A top Virginia Republican responded to concerns being voiced by the Commonwealth's Democratic House speaker over DOGE's plan to slash the federal workforce.

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President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia told the Azerbaijani leader, Ilham Aliyev, in a phone call, “that the tragic incident took place in Russian airspace.”

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Authorities have called off the search for a 51-year-old man who went overboard Thursday on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Western Caribean.

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Robbery suspect arrested after high speed chase through South Bay area  CBS News

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Police arrest driver, robbery suspect following pursuit in the South Bay area  NBC Los Angeles

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Opinion | Russia has a history of downing passenger planes — and covering it up  The Washington Post

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South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) said on Friday that an injured North Korean soldier, captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia in Kursk, has succumbed to his wounds. The post North Korean Soldier Captured While Fighting for Russia Dies of Injuries appeared first on Breitbart.

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A win would pay major dividends for a BC program building momentum and on the cusp of vaulting into the upper echelon of the ACC. The post Pinstripe Bowl offers BC an opportunity to send seniors off with a win, build for the future appeared first on Boston.com.

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Tyreek Hill drops major hint he could be traded to the Los Angeles Chargers  Daily Mail

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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) withheld photographs of then-Vice President Joe Biden meeting business associates of his son, Hunter Biden, in China until after the 2024 election -- but pursued then-former President Donald Trump over records that eventually became the subject of a major federal prosecution. The post National Archives Withheld Biden Photos After Targeting Trump over Documents appeared first on Breitbart.

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The Food and Drug Administration is taking aim at a popular category of mushrooms edibles. That comes after a rash of illnesses and even a few suspected deaths earlier this year.

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Finland seized an oil tanker that authorities believe might have deliberately cut vital undersea cables. Finnish authorities believe the tanker may be linked to Russia.

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Russia’s FSB security service announced U.S. citizen Eugene Spector was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing biotechnology secrets. The post Russia Claims U.S. Citizen Jailed for 15 Years Stole Biotechnology Secrets appeared first on Breitbart.

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Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told Fox News that both Russia and Ukraine are ready for the war to end.

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Evidence indicates Azerbaijan plane was ‘brought down’ by Russia: White House  Washington Examiner

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Marc Fogel designated "wrongfully detained" in Russia by U.S. government  CBS Pittsburgh

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The Embraer 190 with 67 passengers and crew was flying from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to Grozny in Chechnya, Russia, when it crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people.

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Ukraine Slows Firing of Missiles Into Russia as Trump Prepares to Take Office  The New York Times

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Suspect In San Francisco Carjacking Arrested In Sacramento County After Allegedly Firing at Police  SFist

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The tragedy marks the 19th overboard incident on a cruise ship this year, with only two passengers successfully rescued.

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San Francisco carjacking suspect arrested after shooting at Sacramento County deputies, authorities say  CBS News

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Outlook 2025: Alaska seafood marketing director upbeat about consumer behavior, Russia ban, Trump health plan  IntraFish

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Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to multiple Russian airports in the wake of a deadly plane crash, which it attributed to "physical and technical external interference."

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Major changes coming to Social Security regardless of Trump’s presence  Washington Examiner

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Woman killed in Washington Co. double shooting has history with suspect  WAVE 3

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Cutting ties with my parents was an incredibly difficult decision. I don’t regret it  San Francisco Chronicle

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San Francisco carjacking suspect arrested in Sacramento Co. after shooting  KRON4

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Turkey is expected to play a major role as the new government takes over ruling Syria. Turkey had shown tacit support for groups fighting the Assad dictatorship.

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Another stowaway is caught on a Delta flight this holiday season – raising major concerns about airport safety  CNN

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Wow, this feels so quick! They must know it’s right… Dua Lipa shared a carousel of cute pics on Christmas Eve that included close friends and her boyfriend Callum Turner. We almost erroneously said “new boyfriend” — but they’ve actually been together a year now! And apparently that’s enough time to make a huge commitment! Related: [...] Read More... The post Surprise! Dua Lipa & Boyfriend Callum Turner Get ENGAGED For Christmas After Just A Year Of Dating! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Warns United States On Possible Nuclear Testing  The Times of India

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The long-range missiles provided by the United States and Britain were used to strike inside Russian territory, despite concerns that their use would escalate the conflict. Kyiv’s stockpiles are running out.

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Specially trained therapy dogs are helping doctors, nurses and patients at a Denver hospital reduce stress and burnout.

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Russia warns the United States against possible nuclear testing under Trump  Reuters

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Russia warns United States on possible nuclear testing under Donald Trump  The Hindu

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