Tonga’s parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month
Associated Press PERTH, Australia (AP) — Tonga’s parliament has elected Aisake Eke as the country’s new prime minister. The vote came in a…
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Magic and lights draw crowds to an alpine village in Washington state for Christmas
Associated Press LEAVENWORTH, Wash. (AP) — The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a…
Continue ReadingCenturies-old angels uncovered at Boston church made famous by Paul Revere
Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Straddling the scaffolding high up in a historic Boston church, murals conservator Gianfranco Pocobene is working to…
Continue ReadingSouthern Africa elections brought big changes in 2024
Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — In Southern Africa, where democracy remains relatively stable, elections held in 2024 saw long-governing…
Continue Reading20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, a boy found in the mud embraces being known as ‘Baby 81’
Associated Press KURUKKAL MADAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pulled from the mud as an infant after the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, and reunited…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea’s opposition party vows to impeach acting president
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s main liberal opposition party said Tuesday it will seek to impeach acting leader Han…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Wall Street rallies ahead of Christmas
AP Business Writer Technology stocks led a broad rally on Wall Street Tuesday during a holiday-shortened trading session ahead of Christmas. The…
Continue ReadingPowell leads the Clippers to a 114-110 victory over the Grizzlies
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 29 points, including four in the final 25 seconds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a…
Continue ReadingJacksen Moni scores 28 as North Dakota State routs Cal State Bakersfield 94-60 for 8th straight win
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Jacksen Moni scored 28 points as North Dakota State beat Cal State Bakersfield 94-60 for its eighth straight victory on Monday…
Continue ReadingBiden vetoes once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal judgeships, citing ‘hurried’ House action
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Monday vetoed a once-bipartisan effort to add 66 federal district judgeships, saying…
Continue ReadingBiden will decide on US Steel acquisition after influential panel fails to reach consensus
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly…
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Pet Talk: Meet Dulce
Meet our Pet of the Week!🐶 Dulce is an adorable pup who is looking for a forever home🏠 Click below to learn more about…
Continue ReadingBiden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law despite his objections to language…
Continue ReadingEl Salvador’s Congress approves ending ban on metals mining
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador’s Congress has approved a law that would lift the country’s seven-year-old ban on mining for…
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DE ÚLTIMO MINUTO: Parte del muelle de Santa Cruz se ha derrumbado, hay rescates activos en la zona
Sandra Iveth Santos SANTA CRUZ, California (KMUV-TV) — Los bomberos de Santa Cruz confirman que parte del muelle ha caído al agua. Tres…
Continue ReadingMan dies after large wave trapped him beneath debris on California beach, likely related to storm pummeling West Coast
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Man dies after large wave trapped him beneath debris on California beach, likely related to storm pummeling West…
Continue ReadingProsecutors withdraw appeal of dismissed case against Alec Baldwin in fatal movie set shooting
Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico prosecutors won’t pursue an appeal of a court’s decision to dismiss an involuntary…
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Southwest High School in El Centro hosts first-ever Military Ball
At Southwest High School in El Centro, the school’s California Cadet Corps program hosted its first-ever Military…
Continue ReadingRed Sox finalize $18.25M, 2-year deal with Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow surgery
BOSTON (AP) — The Red Sox finalized an $18.25 million, two-year contract on Monday with left-hander Patrick Sandoval, who is recovering from elbow…
Continue ReadingCarlos Santana returns to Cleveland on 1-year deal, first baseman’s third stint with Guardians
AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Even after leaving Cleveland, Carlos Santana remained a fan favorite and was warmly welcomed back as a visitor.…
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