These three new sports dramas punch above their weight
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The sports movie, like any genre, can easily fall victim to overly familiar story beats. An underdog challenger. A…
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Trump says he’s a ‘believer’ in polio vaccine, and other news conference takeaways
Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio…
Continue ReadingRussian presence in Syria remains. But it’s unclear for how long
Associated Press HMEIMIM, Syria (AP) — Russia’s intervention on behalf of former Syrian leader Bashar Assad once turned the tide of Syria’s…
Continue ReadingWho is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain’s Prince Andrew?
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or…
Continue ReadingAs he prepares to leave leadership, McConnell challenges Trump on foreign policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is challenging President-elect Donald Trump to reject the isolationist…
Continue ReadingProsecutor seeks death penalty for 8 charged with kidnapping and killing an Alabama woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the eight people charged in the kidnapping, assault and killing of a…
Continue ReadingIngrid Lewis-Martin, chief adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, resigns and expects to be indicted
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer says a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams expects to be indicted on criminal charges related to…
Continue Reading3 dogs that fatally mauled their owner in a San Diego park are euthanized
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Humane Society says it has euthanized three dogs that fatally mauled their owner last week. The attack happened at a…
Continue ReadingIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints state Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed state Sen. Chris Cournoyer to be her lieutenant governor more than…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz, Hanna Park and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating why a teenage girl brought…
Continue ReadingEU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will impose visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats and government officials over the crackdown…
Continue ReadingJapan’s SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years.
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese…
Continue ReadingVirginia man convicted of funneling money to Islamic State group
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia man targeted by an FBI sting operation has been convicted on terrorism charges for collecting funds on…
Continue ReadingTrump weighs in on NY mayor, vaccines and drones in freewheeling press conference at Mar-a-Lago
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In a freewheeling press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club, President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he…
Continue ReadingAre you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
AP Health Writer Experts say that the holidays can put a strain on your mental health. Sometimes it’s a complicated relationship with family,…
Continue ReadingCanada’s finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career following the resignation…
Continue ReadingPrince Andrew’s Chinese spy drama again pushes King Charles III to rein in scandal-prone brother
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew? That’s the question facing King Charles III as the drama…
Continue ReadingAP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
AP College Football Writer Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another…
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BLM plans to finish delayed pile burning in Cline Buttes area
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With recent snow and forecast continued cold and wet conditions, fuels specialists with the Bureau of Land Management…
Continue ReadingGermany’s Scholz has lost a confidence vote. Here’s what comes next
By Sebastian Shukla, Nadine Schmidt and Claudia Otto, CNN (CNN) — Germany, Europe’s largest economy and normally a pillar of stability, is…
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