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US sex-abuse watchdog fires investigator after learning of his arrest for stealing drug money

FILE – U.S. Center for SafeSport CEO Ju'Riese ColÃ³n testifies during The Commission on the State of U.S. Olympics and…

December 26, 2024

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Hwang Dong-hyuk on killing off his ‘Squid Game’ characters and wanting to work with Jake Gyllenhaal

Hwang Dong-hyuk poses for a portrait to promote the second season of "Squid Game" on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, in…

December 26, 2024

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Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024

FILE – A sign is displayed at an electric vehicle charging station, March 8, 2024, in London, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joshua…

December 26, 2024

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6,000 inmates escape from a high-security prison in Mozambique amid post-election violence

MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after…

December 26, 2024

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Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they’re tuning out

FILE – People watch TV screens showing a debate between Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right on screen,…

December 26, 2024

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How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

FILE – People walk past the New York Stock Exchange on Nov. 26 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)(AP Photo/Peter Morgan,…

December 26, 2024

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What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan after Putin apologized for a “tragic incident”?

In this photo taken from a video released by the administration of Mangystau region, a part of Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer…

December 26, 2024

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Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason LaCroix felt privileged to work from home, especially as a father to two young children.…

December 26, 2024

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Avalanche take win streak into matchup with the Utah Hockey Club

Colorado Avalanche (21-15, in the Central Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (16-12-6, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Friday,…

December 26, 2024

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Cleveland plays Denver on 5-game win streak

Cleveland Cavaliers (26-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (16-11, fifth in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9…

December 26, 2024

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Israel strikes Houthi rebels in Yemen’s capital while the WHO chief says he was meters away

Smoke rises from the area around the International Airport following an airstrike, as seen from Sanaa, Yemen, Thursday, Dec. 26,…

December 25, 2024

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Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant falls to the floor after getting fouled by Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook during the…

December 25, 2024

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Israel’s plan to double the number of settlers in the Golan Heights is met with conflicting emotions

An Israeli soldier sits at a table inside the Bahat winery in the kibbutz of Ein Zivan in the Israeli-annexed…

December 25, 2024

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Prayers and tears mark 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami that killed some 230,000 people

A woman weeps during a prayer marking 20 years of the massive Indian Ocean tsunami, in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, Thursday,…

December 25, 2024

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Round 2 of Patrick Surtain vs. Ja’Marr Chase headlines the Broncos-Bengals matchup Saturday

Denver Broncos' Pat Surtain II reacts after breaking up a pass during the second half of an NFL football game…

December 25, 2024

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Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt in Florida pushed back to September

FILE – Ryan Wesley Routh takes part in a rally in central Kyiv, Ukraine, April 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky,…

December 25, 2024

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A baby froze to death overnight in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations of ceasefire delays

A man sits by the body of a Palestinian killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip at Al-Aqsa…

December 25, 2024

Associated Press

Fate of Trump’s Cabinet picks unclear as Republicans prepare to take power in Senate

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, arrives for a meeting with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on…

December 25, 2024

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Taliban say Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, mostly women and children

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s airstrikes on eastern Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children, a Taliban government official…

December 25, 2024

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An Israeli soldier who died 417 days after his Oct. 7 wounds has become a symbol of sacrifice

Hazel and David Brief hold a photo book made by their son Yona Brief who died 14 months after Hamas…

December 25, 2024

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China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties

Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, left, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, shake hands in Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse…

December 25, 2024

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Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure on Christmas Day

In this image provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out a fire following a Russian missile attack on…

December 25, 2024

Associated Press

Why Palestinian forces are cracking down on Palestinian militants in the occupied West Bank

Palestinians sit in front of closed shops during a general strike called as Palestinian security forces mount a major raid…

December 25, 2024

Associated Press

US census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity

FILE – A billboard highlighting the 2020 Census is seen in Dearborn, Mich., on Thursday, April 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Carlos…

December 24, 2024