Why does Iowa launch the presidential campaign?
By WILL WEISSERT and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press Iowa assumed its position as the state that votes first for a presidential nominee more than 50…
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Main political party in St. Maarten secures most seats in Dutch Caribbean territory’s elections
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Voters in St. Maarten have upheld the Dutch Caribbean territory’s main political party, the National Alliance, in…
Continue Reading Wholesale inflation in US declined last month, signaling that price pressures are still easing
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation fell for a third straight month in December, further evidence that…
Continue Reading Olympics brings on its first beer brand as a global sponsor — Budweiser’s AB InBev
By COURTNEY BONNELL and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has signed the first beer brand in the…
Continue Reading US intensifies oversight of Boeing, will begin production audits after latest mishap for planemaker
By TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writers The Federal Aviation Administration says it will increase oversight of Boeing and audit…
Continue Reading IRS says it collected $360 million more from rich tax cheats as its funding is threatened yet again
By FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS says it has collected an additional $360 million in overdue taxes from delinquent…
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Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter crashes near Mexican border with minor injury reported
SPOFFORD, Texas (AP) — A Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter patrolling the state’s border with Mexico crashed Thursday night,…
Continue Reading France’s youngest prime minister holds 1st Cabinet meeting with ambition to get ‘quick results’
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s office says new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal held his first Cabinet meeting on Friday with one…
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One person found dead in Socorro residential home fire
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — One man was found dead inside a Socorro residential home while a fire at the residence was being extinguished. This…
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StormTrack Weather: Cool and breezy Friday, warming up for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend
Good Morning! We are no longer under an ABC-7 First Alert, but the breezy winds continue Friday. Dress warmly as you leave this house this morning;…
Continue Reading Burberry’s share price hit as luxury brand warns about lower trading over crucial Christmas period
LONDON (AP) — Burberry, the London-based luxury goods fashion house, saw its share price fall after it warned that profits this year would be lower…
Continue Reading Mass killer who says his rights are violated should remain in solitary confinement, Norway says
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway’s government says Anders Behring Breivik, a right-wing extremist who killed 77 people in 2011, remains…
Continue Reading Indonesia and Vietnam discuss South China sea and energy issues as Indonesian president visits
By ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Indonesia and Vietnam agreed to cooperate on fisheries on Friday as Indonesian President…
Continue Reading Some Americans will get their student loans canceled in February as Biden accelerates his new plan
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will start canceling student loans for some borrowers in February…
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First annual Veteran Provider Summit seeks to improve service for veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Veteran service providers came together on January 11, 2024, to host the 1st annual Borderplex Veteran Provider Summit. The…
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BeWellnm health insurance deadline approaching
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The deadline is quickly approaching for residents of New Mexico to apply for health insurance through the state’s…
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City of El Paso asking for public input on ‘Safe Routes to School’ initiative to improve school zone safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is developing a Safe Routes to School Action Plan and is asking for public input. The plan will address…
Continue Reading Tesla puts German factory production on hold as Red Sea attacks disrupt supply chains
BERLIN (AP) — Tesla says it’s temporarily halting most of production at its German factory because of attacks in the Red Sea, a vital global…
Continue Reading Russia says defense industry worker arrested for providing information to Poland
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s domestic security agency says it arrested a Russian citizen for allegedly providing information to Poland about…
Continue Reading ‘Parasite’ director calls for a thorough probe into the death of actor Lee Sun-kyun
By JIWON SONG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Oscar-winning “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho and other artists in South Korea have…
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Nursing students have strong feelings about DEI initiatives at their schools
BestColleges conducted a survey to learn more about the role of DEI initiatives in nursing school and the nursing profession.…
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Best-selling vehicles of 2023: What stood out
Way.com ranks a comprehensive list of the top-selling vehicles in…
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Are you driving next to a death trap? Data shows millions of dangerous recalled vehicles are unrepaired
ConsumerAffairs found that an estimated 7 million cars with urgent “do not drive” and “park outside” recalls have not been…
Continue Reading Myanmar’s military says it and ethnic guerrilla groups have agreed to an immediate cease-fire
BEIJING (AP) — Myanmar’s military says it has reached a cease-fire agreement with an alliance of three ethnic minority guerrilla groups that it…
Continue Reading Britain’s prime minister visits Ukraine to give aid and reassurance of West’s support against Moscow
By SAMYA KULLAB and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled new military funding for…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 10th winning week in 11 with a mixed finish
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed its 10th winning week in the last 11 with a mixed finish Friday following an…
Continue Reading In Taiwan’s election Saturday, who are the 3 candidates trying to become president?
By SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan is holding its presidential election on Saturday, a race that China has called a…
Continue Reading Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what’s seen as a test of control with China
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and SIMINA MISTREANU Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese are preparing to elect a new president and legislature…
Continue Reading North Korea to welcome Russian tourists in February, the country’s first since the pandemic
By HYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian tourists going on a ski trip will be the first international travelers to visit…
Continue Reading China’s exports rise 2.3% in December amid uneven recovery, while consumer prices edged lower
By ZEN SOO AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — China has reported that its exports grew slightly for a second consecutive month in December even as…
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