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Scammers notched $333 million from bitcoin ATM scams in 2025, FBI says

The FBI says fraudsters in 2025 bilked Americans out of more than $333 million with ruses perpetrated using bitcoin ATM machines.

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Scammers notched $333 million from bitcoin ATM scams in 2025, FBI says

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A new pope, political shake-ups and celebs in space: The 2025-in-review news quiz

2025 was a consequential year in U.S. politics and world events, including the selection of a new pope and the growing impact of artificial intelligence.

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A new pope, political shake-ups and celebs in space: The 2025-in-review news quiz

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With Artillery and Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan

China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.

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With Artillery and Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan

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Justice Department Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid for Unauthorized Immigrants

The department said the state’s policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities violates federal law.

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Justice Department Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid for Unauthorized Immigrants

NY Times

Yonaguni, the Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud with Japan

Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As China’s dispute with Tokyo escalates, some residents are worried.

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Yonaguni, the Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud with Japan

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C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela

The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.

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C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela

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WATCH: Looking back at Jim Morrison's history-making summit down Mount Everest

Will Reeve looks back at Jim Morrison's history-making descent down Mount Everest's most challenging route as part of Robin Roberts’ primetime special, “The Year: 2025”.

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WATCH: Looking back at Jim Morrison's history-making summit down Mount Everest

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Dangerous winter weather causes travel chaos

Thousands of flight delays are slowing travelers in the U.S. as a dangerous mix of winter weather blankets the Midwest. Slick roads led to multiple crashes in several states. The same system spawned tornadoes in Illinois that scattered debris across neighborhoods. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster has the ...

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Dangerous winter weather causes travel chaos

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DHS investigators going door-to-door at “suspected fraud sites” in Minneapolis

The Department of Homeland Security says it is knocking on doors at more than 30 sites in Minneapolis in an effort to rout out businesses that may be collecting taxpayer money fraudulently. It comes after a viral video made by a right-wing YouTuber reignited interest in the issue. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley ...

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DHS investigators going door-to-door at “suspected fraud sites” in Minneapolis

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Russia Threatens to Toughen Its Stance on Ending the War in Ukraine

Moscow said a Ukrainian drone attack targeted a residence of President Vladimir V. Putin, which Ukraine denied, accusing the Kremlin of fabricating an excuse not to make peace.

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Russia Threatens to Toughen Its Stance on Ending the War in Ukraine

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WATCH: Woman shocked to discover her childhood pen pal was her obstetrician

Megan Lewis was astonished to discover that her pen pal from over 30 years ago was her OB/GYN that delivered her two children.

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WATCH: Woman shocked to discover her childhood pen pal was her obstetrician

NY Times

As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast

A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents is stunting children’s emotional well-being and leading to injuries.

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As Youth Sports Professionalize, Kids Are Burning Out Fast

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WATCH: How people are saying 'good riddance' to 2025

Days before New Year's Eve, crows gathered in Times Square to write down their bad memories and make room for better luck in 2026.

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WATCH: How people are saying 'good riddance' to 2025

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WATCH: New Year's Eve preparations underway in Times Square

As the countdown to New Year's Eve in Times Square begins, the iconic ball is preparing for its annual drop, ushering in a new year as the U.S. also looks ahead to celebrating its 250th anniversary.

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WATCH: New Year's Eve preparations underway in Times Square

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China carries out military drills around Taiwan

China’s military released video of its forces carrying out live-fire drills around Taiwan to test “coordination and precision strike capabilities.” The latest round of drills follows a rise in Chinese rhetoric of Beijing’s territorial claims over the island, which Taiwan says “brutally undermines” ...

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China carries out military drills around Taiwan

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Highs and Lows of 2025: Look Back at the Top Viral Moments

Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist runs through the Highs and Lows of year including the delightful shock and wonder of kids experiencing hibachi for the first time, the matching Australian twins who recounted a robbery in sync and more!

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Highs and Lows of 2025: Look Back at the Top Viral Moments

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Commentary: America tried something new in 2025. It's not going well

Glow up or grow up? Times columnists Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak look back and assess whether 2025 was good for America or an unmitigated disaster.

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Commentary: America tried something new in 2025. It's not going well

LA Times

Lopez: After a year of insults, raids, arrests and exile, a celebration of the California immigrant

Even in largely conservative regions of California, there is an understanding that immigrants with papers and without help drive the world's fourth-largest economy.

2 days ago

LA Times

Lopez: After a year of insults, raids, arrests and exile, a celebration of the California immigrant