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Thursday, December 11, 2025 1:30 AM ET

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US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says - Venezuela condemns the operation as an act of "international piracy", vowing never to be an "oil colony". 3 hrs ago - World

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US jets tracked circling Gulf of Venezuela as tensions mount -- The F/A-18 Super Hornets appear on flight tracking sites near Maracaibo, Venezuela's second-largest city.

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Man charged with attempted murder over shooting of NFL player -- New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot outside a popular Manhattan restaurant in November.

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Elon Musk says Doge was 'somewhat successful' but he would not do it again -- The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.

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Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch -- The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

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Eileen Higgins elected as first Democratic mayor of Miami in three decades -- Eileen Higgins' victory also makes her the first woman to hold the post.

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'What's your name?' - Moment police confront Luigi Mangione at McDonald's -- Prosecutors have released bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between officers and the suspected CEO killer.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera -- Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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Watch: Moment commuter train collides with vehicle in Illinois -- The driver, who was the only occupant in the car, was taken to hospital for "very minor injuries," according to the Hinsdale Police Department.

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Watch: President Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors -- Trump became chairman of the institution this year and is the first president to host the ceremony recognising artists for lifetime achievement.

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Moment officers wrangle 600lb alligator from Florida road -- At least seven deputies and a skilled trapper were needed to remove the 14ft (4.2m) reptile, which was later released at an alligator farm.

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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? -- What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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What we know about arrests in FBI's illegal gambling investigation -- Authorities said the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.

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Here's what Canadian provinces are doing with all the US liquor they pulled off shelves -- Provinces in Canada are figuring out what to do with their stockpiles of American liquor worth millions of dollars - some of which will soon expire.

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How could Canada, US and Mexico fare in their World Cup groups? -- The host nations had what will be seen as relatively favorable draws for the 2026 tournament.

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From leaning glass tower to golden fish sculpture - Frank Gehry's most iconic work -- As one of architecture's most provocative and creative forces, Frank Gehry was behind intriguing buildings the world over.

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The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, who can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer participated in the annual ceremony that commemorates the eight days of Hanukkah.

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The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.

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The president escalates his immigration rhetoric in a speech his advisers, and party, had expected to focus on the economy.

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The US State Department will be required to use Times New Roman instead of Calibri for official documents, starting 10 December.

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A federal judge says materials from the investigation can be unsealed because of a new law passed by Congress last month.

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The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California's governor.

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Kirsten Hillman has been a central figure in Canada-US trade talks since 2017, and was appointed ambassador in 2020.

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A university professor and his students spent three years removing trash from the city's Peter Street Basin, now they're swimming in it.

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