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Caracas — President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that Christmas will come early again this year, decreeing that the annual holiday — which is typically celebrated in late December in most of…

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Defending America’s borders, not deterring China, tops the list of priorities Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent to senior Pentagon leaders and combatant commanders just a few weeks ago, according to…

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An iguana at a zoo in the United Kingdom has given birth despite never having mated with a male, according to staff at the facility, who have hailed the “virgin…

Pig heads found in front of several Paris area mosques

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The moment a funicular railway carriage was involved in a fatal crash in Lisbon, Portugal, has been heard in a video filmed by a passenger in a second carriage. The…

Military support to law enforcement is supposed to be temporary. DOD is making it a core mission

Defending the homeland, not deterring China, tops the list of priorities that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sent to senior Pentagon leaders and combatant commanders earlier this month, ahead of the…

Warmer weather drives Americans to consume more sugar, study finds

Rising temperatures in the United States are prompting people to reach for products with added sugar, like sodas and ice cream, according to a new study.  In the study, published…

Tennis star Taylor Townsend on how this U.S. Open changed her

Two-time doubles Grand Slam champion Taylor Townsend achieved her best singles performance in the U.S. Open since 2019, reaching the fourth round. She was also the runner-up in this year’s…

Saturday Sessions: The Bones of J.R. Jones performs "Savages"

The Bones of J.R. Jones began as a project by singer-songwriter Jonathon Linaberry, but the music he released was featured in critically acclaimed shows like “True Detective,” “Suits,” and “Graceland.”…

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