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Child Abuse Images Alleged – Famous Dad Nabbed

Federal agents arrested Thomas Markle Sr. in Florida on a federal charge tied to child sexual abuse material, turning a tabloid feud into a...
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Marine Kidnapping Plot? Photo Sparks Fast Bust

An active-duty Marine now faces felony charges after a 12-year-old girl says he grabbed her backpack, put a hand on her back, and told...
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Jacksonville Wins Federal Funding To Combat Violent Crime

Jacksonville was named one of four “Model Cities” to share nearly $300 million from the Department of Justice to fight violent crime and boost...
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Australia Defends Teen Social Media Ban In Court

Australia told its highest court that banning under‑16 social media accounts burdens teens’ political speech, and it is defending the curb anyway.Story SnapshotThe government...
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Canadian Hearing Sparks Debate Over Pregnancy Language

Canada’s top public health official defended using “pregnant people,” spotlighting a deeper fight over whether government health language is clear or confusing.Story SnapshotA Canadian...
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Hair Tests Reveal Ancient Cannabis Exposure In Siberia

Archaeologists found nearly a thousand ancient cannabis seeds and cannabis chemicals in human hair inside a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb, tying the plant to real...
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Former FBI Agent Indicted Over Brooklyn Hit-And-Run

A federal grand jury says an FBI agent ran a red light while driving the wrong way on a Brooklyn street, hit a pedestrian,...
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Debt Ceiling Drama: Trump’s Hard Bargain

After Democrats swept the midterms, President Trump said he could “work with them” on key money issues while warning he still holds the veto...
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Visa Ruling Topples Harvard Smuggling Push

Prosecutors dropped a high-profile smuggling case after saying the public cost outweighed the benefit, leaving basic questions about rules and fairness unanswered.Story SnapshotFederal prosecutors...
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Stadium Blast Timing Sparks NFL Flyover Uproar

A viral near-miss at an NFL game sparked alarm, but Army officials say no Black Hawk was hit, no damage occurred, and every crew...