Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

Ravens' Lamar Jackson passes Michael Vick as most accomplished rushing QB in NFL history vs. Texans

Jackson has put on a show in Houston

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Lamar Jackson passes Michael Vick as NFL's all-time QB rushing leader

Jackson broke a record — and made his MVP case — on a Christmas Day blowout in Houston.

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China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties

China and Japan have agreed to set up talks on often contentious security issues

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Introducing the Most Dangerous Pass in Soccer

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Fate of Trump's Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

The fate of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet is still unclear after Republican senators spent much of December carefully dodging questions

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Watch: Stranded astronauts send Christmas greetings from space

Astronauts on the International Space Station send a festive message from orbit, some 250 miles (400km) above Earth.

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Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Will Attempt the Closest Ever Pass of the Sun’s Surface

The Parker Solar Probe is attempting the closest ever pass of the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.

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National Security Committee Forgoes Decision on U.S. Steel Acquisition

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States kicked a decision over the merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel to President Biden, who is expected to block the deal.

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Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says

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How will history remember Biden's presidency?

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Thune unveils Senate GOP committee assignments

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House passes government spending package after Trump, Musk fueled chaos

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Senators continue to wait for House lawmakers to ‘sort it themselves’ on spending

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Mahomes throws 3 TD passes as Chiefs roll past Steelers, clinch top seed in AFC

Mahomes tossed TDs to three different receivers, including Travis Kelce.

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2025 NFL Mock Draft: Broncos draft Penn State TE Tyler Warren for Bo Nix, 49ers add to outside pass rush

Denver starts to build around its young quarterback in this mock

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Kent sends 56,000 gift boxes to children globally

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Nigel Farage offers to work with Peter Mandelson to secure US-UK trade deal

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NHL Insider Sends Harsh Warning To Matt Rempe

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Playoff clinching scenarios: Who can secure a postseason berth, division title?

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NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17: How Chiefs and Lions can clinch No. 1 seeds, secure first-round byes

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Ranking top-5 NFL rookie pass-catchers: Brock Bowers on verge of history; Marvin Harrison Jr. misses cut

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Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser

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Panel fails to reach consensus on national security risk of U.S. Steel sale

A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.

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Trump’s FCC nominee sends Disney warning letter over ABC

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Huge waves tear through Santa Cruz wharf, sending debris into the ocean

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My Social Security benefit will be $4,500 a month. My wife’s is now $615. Can she get more?

“She stopped working about 15 years ago and started drawing her Social Security when she was 62.”

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Nasa’s Parker solar probe attempts closest ever pass of sun

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

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Part of Santa Cruz wharf collapses sending 3 people into the ocean

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Biden commutes sentences of 37 death row inmates

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California wharf collapse sends 3 people into the ocean

Three people dropped into the ocean Monday when a California wharf partially collapsed.

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The Social Security Fairness Act is incredibly irresponsible

Instead of being fair, this legislation will lead to harsher and faster automatic benefit cuts for most of us.

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The Three Death Row Prisoners Biden Chose Not to Spare

President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 men on federal death row but declined to save the lives of three men convicted of “hate-motivated mass murder” or “terrorism.”

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IRS to send 1 million taxpayers up to $1,400 in 'special payments.' How to know if you're eligible

Some taxpayers who didn't receive Covid-19 stimulus check funds they were due can expect to receive money from the IRS. Here's what to know about the payments.

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House Democrat criticizes Biden's death row commutations

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) criticized President Biden’s decision on Monday to commute the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, saying courts must have “autonomy.” “I have real concerns ...

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The IRS is sending up to $1,400 to 1 million Americans—how to know if you qualify

In a surprise move, the IRS is automatically sending stimulus checks to qualified tax filers who haven't already received them.

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Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat

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With Jalen Hurts’ health in question, Eagles need to worry about more than passing game

“A lot of things we do in our run game is designed with Jalen,” Saquon Barkley said. “It’s kind of hard to continue to run the same stuff when he’s not in there."

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Social Security measure passes Senate, sending it to Biden

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