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Bondi Beach Massacre Declared Terror Attack - ISIS Link Cited

A Hanukkah gathering at Bondi Beach was attacked in what authorities call an ISIS inspired terror strike that killed at least 15 people with video showing the assault and bystanders confronting the gunmen

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4.6% - U S unemployment rate the highest since 2021

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"He has 'an alcoholic's personality'" — Susie Wiles

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Bondi Beach Massacre Declared Terror Attack - ISIS Link Cited

A mass shooting at Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event is being treated as an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack. Video and dashcam footage have emerged showing the start of the assault and the actions of bystanders and victims.

Providence Police Release New Image in Brown University Manhunt

Authorities in Providence and federal agents continue a widening manhunt after a mass shooting at Brown University killed two students. Investigators have released new images and are urging the public to come forward with tips.

Hollywood Stunned as Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead - Case Advances

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Trump Sues BBC for 10 Billion - Defamation Claim Filed

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Susie Wiles Drops Bombshells in Vanity Fair - White House in Damage Control

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Trump to Give Prime Time Address Wednesday Night - White House

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Pentagon Upgrades Sen Mark Kelly Review to Official Command Inquiry

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Speaker Mike Johnson Blocks ACA Subsidy Vote - No Floor Action

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Ukraine Plan Calls for Enhanced Military Backing and Western Guarantees

Diplomats and leaders signaled progress toward a U S backed security package for Ukraine that could include NATO style guarantees. Moscow has pushed back and key hurdles remain ahead of any formal agreement.

New FBI Emails Show Agents Questioned Probable Cause for Mar a Lago Raid

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U S Labels Colombia’s EGC Group a Terrorist Organization

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Nick Reiner Not Medically Cleared for Court Appearance

Nick Reiner, arrested in connection with the killings of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, was deemed unfit to appear and remains under medical review. New reports tie him to the scene and complicate the legal timeline.

Hegseth Plans Major Shakeup of Top Military Command

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House Judiciary Expands Probe Into Special Counsel Jack Smith

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NOAA Arctic Report Finds Record Temperatures and Redefined Winters

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OpenAI Debuts New Flagship Image Model and Faster Generation

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White House Scolds Netanyahu Over Gaza Ceasefire Violation

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