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US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property

Deported illegal immigrant caught by GPS tracker pleads guilty to robbing 7 convenience stores in California

Previously deported man from El Salvador pleads guilty to armed robberies across eight California cities, facing up to 20 years per count in prison.

San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search

Authorities confirmed missing San Antonio teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, who vanished Christmas Eve, died by suicide after her body was found near her house.

Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show

Disney World cast member heroically stops runaway boulder during 'Indiana Jones' stunt show malfunction that went viral. Dramatic rescue caught on video.

US military confirms 5 killed in Dec 31 kinetic strike on reported narco-terror vessels

Military operation targets drug trafficking vessels on Dec. 31, resulting in five deaths during kinetic strike against reported narco-terrorists.

Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers

Viral '6-7' tops 2025 list of overused words and phrases

Respondents to an annual Michigan college survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a "massive" and "full stop" heading into the new year

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

An Idaho company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E

Extreme Midwest cold follows storm that barreled across Great Lakes and Northeast

Forecasters are warning of even more frigid weather in the Midwest after a winter storm pummeled parts of that region as well as the Great Lakes and the Northeast this week

Mangione, Robinson, Reiner and more: Major court cases set to dominate 2026

Court calendars packed with major criminal cases as accused murderers including Luigi Mangione and Rex Heuermann await their upcoming trial dates in 2026.

California sets up a showdown with Washington by reissuing licenses to migrant truckers

NILESH CHRISTOPHER

Truckers whose licenses were revoked now have 60 days to legally qualify for their licenses

The Supreme Court broadly expanded Trump's power in 2025, with key exceptions

DAVID G. SAVAGE

The justices granted emergency appeals and set aside rulings from district judges who blocked Trump's orders from taking effect. But the court also put two important checks on his power.

Repeat offender truck driver charged with bank robbery after claiming C-4 explosives, firing on officers: feds

North Carolina truck driver allegedly robs bank claiming explosives, then engages in shootout with police after fleeing the scene in his semi-truck.

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

President Donald Trump signed a New Year's Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks

Homeless drifter accused of killing Barnes & Noble Christmas shopper blamed ‘fight or flight’ outburst: report

Man accused of fatally stabbing woman at Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble allegedly had no prior relationship with victim in random attack, police say.