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The incident unfolded early Jan. 1.
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A debate erupted on X over the topic of H-1B visas, and now President-elect Donald Trump has chimed in.
‘Old Yeller’: A Boy Learns Life Lessons on a Farm
A dog lives with a frontier farm family and changes the lives of two boys.
Conquer the Clutter: Essential Rules of DIY Garage Organization
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Jimmy Carter: The President Who Changed US–China Relations
Carter established diplomatic ties with Beijing and cut formal relations with the government in Taipei, which ruled China before the CCP.
Top 10 Moments From the 118th Congress
A look back at a turbulent Congress that saw the election of two speakers, divisions over funding and other issues, and the expulsion of a House member.
How The New York Times Distorts Shen Yun’s Success in Latest Attack Article
Publication attacks the performing arts company’s success through an anti-religious lens targeting Falun Gong.
Real Estate Professionals in Southwest Border Cities Expect Better Market in 2025
If the next Trump administration improves security at the southern border, the local housing market will benefit, realtors say.
10 Things to Know About Former President Jimmy Carter
From nuclear submariner to peanut farmer to 39th president of the United States, here are 10 things to know about Jimmy Carter.
Trump Admin Poised to Tackle DEI on Multiple Fronts
Trump’s statements on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives signal an administration that will target them both in government and private organizations.
Listeria Fears Prompt Advisory on Broccoli Sold in Walmart Stores in 20 States
Enoki mushrooms and mustard greens were recalled in December amid similar concerns.
FBI Makes ‘Largest Seizure’ of Explosive Devices in Agency History in Virginia, DOJ Says
The FBI had ‘preliminarily assessed that it was ’the largest seizure by number of finished explosive devices in FBI history,’ officials say.
Where Are Oil Prices Headed in 2025? Experts Are Divided
Prices will rise or fall depending on geopolitical events, technological changes, and new policies under incoming President Donald Trump.
China Has a ‘3D’ Problem in 2025
China’s biggest economic problem in 2025 is not another round of tariffs from the incoming Trump administration. It’s demographics, debt, and deflation.
Chief Justice Roberts Says Judicial Independence Under Threat
When the executive branch will not enforce court rulings, the other branches must do so to protect the rule of law, Roberts said in a report.
Israel Faces Deep Divide Over Draft Exemptions for the Ultra-Orthodox
With 300,000 reservists in uniform for more than a year, the IDF needs to tap a new pool of potential draftees, despite resistance from the ultra-Orthodox.
From AI to Minimum Wages: These Are the Laws Shaping 2025
States will be enforcing new provisions governing digital content creation, kids’ social media use, and more.
Five Years After Wuhan Outbreak, WHO’s Request for COVID-19 Data Remains Unmet
‘We continue to call on China to share data and access so we can understand the origins of COVID-19.’ the UN health agency says.
Shen Yun ‘So Complete and so Rich,’ Says Artist
Art lovers Gloria Sánchez Hart and John Hart saw much to commend in Shen Yun Performing Arts.
Court Upholds $7.8 Million Verdict for Transit Workers Fired for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
A California judge denied BART’s requests to overturn the verdict, saying the agency failed to show an undue hardship for not granting religious exemption.
$2,000 Medicare Drug Cap Begins Jan. 1
The cap, which should benefit millions of Americans, is part of a multiyear plan to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
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The Untold Stories of the Tiananmen Massacre
We will never know how many people were massacred the night of June 3‒4, 1989
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Hydrogen Therapy: Unique Anti-Inflammatory and Lung Protection Capabilities
Hydrogen therapy significantly improves pulmonary diseases caused by inflammation.
Hydrogen Therapy: Unique Anti-Inflammatory and Lung Protection Capabilities
Hydrogen therapy significantly improves pulmonary diseases caused by inflammation.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story, ‘The Sister-Years’
The passing of the old year and coming of the new offers opportunities for good things as the grandaughters of Time pass each other.
Fancies and Stalwarts: American Slogans and Sayings, Past and Present
Catchy phrases from politics to Shakespeare and to Hollywood have endured the tests of time.
‘Auld Lang Syne’: A New Year’s Anthem
An 18th-century Scottish poet gave us today’s rendition of America’s most popular New Year’s Eve song.
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Short Story, ‘The Sister-Years’
The passing of the old year and coming of the new offers opportunities for good things as the grandaughters of Time pass each other.
This Old-School Cake Will Never Leave My Dessert Rotation
One small ingredients swap produces the most tender cake.
Myrtle Beach: A Beach Lover’s Winter Paradise
While many beach towns close for the winter, Myrtle Beach has plenty to offer beyond its piers and boardwalks.
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Four places that may inspire you to plan a trip this season.
Myrtle Beach: A Beach Lover’s Winter Paradise
While many beach towns close for the winter, Myrtle Beach has plenty to offer beyond its piers and boardwalks.
Laughter Is the Best Medicine: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘Curing a Cold’
Mark Twain’s comic tale about his trying to getting over a cold is sure to get you laughing.
The Wills’s House: A Gettysburg Home With Historic Significance
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit a Gettysburg home that hosted President Lincoln before his address to a sorrowful nation.
John Howard Payne: America’s First European Star
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet America’s first actor to take the European stage and also become a prominent playwright.
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