Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopens after renovation work in time for the Jubilee Holy Year
ROME (AP) — Rome’s iconic Trevi Fountain reopened Sunday after three months of renovations on the 18th-century monument that’s one of the…
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Party City to close its stores as company files for bankruptcy
AP Technology Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For nearly 40 years, customers flocked to Party City for Halloween costumes, favors for children’s…
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Texas representative on CR vote, Congresswoman Granger and southern border
Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) spoke to Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the bill that prevented a government shutdown,…
Continue Reading‘Sonic 3’ bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past…
Continue Reading ‘Sonic 3’ bests ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ at the box office
AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the holiday season battle of big-budget family movies, Paramount Pictures’ “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” sped past…
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U.S. fighter jet reportedly shot down by friendly fire
CENTCOM said that the F/A-18 was flying off of the USS Harry S. Truman when it was downed. One of the pilots may have sustained minor injuries during…
Continue Reading Louisiana often holds inmates past their release date, DOJ lawsuit claims
Associated Press/Report for America Louisiana’s prison system routinely holds people weeks and months after they have completed their sentences.…
Continue Reading Tiger’s son comes up aces in PNC Championship with a hole-in-one
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods isn’t the only member of his family who can produce big moments. His 15-year-old son Charlie made his first…
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Locals attend third and final day of Christmas at the Crossing
The holiday season is in full swing with Christmas just days away and a new holiday event in Yuma celebrated its third and final night of…
Continue ReadingJohn Wall gives broadcasting a try, while still holding out hope for one more NBA shot
AP Basketball Writer ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — John Wall was at the G League Winter Showcase last year, trying out, hoping to get back in the game. He…
Continue Reading Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday hosted Slovakia’s prime minister, Robert Fico, in a rare visit to the Kremlin by an EU leader since…
Continue Reading At least 10 are killed as a small plane crashes into a Brazilian town popular with tourists
Brazil’s Civil Defense Agency says a small plane has crashed into a Brazilian town that’s popular with tourists and killed all 10 passengers…
Continue Reading Secret passage that Florence’s Medici used to move safely reopens to public after 8-year renovation
Associated Press FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — For centuries, Florence’s 16th-century Vasari Corridor was only accessible to dukes and lords.…
Continue Reading A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS. Who are they and why now?
Associated Press Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. The…
Continue Reading Colombia’s ELN rebels announce Christmas truce
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group has announced a unilateral truce to last until Jan. 3, the first since the…
Continue Reading Why did at least 67 people die in Christmas charity stampedes in struggling Nigeria?
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past…
Continue Reading A race is on to clean up shorelines off Crimea after tons of oil spills from damaged Russian ships
Cleanup continues in the Kerch Strait near Russian-occupied Crimea, a week after at least 3,700 tons of low-grade fuel oil spilled out of two…
Continue Reading College playoffs looks for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts
AP National Writer The average final score over the first week of the College Football Playoffs: Winners 36, Losers 17. This bold, new experiment was…
Continue Reading Thousands stream into Belgrade square to protest against populist Serbian leadership
The Associated Press BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Tens of thousands streamed into a central square in Serbia’s capital on Sunday for a big rally…
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Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 65
Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson died on Friday at the age of…
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