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Trump says Venezuela’s Maduro captured after strikes

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro today, President Donald Trump said, in Washington's most direct intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. "The United…

John McCarthy January 3, 2026

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Social Security changes in 2026: What retirees and workers need to know

A new year can also bring a fresh start for Social Security beneficiaries — including changes to monthly payments, earnings limits for those who continue working, and cost-of-living adjustments that…

John McCarthy January 2, 2026

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How Trump freezing federal child care funds will affect USVI Head Start Centers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series…

John McCarthy January 1, 2026

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US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) —The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a U.S. military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. officials said…

John McCarthy December 31, 2025

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US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade

CARACAS (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said today it has added 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela to its sanctions list, citing their aggressive weapons program. The…

John McCarthy December 30, 2025

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FDA recalls snack foods and supplements across five states over rodent and bird contamination at Minnesota distributor

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Health officials have issued a massive recall of a wide range of products, from peanut butter to flu medications, that may be contaminated with rodent feces. Gold Star Distribution…

John McCarthy December 30, 2025

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Florida man sues the pants off Outback Steakhouse after his ‘bloomin’ onion’ cracked toilet seat

OCALA — A Florida man filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse alleging that a handicapped toilet he used at one of the Sunshine State locations “suddenly shattered and collapsed” while…

John McCarthy December 29, 2025

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Trump ready to unleash world’s most secret black ops team on Venezuela

WASHNGTON — President Donald Trump reportedly is considering sending Delta Force commandos into Venezuela to start smashing targets. The U.S. military currently has several warships, an aircraft carrier, at least one submarine, stealth fighter…

John McCarthy December 28, 2025

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Teacher allegedly sent sexual messages to 5th grade student, arrested while driving to child’s house

LOUISVILLE — A Kentucky teacher was arrested for allegedly sending a fifth-grade student sexually explicit messages — including one sickening text saying she needed to “taste that d–k.” Sydnee Graf,…

John McCarthy December 28, 2025

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64 people sickened by raw oysters across 22 states

At least 64 people across nearly two dozen states have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. As of Wednesday, December…

John McCarthy December 27, 2025