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Self-defense shootings made headlines across America in 2025. Texas donut shop owner, Virginia homeowner fight back against alleged armed robbers.
The biggest stars in country music bring their talents from the stage to the kitchen, including Blake Shelton's concert-style eatery and Miranda Lambert's Tex-Mex restaurant.
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Choose between Robert Irwin winning Dancing with the Stars, the Nation raising money and supporting LA after the wildfires, or the Election of Pope Leo XIV.
States are scrambling to limit health insurance premium hikes as Obamacare subsidies are about to expire, with millions facing higher healthcare costs.
OpenAI announces new teen safety rules for ChatGPT users under 18, blocking romantic roleplay and requiring extra caution on body image topics.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as they continue to hammer out some of the basics of what could be part of any peace agreement with Russia.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's relationship soured in 2025 when Musk criticized Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, leading to a political breakup that played out on social media.
Celebrity health battles dominated 2025 as stars faced serious diagnoses, from brain aneurysms to cancer. Kim Kardashian, Dave Coulier and others shared struggles.
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A stunning media saga unfolded in 2025 when MSNBC fired political analyst Matthew Dowd for suggesting "hateful" rhetoric from Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk led to his own assassination.
The most gripping crime stories of 2025 included Charlie Kirk's assassination, an ISIS-inspired New Orleans attack and murder trials that revealed deep fractures in society.
From an NBA coach allegedly tied to the mob to MLB pitchers accused of fixing pitches, 2025 marked a year of major gambling scandals shaking professional and college sports.
Golden visas boom as Americans view residence-by-investment programs as "insurance policy" with Portugal, Greece and UAE leading popular destinations.
Major policy shifts in 2025 as Bill Gates abandons climate extremism, Kathy Hochul approves gas pipeline and corporations drop DEI diversity programs.
Minnesota welfare fraud investigation expands beyond $1 billion scandal to expose systemic abuse of federal loan programs, halting payments to recipients.
America must make 2026 the year antisemitism becomes unacceptable again, argues this compelling analysis of rising hatred since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams accused the Biden administration's DOJ of "lawfare" against political opponents, citing cases against himself and President Donald Trump.
Rob and Michele Reiner's death reports sealed by Los Angeles court order after medical examiner had already released cause of death information to public.
Minnesota officials deny daycare fraud allegations after viral video questioned state-funded centers, sparking widespread controversy over taxpayer money usage.
As federal authorities investigate reports of massive fraud taking place in Minnesota daycares, a resurfaced video from a 2018 fraud case shows parents and providers scheming the system.
Audrey Elizabeth Hale used federal Pell Grant money to purchase firearms for Covenant School shooting in Nashville, according to newly released FBI records.
Israeli archaeologists discovered rare 1,400-year-old gold treasure at an ancient monastery site in Judean Desert, including Byzantine coins and an ornate ring.
The USC-Notre Dame college football rivalry won't return in 2026, and Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley is pointing the finger at the Fighting Irish.
Pollster Nate Silver criticized a large swath of the Democratic Party for not admitting to any mistakes made during the 2024 election in a Semafor interview.