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China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China's People's Liberation Army staged a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, unleashing a live-fire show of force as part of what it ca...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands, according to a Tuesday court filing. The pla...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — National Guard members arrived in New Orleans Tuesday to help with safety measures ahead of New Year's celebrations as city officials are still seeking permanent security ...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former Colorado congressman known for his advocacy of tribal issues, has died at 92

DENVER (AP) — Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a former Colorado congressman known for his advocacy of tribal issues, has died at 92. ...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end

MIAMI (AP) — Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise ...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Meyer's 14 lead Wyoming past Air Force 68-56

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Nasir Meyer had 14 points in Wyoming's 68-56 victory over Air Force on Tuesday. Meyer added five rebounds and six assists for the Cowboys (10-3, 1-1 Mountain W...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks

MIAMI (AP) — Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief. The Nuggets' superstar center has been diagnosed wit...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Judge temporarily halts Trump’s move to end protected status for South Sudanese immigrants

Hundreds of people from South Sudan may be able to live and work in the United States legally, while a federal judge on Tuesday weighs whether President Donald Trump's move to revoke tempora...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility, prompting th...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds

NEW YORK (AP) — They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows ...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

An Idaho-based company is recalling nearly 3,000 pounds of raw ground beef that may have been contaminated with E. coli bacteria. The recall involves 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled ...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Israel says it will halt operations of several humanitarian organizations in Gaza starting in 2026

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for fail...

DATE: Dec 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press