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Crime in the U.S. fell in 2025. Will the trend continue?

Crime rates dropped across much of the U.S. in 2025. That was true for both property and violent...

Powerball’s $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable for a lucky winner

A Christmas Eve Powerball drawing could add new meaning to holiday cheer as millions of players hope to cash in on the $1.7 billion prize.

U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online

The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.

19 states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the Department of Health and Human Services over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.

Explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home kills at least 2, governor says

The explosion collapsed a part of the building and happened just as a utility crew had been on site looking for a gas leak at Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol Township, just outside Philadelphia.