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5th Graders Help Move Captive Whales to Nova Scotia Sanctuary

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

In a quiet classroom in Haslet, Texas, a group of 5th‑grade students at Carl E. Schluter Elementary discovered that their own words could influence...

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Canadian Suspect in Fort Worth Crash Seeks to Stay in Canada for Medical Care

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

Hook paragraph Court Appearance and Request Gary Morton, the suspect, did not appear in Tarrant County District Court on Wednesday. Through his...

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Lake Worth ISD Faces Takeover as Superintendent Ramirez Outlines Progress Amid TEA Scrutiny

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

Lake Worth Independent School District is on the brink of a takeover as state officials consider replacing its board and possibly its superintendent,...

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Premier League Matchweek 17: Eight Games, Big Clashes, and NBC Coverage

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

Premier League Matchweek 17 starts on Saturday, December 20, and promises a hectic Saturday with eight matches, a single game on Sunday, and a final...

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Powerball’s $1.25 B Jackpot Draw Wednesday: 44th Chance Since Last Win

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

The Powerball jackpot, currently set at $1.25 billion, will be drawn Wednesday at 10:59 p.m. ET, marking the 44th drawing since the last winner...

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Amazon Mermaid Costumes Recalled After Toxic Phthalate Found

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

Amazon sells SKCAIHT mermaid costumes recalled after toxic phthalate found; 1,300 units sold, parents urged to destroy and refund. Consumers should...

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DiCaprio Confesses He Never Watched Titanic, Reflects on a Career Shaped by the Iconic Film

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio has never seen the blockbuster that launched his career. In a candid interview with CNN and Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series on...

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Trump Previews 2024 Agenda Amid Economic Woes Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

On Wednesday night, President Donald Trump will deliver a live address from the White House at 9 p.m. ET, previewing his agenda for the next year and...

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Rob Reiner and Wife Found Stabbed; Son Charged with Murder

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

Rob Reiner, the acclaimed filmmaker, and his wife, photographer Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon....

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Sophia Wilson Returns to Portland Thorns for 2026 Season

Cameron R. Hayes December 18, 2025

Sophia Wilson, the 25‑year‑old U.S. national team star, has announced she will return to the Portland Thorns for the 2026 season after exercising a...