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Ukraine president visits D.C. at Biden’s invitation to rally for more handouts to fight Russia …

• ‘Ukraine matters profoundly to America’s security,’ Zelensky tells military officers …

Trump takes 4-point lead nationally over Biden, new WALL STREET JOURNAL poll shows …

• Haley outpacing Biden by 17 points in same poll …  

• Trump maintains commanding lead over Republican rivals, new Iowa poll shows …

• ‘It’s over,’ pundit says of GOP primary race …

• Special counsel pressures Supreme Court to rule ‘as promtply as possible’ on whether Trump can be prosecuted …

Medical scientists and the military are probing whether Maine mass shooter's psychological collapse was linked to CTE from role as a grenade instructor …

30-year-old man arrested, charged for making alleged death threat against Vivek Ramaswamy …

‘DEI bigotry is sinister, wrong, immoral – and must be defeated,’ influential Trump ally vows …

Air Force disciplines 15 airmen in investigation of accused leaker Jack Teixeira …

Texas woman leaves state for emergency abortion after legal tug-of-war …

Residents dig out after weekend tornadoes kill 6 across central Tennessee … 

Elon Musk reinstates Alex Jones on X, 5 years after TWITTER suspended controversial figure …

AAA projects 115.2 million people traveling around the U.S. over Christmas holiday this year…

MACY’S reportedly receives buyout offer of $5.8 billion from private equity group …

• Stock price surges on news of offer …

Former Biden COVID advisor admits pandemic may have been caused by a Wuhan lab leak …

Survey finds many teenagers use social media ‘almost constantly’ …

ISRAEL-HAMAS CONFLICT

President of PENN resigns after intense pressure over remarks on anti-Semitism during congressional testimony …

• HARVARD president under increasing pressure to step down … 

Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between U.S. troops and Iran-backed groups as Gaza turmoil threatens to spill over borders … 

U.N. says war causing ‘unmatched’ suffering in Gaza, pleads for new cease-fire …

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A TAD PERTURBED: ‘Wildest f***ing call I’ve ever seen!’ Patrick Mahomes loses it on refs after crucial call changes outcome of thrilling game against rival …

GOLDEN GLOBES NOMINATIONS: Summer sensation BARBENHEIMER reigns again, leads way in 2024 nominations … 

• Complete list of nominees …

BOMBING: SNL faces calls to apologize for sketch that mocked congresswoman — instead of university presidents …

COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT: Denzell Washington’s casting as ancient general ignites controversy over skin color …

GOING INDY: Tucker Carslon launches new subscription streaming service …

MAGIC CRACKDOWN: DISNEY WORLD abruptly begins banning independent 3rd-party tour guides — slapping them with trespassing accusations … 

END OF AN ERA: Washington, D.C.’s, longest operating hotel to close its doors after 109 years …

PAYDAY: Baseball superstar signs blockbuster $700 million deal with L.A. DODGERS, richest contract in sport’s history …

NAKED AMBITION: High-level editor at NEW YORK TIMES reportedly showed up in the buff on ZOOM meeting before co-worker could shut off camera …

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STRATEGERY: How to take care of your skin in fall and winter …

ANIMAL INSTINCT: Advice for those thinking of giving a pet as a Christmas present this year …

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EMPRESS’ CLOTHES FELL OFF: Congressional hearings finally exposed the scandal of the Ivy League …

GRISWOLD-INSPIRED: Small-town family holds world record for having most Christmas lights on a residential property — much to dismay of neighbors …

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