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36 Killed, 279 Missing Amid Hong Kong High-Rise Fire
Hong Kong leader John Lee has said that 36 people were reported killed in the fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex Wednesday and that another 279 people were reported missing.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:19 EDTSenate to Examine Reports of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children
During a Dec. 3 hearing, a Senate Appropriations subcommittee led by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., will examine reports of Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:18:23 EDT2 National Guard Members Shot in D.C.; Suspect in Custody
Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren't immediately known, The Associated Press reported, citing a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:54:27 EDTJohnny Cash Estate Files Lawsuit Against Coca-Cola
The estate of legendary singer Johnny Cash has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola, accusing the soft drink company of using an unauthorized imitation of his distinctive voice in a national advertising campaign, TV news affiliate WKRA reported on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:53:12 EDTCalif. Man Accused of Murder Months After Pre-Trial Release
A homeless San Francisco man is accused of murdering a woman just months after a judge placed him into a pre-trial diversion program despite a long record of violent offenses, according to police sources and court documents.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:57:10 EDTEmerson Poll: Trump-Backed Van Epps Leads Tenn. Race
The race to replace former Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., is tight, but Republican candidate Matt Van Epps leads by 2 points in the latest Emerson College poll released Wednesday and has drawn the attention and endorsement of President Donald Trump.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:17:25 EDTTrump Video Hails Burgum's Work to 'Make D.C. Beautiful Again'
President Donald Trump hailed his vowed cleanup of Washington, D.C., led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, posting a statement and a video on Truth Social showing a "filthy" Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:24:39 EDTColombian President: Trump's Venezuela Stance About Oil
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that the Trump administration's recent posture toward Venezuela has more to do with oil than with combating drug trafficking, as the White House has maintained.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:41:29 EDTDHS Defends Chaotic ICE Operation in St. Paul
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday issued a statement defending an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in St. Paul, Minnesota, that led to law enforcement using chemical irritants and less-lethal munitions on protesters.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:28:51 EDTVirginia Assistant Principal, Brother Arrested for Plot to Kill ICE Officers
An assistant principal of a Virginia high school and his brother were arrested for allegedly planning attacks against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Wednesday.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:17:54 EDTSupreme Court Delays Ruling on Trump Copyright Firing
The U.S. Supreme Court postponed on Wednesday a decision on whether to let Donald Trump remove the government's top copyright official. "The action by the justices temporarily leaves in place Shira Perlmutter as the U.S. register of copyrights and director of the U.S....
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:49:15 EDTNFL Highlights America's 250th on Thanksgiving
During a week when Thanksgiving is central to American traditions, the National Football League is preparing for another milestone: the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, which the league plans to recognize on the field and on the air. The...
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:12:12 EDTWH: Blue States Cause of Flat Thanksgiving Gas Prices
Americans traveling the nation's highways for Thanksgiving will see gas prices nearly identical to last year — and still at their lowest holiday level since the pandemic — but the White House is blaming Democrat-run states for keeping the national average elevated.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:50:55 EDTSen. Booker Slams His Own 'Failed' Democratic Party
Sen. Cory Booker harshly criticized his own Democratic Party in a conversation published by The New York Times. The New Jersey senator said that "in the Democratic Party, I want to have a very tough conversation."
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:14:53 EDTFAA Probes Amazon After Drone Snaps Internet Cable in Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday it is probing Amazon after one of its delivery drones downed an internet cable in central Texas last week. "A MK30 drone struck a wire line in Waco, Texas, around 12:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday, November 18," the ...
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:31:07 EDTTrump Admin Renews Push to End TPS for 350K Haitians
The Trump administration is renewing its effort to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 350,000 Haitians, formally announcing that the program will terminate on Feb. 3, 2026, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice released Wednesday. Homeland...
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:10:26 EDTGeorgia Election Interference Case Against Trump Dropped
A Georgia judge on Wednesday morning dismissed the election interference case against President Donald Trump and his allies.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:03:07 EDTCourt Upholds $1M Penalty on Trump, Habba for Frivolous Clinton Lawsuit
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld the dismissal of President Donald Trump’s broad civil suit against Hillary Clinton, the DNC, and others, and largely affirmed more than $950,000 in sanctions against Trump and his lawyers.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:29:04 EDTKyivstar CEO to Newsmax: Starlink Deal Is Lifeline for Ukraine
As Russia escalates attacks on Ukraine's energy and communications systems, Kyivstar CEO Oleksandr Komarov said the company has launched Europe’s first direct-to-cell satellite service through a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to keep Ukrainians connected.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:26:04 EDTSwalwell: Military Tells Me Now 'We Can Be a Check' on Trump
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said this week that some U.S. service members have told him they believe they can act as a safeguard if they encounter what they view as unlawful presidential directives.
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