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New Orleans had top-of-the-line barriers to prevent car attacks — but didn’t use them on New Year’s

The city bought the 700-pound steel Archer barriers in 2017 and previously used them to protect crowded streets during Mardi Gras, a security company said.
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New Orleans truck attack: What we know as details emerge about the suspect, the victims and the ‘ISIS-inspired’ plot

At least 14 people have died after the attack on Bourbon Street early on Wednesday, the FBI said on Thursday.
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How much snow will St. Louis get this weekend?

A winter storm system is expected to bring up to eight inches of mixed precipitation to the St. Louis area, with areas north of I-70 seeing mainly snow, areas south of metro St. Louis facing signif…
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Republicans are once again staring down House speaker drama. Here’s what’s at stake.

Mike Johnson is trying to tamp down another Republican revolt.
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What is a Green Beret? What to know after suspect died in Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion

Army officials identified Matthew Livelsberger as the man inside of the Tesla truck that exploded in Las Vegas on New Years Day. Here’s what to know.
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Did Matthew Livelsberger, Shamsud-Din Jabbar serve together in military?

Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar began serving in the U.S. Army in the 2000s, just over one year apart.
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South Korea investigators halt Yoon arrest attempt

South Korean investigators had to abandon an attempt to arrest President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection. Authorities were locked in a nearly six-hour long standoff in a bid to detain him at his residence.
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Cybertruck explosion timeline: What was vehicle’s path to Las Vegas?

Authorities said they used records from Tesla charging stations to track the Cybertruck’s movements to Las Vegas, where it exploded.
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Las Vegas and New Orleans Attackers Had ‘Strange Similarities,’ But No Connection Established, Authorities Say

The FBI has said investigators believe the New Orleans assailant acted alone and that there’s “no definitive link” between the New Year’s Day events.
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Millions of Apple device owners may be eligible for a payout in a proposed $95 million Siri privacy settlement

Apple agreed to pay $95 million to settle a Siri privacy lawsuit alleging the company recorded and shared portions of private conversations.