SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches X-37B plane, one of the US military’s most fascinating secrets
By Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — SpaceX’s hulking Falcon Heavy rocket returned to the skies Thursday evening, and this…
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Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria’s objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area, starting in March,…
Continue ReadingUS applications for jobless benefits rise but labor market remains solid
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, but not enough to raise concern about the labor market or…
Continue ReadingAn ‘almost naked’ party of Russian elites brings on jail time, a lawsuit and apologies
By The Associated Press The nightlife of Russia’s elite has long been famously rakish but a recent party crossed an invisible line and provoked a…
Continue ReadingPolice in Texas ask public to identify people in video near where pregnant teen and her boyfriend were found dead
CNN, KSAT By Sara Smart and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Police in San Antonio said Thursday they are looking for two people who were seen on…
Continue ReadingThey live near San Diego. Migrants pass through their backyards almost nightly
By David Culver and Norma Galeana, CNN Jacumba Hot Springs, California (CNN) — Brian Silvas’ three dogs were usually the first to alert him…
Continue ReadingThey live near San Diego. Migrants pass through their backyards almost nightly
CNN By David Culver and Norma Galeana, CNN Jacumba Hot Springs, California (CNN) — Brian Silvas’ three dogs were usually the first to alert…
Continue ReadingIndependent lawyers begin prosecuting cases of sexual assault and other crimes in the US military
By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military on Thursday opened a new chapter in how it investigates and prosecutes…
Continue ReadingRivers remain high in parts of northern and central Europe after heavy rain
BERLIN (AP) — Parts of northern and central Europe continued to grapple with flooding as rivers remain swollen after heavy rain. A barrier near the…
Continue ReadingIran holds funeral for a general who was killed by an alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has held a funeral for a high-ranking general of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard who was killed by an alleged Israeli…
Continue ReadingA cargo ship picking up Ukrainian grain hits a Russian floating mine in the Black Sea, officials say
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A civilian cargo ship struck a Russian mine in the Black Sea near Ukraine’s Danube ports…
Continue ReadingA new league for a new mom as Kendall Coyne Schofield relishes her return to hockey with PWHL launch
By JOHN WAWROW AP Hockey Writer Kendall Coyne Schofield is relishing her return to hockey, and doing so as a first-time mother. She will be bringing…
Continue ReadingCollege football postseason changes have all but ended the chances of a split national championship
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The question seemed like a valid one moments after unbeaten ACC champion Florida State was left out of…
Continue ReadingChina reaffirms its military threats against Taiwan weeks before the island’s presidential election
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Weeks before Taiwan holds elections for its president and legislature, China has…
Continue ReadingSatellite images show Russian navy ship burning after Ukrainian strike in Crimea
By Paul P. Murphy, Rob Picheta and Radina Gigova, CNN (CNN) — Satellite images have revealed severe damage caused to the Russian tank landing…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 28: Border crisis, Ballot fight, Gaza, Holiday travel, Gas prices
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — If you feel as though you didn’t read enough this year, don’t fret. CNN asked a handful of 2023’s…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 28: Border crisis, Ballot fight, Gaza, Holiday travel, Gas prices
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — If you feel as though you didn’t read enough this year, don’t fret. CNN asked a handful of 2023’s most…
Continue ReadingIndonesia’s navy pushes a boat suspected of carrying Rohingya refugees out of its waters
By NINIEK KARMINI and EDNA TARIGAN Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s navy says it forcibly pushed a boat packed with…
Continue ReadingA Qatari court reduces death sentence handed to 8 retired Indian navy officers charged with spying
By ASHOK SHARMA Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s foreign ministry says Qatar’s Court of Appeal reduced the death sentence handed…
Continue ReadingThis beloved New Year’s Eve ‘pop’ could soon disappear because of changing weather
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — As the new year approaches, you might be thinking about buying a bottle of champagne to ring it in with a…
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