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The Obama Presidential Center is speaking out for the first time amid years of criticism over its unusual design, with an official from the Obama Foundation addressing public concerns. The center has broken its silence to address questions about the project.
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. and U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan was seen wearing a hijab at a Somali market in a visit captured on Somali TV, amid a growing fraud scandal involving some Somalis in the state. The scandal has plunged Minnesota into chaos as many Somalis are accused of voting multiple times in the recent election.
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The University of Michigan is reportedly considering Kyle Whittingham as its new head coach to replace Sherrone Moore following a scandal that led to his firing. Whittingham announced his decision to step down as Utah's head coach.
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A grand jury has declined to indict a man in connection with an on-campus shooting at Kentucky State University that left one student dead and another critically injured; he had been charged with murder.
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A pro-police group is requesting the Justice Department investigate a Soros-backed Virginia prosecutor for allegedly unfair treatment of illegal immigrant suspects, citing a Biden-era law aimed at cops. The probe would mark one of the first times this oversight law has been used to scrutinize a prosecutor's behavior.
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Tensions are escalating along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia due to multiple armed incursions by Afghan insurgents into Tajik territory, straining the fragile relationship between the two countries and potentially affecting China's interests in the region.
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Thailand and Cambodia hold talks to end armed clashes despite ongoing combat along their shared border, which also saw a village bombed earlier this month.
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US Senator Cory Booker and the top counter-terrorism official sparred over remarks made by Representative Tulsi Gabbard, who referred to Paterson, New Jersey's Muslim community as 'radical' during her speech at a festival for American patriots. Gabbard had claimed that Islam is in some way connected to terrorism.
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ChatGPT's latest iteration, GPT-5.2, has been released by OpenAI following a rapid pace of updates in 2025, which some have criticized as feeling rushed.
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Rep. Andy Barr has announced the death of his longtime aide and campaign manager on Christmas Day, a shocking loss for those who knew her during the holiday.
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US launches deadly airstrikes targeting ISIL-affiliated groups in Nigeria, according to President Donald Trump.
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Nigeria confirms it shared intelligence with the US before airstrikes on ISIS targets in the country ahead of Christmas night raids.
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Congress has departed Washington D.C., leaving behind several unfinished battles as it adjourns for a few days into the new year, bringing 2026 deadlines to the forefront. The House and Senate are set to reconvene in January with numerous pressing issues still unresolved.
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I’m the new Virginia governor and affordability is what everyone needs. I was elected to be their 75th governor with the largest margin of victory for a Democrat in modern history due to my focus on affordable issues.
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been found guilty in his second major trial involving the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, according to a ruling by the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
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The Palestinian economy is facing a critical downturn amid an escalating fiscal crisis, exacerbated by Israel's continued assault on Gaza and tightened restrictions on movement and trade.
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Three Palestinians were arrested for allegedly torching a Christmas tree and damaging part of a Nativity scene at a Catholic church in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Jenin. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve, causing widespread damage to the church's nativity scene and festive decorations.
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Nearly 20,000 migrant truckers sue California DMV over canceled commercial drivers' licenses in a lawsuit over state's plans to revoke their CDLs. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of immigrant truckers by the Asian Law Caucus and another organization.
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Scammers are targeting iPhone owners by tricking them into giving away their devices, taking advantage of the excitement and security of receiving a new phone. The scammers typically contact the owner claiming they have won an 'award' or received an unexpected payment to verify personal information or hand over the device.
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Katie Couric criticizes 'bothsidesism' in news coverage, arguing that audiences don't want a balanced presentation of facts when all they want is to be told what to think. She claims people are looking for more than just objective reporting in the current media environment.
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This holiday season in Washington, D.C., several high-profile political feuds took center stage, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's capital. A review of these controversies reveals five particularly chilly moments that dominated headlines throughout 2025.
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President Donald Trump released a Christmas message on his Truth Social platform, listing his administration's accomplishments and targeting those on the left he described as 'Radical Left Scum' who are 'failing badly.' In the post, Trump claimed they were trying to 'destroy' the U.S., but did not specify what policies or actions he was referring to.
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North Korea releases images showing its apparent progress in developing a nuclear-powered submarine, including photos of dictator Kim Jong Un and his daughter. The development marks a significant advancement for North Korea's military capabilities.
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Amazon's Ring video doorbells are getting an AI facial recognition feature called Familiar Face, sparking controversy over privacy concerns. The company has started rolling out the new feature nationwide.
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