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Making a Year-End Gift? Click Here for Deadlines

Morning news brief

By Steve Inskeep,

A Martínez

Published December 3, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

U.S.-Russia call peace talks 'constructive,' but no concrete steps were agreed upon, Lawmakers still seek answers in deadly U.S. boat strike, Republicans hold on to House seat in Tennessee.

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