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Leaders of so-called “sanctuary” regions are being asked if they will comply with Trump’s mass deportation plan.

City, state leaders and police say they won’t help with Trump deportation plan

Tren De Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang, has a presence in every major city in Tennessee, according to officials.

Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in ‘every major city’ of Tennessee: TBI

The Biden administration has proposed a plan to triple U.S. nuclear capacity by 2050, though high costs and long timelines pose challenges.

US plan to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050 faces financial concerns

An Ohio ban on transgender people using women's restrooms is headed to the governor's desk to sign into law.

Transgender students may face ban on which restrooms they can use in Ohio

US, Japan, and South Korea hold Freedom Edge drills, showcasing combined military might amid North Korea's escalating provocations.

US, Japan, South Korea flex defense capabilities near Korean Peninsula

A public school district in Oklahoma must review and potentially revise its anti-discrimination policies after a federal investigation.

Oklahoma school district failed to protect students from discrimination: Report

Toxic-Free Future has released its 2024 Retailer Report Card just in time for holiday shopping.

Top US retailers in toxic ‘Hall of Shame’ ahead of holidays

FBI offers $25,000 reward for information on suspect who destroyed hundreds of ballots in Oregon and Washington with incendiary devices.

FBI offers $25K reward in ballot box arson investigation

Four California residents allegedly used a bear costume multiple times as part of an insurance fraud scheme.

Bear costume used in alleged insurance fraud scheme: Officials

The satirical news outlet The Onion has won the bankruptcy auction for Alex Jones’ Infowars media company.

Satirical paper The Onion wins bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars

Tech company Otherlab has introduced the Lightfoot electric scooter, which features solar panels for extended battery life while riding.

New electric scooter uses solar panels for on-the-go charging

Spirit Airlines is preparing to file for bankruptcy. The low-cost airliner has been dealing with mounting losses and debt.

Spirit Airlines preparing to file for bankruptcy: Report

California teen pleads guilty to making 375+ hoax calls about mass shootings and bomb threats nationwide, faces up to 20 years.

Teen ‘serial swatter’ behind hundreds of hoax threats pleads guilty

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz as his attorney general.

Gaetz resigns from Congress after being picked as Trump’s attorney general

Meta will face trial in the antitrust case brought on by the FTC over the company’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp.

Meta must face FTC antitrust trial over purchasing Instagram and WhatsApp

Members of congress say they’re continuing to “pull back the curtain” on UFOs with its first hearing on the topic since summer of 2023.

Congress holds hearing to ‘pull back the curtain’ on UFOs, experts testify

The Guardian, is no longer posting on X saying the platform is “toxic," mentioning an increase in disturbing content on the site.

The Guardian leaves X citing ‘conspiracies and racism’

A Michigan court awarded nearly $13 million to a Catholic woman who was fired by Blue Cross Blue Shield for not getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Catholic woman fired over COVID-19 vaccine refusal awarded $13 million

Democratic congressman Dan Goldman introduced a 22nd amendment resolution, citing President-elect Trump's comments about a third term.

Dem lawmaker to introduce 22nd Amdt resolution after Trump 3rd term remarks

Trump's campaign defends its inflation record against his first round of China tariffs. But here's why we didn't notice price impacts then.

Trump 1.0’s China tariffs didn’t result in high inflation. Why 2.0 is different.

‘Wanted’ posters target Jewish faculty, staff at University of Rochester

A U.S. jury has awarded 3 survivors of Abu Ghraib $42 million.

Defense contractor ordered to pay former Abu Ghraib detainees $42 million

It's time of year when news organizations typically bank on high viewership due to public interest in election results and reactions.

News ratings down after election, MSNBC sees 54% fall, CNN down 36%

More than one week after Election Day, and we still don't know who has control in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Republicans closing in on winning House majority