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Former Arkansas officer arrested, charged with assault in beating of handcuffed man: A former Arkansas police officer who was caught on video beating a handcuffed man in the back of a patrol car in August has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
| Suspects in killing of U.S. border patrol agent had an arsenal of weapons: The two suspects involved in a shootout that killed a U.S. border patrol agent in northern Vermont had an arsenal of weapons and tactical gear, including 48 rounds of .380-caliber jacketed hollow point ammunition, a ballistic helmet and night vision equipment, according to court documents unsealed Friday.
Immigration raid in Newark, New Jersey, spurs anger from local officials: New Jersey officials and immigrant rights advocates blasted federal immigration authorities for conducting a workplace raid on a small business in the city of Newark without a warrant. | Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter impersonated the baseball star to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say: A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 for what he describes as a car loan, federal prosecutors said Thursday. | Senate to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary: The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday night is expected to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's controversial pick for defense secretary. |
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| Do you support confirming Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, given his military background? | | | | | | | | Richer, Wiser, Happier | 3 reasons to pursue debt relief this February: Debt is a reality that many Americans face and recent data paints a sobering picture. As of late 2024, consumer debt had reached an all-time high, with credit card balances accounting for $1.17 trillion. And, nearly half of all credit card users are carrying balances from month to month, incurring steep interest rates that compound the financial strain. Meanwhile, inflation has shown signs of resurgence, driving up costs for essentials like groceries and utilities. These trends create a perfect storm for households already teetering on the edge of financial instability. |
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| | How much debt is required to file for bankruptcy?: Bankruptcy is a term that carries a heavy weight. For many, it feels like a last resort — a decision made only when there seems to be no other way out of a financial crisis. But hundreds of thousands of Americans filed for bankruptcy last year alone, reflecting the financial strain that many are under due to elevated interest rates, persistent inflation and other forms of economic uncertainty. Add in the fact that the average credit card user owes nearly $8,000 — and that the total amount of debt nationwide recently hit a record high — and it's clear why so many people have taken such a drastic step. |
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