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U.S. News - Judge: Federal Reserve must fund the CFPB during appeals - Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A federal judge on Tuesday issued an order saying that the Federal Reserve must continue to fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Music -- Beyonce becomes 5th musician to become a billionaire -- After 3 1/2 decades of work of massive albums sales, hugely lucrative tours and a host of other business ventures, Beyonce has joined a short list of musicians: The billionaires.

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U.S. News -- U.S. pledges $2B in U.N. humanitarian aid, down from $17B in 2022 -- The United States has pledged to contribute $2 billion to U.N. humanitarian efforts, slashing its annual financial commitment.

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From screen to public office: Media figures who entered politics

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites

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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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U.S. News -- Winter storm wreaking havoc in Midwest, Northeast; flights canceled -- A winter storm is hitting the Midwest with strong winds, snow, ice and canceled flights expected. In Massachusetts and Maine, expect freezing rain.

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U.S. News -- Mid-air helicopter crash kills 2 in New Jersey -- Two helicopters crashed in mid-air in New Jersey on Sunday, leaving both pilots dead. One pilot died at the scene, and the other died at the hospital.

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U.S. News -- Alleged D.C. pipe bomber disliked both political parties -- The man who allegedly placed pipe bombs outside of political party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021, said he didn't like either political party.

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U.S. News -- Netanyahu, Trump set to discuss Gaza peace plan at Mar-a-Lago -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit with President Donald Trump Monday in Florida to discuss the peace plan with Gaza.

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U.S. News -- Data centers boom under shroud of uncertainty, lax reporting standards -- Stakeholders, experts and lawmakers are trying to predict the future of the data center industry, including its energy needs and impact.

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U.S. News -- Ukraine's Zelensky meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday arrived at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump about a proposal for a cease-fire and end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

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U.S. News -- New York City to phase out MetroCard for public transit after 30 years -- More than 30 years after New York City switched from tokens to the magnetic swipe of a MetroCard to ride its subways and buses, the card's era is about to end.

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U.S. News -- Kentucky police seize 55 pounds of gift-wrapped meth -- A Nebraska man was arrested near Louisville, Ky., when police found 55 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in Christmas wrapping inside his vehicle.

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U.S. News -- Bessent, Trump urge ending the Senate filibuster; as 2026 budget looms -- President Donald Trump and Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent urged an end to the Senate filibuster rule ahead of an anticipated budget battle in January.

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U.S. News -- Patel planning permanent closure of FBI's Hoover headquarters building -- The FBI Hoover headquarters in Washington soon will be vacant as the federal law enforcement agency prepares to make a permanent move elsewhere.

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U.S. News -- Winter storms cancel at least 1,865 flights, delay many more -- Winter Storm Devin is slowing travel in the Great Lakes and Northeast, while torrential rain and localized flooding are impacting California.

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U.S. News -- Judge blocks deportation of British man Trump accused of 'censorship' -- A federal judge has blocked the deportation of a British man targeted by President Donald Trump. Imran Ahmed filed suit against the administration.

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Trump confirms strike on alleged drug port in Venezuela

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China warns U.S. it cannot stop Taiwan reunification

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Trump administration awards $50B for rural healthcare

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Judge rules that transcript of Charlie Kirk killer's hearing be made public

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Egyptian-British man freed; some call for him to lose citizenship

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New Year's Eve: Times Square holds confetti test, unveils ball

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