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After 42 Years, Texas Identifies Final Perpetrator in 1983 Rusk County Murders

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

After four decades, the last missing piece in a 1983 Rusk County murder case has been found. Case Overview In late September 1983, five Texans...

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Evan Turnage Challenges Long-Time Incumbent Bennie Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd District Primary

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district, a 33‑year‑old antitrust lawyer named Evan Turnage has entered the primary race against long‑time...

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Amazon Flex Driver Steals Family Cat in Los Angeles Suburb

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On December 11, a routine Amazon Flex delivery in a Los Angeles suburb turned into a shocking theft when a driver was caught on home‑security footage...

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Trump Admin Proposes Cutting Medicare, Medicaid for Minor Gender-Affirming Care, Sparking Backlash

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a sweeping move that could shut down gender‑affirming surgeries for minors across the United States, the Trump administration has proposed rules...

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U.S. Mortgage Rates Edge Lower, Refinancing Hits High

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

The average rate on a 30‑year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying close to its low for the year. Freddie Mac reported the rate fell to 6.21%...

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Senate Stalls HHS Rule-Making Reform After 50-50 Vote

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that would have forced the Department of Health and Human Services to reopen its rulemaking to public...

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U.S. Urges Mexico to Boost Security and Curb China-Linked Fentanyl Supply

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

At a Wednesday hearing before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. State Department officials urged Mexico to invest more in its security...

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Colts’ Anthony Richardson Returns to Practice, But Philip Rivers Still Holds the Starter Spot

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

The Indianapolis Colts have pulled their rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson back onto the practice field after a two‑month absence, but the team’s...

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U.S., Mexico Boost Drone Intelligence Sharing to Counter Cartel Threats

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

A recent meeting in Mexico City saw the U.S. and Mexico agree to tighten intelligence sharing on the growing use of drones by drug cartels. The...

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Tijuana’s Oldest Migrant Shelter Faces Closure as Funding Cuts Leave 60-80 Residents Without a Home

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

A quiet crisis is unfolding in Tijuana’s bustling border corridor. Casa del Migrante, the city’s oldest migrant shelter, is on the brink of shutting...