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Surveillance video captured the dramatic moment a sinkhole opened up on a busy intersection in south-central Omaha, Nebraska, swallowing up two vehicles. The incident happened Tuesday afternoon in a trendy section of the Midwest city, when a sport utility vehicle and a pickup truck waiting at a traffic light dropped into a hole several feet deep when the pavement under them suddenly gave way. Neither driver was injured, police said. The driver of the truck was able to get out of the sinkhole on his own, then joined other bystanders who helped the SUV driver out of the hole, police said. “We are grateful to them for jumping into action and quickly providing help,” Omaha police spokeswoman Officer Sarah Martier said in a statement. The area serves both the University of Nebraska at Omaha and draws residents to a thriving entertainment district teaming with restaurants, retail shops and a movie theater. Omaha Public Works indicates on its website that the sinkhole was the result of a water main break. Metropolitan Utilities District, which operates the city's water system, did not immediately return phone and email messages Wednesday seeking comment.

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Firefighters in Massachusetts were investigating an explosion Wednesday that left a house engulfed in flames and at least two people injured, authorities said. Emergency workers responded to the fire at the three-family home about 9:50 a.m., fire officials said. Two injured residents, a 25-year-old mother with severe burns and a 2-year-old child with serious injuries, were transported to hospitals, officials said. “The situation is now under control, but this was a very serious incident,” fire Chief Steven Lavigne said. “The weather conditions present unique challenges, but we plan for these situations.” The home was a total loss and eight residents were displaced, fire officials said. Two adjacent homes were also seriously burned, they said. The city opened a warming center for displaced residents Wednesday. Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell told reporters on a street lined with piles of snow and emergency vehicles that she didn't immediately know whether those injured were inside the house when it exploded. Homes on the street are close together and O'Connell said she thought residents next door had to leave their homes. Nearby residents, including some who live several blocks away, reported hearing a loud noise at the time of explosion. William James Shivers Jr., who lives nearby, said he responded to the house to help people get out. “Neighbors helping neighbors, as it should be,” Shivers said. “Taunton police and fire are amazing and I’m blessed to be a part of this community.” Jake Wark, a spokesperson for the state Department of Fire Services, said he understood that multiple people were injured. The agency was urging people to avoid the area and to allow emergency personnel access to the scene. State police fire investigators and the state fire marshal’s office were both responding to support Taunton fire authorities to determine the origin and cause of the explosion, Wark said. Taunton and much of the northeastern U.S. was digging out from a major snowstorm earlier in the week. The storm left more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow in Taunton, which is a city of about 60,000 people about 38 miles (61 kilometers) south of Boston.

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President Trump's Speech was a Complete Masterclass

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Senator Katie Britt Reacts to President Trump's State of the Union Address

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In a powerful State of the Union address, President Trump laid out a vision for America First, The contrast couldn't be clearer. As Trump said, "You should be ashamed." This snapshot reveals what Democrats truly believe—putting illegals and elites first.

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In a historic State of the Union address on February 24, 2026—the longest ever at nearly 108 minutes—President Donald Trump delivered a populist masterpiece that showcased America's resurgence under his leadership, starkly contrasting with Democrats' petty disruptions and refusal to celebrate national victories.

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Chris Reviews The State Of The Union

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Congressman Pat Fallon Recaps Trump's State Of The Union Speech With Rep. Pat Fallon, US Congressman who Represents Texas' 4th congressional district.

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Trump Shames Dems At SOTU Speech

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A federal appeals court in Washington, D-C has rejected a request to temporarily block the I-R-S from sharing limited taxpayer data with immigration authorities. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that immigrant rights groups are unlikely to succeed in their claim that the agreement violates privacy law. The deal — signed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to submit names for verification against I-R-S records.

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A federal magistrate judge has barred authorities from conducting an unsupervised search of electronic devices seized from Hannah Natanson, a reporter for The Washington Post. U-S Magistrate Judge William Porter ruled he will personally review the devices rather than allowing a Justice Department “filter team” to handle the search. The devices were seized as part of an investigation into alleged leaks of classified information from a Pentagon contractor. The judge said his decision balances press freedom with national security concerns.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the University of California, Los Angeles, alleging the school failed to protect Jewish employees from antisemitic harassment during pro-Palestinian protests in 2023 and 2024. The lawsuit claims UCLA did not discipline protesters, including dozens arrested during a campus encampment last year. The university says it has taken significant steps to strengthen security, enforce policies, and combat antisemitism but has not directly addressed the federal suit.

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Cities across the Northeast are digging out after a massive snowstorm dumped several feet of snow from Maryland to Maine. By Tuesday night, New York City crews had spread 143 million pounds of salt, while teams in Rhode Island worked to keep emergency routes open. Forecasters say another storm is expected Wednesday, complicating cleanup efforts and creating challenges for people with disabilities navigating impassable streets.

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Iran is pushing back against President Donald Trump ahead of high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Geneva. Tehran dismissed the president’s recent remarks as false and warned the U-S to engage in diplomacy rather than escalate tensions. Meanwhile, the United States has deployed a significant buildup of aircraft and warships to the Middle East as part of the president’s strategy to secure a stronger deal. The talks come amid growing domestic unrest and economic pressure within Iran.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is appealing a federal judge’s order that blocked him from disciplining Democratic Senator Mark Kelly. A U-S district judge ruled that Hegseth violated Kelly’s First Amendment rights after the senator appeared in a video urging troops to resist unlawful orders. The Justice Department says it will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review the decision. The video featured Kelly and other Democratic lawmakers calling on service members to uphold the Constitution.

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President Donald Trump broke not only his previous record for length in Tuesday’s State of the Union, but delivered the longest such speech ever. "Members of Congress and my fellow Americans, our nation is back. Bigger, better, richer, and stronger than ever before." Trump boasted that he'd ushered in a 'Golden Age' for America. "In 12 months, my administration has driven core inflation down to the lowest level in more than five years." He chastised Democrats for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security unless federal agents' aggressive tactics are reined in: "You should be ashamed of yourself"

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Pres. Trump Honors American Hero

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Trump Addresses Iran

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Pres. Trump Pays Respect to Charlie Kirk

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