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Susan Collins Grills Pete Hegseth and Declines to Endorse Him for Defense Secretary

Susan Collins Grills Pete Hegseth and Declines to Endorse Him for Defense Secretary

Dec 11, 2024

Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said she questioned President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon on the misconduct allegations against him and other topics.

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Ryan Borgwardt, Wisconsin Kayaker Who Faked His Death, Is in Custody

Ryan Borgwardt, Wisconsin Kayaker Who Faked His Death, Is in Custody

Dec 11, 2024

Ryan Borgwardt returned to the United States on his own after faking his own drowning death and fleeing the country, the authorities said.

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Malibu Wildfire: Firefighters Begin Containing the Blaze That Destroyed Several Homes

Malibu Wildfire: Firefighters Begin Containing the Blaze That Destroyed Several Homes

Dec 11, 2024

The Franklin fire grew to nearly 4,000 acres overnight as firefighters battled difficult conditions and steep terrain.

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Firefighters Begin Containing the Malibu Fire That Destroyed Several Homes

Firefighters Begin Containing the Malibu Fire That Destroyed Several Homes

Dec 11, 2024

The Franklin fire grew to nearly 4,000 acres overnight as firefighters battled difficult conditions and steep terrain.

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Supreme Court Won’t Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

Supreme Court Won’t Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

Dec 11, 2024

In an unsigned order, the justices dismissed the case against the tech giant as “improvidently granted,” meaning they had concluded that it had been a mistake to take it up.

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Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

Who Set the Stage for al-Assad’s Ouster? There Are Different Answers in the U.S. and Israel.

Dec 11, 2024

President Biden says he weakened Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, laying the groundwork for Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Syrian leader would still be in power had he...

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Storm Aid vs. Partisan Power: A Showdown Looms in North Carolina

Storm Aid vs. Partisan Power: A Showdown Looms in North Carolina

Dec 11, 2024

As Republicans try to muscle through a bill that is nominally dedicated to hurricane relief but in fact erodes Democrats’ influence, residents of the areas hit hardest say they urgently need help.

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Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return

Biden Administration Looks to Reinforce U.S.-China Ties Ahead of Trump’s Return

Dec 11, 2024

Senior Treasury officials are holding a final round of talks with a new round of economic volatility on the horizon.

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The Prominent Maryland Family of the Suspect in the C.E.O. Killing

The Prominent Maryland Family of the Suspect in the C.E.O. Killing

Dec 10, 2024

Until the arrest this week of Luigi Mangione, the family was best known for building a business that has made them a force in local politics and charity.

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Georgia Man Charged With 1985 Murders of Couple in Church

Georgia Man Charged With 1985 Murders of Couple in Church

Dec 10, 2024

Erik Sparre was arrested earlier this week, more than two decades after Dennis Perry was wrongly sent to prison for the crime.

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