Suspect in Brown shooting, MIT murder found dead and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Suspect in Brown shooting, MIT murder found dead

2. Erika Kirk welcomes attendees to AmericaFest

3. Rob and Michele Reiner’s desperate fight to save their son ends in tragedy

MAJOR HEADLINES

'HEINOUS INDIVIDUAL' – Noem orders diversity immigrant lottery pause after Brown shooting suspect’s ties emerge. Continue reading …

VERDICT IS IN – Jury convicts judge who helped illegal immigrant dodge ICE agents in courthouse. Continue reading …

HIRE HORROR – Mamdani administration faces setback as appointments director resigns over remarks. Continue reading …

TRAGIC SCENE – Former champion driver, family killed in North Carolina plane crash. Continue reading …

MIRACLE IN SEATTLE – Wacky 2-point conversion plays major role in Seahawks' big OT win over Rams. Continue reading …

POLITICS

ENEMY WITHIN – Deadly attack on US troops tests Trump’s counter-ISIS strategy and reliance on Syria’s new leader. Continue reading …

PROVEN WRONG – Rubio unloads on ‘alarmists,’ touts State Dept disaster response after USAID closure. Continue reading …

PRESIDENTIAL PRESENT – Federal workers granted rare holiday time off as Trump signs Christmas executive order. Continue reading …

2026 SHOWDOWN – Trump fires up supporters at NC rally as GOP fights for crucial Senate seat. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

NOT ‘LAB MICE’ – Trump advisor blasts doctors treating kids as 'test subjects' for gender treatments. Continue reading …

SHOCK WAVES – Rising pop star defends teaming with Morgan Wallen after fans react with outrage. Continue reading …

HARSH ‘VIEW’ – Joy Behar rages over Trump's plaque under Obama portrait, calls for 25th Amendment. Continue reading …

CULTURE CLASH – Rapper praises 'strict' Saudi Arabia while slamming 'ghetto' America. Continue reading …

OPINION

BROOKE LESLIE ROLLINS – President Trump is taking important, strategic steps to protect American consumers. Continue reading …

MIKE POMPEO – The Islamic Republic is on the ropes. Time for Trump, Iranians to finish the job. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

WEDGE WARRIORS – Protein-packed cheese trend has fitness fans ditching bars, but experts say it's best to go easy. Continue reading …

FARE FRENZY – Airline launches $67 flight sale in nod to viral meme. Continue reading …

DIGITAL'S NEWS QUIZ – Who's replacing Cardinal Dolan in New York? What charges is Rob Reiner's son facing? Take the quiz here …

MELTDOWN – NFL star Puka Nacua rips refs for second time this week in sour post following overtime loss. Continue reading …

FIGHT FOR THE BITE – New York City rodents engage in a mighty battle over a bagel. See video ...

WATCH

PRESIDENT TRUMP – I'm looking at three or four Fed chair candidates. See video …

JOHN THUNE – Trump has mapped out a strategy to shut down drug trade. See video …

LISTEN

Tune in for a look at how both parties are shaping their economic message as voter frustration over prices sets the stage for a 2026 House battle. Check it out ...

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