In a crisis-ridden world, Germany’s chancellor uses his New Year’s speech to convey confidence
By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s chancellor used his New Year’s speech to call on his country’s…
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Family of 4 found dead in apparent murder-suicide by New York police sergeant
By JAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A husband and wife and their two sons, ages 10 and 12, were found dead in a suburban New York…
Continue Reading Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana
MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Venezuela said Saturday it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military…
Continue Reading Texas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
(CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York, Chicago and…
Continue Reading Ex-Florida QB Jalen Kitna is headed to UAB after serving probation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Former Florida quarterback Jalen Kitna is heading to UAB in an attempt to resurrect his football career. Kitna has been…
Continue Reading Prosecutors urge appeals court to reject Trump’s immunity claims in election subversion case
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Saturday to reject former President…
Continue Reading Cargo ship carrying burning lithium-ion batteries reaches Alaska, but kept offshore for safety
By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard said a large cargo ship with an active fire in its hold is being…
Continue Reading Presidential candidate Haley cheers on Iowa hoops star Caitlin Clark in between campaign stops
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley finally got her wish to see Iowa…
Continue Reading Indianapolis Colts TE Drew Ogletree arrested on domestic violence charges
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Court records show that Indianapolis Colts tight end Drew Ogletree was arrested Friday on domestic violence…
Continue Reading China to ease visa requirements for U.S. travelers in latest bid to boost tourism
China will soon ease visa restrictions for people visiting from the United States. Starting Jan. 1, American tourists can visit the country without…
Continue Reading Israeli-French hostage recounts harrowing experience in captivity
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli woman who recently returned from captivity in the Gaza Strip says she was groped by her Palestinian kidnapper and lived…
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City of El Paso tackles road safety with new informational videos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Capital Improvement Department is ending the year reminding the community of road safety with their…
Continue Reading 6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia’s Papua region, no immediate reports of casualties
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful earthquake has shaken Indonesia’s easternmost region of Papua, but there were no immediate reports of…
Continue Reading British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for ‘The Full Monty’ and ‘Michael Clayton,’ dies at 75
By SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Tom Wilkinson, the Oscar-nominated British actor known for his roles in “The Full Monty,”…
Continue Reading Houthis show no sign of ending ‘reckless’ Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels show no signs of ending their “reckless”…
Continue Reading Consulting firm McKinsey agrees to $78 million settlement with insurers over opioids
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care…
Continue Reading Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
NEW YORK (AP) — The confetti has been tested for airiness. The giant numerals – 2 0 2 4 – are in place. And the luminous ball, bedazzled with…
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New Year’s Eve in the Borderland: Where you can celebrate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s time to celebrate the start of 2024, which is now less than 48 hours away, and there are plenty of places you can go in…
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4 people sent to the hospital following crash near McNutt & Paisano
Update: The Sunland Park Fire Department says 4 people have been taken to the hospital, calling the crash “serious.” They add they assisted the El…
Continue Reading Texas is sending asylum seekers to major cities by bus with little notice. These mayors want to pump the brakes
CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN (CNN) — Frustrated by “rogue buses” from Texas dropping off migrants by the thousands, the mayors of New York,…
Continue Reading How to watch Texas vs. Washington in Sugar Bowl: Start time, channel, livestream
By The Associated Press Texas and Washington will meet in the Sugar Bowl for a chance to play in the national championship game. The unbeaten and…
Continue Reading 11-year-old girl alerts family to house fire, likely saving lives
WANF By Rebekka Schramm Click here for updates on this story FAIRBURN, Georgia (WANF) — 11-year-old Autumn Hampton…
Continue Reading Venice is limiting tourist groups to 25 people starting in June to protect the popular lagoon city
MILAN (AP) — The Italian city of Venice announced new limits Saturday on the size of tourist groups, the latest move to reduce the pressure of mass…
Continue Reading Bridgeport residents, businesses return following explosion at hazardous waste facility
WFSB By Kristina Russo and Olivia Kalentek Click here for updates on this story BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (WFSB) —…
Continue Reading Russia wants evidence before giving explanations about an object that entered Poland’s airspace
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia will not provide any explanations about an unidentified object that briefly entered Poland’s airspace until it…
Continue Reading Austrian government supports Vienna Boys Choir to help it out of financial difficulties
BERLIN (AP) — The Austrian government says that it is giving the country’s world-famous Vienna Boys Choir 800,000 euros ($884,000) to help it out…
Continue Reading What does Watch Night mean for Black Americans today? It dates back to the Emancipation Proclamation
Associated Press The tradition of Watch Night services in the United States dates back to Dec. 31, 1862, when many Black Americans gathered in…
Continue Reading Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
BY AYANNA ALEXANDER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights…
Continue Reading Pakistan election officials reject former prime minister Khan’s candidacy in parliamentary election
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani election officials have rejected former Prime Minister Imran Khan as a candidate in the country’s February…
Continue Reading Activists who engage with voters of color are looking for messages that will resonate in 2024
BY AYANNA ALEXANDER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — This year’s elections in Louisiana didn’t go the way that voting rights…
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