Albuquerque police officer injured after shooting Saturday night
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — One officer with the Albuquerque Police Department was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday…
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Putin lauds Russian unity in his New Year’s address as Ukraine war overshadows celebration
By The Associated Press Russian state news agencies say President Vladimir Putin has praised Russia’s “united society” in his prerecorded New…
Continue Reading Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John Fetterman acknowledges having “dark conversations” about harming himself before he hit “the emergency brake”…
Continue Reading German chancellor tours flooded regions in the northwest, praises authorities and volunteers
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has taken a helicopter flight to check the flooded regions in…
Continue Reading American democracy has overcome big stress tests since the 2020 election. More challenges are ahead
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press Over the past three years, the world’s oldest democracy has been tested in ways not seen in decades. A…
Continue Reading Michigan home explosion heard for miles kills 4 and injures 2, police say
DETROIT (AP) — Four people died and two others were injured Saturday in a Michigan house explosion that could be heard miles away, police said. The…
Continue Reading Pope recalls Benedict XVI’s love and wisdom on anniversary of death, as secretary reflects on legacy
By LUIGI NAVARRA and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — Tributes are being paid on the first anniversary of the death of Pope…
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A Mild Weekend Transitions into a Cool New Year’s Eve
Good morning and happy Sunday, with the anticipation of a delightful New Year’s Eve! Today and Monday promise pleasant weather with mostly clear…
Continue Reading Israeli strikes in central Gaza kill at least 35 as Netanyahu says war will continue for months
By WAFAA SHURAFA, BASSEM MROUE and TIA GOLDENBERG Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes in central Gaza killed at least…
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Powerball jackpot swells to an estimated $810 million after no winners Saturday night
Originally Published: 31 DEC 23 00:52 ET By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The Powerball jackpot swelled to an estimated $810 million after the final…
Continue Reading Taliban say security forces killed dozens of Tajiks, Pakistanis involved in attacks in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Security forces in Afghanistan killed a number of Tajik and Pakistani nationals and arrested scores others involved in attacks…
Continue Reading More Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia despite rejection from locals
By BINSAR BAKKARA Associated Press MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — Nearly 150 Rohingya refugees, mostly hungry and weak women and children, have reached a…
Continue Reading Erdogan lashes out at opposition for ‘exploiting’ dispute between football clubs and Saudi Arabia
Istanbul (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed opposition parties for “exploiting” a dispute between two Turkish football…
Continue Reading US Navy helicopters fire at Yemen’s Houthi rebels and kill several in latest Red Sea shipping attack
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S. military said Sunday that its forces opened fire on Houthi rebels after they attacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea, killing…
Continue Reading Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address,…
Continue Reading South Korea’s capital records heaviest single-day snowfall in December for 40 years
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean capital, Seoul, received the biggest single-day snowfall recorded in December for more than 40 years on…
Continue Reading Russia launches fresh drone strikes in Ukraine after promising retaliation for Belgorod attack
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a fresh drone assault on Ukraine after promising that strikes on the Russian…
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Sydney’s plan to be ‘the New Year’s Eve Capital of the World’
CNN By Angus Watson, CNN (CNN) — Dean Jacobowski stands atop the Sydney Opera House as the first glimmer of the day’s summer sun bounces from…
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NM State put together a complete performance to beat Cal Baptist 66-61
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico State Aggies snapped a three-game losing streak to beat Cal Baptist 66-61 for their second Division 1…
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Offensive Struggles see UTEP fall 73-61 to Seattle U
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP men’s basketball team was dispatched by Seattle U, 73-61, at the Don Haskins Center Saturday evening. The setback…
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NMSU Women narrowly fall 61-60 to UT Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas (KVIA) — NM State’s road struggles carried into Saturday, despite 25 points and three assists from Molly Kaiser. The Watauga…
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The New Year offers a clean slate for long-elusive resolutions. Will 2024 be the year to keep them?
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and DANIEL KOZIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s an annual end-of-year exercise in futility for many. But a clean…
Continue Reading New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024
By The Associated Press New Year’s Day arrived to cheers from thousands in New York’s Times Square where a sparkling crystal ball descended to…
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Ticket sold in Michigan wins estimated $842.2 million Powerball jackpot in New Year’s Day drawing
CNN By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — A single ticket sold in Michigan has matched all six numbers to win the estimated $842.2 million Powerball…
Continue Reading After landmark legislation, Indiana Republican leadership call for short, ‘fine-tuning’ session
By ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Republican leaders are calling for a short 2024 session focused on…
Continue Reading Laws banning semi-automatic weapons and library censorship to take effect in Illinois
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will usher in 320 new laws on New Year’s Day. The production or…
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Seattle wins 73-61 against UTEP
By The Associated Press EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Cameron Tyson had 25 points in Seattle’s 73-61 win against UTEP on Saturday night. Tyson was…
Continue Reading Los Angeles County sheriff releases video of fatal shooting of woman who reported domestic violence
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has released body camera footage showing a deputy fatally shooting a…
Continue Reading High surf advisories remain in some parts of California, as ocean conditions begin to calm
By RICHARD VOGEL and SOPHIE AUSTIN Associated Press/Report for America VENTURA, Calif. (AP) — Southern California’s Ventura County issued a…
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Miners bring the thunder, overpower Southern Utah 89-62
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP women’s basketball broke a five-game losing streak with a commanding 89-62 victory over Southern Utah Saturday…
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