Hawaii crime boss dies in prison months after being convicted, authorities say
HONOLULU (AP) — Authorities say a Hawaii crime boss who was convicted of racketeering charges last summer has died in prison. The Bureau of Prisons…
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Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Already reeling from their November defeats, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden’s pardoning of…
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Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, testing shaky ceasefire
By Mick Krever, Charbel Mallo, Ruba Alhenawi, Tamara Qiblawi and Lauren Izso, CNN (CNN) — Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in…
Continue Reading Romanian constitutional court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A top Romanian court has validated the first round of a presidential race in which a far-right outsider…
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Margot Robbie thought she’d ‘go to jail’ for slapping Leonardo DiCaprio during ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ audition
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Margot Robbie made a creative decision to slap Leonardo DiCaprio during her “Wolf of Wall Street” audition…
Continue Reading WNBA season to tip May 16 with expansion Golden State Valkyries opening at home that night
AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — An expanded WNBA with more games and a new franchise will tip off on May 16. The league extended its schedule…
Continue Reading US Coast Guard suspends search for a 7-year-old Alabama boy missing in the Gulf of Mexico
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) — The Coast Guard recovered the bodies of two boaters off the Alabama coast but suspended the search for a missing…
Continue Reading Critically endangered leopard dies at age 21 in California zoo
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A critically endangered species of leopard has died at age 21 in a Southern California zoo. Officials at the…
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Supreme Court wrestles with FDA’s attempt to curb access to flavored vapes
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday pressed the Food and Drug Administration on whether it followed the law in its effort…
Continue Reading A small migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico but it’s unlikely to reach the US border
Associated Press TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — A small migrant caravan has set out from southern Mexico, heading north, but is unlikely to reach the…
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Family’s famous holiday lights have returned home
By Hamilton Kahn Click here for updates on this story ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Nathan Bugg began decorating his…
Continue Reading 1,500 bottles: Grafton man has been collecting beer bottles for 14 years
By Emily Pofahl Click here for updates on this story GRAFTON, Wisconsin (WISN) — Inside Dave Armstrong’s Grafton…
Continue Reading Suspect facing hate crime and terrorism charges in shooting of Jewish man in Chicago dies in apparent suicide, sheriff says
By Brad Parks, CNN (CNN) — A man facing felony terrorism and hate crime charges after authorities said he shot a Jewish man and fired at…
Continue Reading ‘I tried’: Woman celebrates 100th birthday
By Jessica Perez Click here for updates on this story BENNINGTON, Nebraska (KETV) — A Bennington woman celebrated her…
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The New Yorker: Pete Hegseth forced out of veterans’ advocacy groups over misconduct allegations
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was pushed out as the head…
Continue Reading Chevy Chase lights Christmas tree in Pittsburgh
By Mike Clark Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — They are decking the halls at Rivers Casino, and…
Continue Reading Young people turn to thrift stores for holiday shopping this year
By Isabel Litterst Click here for updates on this story MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (WMUR) — A new report from the…
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El Paso County receives new funding to expand Paso del Norte Trail
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — $10.1 million in new funding will support a 2-mile trail segment of the Paso del Norte trail in the Mission Valley. The new…
Continue Reading Massachusetts dairy farm’s eggnog is fan favorite
By Doug Meehan Click here for updates on this story NORWELL, Massachusetts (WCVB) — For some, the holidays wouldn’t…
Continue Reading New Jersey’s gas tax climbing by nearly 3 cents starting New Year’s Day
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Filling up your vehicle’s gas tank in New Jersey will cost an extra 2.6 cents a gallon starting on New Year’s Day.…
Continue Reading High School football player hospitalized with brain injury from Thanksgiving game
By Ted Wayman and Danae Bucci Click here for updates on this story SHARON, Massachusetts (WCVB) — A high school…
Continue Reading Ex-Kansas detective dies by suicide as long-awaited criminal civil rights trial set to begin, sources say
By Scott Glover and Daniel Medina, CNN (CNN) — A disgraced former Kansas police detective about to stand trial on charges that he kidnapped and…
Continue Reading Florida police arrest man accused of killing fiancée
By Matt Leonard and Senait Gebregiorgis Click here for updates on this story ST. CLOUD, Florida (WESH) — A St. Cloud…
Continue Reading Powering the Future: How the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investment in Hydrogen Hubs is Transforming America’s Clean Energy Landscape
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story December 2, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Biden-Harris…
Continue Reading ‘It’s just so amazing’: ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ lights up for 77th year
By Tori Yorgey and Khiree Stewart Click here for updates on this story BALTIMORE (WBAL) — It’s a Baltimore…
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Molitor, Murray, Pérez among voters on Hall of Fame panel considering players bypassed by writers
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Hall of Fame players Paul Molitor, Eddie Murray, Tony Pérez, Lee Smith and Ozzie Smith are among 16 members of the…
Continue Reading ‘Ally to the North’: Ontario launches U.S. ad campaign amid Trump’s tariff threat
By Phil Tsekouras Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Ontario is launching a U.S. ad campaign,…
Continue Reading Prosecution makes closing argument in murder trial over stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Closing arguments began on Monday in the trial of a tech consultant in the 2023 stabbing death of Cash App…
Continue Reading Family used cellphone data to find Minneapolis shooting victim, police say
By WCCO Staff Click here for updates on this story MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The family of a woman shot to death in…
Continue Reading In a world of great need there are more ways to donate money than ever. How should you give?
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Established nonprofits, everyday individuals and mutual aid groups all want your dollars to make a difference. But…
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