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U.S. News - U.S. oil prices under $55 a barrel lowest since 2021 - Dec. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. crude fell below $55 a barrel to its lowest since early 2021 as markets reacted to surplus concerns and a potential peace deal in Ukraine.

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U.S. News -- Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.25B in year's 2nd largest prize -- The Powerball jackpot soared to an estimated $1.25 billion for next drawing, the multi-state lottery association said Tuesday.

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U.S. News -- BLS data show 64,000 job rebound in November after October drop -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday that nonfarm payroll jobs for November jumped a little more than projections.

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U.S. News -- Pentagon 'escalating' investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly over video -- The Pentagon is ramping up its investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly for his part in a video telling service members to disobey illegal orders.

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This week in Washington

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Trump, Stallone, Kiss arrive at Kennedy Center Honors

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2025 Kennedy Center honorees receive medals

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World Cup 2026 Draw at the Kennedy Center

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Capitol Christmas Tree lighting held in Washington

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U.S. News -- Trump awards 13 service members with new Mexican Border Defense Medal -- President Donald Trump has awarded 13 soldiers and Marines the newly established Mexican Border Defense Medal for their contributions to safeguarding the U.S. southern border.

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U.S. News -- Police release videos, photos of possible Brown University shooter -- Amid an "all hands on deck" manhant for the shooter who killed two students at Brown University, police in Rhode Island released new photos and videos of the possible shooter.

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U.S. News -- Trial begins for Milwaukee judge accused of obstructing ICE agents -- The trial for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan began Monday on allegations she tried to help an undocumented immigrant evade ICE officials.

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U.S. News -- Gov. DeSantis: Florida to have AI regulations despite Trump order -- Florida Gov. DeSantis said President Trump's executive order last week seeking limited rules on artificial intelligence doesn't prevent states from imposing laws.

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U.S. News -- Ilhan Omar says son stopped in Minnesota by ICE during Trump crackdown -- U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar said immigration officials confronted her U.S.-born son Saturday, allegedly targeting him after he stopped at a Target store.

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U.S. News -- Trinidad and Tobago OKs U.S. military flights for logistical support -- Trinidad and Tobago announced Monday that it will open up its airports to U.S. military flights as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Venezuela.

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U.S. News -- U.S. executions highest in 15 years despite low support for death penalty -- The United States had the highest number of executions in about 15 years this year due to an increase in Florida, report released Monday says.

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U.S. News -- Two Iowa National Guard members killed in ISIS attack in Syria ID'd -- The two Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in an ambush by a lone gunman in Syria have been identified, the U.S. Army said Monday. A civil interpreter also died.

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U.S. News -- N.Y. AG Letitia James sues UPS for workers' unpaid wages -- New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against logistics giant UPS for unpaid wages of seasonal delivery workers in the state.

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Ukraine disables Russian submarine with undersea drone

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Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner arrested in connection with deaths

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Hunter Biden disbarred in Connecticut after losing license in D.C.

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Group allegedly planning New Year's Eve attacks in California arrested

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U.S. kills 8 in strikes on 3 alleged drug boats in Pacific

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Melania Trump, Usha Vance hand out Red Cross care packages

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