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President Biden nominated the general to be the head of U.S. forces in Europe. He is known as last man out of the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Sen. Mullin blocks promotion of general who led Afghanistan withdrawal

Bitcoin is poised to cross $100,000 any day as the industry has newfound enthusiasm after Donald Trump's election victory.

Bitcoin closes in on $100K amid Trump’s vow to support crypto industry

The Texas Education Board voted Friday, Nov. 22, to approve the inclusion of Bible-based lessons in public elementary schools.

Texas approves Bible-based lessons in public schools, set to begin next fall

Authorities say there are no credible threats to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, though security remains heightened.

No credible threats to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: Report

The Trenton Police Department engaged in a pattern of misconduct, violating the Fourth Amendment, the DOJ said.

Trenton Police engaged in misconduct, violated Fourth Amendment: DOJ

Multiple cities in Oregon banned the use of psychedelic mushrooms despite the state being the first to legalize therapeutic use of the drug.

Multiple cities in Oregon vote to ban ‘magic mushrooms’

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal hush money trial has been postponed indefinitely, with no future date set.

Judge delays sentencing in Trump hush money trial indefinitely

A bill introduced by Senate Republicans could fulfill one of President-elect Trump’s campaign promises: dismantling the Education Department.

GOP senator introduces bill to dismantle Department of Education

Bears broke into a storage room at an Alaska military base and feasted on MREs.

Bears break into Alaska military base, steal soldiers’ rations

One thing on the minds of most parents this time of the year: what are the hottest holiday toys and how can I get my hands on them?

What holiday toys made the 2024 best and worst lists?

A group of surgeons in New York are the first in the world to complete a fully robotic double lung transplant.

Surgeons perform first-ever robotic double lung transplant

A Georgia woman is suing Grimmway Farms after suffering from an E. coli infection linked to contaminated organic carrots.

Lawsuit over E. coli outbreak draws attention to carrot producers

President-elect Donald Trump is urging Republicans to block a bill designed to protect journalists from government surveillance.

The PRESS Act Trump opposes: Reporter protections or security risk?

The United States four leading frozen potato producers are being accused of running a so-called 'potato cartel.'

US’ 4 largest frozen spud producers accused of forming ‘potato cartel’

After 40 years, scientists have figured out what a mystery chemical in some drinking water is. Now they want to know if it's safe.

Mystery chemical in drinking water finally identified, but is it safe?

NFL issues security alert after burglars target Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce's homes, warning players of game-day break-ins.

NFL issues security alert after homes of Mahomes, Kelce burglarized

Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race is over. Democratic incumbent Bob Casey has conceded to Republican opponent Dave McCormick. The Associated Press called the race in favor of McCormick two days after the election.

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey concedes to Republican rival Dave McCormick

President-elect Trump nominated Pam Bondi for attorney general after Matt Gaetz withdrew his candidacy.

Trump picks Bondi after Gaetz withdrawal; Hegseth responds to police report

A Pennsylvania election official is facing backlash after comments she made about disregarding court rulings to count certain ballots.

PA election official apologizes for remarks on ignoring election laws

US spent $150.7 billion on illegal immigration in 2023, 2.4% of federal spending, according to Elon Musk's DOGE report.

The DOGE Plan: Musk, Ramaswamy detail vision for government efficiency

There are two ways former Rep. Matt Gaetz could get back into Congress, now that he's no longer Attorney General nominee.

How Matt Gaetz could make his way back to Congress

Severe drought is drying up reservoirs, rivers and channels across the northeast, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.

Northeast faces threat to water supply as drought hits NYC and New Jersey

Migrants in NYC will soon be able to check in with ICE through a new app, skipping in-person reporting, according to a report.

Migrants in New York City to bypass in-person ICE check-ins: Report

1,500 people are forming a caravan in Mexico, hoping to immigrate to the United States before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Migrant caravan forms in Mexico, hopes to reach US before Trump term