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Cities across U.S. prepare for New Year's Eve celebrations

Law enforcement agencies nationwide have been working around the clock to make sure New Year's Eve celebrations can take place safely.

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Are manufactured homes the key to homeownership?

New research shows Florida leads the nation in factory-built housing, with more residents turning to manufactured homes amid high prices.

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Deported migrants share how they navigate life across the border

As the holidays highlight the pain of separation for deported immigrants, new DHS incentives for voluntary return offer little comfort to those still hoping to go back to the U.S.

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Judge blocks detention of anti-disinformation campaigner Imran Ahmed

The Trump administration is attempting to ban a group of European online researchers from entering or remaining in the U.S.

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Epstein files: 'More than a million' new docs submitted

DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files is under fire for secrecy, possible over-redaction, and missed disclosure deadlines.

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Hundreds of Nigerian schoolchildren taken captive have been released

Authorities in Nigeria say all hostages have now been released in what was one of largest mass kidnappings in the country's history.

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Zelenskyy heads to Florida for high-stakes meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday to discuss a 20-point Ukraine-U.S. security plan that is “90% ready,” plus economic cooperation and territorial issues.

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Deadly holiday storm claims lives in San Diego and Sacramento areas

A powerful Christmas storm battered California with mudslides, flooding, high surf, and heavy snow, leaving thousands without power and prompting evacuations.

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National Guard to be sent to New Orleans

The Trump administration authorized this week the deployment of up to 350 National Guard members to New Orleans and other metropolitan areas in Louisiana.

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Flu cases are rising. Here’s why and how to protect yourself

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there have been 4.6 million flu cases this season, along with 49,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths.

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A reality check on President Trump's promises

According to the Pew Research Center, just 17% of Americans say they trust the federal government to do what is right most of the time or always. (Scripps News)

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Afghan migrants ordered to report to ICE on Christmas, New Year's Day

Afghan migrants are receiving letters ordering them to report to ICE offices on Christmas and New Year's Day, advocacy group AfghanEvac says.

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Professor suing to keep job after being fired over Charlie Kirk post

University of Tennessee professor sues to keep job after controversial Facebook comment about Charlie Kirk assassination.

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Soy-based firefighting foam offers PFAS-free alternative

A new soy-based firefighting foam offers a potential alternative for firefighters across the country who have long relied on specialized foams to extinguish dangerous fuel fires.

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Dept. of Veterans Affairs enacts ‘immediate’ abortion ban

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday moved to fully implement a ban on most abortions for service members and their families.

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Companies warn employees against travel as visa delays mount

Major tech companies are warning some of their employees to not leave the U.S. amid mounting delays and cancellations in visa appointments. (Scripps News)

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What's driving the lottery's sky-high jackpot?

The top five largest lottery jackpots have all come in the last three years, and there are a couple of reasons for that.

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Beef prices stuck at record highs headed into Christmas

Ground beef cost an average of $6.78 a pound in November. That is a 2.1% increase from September and 15% higher than this time last year.

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DOJ faces midnight deadline to release Epstein files

The countdown is underway for the U.S. Department of Justice to release the so-called Epstein files.

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Beware of crypto scams this holiday season

Crypto balances skyrocketed, but cashing out was impossible. It's the new scam the FBI is warning people about.

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Food, tobacco products top consumer spending growth forecasts

New data highlights surprising growth trends in everyday essentials and tobacco products.

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Epstein files release deadline this Friday

A new federal law is forcing the Justice Department to release Epstein-related records by the end of the week. Here's what to expect.

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How to avoid pet scams

A grandmother is out $800 after doing business with the wrong pet breeder.

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U.S. job growth tanks, unemployment rises ahead of holidays

The first U.S. jobs report since the government shutdown shows hiring slowed sharply in November, with unemployment rising to 4.6%, the highest since September 2021. The nation lost over 100,000 jobs in October, driven by steep federal c...

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Holiday shopping trends reveal sharp generational divide

Many Gen Z shoppers also plan to thrift for gifts this holiday season.

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DOJ deadline to release Epstein files is now just days away

The Department of Justice has until Friday to release all files relating to the Epstein investigation, but it has not said exactly when it plans to drop the files or if it will do so at all. (Scripps News)

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Inside Sudan’s El Fashir starvation siege

In interviews with Scripps News, survivors described months of starvation, fear and uncertainty, along with confusion over how many people survived the fall of El Fashir.

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Holiday jackpot: Powerball could make a billionaire this week

Powerball’s jackpot hits $1.25B, the sixth-largest ever, marking rare back-to-back billion-dollar prizes just before Christmas.

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Police seek public help in tracking Brown University shooter

Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating the person who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday that left two people dead and several others injured.

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Congress may not reach a healthcare deal before end of year

It appears legislators won't reach a deal before the end of the year as they head into their holiday recess.

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