As wars rage around them, Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — As the war in Gaza rages, Syria’s government transforms, and the Israeli-occupied West Bank seethes,…
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Seth Henigan matches AAC passing TD record as Memphis holds on for 42-37 win over WVU in Frisco Bowl
AP Sports Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Seth Henigan had quite a homecoming for his final game as a four-year starter for Memphis, tying the American…
Continue Reading These Brazilian caramel-colored stray dogs were long overlooked. Now, they’re having a major moment
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — For decades, they have scrounged for food on streets across the country — undesired, abandoned and overlooked.…
Continue Reading Community members wrestle with grief in aftermath of Wisconsin school shooting
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Community members in Wisconsin continued to wrestle with grief and called for change in the aftermath of a…
Continue Reading Andrews scores 21 and No. 18 UCLA beats Prairie View A&M 111-75 for its 9th straight victory
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan Andrews scored 21 points, Tyler Bilodeau added 18 and No. 18 UCLA extended its winning streak to nine games with a 111-75…
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Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk’s attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between…
Continue Reading Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year —…
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China says astronauts completed nine-hour spacewalk, breaking US record
By Lex Harvey and Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — China says two of its astronauts completed a nine-hour spacewalk Tuesday, a figure that…
Continue Reading ‘We’re at this pivotal moment.’ These young innovators are tackling some of humanity’s biggest problems
By Amy Gunia, CNN (CNN) — Tech for Good is a series that highlights students and young people who are designing technology to make our world…
Continue Reading Verdicts are due in the historic French rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero
Associated Press AVIGNON, France (AP) — French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts this week in a historic drugging-and-rape trial…
Continue Reading Israel’s borders have shifted throughout its history. Action in Syria may reshape them again
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, entered Syrian territory Tuesday and said Israeli troops would…
Continue Reading Degenhart’s 19 lead Boise State over Texas Southern 82-51
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Tyson Degenhart scored 19 points as Boise State beat Texas Southern 82-51 on Tuesday night. Degenhart added 10 rebounds for the…
Continue Reading Giannis, Bucks use 3-point barrage to beat Thunder 97-81 for NBA Cup title
AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Everyone has a lucky number in Las Vegas. For the Milwaukee Bucks, it was 3. And the NBA Cup was their prize.…
Continue Reading Memphis QB Seth Henigan equals AAC record with 104th career TD pass close to home in Frisco Bowl
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan threw his 104th career touchdown pass, matching the American Athletic Conference record in…
Continue Reading Scheffler and McIlroy have easy time as PGA Tour stars beat LIV Golf’s Koepka and DeChambeau
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy never trailed and needed only 14 holes to beat Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau…
Continue Reading What a merger between Nissan and Honda could mean for the automakers and the industry
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co. confirmed Wednesday that they are discussing closer…
Continue Reading 5 family members found dead at Utah home and 17-year-old hospitalized with gunshot wound
Associated Press Police say five family members have been found dead inside a home in Utah, including three children. Another was taken to a hospital…
Continue Reading Alexis Marmolejos scores 20 to lead Lamar over Southern Miss 69-65
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Alexis Marmolejos scored 20 points to help Lamar defeat Southern Miss 69-65 on Tuesday night. Marmolejos shot 6 of 19…
Continue Reading No. 6 Texas routs La Salle 111-49 after slow start
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Backup center Kyla Oldacre had 18 points and nine rebounds, and No. 6 Texas defeated La Salle 111-49 Tuesday…
Continue Reading Former radio broadcaster and Australian rugby coach Alan Jones denies indecent assault charges
SYDNEY (AP) — Retired Sydney radio broadcaster and former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones has denied all allegations after he appeared…
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El Paso City Council passes noise ordinance and amplified sound permit amendments
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council passed changes to the City’s noise ordinance and amplified sound permit on Tuesday, December 17. Steve…
Continue Reading No. 12 TCU women rout Samford 103-64 behind Madison Conner’s 33 points and 8 3-pointers
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Madison Conner scored 33 points and made eight 3-pointers, Hailey Van Lith had 15 points and eight assists and No. 12 TCU…
Continue Reading Explosión de artefacto deja dos militares muertos y cinco más heridos en Michoacán
CNN en Español El secretario de Defensa de México, Ricardo Trevilla Trejo, informó este martes que la detonación de un artefacto explosivo en…
Continue Reading Disney cuts transgender storyline from new animated series
By Liam Reilly, CNN New York (CNN) — Disney has cut a transgender storyline from its new animated series, “Win or Lose,” ahead of the…
Continue Reading Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese space startup says its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted…
Continue Reading Honda y Nissan están en conversaciones para fusionarse
Por David Goldman, CNN Honda y Nissan están discutiendo una posible fusión, que potencialmente uniría a dos titanes de la industria automotriz…
Continue Reading Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Vanuatu’s capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3…
Continue Reading Final City Council session of 2024 takes place
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — El Paso City Council held their final session of the year today. While they did have their normal session with items on the…
Continue Reading Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Associated Press KABAENA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s mining industry is rapidly expanding on demand for the minerals needed to help power…
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ABC-7 XTRA: Former state representatives react to battle for Texas house speaker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time in four years, Dale Phelan, a Republican from Beaumont, will not oversee lawmakers in the Texas House of…
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