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Moscow agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal, the Kremlin says

Moscow agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump’s view that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal to end the almost four years of fighting since Russia invaded its neighbor, a Kremlin official s...

DATE: Jan 15, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

The Latest: Golden Globes kicks off Hollywood's 2026 awards season

Hollywood’s awards season got underway Sunday with the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. Comedian Nikki Glaser returned for a second year to host the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills,...

DATE: Jan 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

DUARTE, Calif. – Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster” on television, has died at the age of 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening...

DATE: Jan 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

An annual ode to ice is carved in frozen northern China

HARBIN, China – Each January, an odd and beautiful thing happens in the frigid northeastern Chinese city of Harbin. Some would argue that the place, the capital of Heilongjiang province, has...

DATE: Jan 8, 2026 | CATEGORY: Travel

That’s some pricey fish: A glimpse into Japan’s New Year’s tuna auction

TOKYO – That’s a REALLY big fish. This one weighed in at 535 pounds. It sold for a record $3.2 million Monday at an enormous annual New Year’s auction in Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. That wou...

DATE: Jan 6, 2026 | CATEGORY: Food

Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado

Wildlife officials have tracked down and killed two cougars, looking for a third

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish release of Epstein files despite Dec. 19 deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a “few more weeks,” further delaying compliance with a Dec. ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Colorado faces $24M federal funding cut over illegal commercial driver’s licenses

Transportation secretary accuses state of ‘slow walking’ required purge of invalid credentials

DATE: Dec 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What's an atmospheric river? AP explains the weather phenomenon

Atmospheric rivers are massive plumes of moisture carried across the sky that can dump heavy rains or snow over land. Here’s a look at the phenomenon: Where do atmospheric rivers come fr...

DATE: Dec 22, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Comedy acting legend Dick Van Dyke turns 100 years old

Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, hitting the century mark some six decades after he sang and danced with Julie Andrews in “Mary Poppins” and starred in hi...

DATE: Dec 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers quits OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is resigning from OpenAI’s board of directors, the ChatGPT maker said Wednesday. His departure comes after the release of emails showing he main...

DATE: Nov 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Business

Americana troubadour Todd Snider, alt-country singer-songwriter, dies at 59

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Todd Snider, a singer whose thoughtfully freewheeling tunes and cosmic-stoner songwriting made him a beloved figure in American roots music, has died. He was 59. His recor...

DATE: Nov 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment