Cyclone Jasper crosses Australia’s east coast as category 2 storm with 87 mph winds
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Austrtalia (AP) — Tropical Cyclone Jasper has crossed Australia’s northeast coast as a category 2…
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Norfolk, Virginia, approves military-themed brewery despite some community pushback
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A military-themed brewery will open in Virginia despite some community opposition over alleged…
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El Paso Amazon distribution center works to fulfill orders during busy holiday season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Christmas season is here, and for retail employees, this is the busiest time of year. On Tuesday, ABC-7 got a look…
Continue Reading A Russian missile attack on Kyiv wounds at least 53 as Ukraine pleads for more European support
By HANNA ARHIROVA and KARL RITTER Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A barrage of Russian missiles has targeted Kyiv and wounded at least 53…
Continue Reading Correction: Janitor-School Molest story
JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (AP) — In a story published December 12, 2023, about a former school janitor being acquitted of child sexual abuse, The…
Continue Reading US proposes replacing engine-housing parts on Boeing jets like one involved in passenger’s death
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials are proposing modifications and additional inspections on nearly 2,000 Boeing planes in the United States to…
Continue Reading Novelist’s book is canceled after she acknowledges ‘review bombs’ of other writers
NEW YORK (AP) — A debut author who used fake accounts to “review bomb” other writers on the influential online platform Goodreads has been…
Continue Reading Black man choked and shocked by police died because of drugs, officers’ lawyers argue at trial
By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Lawyers for three Washington state officers charged in the death of a Black man say Manuel…
Continue Reading Fashion retailer Zara yanks ads that some found reminiscent of Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Spanish fashion brand Zara has pulled advertising images that to some appeared to reference Israel’s war against Hamas…
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El Paso couple works to make lives brighter through Christian ministry
El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — The holidays can be a joy and excitement for many, but for some, it can be the most challenging time of the year. Nicki and…
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Lawsuit challenges Alabama inmate labor system as ‘modern day slavery’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Current and former inmates of the Alabama prison system have filed a lawsuit challenging the prison labor program. The…
Continue Reading US wildlife managers capture wandering Mexican wolf, attempt dating game ahead of breeding season
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A match made in the wilds of New Mexico? An endangered Mexican wolf captured last…
Continue Reading Plaintiffs in a Georgia redistricting case are asking a judge to reject new Republican-proposed maps
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The people who sued to overturn Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts are attacking plans…
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Supporting Service: K9 Blitzen offers mental, emotional support to CBP agents, family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Support animals have long been in use across the U.S., and since January, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has been actively…
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More sun tomorrow; slight rain chance for Thursday
Temps will stay relatively warm – at least above normal – with more sunshine expected tomorrow. There will be a slight rain chance late Wednesday and…
Continue Reading Judge vacates murder conviction of Chicago man wrongfully imprisoned for 35 years
By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man who spent 35 years behind bars for a murder he didn’t commit has been freed after…
Continue Reading Five whales came to a Connecticut aquarium in 2021. Three have now died
MYSTIC, Conn. (AP) — A 9-year-old beluga whale at Mystic Aquarium named Kharabali has died. It marks the third death among five whales that were…
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Juarez celebrates 364th birthday, inaugurates new letters
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez was founded 364 years ago on December 8th by Fray García de San Francisco. To commemorate the town’s…
Continue Reading Universities of Wisconsin regents to vote again on GOP deal to cut diversity spots for cash
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Universities of Wisconsin regents are set to vote again on a deal with Republican lawmakers…
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CosMc’s: Why McDonald’s wants its own coffee chain
WLS, MCDONALD’S, CNN By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN New York (CNN) — McDonald’s announced on Wednesday that it is piloting a new cafe…
Continue Reading Congressional candidate’s voter outreach tool is latest AI experiment ahead of 2024 elections
By ALI SWENSON Associated Press A phone-banking tool powered entirely by artificial intelligence is getting its first real-world test in a…
Continue Reading Prominent Gaza professor and writer killed in airstrike, weeks after telling CNN he and his family had ‘nowhere else to go’
CNN By Sana Noor Haq and Abeer Salman, CNN (CNN) — In October, Refaat Alareer was deliberating whether to stay at his home in the heart of…
Continue Reading Donald Trump’s lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says ‘no way’
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers have rested his defense and have sought again to…
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How to deck your car with amazing Christmas car decorations
Way.com compiles a list of 10 car-friendly Christmas decorations that will make your ride a little merrier this…
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When it comes to using AI, nursing students trust themselves to use it correctly—but not their peers or administrators
NurseJournal found that nursing and health students are split on the use of AI in nursing school and…
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Popularity of buy now, pay later plans is on the rise this holiday season, according to survey
Experian breaks down buy now, pay later plans and their increasing popularity as the holiday season goes into full…
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How much does it cost to get your house ready for Santa?
To calculate the “Santa Is Coming” Cost Index, LawnStarter researched the costs for 13 items you should jot down on your to-do list before St. Nick…
Continue Reading House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A special House committee focused on China is calling for altering the way the U.S. treats…
Continue Reading Argentina sharply devalues its currency and cuts subsidies as part of shock economic measures
By DÉBORA REY Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina on Tuesday announced a sharp devaluation of its currency and cuts to…
Continue Reading Russian man who flew on Los Angeles flight without passport or ticket charged with federal crime
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Russian man who flew on a plane from Denmark to Los Angeles in November without a passport or ticket told U.S. authorities he…
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