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A decision by the party chairman to bury an autopsy report on the 2024 election has sparked anger among partisans. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As they should be with reason.
The killer was known for her extreme brutality, such as dismembering bodies, removing hearts, and placing the hearts in front of ‘Santa Muerte’ altars and statues, the FBI said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: INSANE!
Time has run out for lawmakers to extend the enhanced Obamacare subsidies before they expire at the year's end, putting Republicans on the hot seat with health care policy as they gear up for the midterms. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Bad for Dems.
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Nelson Gonzalez, a 63-year-old "gentle giant," was on his way home Friday when police said his car was hit head-on by an drunk driver. New York Post
Drugmakers plan to raise US prices on at least 350 branded medications including vaccines against COVID, RSV and shingles and blockbuster cancer treatment Ibrance. New York Post
VOA VIEW: They pay in the long while.
"There was nothing improper about how we got these records," the ex-Trump prosecutor testified. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It shows how diabolical Smith was.
The number of American citizens held in Venezuela has grown since the start of the U.S. military and economic campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Maduro will pay.
Holdings from the library at the Goddard Space Flight Center, which includes unique documents from the early 20th century to the Soviet space race, will be warehoused or thrown out. New York Times
The number of female filmmakers dropped to 8.1 percent this year from 13.4 percent in 2024. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It was a 50% drop.
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Cutters are still stopping smugglers and seizing drugs, but the prosecutions of go-fast boat crews are dwindling in a realignment of federal resources. New York Times
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits dropped unexpectedly last week to one of the lowest levels this year. OANN
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that the Trump administration is looking at revoking the citizenship of Somali Americans convicted of defrauding social services. OANN
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Americans in five states who receive government help to pay for groceries will soon see new restrictions on soda, candy and other food items deemed unhealthy. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good!
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Google has released a list of top search trends for 2025, with Charlie Kirk, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Zohran Mamdani and Kpop Demon Hunters at the forefront of people’s minds this year. OANN
New York City (NYC) Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, is set to become the first mayor of the Big Apple to be sworn in on a Quran, the central "holy book" of Islam, with his upcoming ceremony set to take place at midnight on January 1st. OANN
VOA VIEW: A foolish endeavor.
The U.S. had 2,065 measles cases this year as of Tuesday, the most since 1992, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Washington Times
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As National Guard members roll into New Orleans to help with safety measures ahead of New Year's celebrations, city officials are still seeking permanent security solutions nearly a year after a truck attack on Bourbon Street left 14 dead. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: NO has not changed.
Imagine the buffet. Washington Times
Florida's black bear hunt, the first one since 2015, brought in a harvest of 52 bears across four of the state's bear management zones. Washington Times
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is testing the nation's first self-driving patrol car. CBS
New Orleans is marking one year since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a terror attack on the city's iconic Bourbon Street. Kati Weis spoke to the family of one of the victims about how they're remembering their loved one. CBS
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Winter weather slammed Syracuse, New York, with more than 24 inches of snow falling on Tuesday - its second highest one-day total on record. Meanwhile, blustery winds created near-blizzard conditions along Lake Erie. CBS
Federal officials say they're freezing payments to child care centers in Minnesota while they investigate fraud claims. It comes after a conservative influencer posted a video claiming empty day care centers are receiving taxpayer funds. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu. CBS
VOA VIEW: Be careful!
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The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington. CBS
VOA VIEW: Be careful.
The U.S. added silver to its nationally designated list of critical minerals in November. CNBC
Housing is getting more affordable thanks to lower prices and lower mortgage rates, but it still takes more time to save for a down payment than pre-pandemic. CNBC
VOA VIEW: That's a good thing.
Reports of human trafficking and the mistreatment of workers, and even several deaths during the 2023 harvest, provoked scandal around the Champagne industry. CNBC
The sanctions come a day after President Donald Trump threatened Iran over attempts to rearm, and amid a monthlong pressure campaign against Venezuela. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As it should.
Ukraine has denied an allegation by Russia that it launched a drone strike on one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's "official residences." CNBC
VOA VIEW: Russia lies.
Philadelphia police rescued a missing elderly person from a wooded area Sunday using thermal imaging drone technology in coordinated search effort. FOX News
A federal judge temporarily blocked DHS from ending TPS for South Sudan, preserving legal status for hundreds amid ongoing conflict concerns. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The judge did not have the authority.
Thirty-one freight train cars derailed in rural Todd County, Kentucky on Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place after molten sulfur leaked from one car. FOX News
Zohran Mamdani will greet the New Year as New York City's latest mayor when the annual ball drops in Times Square at midnight on Thursday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Bad for NYC.
An Alabama judge on Tuesday vacated the conviction of a woman sentenced to 18 years in prison for the death of her unborn baby. UPI
Overnight drone strikes on the Ukrainian city of Odessa injured at least 6 people, including 3 children as Russia escalated a month-long campaign. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia madness.
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January 01, 2026
