More than 200 mobsters jailed in one of Italy’s biggest mafia trials
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — An Italian court has sentenced more than 200 crime gang members to a total of 2,200 years in prison,…
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Premature, sick babies arrive in Egypt from Gaza after Al-Shifa evacuation
CNN By Abeer Salman, Kareem Khadder, Jessie Yeung, Jonny Hallam, Asmaa Khalil and Niamh Kennedy, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-eight premature babies…
Continue ReadingSolar panels will cut water loss from canals in Gila River Indian Community
By BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press In a move that may soon be replicated elsewhere, the Gila River Indian Community recently signed an agreement…
Continue ReadingKelce Bowl: Chiefs’ Travis, Eagles’ Jason the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Good luck going anywhere these days without hearing or seeing something that has to do…
Continue ReadingFinland’s prime minister hints at further border action as Russia protests closings of crossings
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Finland’s prime minister says the country may need to take further actions on its border with Russia after closing four border…
Continue ReadingAfter trying to buck trend, newspaper founded with Ralph Nader’s help succumbs to financial woes
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A small Connecticut newspaper founded earlier this year with Ralph Nader’s help has…
Continue ReadingA Canadian mining company at the center of Panama protests says it may have to suspend operations
PANAMA CITY (AP) — The Canadian mining company whose contract with Panama’s government has triggered weeks of protests says it has reduced…
Continue ReadingHannah Waddingham takes viewers ‘Home for Christmas’ with holiday special featuring ‘Ted Lasso’ pals
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press “Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham returned home to London to tape her first holiday special for Apple TV+.…
Continue ReadingWhat’s open and closed on Thanksgiving 2023? See Walmart, Target, Dollar General hours
By FRANCISCO GUZMAN Associated Press The holiday season is here, which means spending time with family on Thanksgiving and also, for millions of…
Continue ReadingExperts say a wall that collapsed and killed 9 in the Dominican Republic capital was poorly built
By MARTÍN ADAMES ALCÁNTARA Associated Press SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Experts say a concrete wall along an avenue in the Dominican…
Continue ReadingGermany pledges to invest 4 billion euros in green energy projects in Africa
BERLIN (AP) — The German government has pledged to invest 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) in African green energy projects until 2030. Chancellor…
Continue ReadingMarlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving’s 20th year and $1 billion raised for St. Jude hospital
By GLENN GAMBOA AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Actress and activist Marlo Thomas is proud that this year St. Jude Children’s Research…
Continue ReadingThink they’ve seen it all? Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover who wants more
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer It’s been a wonderful year at the movies for cinephiles, but what do you get for the film lover who has seen…
Continue ReadingA 2023 gift guide that will strike a chord: 10 ideas for the music lover in your life
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — From the obsessive record collector to the casual listener. The shower singers to the rock…
Continue ReadingA dozen fresh-picked holiday gift ideas for gardeners
By JESSICA DAMIANO Associated Press The best holiday gifts for gardeners will sow the seeds of anticipation for greener days ahead, and spread a…
Continue ReadingJordan Fisher goes into ‘Hadestown’ on Broadway, ‘stretching every creative muscle’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Fisher is going to hell this winter and he’s very happy about it. The actor and…
Continue ReadingPop art to ballet, reach for a nonfiction read when choosing holiday gifts
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — A good book packs power. A good book thoughtfully chosen as a gift can add a layer of joy.…
Continue ReadingFrom saving elephants to pleasing football fans, here are some holiday gift ideas for all
By LEANNE ITALIE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Staring down a hefty holiday gift list? There’s something for everybody out there.…
Continue ReadingOne evacuated from northern Gaza, the other didn’t. They’re in the same hospital now
By Eleni Giokos, CNN (CNN) — When Rami Mahmoud left his family’s home to buy food, his wife, Elham Maged, stayed behind to pray. When he…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court rejects appeal of former Minneapolis police officer convicted of killing George Floyd
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin’s appeal of his conviction for second-degree…
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