Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of a historic battle in Iraq
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Declassified 1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led a British-Iraqi archeological team to what they believe is…
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Pentagon secrets leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison by a federal judge
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison Tuesday for leaking…
Continue Reading Ranked voting will decide a pivotal congressional race. How does that work?
Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A ranked choice tabulation to determine the winner of a key congressional race in Maine began Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Biden funded new factories and infrastructure projects, but Trump might get to cut the ribbons
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — All that’s left is for President-elect Donald Trump to put his name on it — if he wants. Trump won the…
Continue Reading Democrat Ruben Gallego wins Arizona US Senate race against Republican Kari Lake
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Democrat Ruben Gallego has been elected Arizona’s first Latino U.S. senator, defeating Republican Kari Lake and…
Continue Reading Last GOP congressman anchored in Democratic LA county concedes in race against former NASA exec
AP Political Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia, the last Republican congressman anchored in heavily Democratic Los Angeles County, on…
Continue Reading Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence
Associated Press OUGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the…
Continue Reading Typhoon batters storm-weary Philippines and displaces thousands more people as a new storm threatens
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Toraji has unleashed floods, knocked down trees and caused power outages in the northern…
Continue Reading North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s…
Continue Reading Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as the Trump trade cools
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower Tuesday as momentum cooled for the torrid “Trump trade” that swept Wall Street…
Continue Reading AP Race Call: Democrat Mark Takano wins reelection to U.S. House in California’s 39th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Mark Takano won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Monday. Takano defeated Republican David Serpa. The…
Continue Reading Costa Rica bestows highest diplomatic honor on El Salvador President Bukele for security gains
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rica has bestowed its highest diplomatic honor on visiting El Salvador President Nayib Bukele…
Continue Reading Aided by rain, crews extinguish a wildfire in Nevada after 1 home burns
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Residents returned to their homes in Nevada on Monday after a wind-whipped wildfire spread quickly near a residential area south…
Continue Reading Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan’s prime minister but will face turmoil
Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived a runoff vote against the opposition but will face turmoil ahead…
Continue Reading Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz, China hawk, to be his national security adviser
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has asked U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz, a retired Army National Guard officer and war…
Continue Reading Queen Bey and Yale: The Ivy League university is set to offer a course on Beyoncé and her legacy
Associated Press With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, pop superstar Beyoncé and…
Continue Reading Megan Fox is expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are expecting to grow their family. Fox announced her pregnancy in a social media post Monday.…
Continue Reading Voters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — Voters in a Southern California city rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren’t U.S. citizens to…
Continue Reading Saks Fifth Avenue’s holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season
NEW YORK (AP) — Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled…
Continue Reading Voters in Oakland oust Mayor Sheng Thao just 2 years into her term
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Voters in Oakland, California, have ousted Mayor Sheng Thao just two years after she narrowly won office to lead the liberal…
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