US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) — The United States will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine,…
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Migrants who survived Madagascar boat tragedy arrive back in Somalia
Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Nearly 50 survivors of a migrant boat tragedy last month that left 25 people dead in the Indian Ocean…
Continue ReadingNorth Macedonian political party demands ban on TikTok after at least 17 students injured
Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — A political party in North Macedonia has demanded authorities ban social networks whose content…
Continue Reading‘Look my son in the eye’: Mother of Israeli hostage in latest Hamas video calls on Netanyahu to do a deal
By Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN (CNN) — The mother of a hostage who appears in the latest “proof of life” video released by…
Continue ReadingOpposition fighters reportedly drive Syrian leader from the country. Who are they and what now?
Associated Press Syria’s government appears to have fallen after opposition fighters said they entered Damascus following a stunning advance.…
Continue ReadingExecutive of Tyler Perry Studios dies when plane he was piloting crashes in Florida
ATLANTA (AP) — The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has died when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast.…
Continue ReadingA motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia killing 1 and injuring 14
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities say a motorcycle loaded with explosives has detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia killing…
Continue ReadingRunner strides to complete a marathon in every state at the Honolulu Marathon
By Brian Ojima Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Ben Jones is looking to complete a marathon in…
Continue ReadingUSS Utah survivor reunited with shipmates, interred aboard ship
By Mika Miyashima Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — A Navy sailor who survived the 1941 attack on…
Continue ReadingFar-right influencer Nick Fuentes accused of pepper spraying woman on his doorstep
BERWYN, Ill. (AP) — Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is due in court later this month after a woman accused him of pepper-spraying her when she…
Continue ReadingFlorida man accused of hate crime in deadly shooting of gay man claims self-defense
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man accused of a hate crime for killing a gay man is asking a judge to dismiss the charges, saying he acted in…
Continue ReadingNobel Literature Prize winner Han Kang talks about how writing connects her to readers
STOCKHOLM (AP) — South Korean author Han Kang, this year’s winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has spoken passionately about the process of…
Continue ReadingFlorida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida prosecutor says he will seek to vacate as many as 2,600 convictions of people who bought crack cocaine…
Continue ReadingAll-electric flying ferry that could come to Lake Tahoe aims to reduce traffic
By Dominic Garcia Click here for updates on this story LAKE TAHOE (KOVR) — A new flying ferry may be coming to Lake…
Continue ReadingMan dedicates months to creating dazzling holiday displays
WCBS By Hannah Kliger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK (WCBS/WLNY) — The Dyker Heights Christmas lights…
Continue ReadingTrump isn’t back in office but he’s already pushing his agenda and negotiating with world leaders
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — He’s making threats, traveling abroad and negotiating with world leaders. Donald Trump has more than a month…
Continue ReadingHow ‘Mufasa’ rose with Aaron Pierre and Blue Ivy’s voices along with new Lin-Manuel Miranda music
AP Entertainment Writer ESCONDIDO, Calif. (AP) — When Aaron Pierre was cast as Mufasa, the weight of following in the late James Earl Jones’…
Continue Reading5 good things: A life-saving gift, a holiday wonderland and the Color of the Year
By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s Note: Get 5 Good Things in your inbox each week by subscribing to 5 Things right here. Right about…
Continue ReadingBrazil judge gives 3 former officers long sentences for killing of Black man in trunk
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A judge has handed down long sentences to three former officers of Brazil’s Federal Highway Police over…
Continue ReadingPope Francis presides over ceremony for new cardinals with wide bruise on his chin
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis appeared with a significant bruise on his chin Saturday, but presided over a ceremony to install new cardinals…
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