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Santos has hundreds of thousands of dollars of fines to pay and pledged he could pay it off through the podcast. Getty Images

Ex-Rep. George Santos seeks sentencing delay to record podcast episodes

Mexican officials announced a "panic button" app for Mexican migrants at risk of being deported from the U.S. Getty Images

Mexico to launch ‘panic button’ app for migrants facing deportation in US

More than 15 months since Hamas attacked Israel and took hundreds of people hostage, the fate of many of those hostages remains unknown. Reuters

IDF finds body of at least one hostage as Gaza war crosses 15th month: Report

Nearly a quarter of freshwater species face extinction Getty Images

Nearly a quarter of all freshwater species facing extinction risk: Study

Multiple wildfires are continuing to devastate southern California, forcing more than 45,000 people to evacuate their homes. AP Images

Gov. Newsom, LA mayor criticized over Palisades Fire response, empty hydrants

We are learning more about the world leaders who have received invitations to the ceremony –– and who have not. Getty Images

Which world leaders were invited to Trump’s Inauguration?

Idaho Republican state Rep. Heather Scott announced a resolution that calls on the Supreme Court to overturn its ruling legalizing same-sex marriage. Getty Images

Idaho representative wants Supreme Court to end same-sex marriage

Thousands of residents are fleeing as wildfires rage across Los Angeles. Crews are battling the blazes, which have grown with strong winds. AP Images

Wildfires rage through LA prompting mass evacuations, impacting thousands

Elon Musk's bold experiment in underground, electric vehicle-powered public transportation in Las Vegas is expanding, but is reportedly lacking government oversight. Getty Images

Elon Musk’s expanding Vegas Loop operating with little oversight: Report

Five members of Congress more than doubled the value of their stock portfolios in 2024, in some cases they beat the market by 4 to 6 times. Getty Images

Congress members stock portfolios more than doubled in value in 2024

CFPB alleges Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance steered customers to buy manufactured homes they couldn’t afford.  Getty Images

CFPB sues Warren Buffett-backed mortgage lender for ignoring ‘red flags’

ExxonMobil is countersuing California months after the state sued the oil and gas giant, claiming it lied about plastics recycling Getty Images

ExxonMobil countersues Calif. AG, claims he defamed the company

With less than two weeks left for the Biden administration, a regulatory review proposed cigarette nicotine levels be mandated and lowered. Getty Images

Critics condemn Biden’s last-minute push to lower cigarette nicotine levels

The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that it plans to release volume one of Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's report on Trump's cases Getty Images

US Department of Justice to release limited final report on Trump cases

Studies linking fluoride in drinking water to lower IQs in kids may be flawed. Getty Images

Studies link fluoride in water to lower IQ … but is it really harming kids’ brains?

CNN is facing a defamation lawsuit after airing a segment about private contractors allegedly exploiting Afghans during the U.S. withdrawal. AP Images

CNN on trial for defamation as legacy media faces growing challenges

The Biden administration is preparing what could be one of its final major weapons packages for Ukraine as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin heads to Germany this week for a critical meeting with international allies. Austin is expected to announce the aid during the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base on Thursday. It remains unclear whether the coalition, established under Austin's leadership, will continue under the incoming Trump administration. Getty Images

Sec. Austin to announce billions in Ukraine military aid in Germany

Meta has made sweeping changes to its hateful conduct policy. Getty Images

Controversy follows Meta’s move to roll back some rules on hateful content

President-elect Trump suggests using force to expand US territory, targeting Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada. Getty Images

Trump suggests using military, economic force to expand America

Three major wildfires are burning out of control in southern California. AP Images

Wildfires force thousands to evacuate Southern California

The suspect in the fiery, fatal attack on a NYC subway train told investigators he had no memory of the attack. Getty Images

Suspect in deadly subway attack doesn’t remember setting woman on fire: Report

A recent AP-NORC poll shows more U.S. adults now view immigration as a top issue, with 47% citing it as a priority for 2025. Getty Images

More US adults say immigration a top issue compared to last year: Poll

A fast-moving wildfire broke out Tuesday in Los Angeles, covering over 2,900 acres and prompting mandatory evacuations for nearly 30k people. Getty Images

Wildfire breaks out in Southern California, mandatory evacuations issued

An investigation into 37-year-old former soldier Matthew Livelsberger's search history on ChatGPT included questions about explosives. Reuters

Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack: Las Vegas police