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US military confirms 5 killed in Dec 31 kinetic strike on reported narco-terror vessels
Five individuals were killed during a Dec. 31 U.S. military kinetic strike against two vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narcotics trafficking routes and were engaged in drug trafficking activities at the time…
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Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show
A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop. The tense moment during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios was captured on video by an audience member and quickly…
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San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Texas authorities confirmed on Thursday a missing San Antonio teen who vanished on Christmas Eve took her own life. Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19,…
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Deported illegal immigrant caught by GPS tracker pleads guilty to robbing 7 convenience stores in California
A previously deported illegal immigrant pleaded guilty Tuesday to a series of armed robberies targeting multiple convenience stores in California, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. Jesús Soto-Parada, 27, from El Salvador, was arrested on June 13, 2024, while fleeing a robbery at a…
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US military destroys narco-terror convoy of three vessels at sea in kinetic strikes
The U.S. military carried out overnight kinetic strikes against a convoy of three vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday. According to Southern Command, the operation was conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of Secretary of War Pete…
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Somali daycare in Minnesota broken into, key documents stolen in overnight burglary
A Somali-run daycare in Minneapolis was broken into and vandalized, with “important documentation,” including records related to employees and children at the daycare, being reported missing. The break-in occurred as a national spotlight continues to shine on Minneapolis and daycare facilities run by Somali immigrants in the wake of massive…
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Ex-police officer given prison time in case prosecuted under Soros DA sees conviction overturned a year later
Texas’ 7th Court of Appeals has acquitted former Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor, who had previously been convicted in connection with an on-the-job shooting and sentenced to two years in prison. “This case comes down to a single, unavoidable question: When an elevator door opens to reveal a man…
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Dead birds on Florida beaches have experts worried about avian flu
Dead birds have been found along Florida’s Space Coast in Central Florida, raising concerns about a possible avian flu outbreak. While no cases have been confirmed, the nonprofit Florida Wildlife Hospital said samples of dead birds found in Brevard County were sent for testing. The organization said large-scale migration from…
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Texas woman tries to flee to Mexico across Rio Grande with infant after human smuggling bust, authorities say
A Texas woman found with five illegal immigrants in her vehicle attempted to flee from authorities near the border by swimming across the Rio Grande into Mexico with an infant, officials said. Brenda Castro, a U.S. citizen, was a passenger in a Ford Explorer being driven by her husband, also…
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Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of JFK, dies at age 35 after cancer battle
Journalist and author Tatiana Schlossberg – daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, and granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy — died Tuesday at age 35 following a battle with leukemia, her family announced. The news was shared through social media by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and…
Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin killed, mother critically injured in fire at their home in NC
The father of NASCAR star Denny Hamlin has died, and his mother remains hospitalized in critical condition after a destructive house fire tore through their North Carolina home over the weekend. Local officials confirmed that Dennis Hamlin, 75, died from injuries sustained in the blaze, while his wife, Mary Lou…
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing charges of strangulation and assault
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing serious criminal charges stemming from an alleged altercation at his Massachusetts home earlier this month, according to court filings and a police report obtained by multiple outlets. Diggs, 32, has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida on Monday in the hopes of advancing the ceasefire deal that the president brokered in Gaza. Ahead of their closed-door meeting, Netanyahu also met with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and spoke with Secretary…
Pres. Trump claims U.S. strike destroyed “big facility” in Venezuela linked to alleged drug boats
President Donald Trump said the United States recently destroyed a major facility in Venezuela tied to drug trafficking, a claim that, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in Washington’s campaign against the South American nation. Trump made the remarks during a radio interview on 77 WABC’s “Sid and Friends…
Pres. Trump, Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy say they are ‘close to a potential peace deal’ after meeting in Florida
On Sunday, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, in the latest attempt to end Ukraine’s war with Russia. The high-stakes meeting comes at a key moment in efforts to end nearly four years of war initiated when Russia invaded Ukraine…
Midair helicopter collision in New Jersey leaves one dead, one critically injured
A midair crash involving two helicopters over southern New Jersey claimed one life and left another person in critical condition as of late Sunday morning, according to authorities. The incident occurred in Hammonton, a community of roughly 15,000 people in Atlantic County, sitting about 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Hammonton…
Pope Leo XIV delivers first Christmas address with calls for compassion and dialogue to end global conflicts
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas address as pontiff to issue a sweeping appeal for empathy, peace and international cooperation, focusing repeatedly on the suffering caused by war, poverty and displacement, particularly in Gaza and Ukraine. Addressing about 26,000 people from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for…
Pres. Trump confirms launch of airstrikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day
President Donald Trump announced that the United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, saying the operation targeted extremists he accused of attacking civilians, particularly Christians. The strikes come shortly after separate U.S. military action against ISIS positions in Syria, launched in response…
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Father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin killed, mother critically injured in fire at their home in NC
The father of NASCAR star Denny Hamlin has died, and his mother remains hospitalized in critical condition after a destructive house fire tore through their North Carolina home over the weekend. Local officials confirmed that Dennis Hamlin, 75, died from injuries sustained in the blaze, while his wife, Mary Lou…
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs facing charges of strangulation and assault
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing serious criminal charges stemming from an alleged altercation at his Massachusetts home earlier this month, according to court filings and a police report obtained by multiple outlets. Diggs, 32, has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and…
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić to miss at least four weeks due to hyperextension in left knee
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks after suffering a hyperextension of his left knee during Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat. An MRI confirmed that no ligaments were damaged, sparing Denver from a worst-case scenario and easing concerns of a…
Head coach Marcus Freeman to stay at Notre Dame despite interest from NFL
Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has decided to remain with the Fighting Irish through the 2026 season, ending weeks of speculation that he could be leaving for a spot in the NFL. Freeman confirmed his decision Monday on social media, posting, “2026…run it back. Go Irish.” The announcement came…
Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua in stable condition after fatal car crash in Nigeria that killed two others
Authorities said that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was injured Monday in a traffic accident in Nigeria that left two people dead. The Nigerian-British boxer sustained minor injuries and is in stable condition following the crash, which occurred along a major highway near his ancestral hometown. According to Ogun State…
Jaguars beat Colts with 23-17 win, to keep hopes of AFC South title alive
Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence led Jacksonville to a narrow – but crucial – 23-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, keeping Jacksonville in the race for the AFC South title. The Jags victory at Lucas Oil Stadium lifted the Jaguars to 12-4, marking the franchise’s highest win total since…
Steelers loss to Browns sets up winner-takes-all matchup against Ravens in Week 18
The Pittsburgh Steelers 13-6 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday wound up giving the Baltimore Ravens a Christmas miracle – with the Steelers and Ravens now set to face-off during Week 18 to see who will make the playoffs, and win the AFC North title. On Saturday, the Ravens…
A’s sign left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to record setting 7-year, $86M extension
The Athletics have secured one of their rising stars for the long haul, reaching a long-term agreement with left fielder Tyler Soderstrom on a seven-year contract worth $86 million. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported: “BREAKING: Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the A’s are in agreement on a seven-year, $86 million contract…
NFL Christmas Game Day: Cowboys beat Commanders 30-23, Vikings defeat Lions 23-10
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 30-23, and the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 23-10, with the Lions loss eliminating them from playoff contention and helping the Green Bay Packers clinch a spot. The Cowboys took an early 21-3 lead, converting all six of their fourth-down attempts in…
Entertainment Headlines
Gerard Butler stars in the trailer for sequel film ‘Greenland 2: Migration’
Lionsgate Films has released a new trailer for Gerard Butler’s upcoming thriller, Greenland 2: Migration, directed by Ric Roman Waugh. Greenland was released during the 2020 pandemic, taking in over $50 million at the box office. The sequel film stars Butler as John Garrity, a structural engineer who attempts…
Jessica Chastain, Ben Stiller to star in Apple TV+ limited series ‘The Off Weeks’
Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller have signed on to star and executive produce the new Apple TV+ limited series titled ‘The Off Weeks.’ Alissa Nutting will serve as showrunner, with Michael Showalter directing and executive producing. Apple TV+ wrote on X: “A new limited series from director Michael Showalter and…
‘Dexter: Resurrection’ renewed for Season 2 on Paramount+
The Paramount+ series Dexter: Resurrection has been renewed for a second season. The new season will continue the story after the events of the first season, which wrapped up September 2025. Showrunner and executive producer Clyde Phillips will return, with series star/showrunner Michael C. Hall recording a cryptic video announcement…
Sabrina Carpenter to star in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired musical film
Sabrina Carpenter is set to star in and produce an untitled musical film inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland for Universal Pictures, Lorene Scafaria (Succession, Hustlers) will write and direct the project, from her own script. The project will mark Carpenter’s first major studio film, with Marc Platt on…
Sarah Jessica Parker to receive the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award
Sarah Jessica Parker will receive the Golden Globes‘ 2026 ‘Carol Burnett Award.’ The Golden Globes posted on X: “And just like that…@SJP is this year’s #GoldenGlobes Carol Burnett Award recipient — Her storytelling has left an indelible mark on our screens for decades, inspiring generations with her charm, creativity, and…
French actress and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot dies at age 91
Brigitte Bardot, the 1960s French film star who reinvented herself as an animal rights activist, has died at the age of 91. Bardot passed away Sunday at her home in southern France, according to Bruno Jacquelin of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals. No cause of death…
‘All’s Fair’ renewed for Season 2 at Hulu
“All’s Fair” starring Kim Kardashian has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu. Despite being critically-panned, the series – co-created and executive produced by Ryan Murphy – has been a ratings hit, launching at No. 1 on the Hulu viewership chart and becoming the streamer’s biggest original scripted series premiere…
Snoop Dogg’s “Holiday Halftime Party” on Netflix’s NFL Game Day features Lainey Wilson, HUNTR/X, and Andrea Bocelli
Snoop Dogg headlined the 2025 NFL Christmas Gameday Halftime Show on Netflix, titled “Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party,” featuring special guests Lainey Wilson, the singers from Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters (Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami), and opera stars Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli, with appearances by George Clinton and Martha Stewart,…
Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi star in the trailer for Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in the full trailer for filmmaker Emerald Fennell’s reimagined version of Wuthering Heights, based on author Emily Brontë’s classic novel of the same name. Robbie and Elordi transform into Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, the iconic characters from Brontë’s novel, with the romance that sparks…