FDNY hosts annual Christmas shopping spree for families of fallen firefighters
The families of fallen FDNY firefighters rode with Santa to FAO Schwarz at Rockefeller Center on Sunday. They had the famous store to themselves as…
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Prominent Haitian politician condemns French president for calling leaders ‘total morons’
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A member of Haiti’s transitional presidential council has publicly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for…
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500 hotel workers in San Francisco go on strike
The strike has been going on since September 22 as workers demand better wages, affordable health care and the restoration of jobs cut during the…
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Two people rescued after their vehicle drives into the water
Officials say they are not sure how far the vehicle drove into the water at Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles…
Continue ReadingTrump 2.0 has a Cabinet and executive branch of different ideas and eclectic personalities
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s personnel choices for his new Cabinet and White House reflect his signature positions on…
Continue Reading10 children killed by security forces in Mozambique’s election protests, Human Rights Watch says
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Human Rights Watch says Mozambique security forces have killed at least 10 children and injured…
Continue ReadingCambodian activists investigating illegal logging are freed from detention
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A prominent Cambodian environmentalist and five others have been released a day after being detained while…
Continue ReadingVatican to install a webcam at St. Peter’s tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Roman Catholic faithful will be able to view St. Peter’s tomb via a webcam as part of the Vatican’s upcoming Holy Year.…
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Egyptian officials say 16 people are missing after a tourist yacht sank in high waves on the Red Sea
Associated Press CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian officials say a tourist yacht has sunk in the Red Sea after warnings of rough waters and 16 people are…
Continue Reading A migrant boat sinks near the Greek island of Samos, killing 6 children and 2 adults
SAMOS, Greece (AP) — Eight people, including six children, have died when a boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of the Greek island of Samos.…
Continue ReadingJudge in LA delays until January decision on resentencing Menendez brothers
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Monday delayed until January his decision on whether to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for…
Continue ReadingBarbara Taylor Bradford, million-selling novelist known for ‘A Woman of Substance,’ has died at 91
AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Best-selling author Barbara Taylor Bradford has died. She was 91. She became a publishing sensation in her 40s…
Continue ReadingIraq’s population grew to 45.4 million according to the first survey in decades
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister says the country’s population has grown to 45.4 million, according to preliminary results from a…
Continue ReadingSwatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had LGBTQ+ elements
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Swiss watchmaker Swatch has won a suit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172…
Continue ReadingAP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 14 ASU, No. 17 Iowa St front-runners in what could be wild Big 12 finish
AP College Football Writer With more than half of the 16 teams still mathematically alive to make the conference championship game, the Big 12 will…
Continue Reading What’s blocking a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah?
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Diplomats and other officials say there have been several sticking points in ceasefire talks to end the war between…
Continue Reading Elevate Thanksgiving leftovers with a Turkey Reuben Sandwich
Associated Press I have a confession. I like the Thanksgiving leftovers better than the holiday feast. The Thanksgiving meal is a family favorite,…
Continue ReadingJudge to hear arguments on whether Google’s advertising tech constitutes a monopoly
AP Business Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The Justice Department and Google are set to make closing arguments in a trial alleging Google’s online…
Continue Reading Georgia’s newly elected parliament opens its first session with opposition boycotting
Associated Press TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The newly elected Georgian parliament has opened its inaugural session as opposition lawmakers and the…
Continue Reading Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has suffered a serious stroke, a post on his X account says
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The X account for internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom says he has suffered a “serious stroke.” He…
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