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Massive 14-foot shark dies after being stranded on Massachusetts beach during migration

Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season.

New York state blocks second Long Island school district from adopting transgender bathroom ban

New York state blocked Locust Valley School District's transgender bathroom ban, marking the second Long Island district prohibited from enforcing such restrictions.

Adams issues orders blocking NYC from boycotting Israel as clash with Mamdani grows

NYC mayor Eric Adams signs orders blocking BDS movement funding and boosting synagogue protection before leaving office in challenge to successor.

Florida starts redistricting talks in a growing battle for House control in 2026 elections

Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next year's midterm elections

Decomposed body found in Connecticut after standoff with man who opened fire at police

Connecticut police discovered a decomposed body and explosives including pipe bombs after a standoff with a man who barricaded himself during an eviction attempt.

Trump Pardons Developer Prosecuted by His Administration

CHRIS CAMERON

This summer, Trump administration officials had lauded the indictment of Timothy J. Leiweke as an effort to root out corruption and unfair business practices.

Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball

The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 01-14-20-46-51, Powerball: 26

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building

The Trump administration has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after President Donald Trump and planted the president's name on the organization's headquarters despite an ongoing fight over the institute's control

Luigi Mangione battles to block key evidence a year after CEO assassination — experts say it’s a 'long shot'

Luigi Mangione fights to suppress key evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, but legal experts say his chances look slim in Manhattan court battle.

Virginia twins arrested for allegedly plotting to destroy government databases

Virginia twin brothers arrested for allegedly conspiring to delete government databases hosted by a federal government contractor after their terminations.

Police should be taking 'closer look' at college student's death after mother's allegations: Former prosecutor

Mother demands justice after Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera found dead on Austin balcony. Police say no foul play, but suspicious details emerge.

Judge orders refunds for pardoned Jan. 6 defendants and more top headlines

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California hammered as national job cuts jump to a five-year high

QUEENIE WONG

California employers announced 173,022 job cuts in the first 11 months of this year, up nearly 14% from the same period last year, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

OU student’s zero for Christian-based gender critique triggers congressional pushback over academic bias

Senators slam University of Oklahoma after student receives zero grade after writing Christian essay questioning gender norms in controversial grading case.

Illinois church Nativity shows baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents

Illinois church sparks controversy with Nativity scene showing baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents, drawing criticism and praise for immigration commentary.