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Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care

Lawler and three other House Republicans bucked their party to join with Democrats and force a vote on a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care
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Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower

Asian shares are mostly lower after declines for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower
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EU leaders gather to discuss a massive loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders are gathering for a summit aimed at agreeing on a massive loan to cover Ukraine’s military and other financial needs for the next two years

EU leaders gather to discuss a massive loan to Ukraine
Economy

FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats

President Donald Trump has offered a glowing account of progress under his watch in a speech from the White House

FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats
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Winning numbers drawn in $1.25 billion Powerball jackpot

Winning numbers drawn in $1.25 billion Powerball jackpot

Winning numbers drawn in $1.25 billion Powerball jackpot
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Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel

President Donald Trump says he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas

Trump gives a partisan prime-time address insisting the economy is stronger than many voters feel
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US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion
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US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government says the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in a fatal collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation’s capital

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
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A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats

President Donald Trump's administration says its efforts over the past week are meant to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S. and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats
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Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'

President Donald Trump is demanding Venezuela pay for assets that Trump says were stolen from U.S. companies when the South American country nationalized its oil industry years ago

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
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Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives
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LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is

LinkedIn ‘Wrapped’ is reminding people just how crummy the job market is
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House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
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China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgement, prosecutor says

Missouri’s top prosecutor says China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court judgment related to the COVID-19 pandemic

China sues after Missouri seeks to collect on $25 billion court judgement, prosecutor says
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Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor
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The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives

U.S. President Donald Trump's announced blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil could lead to shortages of food, fuel, and other basic goods in the Latin American nation

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives
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Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review

Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review

Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities
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Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit
Africa|Economy|Political|World

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship
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Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Some oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the South American country

Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
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More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month