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Russia's barrage of missile and drone attacks against Ukraine's energy infrastructure has intensified just days ahead of Christmas and the cold winter months that follow. … [Read more...] about Ukraine braces for blackouts as Russian strikes pound its energy infrastructure

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak and give Democrats a boost in one of the last electoral battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. … [Read more...] about Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation's landmark "No Child Left Behind" policy as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Rod Paige, first Black to serve as U.S. secretary of education, dies at 92

Federal agents used pepper spray to push through an angry crowd that blocked their vehicles as they checked identifications in a heavily Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis on Tuesday, amid the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown targeting the community. … [Read more...] about Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Blake Butera, the Nationals’ new manager, is no stranger to working with young players. Abrams may be on the trade block, but the kipper sees potential. … [Read more...] about The Nats’ roster uncertainty starts with CJ Abrams. Fix him or deal him?