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Democrats cry cover up and claim DOJ has deleted photo of Trump released in tens of thousands of Epstein files

<p>The Justice Department has been accused of removing a file from its trove of recently released Epstein materials that featured a photo of a desk containing pictures of Donald Trump along with other documents</p>

US President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd after speaking at a political rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on December 19, 2025

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Trump again boasts he 'aced' three cognitive tests – and reveals which animals he was required to identify

<p>Supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro take part in a rally against US military activity in the Caribbean, at the San Jose community in the Petare neighborhood in Caracas on December 13, 2025</p>

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US seizing second vessel off Venezuelan coast after Trump’s blockade threat, report says

<p>Brown University Shooting</p>

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Reddit users learned from past mistakes before Brown University tip

<p>The mom, 37, used Johnson & Johnson baby powder throughout her childhood and later developed mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused primarily by exposure to the carcinogen asbestos</p>

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Johnson & Johnson owes $65.5M to woman with cancer who used its baby powder

Epstein files: Latest

<p>The Department of Justice released thousands of Epstein files featuring heavy redactions and images of the sex offender and Ghislaine Maxwell with celebrities and young women</p>

Epstein files

Four major takeaways from Epstein files as heavily redacted documents leave questions unanswered

<p>US President Donald Trump at a political rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina</p>

Trump avoids mention of Epstein files in rally speech

<p>Survivors of the late Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged sexual abuse have expressed disappointment over a document dump that was heavily redacted and only partially released</p>

Epstein survivors outraged over files release to ‘protect people in power’ as 1996 FBI complaint emerges

<p>Jeffrey Epstein in 2004</p>

How the DoJ organized Epstein files and what’s allowed to be redacted

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<p>Nick Reiner, shown in a court room sketch, makes his first court appearance on December 17 on murder charges for the alleged killing of his parents Rob and Michele Weiner</p>

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Rob and Michele Reiner murders: Suspect Nick Reiner is on suicide watch in solitary confinement, report says

<p>Godfrey Wade, a Jamaica-born U.S. Army veteran, was detained after a routine traffic stop, his family says. After 50 years in the U.S., he’s now at risk of being deported</p>

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Georgia grandfather and US military veteran languishing in ICE custody after routine traffic stop, fiancée says: ‘It’s a travesty’

<p>In addition to her future child with Geoff Ogunlesi, Jennifer Meyer also shares two children with her ex-husband Tobey Maguire</p>

Tobey Maguire’s ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer, is expecting her first child with Geoff Ogunlesi at 48

<p>A former classmate of Valente’s said he was “socially awkward” and “genuinely impressive.”</p>

Brown University shooting

Suspected Brown shooter was ‘socially awkward’ and complained about moving to the United States, college classmate says

<p>(From top left, clockwise) Ian Boden, Christina Tosi, Chetan Shetty and Scott Conant share their recipes with ‘The Independent’</p>

Chefs share the holiday dishes they cook for their own families

<p>Bhante Saranapala is a Buddhist monk in Toronto, Canada, where he teaches meditation classes</p>

‘I’m a Buddhist monk — meditating every day has left me with no stress and more resilience’

Extinction Rebellion protesters outside 55 Tufton Street in Westminster (Ian Sheridan/PA)

Extinction Rebellion protest criticises inaction over 1.5C climate change target

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En-route to Mar-a-Lago Christmas vacation, Trump tries sales pitch on economy to skeptical voters

<p>Supermodel Gisele Bündchen and jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente reportedly were married at the beginning of December </p>

Gisele and Joaquim are married! Supermodel ties the knot with jiu-jitsu instructor after baby and three-year romance

<p>Critics, including Democratic members of Congress and historians, argue only Congress can change the name</p>

Day after controversial vote, Kennedy Center adds Trump’s name

U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY, DECEMBER 19: (EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this handout photo in an undisclosed location, a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter prepares to support Operation Hawkeye Strike in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec 19. The U.S. military announced that it "struck more than 70 targets at multiple locations across central Syria" overnight on December 19 in response to a recent attack on U.S. personnel in Syria by alleged Islamic State militants. (Handout photo by U.S. Army via Getty Images)

US launches ‘large-scale’ airstrikes in Syria after ISIS gunman killed 3 Americans

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>The government spends less on self-deportations than involuntary deportations. But for migrants, the reality of leaving voluntarily is not risk-free</p>

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The Trump administration spends $3,500 every time an immigrant self-deports. The true cost could be far greater

<p>Bondi announced in April that she was directing Manhattan federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty, declaring even before Mangione was formally indicted that capital punishment was warranted for a ‘premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America’</p>

Luigi Mangione death penalty decision was tainted by Pam Bondi’s conflict of interest, his lawyers claim

<p>In a surprise announcement, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik has withdrawn from the New York governor race</p>

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Staunch Trump ally and record-breaking congresswoman Elise Stefanik stuns by retiring from Congress

<p>Republican strategist Karl Rove warned that President Donald Trump is headed for a disastrous 2026 midterm election year in a new column</p>

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Karl Rove warns Republicans that 2026 could be a bloodbath for the party because of their mistakes

<p>Dr Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, speaks during an announcement at the Department of Health and Human Services on restricting transgender care for minors on December 18, 2025</p>

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Dr Oz claims it costs $150K to create male genitalia during surgery

<p>Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk and current head of TPUSA, endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028.</p>

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Erika Kirk formally endorses JD Vance for 2028, 3 years ahead of presidential election

<p>President Donald Trump announced more drug companies signed on to his prescription drug program in his push to lower prices. </p>

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More drug companies sign on to Trump’s health exchange

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<p>Michaela Benthaus poses after the Blue Origin's capsule landed on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 in West Texas</p>

‘Space tourist’ makes history as first wheelchair user to visit space

<p>Citing a desire to prioritize her family, Stefanik said Friday that it was ‘not an effective use of our time’ to remain in what was anticipated to be a challenging Republican primary</p>

Why Trump ally is ending NY governor bid weeks after campaign launch

<p>Chipotle will give in-restaurant BOGO entrée offers on the first three Saturdays of December from 4 p.m. to close</p>

How to get free Chipotle today as chain celebrates ‘Extra Sweater Day’

Jake Paul gives surgery update after suffering ‘double broken jaw’

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<p>Bing Crosby sang Irving Berlin’s 'White Christmas' in the 1954 film with the same title after introducing it in 1942 film 'Holiday Inn'</p>

‘White Christmas’ isn’t really about Christmas at all — the sad story behind America’s favorite carol

The beloved song was highly requested by troops during WWII

<p>A senior man and woman eat breakfast together</p>

Health

This silent symptom of Parkinson’s appears years before other signs

<p>A theme park guest has accused Universal Orlando of giving her a concussion on Stardust Racers roller coaster, which is shown here</p>

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Tourist says she suffered concussion and neck injuries on same Epic theme park coaster that killed a rider

North Carolina Plane Crash

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NASCAR driver’s wife’s chilling final text before plane crash that left six people dead

<p>Paul revealed the injury after his defeat to two-time heavyweight champion Joshua</p>

Jake Paul drives himself to hospital with ‘double broken jaw’ after brutal Anthony Joshua defeat

<p>A 19-year-old woman fell while exploring Emory University’s abandoned Briarcliff Building, featured as Hawkins Lab in 'Stranger Things.’</p>

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Teen dies after falling from vacant high-rise used in Stranger Things filming

<p>The U.S. government will pay $450,000 to wildfire crews who have developed cancer — and their children will be eligible for college tuition payments.</p>

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US to pay $450K to wildfire crews who developed cancer - and cover the cost of the kids’ college

<p>Timothée Chalamet in the music video for "4 Raws Remix", his rap collaboration with EsDeeKid</p>

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Timothée Chalamet ends EsDeeKid speculation with joint rap single about Marty Supreme

<p>President Trump showed his grandchildren, Luke, 8, and Carolina, 6, a model of his planned White House renovations, in photos shared by Lara Trump.</p>

Politics

Trump shows off model for White House makeover to grandkids, 8, in new family photos

President Donald Trump showed two of his 11 grandkids a scale version of his vision of the revamped White House in photos this week

<p>A Virginia family says their vacation was over before it even began, thanks to an alleged bed bug infestation aboard their plane</p>

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‘Unrelenting itchy feeling’: Family ambushed by bed bugs aboard transatlantic flight sues over ruined trip

<p>Sammy Davis Jr. and May Britt, who has died aged 91, at London Airport in June 1960</p>

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May Britt , the Mission: Impossible star and ex-wife of Sammy Davis Jr., dies aged 91

<p>John Dickerson struggled to hold back tears Thursday night as he said goodbye to his on-air partner Maurice DuBois during their final broadcast together.</p>

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‘CBS Evening News’ anchor chokes back tears during emotional farewell amid Bari Weiss revamp

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Fashion brand Zara quietly closes dozens of stores

<p>A new way to screen for breast cancer could transform clinical practices, researchers say.</p>

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Study questions whether women need a mammogram every year

The 31 most mind-blowing movie twists of all time, explained

<p>Flight delays are almost welcome in some US airports, such as Portland International</p>

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Six US airports that are so good they might make you wish your flight was delayed

Product Reviews

<p>Wearing both trackers simultaneously, I was able to analyze differences in data and coaching approach</p>

Whoop vs Oura Ring: Which wearable is right for you?

<p>The $20 <a href="https://go.linkby.com/CPQXWCKF/products/natural-deodorant?_pos=2&_sid=acdad98e7&_ss=r&variant=44363764924666">aluminum-free deodorant</a> comes in five scents</p>

The natural deodorant that doubles up as a perfume

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Amazfit’s $99 helio strap vs Whoop: Which fitness tracker is better?

<p>“I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older,” says the beauty mogul</p>

Charlotte Tilbury reveals the product she recommends for mature skin

Culture

<p>Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly have hosted their final Strictly live show</p>

How on earth can you replace a duo like Strictly’s Tess and Claudia?

Strictly announces winner for 2025 series

<p>Tess Daly broke down in tears during her final live show on ‘Strictly’</p>

Strictly fans ‘in tears’ over Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman exit

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Strictly final live: Karen Carney wins as Tess and Claudia bow out

<p>The report said a man was arrested in October over an alleged incident last year (BBC/PA)</p>

Strictly winners’ message to ‘dream big’ in celebratory speech

Strictly hosts receive special farewell message from Royalty

Lifestyle

<p>The photo released by the US Department of Justice appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reclining across the laps of five people</p>

Andrew pictured lying over five people in new Epstein files image

<p>Prince George joins William on a visit to The Passage homeless shelter to make Christmas lunch</p>

Prince William and George prepare Christmas lunch for the homeless

Prince William shares sweet moment with George at London charity

<p>Using tanning beds ages skin genetically, researchers say, leading to more deadly mutations than people who tan from the sun.</p>

Health & Families

Indoor tanning could make your skin look decades older

<p>Fries and other greasy potato dishes are an American staple. But experts say the spuds can help you lose weight when cooked properly. </p>

Health & Families

Why eating potatoes can actually help with weight loss

<p>Experts say the way we treat and prevent osteoarthritis is badly out of step with the evidence.</p>

Health & Families

The overlooked treatment proven to ease joint pain and prevent disease

<p>People celebrate the Winter Solstice sunrise celebrations at Stonehenge, England, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.</p>

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Harry and Meghan share rare Archie and Lilibet clip for Christmas

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<p>Mexico's beach towns are blessed with dazzling sands and blue-green, jewel-like waters</p>

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<p>American Airlines has introduced a basic economy policy change by stealth</p>

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