Christmas lights proposal at Boyne Mountain becomes unforgettable rescue mission when couple and resort staff search for dropped engagement ring.

Iran army chief threatens preemptive military action after President Donald Trump warned the U.S. is "locked and loaded" if the regime kills protesters.

U.S. forces are attempting to board Russian-flagged oil tanker in dramatic North Atlantic operation targeting sanctioned Venezuelan oil shipments.

Dr. Oz targets alleged multi-million-dollar Minnesota Medicaid fraud, calling it potentially the 'largest scam ever' as he plans comprehensive audits and clawbacks.

Alleged mastermind of Minnesota's $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud case faces forfeiture of luxury Porsche, designer bags and $5.2 million in assets.

Nick Reiner faces arraignment Wednesday on murder charges in alleged stabbing deaths of parents Rob and Michele Reiner. Defense may focus on mental health.

Salem councilors face union pressure to reverse vote keeping convicted killer Kyle Hedquist on police oversight board after missing background check.

New MIT research is revealing how long-term high-fat diets may prime liver cells for cancer by forcing them into survival mode over extended time periods.

If confirmed, the move would be the start of President Trump’s plan to exploit the country’s vast reserves after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro.

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Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will.

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Some ask whether the shake-up risks disrupting the agencies’ operations and is political in nature.

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The board said the blockbuster deal it reached with Netflix last month posed less risk.

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We ask where America’s new foreign policy might take us — and the world.

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Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.

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“The Daily Show” host quipped that after a surprise capture, Nicolás Maduro “will face justice in the best legal system in the world that we illegally kidnapped him to.”

President Trump has repeated his interest in taking the semiautonomous Danish territory, citing U.S. national security. Denmark’s leader says such a move would be the end of NATO.

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Rep. Pete Stauber compared Tim Walz's vow to fight Minnesota fraud to O.J. Simpson's promise to find the 'real killer' in a controversial social media post.

Former CIA case officer Aldrich Ames, one of America's most damaging spies who sold secrets to Russia, died at 84 in a Maryland prison.

Uvalde shooting trial halted after key witness reportedly changes testimony about officer's location during 2022 attack that killed 21 at Robb Elementary.

With the Baltimore Ravens shocking the NFL and relieving John Harbaugh of his duties as head coach, one mystery team with a leader already in place is reportedly interested.

Comedian Conan O'Brien criticized people who focused more on attacking President Donald Trump than pushing comedy in an interview for the Oxford Union.

A Virginia federal judge ordered Lindsey Halligan Tuesday to explain in writing why she continues to refer to herself as US Attorney for the commonwealth's Eastern District, despite another judge ruling she had been unlawfully appointed to that post.

Starmer said UK willing to put peace-keeping troops on the ground in Ukraine, but Kemi Badenoch says PM’s plans lack detail

Farage is now talking about London, where council elections are taking place.

He says that Sadiq Khan has said he will run for a fourth term as mayor.

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French, German and Polish foreign ministers to meet amid escalating threats to seize part of Danish kingdom

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France has said it is working with allies on how to react if the US were to invade Greenland, amid mounting tension over Donald Trump’s escalating threats to take over the Arctic territory.

The French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, said the subject would be discussed at a meeting with the German and Polish foreign ministers on Wednesday.

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