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Elderly woman wraps herself in a colorful scarf while holding socks with warm Christmas light in Gaza

Christmas in Gaza: Faith, Loss, and Hope Amid War

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

When Attallah Tarazi, 76, opened a small parcel containing socks and a scarf, the gesture seemed almost absurd against the backdrop of a Gaza that...

Destroyer intercepts Venezuelan speedboat with Guard cutters and whirlpool as Senator watches from dock near Austin skyline

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Senate Republicans Split Over Trump’s Venezuela Escalation Plan

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

Senate Republicans find themselves at odds over President Trump’s plan to intensify military pressure on Venezuela, as some fear that pushing for...

Riders celebrating buzkashi victory with jubilant faces in Afghan sunset field and cheering crowd

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Afghan Buzkashi Final Ends 7-0 as Sar-e-Pul Dominates Badakhshan

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

Afghanistan’s most celebrated equestrian contest ended in a 7‑0 triumph for Sar‑e‑Pul over Badakhshan on Monday. The match attracted thousands of men...

Investors gathering around a screen with champagne flutes and bright ticker in focus

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World Markets Mixed as S&P 500 Reaches Record High on Strong US Growth Data

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

World shares were mixed on Wednesday after the benchmark S&P 500 closed at another record high, buoyed by a report that the U.S. economy grew at an...

Elderly veteran gazes into distance with candlelight and photo album beside him and flag in background

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Pearl Harbor Survivor Ira “Ike” Schab Dies at 105

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

Ira "Ike" Schab, a 105‑year‑old Pearl Harbor survivor, died at his Beaverton, Oregon home early Saturday. A Life Spanning a Century Schab was...

People from diverse backgrounds gather around a decorated Christmas tree with festive lights and candles.

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From Early Christian Roots to Global Festivities: The True Story of Christmas

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus never celebrated his birth? And that the modern image of Santa Claus is based on a 4th‑century...

Governor Jeff Landry standing on a snow-covered iceberg with icy waters and stormy Arctic sky

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Trump Names Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

In a move that has reignited debate over U.S. interests in the Arctic, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he is appointing Louisiana...

Ukrainian drone hunter operating the Sting interceptor with monitor showing drone data and LED lights in snowy night

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Ukraine Deploys Low-Cost Sting Interceptors to Counter Russia’s Suicide Drones

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

Ukrainian Drone Hunters Deploy Sting Interceptors In the biting cold of Kyiv’s streets, a squad of Ukrainian drone hunters set up a night‑time...

Jared Kushner standing before an ornate door with Miami skyline visible through glass and palm trees in background.

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Jared Kushner Returns to the Diplomatic Front, Teaming Up with Steve Witkoff in Trump’s Foreign Policy Push

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

On the first day of President Donald Trump’s second term, a key player from his first administration quietly stepped back from daily duties to focus...

Flaming boat crashes into waves with sunset glow and smoke rising while a navy ship looms near in the foreground

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U.S. Forces Kill Five Narco-Terrorists on Two Pacific Boats

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

U.S. forces killed five suspected narco-terrorists on two drug‑trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific, a move that has intensified scrutiny over...