From catastrophic wildfires to a historic papal appointment, 2025 was a year marked by tragedy, political drama and major world events.

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From catastrophic wildfires to a historic papal appointment, 2025 was a year marked by tragedy, political drama and major world events.

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Thursday

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Wednesday

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Wednesday

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Tuesday

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Tuesday

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Tuesday

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Tuesday

11:10

Trump signals force and tariffs on Iran; Minnesota sues over ICE
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Tuesday

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Mark Kelly sues Pentagon, accuses admin. of unconstitutional retaliation
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Monday

2:36

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Monday

12:04

Jerome Powell faces DOJ criminal probe; Trump says Iran wants to negotiate
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Monday

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Trump says Iran called to negotiate as military options remain on table
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Monday

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