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US Military Presence in Syria More Than Doubles; Pentagon Confirms Secret Troop Surge

The Pentagon recently acknowledged that the number of US troops in Syria is approximately 2,000, more than double the previously reported figure of 900, due to fluctuating temporary forces and diplomatic considerations, revealing a long-standing discrepancy in publicly released information.

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Scientist and Christian Dr. Francis Collins Bridges Science and Faith Amidst Pandemic Distrust

Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director and evangelical Christian, argues that science and faith are compatible, citing his personal journey and scientific achievements as evidence, while expressing concern about declining public trust in science during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Biden Commutes 37 Federal Death Sentences

President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, changing them to life imprisonment; this action, praised by some and condemned by others, reflects Biden's opposition to capital punishment and will likely impact future discussions regarding the death penalty in the US.

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Trump's Territorial Ambitions Spark International Tensions

President-elect Donald Trump's proposals to acquire Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Canada, framed as national security and economic measures, have drawn strong rebukes from Panama and Denmark, raising questions about his foreign policy approach and potential impact on US relations.

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40% Bias Score

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Scottish Teenager Walks Again After Double Amputation, Home for Christmas

Eighteen-year-old Adam Golebiewski, a Scottish teenager who lost both legs below the knee in a car accident on September 8th, returned home to his family for Christmas after intensive rehabilitation and fitting of prosthetics at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen, showcasing remarkable recovery.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Reconciling Science and Faith: Dr. Francis Collins on Trust and the Pandemic

Dr. Francis Collins, a former NIH director and evangelical Christian, argues that science and faith are compatible, sharing his personal journey and highlighting the erosion of public trust in science during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need to rebuild that trust through integrity, compete...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Biden to Decide Fate of Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition

President Biden will decide the fate of Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel after a government committee failed to reach a consensus on whether the deal poses a national security risk; the deal has become a political lightning rod, with public opposition from Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Biden to Decide Fate of Nippon Steel's U.S. Steel Acquisition

President Joe Biden will decide within 15 days whether to block a nearly $15 billion deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase U.S. Steel, after a government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks; the United Steelworkers union opposes the deal, while Nippon Steel promises signi...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Wrongful Convictions Overturned: 17 Years in Prison, New Evidence Leads to Exoneration

After 17 years in prison for a murder they did not commit, Charlotte Pleytez and Lombardo Palacios were exonerated on Friday due to new evidence and flawed eyewitness testimonies, prompting an apology from the Los Angeles County District Attorney.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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A Charlie Brown Christmas": A Holiday Classic's Unexpected Success

A Charlie Brown Christmas," a 1965 animated special, defied expectations by becoming a holiday classic due to its sincere portrayal of Christmas' true meaning, contrasting commercialism and featuring children's voices, jazz music, and a Nativity scene, transforming "Peanuts" into a multimedia empire...

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Quality Education
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Manchester United's 2008 Champions League Win: A Product of Long-Term Strategic Planning

Manchester United's 2008 Champions League victory resulted from a multi-year strategic plan implemented by Sir Alex Ferguson, including a rigorous coaching style, key player acquisitions (Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney), and the addition of assistant manager Carlos Queiroz, culminating in a team-bu...

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Reduced Inequality
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Victorian Bushfires Prompt Christmas Eve Evacuation Warning

Australian residents near the Grampians in Victoria were given two hours to collect belongings before Christmas due to severe bushfires that have already burnt over 41,000 hectares of land in the past week, with authorities warning that conditions in the days ahead could be the worst since the 2019-...

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