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In a stunning turn of events, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the security clearance and personal security detail of retired General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The move also included a directive to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General to investigate Milley’s conduct to see if he should be demoted by stripping one star from his retired rank.

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In a shocking move that has raised eyebrows across the political world, President Donald Trump has revoked the security detail of his former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. For years, Pompeo received protection due to the persistent threats from Iran following his hardline stance against the country during Trump's first administration.

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A  midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025, has left emergency crews scrambling in the icy Potomac River. The FAA confirmed the Bombardier CRJ700, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members from Wichita, Kansas, struck the helicopter during its approach to Runway 33 at 9 p.m. local time. Both aircraft plummeted into the river, triggering a multi-agency search-and-rescue operation amid freezing 35-degree waters—conditions that grant a mere 15–30 minutes of survival before hypothermia-induced unconsciousness. 

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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order mandating the release of long-concealed documents surrounding three of the most pivotal assassinations in American history. The order encompasses previously classified files related to the murders of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has openly addressed his controversial association with Jeffrey Epstein, characterizing it as a "foolish" decision that damaged both his philanthropic endeavors and his marriage. In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Gates provided his most candid assessment yet of the relationship that has continued to haunt his legacy.

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According to a landmark and controversial action, US President Donald Trump has granted Ross Ulbricht, the original of the infamous dark internet platform, Silk Road, total and unconditioned pardon. Ulbricht, who had been incarcerated for life with a date (without parole) of 2015 and federal parole, was granted parole on the back of the pardon.

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A devastating fire at a popular Turkish ski resort hotel has claimed the lives of at least 66 people, with some guests forced to jump from windows to escape the flames. The blaze erupted at the 12-story Grand Kartal Hotel, clad in wood, at 03:27 local time (00:27 GMT) during a busy holiday period, when 234 guests were present.

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