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Chile Elects Conservative Veteran José Antonio Kast in Landslide Victory

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Chile’s voters chose José Antonio Kast, a 59‑year‑old veteran, over a left‑wing candidate, marking a sharp rightward shift in a country that has...

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Ted Cruz Demands Military Flight Restrictions After Washington Crash

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

On January 29, a midair collision over Washington, D.C. killed 67 people. Now Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is demanding new restrictions on military...

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Tragic Classroom Shooting Claims Lives of Brown University Students, Leaves Nine Injured

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

A gunman opened fire inside a Brown University classroom on Saturday, killing two students and wounding nine others, investigators...

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California Map Hearing Sparks Legal Battle Over GOP‑Backed Redistricting

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

California’s new congressional map, approved by voters last month, is now the focus of a federal court hearing that could decide whether Democrats...

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Serbian Prosecutors Charge Culture Minister Over Kushner‑Linked Development

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Serbian prosecutors for organized crime announced on Monday that Culture Minister Nikola Selaković and three other officials face charges of abuse of...

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U.S. Mint Unveils 2026 Coin Series to Celebrate 250th Anniversary

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In 2026, the U.S. Mint will introduce a series of coins that celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, a milestone that will spark excitement among...

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Austin’s 2025 Weather Unpacked: Record Temperatures, Rainfall, and Lake Levels

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

When the heat swelled to a record 109°F on August 21, 2024, and the cold settled at a low of 16°F on January 15 and 17, Austin’s climate was already...

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Baltimore’s Hubcap Collector Turns 700 Lost Wheels into Art

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In a city known for its quirky art scene, one cyclist has turned a habit of finding lost hubcaps into a public art project. Over the past two years,...

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Mahomes’ ACL Tear in 16‑13 Loss Ends Chiefs’ Playoff Hopes; Surgery Likely

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In a dramatic finish to the season, Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee during the final seconds of a 16‑13 loss to the Los Angeles...

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Chiefs’ Postseason Dreams Cut Short by Mahomes’ ACL Tear in 16‑13 Loss to Chargers

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs’ postseason hopes ended abruptly when Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL in the final minutes of a 16‑13 loss to the Los Angeles...