Random drawing to decide Va House seat sparks tense stalemate
In Virginia, Democrats and Republicans clash over the 94th District race between Shelly Simonds and David Yancey. Officials schedule a random drawing to select the winner unless a recount court intervenes, after a tie and prior miscounts left the outcome uncertain.
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Bronx Fire Kills 12 In Century-Old Bronx Building
A preschooler playing with stove burners started a deadly Bronx fire leaving 12 dead and four critically injured. The blaze trapped residents after an open door created a chimney effect, with investigators assessing why self closing doors failed.
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Interior Dept Overturns Obama Fracking Rule on Public Lands
The Interior Department rescinded a 2015 Bureau of Land Management fracking rule, which would have tightened well construction wastewater standards and required chemical disclosures. A Wyoming district court had said the rule exceeded federal authority. the reversal aligns with the Trump energy agenda and reduces regulatory costs for industry.
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Gunman Kills Nine in Cairo Church Shooting
A gunman on a motorcycle shot outside the Coptic Church of Mar Mina in a Cairo suburb and at a nearby store, killing at least nine people including eight worshippers. The attacker and a police officer died. IS affiliate Aamaq claimed responsibility. Five wounded. Security tightened for Christmas observances.
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Death by swatting in Kansas City tied to online dispute
Police and the FBI probe a swatting hoax that led to a Wichita area home where an officer killed Andrew Finch, 28, amid a fake report of a shooting and kidnapping over an online game argument. Deputy Chief Troy Livingston said a prankster triggered the raid.
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