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From the sweet aroma of baked cookies to the festive family gatherings, Shawn Hundertmark’s mom always put the merry in Christmas. When she died 20 years ago, Hundertmark dedicated his yearly ...

The State Department is so far refusing to comment on a growing corruption crisis engulfing the Balkan nation of Albania, a vital U.S. ally in the region. Following an Albanian court’s decision to ...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday sweeping sanctions against Luftar Hysa, several members of his family, and dozens of associated businesses spanning Mexico, Canada, and Europe ...