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Federal judge orders release of sealed Jeffrey Epstein files under new transparency law
A federal judge has approved the Justice Department's request to release sealed files from Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking case, including materials from the prosecution of his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
Japan’s prime minister forms emergency task force after 7.5 magnitude quake
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan late Monday night, injuring at least 34 people and triggering tsunami waves along the Pacific coast, prompting authorities to assess the damage and warn of potential aftershocks.
5 questions about Pentagon tech modernization and defense spending
Congress is pushing to overhaul the military's slow procurement process to allow faster adoption of cutting-edge technology such as artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.
Satellites could go dark without warning in Chinese space attack, military leaders warn
Military leaders warn a Chinese space attack could unfold without warning, crippling U.S. satellites before America realizes it's under attack.
President’s approval rating drops to 36% amid economic challenges and rising voter concerns
President Trump will travel to Pennsylvania's Poconos region on Tuesday to address inflation and economic concerns as the midterm election season begins.
Winter blues getting you down? Try these Nordic survival methods
Experts from Nordic countries share their proven strategies for combating winter blues and seasonal affective disorder during the long, dark months when daylight is scarce from October through April.
Incoming NYC mayor shows immigrants tactics to ‘stand up to ICE’
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is teaching immigrants how to "stand up to ICE" in a video released after recent immigration raids swept through Manhattan.
Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ czar says he held talks with 300 companies on secret missile defense shield
President Trump's "Golden Dome" czar has revealed that he has conducted private discussions with more than 300 companies to develop the secretive missile defense shield planned to protect the entire U.S. homeland by mid-2028.
5 questions about Judge Boasberg and the disputed El Salvador deportation flights
On March 15, the government flew Venezuelan migrants identified as Tren de Aragua gang members and some Salvadorans to El Salvador on three flights, using the Alien Enemies Act as legal authority.
Universities defy Trump’s diversity essay ban despite federal threats
Most universities are defying the Trump administration's ban on diversity-themed essays in student applications, ignoring threats of federal funding cuts and investigations.
Massachusetts college student deported to Honduras despite court order to remain in state
A 19-year-old Massachusetts college student was deported to Honduras while traveling home for Thanksgiving, despite a court order to keep her in the state, sparking a legal battle over a decade-old removal order issued when she was a child.
5 questions about Trump’s approval of ‘tiny cars’ in America
President Trump announced approval for "tiny cars" -- compact vehicles similar to Japanese Kei cars that are popular throughout Asia -- to be built in America.
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Republican congressional map for 2026 midterm elections
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Texas can proceed with its new Republican-drawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, overturning a lower court decision that found the redistricting plan illegally diminished minority voting power.
Car thieves are stealing vehicles from your driveway with handheld antennas
Car thieves have ditched screwdrivers for something far more sophisticated: handheld antennas that let them steal your vehicle without ever touching it.
5 Questions About the New Wave of High-Tech Car Theft
Organized crime groups are orchestrating these thefts coast to coast.
Two University of Alabama student publications suspended amid DEI crackdown
The University of Alabama has suspended two student-run magazines focused on Black students and women's issues, citing recent federal guidance from Attorney General Pam Bondi against diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs on college campuses.
Jack Smith’s attorney says former special counsel wanted public House hearing, not private testimony
The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena Wednesday compelling former special counsel Jack Smith to testify about his prosecutions against President Trump.
Dead people are collecting Obamacare benefits as fraud runs rampant, watchdog finds
Dead people are collecting Obamacare subsidies, and fake applications are sailing through the system with little scrutiny, according to a bombshell report from Congress' chief watchdog.
Military strikes, set to expand, kill 83 people and destroy 22 vessels amid war crimes accusation
President Trump announced Tuesday that U.S. military strikes against drug traffickers will soon expand from maritime targets to land-based operations in South American countries.
Afghanistan records 11th public execution since Taliban takeover
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities conducted their 11th public execution since taking power in 2021, putting to death a man convicted of murdering 13 family members in the eastern city of Khost.
