Stuck at the border, migrants find a little Christmas cheer
By MORGAN LEE and GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO Associated Press CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — After fleeing violence in their Guatemalan town, but with…
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Federal effort to boost election worker protections fizzles
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Federal proposals that would have significantly boosted security funding for election…
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Federal effort to boost election worker protections fizzles
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Federal proposals that would have significantly boosted security funding for election…
Continue Reading Shapiro’s big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge
By PETER SMITH Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania’s next governor in January after running…
Continue Reading In Mexico, posadas bring early Christmas spirit, community
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — For Miguel Zadquiel, the secret to staying in step as he dances at the front of the…
Continue Reading In Mexico, posadas bring early Christmas spirit, community
By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — For Miguel Zadquiel, the secret to staying in step as he dances at the front of the…
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Thomas Frank signs new deal to stay at Brentford until 2027
LONDON (AP) — Thomas Frank is looking to create “more magic moments” as head coach of Brentford after signing a new long-term contract that…
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Military children grapple with parents being deployed over the holidays
By Brianna Keilar, CNN Twenty-two-month-old Leo hits me playfully with his pillow. “Daddy pillow!” he says proudly. Daddy pillows —…
Continue Reading Military children grapple with parents being deployed over the holidays
By Brianna Keilar, CNN Twenty-two-month-old Leo hits me playfully with his pillow. “Daddy pillow!” he says proudly. Daddy pillows —…
Continue Reading Taliban ban women from working for domestic, foreign NGOs
By RIAZAT BUTT Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban government on Saturday ordered all foreign and domestic non-governmental…
Continue Reading8 warm places to go for Christmas around the world
By Forrest Brown, CNN This holiday list is for you if: You love to celebrate Christmas. You love to travel. And you love to stay warm. And the great…
Continue Reading8 warm places to go for Christmas around the world
By Forrest Brown, CNN This holiday list is for you if: You love to celebrate Christmas. You love to travel. And you love to stay warm. And the great…
Continue Reading Truck with liquified gas explodes in South Africa; 8 killed
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A truck carrying liquified petroleum gas has exploded in the South African town of…
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Adult and 2 minors charged after a 19-year-old was fatally shot at the largest shopping center in the US
By Tina Burnside and Harmeet Kaur, CNN Three people, including two minors, have been charged in connection with the Friday shooting at…
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Prolonged winter storm causes at least 37 deaths and leaves thousands without power
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN The prolonged winter storm that brought heavy snow, high winds and brutal cold to most of the US this past week has killed at…
Continue Reading Shells pummel Ukraine’s Kherson; 10 dead, 55 wounded
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian shells pummeled the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and injuring 55 in the…
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A powerful winter storm claims at least 22 lives across the US as temperatures plunge, winds howl and power lines fall
By Aya Elamroussi, Jason Hanna and Ray Sanchez, CNN More than 315,000 homes and businesses nationwide were without power Christmas Eve, thanks to an…
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How the January 6 panel unearthed key details from little-known insiders
By Zachary Cohen, Tierney Sneed, Hannah Rabinowitz and Marshall Cohen, CNN The story of January 6 has largely focused on a cast of very prominent…
Continue Reading Hong Kong leader aims to reopen border with China next month
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s leader says China has agreed to a reopening of the city’s border with the mainland, which has been largely closed…
Continue Reading Canada hosts hockey world juniors in shadow of scandal
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) — The world junior hockey championship will be held in Canada the next two weeks. The event will be held amid fallout…
Continue Reading Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits
By MAYA ALLERUZZO, JALAL BWAITEL and HANNAH SCHOENBAUM Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — The biblical town of Bethlehem marked a merry…
Continue Reading Kurds, anti-racism groups gather after deadly Paris shooting
By JEFFREY SCHAEFFER and ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Members of France’s Kurdish community and anti-racism activists joined…
Continue ReadingPakistani president repeals colonial-era law against suicide
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani president’s office has announced that the country’s criminal law has been amended to repeal a colonial-era…
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NFL Week 16 preview: Pittsburgh Steelers to honor Franco Harris on bittersweet day for franchise
By Ben Church and Hanna Brewitt, CNN When the Pittsburgh Steelers host the LA Raiders on Saturday, it will be one of those rare moments in sport…
Continue Reading Paphos bishop elected as new leader of Cyprus Church
By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ Orthodox Church has elected Paphos Bishop Georgios as its new leader.…
Continue Reading Tunisia’s political experiment threatens economic collapse
By BARBARA SURK Associated Press NICE, France (AP) — Tunisia’s increasingly authoritarian president appears determined to upend the country’s…
Continue Reading Tunisia’s political experiment threatens economic collapse
By BARBARA SURK Associated Press NICE, France (AP) — Tunisia’s increasingly authoritarian president appears determined to upend the country’s…
Continue Reading India opposition’s ‘unity march’ against hate enters capital
By SHEIKH SAALIQ and AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Members of India’s main opposition Congress party and thousands of…
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Alex Ovechkin is now 2nd all-time in NHL career goals, trails only Wayne Gretzky’s record
By Jacob Lev, CNN A pair of goals from Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Friday secured yet another feat in his surefire Hall of Fame career,…
Continue Reading A Christmas season without its traditional glow in Ukraine
By HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Just a year ago, Sophia Square in Kyiv was all about the big Christmas tree and thousands…
Continue Reading 22 dead in fire at illegal shelter in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian officials say 22 people died in a fire at a private shelter in the Siberian city of Kemerovo that was operating illegally.…
Continue ReadingPelé’s son and daughter share moving photos with their father as they spend Christmas at his side in hospital
By Marcia Reverdosa, Maija-Liisa Ehlinger and Heather Chen, CNN The son and daughter of Brazilian football legend Pelé have taken to Instagram to…
Continue Reading Hawaii tops WSU, advances to 1st Diamond Head Classic final
HONOLULU (AP) — Samuta Avea scored 19 points and tournament host Hawaii advanced to the final of the Diamond Head Classic for the first time with a…
Continue Reading South Africa marks holidays despite nationwide power cuts
By SEBABATSO MOSAMO and ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Christmas lights twinkle, holiday music plays and Johannesburg’s…
Continue Reading South Africa marks holidays despite nationwide power cuts
By SEBABATSO MOSAMO and ANDREW MELDRUM Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Christmas lights twinkle, holiday music plays and Johannesburg’s…
Continue Reading Killer dubbed ‘The Serpent’ arrives in France from Nepal
By NICOLAS GARRIGA and ANGELA CHARLTON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Confessed serial killer Charles Sobhraj has arrived in France after being…
Continue Reading Andersson’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Ducks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored 2:24 into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks…
Continue Reading China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it
BEIJING (AP) — China has blasted an annual U.S. defense spending bill for hyping up the “China threat” while Taiwan welcomed the legislation,…
Continue Reading Bane returns, Grizzlies rout Booker-less Suns 125-100
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Desmond Bane scored 17 points in his return and…
Continue Reading Andersson’s OT goal gives Flames 3-2 win over Ducks
By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Rasmus Andersson scored 2:24 into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks…
Continue Reading Hornets overcome LeBron’s comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gordon Hayward got the tiebreaking layup on a goaltending call against LeBron James with 6.3…
Continue Reading Hornets overcome LeBron’s comeback, hold off Lakers 134-130
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gordon Hayward got the tiebreaking layup on a goaltending call against LeBron James with 6.3…
Continue Reading 18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the…
Continue Reading 18 die as monster storm brings rain, snow, cold across US
By CAROLYN THOMPSON and JAKE BLEIBERG Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A frigid winter storm killed at least 18 people as it swept across the…
Continue Reading Bane returns, Grizzlies rout Booker-less Suns 125-100
By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 24 points and 11 rebounds, Desmond Bane scored 17 points in his return and…
Continue Reading Golden Knights rally to beat Blues 5-4 in shootout
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Amadio’s stay in the Vegas Golden Knights’ top line will end once Jack…
Continue Reading Golden Knights rally to beat Blues 5-4 in shootout
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Michael Amadio’s stay in the Vegas Golden Knights’ top line will end once Jack…
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They were welcomed into British homes. Celebrating their first Christmas together, Ukrainians wonder if that hospitality will last
By Christian Edwards, CNN Photos by Toby Hancock, CNN Last year, Nataliia Doroshko, a 35-year-old lawyer, celebrated St. Nicholas Day with friends…
Continue Reading They were welcomed into British homes. Celebrating their first Christmas together, Ukrainians wonder if that hospitality will last
By Christian Edwards, CNN Photos by Toby Hancock, CNN Last year, Nataliia Doroshko, a 35-year-old lawyer, celebrated St. Nicholas Day with friends…
Continue Reading Police: 19-year-old killed in shooting at Mall of America
By ABBIE PARR and STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — A teenager was killed during a shooting at the Mall of America on…
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