Japan’s lunar spacecraft arrives in orbit ahead of historic moon landing attempt
By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — The “Moon Sniper” lander developed by Japan’s space agency successfully entered lunar orbit on Christmas…
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Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state’s ballot
By COLLEEN SLEVIN Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Police said Tuesday they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices…
Continue ReadingA lawsuit challenging Alabama’s transgender care ban for minors will move forward, judge says
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge declined Tuesday to stay litigation over Alabama’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The U.S.…
Continue ReadingWoman sentenced in straw purchase of gun used to kill Illinois officer and wound another
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison after taking part in the straw purchase of a handgun that was used to kill…
Continue ReadingWidower of metro Phoenix’s ex-top prosecutor suspected of killing 2 women before taking his own life
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The widower of metro Phoenix’s former top county prosecutor was suspected of fatally shooting a woman he was in a…
Continue ReadingArgentina’s new president lays off 5,000 government employees hired in 2023, before he took office
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The administration of Argentine President Javier Milei says the government won’t renew contracts for more than…
Continue ReadingHere’s what to know about Turkey’s decision to move forward with Sweden’s bid to join NATO
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Sweden edged closer toward joining NATO after the Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs…
Continue ReadingMexico’s army-run airline takes to the skies, with first flight to the resort of Tulum
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico launched its army-run airline Tuesday, when the first Mexicana airlines flight took off from Mexico City bound for the…
Continue ReadingBlack students weigh mentioning race in college admissions essays after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
CNN, KTVN By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Lynijah Russell debated the opening lines of her video application to Brown University for weeks before…
Continue ReadingBlack students weigh mentioning race in college admissions essays after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Lynijah Russell debated the opening lines of her video application to Brown University for weeks before deciding to…
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Sunriver holds swearing-in ceremony for new Fire Chief Bill Boos
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Service District and Sunriver Fire Department formally welcomed Fire Chief Bill Boos to the Sunriver Fire…
Continue ReadingAs social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections
By ALI SWENSON and CHRISTINE FERNANDO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Experts are warning that the spread of misinformation could get worse in the…
Continue ReadingTis the season for giving: A guide for how to give, even a little
By THALIA BEATY Associated Press Christmas is over, but giving season for nonprofits is just starting to peak. The end of the calendar year is when…
Continue ReadingFor a new generation of indie rock acts, country music is king
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer-songwriter Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine,” plays out like a whispered dirge. The…
Continue ReadingA 6-year-old boy traveling alone for Christmas was put on the wrong Spirit flight
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — A 6-year-old boy who left on a flight for the Christmas holiday to visit his grandmother in southwest Florida instead was…
Continue ReadingJudges temporarily block Tennessee law letting state pick 6 of 13 on local pro sports facility board
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A panel of judges has blocked a new Tennessee law that would reconfigure the group…
Continue ReadingSweden moves a step closer to NATO membership after Turkey’s parliamentary committee gives approval
By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs committee gave its consent to Sweden’s bid to…
Continue ReadingAmericans ramped up spending during the holidays despite some financial anxiety and higher costs
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO and HALELUYA HADERO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday sales rose this year and spending remained resilient during…
Continue ReadingMother’s last words inspire surprise act of compassion
By Andy Pierrotti Click here for updates on this story DeKalb County, Georgia (WANF) — Hours before her death, Rosie…
Continue ReadingKremlin critic Alexey Navalny located at Siberian penal colony two weeks after disappearance
CNN, SIMONOVSKY DISTRICT COURT OF MOSCOW, GETTY IMAGES, VEDOMOSTI, POOL VIA VGTRK, MOSCOW CITY COURT By Katharina Krebs and Christian Edwards, CNN…
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