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On November 1, 2024, President Vladimir Putin oversaw nuclear drills simulating a massive retaliatory strike. This exercise comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions as Russia warns against Western support for Ukraine's long-range missile capabilities. The drills involved launches from various platforms, showcasing Russia's nuclear readiness.
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A jury has found CACI Premier Technology liable for its role in the torture of three men at Abu Ghraib prison, awarding them $14 million in damages. This verdict follows a lengthy legal battle over the company's complicity in detainee abuse during the Iraq War.
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to cut federal bureaucracy and reduce spending by $2 trillion. The announcement has sparked mixed reactions, particularly from critics like Elizabeth Warren, who question the department's efficiency.
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News contributor and military veteran, as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth's selection has sparked mixed reactions due to his limited national security experience and controversial views on military policies, including his stance on women in combat roles and criticism of diversity efforts in the military.
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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and military veteran, is known for her controversial foreign policy views, particularly regarding Ukraine and Syria. Her nomination has sparked significant debate over her qualifications and past statements.
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The family of Malcolm X has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the FBI, CIA, and NYPD, alleging they conspired to allow his assassination in 1965. The suit claims these agencies failed to act on known threats and concealed evidence, causing decades of suffering for the Shabazz family.