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Woods Reverses DUI Plea, Avoids Jail with Reckless Driving Deal
Tiger Woods reversed his not guilty plea in a Florida DUI case, agreeing to a no contest deal on lesser charges to avoid
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Apple Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on US Maps After Trump Order
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' on US maps after Trump's order, drawing criticism from Canada and the S
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Trump Challenges Iranians to Rise Up as Strikes Escalate
President Trump questioned when Iranians will rise up, dismissing negotiations as US strikes escalate. Treasury warns of
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US and Iran Trade Strikes as Massachusetts Incumbents Hold Seats
US strikes Iran again, Tehran retaliates against Gulf allies, Trump says he's not forcing talks. In Massachusetts, incum
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Prediction markets turn public service into a trading floor
Kalshi's ban on George Santos for betting on his own State of the Union attendance highlights a broader corruption crisi
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Maine Democrat Backs GOP Rule to Shield Lobster Industry
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) broke with Democrats to support a GOP rule, prioritizing his lobster bill over party unity.
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Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended Amid Flight Incident Probe
Sony Pictures Television has suspended 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton amid an investigation into allegations
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Flock camera expansion demands scrutiny as police surveillance grows
Automated license plate readers like Flock are expanding police surveillance, but evidence of their effectiveness is mix
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EEOC Sues Washington University Over Segregated DEI Training
The EEOC sued Washington University over a DEI training that segregated employees by race, leading to a Black manager's
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Graham Russia Sanctions Bill Stalls in House Amid Democratic and GOP Rifts
The Senate-passed Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham is stalled in the House, facing Democratic opposition ov
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GOP's Post-Election To-Do List Grows Into a Lame-Duck Gauntlet
Republicans are deferring major legislative battles—from government funding to Iran war money and surveillance powers—un
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UN Admits Climate Goal Slips, Urges Overshoot Strategy
The UN acknowledges Earth will surpass the 1.5°C warming threshold, proposing a 'overshoot' strategy to bring temperatur