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Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Fresh statistics show violent crime in major U.S. cities dropped sharply in 2025 from the previous year, and U.S. President Donald Trump is claiming that his get-tough policies are the reason. The inconvenient truth for this Trump administration is that violent crime was already in sharp decline before he returned to office.

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Why work-life balance still isn't working for women, especially moms
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December 8, 2024

Why work-life balance still isn’t working for women, especially moms

A new poll provides fresh numbers to illustrate what many…

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Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen
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December 8, 2024

Microphones and rain buckets are being used to help detect landslides before they happen

Scientists say giving people hours, or even a few minutes,…

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Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US
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December 8, 2024

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz auctioned for $28M US

A pair of iconic ruby slippers that were worn by…

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Track cycling event in London cancelled after frightening crash
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December 7, 2024

Track cycling event in London cancelled after frightening crash

The UCIÂ Track Champions League’s final stop of the season…

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CSIS says it will disclose 'some information' about foreign interference to Pierre Poilievre
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December 7, 2024

CSIS says it will disclose ‘some information’ about foreign interference to Pierre Poilievre

Canada’s spy agency says it will disclose “some information” about…

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Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they'd be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover
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December 7, 2024

Syrian rebels reassured aid groups they’d be safe as they tried to orchestrate an organized takeover

It’s not only the Syrian public that’s getting used to…

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Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime
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December 7, 2024

Curfew lifts in Damascus, Syrians return to work after fall of regime

Many Syrians got back to work on Wednesday as life in…

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Little-known leader takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister, with support from rebels
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December 7, 2024

Little-known leader takes charge as Syria’s interim prime minister, with support from rebels

Syria’s new interim leader announced on Tuesday he was taking…

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Some Syrians in Turkey seek immediate return as Russia grants asylum to ousted dictator Assad
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December 7, 2024

Some Syrians in Turkey seek immediate return as Russia grants asylum to ousted dictator Assad

The Kremlin said on Monday Russia has granted political asylum…

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