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Satellite Images Show Destroyed Road Bridge Near Power Plant in Kherson

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Chuck Schumer requests drone detection system for New York, New Jersey as mysterious devices litter the skies

Congress grapples over pre-Christmas catch-all deal as government shutdown looms

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 40 Palestinians

California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel

Federal response to mysterious drone sightings draws bipartisan criticism

Suspect in CEO’s killing hires high-profile attorney as official indicates extradition fight may stop

UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to critical treatment for kids with autism

What we know about the mysterious drones reported over the East Coast

Brazil's Lula discharged from hospital following emergency surgery

At least 11 dead from Cyclone Chido in French territory of Mayotte, but figure could rise to ‘several hundred,’ official says

Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget

‘Political opportunists’ threaten to primary Republicans who oppose Trump’s picks, says GOP senator

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory’ in ‘very warm’ phone call

Republicans stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Ohio shows how rhetoric and reality diverge.

California DMV apologizes for license plate, car owner's son says it's 'misunderstanding'

Donald Trump's transition team wants to scrap a car crash requirement opposed by Elon Musk's Tesla

Romney stands by Trump criticism but says MAGA is now the Republican Party

Syrians return to ruined homes in city that became Hezbollah hub

Mitt Romney predicts JD Vance will be 2028 GOP nominee: 'MAGA is the Republican Party'

The Wanted’s Max George shares update on his heart condition from hospital