Ethan Slater landing the role of Boq in ‘Wicked’ has an element of magic to it
Associated Press Ethan Slater, best known for his Tony-nominated starring role in Broadway’s “SpongeBob SquarePants” brings his talent to…
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US military strikes Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has struck nine targets at two locations in Syria to hit Iranian-aligned militias that had launched…
Continue Reading Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here’s what some common wildfire terms mean
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such…
Continue Reading Explosion at Kentucky business injures 11 workers, shatters windows in surrounding neighborhood
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — At least 11 employees have been taken to hospitals after an explosion at a Louisville, Kentucky, plant…
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Militant attack on Pakistani border leaves 5 Iranian security forces dead, state media says
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency says a militant attack near the Pakistani border with Iran has left five Iranian forces…
Continue Reading Panel advises Illinois commemorate its role in helping slaves escape the South
AP Political Writer A task force of lawmakers and historians is recommending that Illinois create a full-time commission to commemorate the…
Continue Reading Argentina’s monthly inflation drops to 2.7%, the lowest level in 3 years
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina’s inflation has slowed to 2.7% in October, the lowest level in three years in a win for the libertarian…
Continue Reading Officer injured at Ferguson protest shows improvement, transferred to rehab
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The police officer from Ferguson, Missouri, who was critically injured during a protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael…
Continue Reading Certifying this year’s presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Local officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that, so…
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Driver dies after crashing off hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Officials say a driver has died after going around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a…
Continue Reading Trump spends first week as president-elect behind closed doors at Mar-a-Lago
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — For a man who loves the spotlight, Donald Trump has been conspicuously out of view since his triumph in last…
Continue Reading Many uncalled House races are in California. This is why it takes the state weeks to count votes
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the U.S. House rests on just over a dozen races where winners have not yet been determined. About…
Continue Reading Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys. The…
Continue Reading Man jailed after Tuskegee University shooting says he fired his gun, but denies shooting at anyone
Associated Press A newly unsealed federal complaint says a man accused of having a machine gun at Tuskegee University admitted to firing his weapon…
Continue Reading Groups seek a new hearing on a Mississippi mail-in ballot lawsuit
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal appeals court panel incorrectly interpreted federal and state laws when it ruled that Mississippi…
Continue Reading Investigators believe Wisconsin kayaker faked his own death before fleeing to eastern Europe
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man apparently faked his own drowning this summer so he could abandon his family and flee to…
Continue Reading My Chemical Romance returns with ‘The Black Parade’ tour
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two decades ago, My Chemical Romance released their career-defining rock opera, “The Black Parade,”…
Continue Reading Who is Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and why did he resign during an abuse scandal?
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of the worldwide…
Continue Reading Trump builds out national security team with picks of Hegseth for Pentagon, Noem for DHS
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his national security team Tuesday, announcing he is…
Continue Reading After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more
AP Sports Writer GENEVA (AP) — Qatar has been praised at the United Nations’ top human rights body for improving labor laws before the 2022 World…
Continue Reading Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.…
Continue Reading New Yorkers vent their feelings over the election and the Knicks via subway tunnel sticky notes
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers seeking to unburden themselves after last week’s election got a chance to share their feelings by…
Continue Reading Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after no contact with her family for 20 months
Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kolesnikova has resurfaced after more than 20 months…
Continue Reading Roster limits in college small sports put athletes on chopping block while coaches look for answers
AP National Writer Even with National signing day for college’s small sports taking place this week, there remains uncertainty about how many…
Continue Reading Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 45 days in prison for probation violations
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Apologetic rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced Tuesday to 45 days in prison by a federal judge who said repeated…
Continue Reading Florence cracks down on overtourism just as Italy hosts G7 tourist ministers in Renaissance city
Associated Press ROME (AP) — The city of Florence is taking new measures to crack down on overtourism. The city government approved a 10-point plan…
Continue Reading Georgia House Republicans stick with leadership team for the next two years
Associated Press/Report for America ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia House Republicans will keep their leadership team for the next two years. They gathered…
Continue Reading New wildfires burn in US Northeast while bigger blazes rage out West
Associated Press More small wildfires have broken out across the northeastern U.S. in a series of blazes officials are blaming on very dry conditions…
Continue Reading French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America,…
Continue Reading Waymo’s robotaxis now open to anyone who wants a driverless ride in Los Angeles
AP Technology Writer Waymo on Tuesday opened its robotaxi service to anyone who wants a ride around Los Angeles, marking another milestone in the…
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