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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

Israel's Netanyahu lashes out while world shows shock and sympathy over Australia shooting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at Australia’s leader on Sunday while nations expressed shock and sympathy over a mass shooting at a Jewish holiday event, saying he had ...

DATE: Dec 14, 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

What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Somali immigrants living in the United States “garbage” and wants them to leave, claiming without evidence that “they contribute nothing.” The crude la...

DATE: Dec 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Russia outlaws Human Rights Watch as crackdown on dissent continues

Russian authorities on Friday outlawed Human Rights Watch as an “undesirable organization,” a label that under a 2015 law makes involvement with such organizations a criminal offense. The de...

DATE: Nov 28, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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

Diane Ladd, three-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

OJAI, Calif. – Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare timing and intensity whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” to the sc...

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for late ex-husband and son

DENVER – A Colorado woman has been found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for both her late ex-husband and son, prosecutors said. Elizabeth Ann Davis, 61, was convicted Wednesday of...

DATE: Oct 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Wildfires force evacuations at Grand Canyon and Black Canyon of the Gunnison parks

JACOB LAKE, Ariz. – Visitors and staff at two national parks in the U.S. West have been evacuated because of wildfires. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, about 260 miles southwest ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News