Brazilian President Lula discharged from hospital after surgery to stop brain bleed
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing surgery to…
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Small businesses say cautious shoppers are seeking ‘cozy’ and ‘festive’ this holiday season
AP Business Writer With a late Thanksgiving, the holiday shopping season is five days shorter than last year, and owners of small retail shops say…
Continue ReadingUkrainian drone hits Russia’s Chechnya as Kyiv continues pushback after Moscow bombardment
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Ukrainian drone has struck a campus belonging to Russia’s National Guard in the Russian region of…
Continue ReadingWest Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS approved Sunday an exit timeline for three coup-hit nations after a…
Continue Reading‘Tis the season for roasting chestnuts. But in the US, native ones are almost gone
Associated Press Right now chestnut enthusiasts are cozying up next to their open fires (or toaster ovens) to roast a holiday snack that has long…
Continue ReadingRwanda and Congo cancel peace talks to end a conflict in eastern Congo
Associated Press GOMA, Congo (AP) — Much anticipated peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have been unexpectedly canceled. Congo’s President…
Continue ReadingStart your week smart: CEO killing suspect, ABC News settlement, Trump poll, Nancy Pelosi fall, Jamie Foxx incident
By Andrew Torgan, CNN (CNN) — December is typically packed with year-end work obligations and holiday preparations, but taking a little time to…
Continue ReadingCandid photos of Syria’s Assad expose a world beyond the carefully crafted and repressive rule
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Personal photos of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have surfaced from his abandoned residences, sparking…
Continue ReadingThe GOP stoked fears of noncitizens voting. Cases in Ohio show how rhetoric and reality diverge
Associated Press AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Before the November presidential election, Ohio’s secretary of state and attorney general announced…
Continue ReadingTwo Russian cargo ships are in distress near Crimea following bad weather
By Billy Stockwell and Maria Kostenko, CNN (CNN) — Two Russian cargo ships carrying oil products are in distress following bad weather in the…
Continue ReadingBadly damaged Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel spill oil near Black Sea
CNN By Catherine Nicholls, Maria Kostenko and Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Two Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel were badly…
Continue ReadingWhat we know about mysterious drone sightings
By Zoe Sottile, Josh Campbell and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — Mysterious flying objects overhead. Concern and confusion. And calls for…
Continue ReadingExperts explain phenomenon of adults who leave their lives behind
By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — A family man from Wisconsin. A spirited artist from Hawaii. An Ivy League graduate from Maryland. At face value,…
Continue ReadingOil spill in Kerch Strait after two Russian oil tankers seriously damaged in storm
MOSCOW (AP) — At least one person has died after two Russian oil tankers took heavy storm damage in the Kerch Strait, spilling oil and sparking an…
Continue ReadingThese convicted felons say if Trump can be elected president they shouldn’t face a stigma when applying for jobs
By Kaan Ozcan and Sabrina Clay, CNN (CNN) — Once a felon, always a felon. That is how some convicted felons say society looks at them, no…
Continue ReadingChristians in Syria mark country’s transformation with tears as UN envoy urges an end to sanctions
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — In churches across long-stifled Syria, Christians have marked the first Sunday services since Bashar…
Continue ReadingDeath toll in French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is ‘several hundred,’ top official says
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and…
Continue ReadingGunmen clash in a Libyan city and fires erupt at a nearby oil refinery
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Libyan officials say clashes have broken out between armed groups in a western city, trapping residents in their…
Continue ReadingGermany warns Assad supporters involved in atrocities in Syria against trying to flee there
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister is warning anyone involved in atrocities for the ousted Syrian government against seeking refuge in her…
Continue Reading5 heroin traffickers return to Australia after almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons
The Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister says five Australians who have spent almost 20 years in…
Continue ReadingStorms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the…
Continue ReadingStorms across US bring heavy snow, dangerous ice and a tornado in California
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado near a mall in central California swept up cars, uprooted trees and sent several people to the…
Continue ReadingFive freed members of Bali Nine drug gang ‘relieved and happy’ to be home
By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — The remaining five Australians from the infamous “Bali Nine” drug gang are “relieved and happy” to be home…
Continue ReadingUNLV knocks off Pacific 72-65
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Julian Rishwain’s 21 points helped UNLV defeat Pacific 72-65 on Saturday. Rishwain went 7 of 11 from the field (5 for 7 from…
Continue ReadingPope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France’s Corsica awash in expressions of popular piety
Associated Press AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) — Pope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic…
Continue ReadingFlight takes kids to visit Santa at North Pole scene in transformed Denver airport hangar
Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Dozens of kids cheered on a festively decked-out plane in Denver on Saturday when the pilot announced their…
Continue ReadingBolivia’s divisive popular vote for senior judges offers lessons for Mexico
Associated Press LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivia is the only country in the world that holds elections for top judicial posts. Soon Mexico will,…
Continue ReadingKeller scores power-play goal in the final minute to lift Utah past the Sharks, 4-3
AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Clayton Keller scored a power-play goal with 43.8 seconds remaining and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to…
Continue ReadingHall and San Jose State win 107-100 in OT against Cal Poly
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sadaidriene Hall scored 33 points and Josh Uduje added eight in the overtime as San Jose State knocked off Cal Poly 107-100…
Continue ReadingTamba scores 18, UC Davis knocks off Sacramento State 69-62
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Pablo Tamba had 18 points in UC Davis’ 69-62 victory over Sacramento State on Saturday. Tamba also contributed six…
Continue ReadingAfter a 15-year pause in executions, Indiana prepares to put to death a man who killed 4
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana officials are preparing to execute the state’s first death row inmate in 15 years, who was…
Continue ReadingArgo the dog, a TSA calendar star, protects air travelers by sniffing out explosives
Associated Press LINTHICUM, Md. (AP) — When Argo walks through the doors of Baltimore-Washington International Airport, he knows it’s time to…
Continue ReadingDegenhart and Boise State win 67-65 in OT against Saint Mary’s
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Tyson Degenhart scored 19 points and Andrew Meadow added three points in the overtime as Boise State defeated Saint…
Continue ReadingNew Syria’s 1st week: Rebels try to bring normalcy while Syrians vow to speak up
Associated Press DAMASCUS (AP) — The new head of security arrived at Damascus’ international airport with his men, a bearded fighter who marched…
Continue ReadingOne week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
Associated Press DAMASCUS (AP) — At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to…
Continue ReadingJohnston’s game-winner leads Loyola Marymount past Prairie View A&M, 76-75
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Johnston led Loyola Marymount with 23 points, including the game-winning layup with one second remaining, and the Lions…
Continue ReadingAn American couple was shot to death in the western Mexico state of Michoacan
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An American couple has been shot to death while visiting the western Mexico state of Michoacan. State prosecutors said the…
Continue ReadingActivists release images of foxes at Finnish fur farms to push EU to ban the trade
Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — A red fox frantically scratches the wires of its small cage. An Arctic fox meanders lazily with a bloody tail. Other…
Continue ReadingJalen Weaver scores 19 to help Fresno State defeat San Diego 73-65 to end 5-game skid
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Weaver scored 19 points to guide Fresno State to a 73-65 victory over San Diego on Saturday night. Weaver shot 7 for 14…
Continue ReadingKillorn’s OT goal helps Ducks end a 5-game skid with a 4-3 come-from-behind win over Blue Jackets
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alex Killorn scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 1:43 of overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks…
Continue ReadingSouth Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition leader offered Sunday to work with the government to ease the political…
Continue ReadingDeuce Turner scores 23 to lead UC Santa Barbara past Green Bay 83-66
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Deuce Turner had 23 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 83-66 victory over Green Bay on Saturday night. Turner went 9…
Continue ReadingColorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football’s top player
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Travis Hunter turned every play into prime time — on both sides of the ball — and ultimately took home the…
Continue ReadingTrump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked longtime foreign policy…
Continue ReadingTrump appoints longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell to serve as special missions envoy
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he’s picked longtime foreign policy…
Continue ReadingJournalism writes winning story in Los Alamitos Derby, beats 3 entries from Bob Baffert
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) — Journalism won the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity by 3 1/2 lengths on Saturday, defeating three entries from Hall of…
Continue ReadingMinor scores 19 in Oregon State’s 67-55 win against UC Irvine
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Damarco Minor had 19 points in Oregon State’s 67-55 win over UC Irvine on Saturday night. Minor also added nine…
Continue ReadingHow Italy’s PM Meloni could bridge the gap between Trump and Europe
By Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Rome (CNN) — A few years ago, it would have been unimaginable that Italy would be home to one of the most stable…
Continue ReadingBetts, Dugalic lead top-ranked UCLA to 102-51 rout of Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalic scored 22 points apiece as top-ranked UCLA reached the century mark for the second time…
Continue ReadingStojakovic leads Cal with career-high 31 points in 84-66 win over Northwestern St.
BERKELEY, Cailf. (AP) — Andrej Stojakovic scored a career-high 31 points, reserve Jermiah Wilkinson scored 18 and Cal beat Northwestern State 84-66…
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