World News Summary

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December 20, 2025
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The U.S. has launched retaliatory airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria following the deaths of three Americans in Palmyra. This response was triggered by the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian contractor by a lone terrorist, as confirmed by multiple sources.

Meanwhile, the Justice Department has begun releasing a significant number of documents from its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, with officials stating that this initial release includes several hundred thousand files.

Epstein survivor Sharlene Rochard has criticized the release as insufficient, emphasizing the need for more transparency. Additionally, former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle tragically died in a plane crash in North Carolina, highlighting a somber moment in sports news.

Lastly, in political developments, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik has announced her decision to drop out of the New York governor's race and will not seek reelection to Congress, following indications that former President Trump would not endorse her candidacy.

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