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- Hamas confirms five leaders killed including 'masked spokesperson' in major blow to terror group - Five Hamas military commanders confirmed dead by terrorist group's armed wing, marking significant blow to Palestinian militant organization's leadership structure in Gaza conflict.
- Iranian protesters clash with security forces as tear gas fills Tehran streets amid nationwide unrest - Iran protests escalated as demonstrators clashed with security forces in Tehran and Mashhad, with tear gas deployed amid nationwide strikes, reports say.
- Zelenskyy says peace deal is close after Trump meeting but territory remains sticking point - Ukraine's Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia are 'very close' but territorial disputes remain the key sticking point after recent Trump meeting.
- Somali Minnesotans being 'scapegoated' in fraud investigation, NYT writer claims - New York Times writer Mara Gay claimed investigations into Minnesota fraud allegations are politically motivated and "scapegoated" the Somali community.
- Texas man charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS in federal terrorism case - Texas man John Michael Garza Jr., 21, was charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS after allegedly paying cryptocurrency to undercover agent.
- Lapsed Epstein deadline underscores challenge of reviewing troves of files in 30 days - DOJ defends Epstein files delay citing need to review over one million pages. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says "well-settled law" supports missing deadline for victim protection.
- US military kills 2 narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific strike operation targeting vessel - U.S. Southern Command's Joint Task Force killed two narco-terrorists in international waters on Dec. 29, marking the 30th strike since September.
- Arch Manning says there is 'no reason to leave' Texas, wants to further his development - Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning said he has "no reason to leave" the school as rumors swirled about him possibly departing before 2026.
- ‘Only Trump can stop Russia’: Millions face freezing winter, Ukraine energy executive warns - Ukraine's largest private energy company reports 90% of generation capacity damaged by Russian attacks, leaving over 1 million without power during freezing temperatures.
- CBS reporter calls it 'patently false' and 'dangerous' to claim Supreme Court is 'corrupt' - CBS News' legal correspondent Jan Crawford told "Face the Nation" that she believed the narrative on the Supreme Court's alleged corruption was overreported.