Apes recognize friends they haven’t seen for decades, new research finds
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Playing live, ‘Nutcracker’ musicians bring unseen signature to holiday staple
By YVONNE GONZALEZ Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Musicians in a cramped space under a Phoenix stage send up the familiar tones of “The…
Continue Reading A man claiming to be a former Russian officer wants to give evidence to the ICC about Ukraine crimes
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Russian claiming to be a former officer with the Wagner Group has arrived in the…
Continue Reading White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla’s EV charging plugs
BY ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle…
Continue Reading Putin claims Russia’s military has the momentum in Ukraine and is poised to meet Moscow’s goals
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that his country’s military is well positioned to meet Moscow’s goals in…
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ABC-7 First Alerts: Cloudy skies Tuesday, rain chances return this week
The ABC-7 StormTrack Weather team issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the return of rain chances through the holiday weekend. The rain chances will…
Continue Reading Publishers association struggled to find willing recipient of Freedom to Publish Award
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Book publishers are facing so much government pressure worldwide that one trade group was…
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US Steel, once the world’s largest corporation, agrees to sell itself to a Japanese company
New York (CNN) — US Steel has agreed to be bought by Nippon Steel, Japan’s largest steelmaker, in a $14.1 billion deal. The deal marks the…
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North Korea test fires ballistic missile with potential to reach entire US, Japan says
Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — North Korea launched a possible intercontinental ballistic missile on Monday morning in what analysts said indicated…
Continue Reading Chris Christie’s next book, coming in February, asks ‘What Would Reagan Do?’
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a candidate for the Republican nomination for president, has a book coming out next year on…
Continue Reading Northeastern US mops up ahead of holidays after deadly storm slams the region, killing at least 5
By PATRICK WHITTLE, LISA RATHKE and KATHY McCORMACK Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Utility crews are working to restore power to hundreds…
Continue Reading Australian jury records first conviction of foreign interference against a Chinese agent
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian court has recorded the first conviction under the nation’s foreign interference laws with a jury…
Continue Reading Turkey links Sweden’s NATO bid to US approving F-16 jet sales and Canada lifting arms embargo
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is linking ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership by Turkey’s parliament to U.S.…
Continue Reading Serbia’s ruling populists say weekend elections were fair despite international criticism, protests
By JOVANA GEC Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s ruling populists are insisting that weekend snap elections were free and fair,…
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5 things to know for Dec. 19: Immigration, Israel, Northeast storm, Volcano eruption, Student loans
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Processing times for US passport applications and renewals are back to normal after years plagued by…
Continue Reading Militants with ties to the Islamic State group kill 10 people in Uganda’s western district
By RISDEL KASASIRA Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda’s military says at least 10 people have been killed by militants with ties…
Continue Reading The UK and France reiterate that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure as US aid falters
By ALEX TURNBULL Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end…
Continue Reading Meta’s initial decisions to remove 2 videos of Israel-Hamas war reversed by Oversight Board
MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — A quasi-independent review board has ruled that Facebook parent company Meta should overturn two decisions it made this…
Continue Reading German railway operator Deutsche Bahn launches effort to sell logistics unit Schenker
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s main national railway operator Deutsche Bahn has launched an effort to sell logistics unit DB Schenker as the company…
Continue Reading Biden administration moves to protect old-growth forests as climate change brings fires, pests
By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration moved on Tuesday to conserve groves of old-growth trees on…
Continue Reading Vice President Harris announces nationwide events focused on abortion
By CHRIS MEGERIAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a nationwide series of events focused on abortion.…
Continue Reading Germany’s top court orders a repeat of the 2021 national election in parts of Berlin due to glitches
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest court has ordered the 2021 national election to be partially repeated in Berlin because of severe glitches at…
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How long do electric car batteries last, and can they eventually be repurposed and given a second life?
With electric vehicle sales continuing to rise, Edmunds goes on a deep dive into how car batteries can be reused, recycled, or repurposed after being…
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5 common recyclable materials for greener building
Machinery Partner researched common materials contractors and DIY-ers alike can recycle and repurpose for more sustainable…
Continue Reading Gas, drones and convict recruits: Ukrainian soldiers describe Russia’s deadly surge on the frontlines
CNN By Nick Paton Walsh, Kosta Gak and Christian Streib, CNN Mala Tokmachka, Ukraine (CNN) — The front lines where Ukraine and its allies had…
Continue Reading Israeli airstrikes kill dozens more Palestinians across the Gaza Strip
By NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JACK JEFFERY Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army has raided and detained staff at two of the…
Continue Reading A Bangladesh minister accuses the main opposition party of arson after train fire kills 4
By JULHAS ALAM Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh’s railway minister has accused the country’s main opposition party of…
Continue Reading Retailers are improving their delivery speeds, meaning good news for late holiday shoppers
By HALELUYA HADERO and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Haven’t ordered any of your holiday gifts yet? Well, you might…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Asian shares gain after Wall Street ticks higher amid rate-cut hopes
Asian shares mostly advanced on Wednesday after Wall Street ticked higher amid hopes that Japan’s moves to keep interest rates easy for investors…
Continue Reading A Rwandan doctor in France faces 30 years in prison for alleged role in his country’s 1994 genocide
By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press PARIS (AP) — A French court is expected to rule on charges against a Rwandan doctor for his alleged role in the…
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