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Johannes Lochner stays hot, Germans sweep 2 World Cup bobsled races in Lillehammer

LILLEHAMMER, Norway (AP) — Johannes Lochner's retirement season is shaping up to be his best. Lochner — who will end his career after the Olympics in February — won a World Cup four-man bobs...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory

BERLIN (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday voiced readiness to drop his country’s bid to join NATO in exchange for Western security guarantees, but rejected the U.S. pus...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

Mass shooting at Jewish event on Bondi Beach follows rising antisemitism in Australia

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — At least 11 people were killed Sunday in an attack on a Hannukah celebration at a popular Sydney beach and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was quick to cal...

DATE: Dec 14, 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

Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor

LUXOR, Egypt (AP) — Egypt on Sunday revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events tha...

DATE: Dec 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Associated Press

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

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