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Brown University mass shooter remains at large as 2 people dead and 9 wounded

Full story: Two dead and suspect on the loose after Brown University mass shooting

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Trump says he will retaliate after three Americans killed in Syria

<p>President Donald Trump stunned sports fans with a ‘hilarious’ coin toss at the Army-Navy football game on Saturday.</p>

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Trump stuns sports fans with bizarre coin toss at Army-Navy football game: ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’

<p>Smoke rising from a small brush fire that was ignited when a United Airlines flight lost engine power</p>

United flight returns after losing power and setting fire to brush

<p>Bruna Ferreira speaks to CNN December 13 after her release from ICE custody</p>

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Mom of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew speaks out against her on CNN after ICE arrest

<p>President Donald Trump has set his sights on his next renovation project: Washington D.C.'s public golf courses, according to a new report.</p>

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Trump sets sights on next renovation effort: DC’s public golf courses

<p>Former Vice President Kamala Harris told a Democratic National Committee meeting December 12 that American politics are ‘broken’ and that for many, the ‘American dream’ is more of a myth than a reality</p>

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Harris says ‘both parties have failed to hold the public’s trust’

<p>The iconic house in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka decorated with Christmas lights, as it appeared in ‘Home Alone’ (1990)</p>

Lifestyle

What it was really like to live in the Home Alone house

The Mail On Sunday claimed the former Duke of York, the King’s brother, passed Ms Giuffre’s date of birth and social security number to his close protection officer in 2011 and asked him to investigate as part of a smear campaign against his accuser (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

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Virginia Giuffre’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ by Met Police decision on Andrew

Crime

SNAP is back in time for the holidays. But millions could be losing benefits under Trump — and food banks are bracing for them

<p>Holiday shoppers search for gifts at Macy’s in New York City. Scammers target shoppers — and sellers — during the holiday gift buying rush</p>

News

Tis the season for the scammers: Experts warn of 8 ways you can be duped this holiday

<p>In a late-night post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump raged at Indiana Republicans for defying him on redistricting</p>

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Trump rages at Indiana Republicans who defied redistricting plan

<p>In a post on X, Elon Musk wrote, "If you have a womb, you are a woman. Otherwise, you are not." It quickly triggered a heated debate online</p>

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‘If you have a womb, you’re a woman’: Elon Musk post on womanhood sparks heated debate

<p>Police in Colorado said that JonBenet Ramsey’s case remains a “top priority” nearly three decades after the child beauty queen’s death.</p>

Crime

JonBenet Ramsey case ‘remains a top priority’ almost three decades after child beauty queen’s death, police say

<p>Lindsay Lohan voices Maggie in a new episode of 'The Simpsons'</p>

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Lindsay Lohan voices Maggie in teaser for new The Simpsons episode

<p>Peter Greene in ‘Pulp Fiction’</p>

Pulp Fiction villain Peter Greene dies at 60

The deaths in 2025 that shocked the world

<p>Luxury home sales in New York City are up after the mayoral victory of Zohran Mamdani in November. Some real estate brokers and political pundits predicted that the wealthy would flee the city under his tenure, but sales for homes worth $4 million or more increased in November</p>

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The Mamdani effect? Sales of luxury homes spike in the Big Apple as exodus fears fall flat

<p>The president has repeatedly clashed with female reporters in recent weeks</p>

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Trump scolds another female reporter for trying to ask questions: ‘She’s very aggressive’

Chemical Attack-Georgia

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Georgia woman suffers severe burns after attacker poured unknown liquid on her

<p>A Russian Army Buk-2M self-propelled, medium-range surface-to-air missile system fires at air targets (File picture)</p>

Outrage after Moscow ‘hits Turkish civilian ship carrying sunflower oil’ with drone attack

Ukraine’s navy says vessel had 11 Turkish citizens onboard

<p>The Aria in Las Vegas is facing accusations from a well-heeled patron that casino staff let him take out some $75,000 in markers after, he claims, he was 'deliberately, surreptitiously drugged.'</p>

News Exclusive

High-roller sues Las Vegas casino after real-life ‘Hangover’ experience

<p>Journalist Laura Greenberg (left) exchanged thousands of letters and more than 500 hours of recorded audio with serial killer Douglas Gretzler (right), hoping to discover what motivated him to kill</p>

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She spent years trying to uncover a serial killer’s motive. Then she got too close

<p>William Nowak, 84, has been charged with attempted murder</p>

CRIME

Man, 84, shoots his son in the face after becoming upset over how little his family visited him, police say

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>President Donald Trump revealed at a roundtable this week that the U.S. had seized an oil tanker — and sources say more could see the same fate, according to a report</p>

Politics

Trump shocked the world when he seized a Venezuela oil tanker. He might do it again

Venezuela accuses US of ‘piracy’ after oil tanker seizure

Politics

Trump announces new delivery date for White House ballroom

Trump sued by preservationists to stop White House ballroom project

<p>The commission cited annual membership dues of approximately $2.5 million as "not feasible</p>

POlitics

First state announces to have cut ties with PBS due to ‘not feasible’ costs

<p>The FDA will reportedly put a black box on Covid-19 jabs, warning of severe health effects</p>

Politics

Trump’s FDA plans to put a ‘black box’ warning on COVID vaccines: report

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Hiker saved from terrifying quicksand ordeal at US national park

<p>Quintanilla was known for managing Selena, dubbed the “Queen of Tejano Music”, and her band, Selena y Los Dinos.</p>

Father of Tejano music icon dies at 86

Killer whales join forces with dolphins in rare hunt

Hailee Steinfeld reveals she’s pregnant in sweet video

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<p>An Oregon woman is suing American Airlines, accusing the carrier of letting a drunk man onto the flight. The man then allegedly sexually assaulted the woman during takeoff</p>

Crime

Oregon woman sexually assaulted on American Airlines flight by drunk passenger, lawsuit claims

<p>Nearly three million Americans contracted the flu this season, while more than 127 million doses of the flu vaccine have been distributed</p>

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Almost 3 million have already been affected by this year’s flu. Here are the states hit the hardest

<p>Johnson has consistently criticized Johnson throughout the year on issues like foreign aid, healthcare, and the Epstein files</p>

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MTG’s last act in Congress could be a longshot plot to oust Mike Johnson, report says

<p>Siblings watch a chef prepare a healthy snack in July 2002 in Miami Beach, Florida. Vegetarian kids got more gut-boosting fiber, iron, folate and vitamin C than omnivores, and both vegan and vegetarian children had better heart health</p>

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Experts say this is what happens when you raise your kids on a plant-based diet

<p>The King has recorded a personal message as part of Stand Up To Cancer 2025</p>

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King Charles: I was overwhelmed by my cancer diagnosis

<p>Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is facing home invasion and stalking charges, prosecutors said at his arraignment on Friday </p>

Crime

Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore ‘terrorized’ his ex, court hears

<p>The Lopez family with their newborn son, Ryu. Suze Lopez discovered she was pregnant with Ryu after going in for a surgery to have a 22-pound ovarian cyst removed</p>

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A surprise baby was found growing behind a woman’s 22-pound cyst. The child was successfully delivered

<p>‘He’s sleeping through the night,’ Grammer said about his youngest child</p>

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Kelsey Grammer opens up about parenting a newborn at 70

<p>Ryan Reynolds has recruited Matthew Lillard for a new advert after Quentin Tarantino’s disparaging remarks</p>

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Ryan Reynolds recruits Matthew Lillard for new advert after Quentin Tarantino’s disparaging remarks

<p>Ruben Moreno, 41, Timothy Thomas, 4, and Emilio Ghanem, 40, are all believed to be victims of California group “His Way Spirit Led Assemblies”</p>

Crime

Leader of California religious group arrested in connection with disappearance of two members

<p>The Colorado River, seen near the Glen Canyon Dam. A Nevada man documented his journey walking across the river, demonstrating its shockingly low water levels</p>

News

Water levels for the vital Colorado River are so low people can just walk across it

<p>American philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates attends an event India earlier this year</p>

World

Aid cuts have caused large number of deaths around world, Bill Gates warns

<p>Dick Van Dyke’s advice to stay positive may actually be pretty sound</p>

news

Dick Van Dyke reveals his two secrets to longevity as he turns 100

<p>Mary Robinson with her 12-year-old adopted son Johnny</p>

Crime

American grandmother arrested in the Bahamas after ‘accidentally’ bringing gun and ammo on cruise

<p>A proposed bill in New Jersey could ban plastic utensils in restaurants throughout the state</p>

News

New Jersey restaurants and lawmakers fume over potential plastic fork ban

<p>A customer picks up a gun at the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits event. The organization saw drops in revenue from membership dues last year, according to a new report</p>

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NRA forced to sell off its investments to pay off bills as membership declines, report says

<p>Alzheimer’s disease impacts millions of Americans. But researchers say eating more of one vegetable could help reduce risk</p>

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Eating more of this crunchy vegetable could help fight Alzheimer’s disease

<p>TAYLOR SWIFT-VENTAS</p>

music

The biggest talking points from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour docuseries

<p>Archaeologist cleans and restores frescoes inside a 3rd-century tomb where a rare early Christian depiction of Jesus as the "Good Shepherd" was discovered</p>

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Archaeologists discover rare painting of a clean-shaven Jesus

<p>Tashella Dickerson, the leader of Oklahoma City’s BLM branch, has been indicted on fraud charges</p>

Crime

Black Lives Matter leader indicted on embezzlement and wire fraud charges

Kate Winslet fans say the actor is in ‘complete denial’ over her nepo baby comments

<p>Director Carl Erik Rinsch attends New Directors' Showcase In Los Angeles </p>

Crime

Hollywood director Carl Rinsch found guilty of scamming Netflix out of $11 million

<p>Reconstruction of Hell Creek Mosasaur</p>

Scientists say 40ft prehistoric sea monster may also have terrorized rivers

<p>Justin Brigham, 44, has been accused of breaking into a 13-year-old girl's house and raping her</p>

Crime

Co-owner of Sycamore Brewing company accused of breaking into a teenager’s house to sexually assault her

<p>Credit-card-operated lounges generally outperform those run by airlines, according to a new study. Pictured is a Delta Air Lines Sky Club lounge</p>

Travel

The best and worst US airport lounges revealed (and the No.1 isn’t operated by an airline)

Product Reviews

<p>Whether you’re embarking on an adventure travel trip, or a weekend break Upstate, I’ve tested the best bags </p>

Best luggage for every type of vacation, tested by a travel expert

<p>Despite not being a fan of foundation, this <a href="https://go.linkby.com/KTPNJYZI">formula</a> has won me over</p>

An honest review of Victoria Beckham’s $110 foundation drops

<p>Away, Monos and The North Face are among the names to know</p>

The best carry-on luggage for 2025, according to a travel writer

<p>The Breville bambino plus is perfect for those wanting a simplified coffee machine</p>

I’ve used Breville’s bambino plus for a year — here’s my honest review

Culture

Strictly pro praised by fans for defending Amber Davies from trolls

Strictly’s Julian Caillon breaks down in tears during semi-final

Strictly’s Amber Davies reflects on self-worth struggles

Leaderboard from Strictly Come Dancing semi-final revealed

<p>‘It was awful timing. It was the biggest opportunity I’d had in my career. And we weren’t allowed to talk about it’</p>

Saltburn’s Archie Madekwe: ‘Emerald Fennell set out to provoke’

<p>Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in <em>Hamnet.</em></p>

Paul Mescal reveals he would ‘love’ to play Irish rebel leader

Lifestyle

<p>The sun begins to rise behind the stones as people gather to take part in the winter solstice celebrations during sunrise at the Stonehenge prehistoric monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.</p>

When is the shortest day of the year? The Winter Solstice is close

<p>Attention span of a goldfish? Concentration has been eroded in the past 20 years</p>

Our attention spans are getting shorter – here’s how to fix yours

<p>A low-stress Christmas Eve dish that feels generous, comforting and quietly celebratory</p>

The best Christmas Eve dinner recipes from Mary Berry to Jamie Oliver

<p>‘Quiet quitting’ has been used to describe a situation where one or both long-term partners have ‘checked out’ of emotional engagement</p>

A man’s view of quiet quitting a marriage

<p>Eating dark chocolate has been proven to lower the stress hormone cortisol</p>

Health & Families

The holiday treat proven to fight stress and fatigue

<p>Dark showers: Experts say a candlelit bathe before bed could be the answer to an easier night’s sleep </p>

Why experts think we should all be showering in the dark

<p>Siblings watch a chef prepare a healthy snack in July 2002 in Miami Beach, Florida. Vegetarian kids got more gut-boosting fiber, iron, folate and vitamin C than omnivores, and both vegan and vegetarian children had better heart health</p>

Health & Families

This is what happens when you raise your kids on a plant-based diet

<p>Oreo has been mocked for the list of ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, in its new Zero Sugar cookies</p>

Oreo fans slam new zero sugar cookies and its ingredient list

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Macy’s has Christmas covered, from jewelry and beauty to home buys

Latest videos

Driver trapped in burning Tesla saved in dramatic rescue

Skydiver cuts himself free after chute became caught on plane’s tail

Dramatic moment shows cops rescuing FBI agent from dangling car

<p>Cop had lights and sirens running during fatal crash while responding to 911 call</p>

Cop had lights running during fatal crash while responding to 911 call

Travel

<p>Credit-card-operated lounges generally outperform those run by airlines, according to a new study. Pictured is a Delta Air Lines Sky Club lounge</p>

The best US airport lounges ranked

<p>The new daily, year-round Dreamliner service to London launches on May 21, 2026</p>

Alaska Airlines launches new transatlantic route direct to London

<p>A new transport link means that festive travel to the north of France is particularly easy this year </p>

Brittany in winter is surprisingly beautiful

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