New Yorkers participate in Polar Bear Plunge
About a thousand people from Westchester County, New York, decided to bear up with the cold for the 17th Annual Polar Bear Plunge in the frigid…
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Road accident in Ivory Coast leaves 21 dead and at least 10 injured
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Authorities in Ivory Coast said Monday 21 people were killed and at least 10 others injured in a road accident. The…
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Mattel takes action after social media users notice mistake on company’s “Wicked” doll line
A misprint on the package of Mattel’s new line of “Wicked” dolls has an adult website address on the box instead of the one linked to the upcoming…
Continue ReadingKremlin rejects reports of a conversation last week between Putin and Trump
The Kremlin on Monday rejected reports that President Vladimir Putin spoke last week with President-elect Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine, and…
Continue ReadingUN warns that toxic smog in Pakistan’s Punjab province is endangering children
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The U.N. children’s agency is warning that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in…
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California authorities hold meeting for those affected by Mountain Fire
At Ventura County Fire Station 54 in Camarillo, the community came together with county agencies and local leaders over the weekend for an update on…
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Cruise ship rescues 4 from disabled catamaran hundreds of miles off Bermuda, officials say
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — A cruise ship rescued four people from a disabled catamaran that was taking on water hundreds of miles (kilometers) off…
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Coldplay singer Chris Martin helps fan find a spot during a concert
In a video recorded by TikTok user @Rubygxpim, Martin notices a young boy struggling in the standing section and gestures to offer him a better,…
Continue Reading US regulators investigating whether engines on 1.4 million Hondas might fail
DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Masked man in New York tries to abduct child
No injuries were reported and the suspect, a 28-year old man, was charged with second degree kidnapping, reports…
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New York Rep. Elise Stefanik named U.S. Amabassador to United Nations
Stefanik, a vocal and staunch Trump ally and the No. 4 House Republican as chair of the House Republican Conference, would take on a role Nikki Haley…
Continue Reading Vatican and Microsoft create AI-generated St. Peter’s Basilica to allow virtual visits, log damage
Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that uses artificial…
Continue ReadingThe Latin Grammys return to Miami for their 25th anniversary. Here’s what to know
AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Latin music has taken the world by storm. Across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, numbers have skyrocketed,…
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CPSC announces recall of HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations
About 5,740 HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations are included in the recall due to a fire risk posed by the units’ lithium-ion…
Continue ReadingTrump chooses New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as ambassador to the United Nations
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as his ambassador to the United Nations,…
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NAACP chapters around the Bay Area denounce racist text messages sent after the election
The messages varied, but the theme was consistent: Telling recipients they’ve been selected to pick…
Continue ReadingFire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires
Associated Press RINGWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Fire crews battled small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. on Monday, including a blaze in New York and…
Continue Reading Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires
Associated Press RINGWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Fire crews battled small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. on Monday, including a blaze in New York and…
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President-Elect Trump to hire former ICE director
He made the announcement on Truth Social Sunday, saying that Tom Homan’s responsibilities would include “the southern border, the northern border,…
Continue ReadingEx-UK soldier facing spying charge admits escaping from prison by hiding under a truck
LONDON (AP) — A former British soldier who is facing spying charges has admitted escaping from a London prison by clinging to the underside of a…
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