Counting is underway in Ireland’s election as 3 parties battle for top place
Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) — Vote counting is underway in Ireland’s national election. An exit poll suggests the contest is a close-fought race…
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Vietnam approves $67 billion high-speed railway project between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has approved the construction of a high-speed railway connecting the capital Hanoi in the north with…
Continue Reading8 arrested after blast disrupts Kosovo water and power supplies
Associated Press PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — A powerful explosion has damaged a water canal and temporarily cut water and power supply to Kosovo’s…
Continue ReadingTaiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has arrived in Hawaii for a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the…
Continue ReadingProtesters gather for third night of demonstrations after Georgia announces suspension of EU talks
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Protesters gathered across Georgia on Saturday night in a third straight night of demonstrations against…
Continue ReadingAfter entering Aleppo, Syrian insurgents advance to a nearby province. Assad says he’ll defeat them
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of Syrian insurgents took over most of Aleppo on Saturday, establishing positions in the country’s…
Continue ReadingFace facts: Statues of stars like Kane and Ronaldo don’t always deliver. Sculptors offer advice
AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) — One art critic compared the new Harry Kane bronze statue to a bulging-jawed comic strip character. The infamous…
Continue ReadingIceland votes for a new parliament after political disagreements force an early election
Associated Press REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Icelanders are electing a new parliament after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the…
Continue ReadingWashington scores 20, Dent adds 17 and 11 assists as New Mexico beats USC 83-73
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat Southern…
Continue ReadingIn Bolivia’s scrappy highlands, proud Indigenous Cholas take the runway by storm
Associated Press VIACHA, Bolivia (AP) — In the huddled market stalls, sprawling farms and pulsing parties of Viacha, a scrappy town southeast of…
Continue ReadingNearly 1,000 endangered animals repatriated to Madagascar in anti-trafficking landmark
By Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN Bangkok, Thailand (CNN) — Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered tortoises and lemurs home to…
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Downtown Santa Cruz shoppers take advantage of Black Friday sales amid a changing business landscape
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) –As Black Friday kicks off, many are asking if local stores will still see crowds or if online shopping will continue…
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Capitola community’s beloved Surfin’ Santa visits Saturday
CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce is once again encouraging families to come out and welcome Surfin’ Santa to the…
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Former Monterey County man pardoned for a crime committed 34 years ago; Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he pardoned 19 people across the state, one person from Monterey…
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A vehicle collided with a building on Frederick Street in Santa Cruz Friday; Santa Cruz Fire Department
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) — A solo vehicle crashed into a residence at the 500 block of Frederick Street in Santa Cruz Friday, according to the…
Continue ReadingUC Irvine defeats Kent State 51-39 at Western Slam
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta (AP) — Bent Leuchten’s 17 points helped UC Irvine defeat Kent State 51-39 on Friday at Western Slam. Leuchten added eight…
Continue ReadingGaza’s hopes for ceasefire dim despite renewed US efforts following Lebanon truce
By Mostafa Salem and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — As an uneasy truce between Israel and Hezbollah offers the Lebanese a desperately needed…
Continue ReadingTrail Blazers beat Kings 115-106 to stay alive in NBA Cup
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deandre Ayton had 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento…
Continue ReadingSensley scores 16 as UCSB knocks off Mississippi Valley State 81-48
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — Zion Sensley had 16 points in UC Santa Barbara’s 81-48 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Friday night.…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
Associated Press BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global plastic…
Continue ReadingShai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points as Thunder defeat Lakers 101-93 in NBA Cup game
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder…
Continue ReadingLebanese fishermen hope ceasefire with Israel means normal life returning
Associated Press TYRE, Lebanon (AP) — The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah brought hope for normality back to many in southern Lebanon on…
Continue ReadingRomania’s parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos
Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Bucharest after a far-right populist unexpectedly won the first round…
Continue ReadingFreshmen Sanon, Quaintance lead Arizona State over Saint Mary’s 68-64 in Acrisure Classic title game
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Joson Sanon had 19 points and fellow freshman Jayden Quaintance scored after grabbing an offensive rebound with 40…
Continue ReadingHeavy snow blankets parts of the US during busy holiday travel weekend
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The first big snowfall of the season blanketed towns along Lake Erie on Saturday in the middle of the hectic…
Continue ReadingEmboldened ‘manosphere’ accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — In the days after the presidential election, Sadie Perez began carrying pepper spray with her around campus. Her…
Continue ReadingStealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship
Associated Press The U.S. Navy is making progress in deploying its first shipborne hypersonic weapon. Workers at a Mississippi shipyard have finished…
Continue ReadingParts of the Great Lakes region remain on alert as lake-effect snow continues to create near-whiteout conditions
By Ashley R. Williams, Taylor Ward and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Bone-chilling Arctic air gripped much of the eastern United States on Saturday,…
Continue ReadingHow Brazilian police say Bolsonaro plotted a coup to stay in office
Associated Press SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police in late November formally accused far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36…
Continue ReadingTimberwolves stop 4-game losing streak by fending off Clippers 93-92 in NBA Cup play
AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 21 points on 7-for-21 shooting to help the Minnesota Timberwolves stop a four-game…
Continue ReadingChina sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage
Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Beijing on Friday sentenced a prominent Chinese journalist to seven in years in prison for espionage,…
Continue ReadingJuJu Watkins and Kiki Iriafen score 30-plus points and No. 6 USC routs Saint Louis 104-65
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — JuJu Watkins scored a season-best 34 points despite four fouls, Kiki Iriafen added a career-high 30 and No. 6 Southern…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in…
Continue ReadingColvin’s putback with 0.5 seconds left lifts No. 13 Purdue to 80-78 win over No. 23 Ole Miss
AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Myles Colvin rebounded Braden Smith’s missed fadeaway jumper and scored with 0.5 seconds left to give No.…
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More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized at Los Angeles port
LOS ANGELES (AP) — More than 3,000 fake Gibson electric guitars shipped from Asia were seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the…
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Pastor fights off Thanksgiving would-be burglar with jiu-jitsu training
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — When a would-be burglar broke in to a California church on Thanksgiving day, he encountered an unexpected obstacle: A…
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Two ‘Grinches’ caught on camera stealing Christmas decorations from Long Beach business
By Michelle Fisher Click here for updates on this story LONG BEACH, California (KABC) — Two real-life Grinches were caught on camera stealing…
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San Jose break-in victim gifted brand new wheelchair from nonprofit after ABC7 report
By Lauren Martinez Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KGO) — Just a day after Miguel Silva’s wheelchair was…
Continue ReadingTodorovic’s 22 lead Pepperdine over New Mexico State 82-70
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Stefan Todorovic scored 22 points as Pepperdine beat New Mexico State 82-70 on Friday night. Todorovic added six rebounds and…
Continue ReadingSan Jose State beats Stanford 34-31 behind Eget’s 4 TD passes
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose State quarterback Walker Eget threw a career-high four touchdown passes, including an 18-yard…
Continue ReadingBills brace for lake-effect storm that could dump more than 2 feet of snow before game against 49ers
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — A light dusting of snow began covering the Buffalo Bills’ facility on Friday as the team completed…
Continue ReadingColorado State advances to MW volleyball final and will take the court against San Jose State
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Colorado State coach Emily Kohan said her team will take the floor rather than become the latest team to forfeit…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets engaged to Hailee Steinfeld
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s latest kneel-down had nothing to do with football. The Buffalo Bills quarterback and…
Continue ReadingBuffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gets engaged to Hailee Steinfeld
AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen’s latest kneel-down had nothing to do with football. The Buffalo Bills quarterback and…
Continue ReadingOsobor scores 19 points, leads Washington over Santa Clara 76-69 in Acrisure Invitational title game
PALM SPRING, Calif. (AP) — Great Osobor scored 19 points and Washington held off Santa Clara for a 76-69 victory on Friday in the championship game…
Continue Reading3 people wounded in Black Friday shooting at mall in Little Rock, Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Authorities say three people have been wounded in a shooting at an Arkansas mall on one of the busiest shopping days of…
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Holiday Lights returns to the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds Friday
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV) — The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is kicking off their 5th annual Holiday Lights event Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the…
Continue ReadingBetts and Jaquez help No. 1 UCLA rout UT Martin 97-37 as Bruins play first game as top team
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Lauren Betts scored 18 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while Gabriela Jaquez added 17 points to help No. 1 UCLA…
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The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, journalists entered the…
Continue ReadingBYU continues winning ways against non-conference foes beating N.C. State 72-61
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) — Richie Saunders scored 13 points and reserve Fousseyni Traore scored 10 points and BYU beat North Carolina State 72-61 in…
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