Winners of the 2023 Holiday Card Contest
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5 of the biggest gold heists you've never heard of
SD Bullion aggregated news articles to compile five of the biggest, most notorious gold heists in recent history.…
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Facebook watches teens online as they prep for college
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College athletes who transfer twice can play, for now, after a judge sets aside NCAA transfer rule
By JOHN RABY AP Sports Writer CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — College athletes who were denied the chance to play immediately after transferring a second…
Continue Reading NTSB says a JetBlue captain took off quickly to avoid an incoming plane in Colorado last year
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer Federal investigators say the tail of a JetBlue plane struck a Colorado runway during takeoff last year when the…
Continue Reading Wisconsin schools superintendent wants UW regents to delay vote on deal to limit diversity positions
By TODD RICHMOND Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s state schools superintendent is calling for Universities of Wisconsin…
Continue Reading Woman who Montana police say drove repeatedly through religious group pleads not guilty
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana woman who police say drove her vehicle repeatedly through a group of religious demonstrators has…
Continue Reading Execution date set for Missouri man who killed his cousin and her husband in 2006
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court has set an April execution date for Brian Dorsey, a central Missouri man…
Continue Reading NTSB finds operator error likely caused fatal crash of medical helicopter
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A new report finds that operator error likely caused a medical helicopter to break apart…
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Web3 and crypto disasters of the last 3 years visualized
AskGamblers.com analyzed data collected by the Web3 Is Going Great project to illustrate losses in cryptocurrency and related systems since…
Continue Reading Charges amended for caretakers in Athena Brownfield case
By Brooke Withrow Click here for updates on this story CADDO COUNTY, Oklahoma (KOCO) — The charges have been amended…
Continue Reading South Carolina’s top education official wants online digital maps as part of $38M school safety ask
By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press GILBERT, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s top education official plans to ask lawmakers for $5 million next to…
Continue Reading 2 snowmachine riders found dead after search in western Alaska
NOME, Alaska (AP) — Authorities say two snowmachine riders in western Alaska were found dead a day after they were reported overdue and a storm…
Continue Reading 7 great TV series you may have missed in 2023
By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Even with dual Hollywood strikes mucking up the system this year, there was no shortage of content continually…
Continue Reading FCC proposes to ban cable and satellite TV ‘junk fees’
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The US government proposed a crackdown on cable companies’ billing practices Wednesday as it…
Continue Reading BP denies ex-CEO Looney a $41 million payout, saying he misled the firm over work relationships
LONDON (AP) — BP says its former chief executive has been denied a payout of 32.4 million pounds, or $41 million, after he was found to have misled…
Continue Reading Biden considers new border and asylum restrictions as he tries to reach Senate deal for Ukraine aid
By STEPHEN GROVES, LISA MASCARO and COLLEEN LONG WASHINGTON (AP) — Top Biden administration officials were laboring on Wednesday to try to reach a…
Continue Reading Judge questions whether legal cases cited by Michael Cohen’s lawyer actually exist
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press A lawyer for Michael Cohen, the fixer-turned-foe of former President Donald Trump, appears to have cited court…
Continue Reading Testimony ends in Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial, but the verdict isn’t expected until next month
By JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Testimony has wrapped up in former President Donald Trump’s civil business fraud trial. But a…
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Yellowstone’s winter season begins Dec. 15
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Friday, Dec.…
Continue Reading Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange POWs in line with agreement announced last week
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia and Azerbaijan have exchanged prisoners of war, a move that was announced last week in a joint statement that also…
Continue Reading Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Baltimore Orioles lease deal is ‘imminent’
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he believes a new lease agreement with the Baltimore Orioles at…
Continue Reading A common abortion pill will come before the US Supreme Court. Here’s how the drug works
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer Medication abortion is the preferred method of ending pregnancy in the U.S. Mifepristone is one of the two drugs…
Continue Reading The ‘king of the meteor showers’ will peak this week
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — Sky-gazers will soon have the chance to see dozens of meteors streaking across the sky as the yearly Geminid…
Continue Reading US wholesale inflation dropped to 0.9% annually in November
Tumbling energy prices helped to bring US wholesale inflation down below pre-pandemic levels and to its second-lowest rate this…
Continue Reading Opinion: The conversation we can’t avoid about pro-Palestinian campus protests
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Continue Reading The Fed doesn’t actually control its key interest rate. Here’s what does
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Continue Reading Tesla recalls nearly all 2 million of its vehicles on US roads
CNN By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Tesla is recalling nearly all 2 million of its cars on US roads to limit the use of its Autopilot…
Continue Reading A military court convicts Tunisian opposition activist Chaima Issa of undermining security
PARIS (AP) — The lawyer for a prominent opposition activist in Tunisia says a military court has convicted his client of undermining state…
Continue Reading Court upholds judge’s ruling ordering new election in Louisiana sheriff’s race decided by one vote
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — A divided state appeals court has upheld a judge’s ruling ordering a new election for a Louisiana sheriff’s race that…
Continue Reading EU unblocks billions for Hungary even though its leader threatens to veto Ukraine aid
By LORNE COOK Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union says it will grant Hungary access to billions of euros in frozen funds. The…
Continue Reading New EU gig worker rules will sort out who should get the benefits of full-time employees
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Continue Reading Appeals court denies Trump’s ‘presidential immunity’ argument in defamation lawsuit
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals panel has denied former President Donald Trump’s bid to claim that…
Continue Reading Takeaways from COP28: What does the climate deal say?
By Ella Nilsen and Laura Paddison, CNN (CNN) — Nearly 200 countries agreed to a new climate deal at the COP28 talks in Dubai on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Cardinals, Anheuser-Busch agree to marketing extension, including stadium naming rights
By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have been playing in Busch Stadium for seven decades, and that won’t…
Continue Reading More people are using CBD products. There’s still little research on the benefits and risks
By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health Writer A new survey shows 1 in 5 Americans used CBD in the past year. This is despite a lack of research on the benefits…
Continue Reading Commuters stranded in traffic for hours after partial bridge shutdown in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The sudden westbound closure of one of the busiest bridges in Rhode Island has stranded commuters for hours and sent others…
Continue Reading Nikki Haley says she shouldn’t be measured by how much she loves or hates Trump
By Ebony Davis and Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley on Wednesday said she shouldn’t be judged on her personal…
Continue Reading Friends and teammates at every stage, Spanish players support each other again at Cal
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Continue Reading Anthony Anderson to host strike-delayed Emmys ceremony
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Anderson has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, and now he’ll be presiding over…
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State Board of Education to interview ISU president finalists
The Idaho State Board of Education will conduct interviews on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 with the five finalists for president of Idaho State…
Continue Reading College student in Washington died of carbon monoxide poisoning, state officials confirm
By Brammhi Balarajan and Asher Moskowitz, CNN (CNN) — A student at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, died of carbon monoxide…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport seeks public input for ongoing master plan process
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport invites the public to discuss the airport’s future as part of the ongoing master planning…
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Prescribed fires on Salmon-Challis National Forest continue
Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of December through…
Continue Reading Many top Russian athletes faced minimal drug testing in 2023 ahead of next year’s Paris Olympics
By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Two of Russia’s top swimmers who could be eligible for the next year’s…
Continue Reading AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Lily Gladstone is standing on the cusp of history
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Lily Gladstone is the anguished heart and compassionate conscience of Martin Scorsese’s Osage…
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How to keep your pets happy and healthy during the colder months
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Continue Reading Lawsuits target Maine referendum aimed at curbing foreign influence in local elections
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Two utilities and two media organizations are suing over a referendum in Maine that closed a…
Continue Reading Saudi registrants for COP28 included undeclared oil company employees, nonprofit says
By ED DAVEY and MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN Associated Press At least 15 people who registered for Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the COP28 climate…
Continue Reading In hypochondria paradox, Swedish study finds a higher death rate in those who fear serious illness
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer A large Swedish study has uncovered a paradox about people diagnosed with an excessive fear of serious illness:…
Continue Reading US nuclear regulators to issue construction permit for a reactor that uses molten salt
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing a construction permit for a new type of nuclear reactor that…
Continue Reading Father of July 4th Illinois parade shooting suspect released early from jail for good behavior
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — The father of the suspect in a deadly 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting in suburban Chicago has been released early from…
Continue Reading Man shot to death at large Minneapolis homeless encampment that has been slated for closure
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A man was shot to death at a large Minnesota homeless encampment, days before it was scheduled to be removed. The shooting was…
Continue Reading The last residents of a coastal Mexican town destroyed by climate change
By DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press EL BOSQUE, Mexico (AP) — Flooding driven by some of the world’s fastest sea-level rise and increasingly brutal…
Continue Reading Palestinian poll shows a rise in Hamas support and close to 90% wanting US-backed Abbas to resign
By KARIN LAUB Associated Press RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A wartime opinion poll among Palestinians published Wednesday shows a rise in support for…
Continue Reading LeBron James says ‘moment was everything’ seeing son Bronny’s debut for Southern Cal
By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer DALLAS (AP) — LeBron James says the “moment was everything” to see oldest son Bronny James make his…
Continue Reading The last residents of a coastal Mexican town destroyed by climate change
By DANIEL SHAILER Associated Press EL BOSQUE, Mexico (AP) — People moved to El Bosque in the 1980s to fish. Setting out into the Gulf of Mexico in…
Continue Reading Michigan prosecutors outline case against false Trump electors in first hearing
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Prosecutors have begun outlining their case against 15 Michigan Republicans who face…
Continue Reading Rembrandt portraits that were privately held for nearly 200 years go on show in Amsterdam
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — After nearly 200 years in a private collection, a pair of small portraits by 17th century Dutch Master Rembrandt van…
Continue Reading Hunter Biden insists he will only testify in public before a congressional committee
By FARNOUSH AMIRI and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden on Wednesday lashed out at Republican investigators who have…
Continue Reading Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as…
Continue Reading News outlets and NGOs condemn Hungary’s new ‘sovereignty protection’ law as a way to silence critics
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Independent media outlets and rights groups in Hungary have condemned legislation passed…
Continue Reading Trump’s lawyers tell an appeals court that federal prosecutors are trying to rush his election case
By ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump are telling a federal appeals court it should not speed up its…
Continue Reading 6 killed in reported shootout between drug cartels in northern Mexico state of Zacatecas
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities say six people are dead following a shootout between drug cartel gunmen in the northern Mexico state of Zacatecas.…
Continue Reading Trump makes third Iowa trip this month in final weeks before GOP voting starts in caucuses
By THOMAS BEAUMONT and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump is making his third trip to Iowa this month as he…
Continue Reading Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court says it will hear appeals that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from…
Continue Reading The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most…
Continue Reading Heard at UN climate talks: Quotes that tell the story
By PETER PRENGAMAN Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Over 14 days of U.N. climate talks, delegates from nearly 200 countries…
Continue Reading The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s five Associated Press Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year includes actors and musicians who…
Continue Reading Wholesale inflation in US slowed further last month, signaling that price pressures continue to ease
By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer Wholesale inflation in the United States was unchanged in November, suggesting that price increases in the…
Continue Reading Body in Philadelphia warehouse IDed as inmate who escaped in 4th city breakout this year
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say a body found inside a warehouse has been identified as an inmate who walked away from a work detail…
Continue Reading Editor says Myanmar authorities have arrested 2 local journalists for an online news service
By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — An editor says Myanmar’s military government has arrested two journalists with a local online news…
Continue Reading Pope Francis takes on unprecedented attacks from American opponents
By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — In one corner: Pope Francis, who insists on a merciful Catholic Church open to everyone, a “field…
Continue Reading Bronx deli fire sends flames shooting into night sky, one person is treated for smoke inhalation
NEW YORK (AP) — A fire that started in a deli in New York City spread to several other stores and sent flames shooting into the sky. The fire…
Continue Reading Youngkin: Virginia has ‘understanding’ with parent company about moving Washington’s NBA, NHL teams
By SARAH RANKIN and MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he has reached a tentative agreement…
Continue Reading Switzerland’s Greens fail in a long-shot bid to enter the national government
BERLIN (AP) — Switzerland’s environmentalist Greens have failed in a long-shot bid to enter the national government as lawmakers elected a new…
Continue Reading Bulgaria dismantles a Soviet army monument that has dominated the Sofia skyline since 1954
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Following years of heated debates, authorities in Bulgaria began to dismantle a monument of the Soviet army that has…
Continue Reading Safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers and resources, experts say
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When you buy eyedrops at a U.S. store, you might assume you’re getting a product made…
Continue Reading A volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
By DEEPA BHARATH and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells…
Continue Reading Kishida says he regrets a ruling party funds scandal and will work on partial changes to his Cabinet
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to replace some of his Cabinet ministers…
Continue Reading The White House is hosting nearly 100 US lawmakers to brainstorm gun violence prevention strategies
By COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is hosting nearly 100 lawmakers from around the country to work on how their…
Continue Reading A volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island is sacred to spiritual practitioners and treasured by astronomers
By DEEPA BHARATH and AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — Shane Palacat-Nelsen’s voice drops to a reverent tone as he tells…
Continue Reading Edmunds compares the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Genesis GV70 luxury SUVs
By NICK KURCZEWSKI Edmunds The Mercedes-Benz GLC has long been a popular choice for a small luxury SUV. From luxury and performance to technology,…
Continue Reading 7 students ate gummy bears from a baggie that tested positive for fentanyl and fell sick. Now 2 people have been arrested
By Carma Hassan, Asher Moskowitz and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Two people have been arrested and charged after seven Virginia elementary students…
Continue Reading Thai police seize a record haul of 50 million methamphetamine tablets near border with Myanmar
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police have seized what is being called a record haul of methamphetamine tablets in the western province of Kanchanaburi, close…
Continue Reading Pakistan court says military trials can resume for 103 supporters of Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s top court on Wednesday allowed military courts to resume the trials of more than 100 supporters of former Prime…
Continue Reading Inflation is pinching Hungary’s popular Christmas markets. $23 sausage dog, anyone?
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — A cost-of-living crisis in Hungary is on display at the country’s popular Christmas…
Continue Reading Attacks on referees could kill soccer, top FIFA official Pierluigi Collina says
By JAMES ROBSON AP Soccer Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The attack on a top Turkish referee this week has been described as an example of the…
Continue Reading How to put a ring on it and save for a house, too
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Continue Reading Oklahoma City voters approve sales tax for $900 million arena to keep NBA’s Thunder through 2050
By SEAN MURPHY Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City voters have approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown…
Continue Reading ‘We have the right to live.’ Starvation, disease, and winter chill threaten the survival of displaced civilians in Gaza
By Sana Noor Haq and Rosa Rahimi, CNN (CNN) — Salwa Tibi recalls how she covered several miles on foot in southern Gaza, in a desperate search…
Continue Reading 5 Things to know for Dec. 13: Ukraine, Israel, Climate deal, Presidential race, Toy safety
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — AI language tools like ChatGPT can be eerily convincing, but don’t be fooled by their authoritative…
Continue Reading 5 Things to know for Dec. 13: Ukraine, Israel, Climate deal, Presidential race, Toy safety
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — AI language tools like ChatGPT can be eerily convincing, but don’t be fooled by their authoritative tones.…
Continue Reading Far-right Dutch election winner Wilders wants to be prime minister, promises to respect constitution
By MIKE CORDER Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders says he wants to be prime minister for “all…
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Firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A report of a firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School in Bonneville County. Principal Doug McLaren sent out…
Continue Reading What small businesses need to know about new regulations going into 2024
By MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Regulations are a double-edged sword. They’re created to improve business dealings,…
Continue Reading New Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidence resigns
BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire sheriff accused of stealing $19,000 in county funds has resigned, leading prosecutors to withdraw their…
Continue Reading Analysis: It’s uncertain if push to ‘Stop Cop City’ got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendum
By JEFF AMY of The Associated Press and STEPHEN FOWLER of Georgia Public Broadcasting ATLANTA (AP) — An analysis by news organizations finds…
Continue Reading She won her sexual assault case. Now she hopes the Japanese military changes so others don’t suffer
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A former soldier who won a sexual assault case against three of her former colleagues says she…
Continue Reading Orbán says Hungary will block EU membership negotiations for Ukraine at a crucial summit this week
By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s prime minister says his government will block a proposal to start talks…
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