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Trump hasn’t used the act – which has only been invoked a handful of times in recent decades to suppress rioting – in either of his terms, but Walz expressed concern Wednesday that Minneapolis could be the tipping point if people protesting the shooting become violent.—
Andy Rose, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, despite CTA crime being down along the city’s rail system, the administration invoked the apparently random attack against a 26-year-old woman who was set on fire while riding a Blue Line train in November.—
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The White House press secretary noted that the Department of Justice has convicted and prosecuted nearly 100 defendants in Minnesota so far, hinting that there may be more charges forthcoming for others based on additional reporting.—
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Wirshba is a member of the SDNY's national security and international narcotics unit and has prosecuted the Tren de Aragua gang and its alleged leader, Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who is also named as a co-defendant in Maduro's indictment.—
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.—
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At just 18 months old, he was cast as baby Toby in Jim Henson’s Labyrinth, after the filmmaker asked the Frouds, who were already working on the film, if their infant could step into the role.—
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Some commenters tried to strike a middle ground, acknowledging the humor while criticizing the impact on workers.—
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That's when Goldberg said two ICE agents got out of their own vehicle, walked across the lot and tried to open Goldberg's car door.—
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Despite that, in July, Molina Cervantes requested dismissal of the restraining order against him, according to court records.—
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To cover the gap, the board requested another fee of more than $3,700 per member and raised monthly dues by $75 for a two-year period.—
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Gilbert appealed Wilson’s ruling; however, in December 2024, a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel turned down Gilbert’s appeal, per Courthouse News Service.—
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The White House appealed to the Supreme Court, and now the high court has agreed to examine the appeal.—
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The Los Angeles Chargers are coming to town next weekend with their own impressive head coach-quarterback pairing, even if the rest of the roster leaves something to be desired.—
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In a home where a seamless connection between indoors and out is desired, Montenegro employs the classic design device of continuing the flooring material from the interior to the exterior.—
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According to industry projections cited by SK Hynix, the HBM market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 33% between 2025 and 2030.—
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Stern was reportedly cited at a motel in Camarillo, Ventura County District Attorney spokesperson Joey Buttitta told PEOPLE.—
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“Sued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sued. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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