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Survivors of US military strike in Caribbean were legitimate targets for second attack, admiral to tell lawmakers

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — A U.S. military commander is expected tell lawmakers on Thursday that survivors of a military strike in the Caribbean were legitimate targets for a second attack because…

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Army vet Ed Bambas, 88, will get $1.5M in donations in surprise ceremony at work after internet rallied to help him retire

BRIGHTON, Michigan — The son of Army veteran Ed Bambas said his father will finally be able to retire and enjoy life after his heartbreaking story raised nearly $1.5 million — a…

John McCarthy December 4, 2025

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Melania Trump says 7 more abducted Ukraine kids reunited with families after back-channel talks

WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump announced this morning that seven Ukrainian children abducted during Russia’s invasion of their country have been reunited with their families following quiet diplomacy with…

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Schoolgirl, 13, sexually assaulted by trans person who told judge he ‘wasn’t attracted to females’

LONDON — A schoolgirl was sexually abused by a male-born transgender non binary, who has now been sent to a men’s prison, despite going by female pronouns. Natalie Wolf, 47, born…

John McCarthy December 4, 2025

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’Tis the season: Inside the Caribbean’s latest and greatest resorts to book for Christmas

For many families, Christmas in the Caribbean is a tradition. It’s just too bad that the holiday season follows the hurricane season. On October 28, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5…

John McCarthy December 4, 2025

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Scantily clad biker influencer known for hands-free stunts is killed in a horrific crash

A motorcycle influencer known for riding hands-free in skimpy, risque outfits has been killed in a crash with two vehicles — just hours after posting about her fears that she…

John McCarthy December 4, 2025

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Sunny to partly cloudy, breezy, high 88

A surface trough approaching from the east will increase showers from this morning into the late afternoon, the National Weather Service said this morning. Most of the moisture will stay…

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Mom of dead Texas A&M cheerleader offers alcohol-fueled theory about her daughter’s death as she dismisses cops’ findings

AUSTIN — The mom of a Texas A&M cheerleader found dead after a football game said she believes her daughter was pushed or thrown off a balcony to her death during…

John McCarthy December 3, 2025

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Mom of Texas cheerleader noticed ‘weird’ detail before daughter found dead after college football game — and insists she was killed

AUSTIN — The mom of a Texas A&M cheerleader found dead after a football game has revealed that her daughter’s phone was on “Do Not Disturb” mode on the night…

John McCarthy December 3, 2025

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Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military…

John McCarthy December 3, 2025