New Jersey weighs making underage gambling no longer a crime, but subject to a fine
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Should underage gambling no longer be a crime? New Jersey lawmakers are considering changing the law to make…
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Another month, another record smashed for New Jersey internet gambling
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey’s red-hot internet gambling market continued to smash records in November, even as revenue…
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Medical debt totaling $30 million to be paid off in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut has become the latest state to begin notifying its eligible citizens that some or all of their medical debt will…
Continue Reading What’s behind rising autism rates: A broader definition of autism and better screening
AP Medical Writer President-elect Donald Trump seemed to entertain the discredited theory that vaccines cause autism as he answered questions from…
Continue Reading Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former talk show host Carlos Watson was sentenced Monday to nearly 10 years in prison in a federal financial…
Continue Reading US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten their seat belts
DETROIT (AP) — Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t…
Continue Reading Things to know about the shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin
Police in Madison, Wisconsin, believe multiple factors prompted a 15-year-old student to open fire at a private Christian school, but they declined…
Continue Reading North Macedonia investigates former top officials for alleged financial misconduct
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Eight former senior officials in North Macedonia, including a former prime minister, are under investigation for…
Continue Reading Palestinian security forces launch a rare crackdown on militants in the West Bank
JENIN, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian security forces have launched a rare crackdown against local militant groups in the northern West Bank. They…
Continue Reading UN announces initiative to overcome political deadlock in Libya
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The top U.N. official in Libya has announced a new initiative to overcome a three-year deadlock and move the…
Continue Reading Judge denies ex-prosecutor’s motion to halt her misconduct trial in Ahmaud Arbery investigation
Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia judge has denied a former prosecutor’s legal motion to halt her upcoming trial on charges…
Continue Reading New Jersey governor pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has pardoned 33 people and commuted the sentences of three women, one…
Continue Reading Kristen Bell set to return as host of Screen Actors Guild Awards next year
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kristen Bell will return as host of next year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, streaming live on Netflix for a second consecutive…
Continue Reading Trump says he’s a ‘believer’ in polio vaccine, and other news conference takeaways
Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump on Monday held a wide-ranging news conference in which he said he would preserve access to the polio…
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Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump, in his first news conference since his victory, downplayed concerns that his…
Continue Reading Who is the alleged Chinese spy with close ties to Britain’s Prince Andrew?
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — An alleged Chinese spy who cultivated close ties with Prince Andrew said Monday he has done “nothing wrong or…
Continue Reading As he prepares to leave leadership, McConnell challenges Trump on foreign policy
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is challenging President-elect Donald Trump to reject the isolationist…
Continue Reading Prosecutor seeks death penalty for 8 charged with kidnapping and killing an Alabama woman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the eight people charged in the kidnapping, assault and killing of a…
Continue Reading Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 15-year-old student killed a teacher and another teenager with a handgun Monday at a Christian school in…
Continue Reading 3 dogs that fatally mauled their owner in a San Diego park are euthanized
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Humane Society says it has euthanized three dogs that fatally mauled their owner last week. The attack happened at a…
Continue Reading Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints state Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has appointed state Sen. Chris Cournoyer to be her lieutenant governor more than…
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What we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz, Hanna Park and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating why a teenage girl brought…
Continue Reading EU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union will impose visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats and government officials over the crackdown…
Continue Reading Virginia man convicted of funneling money to Islamic State group
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A northern Virginia man targeted by an FBI sting operation has been convicted on terrorism charges for collecting funds on…
Continue Reading AP All-America team: Travis Hunter, Xavier Watts back on first team; Ashton Jeanty is unanimous pick
AP College Football Writer Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter of Colorado was a first-team selection at two spots and a second-team pick at another…
Continue Reading Trump weighs in on NY mayor, vaccines and drones in freewheeling press conference at Mar-a-Lago
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In a freewheeling press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club, President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he…
Continue Reading A Kenyan man gets 50 years in prison for the murder of a gay rights activist
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The housemate of an LGBTQ+ activist in Kenya has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of…
Continue Reading Rock pioneer Brenda Lee shines in new documentary. ‘I just wanted to sing’
AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Come and take a trip to the giddy birth of rock ‘n’ roll through the eyes of one of its pioneers —…
Continue Reading Russian presence in Syria remains. But it’s unclear for how long
Associated Press HMEIMIM, Syria (AP) — Russia’s intervention on behalf of former Syrian leader Bashar Assad once turned the tide of Syria’s…
Continue Reading Drone detectors in New Jersey have found ‘little or no evidence’ of wrongdoing, governor says
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Drone-detecting devices deployed in New Jersey in the past week have found “little to no evidence” of…
Continue Reading Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief adviser to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, resigns and expects to be indicted
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer says a former top aide to New York Mayor Eric Adams expects to be indicted on criminal charges related to…
Continue Reading Lawyer for convicted British killer nurse Lucy Letby says new evidence is grounds for appeal
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A lawyer for convicted British killer nurse Lucy Letby says he plans to ask an appeals court to re-examine her…
Continue Reading Dolphins’ Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. Texans
AP Sports Writer MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose remained in the hospital but had movement in all extremities…
Continue Reading How old are Saturn’s rings? Study suggests they could be as old as the planet
AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — New research suggests that Saturn’s rings may be older than they look — possibly as old as the…
Continue Reading Prince Andrew’s Chinese spy drama again pushes King Charles III to rein in scandal-prone brother
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — How do you solve a problem like Prince Andrew? That’s the question facing King Charles III as the drama…
Continue Reading Longtime Auburn football team pastor dies in an accident on an Alabama lake
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (AP) — The longtime pastor of the Auburn University football team has died after falling into the water on Lake Martin in…
Continue Reading Germany’s Scholz has lost a confidence vote. Here’s what comes next
By Sebastian Shukla, Nadine Schmidt and Claudia Otto, CNN (CNN) — Germany, Europe’s largest economy and normally a pillar of stability, is…
Continue Reading Are you catching holiday blues instead of cheer? Here are some ways to find peace
AP Health Writer Experts say that the holidays can put a strain on your mental health. Sometimes it’s a complicated relationship with family,…
Continue Reading 10 winners of the ‘I Love My Librarian Award’ are celebrated for their community work
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — At Wisconsin’s Mukwonago Community Library, director Abby Armour isn’t only committed to providing books and…
Continue Reading Syria’s ousted leader Assad says he wanted to keep fighting but Russian allies evacuated him
Associated Press DAMASCUS (AP) — Ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad said Monday he wanted to stay in the country after rebels captured the capital,…
Continue Reading Florida State’s Norvell agrees to restructured contract that gives $4.5M to fundraising campaign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State and Mike Norvell have agreed to a restructured contract that includes the football coach contributing $4.5…
Continue Reading These three new sports dramas punch above their weight
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The sports movie, like any genre, can easily fall victim to overly familiar story beats. An underdog challenger. A…
Continue Reading Palestinian grandfather whose tribute to slain granddaughter went viral is killed by Israeli fire in Gaza
By Abeer Salman and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — A Palestinian grandfather in Gaza whose tribute to his slain granddaughter went viral last year…
Continue Reading 12 people found dead at Georgia ski resort
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Twelve people have been found dead at a ski resort in the former Soviet country of Georgia, police said. The…
Continue Reading Gunmen kill the mayor of a small Mexican town and 3 others in a highway attack
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities say gunmen have killed the mayor of a small Mexican town along with three other people in a highway attack on their…
Continue Reading Damaged Russian ships spilled an estimated 3,700 tons of oil in Kerch Strait, state media says
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s state media say an estimated 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil has spilled into the Kerch Strait after two Russian…
Continue Reading Supreme Court declines appeal from Peter Navarro; Trump White House aide to return after prison term
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has turned back an appeal from Peter Navarro, the former Trump White House official who is set…
Continue Reading Canada’s finance minister resigns as unpopular Trudeau faces biggest test of his political career
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing the biggest test of his political career following the resignation…
Continue Reading Japan’s SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years.
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese…
Continue Reading Ukraine says North Koreans took heavy casualties during weekend attack in Kursk region
By Victoria Butenko, Maria Kostenko, Tim Lister and Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine said on Monday that North Korean soldiers fighting…
Continue Reading Can U.N. summits save the planet? A faltering year of talks brings up questions about the process
Associated Press In the past few months United Nations-sponsored negotiations to tackle climate change, plastic pollution, loss of global species and…
Continue Reading British court names alleged Chinese spy who forged close ties to Prince Andrew
By Rob Picheta, CNN London (CNN) — An alleged Chinese spy who forged a close relationship with Prince Andrew has been identified by a British…
Continue Reading Americans now paid to play in Ryder Cup with $200K stipend and $300K to donate to charity
AP Golf Writer Americans will be getting paid to play in the Ryder Cup for the first time. The PGA of America is announcing a new plan that gives…
Continue Reading Stage spoofs of Hallmark TV movies are Christmas gifts for theaters
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — A lot of theater companies dust off chestnuts like “A Christmas Carol” or “White Christmas” this time of…
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Assad says he didn’t plan to flee Syria, according to presidency Telegram account
By Nadeen Ebrahim and Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s departure from the country was unplanned, according…
Continue Reading EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine. Two top North Korean…
Continue Reading Germany’s Scholz loses a confidence vote, setting up an early election in February
Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in the German parliament on Monday, putting the European Union’s…
Continue Reading Kane Brown ‘gave everything’ on his new album, ‘The High Road.’ The journey home meant experimenting
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Kane Brown’s fourth studio album, “The High Road,” is his favorite to date, the country superstar tells…
Continue Reading Greek police dismantle illegal liquor gang in pre-Christmas raids
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police say that 17 alleged members and associates of an armed criminal gang involved in producing and distributing…
Continue Reading Syrian rebel force deploys to a village near Damascus to stop looters
Associated Press HUSSEINIYEH, Syria (AP) — A rebel force has deployed to a village in southeastern Damascus to stop looters who swarmed a…
Continue Reading Badly damaged Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel spill oil near Black Sea
By Catherine Nicholls, Maria Kostenko and Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Two Russian tankers carrying thousands of tons of fuel were badly…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for Dec. 16: Drone sightings, Trump’s Cabinet, UnitedHealthcare CEO, Cyclone Chido, Gaza
By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — Holiday shipping deadlines are quickly approaching if you want gifts to reach your loved ones on time. To…
Continue Reading Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said Monday that some North Korean troops have been…
Continue Reading UK government approves $4.6-billion takeover of Royal Mail by a Czech billionaire
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government has approved the sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to a Czech billionaire, paving the way for the postal…
Continue Reading Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and France have launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris. The new connection was hailed Monday as a symbol…
Continue Reading Serbian police use mobile phone spyware to keep track of opponents and journalists, Amnesty says
Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Amnesty International says Serbia’s secret service and police have been spying on journalists and…
Continue Reading EU seeks assurances from Syria’s new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions
Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria. They want guarantees from Syria’s…
Continue Reading Japan’s largest bank apologizes over theft of millions of dollars from safe deposit boxes
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s biggest bank has apologized after an employee allegedly stole more than 1 billion yen ($6.6 million) from…
Continue Reading US private schools group apologizes after criticism of antisemitic remarks during conference
By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — A national private school group has apologized for comments made by speakers at a recent diversity and inclusion…
Continue Reading Prosecutors summon Kosovo’s prime minister in a move his supporters say is politically motivated
PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s Special Prosecutor’s Office has summoned Prime Minister Albin Kurti to testify in a case that remains unclear,…
Continue Reading Teenage boy accused of killing 4 family members in New Mexico home
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — A 16-year-old boy in New Mexico has been charged with killing four members of his family, state police said on…
Continue Reading ‘Wild West of drones’: Anxiety heightens as officials seek to reassure public there’s no threat
By Steve Almasy, Brad Lendon and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — As pressure mounts on federal officials to address ongoing concerns about possible…
Continue Reading Rescuers in Italy working to free cave explorer trapped underground
MILAN (AP) — A major rescue operation is underway in a cave northeast of the Italian city of Bergamo to free a woman who was injured in a fall and…
Continue Reading Biden establishes a national monument for Frances Perkins, the 1st female Cabinet secretary
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed a proclamation establishing a national monument honoring the late FDR-era Labor…
Continue Reading A second top Church of England cleric is facing calls to resign over his handling of abuse claims
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The archbishop who is due to take temporary charge of the Church of England is facing calls to resign over his…
Continue Reading Sri Lanka’s president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit
NEW DELHI (AP) — Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit since…
Continue Reading Death toll in Gaza from the Israel-Hamas war tops 45,000 Palestinians, health officials say
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 45,000 Palestinians have now been killed in the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas…
Continue Reading France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead
Associated Press MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — France is rushing rescue workers and supplies to its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte after the island…
Continue Reading Why you shouldn’t try to shoot down a suspected drone
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Mysterious possible drone sightings across the East Coast have prompted calls from civilians and some politicians…
Continue Reading Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this…
Continue Reading Middle East latest: Assad says he wanted to stay in Syria but Russia evacuated him
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad says he had no plans to leave the country after the fall of Damascus a week ago but the Russian military…
Continue Reading For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally
Associated Press SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that…
Continue Reading Pakistan begins last anti-polio vaccination campaign of the year after a surge in cases
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials say Pakistan has begun its last nationwide vaccination campaign for the year to protect 45 million children from polio…
Continue Reading Key US Air Force base closes airspace amid drone sightings
By Brad Lendon and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Drone activity caused officials to close airspace over one of the United States’ most critical Air…
Continue Reading Journalists anticipate a renewed hostility toward their work under the incoming Trump administration
AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — When Donald Trump takes office as president for a second time, many journalists anticipate a hostile climate toward…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Nasdaq hits a record as Wall Street drifts ahead of Federal Reserve’s meeting
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted amid mixed trading Monday, ahead of this week’s upcoming meeting by the Federal…
Continue Reading Canada Post says operations to resume after nearly a monthlong strike
TORONTO (AP) — Canada Post said operations will resume at the national postal service on Tuesday after the nearly monthlong work stoppage. Workers…
Continue Reading ‘It’s as if an atomic bomb fell on Mayotte’: Widespread destruction after 100-year cyclone pummels French territory
By Lex Harvey and Pierre Bairin, CNN (CNN) — Thousands are feared dead after a devastating 100-year cyclone ripped across the French…
Continue Reading Takeaways from AP’s reporting on a child sex abuse crisis inside a secretive Christian sect
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — For decades, a little-known Christian sect has dealt with its abusive ministers and spiritual elders mostly in…
Continue Reading China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home prices fall
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese retail sales slowed in November and housing prices fell, with demand still lackluster despite a flurry of…
Continue Reading What’s next for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO
By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Kaitlan Collins, Rebekah Riess, Chris Boyette, Dalia Faheid and Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The man…
Continue Reading Survivors seek a reckoning as FBI investigates child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Nearly every detail about the religious group Lisa Webb’s family belonged to was hidden from the outside…
Continue Reading Schools are cutting bus service for children. Parents are turning to ride-hailing apps
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Ismael El-Amin was driving his daughter to school when a chance encounter gave him an idea for a new way to…
Continue Reading 2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025 in spite of the risks
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an…
Continue Reading Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone usurps New York’s Fifth Avenue as world’s most upscale shopping street
Associated Press MILAN (AP) — Shoppers laden with bags from Fendi, Loewe, Prada and other designer labels clog the narrow sidewalks of Milan’s…
Continue Reading Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner and Hemingway
AP Entertainment Writer Popeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first…
Continue Reading Former FBI informant pleads guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving the Bidens
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former FBI informant pleaded guilty on Monday to lying about a phony bribery scheme involving President Joe…
Continue Reading For the families of Syria’s disappeared, hope fades but the demand for justice grows
By Raja Razek and Tim Lister, CNN (CNN) — More than a week after Bashar al-Assad fled Syria and his regime collapsed, hundreds of thousands of…
Continue Reading Seven hotel guests suffer suspected poisoning after drinking cocktails at 5-star Fiji resort
By Hilary Whiteman, CNN (CNN) — Seven tourists sought hospital treatment for suspected poisoning after drinking cocktails at a bar in an…
Continue Reading As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants
Associated Press SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — As dozens of deported migrants pack into a sweltering airport facility in San Pedro Sula, Norma…
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