Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and child
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of…
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China says it has detained a person accused of collecting secrets for Britain
BEIJING (AP) — China says it has detained an individual accused of collecting state secrets on behalf of Britain’s foreign intelligence…
Continue Reading Vietnam’s VinFast to build a $2 billion EV plant in India as part of its global expansion
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to spend up to $2 billion to build an electric…
Continue Reading Israeli strike kills an elite Hezbollah commander in the latest escalation linked to the war in Gaza
By BASSEM MROUE, WAFAA SHURAFA and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — An Israeli airstrike killed an elite Hezbollah commander Monday in…
Continue Reading Former Gambian interior minister on trial in Switzerland over alleged crimes against humanity
BELLINZONA, Switzerland (AP) — A former interior minister of Gambia is going on trial in Switzerland on charges including crimes against humanity…
Continue Reading A chaotic Golden Globes night had a bit of everything: The silly, the serious, and Taylor Swift, too
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer They may not have had lukewarm chardonnay on the tables, as nominee Jennifer Lawrence had predicted. But the…
Continue Reading A heavy wave of Russian missile attacks pounds areas across Ukraine, killing at least 4 civilians
By ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched its latest barrage of hypersonic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian…
Continue Reading German farmers block roads with tractors and stage protests against plan to scrap diesel tax breaks
By GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Farmers are blocking highway access roads in parts of Germany and snarling traffic elsewhere,…
Continue Reading Bangladesh’s democracy is strained as Hasina wins a 4th term in a boycotted, low turnout vote
By KRUTIKA PATHI Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has swept to power for a fourth consecutive term in…
Continue Reading5 things to know for Jan. 8: Boeing, Presidential race, Israel, Winter storm, Golden Globes
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A massive rocket launched from Florida earlier today carrying what may be the first commercial lander to…
Continue Reading Moon landing attempt by US company appears doomed after ‘critical’ fuel leak
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first U.S. moon landing attempt in more than 50 years appeared to be doomed…
Continue Reading Pakistani Taliban claims responsibility for bomb that killed 6 police guarding anti-polio campaign
By ANWARULLAH KHAN Associated Press KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — A roadside bomb has exploded near a van carrying police assigned to protect workers in an…
Continue Reading India court restores life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman in 2002 riots
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s top court has restored life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman during deadly religious rioting…
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Lily Gladstone becomes first female actor who identifies as indigenous to win a Golden Globe
CNN By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Lily Gladstone made history at the Golden Globes on Sunday when she became the first person who identifies…
Continue Reading With each strike, fears grow that Israel, the US and Iran’s allies are inching closer to all-out war
By JOSEPH KRAUSS Associated Press In the last week alone, an Israeli airstrike has killed a Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, Hezbollah struck a…
Continue Reading Hundreds evacuate homes, 38 rescued from floods in southeast Australia after heavy storms
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Hundreds of people were ordered to evacuate their homes on Monday after parts of Victoria state were inundated by…
Continue Reading Lawsuit limits and antisemitism are among topics Georgia lawmakers plan to take on in 2024
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s General Assembly has begun its 2024 regular session. The top intrigue is whether…
Continue Reading Inside the 2024 Golden Globes: What you didn’t see on camera
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Golden Globe Awards likes to think of itself as the party of the year, but instead…
Continue Reading Police detain executive at China Evergrande’s EV unit. Property sector shows fresh signs of distress
By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — The electric vehicle unit of troubled Chinese property developer China Evergrande says its…
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Aaron Jones helps secure a wild-card spot for the Packers in 17-9 win over the Bears
GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (AP) — Jordan Love accomplished something in his first season as a starting quarterback that his four-time MVP predecessor…
Continue Reading Florida Republicans oust state party chairman facing rape allegations in critical election year
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and has…
Continue Reading South Dakota lawmakers see alignment with Noem as session begins
By JACK DURA Associated Press South Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature convenes Tuesday in Pierre for its annual session, expected to last…
Continue Reading New Mexico justices hear challenge to public health ban on guns in public parks and playgrounds
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Advocates for gun rights are urging the New Mexico Supreme Court to block emergency orders by…
Continue Reading Arizona governor vows to rein in skyrocketing school voucher program, update groundwater laws
By JACQUES BILLEAUD and ANITA SNOW Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vowed to bring accountability to a school voucher…
Continue Reading Trump is raising expectations heading into the Iowa caucuses. Now he has to meet them
By STEVE PEOPLES and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) — When Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign after a…
Continue Reading Defendant who attacked judge in wild courtroom video will face her again in Las Vegas
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A defendant who was captured in courtroom video leaping over a judge’s bench and attacking her, touching…
Continue Reading Judges in England and Wales are given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LONDON (AP) — England’s 1,000-year-old legal system — still steeped in traditions that include wearing wigs…
Continue Reading Trump is raising expectations heading into the Iowa caucuses. Now he has to meet them
By STEVE PEOPLES and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa (AP) — When Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign after a…
Continue Reading Josh Allen rallies Bills for 21-14 win over Dolphins. Buffalo secures No. 2 seed in AFC
By ALANIS THAMES AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen walked toward the thousands of Bills fans who made their way to South…
Continue Reading Lily Gladstone is the Golden Globes’ first Indigenous best actress winner
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — When Lily Gladstone took the stage Sunday night to accept her first…
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