1 monkey recovered safely, 42 others remain on the run from South Carolina lab
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of 43 monkeys bred for medical research that escaped a compound in South Carolina has been recovered unharmed, officials…
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Rafael weakens to tropical storm over Gulf of Mexico after barreling through Cuba as a hurricane
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Rafael has weakened to a tropical storm and was expected to dissolve over the Gulf of Mexico in the coming days after barreling…
Continue ReadingActor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie ‘Candyman’ and other films, dies at 69
Associated Press Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and…
Continue ReadingWhile Syrian refugees don’t want to return, officials in Lebanon and Syria see exodus as opportunity
Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees have returned to their country since Israel launched a massive aerial…
Continue ReadingEcuador’s VP suspended for 150 days deepening rift with president as February election looms
Associated Press QUITO (AP) — Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad has been suspended for 150 days accused of “unjustified abandonment” of…
Continue ReadingMan charged with participating in march with flaming torch has pleaded guilty to lesser charge
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Another man charged with carrying a flaming torch with the intent to intimidate during a 2017 rally at the University…
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Animal shelter in California rescues 80 ducks from fires
Footage released by Ventura County Animal Services on Friday shows a bevy of quacking ducks being ushered into a fenced-in…
Continue ReadingActor Tony Todd, known for his role in the movie ‘Candyman’ and other films, dies at 69
Associated Press Actor Tony Todd, known for his haunting portrayal of a killer in the horror film “Candyman” and roles in many other films and…
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Brush fire in San Diego County forces evacuations and threatening homes
As of around 8:00am Saturday morning, the fire was close to 50 acres and 40% contained. There are no injuries reported at this time and the cause of…
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Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen wins re-election
Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen has won re-election in Nevada, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Sam Brown and holding on to an important seat…
Continue ReadingUS will appeal judge’s ruling that 9/11 defendants can plead guilty and avoid the death penalty
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Defense Department will appeal a military judge’s ruling that plea agreements struck by Khalid Sheikh…
Continue ReadingArizona Republican lawmaker Justin Heap is elected recorder for the state’s most populous county
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Heap, a Republican state legislator who questioned the administration of elections in Arizona’s most…
Continue ReadingRanked voting tabulation in pivotal Maine congressional race to begin Tuesday
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Election officials say a ranked-choice voting tabulation aimed at determining the winner of a key congressional race in Maine…
Continue ReadingLithuania’s defense minister proposes ways for smoother relations between Europe and Trump
Associated Press PRAGUE (AP) — Lithuania’s defense minister says European nations should not repeat the same mistake of creating a barrier…
Continue ReadingArizona Republican lawmaker Justin Heap is elected recorder for the state’s most populous county
Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Justin Heap, a Republican state legislator who questioned the administration of elections in Arizona’s most…
Continue ReadingFamily of 31-year-old American tourist killed in Hungary’s capital mourns loss, suspect in custody
Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian police say a 31-year-old American tourist has been killed while on vacation in the capital. The…
Continue ReadingRussia hosts African ministers to expand ties
SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Russia has opened the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to…
Continue ReadingBiden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will host President-elect Donald Trump for a traditional postelection meeting in the Oval…
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Elon Musk joins President-Elect Trump’s call with Zelenskyy
Musk campaigned for Trump in the final weeks of the 2024 race and helped provide internet support for Ukraine after Russia…
Continue ReadingSwiss villagers told to get ready to evacuate after Alpine rockslide alert — again
GENEVA (AP) — Authorities in eastern Switzerland on Saturday ordered residents of a tiny village to prepare to evacuate as an Alpine rockslide…
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