Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

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Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace

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Silicon Valley's White House influence grows as Trump taps tech execs for key roles

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Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

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Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

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Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year

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Penguins and iceberg-watching: Marking Christmas in Antarctica

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Christmas in Pictures: Lights and Color Mark the Season

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Boat built 120 years ago in English brewery vies for win in Sydney to Hobart race

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Key findings from the House ethics committee’s Matt Gaetz report

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Forget the 4% rule. Consider this new magic number for retirement withdrawals instead.

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Key parts of Arkansas law allowing criminal charges vs. librarians struck down

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Trump already acting as he’s president as Biden takes lower-key approach

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Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal, picks Mark Burnett for special envoy to U.K.

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Auburn lands Eric Singleton: Top WR in transfer portal gives Tigers another weapon for key 2025 campaign

Singleton posted more than 100 catches in two seasons at Georgia Tech

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Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat

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6 key takeaways from the Matt Gaetz ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released its highly anticipated report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction. He denies wrongdoing.

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The 49ers, fresh off a Super Bowl run, and the Cowboys will both miss out on the postseason this year.

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Battlegrounds, primaries and potential retirements mark the key Senate races to watch in 2026

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