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Crime rates dropped across much of the U.S. in 2025. That was true for both property and violent crime. And it declined nearly everywhere: In big cities and small towns, and in red and blue states.
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Nearly half of the revenue for large American ballet companies each year comes from the cozy seasonal favorite The Nutcracker. Since COVID, they have become even more dependent on those sugarplum fairies.
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A local high school student was awarded the 2025 Keep Florida Beautiful Youth Champion of the Year award.
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As Daniel Perez gears up for his final session as Florida's House Speaker, he talks about the timing stand-off on Congressional redistricting, property taxes and more.
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Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show. -
Christmas festivities return to Bethlehem, Trump-backed conservative candidate wins Honduras' presidential election, a look at how Trump's immigration policies have affected families this year.
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With a ceasefire in place in Gaza, Bethlehem in the West Bank is resuming its festive Christmas celebrations.
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A group of hobbyists in Belgium make drones that help on the frontline of a war.
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Writer and humorist David Sedaris reads from his holiday essay "The Santaland Diaries."
