New book by Georgia author teaches fathers how to style their daughter’s hair
By Amanda Rose Click here for updates on this story ATLANTA, Georgia (WANF) — Askia Fountain may be an expert now, but…
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Rapper Jeezy and Santa Claus give out toys with help from Amazon
By Madeline Montgomery Click here for updates on this story COLLEGE PARK, Georgia (WANF) — What started as College…
Continue ReadingUnder the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
By JULIA FRANKEL and JALAL BWAITEL Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas, without the…
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‘It’s really such a joyful experience’: Downtown Bend Library welcomes back the Train Man and his display
The holidays are a time for traditions. At the downtown Bend Library, the model train display is back this year, chugging along for all to see. The…
Continue ReadingBook bans are harming LGBTQ people, advocates say. This online library is fighting back.
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Erik Lundstrom was about 14 when he secretly purchased the coming-of-age novel “Rainbow Boys” and hid it in…
Continue ReadingLuton Town player Tom Lockyer ‘responsive’ after suffering cardiac arrest on pitch
By Issy Ronald and George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer is “thankfully responsive” after suffering a cardiac arrest on…
Continue ReadingAlex Jones proposes paying Sandy Hook families a minimum of $55 million to settle lawsuit claims
By Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — Right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who filed for personal bankruptcy a year ago after being ordered to pay…
Continue ReadingAuthor receives German prize in scaled-down format after comparing Gaza to Nazi-era ghettos
BERLIN (AP) — The Russian-American writer Masha Gessen has received a German literary prize in a ceremony that was delayed and scaled down in…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about how 3 Israeli hostages were killed by the IDF
By Tamar Michaelis, Richard Allen Greene and Joshua Berlinger, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — Israel is reeling from the Israel Defense Forces’…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the killing of 3 Israeli hostages by the IDF
CNN By Tamar Michaelis, Richard Allen Greene and Joshua Berlinger, CNN Tel Aviv, Israel (CNN) — An investigation is underway after a tragic…
Continue ReadingOrder blocking enforcement of Ohio abortion ban stands after high court dismisses appeal
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state’s challenge to a judge’s order that has blocked enforcement of…
Continue ReadingUN peacekeeping chief welcomes strong support for its far-flung operations despite `headwinds’
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations peacekeeping chief says he was very satisfied with the strong support…
Continue ReadingWorld’s ‘humblest’ Christmas tree, bought for pennies, sells for $4,000 at auction
By Amarachi Orie, CNN (CNN) — Festive magic fueled by nostalgia has been credited for the “astonishing” sale of a Christmas tree, “bought…
Continue ReadingUS Navy ship shoots down 14 drones launched from Yemen
By Samantha Waldenberg and Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — A US Navy ship shot down 14 drones launched from “Houthi-controlled areas” of…
Continue ReadingBrazil approves a major tax reform overhaul that Lula says will ‘facilitate investment’
By ELÉONORE HUGHES Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s lower house has approved a major reform of the nation’s notoriously…
Continue Reading‘I wasn’t giving up the will to live’: Hiker rescued 3 days after nearly 1,000-foot fall off Hawaii trail
By Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — A hiker from California who fell about 1,000 feet to the bottom of a mountain down a trail in Hawaii called…
Continue ReadingQuaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination
CHICAGO (AP) — Quaker Oats on Friday recalled several of its granola products, including granola bars and cereals, saying the foods could be…
Continue ReadingThe leaders of Italy, the UK and Albania meet in Rome to hold talks on migration
By GIADA ZAMPANO Associated Press ROME (AP) — The leaders of Italy and the U.K. have agreed to tackle irregular migration to Europe. They pledged…
Continue ReadingUS military leaders press Israel to shift from major combat as Iranian-backed ship attacks escalate
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The top two U.S. military leaders are traveling to Tel Aviv to advise the Israeli government on how…
Continue ReadingClaudine Gay: Harvard president’s tumultuous months in the spotlight
By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — In the past two and half months, Harvard University President Claudine Gay has faced an onslaught of…
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