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NYPD releases new pictures of person of interest in healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing

New York — As the investigation into the fatal shooting of a health care executive in Manhattan enters its fifth day, police are missing key pieces...

Syrians celebrate Bashar Assad's fall as his whereabouts remain unknown

UPDATE | Dec.8, 2024, 7:27 AM CST | Crowds gathered in Syria's Damascus on Sunday to celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad’s government with chants,...

Legacy of valor: Pearl Harbor survivors share their stories on 83rd anniversary

U.S. — As bombs fell on Pearl Harbor during a shocking attack, transforming serene Hawaiian waters into a graveyard of twisted metal, burning...

Family of journalist, Marine veteran kidnapped in Syria 12 years ago say he's still alive

Washington — The family of Austin Tice, a freelance journalist held in Syria since 2012, said they have new confirmation that he remains alive and...

Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, says diverse military is stronger

Baltimore — A federal judge on Friday ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue considering race in its admissions process, finding that...

Daniel Penny manslaughter charge dismissed after jury deadlocks twice

New York — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of using a deadly chokehold on an unruly New York subway passenger dismissed the top...

Trump nominates Rodney Scott to lead Customs and Border Protection

Washington — The picture of who will be in charge of executing President-elect Donald Trump's hard-line immigration and border policies has come into...

Elon Musk funded super PAC comparing Trump's position on abortion to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's

U.S — Elon Musk was the sole funder of a super PAC formed less than a month before the election that focused on advertising intended to convince...
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