Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so
Associated Press ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast says that French troops will leave the country starting January 2025, becoming the latest…
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Ceremonies mark full membership of Bulgaria and Romania in Europe’s Schengen travel zone
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Bulgaria and Romania are holding ceremonies to mark their full membership in Europe’s Schengen area,…
Continue ReadingMichigan couple die days apart after separate accidents between Christmas and New Year’s Day
ADDISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A suburban Detroit husband and wife have died days apart after separate accidents between Christmas and New Year’s…
Continue ReadingFans now can put up money to entice specific athletes to join or stay with favorite college teams
AP College Football Writer College sports fans hoping a particular athlete comes to their favorite school, or stays, now can help influence the…
Continue ReadingBlues have all the fun in convincing victory over the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — St. Louis coach Jim Montgomery walked around before the Winter Classic. He looked at the growing crowd soaking in…
Continue ReadingFrance’s Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics
Associated Press PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged in a New Year’s address to the nation that his decision to…
Continue ReadingLenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The…
Continue ReadingLenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The…
Continue ReadingLenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The…
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Man suspected of shooting his mother and sister
New details on the shooting that happened last Friday at an RV park in El Centro that sent two women to the…
Continue ReadingFumes in the cockpit prompts Hawaiian flight’s return to Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A Hawaiian airlines flight bound for Honolulu was forced to return to the Seattle airport shortly after takeoff due to reports of…
Continue ReadingOutgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted the death sentences of 15 men…
Continue ReadingEcuador orders the detention of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of 4 children
Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — An Ecuadorean judge has ordered the arrest of 16 soldiers charged with the disappearance of four children…
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At least two people injured following shooting near a Target store in Los Angeles
Authorities arrived at the scene on South Figueroa Street following a report of a shooting just before 9:00 p.m. Monday. Police say the gunman is…
Continue ReadingNetflix averages more than 30 million viewers globally for its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader
AP Sports Writer Netflix’s first NFL Christmas Day doubleheader ended up being successful globally. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over…
Continue ReadingNetflix averages more than 30 million viewers globally for its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader
AP Sports Writer Netflix’s first NFL Christmas Day doubleheader ended up being successful globally. The Baltimore Ravens’ 31-2 victory over…
Continue ReadingToxic fumes sicken 20 workers at New Mexico cheese plant
CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine what caused a mechanical failure that resulted in 20 workers inhaling toxic fumes at a…
Continue ReadingPanama celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Panama Canal handover as Trump wants to take it back
Associated Press PANAMA CITY (AP) — Panama is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the U.S. handover of the Panama Canal, which President-elect…
Continue ReadingCuba frees man who participated in 1997 attacks on hotels in Havana, orchestrated by Cuban exiles
Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — A government-run news agency in Cuba says authorities have released a Salvadoran man who was convicted of…
Continue ReadingThe killing of an 18-year-old Ohio woman was solved with DNA technology after 43 years
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A man who was shot dead last month as authorities attempted to serve him an indictment on federal gun…
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