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Arizona Central

Glove Has DNA Evidence

The FBI says DNA recovered from a black glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home appears to match one worn by a masked person on surveillance video and will be analyzed and compared with national databases as investigators continue searching for clues.

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Associated Press

Lawmakers Dig-In on DHS

A partial government shutdown tied to a funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security shows no clear resolution as Democrats and the White House remain at odds over new oversight and accountability measures for federal immigration officers.

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YouGov

Presidents and First Ladies Rated

Americans rate historic figures like Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and George Washington most positively while more recent leaders such as Donald Trump draw sharper partisan divides, and among first ladies, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Michelle Obama rank among the most favored.

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New York Post

Obama Says Aliens Are "Real"

Former President Barack Obama said in a new podcast interview that extraterrestrials are “real” though he has never personally seen one, adding that he doubts long-running conspiracy theories claiming the U.S. government is secretly hiding alien bodies or spacecraft at Area 51.

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ABC News

Curling Controversy Hits Canada

Allegations of illegal “double-touch” releases involving Canadian and British teams have stirred tension and cheating claims in curling at the Winter Olympics, prompting clarification from World Curling and putting powerhouse Canada under scrutiny.

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The Washington Post

NPR Host Say AI Stole His Voice

Veteran NPR host David Greene is suing Google, alleging its NotebookLM tool unlawfully replicated his distinctive voice, highlighting a broader legal battle over whether AI-generated voices can infringe on the rights and livelihoods of human creators.

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CBS News

Gisèle's Brave Testimony

Gisèle Pelicot recounts how discovering that her husband, Dominique Pelicot, had drugged and facilitated her abuse led her to demand a public trial and speak out to shift shame from victims to perpetrators while offering a message of resilience and hope.

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Pew Research Center

Majority See News as Overwhelming

A new study from the Pew Research Center finds Americans largely see staying informed as vital for civic life, yet many feel overwhelmed by the volume of information, increasingly let news find them, and are selectively tuning out or reducing their news consumption.

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USA Today

Route 66 Turns 100

As Route 66 turns 100, surging travel interest and a new interactive planning map are fueling nostalgia-driven road trips along the 2,500-mile “Mother Road,” guiding travelers through classic diners, quirky landmarks, and historic small towns across eight states.

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The New York Times

Trump's Relentless Self Promotion

Peter Baker argues that Trump’s unprecedented self-glorification in his second term — from monuments and branding to mythic self-portrayals — is fueling a modern American cult of personality centered on elevating the president above institutions and norms.

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SFGATE

Sinatra's Den: "All Sex, All the Time"

A newly spotlighted Yucca Valley hideaway reveals how Frank Sinatra and his Rat Pack circle escaped Palm Springs for secret, hedonistic desert retreats fueled by the wild parties of songwriter Jimmy Van Heusen, where stories of nonstop booze, celebrities and sex still linger.

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CNBC

NFL's Record-Breaking Season

After a record-breaking season, the National Football League is poised to grow even bigger in 2026 by staging a record nine international games in new host cities, expanding global marketing initiatives, and exploring the possibility of an extended regular season.

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The Mirror

Clinton Brags About Obama Deportations

At the Munich Security Conference, Hillary Clinton blasted Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, arguing that deportations under Bill Clinton and Barack Obama were higher but carried out without the deadly incidents now fueling backlash.

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National Review

Disapproval with Gallop Decision

Karlyn Bowman laments Gallup’s decision to abandon its decades-long presidential approval tracking, arguing the loss of its historical context and rigor will weaken public understanding and leave modern polling more shallow and trend-chasing.

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Al Jazeera

West Bank Land Move Sparks Outcry

Israel has approved a proposal to register large swaths of the occupied West Bank as “state property” if Palestinians cannot prove ownership, a move critics say amounts to de facto annexation and could dispossess thousands in Area C.

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Politico

Liz Magill Lands at Georgetown Law

Liz Magill, who resigned as president of the University of Pennsylvania after a contentious 2023 congressional hearing on antisemitism, is returning to academic leadership as the new dean of Georgetown University Law Center.

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NBA

Edwards Shines in All-Star Win

Anthony Edwards totaled 32 points across three mini-games, including clutch 3-pointers and a strong showing in the finale, to power USA Stars to the 2026 All-Star Game championship in Los Angeles and capture the Kobe Bryant Trophy as Kia NBA All-Star MVP.

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Keeping It Heel

Belichick Snags QB All-Star

In a surprise move, the North Carolina Tar Heels football and head coach Bill Belichick landed former Western Carolina standout Taron Dickens, whose prolific 2025 season adds new competition to a revamped quarterback room heading into the season opener in Ireland.

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Sky News

UK Targets Tech to Protect Kids

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a sweeping crackdown on tech firms to close AI loopholes, enforce stricter duties under the Online Safety Act, and consider tougher measures such as minimum age limits to better protect children online.

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The Atlantic

Trump's Greenland Ambitions

Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre and Norwegian Nobel Institute director Kristian Berg Harpviken describe how they have resisted pressure from Donald Trump, who privately and publicly fumed over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize amid tensions over Greenland and NATO.

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