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As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'

When Indiana adopted new U.S. House districts four years ago, Republican legislative leaders lauded them as “fair maps” that reflected the state's communities. But when Gov. Mike Braun rece...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation

The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells synonymous with the holiday season. Many people enjoy lighting candles, ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Iraq's election result ratified by Supreme Federal Court as premiership remains up for grabs

BAGHDAD (AP) — The result of last month’s parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court on Sunday, confirming that the party of caretaker prime minister Mohammed ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Chile holds an election that could deliver its most right-wing president since dictatorship

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — As Chileans vote on Sunday, even detractors of ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast say the candidate whose radical ideas lost him the past two electio...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Hamas confirms the death of a top commander in Gaza after Israeli strike

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas on Sunday confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad in a strike outside Gaza City. The Hamas statement described ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Mass shootings are rare in Australia. Here is a look at some previous attacks

SYDNEY (AP) — At least 11 people were killed Sunday in a shooting attack during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, police said. Mass shootings are rare in Australia, where...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

From hoops to oysters: Inside the unexpected second acts of WNBA stars

After seven days of wind, the morning is finally calm enough on New York’s East Moriches Bay for Sue Wicks to jetty her boat to check on her oysters. Hundreds of cages pop out at odd angles ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

New Zealand skier Alice Robinson wins World Cup super-G; Lindsey Vonn 4th

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — New Zealand’s Alice Robinson was already leading the Olympic season’s giant slalom standings. Now she’s a threat in super-G, too. Robinson won a World Cup supe...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Haruki Murakami honored with awards and a jazzy tribute in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Haruki Murakami was in town last week to hear his words set to music and his praises literally sung. The 76-year-old Tokyo resident and perennial Nobel Prize candidate receiv...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party votes to disband after more than 30 years of activism

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party voted Sunday to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism, marking the end of an era of the Chinese semiautonomous city 's once-d...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Another blue wave? Meet the Democrat trying to make it happen and the Republican trying to stop her

ATLANTA (AP) — Even though Republican Brian Jack is only a first-term congressman, he has become a regular in the Oval Office these days. As the top recruiter for his party's House campaign ...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Arctic air mass pushes to the U.S. South; Midwest also bracing for dangerous wind chills

MONROE, Wash. (AP) — A blast of arctic air swept south from Canada and spread into parts of the northern U.S. on Saturday, while residents of the Pacific Northwest braced for possible mudsli...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press