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Calif. Drops Lawsuit Seeking to Reinstate Federal Funds for Bullet Train
California this week dropped a lawsuit officials filed against the Trump administration over the federal government's withdrawal of $4 billion for the state's long-delayed high-speed rail project.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:51:24 EDT
Tupac Murder Suspect Seeks Evidence Suppressed
The attorneys for the man accused of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 are pushing to suppress evidence obtained in what they claim was an "unlawful nighttime search."
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:20:39 EDT
Trump Not Ready to Back Israel on Somaliland Move
President Donald Trump said Friday he is not ready to embrace Israel's recognition of Somaliland's independence, saying the matter remains "under study" and that he will review the issue ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Florida on Monday.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:35:18 EDT
Storms Trigger Flooding, Mudslides in Southern California
Powerful winter storms brought the wettest Christmas season to Southern California in years, sending mud and debris sliding and half-filling homes with mud.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:48:44 EDT
Russia Launches Major Attack on Kyiv
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv came under a massive Russian attack early Saturday, with explosions sounding in the city, air defenses in operation and the Ukrainian military saying missiles were being deployed.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:37:18 EDT
Suspect Dead After Shooting at Idaho Sheriff's Office
At least two people were injured Friday in a shooting at a sheriff's office in Idaho, where the suspected shooter was reported dead, according to local media.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:51:12 EDT
Venezuelans Jailed in El Salvador Challenge US Deportation
A group of Venezuelans who were sent to a maximum-security El Salvador prison from the U.S. and then returned to Venezuela called on Friday for the United States to comply with a ruling that would allow them to challenge their deportation in U.S. courts.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:40:01 EDT
Trump: Democrat-Inspired Epstein 'Hoax' Distracting DOJ
President Donald Trump on Friday ratcheted up his criticism of the latest release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the ongoing disclosure effort a "Democrat-inspired Hoax" that is distracting the Department of Justice from other priorities.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:37:20 EDT
Tyler Perry Sued for Sexual Assault a Second Time
Tyler Perry was sued for sexual assault by an actor who appeared in "Boo! A Madea Halloween," marking the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:35:41 EDT
Stuck With a Cringey Gmail Address? Google Has a Fix
If you are still applying for jobs or sending invoices from an email address like CrazyCatGuy1999 gmail.com or ILovePizzaEveryday gmail.com, Google may finally be offering a way out.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:29:07 EDT
Kennedy Center President Slams Musician Over Cancellation
The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician's sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue after the White House announced that President Donald Trump's name would be added to the facility.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:28:23 EDT
Judge to Hear Claims of Vindictive Prosecution in Abrego Garcia Case
A federal judge this week canceled the trial of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man who was mistakenly deported, and scheduled a hearing on whether the prosecution is being vindictive in pursuing a human smuggling case against him.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:28:02 EDT
Hundreds of Marines Deployed to Arizona Border Zone
Hundreds of Marines have been deployed to Yuma, Arizona, to assist in the Trump administration's efforts to strengthen security along the border with Mexico.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:09:15 EDT
Massie Fundraises off Trump Epstein Post
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is making the most of President Donald Trump's trashing him in a post on Truth Social on Christmas Day.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:00:48 EDT
Billionaires Eye Exit as California Weighs Wealth Tax
Some billionaires are contemplating leaving California by the end of the year as lawmakers discuss placing a one-time 5% wealth tax on the November 2026 ballot, The New York Times reports.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:39:51 EDT
YouGov Poll: Health, Money Dominate New Year's Resolutions
About 3 in 10 U.S. adults plan to make a New Year's resolution or set a goal for 2026, according to a new YouGov poll, with exercise and personal well-being topping the list as Americans head into the new year.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:29:47 EDT
Brewery Closures Outpace Openings for Second Year
The U.S. craft beer industry continued to shrink in 2025, marking the second straight year in which brewery closures outpaced new openings.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:27:10 EDT
AI Might Affect Social Security Funding
Artificial intelligence could pose new challenges for Social Security, as economists warn that AI-driven job losses may reduce payroll tax revenue and strain the program's finances.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:25:06 EDT
Buria Named Hegseth's Chief of Staff Despite Clashes
Retired Marine Corps Col. Ricky Buria, whose bid to become War Secretary Pete Hegseth's permanent chief of staff was previously blocked by the White House after internal clashes, is now taking the role.
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:24:13 EDT
Minn. Lt. Governor Dons Hijab Amid Fraud Probe, Senate Race
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is running for the U.S. Senate, appeared on a Somali-language TV station wearing a hijab while visiting a mall as her state continues to face fallout from a major pandemic relief fraud scandal.