Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of prices fell last month, another sign that…
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One person was injured in shooting at a Virginia hospital. A suspect is in custody
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — One person was injured at a hospital in Virginia when a man who had come to the facility for a mental health evaluation Friday…
Continue ReadingCongress launches an investigation into the Osprey program after the deadly crash in Japan
By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A congressional oversight committee has launched an investigation into the V-22 Osprey program…
Continue ReadingThese numbers show the staggering losses in the Israel-Hamas war as Gaza deaths surpass 20,000
By MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The current Israel-Hamas war is by far the deadliest and most destructive of the five wars…
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Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
By ZEKE MLLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession…
Continue ReadingGrieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
By MARIAM FAM Associated Press It’s normally a moment of pure joy for the Rev. Khader Khalilia: the excitement, the giggles, the kisses, as his…
Continue ReadingA South Korean religious sect leader has been sentenced to 23 years in prison over sex crimes
By JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean religious sect leader whose sex crimes were featured in the popular Netflix…
Continue ReadingAsh from Indonesia’s Marapi volcano forces airport to close and stops flights
By RAHMA NURJANA Associated Press PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Volcanic ash spewing from Indonesia’s Mount Marapi shut down airports and blanketed…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea appears to be looking to make more bomb fuels at its main nuclear facility, experts say
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.N. atomic agency and outside experts say North Korea may have started operating a…
Continue ReadingBusiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
By ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday travel rush hit its peak Friday as mild weather and lower flight cancelation…
Continue ReadingBiden signs an executive order aimed at financial facilitators of the Russian defense industry
By FATIMA HUSSEIN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden signed a new executive order aimed at targeting…
Continue ReadingPrague in shock and horror after ‘senseless’ shooting attack leaves 14 dead
CNN By Ivana Kottasová, CNN Near Prague, Czech Republic (CNN) — Prague was in shock and mourning Friday after a gunman killed 14 people and…
Continue ReadingBritish boy who went missing in France for six years says being back home feels ‘surreal’
By Catherine Nicholls, CNN London (CNN) — Alex Batty, a British boy who was found in France after going missing for six years, says it feels…
Continue ReadingGymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be? When Simone Biles walked onto…
Continue ReadingFrench President Emmanuel Macron will be the guest of honor at India’s Republic Day celebrations
PARIS (AP) — India has invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest at the country’s national day celebrations next month.…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 22: Israel, Border crisis, Extreme weather, Prague shooting, Rudy Giuliani
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Inhale, exhale. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it’s also a time when holiday stress may…
Continue ReadingKhan ordered released on bail in official secrets case in Pakistan. But he won’t be freed right away
By MUNIR AHMED Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court in a surprise ruling has ordered the release of former Prime Minister…
Continue ReadingTesla moves forward with a plan to build an energy-storage battery factory in China
BEIJING (AP) — American electric automaker Tesla’s plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China are moving forward with a signing ceremony…
Continue ReadingWith a new Covid-19 variant on the rise, here’s how to stay safe this holiday season
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — As people across the country prepare for holiday celebrations, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is…
Continue ReadingWhat stores are open and closed on Christmas Eve? See hours for Walmart, CVS, Costco and more
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for some last-minute…
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