December 28 Record-breaking flu numbers reported in New York state, sparking warnings from officials New York reports record flu surge with over 71,000 cases in one week - the highest since tracking began in 2004. Health officials urge vaccination.
December 27 Massive blaze engulfs historic New England wharf; firefighters race to contain flames Fire crews in Portland, Maine, battled a major blaze at Custom House Wharf, containing flames by 7:22 p.m. One building was destroyed, and boats were damaged in the area.
December 26 Brown, MIT shootings may have stemmed from suspect’s failures, fixation on scientist’s success: report Portuguese official reveals suspected shooter allegedly fixated on MIT scientist as symbol of success he never achieved in tragic academic obsession case.
December 26 Booker says Gabbard ‘endangering’ NJ with remarks on radical Islam, heavily Muslim city; deputy responds National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent defended DNI Tulsi Gabbard against Senator Cory Booker's criticism over her comments about Paterson, New Jersey Muslims.
December 25 Border Patrol veteran: Every time I see this, I'm reminded we 'still have a lot of work' to do Federation for American Immigration Reform border security advisor Art Del Cueto criticizes the Supreme Court's 'devastating' decision over National Guard deployment in Illinois and more on 'Fox News Live.'
December 24 ICE agents open fire on van driver who allegedly tried to run them over on Christmas Eve ICE agents opened fire on a van in Maryland Christmas Eve, shooting after the driver allegedly tried to run them over. Two were injured in the Glen Burnie incident.
December 24 2 women killed, 19 hospitalized after explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home At least two people dead, multiple others reportedly trapped and hurt after explosion rocks Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
December 24 Prominent Rhode Island Democrat caught on video telling officer, 'You know who I am?' during DUI stop The arrest of Maria Bucci, the chairwoman of the Democratic committee in Cranston, Rhode Island, was captured in a bodycam video by East Greenwich police.
December 24 WATCH: NJ Dem says ICE facility 'NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN,' Rep. Monica McIver, D-N.J., returns to a New Jersey ICE facility where she was arrested with a call to shut down the detention center.
December 24 Five sleeper races that could upend 2026 – from the Alleghenies to the Land of Enchantment Five unexpected "sleeper" election contests could surprise voters in 2026, from Mississippi's 2nd congressional district to Nebraska's gubernatorial seat.
