Don’t Underestimate the Enduring Power of ISIS
January 9, 2025
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Don’t Underestimate the Enduring Power of ISIS

The terrorist attack in New Orleans serves as a grim reminder that the group is still able to transform personal crises into public tragedy. Source link

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They outran flames in Altadena, wondering how they lived through the fury
January 9, 2025
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They outran flames in Altadena, wondering how they lived through the fury

Jason Deach and Mike Griswold — two handymen at the Zorthian Ranch, an artists colony in Altadena — had escaped the flames hours earlier, racing into the smoke,…

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Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria
January 9, 2025
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Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria

For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran,…

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L.A. officials admit firefighters overwhelmed by firestorms
January 9, 2025
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L.A. officials admit firefighters overwhelmed by firestorms

Local fire officials acknowledged Wednesday that they were overwhelmed by the power and size of the three major fires burning in Los Angeles County and that crews and…

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Greenland, Panama and Faucets: Trump Conference Shows Hints of Chaos to Come
January 8, 2025
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Greenland, Panama and Faucets: Trump Conference Shows Hints of Chaos to Come

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s news conference at Mar-a-Lago was a reminder of what the next four years may have in store. Source link

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Strong earthquake kills scores of people in western China
January 7, 2025
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Strong earthquake kills scores of people in western China

BEIJING — A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the region of western…

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Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon
January 7, 2025
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Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon

The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands. Source link

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Thief shouted ‘No!’ before shooting of Johnny Wactor, police say
January 7, 2025
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Thief shouted ‘No!’ before shooting of Johnny Wactor, police say

When Johnny Wactor found three people in masks trying to steal the catalytic converter from his Toyota Prius last May, one of the thieves yelled “No!” before his…

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Mike Rinder, Emmy winner and former Scientology rep, dies
January 7, 2025
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Mike Rinder, Emmy winner and former Scientology rep, dies

Mike Rinder, a former senior executive with the Church of Scientology who later pivoted to criticizing the controversial religious organization publicly with a blog, a podcast and a…

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Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics
January 7, 2025
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Golden Globes Stars Avoided Politics

Sunday’s show was Hollywood’s first megaphone since Donald Trump was elected to a second term. This time, there was barely a peep about it. Source link

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