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Fed Watchdog Clears Jerome Powell of Criminality in Headquarters Project
The Federal Reserve inspector general found no criminal activity by former Chair Jerome Powell regarding the headquarters renovation, closing a chapter on…
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Flydubai Passengers Subdue Pilot After Cockpit Stabbing and 17,000ft Drop
Passengers subdued a Flydubai pilot after he stabbed the other pilot and plunged the Tel Aviv-bound aircraft 17,000 feet in under two…
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Senate Democrats Block Ratepayer Protection Act on Data Center Costs
Senate Democrats blocked the Republican-backed Ratepayer Protection Act on Wednesday, defeating a 57-43 vote that fell short of the 60-vote threshold.
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Justice Department Charges Wilber Rafael Garces Perez With Assaulting Officer
Federal prosecutors charged 28-year-old Venezuelan national Wilber Rafael Garces Perez with assaulting a federal officer on September 29, 2026, following a September…
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Pete Hegseth Cuts Senior Military Ranks and Blocks General Promotions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reshaping the Pentagon's senior ranks at a rapid pace, firing commanders, cutting roughly one in 10 senior…
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PM Andy Burnham Pledges EU Reset and New National Care Service Funding
Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered an emotional Labour conference speech, pledging to reset Britain's long-term relationship with the European Union, end the…
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Trump Launches America.gov Chatbot to Help Citizens Search Public Services
President Donald Trump launched America.gov, a new government chatbot designed to help citizens search public services, during a Washington event Tuesday.
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Trump Surprised as UK Releases Fairford Base Terror Suspects on Bail
Five British men arrested near Royal Air Force Fairford in England have been released on strict police bail conditions, sparking surprise from…
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Gold Slips Amid Inflation and Federal Reserve Rate Hike Pressures
Spot gold tumbled to $4,145.85 per ounce, marking its lowest level since early August, as elevated crude oil prices stoked inflation worries…
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U.S. Bans Canadian Motorcycles, Dairy Products and Alcoholic Beverages
President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed an unconditional import ban on Canadian motorcycles, dairy products, and alcoholic beverages starting Tuesday at 12:01…
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Eight U.S. Marines Wounded in Iranian Missile Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Eight U.S. Marines sustained injuries earlier this month during an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz.
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NFL Asks Department of Homeland Security to Remove Brian Dawkins Video
The NFL asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a social media video featuring Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins used…