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Trump Defends Posting Racist Obama Video on Truth Social, Refuses to Apologize

Donald Trump defended posting a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes on his Truth Social account, refused to apologize, and faced bipartisan outrage while GOP leadership largely remained silent.

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Colorado Funeral Home Owner Sentenced to 40 Years for Abuse of 189 Bodies

Jon Hallford, funeral home owner, sentenced to 40 years for abusing 189 bodies and giving families fake ashes. His wife faces sentencing soon. The case led to regulatory changes in Colorado funeral home oversight.

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Pentagon Ends Military Programs with Harvard Citing Ideological Conflicts

The Pentagon, led by Pete Hegseth, is ending all military programs with Harvard amid ideological conflicts, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration's campaign against the university.

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NBC Edits Out Crowd’s Booing of JD Vance at Winter Olympics Opening

At the Winter Olympics opening in Milan, US Vice-President JD Vance was booed by the crowd, a reaction NBC’s broadcast muted. Protests against ICE presence and mixed athlete sentiments highlighted political tensions at the Games.

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Google Employees Demand Company End Ties with ICE Over Immigration Enforcement

Nearly 900 Google employees demand transparency and urge the company to end its involvement with ICE amid concerns over federal immigration enforcement.

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Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5M After Driver Assaults Passenger in Arizona Case

A US court ordered Uber to pay $8.5 million to a woman raped by an Uber driver, a ruling that may impact thousands of similar cases. The jury found Uber liable under the apparent agency doctrine but rejected claims of negligence and defective safety systems.

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Prominent Figures Named in Newly Released Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Files

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein investigation files name numerous prominent figures, including Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Donald Trump, and others, detailing their communications and associations with Epstein. No wrongdoing is implied by inclusion.

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Trump Removes Video Featuring Racist Clip of Obamas as Apes Amid Backlash

President Trump removed a video featuring a racist clip depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes after bipartisan backlash. The clip was part of a voter fraud video and was posted by a staffer. Republican senators and civil rights groups condemned the post.

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Police Probe New Message in Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie

Police are investigating a new message linked to the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona. The family seeks proof she is alive as authorities continue their search and examine ransom notes.

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Trump Calls to Nationalise US Elections Amid 2020 Fraud Claims

US President Donald Trump urged Republicans to nationalise elections, repeating false 2020 fraud claims. The US Constitution delegates election management to states, sparking debate ahead of midterms. Meanwhile, severe winter storms and other major news unfold across the US.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening Tariffs on Nations Trading with Iran

President Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries trading with Iran amid ongoing US-Iran talks in Oman and rising regional tensions.

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Unanswered Questions Surround Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance Nearly a Week Later

Nearly a week after Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, police investigate new leads while her family seeks proof she is alive. The case remains unresolved amid ongoing developments and related national news.

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