Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?
AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son has joined President-elect Donald Trump in announcing plans by technology and…
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Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament
Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — A controversial legislation submitted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to change India’s voting…
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‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Beverly Hills Cop,’ ‘Up in Smoke’ among movies entering the National Film Registry
AP Entertainment Writer Nobody puts baby in a corner, but they’re putting her in the National Film Registry. “Dirty Dancing” from 1987, in…
Continue Reading Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis turned 88 on Tuesday and marked the occasion with revelations that he almost didn’t make it. According to excerpts of…
Continue Reading A zoo elephant dies in Indonesia after being swept away in a river
Associated Press GIANYAR, Indonesia (AP) — An elephant that lived at the zoo on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali was found dead on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, has called for less confrontation between the sides even as…
Continue Reading Middle East latest: Israel plans an extended occupation of Syrian buffer zone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops will occupy a buffer zone inside Syria for the foreseeable future. Israel’s recent…
Continue Reading Justin Trudeau is facing a political crisis made worse by Donald Trump. Can he survive as Canada’s leader?
By Lex Harvey, CNN (CNN) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau soared to victory in 2015 on the promise of change and “sunny ways” for…
Continue Reading A top Russian general is killed in a Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine
A senior Russian general was killed Tuesday by a bomb hidden in a scooter outside his apartment building in Moscow, a day after Ukraine’s security…
Continue Reading Key Russian general killed in Moscow bomb blast claimed by Ukraine
By Maria Kostenko, Victoria Butenko, Nectar Gan, Christian Edwards and Darya Tarasova, CNN (CNN) — A top Russian general accused of using…
Continue Reading New Orleans wants to end federal oversight of its police. Critics aren’t convinced
Associated Press/Report for America NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department and the city of New Orleans are pushing to end more than a…
Continue Reading Battle erupts over South Korean court that will determine the fate of impeached Yoon
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s acting leader vowed Tuesday to convey to the world that things are back to normal…
Continue Reading Militants attack police post in northwest Pakistan, killing 2 officers and wounding 3
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani officials say militants on a motorcycle opened fire at a police post in the country’s restive northwest,…
Continue Reading Florida county poised to vote on financing for new $1.3B ballpark for the Rays
Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — After two costly delays, the Pinellas County Commission is set to vote on its share of financing for a…
Continue Reading Minnesota man gets life without parole for killing girlfriend who was the subject of a 69-day search
WINONA. Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday for killing his girlfriend, whose…
Continue Reading Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a ‘combination of factors’
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The motive for a shooting that killed a teacher and a student and wounded others at a Wisconsin school…
Continue Reading Man who killed brother and 3 others set to be put to death in Indiana’s first execution in 15 years
Associated Press MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man convicted in the 1997 killings of his brother and three other men was set to receive a…
Continue Reading Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s about as American an idea as it gets -the hunger to make your own path, to find your own way, make your…
Continue Reading Younger Asian Americans navigate something new to their generation: Taking up space
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — It’s about as American an idea as it gets -the hunger to make your own path, to find your own way, make your…
Continue Reading What officials are doing – and suggesting – to learn more about the possible drone sightings
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — As a flurry of possible drone sightings has triggered local politicians to press federal officials for more…
Continue Reading Grassroots funding for Ukraine’s military declines as groups look for creative ways to raise money
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Advertisements pasted along the sidewalk in Kyiv ask for donations to help fill financial gaps across…
Continue Reading Americans’ trust in nation’s court system hits record low, survey finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of heightened political division, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and…
Continue Reading Rarely seen story by crime fiction master John D MacDonald offers clues to his best known work
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Crime writer John D. MacDonald, a master of the genre, was so prolific that sometimes he couldn’t keep up with…
Continue Reading Barry Jenkins on why he made ‘Mufasa’ and how it changed him as a filmmaker
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Over the four years he’s spent working on “Mufasa: The Lion King,” Barry Jenkins estimates that he’s been…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street trims its stellar gains as Nvidia’s star dims again
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes pulled back on Tuesday to trim some of their stellar gains for the year. The S&P 500…
Continue Reading Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism
Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian state government on Tuesday proposed new restrictions on protesters in response to…
Continue Reading 14 dead and hundreds injured in magnitude 7.3 quake in Vanuatu. Some people are trapped in rubble
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck…
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What we know about the Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting that left a student and teacher dead
WISC, CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz and Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating why a teenage girl brought a…
Continue Reading Jill Biden says she has closed the book on teaching at Northern Virginia Community College
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden has closed the book on her teaching career at a Virginia community college. The first lady, who has…
Continue Reading Notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrested
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas has been returned to Mexico after serving a U.S. sentence and was quickly…
Continue Reading Judge rejects Trump’s bid to toss hush money conviction because of Supreme Court immunity ruling
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A judge Monday refused to throw out President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction because of the U.S.…
Continue Reading Mexico arrests more than 100 local police officers for various abuses and offenses
Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in two states in southern Mexico have arrested more than 100 local police officers for various…
Continue Reading Trump says it was ‘stupid’ for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he might reverse President Joe Biden’s decision to permit Ukrainian…
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What we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin
CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz, Hanna Park and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating why a teenage girl…
Continue Reading Jay-Z’s lawyer says accuser’s rape claim is ‘provably, demonstrably false’
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney defending Jay-Z against the rape allegation brought against him last week by an unnamed woman outlined…
Continue Reading Missouri’s death row had nearly 100 inmates in the 1990s. Now, it has 8
Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri’s status as one of the most active death penalty states is about to change for one simple reason: The…
Continue Reading Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences
Associated Press Up in the sky, is that a drone, a plane or a helicopter? Experts who study unmanned aircraft systems — better known as drones —…
Continue Reading RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump’s pick to lead health agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has swept onto Capitol Hill. The anti-vaccine health guru from the famous political family…
Continue Reading Two charged in connection with Iran-backed drone strike that killed 3 US troops in the Middle East
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Two men, including a dual Iranian American citizen, have been arrested on charges that they exported sensitive…
Continue Reading Why people are stocking up, ‘hidden cancer,’ tips for safe drinking: Catch up on the day’s stories
By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and…
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Freed prisoner who said he was a victim of the Assad regime was an intelligence officer, locals say
CNN By Tim Lister and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — A man who was filmed by CNN being released by rebels from a Damascus jail was a former…
Continue Reading Bolivian prosecutors seek the arrest of former President Morales in sexual abuse case
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Prosecutors in Bolivia on Monday sought the arrest of former President Evo Morales in connection to a sexual abuse…
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Dick Van Dyke thanks neighbors and good Samaritans for saving his life, home during Franklin Fire
Dick Van Dyke has a lot to be grateful after celebrating his 99th birthday on…
Continue Reading Freed prisoner who said he was a victim of the Assad regime was an intelligence officer, locals say
By Tim Lister and Eyad Kourdi, CNN (CNN) — A man who was filmed by CNN being released by rebels from a Damascus jail was a former intelligence…
Continue Reading Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
Associated Press After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war. Top officials…
Continue Reading Venezuelan rights group reports 3rd in-custody death among people detained in post-election unrest
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A man detained in Venezuela during the civil unrest that followed the country’s disputed July presidential election has…
Continue Reading Man sues city of Memphis and police officers for wrongful conviction in music club robbery
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man who spent more than 20 years behind bars before he was exonerated of robbing a Memphis music club is…
Continue Reading Woman who stowed away on Delta flight to Paris apprehended again, this time trying to get into Canada
By Mark Morales, Taylor Romine, Aaron Cooper and Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The woman who stowed away on a Delta flight from New York to Paris…
Continue Reading North Carolina’s Medicaid expansion hits enrollment goal about a year ahead of projections
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina reached its Medicaid expansion enrollment goal of 600,000 people just over a year since the program rolled out.…
Continue Reading National Guard soldier charged with murder in shooting at a Georgia military base
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Federal authorities have charged a National Guard soldier with murder in a shooting that triggered a weekend lockdown at a…
Continue Reading Man sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women travel to give birth in the US
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for running a business to help pregnant…
Continue Reading Corps of Engineers will look to save 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River
ATHENS, N.Y. (AP) — Efforts to save an imperiled 150-year-old lighthouse in New York are getting a boost with federal officials announcing new…
Continue Reading The US Census Bureau is adding refugees to its immigrant count
Associated Press The U.S. Census Bureau is changing how it counts international migration in its annual population estimates. Officials said Monday…
Continue Reading TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it’s sold
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — TikTok on Monday asked the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis to block the federal law that would…
Continue Reading 26 people arrested in crackdown on illegal deforestation along Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina border
Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Interpol says a crackdown on suspected illegal deforestation in South America has netted 26 arrests. The…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
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