. military struck a drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two. This is the 30th known boat strike and at least 107...

Governor Abbott standing at desk with Texas seals and Elon Musk silhouette against Austin skyline

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Abbott Pushes for Chief State Prosecutor to Override Austin DAs

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Gov. Greg Abbott proposes a Chief State Prosecutor to override local DAs. The proposal cites Michael Nnaji, who has 34 cases (Austin...

Rep. Cherfilus‑McCormick stands at a table in a congressional chamber with a spotlight on her determined and paper stacks

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Cherfilus-McCormick Declares Innocent in $5M COVID-Fund Fraud Case

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick declares innocence amid $5 million COVID-fund theft charges. New arraignment set for Jan. 20 to...

Nurse reviewing paperwork at a rural hospital desk with a sunset glow and a map of funding gaps.

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States to Share $10B for Rural Health, but Funding Tied to Trump Policies

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

At a Glance $10B will be allocated to rural health next year. The program will inject $50B over five years, averaging $200M per state in...

President Trump stands before a map of Nigeria with red strike markers and US flag beside Israeli flag with Mar‑a‑Lago sunset

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Trump’s Foreign-Policy Frenzy Overshadows Domestic Agenda, Polls Show

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance President Trump spent the final weeks of the year at Mar-a-Lago, hosting Volodymyr Zelensky and Benjamin Netanyahu. He announced...

Leader holding tablet shows satellite image with map of Eastern Europe on screen and Trump

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EU, Canada Advance US-Led Peace Talks After Drone Claims

Aiden V. Crossfield December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - European leaders and Canada convened virtual talks on U.S.-led peace efforts. > - Russian claims of a 91-drone attack on President...

Khaleda Zia cradles a worn photograph with candles and incense and a Bangladeshi flag in a parlor of wooden carvings.

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Bangladesh’s First Female PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - Bangladesh mourns former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia who passed away at 80. > - The interim government declared a three-day mourning...