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Judge Tells U.S. to Help Bring Back Deported Venezuelans or Allow Legal Challenges

The judge said the administration had to decide by Jan. 5 whether it wanted to “facilitate” the men’s return to the United States or let them contest their initial removals in the federal courts.

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After Power Outage, San Francisco Wonders: Can Waymo Taxis Handle a Big Earthquake?

City officials have called for a hearing investigating Waymo after the company’s self-driving taxis suffered widespread problems during a power outage.

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Lawmaker Sues to Remove Trump’s Name From the Kennedy Center

Representative Joyce Beatty, Democrat of Ohio, argues that only Congress is authorized to rename the D.C. performing arts institution.

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Mexican Medical Plane Crashes in Galveston Bay, Killing at Least 2

The Mexican Navy said it was carrying out a medical support mission with a foundation that assists Mexican children with severe burns.

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F.D.A. Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill

The agency greenlit an oral version of the obesity drug Wegovy.

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No Democrat Should ‘Rerun the Biden Strategy’

The columnist Michelle Goldberg believes Democrats — and the nation — lose when they abandon the idea of America as a nation of immigrants.

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Two New Banksy Murals Appear in London

Two new London murals, widely attributed to the mysterious street artist, combine seasonal themes with what appears to be social commentary on rising child homelessness in Britain.

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Trump Administration Oil Tanker Seizures Are Meant to Force Maduro Out, Officials Say

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the ship seizures were meant to force Venezuela’s president Nicolás Maduro from power.

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Trump Halts Offshore Wind Farms

Plus, Assad’s luxurious life in Moscow. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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Ella Cook, Brown University Shooting Victim, Is Mourned at Funeral in Alabama

At a funeral in Alabama, the Brown University student was mourned as a gifted musician and protective sister who was committed to her faith.

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Record-Breaking Warm Temperatures Forecast for Christmas Across the U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures are expected across the United States this week, with many places hitting record highs and record-high lows.

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At Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, Attendees Find Conservative Squabbling Distracting

“It’s creating division instead of building a movement that keeps everyone together.”

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Vince Zampella, Formative Designer of Call of Duty Games, Dies at 55

Mr. Zampella co-founded two game studios and worked on the Medal of Honor, Titanfall, Apex Legends and Battlefield franchises.

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Google Buys Data Center Company for $4.75 Billion

The deal for Intersect, a data center and energy developer, is set to help Google built out its infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

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Epstein Victims Ask Congress to Ensure Justice Dept. Releases All Files

More than a dozen women called for congressional hearings to ensure that the Justice Department is fully complying with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

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Jerry Kasenetz, a King of Bubblegum Pop Music, Dies at 82

With his producing partner, Jeffry Katz, he made lightweight ditties like “Yummy Yummy Yummy” that soared up the charts in the late 1960s.

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Mistrial in Case of N.Y. Official Charged With Working for China

Linda Sun was accused by federal prosecutors of selling her allegiance and being rewarded handsomely for influence peddling.

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Ex-C.I.A. Chief Wants to Block Judge Cannon From Inquiry Pushed by Trump’s Allies

The request, addressed to the top federal judge in Miami, sought to block a U.S. attorney from pursuing a politically charged inquiry before Judge Aileen Cannon, who has repeatedly decided in President Trump’s favor.

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Did Charlie Javice’s 147-Member Legal Team Expense $529 in Gummy Bears?

JPMorgan has had to pay tens of millions in legal costs for the convicted fraudster. It wants the public to see a newly unredacted list of itemized expenses.

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Bernie Sanders to Lead Zohran Mamdani’s Public Swearing-In Ceremony

Mr. Sanders, a democratic socialist senator from Vermont, has supported New York City’s mayor-elect since the Democratic primary.

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Barry Manilow Is Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

The “Mandy” and “Copacabana” singer said he would undergo surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, and he postponed several concert dates.

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After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large

A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.

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Jim Bean Halts Production at Flagship Distillery as Whiskey and Bourbon Markets Struggle

The bourbon giant is closing its flagship distilling operation for all of 2026.

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U.S. Housing Discrimination Complaints Rise as Support Network Thins

Accusations are up nearly 20 percent since 2014, according to a nonprofit, which warns that “the infrastructure for enforcing our nation’s fair housing laws is being dismantled.”

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How U.S. Defense Industry Dodged a Rare-Earth Shortage After China’s Curbs

America’s ability to make precision-guided missiles was threatened during Trump’s tariff war. But experienced players have rescued the supply chain, for now.

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Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia

Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.

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How Trump’s First Year Reshaped U.S. Energy and Climate Policy

The sweeping changes have affected everything from coal plant retirements to international diplomacy over shipping emissions.

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Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast

The Interior Department said the projects posed national security risks, without providing details. The decision imperils billions of dollars of investments.

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The Economy Survived 2025, But Many Americans Are Reeling

A feared recession didn’t materialize, but unemployment rose, wage growth slowed and affordability challenges are mounting.

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Christmas Is Back in Bethlehem, but Peace and Joy Have Yet to Arrive

Palestinian Christians are reviving their seasonal public celebrations, hoping to bring light and holiday spirit at the end of a gloomy year in the West Bank.

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