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President Trump said he has “great confidence” in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s denial that he ordered the killing of all crew members aboard a suspected drug-smuggling boat, even as reports of a lethal second strike spur bipartisan demands in Congress for a full investigation.

U.S. and Ukrainian officials described their peace talks in Florida as “difficult but productive,” signaling progress toward a Washington-backed plan to end the war while acknowledging major unresolved issues on territory, security guarantees, and Ukraine’s future alignment.

President Trump said he will release the “perfect” results of an October MRI he claims not to recall the purpose of, dismissing criticism about his health as political attacks amid questions over his physical and cognitive fitness.

Michael Green argues that America’s true poverty line has been disastrously understated for decades, revealing that a family of four now needs roughly $140,000 just to meet basic participation costs in the modern economy.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reemerged publicly in Caracas as President Trump confirmed he had spoken with him by phone, amid escalating U.S.–Venezuela tensions over military strikes, airspace warnings, and accusations of oil-driven pressure.

Kristi Noem claimed the suspected D.C. National Guard shooter may have been radicalized after arriving in the U.S. and blamed Biden-era vetting, even as experts and officials dispute her assertions and note the Afghan asylum seeker had previously cleared security checks.

A record-low 11% of Americans moved in 2024, marking a decades-long decline in geographic mobility that analysts say is reshaping economic opportunity, community life, and regional population patterns.

Researchers say the holiday surge in volunteering reflects a deeper human drive toward gratitude, connection, and cooperation that boosts both community well-being and personal fulfillment.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked President Isaac Herzog for an unprecedented pre-verdict pardon in his years-long corruption trial, sparking fierce political backlash as he maintains his innocence and argues that ending the case is essential for Israel’s unity and national interests.

A sweeping investigation reveals how Donald Trump’s family has leveraged his second term to pursue lucrative global business deals—from golf resorts to crypto ventures—sparking accusations that presidential power is being used to enrich the Trumps and reshape geopolitics through perceived pay-to-play favoritism.

A survey reveals that 84% of U.S. teens view journalism negatively, often citing bias and unethical practices, as educators strive to improve news literacy and trust in the media.

Despite facing trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione continues to receive steadfast support from fans, including billboards, donations, and thousands of letters highlighting grievances with the company.

Ireland’s new alcohol warning labels, postponed until 2028, are intended to highlight health risks and reduce drinking, but many young people remain unconvinced they will alter the country’s deeply ingrained pub-centered drinking culture and habits.

Several prominent Republicans are increasingly pushing back against Trump’s agenda on issues ranging from foreign policy and AI regulation to tariff dividends, redistricting, and Senate rules, signaling growing rifts within the GOP despite his continued influence.

Andrew C. McCarthy argues that if reports of a second U.S. strike killing shipwrecked survivors are accurate, the Trump administration’s narcotics interdiction mission may constitute a war crime, as neither lethal intent nor hypothetical future threats can legally justify killing individuals rendered unable to fight.

Experts warn that the surge of short, highly polished AI-generated videos online is flooding feeds with misleading content, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish what is real and threatening trust in authentic media. Take the NPR quiz to see if you can tell the real from the fake, then read more about how to spot the slop.

A new Yahoo/YouGov poll finds that by a two-to-one margin, Americans believe Trump’s policies have raised prices rather than lowered them, with widespread disapproval of his handling of inflation and mixed reactions to recent tariff and rebate proposals.

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan says his cryptocurrency-based prediction market, where users wager on real-world events, is “the most accurate thing we have as mankind right now,” having correctly forecast outcomes from elections to international politics.

Winter Storm Chan is set to bring additional snow to the Midwest and Great Lakes on Monday before moving toward the Northeast Tuesday into Wednesday, with potential for significant snow and ice, especially along the I-95 corridor.

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers surpassed 65,000 career passing yards, joining just four other National Football League players to reach the milestone, despite a 26-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills and battling injuries during the game.