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US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled
Read full article: US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceledThe U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel.
Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
Read full article: Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South FloridaRevelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country.
Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment
Read full article: Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachmentEmbattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor.
Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community opposition
Read full article: Big Tech's fast-expanding plans for data centers are running into stiff community oppositionTech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing are increasingly being voted down.
Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting
Read full article: Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shootingOne of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial.
Former baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces drug charges after New Year's Day traffic stop
Read full article: Former baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces drug charges after New Year's Day traffic stopRetired baseball player Lenny Dykstra faces charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
Read full article: Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next weekMinnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds.
Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's death
Read full article: Federal judge dismisses Louisville police reform agreement spurred by Breonna Taylor's deathA federal judge in Kentucky has dismissed Louisville’s proposed settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attack
Read full article: Man fought off a mountain lion weeks before a suspected fatal Colorado attackA suspected deadly mountain lion attack on New Year’s Day that killed a woman hiking alone was preceded by another harrowing encounter in the same area.
FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group
Read full article: FBI says it disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State groupThe FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old who allegedly pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.
Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet
Read full article: Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yetPresidents often find solace in golfing, and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is a favorite spot because it's close to the White House and has built-in security.
Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to Mexico
Read full article: Victims of the Galveston Bay medical plane crash honored in Texas City before returning to MexicoFive victims of last week’s Galveston Bay medical plane crash are being honored in Texas City before their remains are flown back to Mexico.
Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
Read full article: Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026Rained poured down on the iconic Rose Parade for the first time in 20 years.
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
Read full article: Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwentPresident Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
Read full article: Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a yearPresident Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
Read full article: Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming careThe Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Read full article: Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikesEnhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Read full article: Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York CityMarching bands, floats and thousands of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s Day rain for the prestigious Rose Parade in Southern California.
Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
Read full article: Department of Justice is reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey EpsteinThe Department of Justice has expanded its review of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to 5.2 million as it also expands the number of attorneys trying to comply with a law mandating their release.
Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says
Read full article: Trump isn't the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher saysThe longest-serving White House chief usher says presidents before Donald Trump were interested in having a larger space for entertaining too.
Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath underground
Read full article: Zohran Mamdani to become NYC's next mayor with a midnight oath undergroundZohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day.
National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack
Read full article: National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attackNearly a year after a New Year's Day truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead, New Orleans officials are still seeking permanent security solutions.
Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35
Read full article: Tatiana Schlossberg, a grandchild of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35Environmental journalist Tatiana Schlossberg, one of three grandchildren of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with leukemia.
Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Roses in the rain? New Year's Day parade in Pasadena gets wet forecast. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California.
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Read full article: SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centers
Read full article: Surge in federal officers in Minnesota focuses on alleged fraud at day care centersThe surge of federal officers this week in Minnesota follows new allegations of fraud by day care centers run by Somali residents.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
Read full article: Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellationsThe Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the facility.
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
Read full article: After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midtermsThe big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S. House of Representatives during the last half of President Donald Trump's second term in office.
Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and Northeast
Read full article: Arctic blast brings snow and wind to the Great Lakes and NortheastA surge of arctic air is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast, a day after a bomb cyclone that hit the northern U.S. Tens of thousands of customers were without power early Tuesday, with Michigan hardest hit.
National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack
Read full article: National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attackA National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations.
No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in Arizona
Read full article: No motive revealed in killing of prominent California farmer's estranged wife in ArizonaInvestigators declined to reveal the suspected motive in the shooting death of a prominent California farmer’s estranged wife last month in eastern Arizona.
Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball drop
Read full article: Rain could be an unwelcome entry at the Rose Parade on New Year's Day. Bundle up for NYC ball dropFor the first time in 20 years, rain could be an intruder at the Rose Parade in Southern California.
Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie KirkA Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning east
Read full article: A bomb cyclone brings blizzards to the Midwest before turning eastA strengthening bomb cyclone is barreling across the northern United States, unleashing severe winter weather in the Midwest and aiming at the East Coast.
Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured
Read full article: Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injuredOfficials say two helicopters have crashed midair in southern New Jersey on Sunday, killing one person and leaving another critically injured.
Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weather
Read full article: Winter storm sweeps across US with snow, ice and severe weatherA powerful winter storm driven by a rapidly intensifying cyclone is sweeping east from the Plains, bringing heavy snow, ice and rain to much of the country.
How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
Read full article: How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their storiesComedian Mo Amer is gaining attention for his show “Mo,” which explores the journey of a Palestinian refugee family seeking asylum in the U.S. The series is part of a wave of TV shows by Arab or Muslim American creators that aim to tell authentic stories without relying on stereotypes.
Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great Lakes
Read full article: Winter storm snarls holiday travel across US Northeast, Great LakesMore than a thousand flights have been canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes as a winter storm disrupted one of the busiest travel weekends of the year between Christmas and New Year’s.
Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted
Read full article: Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecutedA federal judge has canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in its human smuggling case against him.
Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
Read full article: Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sisterThe sister of a Harvey Weinstein accuser who testified at the movie mogul's most recent trial has sued her sibling, saying her public remarks are damaging her reputation as a cardiologist in Poland.